Germany

Deutz AG

The 39.32-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lionshare39.32m (129'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts1987">Lionshare</a>, previously named Sarasvati, sold, with Sercan Nersesoglu of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5693" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Redna Yachts (Company)">Redna Yachts</a> introducing the buyer, whilst <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Person/455" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Elliott, United States (Person)">Mark Elliot</a> of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236304/image/large-c12fccf710175a29b92ed3785ece5e44.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236304">Delivered in 1987, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lionshare39.32m (129'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts1987">Lionshare</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/165" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Art Line (Company)">Art Line</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/582" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Clifford Denn Design (Company)">Clifford Denn Design</a>. She can accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms, as well as seven crew members, including the captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233252/image/large-0581bc6180b5ac7b8efa1aae35ded5a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233252"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236306/image/large-2c05e0de78f306114e6afc5790a36fd9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236306">Unique features on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lionshare39.32m (129'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts1987">Lionshare</a> include her expansive exterior spaces. For alfresco dining, guests can gather on the bridge deck aft around a large dining table, set against a backdrop of stunning scenery. Additionally, the sundeck boasts a Jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads and a selection of exercise equipment, offering relaxation and fitness opportunities in an open-air setting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233041/image/large-07c980f0fb701ed161a3b16694387632.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233041"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233044/image/large-91f11865443d6bdb6f2869e1e1d286bf.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233044"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/699" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lionshare39.32m (129'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts1987">Lionshare</a> has an aluminium hull and superstructure. She is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 18 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233039/image/large-af70feb4b045225a1f72531a6186ba81.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233039">At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of $3,900,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233045/image/large-a6662de36fc57d091e8ec5cb90bb1f89.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233045">

39m Heesen motor yacht Lionshare sold

The 39m Heesen motor yacht Lionshare sold, with Redna Yachts introducing the buyer, whilst IYC represented the seller.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308893/image/large-eb3ffd33801d6559b0ac7454af186627.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308893">Seen last summer anchored in Portofino, Italy, is the 59-metre expedition yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Capella C59.0m (193'7&quot;)Scheepswerf Gebr. Pot1968">Capella C</a>. Built in 1968 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/882" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scheepswerf Gebr. Pot (Company)">Scheepswerf Gebr. Pot</a> in the Netherlands and originally designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scheepswerf Schouten (Company)">Scheepswerf Schouten</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Capella C59.0m (193'7&quot;)Scheepswerf Gebr. Pot1968">Capella C</a> first served the Royal Dutch Navy as an auxiliary hydrographic vessel, before transitioning to a pilot vessel role in Rotterdam Harbour. Transformed into a luxury expedition yacht in 1985, she later underwent a significant refit in 2017 that modernised her features, adding a full-size helicopter deck, and redesigning her exterior decks to carry two 9-metre tenders. Constructed from steel, the 902 GT yacht accommodates up to 22 guests in 11 staterooms and provides quarters for up to 17 crew members, supporting a high standard of service. Her design includes triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> diesel engines, which enable a maximum cruising range of 4,500 nautical miles at 10 knots, making her suitable for long-range expeditions.&nbsp;

59m explorer yacht Capella C in Portofino 

The 59-metre expedition yacht Capella C, built in 1968, was seen anchored here in Portofino, Italy. 

Yachts attending the Mediterranean Yacht Show 2024

We take a look at yachts attending this eighth edition of the world's largest crewed yacht charter show, which is returning to Greece this year. 

The largest yachts attending the Mediterranean Yacht Show 2024

Yachts attending the Monaco F1 Grand Prix 2024

We unveil the details of the yachts set to make an appearance in Monaco for the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix 2024 race season.


Yachts attending the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix 2024

The 45.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Maaskant Shipyards (Company)">Damen Maaskant&nbsp;</a>superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a> is on the market with Eleonora Pitasso of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289155/image/large-2f43a8449a99622302d805161cb2a5be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289155">Delivered by the Netherlands-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Maaskant Shipyards (Company)">Damen Maaskant</a> in 1988, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> underwent an extensive four year refit in 2023 that modernised her interior craftsmanship, while staying true to the vessel’s original exterior. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289144/image/large-fe539ca68bdd6b8fa7e8ee5ae20df9a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289144">Previously named Vertrouwen HD23, the explorer yacht features an exterior and naval architecture both created in-house by her builder, while her interiors are derived from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289145/image/large-6db32b279e258a5c8181f51821305b45.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289145">At a volume of 499 GT, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is capable of accommodating as many as 12 guests across a lavish six stateroom configuration, while separate accommodation is also provided for up to seven crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289136/image/large-4c0aaaab287c1a9c64dc375678c0e72d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289136">On her main deck, which includes an open galley, guests can unwind or socialise in a serene saloon complete with state of the art entertainment systems, contemporary furnishings and luxurious wooden floors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289153/image/large-eb3fcd594fef6799df795134964463fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289153">In terms of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/damen-maaskant-shipyards/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Damen Maaskant yacht for sale</a>’s accommodation, the notably extravagant full-beam owner’s stateroom contains an aerial, high ceiling layout and vast geometrically-shaped skylights that allow the sun’s rays to bathe the blissful haven.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289141/image/large-ec0a8cc894b26170d976ae632e3189a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289141"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289134/image/large-eb0d642e19c99d8eb96560430a023dc5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289134">A recurring colour palette of forest greens and contrasting cherry reds, framed by striking artwork and unusually dark panelling, give <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a>’s recently reimagined furnishings a distinctive, unforgettable character. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289142/image/large-84dbf2aeb4733f2355f33dd1d6907250.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289142">Furthermore, an abundance of outdoor entertainment is on offer, thanks to the breathtaking views found on the conversion yacht’s sundeck, along with the multiple alfresco dining opportunities, a BBQ station, and a heated Portuguese bridge located on the bridge deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289132/image/large-70aeeeb83d79c3c3d5574d0bc2a83958.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289132">During her refit, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a>’s main deck was upgraded so as to provide easy access to the sea on port and starboard sides, reminding guests of nature’s peaceful presence. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289133/image/large-7e75705229ba71a952fe5930fbbb6f16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289133">Tailor made for long-distance exploration, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/scintilla-maris" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Scintilla Maris for sale</a> boasts an impressive 9,000 nautical mile range. Performance-wise, her single propeller is powered a Tier 3 compliant diesel-electric setup with three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> D16 engines of 785 horsepower each. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289123/image/large-234cd0771a4e1b53f6522370d757e973.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289123"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289156/image/large-a4068dfd58e9b27bfa9c1bf7d241c94d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289156">

