![]() ![]() He had previously owned “Andromeda,” “Andromeda La dei,” and vintage 1915 schooner “Mariette,” as well as a clipper-bowed “Atlantide.” This urged him to contact famed designer Gerry Dijkstra, and the Perini Yildiz Yard, in Turkey. When this experienced yachtsman first saw the 12 year-abandoned hull, his gifted intellect stirred. – allowed his venture-capitalist-unrestrained-creative urge to leap into the unorthodox rigging concept. Perkins, who made a name for himself in American business with top positions – GM at Hewlett Packard with a hand in AOL, Amazon, Genentec, etc. Brand new, but no longer experimental this gorgeous, “big black bird” has flashed past the concept stage the Maltese Falcon has swooped into modern sailing history. Her revolutionary, un-stayed “DynaRig” conformation, according to the original owner Tom Perkins, brings ‘Today’ into yacht building with a near mythical return to glamorous, long-gone square riggers. While her steel hull was first launched in 1989, she languished almostġ8 years finally to be chosen the Fairy Tale Queen of sail yachting. She is theĬlipper Yacht "Maltese Falcon" owned by an equally legendary, modern day visionary who rescued Sleuth, or tawdry movie set but as the spectacular, stunning, world’s largest of its kind. There is no shortage of ways to have fun while aboard.A legendary story/name leaps into vivid reality, though not in the cramped office of a make-believe The toys and tenders she boasts include a jetski with Flyboard, several open and closed tenders, stand-up paddleboards, wakeboards, water slides, and an anti-jellyfish sea pool, among many others. The MALTESE FALCON yacht has been recognized as a triumph not just in design but in innovation as well. ![]() The yacht has a timeless square-rigger appearance.ĭespite its classic look, it is twice as efficient as its forerunners. Known to be a harbinger in yacht design, this three-masted schooner is one of the largest sailing yachts in the world and was the first to integrate the ‘Falcon Rig,’ which is now renowned. This means that under the good wind, record-breaking speeds can be achieved, and she has a range of 3,000 nautical miles. The three self-standing rotating masts host fifteen sails that can all be controlled by a single sailor. The sail area of this incredible yacht is 2,400 m² (25,791 ft²). Specificationsīuilt-in 2006 by builder Perini Navi and refitted in 2016, this yacht is an impressive 88 meters (289 feet) long with a beam of 12.9 meters (42 feet) and a gross tonnage of 1,110.Ĭonstructed of steel and aluminum with 2 x Deutz TBD 620 engines, she has a cruising speed of 14 knots and a draft of 6 meters (20 feet). He was one of the founders of the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins who passed away in 2016. Perkins was a prominent American businessman and venture capitalist. The original owner of the MALTESE FALCON yacht was Thomas Perkins from 2006-2008. This yacht has the perfect mix of both high-tech and functional designs making it one of the most progressive sailing yachts in the world. Legendary yacht designer Ken Freivokh styled both the interior and exterior. In its six cabins, including a full-beam master cabin, a VIP suite, and four double cabins, the Falcon can accommodate up to 12 guests.Ī crew of 19 is on board to cater to guests’ every need. You can watch your favorites outside on the largest outdoor cinema featured on any yacht. If dining under the sun or stars is more to your taste, there are several possibilities for alfresco dining. There are plenty of dining space options, including the more formal full-beam dining room inside. With skylights that let in ample amounts of light, you are never without the feeling of being immersed in the sky while at sea. The interior of the MALTESE FALCON yacht defines luxury in the world of superyachts. ![]()
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