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‘Time For Us’ is a 122.05ft  /37.2m  Custom motor yacht built in 1997 by Delta Marine and last refitted in 2013. Previously named Phaedra, her luxurious interior is designed by Claudette Bonville and her exterior styling is by Delta Design Group.

Time For Us’s interior layout sleeps up to 8 guests in 4 rooms, including a master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 1 double cabin and 1 twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

Her impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her perfect for entertaining friends and family on your charter vacation. There’s lots of space for enjoying alfresco lunches, delicious dinner on deck, or simply lounging in the sunshine and topping up the tan.

Built with GRP hull and Composite superstructure, she has a cruising speed of 10 knots, a maximum speed of 17 knots and a range of 1,500nm from 28,766litre fuel tanks.

This impressive yacht comes complete with a modern stabilization system to reduce roll motion even during rough seas, and the yacht also has ‘at anchor stabilizers’ to keep things smooth even at anchor/zero speed.

A deck Jacuzzi is just perfect for relaxing with friends and family, while taking in the breath-taking views after a long day of exploration.

You’ll find Wi-Fi connection throughout, so you’ll be able to check emails or share your experience on social media.

Air conditioning keeps conditions comfortable throughout the cabins, even on the most oppressive of days or nights.

A portfolio of toys onboard include 2 x Yamaha Waverunners, 2 x 2 Person Kayaks, 1 x Wake Board, 2 x Towable Toys, Snorkelling Equipment, and Water-Skis.

Time For Us FEATURES & PRICING

• AIR CONDITIONING • DECK JACUZZI • KAYAKING • SNORKELING • STABILIZERS • TOWABLE TOYS • WAKEBOARD • WATER SKI • WAVERIDER • WI FI

CHARTER RATES

1 x 32.15ft /9.8m Everglades Tender with 2 x Yamaha 350 HP Outboard engines 1 x 16.08ft /4.9m Nautica Tender with 1 x Yamaha 115 HP engine

2 x Yamaha Waverunners 2 x 2 Person Kayaks 1 x Wake Board 2 x Towable Toys Snorkelling Equipment Water-Skis

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Delta Marine motor yacht Time For Us sold

The 46.1 metre Delta Marine motor yacht Time For Us, listed for sale by Burgess, has been sold with the buyer introduced by Kevin Merrigan and Kristen Klein of Northrop & Johnson.

With exterior and interior design by Jonathan Quinn Barnett , she was built in GRP by Seattle based yard Delta Marine to ABS class and delivered in 2011 with a full refit in 2016. She features a balance of elegance and strength, form and function, performance, range and comfort. The yacht has a flared hull design with a hard chine to deflect spray and a high sheer.

MCA compliant, her interior offers luxurious accommodation for ten guests in an elegant two-toned interior consisting of five cabins including a large full beam master suite on the main deck, two doubles with king sized beds, a further double with a queen sized bed and a twin, and all have full en suite bathroom facilities.

Impressive outdoor deck spaces provide a well-balanced mix of sheltered and open areas, expansive settings and secluded corners, which are suitable for relaxation, entertaining or dining as well as other social occasions. Outdoor features include a fantastic sun deck complete with several sun loungers, a day head, bar and spa pool, a large skylounge and aft decks ideal for dining al fresco.

Time For Us is wheelchair accessible, with extra wide doors, spacious walkways and a centrally located elevator providing convenient access to all four decks from the guest area to the sun deck.

Twin 2,250hp Caterpillar engines give her a cruising speed of 16 knots, a range of 3,000 nautical miles at 12 knots and she is fitted with zero speed stabilisers.

Time For Us was asking $18,500,000 and will be renamed Pisces.

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Time For Us

Motor Yacht

Time For Us is a custom motor yacht launched in 1997 by Delta Marine in Seattle Wa, United States and most recently refitted in 2016.

Located in Seattle, Washington, Delta Marine is a custom builder of yachts up to 100 meters in length. Delta specializes in composite construction, and works in both steel and aluminum as well. With an in-house design group, Delta is able to offer its customers complete naval architecture and design services. Current deliveries include a 55 meter motor yacht with aluminum hull and composite superstructure, and the 46 meter full displacement motor yacht, Katya.

Time For Us measures 37.2 feet in length, with a max draft of 1.83 feet and a beam of 7.86 feet. She has a gross tonnage of 280 tonnes. She has a deck material of grp & teak.

