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<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260049/image/large-55842a6b92952905afd6322f009dffa8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260049">Spotted recently cruising in Miami, Florida, is the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1502" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fountainhead87.78m (287'12&quot;)Feadship2011">Fountainhead</a>. Measuring 88 metres in length with a volume of 2,463 GT, the superyacht was delivered by the Dutch shipyard in 2011. She features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a> while her sophisticated interior is the result of a collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axel Vervoordt (Company)">Axel Vervoordt</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1502" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fountainhead87.78m (287'12&quot;)Feadship2011">Fountainhead</a> was constructed in tandem with her close sistership <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/104" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Musashi87.78m (287'12&quot;)Feadship2011">Musashi</a> which was also launched in the same year. Built for relaxed family living on board, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1502" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fountainhead87.78m (287'12&quot;)Feadship2011">Fountainhead</a> comes with comforts such as a library, recreation room, fully-equipped gym and contra-flow swimming pool.

88m superyacht Fountainhead in Miami

The 88m Feadship superyacht Fountainhead is seen here cruising in Miami, Florida.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220869/image/large-e703edcfb3229dfc5628be99d2f125c6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220869">Currently anchored off Albany in the Bahamas is the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1502" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fountainhead87.78m (287'12&quot;)Feadship2011">Fountainhead</a>. Measuring 88 metres in length with a volume of 2,463 GT, the superyacht was delivered by the Dutch shipyard in 2011. She features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a> while her sophisticated interior is the result of a collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axel Vervoordt (Company)">Axel Vervoordt</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1502" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fountainhead87.78m (287'12&quot;)Feadship2011">Fountainhead</a> was constructed in tandem with her close sistership <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/104" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Musashi87.78m (287'12&quot;)Feadship2011">Musashi</a> which was also launched in the same year. Built for relaxed family living on board, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1502" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fountainhead87.78m (287'12&quot;)Feadship2011">Fountainhead</a> comes with comforts such as a library, recreation room, fully-equipped gym and contra-flow swimming pool.

Feadship superyacht Fountainhead in the Bahamas

The 88m Feadship superyacht Fountainhead is seen here anchored off Albany in the Bahamas.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/211166/image/large-2d2ed6a41e6d56f5cc2875c6b93b05e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/211166">Measuring 52-metres in length with a volume of 656 GT, the superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Addiction52.3m (171'7&quot;)Amels2010">Addiction</a> was spotted here last summer anchored in Eze-sur-Mer, on the French Riviera. Delivered to her owner in May 2010, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Addiction52.3m (171'7&quot;)Amels2010">Addiction</a> was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> at their Vlissingen facility in the Netherlands. Part of the Dutch shipyard’s successful <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/24" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels Limited Editions 17152.3m (171'7&quot;)">Limited Editions 171</a> series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Addiction52.3m (171'7&quot;)Amels2010">Addiction</a> features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a> while her interior was 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> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axel Vervoordt (Company)">Axel Vervoordt</a>. Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstruce, the three-decks superyacht is able to cover a transatlantic range of 4,500 nautical miles at a speed of 13 knots.

Amels superyacht Addiction in Eze-sur-Mer

The 52m superyacht Addiction built by Amels, is seen here at anchor in Eze-sur-Mer, France.

