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M.G. Burvenich Designs

The 24.38-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9073" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella Sophia24.38m (79'12&quot;)Cheoy Lee2008">Bella Sophia</a> sold, with Chris Jones of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6654" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Yacht Sales (Company)">MYS</a> representing the buyer and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2578" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="26 North Yachts (Company)">26 North Yachts</a> co-owner Nicholas Scherb representing the seller during negotiations. The Hong Kong built yacht is part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> Bravo Series and has been well maintained throughout her life.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/102000/image/large-e04f61e8483551695c91fd88884fc8fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/102000"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9073" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella Sophia24.38m (79'12&quot;)Cheoy Lee2008">Bella Sophia</a>, previously named Knot Again, features the interior stylings of Seattle-based designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sylvia Bolton Design, Inc. (Company)">Slyvia Bolton</a> who has incorporated stone and granite accents throughout the yacht. The 102 GT yacht also features the naval architecture of her shipbuilder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>, whilst her exterior was penned by Mike Burvenich of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M.G. Burvenich Designs (Company)">M.G. Burvenich Designs</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9073" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella Sophia24.38m (79'12&quot;)Cheoy Lee2008">Bella Sophia</a> has recently benefited from a flurry of updates with her most recent seeing her receive new lighting throughout, an updated GPS system, a renewed exhaust and upgrades to her entertainment systems. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219985/image/large-8dba2a57251d68a2deb963ebfeca0ac7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219985"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9073" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella Sophia24.38m (79'12&quot;)Cheoy Lee2008">Bella Sophia</a> can comfortably accommodate up to six guests and she is the only yacht in the Bravo Series to feature three full-beam staterooms. The master stateroom has custom leather wall panels, a built-in dresser and cabinets, a custom upholstered settee and a built-in surround sound entertainment system- a style that is also reflected in the two queen-size VIPs. As well as this up to three crew members are housed across two cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219991/image/large-433221d9f0edf6244fe17ead12b10332.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219991"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219986/image/large-9ef9d3377bfd32c431fdf5d4aadab109.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219986">The Chinese yacht’s saloon highlights include tweed sofas, a round expanding glass-top cocktail table, a wet bar and a round dining table with a custom leather inlay. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9073" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella Sophia24.38m (79'12&quot;)Cheoy Lee2008">Bella Sophia</a>’s&nbsp;flybridge shows off a bar with a granite top, a stereo system, teak decks and a tender. The aft deck features an alfresco dining area and wet bar, with twin stairs leading down to the transom platform. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219990/image/large-21419cfefae769e8ab41c708fdf05744.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219990"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219988/image/large-232fcad4d3f6302df47b4f7c862d71e3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219988"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9073" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella Sophia24.38m (79'12&quot;)Cheoy Lee2008">Bella Sophia</a> is able to reach a top speed of 24 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots thanks to her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 3412E diesel engines. She had a last known asking price of $1,749,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/102106/image/large-bf35fcdd768af0e6abc92aa31ffebd23.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/102106">

Cheoy Lee motor yacht Bella Sophia sold

The 24m Cheoy Lee yacht Bella Sophia sold, she is part of the Cheoy Lee Bravo Series and has been well maintained throughout her life.

