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The 26.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> motor yacht No Time To Die sold and was renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="No Time To Die 26.7m (87'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Mave</a>. The yacht sold in a deal with José Arana from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="1 Ocean Yachts (Company)">1 Ocean Yachts</a> introducing the buyer and Boomer Jousma and Vittoria Santarone from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5077" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Yacht Group (Company)">The Italian Yacht Group</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211703/image/large-a2ad129f6fd747fc7fc9804a40b47ccb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211703">Delivered in 2020 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> SX88 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="No Time To Die 26.7m (87'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Mave</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Officina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli) (Company)">Officina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli)</a>, with naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211705/image/large-f16fa6faacc08f9f7af72ac234ca0e16.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211705"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211716/image/large-8e711719998fa16590d85a83e6f55990.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211716"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="No Time To Die 26.7m (87'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Mave</a> is characterised by a contemporary and modern interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/78" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lissoni Associati (Company)">Lissoni Associati</a>, with floor-to-ceiling windows in her main saloon that flood the space with plenty of natural light.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211710/image/large-60637546b4b17f2d182ee14492baf144.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211710"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211714/image/large-12c86f9d9f1aebe9c05d0f638692104c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211714"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211717/image/large-c5e92e79aa659e340093ee51aefd5f32.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211717">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> yacht can comfortably sleep up to eight guests across a four stateroom configuration, consisting a master suite, VIP suite, a double and a twin. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="No Time To Die 26.7m (87'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Mave</a> also has accommodation for a crew of three across two cabins. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211715/image/large-dec566a5ac6b6c968d04583aef8204ec.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211715"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211713/image/large-ef35cb30a894a493395fc2c34e409860.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211713"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211711/image/large-465dc189846fc5cdb3e7bf5b1a0a38f8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211711">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="No Time To Die 26.7m (87'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Mave</a> is equipped with triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9330" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="No Time To Die 26.7m (87'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Mave</a> had a last known asking price of $4,995,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209369/image/large-e91461d94a1c40158c56aeb94fb66daa.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209369">

27m Sanlorenzo yacht No Time To Die sold and renamed Mave

The 27m Sanlorenzo yacht No Time To Die sold and was renamed Mave. She had a last known asking price of $4,995,000.

27m Sanlorenzo SX88 yacht No Time To Die sold and renamed Mave

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>’s 32.18-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/535" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Platinum Princess32.18m (105'7&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Platinum Princess</a> sold in the United States. Her sale was concluded with Nick Spisak of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="1 Ocean Yachts (Company)">1 Ocean Yachts</a> representing the buyer, and Iain Lawrie of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> standing in for the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66793/image/large-8b16b8cc1bbb12ea7b09e114674b7b14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66793"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/535" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Platinum Princess32.18m (105'7&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Platinum Princess</a> was launched in 1988 under her maiden name, Bacino. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> oversaw both her exterior styling and naval architecture, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/165" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Art Line (Company)">Art Line</a> was enlisted to curate her interior spaces. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234685/image/large-f190608a7ba84101a05eb6763c8810eb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234685"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234684/image/large-8880c451291b2157ed0d9c2f7da76810.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234684"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234687/image/large-7b62ddbb614593994fa30f8685f2a4b0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234687">The all-aluminum motor yacht offers accommodation for as many as nine guests across four staterooms, comprising a master suite, a VIP and two twins. She can also carry four crew. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/535" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Platinum Princess32.18m (105'7&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Platinum Princess</a> draws power from twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Detroit Diesel (Company)">Detroit Diesel</a> engines that deliver a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 18 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234693/image/large-ee897e723cd5f821538d936c7d6cd79e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234693"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234691/image/large-91d0b5256639b9bc56fd4b9035eb89bd.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234691"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/535" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Platinum Princess32.18m (105'7&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Platinum Princess</a> was asking $699,000 at the time of her sale.&nbsp;

Heesen yacht Platinum Princess sold

Heesen’s 32m motor yacht Platinum Princess sold with a last known asking price of $699,000.