Time For Us has a GRP hull with a GRP superstructure.

Her interior design is by Merritt Knowles Design Group.

Time For Us also features naval architecture by Delta Design Group.

Performance and Capabilities

Time For Us has a top speed of 17.00 knots and a cruising speed of 16.00 knots. She is powered by a twin screw propulsion system.

Time For Us has a fuel capacity of 29,900 litres, and a water capacity of 3,785 litres.

Accommodation

Time For Us accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. She also houses room for up to 5 crew members.

Other Specifications

Time For Us has a hull NB of 110003.

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Traditional Feadship Yacht Charter Vessel With John Munford Design

VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS

TOYS AND TENDERS

Waterskis Wakeboards Kayaks Beach chairs Dive gear 2 Yamaha waverunners 2 x 22' 200hp custom tenders Banana Tubes Beach tent

PRESENTING TIME FOR US

Her launch in 1994 was as M/Y Rasselas.  Feadship motor yacht TIME FOR US is a staple in the industry of charter yachts.  Mediterranean ports from St. Tropez to Naples host this 52-meter yacht.  She is a custom-build from the Netherlands.  Clearly, yacht TIME FOR US displays sophisticated exterior design and engineering.  These are benchmarks of Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects and the Koninklijke De Vries yard.

ENTERTAINMENT

The classic interior is the handiwork of John Munford.  TIME FOR US features spacious entertainment areas. They have exquisite dark wood paneling and hand-carved detailing.  The yacht has Dutch workmanship and quality.

COMMUNICATIONS

During 2007 and 2008, the yacht had a major refit.  She now features a Crestron entertainment system. It has Kaleidescape video, along with satellite TV.  Moreover, she has an impressive DVD/CD library.  Notably, the yacht has a baby grand piano for guest entertainment.

The yacht has exterior improvements. For instance, a remodeled, large sunbathing deck with a hot tub. The tri-deck displacement superyacht has ultra-modern zero-speed stabilizers.  Important to note, these reduce rolling motion. The result is a smoother, more enjoyable cruising experience.  Besides, she complies with MCA safety standards.

The yacht has a cruising speed of 13 knots. Moreover, a maximum speed of 16 knots. In addition, she travels a long-distance range of 5700 nm.

ACCOMMODATIONS

She accommodates 12 guests. Specifically, in 5 staterooms.  Further, in an owner’s suite, 2 double cabins, and 2 twin cabins.  Additionally, she carries a crew of 13 professionals.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR YACHT CHARTER

In conclusion, book motor yacht TIME FOR US for your own private luxury yacht charter vacation today. Contact your yacht charter brokers at 1-800 Yacht Charters at 305-720-7245. If you prefer, complete our online inquiry form at https://1800yachtcharters.com/book-now/  .

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Time For Us Yacht (ex: Phaedra)

Motor Yacht Time For Us

Time for us (formerly phaedra) is a 37.20m motor yacht, custom built in 1997 by delta marine in seattle wa ( united states ). this luxury vessel's sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of delta design group. she was last refitted in 2016..

Time For Us yacht has a grp hull with a grp superstructure with a beam of 7.86m  (25'9"ft) and a 1.83m  (6'0"ft) draft .

Performance + Capabilities

Time For Us is capable of 17.00 knots flat out, with a cruising speed of 16.00 knots from her 29,900.00l. fuel tanks.

Time For Us Accommodation

Time For Us offers accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites . She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Time For Us is currently not available for Charter on Superyachts.com. Click here to view similar Yachts Available for Charter.

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Interior Designer: Merritt Knowles Design Group

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A Summary of Motor Yacht TIME

The well proportioned superyacht TIME is a motor yacht. This 39 m (126 ft) luxury yacht was created by Palmer Johnson Yachts in 1987. Superyacht TIME is a beautiful yacht that is able to sleep a total of 6 people on board and has approximately 5 crew. The balanced boat has been envisaged by naval architects Tom Fexas. Juan-Carlos Espinosa/Diane Atwood was involved in the interior design and styling.

