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The 44.33-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere Delle Marche (CdM)</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maverick44.33m (145'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Maverick</a> has been delivered to her owners. She departed the shipyard in Ancona on her maiden voyage, with the entire owners family onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294455/image/large-be068992ff7c82c1128f6c78b225948e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294455"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maverick44.33m (145'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Maverick</a> is the first Flexplorer 146 yacht and began construction in 2020, with Rezida Ross from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rezida Yachts (Company)">Rezida Yachts</a> introducing the buyer. She features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec (Company)">Hydro Tec</a>, with complementing interiors from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6365" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Margherita Casprini (Company)">Margherita Casprini</a>.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59786" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Build report: The Cantiere delle Marche 44m superyacht Maverick (2024-03-13 16:30:00 +0100)">Build report: The Cantiere delle Marche 44m superyacht Maverick</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273927/image/large-0dffdc95c8c2bd5b2907057e80a00120.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273927">The main saloon and dining area of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maverick44.33m (145'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Maverick</a> incorporates an asymmetrical layout, with a full-beam configuration to the starboard side, adding additional square footage. Simultaneously, it creates a practical passageway on the port side providing easy service between the galley and her exterior decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273928/image/large-08cb3188bbf2cfc75e8d8ec36f1c4523.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273928"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maverick44.33m (145'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Maverick</a>’s accommodation is spread across three decks, with her owner’s suite situated on the main deck. The upper deck includes another owner’s stateroom next to a single guest stateroom, while her lower deck houses four ensuite staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273926/image/large-eca148c234274b698d207ddef1c9198d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273926"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maverick44.33m (145'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Maverick</a> stands out from other Flexplorer yachts with an impressive array of unique features. She features collapsible bulwarks which extend to her cockpit and can be folded down, while her deck fittings are positioned at a lower level on the swim platform. This transforms the entire aft deck into a vast beach area, spanning over 135 square-metres.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59568" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive interview: Tom Schröder on CdM and his new 44m superyacht Maverick (2024-01-24 14:00:00 +0100)">Exclusive interview: Tom Schröder on CdM and his new 44m superyacht Maverick</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309662/image/large-96435834d76d08a94ab554aa122580dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309662">The Flexplorer 146 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maverick44.33m (145'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Maverick</a> is equipped with a custom-built carbon-fibre A-frame crane which sits flush with the deck after launching her tenders. This allows for ample space below deck for a large gym, sauna, and diving centre.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294457/image/large-9e3df3a986fd99eda28eb55f18e2bbda.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294457">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maverick44.33m (145'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Maverick</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C32 Acert engines which boast a fuel capacity of 64,000 litres and a range of well-above 5,000 nautical miles at economic speed.

44m CdM Flexplorer 146 superyacht Maverick delivered

The 44.33-metre Cantiere Delle Marche (CdM) superyacht Maverick has been delivered to her owners. 

First 44m CdM Flexplorer 146 superyacht Maverick delivered

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)</a> has announced the sale of a flagship 49.9-metre Flexplorer 165 superyacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308686/image/large-4aefcb76b25fd6d566a3c20b4e357a66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308686">The Flexplorer 165 yacht is the largest explorer yacht to date for the Italy-based shipyard and marks their sixth sale this year. “The news of the sale of the sixth explorer yacht in three months needs no further comment!” exclaimed Vasco Buonpensiere, co-founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a>.The Flexplorer 165 yacht features exterior design and naval architecture by Sergio Cutolo/<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec (Company)">Hydro Tec</a>, alongside interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hus Studio (Company)">Hus Studio</a>. Her interior will portray a timeless design, exuding elegance and sophistication, that captivates the senses and evokes a sense of refined luxury.“What sets the Flexplorer 165 apart is not just her breathtaking design or state-of-the-art features, but the shipyard’s values she embodies,” added Ennio Cecchini, the company’s co-founder and President.The Flexplorer 165&nbsp;yacht will feature a large and powerful A-frame crane, with a lifting capacity of above 4.5 tonne to handle a large tender and multiple water toys. In terms of performance, the yacht will be propelled by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C32 Acert engines.“Today, the sale of the Flexplorer 165 represents a new chapter in Cantiere delle Marche prowess,” concluded Vasco Buonpensiere.&nbsp;

CdM announces sale of flagship 50m Flexplorer 165 superyacht

Cantiere delle Marche has announced the sale of a flagship 49.9-metre Flexplorer 165 superyacht.

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50m flagship CdM Flexplorer 165 superyacht sold

