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ICECAP: The next stage of the NORTHERN STAR journey

For fisherman and owner John Risley, life has never not involved the ocean in one way or another. From growing up as a young boy on the misty shores of Nova Scotia, Canada to steering a global empire today that manages the abundant valuable resources that our oceans have to offer, Risley is as much an adventurer in the business world as he is out at sea. Few owners know as much about the last frontier that is our ocean as much as Risley himself and being reliant on its hidden treasures to make a living, few are as passionate about the wellbeing and sustainability of its inhabitants.

Currently working on his latest deep-ocean luxury superyacht that will carry on the famed Northern Star name, we couldn’t think of a better time or issue to catch up with Risley to talk about the yacht life, ownership and protecting our seven seas.

“If you wanna go way back, I guess it all started with a rowboat,” comes Risley’s answer as I ask him to recall his first time at sea. As co-owner of the 51.5-metre Royal Huisman sailing yacht, Meteor , Risley’s time at sea has been spent on a number of different vessels, ranging from deep-sea trawlers and scientific research ships to weekends racing on 20-foot wooden sailing boats. “My first love is sailing, absolutely. Having said that, if you are going to spend a lot of time on the water, then you have to realise there are limits associated with sailing, especially when it comes to longer trips and the logistics that come with that.”

Risley’s love for sailing is what drove his purchase of the 1990 Palmer Johnson, Maysylph (now named Axia ); a 37.5-metre motorsailer that became his first vessel to bear the Northern Star name. His time on this yacht, as it turns out, is what would ultimately put in motion a two-decade relationship with the German shipyard Lurssen and an even more flourishing partnership with Moran Yacht & Ship; Risley’s long-time yacht brokerage firm and advisor. “The step from the Palmer Johnson to the first Lurssen, now thinking about it, probably came from my mentality – something which the entire industry is guilty of, including myself – where I thought bigger is better. I now know bigger is not always better, bigger just means different things. It depends entirely on what you want to do on the water, and therefore smaller is sometimes better. But right now, I am still in the ‘bigger is better’ mode.”

What followed surely can be described as bigger. ‘The first Lurssen’ Risley mentioned is, of course, the 63-metre Northern Star from 2005, better known as Polar Star since changing name two years after her launch. Shortly after, in 2009, another vessel of the same name was delivered by the German yacht builder, this time a 75.6-metre motor yacht that, from a distance, could easily be mistaken as her former little sister. It was on his new Northern Star that Risley discovered the world’s oceans in a way he and his family have never experienced before and drove home the realisation that he needs to take care of this precious environment, even harder.

“I am on the forefront of financial activity from the ocean, not just fishing but also energy and other fields of economic development. I am very lucky having had a rowing boat growing up as a young boy and being exposed to the ocean. The ocean remains a huge area for economic activity on a global front, so I want to spend more time at sea and be more aware of the changes that are taking place in the ocean – there are some dramatic changes taking place, not only affecting marine life but on a larger scale. I want to be close to that, and aware of it all while at the same time being a responsible steward of the ocean and what it has to offer.”

And so, to continue living his dream of a life at sea, Risley has embarked on an ambitious new project by drawing inspiration from decades of work building offshore vessels. “The insight I have into the commercial shipping sector (as we operate both in the offshore supply field as well as deep sea fishing) has given me loads to think about when it comes to the development of my boats. Big motor yachts are, as it stands, some of the most inefficient vessels in the world when compared to heavy-duty commercial vessels and their lives at sea. Knowing this, our new project at Lurssen will probably be the most efficient motor yacht in the world when completed.”

What Risley proposes is a complete redevelopment of the engine room on board his new vessel and the way the power it generates will be utilised. Gone are the days of wasteful hours of running generators and instead, a large bank of batteries will supply the vessel with all the electricity it needs. “The only time the gensets will come online is when the batteries need to be recharged,” he explains. “If you consider the setup which the majority of motor yachts run on, they have two main engines and three gensets. And when these vessels are underway, you have at any given time at least three of those engines running, if not four – which is crazy! If commercial vessels are not operated like that, then why on earth are we operating motor yachts in that way?”

