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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 43.28-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4249" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grade I43.28m (141'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1995">Grade I</a> is on the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/grade-i/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht, Grade I, for sale</a> was delivered in 1995 and undertook several major refits.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259136/image/large-d5a621310c79e1f6bca32fadf86139e0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259136">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features an exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Setzer Design Group (Company)">Setzer Design Group</a>, while her restyled interiors are the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Destry Darr Designs (Company)">Destry Darr Design</a>. With 372 GT of interior volume and six staterooms, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4249" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grade I43.28m (141'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1995">Grade I</a> can comfortably accommodate 12 guests. She can also host 10 crew. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259152/image/large-eb9d118c86b519a68645f5c9f42cc449.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259152"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259148/image/large-537fd0c6ba6803196ae86522841875be.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259148"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259137/image/large-5888f1e4b0d3ea7e0503c36a8e70afcb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259137"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4249" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grade I43.28m (141'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.1995">Grade I</a> is decadent and has incredible social spaces; her main saloon is furnished with high-backed freestanding armchairs and is home to a bar, complete with a marble counter and twin ornate light fixtures. The space is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows to provide guests with unparalleled views and plenty of natural light. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259122/image/large-e83d6dfdf4faa830c6259db23a95cb89.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259122"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259135/image/large-02d24205e8e0c3c7a8101a9aa3702e57.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259135"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259134/image/large-36a9e235b11f027c141194088e574d08.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259134">Her skylounge mirrors the main saloon and is both bright and inviting. The space is home to a lounge area, as well as a bar and gaming table. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/christensen/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Christensen yacht for sale</a> also offers plenty of alfresco space. Her bridge deck aft hosts a large table for dining and a number of lounge chairs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259143/image/large-d716be6d05ccb9bd55a4077c9271ad86.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259143">Guests will likely be found on her sundeck more than anywhere else onboard. The deck was totally modified during the 2018 refit and features an oversized eight-person hot tub, several seating areas, as well BBQ, bar, and alfresco dining area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259153/image/large-0d9c7fb2a2658e5cbc2cc8ff703efd8d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259153"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259154/image/large-692fb989096d11f870331cee941ac0c9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259154"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259150/image/large-a569441278da14cf74cdab14d7b261c4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259150"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259138/image/large-b9279a99c6cdbac3a90213e63498fe29.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259138">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is Bureau Veritas (BV) commercially classified and has a proven track record on the charter market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259121/image/large-2b98c09e27e7c15e4efe69819b1a3d87.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259121"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259151/image/large-1bf4d640ac66e20b52ed724b1554cfe3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259151">&nbsp;In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> equipped her with twin 1,980 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz</a> diesel engines, which deliver a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 17 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259141/image/large-5b10007406e98f1cfbecd08bb29f5b99.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259141">

43m Christensen yacht Grade I for sale

The 43m Christensen superyacht Grade I is on the market. She was delivered in 1995 and has been immaculately maintained over the years. 

43m Christensen superyacht Grade I is on the market

The 45.73-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen Shipyards</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ionian Princess45.73m (150'0&quot;)Palmer Johnson Savannah2005">Ionian Princess</a> sold after a number of years on the market. The buyer was introduced by James Fachtmann of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6595" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="James Fachtmann & Associates (Company)">James Fachtmann &amp; Associates</a> and Jim Query, while Matthew Stone and Mark Elliott of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/86059/image/large-df93558fa41b85284333fe32cf8e160b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/86059">Freshly refitted at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli Yachting Centre</a> in Fort Lauderdale and having recently completed her ABS survey in 2020, she is in good condition for her new owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225078/image/large-db56509a9fec53faab8af5d26124173d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225078"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225074/image/large-b46bc374206ac55df6c916e76e2448ae.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225074">During her refit her interiors were refit with new furnishings and marble and the exterior entertainment areas were refreshed with new furnishings. The tri-deck yacht features accommodation for as many as 12 guests between six staterooms, including a master stateroom, a VIP double, three additional doubles and a twin. She also accommodates a crew of nine.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225081/image/large-4aa0dc7d5028e9f388eb8253ac1cdd25.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225081"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225073/image/large-149a5c79a0774782b5a4169f83d5d305.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225073">The superyacht features exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Setzer Design Group (Company)">Setzer Design Group</a>, and while she was started at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen Shipyards</a>, it was actually another US shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson Yachts</a> that completed the build of the superyacht in 2005. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225096/image/large-386ff8676926c48c23deb1aa92cdbb49.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225096">Her original interiors are the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey Designs</a>. The yacht had a last known asking price of $12,900,000.

