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Billionaire businessman herb chambers talks about owning one of hottest superyachts in the world, the 263-foot-long excellence.

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Herb Chambers' 263-foot-long award winning yacht Excellence underway in the Med.

Superyacht owners are often, um, how should we say, pretty aloof . And I can’t say I blame them. But every now and then, I meet a superyacht owner who loves his new yacht, and loves the process of designing and building something so unique , and appreciates the incredibly talented designers and engineers and builders who can make his dreams a reality so much, that he’s willing to share some of the experience with me (on the record).

The mirrored windows on Herb Chambers' 263-foot-long supuperyacht are some of the largest ever used ... [+] on a private yacht.

But I’ve never met anyone in the superyacht world quite like the owner of radical, new, 263-foot-long  Excellence  that was designed by Winch Design , built by Abeking & Rasmussen , and fresh off winning both the “Best Exterior Design” and “Finest New Superyacht” awards at the Monaco Yacht Show .

Herb Chambers' 263-foot-long yacht has massive windows and custom-built furniture designed by Winch ... [+] Design

He’s a straight taking American who’s smiling face and common sense one-liners are on nearly every billboard near where I live in downtown Boston. His name is Herb Chambers . And he’s on all those billboards because he owns (and is the face of) numerous car dealerships in New England that bear his name.

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The bow of the 263-foot-long superyacht Excellence was inspired by the beak of an American Bald ... [+] Eagle

But we couldn’t have been further from Boston when we met on board his new yacht in Monaco recently. And he couldn’t have been more gracious or forthcoming either. 

Herb Chambers at one of his many car dealerships in New England.

“Well, I've had six yachts,” he says when I ask about how he came to own of one of the hottest superyachts in the world. “I built two in Holland and then I started building them in Germany at Abeking & Rassmussen.”

“Why so many?” I ask. 

The windows are mirrored and massive on Herb Chambers' superyacht, Excellence

“It's fun to build a boat” he says with a twinkle in his eye. “As a matter of fact, from my standpoint, it's probably more fun to build them than it is to use them.

“You're creating something. You're watching something grow,” he continues. I think people who develop real estate know what I’m talking about. Watching a project grow. 

Here's what it looks like behind the mirrored glass of the 263-foot-long megayacht Excellence

“I'm in the automobile business, so it’s quite not the same. But building a boat gives you an excuse to go to Europe every three or four months so you see the progress and what's going on at the yard. And that, to me is very exciting.

“Then you have the opportunity to make a lot of choices.”

Tall glass sections on board the megayacht Excellence brings the outside in.

When it comes  Excellence ’s radical (and award-winning) design, “choices” may be a bit of an understatement. Chambers’ design brief called for his new yacht to be “extraordinary” and to create a seamless feeling of openness and connection to the outside world. “I also wanted the boat to be what I'll call a ‘happy boat.’ There are many boats out there that are overdone. They become an exercise in excess. I didn’t want that.”

He just needed to meet the designer that could create what he wanted.

Herb Chambers superyacht Excellence lights up the night.

“So how did you decide to build such a radical new yacht,” I ask.

“We were at a boat show when I still owned my previous boat [ a 198-footer also named Excellence and built by Abeking & Rasmussen ] but I was thinking about building something new. Then I walked into the Abeking & Rasmussen stand. And they had a rendering on the wall.  And ‘he,’ Chambers’ says pointing at the man who just sat next to him at the bar on the lower deck of his award-winning new yacht, “had done the rendering.” 

We conducted our interview at Chambers' poolside bar aboard his 263-foot-long superyacht Excellence ... [+] in Monaco.

(The “he” Chambers is referring to was Andrew Winch, the founder of Winch Design and the head of the design team that designed every element , from the striking exterior and complicated naval architecture to every detail in the interior of the yacht.)

The owner's apartment onboard Excellence has a forward-facing wrap-around view thorugh large ... [+] windows.

“I was thinking about a boat with lots of glass. And then I stopped and said, ‘I like that boat,” he says pointing at the imaginary rending he saw that day. “I like that boat a lot." At the time, the rendering was just a concept Abeking & Rasmussen and Winch Design were collaborating on. Soon Chambers was making changes and making it his own. And not too long after that, the boat was being built.

Winch describes the process with Chambers like this: “Herb trusted us to design and build something that was so new it was way beyond the comfort zone of most people. He had the courage to do it.”

The massive glass on board the megayacht Excellence is a work of art.

In fact, the team at Winch Design came up a superstructure that’s so unique it’s no wonder Excellence has been so well received. The reverse bow instantly identifiable and the yacht’s  profile that’s built around huge areas of mirrored and curved floor-to-ceiling glass that Abeking & Rassmussen executed brilliantly, may point to where the future of superyacht design and construction is headed.

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Excellence is a futuristic 80m collaboration between Abeking and Rasmussen and Winch Design.

The team at Winch Design have dreamt up a superstructure so unique that she promises to be unlike anything that has ever come before. Her striking and angular reverse bow cuts assertively through the ocean waters, offering a silhouette comparable to a spaceship. Her exterior lines draw the eye up to the bridge and owner’s decks which are surrounded on all sides by curved floor-to-ceiling mirrored glass, the largest panel a staggering 6m in length. The statement glass reaches 180 degrees around the master suite meaning that sleeping guests can wake up in the morning fully immersed in their peaceful surroundings. The interior of Excellence, also penned by Winch Design, is a fitting match for her iconic exterior.

