United States

Merle Wood & Associates, Inc.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>’s 28.49-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8395" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hanna28.49m (93'6&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2019">Hanna</a> sold in a deal with Jeff Gonos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a>, introducing the buyer and J.D Crawford of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248767/image/large-b061141811caa72f2eec60e7b35b291f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248767">Previously named Tasty Waves, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8395" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hanna28.49m (93'6&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2019">Hanna</a> was delivered in 2019 from Italy as part of the Riva 90 Argo series. She features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Officina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli) (Company)">Officina Italiana Design (Mauro Micheli)</a> with naval architecture by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232887/image/large-1caaa1e7ff64466a3776d6da1b44d5a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232887"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248766/image/large-136dd892c8015468e5ca131459534bb8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248766"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248765/image/large-023ab2ecd626124e3ced04043d7cb2d2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248765"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8395" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hanna28.49m (93'6&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2019">Hanna</a> offers guests an indulgent and stylish main saloon adorned with high-end materials such as lacquer, wood, leather and steel. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8395" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hanna28.49m (93'6&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2019">Hanna</a>’s interior is illuminated by plenty of natural light thanks to oversized windows.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232890/image/large-c4263f8dd8eb7bc8aafe35bc1b129f56.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232890"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248763/image/large-9c76076613362a45684dccf4e80f15e0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248763"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248764/image/large-0cff5bf146154742edf22cd21b0eea46.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248764"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8395" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hanna28.49m (93'6&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2019">Hanna</a> is able to accommodate up to eight guests across four sumptuous staterooms constant of a main deck master stateroom. Her remaining guest staterooms include a VIP suite and two additional staterooms on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248760/image/large-39fe47b10d2c3969dfbc821885a4aa1a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248760"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232888/image/large-857b99039877eeb8f546568322e9e691.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232888"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248756/image/large-cb1d1bd1ec6b15dd13cc4ec4a14dc33a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248756"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248758/image/large-140a1b039deee69ef0cd55fe1fd9ec73.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248758">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8395" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hanna28.49m (93'6&quot;)Riva S.p.A.2019">Hanna</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that provide her with an impressive top speed of 30 knots. At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of $13,500,000.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248757/image/large-841d66cad7c877e75e4fb66a3edf4ac5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248757">

Riva motor yacht Hanna sold

The 28m Riva 90 Argo motor yacht Hanna sold with a last known asking price of $13,500,000. 

