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Aqua Marine Partners

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack Yacht Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> have announced their new sportfish yacht, Project 406, after contracts were signed at the end of 2020. The 52-metre yacht will be the largest luxury sportfish yacht in the world and has been created for an enthusiastic owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193100/image/large-13e909dddd452a320a728aca3e4763de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193100"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack Yacht Design</a> are the naval architects of the project, and have created the exterior and interior designs of the yacht. This groundbreaking vessel has been designed in close collaboration with the Dutch shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>, where she will be constructed, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aqua Marine Partners (Company)">Aqua Marine</a> project managers are representing the owner. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bush & Noble (Company)">Bush &amp; Noble</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6165" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hampshire Marine (Company)">Hampshire Marine</a> are acting as technical managers for the project.&nbsp;Designed for an experienced owner, the superyacht will be outfitted for both sportfishing and for personal use as a luxury motor yacht. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> noted that they have seen an upturn of owners who have specific interests in sportfishing, and more yachts are being outfitted for this particular niche, though these yachts generally sit at around 30-metres. Project 406 will therefore be unique due to her 52-metre length.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193101/image/large-8858e8538e637b966d13a4c9401f1002.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193101">The specific demands of sport fishing yachts have meant that the design has presented a unique challenge for her designers. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> CEO Jan Timmerman commented: “It is well known that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> team likes nothing better than the opportunity to solve fresh engineering challenges – especially if they come in the shape of a unique project concept. The world’s first true sportfish superyacht is a very exciting order and we are delighted to be unveiling it as we prepare to launch another highly distinctive motor yacht – the 58.5m / 192ft sub 500GT Phi. It is good to know that our reputation as the home of the world’s finest sailing yachts is now expanding to embrace the world’s most distinctive motor yachts.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193102/image/large-5e459dad86782af93981a69167ac4e10.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193102">Among her unique designs, Project 406 offers a sky lounge where sportfishing can be observed during the day, but which can be transformed into a dining and lounge area at night. She has a Alustar® aluminium hull.&nbsp;

Royal Huisman unveils Project 406

Vripack Yacht Design and Royal Huisman have announced their new sportfish superyacht, the largest sportfish yacht in the world.

Project 406: World’s largest sportfish yacht unveiled

The 49.8-metre sailing yacht Silencio, listed for sale with Jonathan Barbe at Edmiston &amp; Company, has been sold with Aqua Marine Group introducing the buyer.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/17378/image/large-67a0f8ba2310ea6ac81600c8af3cc10d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17378"> The 49.8-metre sailing yacht was built in steel and aluminium by Italian yard Perini Navi and was delivered in 2001. She was the third yacht in Perini Navi's 50-metre series.&nbsp;On board she accommodates up to 12 guests across five en-suite cabins complete with television facilities, including a full-beam master suite, two double cabins, one twin room and one convertible cabin.&nbsp;Silencio&nbsp;features an elegant and contemporary interior by the award-winning French designer Christian Liaigre and underwent an extensive refit in 2012. During her refit, which was undertaken in Viareggio at the Perini Navi shipyard, Silencio&nbsp;benefitted from the addition of larger outdoor spaces, as well as sunbathing areas and additional al-fresco dining areas.&nbsp;Alongside many successful charter seasons, Silencio has also had great success at regattas and won both the 2013 Perini Cup and the 2015 Millennium Cup.Under power, twin 979hp Deutz engines give her a range of 3,100 nautical miles with a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.&nbsp;At the time of sale, Silencio was listed at an asking price of €10,500,000.