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Christensen Shipyards, LLC.

PBIBS 2026 list of yachts

SuperYacht Times presents a compilation of the yachts attending this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show.

Largest yachts attending the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026

The 43.28-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4469" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Missing Link43.28m (141'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2015">Missing Link</a> has been sold, with Kevin Merrigan and Wes Sanford of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> representing the buyer, and Tom George of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8422" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DYB Group (Company)">DYB Group</a> introducing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374289/image/large-9dd867ddacc6491ce585d72af4bd25c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374289">Delivered in 2015,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4469" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Missing Link43.28m (141'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2015">Missing Link</a> features naval architecture and exterior design completed in-house by her builder, with interiors crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/114" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carol Williamson & Associates Ltd. (Company)">Carol Williamson &amp; Associates</a>. She is the first custom 43-metre Series yacht built from the yard’s 50-metre hull mould.Inside, her 4,500-square-foot timeless interiors showcase high-gloss American walnut and stone inlay floors. At a volume of 480 GT, she can accommodate up to 12 guests across five staterooms.Her outdoor spaces include a touch-and-go helipad, a Jacuzzi on the sundeck for guests to relax in, a full-service bar, and a bridge deck with drop-down air conditioning where guests can enjoy alfresco dining in comfort.In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4469" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Missing Link43.28m (141'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2015">Missing Link</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of $23,995,000.

Christensen yacht Missing Link sold

The 43.28-metre Christensen motor yacht Missing Link has been sold.

43m Christensen superyacht Missing Link sold

Superyachts in St Barths for New Year’s 2026

SuperYacht Times takes a look at some of the many yachts that set the scene for celebrations on and off the water in St Barths.

In Pictures: Superyachts in St Barths for New Year’s 2026

The 39.62-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sweet Escape39.62m (129'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1993">Sweet Escape</a> sold in a deal with William Noftsinger of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> introducing the buyer and Jarrett Hiebert of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/381562/image/large-217a8d26b7408c9d97e5b85009cced5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/381562">Launched in 1993 as part of the Christensen 130 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sweet Escape39.62m (129'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1993">Sweet Escape</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/962" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollonio Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (Company)">Apollonio Naval Architecture &amp; Marine Engineering</a>, with naval architecture penned by the latter, alongside her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen Shipyards</a>.With 273 GT of internal volume, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sweet Escape39.62m (129'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1993">Sweet Escape</a> boasts a spacious interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/415" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Puleo Inc. / International Yacht Design (Company)">Puleo Inc / International Yacht Design</a>. Her main saloon flows seamlessly into her dining area, with seating for up to 12 guests for formal meals.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sweet Escape39.62m (129'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1993">Sweet Escape</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across a six stateroom configuration, with her master suite situated at the bow on her main deck. Further guest accommodation can be found on the lower deck, comprising a VIP suite amidships, alongside a double stateroom, two convertible twins and a two bunk stateroom.&nbsp;Her upper deck includes a spacious skylounge, complete with a pop-up bar and sumptuous seating options. This leads to a large alfresco dining area on her aft deck, while her sun deck houses a Jacuzzi, sunbeds and seating for guests to enjoy.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sweet Escape39.62m (129'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1993">Sweet Escape</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Detroit Diesel (Company)">Detroit Diesel</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots. At the time of her sale, Sweet Escape had a last known asking price of $3,999,999.

Sweet Escape: 40m Christensen yacht sold

The 40m Christensen motor yacht Sweet Escape sold with a last known asking price of $3,999,999.

