Basic Information
- Builder:
- PALMER JOHNSON
- Category:
- Motor Yacht
- Sub Category:
- Semi-Displacement
- Model Year:
- 2007
- Year Built:
- 2007
- Refit Year:
- 2014
- Country:
- United States Virgin Islands
- Vessel Top:
- Open
Dimensions
- LOA:
- 150' 0" (45.72m)
- Beam:
- 27' 7" (8.41m)
- Max Draft:
- 6' 3" (1.91m)
Speed, Capacities and Weight
- Cruise Speed:
- 22 Kts. (25 MPH)
- Max Speed:
- 26 Kts. (30 MPH)
- Displacement:
- 263 Pounds
- Gross Tonnage:
- 395 Pounds
- Water Capacity:
- 1506 Gallons
- Holding Tank:
- 456 Gallons
- Fuel Capacity:
- 10831 Gallons
Accommodations
- Sleeps:
- 12
- Crew Sleeps:
- 8
Hull and Deck Information
- Hull Material:
- Aluminum
- Deck Material:
- Teak
- Hull Configuration:
- Semi-Displacement
- Hull Designer:
- Nuvolari & Lenard
Engine Information
- Engines:
- 2
- Manufacturer:
- MTU
- Model:
- 16V4000M90
- Engine Type:
- Inboard
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
Overview
GREY MATTERS has completed a major interior and exterior refit in 2014, including a full paint job in light grey with black and gold accents. This is a sporty yet sleek high performance yacht. Maxing out at 26.5 knots, her new two engine configuration has been a huge success. The distinguished Italian designed interior is a must see! With a distinguished Italian designed interior, this successful charter yacht comfortably sleeps 12 guests in 5 staterooms. With new teak decks, reconfigured sun deck and open sun deck lounge incorporating a Jacuzzi and wet bar, new AV, BBQ and open deck air-conditioning, GREY MATTERS has something to please every guest.
Remarks
GREY MATTERS has had an extensive refit and is continuously being upgraded. Maxing out at 26.5 Knots, her new two engine configuration has been a huge success. Fresh paint everywhere in light grey with black and gold accents. New teak decks throughout, reconfigured sun deck and open sun deck lounge incorporating Jacuzzi and wet bar, new AV, BBQ and open deck air-conditioning. Every inch of the interior has been upgraded & refinished. 3x Seakeeper Gyros have been installed to provide at anchor stabilisation, for underway stabilisation, GREY MATTERS still retains her Quantum fins.
Navigational Equipment
- 5x Monitors for helm console
- 2x Ships Navigation Computers
- Band Radar System: Furuno 2117BB/DC with 6.5 ft antenna
- Band Radar System: Furuno 2117BB/DC with 4 ft antenna
- DGPS System: Furuno IMO GP90D system
- AIS System: Simrad AI80 system
- Chart plotter System: Admiral Marine system
- Network Weatherfax/Navtex System: Furuno Network Fax
- GMDSS System: Furuno RC1815 A3
- GMDSS without console
- VHF transceivers
- MF/HF transceiver Inmarsat C transceiver
- GMDSS Lifeboat Radio System: ICOM GM1500 radios
- VHF Communications System: Simrad RS 87 Black Box VHF radios
- UHF Handheld Radio Package: 8 Skuba portable UHF radios
- 4x Handheld Icom M88 in charging dock
- Instrument System: Airmar
- Satellite Communication System; KVH Mini Vsat with internet capability
- Satellite Television System: SeaTel model 3004 systems European LNBs, USA Lnb, 10 Direct TV Decoders, 10 Sky UK decoders, 10 Sky Italia decoder boxes
- Autopilot/Gyro System: Simrad AP9MK3 Simrad GC80 Exp. System
- Ships Computer System: HP 6600 multi function printer
New Vsat antenna and KVH Vsat plan, allowing access to Vsat calls and internet when out of range of cellular signal.
