''Taransay'' is a 39-meter luxury motor

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built by the

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shipyard

Rossinavi Rossinavi, founded in 1980, is an Italian shipyard based in Viareggio and specialized in the construction of full-custom steel and aluminium superyachts. History The Rossi shipyard was born in 1980, when the first unlimited partnership compan ...

. Delivered in 2015, ''Taransay'' is a modern equipped replica of an already existent yacht, having the same name and dated 1930. ''Taransay'' features exterior styling by the

in-house team in collaboration with STB Italia and an interior designed by Tassin Design company. The name ''Taransay'' is inspired by the Scottish island in the Outer Hebrides.

History

''Taransay'' construction started in 2013 when the

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owner, in possession of the project of an old motor yacht dated 1929, decided to reproduce it using the modern technologies. Launched by the builder shipyard

, in

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in April 2015, ''Taransay'' left for its first cruise just two months after. In September, ''Taransay'' successfully participated to the

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2015, where received the prestigious Monaco Award for its originality and distinction. This yacht was originally designed by GL Watson and completely redesigned by Tassin Design company.

General characteristics

''Taransays interior configuration has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests overnight in 5 cabins, comprising a master suite, 1 double cabin and 3 twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 crew on board to ensure a relaxed

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experience. Powered by 2 Caterpillar (C18 Acert) 803 hp diesel engines and propelled by her twin screw propellers motor yacht ''Taransay'' is capable of a top speed of 14 knots, and comfortably cruises at 12 knots. Taransay in the water

Awards

Monaco Award 2015 * RINA Green Plus 2015 * ISS Design and Leadership Awards Best yacht between 24 and 40 m Winner Taransay

References

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External links

Rossinavi Official Web SiteTaransay Video on YouTube
2015 ships Individual yachts Replica ships Ships of Malta Ships built in Italy