40m Christensen superyacht Sweet Escape sold

The 36.58-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3986" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chanson36.58m (120'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1995">Chanson</a> is for sale with Leonce Richard and Michael Mahan of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Worth Avenue Yachts (Company)">Worth Avenue Yachts</a>. This tri-deck <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" target="_blank">yacht for sale</a> was built to ABS standards and delivered in 1995.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380895/image/large-2706e7f35e34bd4c9b696d78fc18f656.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380895">Formerly known as Cherish II, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3986" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chanson36.58m (120'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1995">Chanson</a> features naval architecture and exterior design developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a>. She is constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, and her generous 2.08-metre beam provides expansive living spaces across the main and upper decks, including walk-around side decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380897/image/large-e49191853b9ca7e54f1e1053fd09bbaf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380897"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380906/image/large-7156fd5cafbe5589e5809bb4404625ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380906">Inside, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" target="_blank">motor yacht for sale</a> offers a bright and welcoming main saloon, filled with natural light from large windows that complement her light wood panelling and plush soft furnishings. Within the same space, guests can enjoy a formal dining area accommodating up to 10.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380907/image/large-58e33c3deb7f3d2055a9701c1bfbde3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380907">Aft of the main saloon is a semi-enclosed aft deck seating area that overlooks her cockpit. On the upper deck, the captain’s cabin is positioned aft of her pilothouse, while a skylounge located just forward of the boat deck provides a comfortable retreat for guests. The top deck features ample seating and a large hot tub, ideal for relaxing and entertaining.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380900/image/large-e23575ee3bfdebe35da49eb5ed86f298.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380900">With a volume of 296 GT, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/chanson-37m" target="_blank">yacht Chanson for sale</a> can accommodate up to nine guests in four staterooms. The layout includes a full-beam master stateroom with his-and-hers bathrooms, a VIP stateroom, and two additional guest suites with queen and twin berths.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380898/image/large-f12773161c994092c5a12a3946dc848d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380898"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380899/image/large-c0b9a2ae3a8987b587c53c21d89c650e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380899">In terms of propulsion system, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/christensen/for-sale" target="_blank">Christensen yacht for sale</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, giving her a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 14 knots.

 Christensen yacht Chanson for sale

The 36.58-metre Christensen motor yacht Chanson is for sale.

37m Christensen motor yacht Chanson on the market

The 42.67-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen Shipyards</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daydream42.67m (139'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1991">Daydream</a> has been sold, with Erhan Dogru of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRM Yachting (Company)">CRM Yachting</a> introducing the buyer, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Person/364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peter Hürzeler, Switzerland (Person)">Peter Hürzeler</a> and Adrian Soos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence&nbsp;</a>represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228507/image/large-7d5ff8067d77db7512516eaca56f3a99.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228507">Delivered in 1991 by the American shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daydream42.67m (139'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1991">Daydream</a> was previously known as Magnifico. She features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/962" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apollonio Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (Company)">Apollonio Naval Architecture &amp; Marine Engineering</a>, with interiors styled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2372" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anita's Interiors (Company)">Anita’s Interiors</a>.Elegantly set within a space defined by rich, glossy wood panelling and panoramic windows, she offers a formal dining area that seats up to eight guests. With a gleaming marble floor inlaid with a striking compass rose pattern, the main saloon features an open-plan lounge boasting plush, light-coloured modular seating.With a beam of 8.23-metres, a draft of two-metres and an interior volume of 255 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daydream42.67m (139'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1991">Daydream</a> offers generous living spaces for up to 10 guests in well-appointed staterooms, including a master suite, two double staterooms and two twins. Meanwhile, crew accommodation offers ample space for seven members, ensuring excellent onboard service and comfort.Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daydream42.67m (139'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1991">Daydream</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Detroit Diesel (Company)">Detroit Diesel</a> engines, allowing for a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 18 knots. She carries 37,850-litres of fuel and 5,677-litres of water, providing ample range for extended cruising.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daydream42.67m (139'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1991">Daydream</a> had a last asking price of €3,100,000 at the time of her sale.&nbsp;Photo provided courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence.</a>&nbsp;

Christensen yacht Daydream sold

The 42.67-metre Christensen motor yacht Daydream has been sold.

43m Christensen superyacht Daydream sold

The 47.85-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1376" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amore47.85m (156'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Amore</a> is on the market, with Michael Selter of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" target="_blank">yacht for sale</a> was delivered in 2005 and underwent a comprehensive refit in 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377143/image/large-a1e93254a0ad6efe81d6ca6db367ab31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377143">Her works included a complete top-to-bottom paint job, engine overhauls, transmission rebuilds and multiple annual upgrades. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen Shipyard</a> in Vancouver, Washington, the vessel was originally commissioned by a knowledgeable yachtsman with close ties to the yard. Today, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" target="_blank">motor yacht for sale</a> has been meticulously maintained by her current owner and is presented in turnkey condition.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377146/image/large-ce65f1e5d130213f305e9e0b6555f72a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377146"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377149/image/large-8b9af20c580a4e2a836b1e173b1c1678.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377149"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1376" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amore47.85m (156'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Amore</a> features naval architecture and exterior design completed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a>, paired with a contemporary interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/114" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carol Williamson & Associates Ltd. (Company)">Carol Williams &amp; Associates</a>. Inside, her spaces are finished with walnut walls and cabinetry, complemented by marble inlay and stonework. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/amore-48m" target="_blank">yacht Amore for sale</a> offers a spacious dining area capable of seating up to 10 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377153/image/large-772ed17f2dbc570233f47282bf4efa4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377153"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377157/image/large-9e9ad8d82947ae1dc1389b81e4eaf2a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377157">With a volume of 499 GT, she can comfortably accommodate 12 guests across a six-stateroom layout, including a convertible sixth stateroom that can serve as a gym and massage suite. The configuration consists of a full-beam main-deck master suite, a full-beam VIP suite, two king suites and a flexible suite featuring a full bed, single and Pullman berth.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377152/image/large-c4f150c8b1dd565f7d4f596527101af2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377152"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377145/image/large-82620d0b485680018b4dc38841c9dbe9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377145"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1376" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amore47.85m (156'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Amore</a> also benefits from an onboard elevator servicing all decks, providing seamless access from the accommodation level to the main and sundecks. Outdoors, guests can enjoy a Jacuzzi, sun loungers and multiple alfresco dining spaces across her expansive exterior decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/377140/image/large-e0cf6a2918b1da8bfa56c10489610268.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/377140">Regarding performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/christensen" target="_blank">Christensen yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, allowing for a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 17 knots.Courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>.