Risley understands that the available modern-day technology needed to make old-school fossil fuels redundant are not entirely up to speed yet, but that this should also not hinder ambitious users to explore the possibilities that the existing tech offers today. “Sure, the Tesla’s coming out in five years from now will have better batteries, but that should not stop you from buying a Tesla today. The field has improved by leaps and bounds and there is no doubt that in five years time there will be even better batteries on the market than what there are today, but that is no reason to not use today’s batteries and available technology.”

Being at the forefront of innovation, however, requires one to have the support and knowledge of an experienced partner to successfully pull of such an ambitious project. Risley found this trust in Moran Yacht & Ship, a firm with whom he has built several vessels and from which he has learned many valuable lessons when it comes to creating superyachts. One topic that clearly stands out to Risley is the value of a broker during the build process. “ If you think about building a very expensive property, who do you have? You pick your builder very carefully, your architect, interior designer and you make sure you have all the professional help that you can get. Yet, people very often go and build large motor yachts and think the right thing to do is to not find and pay a key advisor any commission as if it is an optional cost that they don’t have to incur. Well, you incur the cost one way or the other. You either pay the commission, or you get a vessel that is more expensive, less capable or not up to the standard you originally expected. And I would tell anyone, as someone who has built probably more vessels – not only motor yachts – than most owners, that it is the best investment you can make.”

But for Risley, involving an experienced build partner has far more valuable consequences than merely ensuring the vessel is delivered on time, especially if what you are trying to pull off has never been done before. “You want an advisor who builds large motor yachts for a living. Someone who has three or four projects on the go simultaneously. That is how you learn from other projects and other people’s mistakes. All that data becomes anonymised, and it then becomes not about ‘what is the colour of that guy’s bathroom’, but more about what we can learn from each other in terms of new technology and building methods.”

The yacht in question is the new 107-metre Lurssen project Icecap which, reveals her owner, will be ready for launch in early 2021. Designed to fit in with the Risleys’ off-the-beaten-track approach to cruising, we can expect the new Ice-classed vessel to be brimming with off-road features only available on a ship this size. A large helicopter landing pad with its own sunken hangar will allow easy transfers to shore no matter where in the world the yacht is. For a more tamed sightseeing experience, a special observation room will be located right on the bow for a 180-degree view of the scenery passing by. One thing that certainly won’t be on board, according to Risley, is a submarine. “I am claustrophobic and I have absolutely no desire to be slowly sinking in a glass bowl.”

As the conversation continues, it seems that the most challenging part of the entire operation would be deciding where to take his new vessel when it is completed. “I want to cruise everywhere. I don’t mean to be facetious when I say that, but we don’t really enjoy the heavily-travelled areas. We have been to them, and we don’t really feel the need to keep returning to the same spots time and again, over and over. The times we have been to remote areas, our guests have been awestruck each time by the beauty, such as Greenland, which we have cruised extensively and only scratched the surface. So these are the type of destinations we would like to visit and to which we want to bring our family, friends and business associates along to experience it with us because it is unique. I don’t really see what is particularly unique about the south coast of France. If you keep going there, you will not experience things that no one else has done before.”

I can sense the hesitancy in Risley’s voice as he continues to talk about the benefits of getting outside the regular cruising grounds. “We go into remote anchorages and we love the fact that there is, by definition, no one else around so it is sort of counterintuitive to say that people should do the same with their yachts. On the other hand, I think that the more people are aware of what the ocean has to offer and how unique it is, what fantastic treasures it holds and how to become proper stewards of it, it can only benefit the ocean environment in the long term. I don’t want to pour cold water on those people who keep going back to their favourite spots in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, I would just encourage people to do more things with their vessels than going to those same old places.”

For an owner that has remained so under the radar over his yachting life, John Risley sure has a lot to teach to aspiring owners with ambitions to use yachting for the greater good. But after his ‘ bigger is better ’ phase, will he ever return to building another sailing yacht, I wonder? “I don’t know. At some point in your life, you have to confront your own mortality and say, ‘hey, how long am I going to be here?’. I hope I can keep building boats until I die.”

