Built in 2000 as part of Doggersbank’s long-range explorer series, Slow Poke underwent a significant refit after being purchased by an American owner.
The 85-foot steel hull was extended by six feet, allowing for the addition of a beach club with hydraulic swim platform. She boasts completely rebuilt engines and generators, new electronics and an all-new pilothouse. In addition, a “carefully CFD optimized bulbous bow” was added that, according to Vripack, resulted in an extra 2 knots of speed and 10% less fuel burn.
The bulbous bow incorporates underwater lighting and inspired by Jacques Cousteau, a glass window with cameras that allow guests to view marine life from screens in the guest staterooms and pilothouse.
From Doggersbank: “The original interior architecture by Vripack—layout, walls, floors and technical integration—remains virtually unchanged, while the new interior [in] bold blues, greens, even black in the main salon, are paired with original cherry wood paneling, moldings and trims to create a warm and cozy ambience with a high-end residential feel and custom finishes design.”
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