28m Riva 90 Argo motor yacht Hanna sold 

“My dream is to travel once around the world – whether it’s onboard this yacht or my next, I don’t know. But I’m going to do it,” the owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> told SuperYacht Times, beaming. With good reason, too. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265808/image/large-821f7341b46fc048783e7aba64d31ff0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265808">We were sat in the offices at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a> wistfully chatting cruising grounds, star-studded events and his beautifully refitted 50.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht, which was gently bobbing in the waters lapping the shipyard. “She’s timeless, a real classic,” he said, gazing out the window. “The green was my wife’s idea,” referring to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald’s</a> suave, freshly-painted Orion green hull, courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6101" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jotun (Company)">Jotun</a>. “It was my wife who chose everything in fact, and I couldn’t be happier.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257634/image/large-9366f38055670e91b5ceb8d9c505e234.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257634">But it’s hard to believe that the 50.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> floating in the dock was the same one he bought nearly two years ago. “I love character, class and strong sturdy builds, so when I started looking for a new yacht I knew I was really looking for a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>.” With this in mind, David Westwood of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>, first steered him to the 44.2-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valeria44.2m (145'0&quot;)Feadship1975">Valeria</a>, which is laid up at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a> – as fate would have it. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259593/image/large-0252709e6fde006536f95fd2b29f2983.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259593">“We came here to Urk to see the classic 1975 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> you can see over there,” he said, pointing in the direction of the front gate at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a>, towards <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valeria44.2m (145'0&quot;)Feadship1975">Valeria</a>. “She’s lovely, really. But the crew quarters are just a little too small for what we were looking for.“The crew has to be well looked after on my boats, they need to feel comfortable. It’s important to us that spacious, well-lit and relaxing areas need to be found in both guest and crew areas. Not only are guests travelling with us, so also are the crew. I want them to feel at home.” With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4366" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valeria44.2m (145'0&quot;)Feadship1975">Valeria</a> a no-go, David was back scouring the market for a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> that met expectations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196039/image/large-6c1cf1727a767970cde689a72b0858bc.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196039"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> built 74 superyachts 40-metres or larger before the turn of the millennium, and out of those 74, only 12 are currently on the market. When these yachts are under ownership, they often stay that way. It was in fact Daan Balk, CEO and owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a>, who informed the owner about a potential candidate: the 1990-delivered 48.83-metre MQ2, which was lying in Croatia at the time. Balk personally joined <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW</a> and the owners to inspect the yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265814/image/large-ed3bd1e3447fc1d45e4f7c135b6a2cef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265814"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265754/image/large-ebb517a81c02f593d1b13c100bf0f087.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265754"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265756/image/large-f1cc76efab2089fa67e828788cdc9d7c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265756"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265757/image/large-08fe49bcf5c99fbc1a7a5489e9c90c33.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265757">MQ2’s timeless exterior lines, 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</a>, and her voluminous interior won him over. The yacht was hauled out and surveyed in Trogir, Daan Balk was a guest throughout the study and provided the owner with sound reassurances. The deal was signed in May 2021, with the owner represented by James Hall and David Westwood of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>, and the seller John Cohen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265818/image/large-200cb86197f8907e67c59768f906ad8f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265818">But it’s hard to believe that the 50.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> floating in the dock was the same one he bought nearly two years ago. At the time of sale, she was shorter, had less deck space and an old-fashioned stern with small, swing doors that led into the saloon. She was also fitted with twin two tonne cranes, port and starboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265764/image/large-f5ef92227d044089b7c4db39a14e7644.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265764">“My tender weighs three tonnes, so those cranes had to go,” her owner explained. “I wanted to restyle the stern section, so I thought why not extend and install a larger crane on the upper aft deck. Daan Balk had left a strong impression on me. I really appreciated his efforts during my visit to Valeria and thought ‘why not take MQ2 there for the refit’.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265781/image/large-1c80402a6a79af370032a66f2a42de19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265781"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265790/image/large-ede5c877168aec88ce91085c99c4eec2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265790"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265795/image/large-20511eb863d128051c77551f603f4fb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265795"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265785/image/large-835f076c9e2297ee73ec09d16c4a71bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265785">&nbsp;“There was a lot of interest in this refit from many shipyards,” Daan Balk explained. “We ended up in a neck-and-neck race against <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/86" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amico & Co. s.r.l. (Company)">Amico &amp; Co</a> The final two contenders. In the end though, we were granted the order and we signed the project right after the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2021">2021 Monaco Yacht Show</a>.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265752/image/large-2b0599b6320a23dd3d157cff20a027d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265752">It turned out to be an extensive 16-month refit in total, with her original interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/435" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Robert Knack International (Company)">Robert Knack International</a>stripped bare and everything down to general arrangement entirely redesigned. Her stern wasn’t only restyled, it was also extended by more than a metre and she now features an impressive aft cockpit, complete with a hydraulic swim platform.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265776/image/large-c7e8853bf9fc6a98904d8c2e6d43252c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265776"> “The platform is fantastic; it can be lowered below the waterline. Just think, any charter guest can get in and out of the water with it, regardless of age. It also goes the other way, and my son who’s 17 was asking how high it can go, as he wants to use the platform as a diving board – it’s possible,” he laughed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265778/image/large-7db59ce967387b1532637f16f594ca62.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265778"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald’s</a>&nbsp;naval architecture was re-engineered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a>, and the team eked out as much as possible with this redesign. “We wanted the maximum we could, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> drew up the plans and made it possible.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265770/image/large-09d0a99ab59be11639ea4aba37fab7cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265770"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265765/image/large-ec6b9c7bf2d0735ca7a317536602df90.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265765">Glass sliding doors have been installed between the skylounge and upper aft deck, replacing the swingset that really was not to the family’s taste. “Look at this space,” he said, swinging his arm around the upper lounge. “Can you imagine being sat here watching Formula One? It doesn’t get much better than that.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265770/image/large-09d0a99ab59be11639ea4aba37fab7cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265770"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265773/image/large-5ddff050fb3e0ab6fd74641de746726c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265773"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265771/image/large-f2e53e7d7af661934e7eb0bb8d3e63d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265771"> The excitement was palpable and contagious. “This wasn’t here before either,” he said pointing to the stairway that connects the upper and main deck. “And the entire sun deck is new too,” he smiled. Taking pride of place forward of the sundeck is a very large Jacuzzi.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265806/image/large-e4ab38a2b432f8f5359257f7a579ec53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265806">The owner’s wife took charge of the project, working very closely with the UK-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a> to map out and curate the perfect vessel. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a> was incredible to work with. The team is perfect and they knew exactly what we wanted, how we wanted it. They sat down with my wife and in a day they had the whole project mapped out. An amazing experience,” he said.“We wanted a yacht that was built around family use; plenty of space, lots of character and areas where we can relax to enjoy each other’s company,” her owner explained. Quite uncommon, especially for a yacht of this size, forward of the main deck is not one but two VIP suites. “When we have friends and family onboard, having a second VIP suite next to the master suite gives us more flexibility and the freedom to have our family all together, each with private space yet all on the same deck.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265816/image/large-462a9f714a58748a84e772b49ef02937.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265816"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> offers accommodation for as many as 12 guests: four can sleep on the main deck in the two VIP suites, and the remaining eight will find accommodation on the lower deck. Each stateroom is finished with rich dark timbers that are sophisticated and lend the spaces a calming ambiance. There is a strict harmony across the staterooms, with only the ensuites differing in style.&nbsp;“Look at this detail,” the owner proudly said, running his hand over the veined marble bathroom wall. “This one my son picked out.” The portside lower deck double stateroom features vibrant stonework, unlike anything else on the yacht. “We each picked different natural stones for the bathrooms, so each suite has a distinctive character,” he explained. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265817/image/large-ebacdecc9e7bee9249a803d7bab6394d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265817">As we walked through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> the owner was most animated detailing the crew areas. “This wasn’t here before,” the owner said, pointing to a window in the galley. “My wife redesigned the galley and fitted this window. It cost me a fortune, mind. But, look, we’ve positioned it so the galley is well lit and the chef and kitchen staff can enjoy the views.” Each of the crew cabins we stepped into was more generous in size than any I’ve seen before aboard a 50-metre superyacht – or larger, for that matter. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265790/image/large-ede5c877168aec88ce91085c99c4eec2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265790"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265787/image/large-ffeddc33f30ae9b66993860fbda2a04f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265787">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56920" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="50m Feadship superyacht Legacy V rechristened Emerald following major refit at Balk Shipyard (2023-02-09 17:30:00 +0100)">50m Feadship superyacht Legacy V rechristened Emerald following major refit at Balk Shipyard</a>This family-oriented design and generous crew quarters have an added benefit: she’s ideal for the charter market. “I haven’t chartered any of my yachts before now, but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a> has instilled great confidence in me.” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> will make her world debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MYBA Charter Show (Company)">MYBA Charter Show</a> in Barcelona on 24 April 2023. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265813/image/large-8bf0ce96031ac3c4b486c089cbbb39a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265813">“I’m so pleased with her; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> and my representative &nbsp;Jim Boot of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WMC Superyachts (Company)">WMC Superyachts</a> have all done an amazing job. If I was to start the project again tomorrow, I wouldn’t change a thing.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> will be cruising the Mediterranean this summer season and will either be in the Caribbean or the Indian Ocean during the winter. She’s available for charter bookings through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265807/image/large-9d6a4eebf05e2a8f17adff4ed54455da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265807">

