THIS LISTING REPRESENTS HULLS # 2 - 5, REPLICAS OF HULL # 1, THE GRAND LUXE.
The luxurious, 228' megayacht designed as a mobile office space by Luiz de Basto can be built according to your needs. She features three enclosed decks and one open-air deck. Hull # 1 is a successful mobile art galley. These K-class ships are able to accommodate 600 passengers and can be built to your specifications in 2 years time. Ideally suited for a casino or high end cruise ship!
"GRAND LUXE" is a custom built 231' x 46' wide Exposition yacht designed by a combination of the owner, naval architect Luiz De Basto and the naval architecture firm of Dejong and Lebet, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL. The yacht was built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, Inc. in Freeland, Washington, shipped around to the east coast of Florida by Sea Land Transport and the interior was completed at the Merrill Stevens Repair Facility in Miami, FL. The yacht has a raked stem, transom stern, semi keel, and spade rudders. The decks are all flush with synthetic teak overlay. She is twin diesel engine powered. She is a U. S. documented yacht.
Name: "GRAND LUXE"
Year Completed: 2007
Hailing Port: Naples, FL
Hull Material: Steel
Mechanical Proportion: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 2,714 GT ITC
Net Tonnage: 814 NT ITC
Length: 196.7
Breadth: 46.0
Depth: 13.5
Place Built: Freeland, WA USA
The vessel accomodates 600 passengers and 150 crew members for a total of 750 personnel aboard.
Her principal dimensions are as follows:
Length Overall: 228' 0"
Swim platform extension: 3' 0"
Molded Beam: 46' 0"
Beam Overall: 48' 0"
Draft: 6' 6"
Estimated Speed: 8 knots
Fuel Capacity: 8,250 US gallons
Water Capacity: 16,700 US gallons
Black Water Capacity: 4,900 US gal
Gray Water Capacity: 4,900 US gal
Hull
The yacht is of all welded steel construction and is athwartship framed which means the frames going from port to starboard are continuous and the longitudinals are intercostal and welded to the frames.
Typical Frame: Steel Angle: 5" x 3½" x 1/4" thick
Steel Angle: 8" x 4" x .25" thick
Frame Spacing: Less than 4' and mostly 2' centerline
Top Side Longitudinals: Steel flat bar: 4" x 1/4" thick on 18" centerline
Bottom Longitudinals: Steel Flat Bar: 4" x 5/16" thick on 24" centerline
Stem Bar: Steel flat bar: Minimum 12'
Bottom Girders: Steel Angle: 16" x 4" x 3/8" thick
Floors Lower Deck: Steel plate 1/4" with stiffened angles 3" x 2" x .25" thick
on 24" centerline
Hull Plating:
Bottom Plating: 5/16" steel plate
Bottom Plating Over propellers: 3/8" steel plate
Side Plating: 5/16" steel plate
Superstructure Sides: 3/16" steel plate
Comments: The engineering of the vessel was done by Nichols Brothers Boat Builder in cooperation with Dejong and Lebet, Inc. of Jacksonville, FL.
Bilge Locations
The yacht is built on 104 frames with ½ frames in the forward section bow areas. Frame 98 is at the transom and -5 at the bow.
Watertight Bulkheads
Frame 4: Collision bulkhead
Frame 20 Aft: Potable water bulkhead
Frame 28: Forward dry stores bulkhead
Frame 46: Forward galley bulkhead
Frame 61 to 62: Fuel tank
Frame 77: Aft engine room
Frame 89 Aft: Muffler/Forward crew area
Tank Locations
Frame 16 to 20 Centerline: Forward potable water - 9,400 US gallons
Frame 28 to 32 Port: Black water tank - 4,900 US gallons
Frame 54 to 55.5 Port: Gray water tank - 4,900 US gallons
Frame 61 to 62 Port: Fuel tank - 2,300 US gallons
Frame 61 to 62 Starboard: Fuel tank starboard - 2,300 US gallons
Frame 77 to 81 Centerline: Fuel tank -3,650 US gallons
Frame 85 to 89 Port: Potable water - 3,650 US gallons
Frame 85 to 89 Starboard: Potable water - 3,650 US gallons
Docking Spuds
Forward Spud: Frame 3 to 4 - Starboard Side
Aft Spud: Frame 90 to 98 - Port Side
Aft Spud: Frame 90 to 98 - Starboard Side
Bow Thruster: Frame 6 and Frame 8
Stern Thruster: Frame 87
Fuel System
Number of fuel tanks: Three (3) including the day tank.
Total Capacity: 8250 US gallons
Location:
• Port and starboard forward between frames 62 and 63, 2300 gallons each.
