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Trinity Yachts 142: Big Zip

• By Dudley Dawson
• Updated: January 27, 2011

I was happy for the owner who had taken delivery of Big Zip , a motoryacht built by Trinity Yachts that would be enjoyed by his family and fortunate guests for many years to come. And I was happy for Trinity too, because the yacht was proof-positive, not just of the New Orleans-based builder’s full recovery from Hurricane Katrina, but of its obvious flourishing in the intervening years as well.

Most of all, though, I was happy for me. This was more than just the opportunity to see Big Zip and to share the story of this yacht and its mysterious name with others; it was an opportunity to spend some time aboard on the kind of warm, sunny day that reinforced all my convictions about yachting being well worth the cost and effort it sometimes entails.

Big Zip , carrying a tri-deck arrangement on a 142-foot hull, is delightfully unpretentious, both inside and out. During my years as a designer with the late Jack Hargrave, he insisted that any new build must look good without sheer stripes, boottop or a deep-blue hull. If a little makeup helped, all the better, but he believed the unadorned form should be attractive on its own. This is certainly the case with Big Zip , designed by Trinity’s in-house design team led by Geoff Van Aller. The basic shape is nicely proportioned and balanced. Knuckles and reveals worked into her exterior surfaces create shadow lines that look good from every angle.

Evan Marshall has taken a similarly straightforward approach with the interior, where midtoned American cherry cabinetry and moldings contrast nicely with light silks and other fabrics on bulkheads and overheads. Honey-onyx soles in the master stateroom and art-glass doors on upper cabinets add to the appeal. The result? A boat where the owner’s family and grandkids can relax in casual enjoyment, while his business associates can meet within an ambience of understated elegance. It’s also advisable to strike such a balance for the charter service in which Big Zip will be engaged.

To that end, Marshall and Trinity, in consultation with the owner, have designed a traditional arrangement that offers great flexibility. There are four guest staterooms belowdecks, nearly equal in size but differing in detail. Three have king berths, while the fourth has twin berths.

There’s an impressive master suite forward on the main deck, with a head with both tub and shower. The side decks go up and over the master suite for access to the foredeck, so the suite enjoys complete privacy. It’s also buffered from the noise and heat of the galley by an owner’s office to starboard and large his-and-hers hanging lockers to port.

Any large yacht benefits from adequate crew and service space, but it’s especially important for charter service. Big Zip has three en suite staterooms for six crew adjacent to a spacious mess, forward of the guest staterooms. The captain’s cabin with double berth is properly placed abaft the pilothouse. A private crew stair leads from the lower cabins to the large, well-equipped main-deck galley, and there’s a hidden door from the crew quarters for servicing the lower guest staterooms to conceal crew activity from guests. Even though the side decks are not continuous on the main level, the crew has bow-to-stern access, via stairs and the upper deck, without entering guest areas.

Decisions, decisions. It’s tough for me to choose my favorite place on board — between the public areas on the main deck, those on the bridge deck and those on the top deck. Each has its own advantages for guests to discover. The salon and dining areas on the main deck are enhanced by coffered overheads with lots of lighting for night service, and low-sill windows to bring in more sunshine and expand the view during daylight hours. There are foyers aft and on both sides forward, and the dining table and salon sofas and chairs are well inboard so guests can pass outboard next to the windows without disturbing those already seated. There’s seating for 10 around a table on the open afterdeck, and stairs to port and starboard lead to an oversize stern platform. In one of the subtle touches that result when an experienced designer, builder and owner team up, the hull wings do not extend fully to the stern, so small boats can be boarded from aft or from either side.

The bridge deck tips the balance a little more to outdoor activity than inside, with another table for 10 plus some lounge chairs and a settee aft, and a couple of cozy dinettes forward that are incorporated into the Portuguese bridge.

The bridge-deck skylounge, though a bit smaller than the salon on the main deck in area, does not disappoint in outfit. There’s a bar and game table, plus lots of seating for movie watching, all with ostrich-leather accents and a beautiful sky painted on the overhead. The theme continues into the pilothouse, where another mural, painted as an antique map of the world, adorns the overhead, and a circular companion settee abaft the helm chairs invites guests to relax for a while.