Superyacht Ionian Princess sold

Christensen 46m superyacht Ionian Princess sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Richmond Yachts (Company)">Richmond Yachts</a>’ 42.06-metre motor yacht TCB sold and renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3515" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miss Stephanie42.06m (137'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2004">Miss Stephanie</a>. Jim McConville of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allied Marine (Company)">Allied Marine</a> introduced the buyer to this 2004-built superyacht, while it was Michael Mahan and Mark Osterhaven of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Worth Avenue Yachts (Company)">Worth Avenue Yachts</a> who represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65456/image/large-d471ee958149c4b00ea48685e42bb95a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65456"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3515" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miss Stephanie42.06m (137'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2004">Miss Stephanie</a> is a true work of collaboration as she sports an exterior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Setzer Design Group (Company)">Setzer Design Group</a> an interior designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pavlik Design Team (Company)">Pavlik Design Team</a>, while her naval architecture was drawn up by Sovereign Yachts.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65459/image/large-d45175104df2345a448ac7df0580faa0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65459"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65462/image/large-d6280243c0cf0a7b2d239f0d278c839a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65462"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65463/image/large-24c702be15357a19c1354a4d54fc56d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65463">With 396 GT of interior volume and a six stateroom configuration, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3515" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miss Stephanie42.06m (137'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2004">Miss Stephanie</a>&nbsp;can accommodate as many as six guests. She can also carry seven crew members. In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Richmond Yachts (Company)">Richmond Yachts</a> equipped her 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 for 3,000 nautical miles at 12 knots and reach speeds of up to 18 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65457/image/large-5dbc1582dd591d317c5330786275f548.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65457"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65466/image/large-d2550a9868dfbfdf3e0da11633a742f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65466"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65460/image/large-e78f8c110fb5b73da6c57af2af63067d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65460"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65461/image/large-1f5d998e49d7fef42b37512e51a4f65b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65461"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3515" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miss Stephanie42.06m (137'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2004">Miss Stephanie</a> was sold with a last known asking price of $8,450,000. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65455/image/large-41bf6abcdf935a077261608a7d82da24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65455">

Richmond Yachts’ 42m TCB sold and renamed Miss Stephanie 

Richmond Yachts’ 42m motor yacht TCB sold with a last known asking price of $8,450,000. 

The 45.72-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Richmond Yachts (Company)">Richmond</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Catching Moments45.72m (150'0&quot;)Richmond Yachts2013">Catching Moments</a> finds new owners after just 51 days on the market. The 2013 Canadian yacht was sold in a deal with Glynn Smith of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ethereal Yachts (Company)">Ethereal Yachts</a> representing the buyer and Chris Daves of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> stepping in for the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222782/image/large-43eff09b420046164904a97f95ab6620.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222782"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Catching Moments45.72m (150'0&quot;)Richmond Yachts2013">Catching Moments</a>, previously known as Revive, is the 2nd largest yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Richmond Yachts (Company)">Richmond Yachting</a> and features a timeless interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patrick Knowles Designs (Company)">Patrick Knowles</a>. Her exterior and naval architecture was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Setzer Design Group (Company)">Setzer Design Group</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222791/image/large-bef3cd639de8d1d8274378c824bce34a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222791"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222790/image/large-1b8bf8ffa6303d88f92b1aab84daac9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222790"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222792/image/large-dd71505d01afa340e75e0aea7d320c74.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222792"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222787/image/large-1a7384a7b01ee710288374bc2bf1e54a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222787"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Catching Moments45.72m (150'0&quot;)Richmond Yachts2013">Catching Moments</a> is able to accommodate up to 12 guests across a five stateroom configuration as well as a crew of 11 across five cabins. The tri-deck yacht features a new Jacuzzi installed in 2019 as well as modern seating and dining areas on the foredeck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222796/image/large-85ba9e1dc71f99aac01304aefd349f6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222796"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222795/image/large-44c0773c4326e4bb5ecf99823be32ebe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222795"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222784/image/large-bbe836c39a2e1469e9cfb19e852ab666.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222784"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Catching Moments45.72m (150'0&quot;)Richmond Yachts2013">Catching Moments</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)">Caterpillar</a> engines that provide her with a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 17 knots. She had a last known asking price of $15,000,000.

Richmond yacht Catching Moments sold

The 46m Richmond yacht Catching Moments finds new owners after just 51 days on the market.