Christensen yacht Amore for sale

The 47.85-metre Christensen motor yacht Amore is on the market.

48m Christensen superyacht Amore on the market

Once a dominant force on the global superyacht scene, American shipyards have dwindled significantly over the past decade or so. To understand how the industry is adapting, we travelled to Seattle and Vancouver – two hubs of Pacific Northwest boatbuilding with deep maritime roots.&nbsp;The US has long been a cornerstone of the global superyacht market. Yet evolving buyer behaviour, international competition, shifts in economic conditions and evolving business models, have brought major challenges. The once-favourable euro-dollar exchange rate has flipped, making European yards more attractive to American buyers. Domestic builders like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Trinity Yachts (Company)">Trinity</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> have closed their doors, while others have seen production slow dramatically. This reflects a broader shift in how North American shipyards are approaching production, design and market strategy – especially in light of growing competition from countries like Turkey and Taiwan.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/359371/image/large-0b776d92c59afa39dd2b3f6c4c5ee092.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/359371">Recalibrating at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport</a>A telling example is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport Yachts</a> on Washington’s Pacific coast. At its peak, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport</a> delivered up to a dozen composite yachts annually, including more than 75 of its best-selling 112-foot series over two decades. The yard’s success was underpinned by its speculative production strategy, which allowed clients to take delivery within six to twelve months. This helped the shipyard maintain a steady flow of production and consistent revenue while keeping the workforce busy. In 2003, it opened a purpose-built yard in Port Angeles to build larger yachts and launched a dozen hulls in its flagship 50-metre series. But in 2014, a change in ownership saw a shift to a build-to-order model. Production slowed substantially, and with it, the yard’s competitive edge.&nbsp;“Looking ahead, I’m cautiously optimistic,” says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport</a> President Daryl Wakefield. “We’ve returned to building on spec and currently have two yachts in our 41-metre series under construction – one of them speculative – the first since our strategic pivot. If successful, this could mark the beginning of a turnaround. But with fewer yachts in build, maintaining our workforce and infrastructure is a real balancing act.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/4207/image/large-d7c841a1a71fd42ffa09f5c253428ec6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/4207">Delta on the moveDown the road in Seattle, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/47" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta Marine (Company)">Delta Marine</a> is equally adept at building in composite or steel and aluminium, evidenced over the years by yachts like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3862" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Steadfast46.03m (151'0&quot;)Delta Marine1999">Affinity</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4814" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonstone79.2m (259'10&quot;)Delta Marine2016">Albatross</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1688" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starship56.39m (185'0&quot;)Delta Marine2001">Gallant Lady</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3973" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Invictus65.5m (214'11&quot;)Delta Marine2013">Invictus</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4887" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Endless Summer50.0m (164'1&quot;)Delta Marine2017">Endless Summer</a>. The company has mostly operated under the radar, but is beginning to share more news about its activities. Traditionally focused on custom yachts for private use with strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), many of its yachts have remained under the same ownership for decades. However, two composite vessels currently in build – 45-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12551" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zembra 45.3m (148'7&quot;)Delta Marine2026">Project Zembra</a> and 47-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13348" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ammo47.48m (155'9&quot;)Delta Marine2026">Project Ammo</a> – signal a move towards expanding its presence in the charter market.“These yachts represent a new direction for us,” says Michelle Jones, Vice-President at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/47" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta Marine (Company)">Delta Marine</a>. “They will be the first in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/47" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta Marine (Company)">Delta Marine’s</a> history to be built specifically for charter use. It’s a big change for us, but one we’re incredibly excited about. For the first time, we’ll be able to talk openly about these yachts, show them to the public, and give potential clients the opportunity to experience the quality of a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/47" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta Marine (Company)">Delta</a> yacht firsthand.”Building for charter use is aligned with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/47" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta Marine (Company)">Delta’s</a> long-term strategy to grow its international footprint. Both yachts will be delivered as American-flagged vessels with Cayman Islands certification, allowing them to operate in US waters under the Jones Act, which typically restricts foreign-flagged commercial yachts from visiting consecutive American ports. The move enables these yachts to charter on the West Coast of the US, an area currently underserved by yacht charters. Jones also hinted at a new collaboration with a well-known Italian designer.“We’ve always marketed our yachts globally, but the core of our business will always be American,” she says. “That said, collaborating with high-profile designers will help <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/47" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta Marine (Company)">Delta</a> appeal to a broader audience, particularly in Europe, where the design factor is extremely important.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/840" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordlund Boat Company. Inc. (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329450/image/large-a0ea050d115ae4092d49a70ddd11b82b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329450">Nordlund</a>: reinventing refitThe Tacoma-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/840" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordlund Boat Company. Inc. (Company)">Nordlund Boat Company</a> began as a builder of composite hulls for other brands, but later evolved into a boutique yard for fully custom yachts. The 115-foot expedition yachtfisher <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6219" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cazador35.05m (114'12&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.2018">Cazador</a>, launched in 2019, exemplifies its approach. The long-range cruiser launched in 2019 for a repeat client boasts a vacuum-operated elevator connecting all three deck levels – a highly unusual feature for the size of yacht.