Trinity Yacht

Geoffrey van Aller launched his own marine design firm, van Aller Yacht & Naval Design, in Ocean Springs, MS. Photo courtesy Geoff van Aller.

Whirlwind of change: Where’s Trinity Yachts' crew today?

Four key players of the disbanded Trinity Yachts, once the world’s sixth largest custom yacht builder, are working in new roles in yachting since the company’s break-up about four years ago.Billy Smith, Geoffrey van Aller, Jim Berulis and Phil Nuss rolled with the punches, just as they did when this author interviewed them at Trinity’s Cinco de Mayo crayfish boil celebrating their new Gulfport facility in Mississippi in May, 2006. In a region suffering after Hurricane Katrina toppled the Gulf Coast and sank New Orleans on August 29…

MY Encore: Photo credit IYC

Latest IYC Superyacht Listing

International Yacht Collection's (IYC) Mark Elliott has signed up the superyacht ENCORE as a new central listing for the yacht brokers. ENCORE is a custom Trinity Yacht throughout. Built with Trinity’s unique capabilities to meet owner criteria through the synergy of in-house naval architecture and design prowess and a beautifully appointed interior by Dee Robinson, IYC say that the ENCORE represents exceptional value. IYC add that ENCORE’s salon is unmatched for light and a feel for the sea with panoramic windows and a view enhanced by warm cherry wood panels.

Charter Yacht Zoom Zoom Zoom: Photo credit IYC

Charter Yacht 'Zoom Zoom Zoom' Sold

International Yacht Connection IYC sells the Trinity yacht to Gilman Yachts but it will remain in IYC's charter fleet. Zoom Zoom Zoom is an MCA compliant aluminum tri-deck motoryacht. At the time she was delivered she was the fastest yacht of her size (she can run effortlessly at 23 knots); she still out performs yachts currently entering the market. Zoom Zoom Zoom has a rich history having been awarded the Best Boat of 2005 by Showboats International and Winner of the Best Semi-Displacement Motoryacht 40m+ Award at the Showboats Awards in 2006.