Redesigning the 50m Feadship superyacht Emerald with owner 

The owner of the 50m Feadship superyacht Emerald joined SYT to discuss her refit at Balk Shipyard.

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Owner interview: Redesigning the 50m Feadship superyacht Emerald

Yachts at Palm Beach International Boat Show 2023

With the Palm Beach International Boat Show quickly approaching, SYT takes a look at some of the yachts attending this year’s event.

The largest yachts attending Palm Beach International Boat Show 2023

The 45-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dorothea III45.0m (147'8&quot;)Cheoy Lee2007">Dorothea III</a> sold in Florida, the United States, with Joe Foggia 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> introducing the buyer while Merle Wood and John Cohen from&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> stood in for the seller. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220614/image/large-efd52a3bd2043ce0911fcab1e28b04e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220614"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dorothea III45.0m (147'8&quot;)Cheoy Lee2007">Dorothea III</a> was launched in 2007 under her maiden name Marco Polo, and is a truly remarkable classic expedition yacht. She has been meticulously maintained by her two previous owners, undertaking regular shipyard visits. Her most recent was in 2021, where she underwent an extensive refit that included a complete exterior repaint, installation of three new generators and an interior décor refresh. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220624/image/large-419082f0b3bb7a9d05193ea121682fea.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220624"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220625/image/large-f7101f447e4522ec405e25d7094000de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220625"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220621/image/large-ceb3548dbc60517a62aa0364ff81edb9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220621">Her timeless exterior lines and naval architecture were conceived by Vancouver-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/52" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ron Holland Design (Company)">Ron Holland Design</a>, while her original interior design was curated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1303" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="KCA International Interior Architects (Company)">KCA International Interior Architects</a>. Her 2021 refresh modernised her interior with plenty of dark wood detailing combined with light-coloured furnishings. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220646/image/large-5477a925a390ad705be09ae7d33a0b6e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220646">Spanning three decks with 473 GT of interior volume, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dorothea III45.0m (147'8&quot;)Cheoy Lee2007">Dorothea III&nbsp;</a>has ample space for socialising and entertaining guests. Her main salon is welcoming, spacious and wrapped by large picture windows. Guests will also find plenty of alfresco space aboard Dorothea III for dining entertainment or sunbathing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220622/image/large-0bf5602ca44686c9c5f5cd36aba4e8c4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220622"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220620/image/large-6b8dc634530c34745c6210f050993c48.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220620"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220632/image/large-09e132aa01083e1cb6acbc23f3acc051.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220632"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220631/image/large-d55672effd86e7705f39264e43440b12.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220631"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dorothea III45.0m (147'8&quot;)Cheoy Lee2007">Dorothea III</a> can accommodate as many as nine guests across four suites, comprising a master, two doubles and a twin. Her owner benefits from their own private deck with an exclusive saloon and a king-size stateroom complete with an ensuite bathroom. Her guest suites are situated on the lower deck and finished with beautiful oak trim work and off-white wool carpeting. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dorothea III45.0m (147'8&quot;)Cheoy Lee2007">Dorothea III</a> can also host nine crew. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220645/image/large-76bb9c2e08d2936d27bf035689681653.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220645">The steel hull superyacht has been equipped with a single 1,950 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engine that delivers a top speed of 13 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220644/image/large-70a5fc9a585aaefd93b65567b0a2361c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220644"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dorothea III45.0m (147'8&quot;)Cheoy Lee2007">Dorothea III</a>&nbsp;was asking $13,450,000 at the time of her sale.&nbsp;

45m Cheoy Lee yacht Dorothea III sold

The 45m Cheoy Lee superyacht Dorothea III sold with a last known asking price of  $13,450,000. 

