Yacht Presentation

Yacht Name:Miss MichelleBuilder:WESTPORT
Model:130Year Built:2009
Yacht Type:MotorFor Sale:No

Cabins

Total sleeps:5Double Cabins:3
Twin Cabins:2

number of Persons on board

Sleeping Guests:11Cruising Guests:12
Crew Members:7

Dimensions

Construction Type:GRPLength:39,62 m - 129′12″
Draft:7,92 m - 25′12″Beam:1,98 m - 6′6″

Capacities And Weights

Hull Configuration:Semi-DisplacementCruise Speed:14 knots
Average Fuel Consumption:75 Gallons per hour

Engines

Gas Type:DieselDrive Type:Twin
Engines:MTUPower:8000 HP

MCA Compliance

MCA Compliance:Yes

Fleet Identification

Registration Year:2009Registration Flag:Cayman Islands

Presentation

Summary Presentation:

Finalist at the World Superyacht Awards 2010, contending for 'Best Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yacht in the 40m+ range', MISS MICHELLE is a stylish 40 meters Westport yacht available for charters in the Bahamas Islands. The yacht was designed for entertainment, relaxation and fun. With plenty of indoor and outdoor entertainment units, guests can enjoy movies, satellite tv and a Wii. An inflatable slide has been recently added to let the guests experience the adrenaline rush as exploding into the beautiful turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Being a “children friendly” yacht, MISS MICHELLE is a great choice for family charters.

Crew Information

Crew Additional Info:

CAPTAIN: Marc Wellnitz, Canadian/German

Captain Marc Wellnitz was born in Canada to German parents and grew up in the Caribbean. His diverse background allowed him the opportunity to learn German and Spanish. He began his career in yachting in 1990 and traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, and the west coasts of Canada and the U.S. His passion for water activities is far reaching, including, sailing, scuba diving, skim boarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, and paddle boarding. He also has experience in free diving. In 1999, Marc received his captain’s license, and he now currently holds his 500 GRT license. He has acquired many other credentials over the years while running private and charter yachts. Marc is married and has two young sons who live in Florida.

Other Crew Members

The chef presents:

FIRST MATE: Travis Ahlf, American

Travis grew up in Seattle, Washington and attributes the beautiful waters of the Pacific Northwest for leading him to the seagoing lifestyle. Travis developed a strong aptitude (and enthusiasm) for the travel & hospitality industry while living and working in the German Alps. After taking the opportunity to explore throughout Europe and Southeast Asia, Travis returned to the water to pursue his career ambitions. Beginning on cruise ships in 2005, Travis cruised the waters off Alaska, Hawaii, and the Pacific Northwest where he developed his skills on deck. Since joining Miss Michelle in 2009, Travis has continued to advance his licensing. he brings an attention to detail for the vessels safety and operational concerns. Whether its a guest in need of the perfect beach or a backup singer for their karaoke performance... Travis has it under control.

ENGINEER: Zane Smit, South Africa

Born and raised in Durban, South Africa, this trend of marine engineering stems back three generations in the family. Zane spent several years on the bench as a diesel mechanic on earth moving and loading equipment before following in his father’s foots steps and heading to sea as an engineer. He loves the challenge in figuring the ins and outs of how thing works and the relentless challenge to repair everything that needs attention. Along with the passion of being at sea, he loves being in or below the ocean’s surface taking part in the majority of water sports and underwater sports. He carry’s the motto throughout life of 'work hard, play hard'.

CHEF: Mark Socransky, American

Born in Montreal, Canada and attended culinary School at Instuit de Hotellerie. In 1978 after graduation he fled to South Florida to escape the cold winters. His culinary career started at Turnberry Isle Yacht and Racket Club where he worked for several years, before being transferred to the owner of Turnberry’s Yacht in 1985, since then he’s never looked back. He has enjoyed a fulfilling career in yachting and looks forward to preparing amazing meals for you. His other interests include performance power boating, diving and cycling.

CHIEF STEWARDESS: Louise James, New Zealand

Having grown up spending family holidays on a small sail boat, it was a natural progression with a love for the ocean and experience in the hospitably industry that introduced Louise to the superyacht industry. Louise has spent the last six years cruising the Mediterranean extensively as well as time in the Caribbean. Having worked for a range of owners from the Middle east to European and American. She will ensure your stay is as memorable and will go the extra mile to ensure this. Louise's personal interests include: snowboarding, wakeboarding, travelling and surfing.