• Aft on centerline between frames 77 and 81, 3650 gallons.
Transfer Pump: Quantity: One (1)
AC Electric Pump:
Location: Port aft engine room at the base of the access steps.
Type: Steel head gear wheel pump pressure relief valve built into the head
Power: 208/230V 3 phase 60Hz 2Hp
Steel manifold above pump fuel rated ball valves suction and pressure gauges. Each engine and generator has 791000 MAV triple bank Racor fuel filters. The fuel system is well labeled and supported.
Water Systems
FRESH WATER SYSTEM:
Number of tanks: Three (3) including the day tank.
Total Capacity: 16700 US gallons
Location:
• Centerline between frames 16 and 20, 9400 gallons.
• Port and starboard aft between frames 85 and 89, 3650 gallons each.
Pressure Pumps:
Quantity: Two (2)
AC Electric Pump:
Location: Port aft engine room forward of the access steps.
Manufacturer: No Data plates but look like Grundfoss
Type: Vertically mounted well type pumps
Power: 208/230V 3 phase 60Hz 3Hp
The pumps are controlled using a Square D pressure switch on the discharge of each pump.
Accumulator Tank:
Quantity: Two (2)
Location: Aft of the pressure pumps.
Type: Challenger series diaphragm well tanks. Approximately 50 gallon
Hot Water Heater:
Quantity: One (1)
Location: Adjacent the pressure pumps.
Manufacturer: AO Smith.
Model: DVE 80 920
Serial No.: K05M005036
Type: 80 gallon capacity, six (6) elements 4000 watts each
Hot Water Circulating Pumps:
Quantity: One (1)
Manufacturer: Taco
Type: Cartridge circulating pump
Model: 006-B4-12
Power: 115V 60Hz 1/4 Hp
There is fitted a high capacity Amtrol water softener outboard of the pumps. The system is run in seamless drawn copper with brass valves and fittings braided hose and threaded fittings at end users.
GRAY WATER SYSTEM:
Number of tanks: One (1)
Total reported capacity: 4900 US gallons.
Location: Frames 54 to 55 ½ port.
Tank Construction: Welded steel and integral
Tank Venting: To mast
Tank Monitoring: Pneumatic pressure transducers and sounding tubes.
In addition to this tank there is a Liberty Pumps Black and gray water lifting station which transfers the aft crew accommodation black and gray discharge to the black water tank. This lifting station has a 41 gallon capacity and a built in submersible pump. The gray water tank is fitted with reportedly two (2) submersible pumps which are set to discharge the tank when it is at 80%, the discharge is directly overboard or can be diverted to a shore side connection.
BLACK WATER/WASTE SYSTEM:
Number of tanks: One (1)
Total reported capacity: 4900 US gallons.
Location: Frames 29 to 32 port.
Tank Construction: Welded steel and integral
Tank Venting: To mast
Tank Monitoring: Pneumatic pressure transducers and sounding tubes
The toilets are operating on a fresh water flushing, the urinals are Sloan water free. These flush to either the forward tank or the Liberty lift station for the aft crew accommodation, and are then transferred to the waste treatment system located in the high fog system compartment.
Steering pump electric motor: Manually operated push solenoid valves.
There are twin cylinders acting onto steel ten and a half inch tiller arms, connected by a three inch steel tie bar with adjustable ends. The rudder stocks are supported with upper and lower Thordon bearings and castle type lock nut. Heavy duty steel tubes and foundation for rudder and stocks.
Bow Thrusters
There are three thrusters on board two (2) bow and one stern. These are all reported to be the same model thruster powered by 150 Hp Brooke Crompton motors.
Bilge and Fire System
Bilge Pump:
Quantity: One (1)
Location: Starboard forward engine room.
Manufacturer: Flow Serve
Model: Not visible
Type: Steel head centrifugal.
Power: 230/400V 3 phase 60Hz 5 Hp
Fire Pump:
Quantity: One (1)
Location: Starboard forward engine room.
Manufacturer: Flow Serve
Model: D824 3X1.5X8
Type: Steel head centrifugal.
Power: 230/400V 3 phase 60Hz 15Hp
Bilge System Plumbing and Piping:
Eight valve steel bilge and fire manifold forward of pumps with Newco screw down globe valves. The pump suction and discharge valves are Econosto steel butterfly valves. The bilge and fire pumps are interchangeable. Steel Hayward suction strainers.
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning is a chilled water type with heater strips at the fan coils for heating.
