The conversion of a former military vessel (scottish fisheries protection vessel Norna) into the Explorer yacht Enigma XK. Two years and a half refit with extensive works perfomed on all the systems onboard and interior accomodations. Semi fairing exterior paint system.
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Team
Exterior & interior Design : Philippe Briand & Veerle Battiau – Vitruvius Yachts
Shipdesign : Robert MacFarlane – McFarlane ship design
Accomodations : Brillouet Interiors
Class
LOA : 72m
The project
The conversion of FPV Norna into Explorer yacht ENIGMA XK took 2,5 years from first preliminary design until completion. Main works performed were as follow :
• Redesign the exterior profil by adding an Owner’s suite forward, an helideck aft and a glass saloon in the middle, keeping the shape of the bridge deck.
• Redesign new accomodations for 12 guests on main deck, upperdeck and bridge deck.
Testimony
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“The conversion of superyacht Enigma XK from a British government-owned Fisheries Protection Vessel designed for service in the roughest of North Atlantic waters, into a comfortable and capable expedition yacht was extremely well done by the La Rochelle-based Atlantic Refit Center, according to the judges.”
Boat International Jury
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Partners
Exterior & Interior Design : Vitruvius yachts Ltd www.vitruviusyachts.com
Naval Architecture : McFarlane Shipdesign www.mcfarlane-shipdesign.mc
Painting & fairing : Acamarine www.acamarine.com
Electricity : AIS Elec www.ais-elec.com
Accommodations : Brillouet www.g-brillouet.com