During the recent MYBA yacht show in Genova, Italy, a non EU yacht was boarded by Italian Customs, suspecting it to be there under temporary admission. After three days of scrutinising documents and asking questions, the customs authorities were happy that it had been formally imported and was free to circulate in EU waters. According to Chris Allix of Dominion Marine Corporate Services, this was because it had been imported through France correctly, zero rated as a commercial vessel, under Article 262 of the French Tax Code. Chris Allix explained the current situation: “Over the past few years, the EU Commissioners have expressed concerns over the French adoption of the EU Directive on VAT exemption on commercial vessels. In their original tax code they did not include the words, ‘for use on the High Seas’. Following discussions with the EU Commissioners, the French Tax Authorities included these words in Article 262 of their Tax Code, but with no clear definition. However, it was crystal clear that they had no intention to change their stance on commercially registered yachts engaged in third party charter.This has resulted in further arguments with Brussels and as a result the Commissioners have referred France to the European Court to consider infraction proceedings.” To date the European Court has not ruled whether the French Authorities are in breach of the rules. It appears the Commissioners are not completely against the exemption but dislike the fact there is no definition of ‘High Seas’. In the meantime, the French Tax Authorities continue to apply this exemption to all commercially registered yachts with permanent crew, chartering on the high seas to third parties. Under EU Directives, all EU Member States must accept the French Rules, which gives the yachts free circulation. This was the case for the yacht boarded recently by Italian Customs during the show. The Italian authorities accepted that the yacht was eligible for free circulation throughout the EU. Chris Allix told us that yacht and super yacht captains and owners need to understand the rules: “The view that yachts imported through the French commercial exemption rules are only suitable for use in France is incorrect. I hope this helps yacht owners and their advisers understand that until the French change their rules on VAT exemption for charter yachts, any yacht imported through France will (under EU rules) enjoy free circulation. It is the same for any yacht imported prior to any changes, as it was imported in accordance with the rules in force at the time. Any action must be taken against the member state, rather than the yacht owner. A similar situation is occurring in Malta with the Maltese Leasing structures. These are in breach of many other EU Members’ VAT rules, but no one is claiming that a yacht acquired through this structure does not enjoy VAT paid status after the lease purchase finishes, because the acquisition is in accordance with the Maltese Government’s adoption of the EU Directives on VAT.” Dominion Marine was founded in the Isle of Man in 1984 and is one of the most experienced providers of specialist services to yacht and superyacht owners. The Dominion team has built up extensive knowledge of the different options open to yachts coming in to the EU. According to Chris Allix, ‘The current economic climate means that yacht owners and captains need to be particularly careful that the advice they are getting is the right one. It is not advisable to be complacent.’ Dominion Marine Jenny Oliver +44 (0)1624 682400 <a href="mailto:jo@i.im">jo@i.im</a> <a href="http://www.i.im">www.i.im</a>

Getting yacht importation right is worth the effort

A single-prop fishing trawler is not an obvious choice for conversion into a superyacht, but for the owner of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a>&nbsp;it was the only one. We travelled to the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scheepswerf Maaskant (Company)">Damen Maaskant</a>&nbsp;shipyard near Rotterdam to find out more.&nbsp;The entrepreneur owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a> grew up fascinated by tug boats and trawlers. A part of his family are fishermen from the island of Texel in northern Holland and as a young boy he would spend time sketching the workboats he saw there. At college he borrowed money from relatives to convert an old tugboat and lived on board for some years. In 1979 he emigrated to the US, set up three successful businesses and is now the proprietor of Richland Rum in Georgia. But his old love affair with trawlers never left him.“In the 1980s and into the ‘90s these steel-hulled boats represented the epitomy of Dutch shipbuilding,” he says. “They were very sturdily built, almost over-engineered, to deal with conditions in the North Sea. I’d been following the Dutch beam trawlers for years and when one became available as part of a decommissioning scheme in 2006 I decided to buy her, basically with a virtual handshake over the phone.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186402/image/large-a4c59cf2689848f16519a85a74d79425.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186402">The boat in question was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a>, a 45.6-metre beam trawler launched in 1988. Beam trawlers are so called because they fish with a net on each side of the hull that is attached to a steel beam to hold them open. It is a method used for catching bottom-dwelling fish, including sole, plaice, turbot and monkfish, and their design owes much to the mainly Dutch shipyards that pioneered them.&nbsp;BUILT TO LAST<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a> was the first of eight sisterships built by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scheepswerf Maaskant (Company)">Maaskant Shipyard</a> near Rotterdam, now part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Group</a>, which has over 70 years’ experience of building trawlers. He returned to the same yard to carry out an initial refit to remove all the fishing gear and upgrade some of the onboard systems. The project then ground to a halt for almost a decade as her owner was determined to come up with a work list and specs himself, mainly by spending time on other yachts, while juggling his business interests.Work resumed in 2019 when the shipyard began a full conversion by stripping back the hull to bare metal and removing the interior, decking and propulsion. After additional modifications to the hull and superstructure, all the metal surfaces were sandblasted, primed and sealed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260418/image/large-51cf50249cc0d30ead0ff0bbc84f77e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260418">“Basically what we’re looking at is a new-build yacht in an existing shell. My reason for doing that is the exceptional quality of the hull, not only in terms of seaworthy design but also engineering and construction.”By way of example he points to the stainless-steel piping instead of galvanised metal or PVC, the 40mm of West African iroko decking, and the steel hull plates that are 10mm above the waterline and 15mm below (although not Ice Class, the hull is more robust than most explorer yachts). The extra-thick plates also mean there is no ‘washboard’ effect when the positions of the frames are visible as is often the case with thinner plating, especially when combined with poor heat management during welding. As the hull was stripped completely on the inside, the yard took the opportunity to remove any dents, an inevitable consequence of the vessel’s former life as a beam trawler (the ‘run rails’ welded to the hull served as protection from the heavy steel beams when deploying and retrieving the nets). <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/186704/image/large-365f81eb827adeff88362f4bd5632356.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/186704">All modifications had to be approved by RINA in order to bring the vessel into Class. The original trawler was rated at 570GT and an early priority was to bring the volume below the 500GT threshold, principally by creating more semi-open areas. Another major modification was cutting out sections of the hull and bulwarks amidships on both sides with steps leading down to water level, which actually increased hull stiffness as there is a steel box reinforcement under each staircase.&nbsp;The interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> is utilitarian, but also comfortable and not in any way sparse. In keeping with the vessel’s original design, extra windows or portholes are limited in size and framed in brass. High Pressure Laminate (HPL) panelling provides enhanced durability and impact resistance. Floating interior floors and low-frequency insulation serve to minimise noise and vibration. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260419/image/large-4bab6476d1f1f6b80312260f363886be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260419">Maaskant Managing Director Eric Moerkerk showed us around a brand-new fishing vessel the yard had outfitted to give us an idea of what <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a> will look like when finished. Although below Dutch superyacht standards in terms of luxury materials, the high-quality finish was several steps above what you would expect to find on a working vessel.&nbsp;“We’re used to working with demanding commercial clients who require a high degree of flexibility,” says Moerkerk. “Owners and their reps are always here in the yard during construction requesting changes and we’re able to react to their needs. This is the nature of the fishing business today and that flexibility means we’re well prepared to handle conversion projects like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a>.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260414/image/large-ee06398dd29d70c784ae1c3b4a08326b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260414"> “A SUPER-SILENT, VIBRATION-LESS BEAST”By far the biggest upgrade is the hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system. Stricter emission regulations meant the initial intention to keep the original 4,400-hp <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz</a> MWM diesel engine, which was in excellent condition, had to be abandoned. Wabtech EPA T4/IMO Tier III engines, among the most technologically advanced and fuel-efficient medium-duty diesels, were also considered before settling on a hybrid DE system. &nbsp;Driving the single 3.4-metre Van Voorden propeller is a 2,000-horsepower electric motor (1300kW @ 1000rpm) supplied by Marelli in Italy that the owner refers to as a “super-silent, vibration-less beast.” The motor is custom-designed with two windings that effectively provide two motors of 650kW each wound on one stator, which can be energised individually or together for virtually any combination of normal motor speeds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260408/image/large-f5fa5d4a66f21ca9c3ee0009b9c396d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260408">The electric motor is coupled to a ZF Marine reduction box and three Volvo D16 IMO III gensets (586kW @ 1800rpm). The EST-Floatech Lithium-ion battery bank (2 MW) provides a further level of redundancy and is mainly used to run a full hotel load overnight without generators and for peak shaving, but they can also power the 110kW Marelli bow and stern thrusters for silent, emission-free, electronic anchoring. &nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261481/image/large-d7fd8b61c1cecf54586a63582c013506.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261481">Maritiem Elektro Zeeland (MEZ), a tried and trusted local partner of Damen Maaskant, is the engineering firm responsible for integrating all the electrical installations, including the propulsion, power management, automation, navigation, communication, entertainment and lighting systems. The hybrid system based on an AC and DC (back-up) grid can be monitored remotely and basically provides four sailing modes: battery mode with limited power and hybrid mode with one, two or three diesel generators that are always running at constant loads. A Dynapilot system from Alphatron Marine and based on DP technology provides full navigational control in all modes via a single joystick. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261477/image/large-526305ff73094c1c4e0065008c41da68.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261477">Unlike modern yachts, two-thirds of the hull is below the waterline and the vessel has a 40-tonne keel. During the conversion weight has been added (including over 20 tonnes of batteries) in order to maintain the design draft. All this translates into a stiff rolling moment, which precludes the need for stabilising mechanisms beyond the original bilge keels. &nbsp;The general arrangement is still in the last stages of refinement, but when finished the yacht will be able to accommodate ten guests on the lower deck in four double cabins and a full-beam owner’s suite amidships underneath the original hatch into the fish hold (the former hold also provides immense space for storage and a good-size laundry). The main deck features multiple interior, exterior and semi-open areas for relaxation. On the bridge deck the open wheelhouse is enormous for the size of vessel and the owner has reserved the aft section as a private office. The main tender will be stowed on the sun deck aft and there is a viewing lounge forward overlooking the foredeck.&nbsp;“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a> has been thoughtfully designed as a home away from home,” he says. “The purposing of spaces, the flow between them and the designation between the private and crew areas reflects that. I want to feel at home instantly and when stepping on board and specifically don’t want to feel like a guest in a hotel when on my own boat.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260412/image/large-52f95d726732c7afe779d9efb91ee2d3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260412">ASK THE EXPERTSThe owner is well aware that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a> is a highly personal conversion project that is probably more suited to long-range voyages in northern waters than cruising the Côte d'Azur. But his business instincts also tell him that expert advice can make all the difference if he wants to commercialise his investment through chartering and eventual resale.&nbsp;So we were not the only ones visiting <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a>. He had also invited William Molloy, head of charter at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moravia Yachting (Company)">Moravia Yachting</a>; Roy Posthuma, charter and sales broker also with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moravia Yachting (Company)">Moravia Yachting</a>; and Pino Di Mora, senior project manager with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hill Robinson (Company)">Hill Robinson</a>. What followed was a lively and productive discussion about how the onboard amenities, especially the crew accommodation and services, could be optimised without incurring drastic changes to the existing layout. &nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260413/image/large-4df9e25eb2d9ea5c97209b9722616c15.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260413">Some 16 years after her owner acquired her, the transformation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a> from beam trawler into luxury yacht is on track to be completed by spring 2023, which must be something of a record for a conversion project.&nbsp;“This has been such a long project primarily because taking everything I learned, both the good and the bad, and translating that into something approaching a spec list for the shipyard took an enormous amount of time,” says the owner. “But it’s been an unusual privilege to be able to do this at the yard where the boat was actually built, where there are still a number of people that built <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10859" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scintilla Maris 45.4m (148'11&quot;)Scheepswerf Maaskant 1988">Scintilla Maris</a>. To have that intimate connection with the boat and these guys who have so much pride in their work has been an amazing experience.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261480/image/large-1662c33dc9992c94766b840b96d5daa9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261480">This article was originally published in September 2022 of Issue 1 of the How to Build It magazine. <a href="https://superyachttimes.com/api/download/how-to-build-it-issue-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">You can download the entire magazine for free here</a>.