46m Richmond yacht Catching Moments sold

The 43.28m superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Playpen43.28m (141'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2007">Playpen</a> sold in a deal with Stuart Larsen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> representing the buyer, and Ralph Raulin of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Worth Avenue Yachts (Company)">Worth Avenue Yachts</a> working with James Auld of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> on behalf of the seller during negotiations. The 2007-built yacht features classical silhouettes and a contemporary design with a spacious interior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/97056/image/large-c7d156f107d889ac3f80b6d0767705b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97056"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Playpen43.28m (141'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2007">Playpen</a>, previously named Crowned Eagle, has a traditional nautical interior that was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pavlik Design Team (Company)">Pavlik Design Team</a>, who has ensured that she continues to be appealing more than a decade after her launch. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Playpen43.28m (141'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2007">Playpen’</a>s contemporary classic exterior and naval architecture is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Setzer Design Group (Company)">Setzer Design</a> who are well known for their ocean-going and "bluewater-ready” yachts with good sea-keeping ability.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/97029/image/large-386a26ae4ab00cf8e79698fbb31a7569.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97029"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/97015/image/large-d3ad1595c3652e4589e0976a365d3db7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97015">The Canadian built yacht has been kept in pristine condition thanks to recent upgrades to the electronics, engineering systems and furnishings. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Playpen43.28m (141'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2007">Playpen</a> was fully repainted in 2019 and completed her ABS 15-year survey in 2021 including the generator rebuild. She is a well known charter yacht and has been running charters around the French Polynesian islands since 2017.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54370" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Life: Playpen in French Polynesia (2022-01-05 14:00:00 +0100)">Yacht Life: Playpen in French Polynesia<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/97017/image/large-ba69e91d45b7c698d67bafa7b0883c56.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97017"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/97021/image/large-56a74caa3cb455c21cab4d2745030906.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97021"></a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/97022/image/large-df405f3b3d7b7d09d20012308d5acb58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97022"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Playpen43.28m (141'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2007">Playpen</a> features five generously-sized staterooms including a full-beam master suite on the main deck, two doubles and two twins comfortably accommodating up to 12 guests. All staterooms are finished with high-gloss wood and burl paneling. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Playpen43.28m (141'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2007">Playpen</a> can also accommodate a crew of eight across four cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/97040/image/large-8e8758fa775a74575a3ada8fb8d47d6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97040"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/97038/image/large-19fe9604ed2eb422e848f696378f8cc3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97038"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/97051/image/large-afb8b1cc05ee4f3867e7a550e21cf53a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97051"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Playpen43.28m (141'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2007">Playpen</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C32 engines that provide her with a cruising speed of 12 knots and a maximum speed of 17 knots. She is also fitted with Quantum zero speed stabilizers for comfort at sea and in port. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Playpen43.28m (141'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2007">Playpen</a> had a last known asking price of $13,500,000.

Richmond superyacht Playpen sold

The 43m Richmond superyacht Playpen sold with Fraser representing the buyer and SuperYachtsMonaco and Worth Avenue Yachts on behalf of the seller.

Sold: 43m Richmond superyacht Playpen

Top 20 yachts at Palm Beach International Boat Show

SYT looks at the top yachts at Palm Beach international Yacht Show 2022. 

