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The 39.08-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="El Caran39.08m (128'3&quot;)Benetti SpA1977">El Caran</a> sold in-house, with Giulio Riggio 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 seller. The yacht was once owned by the legendary singer David Bowie.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226542/image/large-582acfd433385b79e77676f9123c91af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226542">Delivered in 1977 and having undergone a refit in 2020, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="El Caran39.08m (128'3&quot;)Benetti SpA1977">El Caran</a> features interiors created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6131" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=" SL Architecture & Interior Design Srl (Company)">SL Architecture &amp; Interior Design</a>, while her exterior design and naval architecture were both crafted in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226693/image/large-460579808c1e50cbed8f193cae3399c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226693"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226698/image/large-8bb3cd49fc965baa3f297f3ac80479d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226698"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226697/image/large-9f99c9407eb79f1dc3beff57ace98f70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226697">At a volume of 272 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="El Caran39.08m (128'3&quot;)Benetti SpA1977">El Caran</a> is capable of hosting as many as 12 guests across her six stateroom layout, while further accommodation is available to support a crew of up to seven members onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226700/image/large-64530c4896deb9425093aee6720a942e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226700"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226536/image/large-8e2acb3bc5d12b3cdb8cf4725f53c498.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226536"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226533/image/large-c27132aec9c6d75fc0f74532117d7f39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226533"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226534/image/large-f91cc36791737db14cb98759875291ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226534">From the outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="El Caran39.08m (128'3&quot;)Benetti SpA1977">El Caran</a> makes a strong impression with her elegant <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> classic canoe-style stern. During her comprehensive refit in 2020, the yacht benefitted from new paint and new teak decking.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226524/image/large-fc600002aa02a9fe2602a38a847bb7f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226524"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226525/image/large-22d6005b846f09dfb11739aaf70885ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226525"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226530/image/large-06de5bfca8ca20d4cd86750127200152.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226530">Where her performance is concerned, the motor yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226704/image/large-d8edcb92337cb4ae4f8ba8534b11202f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226704"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226699/image/large-1ad3f7417e85137061763b7c3f4dc06b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226699">At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="El Caran39.08m (128'3&quot;)Benetti SpA1977">El Caran</a> had a last known asking price of €4,500,000. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226692/image/large-a6ac08372c6f712f1baf4be99ff15c59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226692">

39m Benetti yacht El Caran sold 

The 39.08-metre Benetti motor yacht El Caran sold in-house, with Giulio Riggio of Fraser representing the buyer and seller. 


David Bowie’s former 39m Benetti motor yacht El Caran sold

The 39.07-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/el-caran" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht El Caran for sale</a> comes steeped with a rich history. The 1977 Italian-built yacht was once owned by the legendary singer David Bowie, and was recently refitted in 2020. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226542/image/large-61ca19a8a19f1fcd86be90de93f3d30f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226542">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> completed an important refit in 2020 that saw a brand-new paint job as well as a new teak deck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="El Caran39.08m (128'3&quot;)Benetti SpA1977">El Caran</a>, previously named Intuition Lady, saw her interior remodelled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6131" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=" SL Architecture & Interior Design Srl (Company)">SL Architecture &amp; Interior Design Srl</a> with a bright and modern design. Her sophisticated exterior design and naval architecture are the work of her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti SpA</a>, who have penned her with unmistakable elegant and classic lines. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226528/image/large-9f12e8802ef01e99c219d94f2a138f06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226528"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226531/image/large-8ecbc02cf4cb82205bd079dc00dbe409.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226531">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is able to sleep up to 12 guests with a choice of six unique staterooms. Each room has been styled with cherry wood panelling and ‘art pop’ inspired interior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226533/image/large-c27132aec9c6d75fc0f74532117d7f39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226533"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226534/image/large-f91cc36791737db14cb98759875291ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226534"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226535/image/large-a9c3f7107019bf9cf61eef3e92d48f0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226535"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="El Caran39.08m (128'3&quot;)Benetti SpA1977">El Caran’</a>s modern layout includes an on-deck master suite with the other guest accommodations below. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="El Caran39.08m (128'3&quot;)Benetti SpA1977">El Caran</a> is also able to accommodate a crew of seven across five cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226525/image/large-22d6005b846f09dfb11739aaf70885ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226525"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226523/image/large-9641cd08f0f6f58d86d99d1208edeaf8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226523">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/benetti/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Benetti yacht for sale</a> offers plenty of outdoor spaces for guests to entertain and relax. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="El Caran39.08m (128'3&quot;)Benetti SpA1977">El Caran</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that provide her with a top speed of 12 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 10 knots.

Benetti yacht El Caran for sale

The 39m Benetti yacht El Caran comes steeped with a rich history. The 1977 Italian-built yacht was commissioned by the legendary singer David Bowie.