If the bridge deck leans discreetly in favor of outdoor space, the top deck makes no pretense at all. With wing stations on the bridge deck for docking and close-quarter maneuvering, there is no need for a flying bridge, so the forward end of the top deck carries lounges and a whirlpool spa that provide the best views. Umbrellas shade this forward area when desired. Under the large hardtop are a bar with seating for eight, a dinette with seating for four and a day-head. The after end of the deck carries a RIB and PWCs as well as a davit for handling them.

One area that will be seen by few guests, but which is of vital importance to them, is the engine room. I have been impressed with the quality of Trinity engine rooms since the company’s first yachts, and Big Zip is no exception. The designers create engineering spaces with enough room to do the work that needs to be done in them. Access is provided from both the stern platform and the side deck, and there’s even a hidden watertight hatch in the forward bulkhead providing emergency escape for both crew and guests. The machinery space is even more open than usual, with superior accessibility to all vital components for control and maintenance.

Based on what I saw during my visit, the yacht is sure to be a joy to her owner, her guests and her crew. And adding it all together, I realized I had developed my own understanding of the yacht’s name. It could refer to the details they forgot to address: zero, nada , nothing — Big Zip .

LOA: 142’0″ LWL: 123’0″ Beam: 27’1″ Draft: 7’6″ Displ.: 313 tons Fuel: 11,625 gal. Water: 2,480 gal. Holding: 1,300 gal. gray water, 590 gal. black water Construction: Aluminum Design: Trinity Yachts Interior: Evan Marshall Engines: 2 x 1,825-hp CAT C-32E Generators: 2 x 99 kW Northern Lights Stabilizers: Quantum Marine QC 1500, Zero Speed Bow Thruster: Quantum QT, 120 hp Watermakers: FCI Watermakers, 2 x 2,500 gpd Speed: 17.5 knots max, 16 knots cruise Range: 3,085 nautical miles at 10 knots Price: Upon request

Trinity Yachts, 228-276-1000; www.trinityyachts.com International Yacht Collection, 888-213-7577; www.iyc.com

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AQUASITION YACHT CHARTER

43.28m  /  142'   trinity yachts   2010 / 2022.

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Special Features:

• Fresh refit in 2017
• Elegant and comfortable interior
• On-deck Jacuzzi surrounded by sun pads
• Stunning marble ensuite

Guests embarking on a luxury yacht charter aboard AQUASITION will be blown away by her interiors, which are nothing short of beautiful.

The 43.28m/142' 'Aquasition' motor yacht built by the American shipyard Trinity Yachts is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by British designer Evan K Marshall.

Built in 2010, Aquasition offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter .

Guest Accommodation

Aquasition offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, three double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 6 beds in total, including 4 king and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained such as a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand.

Aquasition benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots with a range of up to 3,000 nautical miles from her 11,625 gallon fuel tanks at 10 knots.

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Aquasition. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on one of the two WaveRunners. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Aquasition also features wakeboards, fishing equipment, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Aquasition also sports a 10.36m/34' Caymus Chase Tender to transport you with ease.

Based in the magical waters of the Caribbean all year round Aquasition is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Aquasition Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Caribbean.

Motor yacht Aquasition is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.

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For your relaxation and entertainment Aquasition has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Aquasition is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x 10.36m  /  34' Caymus Chase Tender with 3 x Mercurys 300 HP engines

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

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$150,000 p/week + expenses

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• Name Big Zip
• Model Custom
• Hull NB T048
• Hull Colour -
• Naval Architect Trinity Yachts
• Exterior Designer Evan K Marshall
• Interior Designer
• Length Overall 43.3m
• Length at Waterline -
• Draft (min) -
• Draft (max) 2.1m
• Gross Tonnage 399
• Cabins Total 5
• Hull Configuration -
• Hull Material Aluminium
• Superstructure -
• Deck Material Teak
• Fuel Type Diesel
• Manufacturer Caterpillar
• Power 1800 hp
• Total Power 1800 hp
• Propulsion -
• Max Speed 18 Kn
• Cruising Speed 13 Kn
• Fuel Capacity -
• Water Capacity -
• Generator -
• Stabilizers -
• Thrusters -
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43m/101ft motor yacht AQUASITION (Ex BIG ZIP, Hull T048) was built by Trinity Yachts in 2010 and last refitted in 2017. Her engineering and exterior design are the work of Trinity Yachts, while renowned British designer Evan K Marshall finished her classically styled interiors. The accommodation provides for up to 10 guests over 5 spacious cabins, each with en-suite facilities.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF AQUASITION: ~ Jacuzzi ~ Classically styled interiors ~ Alfresco dining areas across three decks ~ Upper deck Master suite with private lounge ~ Spacious swim platform

The main deck aft has a large table and seating for up to 10 guests for alfresco dining in the shade and outdoor lounging. Two staircases connect with the large swim platform where guests can lounge and sunbathe beside the water.