The New Build & Design for Luxury Yacht TIME

The yacht's general design work came from Tom Fexas. The professional naval architect plans are a creation of Tom Fexas. Motor Yacht TIME received her stylish interior designing from the interior design skills of Juan-Carlos Espinosa/Diane Atwood. Created at Palmer Johnson Yachts this vessel was fabricated in the United States. She was successfully launched in Sturgeon Bay WI in 1987 before being delivered to the owner. Her main hull was crafted from aluminium. The motor yacht superstructure is made extensively using aluminium. With a width of 8.26 metres / 27.1 ft TIME has spacious room. A shallow draught of 1.49m (4.9ft) selects the list of worldwide harbours she can enter, taking into account their specific depth at low tide. She had refit maintenance and alteration work carried out by 1992.

M/Y TIME Engineering & Speeds:

This yacht is driven by twin ample DDC diesel engine(s) and can touch a thrilling maximum limit speed of 31 knots. The engine of the TIME creates 2400 horse power (or 1766 kilowatts). Her total HP is 4800 HP and her total Kilowatts are 3532. Connected to her Ddc engine(s) are twin water jets (kamewa). This yacht’s animated cruise speed is 25 knots which provides a range of 3500.

Superyacht TIME Has The Following Accommodation:

The well proportioned luxury yacht M/Y TIME is able to sleep up to 6 people and has 5 crew members.

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Her deck material is predominantly a teak deck.

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The best route for an Atlantic crossing? It depends when you go

• Belinda Bird
• May 29, 2015

Sailor and meteorologist Chris Tibbs advises go south for comfort and safety; go north for speed

Weather is a large part of any Atlantic crossing: deciding when to go, which route to follow and the sails to carry. The main consideration is to avoid the hurricane season from June to November, so most yachts leave in late November to arrive in time for Christmas, although the tradewinds in January are often stronger.

However, it is human nature to push boundaries and some crews always leave early to get a longer season. The earlier you leave, though, the more important it is to stay east before committing to a westerly course. Late hurricanes generally develop to the west, making a passage via the Cape Verde islands more attractive. It shortens the time in potential hurricane areas and offers an escape route south as hurricanes rarely track south of 10°N.

Flexible sailplan

During a typical crossing, the tradewinds will be Force 4 or 5, with some lighter periods and a few days of winds of 25-plus knots. A flexible sailplan is necessary to take account of the changing wind strengths – there is no one-size-fits-all answer. The most common sailplan is goosewinged, with most skippers carrying a specialist downwind sail for when the wind goes light.

Because squalls are common and can have gale-force gusts on the leading edge, it is important to be able to reduce sail quickly. Boats with only asymmetric spinnakers tend to struggle in strong downwind conditions and I would always carry a whisker pole to pole out a headsail as well.

Sailing hot angles may work for a lightweight flyer, but it adds a lot of distance. For a heavier cruising boat it is hard to gain the increase in speed to compensate for the extra distance. Once hull speed is reached, shorter will always be faster. ( See our feature on the best yacht for an Atlantic crossing )

North is fastest

With well-established high pressure, a direct (that is, northerly) route is usually fastest, staying far enough away from the high to keep the wind, but minimising distance. However, the less established the high is, the greater the chance of a mid-Atlantic trough or low developing, giving adverse winds. In this case a more southerly route is better.

Racing boats often take the northerly route and the faster the boat, the more likely this will pay off. However, it runs the risk of meeting depressions which develop mid-Atlantic.

These should not be underestimated and the potential gain of passing north of a depression must be balanced against the risk that it could deepen and track across the route. The route is also more prone to a northerly swell.

The southerly route, on the other hand, offers lower risk, with steadier tradewinds and less chance of an uncomfortable northerly swell.

When does the engine go on?

I like to arrive with at least one-third of my fuel left for safety. Others will put on the engine when the wind drops and call in at Cape Verde to refuel if necessary. The choice of route may also depend on fuel capacity and a crew’s willingness to use the engine.

A mid-Atlantic trough giving 24-48 hours of light wind is not unusual and can be motored through to keep on schedule. Yet for some crews, the engine is only for emergencies and a more southerly route will reduce the risk of light winds. Neither route is right or wrong. They are just different ways of sailing in what may be very different boats.

I have sailed across the Atlantic over 20 times and no two times have been the same. There can be a great deal of variation and weather forecasts are important. There needs to be some flexibility in the route to take account of forecasts and how they change over time. I like to pick up weather charts from NOAA and also GRIB files.

So, the default options are: go south for comfort and safety; go north for speed. Most boats take a more middle route, depending on the forecast.

