Sophia (yacht)

History
Cayman Islands
NameSophia
OwnerMichael Latifi[1]
BuilderFeadship
Yard number1006
Launched23 November 2016[2]
In service2017[3]
Identification
General characteristics [5]
Class and typeMotor yacht
Tonnage2,991 GT
Length96.55 m (316 ft 9 in)
Beam14.5 m (47 ft 7 in)
Draught3.70 m (12 ft 2 in)
Propulsion2 × 3,001 hp (2,238 kW) MTU (16V4000 M63L) diesel engines
Speed17 knots (31 km/h) (maximum)
Range5,000 nmi (9,300 km) at 12 knots (22 km/h)
Capacity14 passengers
Crew26

Sophia (formerly Faith) is a 96.55 m (316 ft 9 in) superyacht launched by Feadship in 2016 at their yard in Makkum and delivered later that same year as a replacement for the owner's previous yacht, now named Flag, which he sold in 2017 to Tommy Hilfiger.[2][3][6] Stroll later sold Faith to her current owner, Michael Latifi.[1]

Design

Her length is 96.55 m (316 ft 9 in), beam is 14.50 m (47 ft 7 in) and she has a draught of 3.70 m (12 ft 2 in). Both exterior and interior designs are from RWD. The hull is built out of steel while the superstructure is made out of aluminium with teak-laid decks. The yacht is classed by Lloyd's Register and flagged in the Cayman Islands.[4]

Amenities

Zero speed stabilizers, gym (with drop-down UltraLift TVs), elevator, swimming pool, movie theatre, piano, swimming platform, fire pit, air conditioning, BBQ, beach club, spa room, steam room, hammam, underwater lights, beauty salon. There is also a helicopter landing pad on the bow with a hangar underneath.[3][7]

Tenders

  • One 16 m (52 ft) Wajer 55
  • One 10 m (33 ft) custom Feadship limo tender[7]
  • One 10 m (33 ft) custom Feadship Open tender[7]
  • One 7.01 m (23.0 ft) Nautique Super Air G23 Speed Boa[7]

Recreational toys

Jet skis, seabobs, kayaks, Scuba sets, Water skiing gear, wakesurf board, water skis, windsurfing equipment and bikes are available.[7]

Performance

She is powered by twin 3,001 hp (2,238 kW) MTU (16V4000 M63L) diesel engines. The engines power two propellers, which in turn propel the ship to a top speed of 17 knots (31 km/h) and a cruising speed of 14 knots (26 km/h). Her maximum range is 5,000 nautical miles (9,300 km) at 12 knots (22 km/h).[5][7]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Discover the Luxury Yacht SOPHIA: Feadship Masterpiece with Stunning Interiors & Features". SuperYachtFan. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Exclusive: Feadship launches 96m project Vertigo". SuperYacht Times. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
  3. ^ a b c "The two Feadships Faith and Madame Gu in Antibes". SuperYacht Times. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
  4. ^ a b c d "Faith Yacht". Marine Traffic. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
  5. ^ a b "Faith". Feadship. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
  6. ^ "Inside FLAG Yacht • Feadship • 2000 • Owner Tommy Hilfiger". superyachtfan.com. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "FAITH (EX: PROJECT VERTIGO)". Yacht Charter Fleet. Retrieved 2022-10-08.