About Van der Vliet Quality Yachts

Netherlands

Van der Vliet Quality Yachts

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Vliet Quality Yachts (Company)">Van der Vliet Quality Yachts</a> has just announced the sale of the 25-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8499" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Midnight Saga II25.69m (84'3&quot;)Moonen Yachts1987">Midnight Saga II</a>, previously named Cassiopeia S. Delivered in 1986 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/8903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen 8525.69m (84'3&quot;)">Moonen 85</a> series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8499" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Midnight Saga II25.69m (84'3&quot;)Moonen Yachts1987">Midnight Saga II</a> has undergone several refits over the years.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/57544/image/large-3eebe4880f2e9f37d8ee5f2d29599614.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/57544"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8499" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Midnight Saga II25.69m (84'3&quot;)Moonen Yachts1987">Midnight Saga II</a> features an exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>. The yacht’s interior design was curated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1515" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rincklake van Endert (Company)">Rincklake van Endert</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merwede Interior (Company)">Merwede Interior</a>.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8499" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Midnight Saga II25.69m (84'3&quot;)Moonen Yachts1987">Midnight Saga II</a> accommodates up to eight guests across three staterooms, consisting of a main deck master suite, a double, and a twin with a Pullman berth, all of which come complete with ensuites.The main deck includes a large seating area, an entertainment centre with a 40-inch television, a bar counter, and a dining area. The sundeck features a double grill, refrigerator, and a custom-made table with an eight-seat cushion around it, which can be transformed into a king-size bed.In terms of performance, the 119 GT yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, giving her a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots. Her long life has proven her endurance, having cruised extensively, under all weather conditions.&nbsp;At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8499" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Midnight Saga II25.69m (84'3&quot;)Moonen Yachts1987">Midnight Saga II</a> had a last known asking price of €1,350,000.

Moonen Yachts’ 25m Midnight Saga II yacht sold

The 25m yacht Midnight Saga II sold with a last known asking price of €1,350,000.

The 24.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aluship (Company)">Aluship</a> explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andross24.2m (79'5&quot;)Aluship 2013">Andross</a> sold in a direct deal, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Vliet Quality Yachts (Company)">Van der Vliet Quality Yachts</a> overseeing the negotiations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/99633/image/large-6050d96f26467e07b832189183ad754e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99633"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andross24.2m (79'5&quot;)Aluship 2013">Andross</a> is a full-custom motor yacht that was delivered in 2013. Netherlands-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> took charge of her design and engineering, and conceived her for ocean-going exploration. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andross24.2m (79'5&quot;)Aluship 2013">Andross</a> is constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, and has been equipped with state-of-the-art features not commonly found on a yacht of this size.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242381/image/large-6a982eb51d6048a4188ae557e2242773.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242381">The explorer yacht spans three decks and offers accommodation for four guests and two crew. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andross24.2m (79'5&quot;)Aluship 2013">Andross</a> draws power from twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines that deliver a 6,000 nautical mile range when cruising at 8 knots and a top speed of 11 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242384/image/large-7c0f91c9a5fb699619576ddae6234a59.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242384"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242387/image/large-92243d986dd774f8a9f3e1141189a559.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242387">This is the second time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andross24.2m (79'5&quot;)Aluship 2013">Andross</a> has passed hands, both times her sale was concluded by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Vliet Quality Yachts (Company)">Van der Vliet Quality Yachts</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andross24.2m (79'5&quot;)Aluship 2013">Andross</a> has only ever been used privately.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242382/image/large-e4f1ce423f4ddb00aa2d09d6fc367e4e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242382"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8997" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andross24.2m (79'5&quot;)Aluship 2013">Andross</a> was asking €1,475,000 at the time of her sale.

24m Aluship yacht Andross sold

The 24m Aluship explorer yacht Andross sold with a last known asking price of €1,475,000. 

