Rhoades Young finished the general interior design. Difficult decisions have been made concerning floor and ceiling heights, interaction within the passengers, ventilation systems, lines of sight, social focus points and possibilities for a passenger to isolate himself from the group.
Based on the premise that owners and passengers will spend one month or more on board, a radically new concept has been introduced in the aft section, accommodating owners and passengers in 4 en suite cabins. These can be joined to form two identical, spacious suites, allowing on board privacy for families.
Of the four owners/passenger cabins, the two most aft accommodate two up to four guests. Occupied by only two, they have an option either to have a twin bed, two single berths or two bunkbeds with a comfortable sofa opposite. The more forward owners/passenger cabins are even more spacious than the aft ones. These are the real ‘owner cabins’. In the suite scenario, the passageway to the aft cabin is integrated into the owners cabin, making it even more roomy. The ‘owners’ can opt for a twin bed or two single berths. One of these single berths can easily be converted into a day sofa, creating a comfortable unit to relax away from the other passengers. Click on the thumbnail picture below to see the three different cabin options.
The deck saloon forms the focus of all social activity on board. It easily seats twelve passengers, to relax or to dine. To port, facing aft, is the nav station, with direct contact with the helmsman. It also allows passengers to become involved with navigation. To starboard is the pantry, providing snacks and hot and cold drinks.
Further forward, below decks to starboard, is the saloon sporting two very comfortable sofas around a fire place. To port is the galley, it’s floor lowered to create direct line of sight between galley crew and guests. To further stimulate interaction the saloon and galley are joined by a countertop which doubles as a bar, with swiveling saloon chairs.
Further forward are the crew quarters with an dedicated office to port, a crewmess, two identical cabins accommodating two and the captainscabin to starboard. The crew has a seperate exit, enabling them to get onto deck without having to disturb the guests.
Rhoades Young succeeded in creating a very comfortable and flexible interior catering for a wide variety of requests by Long Tall Sally’s various owners and guests.
