Warship Thinly disguised as a Superyacht?

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Clickbait title as they may say but I think it's a fun way to think of this yacht, and in the thumbnail she really does resemble a warship!
Here we take a deep dive into the superyacht built in 2019 by Silver Yachts. And we talk about why she was where she was in the video, and who I think she was on show for.
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[@LeftiBassist]

Being prior U.S. Navy, the military style Mega Yachts are always my favorite. Thank you for the very informative, well shot videos.

[@brolohalflemming7042]

Not being Navy.. But I just like the look of some warship hull forms. So think my ideal superyacht may start out being based on a frigate hull, and then go from there. I guess it's the sporty look, and have read a few naval architecture books that helped me understand why they're designed that way. Then it'd be keeping nice lines for the superstructure and I think a lot of modern yachts pile the decks too high and the proportions end up looking wrong.

[@greenernick]

​@Rodney0Brownthis ship and the Austal patrol boats are designed about 2km from each other in Western Australia. However the US patrol boats are built in the US in Alabama.

[@greenernick]

@Rodney0Brown accountant who has done work for them and enjoyed the odd tour

[@CorePathway]

I’ll take mine with a stabilized remote weapon station capable of mounting a .50 cal M2 and a dual-feed fire hose so it can spew saltwater or gasoline.

[@gendaminoru3195]

@@CorePathway How about a Mark 38 with M252 - oh wait that's what the Cyclone Class uses. Maybe settle for just an M134

[@goth2212]

There are many differences between "Helipad/Touch-and-go Helipad" and a certified "Heli-deck".The most important one is the safety standard. On a commercial yacht, like Bold, a helipad can only be used to pick up and drop off. The helicopter cannot be tied down and secured/stowed for navigation. a Touch-and-go Helipad can be any surface that can hold the weight of the helicopter for a short period of time. No minimum dimension is required, but it has to be large enough so that the landing can be "safely" performed. A heli-deck is a different beast. A certified heli-deck on a commercial yacht has to have, amongst many other safety features: landing lights, fixed fire-fighting system, tie down points, safety nets, a structure that can hold 2x the weight of the helicopter (this is a requirement that enables the structure to support the weight of the helicopter in case it comes crashing down without compromising the structure's integrity), a landing circle that's 1.5x the D-value (maximum diameter of the helicopter blades when turning) of the largest certified helicopter that the yacht can carry, refueling facilties, amongst a lot more requirements This is why on some yachts, you can see tiny helipads, while on some other yachts, like U-81 or NORD you can see fully enclosed helidecks with hangars for storage and maintenance facilities. This only applies to commercial yachts. If a yacht is registered as private, you can choose wheter or not to comply with the requirements, but they are not mandatory, however the yacht cannot be used for charter.I hope this helps understand better the main differences between both.

[@DreadX10]

This also has a weather component. In the navy, helicopters don't land; they perform a controlled crash on deck. ;-) This is when the deck heaves up and down due to the sea-state.

[@louiscypher4186]

There's a huge cavate to that and that is jurisdiction. There's plenty of countries in the world who don't have strong safety requirements for commercial yachts and very few rules for charters.

[@XLV750RD01]

@goth2212 You're wrong. BOLD's helideck is fully certified and the helicopter often travels on deck.

[@browner420]

Thanks for the explanation and time involved.

[@RotorheadUK]

It is not a stop and go helipad. It is fully certified functional helipad and in fact the heli transits with the vessel on long distance crossings. I know this as we performed the very first ever heli landing on board the vessel prior it’s initial Atlantic crossing in November 2019.