STEWARDESS: Carey-Lynne Collins, South Africa

Carey grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, but her family has since moved to Durban. Although a landlubber by birth, she has always had salt water flowing through her veins – a trait nurtured by her parents. Passionate about the ocean, as well as what lies beneath, she counts sailing and scuba diving as two of her hobbies - which have also influenced her career choices over the years. In her downtime you can often find Carey curled up with a good book. Having spent many years working around the world, she has a thirst for travel and meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds. Carey loves children, and has two young nieces which mean the world to her. Carey has a caring and nurturing personality, with a ready smile. She always strives to make guests comfortable and at home, and to ensure that they receive excellent service in a welcoming and professional manner.

DECKHAND: Ashton Buehler, American

Ashton grew up in Chicago spending all of his summers boating on lake Michigan. Shortly after high school he moved down south to start working on yachts. He takes great joy in showing people amazing places and hopefully teaching then all kinds of water sports. He is hoping to learn as much as he can so one day he can be a captain.

High Season Operations

Destinations Summer:Bahamas, British Virgin Islands

Low Season Operations

Destinations Winter:Bahamas, British Virgin Islands

High Season Port

City:NassauCountry:Bahamas
State:East Grand Bahama

Winter Port

City:NassauCountry:Bahamas
State:East Grand Bahama

General Layout

Presentation:

MISS MICHELLE is a displacement yacht equipped with an ultra-modern stabilization system which reduces roll motion effect, resulting in a smoother more enjoyable cruising experience. She has ‘at anchor stabilisers’ which work at zero speed, increasing onboard comfort at anchor or on rough waters and her bow thrusters make her more manoeuvrable at low speeds. For charter guests who take special pleasure in outdoor living areas, MISS MICHELLE has a fabulous sun deck arrangement and phenomenal customized bow area, accessed by wrap around decks, where a truly grand entrance can be had into any port of call.

Main Deck:The design theme on MISS MICHELLE is casual elegance. Her warm and welcoming main salon located on the main deck is accessible through double doors on the aft deck. The salon offers a conversation area with 4 occasional chairs, coffee table and sofa along with an entertainment center containing a 50” pop-up Plasma TV with Surround sound, DVD/CD player and iPod docking station. The intimate dining area is forward of the salon and can seat up to 10 guests with buffets to port and starboard. There is a day head forward of the dining area to starboard. Also located in the main deck is the Master Stateroom which features a centerline king-size bed with two nightstands, dresser, vanity with mirror, his and her walk-in closets, a separate office area with desk and private head and shower. The entertainment center is constituted by a 42” HD Plasma TV, DVD/CD player, and surround sound.
AFT Main Deck:MISS MICHELLE’s aft deck features a 37” Plasma TV situated above the bar with 3 stools and is visible to the large al fresco dining table for up to 10 which converts to 2 small high or low cocktail tables. In the center of the aft deck are 4-oversized comfortable chairs with table. Her wrap around decks lead to bow that has a seating area with table and there are stairs leading to the bow area from the Bridge deck which has another seating area with table that converts to sun pads that can accommodate 6 or more guests comfortably.

Flybridge or Sundeck

Sundeck description:The Sky Lounge is a favorite gathering area with spacious seating, a full bar, game table, relaxing sofa and a 50” HD TV with DVD/CD player and Surround sound. In addition there is a day head just forward of the sky lounge. The Sun Deck above boats a Jacuzzi with sunpads, a dining table for up to 10 guests, BBQ, a 52” TV that can be angled to be viewed forward or aft, 3 sun chairs, and a wetbar.

Lower Deck

Lower Deck:The two VIP Staterooms located on the lower deck feature a Centerline king-sized bed with two nightstands, dresser, closet and private head and shower. The entertainment center is provided by a 32” HD TV with DVD/CD player. After the yachts refit in 2012, MISS MICHELLE has now two Twin cabins. One of these is located to starboard, and the other one with a Pullman bunk berth is to port. Both of the Twin cabins have a dresser, closet and private head and shower plus an entertainment center with 26” HD TV with DVD/CD player.

