Secrecy surrounds a luxurious triple-decker superyacht that has cruised into the Whangarei Harbour for survey.
Elandess, a Cayman Islands-registered vessel with a stunning interior and ample space for outdoor relaxation, was hauled up a slipway at Ship Repair NZ in Lower Port Rd on Tuesday.
Peter Ducrot of Ship RepairNZ said a confidentiality agreement prevented him from identifying the yacht's owner or its details.
However, he confirmed the 60m-long yacht was undergoing maintenance that could take 12 to 14 days.
The company had worked on bigger yachts before and Mr Ducrot said more were likely in the coming months.
Built by Abeking & Rasmussen of Germany, with exterior design by Donald Starkey Designs and interior design by Bannenberg & Rowell, Elandess was completed one month ahead of schedule in August 2009. She has a cruising speed of 14 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots, giving her a range of more than 4000 nautical miles.
Her exterior is a modern concept that offers a classic sophisticated look. There are ample arrangements of outdoor relaxation on all three levels, particularly the aft decks, where the owners and guests can soak up the sun.
The front of the sundeck has a rectangular pool of above-average dimensions and is surrounded by large sunpads. As requested by the owner, the yacht has a contemporary interior that steers away from excessive modern minimalism.
One double cabin of 90sq m was created on the main deck for the owners accompanied by four guest cabins on the lower deck offering space for 12 guest to sail in comfort.
The guest cabins' bathrooms are decorated with untreated brushed teak cabinets, with separately selected pastel shade, making each one unique.
The skylounge offers gradually changing coloured lighting of various greens and blues while the main saloon contains a hint of green, with luxurious modern designer sofas, and a bar equipped with green bar stools. The dining room has a custom-made dining table with a base of glass and hammered metal.
