''Monte Carlo'' is a motor yacht in the

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category. She was named after the

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quarter of

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History

''Monte Carlo'' was built by Amels in their Hakvoort shipyard in

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and launched in 1988. She was designed by Diana Yacht Design BV. She underwent an extensive refit in 1999 (including an interior refit designed by Dee Robinson), and lesser refits in 2004 and 2006. ''Monte Carlo'' currently cruises the

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in the Summer cruising season, and the Caribbean in the Winter cruising season, crossing the

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twice each year. The vessel is powered by twin 1,550hp MTU engines, and has a range of 4000 nautical miles at 10.8 knots.

Notable passengers

* Pierce Brosnan, actor * Mariah Carey, pop and R&B singer

References

* Boat International Publications Authors, ''The Superyachts, Volume Eighteen''. Kingston upon Thames, Boat International Publications (2004) * Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, ''Certificate of British Registry'', Official Number: 731192 {{DEFAULTSORT:Monte Carlo (Yacht) Individual yachts 1988 ships Ships built in the Netherlands