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The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DIEGOLUCA Yacht Group (Company)">DIEGOLUCA</a> Miami F1 Experiencia Is returning for its second annual weekend of action-packed events, featuring &nbsp;superyachts, helicopters, seaplanes, police motorcades, the Formula 1 race, and the DIEGOLUCA Superyacht Lounge at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3068" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Haven Grande Miami at Island Gardens (Company)">Yacht Haven Grande Miami at Island Gardens</a> and Sunset Monaco party to close it all out.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268913/image/large-cdef01bfe5b27f76717eea110d66128d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268913">Diego Luca, the visionary behind the event, shared how he made it happen. He had the idea to bring the essence of Monaco to Miami in 2022, and the first step was to convince Sunset Monaco, "the most exclusive event following the Monaco F1," to come to Miami. After a last minute call with founder Thomas Peeters, they made it happen, and now they're back for round two. Luca is proud to say that this event is here to stay, and that Miami is a good home for them.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268916/image/large-27273d5f0c7499053b1249f921f6ad0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268916"> Travel to the raceOption 1: is a police escort to and from the stadium, while Option 2: involves getting picked up from your hotel or villa and receiving a police escort to the DIEGOLUCA SeaplaneXHeliport. From there, guests can take a helicopter to Hard Rock Stadium and be escorted by an assigned host to their garage or paddock. After the race, transportation to the helicopter is provided, and guests can land at the DIEGOLUCA SeaplaneXHeliport and take a golf cart to the DIEGOLUCA Superyacht Lounge and Sunset Party.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268918/image/large-efaf5c95dbbc0eeef17ecbbc059e0b43.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268918">5 MayIn collaboration with GR8, Luca is hosting Formula 1's 'most exclusive dinner experience and party' with three Michelin Starred chef Massimo Bottura. 200 guests are invited to attend the event, including superyacht owners, celebrities and UHNWI all in attendance.&nbsp;GR8 is known for building experiences and events for ultra high net worth individuals around the world. The dinner will be followed by a private after party with Benny Bennasi, and limited tickets are still available for $6,000 per seat.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/119401/image/large-06418b6f58af3c4bd244b4dcf2b77336.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119401">7 MayAfter the Formula 1 Race, Sunset Monaco and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/diego-luca" target="_blank">DIEGOLUCA</a> are partnering once again. Sunset Monaco, the most exclusive event following the Monaco F1 and the founder Thomas Peeters has been a collaborator with the event since its inauguration in 2022.&nbsp;In addition to the array of events scheduled, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DIEGOLUCA Yacht Group (Company)">DIEGOLUCA</a> has partnered with Miami Seaplane Base x Heliflite, with his own sea plane heliport 50-metres away from the marina where clients can be collected and bought directly to the party. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268917/image/large-d4f97e785b7957c45f38ba23692970b1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268917">Event partnersDiego Luca is a sales broker with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>, sales charter new builds, but he says: you are not gonna meet clients at the office. We sell yachts, we sell fun. We go where the fun is. &nbsp;"If is not fun, I dont want to do it" &nbsp;GR8, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>, Heliflite, Sunset Monaco, Dobel Tequila and Heineken.&nbsp;

DIEGOLUCA superyacht Miami F1 event

DIEGOLUCA Superyacht and GR8 host Miami F1 event at Island Gardens Marina.

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The DIEGOLUCA Miami F1 experience returns this weekend

