Taking 18 months to complete, the refit of Endeavour JK4 included the replacement of the complete weather deck, new deck equipment, relocation of steel deck framing, reconfiguration of the accommodation forward, and a new interior.
The refit programme has replaced the main engine, electrical system, electronics, air conditioning, hydraulics bow thruster and winches. A new carbon fibre mast has been built by Southern Spars with the new interior built in-house by Yachting Developments tradesmen.
Dykstra & Partners, Naval Architects, have been instrumental in the design of the new sail plan, deck layout, and structural engineering. Maintaining originality, the yacht features an elegant interior designed by John Munford in collaboration with Adam Lay Design Studios.
Built in-house at Yachting Developments Auckland, New Zealand the Quintessential is a 100 feet composite sailing Catamaran. Designed for family and friends, the Quintessential superyacht provides a welcoming feel to the guests. Yachting Developments in collaboration with Superyacht Interiors New Zealand (SINZ) has created a traditional teak interior and spacious outdoor entertainment/bar area.
Its naval architecture and exterior styling is done by Warwick Yacht Design and Yachting Developments. It features an elegant interior designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon. The carbon fibre mast has been built by Southern Spars NZ and stepped at Yachting Developments yard at Hobsonville prior to launching. Its sails have been custom built by Doyles NZ.
The World Superyacht Awards 2013 were held on 4 May 2013 in Istanbul.