Build story of 45m Scintilla Maris

Justin Ratcliffe joins the owner of the 45m Scintilla Maris to discuss her conversion from trawler to yacht.

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The unlikely conversion of the 45m trawler Scintilla Maris 

Onboard 44m Hemisphere with owner 

The owner of the 44m superyacht Hemisphere spoke with SuperYacht Times about his experience onboard the world's largest sailing catamaran. 

Hemisphere: Onboard the world’s largest sailing catamaran with owner and diving enthusiast 

The 51-metre Feadship motoryacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a> has been enjoyed as a private yacht by the same owners for more than three decades. She was the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> designed with a comfortable range for Pacific crossings, and her owners took full advantage. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a> has made numerous circumnavigations, explored new destinations and travelled to many remote locations.Following the news that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a> has joined the market for the first time, SuperYacht Times’ Alexander Griffiths caught up with Nick Spence, her first Captain and project manager, to hear more about how this unique and trend-setting vessel came to be.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254601/image/large-c33379c3537081822a5569b7d3ae84bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254601">What were the key elements in the design brief for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a>?My clients had owned smaller cruising yachts, but their dream was to have a fully customised superyacht that was designed for cruising the Pacific Ocean and fitted out for diving excursions. They wanted a yacht that was a luxurious residence, while being able to reach the more remote destinations of the world, in comfort and safety for both guests and crew.Key elements were that she had to achieve the lowest sound and vibration levels possible. She also had to carry a large exploration and dive tender that could be launched and recovered in lively conditions. It was then also important that she could carry enough fuel and stores to sustain herself and those onboard for months at a time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254595/image/large-f6be9d2c862ba0410e7474fddcb98d92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254595">The design had to provide a private residential deck, without compromising the normal traffic flow for other passengers and crew. With an emphasis on form following function and multifunctionality, this yacht was to be ergonomically designed from the inside out. For example, one of our requirements was that from the main deck up you should always see the horizon, whether sitting or standing!A great deal of time was spent in the pre-bid design development stage for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a>; can you share how these initial conversations went?Once we laid out our conceptual ideas, highlighting what we thought was essential and what would be nice to have, we then spent over 2 years scouring the used market while simultaneously interviewing the top builders in Europe, studying the evolution of their projects and their management.In the used market, we had a chance to see what worked and what did not! Sadly, we observed many design deficiencies in the used market and in new builds, the causes stemming mostly from rushed bid packages developed only to conceptual levels before going to contract.We heard horror stories of massive, expensive change requests and realised we had to do our homework to provide the builder with proven engineering and material studies. To ensure that both builder and clients could make informed decisions, the clients gave me the greatest gift of all…. time and a substantial research budget to develop the ultimate design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84699/image/large-ed1ed8d8fcbc309b2b132a68b9c1788b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84699">We could not find anything in the used market that even came close to the brief, so we commissioned a feasibility team of the top superyacht subcontractors in the areas of air conditioning, mechanical, electrical, structural and noise/vibration to provide us with the best design criteria.We were able to fully explore the options without the budget restrictions of a builder already working to a contract price. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/138" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Richard Hein (Company)">Richard Hein</a> orchestrated this detailed feasibility and engineering study with an overarching mandate for a highly ergonomic vessel. He was assisted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/42" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Glade Johnson Design, Inc. (Company)">Glade Johnson</a>, who defined the materials and ergonomics of the interior and red flagged any departures from the interior brief.The feasibility team did an excellent job of providing well engineered solutions to enable us to prepare a fully developed design. So with that stage completed, we felt confident going ahead with a large and detailed bid package of specifications, drawings and a materials list that would compare apples with apples and give the bidding builders greater confidence in pricing and execution.Glade Johnson of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5618" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seattle Yachts (Company)">Seattle</a>&nbsp;was enlisted for the interior design of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a> – what drove this decision and what headed the design brief?The clients wanted a modern superyacht that was durable, elegant, comfortable, and easy to maintain. We knew that choosing the right interior designer was critical so as not to waste the clients’ time. We had shortlisted down to four top firms who, once briefed by the family, did compensated proposals for the owner’s deck and main lounge. Funnily enough, at that time Donald Trump was doing the same for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kingdom 5KR86.0m (282'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1980">Trump Princess</a>, but as a competition and without payment except to the winner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254597/image/large-10c6369bd6d32409887ca20611a1f650.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254597"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/42" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Glade Johnson Design, Inc. (Company)">Glade</a> and his team were absolutely brilliant, took copious notes and hit a home run in understanding our needs and preferences. He focused on how to make our vision a practical reality and not on his reputation or ego.What led to the ultimate decision to choose <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> to construct the project?It was a process of elimination. We started with a short list of 6 yards. Feadship was not the cheapest but represented the least risk and we liked the DeVries Family. They were persistent. They were fair. We checked out their customers. There were few complaints. And many previous owners had second and third vessels built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>. That, in itself, was quite an endorsement!&nbsp;So, after four years of extensive research and development, we presented our detailed bid package to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> in 1991, signed the contract in July that year and saw her delivered in December 1993, for a maiden voyage to Antigua.&nbsp;How was the build process at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4951" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw (Company)">DeVries Shipyard</a>?To be honest, I felt that I had died and gone to Shipyard Heaven! We had given them detailed engineering and interior design data that was called “contract guidance drawings” to enable these amazing builders and architects to have a complete vision of what the end product was to be from day one.For example, we had negotiated very stiff conditions if we did not reach quite challenging noise targets, so workers were fanatical about installing all sound and vibration equipment perfectly. At sea trials, we averaged about 4Db below contract noise targets with a promise to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4951" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw (Company)">DeVries</a> never to disclose those excellent results. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235649/image/large-3bffed53467d17ee60de07c5603aebaa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235649">It turned out the build stage was quite anticlimactic, so I was able to focus on the nuances of the second and third level improvements, instead of dealing with basic design deficiencies that often lead to major change requests and stress!You must have some great stories from your times onboard as captain. Can you share some of your most memorable moments with us?As the owners have a real wanderlust, to say that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a>&nbsp;travelled the world in her 30 years is not an exaggeration. Each destination was unique because <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a> needed no base and rarely visited the same port twice. Japan was a phenomenal experience as we tracked the cherry blossoms from the South to the North of the country. From those remote islands and coastlines, we could enjoy the historical wonders of the Japanese seaboard and the energy of its thriving cities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235647/image/large-abd35b721c309042fb35e30a653cb2c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235647">In Europe we enjoyed the rich history and culture of the Continent, in the Americas we partied in Cabo San Lucas, circumnavigated Newfoundland, and fished for Atlantic bluefin tuna off Prince Edward Island. Diving expeditions in the Red Sea, Raja Ampat, Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Micronesia were activities along with sportfishing, that I really enjoyed sharing with the owners.If I am going to rank my favourite destination, it would still be fishing in Alaska. It was a delight to be her captain for the first 8 years and to prove all our design ideas within the reality of wind and water.Have you considered or made designs for larger yachts in the past 30 years?&nbsp;Once you have built a successful yacht, if not physically, you certainly mentally are constantly building and rebuilding your next dream yacht. We actually went through a design study in 1999-2000 for a larger 79-metre vessel that could store a helicopter for remote cruising. However, the advantages of a 51-metre yacht that can dock in smaller marinas and our satisfaction with how well the crew and details of the existing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a> worked, could not justify going bigger. A decision we have never regretted!<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254599/image/large-f684bac53f758e2a0c1e629f7338802c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254599">Has she undertaken any significant changes since her launch in 1993?It was important to us to keep <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a> up with the times; as technology changed, we continually improved her electronic systems to keep her state-of-the-art, in particular with digital technologies and home automation systems. Mechanically, her engines have proven to be outstanding and continue to serve her well. We change her generators on an as-needs basis while maintaining the highest regulatory classifications.How do you crew a yacht like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993">Double Haven</a>?When we are hosting guests, we have 14 dedicated crew. The owners have been able to retain many of our senior crew for more than decades at a time, including our Captains, Chief Engineer and Head Chef. The last captain was with the yacht for 20 years, and the new captain has been with the yacht since 2007, as has the Chief Engineer.&nbsp;The crew have a long history with the boat, so there is a strong team commitment to the yacht’s maintenance and the well-being of guests, that will be of great benefit and comfort to a new owner.What drove the decision to sell her after all these years?The needs of the clients have changed. The older generation has become less agile and the younger family members have other priorities.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Haven51.0m (167'4&quot;)Feadship1993"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254600/image/large-61c29357ab42bcac3787b67a2e334d8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254600">Double Haven</a> would suit an owner who wants a vessel designed with privacy and comfort in mind. She is designed for short and long excursions, entertaining and exploring locations that are harder to reach. She is designed for adventure, but without sacrificing creature comforts, and has proven herself to be deserving of all the design awards and accolades she won when first launched.This article was originally published in <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-43-newspaper-launched" target="_blank">Issue 43 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>.

51m Double Haven yacht 

SuperYacht Times caught up with Nick Spence, Captain of the 51-metre Feadship motoryacht Double Haven

