Ewen Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Just launched our first 37 metre Yacht. It floats. Loads left to do before London Boat show (mast / some interior / etc) but looking sweet as so far:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 wtf? mint if thats yours, can i have some cash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Sunseeker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 That's a good looking boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Wow - 122ft or so that ain't it... Certainly looks like a SunSeeker, I think remember Ewan saying he works for them ages ago. That must be the first of a new size isn't it? Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 cool! to be rich and famous hey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 OMG, I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Who owns it Ewen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 yea Ewen works there. That thing made me pull on to the side of the road a couple of days ago because it was hogging the whole lot! (and if it wasnt that boat it wasnt far behind!! ) You see the silver Rails......Ewen probably designed the screws to hold it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 My god that is a sexy boat.... what would something like that cost? Come one Ewen, we need a spec! I like that 'it floats'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 Thanks for the nice comments:) Sunseeker 37 metre Yacht...121 feet, 180 tonnes, 5500 hp, 26 knots max, sleeps 10 guests and eight crew. £9.5 million plus tax approx. First of type, owner is Irish and used to like F1. See those stainless rails ? I designed the screws:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 lookes awesome, where are the lovely looking ladies sunbathing in the pissing rain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham S Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 First of type, owner is Irish and used to like F1. Eddie Irvine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 Eddie Irvine? Half right....think large enhanced puppies being ogled by an Aussie in the jungle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Eddie Irvine? Is worth about £160m so could be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Half right....think large enhanced puppies being ogled by an Aussie in the jungle Eddie Jordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted December 9, 2006 Author Share Posted December 9, 2006 God bless the principle of moments. For anyone remotely interested, we inclined her yesterday, and she was well within the original design limits for stability. This involves a pendulum, and four racks of lead weights, each weighing a tonne. The weights are positioned as far fwd and aft as possible, one on 'each corner', as far outboard as possible. The weights are moved from one side to the other and back again in shifts, and the resulting heel or list is measured off the pendulum swing. If the displacement is known, these measurements can be used to calculate the VGC and righting moments etc of the vessel. Essentially a test to ensure the boat wont capsize under full load, or with its tanks empty and with a party going on on the skydeck as such. Thanks for listening, I just had to tell someone:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 so tell me, how the hell do you get to do a job like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted December 9, 2006 Author Share Posted December 9, 2006 so tell me, how the hell do you get to do a job like that? Naval architect... usually a degree, placement, then keep your nose clean and work your way up through a few companies and if you are lucky you get to be known and desirable. I did it the other way, apprenticeship (boat builder), night school, read lots of books, lots of application forms then a lucky break. Then I kept my nose clean, absorbed the knowledge from older wiser ones than I, and one day I was asked if I fancied a bit more responsibility. I took it on and went from there. Styling and design.... Basically the same, although you need a bit of flair to get noticed. Again, luck plays a big part as oportunities are rare and if you get one and it goes down well, you will probably be asked to carry on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 Does an automotive engineering design degree help??? On second thoughts......Not that I want to, I get sea sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted December 9, 2006 Author Share Posted December 9, 2006 Does an automotive engineering design degree help??? On second thoughts......Not that I want to, I get sea sick Yup, weve a couple from automotive design / engineering backgrounds. Sea-sickness may be an issue though:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 £9.5 million plus tax approx. Is that all? I'll put a deposit cheque in the post, but I want it with a car-hoist on the back so I can take the Supra with me, rather than get a hire car when I'm moored up in Monaco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted December 10, 2006 Author Share Posted December 10, 2006 Is that all? I'll put a deposit cheque in the post, but I want it with a car-hoist on the back so I can take the Supra with me, rather than get a hire car when I'm moored up in Monaco. Not a problem Chris. 6m x 4m garage in the back. Mention my name when you do the deal, I could do with the finders fee:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Do think they'll accept hire-purchase terms of £50 / month? I can probably bung you an extra £20 for your trouble... I've just been paid and I'm feeling rich! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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