Top yachts to see at Palm Beach International Boat Show 

Alexander Griffiths, Staff Writer at SYT dives into French Polynesia with James Southgate, Captain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Playpen43.28m (141'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2007">Playpen</a>, to find out why this should be your next superyacht destination.Clustered in the heart of the South Pacific is an idyllic archipelago known as the Society Islands. Boasting some of the world’s most serene beaches, crystal lagoons and exciting flora and fauna, it’s no wonder these remote islands are high on the list for honeymooners. The islands offer more than romance for newlyweds though, and the riches of these French Polynesian islands can be enjoyed by everyone, James Southgate, captain of the 43.28-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Richmond Yachts (Company)">Richmond</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Playpen43.28m (141'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2007">Playpen</a> tells us. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215201/image/large-7da95f0f51cd34ac1f8bf5a9ca6960b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215201">Each island encapsulates the essence of paradise, but none more so than the most southern of the cluster, Tahiti. The Queen of the Pacific, as it’s often called, is the largest of the Windrush group and offers 402 square-miles of utopia. Stepping ashore imbues the sense of entering the pages of Last Horizon and discovering Shangri-La. Tahiti is rich with craggy mountains, lush rainforests, meandering rivers and majestic waterfalls. What heightens the island’s charm though is its Saturn-like ring – a coral reef teeming with over 1,000 species of marine life.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215209/image/large-53b8177d17f2602abd6cfef5d9cd86d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215209">Captain Southgate and the crew of the sophisticated 43.28-metre tri-deck motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Playpen43.28m (141'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2007">Playpen</a> know these waters well. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Richmond Yachts (Company)">Richmond</a> built yacht was delivered in 2007 and has been running charters around the French Polynesian islands since 2017. When asked about the challenges these islands pose, captain Southgate said there is none, “just new adventures. No day is ever the same, but with great shore-side support staff and an amazing crew, it’s always fun and enjoyable.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215208/image/large-2fad7663e77c3b12168438d6af46f0e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215208"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Playpen43.28m (141'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2007">Playpen</a> does not do typical and pulls out all the stops to make a charter to Tahiti an unforgettable experience. Activities are endless on the island, but with such an abundance of marine life diving is a must - the aqua life is certainly this queen’s crown jewels. “There’s some of the best marine life in the world. Manta rays, sharks, turtles, and dolphins are all in abundance”. Morning dives is a popular experience and one that gets guests of Playpen into the hustle and bustle of the underwater highways. Make sure to pack your underwater camera, as you’ll be up close and personal with schools of Barracudas, Eagle Rays, and bales of sea turtles. The clicking of dolphins is also a common sound, as the much-loved mammal can often be seen frolicking in and around these islands. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215202/image/large-4b9cd9a5bf781a25309cdadd78ace3c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215202">Life on board this yacht embodies French Polynesia as it strikes a perfect balance of serenity and adventure – how the scales tip is entirely down to you. Kitted out with chic and elegant décor, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Playpen43.28m (141'12&quot;)Richmond Yachts2007">Playpen</a> looks as mighty inside as she does out. Socialising was at the forefront of the Richmond design team’s mind, with <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/pavlik-design-team" target="_blank">Pavlik Design Team</a> working on the interiors and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Setzer Design Group (Company)">Setzer Design Group</a>penning her exteriors. &nbsp;As a result there are perfect places both below and on deck to indulge in the local delicacies and zingy fruit cocktails. These can be enjoyed when Captain Southgate takes you to one of his favourite destinations: Rangiora. He loves it because, “the drift diving is incredible, and the blue lagoon is an amazing natural aquarium.” It also has a pearl farm where you can “learn the traditional Tahitian process for black pearls and pick up a couple of special pieces to take home.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215207/image/large-18a3845a0bfc311613bd896cce237e67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215207">The magic of Tahiti doesn’t stop at the shores either. The island is as rich in culture as it is biodiversity, and is home to a whole host of colourful boutiques which can be found by the waterfront of Papeete. A favourite destination for some charter guests is the vanilla plantation and, of course, the famed Bora Bora. When the sun sets and the sky erupts with stars, the charm of Tahiti really shines through. Local dancing on the beach, a pig crackling away on a spit, and rum in hand is the perfect way to wind down the evening. Southgate’s favourite thing about French Polynesia is just this: “for me, it’s all about the seclusion. Being able to have it all to yourself, being served an incredible meal on the beach with your toes in the sand.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/215203/image/large-b5eeeaa743e7515e109e94b4aadaae2f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/215203">Top tips for TahitiBlack or white beaches: Tahiti has them bothThe first thing that comes to mind when you think of French Polynesia are the long stretches of white beaches, broken up by swaying coconut trees and nothing else. But did you know that Tahiti is home to black beaches too? The stark contrast of the black volcanic sand and the white sea foam makes the perfect Instagram shot.Swimming with sea turtlesThere are only seven types of sea turtles in the world and five of them can be found in and around Tahiti. Don your scuba gear or throw on a snorkelling mask and you can see these magnificent animals swimming around the reefs. If you’re planning a trip for July, you’ll be able to submerge yourself in an episode of Blue Planet and watch first-hand the green sea turtle’s hatching season.&nbsp;The weird and wonderful Maraa Grotto&nbsp;If you travel only 28km south of Tahiti and venture slightly off the beaten track you’ll discover a peculiar and unforgettable gem of the island: the Mara Grotto. Nestled in the lush landscape is a fresh black water lake that is deceptively smaller than it looks.Adrenaline-fueled travelThere are many ways to get around Tahiti. Two ways shouldn’t be missed though! A helicopter ride over the island gives an unmissable aerial view of the island, allowing you to take in the majestic waterfalls from the air. A bit bumpier (and maybe just as loud) is the 4x4 safari into the deep valleys – another must!This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/superyacht-times-newspaper-issue-39" target="_blank">Issue 39 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>. To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

French Polynesia with superyacht Playpen

The superyacht Playpen has been exploring French Polynesia and Fiji, read all about it here.