Captain's insight: Nick Spence of Double Haven

For any passionate sailor worth his salt, sailing aboard a classic J-Class yacht would be the pinnacle of their maritime career. For some however, life aboard the mythic J’s is not just a dream, but an everyday reality, and at times, an adrenaline overload. One of those rare few, is the Suffolk born Englishman, Will Gibbon, who has had the fortune to sail, cruise and live aboard not one, but two of these extraordinary vessels. Will is now in his fourth year as First Mate aboard the original 1933 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> J-Class, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a>, but he began his career in the Class aboard the 41.55-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/792" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Danish Yachts (Company)">Danish Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/432" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ranger41.55m (136'4&quot;)Danish Yachts2003">Ranger</a>, a Spirit of Tradition J-Class which was built as an exact replica of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. (Company)">Sparkman &amp; Stephens</a>' Ranger, launched in 1937. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/77147/image/large-d465539bc3e1937d189bed1804c5859f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77147">SYT’s Francesca Webster, caught up with Will, an old friend and wildly unsuccessful (on her part) first sailing coach, to talk about his entrance to the close knit world of classic yachts, his life aboard the sloops, and his all time best experiences.&nbsp;In his late teens, Will worked on the U.K.’s east coast for sailmaker John Parker at his loft OneSails GBR. The international team at OneSails cut cloth for some of the biggest names in the industry, designing sails for superyachts, as well as classics and dinghies. It was here that Will, already an experienced small boat sailor, began sailing and racing more frequently, eventually meeting English comedian Griff Rhys Jones and joining the race crew of his 1948 Bermudan <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. (Company)">Sparkman &amp; Stephens</a> yawl, Argyll. After three years as race crew, Will stepped up to the 19-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1110" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="William Fife (Company)">Fife III</a> sloop <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5208" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariquita38.1m (125'0&quot;)William Fife & Sons1911">Mariquita</a>, joining the permanent crew as deckhand. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/21917/image/large-0b83c5c1372e2212f045eeb9db383f5d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21917">In 2015, the news was announced that the entire existing J-Class fleet, minus <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a>'s sister ship <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Endeavour39.56m (129'9&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1934">Endeavour</a>, would be coming together in a momentous event at the 2017 America’s Cup in Bermuda. His passion for classic yachts already ignited, it was Will's firm ambition to join one of the Class and compete in the once in a lifetime regatta. Eventually his dream was recognised, with the invitation to join <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/432" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ranger41.55m (136'4&quot;)Danish Yachts2003">Ranger</a> as deckhand. “The mate at the time was promoted to captain, and he took me on and I worked through the ranks, which is the best way to learn these yachts. Even though <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/432" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ranger41.55m (136'4&quot;)Danish Yachts2003">Ranger</a> has had a refit since I was last aboard, I am still familiar with both of the yachts, having spent so much time aboard.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195515/image/large-74bdf602eba6143a336b0fe716023033.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195515">For many sailors who witnessed the 2017 America’s Cup, the spectacular show of the J-Class competition stood out as a pinnacle of the event. Processing through Hamilton Harbour, gigantic flags billowing at their stern, the J-Class yachts truly put on a show, and for Will it was a top moment of his career. “Bermuda is definitely the highlight for anyone that has sailed aboard these yachts in recent years, it is easily the highlight of my career.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195513/image/large-ce1f6035c0d913dfafb3f22b12e18447.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195513">It was not all fun and games however, the regatta was a serious affair and every owner, captain and crew wanted to take the top spot during the races. Racing on a yacht coming toward its centenary isn’t without its difficulties, and Bermuda posed some additional challenges for the crew. With the water temperature considerably hotter than the Mediterranean, and the yachts being pushed to their limits, sometimes with only thirty minutes between races. There wasn't much time to catch your breath, “One day we did three windward-leeward courses, which for a J-Class is massive, especially in the small space within the reef in Bermuda. The legs were really short so you’re running everything as hot as possible and down in the engine room it got to about 45-degrees, everything was bubbling a fair amount!”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195512/image/large-d61bcbf043ee8584ce98502e67664278.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195512">After Bermuda, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/432" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ranger41.55m (136'4&quot;)Danish Yachts2003">Ranger</a> wintered at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>, and the following season, in 2018, Will joined the crew of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a>, now as first mate. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a> is one of the busiest yachts in the Class, competing year in, year out, usually participating in four regattas annually. As Will explained, many of the Class’ take a year out after big racing seasons like 2017 because the investment of time means less time for cruising, the other hugely rewarding part of owning a J-Class. The owner of one of the newest J's to the fleet, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/32" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holland Jachtbouw (Company)">Holland Jachtbouw</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2632" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Topaz42.62m (139'10&quot;)Holland Jachtbouw2015">Topaz</a>, launched in 2015, fortunately shares the enthusiasm for racing clearly displayed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a>’s owner, and the two yachts go bow-to-bow at almost every regatta. On the rare occasion that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a> is the only J in the regatta fleet, she stands her ground on handicap against her contemporary counterparts, and in 2019 took the top spot at Les Voiles de St Tropez against the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/799" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astilleros Armon (Company)">Astilleros Armon</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rambler32.5m (106'8&quot;)Astilleros Armon1982">Rambler</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/276" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="McConaghy Boats (Company)">McConaughy Boats</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leopard 330.0m (98'5&quot;)McConaghy Boats2007">Leopard 3</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/79974/image/large-b99c0d0e6faa8dddb4ea6cd2c95239e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/79974">Watching these iconic vessels sparring, be it in the Caribbean or off the coast of Southern France, one is struck by their grace; huge black carbon sails towering over hulls which look like pencils in the water. Despite their classic aesthetic however, these yachts are high performance beasts, as Will noted, “we are always pushing to get every last bit out of the boat, our rigger often reminds us ‘you only have to win by a second’.” Today the entire fleet features carbon masts and sails, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a> has hydraulic winches and Future Fibres rigging, a big upgrade from a few years ago. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/77148/image/large-2b46575ac18ba220f40e375346d82ea0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77148">When they aren’t competitively racing, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a>’s owner joins the yacht throughout the year, and cruising is some of the crew’s favourite time aboard. When asked if a particular moment had stayed in Will's mind, a cruise in Greece when they spotted the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> 1934 J-Class <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Endeavour39.56m (129'9&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1934">Endeavour</a>, the vessel which lost to the American defender Rainbow&nbsp;by Vanderbilt, Herreshoff and Burgess, immediately came to mind. The two yachts were sailing along the same reach and the crew from both put their minds to a race.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/94598/image/large-1744f1ef1e5d64f42ace47e5920f5c88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/94598">With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Endeavour39.56m (129'9&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1934">Endeavour</a> almost never competing, and only the permanent crew of seven aboard, it was all hands on deck for their 20-minute spar, “that was a lot of fun, sailing short handed is some of the most fun you have and when we are cruising you go to some amazing places.” Sardinia is also a top spot for Will, and the Rolex Cup is one of his favourite regattas. Life aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a> also has the additional benefit of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1480" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bystander42.18m (138'5&quot;)JFA Yachts2006">Bystander</a>, a 42.18-metre superyacht that accompanies the J. The superyacht, which was built by JFA Yachts and launched in 2006, carries additional crew, support and supplies and provides the accommodation for the owner after a long day of racing aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198077/image/large-07d8e02f9c2d3ccd509f5eda7c490c64.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198077">For any sailer who hasa spent time aboard the classics, it is impossible not to touch on the maintenance of these yachts, which is a constant hum going on behind the scenes. Unlike their modern counterparts, many of which are made of carbon and GRP with wooden veneers, classic yachts demand constant work to retain them in pristine condition. Last year, while the pandemic raged across the world, and regattas were set aside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a>'s team took the opportunity to conduct her 25 year survey. When she was most recently rescued from the mud and restored, latterly in 1997, it was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southampton Yacht Services Ltd (Company)">Southhampton Yacht Services</a> that conducted the work. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/69138/image/large-f16e6c423018d56133aed37ba823be08.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69138">As for the future, Will has other dreams, but he can’t see himself stepping off of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Velsheda39.4m (129'3&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1933">Velsheda</a> any time soon, the possibility of an America’s Cup season in New Zealand, or perhaps the United Kingdom, is too much of a draw. After all, once you’ve conquered some of the most coveted super sailing yachts in the world, how can you tear yourself away...This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/superyacht-times-newspaper-issue-39" target="_blank">Issue 41 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>.

Interview with J-Class Velsheda First Mate

SYT sits down with Will Gibbon, professional sailor and First Mate aboard 1933 J-Class Velsheda. 

Velsheda: Life aboard a Golden Age J-Class

Despite being built in Indonesia, the 46-metre wooden hulled schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mutiara Laut 46.0m (150'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2009">Mutiara Laut</a> has truly European roots. Constructed by a deeply passionate Dutch owner named Leendert “Leo” Van Oostenbrugge, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mutiara Laut 46.0m (150'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2009">Mutiara Laut</a> was the realisation of a lifelong dream to build his own sailing yacht, himself, from the keel up. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226472/image/large-4247ffbfe622433e6a4766057a28472b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226472">Born in Rotterdam, Leo made his career navigating the oceans at the helm of cargo ships before swallowing the anchor and heading to shore to manage marinas back in the Netherlands. Locally he became well known for building small sailing yachts but on his retirement he and his wife moved to the balmier climes of Bali, where he set about the construction of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mutiara Laut 46.0m (150'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2009">Mutiara Laut</a> or “Pearl of the Sea” in Indonesian. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226486/image/large-7f27a5ee73386f900fff211d48768781.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226486">As the months went by, Leo began to struggle with his health and turned to a fellow Dutch expat Kees Groenendijk, who’d recently emigrated to Bali with his family. Together Kees and Leo ran the yacht, with Kees managing the charter sales and Leo overseeing the maintenance and management of the yacht. When Leo suddenly died only seven months later, Kees was left in a bind – to retain the yacht, or to sell… “I was thinking, what should I do? I didn’t know a huge amount about boats and had only really been involved on the business side for a few months but I’d loved the time I'd spent onboard and she had a lot of potential as a popular in the charter market so I thought, why not?” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226475/image/large-7c0799c70fc581484452ffd196c47d4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226475">Kees found some local people with yachting expertise to assist and began to work closely with the crew, many of whom had been with the yacht since her launch six years earlier. With seven staterooms and the capacity to sleep as many as 18 guests, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mutiara Laut 46.0m (150'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2009">Mutiara Laut</a> was a clear win for the charter market, and as soon as he’d got to grips with the business Kees began advertising for charters again.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226481/image/large-3c6813894603256ccb5003ad4f51a74e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226481">“In the beginning we only did private charters, mostly adventure trips, sometimes with a dive instructor onboard. Then suddenly a dive boat company that had been working in the same office building lost their yacht but had already sold many charters for the coming months. We made an agreement with them and took over their charters and they provided dive masters and equipment to us. Of course it was no problem for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mutiara Laut 46.0m (150'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2009">Mutiara Laut</a>, she has a huge amount of storage and makes and has a big open deck which is perfect for diving charters – it couldn’t have worked more in our favour.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226483/image/large-8bde07fc3fc4d9ea133e2639dc309b74.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226483">After the success of the season, the yacht’s popularity in the charter market only increased. In 2017 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mutiara Laut 46.0m (150'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2009">Mutiara Laut</a> underwent a refit, and she will complete another this year that aims to modernise her interiors which have been only minorly modified since her launch. “Her current interior is very traditional which is lovely, but I feel she could use some additional colour. A designer came onboard in June and has already come up with some interesting designs and styling for her interior, which will be completed next year.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226482/image/large-a95a3a6602682dea76fa695e525b3d05.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226482">With a true family feeling onboard, Kees often joins his charter guests and acts as a guide during their charter. Over the years many unique and familiar faces have stepped onboard, most notably for Kees was Roger Taylor and Brian May of Queen who’d come out to Bali to witness a spectacular solar eclipse. The crew found a deserted island where they could relax in privacy and watched the solar eclipse just after breakfast – a truly once in a lifetime experience for Kees. “We woke them early at around 5am when we served them an early breakfast and then took them ashore to watch the eclipse. As soon as the eclipse had passed, two beautiful birds of paradise were spotted in a tree off the beach, which we almost never see here, it was incredible.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226479/image/large-e04f88146b02588ff80e41e6d140d58b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226479">Having an experienced, local crew onboard has been one of the most important things to Kees and his team. Many of them have been onboard since her launch in 2009 and know the yacht and the islands of Bali better than anyone, offering her guests more variety and exclusivity than many comparable yachts in the region. “The crew are brilliant, they do everything for the guests and they all have a real instinct for what guests are looking for. I do try and bring someone along that speaks the language of the guests because that can make people feel more at home and can save language barrier confusion and we also have a variety of dive masters from all over the world who work with us.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226476/image/large-d770c0e518fc31edf196349f22b39975.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226476">When guests aren’t onboard, Kees and his family make the most of their yacht, cruising around Komodo Island and enjoying life on the water. Despite not having had much experience when he took on the yacht, he is now firmly passionate about her and even has aspirations to grow his fleet to offer a variety of vessels to his clients. Currently speaking with potential investors, we may even see a larger vessel cruising alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mutiara Laut 46.0m (150'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2009">Mutiara Laut</a> in the future. “It would take as much as five or six years to build a yacht like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mutiara Laut 46.0m (150'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2009">Mutiara Laut</a> in Indonesia, not only because of the skillset needed but also because of the materials you would need to build her.” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mutiara Laut 46.0m (150'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2009">Mutiara Laut</a> is a wooden hulled yacht but is also one of the last boats to have been built out of Indonesia Ulin, also known as Ironwood due to its high tensile strength and long growth time, with the oldest trees living for more than 1,000 years. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/22631/image/large-85921a98a8458371b3b28e40129f63b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22631">Ironwood originally came from Borneo, but now the exportation of it is illegal and the cost of any planked wood is extremely high. Kees has little interest in a steel vessel and so the most sensible choice will be to look into a used superyacht, and it is the Indonesian Pinisi which has particularly spiked Kees’ interest. Like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mutiara Laut 46.0m (150'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2009">Mutiara Laut</a> Pinisi’s are multi-masted wooden yachts with large deck spaces, and spacious interiors, making them excellent charter yachts. Whether or not <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mutiara Laut 46.0m (150'11&quot;)C.V. Mutiara Murni2009">Mutiara Laut</a> is joined by a fleet in the coming years, however, it is certain that she will continue to offer unique and exciting experiences to her many guests and owners for years to come.&nbsp;This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-42" target="_blank">Issue 42 of SuperYacht Times newspaper.</a>&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

Ownership: The 46m yacht Mutiara Laut

We caught up with the owner of 46-metre schooner Mutiara Laut, Kees Groenendijk

Ownership: Chartering yacht Mutiara Laut around Bali with her owner Kees Groenendijk