The upper deck aft is an elegant space for alfresco dining to make the most of the sunset: A circular table ensures that all eight guests can interact with each other and after the meal, the aft is fitted with a long sofa, armchairs and a coffee table for after-dinner refreshments. For guests looking for a quieter space to socialise away from the main group, the bow is fitted with two small tables and integrated seating.

The sundeck is fitted with a generous forward Jacuzzi and sunpads on either side, while the central area is shaded by a hardtop and contains an informal dining table also ideal for lounging outside with gadgets and a reading material. The wet bar opposite has an excellent selection of drinks for refreshments throughout the day, while the aft is dedicated to tender and water toys storage, with a crane for easy launch and retrieval of vessels.

The main deck is fitted with a classically styled interior with contemporary elements, using warm wood panelling and cream white furnishings with accents in gold. Two large sofas and armchairs surround a coffee table located in the centre of the room, which receives plenty of light through the windows running along the port and starboard sides. A partitioning wall separates the salon from the forward formal dining area, which uses the aforementioned golden accents in the chandelier and painting to form a rich environment suited to celebrating special events among family and friends.

AQUASITION Specifications

The main deck forward is the location of the Master suite and occupants of this cabin also have the benefit of a private salon as well as en-suite facilities.

Above, the upper deck continues the opulence in the sky lounge but also has a more contemporary feel: The L-shaped sofa and additional seating is designed for socialising comfort and there is a games table for entertaining.

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The accommodation sleeps a maximum of 10 guests over 5 cabins: 1 Master suite, 3 double cabins and 1 twin cabin, all with en-suite facilities. The dedicated crew of 8 will ensure that everyone on board is well taken care of throughout their time on board.

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"Peerless in design, craftsmanship, and performance, Trinity Yachts has gained recognition as one of the world's elite builders of custom super yachts in the United States. While most super yachts are constructed on a semi-custom basis, Trinity provides customers the ability to build a truly custom yacht to any design in any size up to 400 feet that rightfully fulfills their unique yachting desires."

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Trinity Yachts has launched their newest 142-foot superyacht Big Zip , a sister ship to Big City, launched in 2009.

The new superyacht was designed by naval architect Geoff Van Aller ; Evan Marshal l created her interior layout. Big Zip offers luxury accommodation for 10 guests in 5 staterooms.

The master stateroom features a king bed, vanity, his/her bathrooms with shower and Jacuzzi tub, TV/DVD with Kaleidescape, and private study at the entrance of the cabin. Three guest cabins feature king berths, and the fifth cabin provides 2 twin berths.

The Big Zip offers a wide range of equipment to relax on water: a 32-foot Intrepid towed tender, a 21-foot Novurania RIB, a two person waverunner and an assortment of snorkel gear.

This summer the yacht will be available in the Bahamas and Caribbean. Summer 2011 will find Big Zip in Mediterranean waters.

Specification of the Big Zip:

Length Overall : 43.28 m/141.99 ft Beam: 8.54 m/28.0 ft Draft: 2.15 m/7.0 ft Hull Material: Aluminium Superstructure: Aluminium Engines: 2 x Caterpillar C32E Diesels @1,825 hp 1,361 kw each Number of Guests: 10

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BIG ZIP RECEIVES A PRICE REDUCTION

Posted October 13, 2017 in Brokerage & New Build by Janine St.Denis

Custom built by Trinity Yachts in 2010 to the highest possible specifications for a seasoned yachtsman, BIG ZIP has remarkable attention to detail and a level of comfort that leaves nothing to be desired. The superyacht is luxurious in every way with a beautifully designed exterior and a stunning Evan Marshall interior.

Luxury superyacht BIG ZIP accommodates 10 guests in five luxurious and spacious staterooms. She is ideal for family cruising providing versatility with four king staterooms and one twin guest stateroom.

Throughout her life, BIG ZIP has been exceptionally maintained by her one owner. In 2017, BIG ZIP underwent a $1,500,000 refit, which included a full paint job. She is both ABS classed and MCA certified — having her most recent ABS five-year special survey in 2015.

