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Guests
18
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Cabins
10
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Crew
24
| Length | GT | Built |
|---|---|---|
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288'
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2,463 GT | 2011 |
| Beam | Draft | Top Speed |
| 45' 7" | 13' 5" | 20.9 Kts |
Delivered in 2011, Musashi is a multi-award-winning 87.78m (288ft) Feadship motor yacht built for Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. Her exterior design and naval architecture were developed by De Voogt, while Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design created the interior.
Key Features
- Glass elevator serving every deck
- Fold down swimming platform
- Light interior thanks to expanse of windows
- Cinema
- State of the art gym
- Inviting swimming pool
Design & Construction
Designed around a displacement steel hull and an aluminium superstructure she features a 13.9m beam and a 4.1m draft. The yacht is built over 5 decks with an internal volume of 2,463 GT (Gross Tonnes).
The yacht was designed and constructed in compliance with the Lloyds Register technical standards. She was delivered to her owners in July 2011.
Exterior Design
Musashi sits noticeably lower than many yachts of similar length because the decks step progressively inboard as they rise, reducing weight high in the superstructure while drawing the eye along the yacht instead of upwards. Extensive structural glazing, made possible by advances in glass engineering and installation techniques, allowed Feadship to replace much of the traditional superstructure with uninterrupted bands of glass, giving the yacht a lighter appearance despite her substantial 2,463GT.
The engineering beneath the waterline followed the same philosophy. Rather than relying on brute engine power, De Voogt refined the hull until it met Ellison's demanding performance targets. Musashi's length-to-beam ratio is closer to that of a sailing yacht than most displacement motor yachts approaching 90 metres, while the bulbous bow extends well ahead of the cutwater to produce a finer entry without reducing buoyancy forward. The after sections were reshaped to reduce slamming at speed, allowing the yacht to exceed 20 knots while retaining an 8,000-nautical-mile range.
Interior Design
Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design took a similarly disciplined approach inside. Larry Ellison's interest in Japanese architecture appears throughout the yacht, although it is expressed through proportion, light and restraint rather than obvious decorative themes. Art Deco influences sit alongside teak, Makassar ebony, Jerusalem Gold marble, silk carpets, chenille and cashmere, creating an interior that feels residential instead of theatrical.
The staircase forms the architectural centrepiece. Wrapped around a glass elevator serving every deck, its laminated glass treads are built around a stainless-steel spine, while the upper surface of each tread is sandblasted to provide grip without interrupting the transparency of the structure. Rather than acting as a feature inserted into the yacht, the staircase ties the accommodation and guest spaces together, drawing natural light deep into the centre of the vessel.
Technology disappears almost completely into the background. The main saloon remains an open lounge until a concealed 6.1m cinema screen lowers from the ceiling, allowing the daybeds to become cinema seating without altering the room itself. Elsewhere, softly illuminated curved glass defines the spa, while full-height glazing removes the traditional separation between interior spaces and the sea outside.
Accommodation
Musashi accommodates up to 20 guests in ten suites, yet the arrangement differs from the traditional owner, VIP and guest hierarchy found aboard most yachts of this size. Ellison instead requested two genuine master suites, allowing family members or principal guests to enjoy accommodation of almost equal standing.
The principal owner's apartment occupies the forward section of the upper deck, where uninterrupted glazing surrounds the bedroom, sitting room and marble bathroom with panoramic views. A second master suite sits aft on the bridge deck, creating another private apartment rather than a conventional VIP cabin. The remaining guest suites occupy the main deck, where unusually large windows extend into both the bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms, something rarely seen even on much newer yachts.
She is also capable of carrying up to 24 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.
Performance & Capabilities
Bearing a remarkable resemblance to a samurai sword in its sleek and streamlined profile, the Musashi owes its distinctive design to the technical advancements in window glass installation. This design element not only makes for a visually stunning exterior but also allows for unobstructed views from the interior. The large windows, particularly the curved panels, are a testament to the years of engineering exploration and innovation at Feadship.
The Musashi's impressive performance is powered by its efficient hull, designed with a bulbous bow. This unique design enables a finer entrance angle without reducing buoyancy forward, thus optimizing the yacht's speed and efficiency. As a result, the Musashi boasts a top speed in excess of 20 knots and a delivery speed range of 8,000 nautical miles.
The yacht's propulsion system was initially planned to include four engines driving two shafts, a design aimed at reducing vibration. However, to maintain engine output under 9,000 kilowatts and still meet the owner's speed requirements, the design was revised to include a bulbous bow, retracting fin stabilizers, and a retracting stern thruster. These modifications, along with the optimization of the hull lines to prevent aft body slamming, contribute to the Musashi's exceptional performance and stability.
To further enhance stability, the yacht features a 'tumblehome' design where each deck is stepped inside the other. This design reduces the weight of the higher decks and contributes to the yacht's slender look. The low center of gravity, achieved by the steel hull, amidships engine room, and the central conduit and venting trunk, also add to the yacht's stability.
Tenders
Perhaps the clearest example of Ellison's brief appears on the aft main deck. Most yachts of this size hide their tenders below deck, but Musashi carries a pair of custom 11.6m Vaudrey Miller tenders in full view beneath dedicated cranes. The arrangement avoids sacrificing valuable interior volume to a large tender garage and turns the deck into something entirely different once the tenders have launched.
With the cranes folded away and the tenders in the water, the aft deck becomes a full basketball court, one of several features carried across from Rising Sun. It is an unusually simple solution that gives Musashi one of the largest uninterrupted activity spaces found aboard any yacht in her class while allowing guests to move directly from the main saloon to the water without passing through a beach club or garage.
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