Yacht Life: Playpen in French Polynesia

The 33.53-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1272" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Relentless33.53m (110'0&quot;)Kingship Yacht2006">Relentless</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingship Yacht (Company)">Kingship Yacht</a> has been sold. Nathan Farrelly from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> represented the seller during the negotiations, while it was Steve Steinberg from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/10" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luke Brown Yachts (Company)">Luke Brown Yachts</a> who introduced the buyer. The deal was concluded in Fiji. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25648/image/large-0cfc6a8518f577fd98c60b3b49e2ce6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25648"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1272" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Relentless33.53m (110'0&quot;)Kingship Yacht2006">Relentless</a> made her first splash in 2006 and has proven to be a highly capable explorer. She’s just as able on transatlantic voyages as she is getting down and dirty in shallower waters, thanks to having a shallow draft along with an impressive 4,000 nautical mile range.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25674/image/large-f732c294253e4c92be47bf6aa4d5f89e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25674"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25675/image/large-7c50083291f04ba22930291da337f2bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25675"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178389/image/large-9c989ccfbd5d529f51bebddd1c1fbd39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178389"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Setzer Design Group (Company)">Setzer Design Group</a> headed her exterior styling and drew <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1272" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Relentless33.53m (110'0&quot;)Kingship Yacht2006">Relentless</a> with a tri-decked configuration. Her deck spaces cascade to aft; however, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1272" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Relentless33.53m (110'0&quot;)Kingship Yacht2006">Relentless</a>’ largest deck area is forward. This more practical area is perfect for tender storage and as its home to a large crane an owner and guests can easily deploy and retrieve their smaller vessel. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25669/image/large-c7e16dc2647bd89f5572cb02faecf263.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25669"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25663/image/large-f102acbb0309cca0d6fe05dddbe9ff07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25663"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25665/image/large-e778dabc6992ea63ddbef37b6f267199.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25665">Her interior spaces were initially curated by her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingship Yacht (Company)">Kingship Yacht</a>, but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1272" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Relentless33.53m (110'0&quot;)Kingship Yacht2006">Relentless</a> has had numerous extensive refits and makeovers throughout the years. With 263 GT of interior volume, the explorer yacht has plenty of space to accommodate up to 10 guests, across five staterooms. She has two double suites, two VIPs and a regally appointed master suite. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25664/image/large-538a2b4ecaa849dacc40498b0c497e36.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25664">As a true explorer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingship Yacht (Company)">Kingship Yacht</a> has penned her interior spaces to be calm, comforting and a space where guests can enjoy spending long hours as they circumnavigate the seas. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1272" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Relentless33.53m (110'0&quot;)Kingship Yacht2006">Relentless</a>’ epicentre is a cavernous main saloon that is home to a lounge area as well as a small writing station and a large formal dining table. The saloon is wrapped by large windows, providing guests with undisturbed views and an abundance of natural light. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25658/image/large-326796443136ad072afc2df05b909dc1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25658"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178390/image/large-3d9e5fd09c5994df36207b2b150f7476.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178390">Whilst exploring warmer climates guests will undoubtedly spend most of their time on the deck spaces, which they most certainly can with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1272" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Relentless33.53m (110'0&quot;)Kingship Yacht2006">Relentless</a>. She has been designed to fully cater for the alfresco lifestyle and hosts plenty of seating and eating arrangements across her three deck spaces. Her sun deck is also home to a large Jacuzzi. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25652/image/large-c4603f4325a383b9f4c14f6a497860b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25652"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25656/image/large-9a2e78b193945c656de01a9a23e5aeb8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25656">She was sold with a last known asking price of $5,900,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25650/image/large-84de4217abab6d8c841e4ccd6cd79f60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25650">

Kingship Yachts 34m motor yacht Relentless sold 

The 34m motor yacht Relentless by Kingship Yachts has been sold with a last known asking price of $5,900,000. 

34m Kingship motor yacht Relentless finds new owner

The 45.72-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Revive45.72m (150'0&quot;)Richmond Yachts2013">Revive</a> has been sold in an in-house deal by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> with William Noftsinger representing the selling and Chris Daves introducing the buyer. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Richmond Yachts (Company)">Richmond</a> yacht was on the market for just over a year and was listed with a last known asking price of $14,900,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/188779/image/large-10724f98eb841b20eaeb9c4c82bbaa96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/188779"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Revive45.72m (150'0&quot;)Richmond Yachts2013">Revive</a> was built in 2013, but has since been regularly maintained and refitted. She features naval architecture and an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Setzer Design Group (Company)">Setzer Design Group</a> and her interiors are the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pavlik Design Team (Company)">Pavlik Design Team</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/188784/image/large-cea2118a0afa495f919be03bdc9e27ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/188784"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/188785/image/large-f6043ffefee3d854f03684b9c72e5149.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/188785">Her previous owner spent around $2,000,000 on updates, including an almost $500,000 custom interior update by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patrick Knowles Designs (Company)">Patrick Knowles</a> on her furnishings and decor, a new Jacuzzi on the bridge, and soundproofing throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/188782/image/large-7d9c144806df235b512c71b886576809.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/188782"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/188783/image/large-7ce78807565dd2fdbead5ec3beb58877.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/188783">In addition to aesthetic upgrades, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Revive45.72m (150'0&quot;)Richmond Yachts2013">Revive</a> also received maintenance to her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C32 Acert diesel engines, a new hydraulics system and a built-in fuel tank to improve her stability.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/188778/image/large-b657e031498408e75c1e0958b2f815f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/188778"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Revive45.72m (150'0&quot;)Richmond Yachts2013">Revive</a> can sleep up to 12 across her five staterooms and host a crew of up to ten.

Sold: 46m Richmond yacht Revive

The 46m Richmond yacht Revive has been sold in Georgia after undergoing almost $2,000,000 in upgrades.