The 31.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche CdM</a> Darwin 102 motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze II31.1m (102'0&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze II</a> has been moved to outfitting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307997/image/large-547a2288f86732875d8441dddfb43b8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307997">Construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze II31.1m (102'0&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze II</a> started in 2023 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> facility in Ancona, Italy. She features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec (Company)">Hydro Tec</a>, with interior design by UK-based design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lawson Robb (Company)">Lawson Robb</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307999/image/large-3b2d18ea55da609ba90042636a004bcd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307999"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307998/image/large-1177844c7916650e4899429a149c56bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307998">The Darwin 102 yacht series is named after the naturalist and geologist Charles Darwin and channels the theory that species survive and thrive through evolution. The Darwin explorer yacht series epitomises adaptability, allowing owners to customise the yacht to meet their needs. &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze II31.1m (102'0&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298359/image/large-254d3e35b9acd83afd0f84481b1e5b9a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298359">Haze II&nbsp;</a> is constructed with a robust and reliable steel hull and aluminium superstructure and is the sixth yacht in the series. Designed with exploration in mind, she features state-of-the-art amenities and technology onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298360/image/large-4e1c230c222f69dd871cb04cb105de37.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298360">She is characterised by huge wrap-around windows, which bathe her interiors in a gentle glow of natural light. Her spacious main saloon features an L-shaped sofa surrounding three uniquely shaped coffee tables, with an adjacent dedicated dining area and study space.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First look at renders of 31m in-build CdM motor yacht Haze II (2024-01-10 16:45:00 +0100)">First look at renders of 31m in-build CdM motor yacht Haze II</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze II31.1m (102'0&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298356/image/large-657853185bbf9aeb0a6b60f8edb37cd5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298356"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298354/image/large-a78bebd3cd7f1292824cf29441fcf821.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298354">Haze II</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across five staterooms, and displays a sophisticated and practical aesthetic throughout. She features a muted colour palette, contrasted with vibrant pops of colour.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298351/image/large-80d00b12c595702b67c83a02025af5b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298351">Regarding performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze II31.1m (102'0&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze II</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing her with a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 13 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298350/image/large-000cc605531017e964cc3f16e00508b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298350"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haze II31.1m (102'0&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Haze II</a> will now move on to the next stage of her construction progress, with an expected delivery date of 2025. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298349/image/large-01ba7eb4e356e8266d26eae5410044d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298349">

31m CdM Darwin 102 yacht Haze II moves to outfitting

The 31.1-metre Cantiere delle Marche CdM Darwin 102 motor yacht Haze II has been moved to outfitting. 