45m Cheoy Lee superyacht Dorothea III sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> has now announced the sale of the 95.15-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> superyacht Palladium, which was finalised in July 2022. Today’s announcement confirmed that the superyacht has been renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AV95.15m (312'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">AV</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183774/image/large-71879c11ea5e4171c6d6896ce2b23cad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183774">The yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AV95.15m (312'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">AV</a> sold in a deal with Merle A. Wood of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> introducing the repeat client and Richard Higgins 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.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183786/image/large-dc17e0926e72ba1ed950e7fa9ad99ecb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183786"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183790/image/large-7d12f65b9e4b673d0d46e43d3480ad8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183790">Built as Project Orca, AV was delivered from Germany at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> shipyard in 2010. Her iconic lines were drawn by designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/25" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Leach Design Ltd. (Company)">Michael Leach</a> who is also behind the interior of the yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183789/image/large-053c87c8cd0e097435907302e0582e87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183789"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183787/image/large-d22bac97fa7a3d444a11f19dc224af41.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183787"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AV95.15m (312'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">AV</a> is able to accommodate up to 24 guests across 11 staterooms consisting of an owner’s suite, VIP suite, six guest staterooms and three staff staterooms. The 4,447 GT motor yacht is also able to carry a professional crew of 33 to ensure all her guests’ needs are met.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183793/image/large-4c0d825e5c1dcffbd56f04b351d05bcb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183793">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AV95.15m (312'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">AV</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines which provide her with a top speed of 19.3 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots. At the time of her sale in July 2022, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AV95.15m (312'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">AV</a> had a last known asking price of €140,000,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183775/image/large-a8514fa14134ed24c1423459979ccb4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183775">

95m Blohm and Voss yacht Palladium sold and renamed AV

The 95m Blohm & Voss superyacht Palladium sold last year and was renamed AV by her new owner.

95m Blohm & Voss superyacht Palladium sold and renamed AV

The classic 38.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/488" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Broward Marine (Company)">Broward Marine</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum38.1m (125'0&quot;)Broward Marine1989">Quantum</a> sold in Florida, the United States. The deal was concluded in-house at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a>, with Jarrett Hiebert representing both the buyer and seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231828/image/large-2e415ea6490fb0b0ff35962b8f7417a2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231828"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum38.1m (125'0&quot;)Broward Marine1989">Quantum</a> was delivered in 1989 and undertook regular maintenance appointments over the years. Her most recent refit was concluded earlier this year, so she was presented to the market in astounding condition. With 293 GT and a four-stateroom configuration, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum38.1m (125'0&quot;)Broward Marine1989">Quantum</a> can comfortably accommodate as many as eight guests. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232218/image/large-f78f44bb25682b734b1989153f97bb20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232218"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232220/image/large-67bf2bd1c75d4deafa2f32436e0450e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232220">Her interior design, penned by Susan Puelo, is rich, warm and inviting. The studio opted for dark wood for her parquet flooring throughout the main saloon and formal dining area which lend the space added elegance. In lieu of the hardwood flooring, the guest accommodations are fitted with plush cream carpeting and furnished with dark wood.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232223/image/large-16ed9d4c6d2c0f8ffffd9ef7fc6b76c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232223"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232222/image/large-9e79e2cfca287a4be24ae49fc4a49bdc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232222"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/488" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Broward Marine (Company)">Broward Marine</a> equipped <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum38.1m (125'0&quot;)Broward Marine1989">Quantum</a> 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 deliver a cruising speed of 17 knots and a top speed of 19 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/232225/image/large-2471e0b65b9f1a31763c864d7e37afa6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/232225"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231831/image/large-55d6842f78fb870b10a78341a36356e7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231831"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum38.1m (125'0&quot;)Broward Marine1989">Quantum</a> was asking $4,700,000 at the time of her sale <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231830/image/large-e8c35c1da2f6b0bb79f91868028de962.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231830">

38m Broward yacht Quantum sold

The classic 38m Broward Marine motor yacht Quantum sold with a last known asking price of $4,700,000.

