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PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES
ERMIS2
takes to the water 2007
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| Designed
by Rob Humphreys, this high speed motoryacht
is constructed using the VIP (Vacuum
Infusion Process) in Carbon fibre to
obtain an ultra-lightweight construction
able to withstand the extreme loadings
of up to 2.2G while travelling at over
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| ERMIS2 Specifications |
| Length Over
All |
37.56 m |
| Beam |
6.43 m |
| Draft |
1.60 m |
| Displacement
(lightship) |
107,000
kgs |
| Water Capacity |
2,000 Litres
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| Fuel Capacity |
55,000
Litres |
| Engines |
3 x MTU16V4000
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| Gearboxes |
Twin Disc
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| WaterJets |
Kamewa 56SII
x 2, 56BII x 1 |
| Generators |
2 x Northern
Lights |
| Top Speed |
55 Kts
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| Cruising Speed
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35 Kts
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| Designer |
Humphreys
Yacht Design.
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| Combining design and
styling by Humphreys Yacht Design with composite
engineering by High Modulus, the latest project
by McMullen & Wing adds to an already accomplished
resume of high tech, high performance custom projects.
Even three MTU16V 4000 M90 series
engines, each rated at 2,720 kW, and KaMeWa jet
units, weight saving remained a critical requirement
to achieve the high speed performance. The M&W
design team embarked upon a program to critically
analyse every component of the vessel to save
weight; the vacuum infusion process of Carbon-fibre
/ Kevlar / Foam composite was utilized in the
building of hull and superstructure, Titanium
where possible for deck fittings and hand rails,
and light weight veneered foam panels for interior
joinery, all to Germanischer Lloyds Class and
MCA.
Fitted with a generous array of
navigation and communications systems, ERMIS2
is a state of the art vessel, complimented with
a interior that is streamlined and light. Paint-treated
ash and clear varnish maple combine with contemporary
furnishings to create a modern nautical language.
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INTERIOR
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ON DECK
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EXTERIOR
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CLICK
ON IMAGES TO OPEN GALLERY WINDOWS
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December 2007 and the hard work pays off!
- Out on the water ERMIS2 is a sight to behold,
and a what ride!
In the Pilothouse it is difficult to tell
you are travelling more than 50kts! The vessel's
trim and Stidd chairs combine for a fantastic
ride. The only thing giving away the immense
speed is the extreme rush of wind if you dare
to step down the side-decks... hold
on to your hat!
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LAUNCH - SEPT 2007 |
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September 2007 brings us close to the end
of the journey - Launched Sept 29th, ERMIS2
has another 2 months of finishing, sea trials,
and commissioning before hand-over.
With most of the work done, everyone is
waiting with baited breath to see how she
performs on the water.
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PREVIOUSLY |
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The move on May 27th 2006 to the fitout
shed marked an important milestone on the
project.
Constructed using corbon fibre vacuum infusion,
the 124ft lightweight structure was transported
using only a travel-lift.
The next scheduled milestone is the installtion
of the 3 x MTU16V4000 engines, which will
more than double the weight of the vessel
to date.
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