46m Damen Maaskant yacht Scintilla Maris for sale

The 45.6-metre Damen Maaskant superyacht Scintilla Maris is on the market with Eleonora Pitasso of Burgess.


46m Damen Maaskant superyacht Scintilla Maris for sale

New interior images have been unveiled of the iconic 88-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>. The highly-acclaimed sailing yacht is currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>, following a double refit in summer 2022 and winter 2022-23.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305025/image/large-ee144a9e2e3351aca17bd296d5812963.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305025">Commissioned by Tom Perkins and built in 2006 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> has retained her revolutionary status as one of the largest sailing yachts in the world. She features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a> and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ken Freivokh Design (Company)">Ken Freivokh</a>, with her refit taking more than six months to be completed at Italy-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a>.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59177" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flight of the Falcon: exploring the refit of the 88m superyacht Maltese Falcon (2023-11-24 15:00:00 +0100)">Flight of the Falcon: exploring the refit of the 88m superyacht Maltese Falcon</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305053/image/large-cc36092e025f6161ab78171d85de2a93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305053">Relaunched in April 2023, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> emerged with a gleaming hull repaint and an endless series of mind-blowing upgrades. Her unique features still remain, but her rejuvenation has provided her with an unparalleled level of luxury, elevating her status as one of the most iconic superyachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305052/image/large-97a1c47054ffc178c00b4243079c6728.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305052"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305054/image/large-6a273628613322ffe049236caa34e084.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305054">The main deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> is now home to a redesigned Japanese-style dining room, alongside a brand-new cinema room. As well as this, her gym has received new equipment including a state-of-the-art MS Sculpt electric muscle stimulator and a massage room.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305027/image/large-8277e1d6df5689014a5a77db76ec30f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305027"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305028/image/large-779e7fb0fea3f236d8dab9f46eddeb2b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305028"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305031/image/large-1c29a9415181e2cb15f4b9aa91141b41.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305031"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305029/image/large-ed981fd30cddf86b53cc1d49e203f9e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305029">Maltese Falcon</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across six sumptuous staterooms. Her full-beam master suite is situated on the lower deck and is equipped with a large walk-in wardrobe, an adjoining gym, as well as his-and-hers bathrooms with Jacuzzi bathtubs and a shower room.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305046/image/large-c8190b5df8435b9843b497ec6800f579.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305046"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305050/image/large-719ef018dbad1c220e41434b435b6ced.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305050">Her private VIP deck includes an aft facing stateroom on the flybridge, with access to the terrace and walkaround side decks. The room also benefits from a brand-new bed with a TV that rises from beneath it.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305037/image/large-b9d27f16daf9b663e1616612b430733e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305037"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305038/image/large-41fbba39edc733f61bd5f0e380536eb4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305038">The remaining guest staterooms of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> are located on the lower deck and comprise of four double staterooms, each with its own ensuite facilities. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> can also sleep a crew of 18, across eight cabins.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57753" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New images of 88m Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon following her extensive refit (2023-06-02 10:45:00 +0200)">New images of 88m Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon following her extensive refit</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305042/image/large-d881695ad063d04e07b40631e31f8859.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305042"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305041/image/large-f8e06163d4fe927eba0d457654b71080.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305041"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305039/image/large-81265d8eb15a0f4165e24a31df66e082.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305039">Some of the most defining features of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> remain, despite her extensive refit. Her three-deck sky-lit atrium where the stairs spiral around the main mast, still stands an iconic architectural wonder onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305060/image/large-de370bcbfb58f374c9a4a1d9dcb35bd3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305060"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305049/image/large-37705100d051cf8e8b291daa16d9a1b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305049">Maltese Falcon</a> also holds the record for the world’s largest outdoor cinema, where movies are projected onto the lower sail so you can watch from the flybridge. Her main deck aft is now shaded by a stylish new hardtop, providing guests with the option for open-air dining aft, alongside a circular sit-up bar, which has been revamped with cream marble.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305059/image/large-57905b930bac90cd99d6a0e9592a5143.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305059"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305047/image/large-175d2eb2ec1c31450372e85da45a2fe1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305047"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305058/image/large-66d052ebbf70bfdddb29d5eeccc65eeb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305058">The refit of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> included the addition of a new extendable passerelle, allowing guests direct access to a new inflatable platform for beach-club sea-level living. Her flybridge has also been upgraded with a new &nbsp;circular sunbed that rotates with the sun. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305055/image/large-c76759426835b7a4dcb449a302d39d60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305055"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305056/image/large-e9c558160e2aec5573f8763b1a7cf088.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305056">For those looking to explore further, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> is equipped with a garage brimming with the latest toys. She carries a 10 metre Pascoe tender, as well as waterskis, wakeboards, SeaBobs, kayaks, SUPs, jet surfs, snorkelling equipment and windsurfers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305061/image/large-efa366fdc6e1a4f6bf0985643e4b5947.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305061">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> is powered by twin 1,499 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz</a> AG engines, which provide her with a top speed of 18 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 14 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305051/image/large-b314cce37acf4ee81f6267ad551852bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305051"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> is currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> for summer cruising in the Mediterranean and winter cruising in the Caribbean and Bahamas, with prices starting from €490,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/305026/image/large-d0dc3ca081b49d1b7ff970fad0c95de0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/305026">

New images of 88m superyacht Maltese Falcon unveiled

New interior images have been unveiled of the iconic 88m Perini Navi superyacht Maltese Falcon.