32m Heesen motor yacht Platinum Princess sold for less than €700k

The 36.58-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ascari36.57m (119'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2003">Ascari</a> sold in a deal with Jose Arana of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="1 Ocean Yachts (Company)">1 Ocean Yachts</a> representing the buyer and Eric Castillo of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5993" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Access (Company)">Yacht Access</a> standing in for the seller. The American-built sports yacht was delivered in 2003 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a> 120 series.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46236/image/large-323407f01be75f21e8e1afb9a2669a46.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46236"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ascari36.57m (119'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2003">Ascari</a>, previously named Birgitta, features naval architecture from her shipbuilder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson Yachts</a> while her interior and exterior were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>. Her modern interior focuses on a natural flow with vast open spaces and a generous saloon and dining area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46300/image/large-08220d5a40a37dbe43ae04bfee3c92e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46300"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ascari36.57m (119'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2003"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46299/image/large-1e4abe7c0f5a783cd48370bc89e35936.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46299">Ascari</a> is able to host up to 10 guests in four sumptuous suites all located on the lower deck. Her full-beam sits forward with a private lounge, his and her ensuite bathroom facilities and a study. All guest staterooms are fitted with ensuite facilities while she is also able to sleep up to five crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46288/image/large-5c2cd733792dba3505c54a3742c6e00d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46288"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ascari36.57m (119'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2003"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46290/image/large-165bbb23fb8223614d19037d1bb4dc83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46290"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46291/image/large-5fddffbd35ccd20d35bf30facfa0a9ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46291">Ascari</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that power her to an impressive top speed of 30 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 22 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46239/image/large-053e08b9c2406c025ec7d67d6baaf6f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46239">

37m Palmer Johnson motor yacht Ascari sold

The 37m Palmer Johnson motor yacht Ascari sold in a deal with 1 Ocean Yachts representing the buyer and Yacht Access standing in for the seller.

The 55.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Michelle55.3m (181'5&quot;)Benetti SpA2003">Lady Michelle</a> has been sold in a deal with Rob Newton of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> representing the seller and José Arana Jr of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="1 Ocean Yachts (Company)">1 Ocean Yachts</a> who assisted with the negotiations. The Italian yacht was delivered in 2003 and has an impressive 909 GT.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/77747/image/large-412de8d23601218102fb3c0ca116c53a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77747"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Michelle55.3m (181'5&quot;)Benetti SpA2003">Lady Michelle</a>’s striking profile makes her stand out from others at the dock, thanks to her dark blue hull and red waterline stripe. Her naval architecture comes from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti SpA</a> while her light-filled interior and exterior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/245" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Natucci (Company)">Stefano Natucci</a>. She is awash with Lalique fixtures, stainless steel railings are on hand for safety and a flexible layout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/77742/image/large-71963955030d0aec1222a2b687ff55b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77742"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/77740/image/large-588f8be6e646a7a1475b5ce6a1156153.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77740"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/77736/image/large-995c2cc89e7e535fb3c5b7f5607427fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77736"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/77733/image/large-627e089286f3d170fc4ef3507e4a96a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77733"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Michelle55.3m (181'5&quot;)Benetti SpA2003">Lady Michelle</a> is equipped with six large staterooms and is able to sleep up to 13 guests. The split-level master suite, complete with a dedicated observation deck, makes it an ideal sanctuary for privacy and stunning views. A further VIP staterooms, two double staterooms and two twin staterooms offer comfort and space for all guests. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Michelle55.3m (181'5&quot;)Benetti SpA2003">Lady Michelle</a> also has accommodation for a crew of 14 members including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/77732/image/large-5e26e9402e800fe6de5600fbee571c99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77732"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/77745/image/large-a7115466cef3666a1aa62d2e682753e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77745"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/77730/image/large-088388ef3456f463fcb6ba049167326e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77730"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/77728/image/large-44070a916f5e5b56a28b9f30e589c461.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77728"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Michelle55.3m (181'5&quot;)Benetti SpA2003">Lady Michelle</a> is easily able to reach a top speed of 16 knots thanks to her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that can also provide her with a cruising speed of 14 knots. She had a last known asking price of $18,950,000.

Benetti yacht Lady Michelle sold

The 55m Benetti yacht Lady Michelle has been sold in a deal with IYC representing the seller and 1 Ocean Yachts assisting with the negotiations.