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/840" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordlund Boat Company. Inc. (Company)">Nordlund</a> is currently in the process of reinventing itself again, this time as a specialist refit yard. This dovetails neatly with the growing trend among owners to refurbish their existing yachts rather than build new. In fact, despite the downturn in new construction, the refit market in the US has continued at full blast with 435 refit shipyard visits noted in 2024, up almost 10% from around 400 refits a year registered during 2020 and 2021. According to The State of Yachting 2025, the US tops the list of refit countries across the size range.“Refits require the same precision and skill as new builds,” says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/840" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordlund Boat Company. Inc. (Company)">Nordlund’s</a> project manager Matthew Fowles. “Our custom experience gives us a real edge in handling complex upgrades for owners wanting to extend the life of their vessels.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6219" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cazador35.05m (114'12&quot;)Nordlund Boat Company. Inc.2018">Cazador</a> reflects how large yachts are designed, built and used in the Pacific Northwest. Purpose-driven, often with fishing in mind, their design favours practical features over extravagant luxury. Usually built in composite for rugged adventure and long voyages (American owners have fewer qualms than their European counterparts about tackling rough seas and long crossings in fibreglass boats), the focus is on efficiency, comfort and ease of maintenance. Cooler temperatures and frequent rain also mean more protected interior spaces. While in Florida it's all about staying cool while enjoying the sunshine, in this corner of the continent yachts are more likely to have diesel heaters than AC to keep the damp out and make the shoulder seasons more tolerable when the mercury drops.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/304085/image/large-74643bb234d4146757d8587b2c60d8fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/304085">Rethinking the marketCanadian naval architect Gregory C. Marshall is active both at home and abroad with the exterior design of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug’s</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artefact80.0m (262'6&quot;)Nobiskrug2020">Artefact</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya’s</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="King Benji46.7m (153'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2024">King Benji</a> to his credit. He sees deeper cultural shifts affecting the sector and points to the reluctance among some North American clients to flaunt their wealth, which can discourage investment in high-profile new builds. Tax and financial concerns also prompt many to commission yachts overseas.“Builders need to rethink how they engage with the market,” Marshall explains. “There’s strong demand for quicker, more cost-efficient builds that don’t sacrifice quality. At the same time, today’s yachts have become overly complex, driving up costs without proportional value.”Designer Ivan Erdevicki of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1343" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ER Yacht Design (Company)">ER Yacht Design</a> echoes these concerns. Among various projects under way at home and abroad, he has a 65-metre explorer in-build at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMK Marine (Company)">RMK</a> in Istanbul that is just one of two new-builds (the other is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean194.9m (639'5&quot;)Vard Group AS2027">REV Ocean</a>) to meet Polar Code Category B – Ice Class PC 6 requirements. He kept a studio in downtown Vancouver, but moved out of the city during the lull that came with Covid pandemic. He believes superyacht builders in the US have lost ground through inaction.&nbsp;“Many shipyards haven’t kept pace with innovation, choosing to stay conservative rather than exploring new design ideas or adopting advanced technologies,” he says. “This lack of investment and forward-thinking has led to a slowdown, with some yards struggling to keep up with their European counterparts. Success comes not only from technical expertise, but also from adapting to the shifting market.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281011/image/large-6792c137998447bd2f97efcc52fc7920.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281011">Crescent’s comebackAlthough several shipyards in the Pacific Northwest have been mothballed or closed down, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent Custom Yachts</a> is enjoying something of a renaissance, backed in part by a resurgent commercial shipbuilding industry driven by an increase in government contracts. At the time of our visit, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent</a> had four custom projects over 100 feet in build: a just-launched 36-metre yacht, two more of 45 and 42 metres – all in steel and aluminium – and a 32-metre aluminium catamaran.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent</a> is also expanding its operations to include a new satellite facility south of Vancouver in White Rock (actually the site where the brand started as Crescent Beach Boatbuilders in 1988) that will grow production capacity as the company transitions from GRP to metal construction.&nbsp;“We worked with composites in the past, but switching to steel and aluminum makes more sense for our clients,” says Tim Charles, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent’s</a> principal and grandson of the founder. “For custom, one-off builds, metal is the better option in terms of both time and cost efficiency.”The new facility will give <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent</a> the flexibility to decide whether to bring metal fabrication in-house or outsource portions to trusted partners. Additionally, it helps counteract current tariffs on steel and aluminium between the US and Canada, which have made it difficult for shipyards on both sides of the border to plan their materials procurement with confidence (the steel hull and aluminium superstructure for its 146-foot project, for example, were built across the border in neighbouring Washington).&nbsp;As a custom builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent</a> follows a made-to-order business model. It has also implemented an “Open-Book-At-Cost” (OBAC) billing system that charges customers transparently for time and materials, instead of working to inflexible contracts and trying to make the best deal possible with the least amount of time and money.“We view our relationships with clients as partnerships, not just contracts,” explains Charles. “We share the risks and rewards with them, which helps us stay busy and maintain a full order book. We don’t even use the word ‘change order’; we have scope revisions, and our clients are involved in those decisions along the way. When they see everything we do, it builds trust and strengthens the relationship.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/15298/image/large-a9600859d3c713b04273d8bd87c940eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/15298">Navigating the futureDespite ongoing pressures and uncertainties for the region’s superyacht builders, there are reasons for optimism and potential growth. The US remains the world’s largest market for superyacht ownership, which suggests there is a ready market in the offing if shipyards can adapt by streamlining production, embracing innovation and re-engaging with a new generation of owners.“The path forward is clear,” says Marshall. “To stay competitive, shipyards here need to balance customisation and luxury with the realities of modern production. By improving efficiency, reducing complexity and targeting a broader market, we can position ourselves as competitive players on the global stage.”This article was first published in issue 54 of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, available for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-54?utm_source=yachtchartermarket.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cruising-asia-s-untapped-paradise" target="_blank">download here</a>.

