DB9 (yacht)

History
NameDB9
BuilderPalmer Johnson
Yard numberPJ 170#1
Completed2010
Identification
General characteristics
Class and typeSemi-displacement motor yacht
Tonnage495 gross tons
Length52.2 m (171 ft)
Beam9.5 m (31 ft)
Draught2.44 m (8.0 ft)
Propulsion2 x MTU - 16V 4000 M93L diesel engines
Speed
  • 20 knots (37 km/h) (cruising)
  • 31 knots (57 km/h) (maximum)
Capacity10 persons

DB9 is a super-yacht launched on 13 July 2010[1][2] at the Palmer Johnson shipyard in the United Kingdom and delivered the following year. The interior and exterior design of DB9 were created by Nuvolari & Lenard.

DB9 has two sisterships, the first named Bliss.[3][4] A second sistership named Sanam, built in Florida, was delivered in July 2016.[5][6]

Design

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The length of the yacht is 52.2 m (171 ft) and the beam is 9.5 m (31 ft). The draught of DB9 is 2.44 m (8.0 ft). Both the materials of the hull and the superstructure are made out of Aluminium with teak laid decks. The yacht is Lloyd's registered, issued by Cayman Islands.

Engines

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The main engines are two MTU 16V 4000 M93L . Which propel DB9 to a maximum speed of 28 knots (52 km/h).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Palmer Johnson launches first 170' mega sport yacht". Supertyacht Times. 12 July 2010. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Solent Refit assists with launch of first Palmer Johnson 52m superyacht". Superyacht Times. 28 July 2010. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016.
  3. ^ Janssen, Maarten (4 May 2014). "Palmer Johnson launches second PJ170 superyacht". Superyacht Times.
  4. ^ Janssen, Maarten (21 July 2014). "Superyacht Bliss delivered". Superyacht Times. Archived from the original on 8 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Third PJ 170 being completed in Florida". Superyacht Times. 9 February 2016. Archived from the original on 27 April 2016.
  6. ^ van Rooy, Charl (13 July 2016). "Palmer Johnson delivers third PJ 170 superyacht". Superyacht Times. Archived from the original on 14 July 2016.