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Largest yachts at Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2022

SYT take a look at the largest yachts attending this year's Antigua Charter Yacht Show.

The largest yachts attending Antigua Charter Yacht Show 2022

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238890/image/large-5b31438dc7b49a21fdcddd72b40b18ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238890">Seen here last month anchored in Beaulieu-sur-Mer on the French Riviera is the 69.65-metre Dutch superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a>. Built in 1966 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen (Company)">Scheepswerf A.Vuyk &amp; Zonen</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> was converted into a luxury superyacht in 2005 under the guidance of her owner and designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/783" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claudia Rijntjes (Company)">Claudia Rintjes</a>. Onboard, she can accommodate up to 26 guests across 13 luxurious and individually-styled staterooms, comprising one master suite, two VIP suites, four double cabins and six twin cabins. 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> 3508B DITA diesel engine, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen1966">Sherakhan</a> can cruise comfortably at 10 knots and reach a maximum speed of 13 knots. The yacht underwent another facelift at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">ICON Yachts</a> in 2017, changing her exterior from the once famous blue hull into an all-white finish.

Superyacht Sherakhan in the South of France

The 70m superyacht Sherakhan built by Scheepswerf A.Vuyk & Zonen, is seen here anchored in Beaulieu-sur-Mer.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/47265/image/large-cd0e3849383a6f4d0100a4d3b4b0c230.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/47265">Built in 1966 by the Dutch shipyard Vuyk en Zonen, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)">Sherakhan</a> was converted into a luxury superyacht in 2005 under the guidance of her owner and designer Claudia Rintjes. On board, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1098" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherakhan69.65m (228'6&quot;)">Sherakhan</a> accommodates up to 26 guests across 13 luxurious and individually-styled guest cabins, comprising one master suite, two VIP suites, four double cabins and six twin cabins. With power provided by her Caterpillar 3508B DITA diesel engine, Sherakhan has a maximum speed of 13 knots, and a cruising speed of 11 knots. The yacht recently underwent another facelift, changing her exterior from the once famous blue hull into an all-white finish as is seen here where she was anchored off Monaco earlier this summer.

The converted superyacht Sherakhan anchored off Monaco

In this series of articles, we take a look at the best charter deals currently on offer in some of the best cruising hotspots in the world. What, Why, Where and Who forms the basis of the articles. This week we look at the 69.65-metre conversion expedition superyacht Sherakhan,&nbsp;available for charter in the Red Sea, Maldives and Thailand area during February and March and April, and Croatia, Greece and the wider Mediterranean this summer season.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23373/image/large-e84f32090aa7cdbfb697c3b9589461d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23373"> What is on offer?&nbsp; The 69.65-metre Sherakhan&nbsp;was built in 1966 by the Dutch yard Vuyk en Zonen and converted into an expedition superyacht in 2005, undergoing an extensive refit in 2017. Her beautiful interior is from the drawing boards of Claudia Rijntjes, with her exterior design by Verkerk Yachting ProjectsOn board, Sherakhan&nbsp;accommodates up to 26 guests across 13 luxurious and individually-styled guest cabins, comprising one master suite, two VIP suites, four double cabins and six twin cabins. With power provided by her Caterpillar 3508B DITA diesel engine, Sherakhan&nbsp;has a maximum speed of 13 knots, and a cruising speed of 11 knots.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23320/image/large-011fe44b992f4e7db99a4cda3d8d3c6f.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23320"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/23318/image/large-21e232d54aee38b0e0974b290119904f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23318"> Why do we think is such a good idea?&nbsp;With her 13 spacious, individually-styled guest rooms perfect for larger chartering groups, the 69.65-metre Sherakhan&nbsp;offers an unforgettable chartering experience in luxurious style and comfort. A true world explorer, Sherakhan can take you wherever you want to go around the world and is as comfortable cruising in South America and Antarctica as she is in the Mediterranean.&nbsp;With her state-of-the-art gym and spa, jacuzzi and onboard beauty salon, Sherakhan&nbsp;is the perfect vessel for guests who want to kick back and enjoy the superyacht lifestyle. Plus, with her wide range of tenders and toys, she is ideal for those who want to get their pulses racing on the water. In short, time spent enjoying the facilities on board Sherakhan&nbsp;will create incredible memories for all, however you choose to spend your time.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23316/image/large-954cef64d8770e7cadaf880006c73282.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23316"> <img src="/uploads/store/photo/23322/image/large-bb9b68b1837348d2762e7441759d92ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23322"> When is she available?Sherakhan&nbsp;is available for charter experiences during February and March in the Red Sea, Maldives and Thailand area, with a special 10% discount available on her weekly rate of € 425,000. On charters of 10 days or more in the Red Sea and the Maldives, you can also benefit from zero delivery fees. In addition, charters lasting for 14 days or more in Thailand will also charge zero delivery fees.&nbsp;For the summer season, Sherakhan&nbsp;is available throughout the wider Mediterranean area for € 425,000 per week.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23319/image/large-14422ad3d0f52e9c2cd1302b42da67b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23319">Who to call?&nbsp;&nbsp; For more information regarding a charter experience on board
Sherakhan&nbsp;contact Kevin van Luijn via email at <a href="mailto:Kevin@sherakhan.com">Kevin@sherakhan.com</a>, or call +31 621202914, or her Y.CO's Tom Debuse at <a href="mailto:tbd@y.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">tbd@y.co</a> or call +44 7809 203 636. To take a closer look at Sherakhan&nbsp;for yourself,<a href="https://www.sherakhan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">&nbsp;visit her website here</a>, or visit her at the MYBA Barcelona Yacht Show.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/23375/image/large-7b6f51a82656fefc10b8201603f4f951.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23375"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/23376/image/large-aca847c480bb0be10b994429dc84ebfc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23376"> <img src="/uploads/store/photo/23317/image/large-7cf4b8424647df8b8f872ebbf4272bfd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23317">

Charter deal of the week: the 70m expedition superyacht Sherakhan 

Van der Vliet has announced that the 38.1 metre superyacht Sea Lion (ex: Jaguar) has been sold after only six months on the market. Built by the Dutch shipyard Haak in 1998, she features interior design from Claudia Rijntjes of Rijntjes Yacht Design.

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Van der Vliet comment on the sale, stating: “This sale shows our expertise in Dutch built and designed yachts as we are the only brokerage house that has sold every Haak yacht ever built once or twice over the years. Again it has proven that our vision and efforts in presentation and marketing together with our Dutch yachts specialism since 1975 pays off. We wish her new owners happy voyages.”

 
	Van der Vliet Quality Yachts represented both the buyer and the seller in the deal. At the time of sale, she was listed at an asking price of €2,750,000. She will soon be available for charter in the Western Mediterranean.