24m Aluship explorer yacht Andross sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>’ 26.82-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ruwani26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2017">Ruwani</a> sold in-house, with Cornelius Kistler of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="breezeYachting.Swiss (Company)">breezeYachting.swiss</a> representing both the buyer and seller. Kistler extended thanks to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Vliet Quality Yachts (Company)">Van der Vliet Quality Yachts</a> for its professional support during this transaction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248119/image/large-cc660f6d6e0c357db775ccd9f1019c8d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248119"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ruwani26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2017">Ruwani</a> was a custom-built project originally commissioned by an experienced owner and racing captain. She first hit the water in 2017 and has been well-maintained over the years. Her most recent appointments were handled in France by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IMS Shipyard (Company)">IMS Shipyard</a>; she undertook a refit in 2021 and a maintenance appointment the year after.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248122/image/large-6664f81ac3e592985077526f50ca8159.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248122"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248123/image/large-13b29a589d4e396cc046b17419f506f4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248123">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>&nbsp;catamaran spans two decks and offers accommodation for as many as 10 guests and four crew. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248120/image/large-3623ebac9b1e3fecbd87abd1fa53d182.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248120"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248121/image/large-067fd96677b561b7c25dced6d352f60a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248121"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ruwani26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2017">Ruwani</a> has five guest staterooms, comprising a full-beam master suite, three VIPs and a guest stateroom. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ruwani26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2017">Ruwani</a> also has ample social space, including the generous and open foredeck, characteristic of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a> fleet. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248118/image/large-34f92a4395c405360a24ff8bfe8b356b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248118">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ruwani26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2017">Ruwani</a> has been equipped with twin 425 horsepower <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engines. She is commercially compliant and Swiss-flagged. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/248116/image/large-0652b3f7d679909a68e2b53dfa7b6862.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/248116"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ruwani26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2017">Ruwani</a> was asking €4,900,000 at the time of her sale.&nbsp;

27m Sunreef Yachts yacht Ruwani sold 

Sunreef Yachts’ 27m sailing yacht Ruwani sold with a last known asking price of  €4,900,000.

Sunreef Yachts’ 27m sailing yacht Ruwani sold

SuperYacht Times Synopsis April 

The SuperYacht Times Synopsis, as brought to you by SYT iQ, gives you the rundown of the top business stories and market reports from last month.  

SYT Synopsis: A roundup of April 

The Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> has announced the appointment of Maarten Ten Holter as Senior Sales Executive, with his role beginning on 1st May. Maarten has been involved in the yachting industry since the late 1980s with roles at the Dutch brokerage houses, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Vliet Quality Yachts (Company)">Van der Vliet</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk Yacht Brokers</a> respectively.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225333/image/large-7a709d92398504f1daf6ebbfb8a3690d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225333">Maarten was the founder and owner of Vripack Yacht &amp; Ship Brokers from 2000-2015, before taking on his most recent role as a Senior Sales Broker at Fraser from 2016 to May 2022. Having been involved in a substantial number of new-build projects over the course of his career, Maarten’s sales include projects from 10-104 metres worldwide.Maarten commented on his new position: “I have known the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> team for more than 30 years and I am very excited to be joining them in my new position. I would describe the team as energetic, forward-thinking, dynamic and highly knowledgeable about everything they do.He continued: “In my role as Senior Sales Executive, my main aims include helping <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> to expand its business internationally and increasing its contacts with the worldwide brokerage community. I also hope to assist <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> in entering the 500 GT market and boost its new build sales.”

Maarten Ten Holter joins Mulder

Maarten Ten Holter has joined Mulder Shipyard as Senior Sales Executive. Maarten will being on May 1st. 