Superyachts on film, Cannes Film Festival

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">Italian Sea Group (TISG)</a> has announced the sale of a new 53-metre semi-custom hybrid <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> Panorama 53M superyacht to a Mexican ship owner. The superyacht builds on the Panorama 50 model unveiled last year and will be the third hull in the Panorama product line.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267441/image/large-a05628733ca2b5d00d172a890a936738.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267441">The Panorama 53M has been designed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6288" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Piredda & Partners (Company)">Piredda &amp; Partners</a>, which have penned her exterior and interior design. The new aluminium model draws on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a>’s semi-custom production approach and offers a sustainable propulsion system.“The Panorama project, with its three sales, confirms the path through the ‘custom made’ segment” commented Giovanni Costantino, Founder &amp; CEO of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">Italian Sea Group</a>. “This superyacht is the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> Panorama in hybrid version and credits our constant search for sustainability to the lowest possible navigation in the sea and in the atmosphere.”The Panorama 53M is designed with an innovative hybrid <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7127" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="E-Motion Hybrid (Company)">e-MOTION</a> propulsion system composed of twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> diesel engines, four variable speed generators, two permanent magnet electric engines, and a generous pack of lithium polymer batteries.The result is a propulsion system that allows for energy distribution for all the onboard facilities when the generators are shut down and lets the batteries recharge while navigating. Her variable speed generators can adapt their speed in response to the requests of the ship’s load, keeping her consumption levels low.Thanks to her lithium batteries, the Panorama 53M is able to power all of the services and comforts for around eight hours while producing ‘zero’ emissions or noise pollution. Additionally, the batteries allow the yacht to access ports in electric mode and perform the mooring manoeuvres with main engines and generators shut off.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55906" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral unveils 50m concept superyacht Project Panorama (2022-09-12 13:45:00 +0200)">Admiral unveils 50m concept superyacht Project Panorama</a>The 499GT superyacht is characterised by the elegant fluidity between her indoor and outdoor spaces to create a natural harmony. Her refined interiors will use a selection of prestigious, materials such as wood, stones, and rough metals.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> Panorama 53M can accommodate up to 12 guests in her five spacious staterooms at the bow on the lower deck. Her owner’s suite is situated on the main deck and includes a small private external terrace. She is equipped with a 7.5-metre tender, two Jet Skis, a rescue boat and several toys in the bow open area in front of the wheelhouse.“I am very proud to think that, today, with a total of 22 yachts in production, more than half are oriented to hybrid innovation, and that this process, which started in 2016 with the launch of the 54.5-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5008" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quinta Essentia54.5m (178'10&quot;)Admiral2016">Quinta Essentia</a>; the first one in the world to use hybrid propulsion in her dimensional range, is developing at full speed,” concluded Giovanni Costantino.The delivery of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> Panorama 53M superyacht, curated by brokerage firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> is expected for delivery in December 2025.

53m semi-custom hybrid Admiral Panorama superyacht sold

TISG has announced the sale of a new 53-metre semi-custom hybrid Admiral Panorama 53M superyacht to a Mexican ship owner. 

TISG announces sale of 53m Admiral semi-custom hybrid Panorama superyacht

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a> has announced the sale of the second unit in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 163 series. The 49.95-metre superyacht, Project Ame is characterised by timeless, stylish and comfortable living areas and high-performance results.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264563/image/large-2f125ff4f91f99f6c0822c728df246ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264563">The yacht Project Ame sold to an experienced yachtsman through a collaboration between Frank Grzeszczak Jr, Vice President and Sales Broker of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> and Berkay Yılmaz, Commercial Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250667/image/large-1b9a2832db63d41e0ac90a1286d9c619.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250667">“We are excited about the sale of the second unit of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 163, which is a reflection of the yacht's exceptional design and the superior quality of craftsmanship by our team,” said İsmail Şengün, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a>. “It is gratifying to see our ambitious project come to fruition and receive such positive feedback from our clients.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250668/image/large-8d6774004d2d8c41b7c4c7cce35b4c66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250668">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 163 superyacht features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unique Yacht Design (Company)">Unique Yacht Design</a> with founder Emrecan Özgün responsible for the meticulous work on her exterior areas. Project Ame’s interiors are penned by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> team, which have used precious materials to create a modern, rich and warm interior design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250669/image/large-9a1d8133b4a6f42602a74203697a585e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250669">“Project Ame is an evolution of Project Eternal Spark and Snow 5,” explained Berkay Yılmaz, Commercial Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a>. “She is going to be another stunning yacht to float in the US waters for an experienced yacht owner. It was an exciting process to implement the client's lifestyle and experience with a perfect team of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a> &amp; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI</a>.”&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="50m Bilgin superyacht Eternal Spark sold and on schedule for 2023 delivery (2023-03-23 14:15:00 +0100)">50m Bilgin superyacht Eternal Spark sold and on schedule for 2023 delivery<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250673/image/large-900b6cdbb2d54de8d20f5ba704a0e9a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250673"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250671/image/large-60d33fb099b1b6e8c69a83605b1fa661.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250671"></a>Project Ame is able to accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms with a balanced harmony created in the living areas, thanks to her natural colours, large windows and high-gloss materials.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250672/image/large-fb117713586e53c018da60a2a2fef1ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250672">The 499 GT motor yacht includes 3D wood, metal-mesh laminated glasses, chromed stainless steel elements and rich carpets and fabrics. Her interior living areas have been carefully curated to create a perfect combination of natural colours and materials to highlight the yacht's connection to the sea.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin 163: A first look at the interiors of the second 50m superyacht (2022-12-02 10:30:00 +0100)">Bilgin 163: A first look at the interiors of the second 50m superyacht</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin 163: A first look at the interiors of the second 50m superyacht (2022-12-02 10:30:00 +0100)"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; 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; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;'><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250666/image/large-b9ff3bf82fdc618c587493dae045eda7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250666"></a>Performance-wise, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 163 yacht is equipped with twin 1,450 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that provide her with a top speed of around 16.5 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264562/image/large-0f6e4bd02fd110094c1240880802374c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264562">Commenting on the sale of the second unit, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a> CEO, İsmail Şengü said: “The second <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 163 is a reflection of the yacht's exceptional design and the superior quality of craftsmanship by our team. It is gratifying to see our ambitious project come to fruition and receive such positive feedback from our clients.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264561/image/large-aa23c54f5b30e399ac49c08712015947.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264561">The first two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> 163 models are currently under construction at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a>’s Istanbul facility. The first hull has an expected delivery date of July 2023, with the second due in May 2024.