Amenities Include

Amenities Include:Deck Jacuzzi, Satellite TV, Stabilization at anchor, Water Maker, Waverunner

Deck Amenities

Deck Amenities:Sun AwningSafety Inventory:Fire extinguisher, First aid kit, Lifebuoys, Lifejacket, Radar deflector

additional galley information

Outdoor Dining:Barbecue, Chairs, Guest table, Refrigerator

Special Meals Availability

Special Meals:Cosher, Low Fat

Additional Equipment

Amenities:Communications: (2) VHF Icom FM-8800, Fleet Broadband FB500 SATCOM, (1) VHF Icom FM-3000, VSat Sea Tel WaveCall 4006, (2) Handheld GMDSS VHF radios, Iridium 9505 SatPhone, Furuno SSB FS1570, Panasonic Digital phone system w/20 stations.Entertainment Equipment:Kaleidescape System, Satellite TV, Crestrom iPod Docking Stations, Wii.
Onboard Activities:Tender and Toys: 31’ Novurania Towed Tender with twin 250hp, 18’ Nautica with 150 HP Engine, 14' rib jet boat, 4 x stand up paddle boards, 2 waverunners, snorkel gear for 8, inflatable tubes and bananas to tow of various sizes plus, water skies and wake board, super water slide from boat deck to waterline.

Electronics Equipment

Communications Equipment:Internet access (Satellite), VHFElectronic inventory:autopilot, GPS, navigation lights, Radar

On Board Activities and Equipments

Entertainement Equipment List:CD Player, DVD, Game Console, Ipod docking station, TV, VCR

Diving

Diving Availability:Diving (Resort/Club)

Watersport Activities

Watersport Activities:Jet Skis, Snorkel Gear, Wake Board, Water Skis Adult, Wave Runners

High Season

$120,000 per week, for yacht

Low Season

$120,000 per week, for yacht

Details

4% Bahamas tax, if applicable

Charter fee

Most of the yachts managed or selected by Neo Yachting are priced according to the Western Mediterranean terms (also called MYBA terms).

Under the MYBA terms, the Charter Fee includes the charter of the yacht with all its equipment in working order; tools; stores; cleaning materials and basic consumable stores for engine room, deck, galley and cabins; laundry of ship's linen; the crew's wages, uniform and food; the insurance of the yacht for marine risk and third party claims and the insurance of the crew for employer's liability insurance.

The Charterer will be charged extra and at cost for all other expenses. These include fuel for the main engines and generators; fuel for the ski-boats and other tenders; food for the Charterers; wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks for the Charterers; other consumable stores; berthing dues and other harbour charges including pilot's fees, local taxes, divers' fees and charges for water and electricity taken from shore; personal laundry; communications (telephone, fax and e-mail via Satcom, cellular phone or landline); and hire or purchase costs of any special equipment placed on board at the Charterer's request.

If you wish to read more about the charter terms most widely used globally, please click here

VAT

The E.U. legislator has recently increased the pressure on yacht owners to collect Value Added Tax (IVA, TVA, VAT, etc. ) on their charters at rates which vary between 5% and 20% of the Charter Fee. Under UE Law the VAT is payable by the Charterer.

There are still some exemptions and our charter specialists will be able to guide you.

Type of charter agreement

The most widely accepted Charter Agreement is the one published by the MYBA association, 2009 version. If you wish to read the terms of this agreement prior to booking a charter with us, please contact one of our charter specialist by clicking here.

Payment terms

The standard payment terms are:
- 50% of the charter fee at the signature of the charter agreement
- 50% of the charter fee, plus the APA*, plus any delivery/re-delivery fees if applicable 30 days prior to the start date of the charter period.

*APA stands for Advanced Provisioning Allowance and is usually 30% of the charter fee.

Please note that in certain exceptional cases such as static or event charters, the owner of the yacht might claim for a Security Deposit, refundable at the end of the charter if no damages by the charterer are noted.

Option

In general, no option is accepted by yacht owners, but should you be interested in holding a yacht for a short period of time, please contact us for the terms.

Insurance

When booking a yacht charter, the charter fee usually includes the rental of the yacht and all equipment for the charter period, the service of the crew and insurance. This later point includes as per the terms of the MYBA charter agreement which is signed between the charterer and the yacht owner:
- Hull and machinery cover
- Protection & Indemnity (P&I)
- War risk

Clause 16 of the MYBA charter agreement

The MYBA charter agreement (2009 version currently used) is the charter agreement which is the most used by the charter Industry. Click here to read an extract of the agreement which defines the insurance covered by the yacht owner.

Travel insurance

This type of insurance usually covers medical expenses, financial default of travel suppliers, cancellation and other losses incurred while traveling. Temporary travel insurance can usually be arranged at the time of the booking of a trip to cover exactly the duration of that trip. There are many suppliers for such insurance coverage and we advise you to contact us or your travel agent for advise. Please note that this insurance is NEVER provided by the owner of the yacht, nor by Neo Yachting SAS, acting as broker.

Third party liability insurance

Neo Yachting company carries a Marine Liability insurance covering our activities up to 1 MEUR per occurrence. When booking with Neo Yachting, you are working with a reliable company, well established in the Yachting Industry.