Maarten Ten Holter joins Mulder shipyard as Senior Sales Executive

The 31.3-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/800" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Impression30.0m (98'5&quot;)Jongert Yachts1995">Impression</a> has been sold by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Vliet Quality Yachts (Company)">Van der Vliet Quality Yachts</a> with Jereon Van der Vliet representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/64987/image/large-3ceae2a82d13da2134b8fcb671361dd6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/64987"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/800" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Impression30.0m (98'5&quot;)Jongert Yachts1995">Impression</a> was built in 1995 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/104" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jongert Yachts (Company)">Jongert Shipyard</a> in the Netherlands as part of its 30 T series to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/445" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Peter Sijm (Company)">Peter Sijm</a>. She accommodates as many as six guests in three cabins, including a spacious owner’s suite complete with a double bed, a sofa, a desk and an ensuite bathroom. Views spanning 270-degrees are available here thanks to her large transom windows and portlights.The yacht’s main saloon and deck saloon are connected by an open gallery, ensuring that there is plenty of natural light and an open and airy feel inside the 115 GT yacht.On deck, there is plenty of space to make for easy sail handling or to make use of while sunbathing. Alfresco dining is made possible on her aft deck, where up to six guests can enjoy a meal together. A swim platform with a hydraulic flooding ladder is found to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/800" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Impression30.0m (98'5&quot;)Jongert Yachts1995">Impression</a>’s transom.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/800" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Impression30.0m (98'5&quot;)Jongert Yachts1995">Impression</a> completed two circumnavigations and is equipped with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> diesel engine in addition to her generous sail area.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/800" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Impression30.0m (98'5&quot;)Jongert Yachts1995">Impression</a> was sold with a last known asking price of €1,200,000.

31m sailing yacht Impression sold

The 31m sailing yacht Impression has been sold with a last known asking price of €1,200,000.

The 31.35-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sealion31.55m (103'6&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard1992">Sealion</a> has been sold. Jeroen van der Vliet of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Vliet Quality Yachts (Company)">Van der Vliet Quality Yachts</a> headed the negotiations on behalf of the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212449/image/large-bf306e49bc833f809e20c5ba11be013b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212449"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sealion31.55m (103'6&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard1992">Sealion</a> was built in 1992 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Hakvoort Shipyard</a> in the Netherlands as part of its Beeldsnijder 3135 series. <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> took the reins on the design of the yacht, having completed her interior, exterior and naval architecture. From 2020 through to 2021, the steel and aluminium motor yacht underwent a refit.The gentleman’s style yacht has a canoe-shaped stern and plenty of exterior deck space for relaxing as well as storage for a tender. Her main deck aft is home to an alfresco dining table and her sun deck has ample space for sunbathing on her spacious sunpads.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sealion31.55m (103'6&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard1992">Sealion</a> accommodates as many as eight guests across four staterooms, comprising a master, a VIP and two guest cabins. She is operated by a crew of six.The 208 GT yacht is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gardner (Company)">Gardner</a> 6LYTI diesel engines, which propel her to a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 12.5 knots.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sealion31.55m (103'6&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard1992">Sealion</a> was asking €3,375,000 at the time of her sale.

32m Hakvoort yacht Sealion sold

The 32m yacht Sealion, built by Hakvoort in 1992, has been sold with a last known asking price of €3,375,000.

The 36.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti Sail Division (Company)"></a>superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Ellen36.8m (120'9&quot;)Benetti Sail Division1996">Lady Ellen</a> has been sold in a direct deal by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Vliet Quality Yachts (Company)">Van der Vliet Quality Yachts</a>. Previously known as Trinity I, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Ellen36.8m (120'9&quot;)Benetti Sail Division1996">Lady Ellen</a> has already been delivered to her new owner following the sale, in which <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> was also CA.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/79106/image/large-6917ac6e96905646e402db31febfd4a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/79106"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/79105/image/large-d1119c9629d5da36da2d6ef6566bed6a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/79105">Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti Sail Division (Company)">Benetti Sail Division</a> to in-house naval architecture and exterior design in 1999, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Ellen36.8m (120'9&quot;)Benetti Sail Division1996">Lady Ellen</a> is a well-maintained motor yacht following refit works during 2016 and more recent maintenance works this year. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/79103/image/large-27dfc98e23832ebcee269db9970372e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/79103"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/79102/image/large-cc81eb50be9ff7bfa2bd29cf729d3529.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/79102">Her new owner and up to nine additional guests can be accommodated for in five en-suite staterooms with the master suite located on the main deck alongside the main saloon and dining table. Guests can also make use of the sky lounge on the bridge deck, the aft deck alfresco dining area and a sundeck.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/79097/image/large-d0b8215cb3d3f8560cba30ff690f4660.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/79097"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/79096/image/large-ee0f02755afc100ea09ca0482be00218.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/79096"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/79095/image/large-fe7400f06d773bc3446a160451d82385.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/79095">At the time of being listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2636" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Ellen36.8m (120'9&quot;)Benetti Sail Division1996">Lady Ellen</a>'s last asking price was €2,950,000 exclusive of VAT.