38m Broward motor yacht Quantum sold 

With 2022 nearly a wrap, <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a> has taken a look back at the sales figures for the year – and rather than comparing them to pre-pandemic levels, we’ve done a year-on-year comparison to 2021 – and the figures are surprising. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241340/image/large-9d572f9bc938600c848018ec5b0dd2ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241340">Straight off the bat, it needs to be noted that there were nearly 200 fewer transactions closed this year than there were during the pandemic-induced boom in 2021. Last year brokers all around the world sold 456 used motor yachts and 37 used sailing yachts of 30 metres or more – it wasn’t just a record-breaking year, it saw close to 200 yachts added onto the annual average. Taking a preliminary look at 2022, sales have rebalanced to the pre-pandemic average of 2020, 2019 and 2018.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251856/image/large-410e40346f783f7035d9d5ff70506a73.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251856">Thus far in 2022, more than 300 used yachts of 30 metres and longer have been sold; interestingly, the average last known asking price of the yachts sold this year surpassed 2021 by more than €2 million. So even though fewer yachts have been sold this year, on average the price of these used yachts is more expensive than in 2021, which might point to a further tightening of the brokerage market. Last year the average last asking price was just over €11 million for yachts, which has jumped to €13.1m this year. Notably, there was a significant 10 percent decrease in the amount of days yachts spent on the market this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252041/image/large-4f26eb68021633d583101adf5fa1c345.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252041">In keeping with the used sales market trend, there was a substantial decrease in new orders this year compared to 2021. Last year a total of 312 new contracts over 30-metres were signed, 57 percent of which were between the 30 to 40 metre category and 5 percent in the 80 metre and above segment. This year, however, 202 new orders were signed; 51 percent were in the 30 to 40 metre category and 6 percent in the 80 metre and above.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/205414/image/large-41db81b83d07fd6570ab426267a5c782.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/205414">We also witnessed an unexpected sale this year, which was the result of the war in Ukraine and the subsequent blacklist placed on a collection of Russian oligarchs with direct links to the Kremlin. This sale was the 72-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya</a>-built superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axioma72.0m (236'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2013">Axioma</a> which sold at auction in Gibraltar for $37,500,000 in September. A number of other superyachts have been arrested around the world, which could still potentially be put under the hammer.&nbsp;What differentiated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axioma72.0m (236'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2013">Axioma</a> from the other arrested Russian-owned superyachts is that her owner unlawfully took out a loan with JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co as the sole shareholder of Pyrene Investments. As the yacht's owner was on the sanction list his assets were frozen and it was illegal for the bank to accept any repayments from him. With his superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axioma72.0m (236'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2013">Axioma</a> seized in Gibraltar, JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. pursued an opportunity to see a return on their investment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">2022’s largest superyacht sales<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/180704/image/large-c94b3cec22cf92d183a5b4fe2eeae44b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/180704">&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Odyssey123.2m (404'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Golden Odyssey</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> | 123m | 7,690 GT | 2015 | Unknown&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>’s 123.2-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Odyssey123.2m (404'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Golden Odyssey</a> was sold in Malta last October. The sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Odyssey123.2m (404'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Golden Odyssey</a> was forced by legislative action, following a number of missed loan repayments that resulted in her seizure. According to local reports, Justice Spiteri Bailey approved the private sale of the vessel for €150 million, but her last known asking price is unknown. This is the first time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Odyssey123.2m (404'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Golden Odyssey</a> has been sold since commissioned. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222503/image/large-c9eb7eaa8cc9d69fd296f1e99a5af940.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222503"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> | 97m |3,643 GT | 2002 | €95mThe 97.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> sold in a deal with Ralph de Joode of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4530" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RYacht Management (Company)">RYacht Management</a> representing the buyer and Antoine Larricq and Stuart Larsen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> acting as the seller’s representative. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> was scheduled to be presented at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">2022 Monaco Yacht Show</a>; however, the buyer accepted the yacht just two days before the event. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carinthia VII97.2m (318'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2002">Carinthia VII</a> was commissioned by the Austrian philanthropist Heidi Horten and remained part of her estate for two decades. Her new owner has expressed interest in placing the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a>-designed superyacht on the charter market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183766/image/large-9a80f4f7d81c52aeef4a3b270f275883.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183766"> Palladium&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a>&nbsp;| 95m | 4,447 GT | 2010 | Unknown<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a>’ 95.15 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AV95.15m (312'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">AV</a> (ex. Palladium) was sold in the midst of a glorious Mediterranean summer, after being listed on the market for less than a year. Until her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AV95.15m (312'2&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2010">AV</a> had enjoyed life with a single owner. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> introduced the buyer, while Richard Higgins 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> represented the seller. &nbsp; <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239160/image/large-e334894fa9cc7da8636e361077147281.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239160"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatoosh92.42m (303'3&quot;)Nobiskrug2000">Tatoosh</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a>&nbsp;| 92m | 3,229 GT | 2000 | €90mThe 92.42-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatoosh92.42m (303'3&quot;)Nobiskrug2000">Tatoosh</a> was sold in November after being on the market for nearly two years. Dominic Millman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> introduced the buyer, while Matt Emerson of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> and Stuart Larsen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> co-represented the seller. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatoosh92.42m (303'3&quot;)Nobiskrug2000">Tatoosh</a> has passed hands twice, and Stuart Larsen was involved in both negotiations. This sale marked the departure from the Paul Allen estate, which <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatoosh92.42m (303'3&quot;)Nobiskrug2000">Tatoosh</a> was part of for the past two decades. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222502/image/large-cbd36bd892fbf7e0b0b4957d03cac402.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222502"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4794" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cloud 988.5m (290'4&quot;)Oceanco2015">Cloud 9</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>&nbsp;| 89m | 2,914 GT | 2015 | Unknown&nbsp;The largest Dutch superyacht sold in 2022 was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s 88.5-metre Cloud 9 (ex. Infinity), which was signed for in May. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> introduced the buyer and co-represented the seller with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> during this off-market deal. This was the first time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4794" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cloud 988.5m (290'4&quot;)Oceanco2015">Cloud 9</a> has changed ownership since her delivery.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212643/image/large-ba2f96ab9f3c28bcf8c37fcf05a94801.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212643">2022’s largest sailing yacht sales <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219452/image/large-9947d6ce0139a2f3b39df63eda85e516.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219452"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>&nbsp;| 88m | 1,110 GT | 2006 | Unknown&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a>’s flagship superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> was sold off-market during the first quarter of the year, and neither her selling nor buying broker are known. This is the third time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maltese Falcon88.0m (288'9&quot;)Perini Navi2006">Maltese Falcon</a> has entered new ownership. The superyacht is currently drydocked at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben Shipyard</a> in Italy, undertaking an extensive refit that will be completed in April 2023, ready for a charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> in time for the Mediterranean season.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234022/image/large-d9bddc9f6b48c1342237678534a4696d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234022"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Twizzle57.5m (188'8&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2010">Twizzle</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>&nbsp;| 58m | 496 GT | 2010 | €39.9mThe 57.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Twizzle57.5m (188'8&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2010">Twizzle</a> sold in an in-house deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> in November. Bruce Brakenhoff represented both the buyer and seller throughout the negotiations. At the time of her launch, the 57.5-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Twizzle57.5m (188'8&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV2010">Twizzle</a> was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>’s third largest delivery. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/99247/image/large-e75dd2d3d0c024a8a77356852919ea72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99247"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvaje56.4m (185'0&quot;)Alloy Yachts2014">Salvaje</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/60" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alloy Yachts (Company)">Alloy Yachts</a>&nbsp;| 56.4m | 498 GT | 2014 | €35m&nbsp;Alloy Yachts’ 56.4-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvaje56.4m (185'0&quot;)Alloy Yachts2014">Salvaje</a> (ex. Mondango 3) was sold with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> representing both the buyer and seller in July. Henry Craven-Smith and Jamie Small of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> oversaw the negotiations. Salvaje quickly rejoined the market and is listed with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>.&nbsp;