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Luxury Sailing Yacht HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR charter brief: NORTHERN STAR (23.1m / 75.8’), is a luxury sailing yacht with glorious history, custom built and launched by the Hinckley shipyard of USA back in 1993. Originally conceived by famed Swedish boat architect Ocke Mannerfelt, and handcrafted in Maine by The Hinckley Company, a luxury boat builder for nearly 90 years known worldwide for its innovation, design, and engineering, NORTHERN STAR was last refurbished in 2014 with refined brass, mechanical service, all soft furnishings, bed linens, table ware and fresh exterior varnish being updated. Designed as a fast and comfortable cruising boat she carries lovely classic lines combined with modern features and facilities on board. Providing accommodation for 6+2 yacht charter guests in 2 double and 2 single cabin she is always kept in perfect condition. Fully bespoke private yacht charter itineraries usually covering all parts of the East Caribbean including Grenadines and Virgin Islands, as well as NEW England including Sag Harbour in Hamptons and Rhode Island are offered throughout the year. Tip:   NORTHERN STAR luxury sailing boat is a fine work of art, a true gentleman’s yacht, which was originally commissioned for a European shipping family whose guests were Norwegian Royal Family.

About Luxury Sailing Yacht HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR: SY NORTHERN STAR, is a beautiful luxury yet classic sailing boat, a genuine pilothouse sloop which blends highest of on board luxuries comforts with lovely classic design of a Hinckley performance yacht. After years of entertaining royals and dignitaries in Northern Europe and taking her distinguished visitors to exclusive exotic cruises across the main oceans as a genuine private charter yacht offering relaxing, yet adventurous luxury crewed yacht charter experiences throughout Caribbean and New England, she is now run by true sailing enthusiasts. With her fully redesigned interior, you can now enjoy a classic adventure and luxury lifestyle private yacht charter holiday on board of a custom built cutter-rigged super sail yacht made for informal luxury yacht charters. Whether you are a keen sailor and wish to take the helm on occasion or simply a lover of the finer things in life, on board of HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR you will have a first class sailing experience as only possible on a lovely classic sailboat. Apart from viewing pristine beaches of Hamptons, you can also enjoy gorgeous views and shore excursions in fascinating ports of call on mainland USA. Northern Star’s exceptional crew will see to your every need, serving delectable galley treats and perfectly mixed martinis while your guests lounge in the sun or dive into the welcoming cool of the deep blue sea.

NORTHERN STAR is the largest Hinckley sailboat and first one to be built out of composite and modern materials such as Kevlar and Carbon Fibre with traditional wooden styling. In the interior, the designers, in particular master carpenter Carl Robinson have created a pinnacle of luxury. Using rare and stunning materials such as old-growth Honduran mahogany with raised panels and high gloss finish, gleaming brass hardware, classic lighting fixtures and custom butterfly hatches they have enhanced the rich look and feel of this classic sailing yacht to create a boat with best of nautical themes. In words of the boats crew, delightful to the eye and soothing to the soul, the below deck spaces on board of NORTHERN STAR are a decorative showpiece of museum quality. One of the best advantages of this fine classic super yacht is the headway throughout which is approximately 6’8″. With four staterooms layout, including two suites, for a total of 8 guests the yacht is a perfect choice for families and groups of friends looking for a private yacht charter sailing holiday in NEW England.

When boarding this lovely yacht the guests will be impressed with her state-of-the-art hand-laid glass laminate hull and stepping aft, Northern Star’s raised teak pilothouse, located just off the cockpit is the first communal area to access. On the port side there is a U-shaped settee with a large dining table that provides 360 degree panoramic views, making this a perfect spot to enjoy most of your sailing or relaxing moments, usually with a cocktail, a freshly squeezed fruit juice or strong afternoon coffee cup in hands. Aft and to starboard there is a comfortable settee and a small storage area. Further up from the pilothouse you will find the spacious captain’s cockpit designed with a useful yacht charter guest seating area on both port and starboard, complimented with a varnished drop leaf table on centreline. As a unique location to enjoy the fabulous coastline go by, this vantage point is one of the most loved areas on NORTHERN STAR super sail yacht. Further aft, there is a separate helm-seat area with a teak rimmed wheel and sails control islands to port and starboard.  One of the best features on board is a custom designed hard top Sunbrella bimini which covers the entire cockpit providing daily protection from sun and the elements while also offering many useful and crucially secure hand holds when under sail. The main salon and galley offer an abundance of storage lockers and cabinets as well as a full breadth of amenities including a Force 10 four-burner stove with oven and an Otsein-Hoover washing machine. To port is a large U-shaped settee with a drop-leaf dining table, all surrounded with raised panel lockers, and bookcases. In the main salon, which stretches across full width of the sailboat, you will be able to submerge yourself into a classic work of fine art with raised panel mahogany bulkheads, bookcases and exposed mahogany beams contrasting its white Herreshoff tongue and groove headliner. To port is the U-shaped settee with a drop leaf table and opposite to starboard is a gracious and seaworthy U-shaped galley to starboard. 