Rebuilding momentum: How the US West Coast is redefining American yacht construction

SuperYacht Times travels to the US to understand the once-dominant force of American Shipyards on the global superyacht scene. 

fort lauderdale boat show 2025 list of yachts

Superyacht Times presents a compilation of the yachts attending this year’s FLIBS in Fort Lauderdale.

Yachts attending Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2025

The 45.73-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ionian Princess45.73m (150'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Ionian Princess</a> has been sold, with Kyle Leeper of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6697" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nashville Yacht Brokers, Inc. (Company)">Nashville Yacht Brokers</a> introducing the buyer and Sean Doyle and West Sanford of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> representing the seller along with Neil Emmott of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4566" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Sales and Charter (Company)">Superyacht Sales and Charter</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314551/image/large-19b91b3216428b450c51ad879ddfd2c0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314551">Originally delivered in 2005, the yacht features naval architecture by her builder’s in-house team, with exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Setzer Design Group (Company)">Setzer Design Group</a> and interiors penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey Designs</a>.Her interiors present a Greek-influenced charm, accented by high-gloss Sapele mahogany joinery and custom inlaid stonework. At a volume of 460 GT, she can accommodate up to 12 guests in six well-appointed staterooms. The layout comprises a master suite, a VIP stateroom, three double suites and one twin suite.Moving outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ionian Princess45.73m (150'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Ionian Princess</a> offers a range of inviting dining spaces, both alfresco on the sundeck and upper aft deck, as well as in the formal dining room. Guests can enjoy a day under the sun in the ten-person Jacuzzi, relax on deck chairs or unwind with a sunset barbecue. She also comes equipped with a collection of water toys and a tender for guest enjoyment.In terms of performance, 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, delivering a cruising speed of 15 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ionian Princess45.73m (150'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Ionian Princess</a> had a last known asking price of $10,900,000 at the time of her sale.Photo courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>.