24m Cheoy Lee motor yacht Bella Sophia finds new owners

The 27-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6905" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sound Waves27.01m (88'7&quot;)Cheoy Lee2013">Sound Waves</a> has been sold in Florida, United States. The deal was concluded by Greg Halligan of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2578" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="26 North Yachts (Company)">26 North Yachts</a> who represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198772/image/large-1cee5c5989de1350f920e0cde58cc9e0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198772"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198773/image/large-4046c458efcfe7df38245be1ca75ff2f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198773"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6905" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sound Waves27.01m (88'7&quot;)Cheoy Lee2013">Sound Waves</a> was built in 2013 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> and features naval architecture and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M.G. Burvenich Designs (Company)">M.G. Burvenich Designs</a>. She can sleep up-to eight guests across her four staterooms, including a private master’s suite and a VIP stateroom, each complete with king-sized beds and en suite bathrooms. Her additional queen and twin staterooms also feature en suite bathrooms. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198784/image/large-ed5d2d51d9fa288c22f3cec610d94922.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198784"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198787/image/large-43b15c3511e064f1237d4578aacaa0d3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198787"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198783/image/large-ce1520107b6cf7f47f0a2e9fe60362a8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198783"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198786/image/large-2741df812cd0619944ccd00fc7df83e6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198786">Her interior features a main saloon and a formal dining room, with a bar area included. She has a second lounge area with a bar in her sky lounge. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6905" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sound Waves27.01m (88'7&quot;)Cheoy Lee2013">Sound Waves</a> features ample outdoor entertainment space with an al fresco dining area aft, a large sundeck complete with a bar, barbecue and lounge area. She has additional sun loungers to her bow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198778/image/large-b8e9adb6acce2eadfeea33c7508ad83b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198778"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198779/image/large-e7d03605340b133bb3fc376b09ae4340.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198779"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198781/image/large-25827a14ec47f3b93e09b5cb6dc32d65.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198781">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6905" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sound Waves27.01m (88'7&quot;)Cheoy Lee2013">Sound Waves</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> C32 Acert diesel engines and can reach top speeds of 25 knots and a has a cruising speed of 20 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198789/image/large-52e11316d55e76c4374475b463723cfa.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198789"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198791/image/large-a6ecb5d3299e6c540a08cf2e40188f77.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198791"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198792/image/large-7f95e8370cf4567d0f29b7a6d1c4a0ad.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198792"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198793/image/large-fc2c994ccd6d3f407258baa175bd5806.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198793">She was sold with a last known asking price of $3,150,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198777/image/large-71b64b00f43d79df2de04c48f816ae63.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198777">

Cheoy Lee motor yacht Sound Waves sold

The 27m Cheoy Lee motor yacht Sound Waves has been sold with a last known asking price of $3,150,000. 

