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Hermetica magnificent charter sailboat - Waverley and Royal Castle moored up to the boat float, now run by St Austell Brewery.

Two striking luxury yachts have been attracting attention in Dartmouth this week, with their towering masts and sleek designs making them hard to miss.

The larger of the two is Hermetica, a 52-metre (172ft) sailing yacht whose mast has dominated the town's skyline while moored in the harbour.

Built by Dutch shipyard Vitters in 2010 and designed by Hoek Design, Hermetica is among the world's largest sailing yachts. The vessel can accommodate up to 10 guests across five luxury suites, with space for a crew of seven.

Constructed with an aluminium hull, GRP superstructure and teak decks, the yacht has a cruising speed of 11 knots and can reach a top speed of 15 knots. With a gross tonnage of 279GT and a beam of 9.5 metres, she ranks 923rd in the world by overall yacht length and is the eighth-largest yacht ever built by Vitters.

Joining Hermetica in Dartmouth has been the 46-metre motor yacht Constance.

Built by renowned Dutch shipyard Feadship and completed in 1986, Constance features exterior styling by De Voogt and interiors by Glade Johnson Design. The yacht underwent a major refit earlier this year.

The vessel accommodates up to 10 guests in five suites, including a VIP cabin, and carries a crew of up to nine. Built with a steel hull, aluminium superstructure and teak decks, she is powered by twin 900hp Caterpillar diesel engines.

Constance cruises comfortably at 11 knots, reaches a top speed of 14 knots and has a range of around 3,800 nautical miles. An onboard stabilisation system helps provide a smoother journey, while freshwater tanks capable of holding around 25,800 litres allow the yacht to undertake extended voyages.

The two luxury vessels have become an eye-catching sight for residents and visitors alike.









Waverley crashed into the sea wall in Torquay en route from Dartmouth to Weymouth with a quick stop to pick up passengers in Torquay. No enduring damage was the report.

I have a few steam boats if there is any interest.

Yes please

Thank you for your interest Jon - I love them too

Some beauties there Rich!
Triple expansion engine clearly visible in S.L. Aurelia