Second 50m Bilgin 163 yacht Project Ame sold

Bilgin Yachts has announced the sale of the second unit in the Bilgin 163 series, Project Ame.

Second 50m Bilgin 163 superyacht Project Ame sold

Diego Luca, the Miami-based yacht broker, influencer and Founder of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DIEGOLUCA Yacht Group (Company)">DIEGOLUCA</a> has joined forces with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>, which was founded by Frank Grzeszczak Sr and Altea Llakmani in 2020. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225537/image/large-c569369845a176d8f2eeeb2da7e0eafb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225537">Diego Luca started his career in the yachting industry 14 years ago in a private membership club in California, where he focused on providing exclusive access to luxurious cars, helicopters, jets, and yachts to discerning clients. However, it was a transformative experience aboard a yacht in the Sea of Cortez that ignited Luca's true passion. He realised that the vehicles he was selling were merely a means to an end - the real excitement lay in the world of yachts.Today, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DIEGOLUCA Yacht Group (Company)">DIEGOLUCA</a> caters to private clients in Miami, Mexico, Monaco, and beyond, where he brokers charters, sales, new-builds, and refits. Over the past three years he has also hosted renowned events for superyacht owners at the Miami Formula 1 and Miami Art Basel. In announcement by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>, the team announced;"We are excited to join forces with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6698" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DIEGOLUCA Yacht Group (Company)">DIEGOLUCA</a>. With our industry rapidly changing and a younger generation of Yacht Owners joining the World Of Yachting, it was the perfect time for us to look and find the influencer shaking our industry. Diego Luca dominates the forefront of Social Media Marketing, Yachting, Lifestyle, and Formula 1 Events in Miami &amp; Monaco.""<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI</a> has a hard-earned reputation for breaking the mould and striving relentlessly to keep our clients fully informed and up-to-date on the latest market trends and opportunities. By joining forces with Diego Luca, we're taking forward thinking to an entirely new level, connecting with virtually untapped markets, which is, of course, to the tremendous benefit of our clients," says Frank Grzeszczak Jr., Vice-President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>.&nbsp;Diego Luca's success lies in building lasting relationships: "Take care of clients, they’ll take care of you"

Diego Luca joins FGI Yacht Group

The yacht broker and influencer Diego Luca has joined FGI Yacht Group.

Broker and influencer Diego Luca joins forces with FGI Yacht Group

Yachts at Palm Beach International Boat Show 2023

With the Palm Beach International Boat Show quickly approaching, SYT takes a look at some of the yachts attending this year’s event.

The largest yachts attending Palm Beach International Boat Show 2023

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a>’s 37.49-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2351" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blacksheep37.49m (122'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2008">Blacksheep</a> sold after just four months on the market. The deal saw Ryan Gessel of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Off The Hook Yacht Sales (Company)">Off The Hook Yacht Sales</a> representing the buyer and Frank Grzeszczak Sr. of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237265/image/large-329b2c9357fcce11b19a907989cd635d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237265"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2351" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blacksheep37.49m (122'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2008">Blacksheep</a> was delivered in 2008 from the United States as the third hull in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a> 123 series. She features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>, with naval architecture from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237261/image/large-b15646ac40a926e95aa378d16c0df71c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237261"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237260/image/large-dd654d8d7e1d6a0ce0d49c0c88762978.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237260">The flybridge yacht is able to accommodate up to eight guests across four staterooms, as well as a crew of six in four cabins. The master suite of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2351" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blacksheep37.49m (122'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2008">Blacksheep</a> is located on the main deck and has a large walk-around double bed, an ensuite bathroom and a walk-in closet.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237253/image/large-bfec9163506f380faee5205255381916.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237253"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237262/image/large-7209683a512173010c1d981ec9cc0e49.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237262"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2351" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blacksheep37.49m (122'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2008"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237263/image/large-b85b381fa90f753714c6a66c75e41080.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237263">Blacksheep</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, with a top speed of 21 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots. She had a last known asking price of $4,950,000 at the time of purchase.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237256/image/large-3732229de8301265dfe053de748da4be.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237256"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2351" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blacksheep37.49m (122'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2008"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237254/image/large-da697ec89729e84facfee2394f272d67.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237254">Blacksheep</a> will also be joining the FGI Yacht Group charter fleet. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237242/image/large-afd1a2259bb93ff383ae011d10cf51f7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237242">

