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Freedom Marine has sold explorer yacht “Kahu”. Freedom Marine was the listing broker, and Allied Marine acted for the new owners.Kahu is an Ex-New Zealand Navy Moa class vessel. She was transformed in 2012 into a World Cruiser by Fitzroy Yachts of New Zealand. She is a Steel hull with a new Aluminum Superstructure and new interior. Her design allows for cruising the world’s oceans in comfort and safety. Since her transformation, Kahu has explored the south pacific, Hawaii and the pacific northwest.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/OtZvgz9FDs0" width="560"></iframe>Kahu was asking $2,900,000 USD.

Superyacht Kahu sold

In today’s “new economy”, designers, builders and yacht sales companies are finding new and innovative ways to meet the demands of yachtsmen and women looking to maximize value without sacrificing style and performance.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/143063/image/large-2b032ee778874d4ac8f4c9471c3932b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/143063">In his latest design collaboration, which utilizes an existing Rayburn Yachts hull, Ron Holland has once again worked his magic. The project is based upon a proven existing Rayburn hull resulting in significant savings in time and money. Freedom Marine has been chosen to represent this 110’ project, offering multiple design options and the ability for the purchaser to customize to their taste.“The hull was originally developed by the late Ed Hagemann for Rayburn Yachts. It was designed to be an efficient and seaworthy hull well suited for a range of uses” says Paul Rayburn. “Based on the accolades from captains and owners of the existing sister ship hulls I felt that this new design was a natural fit.” <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/143064/image/large-ed71592b983e853853e6bce5efc25917.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/143064">After being provided with the existing hull lines and parameters, Ron Holland agreed to move forward on the project. Holland states, “I am excited. I think this is an innovative project. The fact that we have a hull ready to go will help to move this along quickly and I believe this will excite the buyer as well.”At this stage there are two primary design concepts available. The first is substantially oriented towards the adventure platform with a large exterior aft deck capable of carrying a personal submersible. The second is suited to a more standard cruising motor yacht with rugged style. Both designs can be tailored to incorporate a sport fishing cockpit and a flying bridge.The concept was developed at the suggestion of Freedom Marine’s Don Young and David Campbell during a meeting between Paul Rayburn and Ron Holland at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Having recently brokered the sale of the 124’ submersible carrying adventure yacht DR. NO to world renowned yachtsman, Tom Perkins and taking into consideration an industry trend towards the adventure yacht experience, David Campbell believes there will be strong interest in this type of vessel.Asking price for the hull is $ 600,000 USD.

 Ron Holland designs superyacht around Rayburn Yachts hull

Freedom Marine has sold the 122’ classic motor yacht <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/260">Atlantide</a> belonging to Tom Perkins. Freedom Marine’s David Campbell acted for both the buyer and seller. Campbell first worked with Perkins in the spring of 2011 when he found Perkins the 125’ Expedition Yacht Dr. No. She was purchased to carry his personal submarine. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141402/image/large-1a32bbd3ef6ec5729483078a32f04937.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125197">As an avid yachtsman Perkins has travelled the world with his fleet of super yachts including the 2 x Perini Navi S/Y <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2359">Andromeda la Dea</a>, the 1915 classic 137’ Herreshoff racing schooner <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190">Mariette</a> and his former 289’ <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385">Maltese Falcon</a>; which is perhaps the greatest sailboat ever built. Atlantide was launched in 1930 by Philip and Sons in Dartmouth, UK, this classic 122’ Motor Yacht was originally designed by the gifted English Naval Architect Alfred Mylne (the designer of the original Royal Yacht Britannia) for Sir William Burton. Originally christened as Caleta, Atlantide has a significant history; from her role in evacuating allied troops during WWII to her impressive pedigree of owners. Atlantide’s distinguished owners, yachtsmen similar to Perkins, in their time, have kept her in impeccable condition. Perkins acquired Atlantide in 1998, at which time she underwent a complete rebuild. Her hull was reconstructed at the Manoel Island Shipyard of Malta and the new superstructure and interior was caringly restored and fitted out by Camper and Nicholson only a short distance from where she was originally built by Philip and Sons. Overall external and interior design was undertaken by Ken Freivokh Design. Perkins had brought her back to her original designed purpose as a gentleman's motor yacht and tender to a racing yacht. From 1999 through 2005, Atlantide had the enviable roll as support vessel to her owner’s 1915, 137’ classic Herreshoff racing schooner ‘Mariette’. In 2006, Tom Perkins launched the remarkable 289’ Maltese Falcon. Atlantide and “The Falcon” were show stoppers at every port in which they dropped anchor. On her own, Atlantide also cruised to distant points on the globe including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Canada's East and West coasts and Norway's high northern latitudes. After many years of enjoyment she is still kept in pristine condition, and this one-of-a-kind motor yacht with an unprecedented history. Atlantide was asking 5,000,000 Euro. Freedom Marine Don Young +1 604 609 0985 <a href="mailto:freedom@boatingfreedom.com?subject=Article%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">freedom@boatingfreedom.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.boatingfreedom.com">www.boatingfreedom.com</a>