Abeking Rasmussen Yachts Review

Abeking & Rasmussen is one of the leading yacht manufacturing companies in the world today that has built numerous ships and also many stylish and well-designed luxury yachts for over a century now. The company, Lemwerder yacht-building shipyard, was established by the yacht makers George Abeking and Henry Rasmussen in the year 1907 and has manufactured more than 6,400 ships including yachts. All kinds of yachts including sailing, motor and mega yachts are produced in its yacht manufacturing facility located at Lemwerder in Germany. The workshops are environmentally friendly having high-capacity production units for building yachts as well as boats. Abeking & Rasmussen yachts produced are usually 98 feet or more in length. It uses SWATH ship (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) technology that significantly reduces the wave drag and provides increased stability, which in turn enhances the efficiency, boosts the speed and makes the rid more comfortable. Different types of materials used in production include aluminum, non-magnetic steel as well as high quality normal steel, wood and fiberglass. Abeking & Rasmussen yachts technical prowess can be ascertained by its 2001 Superyacht Award winning 188 feet mega-yacht – Excellence III.

Abeking & Rasmussen yachts have come a long way since the establishment of its first yacht facility on the banks of Weser River. Today, the company has a huge five hall complex for constructing sophisticated ships as well as yachts that are up to 72 meters and office complexes with snychrolift located right on the inner harbor. Abeking & Rasmussen yachts recognize the personal emotions of an owner attached towards his or her yacht and works diligently in turning owners’ dreams into an efficient and dependable machine without compromising the aesthetics. Every yacht is specially built keeping in mind the thoughts and feelings of its owner. The company also specializes in reconstructing the yachts, offering expertise and technical assistance throughout the whole process of refitting and refurbishing. It provides housing facilities for the crew of the yacht under reconstruction as well.

Pricing

Abeking & Rasmussen yachts are priced as per the order. The prices for a used yacht depend upon its model, manufacturing date, the current condition and many other factors. The prices could range anywhere from $10million to $25million for small or midsize yachts they may even go above $40million for superyachts.

Pros

• Yachts are made using the latest SWATH ship technology.
• The technology even makes the smaller yachts as stable as the bigger boats.
• Yachts are easy to navigate and ride is quite comfortable.
• Excellent interiors and exteriors.
• Experience of more than a century in building all types of yachts.

Cons

• Some yachts, particularly the one built during 1940’s to 1960’s, need excellent skills in order to handle them properly.
• Some owners claim that the rid is not that comfortable.
• Some sailors claim that the cabins are small, specially in small yachts.

Featured Models

Ultima III: Length – 57mt, Year – 1998, Excellence III: Length – 57mt, Year - 2001, Bravado: Length – 44.9mt, Year – 2004, Zenobia: Length – 57.3mt, Year – 2003,My Little Violet: Length – 44.9mt, Year – 2005, Lady Sheridan: Length – 58mt, Year – 2006, Aviva: Length – 68mt, Year -2007, C II: Length – 79mt, Year – 2008, Silver Cloud: Length - 41mt, Year – 2008, Eminence: Length – 78mt, Year -2008.

Conclusion

Abeking & Rasmussen is a trustworthy name in building different types of yachts as well as ships. The luxury yachts built by the company have been admired by people from decades now. Its immaculate track record in developing high performance vessels that appear aesthetically superb has made the company a leading and reliable name in the industry.