37m classic yacht Lady Ellen sold

The 36.8-metre Benetti yacht Lady Ellen has been sold in a direct deal by Van der Vliet Quality Yachts. 

37m classic superyacht Lady Ellen sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Vliet Quality Yachts (Company)">Van der Vliet Dutch Quality Yachts</a> has recently announced the direct deal sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7502" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pradera Blue25.94m (85'1&quot;)Van Mill1992">Pradera Blue</a> (ex: Gemini), the 25.93-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Mill (Company)">Van Mill</a> yacht built by the Dutch yard in 1992. As part of the Van Mill 2600 range, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7502" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pradera Blue25.94m (85'1&quot;)Van Mill1992">Pradera Blue</a> features classic exterior lines designed by the Dutch design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/11" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Vries Lentsch (Company)">De Vries Lentsch</a>. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/93034/image/large-88cb6671458e19f0cd28f39c95335d1f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/93034"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7502" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pradera Blue25.94m (85'1&quot;)Van Mill1992">Pradera Blue</a> is a steel displacement motor yacht with an aluminium superstructure and canoe stern and has received continuous refits throughout her lifespan including ones in 2001, 2008, 2011 and 2015. Outdoors, guests can relax on her wide deck while her interior volume offers accommodation for up to nine guests across four cabins. Her crew of up to four can be housed across two crew cabins. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/44707/image/large-fd0581d1c338e04a650c81d103944b92.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/44707">Equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 355 HP engines,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7502" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pradera Blue25.94m (85'1&quot;)Van Mill1992">&nbsp;Pradera Blue</a> can reach a top speed of 11.5 knots and has a range of 2000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 10.5 knots. Initially offered for sale at an asking price of €975,000, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7502" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pradera Blue25.94m (85'1&quot;)Van Mill1992">Pradera Blue </a>was later offered through a tender sale with a starting price of €625,000. Subsequently, however, the seller opted to sell the boat via regular sale due to a high level of interest in the yacht. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Vliet Quality Yachts (Company)">Van der Vliet</a> found the buyer in the deal

26m Van Mill yacht Pradera Blue sold

The 26-metre yacht Pradera Blue has recently been sold in a direct deal thanks to Van Der Vliet Dutch Quality Yachts. 

26m Van Mill yacht Pradera Blue finds new owner

Built in 1963 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, the 26.78-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sissi 26.78m (87'10&quot;)Feadship1963">Sissi</a> has been sold in a direct deal, thanks to Jeroen van der Vliet from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Vliet Quality Yachts (Company)">Van der Vliet Quality Yachts</a> representing the seller. Featuring designs by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/11" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Vries Lentsch (Company)">De Vries Lentsch</a> and <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>, the Dutch-built yacht underwent a refit in 2017.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/55898/image/large-2f1b586798847dfe058a0df512d2f8dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/55898">She accommodates eight guests across four cabins and offers ample deck-space to enjoy time in the sun. Her cosy interior contains a brightly lit saloon and dining area equipped with wooden furnishings. The classic style of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sissi 26.78m (87'10&quot;)Feadship1963">Sissi's</a> interiors is also found in the staterooms and on the decks, cementing her aesthetic identity as a gentleman’s motor yacht from the 1960s. Her foredeck contains an al fresco dining area and sun pads, making her perfect for entertaining.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/55897/image/large-df0c4f369daefd9be1a0d9c14fc036d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/55897">She is powered by two 550 hp General Motor engines and cruises at 10 knots with a top speed of 13 knots.&nbsp;At the time of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">the sale</a>, motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6707" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sissi 26.78m (87'10&quot;)Feadship1963">Sissi</a> had an asking price of €1,175,000

27m motor yacht Sissi by Feadship sold

Built in 2015, the 26.78-metre Feadship motor yacht Sissi has been sold.

