Having lasted 5 hours and mainly in darkness, the re-stepping of the luxury yacht M5's impressive 89m mast, managed by Marine Results, took place at Pendennis on last Saturday, October 19, 2013. Over the next few days, her full carbon fibre and titanium rig will be put in place, using the same optical fibre technology installed on the America's Cup catamarans. ... read full story
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Refit of the 75m superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) at Pendennis well underway
October 24, 2012
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Works on the refit of the 75m megayacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) at Pendennis are in full swing. The UK company will be present at the next Ft Lauderdale Boat Show, answering any questions about this amazing project. ... read full story
The world’s largest 89m mast of the 75.2m superyacht M5 (ex Mirabella V) removed
April 27, 2012
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The prominent UK-based shipyard Pendennis removed the Ron Holland designed sailing yacht M5 (ex Mirabella 5)´s main mast in advance of her 13 month refit. She boasts the world´s largest mast, measuring 89 metres, destepping of which was coordinated by Marine Results, with the lift needing 4 cranes, 40 staff as well as more than 8 hours to finish the operation. ... read full story