Christensen yacht Ionian Princess sold

The 45.73-metre Christensen motor yacht Ionian Princess has been sold.

46m Christensen motor yacht Ionian Princess sold

The 47.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen Shipyards</a> motor <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sea-class-47m" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Sea Class is for sale</a> with Kurt Bosshardt of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1455" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Class47.2m (154'10&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1997">Sea Class</a> was delivered in 1997 and has undergone comprehensive refits in 2018, 2022 and 2024 including a new interior, full paint and complete rebuild of engines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356593/image/large-d0f7c7f42fbdf2e14cca089bf7e773fc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356593">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is a highly successful charter yacht, appealing to guests due to a large sundeck complete with shade awnings, a four person sun bed, loungers, comfortable helm seats, a BBQ and a Jacuzzi. The bright sky lounge and bar has large windows while her upper aft deck is complete with wet bar and wrap around teak decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356611/image/large-dbdabe10cccaafa82c0733755cc5ecf7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356611"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356609/image/large-5bee7fd8e9199b203c36ddc8a0657633.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356609"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356635/image/large-9586bb1e91d59cc4274d39d9fa77137d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356635">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/christensen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Christensen yacht for sale</a> can accommodate as many as 12 guests between six staterooms, with a main deck, full-beam master suite with twin ensuite bathrooms. There is an additional cabin on the main deck which can be used for young family or additional staff.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356617/image/large-7265c2235da6b1f3d1af2722f5459b9d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356617"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356631/image/large-efb8f5de1fdf81bc234a035db0453cce.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356631"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356626/image/large-45682ab1e5c54f13376b217e99b366cc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356626">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a>'s interior design was completed 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>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey Designs</a> penned her exterior lines. She has a large swim platform and is home to a full range of tenders and toys.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356640/image/large-96964892b1da87af7488797b4f89b6ae.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356640">The yacht's shallow draft and cruising range of 3,500 nautical miles ensures that even the most remote anchorages are accessible while on board. She has a top speed of 16 knots and zero speed stabilisers that insure comfort for all while at anchor.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/356639/image/large-4a95bf12b54bbc387d3944e4662f3a8a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/356639">

Motor yacht Sea Class for sale

The 47m Christensen motor yacht Sea Class is for sale with Denison.

