Wind Of Fortune was built in the early 1980s to a design by Kevin Calhoun and rose to fame both for her role serving royalty originally commissioned by the Emir of Bahrain and built in steel and aluminum by Italian yard CRN to a design by Kevin Calhoun & Company and delivered in 1981 with her most recent refit in 2020.
You also may have seen Wind of Fortune at the movie Rush Hour 2 starring Jackie Chan in 2001. Following her 2020 Full Refit her condition is better than ever.
Wind Of Fortune has accommodation for 14 guests across seven cabins, which is more than most yachts of comparable size. The additional seventh cabin offers enhanced flexibility for accommodating mixed groups of family and friends. All cabins are en suite, with the arrangement comprising a full beam master stateroom, VIP suite and five twin cabins.
The interior is executed in a classic style and features a carefully curated art collection. Wood panelling and upholstery in largely neutral tones create a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.
In the main saloon, guests will find a spacious lounge and a separate dining area for more formal occasions. The saloon is equipped with a modern entertainment system and there’s a huge selection of movies available.
Wind Of Fortune also has an elegant skylounge with a full-size bar for the most imaginative of cocktail creations and this area is a popular spot for pre or post dinner drinks.
Guests can also enjoy dining on deck in one of several al fresco seating areas.
Wind Of Fortune can also boast a well equipped gym and a huge beach club platform at her stern, providing easy access to and from the water.
Refit 2020
In 2019 and 2020 Wind Of Fortune went through a multi million dollar major refit with the most recent ending on May 2020 before she commenced her very busy charter season.
Below is the list of the upgrades and repairs performed by her owners.
DECK
Installation of new teak in all deck areas
Reconstruction of the closed aft area to open deck area
Installation of new Jacuzzi
New awnings in main deck, fishing and sundeck
Construction of new pillows for all outdoor sofas
Construction of 2 new bars with led lighting and 2 tables for the main deck
INTERIOR
Total refinish of all wooden surfaces
Construction of new bar in the living room
New chairs and table set for the living room
New custom made sofas in all areas (living room, cabins, bridge)
Installation of new carpet in all areas
New curtains in all areas (living and dining room, cabins)
Installation of new ceilings in almost all areas (living & dining room, cabins, bridge)
Total renovation of all bathrooms – Corian walls, new lavatories, bathtubs, faucets
Ralph Lauren fabrics for the walls in all twin cabins
Construction of new beds
New mattresses in all cabins
New paintings in dining room
New high quality marble on the buffet
Kitchen renovation -new Corian working surfaces, fridges
New TV’s in living room, master cabin, fly bridge, kitchen
Total reconstruction of the bridge (faux leather for all sofas and chair, new ceiling and floor)
Installation of new sound system SONOS for all areas in order to provide separate music areas (living room, dining room, each cabin, main deck, flybridge, sundeck) + 2TB server
Repair of the call center
Installation of 3M protective film on all windows in the flybridge
TECHNICAL
Installation of new emergency fire pump
Removal and inspection of tail shafts, renewal of bushes
Maintenance of main engines and main engine turbo chargers
General overhauling of main generator engines
Installation of new reverse osmosis water-generator
Installation of new radar (FURUNO) as per latest safety/navigation requirements
Installation of new communication equipment (2xVHF, 1xMF/HF, AIS) as per latest safety and navigation requirements
Maintenance of deck crane and gangway (mechanical/electrical/hydraulic)
Renewal of batteries as and where required
Maintenance of A/C system
Maintenance of fresh water and sea water pumps
Installation of new main engine and diesel generator monitoring system (SELMA)
Renewal of all portable firefighting equipment as per latest flag safety requirements
Renewal of all life rafts with brand new ones to comply with flag requirements and latest safety standards
Cleaning of fresh water tanks
Full hull treatment
Painting of the hull and superstructure
Overhauling of various valves during dry dock
Overhauling of various valves and piping inside the engine room
Overhauling of exhaust system on hull side during dry dock
Applied new insulations on main engines
Main engines, machineries and engine room painted in general
Anchor windlass overhauled
Engine room fuel transfer/booster pumps renewed
Installation of new ceiling panels inside engine room and steering gear room
Mooring bitts maintained and new ones fitted where required
Cleaning of diesel oil storage tanks, DO service tanks, FW tanks
Cleaning of reduction gear lubricant oil filters
Renewal of diesel oil/lubricant filters in the main and generator engines
Inspection and cleaning of diesel generator FW
Inspection and cleaning of ME, LO, FW, Air coolers
Inspection and cleaning of starting air bottles
Inspection of hull and deck renewal
Overhauling of auxiliary fire pumps
Renewal and re-arrangement of engine room lighting
Installation of 3 new lub oil pumps including control panels and cabling
Internal cleaning of transformers and electrical control panels
Megger testing of all engine room motor
Cleaning of no.1, no.2, no.3 dg alternators
Installation of brand new emergency lighting in steering gear room, bridge, saloon
Installation and re-arrangement of brand new ceiling lights aft deck
Installation of back/hidden lighting at various location on aft deck and inside the guest areas (ladders, roofs, under the beds, LED lighting used)
Renewal of all lighting fixtures at the vessel’s open spaces
Renewal of all lighting switches in all guest areas
Renewal of all lighting fixtures in crew spaces (corridors, cabins, WC’s)
Installation of new mast. New anchoring/mooring LED projectors fitted
Installation of brand new LED projectors on ships main mast
Installation of internet cabling and relevant with equipment at all open and internal guest areas
Installation of SA TV antenna
Installation of loud speakers and (necessary cabling) in aft deck ceiling, fly bridge area, saloon, ceiling, cabins and all guest areas
Renewal and re-arrangement of various lighting fixtures inside the guest spaces (LED lights)
Renewal of all lighting fixtures at the vessel’s open spaces
