Build update: Feadship Hull 696 nearing completion

21 August 2017 by Chris Jefferies

Feadship has given an in-build update on its 69 metre motor yacht project, which is currently known only as Hull 696.

Currently scheduled for delivery towards the end of the year, this displacement yacht features exterior styling and naval architecture by De Voogt.

Hull 696 is scheduled to be Feadship’s fourth delivery of 2017

British design studio Redman Whiteley Dixon developed the interior spaces, which are believed to total around 1,600 gross tonnes. When complete she will likely be one of the top 200 largest yachts in the world.

Accommodation is for up to 12 guests split across six staterooms, including an owner’s suite, four guest staterooms and a VIP suite. What’s more her crew quarters allows for a staff of up to 16 people. Key features include a fully-stocked tender garage, complete with diving equipment and numerous water toys.

Speaking last year at the technical launch, Josh Lee, founder and managing director of Lee Marine, said, “The yacht will be quite distinctive with many long range features that may surprise some corners of the market.” Lee Marine not only sold the yacht, but its new technical and project management department was also retained to oversee the build from start to finish.

Take a closer look at Feadship Hull 696

As the images above show, the hull has been faired and the aluminium superstructure is complete. Power comes from a pair of CAT 3512C engines that allow for a top speed of 16.4 knots and a maximum range of 5,000 nautical miles drawing on a total fuel capacity of 160,000 litres.

Other projects currently under development at the Dutch yard include the 110 metre flagship project Feadship 1007, which is due for completion next year.