31m CdM Darwin 102 motor yacht Haze II moves to outfitting

As one of the largest and most reputable global yachting brokerages, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> continues to solidify its dominant position in the superyacht market. The company had a transformative 2023, marked by significant global expansion, valuable partnerships, and extremely strong sales activity. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307319/image/large-ffa69ecd2568b4585ebcd021275f1ea0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307319">In total, the brokerage sold an impressive 40 yachts in 2023. Demand surged particularly for yachts over 60-metres, a segment where they showcased formidable sales growth. With over 160 professionals worldwide, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>'s seasoned consultants continue to build on this growth trajectory with their wealth of experience and unparalleled market insights, serving a worldwide client base.&nbsp;Expanding horizons<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>'s growth has spread to all facets of the business, from increased revenues, additional geographical locations, and onboarding new team members to having the largest fleet worldwide, with a remarkable seven yachts on average per manager, allowing for a boutique approach. With an eye toward the future, the company continues to reinvest its profits, focusing on overall global growth, achieving record-breaking sales feats, and landing larger central agent listings, like the most recent 74-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/113" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Global74.0m (242'9&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2007">Global</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307317/image/large-ca8abd438f8c630f3593c67f6b2d27a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307317">Their commitment to expansion is highlighted by their increasing geographical footprint. Three years after establishing a UK base, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> UK opened its new office in a centralised Mayfair location in London late last year. Richard Gray, Head of UK sales, notes: "We are now one of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>'s top-performing offices, with projected year-on-year growth across both sales and charter divisions." Elsewhere, the company continues capitalising on the growing UAE market through its newly established presence in Dubai, bringing its total operations to 15 offices in prime international locations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289623/image/large-02e32cb2f48fd4db9ebc2ee2fd160661.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289623">Adapting to market dynamics&nbsp;While the industry naturally fluctuates, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> adapts its strategies to navigate the evolving market landscape. The start of this year has seen slower sales compared to the post-pandemic sales flurries, but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>'s brokers continue to drive forward, catering to the specific needs of owners and building long-term relationships. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307313/image/large-198b416f8c77da67f66ee1823d711caa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307313">Gray comments: "Overall, the sales market isn't as strong as it was this time last year, but we are slowly but surely beginning to see an increase in new sales listings joining the global market." With recent additions, such as the 57-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Trinity Yachts, LLC (Company)">Trinity</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty57.03m (187'1&quot;)Trinity Yachts, LLC2012">Liberty</a> and 54-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/528" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starfire54.0m (177'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1997">Starfire</a>.&nbsp;As history shows, if yachts are priced correctly, they tend to continue to sell. "The key to securing a sale quickly in this market - and keeping the market active - is pricing correctly, in line with the true market value to avoid stagnation," he adds. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307315/image/large-b85615d73a4f77d067b44aaf39d04929.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307315">Frankie Maxwell, US Sales and Charter Director agrees: "It is a saturated market with more sellers than buyers; as sellers gradually accept that price reductions are necessary to sell, I believe we will see the market start to come back to life. Everyone is looking for the best deal, whether on a charter rate or purchase; this is where our brokers have an opportunity to negotiate, advise and demonstrate what they do best for their clients."The company remains at the forefront of all market changes, one of which can be seen from the increasing demand for more eco-conscious choices. Michel Chryssicopoulos, Global Managing Partner, explains: "Both sail and motor catamarans seem to be gaining significant popularity. The catamaran market is experiencing a sustainable expansion, likely due to factors aligning with growing environmental concerns. Compared to five years ago, these boats are much more common, and I expect this market segment to keep growing in terms of variety and size." A prime example is the innovative, recently delivered catamaran, This Is It - an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> project sold and managed by Chryssicopoulos - a testament to the advanced developments in the multihull market. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307320/image/large-625f953f813460b423cf6a301ed71282.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307320">Off-market opportunitiesBy leveraging a positive teamwork ethic and a strong in-house sales and marketing team, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> continues to broker some of the industry's top deals. Over the last five years, deals where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> has represented both the buyer and seller have comprised almost 50 percent of the total deals done."To be successful, you need to be able to provide clients with off-market opportunities, and we find that more and more sales are happening in this way. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> has been dominant in this area due to our strong internal communications. Information is shared daily between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> brokers across the globe, and our digital tools support and keep clients informed quickly and efficiently of any updates," explains Gray.Maxwell adds: "Last year, we represented both the buyer and seller in a yacht purchase that closed in three days. I trust that this upward trend is a result of our regular sales meetings where brokers can share and promote their listings and an overall improved team spirit."Innovative approaches&nbsp;At the forefront of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>'s strategy is its dedicated technology team committed to innovation, utilising cutting-edge technologies and digital tools to drive success. "We focus on using advanced technology by developing proprietary tools, improving SEO, and utilising AI trends," says Maxwell.&nbsp;Chryssicopoulos adds: "We innovate by creating cutting-edge tools for our sales and charter teams. Crisp marketing is a pillar for our company, enabling us to create a strong charter fleet and consistently maintain a leading position in global sales rankings. The one constant deeply embedded in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>'s DNA is maintaining a clean reputation and ethical approach to business."With their adept marketing team and substantial investments in digital platforms delivering results, Maxwell explains: "We continue to evolve and find new ways to differentiate ourselves from the competition, which helps us attract and retain top talent."New-build successThese approaches have secured <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>'s success in the new-build sector. The company maximised on the recent wave of activity, securing more than 15 current new-build projects ranging from 30 to 75 metres. "It is very fulfilling to be involved with those new-build projects, which give a breath of fresh air to our company and our industry overall," comments Chryssicopoulos. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307310/image/large-9edce2dfc80a5441264ef973e8db4fbd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307310">Further underlining IYC's strength in the new-build representation, Gray comments on the most recent <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)</a> projects: "<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> UK represented both the buyers for the Deep Blue 141 43-metres and the 35-metre Deep Blue 115 sold in January this year. Both projects have very high specifications and meticulous design elements to their builds, with deliveries penned for 2026 and 2027." Adding to this growing portfolio is the third confirmed new-build project of this year, the 50-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> Panorama, currently under construction.&nbsp;Invaluable industry partnerships&nbsp;At the core of the company's success lies its collaborative approach and strong industry partnerships and alliances. Following last year's record-breaking sale of the trio of 70-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> GC-Force superyachts to a single family, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> continues to cement its relationship with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a> (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">TISG</a>).&nbsp;A relationship which has been further strengthened by additional high-profile projects, such as the first model - sold by Chryssicopoulos - of the new 72-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> line designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Armani/Casa (Company)">Giorgio Armani</a>. "We are pleased to be involved in projects where <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Armani/Casa (Company)">Giorgio Armani</a> has been personally in charge of interior and exterior designs. His attention to detail and ingenious perfectionism have been an eye-opening experience that forces one to think out of the box."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257813/image/large-18ee851779b4f8c3208283c0ca0e2659.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257813">Chryssicopoulos adds: "These partnerships and high-value transactions translate to substantial revenue, boosting the company's profile and positioning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> as a leader in the industry." <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> continually embraces and learns from exclusive partnerships such as these.As Maxwell explains, in-house collaboration is equally as strong: "When you work with a US-based broker, you benefit from all the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> global brokers who work together to match sellers and buyers, provide feedback on the condition of charter yachts and crew, and offer recommendations."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307309/image/large-f19c42595536e6d5a74189b93696724c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307309">Future outlook"Each successful superyacht sale contributes to the company's growth; these sales build trust with both sellers and buyers, fostering long-term client relationships. By excelling in these areas, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> can continue to thrive in the superyacht brokerage industry," concludes Chryssicopoulos.&nbsp;With its commitment to sales excellence, adaptive mentality, and cutting-edge tools and resources, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> is poised to continue to seize emerging market opportunities in 2024.&nbsp;

IYC's strategic expansion and growth

As one of the largest and most reputable global yachting brokerages, IYC continues to solidify its dominant position in the superyacht market.

