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Janet Leroy

The 60.96-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> was seen cruising recently near Amsterdam Centraal train station and docked at the National Maritime Museum, following her recent refit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319015/image/large-6bab560f27f9e822854f3d31386d7038.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319015"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> was launched on 1 April 2006 under the name April Fool to commemorate the day. She was sold in 2023 to her current owner in an in-house deal at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> after just 92 days on the market, with Alex Busher introducing the buyer and Robert Shepherd and Nathan Farrelly representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/318198/image/large-8d80999e64e1c68eebb6655739c19ddf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/318198"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> returned to the Netherlands for maintenance work and a refit in January this year. During her refit she benefitted from the addition of a swimming pool to her beach club and a new spa, with an ice tub, as well as new outdoor seating and underwater lights. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> also received an upgrade to her bridge for polar navigation and now carries a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a> tender. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/318196/image/large-c74a6fcf69e83da848523222d0340d1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/318196">Having undergone an extensive refit in May 2023 and now 2024, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> features exterior design and naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, while her interior design derives from the drawing boards of Laura Pomponi of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2090" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luxury Projects (Company)">Luxury Projects</a>,<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319016/image/large-e4c9f7086d36bda29f190892a1f44d70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319016"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> offers guests 1,036 GT of interior space, and her large main saloon is bathed in plenty of natural light, thanks to picture windows that line her port and starboard lengths. Forward of this area is her dining area with seating for up to 10 guests around her circular table.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/318200/image/large-e8456f52e04fcaa1f3e41710e697025b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/318200">Samadhi</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across a six stateroom configuration, with her owner's suite located on the main deck. The master suite includes an office, handcrafted wardrobes and a luxurious marble ensuite bathroom with sauna, tub and shower.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319014/image/large-351d8d2924932f40214325bf754f47c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319014">Samadhi</a> features plenty of exterior spaces, perfect for entertaining or socialising. Her skylounge includes a cinema room, which connects to the upper deck alfresco dining area. Other key amenities onboard include a fully equipped gym and a packed toy box with Seabobs, Jet Skis, a waterslide, trampoline and an assortment of diving and snorkelling gear.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/318197/image/large-4fd02b96aecbeac3227f6cdbdac32594.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/318197">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> is 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 allowing her to reach a top speed of 16 knots and cruise at 13 knots with an ocean-crossing range of 5,000 nautical miles.According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>’s AIS feature, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> is now in London, United Kingdom, cruising on the River Thames.

61m Feadship yacht Samadhi in Amsterdam

The 61m Feadship superyacht Samadhi was recently seen in Amsterdam, following her recent refit. 