27m Cheoy Lee motor yacht Sound Waves sold

As a fifth-generation member of the founding family of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> shipyard, joining the yachting industry was a natural step for Hans Lo, project manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>. He is passionate about working at this historic yard, which has played a pioneering role in the yacht construction sector and has a strong heritage.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/119108/image/large-acefb8968d3f1175ef7d9db00dc5ebfb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119108"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>’s story began with Lo’s great-great-grandfather joining the crew of a British merchant ship in his teens, before returning home to China and founding a refit yard. That was in 1870 and now, nearly 150 years later, his descendants – including Lo – still share his same passion for the sea and for yachting. “My great-great-grandfather got a lot of foreign business because he learned how to speak English during his time on the British ship – that was a pretty rare thing for a Chinese man in the 1800s,” says Lo.&nbsp;“That’s how our family first got into ships, and the yard kept doing repairs, manufacturing and retrofitting, but after the Sino-Japanese war the Japanese seized all of our property and our family fled to Hong Kong to escape Japanese occupation.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/119109/image/large-b4a75ac2568902e6182355a4cedc3d3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119109">Having re-established themselves in Hong Kong, in the 1930s the family founded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> shipyards in Hong Kong. Despite ups and downs, including land seizures during the war years, the family managed to keep hold of the yard site and a series of fortunate breaks, including a significant contract for 10 fishing boats for Korea, helped to secure <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>’s future. The first step into building pleasure yachts came with a commission from three Americans to build a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. (Company)">Sparkman Stephens</a> sailing yacht called Mah Jong in 1957. That yacht is still on the water today, reflecting the quality of even those earliest builds. “She was one of the very first sailing yachts that we ever built and then, from there, we started looking seriously into pleasure craft,” says Lo. “At that point, in the 1950s and 1960s, teak sailing yachts were really popular in the United States… we had easy access to teak and we built a lot of these teak wooden sailing yachts and shipped them over to the US, and that’s where we started to build a name for ourselves, building quality sailing yachts.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/119106/image/large-7a5a0564a0ee7d34832e12c769690d6e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119106">Ironically, it was building wooden boats that led to the yard deciding to build fibreglass yachts for the first time. “From the money that we got from building those teak sailing yachts, my grandfather decided to look into a new material to build yachts out of, and that material was fibreglass.” Back then, fibreglass was a little-used material in yacht building. The yard was helping to forge a new path. “We were one of the first people to ever use fibreglass and we used it for sailing yachts and eventually we looked into fibreglass for motor yachts,” explains Lo. In the 1970s the yard worked with Lloyds Register to develop layouts that are still in use today. “We then looked into a lot of new technologies that were related to fibreglass, such as using foam core construction, as opposed to just sandwich skins, in order to lighten the boats,” says Lo. “From there we also hired experts in fibreglass from the United States to come and teach us even more so, in many respects, we were absolutely pioneers for fibreglass building and that’s something that we’re very proud of.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/46970/image/large-0c69d4c75eda73d4569412427d2d6771.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46970">Over the years, the yard’s skill set continued to grow. “We’ve ventured into building all sizes of boats, using fibreglass of course, up to 39.6-metre Shango II.” At the time of her launch in 1977 Shango II was the largest fibreglass yacht ever built and represented a significant milestone for both the yard and the luxury yachting industry. The yard did not limit itself to fibreglass and built, and still builds, yachts from numerous materials including steel and aluminium. “Not many yards are capable of building in all three materials like that,” says Lo.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/119111/image/large-23a0bba0bb4f735f4e87d67ddcc7b4d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119111">Today, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> produces 80% commercial projects and 20% pleasure craft. In late 2018 a rebrand to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">CL Yachts</a> for their luxury production yachts arm was instigated, although larger custom builds still sit under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> brand. &nbsp;At the same time, the Cheoy Lee brand also enjoyed a refresh, with an updated logo and new marketing. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>, in the past, was known for custom yachts, so for custom builds we prefer to keep them under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> name,”&nbsp;explains Lo. “For CL Yachts, our purpose is to build do spec boats as they allow us to produce in greater numbers and that’s what we want to move towards.” Eventually, the yard would like to achieve more even balance between work, with 60% commercial and 40% pleasure the goal.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/119107/image/large-94a4bee9a35d331f6f49ae6b37a2f9ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119107">Having these two distinct arms has ensured yard security during the ups and downs in the superyacht sector.&nbsp;“A lot of yards, in order to stay competitive, have to target whichever market is strong and shift sales in that direction, but for us, because we have the commercial side and the pleasure craft side, we are actually unaffected by these trends,” says Lo. “When the luxury side isn’t doing well, then the commercial side picks up that slack and that actually allows us a different kind of strength.”&nbsp;As well as its position of strength being appealing to potential customers, Lo places a lot of stock on the yard’s innovative approach and long-proven boatbuilding skills, which are at the core of all the yard does today. “All the [yard’s] expertise is within the company itself, and the core members of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>&nbsp;– the Lo family – which is us, are shipbuilders first,” he says. “We’re not marketing people, we’re not sales people, we’re shipbuilders. I think that’s pretty rarified and interesting.” It is very important to Lo and the yard team to stress this commitment to skilled yacht building.&nbsp;“A lot of yards have control of the sales and marketing aspect, but the actual building of the product is just who is the cheapest builder, but that’s not us. We pride ourselves for being a product-driven company, and that’s really reflected in our brand: innovation and quality and product first.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/119112/image/large-57849bdd3fcfca769509466ed0e377ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/119112">This commitment to quality has resulted in a loyal client base, who appreciate the yard’s heritage and pedigree construction. “People do recognise the quality, but it’s a double-edged sword for us too, as&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>&nbsp;has been associated with a really classic look for motor yachts, so I think we’re also typecast in a way, especially in the American market,” says Lo. The yard is now trying to communicate that it is able to build a wide style of yachts and cater to the next generation of buyers. The brand positioning of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">CL Yachts</a> division has, in part, been an exercise in modernization. “We want to reintroduce ourselves as innovators and provide not just quality but also a modern look.”&nbsp;Feedback on the rebrand of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">CL Yachts</a> arm has been widely positive, and the CLB72 model has proved the most popular to date, with five hulls sold since the design was introduced to the USA in 2018. The yard plans to keep expanding its range, with new models including the CLB88 and CLX96. “The CLB88 is very much a classic yacht reimagined,”&nbsp;says Lo. Other plans include a crossover style boat that the yard refers to as the ‘Sea Activity Vessel’ or SAV. “That is coming up, and we will likely build that on spec as we do not have an owner for it yet.”&nbsp;The long term plan for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">CL Yachts</a> is to build smaller models, with the 96 the largest boat being built under the brand.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/94184/image/large-24a06dcf8ef0d3c33e4e46465b004508.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94184">When developing the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">CL Yachts</a> brand and range, the yard turned away from traditional yacht designers, seeking fresh eyes, and commissioned Milan-based designer Jozeph Forakis to undertake the development work.&nbsp;“We purposefully chose somebody that has no experience with the yachting industry because when you look around, you see a lot of cookie-cutter boats and a lot of the same ideas over and over,” says Lo. “What we wanted was someone that was fresh who can look at it with an outsider’s perspective.” This, paired with the experience of naval architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="M.G. Burvenich Designs (Company)">Michael Burvenich</a>, led to the development of the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">CL Yachts</a> line.&nbsp;In all that they do, the yard is placing an important focus on developing more environmentally friendly designs. “I think it’s getting more and more feasible for a yacht to be environmentally friendly, whereas many of the things that builders were previously doing around this were quite gimmicky,” says Lo. “I think the very notion of yachting goes against being green in the first place but we have to try for the sake of the environment.” Here <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee’</a>s commercial arm has again been an asset, as a means of trialling environmentally friendly technologies that could apply to the pleasure sector. This has included the investigation into hydro propulsion and testing it from a commercial standpoint. “Hopefully in the future we’ll be able to implement some of these technologies into pleasure craft.”<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/120217/image/large-d13747551c5137c713969e465c2254d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120217">Looking to the future, Lo is feeling confident. “I think the market and economy is strong right now and we’re finally back in that period where we’re able to sell some boats.” Throughout it all, staying true to the family roots and values will be key and interacting with the yard’s loyal customer base is one of the most rewarding parts of the job for Lo. “I think I’m more sentimental about the people that buy the yachts than I am about the yachts themselves and I really like seeing owners come back to tell us about how they enjoy their boats,” he says. “Just yesterday we had a family meet with us and my grandfather had sold this man’s father his boat. That’s special.” It seems certain that there are still many generations of owners who will be enjoying the fruit of the Lo family’s labours in years to come. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> is in good hands.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/uploads/store/photo/55401/image/large-6524e9c9dfc37e22bf131ecc39bea57e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/55401"></a>This article was first featured in The SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">Subscribe</a> now to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.&nbsp;

