Taransay (yacht)

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Taransay
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Taransay cruising
History
NameTaransay
Ordered2013
Builder Rossinavi
Yard numberFR029
Launched18 April 2015
CompletedJune 2015
NameTaransay
Homeport Valletta, Malta
Identification
StatusIn active service
General characteristics
Type Luxury yacht
Tonnage<300  GT
Length39.3 metres (129 ft) overall
Beam7.6 metres (25 ft)
Draught2.5 metres (8 ft 2 in) calculated
Decks3
Installed powerTwo Caterpillar C 18 Acert EPA TIER 3 599kW
Speed
  • 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph) (maximum)
  • 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) (cruising at half load)
Range3,500 nautical miles (6,500 km; 4,000 mi) at 10 knots (19 km/h; 12 mph)
Capacity10 guests
Crew7

Taransay [1] is a 39-meter luxury motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Rossinavi. Delivered in 2015, Taransay is a modern equipped replica of an already existent yacht, having the same name and dated 1930. Taransay features exterior styling by the Rossinavi in-house team in collaboration with STB Italia and an interior designed by Tassin Design company.

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The name Taransay is inspired by the Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides.

History

Taransay construction started in 2013 when the German owner, in possession of the project of an old motor yacht dated 1929, decided to reproduce it using the modern technologies. Launched by the builder shipyard Rossinavi, in Viareggio in April 2015, [2] Taransay left for its first cruise just two months after.

In September, Taransay successfully participated to the Monaco Yacht Show 2015, [3] where received the prestigious Monaco Award for its originality and distinction. [4]

This yacht was originally designed by GL Watson and completely redesigned by Tassin Design company.

General characteristics

Taransay's interior configuration has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests overnight in 5 cabins, comprising a master suite, 1 double cabin and 3 twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 crew on board to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Powered by 2 Caterpillar (C18 Acert) 803 hp diesel engines and propelled by her twin screw propellers motor yacht Taransay is capable of a top speed of 14 knots, and comfortably cruises at 12 knots.

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Taransay cruising in Mediterranean sea
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Wheelhouse of the yacht
Dining room Taransay Dining room.jpg
Dining room

Awards

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References

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