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Maltese Falcon: New interior images unveiled of 88m award-winning superyacht

The 54-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> superyacht <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> has entered the market with Michael Rafferty and Richard Gray of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> and Carl Sputh 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>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/starfire/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Starfire, for sale</a>, epitomises sophistication and performance providing a comfortable and efficient for guests onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/304000/image/large-466c513b8e9bc0c8b86f11da04af412e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/304000">Delivered in 1997, <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> was originally owned by one of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> investors, who was actively involved during the shipyard's construction phase. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> boasts a timeless exterior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/245" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Natucci (Company)">Stefano Natucci</a>, alongside naval architecture by her Italy-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/303995/image/large-c8728e6f21937c78d8a1f56638189091.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/303995"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/303994/image/large-dcd4f418b02c97f25177c8b5c9609b54.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/303994">Guests onboard <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> are greeted by sumptuous interiors designed by the esteemed studio, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a>. She underwent a comprehensive refit from February to April 2023, alongside completion of her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyds</a> special surveys.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/303997/image/large-d2ee816a827c18ab00a3625311773a06.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/303997">Every detail of <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> exudes opulence, from lavish furnishings to exquisite finishes, to create a sophisticated and elegant atmosphere. The main deck of <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> features a spacious saloon adorned with plush seating areas, perfect for socialising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302410/image/large-395447c91cf23251dd917cbab6acc4dc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302410" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302411/image/large-540d1ff823893921c181e15f2e3b2054.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302411">The owner of <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> spared no expense in her creation, focusing on artful deco interiors, enduring exteriors, and a meticulously designed engine room for easy access to equipment. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> can comfortably accommodate 14 guests in six staterooms, with space for 14 crew members in seven cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/303993/image/large-d57c4d4333a0c1fdf660a1c1cd2de8d1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/303993"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/303999/image/large-3221ae4197edf9432d92dc315aaafa2b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/303999"><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> boasts timeless elegance, with endless entertainment options for guests of all ages. The expansive sundeck onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/benetti/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Benetti yacht for sale</a> includes sun loungers and an alfresco dining area, offering the perfect setting for daytime relaxation or evening gatherings under the stars.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/302421/image/large-30b316e1008a325e1d559d0cf376e49e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/302421"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/303991/image/large-76a72e7ba59a553656a3f4fb687d09c3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/303991">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> engines, <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> delivers a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising range of 6,600 nautical miles at 12 knots, making her ideal for extended voyages. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/303992/image/large-b927cd87f900c6b4d644e4a36eefc763.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/303992">

54m Benetti superyacht Starfire for sale

The 54m Benetti superyacht Starfire has entered the market with Michael Rafferty and Richard Gray of IYC and Carl Sputh of Northrop & Johnson.

54m Benetti superyacht Starfire enters the market

The 56-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/367" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rosehearty56.0m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Rosehearty</a> has been sold after less than six months on the market. The ketch was sold in an in-house deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> broker Bruce Brakenhoff representing both the buyer and the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/29247/image/large-dfbaf58c520fd6717395de24815a3c07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29247">Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/52" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ron Holland Design (Company)">Ron Holland Design</a> with interiors from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/331" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liaigre (Company)">Liaigre</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/367" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rosehearty56.0m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Rosehearty</a> is a prime example of the Italian shipyard's super sailing yacht capabilities. A regular attendee at regattas such as the St Barths Bucket, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/367" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rosehearty56.0m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Rosehearty</a> has fantastic bluewater and cruising capabilities, with a top speed under engine of 15.6 knots, powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> engines. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287366/image/large-ed49567a1f8dfb6b7887d2e6c1859b59.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287366"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287367/image/large-8ff33dc58cb0433b383bab6f93e1d2b0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287367"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/367" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rosehearty56.0m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Rosehearty</a> is able to accommodate as many as 12 guests between six lower deck staterooms, including a full-beam master suite and two equal VIPs. Her large deck space includes a side swimming platform, two separate seating areas and a custom cockpit layout with a Jacuzzi and dining for 12 guests. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287371/image/large-97d46c2a215a1cd517267e87ebb2707c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287371"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287369/image/large-19a728d89eb763fa5f11ddd0101a2717.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287369"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287372/image/large-03ef7eca736375777c447ea293382b15.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287372">On the main deck, a fully-shaded aft deck dining and lounge area with a 60 inch television leads into the spacious main saloon. Interiors are sophisticated and modern with white linen, pale oak and Hermes leather.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287364/image/large-5146d4ad7890c149a644a52c79c9196d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287364"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287362/image/large-203487ca0dd283b95486940305c6ab10.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287362"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/367" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rosehearty56.0m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Rosehearty</a> is maintained in exceptional condition with an enthusiastic and dedicated crew. She had a last known asking price of €24,995,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287363/image/large-0d415c607a40f954f1bfbda4043af8e7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287363">

Perini Navi yacht Rosehearty sold

The 56m Perini Navi ketch yacht Rosehearty has been sold after less than a year on the market.

