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The 48.5-metre super sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Georgia48.5m (159'1&quot;)Alloy Yachts2000">Georgia</a> has been sold in Florida, United States. The deal was concluded by Stuart Larsen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> who represented the seller, and Bill Sanderson of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach Global Yachts (Company)">Palm Beach Global Yachts</a> who introduced the buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189213/image/large-1099d55479d5b6bf3105432b0b7c3d76.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189213"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Georgia48.5m (159'1&quot;)Alloy Yachts2000">Georgia</a> was built in 2000 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/60" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alloy Yachts (Company)">Alloy Yachts</a> and has since been regularly maintained. She is currently undergoing further maintenance in Florida. The sloop rigged yacht features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/135" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Scanu srl (Company)">Studio Scanu</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/542" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Butch Design (Company)">Butch Design</a>, while her interior and exterior were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/42" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Glade Johnson Design, Inc. (Company)">Glade Johnson Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Georgia48.5m (159'1&quot;)Alloy Yachts2000">Georgia</a> was built with an aluminium superstructure and hull.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189205/image/large-3b0306ba5b88fd43cc49d8b1c1bfc2a0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189205">The 382 GT sailing yacht can accommodate up-to 12 guests between one owner's cabin and four doubles, two of which are complete with an extra single bed. She can also sleep seven crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189201/image/large-4ac25839459b0765d312d47caebd8614.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189201"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189207/image/large-ca3fa00d7b3bd38047d8f50b72a3c839.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189207"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189206/image/large-1a9ab990e7810a61c5a187948cb4370d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189206"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189202/image/large-868c1b4e3133f8ff02f50637fafab211.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189202">With a 10.11-metre beam sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Georgia48.5m (159'1&quot;)Alloy Yachts2000">Georgia</a> has a spacious interior. Large windows allow for natural light to pour into the main saloon, which includes two L-shaped seating areas, a dining table and a bar. On deck, she features a large cockpit and a Jacuzzi with surrounding sunbathing beds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189212/image/large-053d8d5f30e68ad11898d9d1facaefca.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189212"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189211/image/large-64459388a5200c81fc86fd6b96e9839f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189211"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189209/image/large-eed5563f3a8e2b049d54be447049ea43.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189209"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189208/image/large-d4be5fbb119ec1155cfb7b2b714ad24e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189208">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Georgia48.5m (159'1&quot;)Alloy Yachts2000">Georgia</a> is equipped with one <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 3508B diesel engine which enables her to cruise at 10 knots and reach a top speed of 15 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189200/image/large-c2ed1a44f97c949cd7c65606f6ea369c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189200">She was sold with a last known asking price of $7,950,000.

Alloy super sailing yacht Georgia sold

The 49m Alloy super sailing yacht Georgia has been sold in Florida, United States, with a last known asking price of $7,950,000.

49m Alloy super sailing yacht Georgia sold

The Miami leg of the 16th Azimut Benetti Yachtmaster drew to a close yesterday in Florida, marking another successful edition of the event. Hosted at the Eden Roc hotel in the heart of Miami Beach from 6th to 7th April, guests enjoyed a full day of workshops regarding some of the most important issues facing superyacht captains and owner’s representative in the industry today.

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The first day saw event partners and sponsors AWLGrip, Boero YachtCoatings, Jotun, Peninsula Petroleum, Peters&amp;May Superyachts, Team Italia, Versilia Marine Service, Viraver, Butch Kemp Designs, Fraser Yachts, SLAM, Refit 3 Yacht Refit Service and Naiad Dynamics, take part in a fun speed dating exercise, in which the partners were given the opportunity to meet and greet participants before introducing the company and services.

 

Harald van Exem, Director Yacht Services Worldwide at Fraser Yachts then kicked off a series of workshops with a presentation regarding the complexities of marine insurance and finding the added value in insurance packages. This was followed by an important overview and breakdown of reading yacht certificates from Clive McCartney, Senior Manager Yacht Services at Fraser Yachts.

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Alessandro Gallifuoco, Quality and After Sales Manager at Benetti Yachts, presented the challenges of crew management, assisted by panelists John Cook from Lesia, Brian Luke from International Crew Training and Peter Selivanoff from Fraser Yachts taking questions.

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Ches King, Business Development Manager at Rina rounded off the day with an overview of the forthcoming regulations on environmental protection in the industry. That evening, the group headed to the spectacular Fontainebleau Miami Beach for an evening of fine dining.

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The event was the final installment of three Yachtmaster conferences, the first of which took place in Asia in November 2015, and the second in Italy in February of this year.