High Power III

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High Power III
Numptia.jpg
High Power III near Capri
History
NameNumptia
Ordered2008
BuilderRossinavi
Yard numberFR020
Launched20 April 2011[1]
CompletedJuly 2011
Renamedsummer 2012
NameHigh Power III
Port of registryCayman Islands
Acquiredsummer 2012
Homeport
Identification
Statusin active service
General characteristics
TypeLuxury 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, which is home to several international yacht builders.[citation needed]

The exterior was designed by Italian architect of in Florence, while the interior design is by of Rome.[1] The naval architecture is by Axis Group Yacht Design.

History[]

Originally named the Numptia in 2008 by her first owner, an Italian-American businessman,[citation needed] she was delivered, after three years of construction, in July 2011. After a summer in Mediterranean Sea, Numptia took part at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show.[citation needed] In autumn 2011 it crossed the Atlantic to reach the Caribbean Sea, where it was made available for charter.[3] Just 10 months after delivery, in summer 2012, Numptia was sold to a Swiss businessman, who changed her name to High Power III.

General characteristics[]

The yacht has a displacement type steel hull and an aluminium superstructure.[2]

Awards[]

  • 2012 Bespoke Furniture Award for the main dining table
  • Showboats Design Awards 2012 Naval Architecture Award[4]
  • 2012 Judges’ Special Award for the Interior Design with the Widest Appeal[5]
  • RINA Green Plus 2011

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Exclusive: Rossi Navi launches 70m superyacht Numptia". SuperYachtTimes.com. 20 April 2011. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Motor Yacht – Rossi Navi – High Power III". SuperYachtTimes.com. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  3. ^ Barnard, Bailey S. (1 June 2012). "Best of the Best 2012: Custom Megayachts: Rossi Navi Numptia". Robb Report. CurtCo Robb Media LLC. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  4. ^ "Axis Group Yacht Design awarded Golden Neptune for the 70m luxury yacht NUMPTIA (now renamed to yacht HIGH POWER II)". Charterworld Limited. 2 July 2012. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  5. ^ McCracken, Amanda (15 January 2015). "Numptia – the superyacht that crosses the boundaries of convention". Boat International Media Ltd. Retrieved 6 October 2015.

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