New Secret | Amels 242

The motor yacht “New Secret” was built by Amels in the Netherlands at the Wissingen shipyard. It is one of eight limited edition Amels 242 models released between 2016 and 2024. Its interior was designed by the British design house Winch Design, construction was completed in 2017. The design of the exterior shapes of this luxury vessel is the work of Tim Heywood Design. This is the second yacht from the Amels Limited Edition 242 model range. Since Tim Heywood is mainly engaged in the design of special yachts, limited edition, then the first model from the 242 line is his brainchild. Hence some similarities between the first and second models, but this is only at first glance.

This project is a vivid example of how talented designers can create unique masterpieces within a single line of vessels.

PLACEMENT AND DESIGN

the project manager of Winch Design shared about New Secret:

“The company doesn’t have a specific style. We make every interior to order. We get into and work closely with the owners to show their character in the details and design that we create.”

In the New Secret project, the owner’s wife was very interested and provided many fresh ideas. “We organized meetings several times in the offices and at the shipyard, visited the owners at home and at work to thoroughly delve into their tastes and preferences,” the designer said. The result was a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere, where a special place is occupied by a gallery with paintings by artists from the owners’ native country.

The New Secret yacht is designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 suites consisting of two VIP cabins. They can be accessed through a rotunda with wooden walls. The yacht is also capable of carrying up to 19 crew members on board to ensure a comfortable stay on a luxury yacht.

COMFORT AND ENTERTAINMENT ON BOARD

It offers a spa, beauty salon, elevator, underwater lighting, beach club, gym, Jacuzzi on deck, Wi-Fi and air conditioning. In the construction of the pool, all the wishes of the owners were taken into account and its expansion on the main deck to eight meters was achieved.

With a deck area of 180 sq/m, even such a large pool does not dominate the yacht’s space, but adds only a highlight. This is not just a swimming pool, but an oasis with sun loungers, armchairs, tables and a bar. The dining area is decorated with sculptural columns and bronze sculptures from the owners’ collection. The spa is located in the middle of the ship, this is the safest area.

“The owners love to enjoy the scenery so much that even the sauna has a window.” The spa center opens directly to the sea through a side platform and is protected from the wind by sliding glass doors. In addition to the pool and sauna, a massage room, a gym and a fitness bar were also taken into account. The pool on the main deck is easily accessible via an external staircase from the beach club.

RANGE AND CHARACTERISTICS

Length: 74 meters / 242.9 inches
Width: 12.25m/ 40.2 inches
Cruising speed: 15 knots
Maximum speed: 16.5 knots
Range: 500 nautical miles

The New Secret yacht is built with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure, with teak decks. Two Caterpillar (3516C) twin-diesel engines with a capacity of 2,667 hp provide comfortable speed. The Secret is equipped with stabilizers at anchor, providing an exceptional level of comfort. About 39,200 liters of fresh water are stored in its water tanks.

The silence on board the New Secret was organized very competently, the electric generators were hidden in a soundproof room. The doors close silently, and the air systems are simply invisible. The yacht is a real island of tranquility.

“The guests do not even hear the lifting of the anchor during sleep,” says the captain.

New Secret is a yacht where everything happens magically: flat screens silently descend from the ceiling, lighting effects can be changed independently, and champagne and canapes appear from the service doors, which fit so perfectly into the decor that even the captain is not sure that he has learned them all.

LOCATION

The ship was delivered to its owner, the Lopez family from Sao Paulo, Brazil. As soon as they took over, New Secret went on a world tour, and it wasn’t until 15 months later that it was seen in Croatia. As of August 2024, the yacht is located in Naples, Italy. According to the latest data, the motor yacht was sold three weeks ago at a price of €99,000,000.

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