With NORTHERN STAR’s uniquely sculpted lines, spacious layout, and luxurious amenities on board, you are guaranteed a luxury private yacht charter holiday of a lifetime in NEW England. So if you are looking for a romantic getaway, a luxury formal pampering experience or simply an adventurous family sailing vacation with plenty of snorkelling, clamming, seal watching and indeed sailing in the New England, between Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod and Rhode Island ports and Harbours or the best of all, Hamptons alongside splendid coastline of Maine or Caribbean, SY NORTHERN STAR could be the perfect choice. Accommodation: Luxury Sailing Yacht HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR can accommodate up to 6+2 yacht charter guests in 4 luxuriously appointed en-suite cabins. The guests will have a total of 2 double and 1 twin with single beds at their disposal. The full beam spacious master cabin features a King size V berth, hanging locker and private en-suite with separate stall shower. There are also a comfortable settee and a writing desk on the starboard side. A VIP suite is located aft and to port of the master stateroom. This elegant suite was originally planned for the King and the Queen of Norway who went on board regularly in the past. An elegant and intimate suite, she features a large bed, plenty of storage and large en-suite with his and her sink. On the starboard side there are two twin cabins with bunk beds who share a common head and shower. All cabins have their own individual air con and audio-video entertainment systems etc.

De-Luxe Luxury Sailing Yacht NORTHERN STAR charter prices: NORTHERN STAR super yacht charter prices start at 23,000 US$’s per week in low season and rise to 26,450 US$’s/ week in peak season, mainly during the usual winter season in the Caribbean or New Year and Christmas holiday season. All rates are under MYBA terms and plus APA expenses. In some locations VAT can be charged on top and prices can be higher on special days such as NEW YEAR or during special events such as Antigua boat show or racing events such as the Buckets. Special offers, negotiated deals and last minute discounts are available on request.

Luxury sailing yacht NORTHERN STAR is fully air conditioned throughout. This is a non-smoking vessel. NORTHERN STAR´s experienced super yacht charter crew of up to 3 including the captain Barney Latham, have a separate head and shower and companionway. Guests may not be allowed to bring pets on-board.

Luxury Sailing Yacht TENDER: Private charter yacht NORTHERN STAR has a 11’ super yacht tender on board with 30hp outboard

De-luxe Sailing Yacht itineraries: Luxury Sailing Yacht HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR is usually offering de-luxe private yacht charter cruises around the breathtaking East Caribbean coastline throughout the year, mainly during the winter months. Her favourite luxury crewed yacht charter destinations are in the Virgin Islands as well as anywhere between Saint Martin and the Grenadines. One way and tandem charters in some parts of the Caribbean, including Virgin Islands, may also be offered on request. During the summer, the yacht is due to sail around Martha’s Vineyard, Nuntucket, Rhode Island and Hamptons in Maine. Please enquire !

Apart from the luxury sailing yacht NORTHERN STAR, a 76’ Hinckley historic performance sailing yacht charter boat , we at SuperSailYachts.com can offer a great selection of other superyachts available for luxury crewed yacht charter. These include luxury motor yachts, private sailing yachts, crewed charter yachts,luxury goolets, sailing and powercatamarans , de-luxe gullets or private mega and giga charter yachts. For a detailed quote, please fill out the following YACHT CHARTER REQUEST FORM or contact our experienced and friendly Super Yacht Charter Team .

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SAMPLE MENU ON BOARD OF SY HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR Using only fresh produce found in local markets and shops, the chef on board will create any meal from major international cuisine in order to satisfy private yacht charter guests’ dietary requirements on request.

