Official Roses x J-Craft - Part II
The J- Craft Torpedo is a boat like no other. As mentioned in the first part of this article series, the J- Craft Torpedo is a runabout fit for a king but also with a style befitting Brigitte Bardot and the technological sophistication à la James Bond. In fact, the Torpedo was asked to be featured in the 007 movie Skyfall and in 2009, Sir Roger Moore christened the Torpedo Neptune! She embodies the raw performance of her Viking heritage but she also evokes all the glamour of the classic wooden speed boats of the 50s and 60s but with the latest design and engineering techniques. It is the perfect luxury all-rounder at home on lakes, the inshore waters of the Hamptons or the ‘must be seen at’ jetties along the Riviera and can perform in any capacity: chase boat, tender or well-appointed day boat.
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The Torpedo is built on the founding principles of passion and grace, marrying beautiful materials, exquisitely engineered details, distinctive design and discreet state-of-the-art technology. It is a chic and capable, entirely hand-built boat by the small quality driven team who never settle for anything less than perfection. An example of that is that the eco-friendly mahogany deck is lacquered and varnished eighteen times for a peerless finish as well as incredible strength and durability. Because J-Craft is all about the details, more than 8,000 man-hours are going into each Torpedo!
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The Torpedo is an exquisite combination of craftsmanship, power and performance. Unrivalled in her timeless styling with a commanding presence, under the waterline each J Craft is anything but traditional. The Torpedo’s hull enables excellent stability and performance in any sea state as well as an impressive 240 nm range. Her driver can gracefully navigate coastal Mediterranean waters, easily cruising from breakfast in Monaco to lunch in Porto Cervo. True to her Viking heritage, the Torpedo has made some remarkable trips, be that in the South China Sea, crossing from Hong Kong to Hainan and back, or the Med, frequently crossing from Monaco to Corsica, Sardinia or Ibiza and back, or in the Baltic Sea where J Crafts regularly travel from their home base in Gotland to Stockholm and back. The Torpedo, powered by the IPS, yields virtually no vibration, noise or smell and joystick control allows for confident and effortless manoeuvring in port.The Torpedo can be fitted with the IPS 400, 500, 600R, or the new 650RS systems. The IPS-drives quickly propel the J Craft up to 47 knots, allowing for pirouettes and daring high-speed turns. Not only does this system guarantee expert manoeuvrability, it allows for a 20% higher top speed and 30% less consumption and emissions than a traditional propulsion system. The fixtures and fittings of the J Craft Torpedo are second to none. The Torpedo comes with a hand carved, wooden “Nardi'' steering wheel, the same as that used in the 1960s’ Ferrari 250GTO. Interior and exterior spaces are beautifully appointed with cloth by Loro Piana, treated with their Rain System to repel stains, with finishes such as diamond-stitched upholstery available.
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J Craft works with each owner to individually tailor areas of the Torpedo for specific tastes and desires which leads to the fact that ordering a J Craft is more akin to commissioning a piece of art than a boat and the J Craft design team will be happy to guide you on this journey. The Torpedo starts at €1,2 M and a new customer can also choose from a myriad of optional extras, therefore owners are invited to go that extra mile in order to create something truly unique to them. This emotion is tangible; it can be seen in the faces of those that experience it. It can be heard in the enthusiasm of those that own it. It is demonstrated in the actions of those that design and build it. Since every boat is born out of the passions of a small, dedicated group of people who have nursed each boat from its conception to its glorious present, every J-Craft Torpedo carries a soul. A new owner therefore becomes a part of the J-Craft family as well as the fantastic story of the company.
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If you are interested in buying an extraordinary boat, think no more.
Contact J-Craft directly at www.j-craftboats.com and realise your wet dream with J-Craft’s Torpedo!