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Global Ship Systems

The 51.13-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/594" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Helios 251.13m (167'9&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2002">Helios 2</a> sold in an in-house deal with Dirk Johnson and Bruce Brakenhoff of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>. Previously named Anson Bell, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/594" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Helios 251.13m (167'9&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2002">Helios 2</a> was delivered by her US-based shipyard in 2002, and possesses a beam of 8.64-metres, along with a draft of 2.59-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271089/image/large-85b779d689a8b9a358b7a44a92c2336a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271089">The vessel features an exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. (Company)">Sparkman &amp; Stephens</a>, interiors crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patrick Knowles Designs (Company)">Patrick Knowles</a>, and naval architecture conceived by <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/271083/image/large-2af5c29a57df6929accd62fc65463582.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271083"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271084/image/large-9f758e032566deb271a63b65cfe24a68.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271084"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271082/image/large-70a06dfd4d070483f25910bac83aed04.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271082">Inside her roomy 555 GT volume, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/594" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Helios 251.13m (167'9&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2002">Helios 2</a> boasts a comfortable five guest stateroom layout that can be enjoyed by up to 14 guests, while separate living quarters are also provided for as many as 12 crew members, including her captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271090/image/large-e3e13729959f59a5d9a11fd43c308887.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271090"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271086/image/large-fdfc037c782d8e28ceb214b06a19ba9c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271086"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271075/image/large-ed43afb62dacd4e3f84e05ddd8ca22fd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271075">During a complete refit performed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/83" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Global Ship Systems (Company)">Global Ship Systems</a> in 2006, the yacht received a raised bow, an extension to her swim platform, and a full fresh paint job on her exterior, which adorned <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/594" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Helios 251.13m (167'9&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2002">Helios 2</a> with a distinctive new blue hull. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271087/image/large-67f45a14a305fc54d16a5a09eb472c2f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271087">&nbsp;Moreover, she underwent an additional refit in 2023 that breathed new life into her lavish living areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271073/image/large-5839b57bc4f9a0153fa181b8d20f5fd9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271073"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271071/image/large-c7e356eb9c89b9e07c98cd821081cf7d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271071">Guests can revel in her revamped, state of the art furnishings, in her Jacuzzi flanked by sumptuous sunbeds, and in the multitude of alfresco dining opportunities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271079/image/large-fce517255e0aae3b08cdbaf518e64ece.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271079">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, the motor yacht can reach a peaceful cruising speed of 13 knots as well as a top speed of 14.8 knots over the course of a 4,000 nautical mile range. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271088/image/large-8d1d4e16f405217ce9c3b355c5b46e83.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271088">At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/594" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Helios 251.13m (167'9&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2002">Helios 2</a> had a last known asking price of $15,900,000.&nbsp;

51m Palmer Johnson yacht Helios 2 sold

The 51m superyacht Helios 2 sold in an in-house deal with Dirk Johnson and Bruce Brakenhoff of Edmiston.

51m Palmer Johnson superyacht Helios 2 sold in-house

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123991/image/large-35866e99d27e984835fba3c89791548d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123991">Helios 2 cruising off Cap FerratThe 51m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/594">Helios 2</a> cruising off Cap Ferrat, France on 24 July 2007. Helios 2 was built by Palmer Johnson in 2002 as Anson Bell. In 2006 she was completely refitted by Global Ship Systems. Among the modifications were a new raised bow, extended swim platform and a full exterior paint job with a new blue hull. In 2007 Helios 2 was sold by Fraser Yachts and she is currently cruising the Caribbean.