For more information on motor yacht BIG ZIP, please contact Sales Brokers  Kevin Merrigan  or  Wes Sanford .

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Price drop on Trinity motor yacht Big Zip at Burgess and Northrop & Johnson

Burgess get in touch with news of a $2 million price cut on Trinity’s 43.2m motor yacht Big Zip , now a joint listing with Kevin Merrigan at Northrop & Johnson .

Designed by Trinity’s in-house design team and built in 2010, Big Zip boasts sophisticated and classic exterior lines while her premium quality Evan Marshall interior creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Big Zip provides spacious and luxurious accommodation for 10 guests in five cabins and offers a flexible arrangement with the idea of charter guests in mind. The master suite, located on the main deck, is decorated with rich cherry woods and fine silk fabrics and comes fully equipped with a private study, his and hers bathrooms and a Jacuzzi bath. The lower deck holds three well appointed king staterooms and one generous sized twin stateroom.

ABS classed and MCA compliant, Big Zip is available to view at the Fort Lauderdale show now asking $22 million.

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ST. IGNACE, MI - Sixty-five years ago today, royal fever gripped the Straits of Mackinac as Queen Elizabeth and her husband, Prince Philip, passed underneath Michigan’s Mackinac Bridge on July 5, 1959, aboard their yacht, the Britannia.

The British royals had embarked on a six-week tour the month before, destined for many stops in Canada and one in the U.S. A highlight was the 33-year-old queen’s ceremony with U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower. It officially opened the St. Lawrence Seaway, a system of locks and canals which connects shipping channels in the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.

The monarch’s 412-foot yacht motored up the Detroit River, then north up Lake Huron, passing under the Mackinac Bridge and heading down Lake Michigan before stopping for the couple’s first-ever visit to Chicago.

For security reasons, the Britannia’s passage under the Mackinac Bridge on a summer Sunday afternoon took a little planning, as traffic on the nearly 2-year-old bridge needed to be stopped.

These details were explained by Lawrence A. Rubin, former executive secretary of the Mackinac Bridge Authority as well as a key figure in the construction and financing of the landmark span, in his book “ Bridging the Straits: The Story of the Mighty Mac .”

The queen’s protection detail had visited the Mackinac Bridge Authority a few days before the yacht arrived in the Straits. They wanted all traffic stopped at the north and south towers during the time the Britannia passed underneath the middle of the main span of the 5-mile-long bridge. Rubin had suggested stricter guidelines, according to his book’s account:

“I was willing to oblige, but suggested we hold up traffic on both ends of the bridge rather than at the towers. That would not do, countered the Britishers. They did not want to inconvenience anyone more than absolutely necessary.”

The British royal yacht 'Britannia' preparing to pass underneath the Mackinac Bridge on July 5, 1959.

When the big day arrived, thousands of people had gathered in the Straits area to see the monarch’s yacht cruise by. According to accounts of the royal tour, the young queen had recently told just a handful of people that she was pregnant with her third child, who would arrive the next year as Prince Andrew.

Rubin’s account says a dense fog moved into the St. Ignace/Mackinaw City area, making it difficult for bridge staff to track the Britannia’s progress toward the Mighty Mac. When they finally spotted the yacht, it was just 500 yards east of the bridge. The signal was given and traffic was stopped.

What happened next was very un-British:

“I suppose that in England, proper Englishmen would remain in their cars, but this was America and hundreds of car occupants ditched their vehicles and ran out onto the center of the bridge, waving and shouting for a look at the British royalty, especially Prince Philip,” Rubin wrote. “It must be admitted with some measure of shame that some persons threw small items such as coins over the side and there were even a few who spat.”

The next day, on July 6, the Britannia and her royal entourage arrived in Chicago. The queen and her prince took a small boat to shore, where they were met by Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley and other dignitaries to start her historic 14-hour tour of the Windy City, according to the Chicago Tribune.

While there, she toured the Art Institute of Chicago, dined at the Chicago Hilton & Towers, and even ducked out of a reception a bit early to have an emergency filling placed in one of her back teeth,  according to a roundup of the day’s itinerary.

At the time of this trip, the royal yacht was just five years old. After traveling more than a million nautical miles, the floating palace was retired from royal service in 1997. It later became a tourist attraction in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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“It’s a group that, they really like each other,” said manager Alex Cora. “We need to find the magic at home and play better there because if we do that, we’ll be fine. We will. Because what we’re doing on the road is really special.”