[@warrenvatcher1977]

Another interesting point on the bridge windows: it's less about temperature and more about increased visibility and controlling glare. With traditional sloped windows the bridge occupants wind up positioned further back from the windows and it creates larger blind spots on the waters nearest the ship. With forward/upward sloped windows the crew can stand up against the glass and lean forward looking down and provides a larger field of view. In addition to that, when the sun is at/near the horizon the angle of the windows controls the light refraction through the panes to eliminate glare. I'd also like to point out, that the enclosed 'aft deck' closely replicates a naval vehicle bay (note the anchor points on the deck) for easy access/storage from the quarter/vehicle deck. Even the loading cranes, deck hardware and equipment has military/naval design language all over them. I did get to see the Bold briefly, it passed through our harbor here last summer. On its way out it passed by our Naval Yard, and looked like a scaled down version of our Halifax Class Frigates

[@martinsaunders2942]

I fully agree regarding the retrouse bridge windows. I never know why more yachts use this much more practical design. As well as reducing the heat in the bridge…and baking all the expensive electronic displays, they completely cut out the unfortunate reflections found on the more normal stylised slopping bridge windows that can seriously interfere with good lookout visibility.

[@stevebarlow3154]

It is noticeable that the majority of fishing boats have their bridge window sloping backwards from the top, primarily to avoid glare off the sea.

[@R-Lmaxan]

the reason the windows are actually angle in at the bottom like that is that if a wave happens to crash on that deck there will be less pressure on whatever they use as glazing and thus reduced the possibility of them breaking.

[@kevinmobile]

And is it in one respect like the old Ford Anglia rear window which rarely needed cleaning?

[@Kaidhicksii]

I'm currently designing a transatlantic superliner that I hope to see built someday, and am taking notes from a wide variety of vessels. That's a neat feature about the bridge that I did not know, and will take into consideration.

[@teeanahera8949]

*sloping

[@Shy_Knee_Side_Up]

What a boat. This is a good one. Love the hybrid mil-spec/civilian multi-use boats.

[@elvisdepelvis4431]

The term ‘yachterazzi’ pops up in my brain 😅

[@patrickarchbald8734]

I always leave your video well-informed, appreciative of the work done by crews and in awe of the wealth some people have available to them. Thank you for always being respectfulof others privacy, its clear you take that seriously and it's important if you want to keep doors open to future access.

[@guyspooner4580]

Im guessing part of the original reason for the military look and silhouette lies in the fact this was built in Australia. From there the main sailing areas you’d want to visit are Indonesia and PNG, Timor. If you want to get to the Med you’d also have to go through pirate prone regions off Somalia. So it makes a lot of sense to have a yacht that looks like this - rather than a gleaming palace.

[@greenernick]

I don't think it has much to do with that, the owner of this company is from Germany, he set the direction and had the first build as his private yacht. He then sold most of the company to the Chinese.

[@nbrettoner]

Thanks for this really good yet different video. I appreciate your honest transparency, and that you spell out the reasons for making these. Sorry they decided (for whatever reason) someone decided to this time not let you board once again. Especially since it would have enabled you to complete to your satisfaction the great videography you do.

[@oldmech619]

“Yes, we know who you are.”

[@delavan9141]

You don't show up at someone's house and expect to be let in with your cameras, do you? Think for yourself. Isn't is exceptionally arrogant of him to expect he ought to be let on board--and with no prior appointment? I wonder how many people he had with him? Wow. Our boy may be getting a bad rep in the yachting world.

[@banaana1234]

@@delavan9141 Do you even know what a yacht show is?

[@r312du6]

The landing pad on the roof (3rd deck I think it is) is touch and go. But the one on the stern can carry a helicopter and the platform on the winter garden can be raised up and the helicopter parked in the “hangar”. There are videos from Gibraltar with it sailing with a chopper on it. That being said: I don’t know if it has helicopter refueling facilities on board Great vid as always. Would love to see you discuss explorer yacht more, starting with Damens LaDatcha

[@lj9503]

Yes, it has helicopter refueling, per the brochure: "The vast aft main deck with folding hand rails and hydraulic folding bulwarks encompasses an approved helideck with D value of 13, suitable for helicopters such as an AW109. Also included is re-fuelling tank, 3000 litres capacity recessed into the deck. The 8 ton aft deck crane with 15m reach, allows the launch and retrieval of the vast array of tenders and toys that can be accommodated on this deck. Forward of the helideck, is a protected helicopter storage area that may be utilized for a crossing."