46m Richmond yacht Revive sold

The motor <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/relentless/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Relentless, for sale</a> after her recent refit earlier this year, was launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingship Yacht (Company)">Kingship</a> in 2006 as an explorer vessel. Her recent refit included a total overhaul of the technical systems and main machinery as well as an exterior repaint and an interior refresh. This <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a>’s naval architecture is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/873" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SeaQuest (Company)">SeaQuest</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> while her interiors were designed in-house and her exteriors are owed to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Setzer Design Group (Company)">Setzer Design Group</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25648/image/large-0cfc6a8518f577fd98c60b3b49e2ce6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25648">Capable of accommodating up to 10 guests across her five staterooms, this 33.53-metre <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/kingship-yacht/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Kingship yacht for sale</a> is designed for self-sufficiency over extended periods of time. All ensuite, the yachts’ staterooms are comfortable and stylish, equipped with TVs and adorned by wood detailing throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25670/image/large-90a36cd295c5b94480611ea0a6d6b849.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25670"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25661/image/large-84a9c3ec2c135ca88d91cea11871e1e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25661"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25665/image/large-e778dabc6992ea63ddbef37b6f267199.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25665">The main saloon connects to a modern, well-equipped galley. The main deck has ample space for sitting and dining, as well as a separate TV room.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25667/image/large-2682876d9bd5dcaa601f6575f8b6e2f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25667"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25664/image/large-538a2b4ecaa849dacc40498b0c497e36.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25664">The highlights in terms of entertainment spaces are largely on the upper deck and the sun deck. A wheelhouse is adjoined by another sitting / TV area and outside to the aft a beautiful alfresco dining and seating area await.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25652/image/large-c4603f4325a383b9f4c14f6a497860b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25652"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25659/image/large-e86816e33ca277bc645ccc382383a989.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25659">One floor higher, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/relentless/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Relentless, for sale</a>, is equipped with sun loungers, a cocktail bar, a jacuzzi, a barbecue and a TV for alfresco movie nights.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25656/image/large-9a2e78b193945c656de01a9a23e5aeb8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25656"><a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/relentless/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Yacht Relentless, for sale</a> and ready for immediate cruising, is capable of travelling over 4,000 nautical miles at a speed of 9 knots. Truly designed for self-sufficiency, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1272" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Relentless33.53m (110'0&quot;)Kingship Yacht2006">Relentless</a>’ recent works ensured that a three-year family expedition could be pulled-off without a hitch.

34m motor yacht Relentless for sale

New to the market: yacht Relentless for sale! She is a 34m Kingship build launched in 2006, accommodating up to 10 guests and seven crew.

34m Kingship motor yacht Relentless on the market

The 36.58-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Club36.58m (120'0&quot;)Sovereign Yachts2002">Ocean Club</a> (ex: Aspen Alternative) has found a new owner. Representing the seller was sales broker Whit Kirtland from <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>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/66175/image/large-863444d0ceb7b78585b3c5695b2cdeca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66175">Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/432" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sovereign Yachts (Company)">Sovereign Yachts</a> in 2002, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Club36.58m (120'0&quot;)Sovereign Yachts2002">Ocean Club</a>&nbsp;was sold in good condition after receiving a refit in 2015. Her two-deck exterior showcases the design work of the Florida-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Setzer Design Group (Company)">Setzer Design Group</a>, and an interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Patrick Knowles Designs (Company)">Patrick Knowles</a>.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/66182/image/large-e63578709d59760fc8e5975fbd07db93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66182">With various custom features, the classic interior on board <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Club36.58m (120'0&quot;)Sovereign Yachts2002">Ocean Club</a>&nbsp;can comfortably accommodate up to nine guests. The five stateroom layout comprises a large master suite, a queen VIP room, two queen-bed staterooms, as well as a further stateroom with a Pullman that can also be used as a gym.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/66189/image/large-ad19d4d991855979e9a972d238e21508.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66189">Twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> diesel-powered engines provide <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Club36.58m (120'0&quot;)Sovereign Yachts2002">Ocean Club</a> with a cruising speed of 17 knots and a maximum speed of 23 knots. Up to five crew members can also be accommodated for on board <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Club36.58m (120'0&quot;)Sovereign Yachts2002">Ocean Club</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/66177/image/large-8fdb8293a48a8e3681dbc5c233976b2e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/66177">At the time of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sale</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Club36.58m (120'0&quot;)Sovereign Yachts2002">Ocean Club</a> was listed at €4,200,000.

37m superyacht Ocean Club has been sold

The 37-metre Sovereign superyacht Ocean Club has found a new owner.