2022 Superyacht sales report

SuperYacht Times takes a look back at the sales figures for 2022, comparing the figures with that of 2021. 

SYT iQ market report: Superyacht sales of 2022

The 27.43-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pico27.43m (89'12&quot;)Ocean Alexander2014">Pico</a> sold in a deal with Scott Roberton of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> introducing the buyer and Iain Lawrie of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233552/image/large-53725c58226e328965d78ddc5808b39a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233552"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pico27.43m (89'12&quot;)Ocean Alexander2014">Pico</a> was delivered in 2014 from Taiwan as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a> 90 series. The flybridge yacht features exterior design by her builder, while her naval architecture comes from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ed Monk Yacht Design (Company)">Ed Monk Yacht Design</a>. Her 173 GT light interior design was handled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/111" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evan K Marshall (Company)">Evan K Marshall</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233559/image/large-14614cd8246a20fe94e389d9fb324751.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233559"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233549/image/large-0b4d055160d08c6a6c8f9353ea933620.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233549"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pico27.43m (89'12&quot;)Ocean Alexander2014">Pico</a> is able to accommodate up to eight guests across four staterooms on the lower deck, as well as carrying a professional crew of three across two cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233554/image/large-e58f1c63186d1d9ab1453cf953b8d440.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233554"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233558/image/large-452d00ae8784fcc11b97f4bc6d141b44.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233558">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pico27.43m (89'12&quot;)Ocean Alexander2014">Pico</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 12V 2,000 engines that provide her with a top speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots. She had a last known asking price of $4,750,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/233550/image/large-44701839fc5ac961e55d0b1d2100a119.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/233550">

27m Ocean Alexander yacht Pico finds new owners

Ocean Alexander’s 27m motor yacht Pico sold with a last known asking price of $4,750,000.