[@DreadX10]

We had a Alouette helicopter stationed on board (Belgium Alouette on Dutch frigate). On its way back to the ship, it didn't have enough fuel to make a safe approach. The pilot flew back to the mainland, landed next to a petrol-station (in Norway), fuelled up and made the trip back to the ship with, this time, enough fuel for a safe approach. Refuelling isn't so difficult it seems......

[@rickc4317]

If this gorgeous boat is for charter, I think they'd love for you to come aboard for the extra advertising....strange to me. Great video and explanations.

[@gullreefclub]

This yacht reminds me of an offshore work boat or fishing boat in its basic design or perhaps an anti-submarine boat that is missing dept charge racks or hedge hog launchers. Lastly with the vertical prowl as well as lack of an flare in the bow I would suspect that this yacht would have wet decks while cruising in anything other than glass flat seas and suffer from misty decks whilst a anchor if the water was the least bit choppy. Lastly I hope this yacht has hull stabilizers, a really good gyro system and a top notch Captain and Helms men because of this long hull length compared to her relatively narrow beam will make this yacht very tricky to handle in rough and or confused seas. This general hull design was very popular in the late 1960’s and ‘70’s with fishing boats in the north western United States as well as Alaska crab/fishing boats because it made them faster without additional fuel burn as well as allowing them to carry more fishing gear and carry a bigger catch back to harbor/processors. However the captain’s and owners of these longer narrow beam boats soon learned there was a price to pay for this hull design and that was boat stability especially in rough seas and bad weather conditions because 0these boats were extremely prone to rolling overs regardless of deck loading or if the crab/fish tanks were filled or not. Captain/owners quickly started adding stabilizing out riggers that they would deploy while heading to and on the fishing grounds in an attempt to make their boats more stable. To my knowledge the ship yards that had been constructing this style of boat ceased to doing so by the late ‘70’s because of this hull design being so prone to rolling over

[@Abebe345]

A lot of military ships are narrow. What do they use for stability?

[@Mike-zw7fq]

I am surprised that you weren't allowed back on board. I've never seen any of your videos that were not Respectful of the Designers, Builders, Owners or Crew in Any Way. Best Wishes from Montana! M.H.

[@NoName-zn1sb]

allowed back

[@Mike-zw7fq]

@@NoName-zn1sb Thank you for your editing assistance. Best Wishes! M.H

[@davidhumphreys9087]

You must be en engineer, the main reason for having forward leaning bridge windows is to to reduce reflection for day and night navigation. Also the large sun visor protects the bridge consol fron excesive heat. I think the crew comfort would be the least consideration when it comes to yacht design.

[@LewpyDrewpy714]

You have to have Engineering skills to be a 'Captain'.

[@foyboy03]

@@LewpyDrewpy714I think the comment was sarcastic. Most boats don’t care about the worker bees. Just want the honey.

[@LewpyDrewpy714]

@@foyboy03 I concur. Just like most companies that need those worker bees. If your office is making more then the floor workers, your company is doomed for failure. You'll be rich and not care. That's why I don't care about them, they don't care about anyone but themselves. Four things: Metal hulls only. Proper crews quarters. No galley but a real kitchen. Pilot deck needs a day head, mini galley, Captains quarters that is equivalent to the VIPs stateroom.

[@LewpyDrewpy714]

Forgot the other reasoning for a Portuguese bridge. If a wave crests the bow and mashes on to the bridge deck, the over head structure takes the brunt of the wave. The below deck wall to the Captain's gang way. That forward angle helps the vessel to push above the wave instead of below. Also, Captain's quarters is on the Helm's deck.

[@stevebarlow3154]

@@LewpyDrewpy714 A galley is the nautical term for a kitchen of any size, just like the toilets are called heads for historical reasons.

[@matthewtoland5888]

I completely respect your decision to not be of the mind of interest as to whom may be aboard any vessel. Yes it is the Yacht itself that hold my interest. I just became more proud to be a supporter of this channel. Thank you

[@olliefoxx7165]

I really like this yacht. Shes a functional beauty that I could see going all over the globe. Its room and spacious, very well outfitted and decorated. The 2 cranes are a definite plus. If James Bond designed a yacht this would be it.