Many owner’s fall in love with boats as a child, and Luca Regusci, a semi-retired businessman and owner of the 31.75-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/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a>, is no exception. “I was practically born on the water!” he laughs, “As a Swiss, I was always near a lake, and next to the yacht rather than on it. So I've always had the passion to sail; since I was very young, I liked the water and the things that moved on top of it.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252378/image/large-9356e508d8f7b2180036b10fd95d2c4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252378">Luca started off boating on Lake Lugano, Switzerland in his family’s classic wooden runabout, before later owning a string of vessels which gradually went up in size. In 2012, he became the owner of the new-build <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Tradition 105 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a>. Her name comes from Northern Italian dialect and translates to ‘not bad at all’, as well as being a play on the words ‘mi ama,’ meaning ‘he/she loves me.’<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252373/image/large-526ee7c09839e12b883c7a46dc10c392.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252373">And <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a> is most certainly ‘not bad at all,’ as Luca Regusci and his wife Monica knew exactly what they wanted when they customised her. “The whole of 2011 was dedicated to the design and build process, and we were in Italy almost every week,” recalls Luca. “We worked with the yard and the designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/767" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roberto Del Re (Company)">Roberto Del Re</a>, to introduce a lot of modifications to the interior layout. This involved some structural changes, so we gave <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> 20 months to complete the build as opposed to the standard 15 months or so.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252364/image/large-089f5314c65fc229935f495abcbb4c74.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252364">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Tradition 105 model was built to their specifications with changes made to the staterooms layout, and her owners got exactly what they were looking for in the end; a true second home that they can live comfortably on for months at a time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252363/image/large-0ec5277ec7e0d10f55c42cb0566fda17.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252363"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a> was launched in February 2012 in Viareggio, Italy and she spent her first summer cruising in Corsica and Sardinia. "I'm looking for what pleases me, which is the sea in fantastic locations with atmosphere; the countries, the people, it's all a bit of a discovery," comments Luca. The couple love to explore onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a> and spend up to three months aboard each summer, racking up 5,000 nautical miles a year. “I really like being in locations that are almost unknown. This is what intrigues me. Every season we discover regions that we know already, but from a different point of view.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252359/image/large-2e5c549d38949889367b8eb5faee14e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252359">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> 105 yacht is the perfect vessel for Mediterranean style cruising– thanks to her moderate draft and compact proportions she is able to anchor close to shore, and dock in some of the most picturesque ports. Since her delivery, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a> has cruised extensively between the Italian mainland, Sardinia, Corsica, the Aeolian Islands, Greece and Croatia with many more adventures planned!<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252376/image/large-54b127e6351083b46a7f456e6aa5bab5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252376"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a> also benefits from an attentive crew of four, headed by captain Andrea Segato, alongside chef Sergio Pellungrini, stewardess Paola Valenza and mechanic-come-deckhand Cristian Diez. “I was introduced to Andrea during the build and we hit it off from the start,” says Luca. “Enthusiastic yet responsible, for me he’s the ideal captain and early on we established that prevention is better than cure. In the winter, we deal with the snag list of jobs to put right, so that we start each season with zero issues.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252391/image/large-b76191944112616bbcc622c89d5b319f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252391">When you are spending weeks at a time onboard a large yacht, it requires a good relationship with the crew, and the close knit relationship they have on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a> makes this a dream come true. “Our captain Andrea will arrange cultural and archaeological excursions well in advance, and our stewardess, Paola, who studied history and literature, also makes a great guide. By the end of the day we’re usually pretty exhausted and prefer to dine aboard, especially as we have an excellent chef. To enjoy the boat to the full requires trust, humility, compassion and understanding; you have to collaborate to make it work” says Luca.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252350/image/large-259df68a737e7af21fdb010f03ed3b4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252350"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a> and her crew are well suited to the lifestyle needs of Luca and his wife Monica, and despite the fact that Benetti sometimes raises the subject, Luca is in no hurry to upgrade to a larger yacht. When he was designing his displacement yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a>, he was already determined to have a limit of 35-metres to suit all his requirements. “They say displacement yachts are for older people, but that’s not true: it all depends on what you want to do, where you want to go and the time you have available,” explains Luca.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252352/image/large-c66df3823383a4ba1f0d0fbe3733f911.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252352">The fact that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a> is fitted with stabilisers allows for a quieter, more comfortable experience when cruising, and also means she can make transfers at night and in weather that would stop a planing yacht from leaving the harbour. “Sometimes I think it would be nice to have room for a separate office or possibly even a small gym, but there is a critical size at which the boat is no longer suited to your needs,” Luca points out.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252375/image/large-fe521e2052c09e44fb9d05c7f59e86c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252375">Luca Regusci certainly has a passion for sailing that has grown with him, alongside the size of the vessels he has owned. By gradually moving up in size, Luca has learnt more about the industry and its practices which make him truly appreciate his yacht Miamaa. “Coming back to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3891" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miamaa31.75m (104'2&quot;)Benetti SpA2012">Miamaa</a> is like coming back to the security of a home, but a home that offers us something new every day. I realised what makes her so special is that you can always spot the smiles of all of those onboard.”This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-43-newspaper-launched" target="_blank">Issue 43 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>.&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

Owner Luca Regusci and his 32m Benetti yacht Miamaa

Sophie Spicknell spoke with owner Luca Regusci about his love of the ocean and his perfect semi-custom superyacht, Miamaa

A custom creation: Luca Regusci on his ownership of the 32m Benetti yacht Miamaa

In May of this year the Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> unveiled its latest yacht, the innovative SP110, the first model of the shipyard’s new Smart Performance range, which has been created with a vision for high performance and maximum efficiency. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250650/image/large-4992582486ae75d2255cf85e23c39445.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250650">Thanks to a fractional propulsion system, the boat is able to move around using just one engine, a pair, or all three; thus allowing great flexibility, low consumption and differential autonomy depending on the desired speed. Massimo Perotti, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, is the first owner to take delivery of an SP110 motor yacht and as he is always heavily involved in the development of new yacht projects, we caught up with Mr Perotti to find out more about the vessel, from the unusual perspective of both shipyard and yacht owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250646/image/large-18832677c619206548f392505500f566.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250646">How involved were you with the development of this yacht, both in terms of her design and the innovations she houses?I was very much involved, just as I am involved with all the new projects. Seeing a new yacht taking shape, sketch after sketch and then actually being launched gives me the utmost satisfaction. The team behind SP110 is the key factor to the success of this boat: under the supervision of Tilli Antonelli and Bernardo <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon</a> for the exterior lines and Piero <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/78" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lissoni Associati (Company)">Lissoni</a> for the interiors, they have been able to create the perfect balance between style, elegance and performance. Innovations are at the very core of this yacht but, as always, within the tradition of Sanlorenzo. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250645/image/large-8ae6e20199b978a44beb4b5161c8a31d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250645">With solar panels and water jet propulsion both featuring, how important are sustainable solutions to you, both as a builder and as a yacht owner?SP stands for Smart Performance, two words that perfectly embody the essence of SP110. As I have said before, thinking of a new yacht project without keeping sustainability well in mind is no longer possible or practical. We have been building yachts for many years in Ameglia, surrounded by beauty inside a natural park, therefore adopting a sustainable approach is the only possible way of building. As an owner, I want to do whatever is possible to minimise the impact of my boat on the environment so all the new solutions that keep the CO2 emission to a minimum level, if not to a zero level, are always not only our, but also my, personal goal.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250644/image/large-776c215b3f0568328dbf1b257688fa8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250644">Can you tell us a little about the hydro jet propulsion system and its benefits?Unlike propellers, hydro jet propulsion is not impacted by displacement and consequently it is an efficient propulsion form in all load conditions. This means that the yacht is extremely manoeuvrable, and the absence of noise and vibrations let me enjoy the rear cockpit in full comfort even at full speed. Last but not least, the very low draft (1.30-metres) which is necessary for hydro jet propulsion, allows the yacht to anchor very close to the beach especially in the Bahamas shallow waters<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245528/image/large-ead29d484c8201a4a5af48d9cb1d3127.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245528">With top speeds of 45 knots, how do you prioritise speed and comfort – how do you intend to use this superyacht?Due to the hydro jet propulsion, even at 45 knots, the boat is absolutely enjoyable and you really do not feel such a high speed. Therefore, there is no compromise on comfort. I will use the boat with my family and my friends; it is my place to relax and enjoy the sea in my element.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250641/image/large-1264cce612717da08819757377df20e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250641">What are your favourite features onboard this yacht?This is a difficult question. The generous transom is an area that gives me total freedom and enjoyment: you have your toys and your sun lounges where you can sit with your friends so close to the sea and enter the water with no barriers. But there is another area which has been a very pleasant surprise! This is my first coupe and, to be honest, I was afraid that I would miss the flybridge, with its panoramic views and open layout offering the best breeze. In fact I do not miss it at all because when you sit on the main deck aboard the SP110 you have this wonderful sensation of being at sea, with a breeze flowing through the open doors and windows which lower all the way down – it is just like standing on the flybridge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240059/image/large-4a02a81d9856eccea2a0589463177be8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240059">What about the SP110 are you most looking forward to enjoying?&nbsp;Sitting at anchor in a quiet Sardinian bay with my family, feet dangling in the water from the transom. I can not think of a better way to spend my evening.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250647/image/large-5a6ffa5576c4c03a4ff7c3c7815d038c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250647">This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-43-newspaper-launched" target="_blank">Issue 43 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>.&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

Massimo Perotti and his 33m SP110 yacht Almax 

Sanlorenzo CEO,Massimo Perotti talks to SYT about his 33m SP110 yacht Almax.