Palmer Johnson yacht Blacksheep sold

The 37m Palmer Johnson yacht Blacksheep sold with a last known asking price of $4,950,000. She will also be joining the FGI Yacht Group charter fleet.

37m Palmer Johnson motor yacht Blacksheep sold in 4 months

The 72.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2520" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum of Solace72.6m (238'2&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2012">Quantum of Solace</a> sold in a deal with Frank Grzeszczak Jr. of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> introducing the buyer and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ahoy Club (Company)">Ahoy Club</a>’s Global Sales Director, Peter Thompson standing in for the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/114284/image/large-83da61938fd1ea306bc9f35651ca07ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114284">Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a> in 2012, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2520" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum of Solace72.6m (238'2&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2012">Quantum of Solace</a> has an impressive volume of 1,730 GT and a stunning exterior and interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>. Previously named, Honor&nbsp;and&nbsp;Vicky, she has undergone several refits with her most recent in 2020. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/114285/image/large-f1001f6733134c8f3b65040cc2977923.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114285"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/114283/image/large-3fa978c7e88ca99919b39beb1c6c01d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114283">Accommodating up to 12 guests, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2520" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum of Solace72.6m (238'2&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2012">Quantum of Solace</a> is characterised by elegant curves, strong lines and unique attributes, such as her fixed balconies of either side of the owner’s suite providing uninterrupted views. The full-beam master suite is located on the bridge deck with the remaining five staterooms located on the main deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/114281/image/large-9639ed62af6d8aa9f02bf5262b252e53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114281"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/114279/image/large-03fe9ee461aced8fff9a6c94b6586ca1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114279">Some of the key features of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2520" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum of Solace72.6m (238'2&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2012">Quantum of Solace</a> include, her Asian-inspired spa on the lower deck with a hinge-down platform, steam room, shower, spa pool, sumptuous treatment room and a spacious area for yoga in the centre. She also has a double-height atrium, heli-deck, cinema room and five-metre swimming pool.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/114278/image/large-3484f588e26aaa518fa227f1ee488876.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114278"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/114277/image/large-9b982b7744de7669d81abd614382c59c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/114277">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2520" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum of Solace72.6m (238'2&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2012">Quantum of Solace</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that provide her with a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots. At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of €56,400,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/111451/image/large-557f030092e8f0c980239e69f35f9bcf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111451"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/111444/image/large-c83d8d14c623aadaff21ea9688b41f7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111444"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2520" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum of Solace72.6m (238'2&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2012">Quantum of Solace</a> will now be joining the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> charter fleet.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/111443/image/large-02e4b8227456f6b913fe0ba097a2fae3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111443"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/93278/image/large-1e1524e60403cfc8a6a9154b366ab747.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93278">

73m Turquoise superyacht Quantum of Solace finds new owners

Turquoise superyacht Quantum of Solace sold with a last known asking price of €56,400,000. She will now join the FGI Yacht Group charter fleet.