27m Ocean Alexander motor yacht Pico sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>’s 40.05-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="About Time40.05m (131'5&quot;)Sunseeker2010">About Time</a> sold after being listed for just 50 days in Florida, the United States. The negotiations were handled by Iain Lawrie of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a>, acting as representative for the buyer, and Oscar Losada of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtDirect (Company)">YachtDirect</a> for the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/86458/image/large-3183810d11cf6dc5db7b4aa2c430479d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/86458"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="About Time40.05m (131'5&quot;)Sunseeker2010">About Time</a> was delivered in 2010 as part of the popular <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> 40 series, and has been well maintained over the years with her most recent shipyard appointment completed earlier this year. The refit was expansive: all mechanical and electrical systems serviced, interior and exterior lighting replaced with LEDs and three hydraulic balconies fitted – two in the saloon, and one in the master suite. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/86421/image/large-f73ae7df2546eb93f396d303c15660fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/86421"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/86415/image/large-b2eabad4d8f32e754952d1c72c138170.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/86415">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>-designed superyacht offers accommodation for as many as 12 guests and five guests. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="About Time40.05m (131'5&quot;)Sunseeker2010">About Time</a> is complete with five well appointed staterooms and ample social space. She’s constructed out of GRP and moulded with a Deep Vee hull shape. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/86416/image/large-3a28c3e4611564c2eb74719f9abb229c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/86416">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="About Time40.05m (131'5&quot;)Sunseeker2010">About Time</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that deliver a cruising speed of 20 knots and a top speed of 24 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/86419/image/large-5e9351e9bcb2956c35fffc92cfcdf174.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/86419"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="About Time40.05m (131'5&quot;)Sunseeker2010">About Time</a> was asking $13,900,000 at the time of her sale.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/86452/image/large-d1d9fc67530c7e53d48e91e7bf9fa3b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/86452">

40m Sunseeker yacht About Time sold

Sunseeker’s 40m superyacht About Time sold with a last known asking price of $13,900,000.

40m Sunseeker superyacht About Time sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>’s 45.72-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Qing45.72m (150'0&quot;)Cheoy Lee2011">Qing</a> sold, with Jarrett Hiebert of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> representing the buyer and Kevin Merrigan &amp; Kristen Klein 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> standing in for the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222231/image/large-caef420b1e3c6354225aaec698d7c6d8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222231"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Qing45.72m (150'0&quot;)Cheoy Lee2011">Qing</a> was launched in 2011 as the second unit from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>’s Marco Polo Series. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/52" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ron Holland Design (Company)">Ron Holland Design</a> was the studio behind both her exterior design and naval architecture, responsible for her striking red hull and distinctive bulbous bow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222228/image/large-6a8d5be4234904f0ccbe0ba5be2cf4b2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222228">With 485 GT of interior volume and a five-stateroom configuration, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Qing45.72m (150'0&quot;)Cheoy Lee2011">Qing</a> can comfortably accommodate as many as nine guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65835/image/large-88f2dbd5f39543613a06ba5aa353668f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65835">Her master suite is located on the bridge deck, while the other four suites, comprising a king VIP, a king-bed stateroom, a twin and a single, can be found on the lower deck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Qing45.72m (150'0&quot;)Cheoy Lee2011">Qing</a> can also carry 10 crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65832/image/large-b50da2c60b6a8d85c311d4e609632879.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65832"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Qing45.72m (150'0&quot;)Cheoy Lee2011">Qing</a> features a luxurious and contemporary interior design that is finished in an array of materials, such as loss-finished Macassar ebony and rich walnuts. Guests will find plenty of opportunities to socialise thanks to numerous entertainment and dining areas both inside and out.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65830/image/large-2a37724834c8628d9dd8698bd7e961ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65830">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Qing45.72m (150'0&quot;)Cheoy Lee2011">Qing</a> has been equipped with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engine that delivers a cruising speed of 10 knots and a 5,000 nautical mile range.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Qing45.72m (150'0&quot;)Cheoy Lee2011">Qing</a> was asking $9,800,000 at the time of her sale.&nbsp;

46m Cheoy Lee yacht Qing sold

Cheoy Lee’s 46m superyacht Qing sold with a last known asking price of $9,800,000.

46m Cheoy Lee superyacht Qing sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>’s 32.18-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/535" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Platinum Princess32.18m (105'7&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Platinum Princess</a> sold in the United States. Her sale was concluded with Nick Spisak of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4667" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="1 Ocean Yachts (Company)">1 Ocean Yachts</a> representing the buyer, and Iain Lawrie of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> standing in for the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/66793/image/large-8b16b8cc1bbb12ea7b09e114674b7b14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66793"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/535" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Platinum Princess32.18m (105'7&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Platinum Princess</a> was launched in 1988 under her maiden name, Bacino. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> oversaw both her exterior styling and naval architecture, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/165" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Art Line (Company)">Art Line</a> was enlisted to curate her interior spaces. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234685/image/large-f190608a7ba84101a05eb6763c8810eb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234685"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234684/image/large-8880c451291b2157ed0d9c2f7da76810.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234684"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234687/image/large-7b62ddbb614593994fa30f8685f2a4b0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234687">The all-aluminum motor yacht offers accommodation for as many as nine guests across four staterooms, comprising a master suite, a VIP and two twins. She can also carry four crew. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/535" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Platinum Princess32.18m (105'7&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Platinum Princess</a> draws power from 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 deliver a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 18 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234693/image/large-ee897e723cd5f821538d936c7d6cd79e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234693"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234691/image/large-91d0b5256639b9bc56fd4b9035eb89bd.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234691"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/535" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Platinum Princess32.18m (105'7&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Platinum Princess</a> was asking $699,000 at the time of her sale.&nbsp;

Heesen yacht Platinum Princess sold

Heesen’s 32m motor yacht Platinum Princess sold with a last known asking price of $699,000.

