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The 44.5 metre AIX <\/em>might be the sixth hull in the enduringly popular Sanlorenzo Alloy series, but her owner and prospective cruising grounds are decidedly different from her sisterships. The yacht is her French-Australian owner’s first foray into yacht ownership, and he is determined that top on his list of destinations to explore is his own backyard \u2013 Australia.<\/p>\n

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To fulfil his ambition of exploring Australia by boat, the owner was initially planning on starting construction on a new build. However, when the chance to purchase AIX<\/em> mid-way through construction arose in 2020, everything fell into place quicker than expected. \u00a0\u201cHe was looking for an opportunity and he loved Italian build quality and design\u201d says Joachim Howard, managing director of Ocean Alliance, which manages the yacht. \u201cOriginally, he was looking to invest in a three to four-year build process. He was happy to do that, but this hull became available which accelerated a delivery and he’s very, very happy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, with the global pandemic taking hold and Australia closing its borders for more than two years, the owner and his wife were not able to be as hands-on as they would have liked. Despite this setback, they still found ways to stay involved as the build developed. \u201cSanlorenzo were brilliant,\u201d says the owners\u2019 representative Chloe Dunn. \u201cThere were lots of video calls and every few weeks they would send boxes so that they could have a real-life feel of the textures and materials being used on board. The owners just loved the experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first time the couple saw the yacht \u2013 which has interiors created by Zuccon International Project \u2013 was at its launch and fortunately it lived up to expectations. \u201cWhen they saw it, their eyes just lit up,\u201d says Dunn, who accompanied them to the launch ceremony at the La Spezia shipyard. \u201cTheir reaction was just priceless.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Since her delivery in July, the owners haven\u2019t wasted anytime in getting acquainted and immediately spent five weeks on board for a shakedown cruise. Having previously only chartered a handful of times, the maiden voyage was special for both the owner and yacht. \u201cThe owners departed the yacht a couple of days ago and we have a small window to showcase her to charter brokers,\u201d explains Howard, as he shows me around in Monaco\u2019s Port Hercule. \u201cThe yacht leaves tonight to go straight back to the shipyard for warranty works and then she will be on a carrier back to Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n

The yacht is set to arrive in Australia in November, and she will spend her first season available for charter on the east coast, between Sydney and Queensland. \u201cThe charter fleet in Australia is a limited size bracket,\u201d says Howard. \u201cA lot of the brokers that I have spoken to are excited to have something permanently based in the region that is larger, more modern and from a reputable European yard.\u201d The yacht\u2019s charter programme will remain relatively flexible depending on where the charter requests come from. \u201cThe owner is keen to see all of Australia. He doesn\u2019t mind which way they go as long as he gets to do it all,\u201d explains Dunn.<\/p>\n

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The yacht might be something of a rarity in the Australian market, but she would be a strong addition to the charter fleet anywhere in the world. AIX\u2019s <\/em>substantial volume of 485GT gives her an impressive feeling of space and no place is this more keenly felt than in the 147 square metre master cabin. A unique design layout in the Alloy series is a dedicated \u201cowner\u2019s apartment\u201d, which is split across three levels.<\/p>\n

Entering from a communal corridor off the large saloon and dining area on board AIX, <\/em>you are greeted by a flight of stairs that lead up to a study space with panoramic views forward, and then the second set of stairs that lead down to a double bed and en-suite. On some of her sisterships, owners have chosen to use the top-level space for a gym area, but on board AIX, <\/em>they have kept it as an additional office and relaxation area for the time being. This vast owner\u2019s area also offers direct access to clear sided foredeck pool, which is surrounded by sun pads.<\/p>\n

Guests will be accommodated in the four cabins on the lower deck, where large rectangular windows mean that light floods in even when the yacht in berthed between two vessels. Warm wood panelling is featured throughout the interior spaces, and these are interspersed by textiles, using a combination of warming greys, natural browns, and cream marbles. All the furnishings look comfortable (you would actually want to lie or sit on them), rather than works of art. \u201cIt resembles their home in terms of its style and feel,\u201d says Dunn.<\/p>\n

While the interiors are luxurious but simple, there is one area where no expense has been spared \u2013 entertainment spaces. \u201cThey love hospitality and having guests on board, it is very much a welcoming entertainers\u2019 boat,\u201d explains Dunn. The dining area in the saloon on the main deck is laid out with an ocean-inspired dinner service from Haviland. Alongside silver rimmed plates are Baccarat crystal\u202fglasses, flown in from Venice; I slightly pity the interior crew that will be responsible for their maintenance.<\/p>\n

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The sun deck is the main location for al fresco entertainment, with an expansive blue-hued table with a bar and a sofa area for more informal gatherings. On the afternoon that I visit, the bar is stocked with Crocodile Dandy Ros\u00e9 as a nod to the yacht\u2019s ultimate destination, but there are also magnums of AIX Ros\u00e9\u202fdotted around the yacht in tribute to her name.<\/p>\n

This set-up might feel perfect for a hot afternoon in Monaco but Captain Matthew Simpson is equally convinced of her capabilities to take on more remote cruising grounds in his native Australia. \u201cThe yacht is done right,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s very capable. I like the fact that has got such a big range and is comfortable at sea. Some people have this opinion that you must have a rugged explorer to travel around Australia, but you can have a beautiful yacht like this that is more than capable of doing the Kimberley, the East Coast and the Pacific,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

The yacht\u2019s beach club, where three hydraulic openings create more than 100 square metres of usable space, will also be invaluable in some of Australia\u2019s tropical hotspots.  \u201cBy the time you have all the floating dock out the back and all the toys it is very impressive. There are so many great open areas outside, so you never have to be stuck inside on beautiful days,” Captain Simpson adds.<\/p>\n

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Naturally, for adventures in this part of the world, the dive set-up has been well thought through. \u201cThe owner wants to be set up and established for diving and dive charters,\u201d says Howard. \u201cIt’s got 16 tanks and full dive equipment for the full complement of guests and then we will bring on board dive masters and local dive experts. They are also getting a 40-foot chase boat when the yacht gets back to Australia.\u201d  The chase boat will complement the two Williams Jet tenders, and Zodiac that are already on board.<\/p>\n

Captain Simpson is as excited as the owner about introducing new charter clients to Australia\u2019s natural wonders. \u201cI’m hoping for a lot of people that just want to go out there and enjoy the reef,\u201d he says. \u201cIt\u2019s beautiful when you are tucked behind a sand bank and you go snorkelling, collect some crays [crayfish], and catch a couple of fish and cook them. In my experience, it\u2019s those kind of charter experiences people love and there aren\u2019t many places in the world where those opportunities are so abundant. On a premier yacht like this, it\u2019s a pretty good job.\u201d<\/p>\n

The name AIX<\/em> is a nod to the owner\u2019s French background (and perhaps also his penchant for Provencal ros\u00e9) but she will soon find herself more than 9,000 nautical miles away from those vineyards. However, with her European feel, AIX\u2019s <\/em>entrance to the charter fleet marks an exciting new chapter for superyachts in Australia and the realisation of an owner\u2019s ambition to explore his backyard on a fine piece of European craftmanship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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