47m Christensen motor yacht Sea Class for sale

The 45.72-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ionian Princess45.73m (150'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Ionian Princess</a> is being auctioned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> in partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boathouse Auctions (Company)">Boathouse Auctions</a>. The bidding starts at $4,000,000, and the yacht is available for private viewing in Fort Lauderdale, as her official viewing period opens today. The live online bidding is scheduled to run from 26 March to 9 April, and can be viewed <a href="https://boathouseauctions.com/auctions/ionian-princess-150-christensen-2005#msdynttrid=6rkIr78wQ4Y4Z9KEzbKdtsgIm97KHStA1a2DlXv57j0" target="_blank">here</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351814/image/large-6b781c1602b583e15402a0c2cec4e6c4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351814">Originally delivered in 2005, construction of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ionian Princess45.73m (150'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Ionian Princess</a> was started at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen Shipyards</a>, but it was actually <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson Yachts</a> that completed the build of the superyacht. The yacht benefitted from a full interior refit in 2022 in partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6635" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Next (Company)">Yacht Next</a>, as new life was breathed into her interiors, while her engine room was overhauled with new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C-32 engines and her generators were rebuilt that same year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314551/image/large-19b91b3216428b450c51ad879ddfd2c0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314551"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225066/image/large-7daea0b6dc340557f8868dd9ff593b0f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225066"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225063/image/large-643883ee223f05e2dc79a4ba93fb4152.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225063">The tri-deck motor yacht offers accommodation for as many as 12 guests across a flexible six stateroom layout, including a full-beam, main-deck master suite complete with a private office and marble-laden ensuite bathroom. Remaining guests are hosted in a full-beam VIP suite, three double staterooms and a twin stateroom, in addition to a space that can be converted into a seventh stateroom if need be.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225087/image/large-5c3d9ba8718ec50b6c65402c2badab31.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225087"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225086/image/large-b9295c4dfc576d9bfe23d54a0a10d1e2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225086"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225088/image/large-7fbdc2a2fc49efe34d47e4aa32caa552.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225088"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225082/image/large-1bc1d35542669224e6fdfdbc393c86a1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225082"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ionian Princess45.73m (150'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Ionian Princess</a> is characterised by her spacious interior and exterior areas, allowing for relaxation or socialising in the form of alfresco dining on the sundeck, upper aft deck, or main deck dining area. Here, the presence of a custom etched-glass door means the dining area can be opened or closed off, depending on guests’ wishes. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225080/image/large-86af33a0b2381890d87ddeaf83de0c93.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225080"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225077/image/large-d886e7631ff3eb547c5a09d3400d686b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225077"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225078/image/large-db56509a9fec53faab8af5d26124173d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225078"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225069/image/large-88bf1b4ff1d58c7bf531936829a59792.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225069">Additionally, the superyacht’s sundeck features a 10-person Jacuzzi, a barbecue and ample room for guests to lounge while surrounded by a panorama of vistas. Meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ionian Princess45.73m (150'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Ionian Princess</a>’s sky lounge can also function as a cinema for movie nights, and the swim platform provides access to an array of water toys and tenders. The yacht’s onboard massage room can also be transformed into a gym if desired.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314550/image/large-9867ad2c6a0b374aa16c8715556cad40.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314550"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314549/image/large-2f444b4e9ddb05f15baf6b43a51cc435.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314549"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314547/image/large-8f9fc757e4bcb37b5896a91332498481.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314547"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314548/image/large-954fddc3964a0f4687a15c7045903a67.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314548">In 2023-2024, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ionian Princess45.73m (150'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Ionian Princess</a> underwent a second refit that centred around mechanical upgrades. Where her performance is concerned, the yacht reaches a cruising speed of 13 knots alongside a top speed of 20 knots, while Quantum zero-speed stabilisers pave the way for a smooth cruising experience. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225092/image/large-c41e6fb9955b3543c35704bfc11d43cd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225092">

46m Christensen yacht Ionian Princess for auction

The 45.72-metre Christensen superyacht Ionian Princess is being auctioned by Northrop & Johnson in partnership with Boathouse Auctions. 



46m Christensen superyacht Ionian Princess for auction

Yachts attending Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025

SuperYacht Times takes a look at some of the yachts set to make an appearance at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show. 

Yachts attending the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025

The 50-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1266" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Lining50.0m (164'1&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2016">Silver Lining</a> is currently on the market with Michael Mahan of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Worth Avenue Yachts (Company)">Worth Avenue Yachts</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/silver-lining/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Silver Lining for sale</a> has been meticulously maintained leaving her in turnkey condition for her new owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350445/image/large-bd4953b779cadd9c0c2bb928e8484491.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350445">Delivered in 2016, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1266" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Lining50.0m (164'1&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2016">Silver Lining</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen Shipyards</a>, with interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/114" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carol Williamson & Associates Ltd. (Company)">Carol Williamson &amp; Associates</a>. The tri-deck <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> boasts a smooth and sleek profile, with a timeless interior design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350435/image/large-8361a567507a943747eb8be3b82de035.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350435"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350440/image/large-8771b13b3164d0d39d2da9091f2340bf.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350440"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350456/image/large-78700e631b84b8228b01b311db8e4744.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350456">The main saloon of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features ample lounge seating, alongside a 50-inch flat-screen TV, which divides the main saloon from her formal dining area. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1266" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Lining50.0m (164'1&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2016">Silver Lining</a> can seat up to 12 guests for meals and also boasts an elevator for seamless access across all decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350442/image/large-b1c11d630838352d8988d13835452300.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350442"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350441/image/large-74038c0d779c10ac765ac3e8b52e801e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350441"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350451/image/large-02ac230b2958317b56c025e5d54fdf7e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350451"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1266" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Lining50.0m (164'1&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2016">Silver Lining</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms. Her full-beam master suite, located on the main deck, features a king-size bed, a 65-inch TV, and a luxurious his-and-hers ensuite with heated flooring and a European-style shower. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350443/image/large-2f38e56e47aca9001ce126dfcdbbe85f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350443"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350450/image/large-2cc53575133f940b58b1f5f96f01f7a5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350450"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350444/image/large-8dc0a20b5ba77920f47a348efc33573d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350444">Below deck, guests will find a spacious VIP suite, two additional king-size staterooms and two doubles, each with an extra single bed and a Pullman for added flexibility. Every stateroom is equipped with an ensuite bathroom and a full suite of entertainment amenities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350438/image/large-d64ce3eb55874eedb0607d367f3308cc.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350438"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1266" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Lining50.0m (164'1&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2016">Silver Lining</a> features a large captain’s cabin situated behind the pilothouse, four crew cabins forward of the fully equipped crew mess and a custom-built engineer’s cabin located aft near the lazarette. In total, the yacht carries a professional crew of 10.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350448/image/large-f18278c0fdd6849f040fed7a55bdef24.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350448">Designed for alfresco living, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1266" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Lining50.0m (164'1&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2016">Silver Lining</a> offers expansive deck spaces. The aft main deck of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/christensen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Christensen yacht for sale</a> provides a seating area for up to 12 guests, alongside a full marble bar and a 65-inch TV.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350447/image/large-1ec73a3620a85bfacfd7103945d035f2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350447">Her bridge deck is ideal for open-air dining, with a round wooden table for 12 and climate-controlled comfort. The sun deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1266" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Lining50.0m (164'1&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2016">Silver Lining</a> is a standout feature, boasting a 10-person Jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads, a full bar with seating for nine, a barbecue and multiple lounging areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350449/image/large-4cfa6a9951a5a32d85d123627cfd5e57.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350449">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1266" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Lining50.0m (164'1&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2016">Silver Lining</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.&nbsp;