In Pictures: 61m Feadship superyacht Samadhi in Amsterdam 

The 60.96-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> has been sold in an in-house deal with broker Alex Busher of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> introducing the buyer and Robert Shepherd and Nathan Farrelly representing the seller. The sale took place just 92 days after <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> joined the market and marks the brokerage’s 40th <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> sale to date.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273196/image/large-20f17d6a3243cb9faa310ba269b1a045.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273196">Having undergone an extensive refit in May of this year, the superyacht is in excellent condition. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> features exterior design and naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, while her interior design derived from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Janet Leroy (Company)">Janet Leroy</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Larvor (Company)">Larvor</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/533" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rémi Tessier (Company)">Rémi Tessier</a>. Up to 12 guests can be accommodated across the motor yacht’s six luxurious staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273157/image/large-1e3332a9b18c44c3df3d068ddc655e8b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273157"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273159/image/large-adec3172a22e865e28c8d3070c512713.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273159"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273158/image/large-daf86144ea0b19cb956ee874b7754b56.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273158"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a>’s bright main saloon is lined with expansive windows, allowing plenty of natural light to flood the interior, large comfortable cream sofas and navy armchairs surround a curved coffee table, with unique artwork adorning the walls. The superyacht also boasts a formal dining area, featuring an elegant circular dining table situated in the centre of the room, with seating for up to 10 guests. The motor yacht showcases a spacious skylounge which connects to the upper deck alfresco dining area and can also convert into a cinema room.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273176/image/large-b596e1f6e6e7754e15b7c2280ec1019b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273176"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273174/image/large-84aec8bfe616f2046337931e5012c871.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273174"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273171/image/large-c621da269dc4ea50fb1c4dced4019861.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273171"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273162/image/large-2d911aa5f2a0856d787122b4cb1aa167.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273162"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> houses a sophisticated owner’s suite foreward on the main deck, complete with an office, marble bathroom with a sauna and a walk-in-wardrobe. The remaining guest staterooms comprise of two double staterooms and two twin convertible staterooms located on the lower deck, each featuring an ensuite bathroom. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273163/image/large-612f41f03323e071ae2748d6a455233d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273163"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273179/image/large-63bd6e027ec55cb88a8d22dae8d83ff8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273179"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273182/image/large-29044d808d4dfb0ef023b270483f8d1f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273182">The superyacht’s exterior decks ensure guests are alway entertained while onboard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> boasts a large swim platform and a fully equipped gym. Plenty of seating options are scattered across her exterior decks, including a cream sofa and adjacent bar situated on her sundeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273181/image/large-cd67baa8fd605d771caef7403e26a683.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273181"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273186/image/large-24c36e7130e14a893e34b288b6cf4503.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273186">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samadhi60.96m (200'0&quot;)Feadship2006">Samadhi</a> is 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, providing her with a top speed of up to 16 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots. At the time of her sale the superyacht had a last known asking price of €42,500,000.

Feadship superyacht Samadhi sold in an in-house deal

The 61m Feadship superyacht Samadhi has been sold in an in-house deal.

61m Feadship superyacht Samadhi sold after 92 days on the market

Update: Thursday 27 August 2020 09:00Since first reporting about the fire on board <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/351" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady MM47.5m (155'10&quot;)ISA Yachts2003">Lady MM</a>&nbsp;in Sardinia yesterday, the vessel has since succumbed to the irreparable damage as a result of the fire, causing the yacht to sink. This footage from the local Coast Guard shows the yacht entering a watery grave on the popular Costa Smeralda off Sardinia's northeastern coast.<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BJQGcCh1Vkw?&amp;feature=emb_title&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>Wednesday, 26 Augusts 2020: 10:00Yesterday, the 47.5-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/351" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady MM47.5m (155'10&quot;)ISA Yachts2003">Lady MM</a> caught fire 50 miles from the Costa Smeralda while sailing from Capri to Porto Cervo. The yacht, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a> in 2003, had 17 passengers on board at the time (nine crew members and eight guests from Kazakhstan), who all abandoned the ship and fled to safety via tender.The Olbia Coast Guard picked up the first distress signal from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/351" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady MM47.5m (155'10&quot;)ISA Yachts2003">Lady MM</a> at 06:00 on Tuesday 25 August and launched two patrol boats and a helicopter to aid the yacht. A few hours later, occupants of the burning boat had communicated to the radio centre that they had abandoned the yacht and were soon intercepted by the coast guard team. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BBACPHaYN8k?&amp;feature=emb_title&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/351" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/per:100/published:0/not_published:0#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Lady MM</a>&nbsp;was part of the Italian yard’s popular ISA 470 series. Built under the name April Fool, the vessel first changed hands when the original owner took delivery of his 61-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/per:100/published:0/not_published:0#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Feadship</a> in 2006 by the same name (now Samadhi). Her exterior design was by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/185" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/per:100/published:0/not_published:0#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Walter Franchini Architetto</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2090" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/per:100/published:0/not_published:0#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Luxury Projects</a> with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/204" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/per:100/published:0/not_published:0#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Janet Leroy</a> responsible for her interiors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/98397/image/large-472ce038d041998c7bcf4bf7612139d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/98397">

48m Lady MM yacht fire: Passengers flee burning yacht that sinks off Sardinian coast 

The yacht which first caught fire on Tuesday morning on the Costa Smeralda has since sunk as a result of the irreparable damage. 

