allan 295 Report post Posted March 6, 2019 Well things have been buzzing in Foxton Beach over the last month. It happened when this arrived not as you see it but in two pieces it was built in palmerston Nth and transported down by truck took two days.This is the third one they have done the other two were only 34 mtrs odd and oil rig tender boats. The number of contractors running around dropping signs lifting power cable etc bees round a honey pot. Once situated by the boat club the two halves were put together and other fitting out work carried out. Today around mid day is a high tide and they hope to lunch her then yesterday they moved her and got it lined up on the slip way. She was on a transport trailer with support brackets when in position she was set on wooden blocks the support brackets removed along with the trailer and air bags place underneath. These were inflated until they carried the weight of the boat. It called the Beast and is owned by MIcheal Hill (Sir ) the jeweller 40mtrs long, 300 tonnes empty 480 all up was told, twin 12v cats around a 1000hp reduced to 800 cruises about 12 knots could be faster. This info came second hand so need to confirm more to come 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted March 6, 2019 Michael Hill gearing up for the zombie apocalypse? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted March 6, 2019 not a very pretty vessel, but practical, i guess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted March 6, 2019 Did you spot the sentry guns and rocket launchers for the in-built defence system? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted March 6, 2019 Rig tender - sure. Private yacht - wtf? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 Looks tough. He's probably gearing up for the revolt against the rich. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) Love it or hate it it is what it is was interesting to watch. No M3AN it's not an oil tender boat just the same firm built them as well. Well it is now all tied up at the wharf. That man Murphy showed up with a failed air bag which was replaced and then another managed to slip into the tunnel as the boat was being lunched. Two goodman earth moving trucks as anchors, Air bag fail guys in the water, air bag rolling out from under boat other one can be seen in the tunnel, under her own power coming in to tie up. Edited March 7, 2019 by allan 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 Yes, understood Allan. I just don't think it looks any good as a private yacht... far too industrial for me. It must be running very light with that draft, I assume no interior fit out yet, do you know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 Interesting paint scheme, a bit like a WWI era Dreadnought in dazzle camouflage. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 Looks like something that you'd use to dive for sunken treasure. Like down in the Auckland Islands. Gold, Gold fever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) Dave you are correct at the moment the bare min to get it in the water. Have about two weeks work yet to go was told will need to be ready for the next king tide in about two weeks. Also with min weight on board to get over the bar the tides about 2.6 mtrs fully laiden will draw about 2.8. It appears he has a similar one but smaller same paint scheme to this. Going to be used when the Americas cup is held in Auck hire it out can hold 10 to 12 people as well as his private boat. He lives in Aussy on the goldcoast I believealso its off to Welly for its final marine cert etc then to Auckland Edited March 7, 2019 by allan 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) Further in fo https://www.google.com/search?q=the+beast+auckland+boat&rlz=1C1GGRV_enNZ784NZ784&oq=The+beast+Auckland+&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0l5.15186j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Edited March 7, 2019 by allan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted March 9, 2019 Not a bad little tinny for fishing. Biggest thing to happen in Foxton Beach since forever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted March 9, 2019 (edited) Looking forward to seeing this in Wellington for its sea trials. They did the same with those oil rig tenders a couple of years back. Must be great for Foxton's economy. I too dig on the dazzle-esque camo, it's far too regular though. Edited March 9, 2019 by Olaf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted March 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Olaf said: Looking forward to seeing this in Wellington for its sea trials. They did the same with those oil rig tenders a couple of years back. Their are a couple more to come I believe Olaf. No doubt both Foxton beach and Foxton will have gained something from it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted March 23, 2019 Well today was the day she slipped her moorings and headed for the bar and open water. The coast guard and local boats escorted her to the bar. Was a king tide around12.06 their about she was showing around 2.2mtrs so a little to play with. Should be Wellington harbour no doubt by night fall. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