The 34.14-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/nilaya/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht Nilaya is for sale</a> by Will Bishop of Superyacht Partners. Launched in Finland in 2010, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya34.14m (112'0&quot;)Baltic Yachts2010">Nilaya</a> features interior and exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Yachts S.r.l.</a>, while her naval architecture was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200691/image/large-36c011e7e93ed9ae6e022cf8386ae856.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200691">The 118 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> can accommodate as many as eight guests between four staterooms. A well known racing yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya34.14m (112'0&quot;)Baltic Yachts2010">Nilaya</a> has had a hugely successful regatta career since her launch, even claiming honours in the 2012 Volvo Ocean Race and the 2011 Superyacht Cup.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/38675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Supermaxi Nilaya claims line honours at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race (2012-05-24 00:00:00 +0200)">Supermaxi Nilaya claims line honours at the 2012 Rolex Volcano Race</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/36831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Nilaya wins Superyacht Cup (2011-07-15 00:00:00 +0200)">Superyacht Nilaya wins Superyacht Cup</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200688/image/large-38114006bdd5eb86211de5a6df317d0b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200688">One of her top features is the sleek, low deckhouse which offers those onboard a large amount of natural light and a panoramic view from below. The owner's stateroom is particularly spacious, as is the impressive galley.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200697/image/large-306fe1b93b22a4d6ce1dbc2f34c837ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200697"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200696/image/large-0c9588e37dcee1259951bbdfe557a3fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200696">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/baltic-yachts/for-sale/name-or-previous-name:ni" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Baltic yacht for sale</a> is a performance cruiser, designed for experienced yachtsmen who also enjoy a more relaxed time on the water. With accommodation for five crew however, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">the yacht for sale</a> will also be an ideal cruising yacht, particularly with her beautiful teak interiors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200700/image/large-cf6696a96c632356595d57101cd3e4a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200700"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200699/image/large-a14491581a45b63fe9f9a5981b757f83.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200699"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200701/image/large-e7aca81ff0933bcc4e183f32360dfff1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200701">When she was launched, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya34.14m (112'0&quot;)Baltic Yachts2010">Nilaya</a> heralded a new time for super sailing yachts. She displaces just 89 tons and features a lifting keel, reducing her draft from 5.5-metres to 3.5-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200695/image/large-0d51bfe4ca5e34caf42eef37bb237182.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200695"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200694/image/large-d0f501f4f24c04d07f98dbf0a33cf595.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200694"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nilaya34.14m (112'0&quot;)Baltic Yachts2010">Nilaya</a> is a carbon composite vessel, powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engine powering her to 12 knots under engine alone. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200692/image/large-fcc33030c2699642399f1b0718d65fdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200692">

Baltic sailing yacht Nilaya for sale 

The 34m Baltic sailing yacht Nilaya is for sale. Launched in 2010 in Finland, Nilaya has had a hugely successful racing career.

Baltic 34m super sailing yacht Nilaya now on the market

The 43.07-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koo43.07m (141'4&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2002">Koo</a> (ex: Vent d'Est) has been sold after 174 days on the market. The deal concluded with a last asking price of €7,500,000 after <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> represented the seller and Vassilis Pateras and James Auld of Superyachts Monaco represented the buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119594/image/large-b6662a2432e35553248dd34fd1fcdfdb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119594"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119596/image/large-0badd70e8d7ff91d8e9138b5ed6c8c62.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119596">Built in 2002 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>, the just-sold superyacht features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/577" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubois Yachts (Company)">Dubois</a> and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axel Vervoordt (Company)">Axel Vervoordt</a>. Maintained in turnkey condition throughout her lifetime, she underwent an extensive refit in Auckland in 2019 in which she benefited from a new paint job, rig, teak decks, as well as a rebuild to her engines and generators. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119589/image/large-628e30913d0303014763f1e216f1db19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119589"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119592/image/large-04a5bd9398bc81e2ca96c531d253e5ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119592">On board, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koo43.07m (141'4&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2002">Koo</a> accommodates up to nine guests across four staterooms comprising of a full-beam master suite and three double en-suite staterooms. Powered by 820 hp MTU engine, she cruises comfortably at 10 knots.&nbsp;

43m Vitters sailing yacht Koo sold 

The 43.07m sailing yacht Koo (ex: Vent d'Est) has been sold after 174 days on the market. 

The 43.07-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koo43.07m (141'4&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2002">Koo</a>, previously also known as Vent D’Est, is now on the market. Built by Dutch shipyard<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">&nbsp;Vitters</a> in 2002, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koo/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Koo for sale</a> features exteriors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/35" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubois Naval Architects Ltd. (Company)">Dubois Naval Architects</a>, with her interiors the result of a collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axel Vervoordt (Company)">Axel Vervoordt</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">Redman Whiteley Dixon</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/119594/image/large-b6662a2432e35553248dd34fd1fcdfdb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119594">Maintained in turnkey condition throughout her lifetime, she underwent an extensive refit in Auckland in 2019 in which she benefited from a new paint job, rig, teak decks, as well as a rebuild to her engines and generators.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/119595/image/large-006c6e4c2bc934f875a1d063119f5576.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119595"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koo/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Yacht Koo for sale</a> offers guests shaded alfresco dining on deck as well as a main saloon featuring ample seating and a formal dining area.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/119590/image/large-20b3051a93b39ec14dc1cea71283761e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119590"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/119589/image/large-628e30913d0303014763f1e216f1db19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119589">The interior spaces of this <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> are designed to offer a combination of relaxation and comfort. On board, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koo43.07m (141'4&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2002">Koo</a> accommodates up to nine guests across four staterooms comprising of a full-beam master suite and three double en-suite staterooms.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/119592/image/large-04a5bd9398bc81e2ca96c531d253e5ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119592">Powered by 820 hp <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engine and with a volume of 240GT, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/koo/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Koo for sale</a> cruises comfortably at 10 knots.&nbsp;