[@JorianBilar]

I've been watching your vids for a while now and you're always very discrete. If they don't want you on their tub, F - 'em!

[@thomasperina2990]

Good Morning Fellow Yachting Enthusiasts And Friends + Supporters Of The World Famous E sysman Channel: Thank you guys for another wonderful & classy video. Your drone footage is so clear you can almost see the fish swimming in the water 💧. My thanks to all again,God Bless & my best to all. TMP from N.J.

[@paullandreville5394]

The yacht does command attention and turns heads. Very masculine. I'm curious why eSysman was refused boarding. He is honest and respectful in his reporting.

[@RumblesBettr]

Would you let some youtuber just come in ur house? Personally i wouldnt why should a yacht be any different

[@jeffatkinson3288]

@@RumblesBettr it's a yacht for charter. You would think they'd want the free advertising.

[@tatradak9781]

Maybe they fear he is connected...

[@j.mygrant3752]

Chartered only by armed mercenaries...

[@Texas240]

He's obviously Mi-6. (wink, wink) The charter company is trying to protect future guest privacy by not allowing eSysman to leave behind any bugs.

[@jeremyjones4602]

How can such a nice guy be denied access! Do tell By the way, great music!

[@simondearing4148]

My friend was the helicopter pilot on Bold. He mentioned it was something like 900,000 euros a week to charter the yatch.

[@1887MB]

I really like the military design. Like SKAT and NORN

[@DAVIDMILLER-nc9vo]

I admire your persistence in keeping your videos about boats, not people! Well done.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️THANKS FOR SHARING THIS ESYSMAN,I ALSO APPRECIATE THE WINDOWS AND YOUR EFFORTS TO SHARE THE INSIDE STORY 😎💚💚💚

[@browner420]

Thanks for introducing me to a level of opulence and craftsmanship that's jaw dropping.

[@dummyfarm]

BOLD is by far one of my favourite yachts and I think that the helicopter can be stored in front of the big screen on the aft deck which makes it somewhat protected from the elements.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

What a lovely yacht 🛥🚤⛵️👍👍👍⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👏

[@stephenkayll5241]

Got to add at the beginning, super cool music, fantastic.

[@tommybridges7143]

I like the jazz style music in the background of this video!

[@johnpeel6601]

An absolutely beautiful yacht, the most interesting, desirable, pleasing and almost unique design I have seen. I love it and a refreshing change from the usual pretty much standard run of the mill yachts. Fantastic video with some of the best drone shots I have ever seen, thank you.

[@kneel1]

that tour with the AV/IT guy was one of my favorites.

[@lovelightcontinuum]

I too really enjoyed that. Learned so much about things I didn't even know existed.

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous. Naval grey, camouflage, does not surprise this man. Fine ship.

[@markjolliff3668]

Seems as if the people who own Bold found out about your alternative life as a CIA spy asset lol.

[@etravix]

I like the retro techno modern look. Kudos on the videography. Thanks for sharing!

[@joeprokop5260]

I like the bridge windows! Thank you for highlighting the feature.

[@Ko420Ray]

Love the videos!! Keep ‘em coming

[@archiegoodwinjr]

Congratulations for the poetic introduction to this video-it looks like an opening scene for the remake of Swept Away. Love the appearance of this yacht especially because so much of it prioritizes performance over appearance (such as the overhang to shade the bridge and boxy expression for more space inside that upper deck). It may be too “bold” looking for most customers but how else does a company distinguish itself. If I were ordering one I would have to specify less exposed deck due to melanoma. Everybody, don’t forget to apply sunscreen.

[@unfurling3129]

Research properly and u will find sunscreens contain carcinogens, benzene-based and others. Maybe don't apply the sunscreen..

[@willismiller7035]

I love it! That huge open area with the screen on the aft deck is a great place to get a workout in. Boo on them for not letting you on...

