High Power III

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High Power III
Numptia.jpg
High Power III near Capri
History
NameNumptia
Ordered2008
Builder Rossinavi
Yard numberFR020
Launched20 April 2011 [1]
CompletedJuly 2011
RenamedSummer 2012
NameHigh Power III
Port of registry Cayman Islands
AcquiredSummer 2012
Homeport George Town, Cayman Island
Identification
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Type Luxury yacht
Tonnage1,642  GT
Length70 metres (230 ft) overall
Beam13.2 metres (43 ft)
Draught3.4 metres (11 ft) calculated
Decks5
Installed powerTwo Caterpillar 3516B Diesel engines 2,525 kW each at 1,800 RPM
PropulsionTwin screw
Speed
  • 18.6 knots (34.4 km/h; 21.4 mph) (maximum)
  • 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph) (cruising at half load)
Range7,500 nautical miles (13,900 km; 8,600 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Capacity12 guests
Crew19
NotesData from SuperYachtTimes.com [2]

High Power III is a luxury motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Rossinavi. 70 metres (230 feet) long, High Power III was built in Viareggio, home to several international yacht builders.[ citation needed ]

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The exterior design is by Studio Spadolini of Florence, the interior by Salvagni Architetti of Rome. [1] while naval architecture was by Axis Group Yacht Design.

History

Originally named the Numptia when construction began in 2008, she was delivered in July 2011. Numptia took part in the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show.[ citation needed ] and in Autumn 2011, sailed for the Caribbean where she was made available for charter. [3] In the summer of 2012, Numptia was sold to a Swiss businessman, and her name changed to High Power III.

General characteristics

The yacht has a displacement type steel hull with aluminum superstructure. [2]

Awards

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Motor Yacht – Rossi Navi – High Power III". SuperYachtTimes.com. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
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