Engineering:High Power III

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High Power III is a luxury motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Rossinavi. 70 metres (230 feet) long, High Power III was built in Viareggio, home to several international yacht builders.[citation needed]

High Power III
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High Power III near Capri
History
Name: Numptia
Ordered: 2008
Builder: Rossinavi
Yard number: FR020
Launched: 20 April 2011[1]
Completed: July 2011
Renamed: Summer 2012
Name: High Power III
Port of registry: Cayman Islands
Acquired: Summer 2012
Homeport: George Town, Cayman Island
Identification:
General characteristics
Type: Luxury yacht
Length: 70 metres (230 ft) overall
Beam: 13.2 metres (43 ft)
Draught: 3.4 metres (11 ft) calculated
Decks: 5
Installed power: Two Caterpillar 3516B Diesel engines 2,525 kW each at 1,800 RPM
Propulsion: Twin screw
Speed:
  • 18.6 knots (34.4 km/h; 21.4 mph) (maximum)
  • 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph) (cruising at half load)
Range: 7,500 nautical miles (13,900 km; 8,600 mi) at 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Capacity: 12 guests
Crew: 19
Notes: Data from SuperYachtTimes.com[2]

The exterior design is by Studio Spadolini of Florence, the interior by Salvagni Architetti of Rome.[1] while naval architecture was by Axis Group Yacht Design.

History

Originally named the Numptia when construction began in 2008, she was delivered in July 2011. Numptia took part in the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show.[citation needed] and in Autumn 2011, sailed for the Caribbean where she was made available for charter.[3] In the summer of 2012, Numptia was sold to a Switzerland businessman, and her name changed to High Power III.

General characteristics

The yacht has a displacement type steel hull with aluminum superstructure.[2]

Awards

  • Showboats Design Awards 2012 Bespoke Furniture Award for the main dining table
  • Showboats Design Awards 2012 Naval Architecture Award[4]
  • World Superyacht Awards 2012 Judges’ Special Award for the Interior Design with the Widest Appeal[5]
  • RINA Green Plus 2011

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