Ownership: Massimo Perotti and his 33m SP110 yacht Almax

When it comes to assessing the psychology behind human decision making, it is safe to say that the vast majority of us like to think of ourselves as complicated, unique individuals who are more than capable of making our own choices. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224019/image/large-5808cfd75aa0a666e983e5a00dbb3df3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224019">Although there is some truth behind this statement, numerous studies carried out by social psychologists from 1956 to the present day have shown the important role which a phenomenon called ‘social conformity’ can have on our decision making. Putting it simply, deep down, we are all looking for approval from those around us, and are all influenced, whether we like to admit it or not, by the behaviour, opinions and preferences of those around us.The invention of social media in recent years has served to widen both the sphere and impact of this influence – we are in contact with a far wider pool of other people than has ever historically been the case, meaning that we can have a considerable impact on those we have never met before through a well-timed tweet or Instagram post. Whether that is convincing them to undertake a new wellness regime, to travel to far-flung parts, or even to become involved in the world of yachting. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224025/image/large-adef3838a42095d631979ce6e8b16f73.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224025">And this is where Tarek Khalil comes in. Proud owner of the 2021-delivered 29-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ACE29.1m (95'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">ACE</a>, the Egyptian-born businessman boasts an impressive 675k followers on Instagram for his @ace_of_egypt account and uses it to spotlight eye-catching and pictures and videos of his vessel in diverse locations all around the world which he has relished sharing with his family and friends, from El Gouna in the Red Sea, to Bonifacio in Corsica, to Portofino in the Italian Riviera to the Greek islands and many more. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224021/image/large-1d9e30977d32b55681a1a8b9f3a4e379.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224021">As he explains, the purpose of his account is to showcase the best of the yachting lifestyle to the uninitiated, especially those in the Red Sea region: “A lot of people love boats, but they don’t see many of these destinations properly, as you can’t access many of them by plane. Most people who visit Italy or Greece don’t get to see the islands from a yachting perspective, so that’s where I come in. I love visiting capital cities like London, Rome and Paris, but they do not represent the only beauty in the world.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224009/image/large-a5575be25ca52d830789ed3baf059b76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224009">It is clear from talking to Tarek that his Instagram has played a key role in helping to develop the nascent superyacht industry in the Red Sea region. As he explains: “The Red Sea is a natural paradise, with its numerous islands, protected bays and coral reefs. Over the years, I have seen the number of local yachting enthusiasts grow substantially, and I would love to see more international yachting enthusiasts coming to visit our amazing locations such as Hurghada, El Gouna and Sharm el-Sheikh and to enjoy the best of what the area has to offer during winter.”He continues, “Many boat owners in the area were excited when they saw all of our adventures and wanted to do the same, so I helped them get in contact with good, reliable charter companies to make it happen. Some owners also wanted to buy new boats and start using them in the Mediterranean, because although the Red Sea is a fantastic destination, it gets very hot in summer.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224024/image/large-5d855f4571f86bf11e6da9ddcfffe111.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224024">In the interests of full disclosure, it is worth noting that Tarek has the role of Managing Director and owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts</a> Egypt and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> Egypt – and thus has clear motivation for aiding the industry’s growth in the region. However, when speaking with this owner, it quickly becomes apparent that his passion for boating runs deep, and is personal, not just professional. Indeed, when Tarek came to buy his first boat – a 48-footer (14.6 metres) back in 2007 – he was working in other businesses, including the food industry, only adding yachting to his portfolio in 2009. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224022/image/large-2807cbf953a43bbdb4f301b79ab0bf68.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224022">Notwithstanding the rosy image of yachting splashed across Tarek’s Instagram, he is refreshingly frank about the less glamorous sides of superyacht ownership. “I’m a mechanical engineer by background. Things do go wrong on boats, so in order to be able to skipper my boat myself, and to take full responsibility for it, I also need to be able to resolve the problems which are associated with this hobby. Speaking personally, it actually adds to my passion for yachting.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224020/image/large-ad3259e6b210fdfd58ee4c5445818ed8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224020">Alongside his social media presence, Tarek’s influence in yachting is also evident in more subtle ways. As he explains, “I always pay a lot of attention to the crew quarters in the design phase of a new boat, as these can sometimes be compromised in the process of laying it out. I make sure these are as large as possible and have the most comfortable possible seating areas.” He continues, “Designers and shipyards design and build great boats, but they don’t use them, they only test them – and that’s the key difference. In my case, as I drive the boat myself, I am both captain and owner, so I know both what the crew wants and how to optimise the layout to make it fit. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> has always appreciated the value of these layout changes, and has sometimes even considered including these as standard options for their future builds!”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224023/image/large-5816ae8a52434cf33c370d8521a31fb2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224023">That said, to quote the ever-wise Uncle Ben from the Spiderman films: “with great power comes great responsibility”. This is an adage which is taken seriously by Tarek, who makes a point of promoting sustainable and responsible yacht ownership.“I always tell potential owners, both friends and customers, to start with a small boat, then there is no major loss if you decide that this isn’t the hobby for you and don’t end up tied to a large asset. Start small and develop from there. Despite the cost, I think of yachting as an investment in pleasure. There are not many hobbies out there which you can do with all of the family – from kids to grandparents – and all the generations can have the most fantastic time together on board.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224011/image/large-c61cbc88175510bff8118008fa703c68.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224011">Furthermore, Tarek also ensures that he dots every ‘i’ and crosses every ‘t’ when it comes to owning and operating his fleet. He has obtained the necessary qualifications and certifications for every boat he owns, allowing him to operate the vessels independently and travel safely to far-flung destinations. He explains: “I want to promote the message that anyone who wants to take on owning and operating a boat should get the proper yacht licences and certificates first. This will add to your confidence at the helm and make your experience on the water even better!”Looking to the future, Tarek has one more <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ACE29.1m (95'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">ACE</a> up his sleeve, with a 33-metre yacht under the same name currently in build at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> which is slated for delivery in the first quarter of 2023. As for where he’ll be taking the yacht on her first outing, it is clear that social media has also worked its magic on this particular owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/224006/image/large-f8bb364e7abb848d16ff34eae4d7cdf7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/224006">“I always feel jealous when I see all of these pictures of the white sands and the beautiful little islands of the Caribbean, so I am determined to get there myself. I’ve only ever seen it on Instagram and in the movies, and so it will be an absolute dream come true to be able to take <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ACE29.1m (95'6&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">ACE</a> there in 2023.”This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-times-issue-42" target="_blank">Issue 41 of SuperYacht Times newspaper.</a>&nbsp;To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">subscribe here</a>.

Sanlorenzo yacht ACE owner Tarek Khalil

Georgia Tindale discovers how owner Tarek Khalil is driving the Red Sea’s rise in yachting

Acing it: Tarek Khalil on his ownership of the 29m Sanlorenzo yacht ACE

It is an important moment in the history of yachting when a languishing classic yacht is saved from destruction by a passionate owner with the – arguably crazy – dream of rescuing the vessel. After spending a number of years rusting and deteriorating at a mooring in Palma de Mallorca, Richard Sykes set eyes upon the classic <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/229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey III33.0m (108'3&quot;)Benetti SpA1967">Odyssey</a> III in 2016. The canoe stern and romantically traditional hull form immediately struck a chord with Sykes, who’d already owned a number of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>s, “The 1960s design and hull form really ticked all of the boxes for us, that sense of charm and romance that really epitomises yachts from her era.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175497/image/large-a3635b7cc0cca8938d7f41a70b3b483e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175497"><a href="#managed-by-system" title="Odyssey III33.0m (108'3&quot;)Benetti SpA1967" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/229" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey III33.0m (108'3&quot;)Benetti SpA1967">Odyssey III</a>, originally coined Admiral Bolitho, was delivered to her first owner in 1967 as hull number FB67 of the Italian shipyard’s original Motopanfilo series, one which was so key to the history of the yard that it has now been reborn for the 21st century.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236913/image/large-ab1097619d9e5457e1a2b5694eb4ad33.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236913">Despite the historical significance of the yacht, trading in a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> for a dilapidated classic is no mean feat, but for Sykes, classics are a passion. “I have collected classic cars for many years and owning something with history has always been important to me, I'd just never found the right classic yacht that offered the long term refurbishment dreams I had.” In fact, restoration and salvation is clearly in Richard's blood as he is now the Managing Director of Grantley Hall estate in Yorkshire that his family purchased and spent a number of years restoring to its current glory.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236963/image/large-ce17cf2252ead83f57fcd2c8389d791e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236963"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey III33.0m (108'3&quot;)Benetti SpA1967">Odyssey III</a> certainly offered the project Sykes had been looking for. Despite an extensive refit in 2005 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis Shipyard</a> in Falmouth, the yacht had suffered from the years in Palma and the steel hull was in an advanced state of deterioration. After the purchase of the vessel, with her engines inoperable she was towed from across the bay and installed aboard a freight that delivered her back to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> where Sykes had commissioned her restoration.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236968/image/large-89f06f3d221b9fd0b2e5971f2647f360.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236968">With grand plans for the transformation of the yacht's deck spaces, crew quarters, and refurbishment of the interior, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> was certainly a strong choice. With a history of exceptional classic yacht restoration, the team in Cornwall set about the exacting task of restoring her entire hull and superstructure, before revisiting the interiors and mechanics.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236967/image/large-1a2bdbc4d35656059d2a689c0f4fb7b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236967">“Some people would be daunted by the task of working on a yacht with her heritage and in honesty the condition of her hull had not been immediately clear and so that part of the restoration was particularly extensive. Realistically she wouldn’t have lasted another year in the water and around 60% of the hull steel had to be replaced due to corrosion. But with classic boats, like classic cars, they have that quirky identity and part of that comes from the additional care they need, but for that reason they have heart and soul.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236969/image/large-ce05b6f3d2827c5476b74e6929e31d4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236969">While the mechanics of the yacht were pulled out and refurbished, the two-stroke diesel engines which had been onboard when the yacht was launched, remained firmly in place. “When you have a love for classic cars you learn to respect the provenance of an engine on anything from yachts to planes. If you remove the original engine it loses that original charm, and even though the yacht herself was in dire straits, the engines just needed a thorough overhaul, and now they work like new.” With a unique sound and character, Sykes understood that a modern engine would have changed the DNA of the vessel and retaining her original qualities was of utmost importance for the entire restoration. “In a way the restoration could better be called a resurrection, we brought what was there back to life, retaining much of the panelling, woodwork and marble.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236919/image/large-c935b8a19cd41d9266f942532dba7ff9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236919">One major change was the addition of the side passerelle. Canoe sterns, though beautiful, can be particularly impractical, especially when stern to in a marina. The side passerelle has added a level of safety and practicality to the vessel but visually it is a seamless addition. “The passerelle with steps that lower into the sea has worked exceptionally well and that and the zero speed stabilisers are probably the main modern additions, offering guests much greater comfort when onboard.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236918/image/large-9d1075c5ef648ef27de81c63078d89be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236918">With aims of chartering the yacht in the Balearics, ensuring comfort onboard for her guests was at the forefront of Sykes mind during the refit. Since she left <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> in 2019 the yacht has been a very popular charter boat, and one that stands out from the usual yachts cruising the region. “She might be a little more restricted in terms of internal volume and speed, but for clients that want to ease into a slow and relaxed pace of life, she is the perfect charter vessel.” The majesty of the yacht certainly appeals to many charterers, and the Sykes Family offer the vessel to clients of Grantley Hall, which is itself a 5* hotel and spa. “If you want a martini while watching the sun go down, she really is that sort of boat, it is also special arriving somewhere in such style.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175492/image/large-eb56aeb2fbbec9496ceeebf54f358eb1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175492">It wasn’t only charter guests that were important though, Valeria Sykes, owner of Grantley Hall privately funded the purchase and worked tirelessly with Son Richard and two grandsons Tom and Will for over two and a half years to complete the project. The plan was always to spend more family time together on board. While the dream for the Sykes family had been to spend more time onboard, travel restrictions over the last two years have curtailed some of their plans. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236921/image/large-077965318fdaf36660c10870d461e5a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236921">One particularly memorable week onboard occurred last year however, when the family found a week to escape from the responsibilities in Yorkshire and make the most of their old lady of the sea. “We invited a local Mallorcan band to join us for dinner onboard one night and sat on that upper deck, ate a fantastic meal and the band played as the sun went down. That was a true life memory moment for all of us.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236916/image/large-a1735cfd641ecf17c19d0f9b24ea8291.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236916">Despite <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey III33.0m (108'3&quot;)Benetti SpA1967">Odyssey III</a> currently being on the market with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>, it is clear from Richard that he’s extremely fond of the yacht and that he is ever eager to carve out more time aboard the vessel that he invested such time and effort into saving!This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/superyacht-times-newspaper-issue-39" target="_blank">Issue 41 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>.

A labour of love: The resurrection of the 33m Benetti yacht Odyssey III

SYT talks to owner Richard Sykes about the resurrection of the classic Benetti yacht, Odyssey III.