73m Turquoise superyacht Quantum of Solace sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>’s 40.24-metre superyacht Try It sold after being on the market for just less than three months. Julia Skoptsova of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Smart Yachts (Company)">Smart Yachts</a> represented the seller during the negotiations, while &nbsp;Frank Grzeszczak Jr. and Frank Grzeszczak Sr. of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> introduced the buyer. Try It was renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Try It40.24m (132'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2016">Countless</a> following her sale.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172730/image/large-438d514960ba1dec9ae65c281e238277.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172730"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Try It40.24m (132'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2016">Countless</a> was launched in 2016 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Classic Supreme 132 series. She’s a true work of collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Righini Design (Company)">Stefano Righini Design</a> handling her exterior styling, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> overseeing her naval architecture and <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> curating her interior spaces. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172731/image/large-1ffc502e2dd257ee84b2311ea2d64010.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172731"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172732/image/large-060899a93d38ae35ffdd6a719b8853cb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172732">With 346 GT of interior volume and six staterooms, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Try It40.24m (132'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2016">Countless</a> can comfortably accommodate as many as 12 guests. She has four additional cabins that can accommodate up to seven crew. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172734/image/large-dfa14a14fc6a7419cc4c41e7e95e7c8e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172734">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Try It40.24m (132'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2016">Countless</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that deliver a cruising speed of 14.5 knots and a top speed of 15.5 knots. She has been well-maintained and undertaken regular maintenance appointments, her most recent was completed earlier this year in Pisa, Italy, at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seven Stars Marina & Shipyard (Company)">Seven Stars Marina &amp; Shipyard</a>.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172733/image/large-ea937abda476b06f1bb5d52fc9a36517.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172733"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172732/image/large-060899a93d38ae35ffdd6a719b8853cb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172732"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/172736/image/large-e2130376b7112afc18da0f9eebb34391.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/172736">

40m Benetti yacht Try It sold

Benetti’s 40m superyacht Try It sold after being on the market for just less than three months. She was renamed Countless after her sale. 

40m Benetti superyacht Try It sold and renamed Countless 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> has laid the keel of its 82-metre superyacht Admiral Galileo, otherwise known as Project Skyfall. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216422/image/large-6d3f88856f50a30c755030f72ad7e026.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216422">The 82-metre superyacht Admiral Galileo is to be constructed out of steel and aluminium, and was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>’s own Centro Stile in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a>, handling her exterior and interior respectively.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216411/image/large-2f5351c83bcf5c2c15b32519e94c72d8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216411"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216414/image/large-a855cf3857739d70475ed070c00f54d0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216414">Admiral Galileo is characterised by long, flowing sinuous exterior lines and expanses of glass spread over four decks. With an estimated 2,200 GT of interior volume and a beam of 13.3-metres, the superyacht can accommodate up to 12 guests and 23 crew. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216417/image/large-d46f41bb7c9eb9effbc1b30d344fada7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216417">Some of Admiral Galileo’s standout features include a 130 square-metre upper deck, dedicated entirely to the owner, a waterfall that links two of the four onboard pools, an underwater cinema lounge and a beach club brimming with fitness and wellness facilities. Another key aspect of Admiral Galileo is her long glass corridor that passes through the engine room, displaying the mechanics of the superyachts as a work of art. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216425/image/large-c33b4c2304cbc6e8bcad583af0e9527d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216425"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216424/image/large-37ecfa1d0d64a9d416abd64935c53240.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216424">“The keel laying ceremony is always a special moment in the construction of a yacht, especially for a custom-made project of such dimensions and such innovative characteristics, both from an aesthetic and an engineering point of view,” Giovanni Costantino, Founder &amp; CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>, commented. “The growing interest in our yachts coming from the US market shows the validity of our commercial strategy in the area and confirms TISG’s ability to anticipate and satisfy the requests of clients who are always more demanding and oriented to quality without compromises.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216420/image/large-4792e2f1b7893cf7b5345b42c057dc2e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216420"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216416/image/large-fd523e1315d418bf43e8ae73a7ca1ab3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216416">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Newly founded FGI Yacht Group is making waves in the industry (2022-06-14 14:00:00 +0200)">Newly founded FGI Yacht Group is making waves in the industry</a>Admiral Galileo was sold by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> last December, marking <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>’s official entrance in the US market for large yachts. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a> has since opened its first flagship store in the US, which is being run in collaboration with the US brokerage house. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216419/image/large-d3eb83ec7ba77ecb472f9f0001ee1aad.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216419">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55706" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group opens flagship showroom in East Hampton, USA (2022-08-08 10:00:00 +0200)">The Italian Sea Group opens flagship showroom in East Hampton, USA</a>Admiral Galileo is scheduled to be delivered in July 2025.&nbsp;

Keel of 82m superyacht Admiral Galileo laid

Admiral has laid the keel of its 82-metre superyacht Admiral Galileo. She’s scheduled to be delivered in 2025.

