2023 Ridas 42m Ketch Melody42m

• Type: Ketch 
• Builder: Ridas Yachts
• LOA: 41.54m
• LOD: 35.32m
• Beam: 7.4m
• Draft: 2.75/5.65m (Hydraulically lifting centreboard)
• Displacement: 155 Ton
• Gross Tonnage: 145 GT
• Construction: Aluminium
• Classification: Lloyds +100A, SSC Yacht, Mono, G3, MCH, UMS
• Engine: Volvo D13 500hp
• Fuel Capacity: 7200L
• Guest Accomodation: 8 Guests in 4 Staterooms
• Crew: 4 Crew in 2 crew cabins

This Superyacht is fitted with Bermuda ketch rigged, decked stepped masts.

Built from aluminum, the masts were designed and produced by Dökar from Nedal aluminum profiles and use robline lines.

She benefits from Doyle sails and rigging from BSI.

• Steering wheel
• Main Engine Control
• Emergency stops
• Deck gear hydraulic equipment control
• Bow Thruster control
• Boening touch screen to control and monitor all systems
• Dual B&G plotters for navigation and Autopilot control unit

A combination of B&G and Simrad navigation equipment is installed according to the Class and MCA Notations and is integrated into the Böening automation system.

Two 15" touch screen units are installed in the cockpit as well as two additional 15" plotters in the deck saloon. 

Master Stateroom:

• Access to the master stateroom is aft from the foyer. The spacious master stateroom includes an ensuite head with a shower and bathtub. 
• Double berth that can be converted to two singles
• Multiple lockers for storage
• Desk and dressing areas

VIP Stateroom 1:

• Port side towards the bow
• Two single berths that can be converted to a double
• Ensuite head and shower
• Lockers for storage

VIP Stateroom 2:

• Starboard side towards the bow
• Two single berths that can be converted to a double
• Ensuite head and shower
• Lockers for storage

Guest Stateroom / Children Cabin:

• Located port side below the doghouse
• Two single berths that can be converted to a double
• Locker for storage 
• Day head with shower across the corridor 

Guest / Crew Cabin 1:

• The crew entrance, made from lacquered teak, is located on the bow.

Starboard side bow

• Bunk beds
• Ensuite head and shower

Crew Cabin 2:

• Port side bow
• Bunk beds
• Ensuite head and shower

• Vitrifrigo fridge double drawer
• Vitrifrigo fridge single bottle drawer
• Vitrifrigo freezer double drawer, with ice maker
• ATAG Oven and cooking plates, cardanic mounted electrical controls
• ATAG Microwave
• Two stainless steel sinks
• Miele Dishwasher
• Extraction unit
• All equipment has stainless steel finish
• All fridge/freezers water cooled compressors except freezer double drawer/ice-cubes maker Fridge and freezer boxes in the bilge

B&G Simrad Communication equipment is installed according to Class and MCA Notations and it is integrated into the Böning automation system.

Satellite KVH internet and Iridium sat phones have also ben installed.

Melody comes equipped with a Williams DieselJet 445 in her tender garage.

• Fuel System: Integrated in the hull, the fuel system has 2 diesel tanks with ±3600ltr each.
• Hydraulic System: Hydraulic systems are designed and produced by Lewmar. Moreover, all winches and hydraulic piping are custom made by Lewmar using stainless steel. Installation and testing has been made in accordance with Class Notations.
• Steering Wheel: A steering wheel in the cockpit is connected to a double cylinder system, the brand is Trydo (in the steering room). In the system, a special “sailing valve” is integrated so that 60-70% of the force on the rudder will come back as feedback on the wheel.
• Rudder: Stainless steel rudder with wing-shaped cross section, placed directly after the keel. Designed and produced by Blokland according to the Class and MCA Notations.

Safety 

• General: Delivery of the safety equipment has been done according to the CISR and class. It shall consist of: life jackets, life rafts, firefighting equipment, life buoys, emergency signals, emergency communication devices and medical facilities.
• Liferafts: Most of the exterior woodwork is lacquered. However, several parts, like the cap rail, are made of untreated teak.
• Watertight Door And Fifi Safety: Safety is our highest priority. “Melody” is equipped with watertight bulkhead doors & separate escape hatches. Fire safety will be delivered by Novec ja Firepro