The Endurance 658 LRC model designed by Howard Apollonio and built by the Hampton Yacht's Shipyard (Shanghai PR China) was intended to produce a yacht which would cruise at displacement speed economically for long range and, or be able to accelerate up and onto-plane to enable making port before dark or to out-run an on-coming squall-line. Apollonio's "Hybrid Hull" achieves this goal. Additionally, the hull design was tank tested and exceeds USCG (United States Coast Guard) and IMO (International Maritime Organization) standards for stability for offshore passenger carrying commercial vessels. So, a quality built yacht that is safe, economical and yet fast if you need to get somewhere, is what the Endurance Yachts by Hampton Shipyards delivers.
Vessel Walk-thru
Starting aft, a molded-in fiberglass swim platform with Stainless Steel staple rails provides easy boarding whether returning from shopping in town in the tender or re-boarding after skin or scuba diving. Access to the crew's head, shower, stateroom and engine room is through a watertight aircraft style door. Curved steps both port and starboard ascend to the covered aft-deck. The aft-deck features built-in bench seating with an oblong varnished wood table which will accommodate 6 comfortably for dining or cocktails . Two docking stations with throttle and thruster controls are built into the pilasters forward on the port and starboard sides on the aft-deck and covered walk around side decks lead all the way forward to a Portuguese bridge just forward of the pilothouse. A door through the Portuguese bridge leads onto the fiberglass foredeck for access to built-in bench seating, windlass and ground tackle. Moving back to the aft deck there is a gently inclining exterior stairway that leads up from the aft-deck to the boat/dinghy-deck and flybridge deck. On the aft deck you will also access the sliding, tempered glass and S/S door that leads inside. Inside the main salon, which is beautifully appointed and fit in handcrafted panel Makore (African Cherry) wood and satin finished, a stairway immediately to port leads down to the crew quarters and provides interior access to these accommodations and to the engine room. This companionway may be closed off with via a door located at the base of the companionway stairs . Forward on the port side is a custom built TV/entertainment cabinet housing a retractable 49" LED HDTV. 2 occasional chairs are positioned on either side of this cabinet and an "L" shaped sofa with storage under is across to the starboard side. A glass coffee table is out in front of this sofa. The salon is carpeted with underlay, the window blinds are by Hunter Douglas and the overhead lighting and indirect lighting is LED.
Forward of the salon and up 2 steps is the spacious and well-equipped galley to starboard. The galley is open to the pilothouse and has a counter and barstools for 3 to enable entertaining the chef while they are prepping meals. A stairway across to port provides easy interior access to the flybridge and a dinette that seats four (4) is forward of this. The Pilothouse, primary command center and interior helm station are all the way forward on the yacht's centerline and side aircraft style doors to port and starboard sides lead out to side-decks. A stairway leads forward and down from the pilothouse to the owner suite and guest's staterooms. The Owners Suite is all the way aft on this deck and features loads of hanging locker and drawer storage space for clothing. The en-suite head features a single sink and marine head, and a large separate shower. Forward of the Owners Suite and into the companionway, the clothing washer and 220V dryer is housed inside a cabinet w/ fold-away doors. Forward, the 2nd Guest's Stateroom with twin berths is to port, a shared guest's head with shower is across to the starboard side and the VIP Guest Stateroom is all the way forward with a queen-size Island berth on the centerline and private en-suite access to the guest's head.
Up from the pilothouse is the Flying Bridge. The helm station is on centerline and a large dinette with "L" shaped settee is aft of this on the starboard side, on the backside of this settee you will find refrigeration, storage and a BBQ, The fiberglass hardtop features 3 overhead hatches and an immense boat-deck with tender davit is aft of the covered flybridge.
"King of Nothing" is an exceptional well thought out late model Hampton Endurance 658, commissioned by a knowledgable yachtsman with the overwatch of the build by Larry Clark - who has been involved in many of the Hampton builds over the years.
Some notable features of "King of Nothing"
From the reverse Pilothouse windshield, offering increase visibility and low glare. to the aft saloon tri-fold SS and glass doors featuring unobstructed views aft and engulfing the saloon with natural light, to the large Hampton 650 style hull windows in the owners suite creating breathtaking views as well as additional fresh air via the four openable ports. The fit and finish of the materials and components found throughout the vessel are spectacular !
From a mechanical standpoint the Caterpillar 12.9L 1000 hp each mains are the perfect setup for speed and fuel efficiency and pair up nicely with the Twin Disc gearboxes and Twin Disc Quick Shift electronic shifting, add to that ABT Trac Hydraulic Bow and Stern thruster and 4 positions from which to maneuver the vessel from and you have complete and effortless control.
Comfort is always a consideration - the ABT Trac stabilizer systems helps smooth out the ride, generous sound insulations quiets things down and air conditioning and diesel heat keeps it nice and cozy throughout the vessel.
Please take a moment to look over all the specification - it is sure to impress.
And reach out to schedule your personal tour of "KING OF NOTHING"
Note: Possible tax saving on this vessel as well - inquiry with listing agent.
