Hong Kong

Yacht Studio Ltd

Delivered in 2018 by the New-Zealand-based shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachting Developments (Company)">Yachting Developments</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lanakai39.5m (129'7&quot;)Yachting Developments2018">Lanakai</a> is one of the largest all-carbon sportfisher superyachts in the world. The four-deck 39.5-metre superyacht was created for highly experienced owners with an extensive inventory of fishing equipment and has already cruised extensively around New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/93174/image/large-89cc1c4618bbf93e201a7c7b8b202c14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93174"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/93181/image/large-a5509ce7de27afd6329828072f8c8bcb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93181">Having worked with the owner on a smaller yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1179" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Peters Yacht Design (Company)">Michael Peters Yacht Design</a> created the naval architecture, whereas the exterior design is by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4798" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Studio Ltd (Company)">Yacht Studio Ltd.</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lanakai39.5m (129'7&quot;)Yachting Developments2018">Lanakai</a> features a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VEEM Ltd. (Company)">VEEM</a> twin Gyrostabiliser unit, extensive onboard storage and a tailored cockpit equipped with fishing accessories such as a Pompanette fighting chair and three large live bait tanks. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/93179/image/large-d9d6db94b7be2a6f6ba23202c128d393.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93179"> <img src="/uploads/store/photo/93193/image/large-18254dbedd27eb5f4253045784b5937f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93193">“The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lanakai39.5m (129'7&quot;)Yachting Developments2018">Lanakai</a> build began with a blank sheet, allowing ample space to accommodate every desire in luxurious fashion. As a fishing and diving platform, the vessel is truly enormous, and she incorporates everything expected of a sizable motor yacht in a sleek sportfisherman’s profile,” says Chris Critchett of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1179" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Peters Yacht Design (Company)">Michael Peters Yacht Design</a>. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/93186/image/large-b68331b5e0c41d10d456833b5e57a51f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93186"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/93185/image/large-fd4de09ff5ce8179c8a9e71e00ea7203.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93185"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/93191/image/large-8d1735a1fac735ff420c59d295fcd1de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93191">The bridge can be used as a multi-purpose socialising area in addition to the skylounge, large games room and the alfresco dining area on the main-deck aft. Up a level, the sundeck has sun loungers and a control station, while the upper flybridge has an advanced helm station and a seating area. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lanakai39.5m (129'7&quot;)Yachting Developments2018">Lanakai</a> is an impressive vessel on many levels – it is hard to come to grips with the size and scale of the vessel when she is viewed from a distance because all the details and lines are in harmony with the style,” says Ian Cook, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachting Developments (Company)">Yachting Developments</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/93201/image/large-874395096eace14246525771ebdc4978.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93201"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/93203/image/large-f87230d746ce818572458179600bb56b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93203">The owners worked with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachting Developments (Company)">Yachting Developments</a>' interior division and Naylor Booth Associates to create the interior for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lanakai39.5m (129'7&quot;)Yachting Developments2018">Lanakai</a>. A contemporary design was implemented throughout the superyacht, with blue, cream colours and accents of stained walnut. Up to 10 guests can be accommodated for in either the large full-beam master suite, VIP, double or twin with two Pullmans. Guests can also enjoy the large main saloon, which features a seating and dining area, entertainment system, bar and access to the modern galley. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/93208/image/large-f94bf1e827aac75e0a2929b6d1e5e9a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93208"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/93207/image/large-74b390c5b175989503c06619ecf0ac6d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93207">Powered by twin MTU 4000 series engines, each with 3,150hp, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lanakai39.5m (129'7&quot;)Yachting Developments2018">Lanakai</a> can reach top speeds of 29.5 knots. The yacht also carries two tenders: a 6.5-metre and a 4.8-metre Smuggler which are stored on the foredeck with a Nautical Structures crane for easy deployment.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/93230/image/large-0aedab0a6c31986c19e6c98e5cb41897.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93230"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/93231/image/large-abe42cc214203d367a5b305716dae256.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93231"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/93232/image/large-22f9ae1dff46035f2440777a0b4dbe83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93232">

Onboard the 40m carbon sportfisher yacht Lanakai

Delivered in 2018 by the New-Zealand-based Yachting Developments, one of the largest all-carbon sportfishers in the world is yacht Lanakai.