Pushing boundaries: IYC's strategic expansion and innovative portfolio growth 

The 35-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pazienza34.86m (114'4&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Pazienza</a> has been delivered to her owners. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pazienza34.86m (114'4&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Pazienza</a> is the second hull launched from the RJ 115 series, following the delivery of the first hull Stellamar in 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293977/image/large-781f2f40670d4291aadd8b6886b74978.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293977"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pazienza34.86m (114'4&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Pazienza</a> was purchased by an Australian owner who was introduced to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">CdM</a> Australia by Sean Madgwick and Scott Wellington-Stones of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5179" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtsmen International (Company)">Yachtsmen International</a>. The full displacement explorer yacht is part of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>’s successful RJ series, designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a> with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec (Company)">Hydro Tec</a>.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59133" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CdM launches 35m RJ 115 motor yacht Pazienza (2023-11-17 15:15:00 +0100)">CdM launches 35m RJ 115 motor yacht Pazienza</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pazienza34.86m (114'4&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293976/image/large-54f3188e24589c845319020c6b9647c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293976">Pazienza</a> features a slender, rakish bow and a robust yet incredibly elegant profile, adorned with generously sized side openings and windows. Her interior design includes &nbsp;light and dark tones in veneers, panelling, marbles, stones, and upholstery, curated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6365" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Margherita Casprini (Company)">Margherita Casprini</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289608/image/large-ed2b90f9af904e54eada24b8f6d2bb10.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289608">Her main deck forward boasts a spacious owner's suite with windows in both the stateroom and office, ensuring a seamless connection with the surrounding seascape. Additionally, the lower deck features four guest staterooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, while the upper deck offers a VIP suite for added exclusivity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289610/image/large-a63e5482b73d880dc3099aecf6a4950e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289610">One of the distinguishing features of the RJ 115 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pazienza34.86m (114'4&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Pazienza</a> is the seamless transition between her exterior and interior spaces. The main saloon effortlessly opens onto the cockpit, and large doors on both sides of the dining area create a harmonious flow between the interior and exterior areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289605/image/large-da78fa808bab3b96ab0b6de02b837cb2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289605">The sun deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pazienza34.86m (114'4&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Pazienza</a> features panoramic views and an Agata stone-clad swimming pool located aft. The deck is adorned with premium finishes, including a spacious Agata stone bar dining area and a dedicated relaxation area, with comfortable seating and sun loungers forward.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293980/image/large-9f332ff6cfc962fbd349bdc07313b64f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293980">In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pazienza34.86m (114'4&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Pazienza</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C18 ACERT engines and Elettriche zero speed stabilisers, providing her with a top speed of 13.5 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.

35m CdM RJ 115 yacht Pazienza delivered

The 35-metre Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) motor yacht Pazienza has been delivered to her owners.

35m CdM RJ 115 motor yacht Pazienza delivered

The Italy-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> (CdM) has revealed that the 45-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RJ II45.0m (147'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">RJ II</a>, which is the flagship yacht of their RJ line, has moved to outfitting. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306989/image/large-072ddea339a44b4556b94547415275a7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306989">With a draft of 2.6-metres, the yacht has a volume of 499 GT that can host as many as 12 guests across a five guest stateroom layout. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306987/image/large-34038c57828521c83bdde4413cfd283a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306987">The vessel, which has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, features an exterior created by the Italy-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a> and interiors conceived by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a>, as well as naval architecture imagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (Company)">PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306993/image/large-cef3e667608c250bbbd74c7e032ab504.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306993"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306991/image/large-c13a1ebacec289e917c2d486b5ec4880.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306991">In terms of her propulsion system, she is powered by 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 reach a top speed of 15 knots over the course of a 5,000 nautical mile range.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306992/image/large-cc71e611b86fce53ebe8ad104c79dfb6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306992"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306988/image/large-474d9d3d62de41fffed9bafca8e5860f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306988">The superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RJ II45.0m (147'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">RJ II</a> is due to be delivered to her owners in 2025. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306990/image/large-d3aeb5d5acac40ec7b9e9cbb9f9d31e2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306990">

45m CdM RJ II yacht moved to outfitting

The Italy-based shipyard Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) has revealed that the 45-metre flagship superyacht RJ II has moved to outfitting.

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45m CdM flagship superyacht RJ II moved to outfitting

The third 44.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> (CdM) <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flexplorer 146 #0344.3m (145'4&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Flexplorer 146</a> yacht has moved to outfitting, according to an announcement made by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306316/image/large-c53d6ae45459b93cf1bd30b508c68cac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306316">The yachts in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> Flexplorer 146-36 series are characterised by their ability to safely sail through some of the most remote corners of the earth due to their sturdy steel hulls. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306317/image/large-8d16f21bfa29c0fda238d17017028268.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306317">This explorer yacht, which is due to be delivered in 2025, features an exterior design and naval architecture both imagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec (Company)">Hydro Tec</a>, while her interiors were conceived by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306319/image/large-140849fc845156cdc871331652dc998a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306319">These leading designers have all contributed to a vessel where ecological responsibility, sustainability, and modernity are paramount, as the owner of the third <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flexplorer 146 #0344.3m (145'4&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Flexplorer 146</a> yacht is reportedly devoted to environmental preservation. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306318/image/large-065edc13a86da27ba2f19bd7c0beaacb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306318">Therefore, her interiors are largely composed of non-toxic, green, naturally occurring materials tailored to reach a low electromagnetic field (EMF) and a low volatile organic compound (VOC) standard.Across a volume of 499 GT, the third <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flexplorer 146 #0344.3m (145'4&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2025">Flexplorer 146</a> yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests onboard, thanks to a six stateroom configuration. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306315/image/large-df620d027df8c824bb2dc818e1e590f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306315">In terms of her performance, twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines propel her to a cruising speed of 10 knots as well as a top speed of 14 knots over the course of an impressive 5,000 nautical mile range for invigorating exploration.&nbsp;

Third 44m CdM Flexplorer 146 yacht moves to outfitting

The third 44.3-metre Flexplorer 146 Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) Flexplorer 146 yacht has moved to outfitting. 


