Mc MULLEN & WING
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FROM THE SOUTH PACIFIC'S BEAUTIFUL ISLAND NATION OF NEW ZEALAND, MCMULLEN & WING HAS A REPUTATION FOR BUILDING SOME OF THE FINEST AND MOST CAPABLE LUXURY YACHTS IN THE WORLD.

RLD’S MOST CAPABLE We build yachts to be used, enjoyed and loved. Tied to the dock they can be admired, but at sea they come to life, stretch and dance.

Big Fish has become known as the yacht that never stands still. In the first 12 months after her launch, Big Fish completed 35,000 nautical miles, logging stops in Auckland, French Polynesia, Galapagos, Panama, Florida, Chile, Antarctica, Falkland Islands, Rio de Janeiro, Amazon, Bahamas, Stockholm, St Petersburg and London. ADVENTURE & “ DISCOVERY In her second year she completed another 20,000 miles. In her third, another 20,000 miles. Circling the globe, visiting far off destinations was what she was built to do - and she has excelled. Big Fish has built a spectacularly successful...

I WANTED A BOAT TO EXPLORE FAR-OFF WATERS RELAXED COMFORT, COMPLETE SAFETY AND FUI_ l_ Si_E CURI \ . j j Richard Beattie, Owner, M/Y Big Fish

“BIG FISH: TOP 50 FINEST YACHTS EVER BUILT.” Superyacht World 201

surprise LOCAL & GLOBAL 35m expedition motor yacht Surprise was at home the moment she was launched. Built for expedition cruising in the South Pacific, she was the first superyacht to enter full time charter service in exotic Fiji, a comfortable four-to-five day cruise from Auckland. This 35m steel/aluminium expedition yacht was also one of the first new build superyachts to combine the capability of an ocean going commercial vessel with the luxury of a true superyacht without compromise to either attribute. She was built in 2001 for a successful Fiji-born Australian businessman with a...

THE BUILD WAS A PLEASUR MY WIFE AND I VISITED THE YARD EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS TO SEE THE TANGIBLE PROGRESS, AND THERE WAS A WELL-DEVELOPED COMMUNICATION PROCESS THROUGH WHICH I COULD MONITOR PROGRESS AND COSTS. Mark Johnson, Owner, M/Y Surprise (now Koi)

LONGEVITY RELIABILITY In 2012, Mea Culpa returned to New Zealand for the first time since her 2003 launch. It was a significant moment: during her time ‘back home’, she was to clock over her first 100,000 nautical miles. Like crossing the equator for the first time, the 100,000th mile should be celebrated. McMullen & Wing offered to host a party for the owner, captain, crew and for our own staff to mark the significance of the occasion. The owner refused. No, you can’t put on a party for us. Because we want to put on a party for you. At that time, nearly 10 years on, there were some 50...

u YOU ALL DID AN OUTSTANDING JOB BUILDING AN INCREDIBLE BOAT; MEA CULPA HAS DONE EVERYTHING SHE WAS DESIGNED TO DO AND PROVES SHE'S A WORLD TRAVELLER; Mike Hein, Master, M/Y Mea Culpa

ACHT EXPERIENCE

Michael Peters is one of the world’s most respected powerboat designers. Famous for his offshore racing successes, he is also known for a wide range of pleasure boats. He has designed five McMullen & Wing vessels. Here he tells the story of the magnificent 25m express cruiser Jariya: “Typical of most American buyers, the owner of Jariya originally wanted to build in the US, but was disappointed in the quality and budget he found available. We had recently completed three large sport fishing yachts with McMullen & Wing that had come out both beautifully and right on weight, so we asked the...

McMULLEN & WING’S REPUTATION FOR INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE IS WHAT LED ME TO BUILD THERE, BUT THE FACT THEY PRODUCED FOR ME A SUPERB YACHT OF EXTREMELY HIGH QUALITY AND RELIABILITY IS WHAT WOULD BRING ME BACK. WE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE PLEASED WITH THE PROCESS, OR THE RESULT. Jim Radley, Owner, M/Y Jariya (now Elliele)

McMullen & Wing is an advanced composite builder, an aluminium yacht builder and a steel ship builder, all rolled into one. In 2007, McMullen & Wing launched Ermis2, an ultra-high speed advanced composite motor yacht, engineered in aerospace grade carbon fibre and titanium to ensure the lightest, strongest vessel possible. In the same year we started building Big Fish, a world-exploring, steel-hulled expedition yacht. All of the construction for both boats was performed in house with our own staff. Every aspect of both boats was executed to the highest world standards, under the supervision...

u ERMIS2 REMAINS TO THIS DAY ONE OF THE FASTEST AND MOST TECHNICALLY ADVANCED MOTORYACHTS EVER BUILT: EXTREMELY FAST, EXTREMELY LIGHT, EXTREMELY STRONG, AND TESTAMENT TO THE SKILLS AND COMMITMENT OF AN OUTSTANDING TEAM. yj Ioannis A. Alafouzos, Owner, M/Y Ermis2

The greatest of all our refits to date has been the restoration of Shenandoah. Described as one of the world’s greatest yachting treasures, Shenandoah came to us in a sorry state. Under the direction of a visionary owner, McMullen & Wing rebuilt and restored her to her fullest glory. Rescued and given new life, sailing the oceans once more, Shenandoah inspires fresh generations around the world to turn towards the sea. R Shenandoah ENEWED & EBORN Just as the best custom yachts are built in reflection of their owners, often a new owner will seek to weave their own selves into the fabric...

“ WORKING AT MCMULLEN & WING I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE OF BEING INVOLVED IN MANY EXCITING AND UNIQUE PROJECTS, FROM THE RESTORATION OF SHENANDOAH TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ULTRA-MODERN BIG FISH. WORKING ON SUCH BEAUTIFUL VESSELS IS NOT JUST A JOB, IT’S A PASSION. Mike Kimberley, Project Plan

The key to that success lies in our people and a can-do attitude that pervades every aspect of the business. It is a culture which has been built over many years: our longest serving employee is Tony Harvey (left), now well into his fourth decade with McMullen & Wing, where he started as an apprentice. Like the company itself, Tony is multi-skilled, leading both structural fabrication and interior fitout activities, and offering in-depth insight into all facets of the construction process. Most know McMullen & Wing as highly respected superyacht builders, but dig a little deeper and you...