56m Perini Navi ketch Rosehearty sold

The 57.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amara57.3m (187'12&quot;)Feadship1986">Amara</a> is now on the market with James Pool of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a>. Having originally been delivered by her Netherlands-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> in 1986, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amara57.3m (187'12&quot;)Feadship1986">Amara</a> underwent a series of refits in recent years, leaving her in an enhanced, stylish condition.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240982/image/large-47890574cc676d935ee5463037b87e95.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240982">In 1993, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a>, previously Minderella, Calixe, and Belle France, received a 3.7-metre extension, while the addition of her helideck and further rejuvenating renovations took place in 2016 and 2021.&nbsp;The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/amara-57m/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Amara for sale</a>’s roomy 702 GT volume contains five sumptuous state rooms suitable for housing as many as 10 guests, along with accommodation for 15 crew members, including her captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240993/image/large-ba0eb5cb988445c934e4144c12b03bdd.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240993">A colour palette consisting mostly of whites, creams, beiges, and light wood furnishings makes for a soothing yet elegant interior, which is designed by the UK-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a>, that seems to mirror a beach-like backdrop. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240997/image/large-6ef0c8a3282e287ae2950039692095fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240997">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>’s well-lit, contemporary full-beam, main-deck master stateroom comes equipped with a comfortable king-sized bed, his and hers ensuites, and an adjoining luxurious lounge perfect for further relaxation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240995/image/large-9c9a83faf0e7da1b5e3e0c75a23240dd.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240995">In terms of entertaining guests, those onboard may unwind in bow of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/feadship/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Feadship for sale</a>’s recently installed audio and video entertainment systems, or, for more exhilarating activities, enjoy her ample tender and toy storage, as well as her adventurous 5,600 nautical mile range. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240986/image/large-374bbc0859bd2729b5f60f77a15e2680.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240986">Plenty of opportunities for socialising are provided by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amara57.3m (187'12&quot;)Feadship1986">Amara</a>’s expansive sun deck, outdoor bar, 12-person Jacuzzi, and her table fit for 16 people to indulge in alfresco dining. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240987/image/large-1e1dc135aecfd3f5703ffeab604cc8ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240987">Regarding <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amara57.3m (187'12&quot;)Feadship1986">Amara</a>’s performance, her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> engines allow her to reach a breezy cruising speed of 13 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.&nbsp;

57m Feadship motor yacht Amara for sale

The 57m Feadship superyacht Amara is now on the market with James Pool of Y.CO. 


 57m Feadship superyacht Amara for sale

World's largest explorer yachts

SYT brings you a selection of the largest explorer yachts both in build and part of the world fleet today.

Video: The world's largest explorer yachts

The 66-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna B66.0m (216'6&quot;)Oceanco2005">Luna B</a> sold with Matt Albert of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Partners (Company)">Superyacht Partners</a> introducing the buyer and Vesa Kaukonen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6774" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Large Yacht Corp. (Company)">Large Yacht Corp.</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298125/image/large-38ae473b812bfa2932bafa819571897d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298125">Delivered in 2005, the 1,801 GT superyacht showcases a sophisticated interior aesthetic. The motor yacht features interior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>, who is renowned for curating light and modern spaces. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Pinto</a> utilised his method and made the most of her large floor to ceiling windows throughout. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna B66.0m (216'6&quot;)Oceanco2005">Luna B</a>’s exterior and naval architecture stemmed from the drawing boards of her Netherlands-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298119/image/large-ddffa86ac0b8d1b697f19ebb5d2768d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298119"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298117/image/large-387596cf47c14778c02fea9eb0e5ee0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298117"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298120/image/large-f0a0fca677be32b652abc88ddb584fea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298120"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298118/image/large-ac4c3fdb055320214c31a1f0328978b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298118">Up to 16 guests can be accommodated across the superyacht’s six luxurious staterooms, taken care of by a crew of 19. Opulent materials adorn <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna B66.0m (216'6&quot;)Oceanco2005">Luna B</a>’s saloon, including marbles, woods and leathers. Featuring a spacious open plan main deck, her saloon leads effortlessly into the formal dining area, with seating for up to 12 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298115/image/large-aa51750de1aa9d81b1b526e93bff8faf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298115"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298116/image/large-a531aec6256fa1b57cc2f156b5a27e60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298116"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298114/image/large-424a7b80c5f29274da42f9b45cd832aa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298114"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298113/image/large-6b7435fc1c412972228bc27d898caaf4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298113">Notable features onboard include a large cinema room, in addition to an opulent bar and dedicated office area for guests to use. Classic fuses with contemporary when it comes to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna B66.0m (216'6&quot;)Oceanco2005">Luna B</a>’s staterooms, enhancing the elegant ambiance onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298111/image/large-309b9c5ebff2d7dd66498523e4469278.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298111"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298122/image/large-789abe330a0fdef433277f2ff7f52dd2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298122"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298123/image/large-b533b9f2e8fa85b039892cfffc80470f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298123"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298121/image/large-a187a26f53e9cdaea210925b346dbd37.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298121"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298110/image/large-eb75fa0cc7a96aa0036703bd4d1d14be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298110">In terms of performance, the superyacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> engines, providing her with a cruising speed of 13 knots and a top speed of 16.5 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna B66.0m (216'6&quot;)Oceanco2005">Luna B</a> had a last known asking price of €42,500,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298124/image/large-da5c7f2130932fc41bcb74c089276fe7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298124">

Oceanco superyacht Luna B sold 

The 66m Oceanco superyacht Luna B has sold, featuring a sophisticated interior aesthetic.

