United States

Jane Plachter

The 30.48-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/488" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Broward Marine (Company)">Broward Marine</a> 100’ motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A Place In The Sun30.48m (100'0&quot;)Broward Marine1992">A Place In The Sun</a> sold at auction with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boathouse Auctions (Company)">Boathouse Auctions</a>. Bidding opened with an official reserve price of $500,000 and ended on 26 May 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230237/image/large-0ea4bbd40814510e54b96da1f99705d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230237">The buyer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A Place In The Sun30.48m (100'0&quot;)Broward Marine1992">A Place In The Sun</a> was represented by Jack Mahoney of Boathouse Auctions and DJ Parker from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1595" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neptune Group Yachting (Company)">Neptune Group Yachting</a>. She was listed with brokers Joe Foggia and Steve Elario of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> representing the seller.Launched in 1992 from the United States, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A Place In The Sun30.48m (100'0&quot;)Broward Marine1992">A Place In The Sun</a> has been continuously updated since her delivery, including a reconfiguration in 2021. Her extensive $4 million refit included an aft deck stairway installed, as well as a new radar arch, mast and hardtop. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230236/image/large-fbed19940220a3b1c53bcb922b3ac37a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230236"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230238/image/large-e7c307ba3acc67ad596c4c6f2e1ea700.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230238"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A Place In The Sun30.48m (100'0&quot;)Broward Marine1992"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230231/image/large-84b4d74aea7918b9f6e09109d0d6cf90.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230231">A Place In The Sun</a> showcases a light and airy saloon with ample seating for guests. She features interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jane Plachter (Company)">Jane Plachter</a>, with an open plan design that allows for a U-shaped dining area, as well as a new bar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230224/image/large-7a05ba1118ee6302de95e9421375c452.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230224"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230226/image/large-c327a1be0ced047226de48f980e8ebfe.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230226"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A Place In The Sun30.48m (100'0&quot;)Broward Marine1992"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230228/image/large-17bc453b535d53d2e9a333d8200e1594.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230228"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230232/image/large-2a7f523e44feabc151e9cd24014e9591.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230232"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230222/image/large-611b6a8ff407e285a76070b1da885fdb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230222">A Place In The Sun</a> is able to accommodate up to 13 guests across five well-appointed staterooms, including two master staterooms, one VIP stateroom, one twin stateroom with pullman and one bunked stateroom with four single berths. She is also capable of carrying a crew of five onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275838/image/large-8ee1ff1fa6ad0e620018bb2b8b663303.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275838"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230242/image/large-63b2ff2ddd13b7bd1214bad71ff5a01d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230242"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A Place In The Sun30.48m (100'0&quot;)Broward Marine1992">A Place In The Sun</a> features a functional, but spacious layout, allowing for open and private areas throughout the yacht. Her reconfiguration in 2021 saw not one, but two Jacuzzis added to her exterior, along with a full bar for entertaining.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230227/image/large-b4803080d69062c448f945487c913764.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230227"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275836/image/large-9acdbf5a724ed094e9c80828d446923e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275836">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A Place In The Sun30.48m (100'0&quot;)Broward Marine1992">A Place In The Sun</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Detroit Diesel (Company)">Detroit Diesel</a> engines that provide her with a top speed of 18 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 15 knots. At the time of her sale, A Place In The Sun had a total of 37 interested parties, and four bidders who placed a total of 9 bids online. She had a last known asking price of $1,695,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275837/image/large-e66cd86cb11b2e2d3762fdb02a68535a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275837">

30m Broward yacht  A Place In The Sun sold at auction

The 30m Broward 100’ motor yacht A Place In The Sun sold at auction with a last known bid of $XXX