43m Vitters sailing yacht Koo for sale

New to the market: sailing yacht Koo for sale! She is a 43.07m Vitters sailing yacht built in 2000, accommodating up to 8 guests and a crew of 6.

New to Market: 43m Vitters sailing yacht Koo

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Fountainhead in Lidingö, Sweden

Launched in 2011 as the largest Feadship ever built at the time, together with her sister ship Musashi, the 87.8-metre motor yacht Fountainhead still remains as impressive today as the days she first hit the water. Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design are behind the grand and elegant exterior of the yacht and also worked together with Axel Vervoordt on the interior of Fountainhead. She was recently seen outside the Swedish town of Lidingö.

Photo by Mats Rosenqvist

The 88m Fountainhead in Lidingö

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152775/image/large-4720f881a0eb27a9e00a5f3297db8194.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152775">Superyacht Fountainhead in MiamiSeen recently in downtown Miami is the Feadship motor yacht Fountainhead. Measuring 87.78 metres in length, she was completed in 2011 and features naval architecture and exterior design by De Voogt Naval Architects, whilst her interior is the work of Sinot Yacht Design in collaboration with Axel Vervoordt. Together with her sister ship Musashi, at the time of her launch she was the largest Feadship superyacht ever to be built.Accommodating up to 14 guests on board, she is powered by 4 MTU 16V 4000 M90 engines, giving her a maximum speed of 21 knots.By Gemma Fottles, photo by Merijn de Waard / <a href="http://www.superyachtphoto.com" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 1.6em;" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

Superyacht Fountainhead in downtown Miami

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/40078/image/large-d8c0d08c8c71bcbe535bf02964324237.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/40078">The 42.90-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1521" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Koo</a> was built by Vitters in 2002 as African Queen and later renamed Red Dragon, and Vent d’Est. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koo42.9m (140'9&quot;)">Koo</a> was designed by Dubois Naval Architects with an interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon and Axel Vervoordt. The Dutch built superyacht sleeps 8 guests, in 1 master, 2 double and 1 twin cabin, and 7 crew members.

Sailing yacht Koo in Antigua

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/137706/image/large-780cd0e7b9d8d736736cea3b4f6efc2c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/137706">Fountainhead in MontenegroFountainhead was delivered in 2011 by Feadship Koninklijke De Vries Makkum. She is designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and she features an interior by Sinot Yacht Design and Axel Vervoordt. Fountainhead is a near sistership to Musashi, which we featured this week as our <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/37783">Superyacht of the Week</a>. To date both Mushashi and Fountainhead are the largest Feadship superyachts ever built, but Feadship has currently two larger yachts in-build; the 99 metre XL 1004 and Royal Van Lent has a contract for a 101.50 metre superyacht. By Maarten Janssen

Feadship superyacht Fountainhead in Montenegro

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/137150/image/large-133599221b312209f28f34cc9f1f2119.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/137150">Fountainhead in GibraltarFountainhead was delivered to her owners earlier this year by Feadship Koninklijke De Vries Makkum. She is designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and she features an interior by Sinot Yacht Design and Axel Vervoordt. Fountainhead is a near sistership to Musashi. To date both Mushashi and Fountainhead are the largest Feadship superyachts ever built, but Feadship has currently two larger yachts in-build; the 99 metre XL 1004 and Royal Van Lent has a contract for a 101.50 metre superyacht. By Maarten Janssen Photo by Giovanni Romero