Chris Tibbs is a meteorologist and sailor with over 250,000 miles at sea, including three circumnavigations and six speed records. He is a lecturer to ARC crews and provides routeing services.

See also: 15 things you need to know when planning an Atlantic crossing

This is an extract from a feature in the November 2014 issue of Yachting World

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What are the rules for chartering a yacht in the USA?

By Editorial Team |   10 March 2022 2022-03-10

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The USA boasts some of the most diverse cruising grounds in the world, attracting superyachts from far and wide to its glittering shores. If you are keen to discover more about what this amazing country can offer for a yacht charter , there are some important factors to bear in mind first.

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Types of charters in the US

Crewed charters, bareboat charters, bareboat charter agreements, tax implications for the charterer, need more advice.

There are certain legal fundamentals of chartering a yacht in US waters which you may not be aware of. So, before you go ahead and book your superyacht rental in the United States, here’s what you need to know.

Without getting too bogged down in the legal minutae, simply put, yacht brokers operate two main types of charter agreements in the US; time/voyage (aka crewed or commercial) charter agreements and bareboat/demise charter agreements.

This type of charter agreement is operated for a specific  time or voyage . In general, the following applies;

• The yacht is deemed as being operated commercially
• The owner is considered to be carrying passengers for hire 
• The owner maintains primary possession of the yacht
• One contract agreement 

To legally operate crewed charters in US waters, the yacht must be; 

• US flagged, and
• Hold a coastwise endorsement 

To be eligible for a Coastwise endorsement, the yacht must either have been: 

• Built in the US, or if foreign built;
• Must be granted with a MURAD Waiver.

To be eligible for this waiver, a yacht must be more than 3 years old and owned by a US citizen or US entity (dependant on how it is structured)

Rules for crewed charters

• Can only carry a maximum of 12 passengers
• May not conduct commercial fishing, towing, salvage, or carry cargo for hire

The obvious benefit to crewed charters is that the owner is wholly responsible for the yacht throughout the duration of the charter.

These types of charters are similar to those you would undertake, say in the Mediterranean or Caribbean , in that you are renting a yacht with crew for a specific voyage or length of time.

All yachts that do not qualify under the commercial charter rules and wish to cruise in US waters are considered bareboat (aka demise) charters. 

This type of charter operates as follows;

• Applies to all foreign-flagged or foreign-built yachts not entitled to a MURAD Waiver
• Permitted to conduct charters in US waters, and between US ports
• The yacht is not legally considered as being used for commercial purposes

Rules for bareboat charters

• The charterer takes over the entire yacht without crew, therefore deemed to be operating as the owner for the duration of the charter
• The charterer is also responsible for the hiring of crew, in which the yacht's owner must have no involvement
• Two separate contracts are drawn up: one for hiring the yacht and one for the crew

In essence, a bareboat charter agreement’s main characteristic is that it places possession of the vessel in the hands of the charter party at the time the charter starts. In legal terms, this means the owner relinquishes “possession, command and navigation of the vessel” as to be “tantamount to, although just short of, an outright transfer of ownership.” 

The owner must also have no involvement in the crew selection, nor any ties to any company selecting the crew, which could be construed as enacting a measure of control over the yacht and thus contravene the rules of this type of charter.

The charterer in effect assumes all responsibility for the vessel and its activities – including an obligation to maintain or repair the yacht and return it in the same condition as it was at the beginning of their charter period. 

They are also responsible for crew selection and their remuneration for the duration of the charter.

Tax may also be due depending on the type of charter. For example, a yacht undertaking a crewed charter originating in Palm Beach, Florida will have no additional tax to pay. However, for a bareboat charter, tax will be liable at 7% of the value of the charter.

There may be other potential duties payable, which can vary from state to state. 

Overall, there are distinct benefits for chartering a US-flagged, or eligible, vessel. However, charterers with their heart set on a foreign-flagged yacht can still enjoy cruising the various destinations in the US, they simply need to understand the laws and what's at stake beforehand.

Planning ahead is key. This is where a good charter broker comes in, especially one with in-depth knowledge of the legal aspects of chartering foreign-flagged yachts in US waters.

If you need any further advice regarding booking a superyacht rental in US waters, then please reach out to a recommended yacht charter broker  who will be more than happy to help.

To compare the complete market, take a look at all luxury yachts available for charter in the USA . 

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