The 72 metre Feadship superyacht Utopia has set off for the Mediterranean after completing a 10 week refit at her home yard. 
The project finished ahead of schedule, allowing the owners to return to Utopia in time for the summer season.Refit work included the repainting of the yacht's cabin walls, mast and foredeck while the underwater ship was blasted and a new AF system applied.
The yacht, which was launched in 2004, also underwent a number of technical enhancements and refurbishments along with changes related with the 15-year-survey by Lloyd's.
Technical systems were upgraded in the engine room so that Utopia can spend longer periods cruising.This is the third Feadship refit that she has undergone, following previous upgrades in 2009 and 2013.
Feadship previously said that the work is being done to consolidate her position as one of the most successful yachts on the charter market, where she is managed by Edmiston.De Voogt Naval Architects created Utopia’s timeless exterior lines, while the interior was styled by British studio RWD.
Accommodation is for up to 12 guests split across six cabins, including a master suite, two doubles and three twins. Meanwhile, the extensive crew quarters allow for a staff of up to 17 people.
Star features include a sprawling superyacht sundeck, complete with Jacuzzi, and a fully-stocked tender garage, boasting auxiliary vessels from the likes of Chris-Craft and Ribtec. Her toy store is equally impressive, with a ten-metre water slide, water trampoline, waterskis and a wide selection of inflatables.
Power comes from a pair of Caterpillar 3516B-DITA engines for a top speed of 16 knots. Total fuel capacity is 157,000 litres.
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Tankoa Yachts is preparing to launch its new-build 72 metre yacht S701 Soloon August 1. Her debut will be at Monaco Yacht Show this September. Solo is styled inside and out by Francesco Paszkowski and with naval architecture by Studio Ruggiero.
The S701 follows on from the 69 metre Suerte, launched in 2015, and while the lines are reminiscent, Tankoa describes S701 as a "different animal".
Key differences from Suerte
include an underwater exhaust, which has allowed the Tankoa Yachts team to create a more open main deck and sundeck. The transom area has been modified with a side staircase instead of the central staircase on Suerte, and the hull has been fitted with longer skegs. These changes should result in a longer waterline and a higher top speed of around 17.5 knots
Accommodation on board S701 is for 12 guests split across six cabins, including an owner's deck, a VIP suite and four doubles, two of which are convertible into twins.
Key features include a main deck winter garden, a six-metre aft-deck swimming pool, and a large superyacht beach club, complete with hammam.
Tender storage is split between the foredeck and a side-loading garage, providing room for two 7.5 metre tenders, a rescue boat and a Jet Ski.
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