After producing four boats for Commander James Bond’s enemies, here is a boat for 007 and the good guys which both stirs and shakes – in memory of power yacht entrepreneur Robert Braithwaite.
The new boat, RBB 19 produced by RBB Ltd, is a bigger version of the Sovereign Hostess 17 which featured in the Bond film ‘Quantum of Solace’, carrying Daniel Craig down an Italian lake with Robert Braithwaite at the helm in a cameo role. It is .
A limited number – at least seven – will be built to order and each will be numbered. Technically it is a tour de force with a composite sandwich core construction, 19ft length by 6ft 5 in beam, draft to propeller 2.5ft, and a Yanmar 4LV250 engine giving a range of 2 hours 45 minutes at a cruising speed of 35kts with a top speed of 44kts.
It was Robert’s wish to reimagine his first ever boat built the Sovereign Hostess 17. Robert had several moulds made in readiness for Robert Braithwaite Boats Limited, which is now continuing the reimagined project.
Robert’s eldest daughter Nicola Braithwaite and Stefan Wertans both agree that the project is dear to them as the concept is a tribute to Robert’s wishes, as he wanted to recreate the original Sovereign boats and update them to modern day standards/technology.
“We believe the new boat, RBB 19 fits into the marketplace as an express cruiser/ superyacht tender and even an inland cruiser depending on the chosen engine”
Stefan Wertans said: “I met Robert in 1979 at the Brighton boat show where an order for Poole Power Boats offshore 28 was placed, this was the beginning of owning some 20+ Sunseeker boats culminating in a 92 Yacht. We went on to forge an amazing friendship supporting him through thick and thin and eventually forming Sunseeker Charters in 2003.”
The price of this new boat the RBB 19 is expected to be £190,000.00 – £220,000.00 ex VAT and is available to order. Potential buyers and interested parties should contact Stefan Wertans 07889 110 510 for waiting lists, build times etc. The demonstration boat is now available for sea trials and viewing by press and interested buyers.