Admiral lays keel of 82m superyacht Admiral Galileo

The 40-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5802" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deseo40.05m (131'5&quot;)Sunseeker2014">Deseo</a> is now on the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/deseo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Deseo, for sale</a>, was launched in 2014 as part of the British yacht builder's <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> 40M series and is currently anchored off Monaco and ready to view with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239820/image/large-0ff0c7f67243a86466f645435c0d7a8b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239820">Designed fully in house by her builder, the 338 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> features large windows in the main saloon which features a number of seating areas including a symmetrically arranged lounge with four sofas and two coffee tables. Amidships within the large area is the dining table, which can comfortably accommodate her 12 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239815/image/large-1dd89fe09b2481e7bacaa99b6b069362.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239815"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239814/image/large-9a6bcfdf573a36ddc8c62194daaf0848.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239814"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239800/image/large-adba74a3a6ba8915681924a4b4bd8b18.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239800">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sunseeker/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Sunseeker yacht for sale</a> can accommodate as many as 12 guests between five staterooms, with a full-beam master suite on the main deck which is finished in a Scandinavian style with wooden walls, floors and cabinetry. The additional staterooms are situated in the lower deck, each with its own ensuite bathroom. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239801/image/large-4be5be0585e0c524b63821e9700f24d0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239801"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239802/image/large-746b376b5d4554226cb4bf1bee97dbf0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239802"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239803/image/large-3b3503c08177c5d3c63e43ee8b861665.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239803">On deck, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> has a number of sunbathing and lounging areas. The upper aft deck features an alfresco dining area, while the main deck has a sofa and chairs with a balcony overlooking the water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239808/image/large-dd645cac2ba1bdd574ad39e8e5ea09eb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239808"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239807/image/large-4def04c4745ec86f02835633b04315d8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239807">The sundeck is the main social hub of the yacht, with a round Jacuzzi, loungers, a bar and sunpads. This area can be covered with a removable bimini and guests can enjoy cocktails here as the sun goes down with 360 degree views of the ocean.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239804/image/large-40bdced2a330dbe430adcce7d5613a2e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239804">She is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 23 knots and a top speed of 24 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239813/image/large-72e07cb31da06f9d17ac4cd0700facfc.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239813">

Sunseeker yacht Deseo for sale 

The 40m Sunseeker yacht Deseo, for sale, is currently anchored in Monaco and ready to view. 

40m Sunseeker motor yacht Deseo for sale

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a> has opened its first flagship store in the USA, choosing East Hampton, Long Island as the location to set up its first US showroom. The opening was carried out in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> and Frank &nbsp;Grzeszczak Sr., &nbsp;Head of Sales in the Americas for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> &amp; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tecnomar (Company)">Tecnomar</a>, will help the Group to communicate its philosophy, brands and product lines to its US clientele.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112639/image/large-71dd2b977d22350f5c9d5439c079055c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112639">Above: The Italian Sea Group's shipyard in ItalyThe showroom has been driven by US tastes, and will display a number of yachts that’s garnered interest in the region, such as models from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a>, an 80-metre superyacht that was sold in December 2021, as well as the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tecnomar (Company)">Tecnomar</a> for Lamborghini 63 line.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112608/image/large-92bb31d50a4a6e0eaee41cae15b33ad5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112608">“The opening of this showroom allows us to present our brands in a key location in the world of American luxury,” Giovanni Costantino, Founder &amp; CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>, commented. “This initiative is part of a very broad project aimed at supporting international development in line with the Group’s culture, positioning and strategy.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236205/image/large-174ca7e926249019acefd535d4b0ca6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236205">Above: FGI Yacht Group's new office in East Hamptons&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Newly founded FGI Yacht Group is making waves in the industry (2022-06-14 14:00:00 +0200)">Newly founded FGI Yacht Group is making waves in the industry</a>“The expansion into East Hampton is part of our strategic growth plan. It is extremely exciting, and we are proud to be the only superyacht broker in East Hampton," Frank Grzeszczak Jr., vice president and sales broker at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>, added.

The Italian Sea Group opens flagship showroom in East Hampton, USA

The Italian Sea Group has opened its first flagship store in the USA, which its done in collaboration with FGI. 