Quantity: Two (2)
Location: One port and starboard compartments forward of walk in refrigerators
Original Manufacturer: Carrier/Carlyle
Model No.: 30HXS116R-661MAR
Compressors: Two (2)
Manufacturer: Carlyle
Model # 1: 06NW2146S7NA-A00
Power: 460V 3 phase 60 Hz 34KW
Model #2: 06NW2209S7NA-A00
Power: 460V 3 phase 60 Hz 34KW
The compressors are mounted on the carrier condensers and heat exchangers. In the bilge below the chiller compartment there are Alfa Laval plate type heat exchangers, these are sea water cooled by bronze head centrifugal price pump. The salt water system is galvanized steel Gruvlok piping and valves.
Cooling loop circulation pump:
Quantity: Two (2)
Manufacturer: Price Pump
Type: Steel head centrifugal pump
Power: 230/460V 3 phase 60Hz 5Hp
There are two (2) chilled water circulation pumps. The vessel is fitted with six (6) make up air handlers and reportedly 87 fan coil units
Ventilation
There are thirty (30) ventilation fans on board including two (2) engine room fans and three (3) Galley fans. With the exception of the engine room ventilation these are all fan tech axial flow vent fans and have been equipped with Bellimo 24VDC fire dampers.
Engine room ventilation:
Intake fans:
Quantity: Two (2)
Manufacturer: Tri-Metal
Type: Axial flow
Size: 24"
Power: 230/460V 3 phase 60 Hz 1.5Hp
Refrigeration
The vessel has two (2) main walk in units one (1) freezer and one (1) refrigerator.
Refrigerator:
Manufacturer: Cospolich
Location: Galley flat port side.
Type: Stainless steel walk in
Model: WIDF60L
Serial No.: 1100-06
Compressor:
Location: Forward of the refrigerator.
Manufacturer: Heater craft unit with a Copeland compressor.
Model No.: RS7OCIE-TFC-232
Power: 208V 3 phase 60Hz 20amp
Refrigerant: R404A
Freezer:
Manufacturer: Cospolich
Location: Galley flat starboard side.
Type: Stainless steel walk in
Compressor:
Location: Aft of the freezer.
Manufacturer: Heater craft unit with a Copeland compressor.
Model No.: CF12K6E-TFS-270
Power: 208V 3 phase 60Hz 20amp
Refrigerant: R404A
The other refrigeration on board is in the form of self contained units and will be listed under appliances.
Generators
Quantity: Four (4)
Manufacturer: Caterpillar
Model #: Four are C18 and one is C9D1
Generator cooling water pump:
Location: Starboard side engine room forward of air compressor.
Manufacturer: Price Pumps
Type: Bronze head centrifugal
Power: 2Hp
Electrical
The yacht is provided with electrical generation and distribution systems for alternating and direct current the alternating current is designed for single and three phase power and operates at 460V. Power for lighting and outlets are provided by two transformers as are the air conditioning fan coils.
The electrical system comprises of:
• 3 X 550Kw generators
• 1 X 250Kw generator
• 2 X 225KVA lighting transformers
• 2 X 75KVA air conditioning transformers
• 1 X lighting distribution panel
• 1 X Main switch board
General Description:
the AC power system of the yacht is a 3 phase 4 wire system by four generators or from two 200 amp shore power connections. Control of these power suppliers is from the main switch board located in the engine room starboard side. The switch board is a fully inclosed multi section instrumented non paralleling type, using a split busbar system with bus tie breakers for balancing and sharing of the load. AC power is connected to the switchboard via motorized generator and shore power breakers and distributed though distribution panels located through out the vessel.
Main switchboard:
• 5 sections, 4 X generator panels and one shore power
• Current, voltage and frequency Meters in each section.
• 3 phase Ground fault indicators in the generator panels
• Generator and shore power motorized breaker controls
• Bus tie breaker controls
Aft of the main switch board is distribution panels 2 and 3 outboard of these is the DC Ground fault panel. Shore power two connection 1/0 3wire cable with ground each connection is 200amps.
Lighting:
• 2 X 225KVA IPS power systems lighting transformers.
• Lighting control panel with current and voltage.
• Ground fault meter.
Air conditioning transformers:
• Port forward engine room there are two (2) 75KVA Square D transformers 480V to 240V 60Hz
DC system:
Main engines:
• 2 X 8D workhorse deep cycle batteries
• Tracey international battery boxes.
• 1 X Phase Three, three stage smart charger model PT 24-20CE 20amp
Main generators:
• 2 X 8D workhorse deep cycle batteries
• Tracey international battery boxes.
• 1 X Phase Three, three stage smart charger model PT 24-40CE 36amp
Night generator:
• Single work horse 8D battery
• Tracey international battery box.
• Phase Three, three stage charger model PT-7 7amp
Electronics:
• 2 X international deep cycle Batteries.
• Tracey international battery box.