37m Sovereign superyacht Ocean Club sold

Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Richmond Yachts (Company)">Richmond</a> shipyard in 2013, the 45.72-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Status Quo45.72m (150'0&quot;)Richmond Yachts2013">Status Quo</a> has found a new owner, thanks to Will Noftsinger of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yacht Sales (Company)">Denison</a> and Sean Fenniman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allied Marine (Company)">Allied Marine</a> representing the buyer and Trevor Carroll from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> representing the seller. Previously named Richmond Lady by her original owner, the superyacht has been listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/richmond/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> since 2014. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/11151/image/large-2159a216ff209d5e4268683f6f73504a.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/11151"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/70059/image/large-c44b0cde411dc338956fa3c76e2071cf.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70059">Featuring an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/49" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Setzer Design Group (Company)">Setzer</a> and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pavlik Design Team (Company)">Pavlik Design Team</a>, she can sleep up to 12 guests across six staterooms and is taken care of by a crew of 10.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/70060/image/large-05d4b88b8c79f9c7326b891e26e10e41.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70060">Powered by twin CAT C32 Acert engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Status Quo45.72m (150'0&quot;)Richmond Yachts2013">Status Quo</a> can reach a top speed of 18-knots and a cruising speed of 16-knots. At the time of sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Status Quo45.72m (150'0&quot;)Richmond Yachts2013">Status Quo</a> had an asking price of $17,900,000 which is equivalent to €35,930 per GT.

Richmond 46m yacht Status Quo sold  

The 45.72-metre yacht Status Quo has found a new owner after having been listed as a yacht for sale since 2014.

What comes to mind when you think of American style in superyachts? Some words which may crop up include ‘traditional’, ‘sportfishers’ and ‘classic’ for the exteriors and words like ‘warm’, ‘mahogany’, ‘practical’, and ‘formal’ for the interiors. In any case, the chances are, when you are asked to visualise an American-style yacht, you will have a clear picture in mind.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/28947/image/large-7bb0e00bf7510ca51eefc56a631a0c43.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/28947"> Traditionally, there has been a clear distinction made between American and European tastes, with US owners preferring a more classic design aesthetic in comparison to the airy, glass and reflective surface-filled interiors of European yachts. But, it is worth asking the question, can this old adage still be seen to be true today with an increasingly globalised market and superyacht clients travelling both from the USA to purchase European yachts and vice versa? In fact, is making claims about a distinctive ‘American style’ a helpful generalisation at all, or is it simply a misleading sweeping statement?&nbsp;Asking representatives from American yards and design studios whether there is a particular style which can be characterised as ‘American’, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. As Ron Nugent, Director of Marketing at the Washington-based yard, Westport, explains, “Although the yacht market is increasingly globalised and can be described as a melting pot, there is definitely a distinct American style.” For Nugent, it is about marrying practicality with design durability. As he explains, “In American yacht design, functionality is key and we try to maintain timeless designs at Westport.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/15355/image/large-d64ec3b071592a277cc30eb84f993382.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/15355">This sentiment is shared by Greg Marshall from the Canadian studio, Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architects, based in British Columbia. As Marshall describes it, “At my studio, we often jokingly describe North American design as ‘Cutting Edge Vanilla’ and I do not mean that in a derogatory way. North American yachts are typically more conservative and practical, certainly for the way that they are used in these parts. Lower maintenance drives a lot of the design so there is typically less bright work, polished items and lower maintenance fabrics and finishes.”This angling towards functionality is an integral part of American yacht design history and was embodied in the work of the late, great American yacht designer J.B Hargrave. Hargrave’s design office was responsible for more than 300 designs and around 7,000 fully built boats, ships and yachts between the late 1950s-1990s for major US yards at the time, including Burger Boat Company, Palmer Johnson and Hatteras, as well as foreign builders such as Amels and the Chinese yard Cheoy Lee. Hargrave, nicknamed the ‘dean of American yacht design’, made yachts to last - some of which are still cruising today - bringing together smart engineering, time-tested styling and pragmatic design arrangements. This legacy stuck around: as Greg Marshall explains, Hargrave, “set the ‘American’ Design trend for many decades and his extensive design work for Hatteras and Burger still influences many designers working today.”More generally too, American style in yachting has also had an undeniably large global impact. As Marshall puts it, “approximately 60% of the buyers for large yachts in the world are American, so it cannot help but influence the style of yachts worldwide. It is pretty easy to spot the influence: pick the more conservative design and chances are it is American.” He continues, “In particular, it has been interesting watching the Northwest Explorer Yacht spread throughout the yachting world. A lot of the European builders have been adopting the kind of yachts that West Coast owners have been building for decades now. Even from very style-driven builders such as Riva and Sanlorenzo.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/30854/image/large-4580ad2adc0d76b449ec56ad3751d501.