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An all-new 34.36-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Oasis 34m motor yacht sold with Frank Grzeszczak Jr. of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> representing the buyer. Notably this is the 10th <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Frank Grzeszczak Jr. has sold in the past three years, two of which are new builds. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198028/image/large-4e9b37238b4ae3cc2b3abad1922f4c20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198028">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Oasis 34m series is a new model line by the Italy-based yacht builders; to date, only the first unit, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10925" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaesta34.36m (112'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2022">Seaesta</a>, has hit the water, while a further eight hulls have been sold. The series features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, and this latest unit boasts an interior penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bonetti / Kozerski architecture DPC (Company)">Bonetti / Kozerski architecture DPC</a>. The result is said to be a “sporty and more youthful interior theme”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232339/image/large-0607f89a66ecbd2119372e68363aff0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232339">With 265 GT of interior volume and five staterooms, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/10924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti Oasis 34M34.36m (112'9&quot;)">Benetti</a> Oasis 34m can comfortably accommodate as many as 10 guests. She can also carry seven crew members. Part of her design-DNA is to enhance the social experience, to achieve this the motor yacht has been penned with a “lofty open-concept” for her interior spaces. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198026/image/large-6e14db66abc4e5f9e8f6bae480a259e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198026">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> motor yacht is just as generous with alfresco space; she spans three decks, and her main deck features opening wings that extend the space, while bringing the sea into close proximity. The design has been described as “weaving the entire deck into a vast convivial oasis from the main saloon to the sea.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198023/image/large-c180aa5509745a16f19a2e50e9fb6085.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198023">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Newly founded FGI Yacht Group is making waves in the industry (2022-06-14 14:00:00 +0200)">Newly founded FGI Yacht Group is making waves in the industry</a>Performance-wise, Benetti has opted for twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines for this series of motor yachts, which provides the power for a cruising speed of 14.5-knots and a top speed of 16 knots.&nbsp;This unit of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Oasis 34m series is scheduled to be delivered in 2024.&nbsp;

Benetti Oasis 34m motor yacht sold

An all new Benetti Oasis 34m motor yacht sold by FGI Yacht Group. The unit is scheduled to be delivered in 2024.