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Luxury sailing yacht HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR (23.1m / 75.8’) was launched by Hinckley shipyard back in 1993.  Always kept in great condition and most recently refitted in 2014, she accommodates up to 8 yacht charter guests sleeping in 1 Master suite, 1 VIP Double and 2 single cabin plus. All cabins apart from one single are en-suite and feature their own audio and visual entertainment systems. There are always at least 3 super yacht crew members on board including the captain. This charter yacht mainly cruises at speeds of around 8kn and is normally offered for luxury crewed yacht charters within the East Caribbean or New England throughout the year. Her crew are happy to offer ONE WAY or TANDEM charters between other destinations too and on request. Thanks to her Yanmar 4LHA-DTP diesel super yacht engine totalling 1 x 200hp, during the right sea and wind conditions, she can reach maximum speeds of around 14kn. Her best features are unique traditional design with state-of-the-art facilities, historic pedigree with royal connections and fully bespoke private yacht charter and luxury crewed sailing itineraries in New England.

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Private charter yacht NORTHERN STAR can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 en-suite cabins. Cabin Configuration: - 1 x Master cabin with queen double - 1 x VIP double suite used by Norwegian Royal family - 2 x twin cabins with two single bunk beds There is also individual controlled air conditioning, SAT TV, iPhone dock, hair dryers, phone, and el. en-suite bathroom in each cabin. NORTHERN STAR is fully air conditioned throughout. Her super yacht crew of up to 3, have separate crew quarters with heads and showers and have their own companionway.

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Luxury Sailing Yacht HINCKLEY 76 - NORTHERN STAR has a good selection of water sport toys on board. These include: - 1 x 2m/8’ inflatable dinghy with 30hp Tohatsu engine - 1 x 11’ / 3.5m Zodiac Mark 2 traditional clinker-built varnished rowing dinghy, - Paddle boards - Windsurfer, Kite Surfer, Kayaks, Canoes on request - Waterskis, Slalom skis, donut - Inflatable toys and beach toys - Snorkelling gear - Fishing gear - Diving Tank - Swim platform - At the moment - Rendezvous Diving only. ------------------------------------------- - Waverunner, Jet Ski’s, FlyJetBoard, Sea Bobs and other toys may be available on request. - Windsurf, Kayaks, SUP paddle boards, Mountain Bikes etc, may be offered on request - Floating pools, Superyacht Water slides, Waterparks could be arranged on request - Giant inflatable MANTA RAY - Inflatable raft, toys and water animals, Halyard flying, Spinnaker pole swinging all on request and if available - Cabanas, Trampolines, nets, balance beams, swings and slides or sea-rockers could be arranged on request - Submarine and Sub Aqua Toys, SeaBobs and other similar toys may be arranged on request - A massage therapist can be invited on board throughout the charter as well yet a guest cabin would have to be allocated.

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Private charter yacht NORTHERN STAR has a good selection of entertainment facilities on board: This includes: - Large Plasma TV - DVD/CD Entertainment system with MP3 input - Wi-fi and Internet in port - Extensive DVD / CD library - Games and Books Communication: - Radar - Weatherfax - Autopilot & GPS - SSB Sat Phone - VHF Cell Phone - SSB Cellular Phone/Fax - Wi-Fi

Charter Flights: On request, we can arrange private charter flights to the closest airports, including New York and Miami and for all yacht charter guests on board of NORTHERN STAR yacht.

Luxury Airport transfers: Luxury helicopter or limousine and de-luxe air-conditioned van transfers from any of the US or Caribbean airports including Orlando and Tortola, directly to the nearest bay or port for all our yacht charter guests, is available when required.

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23.09m  /  75'9   hinckley   1993 / 2014.

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Northern Star offers guests ample areas to unwind and kick back, as well as 4 generous suites, perfect for relaxing yacht charters

The 23.1m/75'9" 'Northern Star' sail yacht built by shipyard Hinckley is available for charter for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins.

Offering outstanding sailing performance, Northern Star offers comfortable deck space for magical outdoor living.

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Built in 1993, Northern Star offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 suites. There are 7 beds in total, including 1 king and 6 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

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Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you such as air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.

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Powered by 1 x Yanmar engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 1,800 nautical miles from her 1,817 litre fuel tanks.

When not cruising Northern Star has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Northern Star also features inflatable water toys and snorkelling equipment.

Northern Star offers you and your guests the perfect platform from which to enjoy your next luxury yacht charter. Please enquire for details of her summer and forthcoming winter cruising grounds and availability.

