DEFIANT is a 41.09 m Motor Yacht, built in the United States of America by Palmer Johnson and delivered in 2012. She is one of 5 135 models.
Her top speed is 30.0 kn, her cruising speed is 27.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 1700.0 nm at 12.0 kn, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 7 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 305.0 GT and a 8.38 m beam.
She was designed by Nuvolari Lenard, who also designed the interior. Nuvolari Lenard has designed 120 yachts and designed the interior of 108 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.
The naval architecture was developed by Palmer Johnson, who has architected 24 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Aluminium hull, and Aluminium superstructure.
DEFIANT is in the top 30% by LOA and in the top 30% by speed in the world. She is one of 625 motor yachts in the 40-45m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed is 8.57 kn above the average, and her top speed 10.61 kn above the average.
DEFIANT is registered under the Marshall Islands flag, the 5th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 463 yachts registered
Specifications
- Name: DEFIANT
- Previous Names: GRIFFIN
- Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
- Yacht Subtype: Sports/Open Motor Yacht, Planing Fast Yacht
- Model:135
- Builder: Palmer Johnson
- Naval Architect: Palmer Johnson
- Exterior Designer: Nuvolari Lenard
- Interior Designer: Nuvolari Lenard