Engineering:ROCK.IT (yacht)
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 Cayman Islands
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| Name: | ROCK.IT |
| Owner: | Jimmy John Liautaud[1] |
| Builder: | Feadship |
| Yard number: | 687 |
| Launched: | 2014 |
| Completed: | 2014 |
| In service: | 2015 |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | Motor yacht |
| Length: | 60.35 m (198 ft 0 in) |
| Beam: | 10.8 m (35 ft 5 in) |
| Draught: | 3.3 m (10 ft 10 in) |
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| Capacity: | 10 persons |
| Crew: | 13 |
ROCK.IT is a 60.35 m (198 ft 0 in) superyacht launched at the Feadship yard in Aalsmeer. The yacht was designed by Dutch design company Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design, which also worked with Feadship on the 88 m (289 ft) twins Musashi and Fountainhead. The yacht is owned by Jimmy John Liautaud, who was involved in the design process.[2][3]
Design and description
ROCK.IT has a length of 60.35 m (198 ft 0 in), a 10.8 m (35 ft 5 in) beam, and a draught of 3.3 m (11 ft). The hull is built out of steel while the material of the superstructure is made out of aluminium with teak laid decks. The yacht is Lloyd's registered, issued by Cayman Islands.
ROCK.IT is powered by twin MTU 12V 4000 M53R diesel engines, giving her a combined power of 2,280 kW (3,060 hp). She has a fuel capacity of 120,000 liters (26,000 imp gal; 32,000 U.S. gal), a water capacity of 24,000 L (5,300 imp gal; 6,300 US gal), and a range of 5,300 nautical miles (9,800 km; 6,100 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph). She also features at-anchor stabilizers.[4]
ROCK.IT can accommodate up to ten guests with four guest staterooms plus the owner’s stateroom. There are six crew cabins that accommodate thirteen crew members. The lower deck houses storage rooms, laundry, the galley and the crew mess.
The yacht has three bars and a variety of dining options. ROCK.IT also has multiple outdoor lounges, including a sun deck with seating and a Jacuzzi flanked by sun pads.[2]
Usage
ROCK.IT logged over 17,000 nmi (31,000 km; 20,000 mi) in the first nine months after delivery, and almost 40,000 nmi (74,000 km; 46,000 mi) as of September 2017.[5] ROCK.IT sailed to destinations in the Americas including Bermuda,[6] the Keys, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Montauk, Galápagos, and others.[5] ROCK.IT hosted a number of famous guests, including Kid Rock.[7][8]
Awards and recognition
ROCK.IT was a finalist in the World Superyacht Awards 2015, Displacement Motor Yachts of 500GT to 1,299GT category,[9] as well as in the Showboat Design Awards 2016, Interior Design Award – Motor Yacht over 500GT and Naval Architecture Award – Displacement Motor Yacht categories.[10]
ROCK.IT was featured in a number of publications, including Boat International,[5] Show Boats International,[11] and The Superyacht Report.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Marilyn Mower (2016-02-25), Rock.It — the hip, modern Feadship yacht with a touch of class, Boat International Media, http://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/---29481
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Groom, Alexandra (2016-04-20). "ROCK.IT: exclusive interview and yacht tour". http://www.superyachtworld.com/yachts/rock-exclusive-interview-yacht-tour-9834. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Rowney, Rachel. "Rocket man". http://www.freakyfast.com/TSR181%20Jimmy%20Liautaud%20interview.pdf. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ↑ "ROCK.IT Yacht - Feadship". https://www.yachtcharterfleet.com/luxury-charter-yacht-46839/rockit.htm. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Mower, Marilyn (25 February 2016). "Rock.It — the hip, modern Feadship yacht with a touch of class". Boat International Media. https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/rockit-the-hip-modern-feadship-yacht-with-a-touch-of-class--29481. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ↑ "$100 Million Superyacht "Rock.It" Visits Island". Bernews. 21 April 2017. http://bernews.com/2017/04/198-ft-superyacht-rock-it-visits-hamilton/. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ↑ Gast, Jon (13 September 2016). "Super-yacht sighting reminder of past nautical glories". Green Bay Press-Gazette. https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/local/door-co/entertainment/2016/09/13/super-yacht-sighting-reminder-past-nautical-glories/90312256/. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ↑ Gmiter, Tanda (3 August 2016). "Is Kid Rock cruising Northern Michigan hot spots in $100M yacht?". MLive Media Group. http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2016/08/kid_rock_spotted_cruising_nort.html. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ↑ Bednarova, Zuzana (3 February 2015). "World Superyacht Awards 2015 Finalists". Boat International Media. http://www.charterworld.com/news/world-superyacht-awards-2015-finalists. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ↑ "Finalists announced for the ShowBoats Design Awards 2016". Boat International Media. https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-events/design-and-innovation-awards/finalists-announced-for-the-showboats-design-awards-2016--28653. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ↑ From sandwiches to superyachts: Inside Jimmy John's 197' Feadship. Boat International Media. 6 March 2016. pp. 104–114. https://archive.org/details/ShowBoats_Intl_March_2016.
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