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/30854">But, if American superyachts have proven to be a global success, this begs the question, what exactly does an American-style yacht look like anyway? Speaking to the Fort Lauderdale based designer, Patrick Knowles, from the eponymous studio, Patrick Knowles Designs, he identifies very clear differences between the traditional European superyacht interior and the American interior. “When you look at the interior of a European vessel in comparison to an American, you first notice that, aesthetically, it’s usually very clean, light, bright, and austere to a certain degree. The American interior is warmer, whether that’s by colours or by lighting... there are more layers of detail, and there is more of a sense of ‘home’ as opposed to a space that is less intimate. I’m speaking from experience here: Americans transpose their residential sentiments onto the yacht.”In addition, as Knowles explains, American yacht interiors feature far more ‘formal’ rooms than European yachts, due to the ubiquitous presence of these formal spaces in American homes on dry land. “Whether we ever really use those spaces or not, we have to have them! They are part of what Americans grow up with. We have these formalities in our culture, and typically speaking, they are usually traditional. So how do you express that? With lots of crown moulding, applied trim, raised panel, floor inlays, ceiling inlays, trims on the sofa… all of the details you know to be very American. That has become a real identity for the American yacht interior.”&nbsp;For Knowles, these stylistic differences between American and European yachts are rooted in the history and culture of the USA as a nation. “Europe has always had long traditions, Ancient cities were built in Europe hundreds of years ago, and you can see these details on those buildings: that heritage and pedigree has been there for a long time - generation after generation. But, mid-last century, the Europeans said ‘enough is enough, we’ve been looking at this for centuries, build me a square building, a flat roof, a building without embellishments,’ and then of course you see the modern age. Europe is confident in that direction they took because they have such a strong foundation, heritage and legacy of tradition. Europeans now fully embrace, almost to an extreme degree, contemporary design.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/25448/image/large-d0ba62cdff79f40ead17f577379e97dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25448">When it comes to design in the States, it is a different story. As Knowles puts it, “When the Americas were colonised a couple of hundred years ago, it created a gap in tradition and heritage in the US. It’s very new, the depth is not there. When the US became the US, that same principle or philosophy came with it: traditional society. America is still realizing the depth of its heritage and legacy, and that is spoken to our communities in the language of design, architecture, cuisine, the arts… all of these things! So for the Americans, that foundation is smaller than Europe. To abandon that and go full throttle into contemporary culture would be like letting go before we have fully matured.”That said, as both Knowles and Marshall acknowledge, these truisms about American style are never as straightforward as they may initially seem for two main reasons. Firstly, making any statement about one ‘American Style’ is problematic, when there are really many American ‘styles’ in existence, with general trends visible within them. As the Florida-based designer, Ward Setzer explains, what an ‘American-style’ superyacht looks like varies hugely depending on the area of the US. “If you grew up in Maine then you would see Lobster boats with classic sheer lines, if we grew up in the Pacific Northwest you might see aluminium boats… it’s amazing how this influences how somebody pictures a yacht. So there are a lot of culturally ingrained differences when it comes to yachts.”Secondly, making these generalisations about American style is doubly problematic, since, in recent years, younger American superyacht owners have been changing the game. When asked whether the under-40s would steer away from the traditional interiors described earlier, Patrick Knowles answers to the affirmative. “Most American buyers have now embraced that more modern clean look. The younger generation on a whole has no interest in replicating what their parents or grandparents did, none whatsoever. This generation and the generation before them are the ones that are carving their own ways, and not standing on the back of tradition. With that in mind, they are not sacrificing anything to go fully modern, but they have no allegiance to the notion of a pedigree that is expressed by means of traditional design.”&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/17073/image/large-ce761bbbee980cb6a71227eb846bebaa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17073">Finally, as Greg Marshall describes, recent years have also seen an increasing shift towards hybridisation in American style. “In years past, we saw the more style-driven owners go over to Europe to buy a racy Italian yacht. This has caused the American builders to step up their game in order to compete. In many ways the result is a very successful hybrid of design trends. North American yachts are trending more towards a world-class styling, and, in a few rare cases, might even set some world class trends themselves.”Looking to the future then, whatever these ‘world-class trends’ set by American yachts in the future might look like, it is clear that the American styles - in their plurality - will remain a major influence in the superyacht world: whether they’re traditional, contemporary, practical, or, as is increasingly the case in 2018, hybrid styles, bringing together the best aspects of both American and European superyachts to suit the owners of tomorrow.<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/uploads/store/photo/23641/image/large-5807815e2703721ae6618b7a54d59cdb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23641"></a>This article is featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Subscribe now&nbsp;</a>to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue. &nbsp;

Insight: What is American superyacht style? 

The 39.62-metre Northern Marine motor yacht, Magic, listed for sale with Moran Yacht &amp; Ship has been sold.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/15852/image/large-5fceb92688c462909b0b274f966f9186.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/15852"> Built by Northern Marine in 2005 and undergoing an extensive refit in 2014, Magic features interior and exterior design from the US-based Setzer Yacht Architects. As part of her 2014 refit, Setzer Yacht Architects were also commissioned to reconfigure her sundeck.&nbsp;Other new features installed during the refit include a hydraulic swim platform and a carbon fibre hardtop with UV-protected skylights.&nbsp;On board, the 39.62-metre motor yacht accommodates 10 guests in five ensuite staterooms, including a main deck master suite and four doubles. Powered by twin MTU 12V 2000 engines, Magic has a top speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots, with a range of more than 3,000 nautical miles at cruising speed.&nbsp;At the time of sale, Magic&nbsp;was listed at an asking price of $9,950,000.