In mid-2021 the South African shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> announced a new sailing yacht concept, one that went beyond a single vessel and focused on a fresh new approach to semi-custom yacht design – ‘Smart Custom’. Created to enrich the process of yacht design and construction, the Smart Custom concept was unveiled alongside the first model which would feature the approach; the hybrid SW108. With exteriors and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Farr Yacht Design (Company)">Farr Yacht Design</a>, the SW108 began with a formidable platform and it is no surprise that the first owners of the series signed on the dotted line before the end of the year. The husband and wife duo are enthusiastic sailors and they shared their experience of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> and the Smart Custom approach first hand with SuperYacht Times.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234872/image/large-025093b4ddaefc9a769457d01401b36c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234872"> The SW108 is your first yacht, what encouraged you to go with&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>?Aside from a Laser dinghy I had as a child, she is indeed our first yacht, but we have been chartering with the children for around eight years in various parts of Europe and have become enthusiastic about sailing as a family.&nbsp;We had previously chartered <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4276" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freebird30.25m (99'3&quot;)Southern Wind2011">Freebird</a> and Southern Star but had also sailed several yachts from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor's Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> which gave us a feel for the differences in character and execution between shipyards. What we liked about Southern Wind is the ability to reconcile strong performance with blue water cruising capabilities as well as the strong commitment to quality and reliability.&nbsp;My husband is an engineer by training and did a huge amount of research before we made the decision to build the yacht. Our brief was to build a fast race-cruiser that is exciting to sail but could also cruise comfortably and safely around the world. We then evaluated the construction of a full custom yacht with other yards against semi-custom options, in particular with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>.&nbsp;The Smart Custom approach of Southern Wind felt like an opportunity to benefit from all the lessons learned from previous successful series and to help shape an ambitious modern platform.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234058/image/large-0002322be99c7a3c3ee5b96a5255ef19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234058"> Why did the Smart Custom approach suit your desires?&nbsp;We realised in conversations with other sailors that a full custom build is not only more expensive, but also comes with increased risk. As first time owners we were concerned about getting the balance right between performance and blue water cruising and between innovation and reliability.&nbsp;When we studied the SW108 concept we realised that she was already quite close to what we were looking for. She is in many ways an evolution from previous successful designs like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9111" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Taniwha32.27m (105'10&quot;)Southern Wind2021">Taniwha</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Morgana30.5m (100'1&quot;)Southern Wind2020">Morgana</a> and SW96#04 and incorporates those learnings which gave us a sense of security. The Smart Custom approach then allowed us to customise the boat where it mattered to us. &nbsp; <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234063/image/large-b2e00a4c178f6972a0b0c070a491fdf0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234063">Your yacht is the first SW108 with an hybrid propulsion (system), was sustainability a motivator in you choosing her?The SW108 is available both as a hybrid and with standard diesel propulsion, but it was obvious to us that hybrid propulsion will be the future of sailing. The idea of being able to be self-sufficient when there is enough wind and have a very quiet boat is why people fall in love with sailing in the first place – being immersed in their surroundings, in the sea and the wind.&nbsp;We both drive electric cars, which we love for their silence and efficiency and of course because of the reduced emissions. I think hybrid propulsion will become the standard for sailing boats once the technology is more established and proven. We took comfort from the fact that the BAE system on SW108 has been deployed in countless buses and a number of commercial vessels for many years.As an early adopter we expect to prove the reliability and performance of the technology in the yachting context and hope that this will encourage many others. Either way, it wouldn’t feel right to us to build a sailing yacht today without a sustainability edge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234057/image/large-ecea89fe07d5429da460d24052160370.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234057">When you talk about that balance between performance and blue water cruising, what is it that you were looking for specifically?We primarily wanted a yacht that is fast and exciting to sail but also wanted to have the option to compete in the future regattas. Jim Schmicker at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Farr Yacht Design (Company)">Farr</a> led us through numerous design loops to find the right balance between a substantially increased sail plan and righting moment on one hand as well as stability and overall seaworthiness on the other.&nbsp;Our kids are also avid sailors and have been doing their crew qualifications. We loved the idea of building a boat that is fun and allows the whole family to participate and enjoy themselves on board. That is why the SW108 seemed like the perfect balance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234056/image/large-9daf8669c1dcae2e4d9fcaf657de2545.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234056">When it came to the customisation of the yacht, how did&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>&nbsp;apply the Smart Custom approach?<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> has been very open to input and extremely accommodating. The process was so much more than just choosing the fabrics, colours and some features.&nbsp;I already mentioned that we adapted the naval architecture with Farr to our brief. &nbsp;We very much liked the original deck design, but then worked with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">SWS</a> to refine various elements including changes to the coach roof and a new transom.&nbsp;We had particularly big ambitions for the design and quality of the interiors. Massimo Gino and Patrick Pigoni at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a> developed a completely new design for us that is light and airy and will showcase the workmanship <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> is capable of. The entire process was very creative, stimulating, and a lot of fun. The collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a>, the yard and us has been very fluid and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a> were incredible in translating our ideas into a coherent design. Their guidance on aesthetics and practical considerations was invaluable and gave us confidence while we tried to push the envelope. &nbsp; &nbsp;Since this is the first boat of the new series, it would be lovely to see some of these new ideas finding their way in future yachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234053/image/large-589cef8222b6c7dd712decdfa2751c36.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234053"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/234051/image/large-3ccbc6fbf6e892adce1cf2000bbdd439.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/234051">When it comes to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>, did the community have an impact on your choosing the yard?The superyacht sailing community is surprisingly open and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> do an outstanding job creating a sense of family among their owners and crews. We very much enjoy the prospect of becoming part of the family and this was a factor in our decision making. &nbsp;For instance, the Rendezvous Regattas <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> organises give owners the opportunity to compete and enjoy their yachts without the extreme competitiveness and costs that can come with some of the larger races. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/82537/image/large-80c60b0f4243afd1fd451e877cc26a1b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/82537">Finally, she’s due for delivery in June 2023, what are your plans once she is in Europe?Well, before she gets to Europe we look forward to sailing her for part of the journey from Cape Town. There are not many yards that have confidence to put their yachts through a 6,000 NM shake down trip after launch. That will be a fantastic passage and one we are really excited about.&nbsp;Find out more about the Southern Wind Smart Custom approach <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/southern-wind-smart-custom-video" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">by watching our video here</a>.

Southern Wind Smart Custom approach

The owners of the first Southern Wind Smart Custom design approach.

Owners of the first SW108 Hybrid on the Southern Wind Smart Custom approach

The 60-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beol60.0m (196'10&quot;)CRN2009">Beol</a> has entered the market. Previously named Blue Eyes London, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/beol/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Beol for sale</a> was delivered in 2009 by CRN Ancona.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262758/image/large-da8e069669892408c214e71e4187d1be.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262758"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beol60.0m (196'10&quot;)CRN2009">Beol</a> features exterior lines by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fabrizio Smania S.p.a. (Company)">Fabrizio Smania</a> was responsible for her interior design. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> has been meticulously maintained by her experienced owner, leaving her in pristine condition. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262764/image/large-a4c461ccb9690ea33a89cf298a7a5598.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262764"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262767/image/large-07f9e4f2860fef476501ae94606eecb3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262767"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262776/image/large-de854dd238af71dbf4d1c7b414d204a7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262776"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262765/image/large-045a305a5f987369fce8a632f3c4c32b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262765">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fabrizio Smania S.p.a. (Company)">Fabrizio Smania</a> curated a timeless, serene atmosphere. The main saloon is light and airy, with white furnishings and carpentry, accompanied by panoramic windows to fill the room with natural light. Forward lies a formal glass dining table that comfortably seats ten guests, as well as a grand piano. She features a superyacht lift allowing easy access across all four decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262783/image/large-c046c7c26be477acc52ae7888bf048e7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262783"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262784/image/large-82082a55a707fb4ec2e474d746ea3023.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262784">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/crn/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">CRN yacht for sale</a> provides accommodation for up to 14 guests across six sumptuous staterooms. The full-beam owner’s suite benefits from an office and a private fold-down balcony that overlooks the ocean. Each of the guest staterooms contain televisions and an ensuite for maximum comfort. She also has space to sleep up to 13 crew to ensure her guests have a pleasant cruising experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262778/image/large-e61cb9a20ac20fe8b1b164772f5769a3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262778"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262780/image/large-661dea5645ac8a72e028420a9e760773.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262780"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262781/image/large-bdf2fc8e60e35a8315f6ea8cce8b2d03.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262781"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262779/image/large-db1a2a8d0bda286aad1fcbe4b114d883.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262779"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262774/image/large-61867e5af36f482d6f0aadb734b52d85.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262774">Outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beol60.0m (196'10&quot;)CRN2009">Beol’s</a> expansive exterior offers a range of state-of-the-art leisure amenities. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Beol60.0m (196'10&quot;)CRN2009">Beol</a> is suitable for everyone; those with active lifestyles can hit the gym, while others may prefer to wind down in the Jacuzzi pool. Guests can lounge on one of the outdoor sofas, catch a tan on the sunbeds, or enjoy evening cocktails at the alfresco dining table. Her spacious beach club includes a fold-out bathing platform for easy access to the sea. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262763/image/large-79357e471ae606d2510c88bd55d9f0a8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262763"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262769/image/large-832a0c2486a658cf8757e07c95e17f8c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262769"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262771/image/large-a303c90052233400243ef5bdcee9518e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262771"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262760/image/large-2576f6a08c401bab739d38f981207a78.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262760">Performance-wise, the 998 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</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> engines, giving her a top speed of 14 knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles while cruising at 11 knots.

60m CRN superyacht Beol for sale

The 60-metre CRN superyacht Beol has entered the market.

(Updated 22-03-23 16:15 49m superyacht&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="00749.0m (160'9&quot;)Aegean Yacht2006">007</a>&nbsp;refloated following salvage operation in Greece)The salvage operation of the 49-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="00749.0m (160'9&quot;)Aegean Yacht2006">007</a>&nbsp; has continued following her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="49m Aegean superyacht 007 sinks in Greece (2022-09-03 12:00:00 +0200)">sinking in September 2022</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262751/image/large-07dd692402c74a82f8ac7a618f7f0be1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262751"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="00749.0m (160'9&quot;)Aegean Yacht2006">007</a> currently lies off the island of Kythnos, Greece, with the operation to hoist her from the water beginning on 6 March. The superyacht had remained in the water since September last year, with the mayor of Kythnos, Stamatios Garderis working hard to remove her from the picturesque waters.On 21 March, 007 was refloated with Stamatios Garderis posting online in Greek: "Ready to set sail. It's a matter of hours before 007 is removed."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262733/image/large-04e4d6bdf91bb85ef9adac729a81bc8d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262733">According to online news reports, the Greek authorities had allegedly informed the owner, through a bailiff, that they had one month to resolve the situation and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="00749.0m (160'9&quot;)Aegean Yacht2006">007</a> or they would face severe fines.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="00749.0m (160'9&quot;)Aegean Yacht2006">007</a> allegedly capsized in September 2022 due to a GPS malfunction that led the yacht towards the shore. She eventually started lifting heavily on the port side, and water poured in causing her to sink.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262732/image/large-8940a1f2eb5902a290c785dc36941897.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262732">(03-10-22 12:00 Salvage of 49m superyacht&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="00749.0m (160'9&quot;)Aegean Yacht2006">007</a>&nbsp;has begun in Greece)The salvage of the 49-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/59" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aegean Yacht (Company)">Aegean Yacht</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="00749.0m (160'9&quot;)Aegean Yacht2006">007</a> has begun <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="49m Aegean superyacht 007 sinks in Greece (2022-09-03 12:00:00 +0200)">after the vessel turned onto her side and sank last month</a>. SuperYacht Times reader Jonathan Jones witnessed the activity this weekend while enjoying the sunshine off the island of Kythnos in Greece. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243398/image/large-a92885c425f34b7dafdc224e9faf6900.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243398">The rescue vessel&nbsp;Aegis 2 anchored to the stern of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="00749.0m (160'9&quot;)Aegean Yacht2006">007</a> and the salvage team began to remove floating items, such as furniture and debris, from within the oil barrier which was erected around the yacht during her sinking.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243399/image/large-99080adf7d96f00bc24d8e14234662e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243399">The cause of the sinking is still unknown, or has not yet been disclosed by the maritime authorities in Greece, though some suspect stability issues with the vessel which underwent a variety of extensions and transformations since her delivery in 2006.Find out more about the sinking here: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="49m Aegean superyacht 007 sinks in Greece (2022-09-03 12:00:00 +0200)">49m Aegean superyacht 007 sinks in Greece</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243400/image/large-a16b0fca42490fc4dccd08bec88c2888.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243400">The sinking of the vessel came during a period when a large number of yachts were being lost in fires and similar incidents, both in Greece and in the wider world. You can find the full list of superyachts destroyed this year here: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Update: Two more superyachts added to the list of casualties in 2022 (2022-09-05 10:45:00 +0200)">Update: Two more superyachts added to the list of casualties in 2022</a>.

49m superyacht 007 refloated following salvage operation in Greece

The salvage of the 49m superyacht 007 which sank in Greece last month, has now begun.

The 67.06 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maria67.06m (220'0&quot;)Amels2007">Maria</a> has joined the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/maria/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Maria for sale</a> was delivered in 2007, and has been meticulously maintained ever since.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262552/image/large-87d97c64e4a44c57d6333990b239c95e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262552"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maria67.06m (220'0&quot;)Amels2007">Maria</a> was built by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> as My Shanti, and her original interior and exterior areas were created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> underwent a hefty refit in 2016 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> in Germany, where she had her sundeck remodelled with a new enclosed observatory lounge. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262501/image/large-cead7c8a16a6ea2ac45e093d64eed128.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262501"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262516/image/large-6183ad2bc2e0d3dbbe3dc739ecd94aff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262516"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262517/image/large-6c807eb518bae07ccd5d9fdc27c1f814.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262517">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maria67.06m (220'0&quot;)Amels2007">Maria</a> offers plenty of space for socialising and relaxation. Her spacious main saloon features comfortable white furnishings and carpentry with hints of blue. Oversized windows encompass the saloon to allow plenty of natural light to seep through. She also features a spa/massage room for guests to wind-down after a long day of activities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262707/image/large-6eb9bb057956322b8942d76175f1c9ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262707"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262712/image/large-5b6243aeea825cb5c5e977fe95562ab3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262712"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262706/image/large-8bc893d7c15a7cd2cff93bc60ed4e29f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262706">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/amels/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Amels yacht for sale</a> provides accommodation for up to 23 guests across eight luxurious staterooms. All of the staterooms are incredibly comfortable and include wide-screen televisions, so guests have a cosy space to retreat to. &nbsp;She is also able to welcome 18 crew onboard to attend to her guests’ needs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262533/image/large-81ed2761c0a9341bd0fa9b4fe56faf91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262533"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262514/image/large-709de439a05431e6ce5de6c388c67904.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262514"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maria67.06m (220'0&quot;)Amels2007">Maria’s</a> sundeck has become the perfect for those with active lifestyles, featuring a climate-controlled gym on the sundeck, and a pool forward for splendid views. Aft of the gym is a flexible space for shooting hoops, exercising, or relaxing on the lounge furniture. Guests can venture out onto the sea via the incredibly large swim platform at the stern.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262531/image/large-c07a6330b35a88d95b227c034c0c75cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262531"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262696/image/large-a42f0bae662427c2b85045c903a7c21f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262696"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262697/image/large-d29d565c131534aabdeee91bd257651e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262697">Performance-wise, the 1,200 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</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, providing her with a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots. She will be attending this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/164" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2023">Palm Beach International Boat Show</a> for viewing.