Third 44m CdM Flexplorer 146 superyacht moves to outfitting

Making the Cantiere delle Marche 44m superyacht Maverick

Maverick, a superyacht owned by Top Gun aficionado Tom Schröder, is fast approaching completion at the Cantiere delle Marche shipyard in Ancona. 

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Build report: The Cantiere delle Marche 44m superyacht Maverick

Issue 4 of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/how-to-build-it" target="_blank">How to Build It</a> technical magazine has now been launched and is available for free download on SuperYacht Times! After two successful editions of the magazine in 2023, we are publishing three issues this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/303786/image/large-7f24cae0295f65f8ea827d44019392ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/303786">This issue takes a look at some fantastic shipyards, with the in-build story of 65-metre Aquarius II, a modern classic cruising ketch built at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> for repeat clients. An exemplar of the Dutch shipyard's work, she is also the beneficiary of more than 700 design tweaks collated by her captain and crew during five years of operating the owners’ previous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Huisman</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/303788/image/large-42eb9f25df8c6999c92217652065b471.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/303788">Talking of new-builds, for this issue we also travelled to Italy to catch up with 44-metre explorer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maverick44.33m (145'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Maverick</a> during her fitting out at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a>, one of the most consistent shipyards building over 40 metres, and to Turkey, now ranked second behind Italy in terms of numbers of units in-build, to take a peek at 79-metre Project Toro under construction at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>.&nbsp;In keeping with the international flavour of this issue, our concept analysis comes courtesy of Miami-based designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luiz de Basto Designs (Company)">Luiz de Basto</a> and those clever people at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a> in the UK. Project Med takes inspiration from a study by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral</a> that reduces the need for watertight bulkheads, the main engineering limitation when defining an interior arrangement. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luiz de Basto Designs (Company)">De Basto</a>’s open architectural concept is the result of looking at the rules “in a slightly different way.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/303785/image/large-f92a8c4b9a6c33e62c6c0968f0203297.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/303785">Amidst all the talk of alternative fuels and greenhouse gases, the carbon footprint of the facilities building the yachts has usually taken a back seat. Not anymore. We look at how shipyards are switching on to the need to implement more comprehensive sustainability solutions in their business practices – and the operational and financial benefits that can be enjoyed as a result.But for me the most rewarding assignment was a trip to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7016" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Teignbridge Propellers (Company)">Teignbridge Propellers</a> in deepest Devon. I thought I knew something about stern gear, but quickly realised I was almost entirely ignorant of how propellers are designed and manufactured. After being introduced to a fascinating process that combines the latest CNC technology with old-fashioned human labour, I learned why propellers sometimes ‘sing’, what ‘fettling’ is, and why the moulds for casting are made one blade at a time using ‘patterns’. I hope you learn something too.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/303787/image/large-d96167e585a819cb44104c1a875fcdc5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/303787">We hope that you enjoy this issue of How to Build It, and if you have any ideas for future stories, reach out Justin (justin@superyachttimes.com) or Francesca (francesca@superyachttimes.com).

How to Build It Issue 4

How to Build It Issue 4 is now live and available for free download.

How to Build It Issue 4 now live!

Yachts attending Palm Beach International Boat Show 2024

We take a look at some of the highly anticipated yachts set to make an appearance at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show. 


Yachts attending the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2024

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)</a> has announced the sale of the 31-metre RJ 102 motor yacht to an Australian owner. The sale marks the fifth yacht sold by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> in the first six weeks of the year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/301982/image/large-ea34cb5a482a3a55423aff8144ca2a8d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/301982">“This sale gives me the opportunity to underline our exceptional commercial success, a testament to the reputation we have meticulously built over the years through our team’s unwavering dedication to excellence,” explained Vasco Buonpensiere, co-founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a>.The RJ 102 is the latest addition to the RJ family, developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>. She features a sleek and elegant exterior profile with a sinuously curved stern, flared bow and slightly recessed windows.&nbsp;“Developing a new model is always super exciting and we wish to thank the owners for this opportunity. The new RJ 102 perfectly suits owners looking for a true explorer, with beautiful lines, that can be run with little crew, a game changer in the Australia and the South Pacific region,” said Paul Miletta of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> Australia.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First 34m CdM Nauta Air 110 sold to an experienced Australian client (2024-02-12 17:30:00 +0100)">First 34m CdM Nauta Air 110 sold to an experienced Australian client</a>The RJ 102 yacht encourages outdoor living with expansive decks, paired perfectly with her cosy interior spaces, designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Giorgio M. Cassetta</a>, to provide the utmost comfort to her owners and guests.“Like the larger models of the RJ range, the design of the two-deck RJ 102 is especially focused on providing large alfresco areas to feel a close contact to the sea, with a pool surrounded by a sundeck area on the wide upper deck and on providing large toy storage,” added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>.&nbsp;The RJ 102 yacht boasts a beam of 7.25-metres, with her owner requesting a four stateroom configuration, and a multi-functional room, which can be turned into a fifth stateroom. Her owner and guest areas are spread over two decks, paired with a spacious and partially shaded upper deck.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59634" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche announces sale of custom 39m CdM 130 explorer yacht (2024-01-31 17:30:00 +0100)">Cantiere delle Marche announces sale of custom 39m CdM 130 explorer yacht</a>“When we stepped on board the RJ 115 Stellamar at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>, we were immediately impressed with the quality and workmanship of the build and knew that we wanted <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> to build a yacht for us” said the owner of the RJ 102.&nbsp;Key features of the RJ 102 yacht include an open-up stern with a wide staircase, floor-to-ceiling windows and transparent gunwales on the upper deck which offer unrivaled panoramic views of the surrounding environment. The interior layout also mirrors the owner wishes, who are keen to be involved.“Vasco and his team have aided us through the design process at every step making it an enjoyable experience and we know that the finished product is bespoke to our joint vision,” concluded her owner.