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$45,000 p/week + expenses

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The Yacht Rigger is a one-stop business for all your marine rigging needs and more. We have had Stephen and his crew do a lot of work on our boat (a 42' sailing catamaran) including new standing rigging, running rigging, construction of a solar arch and tender lift system, custom made solar panels, installation of solar controllers, custom made dive tank holders, increased the length of our rode and replaced the bridle. We even needed some aluminum welding done and Stephen was more than happy to do it for us. Stephen is a man of integrity and a complete professional who loves his work and works tirelessly to see the project completed and ensure the customer is happy. He is now our go-to guy for all of our boat work. I cannot recommend The Yacht Rigger highly enough and we are thrilled with all the improvements he has done to our boat.

Construction of the solar arch.

Installing the solar arch.

As you can see in Google reviews these guys have amazing reviews but as my other reviews show, I review based on the details of my own experience, not others. I wanted them to replace the rigging but also do additional and related work that that Yacht Riggers ultimately broke up into three different projects: replace all standing rigging, replace all chain plates, and install a bow roller for my 55 lb mantus anchor on my 30 ft Pearson. Before going into the details of the execution it should be noted that I value communication before, during, and after the project above all else. What I mean by this is that I will let so many mistakes and lapse in project planning and foresight slide in the presence of good and consistent communication, not just with me, but with each other as well. I would say poor Internal communication is the primary motivation behind the three stars. Initial contact/planning: I need to mention that I initially contacted Yacht Riggers in January 2021 and that all work has been verified complete June 16th 2021, it should be noted that actual work commenced March 1st. So please understand this could have been due to a backlog. If you consider the amount of time to complete from initial contact it took 6 months. If you consider the amount of time to complete from the start of work it took 2.5 months. This is not as bad as a kitchen remodel of mine that took a year and a half (see 5280 google review) :-) Communication/follow up: From a communication standpoint here is what I experienced. They only reply to emails once a day, you must leave a message if you call and they will respond with the same cadence as emails, once a day. Please note, I found this to be typical, not every time, as there were certainly exceptions. Here's the three star part of this review; towards the beginning of the project to about the middle, the participants in the project had a lot of internal communication problems. This tapered off significantly towards the end as I think they were finding too many things being missed that ultimately dug into their profits, so it was remedied. I told them that I wanted a 55 lb mantus (purposefully oversized for the boat as I wanted more weight on the ocean floor when anchoring). I communicated this through phone and email at least four times throughout the process and they forgot that detail at least three times. This tells me that if there was a project plan that the size of the anchor was not taken into consideration, noted, or integrated as they ran into problems with the size when they ordered the new anchor roller. They had physically been on/in the boat more than enough times to make a qualified assessment. They even disconnected the bow pulpit for the dry fit in anticipation. The reasons they gave for why the anchor wouldn't work was based on a visual assessment after they had ordered hardware, performed welding work, and put in man hours. While I was credited labor I was not credited all of it, again, for something that could have been assessed by qualified personnel with many years of experience behind them. The problem was it wasn't communicated that the anchor was 55 lbs. they even tried to tell me they didn't know and I countered they did know and it was mentioned (and acknowledged) in several emails. They had not shared the information internally, this is a recurring theme with them on this project. For the rigging work they gave me an estimate of 7000 and the final invoice was 4378. I mean, that's pretty off. People might say, "yeah but it's in your favor". Ok, but it's an in accurate estimate by any standard. They did better with the chainplate and bow work. I asked them not to go over 4000 and they hit 200 over before taxes...it's fine. My total for the rigging, chainplates, and anchor roller install was 8935. Because of the poor planning on the bow work they gave me the mantus anchor for half price. Works for me. The poor internal communication is my only real beef. The work was good, some had to be redone but nothing that was a big deal. A windex bolt came loose, there was a chain plate leak, lack of proper planning caused loss of time and labor hours, and at one point the fuller drum wasn't secured in high winds and scratched and scuffed my deck. I like Yacht Rigger's enthusiasm but wish there was more of a project management mentality with their execution. By all accounts, they are the best in the area. I only hope my review serves to help people anticipate communication problems that could arise with this team.

The go-to riggers in West Florida, hands down. The entire team is not only knowledgeable, but potentially the highest integrity marine outfit you'll ever work with. They've expertly rigged my 46' cruising cat and I've seen firsthand their work on other sailboats. Truly the best around.

I received a call from the company and although less than pleasant, and obvious they had read my review, they agreed to buy back a part bought because the first electrician they sent misdiagnosed the problem.