67m Amels yacht Maria for sale

The 67m Amels superyacht Maria has joined the market. She was delivered in 2007. 

67m Amels superyacht Maria for sale

The 76.4-metre research vessel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8372" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Petrel76.45m (250'10&quot;)Brattvaag Skipsverft AS2003">Petrel</a>, formerly owned by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has fallen on a 45-degree angle on her starboard side in a dry dock in Leith, Edinburgh. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262728/image/large-32f62e2fc0de714fc149566c8f6785ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262728">In the early morning on 22 March, emergency services were called to help assist with the casualty. The cause of the incident is still under investigation, but it is believed that strong winds played a significant role. The coastguard sent teams to the scene and the public has been asked to avoid the area of Imperial Dock. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262729/image/large-2b5c5c009a48ea0f2296f688c99d05cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262729">The unexpected accident resulted in 25 people being injured, with 15 of them being taken to the hospital, and two crew members are feared missing. Emergency services, including five ambulances, an air ambulance, and three trauma teams, were deployed to the scene. The local hospital is on standby to receive any critical patients. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/63461/image/large-56395a6f5a3f5816860c7a32a46dce57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/63461">During his lifetime Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen also owned iconic expedition yachts including the 94-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatoosh92.42m (303'3&quot;)Nobiskrug2000">Tatoosh</a> and the expansive 126-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a>.

76m research superyacht Petrel falls

In the early morning of March 22nd, research superyacht Petrel, formerly owned by Paul Allen, has fallen in Imperial Dock, Edinburgh. 

25 people injured and 2 missing after 76m research vessel Petrel falls

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>) has signed an exclusive partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> for the US market. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247252/image/large-61b746cbc710710c0b918f3424926429.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247252">“We have chosen <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> as a partner for the US market because we have already had the opportunity to realise that we share the same approach and enthusiasm to yachting and we both are truly committed to customer care,” Vasco Buonpensiere, co-founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>, commented.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252324/image/large-827ea5d635e2cb0415deb33ca2da5470.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252324">“We decided to team up with one of the most reputed and well-established companies in the field, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>, which will provide forward-thinking advice and support to owners and brokers throughout the process of purchasing and managing a yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a>.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262723/image/large-48a70d5e7986240c07053eff073e590d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262723">"<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> will act as a real <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> sales office in the US, therefore becoming also a very important reference point for the American brokerage community which will deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> on the same terms as they would deal directly with the shipyard,” Buonpensiere continued.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262722/image/large-f636b226d57f16e148be52ab8eba3529.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262722">

CdM signs exclusive partnership with IYC

Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) has signed an exclusive partnership with IYC for the US market.

CdM signs exclusive partnership with IYC for US market 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a> has announced the launch of the 65.7-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alchemy65.7m (215'7&quot;)Rossinavi2023">Alchemy</a> in Viareggio, Italy. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a>&nbsp;motor yacht, also known as Hull FR044 is based on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius</a> Lifestyle yacht design and was developed and completed entirely over Zoom in December 2019.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262615/image/large-f17cd3e29f8f8d1d541a2a58bb08fcf2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262615"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alchemy65.7m (215'7&quot;)Rossinavi2023">Alchemy</a> was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a> – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitruvius Ltd (Company)">Vitruvius Yachts</a> and features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The client is an experienced yachtsman who previously chartered yachts twice a year for the last 20 years and had a precise and extensive list of needs for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alchemy65.7m (215'7&quot;)Rossinavi2023">Alchemy</a>.Fabrizio Loi of Florida-based construction specialists <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Interyachting (Company)">Interyachting</a> acted as the owner’s representative, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi (Company)">Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi</a> were responsible for her interior design and outdoor styling.“Alongside the guidance of his owner’s representative, we were provided with very detailed feedback and preferences. Every line, every single volume of the yacht has been scrutinised,” commented designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262616/image/large-b8ef8a350939a4b502d57e6d51d72218.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262616">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New 66m Vitruvius yacht underway at Rossinavi (2021-05-10 16:30:00 +0200)">New 66m Vitruvius yacht underway at Rossinavi</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alchemy65.7m (215'7&quot;)Rossinavi2023">Alchemy</a> features a slimline exterior profile that the shipyard says is "all about proportioned balance and exudes tranquillity." Her silhouette is enhanced by her impressive interior volume of 1,172 GT with design features such as a suspended glass staircase in the main saloon that connects to the bridge and upper decks.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi (Company)">Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi</a> used materials such as natural teak combined with white natural stone surfaces and prestigious steel detailing for her exterior. Her interior is characterised by a calm and elegant atmosphere with a soft colour palette of beige and ivory tones. As well as this, every piece of furniture is bespoke, including the oversized sofa in the main saloon which is one of a kind.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alchemy65.7m (215'7&quot;)Rossinavi2023">Alchemy</a> features a five stateroom configuration with each room given a personal touch from individual artworks that her owners have sourced during their trips all over the world.&nbsp;<iframe title="vimeo-player" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/810529435?h=edbb5c9f0d" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>The main amenities onboard <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/per:24/title:alchemy/published:0/not_published:0#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Alchemy</a> include a Jacuzzi, numerous sunpads, a bar, and entertaining areas, as well as a barbecue positioned near one of the dining spaces. The bridge deck features a saloon and another alfresco dining area for more formal occasions while the main deck exposes a large cockpit.&nbsp;"I was very lucky to meet this owner, who guided and empowered the entire team involved in the creation of his superyacht. A real "Alchemy", as the name evokes, a combination of elements which leads to an original and refined result: a streamlined and elegant three deck vessel, 66-metres long, that fits perfectly with what Vitruvius Yachts represents," commented <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/per:24/title:alchemy/published:0/not_published:0#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Philippe Briand</a>, Founder of <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/per:24/title:alchemy/published:0/not_published:0#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Vitruvius Yachts</a>The beach club of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alchemy65.7m (215'7&quot;)Rossinavi2023">Alchemy</a> is designed to give the impression of entering a spa. She is adorned with teak wood and enhanced by fine details in stainless steel and white marble with a matt finish to provide a relaxing atmosphere. She also features arch-like windows in her massage room which elevate the harmonious atmosphere. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262614/image/large-ec0ab4abd50f3a337be7100719c0a486.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262614"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alchemy65.7m (215'7&quot;)Rossinavi2023">Alchemy</a> also has a capacious garage area with space for two tenders of seven and eight metres. There is alsor nough space to store a vast array of equipment including paddleboards, windsurfs, water skis, a water slide, inflatable docks and even mountain bikes for exploration trips on land.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a>’s latest superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alchemy65.7m (215'7&quot;)Rossinavi2023">Alchemy</a> includes a diesel electric propulsion system and is propelled by pods to reduce the loss of energy between the engines and navigation speed. The significant reduction of carbon emission is one of the key features of the Italian shipyard’s new vessel."The key word for this vessel is balance. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a>, we were able to best express the know-how and skills we have gained through decades of experience; together we were able to work in synergy under the precious guidance and presence of the owner," said Federico Rossi, Chief Operating Officer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a>.The Italy-based builder currently has another five yachts under construction, including the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a> 59M, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a> 50M and the much-anticipated 42.75-metre hybrid electric superyacht<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56029" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi announces construction of new 43m hybrid-electric catamaran Sea Cat (2022-09-28 09:45:00 +0200)">&nbsp;Sea Cat, which began construction last year</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195134/image/large-2cf1401e977262830c412a0145443b9b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195134">

66m Rossinavi superyacht Alchemy launched

Rossinavi has announced the launch of the 66m superyacht Alchemy in Viareggio, Italy.

Video: Rossinavi’s 66m Vitruvius superyacht Alchemy launched

The 41.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ruya41.4m (135'10&quot;)Alia Yachts2015">Ruya</a> has entered the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/ruya/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Ruya for sale</a> was delivered in 2015 by her Turkish builder. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262405/image/large-72afa0cc697d7dc0d2aff3eb2d307dd8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262405"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ruya41.4m (135'10&quot;)Alia Yachts2015">Ruya</a> is the third largest yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a>, with a volume of 499 GT. Australian designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sam Sorgiovanni Designs P/L (Company)">Sam Sorgiovanni</a> was responsible for designing the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale’s</a> exterior and interior, meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a> penned her naval architecture. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/116166/image/large-43fc45085180396bb2f6b973a7a83caa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116166"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/116194/image/large-b4b193ca7e3c45ce67e6e21a7ee90716.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116194">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sam Sorgiovanni Designs P/L (Company)">Sam Sorgiovanni</a> has devised a comfortable spot for relaxation. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ruya41.4m (135'10&quot;)Alia Yachts2015">Ruya’s</a> main saloon is warm and inviting, decorated with brown, cream, and orange furnishings. Panoramic windows are sprawled across the walls, providing endless sea views from the saloon and the eight-person formal dining area forward. One of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ruya41.4m (135'10&quot;)Alia Yachts2015">Ruya’s</a> highlights is her cinema, which contains a large U-shaped sofa for all 12 guests to sit back and enjoy. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/116164/image/large-07dcd3994a6d82d15e9ef9a1f7221366.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116164">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/alia/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Alia Yachts yacht for sale’s</a> five-stateroom configuration welcomes up to 12 guests onboard, including a full-beam master suite on the main deck. Her remaining guest staterooms are situated on the lower deck. She also has room for nine crew to ensure the guests have a comfortable cruising experience. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/116191/image/large-5654b21d6fbec8bf1865bfea4c70286c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116191"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/116175/image/large-4908b4bf45b58a8aae3f39669cf25487.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116175"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/116189/image/large-ecd9e7c1834c52d142dd2dfdbd7cf6cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116189">Outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ruya41.4m (135'10&quot;)Alia Yachts2015">Ruya</a> boasts a wide array of activities. Her expansive sundeck is the perfect space for socialising, featuring a full wet bar, an alfresco dining area, a barbeque, and a glass-faced Jacuzzi for guests to catch some sun rays. Her exterior also features a tender garage and water toy storage and a beach club with a hydraulic swim platform that allows for easy access to the sea. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/116047/image/large-15a4d57a795f8c5ddc6f407e184d6165.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116047"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/116036/image/large-d6fee57f8bc5f46fd50cd9e8edd0430e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/116036">In terms of performance, the 499 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</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> engines, giving her a top speed of 14 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots. She will be attending this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/164" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2023">Palm Beach International Boat Show</a> for viewing.

41m Alia Yachts yacht Ruya for sale

The 41.4-metre Ali Yachts superyacht Ruya has entered the market.