55m Benetti yacht Lady Michelle finds new owners

Boat shows often host some tantalising older yachts in addition to the latest models and new arrivals. The last edition of the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2022">Palm Beach International Boat Show</a> was no exception. Moored at a floating dock at the northern end of the show, we came across <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11944" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valyra 25.91m (85'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2013">Valyra</a>, an iconic 85-foot (26-metre) motor yacht for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="1 Ocean Yachts (Company)">1 Ocean Yachts</a> that was custom built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hodgdon Yachts (Company)">Hodgdon</a> Shipyard in 2013 at their Boothbay facility in Maine.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223078/image/large-a53d2b819726111615c1c68711ab2157.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223078"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11944" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valyra 25.91m (85'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2013">Valyra</a> was ahead of her time when she was delivered a year later. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald L. Blount & Associates (Company)">Donald L. Blount</a> (now DLBA Naval Architects, acknowledged experts in high-performance boats) with additional styling by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4640" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pininfarina (Company)">Pininfarina</a>, she was built for a serial superyacht owner well known for his love of speed. Built entirely of carbon fibre, she was designed to exceed 50 knots with power from three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> V12 1800 engines coupled to two Kamewa waterjets and a central booster. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223030/image/large-1b01f1ca500ee3fb24fee6d6c46acfd4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223030"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223120/image/large-062b099bcb5e8f471bea30af3bd1d0c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223120">In fact, the owner ordered two of them: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11944" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valyra 25.91m (85'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2013">Valyra</a> is sistership to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zarkava 26.52m (87'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2010">Zarkava</a> launched in 2011 and the idea was to keep the first one in the Mediterranean and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11944" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valyra 25.91m (85'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2013">Valyra</a> in Florida for family trips to the Bahamas at weekends.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11944" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valyra 25.91m (85'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2013">Valyra</a>’s vacuum-bagged and infused hull is cored with closed cell PVC in strategic locations with a forward collision bulkhead and a watertight bulkhead in the engine room. Although light in weight, the downside of carbon fibre is that it can be ‘boomy’ and the yacht features advanced technology for the suppression of noise and vibration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223097/image/large-d493dc87d3a0f0d5bf1b13e436fc3c7a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223097"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223087/image/large-71f74554066057e3732661ad0596d872.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223087"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223093/image/large-dc5322a00dd3537ab85d995bb2d27f3f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223093">The original interior has two comfortable cabins, the master suite and a twin single, as well as a crew cabin accessed from the foredeck. The high-quality outfitting is evident in the Miele-equipped galley-dinette, reassuringly solid doors and rattle-free handles, although guests and crew very rarely slept aboard a yacht conceived as a dayboat – one reason why the interior is in immaculate condition.“This was a custom build with very high specifications that spared no expense,” says José Arana Muñoz de Cote, owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="1 Ocean Yachts (Company)">1 Ocean Yachts</a>. “The owner is renowned for keeping all his yachts in tip-top condition, regardless of the cost. For her last major refit in 2016, she went back to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hodgdon Yachts (Company)">Hodgdon</a>, the original builders, when they also installed a Seakeeper gyro stabiliser for more comfort at anchor.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223028/image/large-ed72f67ef52f68c5fd4d2c2ea3722253.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223028"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223026/image/large-0e48a2606a4e68db6c8f26bc15516f27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223026"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223022/image/large-d43e233b998eea0a17bb79c6f5b3a9fe.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223022">During our tour of the boat we chatted with Captain ‘Blurge’ Brown, who has been running the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zarkava 26.52m (87'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2010">Zarkava</a> sistership in the Med for the last 10 years. He was originally engaged to work on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11944" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valyra 25.91m (85'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2013">Valyra</a> and remembers her undergoing wind tunnel tests to avoid excessive wind noise on deck, and visiting the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hodgdon Yachts (Company)">Hodgdon</a> shipyard during the final stage of construction.“Performance was very important for the boss,” he points out. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zarkava 26.52m (87'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2010">Zarkava</a> was launched with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> 1350 engines, but when <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11944" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valyra 25.91m (85'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2013">Valyra</a> was fitted with the 1800 units he decided to put the new 1900s in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zarkava 26.52m (87'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2010">Zarkava</a>. Whenever a new engine came out, he wanted it!&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223024/image/large-cac99b9fd6113860efca6a391e147423.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223023/image/large-f2143e01e75d8f40214b3bd663b4a449.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223023">With her new engines <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zarkava 26.52m (87'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2010">Zarkava</a>’s redline performance leapt from around 50 knots to over 60, although Captain Brown admits that conditions have to be perfect to achieve those kinds of speeds. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11944" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valyra 25.91m (85'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2013">Valyra</a>’s official top speed is 58 knots and at a cruising speed of 37 knots she has a range of around 400nm.&nbsp;Arana Muñoz de Cote believes there are two kinds of potential clients for a super high-speed yacht like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11944" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valyra 25.91m (85'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2013">Valyra</a>. “On the one hand had you have the crypto guys looking for something really unique that can get them to the Bahamas quickly, and then you have the experienced owners who appreciate the build quality and are looking for a fast chase boat for a larger yacht.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223082/image/large-36c3b74c94edc547d56380f27cf60f83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223082">The reason for the sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11944" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valyra 25.91m (85'0&quot;)Hodgdon Yachts2013">Valyra</a> is that the owner’s busy grown-up children are using the family boats less, but by all accounts their father still enjoys pushing the envelope:&nbsp;“Not so long ago we had a race with another boat that had the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> 2000 engines,” recalls Captain Brown. “The only reason we had to slow down was because the boss was spilling his coffee!”

