Going the Distance
Expedition yachts seem to offer the right combination of styling, amenities, range, accommodation space and work-boat ethic for the yacht buyer of today. Big Fish, the 147-foot, 7-inch steel-hulled build by McMullen & Wing, designed by Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architect for Aquos Yachts, is one such boat, with five staterooms, a 10,000-mile range and stone decks that require minimal maintenance. The boat is luxuriously appointed with a 22-foot video wall, an upper-deck Jacuzzi and extensive outdoor space. If the maiden voyage schedule for Big Fish is any indication, this big volume boat has big plans. Beyond the standard South Pacific island-hopping, Big Fish is slated to visit Patagonia and Antarctica this winter, while next summer brings her through the Northeast Passage — that’s correct, along the north coast of Russia. But the best part is that those aboard Big Fish will actually see the sights: Huge windows make sure all guests can take in views of her magnificent surroundings. And better yet, they can get into the action themselves: She’s equipped with a custom aluminum tender with a diesel-powered jet drive and 250-mile range, plus a pair of sailing dinghies, six kayaks, and fishing and dive gear. mybigfishcharters.com