48m Lady MM fire: Burning wreck sinks off Sardinian coast

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146169/image/large-766e8e684bcca2857a71023e0b1db819.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146169">The 61 metre Feadship SamadhiThe 60.96m Feadship Samadhi (ex: April Fool), seen here at dawn in Gibraltar a few days ago, was built in 2006 at Feadship. Sold earlier this year to her new owner, she features an interior by Janet Leroy, based on a concept design by French interior firm Larvor. Powered by twin 2000 hp Caterpillar 3516B DITA engines, she cruises at 13 knots, and reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots.By Maarten Janssen, photo by Giovanni Romero / <a href="http://www.SuperYachtPhoto.com">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

The 60.96m Feadship Samadhi at dawn

Burgess and Merle Wood have sold the 60.96 metre Feadship superyacht April Fool, which was sold to a client of Bob O’Brien at Camper &amp; Nicholsons. The yacht's asking price was $ 59,950,000. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142561/image/large-2c322755d8291f46967fbbad8c69eb55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/140950">Built at Feadship in the Netherlands, in 2006, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145">April Fool</a> features an oak and Cherry interior by Janet Leroy, which is based on a concept design by French interior firm Larvor, while the exterior design, and naval architecture comes from De Voogt Naval Architects.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142562/image/large-f9dd00ad72d27793dd303448cd2a4280.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/136780">In addition to a superb full-beam owner’s suite, April Fool has four spacious staterooms and fine quarters for up to eighteen crew. Burgess +44 20 7766 4300 <a href="mailto:london@burgessyachts.com?subject=April%20Fool%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">london@burgessyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.burgessyachts.com/">www.burgessyachts.com</a> Merle Wood 1 954 525 5111 <a href="mailto:mail@merlewood.com?subject=M/Y%20April%20Fool%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">mail@merlewood.com</a> <a href="http://www.merlewood.com/">www.merlewood.com</a> Camper &amp; Nicholsons International Bob O’Brien +1 561 655 2121 <a href="mailto:bobrien@camperandnicholsons.com?subject=M/Y%20April%20Fool%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">bobrien@camperandnicholsons.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.camperandnicholsons.com/">www.camperandnicholsons.com</a> Photos by Maarten Janssen

61 Metre Feadship superyacht April Fool sold

Burgess and Merle Wood have announced that the price of the 60.96 metre Feadship superyacht April Fool has been lowered by the significant amount of € 10,000,000. April fool now has an asking price of € 57,500,000. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/135082/image/large-fa072f38bba9072c1f8b32fb485d9687.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/124846">Built at the Van Lent yard in Kaag, the Netherlands, in 2006, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/145">April Fool</a> features an oak and Cherry interior by Janet Leroy, which is based on a concept design by French interior firm Larvor, while the exterior design, and naval architecture comes from De Voogt Naval Architects. In addition to a superb full-beam owner’s suite, April Fool has four spacious staterooms and fine quarters for up to eighteen crew. Burgess +44 20 7766 4300 <a href="mailto:london@burgessyachts.com?subject=April%20Fool%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">london@burgessyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.burgessyachts.com/">www.burgessyachts.com</a> Merle Wood Francois van Well +1 954 918 2192 <a href="mailto:francois@merlewood.com?subject=M/Y%20Sapphire%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">francois@merlewood.com</a> <a href="http://www.merlewood.com/">www.merlewood.com</a> By Rosie McCall, photo by Maarten Janssen

Price reduction on Feadship superyacht April Fool of € 10 million

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/125408/image/large-ffdbb82ff8936ed69cfa8d52b89b23a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125408">Siran and April Fool anchored off CapriSiran anchored off Capri on 28 June 2008 with April Fool in the background. The Bannenberg designed Siran was built by Feadship Royal De Vries in 1992. The 67m yacht was extensively refitted and lengthened at the De Vries Makkum facility in 2005 and 2006. The 60m April Fool was launched by Feadship Royal Van Lent in 2006 and designed by De Voogt Naval Architects. She features an interior by Janet Leroy based on a concept of Larvor. By Merijn de Waard