27m Feadship motor yacht Sissi sold

Northrop &amp; Johnson has announced the sale of the 34-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azul A34.0m (111'7&quot;)">Azul A</a> to new owners following a deal facilitated by sales broker Jim Poulsen together with a joint central agent from Van der Vliet Dutch Quality Yachts in the Netherlands, who introduced the buyer.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/20189/image/large-16d2fd59ad0a047ea643ea0bec61014e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/20189"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azul A34.0m (111'7&quot;)">Azul A</a> (ex. Bonita J, Xanadu) was built by Moonen Shipyards and delivered to her original owners in 1997. German design house, Newcruise, handled the naval architecture, interior and exterior design onboard the steel displacement superyacht. Interior spaces feature high-gloss woods and myriad artworks are hung throughout.&nbsp;Eight overnight guests are able to be accommodated thanks to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azul A34.0m (111'7&quot;)">Azul A</a>’s four guest cabins. On the main deck, is a full-beam master suite, complete with king-size bed and private office. Three additional cabins sit on the lower deck, along with perhaps one of the superyacht’s most exciting features: a full sauna. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/5692/image/large-d8d3edf4ebe5630c9f152e929c78e50a.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5692">A partially covered flybridge deck contains a barbeque and al-fresco dining for up to eight. Azul A has two CAT 3412C DITA engines which give her the power to reach a maximum speed of 13.5 knots. At 9 knots, she is capable of cruising for 3000 nm on a single tank.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azul A34.0m (111'7&quot;)">Azul A</a> has seen a number of refits with the latest having occurred in 2014, where she received her 20-year ABS survey certificate of completion. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/5691/image/large-a5a967655fe6353e32de8300229680e4.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5691">Her new owner has plans to refit and modernize the vessel with the help of the original designer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/47027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Insight: Frank Neubelt's life of design (2017-03-24 09:30:00 +0100)">Frank Neubelt</a> (founder and lead designer of Newcruise).&nbsp;At the time of sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azul A34.0m (111'7&quot;)">Azul A</a> was asking $2,950,000.

Moonen superyacht Azul A sold to new owners

The 31.5-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Danae31.5m (103'4&quot;)">Danae,</a>&nbsp;listed for sale by Jeroen van der Vliet at Van der Vliet Quality Yachts, has been sold in an in-house deal.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/33070/image/large-58d3c98728ebeb02a6840aa18ac0d693.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33070">With her steel hull built in 1980 by the Dutch yard Cammenga to a design by De Vries Lentsch, the 31.5-metre motor yacht was completed to Lloyds class by the Spanish yard Viudes and delivered in 1990.With the stylings of a typical gentleman's yacht, accommodation consists of four generous, ensuite staterooms: a main deck master suite, VIP suite and two twin staterooms. A crew of eight is also accommodated for on board with the crew area located forward.&nbsp;Powered by twin 860 hp Caterpillar engines, she has a cruising speed of 10 knots and can reach a maximum speed of 12 knots, also coming equipped with zero speed stabilisers.&nbsp;<a href="#managed-by-system" title="Danae31.5m (103'4&quot;)" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5121" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>At the time of sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Danae31.5m (103'4&quot;)"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Danae31.5m (103'4&quot;)"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Danae31.5m (103'4&quot;)">Danae</a> was listed at an asking price of €1,450,000.