• Phase Three, three stage charger model PT-24 40 36amp
Ground Tackle
Windlass: Vertical electrical with wild cat and gypsy
Anchor: 1,000lbs stockless navy type anchor
Chain: 300' of 5/8" chain
Electronics, Communication, and Navigation Equipment
• Richie magnetic compass
• Furuno satellite compass
• Furuno FA150 AIS ship identification system
• Furuno RD-30 depth and multi read out units
• Two (2) Furuno Nav Net units with radar
• Furuno Nav Net autopilot
• Computers with Nobletec chart and Map-tech chart systems
• Paper charts throughout
• Furuno model no. GP-32 GPS/DAAS navigator
• Two (2) Uniden VHF radios with distress button
• Furuno video sounder
• Furuno load hailar with 4-section speakers
• Jastram rudder order indicator Jastram rudder response indicator
• Steering with jog and wheel steering
• Kobelt main engine controls
Port and Starboard Wing Stations:
• Kobelt engines controls
• Jastram jog steering
• (2) bow and(1) stern thruster control
Tenders and Cranes
The yacht is fitted with a rescue boat and a crane capable of operating in deadship conditions.
Crane:
Manufacturer: Nautical Structures
Model No.: EZ2500-FB
Capacity: 2,500 pounds
Tender:
Manufacturer: Zodiac Orange Boat
Outboard:
Manufacturer: Yamaha 24 hp
Model No.: 25MLH
Built: 3/07
Interior
The yacht is set up as a Exposition yacht with amenities such as restaurants and coffee bar. The following is a brief description of the yacht by deck.
Main Deck:
• Coffee bar aft port
• Main entrance starboard side amidships
• 10 exhibitions spaces from 296 sq. ft. to 610 sq. ft.
• Handicap head facilities
Deck No. 2:
• Head facility forward
• 12 exhibitions spaces from 248 sq. ft. 612 sq. ft.
Deck No. 3:
• Pilothouse forward
• Large restaurant aft
• Pantry
• Four (4) exhibitions spaces from 229 sq. ft. to 570 sq. ft.
Sky Deck:
• Finish pantry
• Open restaurant aft
• Cocktail reception area forward with bar and canvas over
Safety Equipment
Life Savings:
• 406MHz EPIRB with hydrostatic release
• 4.2m rescue boat
• Canister life raft for 12 persons with hydrostatic release
• 750 adult U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices
• 75 children U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices
• (4) safety harnesses
• (3) life rings. - (1) with light and (1) with retrieving lines.
• Proper life lines and railings throughout the yacht
Firefighting:
• Marioff High fog system throughout the yacht
• Fire axe
• Hand held fire extinguishers throughout the yacht in-date
• Ansul model IQ-301 fire alarm system
• Shut downs in pilothouse for fire door, ships ventilation system, galley ventilation system and engine room ventilation system
• Sea water firefighting outlets with hoses and nozzle throughout the yacht
• Fire alarm pose throughout the yacht
Audio / Visual:
• (2) large search lights with controls in pilothouse
• Ship bell sized to yachts Rule
• International running lights per Rules
• Hand held flares in-date
• Closed circuit TV throughout the yacht
• Air horn
• Not under control lights
Miscellaneous Gear and Equipment:
• Emergency lighting throughout capable of lasting over two (2) hours
• Windshields, wipers, and washers
• Emergency electronic batteries
• Extensive burglars/intrusion security alarm system
• High water alarm in all bilges and cofferdams
• Bilge pick up manifold to the main bilge pumping system
Comments
"GRAND LUXE" has been built using proven materials and construction techniques. The yacht has tremendous volume inside and is set up properly for an Exposition yacht. She has a spud mooring system with a single spud forward and (2) spuds aft to reduce rocking and rolling when moored pier side with the public aboard. The (2) large bow thrusters and stern thruster will help her mobility when docking and undocking. She is fitted with (3) U.S. Coast Guard approved elevators and a rather large dumb waiter.
"GRAND LUXE" is ideally suited for concession to a floating casino palace. Hull # 2 is ready to build and can be completed as cruise or casino ship. This classy Luiz De Basto design has tremendous interior options and is constructed and finished more yacht quality standards than her commercial counterparts.
**Salesman Comments** THIS LISTING REPRESENTS HULLS # 2 - 5, REPLICAS OF HULL # 1, THE GRAND LUXE.
The luxurious, 228' megayacht designed as a mobile office space by Luiz de Basto can be built according to your needs. She features three enclosed decks and one open-air deck. Hull # 1 is a successful mobile art galley. These K-class ships are able to accommodate 600 passengers and can be built to your specifications in 2 years time. Ideally suited for a casino or high end cruise ship!
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