Providing the perfect opportunity for indulgent relaxation, she features a swimming pool and platform, as well as jacuzzi, sprawling beach club and impressive limousine tenders. Ensuring that when anchored she is as smooth as a spaceship floating in orbit, she is fitted with 'zero speed stabilizers' which work when the yacht is stationary, providing maximum comfort even when cruising through rough waters. Excellence smashes the mould and promises to turn as many heads in 20 years’ time as she does today. With her striking bow and her visionary, industry disrupting layout, Excellence brings forward a new era for superyacht design.

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• Length: 80m (262.5ft)
• Guests: 12 guests in 7 cabins
• Built: 2019
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EXCELLENCE Yacht – Supreme $120 Million Superyacht

EXCELLENCE yacht is one of the largest superyachts in the world with a total length of 80 meters (262.5 ft).

She is often considered a masterpiece of design with her unusual reversed bow.

EXCELLENCE yacht interior

The interior of the EXCELLENCE yacht was designed by Andrew Winch, an English yacht designer specializing in the luxurious and unusual design.

The yacht perfectly combines indoor and outdoor living with her three-story glass atrium that allows the interior to be bright and open.

Fourteen guests find space on board in seven cabins, as well as a crew of 20 who have a designated area below deck. The interior of the yacht is decorated in beige and creme tones, perfectly complimented by dark wooden elements.

There is a cinema, spa with a sauna, and gym aboard EXCELLENCE and the aft of the vessel holds a large beach club with direct water access.

Specifications

The EXCELLENCE yacht has a length of 80 meters (262.5 ft), a beam of 14.45 meters (47.4 ft), and a draft of 3.45m (11.3 ft).

Her twin MTU engines allow her to reach top speeds of 17 knots, although her average cruising speed lies at 14 knots. She carries 30,000 liters of water and 50,000 liters of diesel on board.

The EXCELLENCE yacht is the 7th largest yacht built by ​​the renowned German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen.

Her exterior was designed by Andrew Winch, who also worked on the interior of EXCELLENCE.

Her most unusual feature is definitely the reversed bow that is sure to catch the attention of onlookers anywhere she docks.

She has plenty of deck space that can be used for sunbathing or covered up with awnings if required.

On the main deck, a pool with a swim-up bar allows guests to relax and unwind. EXCELLENCE has a sizeable aluminum superstructure and an elongated steel hull.

She has unusually large windows which allow the interior to be flooded with natural light. 

The owner bought EXCELLENCE for a price of US$120 million in 2019. She generates annual running costs of US $5 to 12 million depending on use.

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Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen

80m M/Y Excellence was built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2019. The yacht features an exterior design by Winch Design and an interior by Winch Design. She can accommodate up to 14 guests and 20 crew members.

Country: Germany

LOA (m): 80

Volume (GT): 2115

Beam (m): 14,45

Draught max (m): 3,45

Materials: Steel / Aluminium

Hull configuration: Displacement

Speed max (kn): 17

Engine: MTU

Naval Architecture: Abeking & Rasmussen

Exteriors: Winch Design

Interiors: Winch Design

ACCOMODATION

Guests Cabins: 7

AMENITIES / KEY FEATURES

Unique triple-height glass atrium, Tiered cinema, Dedicated gym, Wellness spa, Beach club with sea terrace, Two limo tenders, Elevator, Large pool on main deck aft and two jacuzzis, Private owner’s deck, Zero speed stabilisers to reduce any rolling motion while at anchor

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EXCELLENCE is a 79.95 m Motor Yacht, built in Germany by Abeking & Rasmussen and delivered in 2019.

Her power comes from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 14 guests in 7 staterooms, with 23 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 2115.0 GT and a 12.6 m beam.

She was designed by Winch Design , who has designed 23 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

The naval architecture was developed by Abeking & Rasmussen , who has architected 38 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

EXCELLENCE is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 115 motor yachts in the 70-80m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume is 343.52 GT above the average.

EXCELLENCE is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1361 yachts registered. She is currently located at the Savannah Yacht Center refit yard, in United States of America, where she has been located for 1 month. For more information regarding EXCELLENCE's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

Specifications

• Name: EXCELLENCE
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Displacement
• Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
• Naval Architect: Abeking & Rasmussen
• Exterior Designer: Winch Design
• Refits: 2020-06-18,2020-10-09,2021-02-16,2022-05-16,2021-10-18,2019-11-29,2020-12-01

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46.22m  /  151'8 | feadship | 2014 / 2019.

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• Full-beam master cabin with dressing room and his/her en suite
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The multi-award winning 46.22m/151'8" motor yacht 'Excellence V' (ex. Como) was built by Feadship in the Netherlands at their Aalsmeer shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house RWD and she was delivered to her owner in April 2014. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Dubois and she was last refitted in 2019.

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Excellence V has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites. The supremely spacious full beam master suite features extensive storage space provided by the dressing room benefits from a his and her bathroom. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include WiFi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (C32) 1,900hp engines running at 2300rpm, she comfortably cruises at 15 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 19 knots with a range of up to 3,000 nautical miles from her 51,000 litre fuel tanks at 14 knots. Her water tanks store around 16,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 SSC YACHT, MONO, G6 [+] LMC, UMS classification society rules.

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• International Superyacht Society Awards 2014 Best Power 40m - 65m Winner
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• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2015 Interior Design Award – Motor Yacht below 500GT Winner
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2015 Naval Architecture Award – Semi-Displacement Motor Yacht Winner
• The World Superyacht Awards 2015 Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Two Deck Motor Yacht – 38m and above Winner
• International Superyacht Society Awards 2014 Best Interior Winner

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