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ZENJI Specifications
| LENGTH |
183ft (55.8m) |
BEAM |
38ft (11.6m) |
ENGINES |
2x Deutz 1240 HP main engines |
FLAG |
Cayman Islands |
| DRAFT |
12ft 5in (3.8m) |
TYPE |
Sail yacht |
| YEAR BUILT |
2004 |
REFIT |
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SPEED
CRUISE/MAX |
13kts / 15kts |
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| DESIGNER |
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BUILDER |
Perini Navi |
| STABILISERS |
None |
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CREW |
Captain Shane Quinlan & Chef Derek Allomes + 8 |
ZENJI Accommodations
Sleeps 12 In 6 Cabins
ZENJI can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins.
She has:
Master with King berth and ensuite with Tub and separate stall shower, 2 guest suites with Queen berths, each with ensuite (one with a tub), 2 guest cabins with lower twins, each with ensuites and 6th cabin has upper/lower berths and an ensuite. All cabins with Flat screen television and DVD player.
ZENJI is fully air conditioned through out.
Crew share companionway, heads and showers with guests.
Tender and Side Shell door
ZENJI Crew Profile
S/YZenji - Crew Profile
No. Crew: 10
Captain Shane Quinlan
Age: 37
Nationality: Australian
Master of yachts up to 3,000 gross tons
From an early age Shane has been interested in all aspects of being on the water, and living on Bribie Island in the tropical waters of Queensland, Australia, was the perfect introduction to a life at sea. Since joining the Australian Navy at the age of 18, Shane has spent his entire adult life working in the marine industry. During his career, he has circumnavigated the globe, battled hurricanes off Japan on a destroyer, dodged Red Sea pirates on a 40-foot sloop and squeezed in a swim with wild dolphins in Tahiti. Shane’s enthusiasm for life is entertaining, infectious and inspiring.
Relief Captain
Chris Blunt
Capt. Chris Blunt, has considerable experience as Captain aboard Perini Navi yachts including Independence, Lady Lauren, Felicita West and Asahi (ex. Riela). He started his experience in the yachting industry over 2 decades ago on the large Jongert “Sea Shuttle”. Since settling ashore a bit more he now is the Perini Fleet Relief Captain.
Jason Spence
Position: First Mate
Age: 27
Nationality: Australian
Chief Mate 3000t
Jason has worked in the marine industry for ten years with the last seven of these being onboard luxury yachts. He began his yachting career by chance in Sydney, Australia, as a deckhand when a super yacht passing through took him on full time. Since then he has never looked back. He has sailed a large part of Australia and New Zealand, the South Pacific Islands, Asia, USA, Caribbean Islands and extensively in the Mediterranean, along the way working his way through the ranks to First Officer. Throughout his career he has worked on sail as well as motor, including private and busy charter yachts. This variety of yachts has given him a well rounded and over all professional view and understanding of the industry standards and what it takes to ensure the yacht itself as well as the charter service it provides is up to the highest standard the industry has to offer. Jason loves being in and around the water. He has experience in a wide variety of water sports and activities but his passion is for surfing and fishing.
Tim Smith
Position: Bosun
Age: 21
Nationality: New Zealander
Master of Yachts 200t Unlimited
Tim has been working onboard luxury yachts for the last three years. After primarily working on motor yachts, Tim jumped at the opportunity to work on a sailing vessel. Tim enjoys all water sports but is especially interested in surfing and wakeboarding. Before working in the yachting industry, Tim was employed by Camp America as a wakeboarding instructor in the Chesapeake Bay. Tim also represented New Zealand, the country he hails from, in swimming at a professional level.
Jarred du Preez
Deck Hand
Age: 25
Nationality: South African
Yacht master: 200t Offshore IYT
Jarred is a new comer to the yachting industry, starting on Zenji in May this year. What he lacks in experience is made up for with his eagerness to learn and seemingly never ending energy, which makes for a very valuable addition to the Zenji crew. Before working on large luxury yachts Jarrod was a wild horse trainer in South Africa until a friend introduced him to the possibility of life at sea. He started out delivering smaller pleasure yachts out of South Africa which brought him to the USA and to Zenji. Jarrod loves fishing and is always keen to take guests out to see if they can catch dinner. He also enjoys riding motor bikes in his time off.
Tom Billingham
Age: 26
Nationality: English
Position: Deck hand/Second engineer
AEC
Tom’s interest and experience in the marine industry began when his family moved to New Zealand and bought a yacht. He then went to sea on a professional fishing boat where he built a strong base of engineering skills. After a lengthy stint fishing, he decided to make the switch to yachting where he sailed the Mediterranean onboard large classic sailing yachts. Tom boasts solid experience in all water sports and activities with surfing and diving being his favourites. Tom is looking forward to continuing his studies to gain the knowledge to become a fully qualified yacht engineer.
Andrew Wagstaff
Position: Chief Engineer
Age: 43
Nationality: New Zealand
Y2 Engineer
For the last 15 years Andrew has worked as an engineer on yachts (Motor and Sail) from a junior position up to a chief engineer positions. Andrew’s experience and professional approach to running the engineering department will ensure a safe and reliable stay aboard sail yacht Zenji.
Stephanie Buechner
Position: Chief Stewardess
Age: 33
Nationality: German
Stephanie is a hard working individual with a solid work history in the yachting, hospitality and wellness industry. Previous yachts have included 75m SY Mirabella V and 52m SY Galaxia. She has an excellent eye for detail and always enjoys a challenge. Stephanie expects to pamper her guests and ensure they receive the highest level of service. She looks forward to welcoming guests aboard Zenji for what will surely be a truly memorable experience. Stephanie enjoys travelling, yoga, massage, hiking, enjoying nature and the sea.
Stephanie speaks German, English and French.
Krisli Melesk
Position: 2nd Stewardess
Age: 25
Nationality: Estonia
Prior to working on yachts Krisli studied photography at the Estonian academy of arts. She is a very active person who loves making use of her photography skills whilst hiking, mountaineering and enjoying a wide variety of water sports. Krisli is also a keen explorer who has travelled to places such as Sri Lanka, South America and China. Having worked on board luxury yachts for two years, Krisli brings knowledge of wines and hospitality experience to the crew. She has a friendly and bubbly personality which helps guests feel right at home immediately.
Ally Mars
Position: 3rd Stewardess
Age: 23
Nationality: South Africa
Growing up in the warm coastal town of Durban, South Africa, Ally spent a large portion of her time at the beach participating in lifesaving and other water sports. Having completed her studies in Interior Design, Ally’s love for travel, people and desire to open her eyes to new cultures and ways of life brought her to the yachting industry. Ally has recently joined S/Y Zenji after completing her first yachting season in Alaska.
Chef Derek Allomes
New Zealand
The foundations of my cookery are etched in French and European cuisine with a distinctly New Zealand feel to the style and composition. Through the course of my career I have fostered a strong respect for the natural beauty in flavors and textures of the ingredients and products that are seasonally, locally available. I emphasize this in my preparation, believing that quality ingredients speak for themselves when prepared without unnecessary complicated flavors.
As New Zealand is a melting pot of South East Asian cultures I have knowledge of the fundamentals of these cuisines too, and where appropriate use them to enhance the dining variety.
I believe that every meal is as important as the last, be it a healthy balanced staff meal or the finest of gastronomic feasts and all those in between.
Previous yachts included: Mia Elise, Gran Finale and Bacarella.
