{"id":1668,"date":"2010-11-03T20:42:18","date_gmt":"2010-11-03T18:42:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/?p=1668"},"modified":"2010-11-05T12:54:07","modified_gmt":"2010-11-05T10:54:07","slug":"luxury-charter-yachts-blind-date-and-jems-receive-gold-neptune-awards-for-yacht-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2010\/11\/03\/luxury-charter-yachts-blind-date-and-jems-receive-gold-neptune-awards-for-yacht-design\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury Charter Yachts BLIND DATE and JEMS Receive Gold Neptune Awards for Yacht Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/crewed_yacht_charter.php\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Blind6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1691\" title=\"Blind Date\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Blind6-300x172.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"138\" \/><\/a>Heesen Yachts is the proud recipient of two\u00a0Gold Neptune trophies awarded October 26 at the 2010 ShowBoats Design Awards ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/79041.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1692\" title=\"Heesen\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/79041-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"155\" \/><\/a> BLIND DATE was awarded the trophy for\u00a0the acclaimed expanding burl elm dining\u00a0table designed by Keech Green.<\/p>\n<p>Although the ingenious geometrical design has inspired many versions since the 19<sup>th<\/sup> century patent was awarded to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VQ_AwFSWIPU\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=f5l3g2JwCMo\">Robert Jupe<\/a>,\u00a0the Keech Green interpretation is simply stunning. The judges were impressed by the intricate artistry, hand craftsmanship, and ingenious engineering that allow the table to expand to seat 12 by turning the top through 90 degrees. BLIND DATE accommodates 10 guests in five cabins and is currently available for charter in the Caribbean.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/78861.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1675\" title=\"7886\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/78861-300x205.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"164\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Heesen 4400 JEMS received an award for Exterior Recreational Area that is cleverly designed by Eric Benque with space-saving furniture pieces including switchable table tops that raise or lower, seating that converts from bar stools to dining chairs, sun pad cushions that convert into multiple seating and lounging arrangements, and a sophisticated entertainment system that includes a retractable outdoor movie screen.<\/p>\n<p>This luxury superyacht features ultra modern interiors and can accommodate 10 guests in 3 doubles with a VIP that converts to two twins. Swift, voluminous and stylish inside and out, JEMS, is a perfect charter yacht for families and friends.<\/p>\n<p><object width=\"400\" height=\"250\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/f5l3g2JwCMo?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\"><\/param><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"><\/param><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"><\/param><embed src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/f5l3g2JwCMo?fs=1&amp;hl=en_US&amp;rel=0\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\" allowscriptaccess=\"always\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\"><\/embed><\/object><\/p>\n<p>Boatbookings has extensive information on superyacht charters and destinations throughout the world. Use this link to explore the possibilities: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/super_yachts.php\">Super and Mega Luxury Yacht Charter<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heesen Yachts is the proud recipient of two\u00a0Gold Neptune trophies awarded October 26 at the 2010 ShowBoats Design Awards ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida. 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