Sweden

Tore Holm

The 43.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> J-class <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea34.1m (111'11&quot;)Leopard Yachts2005">Svea</a> sold yesterday in an off-market deal, with William Bishop of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Partners (Company)">Superyacht Partners</a> representing the buyer and the seller. Delivered in 2017, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1384" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Svea34.1m (111'11&quot;)Leopard Yachts2005">Svea</a> is one of the world-famous J-class sailing yachts, built from designs by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V.</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/78570/image/large-d894b9c33df35f4d8295add4d5f06499.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/78570">Though a modern yacht, the vessel takes inspiration from the original J-class that competed in the America's Cup regattas of the early 20th century. She features an integrated keel from original drawings by historic yacht designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1669" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tore Holm (Company)">Tore Holm</a>, while her builders and designers have utilised modern technology, include a 54-metre carbon fibre mast. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/78568/image/large-006589421843fcca04d3c2eb58b58a6b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/78568">The superyachts interiors come from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/45" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pieter Beeldsnijder Design (Company)">Pieter Beeldsnijder Design</a>, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="deVosdeVries design (Company)">deVosdeVries design</a> and are finished in the traditional styling of her classic era. However while her wooden panelling and mahogany furniture may appear solid, the interior outfitting has been cleverly designed with veneer to lighten the weight of the vessel and ensure peak performance during regattas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/78559/image/large-6f28a7a523e41eb7b464780c7b3a9811.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/78559"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/78558/image/large-04768f513567909edd56f2749f9086c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/78558">The yacht is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scania (Company)">Scania</a> diesel engine, with a max cruising speed under power alone of 10 knots. The yacht can however reach formidable speeds and the vessel came first in the America's Cup Superyacht Regatta in Bermuda in 2017.Her last known asking price was not disclosed.

Vitters J-class Svea sold

The 44m Vitters J-class Svea sold in an off-market deal with Superyacht Partners.