41m Alia Yachts superyacht Ruya for sale

Upon being acquired by an enthusiastic owner following a severe fire in 2016, the classic &nbsp;71-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> motor yacht, formerly, The One and Carinthia VI, has now been renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V2V71.05m (233'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1973">V2V</a> and has been rebuilt to exhibit her original <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg</a> lines, paying homage to her history and classical design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262005/image/large-b479c33a41dbe5498bfc12ac23aab48d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262005"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V2V71.05m (233'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1973">V2V</a> was first launched in 1973 as Carinthia VI&nbsp;for the experienced owner duo and late &nbsp;German entrepreneur Helmut Horten and, in later years, his wife, Heidi. Carinthia VI&nbsp; (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V2V71.05m (233'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1973">V2V</a>) was praised for her outstanding design by Jon Bannenberg. While Helmut Horten passed away in 1987, Heidi held on to Carinthia VI until she sold it to an Italian owner in 2003, a year after taking delivery of the 97.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Carinthia VII.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/42312/image/large-cfeef1509721d86e327ccd1fc97ea0aa.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/42312">The One (pictured before the rebuild) anchored off St Jean Cap Ferrat in 2006Compelling and ambiguous is the story behind the Hortens and their commissioned fleet. With the recent news of a rebuild for Carinthia VI&nbsp;the progressive timeline of the Carinthias is eloquently conveyed through the lens of SuperYacht Times yacht historian Malcolm Wood. &nbsp;Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/45429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Helmut and Heidi Horten: a fleet of Carinthias (2016-02-01 23:00:00 +0100)">Helmut and Heidi Horten: a fleet of Carinthias</a>The commissioning of the Carinthia yachts began more than 50 years ago, cruising the oceans of the world since the early 1960s. The details of the first two of the Carinthias fleet are obscure, though widely assumed to have consisted of smaller vessels for use on the &nbsp;Ruhr and Rhine rivers.&nbsp;Carinthia III, on the other hand, was Horten’s first real superyacht. Measuring 24.60 metres she was built by the French shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/548" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chantier de L'Estérel (Company)">Chantiers Navals de l’Esterel&nbsp;</a>in 1961. She was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/549" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="André Mauric (Company)">André Mauric</a>, and was later sold and renamed twice; Brionie and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7635" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venezuela 24.6m (80'9&quot;)Chantier de L'Estérel1961">Venezuela</a>. One thing all the Carinthia’s have in common is that they are all notably fast yachts and though Carinthia III&nbsp;was one of the slowest in the fleet, she still boasted a top speed of 23 knots. She was last reported to be in Greece in 2006.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/158208/image/large-77b059274290fe2e7df6bc0ea1be05cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158208">Carinthia IV&nbsp;(pictured above) saw Horten upgrade in size by almost 18 metres to 42 metres, to a yacht that was also the fastest Carinthia with a top speed of 34 knots. Built by the same French shipyard as Carinthia III, she was completed in 1964, with Horten again assigning her design to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/549" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="André Mauric (Company)">Mauric</a>, this time in collaboration with the now-iconic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Jon Bannenberg</a>. Again, &nbsp;number four in the series of yachts was sold and renamed, this time to Sylvana C. She was outlived by her original owner after being consumed by fire in Greece in 1981. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/158209/image/large-31df9a29efea2ff4162f1fec7b13311a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158209">A&nbsp;rare photo of Carinthia V taken shortly before she sankTragedy too taints the fate of Carinthia V. Seeing another extension in length from her predecessor, this vessel was built at the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, a brand a little closer to home for Horten. Measuring 67.85 metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg</a> was responsible for her design this time in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, marking a departure from the French shipyard Horten had previously favoured for his Carinthias. Still a fast yacht for her size at 27 knots, she met her end after striking an uncharted rock near Corfu in 1971, the same year she was completed. &nbsp;<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/41771/image/large-8e56257c26ee5ce2d509c8d7873e3407.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20230322%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20230322T111543Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=20f69c05db0c672ec6a3b3704aa8ab118f207a8a764686c785ee142295a13ada" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/41771">Original drawing of Carinthia VI. Source: Jon Bannenberg: A Life Of DesignHorten didn’t grieve over the loss for too long, however, and promptly ordered a &nbsp;replacement that was delivered just two years later in 1973. Again built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen&nbsp;</a>to an almost identical design of Carinthia V, Carinthia VI&nbsp;measured 70.68 metres, and was one of the largest yachts in the world at the time. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/20602/image/large-2c2fb29561e15adb5225ba41d35f90b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/20602">She was later sold and renamed The One and she cruised under that name for another 13 years. Regrettably, on 4 January 2016, she was destroyed in a fire that broke out in the marina where she was moored in Marmaris in Turkey. Extensive damage was caused during the incident, and the neighbouring <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/766" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Jadaf (Company)">Al Jadaf&nbsp;</a> 52-metre vessel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1066" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Barbie52.0m (170'7&quot;)Al Jadaf2006">Barbie</a>, was so heavily damaged it had to be scrapped after the fire. &nbsp;Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/47981" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Back from the dead: 71m Lürssen superyacht The One awaits new owner (2018-01-05 13:00:00 +0100)">Back from the dead: 71m Lürssen superyacht The One awaits new owner</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/20701/image/large-b8c4a30108631822017bf90873fc94e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/20701"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/20709/image/large-17992eecfc66c927a4293f4e5c1d8acc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/20709">Her current owner took<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V2V71.05m (233'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1973">&nbsp;V2V</a> to Istanbul to prepare for a rebuild where she was spotted hauled out of the water. Images conveyed the extensive damage, including a missing superstructure and severe warping to the hull on the starboard side. The rest of the structure was in relatively good condition, including the untouched engine room and exterior aft section of the yacht. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262439/image/large-e58a4af363b6e9a2ccf48de026b83548.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262439">SuperYacht Times can report that the<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V2V71.05m (233'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1973">&nbsp;V2Vs</a> rebuild which took place in Turkey and was overseen by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5067" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Technical (Company)">Ocean Technical</a> is nearly complete and the vessel is now running sea trials. We are anticipating further news on the<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V2V71.05m (233'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1973">&nbsp;V2V</a> motor yacht and are excited to see this icon of yachting return to her former glory. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262440/image/large-31fd6ce193fdce9e0bfbc509307729c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262440">We hope to do a full report on the Carinthia VI (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V2V71.05m (233'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1973">V2V</a>) once the yacht is fully completed.Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48770" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inside scoop: Classic Lürssen superyacht The One to be rebuilt to original Bannenberg lines (2018-07-19 10:15:00 +0200)">Inside scoop: Classic Lürssen superyacht The One to be rebuilt to original Bannenberg lines</a>

Lürssen yacht Carinthia VI (now V2V) rebuilt after major fire

The iconic 71m Lürssen superyacht Carinthia VI (now V2V) has been rebuilt following a devastating fire in 2016. 

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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon Yachts</a> has announced the launch and delivery of the 24.31-metre E75 Skylounge motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12866" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Repeat Offender III24.31m (79'9&quot;)Horizon Yachts2023">Repeat Offender III</a>. The first-time Australian owner wanted better offshore performance and amenities than his previous sports yacht and the E75 Skylounge yacht fit the bill.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262587/image/large-dad86d4cca7a5f7b88a431daff4f2cf9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262587"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12866" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Repeat Offender III24.31m (79'9&quot;)Horizon Yachts2023">Repeat Offender III</a> features a distinguished custom silver grey hull and a striking black radar arch. She was penned in full by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon Yachts</a> and boasts a stylish and streamlined exterior with an extensive use of glass. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262602/image/large-e15c8de5a8910e42e0be85772fb60870.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262602"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262603/image/large-ddb518516ef53c3d9924269877dfb6d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262603"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262599/image/large-62301de945bfc8df625dd545b99c700e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262599">The E75 is one of the shipyard's most popular models, with surprisingly large deck spaces for a yacht of her size and a large number of Australian clients. The model offers a three stateroom layout, with accommodations for as many as six guests.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56174" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts launches new 24m E75 for Australian client (2022-10-18 10:45:00 +0200)">Horizon Yachts launches new 24m E75 for Australian client<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262607/image/large-bb01fad6fe01d1f6f787a6c397abd481.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262607"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262608/image/large-db1971078b46eb8d4cce8810ab113069.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262608"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262611/image/large-c6c2aee53b70f85a79e5d93cea24b54d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262611"></a>Accommodation onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12866" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Repeat Offender III24.31m (79'9&quot;)Horizon Yachts2023">Repeat Offender III</a> includes a full-beam master stateroom amidships, a queen cabin to starboard and a VIP in the bow. The master stateroom features a large custom window design with a large ensuite bathroom, as well as a sofa, desk and vanity. Crew quarters for two are situated aft of the engine room. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262604/image/large-9fd3b32df353507018ba754e6842e46c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262604"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12866" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Repeat Offender III24.31m (79'9&quot;)Horizon Yachts2023">Repeat Offender III</a> has been designed with an enclosed skylounge with a raised dinette to starboard that can convert to a bed for extra accommodations. Her bridge deck aft includes a bar and seating while her custom lighting system includes an RGB bar panel package to complement the yacht’s blue and white underwater LED system.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262595/image/large-b17cbeb550e855d67379d82e04a5d254.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262595"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12866" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Repeat Offender III24.31m (79'9&quot;)Horizon Yachts2023"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262594/image/large-79b86f75f0a3f13b59bf04e47aa0cbd2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262594">Repeat Offender III</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> C18A engines alongside an ABT bow and stern thrusters, stabilisers and Zipwake interceptors. Upon taking delivery, her owner plans to explore Australia’s Fraser Coast.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/262586/image/large-75de5a69ecfde0630adeb252c0ea156c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/262586">

Horizon’s 24m yacht Repeat Offender III launched and delivered

Horizon Yachts has launched and delivered the 24m E75 Skylounge yacht Repeat Offender III to her Australian owner.

24m Horizon motor yacht Repeat Offender III launched and delivered

The 68.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Soaring68.2m (223'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2020">Soaring</a> sold in the United Arab Emirates. Peter Hürzeler and Daniel Küpfer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> represented the seller. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178464/image/large-3d512391de20a1999efd98e5b62e10f3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178464"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Soaring68.2m (223'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2020">Soaring</a> was delivered in 2020 and built to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Focus Yacht Design (Company)">Focus Yacht Design</a>, which handled both her exterior and interior design. The superyacht has a sharp bow, powerful lines and features a light grey hull and white superstructure with an orange boot top stripe along her waterline. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178480/image/large-1779067297cb08a630f3bdd214b41886.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178480"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178479/image/large-608632fc326bac30738fe2a5f331c8bb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178479"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178481/image/large-83c5b5624ad0899660a51130c0803250.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178481">With 1,541 GT of interior volume and a six stateroom configuration, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Soaring68.2m (223'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2020">Soaring</a> can comfortably accommodate as many as 12 guests. She has a very generous owners’ suite that’s full-beam, forward-facing and complete with an office, a lounge, a private deck and an ensuite. Close to the owners’ suite is an impressive library that boasts astounding views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178477/image/large-37995258ccca7cecf8f6722549372c30.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178477"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178471/image/large-5d5983a7e4c27b843ad4fc060f7f7d80.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178471"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178470/image/large-c12d3188c18ad6c7b93f121a2ef6b3fa.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178470"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Soaring68.2m (223'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2020">Soaring’s</a> additional five staterooms are located on the main deck, offering guests additional separation from the service areas below, as well as beautiful sea views from every room. She can also host 17 crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178563/image/large-c2d0cb3f9ccf613e4c36183e6cc978f1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178563"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178565/image/large-b41ce528caee3ab4f59a7a44125fce81.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178565">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56309" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onboard Soaring: 68m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht for sale with Ocean Independence (2022-11-09 11:45:00 +0100)">Onboard Soaring: 68m Abeking &amp; Rasmussen superyacht</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> built her with impressive capabilities; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Soaring68.2m (223'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2020">Soaring</a> has a trans-Atlantic range of 5,000 nautical miles, with top speeds of 16 knots. She’s constructed with a steel hull, aluminium superstructure and equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178558/image/large-09ab1b34dcceb956981615448e946fcb.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178558"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178559/image/large-e30972182a2213e9aefe5795d6dab7a5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178559"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178556/image/large-678839019f622cdb86444eee98f99dc2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178556"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6405" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Soaring68.2m (223'9&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2020">Soaring</a> was asking €88,000,000 at the time of her sale.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/178447/image/large-a2e4867ac2a291d18ebbb8332a53ba85.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/178447">

68m Abeking & Rasmussen yacht Soaring sold

The 68m Abeking & Rasmussen superyacht Soaring sold with a last known asking price of €88,000,000. 

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