Sep 18, 2021

Hi James. Thankfully there are always two sides to a story. I'm glad I'm able to give our version. This might seem long winded but I feel it's necessary to be so that we can explain what happened here clearly - although I have told you this over the phone already. First off, yes, we did have a rather unpleasant conversation a few days ago, mostly I would say, due to you feeling the need to constantly curse at me, and while doing so accuse our team of committing fraud on the job. Back to the job in question. When you initially called in with wind instrument problems we sent out a team to replace the masthead anemometer (transducer) which is the most common cause of failure in these systems. This did not solve the issue, so we sent out an electrician to test the rest of the system. The electrician (whom you are incorrectly accusing of incompetence), followed Raymarine tech support guidelines in troubleshooting the unit, and based on their live feedback, was under the impression your head unit had a bad ground. Once you supplied the new head unit it became apparent this was not the case - electrical fault finding in electronics is tricky at best. We did not charge you for a single minute of the first electricians time (two call-outs) as we realized the diagnosis was incorrect and it would be unfair to do so. The second electrician used a different technique, and established an issue with the internal mast wiring. So we returned and replaced the mast wiring. Once this was done, we plugged in your old transducer (which I now realize you are accusing us of switching out with another, bad unit because we didn't label the unit to your liking) and it still didn't work. We double checked the mast base connections, and it still didn't work - so we plugged in the new transducer, and it worked. So both the wiring and the transducer had faults. This is where we dive into the realm of perception vs reality. During our phone conversation you accused our guys of deliberately disconnecting the mast base wiring during the test of the old transducer, and then sneakily reconnecting the wiring when we plugged in our transducer. First off, this is simply offensive. Secondly, this would be a very foolish fraud model as we only make a few dollars on a transducer like that due to the incredibly low margins on electronics. In other words, besides it being immoral behavior, there's no incentive to do so. You continue to maintain that the first electrician was "incompetent" and cost you $220 due to you buying the head unit on eBay. I would have thought you would just place that item on eBay and re-sell it. When I brought this up you lamented that doing so was A LOT of work. Despite this not really being the case, when you expressed not wanting to do this I told you we would do it for you and just write you a check for the $220. This was done on Friday. We have still not received payment for the invoice sent to you for the work performed as of that Friday afternoon. I hope it arrives soon. At the end of the job, yes, it was higher than initially estimated, simply due to the fact that additional parts were bad and some additional labor required to replace them. When I went through the invoice with you line by line to establish which parts of it specifically you took issue with, all you would say was that we were incompetent fraudsters and wouldn't address any items specifically. I'm really not sure what else we could have doing here. Regards Stephen

I have used them before and they did a good job, but this last time was just awful. I had an electrical problem with my wind and direction gushed. They sent an electrician who did not have the correct parts and misdiagnosed my problem as the control head needed replacement. Since I have an older boat I had to find one used on eBay which I did for $220. That wasn't the problem so he contacted another guy who did have the right equipment and knowledge who found the real problem. The Yacht Rigger refused to honor the cost of replacement part I did not need and the eventual bill was about twice the estimate.

I needed a bigger anchor after dragging one night. I called the YR and they spent lots of time helping me decide on a Mantus M2. They delivered the anchor to my boat, helped my son get the crate lifted onto the foredeck, and provided great tech support about greasing the castle nut. I was concerned that I assembled the anchor wrong and they came out and took the anchor apart and reassembled the anchor, free of charge. Great company, great pricing, great customer service.

Sep 27, 2021

Thanks guys! Great working with you!

I have known and worked with these guys for many years. It is very difficult to be good at everything but I believe that these guys do a very good job with everything Boat related! Their knowledge and talent is refreshing in an industry that doesn't always have the best reputation. Completing difficult jobs in a very difficult time right now with Covid challenges, it's nice to have a company that you can count on like the Yacht Rigger

Hey Colin, Thanks very much for the review. Always good doing business with you guys.

