The Highlander
1986
Arguably the most famous and most photographed Feadship of all time, Malcolm Forbes’s fifth yacht called The Highlander broke the mould. Although Azteca was the styling nexus, The Highlander was bigger and more extreme. Her winglike, dark green superstructure and dramatic glass upper deck providing endless views became a Manhattan icon. The boat was built to wow, court and entertain, and Bannenberg’s interior was all about flow whether there were six or sixty guests. Among the special features were the toy garage for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and the helipad, still a rarity in those days, that straddles the observation deck.
Technical specifications
632
1986
46.00m / 150′11″
8.60m / 28′3″
2.75m / 9′0″
The Highlander
The Highlander
Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects
Jon Bannenberg & Tim Heywood Design
Jon Bannenberg
2 x General Motors diesel 16V-149N 671kW at 1800rpm
19,696 litres / 5,203 US Gallons
5,299 litres / 1,400 US Gallons
12
10
7
1x 6.70m / 22’ Original Classic Donzi: complete refit, 1x 5.80m / 19’ Original Classic Cigarette: complete refit, 1x 3.70m / 12’ AB Mares 12 VSX Inflatable
1x Transformer: retractable extension platform on swim platform, 2x Yamaha VX Cruiser Waverunners, 2x Sea Bob, 2x Double person sea kayak
Jacuzzi, water skis, wakeboards & kneeboards, inflatable paddle board, diving, snorkelling and fishing equipment, various inflatable toys & towables