32m Heesen motor yacht Platinum Princess sold for less than €700k

SuperYacht Times Synopsis: September

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SYT Synopsis September: Expansion into the Gulf, 23,000 GT of superyachts, including Carinthia VII, sold and more

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/659" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chamberlain Yachts (Company)">Chamberlain Yachts</a> has not gone forward. Kent Chamberlain is stepping down from his management role at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> and will continue to own and operate <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/659" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chamberlain Yachts (Company)">Chamberlain Yachts</a>. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179338/image/large-b4ed280ee8814e9671efc309a4a4defd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179338">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates acquires Chamberlain Yachts (2022-03-18 08:45:00 +0100)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates acquires Chamberlain Yachts</a>Kent Chamberlain's current yacht listings will be joint central listings with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a>.&nbsp;

Merle Wood acquisition of Chamberlain Yachts cancelled

Merle Wood and Associates acquisition of Chamberlain Yachts has not gone forward.

Merle Wood & Associates’ acquisition of Chamberlain Yachts cancelled

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>’s 23.8-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eleni 23.8m (78'1&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">Eleni</a> sold with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eleni 23.8m (78'1&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">Eleni</a> was launched last year and is part of the shipbuilder’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> 78 series. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240517/image/large-edc75198a4cbb223c43510a8005976d5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240517"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eleni 23.8m (78'1&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">Eleni</a> is an ideal island hopper as she’s equipped with three 1,000 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo (Company)">Volvo</a> engines that deliver a cruising speed of 27 knots and a top speed of 33 knots. She’s also been penned with a 1.55-metre draft, meaning that she can get to those far-flung destinations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240520/image/large-52b0d172937315114c5a00b66392fcc4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240520"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240510/image/large-b1a1099aadeb04305ea20cd4eb505ac4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240510"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240511/image/large-bf33003ba25deff5a042e756048949e6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240511"> Her interior design was the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a>. The studio opted for a light, refreshing palette throughout. Her main saloon is home to a nest of plush seating and seamlessly connects with the main deck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eleni 23.8m (78'1&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">Eleni</a> can accommodate up to eight guests across four staterooms, and three crew. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240516/image/large-af56737e3bd7b52becf1ab1ba8c11cdc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240516"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240519/image/large-8ac5d57c00116552debf1567630a66ec.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240519"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12371" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eleni 23.8m (78'1&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">Eleni</a> was asking $5,100,000 at the time of her sale. &nbsp;

Azimut’s 24m motor yacht Eleni 

Azimut’s 24m motor yacht Eleni sold with a last known asking price of $5,100,000. 

Sold: Azimut’s 24m motor yacht Eleni 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/819" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Trident (Company)">Trident</a>’s 40.23-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just Sayin'40.23m (131'12&quot;)Trident1999">Just Sayin’</a> sold in Florida, United States. Olan Scheff of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Reef Yacht Sales (Company)">Ocean Reef Yacht Sales</a> introduced the buyer to this US-built motor yacht, while it was Iain Lawrie of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> who represented the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112834/image/large-5922b41edb16771346b3871cdb8cb3c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112834">The motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just Sayin'40.23m (131'12&quot;)Trident1999">Just Sayin’</a> was launched in 1999 and has been well maintained over the years. Her most recent refit appointment was completed last year at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lauderdale Marine Center (Company)">Lauderdale Marine Center</a>, US. The refit was substantial and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just Sayin'40.23m (131'12&quot;)Trident1999">Just Sayin’</a> left the yard newly painted in Whisper Gray, and with a number of mechanical and interior upgrades. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112827/image/large-c3a438596e73431f6154781a5ebdcb10.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112827"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112829/image/large-5e2d8ec6db65670edf8f63e3dd0f686b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112829"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112831/image/large-8c19d61f5fc222f152b12f5f7e42830e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112831">The exterior design of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just Sayin'40.23m (131'12&quot;)Trident1999">Just Sayin’</a> was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carr Design (Company)">Carr Design</a>, while her original interiors were conceived by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/38" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dalton Designs Inc. (Company)">Dalton Designs</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VM Yacht Design (Company)">VM Yacht Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1181" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydro Tec S.r.l. (Company)">Hydro Tec</a> was the studio behind her naval architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112835/image/large-5cc8993373afd1c74865229333d24bfb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112835">With 383 GT and four staterooms, the motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just Sayin'40.23m (131'12&quot;)Trident1999">Just Sayin’</a> can accommodate as many as nine guests. She also has room for up to seven crew members. Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just Sayin'40.23m (131'12&quot;)Trident1999">Just Sayin</a>’ is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">CAT</a> engines that allow her to cruise at 10 knots and reach speeds of up to 12 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112833/image/large-698ccda1c10beaa4a7f39c80a5400f96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112833"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/112836/image/large-a2d5edbabb7b909cb359192da5b19964.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/112836">The motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Just Sayin'40.23m (131'12&quot;)Trident1999">Just Sayin’</a> was asking $5,995,000 at the time of her sale.&nbsp;

Trident’s 40m motor yacht Just Sayin’ sold

Trident’s 40m motor yacht Just Sayin’ sold with a last known asking price of $5,995,000.