1 Ocean Yachts yacht Valyra

PBIBS was full of surprises – and the iconic 26m Valyra was one of them. Onboard the lightning-fast custom built yacht by Hodgdon.

Blast from the past: Pushing the envelope with 26m Valyra

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4518" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dominator Yachts (Company)">Dominator Yachts</a>’ 29.1-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8435" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Curfew29.1m (95'6&quot;)Dominator Yachts2009">Curfew</a> has been sold after being on the market for just 123 days. Her sale was concluded by José Arana and Diego Luca from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="1 Ocean Yachts (Company)">1 Ocean Yachts</a> who represented the seller. Nicholas Cardoza from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> headed the other side of things, standing in for the buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167253/image/large-f70af0e60dfbd999fff9fbc079b2cf03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167253"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8435" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Curfew29.1m (95'6&quot;)Dominator Yachts2009">Curfew</a> was launched in 2009 flaunting an exterior and interior styling penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team 4 Design (Company)">Team 4 Design</a>. Her naval architecture was coined by her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4518" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dominator Yachts (Company)">Dominator Yachts</a>. This 151 GT motor yacht has room to accommodate up to eight guests across four staterooms.&nbsp;In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8435" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Curfew29.1m (95'6&quot;)Dominator Yachts2009">Curfew</a> is pretty nimble and can dart around at 28 knots thanks to her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines. She’s more comfortable at 25 knots – a punchy cruising speed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167252/image/large-27d7126c368769a9ec8d9759e30ec1a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167252">Thanks to numerous refits her owner will receive her in a great condition. Her last known asking price was $3,690,000.

Dominator Yachts’ 29m motor yacht Curfew sold 

Dominator Yachts’ 29m motor yacht Curfew has been sold with a last known asking price of $3,690,000

Sold: Dominator Yachts’ 29m motor yacht Curfew

The 41.15-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> motor yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Ice41.15m (135'0&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.1999">Blue Ice</a>, has been sold, with Rob Newton of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> introducing the buyer, and José Arana Jr. of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="1 Ocean Yachts (Company)">1 Ocean Yachts</a> representing the seller. Built in 1999 and fully refit in 2017, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Ice41.15m (135'0&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.1999">Blue Ice</a> is in turnkey condition for her new owner and had a last known asking price of $3,000,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/10139/image/large-4b8650d88bf169cb99acb9326d34e772.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/10139">Sporting a minimalist interior by Ivana Porifi and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/863" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerri & Associati (Company)">Cerri &amp; Associati</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Ice41.15m (135'0&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.1999">Blue Ice</a> accommodates nine guests across five staterooms, as well as eight crew. She also features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/214" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aldo Cichero (Company)">Aldo Chicero</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/92601/image/large-e4fba794cde7c86843bcf6dce24c1d84.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/92601">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 12V 4000 M90 diesel engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Ice41.15m (135'0&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.1999">Blue Ice</a> has top speeds of 30 knots, a cruising speed of 25 knots, and a range of 2800 nautical miles. With 40,000 litre fuel capacity and 6,000 litres of water capacity, she is well-equipped for long voyages.

Baglietto motor yacht Blue Ice sold

The 41m Baglietto motor yacht Blue Ice has been sold by IYC after 90 days on the market.

