• Guests

    10

  • Cabins

    5

  • Crew

    8

Length GT Built (REFIT)
46.2m
 499 GT 1996
(2015)
Beam Draft Top Speed
8.8m 3.2m 15 Kts

Pioneer is a 46.2m expedition yacht delivered by American shipyard Palmer Johnson in 1996. Her naval architecture and exterior design comes from the drawing boards of Vripack, while Axel Vervoordt is responsible for her interior design.

Key Features

  • Sky deck with sun loungers and bar
  • Fully-equipped bridge with advanced navigation
  • Hot tub and alfresco workout space
  • Full-beam master cabin with king-sized bed

Design & Construction

Designed around an aluminium hull and superstructure she features a 8.8m beam and a 3.2m draft. The yacht is built over 3 decks with an internal volume of 499 GT (Gross Tonnes).

Construction started in early 1994. She was delivered to her owners in April 1996.

Exterior Design

The exterior design of the yacht Pioneer features a raked bow, providing a sleek and dynamic profile. The deck is constructed from teak, known for its durability and classic appearance. The hull is painted in navy blue, creating a striking contrast with the white superstructure. The boot top is also white, adding a clean, crisp line above the waterline, which is painted red.

Pioneer features various deck spaces suited for different occasions. The top sky deck is equipped with sun loungers and a bar, ideal for relaxation or social gatherings. This area leads down to a large, split-level teak sundeck, offering additional space for leisure activities. The panoramic upper level is designed for relaxation, featuring a hot tub and an area suitable for alfresco workouts or yoga sessions.

The aft section includes a drop-down transom flap, facilitating boarding from a tender and access to a spacious lazarette. This area stores various equipment and provides a direct route to the engine room. The boat deck houses two RIBs and a three-ton lift derrick, with additional storage for equipment and supplies.

Interior Design

The interior design of the yacht Pioneer is characterized by its practical elegance and robust materials, ensuring both comfort and durability. The majority of the interior spaces are paneled in American cherry wood, with a design that favors function and understated style. The timber used is book-matched, where adjacent panels are mirror images of each other, creating a coherent visual flow. Floors are predominantly oak-planked.

The helm of Pioneer is the operational center of the yacht, featuring a fully-equipped navigation console. The console includes twin Kelvin Hughes ARPA radars, an Anschutz gyro-compass and autopilot, a magnetic compass, and a True-chart plotter. The bridge is fitted with outward-leaning windows equipped with windscreen wipers and Kent screens, ensuring clear visibility in various conditions. Additionally, the helm area includes a fully-equipped communications center with Satcom and mobile telephone capabilities, as well as a U-shaped settee and teak table for planning and discussion.

The main deck offers a dining room that can accommodate up to a dozen guests around a solid-timber table. Large, armored-glass windows flood the room with natural light while providing necessary protection from the sea. Adjacent to the dining room is a library, paneled in French walnut and lined with bookcases. The library is furnished with comfortable seating, a leather-topped writing desk, and a discreetly concealed bar, making it an ideal space for quiet relaxation and reading.

Accommodation

Pioneer offers comfortable and spacious accommodations for up to ten guests. The layout includes five well-appointed cabins. The full-beam master cabin is a standout feature, equipped with a king-sized bed for ultimate comfort. This suite includes two walk-in closets providing ample storage space, and a separate library and study for added convenience and privacy.

In addition to the master suite, Pioneer features two queen-sized double cabins. These cabins are designed with a classic-modern aesthetic and provide a welcoming environment for guests. Each cabin is furnished with en-suite facilities, ensuring privacy and comfort.

Pioneer also includes two twin staterooms. Like the other cabins, these come with en-suite facilities, offering a high level of comfort and practicality.

She is also capable of carrying up to eight crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Performance & Capabilities

Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (3508 DITA) 8-cylinder 819hp engines, motor yacht Pioneer is capable of reaching a top speed of 15 knots, and comfortably cruises at 12 knots. With her 161,967 litre fuel tanks she has a maximum range of 7,000 nautical miles at 10 knots.

Amenities

Air conditioning offers increased on-board comfort. Pioneer also features deck jacuzzi which provides excellent views.

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