66m Oceanco superyacht Luna B sold 

The 38.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Axis38.1m (125'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts1986">Sea Axis</a>, previously named Brio, is for sale with David Johnson of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/165" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Art Line (Company)">Art Line</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167812/image/large-82c30c8f356bf4ffe5f777f0599f1346.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167812">Delivered in 1986, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Axis38.1m (125'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts1986">Sea Axis</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests onboard as well as seven crew members, including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167823/image/large-5f143cbe0b894e9f34abbdb3ec314d35.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167823"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167822/image/large-291f58938c93d0f90195a34478b9de72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167822">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> showcases a contemporarily designed saloon, featuring three large plush white leather sofas paired with a white marble rectangular coffee table. The combination of neutrally toned ceilings and flooring, along with dark-toned wooden walls, creates a homely ambiance in the onboard. The addition of a well-placed bar near the lounging area enables guests to socialise and relax while sipping cocktails.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167821/image/large-4e9abb7f19fd7938c31d733a4f8d2869.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167821">Adjacent to the lounging area, a seamlessly integrated dining space awaits, featuring a generously sized wooden table capable of accommodating ten people. The strategic positioning of the dining area in close proximity to the lounging space adds a heightened level of versatility to the saloon. This thoughtful design allows guests to effortlessly transition from a moment of relaxation to a dining experience, all within the welcoming confines of the same room.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167838/image/large-75282d05dc8a6acd76f08df96cd9cf0b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167838"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Axis38.1m (125'0&quot;)Heesen Yachts1986"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167835/image/large-6e9e6a1cf7c4f9108fdce535aaef13a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167835"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167839/image/large-273b92061662de2c58d7be16c3242014.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167839">Sea Axis</a>’s full beam master stateroom exudes an opulent aesthetic, with refined wooden furnishings that contrast well with the neutrally-toned ceiling, elevating the room’s sophisticated ambiance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167852/image/large-df9170ee300ebad2dc9460191d4a99e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167852"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167846/image/large-4a41936f43ae19cf7ef8f8eea48f44d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167846"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167845/image/large-cb94c9f31daad819f98ad979dbd2e95c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167845">Unique features on the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sea-axis/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Sea Axis for sale</a> encompass her newly designed toy-free sundeck, offering an easy-flowing layout and the perfect combination of sun and shade. With an elegant teak sole, there is banquette seating forward with a raised observation bench at the centre that adjusts to fore or aft viewing positions. Centred under protective shade, the fully equipped U-shaped bar seats six guests, and the large Jacuzzi is flanked by vast, thickly cushioned sun pads.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/167855/image/large-76dbc71428e10c7374b0c99d5c165ba5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/167855">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/heesen/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Heesen yacht for sale</a> has an aluminium hull and superstructure. Performance-wise, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 17 knots.

38m Heesen motor yacht Sea Axis for sale

The 38.1-metre Heesen motor yacht Sea Axis is for sale with David Johnson of Denison Yachting.