All-new Benetti Oasis 34m motor yacht sold with 2024 delivery date

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> has been making waves in the brokerage scene, headed up by a father-son duo— both with a great rapport and reputation in the industry. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI</a> has gone from strength-to-strength in less than three years.&nbsp;Frank Grzeszczak Sr. hardly needs an introduction, as he’s not only sold a great number of yachts; he was also named top broker at least seven times while working for a leading brokerage house. Frank Grzeszczak Jr. is following in his father’s footsteps and has a plethora of yacht sales under his belt. He earned top broker in the same leading brokerage house twice before the age of 30.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230426/image/large-3ec830d00c22410217355b16a64efc51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230426">This year alone, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> has secured signatures for six motor yachts, including the following: the 82-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> Project Skyfall,&nbsp; The 62-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Lumiere, now called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/512" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sorrento62.0m (203'5&quot;)Benetti SpA2010">Sorrento</a>, the 42-metre&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Legasea, now called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5630" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emina42.0m (137'10&quot;)Benetti SpA2014">Emina</a>, the 36.88-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mammi Mammi36.88m (120'12&quot;)Sunseeker2009">Mammi Mammi</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>, the 31.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3266" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arreee!31.4m (103'0&quot;)Azimut Yachts2007">Arreee!</a>, and the 26.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7430" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bel Sogno26.84m (88'1&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2015">Bel Sogno</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>.&nbsp;Frank Jr. also disclosed that another new construction project will be announced in the coming weeks, which brings the total of current new construction projects underway by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI</a> to six yachts.We caught up with Frank Sr. and Frank Jr. to hear more about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> and the experience of company development during a global pandemic. We also took the opportunity to discover what the future holds for the brokerage firm.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216422/image/large-6d3f88856f50a30c755030f72ad7e026.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216422"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>&nbsp;was founded in 2020 in the midst of a global pandemic. Were there any moments you considered backpedaling?Frank Sr: The day I signed the lease for the building was the same day the lockdown happened in the United States – I almost didn’t do it, but we were already so far in the process and couldn’t turn back. We secured a prime storefront location on Las Olas Blvd in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. It was perfect and we decided it was a risk worth taking!In our beginning stages as a company, we acquired the Neptune Group, a well-known and respected charter company. This addition allowed us to accelerate our growth and credibility in the charter sector.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226271/image/large-5b4a00274e37cc670284cb033f538044.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226271">Speaking of growth,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI</a>&nbsp;continues to grow the team geographically. Please fill us in on the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI</a>&nbsp;expansion and future plans.Frank Jr: We have entered the market in Mexico after maintaining very strong business relationships in Mexico City for many years. Our partners are two long-term clients: One has been doing business with my father for 30+ years and the other is a long-term client of mine. Both families are some of the most respected in Latin America, and we are proud to call them our partners. The market in Mexico is extremely strong, yet difficult to enter successfully. We are fortunate our expansion into Mexico has yielded instant results in terms of new business.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/16438/image/large-76bb2455d72ca9f7964a363c47f9d70b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16438">What’s next for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>? Do you have any expansion plans lined up for the near future?Frank Sr: Yes, as an evolving and growing company, we are always looking for new business opportunities. In fact, we are happy to announce that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI</a> has expanded to the Hamptons. Our new office in East Hampton, New York opens this summer. It’s extremely exciting, and we’re proud to be the only superyacht brokerage firm in East Hampton.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230423/image/large-0dce379a60742cc57a81211c5d4ae789.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230423">Frank Jr: The Hamptons expansion is part of our strategic growth plan. The Hamptons is known as one of the premier destinations in the United States where our clients congregate during summer months and have a rich history in yachting. Our location follows <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI</a>’s pattern of finding prime storefronts to service our current clients and develop new business.Frank Sr: Looking forward, we plan to continue our strategic geographical expansion while introducing new services to our clients. We do not wish to forecast our next moves, but I will divulge that we are looking to bring <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI</a> to Europe.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/204615/image/large-dbae0146624029ff38f8ba655e32c3ee.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/204615">How does&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>&nbsp;stand out from the competition – do you employ a unique approach?Frank Sr: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI</a> started with two people, me and Altea Llakmani, our COO. Our goal was to focus on our strengths and provide white-glove tailored service to our clients. In a short time, we have grown exponentially and now have 17 team members, including our most recent joiner and top charter broker in the industry, Barbara Stork Landeweer. As we’ve grown, we’ve made sure to not lose sight of our original goal – to be a company that operates with a personal approach that’s both honest and accessible.Frank Jr: We’re a very nimble family-owned company, and we understand our strengths - sales and charter. Between my father and I, we’ve proven it over the years. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI</a> is a young company, but we are experienced with an undeniable history of results.We also take a lot of pride in keeping our clients and building our business based on referrals. The only way this is achieved in our industry is through honesty, integrity and by completing the task that the client has entrusted us to achieve. This is a results-driven business. Bottom line.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/58180/image/large-d8de8be1f2e961be1866cfee9035ebf2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/58180">The US market is very successful at the moment, do you think it's sustainable?Frank Sr: The market right now is more successful than I’ve ever seen. Covid, unpredictably, took the yachting industry as a whole to new heights. Yacht sales and charters have never been more in demand than today.Whether it’s sustainable is difficult to predict; there are many factors in the world today that leads us to believe that we will experience a correction in the sales market. How deep of a correction is impossible to predict, yet we are cautiously optimistic and prepared.Frank Jr: Our industry has proven to be resilient through difficult times in recent history, from Covid, lockdowns, travel restrictions, war, etc. The recent surge of business our industry has undergone solidifies that in challenging times, our clients find solace being on their yachts or chartering yachts with family.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230425/image/large-031eb8acd1c82b677cd95d558d82e2b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230425">Further, it cannot be understated that the increase of rapid wealth has assisted with industry growth; People are becoming wealthier at a pace that's never been seen before. Is it sustainable at current levels? Likely not. Sales may eventually slow down. In fact, it will. However, the charter business will likely continue to grow at an unprecedented rate because of this new creation of wealth.

 FGI Yacht Group making waves

We caught up with Frank Sr. and Frank Jr. to hear more about FGI Yacht Group and the experience of company development during a global pandemic. 

Newly founded FGI Yacht Group is making waves in the industry

The 36.88-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mammi Mammi36.88m (120'12&quot;)Sunseeker2009">Mammi Mammi</a> sold, with Shannon McCoy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Worth Avenue Yachts (Company)">Worth Avenue Yachts</a> introducing the buyer alongside and Grzeszczak Jr. of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226271/image/large-5b4a00274e37cc670284cb033f538044.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226271">The 331 GT yacht was delivered in 2009 from Poole and was the first tri-deck motor yacht built by the British builder to designs by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/353" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Don Shead Yacht Design (Company)">Don Shead Yacht Design</a>. She features a comfortable interior volume and has been fitted with zero-speed stabilisers for added comfort when at anchor. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226269/image/large-01e97e30809846af753581ca96ac71b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226269"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mammi Mammi36.88m (120'12&quot;)Sunseeker2009">Mammi Mammi</a> can accommodate as many as 12 guests between six staterooms and features interior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5422" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baldwin Harris (Company)">Baldwin Harris</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226268/image/large-d3cc6ce559f4797e809e8a4d66ef3451.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226268"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226266/image/large-2fb3377bfaeb00aa50c22fc1d2586765.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226266">The motor yacht's last known asking price is unknown.