HBC (yacht)

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Civil Ensign of the Cayman Islands.svgCayman Islands
NameHBC
Builder Abeking & Rasmussen
Yard number6479
Launched2008
Identification
General characteristics
Class and type Motor yacht
Tonnage2,075  GT
Length85.62 m (280 ft 11 in)
Beam12.40 m (40 ft 8 in)
Draught3.20 m (10 ft 6 in)
Propulsion
Speed16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph) (maximum)
Capacity14 passengers
Crew19

HBC, formerly known as B2 and then C2, is a superyacht built in 2008 at the shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen. The interior and exterior design of HBC was done by Reymond Langton Design Ltd..

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Design

The superyacht had it interior and exterior designed by Reymond Langton Design Ltd.. [1] The material of the hull is steel, with the superstructure made out of aluminium. The yacht is 85.62 metres (280 ft 11 in) long with a beam of 12.40 m (40 ft 8 in). The draught of HBC is 3.20 m (10 ft 6 in) and the vessel is measured at 2,075  gross tonnage  (GT). [2]

The main engines are two Caterpillar Inc. 3516 DITA diesel engines creating 2,000 hp (1,491 kW) each. HBC can reach a maximum speed of 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph), while the cruising speed is at 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph). The vessel has a maximum estimated range of 7,000 nautical miles (13,000 km; 8,100 mi). The yacht is Lloyd's registered, issued by Cayman Islands. The yacht can accommodate up to 22 passengers in 11 cabins. [2] The vessel has a crew of 26. [3]

Construction and career

The superyacht was launched in 2008 by the shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen. [1] [4] Originally named C2, the vessel was delivered in 2009 to owner Ronald Perelman. [3] [5] In 2019, the vessel underwent a refit designed by Winch Design, receiving a new transom, an 7 m (23 ft 0 in) extended aft deck and a swim platform and renamed B2. [4] In 2024, the vessel was sold to a new owner. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 de Waard, Merijn (6 November 2008). "Abeking & Rasmussen launches new 78m superyacht". SuperYacht Times. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Motor yacht B2". Yacht Harbour. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  3. 1 2 3 Jeffery, Nick (27 June 2024). "86m Abeking & Rasmussen motor yacht B2 sold". Boat International. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  4. 1 2 Byrne, Diane (2019-07-24). "C2 Sets Off on Sea Trials Post-Refit at Abeking & Rasmussen". Megayacht News. Archived from the original on 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  5. ↑ Drăgan, Otilia (24 February 2023). "This $93 Million Behemoth Is a Billionaire's Definition of a Family Yacht". autoevolution.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
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