[@Ramranch]

GREAT DETAILS

[@papa.mike01]

She’s a beautiful yacht. Always nice content and editing. Sure appreciate your work.

[@mikeneumann4660]

Love this yacht, great lines. Very manly. This is needed these days.

[@rbigg]

It's a unique model, I like it. I like the way those barrel like objects on both (2 on each side) it reminds me of depth charges giving it that military ship style look.

[@TM-xz2kj]

Another great video. Keep up the good work. Would like to see more videos like this on top of the other styles of videos you make.

[@daviddellit8344]

I love your work; thank you, it's great.

[@bbayerit]

I love her lines and the bridge design is near perfect.

[@seantwomey396]

Your insight into the differences between a charter tour and charter guests is intriguing. Thanks for explaining.

[@thinkjsk]

your videos have grown from strength to strength... congrats on your success !

[@CanandianPeriod]

I love the look of this superyacht. The swept back windows are the first thing I noticed and would definitely want. Now I don't need to many big screen tv's but a mini sub maybe.

[@NoName-zn1sb]

too many big screen tvs

[@robertlevine2152]

I know little about super yachts and how they are regulated. All of my technical knowledge is that of tankers. With that said SOLAS V Regulation 22 applies to vessels of 55 meters and longer. Regulation 22 addresses bridge visibility. The rule states; "The bridge front windows shall be inclined from the vertical plane top out, at an angle not less than 10° and not more than 25°." I always took this to mean that the top of the window should be closest to bow and the bottom should be farthest away from the bow. It goes on to say; "Polarized and tinted windows shall not be fitted." The windows need to reduce glare. I have found of pull-down polarized and tinted shades are acceptable. As a naval architect and marine engineer I learned early that there are many correct ways to engineer things, but the best correct way was how the Chief Engineer wanted it because he could make it work. Over my career I listened to the ship's crew, whether it be the Master or a mess person. Simple changes can improve both quality of life, health, safety and the environment resulting in improved efficiency.

[@lj9503]

Great video! Bold is a very cool yacht. The stern door is probably left open quite often because it leads to the beach club. In the drone footage you can see fixed loungers just under the door, and the GA shows a day head just inside. Another clue that the boat is being shown is that many of the people walking around seem to be wearing business clothes and formal shirts, which is not what either crew or guests would normally wear.

[@user-ib6pp8bk6e]

I love the backround tuneage! More !

[@StanOwden]

Amazing yacht. It caught my attention back when you made your first video on it. Reminds me of Damen Stan Patrol 5009. I would put them in the same family.

[@1vegasdood]

Love all these back stories!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing your views of this interesting good looking yacht.

[@TheEvertw]

I could definitely get used to having such a boat. Paying for it would be a slight problem though...

[@jerrycallo]

If I kicked in 1/2 would that help?

[@aardque]

@@jerrycallo It would get me a little past halfway, so "yes."

[@426john]

excellent video , thank you Sir .

[@johnmac7209]

🙂 "sorry mate - you're barred". it's like Saturday night in New Brighton!

[@JasperMorgan1]

GREAT FOOTAGE. BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL.

[@seanrota3359]

Love the design and colour, gives the impression of a naval destroyer. Cool looking yet functional

[@RY-TIOUSRY]

cinema at sea. tremendous video. camera work truly phenominal

[@littlearsehole75]

I'm here for the Cha-cha Jazz background music.

[@ferebeefamily]

Thank you for the video.

[@Phantom-mk4kp]

I've just emailed them saying I won't be buying a yacht off them because they wouldn't allow you on board. I expect someone will be getting a written warning

[@TheHappinessOfThePursuit]

😂 I’m sure you’ve given them a fine laugh indeed. Billionaires gonna billionaire.

[@alexbuilds706]

Awesome catch! Strange they denied you entrance... You handled it well in this video, that's for sure. Subbed!

[@RumblesBettr]

How is it strange? Why should a youtuber get access to someones private property

[@kimward5746]

Cool design. Great video.

[@Sgt_Bill_T_Co]

Love this yacht, a breath of fresh air from the others. As soon as I've got the right lottery numbers I'll order one!