The 32m Cammenga superyacht Danae sold 

The Dutch yacht builders, Lynx Yachts recently hosted a visit to their facilities in Nijkerk, the Netherlands to showcase the 27.1-metre YXT 24 Evolution superyacht currently in build to 12 of the industry's top brokers. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/31008/image/large-a6bade770f3c48b48d190ac3f5fdb079.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31008">The brokers, who benefitted from a tour of the yard and the 27.1-metre yacht currently under construction represented Edmiston, YPI, Fraser Yachts, Floating Life, Y.CO, Camper &amp; Nicholsons, TWW Yachts, Burgess and Van der Vliet Quality Yachts.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/31009/image/large-87eaf138e59513362478268f52989c40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31009"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/31086/image/large-c17e278112ec4572c1ed8b19f2e44a40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31086"> Prior to the event, the guests did not know the programme for the two days. Upon their arrival in Amsterdam, Filippo Rossi, the Sales &amp; Marketing Manager from Lynx met them at the airport and took them for lunch at the International Golf Club where Lynx Yachts had a reserved area with a relaxing view over the green. In the late afternoon, they had a presentation of the shipyard in the library room of the enchanting castle Landgoed de Salentein. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/31011/image/large-48dd075d2003a09bbf224f0b252007b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31011">The rest of the evening had a convivial atmosphere with the guests learning how to prepare a perfect Italian pasta and acting as sous chefs, bringing together Italian passion and Dutch precision. The following morning, the brokers visited the yard and had the opportunity to walk on board the YXT 24 Evolution under construction, which has a delivery scheduled for the end of July this year, and will be making its official debut at the Monaco Yacht Show. Following this, the guests experienced an office meeting on Lynx's current projects and were surprised by an invitation on board a cruise along the canals of Amsterdam for lunch.&nbsp;Finally, after some free time in Amsterdam, the Lynx Luxury Van drove all the guests to the airport for their flight back to Nice.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/31007/image/large-97062f4b68c57e78e5a05d32d5ac8696.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31007">

Lynx Yachts introduces YXT 24 Evolution in build to brokers

With the festive season drawing to an end and the new year stretching ahead, it has been a truly exciting holiday period for the many new superyacht owners who were gifted with a boat this December (although it has to be said, it’s not the easiest present to fit underneath a tree!) Here we look at just some of the stand-out superyacht sales which were made over the holiday period between 2017 and 2018.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/19965/image/large-e112632eb4faf6ac21d3cd132f6c5c8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/19965"> 55-metre motor yacht&nbsp;Huntress II&nbsp;The 55-metre Feadship motor yacht Huntress II,&nbsp;listed for sale by Merle Wood at Merle Wood &amp; Associates was sold in mid-December, with Alex Lees-Buckley of Camper &amp; Nicholsons representing the buyer.&nbsp;Huntress II was built by the Dutch yard, Feadship, and delivered in 1997, featuring both interior and exterior designs from Terence Disdale.&nbsp;On board, she accommodates up to 10 guests across five cabins, comprising a master, three doubles and a twin cabin. A crew of 14 is also accommodated for on board. With her power coming from twin Caterpillar 3512 DITA diesel engines, she has a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots, with a range of 4,000 nautical miles at cruising speed. At the time of sale, Huntress II&nbsp;was asking $18,975,000.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/19875/image/large-c38967978e21b98bce43a07ebcac21ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/19875">43.3-metre motor yacht&nbsp;Big ZipThe 43.3-metre superyacht&nbsp;Big Zip,&nbsp;which was jointly listed for sale by Burgess and Northrop &amp; Johnson, was sold at the end of December with Bob Cury from RJC Yacht Sales introducing the buyer.Delivered by the USA-based Trinity Yachts in 2010, Big Zip&nbsp;underwent an extensive $1,500,000 refit in early 2017 which included a full repaint. Her interior design is from the drawing boards of the London-based designer Evan K. Marshall, with an exterior design from the shipyard’s in-house team.&nbsp;She sports an aluminium hull and superstructure and teak decking, accommodating up to 10 guests on board across four king-sized and one twin cabin. A crew of eight is also accommodated for on board.&nbsp;Powered by twin Caterpillar C-32A 1,800hp diesel engines, Big Zip&nbsp;reaches a maximum speed of 17.5 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.At the time of sale, Big Zip was asking $16,900,000. She has now been renamed&nbsp;Aquasition and will join the Florida-based RJC Yachts charter fleet.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/19876/image/large-3a2a84a845032e48ebf84ae544c42a59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/19876">25.6-metre motor yacht Tuko &nbsp;The 25.6-metre motor yacht Tuko,&nbsp;listed for sale by Kevin Kramer and Todd Rittenhouse from Northrop &amp; Johnson was sold in mid-December, with Hampton Yachts introducing the buyer.Designed by Jack Sarin and built by Westbay Sonship, Tuko was delivered in 2004. The 25.6-metre motor yacht is a raised pilothouse model and has maintained the same owners since her delivery.&nbsp;On board, Tuko&nbsp;accommodates up to six guests across three ensuite cabins, including a full-beam master suite, a VIP suite and a twin cabin. A crew of two is also accommodated for on board.&nbsp;Twin 1,350hp MTU diesel engines power Tuko to a top speed of 28 knots and a cruising speed of 23 knots. At the time of her sale, Tuko was listed at an asking price of $2,495,000.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/19955/image/large-9ac45e48f3a06559eb93f85657864d72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/19955">32-metre motor yacht Polly&nbsp;The 32-metre superyacht Polly,&nbsp;listed for sale by Mark Elliott at IYC, was sold in an in-house deal at the end of December.&nbsp;Featuring an interior by the renowned UK-based yacht designer Ken Freivokh,&nbsp;Polly was built by the UK yard Sunseeker International to a design by Don Sheard and delivered in 2002, undergoing a refit in 2017.&nbsp;Polly is a Manhattan 105 Model from Sunseeker. &nbsp;On board, she sleeps up to ten guests across four cabins, including one owner’s cabin, one double cabin and two twin cabins. A crew of four is also accommodated on board. Polly is perhaps most famous for acting as a host vessel for the G20 Summit, which was held in Mexico back in 2012. A popular chartering vessel, she has also hosted celebrities across the music and film industries, as well as US sporting celebrities.&nbsp;Powered by twin MTU 16V 2000 M91 diesel engines, Polly boasts a top speed of 30 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots.&nbsp;At the time of sale, Polly was listed at an asking price of $2,200,000.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/19958/image/large-0458309e7e559acb0d670f6c22845c8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/19958">31-metre motor yacht&nbsp;Suncoco&nbsp;Announced in December, the 31-metre motor yacht Suncoco, jointly listed for sale with Atlanta Marine and Van der Vliet Quality yachts has been sold, with Van der Vliet introducing the buyer.&nbsp;Built in steel and aluminium by the Dutch yard Lowland Yachts and delivered in 1992, Suncoco has undergone numerous refits - with her most recent refit in 2014 - and comes from the drawing boards of De Vries Lentsch yacht design.&nbsp;Sleeping up to eight guests, she accommodates her visitors across four ensuite cabins, including a master suite with a king size bed, two VIP staterooms and a twin cabin. A crew of six is also accommodated for on board.&nbsp;Twin 540hp diesel Caterpillar engines give her a top speed of 13 knots, with a cruising speed of 10 knots and a range of 3,000 nautical miles at nine knots.Suncoco was asking €3,250,000 at the time of her sale.&nbsp;

