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…on this beautiful yacht - once she’s fully fitted out!

This fabulous new motor sailing yacht will shortly undertake her maiden voyage to Koh Samui in late August 2008.

We are now taking bookings for chartered day tours for up to sixty guests, or for those who would like to join us for one or more nights cruising the South China Seas or beyond, our six luxury ensuite cabins with king sized beds can comfortably accommodate twelve to sixteen people.

Work continues on board during our second sea trial - early June 2008

The Siam Junk has been under construction since August 2007 and she is now undergoing her final fitting out in Ranong, Southern Thailand. On completion at the end of July 2008, she will be a magnificent 280 tonnes of teak and ironwood, lovingly crafted and decorated with traditional Siamese features, including gorgeous working fan sails.

Twin handbasins adorn our two largest cabins - The Sea Breeze Suite and our sumptuous Siam Suite at the bow

At around 34 metres (110 feet) long and some 7 metres (23 feet) wide The Siam Junk promises spacious on board living coupled with stunning Asian style.

The Sea Breeze Suite - rear view from outside the ensuite shower room

The main superstructure was completed in March, and the above deck furniture and the five below deck suites are currently being fitted out to a deluxe standard. We could have easily doubled the number of berths on board but we have opted to give our clients a sense of space that’s so often lacking in sailing boats these days… The Siam Junk harks back to an era when travelling was an experience to be savoured and enjoyed.

A view of the foredeck with John, my talented business partner, contemplating our custom seating/dining/chill out units

Her foredeck is huge and we have designed our own customized pod seating units for optimal use of space… Each one cunningly converts from a dining table into a sunbed: the table top can be lowered to allow the whole platform to be used for chilling out during the day. As sunset approaches the table tops can be raised again and set for for fine dining, allowing our pampered clients to view Thailand’s wonderful tropical sunsets while enjoying a mouth watering feast. Teak decking will complete the stunning effect of beautiful natural materials finished to a high standard - the hallmarks of The Siam Junk.

Rearward view of companionway to Sea Breeze Suite - starboard side

We have fully tested our main propulsion unit - a massive 500 bhp Hino engine from Japan powering a gigantic 60 inch (1.6m) propeller - and sea trials have confirmed The Siam Junk’s stability and docile handling: she is a dream for our highly experienced Thai helmsman, Captain Yot - yes, really! The Siam Junk cuts through the water at a comfortable 8 to 10 knots under power, and about half that speed using our alternate source of energy: the wind in our sails.

Spa power showers are being fitted to all 5 lower deck cabins

The major electrical equipment has been installed, including two diesel powered generator sets capable of producing 50kw and 20kw respectively. We need plenty of electric power for our fantastic spa showers - we are currently installing these luxurious all round/seated power showers to complement each of the five lower deck cabins.

The Sea Breeze Suite is now being decorated

Our spectacular motor yacht will comfortably sleep 12 to 16 or so guests in a total of six gorgeous cabins each featuring a King Sized bed (72″ x 78″). The Siam Suite (bow cabin) and the Sea Breeze Suite both offer maximum living space, but even our smallest suites are some 6 metres (around 20 feet) by 3.5 metres (almost 12 feet) - spacious enough to compare with an average sized hotel room. All five below deck rooms are air conditioned to offset the humidity and high temperatures we enjoy in the tropics!

Ensuite units being fitted in lower deck midship cabin - our smallest room…

The Siam Suite and the Sea Breeze Suite (on the upper deck) both boast some 35 square metres (about 350 square feet) of contemporary Asian living room. The latter is air cooled - as the name suggests - and features patio doors that open onto a private wooden sundeck, almost doubling the available area.

Starboard steps lead to the upper level and Sea Breeze Suite, port steps to a wc and the captain’s helm. Teak deckhouse gives access to lower cabins.

You can rest assured The Siam Junk is not a ‘floating caravan/trailerhome’ like so many of the ‘luxury’ plastic boats offered for charter these days. And she is nothing like the massive cruise liners that offer pre-packaged floating resort hotels with fixed itineraries.

View from the Sea Breeze Suite entrance showing seating pods under construction - each will seat up to eight diners when raised, and three sun worshippers when lowered for ‘chilling out’

From our base in Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand we can glide past Koh Phangan, cruise to Koh Tao or loiter at the best snorkeling sites in the Angthong Marine Park - a total of some 50 tropical islands. For the more adventurous we can tailor the cruise of a lifetime, exploring the many beautiful paradise islands dotted throughout the South China Seas and the Indian Ocean in luxury and style.

The Sea Breeze Suite boasts two dining tables that can be lowered for extra sleeping capacity for overnight guests - or set up for just chilling out on day charters…

The Siam Junk is available for private charter throughout the second half of 2008 and beyond. We are taking bookings and offering special introductory rates right now.

If you would like further information please use the comment box below to contact me - don’t worry, all comments come to me for moderation and any enquiries or personal contact details will not appear on this site - nor will they be passed to third parties. Confidentiality is assured.

The Sea Breeze Suite deck party night!

Watch this space for more details and photos of the interiors as we near completion in July. None of the images here do this magnificent motor yacht full justice as she is being viewed in her naked glory… We will be posting some professional shots here once she is properly dressed for her August debut!

Bow view of The Siam Junk during sea testing for the Marine Office

Meanwhile, for more pictures of this fascinating boatbuilding project please click here.