Silver Lining: 50m Christensen yacht for sale

The 50-metre Christensen superyacht Silver Lining is currently on the market with Michael Mahan of Worth Avenue Yachts.

50m Christensen motor yacht Silver Lining for sale

The 28.96-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9092" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity28.96m (95'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1986">Serenity</a> has entered the market with Jonathan Chapman and Leonce Richard of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Worth Avenue Yachts (Company)">Worth Avenue Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350124/image/large-1713c52c52270bcc2a9f77b396aa9c4d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350124">Built in 1986 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a>, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/serenity-29m-yacht/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Serenity for sale</a>, formerly known as Syrene, features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ed Monk Yacht Design (Company)">Ed Monk Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350125/image/large-67aec962f6b2c9579301c56fbacf8f0b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350125"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350114/image/large-209391afa84f7039dd8f128d712f6952.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350114"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350113/image/large-a14a76ccf4b2b06b0d88123605ef736e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350113">With a beam of 7.01-metres, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is capable of hosting as many as six guests across a three stateroom layout comprising a full-beam owner’s suite situated aft with an ensuite bathroom, and two twin guest staterooms positioned forward with ensuite heads. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350107/image/large-2dde744b5e7ef4afa3c8d51c2d980fce.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350107"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350106/image/large-7647b60e17612fff06be99213aa4dbdb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350106"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350108/image/large-29d8c841e410cb731e312bfaad8e5c90.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350108"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350110/image/large-4c6ca2b48954b7cace3e9c6d54d735fe.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350110">Over the course of the last four years, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> underwent a multi-million-dollar refit that breathed new life into nearly all of her areas. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9092" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity28.96m (95'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1986">Serenity</a> now boasts underway stabilisers, a proportional bow thruster, new flybridge enclosure and new exterior teak decks, as well as an interior with fresh teak, holly soles and cushions. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350120/image/large-56644dc1821cd66fd748e2870f0d060d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350120"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350117/image/large-3b118891bf34536101389d5be896a4ad.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350117"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350115/image/large-efcedc7b971e5addd3fb8677a24462a9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350115">One of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9092" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity28.96m (95'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1986">Serenity</a>’s most notable selling points is her capacious saloon, which can be accessed through double teak and class doors from the roomy covered aft deck. The convivial hub is home to a well-equipped entertainment centre to port, complete with a sumptuous sofa, love seat, and coffee table to starboard. Meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9092" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity28.96m (95'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1986">Serenity</a>’s formal dining is located forward, and provides guests with panoramic vistas through vast windows. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350095/image/large-d6f1f9d3e85d823d6793500f4afcebb6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350095"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350099/image/large-f857733301670327fb72a9b86f57152d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350099"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350098/image/large-cce1352a847a8711caf10e7752112ea6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350098"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350104/image/large-37448de1ad742dfb618b77a65b8b1fbc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350104">In terms of her performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/christensen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Christensen yacht for sale</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 that propel her to a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 12.5 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350122/image/large-b219dc414af50c3704d001638eafbbb9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350122"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/350123/image/large-0b6b92a019cb6dbc9951507b255e74b5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/350123">

29m Christensen yacht Serenity for sale 

The 28.96-metre Christensen motor yacht Serenity has entered the market with Jonathan Chapman and Leonce Richard of Worth Avenue Yachts. 