When new owners acquired <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> early in 2022, they channelled their vision into a technical refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> in Livorno. The best way to bring the iconic yacht up to date and protect her legacy well into the future was to assemble as many of the contractors involved in the original project as possible.When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> launched the mighty <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> in 2006, she represented not only the culmination of extraordinary ingenuity and vision on the part of her pioneering owner, the late Tom Perkins, but also a long list of subcontractors and suppliers. Her ground-breaking Dynarig had been pulled from design theory and engineered into existence on what would quickly become one of the most-photographed yachts in the world. But the development of her rig and sail plan introduced other technical challenges, from the unstayed rotating masts to the unique furlers and associated monitoring systems. Her place in the limelight is well deserved, but with that comes a certain pressure to maintain her iconic status.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272536/image/large-ae1f5fd33237b177737c568c13aa0ad2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272536">Fast forward to 7th April 2022, when new owners took possession of the 88-metre yacht in the eastern Mediterranean. Neither they nor their captain, Pierfrancesco Cafaro, were strangers to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>, having owned and sailed the 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/543" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="La Luna52.0m (170'7&quot;)Perini Navi1997">La Luna</a> around the world. But <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> is a very different animal. It took 12 years for someone to build a second Dynarig yacht, and by the time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a> was taking shape many of the technologies had evolved. This presented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>’s new owners with a dilemma.“The previous owner had essentially left much of the yacht as she was in 2006,” says Captain Cafaro. “In September 2022 we decided to come to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> yard in Livorno, which had a suitable dry dock available, and we set out a huge plan to refit her – although we reduced that a little in order to save the summer 2023 season. Why <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a>? Because it looks easy but it’s very specialist work and a mistake can stop the boat. I wanted it done by a big shipyard like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut-Benetti</a> who can give us a warranty.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272540/image/large-f50ae6bd879c381d01b3db2bff696427.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272540">Remade in ItalyThe nature of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> means that most of her core equipment and control systems are completely custom, and refitting her in Italy rather than in her homeports of Malta or Palma meant that all the expertise that went into the original build was on the doorstep. Most of the contractors had heavy work schedules, but by staying local the team maximised the chances for the works to be completed in time for the 2023 Med season. The process started with the decision to strip the hull back to bare metal.&nbsp;“It wasn’t anything that the previous owners had done wrong, it’s just that the paint was 15 years old and the yacht has done a lot of sailing,” says Cafaro. “Also at close to 90 metres, there is some movement in the hull and that had clearly taken its toll on the filler.” It was also a chance to change the colour of the hull; gone is the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Falcon</a>’s original black paint scheme and in its place is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini</a> blue.On deck, there have been alterations and additions to the guest areas. The addition of a fixed bimini, for example, now offers weather protection and shade for the aft deck dining table. Made by Massimo Forti of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">F.M.</a> Srl and stretching from the superstructure to the mizzen mast, it creates an area that when the saloon doors are fully open offers 50 metres of protected indoor/outdoor living (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">F.M.</a> was also responsible for the class-certified welding and hotworks for the new exhaust system where it meets the hull).There have been some changes inside too, with much of the dark gloss and stainless steel décor replaced with warmer hues and softer touches, all under the watchful eye of Roman studio Emanuela Esposito. The artwork has been changed to reflect a Japanese influence, and the guest areas, cabins, VIP and master have all been overhauled. The guest bathrooms have been gutted and refitted with pale marble and less masculine palettes, and the deckheads have been replaced with new leather.&nbsp;The crew quarters have also received a makeover with a new wooden floor, new Miele appliances for the laundry, and new lower crew and upper guest pantries, as well as a completely new main galley installed by commercial specialists CS Refrigeration. All the tanks have been de-rusted and painted, the bilges painted and the sensors replaced.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294408/image/large-47a6848dcc558e357a84ce2b72205db9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294408">Technical treatmentThe real focus and biggest challenge of the refit, however, has been a multi-million-euro technical overhaul. Due to the extent of the works and the complexities of the systems needed to control, drive and monitor the Dynarig which presented the biggest challenges for the team, the choice of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> and the decision to use the contractors involved in the original build proved a wise decision.Ascheo was brought back in to service all the motors and hydraulics that control the rotation of the masts (see sidebar). The owner’s team considered switching to electric drives as on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Black Pearl106.7m (350'1&quot;)Oceanco2018">Black Pearl</a>, but electric motors were too big for the existing space so they had no choice but to work with the original system. Fabbri Fiore was also brought back to overhaul and update the unique Dynarig furlers, winches and deck hardware, while Cacini &amp; C – another of the original build contractors – returned to update the sail control system and the yacht’s monitoring system (see sidebar).“Since the very beginning, the Maltese Falcon project has been an amazing challenge for all suppliers that has exerted a magic charm on all the companies participating in her construction,” says Angelo Cacini. “The opportunity to work again on this vessel rekindled these feelings, and the captain – working side by side, day by day with the workers onboard – transferred the new owners’ intention to make the Maltese Falcon greater than ever.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272549/image/large-04b8f076cb63199cc0d053576f952c95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272549">Tiers before bedtimeFor the mechanical upgrades the team turned to 2gtech, yet another of the original build team, to replace the three generators with modern, more efficient and more appropriately sized Lindenberg-Anlagen 270kW gensets based on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, and to overhaul the original <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz</a>-MWM main engines. A urea tank and SCR exhaust treatment system has been added alongside a new exhaust system and silencers. Meanwhile Manrico Francesconi Srl in Viareggio , who was also involved in the original project, replaced all the fan coils in the air-con system and made some improvements to the compressors.&nbsp;Similarly, all the bridge PLCs and navigation electronics have been updated or replaced by Caim and the entire yacht rewired to replace the old halogen lights with warm-Kelvin LEDs – a huge upgrade that will have a positive impact on power draw and heat generation.&nbsp;After flirting with Kymeta flat panels for satcomms a few years ago, these have been removed and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> has gone full Starlink, even removing the traditional TV antennas. The yacht also has a new fire-suppression system.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272554/image/large-757c00f1d4ff1d027fc06b35f28d2feb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272554">Digging deepAs with most refits, the team frequently came across more than they bargained for when digging deep into systems: “Sometimes we decided to do some works and we opened things up and found the situation was critical because it hadn’t been looked at for many years,” Cafaro says. “For example, when we were overhauling the mechanical and shaft elements, we realised the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rolls-Royce Marine (Company)">Rolls-Royce</a> systems that usually have to be serviced every five years hadn’t been done for 10 years. It not only added to the budget, but facing these kinds of problems – which we found in more than one department – has taken up a lot of time and energy.”The result is a refreshed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> that will stay relevant into the future as environmental responsibility takes centre stage. “We could have spent half of what we did, but sustainability was a very important consideration for the owners – the boat had to be updated for the next 10 years,” says Cafaro. “Can you imagine using the gensets from the original build in 2032? You would be arrested as soon as you turned them on! And even if you weren’t, you would be out of the charter market because people are increasingly mindful of what’s going on. That goes for the crew too. So the focus was on safe sailing first, then doing it without damaging the environment.”What is clear from the love and attention (and money) that has been invested in the refit of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>, is that the sailing yacht is still able to capture the imagination and stir the emotions 15 years after her launch. Just as important, the experience and expertise that went into building her is as valuable today as it was then.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/294421/image/large-1af108451a4fcbb2af83c14452f96cf8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/294421">Automation &amp; monitoringCacini &amp; C was involved in the original <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> project for implementing the sailing control and monitoring system. The company was responsible for designing the software, building the hardware, installed and commissioning it on-site in Tuzla, Turkey. Cacini’s main task was to design, build and install a new ship automation and monitoring system. The project comprises eight new automation panels, the integration of three new diesel generators, and the replacement of all sensors throughout the yacht.“One of the hardest challenges was to install the new wiring,” says Angelo Cacini, the company’s chairman.“This required laying more than 15 kilometres of cables, basically across the whole boat.” &nbsp;A second team worked to refit and, on occasion, to redesign some of the yacht’s core services ranging from the compressed air system to 24-volt distribution, the urea system and the rebuilding of lighting in several technical zones including the engine room. &nbsp;“This refit is a big upgrade for the whole boat,” says Cacini. “A lot of the elements have been replaced with up-to-date systems in an overall modernisation of the yacht with significant improvements in terms of increased features and reliability.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272550/image/large-4ea24c385d484d1a69789c4b1f4d07e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272550">Pool cool Part of the original plan for the winter 2022-23 refit was the addition of a swimming pool on the bridge deck aft in the area that serves as a terrace for the VIP cabin. The 10-square-metre pool with a capacity of 10,000 litres, presented a challenge for the design and engineering teams, as well as for the schedule of the refit works as in order to be signed off, it would have to to be emptied within three minutes. This would normally mean installing a large pump in the engine room, which is fine on a new-build, but problematic for a refit. The solution that was agreed upon was that the pool could drain to the main deck below.“Procedure means all the documents and designs have to be approved by ABS, but they were taking too much time and without that authorisation you can’t start building,” says Cafaro. “They told us they should be able to give authorisation by January 2023, but we didn’t trust that timeline so we decided to postpone those works.”The paperwork has now been completed, and the plan is for Lusben to begin construction of the pool module ready for installation in a brief follow-up refit period between the end of September and early November 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;“They are all contractors that I know well, but they are all so full of work that it can be hard for them to give a firm completion date,” says Cafaro. “If they tell us the pool needs more time, we won’t do it this Autumn because we have to be in the Caribbean at the end of the year. But if they can do it, then we can start the Caribbean season with another big new feature.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272544/image/large-132ad960e42b9a75d0ba30f4d2c2f72e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272544">Keeping the rig runningThe overhauling of the Dynarig was left to Ascheo, who developed and installed the original system. The team was tasked with servicing the rescue crane and helm wing stations, and the hydraulic mast rotation units (indeed, Ascheo’s team now includes the original designer of the MRU system). Aside from replacing worn-out components, the team was also able to update the MRU hydraulic supply system, leading to a 50 per cent reduction in noise.It wasn’t all plain sailing, however: “We faced the challenge of insufficient information about previous troubles and maintenance coupled with limited time and space on board, also due to other refit work that was happening on the yacht,” says Ascheo president Guglielmo Lorenzoni. “All three systems had never been built before, and coming back on board meant we could observe and evaluate their condition after 18 years of operation. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> is certainly one of the most prestigious constructions in yachting and the refit keeps her abreast of the times, as well as improving the liveability on board with the noise reduction.”Lorenzoni’s advice for such a complex technical refit is simple: “Proactively coordinate so all agencies are informed and ready to service the boat before it docks,” he asserts. “Remember that new technologies could offer opportunities for energy saving. Using the original suppliers could bring some advantages, and keep in mind the availability of spare parts, obsolescence, and long delivery times.”This article was originally published in Issue 3 of How To Build It, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-3" target="_blank">download the magazine for free here</a>.

