Yacht Builders Michael Schmidt, have teamed up with naval architect Lorenzo Argento of Brenta Designs and eminent architect Sir David Chipperfield CBE RA RDI RIBA to create a sailing superyacht, the Brenta 80 DC.
Schmidt is calling the 80-foot yacht an accumulation of his four decades in the sailing industry. “I am building a boat without concession, just beautiful and suiting me. I want it simple, functional and fast. A special blend of old and new”, the experienced sailor explains. It will be launched in Spring 2015, the first in a series of luxury yachts from his new venture Michael Schmidt Yachtbau.
The Brenta 80 DC is being built in Greifswald, Germany on the Baltic Sea. Michael Schmidt sailor and ship builder is the former CEO of Hanse. Michael Schmidt has been in the yachting industry for over 40 years.
For the on-board power systems of the Brenta 80 DC, the luxury yacht is equipped with Victron Energy batteries and chargers. According to Andreas Bock, Chief Operations Officer at Michael Schmidt Yachtbau, “Victron Energy products meet the high standards and demands this project requires.”
Brenta 80 DC: Victron equipment chosen
| Item | Use | Part# | Qty | Unit |
| Charger 60Hz, shore 1, Centaur 24/60 | 505*255*130 HBT | CCH024060000 | 1 | pce |
| DCDC Converter 24/12V,12A | for starting battery charge | ORI241212020 | 1 | pce |
| DCDC Converter 24/12V,12A | for Navico plotter+network-cockpit switch | ORI241212020 | 4 | pce |
| DCDC Converter 24/12V,25A | VHF, AIS | 1 | pce | |
| DCDC Converter 24/12V,25A | for DCA-lights 15x12V+4x12V | 2 | pce | |
| Charger Centaur 12/20 355x215x110mm | for engine start | CCH012020000 | 1 | pce |
| DCDC Converter 24/12V,25A | VHF, Navi Elctronics, 12V socket | ORI241225020 | 3 | pce |
| DCDC Converter 24/12V,40A | SSB | ORI241240020 | 1 | pce |
| Inverter/Charger Quattro 24/5000/120-100/100 | 444*328*240 HBT | QUA245021010 | 2 | pce |
| Isolation Transformer 3600W Auto | 362*258*218 HBT | ITR050362040 | 2 | pce |
| Remote Control for Quattro | REC020005000 | 2 | pce | |
| UTP cable, RJ45 UTP, 10m | ASS030065010 | 2 | pce | |
| Victron Telekom AGM Batt. 12V 110Ah | 508*110x238mm LBH 33kg Engine Start | BAT 412105160 | 1 | pce |
| Victron Telekom AGM Batt. 12V 110Ah | 508*110x238mm LBH 33kg Generator Start | BAT 412105160 | 1 | pce |
| Victron Telekom AGM Batt. 12V 200Ah | 546x125x323mm LBH 60kg 24V-Service | BAT 412181160 | 12 | pce |
We’re delighted Michael Schmidt Yachtbau have chosen Victron Energy equipment and look forward to seeing the completed Brenta 80 DC. In the meantime here are few computer renditions of the yacht.
Twin wheel helm positions with central cockpit
Interior looking aft to the companionway
Side deck forward view
John Rushworth
Image Credits: Michael Schmidt Yachtbau
Further Information: http://www.msyachtbau.com/
