ROCK.IT (yacht) explained

ROCK.IT is a 60.35m (198feet) superyacht launched at the Feadship yard in Aalsmeer. The yacht was designed by Dutch design company Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design, which also worked with Feadship on the 88m (289feet) twins and . The yacht was owned by Jimmy John Liautaud, who was involved in the design process.[1] [2] Liautaud sold the yacht in June 2023.[3] As of 2024, the yacht was available on Charterworld for paid charters.[4]

Design and description

ROCK.IT has a length of 60.35m (198feet), a 10.8m (35.4feet) beam, and a draught of 3.3m (10.8feet). The hull is built out of steel while the material of the superstructure is made out of aluminium with teak laid decks. The yacht is Lloyd's registered, issued by Cayman Islands.

ROCK.IT is powered by twin MTU 12V 4000 M53R diesel engines, giving her a combined power of 2280kW. She has a fuel capacity of 120000L, a water capacity of, and a range of 5300nmi at 12kn. She also features at-anchor stabilizers.[5]

ROCK.IT can accommodate up to ten guests with four guest staterooms plus the owner’s stateroom. There are six crew cabins that accommodate thirteen crew members. The lower deck houses storage rooms, laundry, the galley and the crew mess.

The yacht has three bars and a variety of dining options. ROCK.IT also has multiple outdoor lounges, including a sun deck with seating and a Jacuzzi flanked by sun pads.

Usage

ROCK.IT logged over in the first nine months after delivery, and almost as of September 2017.[6] ROCK.IT sailed to destinations in the Americas including Bermuda,[7] the Keys, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Montauk, Galápagos, and others. ROCK.IT hosted a number of famous guests, including Kid Rock.[8] [9]

Awards and recognition

ROCK.IT was a finalist in the World Superyacht Awards 2015, Displacement Motor Yachts of 500GT to 1,299GT category,[10] as well as in the Showboat Design Awards 2016, Interior Design Award – Motor Yacht over 500GT and Naval Architecture Award – Displacement Motor Yacht categories.[11]

ROCK.IT was featured in a number of publications, including Boat International, Show Boats International,[12] and The Superyacht Report.

July 2024

On July 28, 2024, people aboard ROCK.IT attempted to hold a private party on a protected beach of Talmone in Palau, Sardinia, Italy. The ship's crew set up gazebos, a beach volleyball net, a DJ set, and lit fires. The Harbour Office intervened to order the beach to be cleared.[13] [14]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Groom . Alexandra . ROCK.IT: exclusive interview and yacht tour . SuperYachtWorld.com . 19 June 2018. 2016-04-20 .
  2. Web site: Rowney . Rachel . Rocket man . FreakyFast.com . 19 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Drăgan . Otilia . American Billionaire’s Fabulous Superyacht Worth $45M Sold in Record Time . autoevolution . 28 June 2023 . 29 July 2024.
  4. Web site: ROCK.IT Feadship Superyacht . Charterworld . 30 July 2024.
  5. Web site: ROCK.IT Yacht - Feadship . YachtCharterFleet.com . 19 June 2018.
  6. Web site: Mower . Marilyn . Rock.It — the hip, modern Feadship yacht with a touch of class . . 19 June 2018 . 25 February 2016.
  7. News: $100 Million Superyacht "Rock.It" Visits Island . 19 June 2018 . . 21 April 2017.
  8. News: Gast . Jon . Super-yacht sighting reminder of past nautical glories . 19 June 2018 . . 13 September 2016.
  9. News: Gmiter . Tanda . Is Kid Rock cruising Northern Michigan hot spots in $100M yacht? . 19 June 2018 . . 3 August 2016.
  10. Web site: Bednarova . Zuzana . World Superyacht Awards 2015 Finalists . CharterWorld.com . . 19 June 2018 . 3 February 2015.
  11. Web site: Finalists announced for the ShowBoats Design Awards 2016 . . 19 June 2018.
  12. Book: From sandwiches to superyachts: Inside Jimmy John's 197' Feadship . . 104–114 . 6 March 2016.
  13. Web site: Trana . Amici di Talmone e Cala di . Dallo yacht con gazebo e fornelli, la denuncia: “Festa abusiva sulla spiaggia di Talmone” . RaiNews . 29 July 2024 . it . 30 July 2024.
  14. Web site: Romano . Alba . Dj, barbecue e pallavolo: l'invasione dei turisti Usa con yacht nella cala sarda protetta di Talmone a Palau . Open . 30 July 2024 . it . 30 July 2024.

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