HBC, formerly known as C2 and then B2, is a superyacht built in 2008 at the shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen. The interior and exterior design of HBC was done by Reymond Langton Design Ltd..
 C2 in 2012
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| History | |
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 Cayman Islands | |
| Name | HBC |
| Builder | Abeking & Rasmussen |
| Yard number | 6479 |
| Launched | 2008 |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Motor yacht |
| Tonnage | 2,075 GT |
| Length | 85.62 m (280 ft 11 in) |
| Beam | 12.40 m (40 ft 8 in) |
| Draught | 3.20 m (10 ft 6 in) |
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| Speed | 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph) (maximum) |
| Capacity | 14 passengers |
| Crew | 19 |
Design
editThe superyacht had it interior and exterior designed by Reymond Langton Design Ltd..[1] The material of the hull is steel, with the superstructure made out of aluminium. The yacht is 85.62 metres (280 ft 11 in) long with a beam of 12.40 m (40 ft 8 in). The draught of HBC is 3.20 m (10 ft 6 in) and the vessel is measured at 2,075 gross tonnage (GT).[2]
The main engines are two Caterpillar Inc. 3516 DITA diesel engines creating 2,000 hp (1,491 kW) each. HBC can reach a maximum speed of 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph), while the cruising speed is at 14 knots (26 km/h; 16 mph). The vessel has a maximum estimated range of 7,000 nautical miles (13,000 km; 8,100 mi). The yacht is Lloyd's registered, issued by Cayman Islands. The yacht can accommodate up to 22 passengers in 11 cabins.[2] The vessel has a crew of 26.[3]
Construction and career
editThe superyacht was launched in 2008 by the shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen.[1][4] Originally named C2, the vessel was delivered in 2009 to owner Ronald Perelman.[3][5] In 2019, the vessel underwent a refit designed by Winch Design, receiving a new transom, an 7 m (23 ft 0 in) extended aft deck and a swim platform and renamed B2.[4] In 2024, the vessel was sold to a new owner.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b de Waard, Merijn (6 November 2008). "Abeking & Rasmussen launches new 78m superyacht". SuperYacht Times. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Motor yacht B2". Yacht Harbour. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Jeffery, Nick (27 June 2024). "86m Abeking & Rasmussen motor yacht B2 sold". Boat International. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ a b Byrne, Diane (2019-07-24). "C2 Sets Off on Sea Trials Post-Refit at Abeking & Rasmussen". Megayacht News. Archived from the original on 2020-11-27. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- ^ Drăgan, Otilia (24 February 2023). "This $93 Million Behemoth Is a Billionaire's Definition of a Family Yacht". autoevolution.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.