Interview with Hans Lo of Cheoy Lee

Read SYT's discussion with Hans Lo, a fifth generation member of the founding family and current project manager at Cheoy Lee.

Insight: The rich history of Cheoy Lee with Hans Lo

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/58092/image/large-54f91cda45b6acea993ea025c013c974.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/58092">Superyacht Bluewater Cat in NassauSeen recently in the bustling waters of Nassau in the Bahamas is the 31.40-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2437" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jubilant31.4m (103'0&quot;)Cheoy Lee2011">Bluewater Cat</a>. Built by the Chinese shipyard Cheoy Lee, she was launched from the port of Doumen in 2011 and features naval architecture and exterior design by M.G. Burvenich Designs. Argonautica Yacht Interiors were responsible for her interior.Powered by twin CAT C32 1,900 hp engines, she has a maximum speed of 26 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. She accommodates up to eight guests over four luxurious room, including a full beam master stateroom. A crew of four are also accommodated for on board in addition to the captain. Amongst her many amenities on board is a large Jacuzzi located on the sky lounge aft deck.

Superyacht Bluewater Cat in Nassau

In January the Cheoy Lee shipyard in Doumen, China launched their latest superyacht, hull number 4915. Jonathan Cannon, Sales Manager of Cheoy Lee, tells SuperYachtTimes.com that she is a Bravo 95 series plus an additional cockpit which extends her length to 31.39 metres. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/133805/image/large-3d589abaa3dd841b1ae1b65dd78c0a05.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133805">Built out of composite both the naval architecture and exterior design of the superyacht were done by M.G. Burvenich Yacht Design. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/133806/image/large-81de5bdcf0ddfdde959ce9cf065e300e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133806">She will not be delivered for several months to her US owner. “We launch early to prove all the systems well in advance of delivery. The boat will come out again for final painting and completion works,” concludes Jonathan. Cheoy Lee Jonathan Cannon +852 2307 6333 <a href="mailto:yachts@cheoylee.com?subject=Cheoy%20Lee%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">yachts@cheoylee.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.cheoyleena.com">www.cheoyleena.com</a> By Merijn de Waard