31m CdM RJ 102 motor yacht sold to Australian owner

has announced the sale of the 31-metre RJ 102 motor yacht to an Australian owner.

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CdM announces sale of 31m RJ 102 motor yacht to Australian owner

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle&nbsp;</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Marche</a> (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>), an Italian yacht builder has announced the sale of the 33.5-metre Nauta Air 110, featuring a beam of 7.5-metres to a very experienced Australian yacht owner. This follows the recent sale of a Nauta Air 108 in September 2023. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/301627/image/large-413eae0c0495acfcc94de67d61175237.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/301627">The Nauta Air series, designed by <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</a>, is distinguished by its sleek and minimalist profile, spacious interior volumes, and inviting exterior spaces. Central to the design philosophy of the Nauta Air range is the enhancement of a fluid integration between indoor and outdoor environments.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/58572" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New-build 33m CdM Nauta Air 108 yacht sold with IYC (2023-09-12 15:30:00 +0200)">Read: New-build 33m CdM Nauta Air 108 yacht sold with IYC</a>Commenting on the sale, Vasco Buonpensiere, co-founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> stated: “Announcing a new sale is always emotional for us. In this very case, we are even more thrilled because the owner, Marcus Blackmore, apart from being a visionary entrepreneur and benefactor, is a true sailor and explorer himself. Together with his wife Caroline they competed in a multitude of major sail races with their three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> (all christened Ammonite) and explored some of the most remote archipelagoes lost in the expanses of the Pacific Ocean”.&nbsp;The newly sold Nauta Air 110 will feature both exterior and interior design developed by Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino of <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</a>. The custom designed layout has been crafted to align with the owner’s lifestyle. This includes expansive indoor lounging spaces on both the main and upper decks, complemented by dining areas situated outdoors on the upper deck aft and the generously proportioned sun deck.Performance-wise, she will be equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines enabling the yacht to have a range of above 4,000 nautical miles at 10 knots and a max speed of 13 knots. The Nauta Air 100 yacht boasts a modest draft, allowing owners to anchor in close proximity to the coastline.&nbsp;

First 34m CdM Nauta Air 110 sold to an experienced Australian client

Cantiere delle Marche has announced the sale of the 34m Nauta Air 110, featuring a beam of 7.5-metres to a very experienced Australian yacht owner. 

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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)</a> has announced the sale of a custom 39.42-metre motor yacht, sold in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4561" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcon Yachts (Company)">Arcon Yachts</a>. This sale of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> yacht marks the third with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4561" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcon Yachts (Company)">Arcon Yachts</a>, who also cooperated with the shipyard in the design of the Acciaio series. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300585/image/large-4bcce4303a505dd47f7f69c17507b46a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300585">Boasting four decks, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> 130 yacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec (Company)">Hydro Tec</a> and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Giorgio M. Cassetta</a>. “I am pleased to express our satisfaction with this additional commercial success, which reaffirms the validity of our strategy centered around the quality and reliability of the explorer yachts we have built up to now, and our commitment to owners’ satisfaction,” commented Vasco Buonpensiere, co-founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>.&nbsp;The bold explorer yacht features a flared bow and sheer lines that flow to her stern to create a sophisticated silhouette. With a beam of eight-metres and a displacement of roughly 388 tonnes, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> 130 yacht also has an efficient hull and bulbous bow to keep fuel consumption levels low.&nbsp;In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> 130 yacht will be equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C18 engines, delivering 533kW each and providing the explorer yacht with a top speed of 13.5 knots and a range of over 5,000 nautical miles at 10 knots.&nbsp;“Beyond the joy of the sale, what makes us particularly proud is that it confirms the reputation we have earned through hard work and dedication. There is no doubt that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> has become a key reference point for all those yachtsmen (and professionals) who are looking for a solid, reliable and content focused shipyard,” concluded Vasco Buonpensiere.

39m custom CdM 130 explorer yacht sold

Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) has announced the sale of a custom 39.42-metre motor yacht, sold in collaboration with Arcon Yachts.