I bought a new to me sailboat in oct 2020 and was told by my surveyor that it needed a new rig (all new standing rigging). This is where the yacht riggers come in, even though I was out of town they came to my boat and did an inspection. I was called by Stephen at the yacht riggers and told that my surveyor I was correct and that I didn need a new rig. This gave me the ability to use that during my negotiations for the price of the sailboat. I purchased at the end of oct, and had the sailboat to st Petersburg and getting the rig replaced by jan. I would say they were about a month out for repairs like this. I showed up the day of for the mast removal onetime and so was their crane operator (this is outsourced) they share space with a working yard. They removed the mast and allowed me to be apart of the process as much and or as little as I wanted. I participated a lot in and throughout the process. It took about a month before my mast was refurbished and all new standing rigging in place and a time scheduled for me to have it re-stepped. They also scheduled me with another person who was having theirs taken down to reduce the cost of the crane between the other boat and mine. This was prob a 200-300 savings for myself and the other boat. The job was finished fast and with great communication. I even had bought a new lamp for the mast but they had replaced it already and instead of charging me for the lamp I just gave them mine which I had ordered because I got it at a significant discount and they called it square no charge for the install etc etc. I also continued to use the yacht rigger during my next 2months in st Pete for a few more projects. I ordered from them a new Atlantic tower in a box. No fault to them the company had sent the next size up tower which at first was a pain for myself as I was installing it myself and was getting frustrated with the process because I could not figure out why it was still to large after following all instructions. I called and spoke with the yacht riggers about this and they figured out that it was in fact the wrong size for my vessel but would work as long as I did a few more things which would mean I actually have a beefier tower then I needed or paid for which isn't a bad thing. But without question one of the owners came over to my boat that day and helped me fix the problem giving me about 3 hours of their time which was prob about 8-10 hours of mine had I not had Brian helping me out. This lead to me getting my tower up the same day I started the project and now having a beefier setup for my new solar panels I was installing too. Brian who's amazing at welding also was able to help me with my heat exchanger. He was able to reconfigure the mixing elbow end of my heat exchanger which had blown a hole and was causing my engine to over heat and fixed in about a week for a few hundred dollars making the heat exchanger look and work like new. This compared to the 2300 dollars it would have cost for a new heat exchanger for my yammer was amazing. These guys seem to do it all and do it with a smile! This was by far a great experience with 99% of the stuff I needed being done on time and for under budget. I would go back to them in a heart beat!

in my 70 years in the industry they are literally the best people to work with in the industry!

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Sennaya Ploshchad has always been regarded as the "main market of St. Petersburg" since its inception in 1737. Starting out as a trading center for hay, straw, and wood, the square rapidly grew. By the 1740's, houses and shops began to fill the surrounding areas. In 1753, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin was built at the northern end of Sennaya Ploshchad, and it dominated the surrounding cityscape for over 200 years.

The five-domed, baroque church was regarded as one of the finest in the northern capital. Able to accommodate up to 5000 people, it was one of the great temples of Petersburg. In 1961, the Assumption Church was demolished by the Soviet Government, an act which many people saw as blatant barbarism, to make way for the construction of Sennaya Ploshchad Metro Station. The western portal of the church was exactly mirrored by the nearby Guardhouse of Sennaya Market, built in 1820 by Vikenty Beretta for policing the market. This one-story building with a portico is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the square.

In the 18th and early 19th century criminals were publicly flogged in the square, a fact well known due to the writings of the poet Nikolay Nekrasov. Fyodor Dostoevsky also incorporated Sennaya Ploshchad into his works. The square is the setting of pivotal moments in both Crime and Punishment and The Idiot .

In 1831 the so-called Cholera Riots broke out on Sennaya Ploshchad. As a raging cholera epidemic was tearing through Russia, rumors spread that the government and doctors had been deliberately poisoning the urban population. Thousands of people gathered on the square intending to destroy the cholera hospitals and government agencies. As armed troops with artillery closed in on the protesters, bloodshed seemed imminent. However, Emperor Nicolas I came to the square and promised protection to the demonstrators, who then dispersed.

In the 1930s the area was reconstructed and the market was moved to the top of Moskovsky Prospekt . In 1952 it was renamed Peace Square. In 1991 the area regained its original name. On the 300th anniversary of St. Petersburg's founding, the area was once again reconstructed: trees were planted, a fountain was installed and the Peace Tower, an 18-meter structure with the word "peace" inscribed into it in 32 different languages, was built by French architect Jean-Michel Vilmotte. However, in 2010 the tower could not resist the strong summer heat and was dismantled.

Today there is talk of restoring the church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin on its historic location. Undoubtedly, this constantly changing and dynamic area of the city again and again surprises the residents and guests of St. Petersburg.

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