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The 49.38-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anastassiades & Tsortanides (Company)">Anastassiades &amp; Tsortanides</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.38m (162'0&quot;)Anastassiades & Tsortanides1970">Asteria</a> has entered the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/asteria/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht, Asteria for sale</a>, was built in 1970 as an ocean-going rescue tug and was converted in 2000 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1070" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northport Engineering (Company)">Northport Engineering</a> in New Zealand into a world-class expedition yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256188/image/large-4920d6ce027e0eefe163a22ca84f57ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256188"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.38m (162'0&quot;)Anastassiades & Tsortanides1970">Asteria</a> is a proven world cruiser and has spent two decades cruising from pole to pole. In 2019, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> underwent another extensive refit by French studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7008" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charles Zana (Company)">Charles Zana</a>. Her interior was redesigned with a contemporary flare while maintaining her classic appeal.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256186/image/large-1d1cb2789b893db325d52e51b1a83b61.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256186">The robust 669 GT conversion <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>, features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/516" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anastassiades & Tsortanides (Company)">Anastassiades &amp; Tsortanides</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.38m (162'0&quot;)Anastassiades & Tsortanides1970">Asteria</a>’s current owner is dedicated to her upkeep and has maintained her to the highest standards, leaving her in great condition for more adventures.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256183/image/large-b44d9078db012a5da91498dc494e5f3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256183">The aft saloon doubles as a library and movie room with large almost beam width extra-wide sofas. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.38m (162'0&quot;)Anastassiades & Tsortanides1970">Asteria</a> also benefits from a bright interior, thanks to large windows that adorn all the guest areas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/19093/image/large-469e3380ed93ef5381edaf8c58e85192.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/19093">The dining area of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.38m (162'0&quot;)Anastassiades & Tsortanides1970">Asteria</a> is separated by large bevelled glass and wooden doors. The dining area is able to accommodate up to 14 guests for a formal dining experience, surrounded by sculptures and curated works of art.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256174/image/large-6bcc5fbb568189123dcf9f2b046c1e76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256174"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.38m (162'0&quot;)Anastassiades & Tsortanides1970">Asteria</a>’s main saloon provides a great space for guests to socialise and relax, with a full bar and plenty of seating. The seating is designed for large groups, but set up so as to not lose those intimate nooks that make the ample-sized saloon perfect for any group.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256195/image/large-abe480beb3715cd2472ee1c2fe9bf37a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256195">A notable feature onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/anastassiades-tsortanides/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Anastassiades &amp; Tsortanides yacht for sale</a> is her luggage room, located on the main deck. This large storage area solves a problem that many yachts of this size face and provides capacious space for bulky cases to be stored.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256187/image/large-bd57cb215cd2f5298870419cb6c50d87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256187"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256190/image/large-903b8e047550f9261f06c46bb79e6d96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256190"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.38m (162'0&quot;)Anastassiades & Tsortanides1970">Asteria</a> is able to accommodate up to 14 guests in seven staterooms with her owner’s suite located forward on the third deck. The master suite provides easy access to both the pilot house and main deck and includes a king-bed and marble ensuite bathroom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256184/image/large-b01fb26f1bba63071136daa8437d795e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256184">Aft of the owner’s suite is a smaller stateroom suited for young children, but could also easily be converted into a gym, office, or wellness centre.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256192/image/large-198dfeda0cb209b770dbe56199816c02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256192"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256193/image/large-b6278997d8d45907f292b419cad7d0df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256193">The remaining guest staterooms of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.38m (162'0&quot;)Anastassiades & Tsortanides1970">Asteria</a> include a port and starboard VIP suite with queen-beds and ensuite bathrooms, two double staterooms that can be converted into twins, and a twin stateroom. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.38m (162'0&quot;)Anastassiades & Tsortanides1970">Asteria</a> is also able to accommodate up to 22 crew in 11 cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256176/image/large-d72b5c849ba48ba91621f325653f147d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256176"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256189/image/large-2d9a6e980562d83347ad8771bedf2cbf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256189"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.38m (162'0&quot;)Anastassiades & Tsortanides1970">Asteria</a>’s extensive refit did not stop with her interior, and included the addition of a spa pool covered by a huge bimini on the top deck, as well as new paint and decks. Her sun deck is also capable of landing a five-tonne helicopter, while her aft deck is perfect for working out with the yacht’s gym equipment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256180/image/large-8e26a89481e65fa052211553b3c2f8dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256180"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.38m (162'0&quot;)Anastassiades & Tsortanides1970">Asteria</a> has plenty of exterior spaces, with a large round table with seating for 12 on her main deck for alfresco dining. The area is surrounded by a large deck of cushioned built-in seating with ample storage underneath.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256173/image/large-31239d16ed399a89e6333bea8b87cb06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256173">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.38m (162'0&quot;)Anastassiades & Tsortanides1970">Asteria</a> underwent a full main engine rebuild and generator service in 2022. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.38m (162'0&quot;)Anastassiades & Tsortanides1970">Asteria</a> will return to the shipyard in January 2023 to service her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum</a> zero-speed stabilisers. She is equipped with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engine providing her with a top speed of 14 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots.&nbsp;

