First superyacht launched in New Zealand in over a year
A new superyacht has been completed in New Zealand’s Northland; motoryacht Isla is the first superyacht to launch in over a year in New Zealand.
Newly-launched, motoryacht Isla has completed her shakedown cruise in New Zealand, the first superyacht to splash in the country since early 2020.
The 24 metre, with naval architecture by Kevin Dibley, is an explorer-styled yacht created for adventurous cruising.
Designed for the cruising grounds surrounding her country of origin - from the shallow atolls of the Pacific, to the rugged fjords of New Zealand’s south - she’s tough and stylish with exceptional sea-worthiness. Featuring plenty of space for comfortable family living onboard, Isla is equipped with a shallow draft; coupled with outstanding stability courtesy of her steel hull, for no-limits adventures.
M/Y Isla’s owners collected a team of New Zealand experts to bring her to fruition. Using the quality workmanship of Harbourside Boat Works, supported by the superyacht expertise of Auckland-based JP Marine’s project management for construction and fit out, Isla was finished to a high standard, by a team which also included Marine and Industrial Electrics and Marine and Industrial Rebuilds.
“This is a vessel with toughness and high-quality workmanship built into her DNA,” says JP Marine director, Jonathan Edgar.
“It’s great to see vessels continue to emerge from New Zealand, built specifically for the adventurous waters of the South Pacific with the draft and sea-kindliness for serious cruising in mind. We’re pleased to announce M/Y Isla is now available on the brokerage market ready to take a new owner on the exploration of a lifetime.”
A draft of 1.55 metres allows ease of cruising amongst the islands and atolls of the Pacific and Isla has been created to withstand the vagaries of life in the oceans south of the equator.
Her technical equipment and engine room has been specified to a commercial standard, with technical systems to support cruising in a multitude of conditions, and weeks in the islands.
The steel-hulled vessel is equipped with four cabins including a full beam owners’ suite, and an open salon on the main deck, with a family-style galley to encourage relaxed hospitality and socialising after long days taking in southern hemisphere adventures.
A large sun deck encourages plenty of space to gather, while plotting the next day of exploration.
An eye for detail is apparent throughout the interior with subtle layers of natural texture introducing a calming, relaxed luxury approach. The interiors, by JP Marine Interior, bring a contemporary feel throughout, with neutral finishings which provide a calming, airy feel and invite guests to enjoy the vistas passing by.
She has been built to Australian survey (NSCV 1D) and MNZ restricted limits. This allows the new owner to easily transition Isla into a successful charter yacht, giving the ability to offset the vessel’s running costs.