In a world where most superyachts look alike, following the
dictates of fashion, Solea is an ambassador of a new breed
of ship, sailing oceans while ignoring distances, facing the
worst storms in a total and rare feeling of safeness and
comfort, ready to explore the last frontiers of the globe.
Solea was built in 1974 as German Government Research
vessel for use in the North Sea and the Baltic and is ice
reinforced. In 2004, she passed into private hands and was
then extensively converted, redesigned and refitted into a
private exploration vessel and is, since then, Germanischer
Lloyd Class approved. All the vessel insulation and walls
were replaced, the electrical system redone and the entire
sanitary system redesigned to allow all cabins including
the crew cabins to have ‘ensuite’ facilities.
Almost all the electronics were upgraded or changed. The
original steel deck has been covered with teak, but all the
fittings like bollards, windlass, sheaves, cleats and the
emergency anchors have been kept in place, combining
sculptural beauty and state of the art efficiency. The
wheelhouse and the majority of the instruments like the
very powerful radars have been kept in original condition
too. Due to her outward appearance this is not your typical
yacht but the rugged exterior belies the surprisingly
comfortable and refined interior.