Cantiere delle Marche announces sale of custom 39m CdM 130 explorer yacht 

The 35-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stellamar35.0m (114'10&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2023">Stellamar</a> showcases a contemporary interior aesthetic. Launched in April of last year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stellamar35.0m (114'10&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2023">Stellamar</a> is the first unit of the RJ 115 series. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300052/image/large-50da75bd90204305fe699ab6501c34ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300052">The full displacement explorer yacht features both exterior and interior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>, while her naval architecture stemmed from the imagination of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec (Company)">Hydro Tec</a>. Designed to merge her exterior and interior spaces, the modern yacht can accommodate up to 12 charter guests across her five sumptuous staterooms, with space for a crew of seven. SuperYacht Times takes a closer look onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300044/image/large-ccd07a30130fac58ad78fb0bf58c545a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300044"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300045/image/large-70e4ef02651bf66a22c30986715086bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300045">The spacious main saloon blends soft shapes with warm-toned furnishings and natural textures. An extensive cream U-shaped sofa characterises the saloon and a finely detailed carpet enhances the bright interior aesthetic. In addition to a lounge area, the main saloon houses a formal dining area, featuring a luxury stone marble dining table, equipped with leather seating, making this the ideal spot to host lavish dinner parties onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300047/image/large-201eac608bba3a616e6f3605097fc2b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300047"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300030/image/large-5c02432188d679ded3eea2405b26f5a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300030">Moving to the upper deck, rich tanned leather armchairs are ideally situated to overlook the ocean. An extensive white cabinet unit provides plenty of storage onboard, featuring fully stocked bookshelves, while a large L-shaped sofa ensures guests remain comfortable onboard. The yacht also features custom surround sound speakers fitted throughout, ensuring guests remain entertained.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300031/image/large-786b110b9f2a50f0681e4ab721bcd876.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300031"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300032/image/large-dec74ad505127011fae5a7f0d07ddf03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300032"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300035/image/large-be391ae8d829662418e9afc622815fe0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300035"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300037/image/large-f12144bc7eb87bebe5b966c645586c3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300037">In terms of accommodation, the master suite is situated on the main deck forward, equipped with an opulent walk-in-wardrobe and dedicated study area, while the remaining four staterooms can be found on the lower deck. A warm colour palette extends across <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stellamar35.0m (114'10&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2023">Stellamar</a>’s staterooms, showcasing intricately patterned furnishings, ambient lighting and rich yellow fabrics. Vibrant art wall hangings are also distributed throughout the staterooms, contributing to the unique character of each space. Designed with luxury in mind, the master suite is equipped with his and her sinks, an extensive bath, shower and sauna, against the backdrop of a large marble-adorned wall.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300029/image/large-df63f4e23b1afe5ca3dcfc322298a884.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300029"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300033/image/large-aec5336c03fed74743fad58a81106a38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300033"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300036/image/large-d16ac3b39298932c9d3ee4553add1231.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300036"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stellamar35.0m (114'10&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2023">Stellamar</a>’s subtle and elegant design also defines the yacht’s exterior decks, featuring light wooden furniture. A large alfresco dining table can be found on the main deck aft, equipped with plenty of white fabric chairs, making this the ideal spot for guests to enjoy breakfast while they take in their surroundings. An understated bar and dedicated lounge area are also situated on the main deck. The sundeck offers the ultimate relaxation experience, featuring an angular Jacuzzi, surrounded by chic beige sunpads and large fitted sofas. Alfresco dining can also be found on the sundeck in addition to a large bar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300049/image/large-cab3984acaeea4807c9af4fa09642cc7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300049"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300048/image/large-b5d77b8ced94a7ec7751c3d961badf18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300048"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300050/image/large-6240e3e09b0b4cd89a1e84382c1d4112.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300050"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300046/image/large-7f16b8d1679b02c1dd926134e805637d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300046">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> yacht houses plenty of water toys onboard, including Seabobs, diving and snorkelling equipment, in addition to plenty of gym equipment for guest use. For access to and from the motor yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stellamar35.0m (114'10&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2023">Stellamar</a> features two tenders.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300042/image/large-fd5482f9da621c3ad3861b628adf9180.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300042"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300041/image/large-6341d6de6f7056c6d06f5677f2f6c031.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300041"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300054/image/large-86c473fe744ef96b3de45d75787a1004.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300054"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300026/image/large-ef854b0281f774c56e6d0781d2f7710d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300026">In terms of performance, the motor yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 13.5 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stellamar35.0m (114'10&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2023">Stellamar</a> is currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Nautical (Company)">West Nautical</a> in the Caribbean this winter season and in the Mediterranean in the summer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300028/image/large-c74cf5dffa5c1868fab051d7aab84891.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300028">

First look onboard CdM motor yacht Stellamar 

SuperYacht Times takes a look at the contemporary interiors of the 35m CdM motor yacht Stellamar.

