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Robert Knack International

“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.

Owner interview: Redesigning the 50m Feadship superyacht Emerald

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> superyacht Legacy V has been relaunched and named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a>, following a major 16 month refit at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257622/image/large-876157ba17827a0f672aaaddedffb0c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257622">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>-designed superyacht was delivered in 1990 and has been regularly maintained with frequent refit appointments over the years. Notably, this is the second time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> has been extended.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257623/image/large-4eb726c792c7c09317d38e4977ad8aac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257623">Reflective of her new name, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> has been relaunched with a striking Orion green hull that contrasts elegantly with her pearl white superstructure. 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> have been stripped back during this refit and restyled to better suit her owners’ tastes and lifestyles. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257624/image/large-dc9c632f7cc2330e0dfab0a5bc00c9e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257624"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a>’s experienced European owners remodelled her general arrangement with a new timeless monochrome interior design by UK-based design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a>. Her new naval architecture and engineering were overseen by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257632/image/large-ef6df5f85dc98ceee987e1123ab05630.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257632">“We are at our best when we work closely with our clients and this project was no exception,” commented Marcus Rayner, design lead at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a>. “The timeless feel of the interior was created using subtle differences in tone and texture, then combining rich dark timber to give a sense of quality and sophistication.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257626/image/large-212f5208ef95a02a982f6fceb3afa96c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257626"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> arrived at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a> in 2021 measuring 48.6-metres and received a stern extension to bring her to a total of 50.4-metres. The extra length allowed her to receive an impressive aft cockpit, as well as an additional stairway from the cockpit to the swim platform.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257633/image/large-95a101228d2078d7747b0bd3711400ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257633">With 467 GT of interior volume and six staterooms comprising an owner’s suite, a VIP, two doubles and two twins, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> can accommodate as many as 14 guests. Her VIP suite was relocated to the main deck during her refit which provided more crew space across the lower deck. She also has five additional cabins for a crew of 12 on the lower deck and a captain’s cabin on the bridge deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257625/image/large-927a099428660dcb83beef2ee6bde598.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257625">The bridge deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> features a large exterior deck with a single extendable crane for launching her extensive selection of toys. Once clear, this area can be used as an outdoor lounge and leisure area. Her newly fitted automatic glass sliding doors also connect the deck to the skylounge, and create a seamless transition from her indoor and outdoor spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257630/image/large-fee4afe0d819b19363e1ed83ed4b98a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257630">During her refit the sundeck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> was rebuilt and now includes a large Jacuzzi forward, a cosy seating area and a wet bar. The refit also included the installation of new teak decking for her exterior spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257634/image/large-9366f38055670e91b5ceb8d9c505e234.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257634">“This was a challenging but extremely rewarding project to turn around in the given time frame,” stated Jim Boot, owner’s representative from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WMC Superyachts (Company)">WMCSuperyachts</a>. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> is an elegant superyacht that will cater to your every need while at sea, without the need for fuss or fanfare. I am sure her grace and timeless style will last for many years to come.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257628/image/large-64ef4a7535e8d1cb0fd65330b3d75d76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257628">Her extensive refit also saw her mast and superstructure archway redesigned to suit her modernised look and new antennas. <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> now includes brand-new navigation, AV/IT and communication systems, as well as two zero-speed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum</a> extendable stabilisation fins.“As a historic Dutch company, we have extensive knowledge of our fellow native builders. It was because of this familiarity with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> yachts and our long-standing relationship with the owners that we were chosen to complete this special refit,” commented Peter Lassche, refit project manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a>. “The hard-working team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk</a> are very proud to relaunch the new Emerald after such an intensive project was completed in such a short period of time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257631/image/large-dac0d59d15206916267458494626cdf3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257631"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> is constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and is equipped with recently serviced twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, that deliver a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 14 knots.&nbsp;Following her delivery, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> will join the charter market under the management of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>. She will also premiere at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MYBA Charter Show - 2023 - 2023">MYBA Charter Show</a> in Barcelona from 24 April 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257629/image/large-b421b4bbd2e4aa4703e7d528146087c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257629">“The owners of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> put their trust into <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a> to manage the introduction of their yacht to the charter market,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a> managing partner, David Westwood. “This strong relationship will continue with our close team of dedicated charter managers. Those who appreciate a classic yacht will love how her exterior design has been preserved, while the yacht as a whole has been given many brilliant new features to make life onboard unforgettable.”

50m Feadship yacht Legacy V rechristened Emerald following major refit

Feadship’s 50m superyacht Legacy V has been relaunched and named Emerald, following a major 16-month refit at Balk Shipyard.