49m Anastassiades and Tsortanides yacht Asteria for sale

The 49m Anastassiades & Tsortanides yacht Asteria for sale is a proven world cruiser following her conversion in 2000.

49m Anastassiades & Tsortanides yacht Asteria enters the market

Last month we published an article about the fate of superyacht Lea, originally launched in 1973 at the Anastassiades &amp; Tsortanides. I spotted the yacht just around the corner from the airport of Pisa, and it looked like she was in need of some love and care, and perhaps a refit to bring her back to her former glory. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/149174/image/large-1a925e3573d2e0a29c9a8048625a35f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/149174">Following our article, which you can read <a href="#managed-by-application" target="_blank" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/42395">here</a>, her new owner got in touch with us, and he has told us he has recently bought the vessel, and that the yacht will indeed be refitted. Passion, as she is now called, has just been moved to Genoa, where she is waiting for shipment on Dock Wise to Florida. From here on, she will then sail via Panama to Ecuador, where she will undergo a major refit.After her refit, the yacht will operate in the Galápagos Islands as a charter vessel.By Maarten Janssen, photo by the owner of Passion

Superyacht Lea sold and to be refitted

In 1988 superyacht Bellissima, originally launched in 1973 at the Anastassiades &amp; Tsortanides, was completely rebuilt. After her relaunch, she was one of the most opulent yachts of her time, featuring an Asian style interior, with many fabrics from China and Thailand, such as pleated silk overheads.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148741/image/large-877467ddef90809aacd6b4fc84e681f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/148741">She was once owned by English poultry farmer Bernard Mathews, famous for his tv advert catchphrase "bootiful", or bellissima in Italian.The yacht offered accommodation for up to 12 guests, and she had an interesting upper deck lounge, which could be opened on three sides, by sliding open large glass panels.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148742/image/large-070b274a5727516efb9d0ec623f67241.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/148742">These days the yacht is called Lea, and she can be found just round the corner of Pisa's airport in Italy. It is unclear if she is still being used, or if she has been laid up. The yacht has been there for quite some time.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148743/image/large-bae5484d7bdc8e1065d16c6340d49df9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/148743">If you have more information, including old photos of her, please feel free to submit them at <a href="mailto:yachts@superyachttimes.com">yachts@superyachttimes.com</a>By Maarten Janssen

The fate of superyacht Lea

Ocean Independence delightedly announced an in-house sale of the 49-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.0m (160'9&quot;)">Asteria</a> (ex: Asteri). Peter Thompson represented the buyer, whilst Peter Hürzeler and Axel Douqué represented the seller.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135455/image/large-1d98e0188945ce7a7f060071cc24666b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135455"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1498" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asteria49.0m (160'9&quot;)">Asteria</a> was built in 1970 at the Anastassiades Shipyard, Greece, and was converted from 2000 to 2002 by Northport Engineering in New Zealand into a world cruising explorer superyacht.