First look onboard 35m CdM motor yacht Stellamar 

Following the 2022 management buy-out of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a>, 75 percent of the company shares now belong to Tom Schröder, owner of FIL Bros Family Office. German-born Tom, who divides his time between Mallorca and Austria, is building the Flexplorer 146 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maverick44.33m (145'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Maverick</a> at CdM, which he plans to take around the world with his wife and four sons. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294373/image/large-061672f3481bfc5cc00adc05f01393f2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294373">I understand you’re a sailor originally?That’s right. My father is a business guy who in the late ‘80s bought a shipyard, Dehler Yachtbau. That meant I had the opportunity to go sailing and our first family yacht was a 24-footer. Later on, my father’s business partner who also had a stake in Dehler moved to Majorca and became the importer for Bavaria Yachts in Spain, so we always had access to sailing boats and I used to go there with my friends for a couple of weeks every year. Then, when I sold my first business I bought a 74-foot <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> catamaran and kept it in the Caribbean until 2018. When Covid hit we first had the idea of doing a world cruise and thought an explorer motor yacht would be safer and more comfortable.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294457/image/large-9e3df3a986fd99eda28eb55f18e2bbda.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294457"> So you decided on a steel-hulled explorer, but why&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>?&nbsp;I discovered <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> in 2019 at the boat show in Cannes. I went aboard one of their explorer yachts and first visited the engine room. After that I thought that sooner or later I wanted to own a CdM. Then during Covid when I was holed up with my family at our home in Mallorca, we started talking about the world cruise. I called Vasco Buonpensiere, we started negotiations and closed the deal in mid-2020.You say it was the engine room that impressed you – are you technically minded?I’m not a technician, but I have a good technical understanding. I liked the technical spaces, the arrangement with easy access to everything and the tunnel between the engine room and crew area. I could see how well everything had been put together and that impressed me, because I hadn’t seen anything like it on other boats. So I fell in love with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>. When I decided to buy the Flexplorer I sent my own surveyors to the yard, and they confirmed my first gut feeling.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/299838/image/large-d5ab8b1d8c66c67223f328fa352dee48.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/299838"> Why the Flexplorer and not a Darwin, for example?The design and layout of the Flexplorer is great and the platform fitted our needs for going round the world. Functionally it’s quite a new development for its size that allows for plenty of tenders and toys, which can be easily launched with the A-frame crane. Overall, the features and general arrangement are what you more commonly find on larger yachts. Following delivery we’ll spend the warranty period in the Med and then leave on our world tour after the Monaco Yacht Show. We plan to take seven years in total, with the first two years on the yacht full time and then 50 percent each year on, 50 percent off. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289603/image/large-b14722887d711e7516a54a0fbee14dbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289603">At what stage did you decide to become the principal shareholder of the company?<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maverick44.33m (145'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Maverick</a> had been in construction for a year and I had built a very good relationship with the management – always the most important factor in an investment decision. The main shareholder was not deeply involved in the day-to-day running of the company and decided to sell his stake when the investment period came to an end. Vasco called me at the end of 2021 and told me about the opportunity to invest in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>. I looked into it and we came to an agreement pretty quickly.You did your due diligence, of course, but was it based on another gut feeling?For sure. On the technical and production side I was already happy and so were my surveyors. I knew the management people and because I was already building a boat with them I knew they build quality yachts on a level with the northern European shipyards. Naturally, we checked the numbers and everything, but I’d already decided I wanted to step into it because I trusted the management. I love the people who work there because they give everything to the company. Finally, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> has captured that explorer niche between 30 and 50 metres where it’s the market leader. All this brings a lot of power to the brand.&nbsp;You’re under 50 – does that mean your needs and expectations are different to older owners?There are quite a few <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> owners around my age. In the past, for entrepreneurs like me it took longer to build up a company and sell it. Today, with good ideas, you can do that more quickly. Some owners buy a yacht to show off and burn a lot of fuel sailing fast between Monaco, St Tropez and Ibiza. CdM owners – older or younger – are not like that. They have a yacht to explore the world. And they use it a lot. Put it this way: most nights they will sleep on board, not in one of their homes or in hotels. And they may also go to Monaco, St Tropez and Ibiza, but they do it once, not every year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289602/image/large-14681c1a2fa24497b07a6eb927851cf9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289602">The name of the yacht is&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maverick44.33m (145'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Maverick</a>&nbsp;and the custom tender is called Iceman. Clearly you’re a Top Gun fan…Big time! The whole family, in fact, and all my boys have had to watch the movies 20 times or more. Our catamaran was also called Maverick and my second youngest son is named Pit Michel after Lt. Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, Tom Cruise’s character. I wanted to name my oldest son Maverick and he would have loved it, but my wife was not willing to do that. We come from Cologne and Carnival is a big thing there and for years I’ve been going dressed as Maverick in his full-dress uniform. It’s a bit of a running gag and tongue-in-cheek, but a lot in our lives is arranged around Maverick. The water toys are also named after other call signs in the two Top Gun movies. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247252/image/large-61b746cbc710710c0b918f3424926429.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247252">Now you’re a boatbuilder, how do you see&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>&nbsp;in five years’ time?We want to keep it small scale, so maximum five yachts a year to maintain quality and happy customers. From my side, I can bring the owner’s perspective because most shipyard managers have never actually owned a yacht of this size. I can appreciate what owners want not just in terms of the product, but also after-sales services, and so on. I think Maverick is very different to other yachts and a lot of things we developed for my yacht will be integrated into other <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> yachts. A yacht-owner friend of mine has been aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maverick44.33m (145'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Maverick</a> and he said, “Tom, this is not a boat – it’s a mission.” &nbsp;&nbsp;We recently interviewed him for an in-build story about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maverick44.33m (145'5&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2024">Maverick</a> for Issue 4 of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">How To Build It</a> out soon.&nbsp;