Works on the 42m motor yacht Sofia are well underway at Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands. As is the case with any genuinely custom project, changes as well as additions are still being made to the design and facilities as the construction continuous, meeting the owner’s requirements in every detail. The largest Moonen to date, the Sofia III superyacht is gradually taking shape, showcasing the value of collaborating with best-in-class suppliers.
42m Moonen motor yacht Sofia
The 42-metre luxury yacht Sofia is one of three major builds currently under construction at Moonen alongside two refit projects. The other new superyachts are an explorer and a fast displacement vessel, emphasising the unrivalled diversity on offer at Moonen. The same goes for the wide range of skills and disciplines available in-house, which are supplemented by close relationships with many leading marine equipment supply companies.
Luxury yacht Sofia under construction at Moonen
These partnerships are coming to the fore as the build of the Moonen superyacht Sofia continues on schedule and within budget. The owner’s close involvement in the project adds to the sense of excitement as key milestones are passed. Among the recent changes he has requested in this evolutionary process has been to upgrade the dashboard to an integrated foil bridge. Moonen is implementing this in cooperation with Tijssen Elektro.
Sofia superyacht Building process
Meanwhile, the entertainment system is being engineered and installed, increasing in sophistication all the time to include a full Kaleidoscope video server with Samsung Smart LED TVs and multi-room control (including lighting, blinds and climate control) via i-Pad. And the Sofia yacht’s atrium will be executed with a custom piece of Concetto art made and supplied by Ceaser Stone in Israel.
Moonen superyacht Sofia Owner's Cabin - Niek Bilterijst Photography
An earlier change to the specs for the yacht Sofia saw the owner decide to extend the yacht by a further four feet in order that she could carry a submarine from U-boatworx capable of seating one captain and two passengers instead of the originally intended two in total. Sea trials on this submarine will begin in Malta in mid-May while back in Holland the dedicated launch crane is being pre-assembled and tested before final installation onboard this spectacular vessel.
Sofia superyacht Guest Cabin - Niek Bilterijst Photography
Other recent developments on this groundbreaking project include the installation of a professional galley with the specialists from Beuk Horeca, the pre-assembly of some fabulous stainless steel railings by Inoferro, a start being made with the teak decking by Marron, and the application of the AWL-grip top coat by Klaver Yachtpainting. Two suites are nearly finished, giving an early indication of an atmospheric interior by Art-Line that has delighted the owners.
Launch of the three-seater yellow submarine by U-Boatworx aboard the Sofia superyacht Step 1
Submarine's launch Step 2
Superyacht Sofia and the launch of her submarine Step 3
Combining the very latest technologies with the craftsmanship for which Moonen is renowned, Sofia will be a revelation in every respect.
