Dutch shipyard Damen Yachting has announced that its second Amels 80 superyacht Netto II has embarked on sea trials in the North Sea, ahead of delivery to her “seasoned owner” this summer.
Construction on the second hull from the flagship Amels Limited Editions line began on speculation, with the yacht sold to a buyer in December 2022 – just months after the model’s unveiling. Initial construction took place at the shipyard’s facilities in Galati, Romania, before the 79.8-metre yacht was moved to Vlissingen, the Netherlands, to undergo outfitting.
Netto II hit the water at the beginning of February – unveiling her custom “dolphin blue” metallic hull, platinum bootstripe and white superstructure – following the first in the series, Pangea, which was delivered last October.
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Exterior design of the Amels 80 is from Espen Øino, with naval architecture from Damen Yachting, while the custom interiors of hull two are owed to Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. Though details remain private, Netto II is said to host several custom features, including a speakeasy bar with a “60’s casino vibe”.
During the original announcement of her sale in 2022, the yard also specified that American studio JQB Design – renowned for the interior design of the 126-metre Octopus – would be involved in some areas of the yacht’s interior and exterior design. Netto II is believed to be the successor of the 34.9-metre Nordlund yacht Netto, which was delivered in 2014 and features a similar blue hull with design by JQB.
Model highlights of the Amels 80 include a 200-square-metre sundeck with an “oversized” jacuzzi, a dedicated owner’s deck and a foredeck helicopter landing area, the latter of which on Netto II appears to also transform into a sports court. Closer to the water lies the model’s beach club with unfolding sea terraces on three sides, as well as a wellness and spa area with a gym, hammam and sauna. The space is illuminated from the 6.5-metre, glass-bottomed pool of the main deck aft above.
A volume of 2,175GT will provide accommodation for up to 14 guests in seven cabins and 21 crew, along with plenty of storage for toys and tenders.
Netto II at her launch in February
“Sea trials are where the project comes together as a complete yacht,” said Damen Yachting’s project manager, Stefan Regtvoort. “It is the first time we see how everything performs in real conditions at sea, not as separate elements but as one system. For the team, this phase is about verification, but also about fine-tuning performance in practice.”
According to BOATPro, Amels has eight superyachts currently in build or on order, including five Amels 80 builds and the yard’s flagship, which is due for delivery this year.
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