Exploring the refit of the 88m superyacht Maltese Falcon

Charlotte Thomas takes a look at the refit of the iconic sailing yacht Maltese Falcon. 

Flight of the Falcon: exploring the refit of the 88m superyacht Maltese Falcon

The 45.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Maaskant Shipyards (Company)">Damen Maaskant</a> conversion yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a> was delivered to her owner last month, following a ceremony at the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Maaskant Shipyards (Company)">Damen Maaskant</a> yacht refit facility in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289155/image/large-2f43a8449a99622302d805161cb2a5be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289155">The hybrid propulsion expedition yacht started life as a single-prop fishing trawler before she underwent a conversion into a superyacht. SuperYacht Times takes a first look onboard the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a> to find out more about her journey to become a superyacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289152/image/large-97403770cfa84c518390e51df1373124.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289152">The hull of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a> was recycled and her superstructure remains that of a beam trawler. When she was first launched in 1988 she was the first of eight sisterships built by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Maaskant Shipyards (Company)">Damen Maaskant</a> Shipyard near Rotterdam, which is now part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6617" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shipyards (Company)">Damen Group</a>.&nbsp;The entrepreneurial owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a> grew up fascinated by tug boats and trawlers. “In the 1980s and into the ‘90s these steel-hulled boats represented the epitome of Dutch shipbuilding,” he explained. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281863/image/large-63f5cca84536ee5b6d6db86965e46542.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281863">“I’d been following the Dutch beam trawlers for years and when one became available as part of a decommissioning scheme in 2006 I decided to buy her, basically with a virtual handshake over the phone.”Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57140" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The unlikely conversion of the 45m trawler Scintilla Maris (2023-03-14 17:00:00 +0100)">The unlikely conversion of the 45m trawler Scintilla Maris</a>During her extensive refit, the hull of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a> was stripped back to the bar metal and her interior, decking and propulsion system were all removed. Her fishing gear was also removed and some upgrades were made to her onboard systems. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281866/image/large-667037de7fc4a44d300f42b9a542d05c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281866">The main deck features multiple interior and exterior areas for relaxation, including a private office located on her bridge deck. The interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> is utilitarian, but also comfortable and not in any way sparse.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289151/image/large-e8f36df5b0e4999214d787dfaa056c93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289151"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289153/image/large-eb3fcd594fef6799df795134964463fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289153">The main saloon of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a> boasts a classic yet contemporary aesthetic with wooden floor and a light and bright colour scheme. Her white walls are complemented by her fixed ochre seats, with an adjustable-height dining table.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289149/image/large-7b0c245c792715dea259b531ff8f41cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289149"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289147/image/large-78ad728f38ba6d86908792ddc5f06822.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289147">The galley of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a> follows the same modern aesthetic as her saloon, with bright seating surrounding a fin shaped wooden table. Her portholes are in line with her original design, sporting traditional circle and square shapes providing plenty of natural light to the space.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/58375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New images of 46m Damen Maaskant conversion yacht Scintilla Maris following her extensive refit (2023-08-19 10:45:00 +0200)">New images of 46m Damen Maaskant conversion yacht Scintilla Maris following her extensive refit<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289141/image/large-ec0a8cc894b26170d976ae632e3189a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289141"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289146/image/large-d483e50d76bd384b3f75b99730e2d31f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289146"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289142/image/large-84dbf2aeb4733f2355f33dd1d6907250.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289142">Scintilla Maris</a> can comfortably sleep up to 10 guests across four double staterooms on the lower deck. These consist of a full-beam owner’s suite amidships underneath the original hatch into the fish hold.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289141/image/large-ec0a8cc894b26170d976ae632e3189a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289141"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289145/image/large-6db32b279e258a5c8181f51821305b45.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289145">Her full-beam master stateroom incorporates a skylight into the design, with light bouncing off of her curved feature walls and her diverse colour palette of reds, greens and yellows. An office area provides the perfect space for working, illuminated by her wall of circle portholes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289136/image/large-4c0aaaab287c1a9c64dc375678c0e72d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289136"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289138/image/large-fc63770502cf6eac0a88c70faf311ceb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289138"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289135/image/large-785a8826bbfe2179ef617b0b2091ce87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289135"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289134/image/large-eb0d642e19c99d8eb96560430a023dc5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289134"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289137/image/large-3bcf557095a3b6642ef0be1ceda4bd73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289137">The remaining guest staterooms follow a similar aesthetic to her master suite, with white finishes and pops of primary colours. Each stateroom is equipped with an ensuite bathroom, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a> can also carry a crew of nine across four cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/281865/image/large-a93513dfb1703e3613b137e92ef0978a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/281865"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a> completed several sea trials before she was delivered, with her first taking place in July 2023. “During two days of rigorous sea trials, Scintilla Maris passed all tests of all main systems with flying colors," explained her Project Manager.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/58083" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="45m conversion explorer yacht Scintilla Maris on sea trials (2023-07-12 11:00:00 +0200)">45m conversion explorer yacht Scintilla Maris on sea trials</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289132/image/large-70aeeeb83d79c3c3d5574d0bc2a83958.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289132"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289131/image/large-c0926832f2ea6767c93e722c54ca8984.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289131">The expansive decks of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a> are designed with relaxation and entertainment in mind. She offers an alfresco dining area on her upper deck, which is suitable for all weather conditions, thanks to her protective hard top cover.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289130/image/large-3acda27b0cb51f5fa4fddaf59974846f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289130"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289123/image/large-234cd0771a4e1b53f6522370d757e973.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289123">In terms of propulsion, the original 4,400 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz</a> MWM diesel engine had to be replaced as it did not meet strict emission regulations. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.6m (149'7&quot;)Damen Maaskant Shipyards1988">Scintilla Maris</a> now boasts a hybrid DE system, with a single 3.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Voorden (Company)">Van Voorden</a> propeller being driven by a 2,000 horsepower electric motor. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289156/image/large-a4068dfd58e9b27bfa9c1bf7d241c94d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289156">You can read more about the conversion of Scintilla Maris in Issue 1 of our technical magazine How To Build It, available for free here.