[@TheAslakVind]

Almost looked like a Kolles T-shirt. Nice one.

[@Tom-eq6vo]

Love the design and colour, would be a great addition for MY Skat owner.

[@markreed9853]

Both look great, surprising how much different it looks in white. I noticed you showing their web site and details about ordering one, good plug to get in there good books again 😏

[@jamesjoyce5611]

its a useful tool and has a fine turn of speed. I myself would want a couple of fin keelers for a spot of racing too. nice vid as normal

[@malcolmfoster858]

I agree , it is absolutely stunning yacht

[@billwoolmer8495]

The helicopter fits in that media room. I remember you talking about on the OG walk around.

[@txsphere]

Beautiful boat. Surprised they don't want to show it off. Love the background music in this vid.

[@robertlunnar8260]

Looks like an awesome yacht

[@stefanschneider3681]

Thx, very interesting!

[@normbond8888]

Some call those bridge widows ‘Negative Windows’ for all the reasons you say along with all the other added comments for reason for having them. Personally I prefer this design for all the practicality of the design. Good video as usual. 🙏🇨🇦👍

[@phucknuts.7065]

I would go up into the arctic in that beauty.

[@ericroang685]

I like it. No money burning holes in my pocket though. Thanks for the video .

[@jean-pierredeclemy7032]

Our parrot would let us know when there was a drone hovering nearby, I expect he thought they were hawks or other predators. Could be a useful security alarm if you are the type of person seeking privacy. He was not kept in a cage so was always aware of possible threats.

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

I would hate drones zooming around my boat or house. It would give me the creeps.

[@toddrickard7690]

Neat boat. Nice video.

[@bethjay5225]

Love the bass intro.....!

[@matthewross2236]

I was docked next to this yacht in kefalonia, Greece last month.

[@christophmartin5381]

Oh , saw it last week in Porto Venere. They had a party with a huge display on board.

[@flat6fever680]

Love it. Nice jazz music to mix things up too. Sorry about the blacklist though lol. "oh we know who you are" lol. You know you have arrived now sir! Also, and it may have just been on that one shot, but please don't follow on the manual focus trend that is sweeping KZbin. Instant migraine for migraine sufferers like me. Keep up the great work!

[@redwolfexr]

That indoor space can double as a helicopter hangar, I believe. I seem to remember that from "Super Yacht Captains" tour of Bold. The upper pad (where the loungers are in your footage) is a Touch and go. The LOWER pad is commercially certified, and that odd space at the top center of the indoor space is for the engine and folded rotors. (I was impressed -- she can basically have two helicopters on board and a third touch and go)

[@newfization]

I love it! I tend to like the more commercial, functional styles over the flash.

[@halfnelson6115]

That marina is so cool.

[@CCB249]

Pretty! Love it in white!

[@stefanmarraccini8646]

Bespoke B-roll? Wow! 👍

[@PelicanIslandLabs]

"Can I come on board" "Ah, NO................. yes we know who you are" 🤣

[@1akinor]

I love it!

[@itsruf1]

Warship? I waited.

[@klemtemlock4221]

I'm such a pushover you've never shown me a yacht that I haven't lusted for 😉😉 thanks for what you do 👍 & keep the great videos coming !!

[@stumpymacgabhann]

I find it very interesting that the deck cranes are so over spec.

[@Albe3331]

US Navy 70-74. My yacht was CVA-59. Love your videos and the respectful way you did not zoom in on the people on the Bold.

[@bcluett1697]

Seem like such a versatile space. Lots of room for parties or carrying things. I really like the design. Having seen pictures of it with a wrapped helo on the top deck I think it must be able to carry them at least there, although in your video it's parked with the blades stopped on the aft there as well. It might be an issue of balance perhaps for them to carry it aft. I wonder how she handles the weather, it looks like it would do well.

[@GHOOGLEMALE]

Great cinematography - I'll take it, wrap it for me will you

[@Hochspitz]

Warship? Thinly disguised? That is a funny title indeed😆

[@landrum3893]

Excellent