Mechanical
- Main engines: 2 x MTU 16V4000, 2,720kW (3,650 BHP) each
- Engine Hours: Port 3049 / Stbd 3068
- Generator Hours: Port 8529 / Stbd 8080
- Gearbox: Twin Disc MG6124SC
- Propellers/alternative propulsion: 2x
- Propeller Shafts: Temet 25 stainless steel
- Steering gear: Hydraulic Fuel capacity: 41,100 liters
- Stabilizers: Quantum Marine, 2 fin
- Second Stabilizer System: 3x M2600 Seakeepers Gyro stabilizers
- Windlass: 2x Maxwell VWC 8000
- Bow thruster: Quantum Marine, 100 hp
Audio & Visual Equipment
A new Savant operated AV System
- All new latest TV models including a 78 inch flat screen in the Media room, 2 large unbright outdoor TV’s on the aft deck.
- The system has a Play Station, movies on demand operated by iPad controls in all areas, Dune media player boxes which allow easy connection of personal devices, music, Apple TV. Satellite TV includes direct TV, Sky Italia and Sky UK.
- 10 boxes each to provide easy switching between regions
- The entertainment system extends into the crew cabins.
Flir Cameras
- 2 Flir Night vision cameras for safety and security relayed to various viewing positions.
CCTV Cameras
- 7x New PTZ Bosch CCTV cameras offering full coverage on various iPads and Televisions onboard of vital areas of the vessel
- A new monitor screen in the bridge
Bridge
- New bridge computers for navigation and administration
- New Transas and Maxsea navigation software for Med, Caribbean and Australia
Electronics
- Full integrated Wi-Fi network which extends to every area of the vessel including the engine room
- Wi-Fi network is controlled via a Kerio server and has 2 cradle points to allow multi sim card
- 3x New receiver aerials to access the network via a booster to tap into local marina networks via Ethernet Cat 6 cable or Wi-Fi
Galley
- 6x New Sub Zero fridges/freezers, custom made to galley dimensions was installed in November 2015
- Replacement of 3-phase Miele hob
- New extraction fan over hob
Water Sports
- 9.8 meter Scorpion Tender with twin 200HP Yamaha Outboards (0 hours currently being fitted April 2016) for easy Guest transfers, fishing or water sports. Fully set up for long distance towing operations
- 18 foot Castoldi Jet Tender (300 hours)
-
Tiwal sailing boat (New May 2015)
-
3x F5s Seabobs (New May 2015)
- 2x Seadoo Spark Jetskies (New 2015)
- 2x Jimmy Styles 10.6 Stand Up Paddle Boards (New May 2015)
- A Clear View Kayak (New Nov 2015)
- Inflatable Kayak (New Nov 2015)
- 2 Sets Mares Diving Gear (New May 2015)
- Wake Board (New May 2015)
- Water Skies (New May 2015)
- Inflatable Pontoon (New May 2015)
- Assortment of snorkeling gear for all ages
- Assortment of fishing gear
- DJI Drone for recording all those special moments (New May 2015)
Engine Room
GREY MATTERS is currently conducting the annual survey and will be completed by mid-April 2016, this includes full survey of all safety and engineering systems. Fire extinguishers, liferafts, First aid kits, BA kits, Dive equipment are currently being services as of 28/03/2016. Last hauled in January 2016.
Work list included:
- Full hull survey
- Sand bottom and 3 coats of antifoul
- New anodes
- Inspection of hull valves
- Full clean and descale of all raw water piping
- Prop speed on props and rudders
- Inspection and service of steering gear
- Bow thruster removal and service
- Full service and new bushings in swim ladder
- Servicing of anchor gear and painting of chain
- Minor paint touch ups
- Engines have just completed their 3000 hour service by MTU St Maarten on the 27/03/2016. This included full system check, oil sample, oil change, filters, turbo inspection, cooler inspection, valve timing adjustments. Engines were reported in excellent condition.
- Generators are serviced by onboard engineer and are in excellent condition.
- Seakeeper Gryo Stabilisers: 3000 hours
- Seakeepers are having full service including replacement of bearings, on 04/04/2016 by Yacht Garage (Authorised Seakeeper agent ) from Porto Rico
- Full air conditioning service performed by Perma Frost (Cruiseair authorized agent) in St Maarten on 26/03/2016. This included the removal and installation of a new number 3 chiller unit.
- New main engine and generator Start Batteries, new master volt battery charger installed in September 2015
- Water Makers: Full service and install of new high pressure pumps