With just under four weeks to go before the July 30 deadline, the Red Sox have shown they’re worthy of the front office believing in them enough to be buyers. Would a deadline sale of veterans like Kenley Jansen, Tyler O’Neill and Nick Pivetta (who increased his stock with an excellent start Thursday) set the team up in an even better position for what already looks like a bright future? Sure. But as the last few seasons proved, teams only have so many chances at postseason runs. As an ex-player, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow should recognize that. And barring a complete collapse over the final 16 games before the deadline — including matchups against the bottom-feeding A’s and Rockies — the Red Sox will be in a spot where it will make sense to add.

“There’s still a long ways to go before the deadline but we’re playing really well,” said outfielder and clubhouse leader Rob Refsnyder. “Obviously, it’s Breslow’s decision and a front office decision but we’ve just got to keep winning series. I think Breslow has already shown he has gone out and gotten guys like Dom (Smith) and (Garrett) Cooper. He’s willing to make moves fast. He could have just stood pat and not done anything. He’s already shown the willingness to keep improving the roster.”

Earlier this week, Cora said that the group is not trying to win to pressure the front office into buying , instead noting that the intrinsic state of being a big league player or coach means wanting wins at all times. Still, the dial has been turned up on Breslow, and on a larger scale, a Henry-led ownership that clearly believed its team wasn’t worth going all-in on this winter. But these Red Sox have won, and proven themselves, in spite of ownership, not with its full backing.

To really contend in October, the Red Sox will need another starter — a team official acknowledged this week that asking Pivetta, Brayan Bello, Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford to keep shouldering such a massive load was unrealsitic — and they could benefit from a right-handed bat, too. The bullpen will get stronger when Liam Hendriks returns, possibly to form an elite 1-2-3 punch with Jansen and Chris Martin. And the looming return of Triston Casas will make a surprisingly productive lineup even stronger.

That shouldn’t be enough, though. Cora keeps using the term “get greedy” to describe how his players should be thinking. Breslow should take note.

“Triston was arguably top three left-handed hitters in baseball in the second half,” Refsnyder said. “That’s gonna be a big boost when he comes back. Liam, that speaks for itself. It’s kinda like we’re getting guys at the deadline but that’s all above our paygrade. We’re just supposed to come to the field every day and play baseball. If we keep improving and keep winning series, we’ll put ourselves right in the hunt of it.”

Thursday’s win, played in front of a split crowd of 20,539 at loanDepot Park, was one of Boston’s best of the season. There was the dominant performance of Pivetta, who took a no-hitter into the seventh. There was the heroic game-saving throw by Jarren Duran to nail the potential game-winning run at home plate in the ninth, which Cora called the “biggest” of the outfielder’s career. Speed and athleticism, as it has so often over the first three months of the year, shown bright, too. Even before putting the ball in play and creating chaos on the bases late, the Red Sox took an early 2-0 lead by putting pressure on the bases when David Hamilton and Tyler O’Neill executed two double steals that led to runs.

“They’re young and athletic. We can do a lot of stuff,” Cora said. “We almost stole this game in nine innings with Hammy stealing third twice and us putting the ball in play.”

The Red Sox were dealt a series of big blows late in the game with usually steady relievers Justin Slaten, Brennan Bernardino and Zack Kelly all helping to surrender leads in big spots. But by continuing to fight in an extra-innings climate that suits their style of play perfectly, the Sox were able to walk away victorious.

“It’s extremely entertaining,” Pivetta said. “It’s a character (trait) of how hard these guys work every single day. They show up. We’re never out of baseball games from Pitch 1 to the end.”

That the Red Sox have exceeded expectations and established an electric brand of baseball through 86 games shouldn’t be enough in the eyes of those running them. That they’re more talented and deeper than a year ago isn’t enough, either. Teams get hot in October and either win it all or get close. The belief in the clubhouse — which is starting to seep beyond the walls of the room — is that the Red Sox are legit and not susceptible to prolonged slumps because of improved starting pitching and a fast brand of play. It’s time for that same level of belief to climb upstairs at Fenway.

“I think it’s a really good team,” said Refsnyder. “You don’t see many glaring holes. We have more depth this year ... I think the roster’s pretty strong and it’s only getting stronger.

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