HBC, formerly known as C2 and then B2, is a superyacht built in 2008 at the shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen. The interior and exterior design of HBC was done by Reymond Langton Design Ltd.. The yacht has three sister-ships, Amaryllis, Eminence and Titan.
 C2 in 2012
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| History | |
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 Cayman Islands | |
| Name | HBC |
| Builder | Abeking & Rasmussen |
| Yard number | 6479 |
| Launched | 2008 |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Motor yacht |
| Tonnage | 2,075 GT |
| Length | 85.62 m (280 ft 11 in) |
| Beam | 12.40 m (40 ft 8 in) |
| Draught | 3.20 m (10 ft 6 in) |
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| Speed | 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph) (maximum) |
| Capacity | 14 passengers |
| Crew | 19 |
Design
editThe superyacht had it interior and exterior designed by Reymond Langton Design Ltd.. The material of the hull is steel, with the superstructure made out of aluminium. The yacht is 85.62 metres (280 ft 11 in) long with a beam of 12.40 m (40 ft 8 in). The draught of HBC is 3.20 m (10 ft 6 in) and the vessel is measured at 2,075 gross tonnage (GT).[1]
The main engines are two Caterpillar Inc. 3516 DITA diesel engines creating 2,000 hp (1,491 kW) each. HBC can reach a maximum speed of 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph), while the cruising speed is at 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph). The vessel has a maximum estimated range of 7,000 nautical miles (13,000 km; 8,100 mi). The yacht is Lloyd's registered, issued by Cayman Islands. The yacht can accommodate up to 22 passengers in 11 cabins.[1] The vessel has a crew of 26.[2]
Construction and career
editThe superyacht was launched in 2008 by the shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen.[3] Originally named C2, the vessel was delivered in 2009 to owner Ronald Perelman.[2][4] In 2019, the vessel underwent a refit designed by Winch Design, receiving a new transom, an 7 m (23 ft 0 in) extended aft deck and a swim platform and renamed B2.[3] In 2024, the vessel was sold to a new owner.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Motor yacht B2". Yacht Harbour. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Jeffery, Nick (27 June 2024). "86m Abeking & Rasmussen motor yacht B2 sold". Boat International. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ a b Byrne, Diane (2019-07-24). "C2 Sets Off on Sea Trials Post-Refit at Abeking & Rasmussen". Megayacht News. Archived from the original on 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- ^ Drăgan, Otilia (24 February 2023). "This $93 Million Behemoth Is a Billionaire's Definition of a Family Yacht". autoevolution.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.