Onboard the 46m conversion yacht Scintilla Maris

SuperYacht Times takes a look onboard the 46m Damen Maaskant conversion yacht Scintilla Maris, following her delivery last month.

A first look onboard the 46m conversion yacht Scintilla Maris

The 56-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/367" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rosehearty56.0m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Rosehearty</a>, previously named Audace, has entered the market, represented by Bruce Brakenhoff Jr. of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> is in turnkey condition having undergone a recent refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 La Ciotat (Company)">MB92 La Ciotat</a> earlier this year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287363/image/large-0d415c607a40f954f1bfbda4043af8e7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287363">Delivered in 2006, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/367" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rosehearty56.0m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Rosehearty</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/52" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ron Holland Design (Company)">Ron Holland Design</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/331" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liaigre (Company)">Liaigre</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>. She can accommodate up to 14 guests onboard, and she also has accommodation for 10 crew members including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287366/image/large-ed49567a1f8dfb6b7887d2e6c1859b59.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287366">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> features a contemporary saloon design, highlighted by a generously-sized plush sofa and multiple armchairs arranged around a large coffee table. The wooden panelling on the walls, paired with the natural-toned ceiling, enhances the room's sophisticated aesthetic. Furthermore, a strategically placed red-coloured sofa by her expansive window provides the owner and guests with a comfortable space to relax and socialise in the natural sunlight.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287368/image/large-550b0effc8a4bfa51e73b8be14218dfe.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287368"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287367/image/large-8ff33dc58cb0433b383bab6f93e1d2b0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287367">Adjacent to the saloon is the dining area, featuring a generously-sized dining table that comfortably accommodates around eight guests. The strategic placement of the table next to the expansive window enables diners to enjoy their meals with an unobstructed view of the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287371/image/large-97d46c2a215a1cd517267e87ebb2707c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287371"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287372/image/large-03ef7eca736375777c447ea293382b15.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287372"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287373/image/large-45207f324721d2acb9595c6d5185958a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287373"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/367" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rosehearty56.0m (183'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Rosehearty</a>'s full-beam master suite maintains a consistent aesthetic with the saloon, featuring white-coloured furnishings and dark-toned wooden flooring. Furthermore, the thoughtful inclusion of a desk and a large sofa enhances the room's multifunctional aspect, providing potential owners with a space to both relax and work.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287362/image/large-203487ca0dd283b95486940305c6ab10.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287362"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287365/image/large-3c6edefd3f34aa437b68aa44774844ce.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287365">Unique features of the yacht <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/rosehearty/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Rosehearty for sale</a> include a six-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Novurania (Company)">Novurania</a> tender, a seven-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zodiac Maritime Ltd. (Company)">Zodiac Milpro</a> tender, and a fully stocked toybox. For effortless access to the ocean, the portside door and swim platform on the main deck offer a seamless and convenient gateway from the yacht to the open waters.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/287364/image/large-5146d4ad7890c149a644a52c79c9196d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/287364">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/perini-navi/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Perini yacht for sale</a> has an aluminium hull and superstructure. She is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz AG</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 13 knots and a top speed of 15.5 knots.

56m Perini Navi Rosehearty for sale

The 56-metre Perini Navi sailing yacht Rosehearty has entered the market, represented by Bruce Brakenhoff Jr. of Edmiston.