The 87 metre Feadship superyacht Fountainhead

Today, the Feadship Koninklijke De Vries delivered the third Feadship of the month, Fountainhead. Earlier this month the 81 metre Air, and of 87.77 metre Musashi were delivered to their owners. Fountainhead was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and she features an interior by Sinot Yacht Design and Axel Vervoordt. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135792/image/large-6ac1fdd492e6fadb32027235b2ac2126.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135792">Built at Feadship Koninklijke De Vries Makkum, Fountainhead is a near sistership to Musashi. To date both Mushashi and Fountainhead are the largest Feadship superyachts ever built, but Feadship has currently two larger yachts in-build; the 99 metre XL 1004 and Royal Van Lent has a contract for a 101.50 metre superyacht. Feadship +31 23 524 7000 <a href="mailto:info@feadship.nl?subject=Feadship%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@feadship.nl</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.feadship.nl/">www.feadship.nl</a> By Maarten Janssen

Feadship Koninklijke De Vries delivers superyacht Fountainhead

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/132891/image/large-a616192adeaea5f476cdc1102c05586e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/132891">Sailing yacht Vent d’Est entering MonacoThe 42.90 metre <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1521">Vent d’Est</a> was built by Vitters in 2002 as African Queen and later renamed Red Dragon. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1521">Vent d’Est</a> was designed by Dubois Naval Architects with an interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon and Axel Vervoordt. The superyacht is offered for sale through Burgess, asking € 11,750,000By Merijn de Waard

Sailing yacht Vent d’Est entering Monaco

Early photos of the brand new Amels 177 reveal the typically sleek lines of a classic Tim Heywood design. Photographed during her acceptance trials on the North Sea, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Addiction52.3m (171'7&quot;)">Addiction</a> is the latest yacht to be ordered by a repeat client of Dutch superyacht builder Amels.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131056/image/large-e1f76b53fbfcde16b9136332b143a69f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131056"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Addiction52.3m (171'7&quot;)">Addiction</a> has been completed in good time for the European yachting season. She passed her acceptance trials with flying colours, earning sign-off from the owner’s representative and Lloyds Register in just a single day. “This is a very good start to the launch of our Amels 177 range,” commented managing director of Amels, Rob Luijendijk. “The success of the Limited Editions concept is already well proven with our existing models. As with our other premium semi-custom designs, we believe the Amels 177 offers all of the benefits of personalisation that you would find with a pure custom build - but without the long design process and technical risks.”The 177-footer is an evolution of the very successful Amels 171, of which six yachts have now been launched. British designer Tim Heywood drew the lines of both the 171 and 177. “The additional 2 metres of the Amels 177 serve both an aesthetic and functional purpose,” said Heywood. “The longer hull makes it possible to create an even more elegant, sleeker profile, while also creating the space for a very generous 30sqm Beach Club at the stern, a luxury area close to the water for the owner and his guests to enjoy.” A very large transom door and integrated hydraulic crane make it possible to handle large personal watercraft such as Jet Skis with ease. There is even the option of a touch-and-go helicopter pad.The sleek and feminine lines of the Amels 177 have been further enhanced by the distinctive Moondust coloured hull paint, whose sophisticated tones contrast very effectively with the Oyster White superstructure and charcoal-grey accents. The interior design of Addiction has been created from a combination of two of the best design houses in the superyacht industry, Nuvolari Lenard of Italy and Axel Vervoordt of Belgium.Sir Ian Collett of yacht consultancy Ward &amp; McKenzie, the project managers and owner’s representative commented: “Our team was impressed by the level of organisation and professionalism of the Amels team. Addiction is the second successful vessel we have built with the company. This, the first 177, is a beautiful design by Tim Heywood and well constructed by Amels. All in all, this project has been an interesting, exciting and pleasurable experience for the buyer’s team.” After delivery, the yacht will be managed by Verpeka Yacht Brokerage, based in Monaco. Managing director Nataliya Verpeka, who moved from her native Russia to the Mediterranean 18 years ago to pursue a career in international yachting management, commented on the Amels 177: “I was privileged to be on board <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Addiction52.3m (171'7&quot;)">Addiction</a> for the very first acceptance sea trial of this new Amels model, and was very impressed with the yacht’s performance. Having been closely involved with other projects, I know how rare it is for a yacht to come through its initial sea trial so smoothly.” The Amels yard in Vlissingen is running at full capacity with nine projects currently underway. Rob Luijendijk said: “Considering the challenging economic conditions in the global economy these past two years, we are delighted to be so busy with the planning and build of various yachts in our range, the Limited Editions Amels 171, 177, Amels 199 and Amels 212, as well as Damen’s 50m and 67m Sea Axe Fast Yacht Support vessels.”