United States

Henry A. Scheel 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foftein Star25.6m (83'12&quot;)Royal Huisman1989">Foftein Star</a>, a 25.6-metre sailing yacht, crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> in the Netherlands and launched in 1989, was sold with Manfred Haas of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Haas International (Company)">Haas International</a> introducing both the seller and the buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66197/image/large-1e9551d182a95a602fe2ac92bd4a9a31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66197">Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7953" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Henry A. Scheel (Company)">Henry A. Scheel</a>, this elegant ketch combines classic aesthetics with modern technical systems, offering a seamless blend of tradition and advanced functionality for global cruising. A major refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> in 2006 has ensured her systems and appearance remain in exceptional condition.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66198/image/large-e9c628a620115e9b624928f5e4d7ea9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66198">Her shallow draft of 2.4-metres, supported by a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7953" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Henry A. Scheel (Company)">Scheel</a> keel, makes her ideal for exploration, while hydraulic furling and electric winches ensure ease of handling under sail.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66200/image/large-86475396fda15a487f5eaa390e68eb2f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66200">With a beam of 6.35-metres and a volume of 100 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foftein Star25.6m (83'12&quot;)Royal Huisman1989">Foftein Star</a> accommodates up to five guests across two staterooms, including a forward owner’s suite with an en-suite head, alongside quarters for two crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/338931/image/large-6a7730872dacb3d158b9238d196ae741.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/338931">Above deck, her protected cockpit and spacious dining area under the main boom enhance her practicality for long voyages. Below deck, the warm and classic interior, adorned with cherry wood panelling and granite countertops, creates an atmosphere of understated elegance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/338932/image/large-d44c1a56924124ac7f0f2337fc59b01d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/338932"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Foftein Star25.6m (83'12&quot;)Royal Huisman1989">Foftein Star</a> features an aluminium hull and is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gardner (Company)">Gardner</a> engine, achieving a top speed of 10 knots.&nbsp;

25m Royal Huisman sailing yacht Foftein Star sold

The 25.6m Foftein Star sailing yacht, built by Royal Huisman in 1989, was sold with Manfred Haas of Haas International brokering both sides.