41m Baglietto motor yacht Blue Ice sold 

After 369 days on the market, the 30.89-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alisios30.98m (101'8&quot;)Leopard Yachts2009">Alisios</a> has been sold. With a last known asking price of $2,750,000, the sale was closed with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison</a> yacht broker Justin Onofrietti representing the buyer and Jose Arana from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="1 Ocean Yachts (Company)">1 Ocean Yachts</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184495/image/large-b4bd4c3aa4ad09f1a20710f182b91644.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184495">Currently located in Fort Lauderdale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alisios30.98m (101'8&quot;)Leopard Yachts2009">Alisios</a> was built by Leopard in 2008 and features both a naval and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andrea Bacigalupo (Company)">Andrea Bacigalupo</a>. The 150 GT yacht is a part of the Leopard 31 series and can accommodate nine guests across four cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/184622/image/large-fd61546ac929a3681e2b0b5e8af74bfb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/184622">The yacht underwent a refit in 2016 and her interior now showcases an all-new decor and custom AV system. Suites include a full-beam master stateroom, VIP cabin, and double and twin cabin and all feature an en-suite and a private safe. The main saloon has a retractable roof and large windows to let natural light flood the space. Hydraulic glass doors lead to the aft deck, which features a dining table with settee and chairs, a large sun pad, and access to the beach club.Triple MTU 1,800 hp engines allow fast cruising speeds with a shallow draft. She has a maximum speed of 42.7 knots and a cruising speed of 37 knots.

Sold: 31m Leopard motor yacht Alisios

The 31m Leopard motor yacht, Alisios, has been sold with a last known asking price of $2,750,000.

High-speed 31m Leopard yacht Alisios sold

The 28.17-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6557" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miss Michelle 28.17m (92'5&quot;)Ocean Alexander2011">Miss Michelle</a> has been sold, with Rob Newton from<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">&nbsp;IYC&nbsp;</a>representing the buyer and José Arana Jr. from<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="1 Ocean Yachts (Company)">&nbsp;1 Ocean Yachts</a> acting on behalf of the seller in the deal. <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/175359/image/large-f14149c090d8d66faa45f8619ae28024.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20200921%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20200921T121716Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=5babdb756fa2c9a05cea404998f2805e4e362af4a921a9d6ba47a65bb18a85c6" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175359">Built in 2012 by the Taiwanese shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a> as an Ocean Alexander 90 model, the all GRP motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6557" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miss Michelle 28.17m (92'5&quot;)Ocean Alexander2012">Miss Michelle</a> previously cruised under the name of Patti Belle&nbsp;and features exterior design from the drawing boards of London-based designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/111" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evan K Marshall (Company)">Evan K Marshall</a>, as well as in-house naval architecture.With a gross tonnage of 173, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6557" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miss Michelle 28.17m (92'5&quot;)Ocean Alexander2012">Miss Michelle</a> accommodates up to eight guests across four staterooms, as well as a crew of three who are housed in two cabins. Performance-wise, twin diesel MTU 1600hp engines enable her to reach a top speed of 18 knots and cruise comfortably at 14 knots. After spending more than 3.5 years (1354 days) on the market as a<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">&nbsp;yacht for sale,</a> the last-known asking price for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6557" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miss Michelle 28.17m (92'5&quot;)Ocean Alexander2012">Miss Michelle</a>&nbsp;was $3,700,000.

New owner for 28m Ocean Alexander yacht Miss Michelle 

After spending over three years on the market, the 28m Ocean Alexander yacht Miss Michelle has found an owner. Find out all about the deal on SYT. 

28m Ocean Alexander yacht Miss Michelle sold 

After 70 days on the market, the 29.1-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8435" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elysium29.1m (95'6&quot;)Dominator Yachts2009">Elysium</a> changed hands in Miami, Florida, last week. Conrad Vanderlely from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5077" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Yacht Group (Company)">The Italian Yacht Group</a> represented the seller and Diego Luca from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="1 Ocean Yachts (Company)">1 Ocean Yachts</a> represented the buyer in the deal, which had a last known asking price of $2,950,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167253/image/large-f70af0e60dfbd999fff9fbc079b2cf03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167253">Built by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/dominator-yachts" target="_blank">Dominator Yachts</a> in 2009, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8435" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elysium29.1m (95'6&quot;)Dominator Yachts2009">Elysium</a> was created thanks to the design work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team 4 Design (Company)">Team 4 Design</a>. The flybridge motor yacht was built for up to eight guests to stay overnight in four staterooms and enjoy the amenities such as alfresco dining areas, wet bar and hot tub. Inside, guests will find a comfortable main saloon and high-tech galley. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167252/image/large-27d7126c368769a9ec8d9759e30ec1a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167252">The new owners will be able to reach top speeds of 28 knots, thanks to her twin MTU 16V 2000 M93 diesel engines.

29m Dominator yacht Elysium sold in Miami

The 29m Dominator yacht Elysium has been sold in Miami after 70 days on the market. 