50m Feadship superyacht Legacy V rechristened Emerald following major refit at Balk Shipyard

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208519/image/large-0fa775a5e5a7341053ea57d66411098e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208519">The 49.13-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legacy V49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Legacy V</a> was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> in 1990 and has since been refitted in 2001, when she had her hull extended, she underwent a second refit in 2015. Previously known as MQ2, the superyacht features naval architecture and exterior design from Dutch design and naval architecture firm, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, while her original interior is the work of Los Angeles-based designer, <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>. The 467 GT superyacht can accommodate as many as 14 guests across six luxurious staterooms, including an owner’s suite complete with his and hers en suite bathrooms and a walk-in wardrobe. Her remaining guest cabins consist of one VIP, two double and two twin staterooms. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legacy V49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Legacy V</a> also hosts a crew of 10. Her sun deck is complete with a large Jacuzzi and two L-shaped seating areas. Performance-wise, she cruises at 12 knots and can reach a top speed of 14 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legacy V49.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">Legacy V</a> sports twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Detroit Diesel (Company)">Detroit</a> Diesel 16V 92 diesel engines. According to ship tracking services she passed through Amsterdam en route to the Dutch port of Urk.

Superyacht Legacy V in Amsterdam

The 49m superyacht Legacy V built by Feadship, is seen here cruising in Amsterdam.

The 49.13-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MQ249.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">MQ2</a> has just been sold, with John Cohen of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Woods &amp; Associates</a> acting on behalf of the seller and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a> representing the buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196039/image/large-6c1cf1727a767970cde689a72b0858bc.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196039"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MQ249.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">MQ2</a>, formerly known as Mayan Queen, was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> in 1990 and has since been refitted in 2001, during which her hull was extended. She recently underwent another refit in 2015. The superyacht features naval architecture and &nbsp;exterior design from Dutch design and naval architecture firm, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>. Her original interior is the work of Los Angeles-based designer, <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>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196053/image/large-4233c3837d58a13dbcb58572eb4a1eef.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196053">The 467 GT superyacht can accommodate as many as 14 guests across six staterooms, including an owner’s suite complete with his and hers en suite bathrooms and a walk-in wardrobe. Her remaining guest cabins consist of one VIP, two double and two twin staterooms. She hosts a crew of 10 on board.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196041/image/large-e9a716eebbc3f2f22736c531898cdc36.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196041"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196043/image/large-5eccee068604285eb0b3aefd54b8f548.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196043"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196046/image/large-f9c80894f35cf2e2d995f502c06b423f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196046">Her sun deck is complete with a large Jacuzzi and two L-shaped seating areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196057/image/large-73e69edca3f059b7f8db060d5788e46c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196057"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196055/image/large-55bbd9bf4eccfffd76344a408de578bd.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196055">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MQ249.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">MQ2</a> cruises at 12 knots and can reach a top speed of 14 knots. She sports twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Detroit Diesel (Company)">Detroit Diesel</a> 16V 92 diesel engines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196054/image/large-509be59cba02a89622e65e49ad5d3743.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196054"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MQ249.13m (161'2&quot;)Feadship1990">MQ2</a> was listed on the market with a last known asking price of $8,950,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/196058/image/large-d96c3b60771dddab9875cb5517a63121.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/196058">

49m Feadship superyacht MQ2 sold

The 49m superyacht MQ2 has just been sold. Built in 1990 by Feadship, the superyacht has since been refitted, undergoing a hull extension in 2001.

Merle Wood &amp; Associates and Camper &amp; Nicholsons International have listed the Feadship Kisses for sale, for the first time since her launch in 2000. She has always been privately used and never chartered, and has been well maintained and updated since new.<a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/454">Kisses</a> was built by Feadship at the Royal De Vries shipyard in Aalsmeer, Holland. Like most Feadships, Kisses is designed by De Voogt, who gave her a modern look. A unique feature on board Kisses are the sloped windows in de main- and upper salon, providing 180-degree views. The interior is art-deco inspired, and is designed by Robert Knack International. Kisses is listed at $ 34,900,000.Merle Wood &amp; Associates Merle Wood +1 954 525 5111 <a href="mailto:mwood@merlewood.com?subject=M/Y%20Kisses%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">mwood@merlewood.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.merlewood.com/">www.MerleWood.com</a> Camper &amp; Nicholsons International Rick Morales +1 305 604 9191 <a href="mailto:rmorales@camperandnicholsons.com?subject=M/Y%20Kisses%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">rmorales@camperandnicholsons.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.camperandnicholsons.com">www.camperandnicholsons.com</a> Photo by Maarten Janssen

Feadship superyacht Kisses offered for sale for the first time

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123946/image/large-67cd1a4a37f6e783aa78181161170fa6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123946">Kisses sailing towards Monaco<a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/454">Kisses</a> was built by Feadship at the Royal De Vries shipyard in Aalsmeer, Holland. She is the owners second Feadship, the first one was a 45.55m De Vries from 1990, launched as Alfa Alfa III (now lengthened and re-named <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853">Marion Queen</a>). Like most Feadships, the current Kisses is designed by De Voogt, who gave her a modern look. A unique feature on board Kisses are the sloped windows in de main- and upper salon, providing 180-degree views. The interior is art-deco inspired, and is designed by Robert Knack International. Photo credit: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.superyachtphoto.com">Maarten Janssen / Yacht-Images.com</a>