End of year superyacht sales roundup

<div>
	The highly anticipated sixth edition of SuperYacht Night Amsterdam was an unprecedented success on Wednesday evening. Powered by Feadship, we welcomed over 750 esteemed guests from all over the world to our home city of Amsterdam for the biggest and best edition of SuperYacht Night Amsterdam to date - and we certainly didn’t disappoint.

	<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/162953/image/large-afe83078df7126124041669b115a0ceb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/162953">
	We’d like to extend our thanks to all of our fantastic supporting partners who made this event possible: Feadship as main sponsor, Gulf Craft as Gold Sponsor, Moonen as Silver Partner, Mr. Smith, Lift Emotion and Bowers &amp; Wilkins as Bronze Partners, and Diana Yacht Design as Event Sponsor. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!</div>

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/162954/image/large-0bcb3ecb82bfd58f038d6eebc2d27850.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/162954">

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/162955/image/large-0fe4506bddc6804c1b51c23149bff46d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/162955">

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/162956/image/large-b00bf257d6b464038ac99d8ecd6e1266.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/162956">

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/162957/image/large-913e0ef99c1e228d83767da4af0a8667.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/162957">

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/162958/image/large-4734d3449b145cdf1e11b9470e15cc21.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/162958">

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/162959/image/large-bc2f9509b6bf9dec467cb6313e1bff59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/162959">

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/162960/image/large-d0b56a6ab67ac9f9f2a809cf29cace21.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/162960">

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/162961/image/large-e98fd019419ddf948ada837168a9d6f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/162961">

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/162962/image/large-daea36ad4a85eb346962b50171246830.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/162962">

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/162963/image/large-785f6efb38dd690700638afbca15461e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/162963">