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 replica of a 1930 yacht of the same name. Taransay's exterior styling was done by Rossinavi and STB Italia. Its interior was designed by Tassin Design.

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Taransay is the namesake of the Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides.

History

In 2013, the German owner of a old motor yacht built in 1930 decided to reproduce it with modern technology. It yacht was designed by GL Watso, then redesigned by Tassin Design company.

Launched by shipyard Rossinavi in Viareggio in April 2015, [2] Taransay left for its first cruise just two months after. At the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show that September, Taransay received the prestigious Monaco Award for its originality and distinction. [3]

Taransay can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins (master suite, 1 double cabin and 3 twin cabins) and 7 crew. Powered by 2 Caterpillar (C18 Acert) 803 hp diesel engines and propelled by twin screws, Taransay can cruise at 12 knots and make 14 knotss.

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

Awards

References

  1. "Yacht TARANSAY, a Rossinavi Superyacht". www.charterworld.com.
  2. "Taransay Launched at Rossinavi - Megayacht News". megayachtnews.com. 21 April 2015.
  3. PIZZARDINI, Johan. "Monaco Yacht Show - The 2015 Monaco Yacht Show Awards". www.monacoyachtshow.com.
  4. "editorial article". www.superyachttimes.com.