Heesen Yachts boasts a portfolio of fascinating and sometimes bizarre custom superyachts built for ambitious clients, ready to push the envelope along with the trusted Dutch shipyard. But what Heesen is perhaps best known for is its ability to consistently deliver hull after hull of their proven and loved series of semi-custom superyachts. The shipyard has become a master in this field and manages without fail to match owners from around the world with their fully engineered and designed masterpieces. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5960" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Book Ends46.7m (153'3&quot;)">Book Ends</a> story is one such tale that ended with an experienced owner now ready to explore new cruising grounds along with a new found love for his favourite hobby. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/32964/image/large-95111fe43890cc0c14cc65031381d222.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32964">As the 13th unit in Heesen’s 47-metre displacement line, Book Ends shares the same Omega Architects exterior design as many of its fleet’s most well-travelled superyachts. Think Scirocco, 4You and Blind Date; Book Ends&nbsp;builds on the experience Heesen has gained delivering yachts such as these over the last decade. With a high internal volume of under 500 GT, impressive cruising range of 4,000 nm, durable and stable steel hull and relatively shallow draft for safe cruising, Book Ends and her sisters serve just as perfect as a first-time owner’s yacht as much as it appeals to some of the most experienced yachtsmen out there.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/32962/image/large-feabe157d3b23c02ee3d9fe1d6618504.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32962">With a full beam sky lounge and forward master suite, Book Ends is all about big interior spaces. But don’t be fooled by those curvaceous overhangs that shelters each outdoor deck space, there are plenty of deck areas to hang out on – 186 square metres, in fact.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/32973/image/large-f57b53545cb6bb7492e157091b447547.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32973"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/25820/image/large-edb93edef28ac4a9a597068e7f829890.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25820">One of the owner’s favourite spots on board is the open foredeck are where one can lounge under those two iconic bright orange umbrellas which allow you to spot&nbsp;Book Ends from a mile away.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/25829/image/large-081b03e5fdc5f87b7efaeaa5f8cd1ced.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25829">But the sundeck really is the ultimate outside space and accounts for nearly half of Book Ends'&nbsp;total exterior deck area. Here you can take in the views from the spa pool up forward which overlooks the foredeck or sit back and relax on the built-in circular seating area aft after a fun day out on the water with family and friends. A central bar area is the place to be when the sun has set, and can easily cater to large gatherings when entertaining guests.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/32963/image/large-fb8bd15234e718367d964368652513fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32963"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/16907/image/large-2ae712f2246501e825efc0605d038b61.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16907">Acquired only a few weeks before the official start of summer last year, her owners had little time to carve their personal stamp on the yacht before cruising got underway. The yacht’s clean and neutral interior provided the perfect canvas onto which they could paint touches of their personal taste. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/32968/image/large-cf525fb05e145144d77289acd42eab6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32968">“One of the things about this boat that is so beautiful is that it is so light,” explains Mrs. Book during a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/48248" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Owner insight: Robert Book talks Book Ends and American ownership (2018-03-15 11:00:00 +0100)">recent interview with SuperYacht Times</a>.&nbsp;“We’ve brought in the accent colours, but anyone that wanted to buy this boat, they have this neutral palette in which they can bring in their own accents. When you have very dark wood or built-in prominent colours, it’s obviously harder to sell.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/32970/image/large-47704e107cf43684a0a292df846f6869.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32970">One notable feature that sets Book Ends apart from her older sisters is the amount of glazing used throughout the yacht. Larger windows and portholes add a new dimension to this highly optimised layout that has been designed to cater to a yacht life that every guest will come to appreciate. Along with the light interior décor, stylish lighting design and bursts of colour scattered around, Book Ends’&nbsp;clean layout and low furnishing pieces induce a sense of calm and sophistication no matter where you are inside.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/25825/image/large-d4d65d2183f895fc4e1560ea7606e5de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25825">A central staircase forward of the main saloon leads down to the guest cabins where you will find two double and two twin cabins, outfitted in the same level of luxury as experienced on the main deck. Along with the master suite, these cabins take the total guest count to 10 persons who can live aboard Book Ends.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/32977/image/large-9cd9e055668896454c16e46266599c49.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32977"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/32978/image/large-f05f8a08011942f3d2553a96d3d59686.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32978">Back upstairs is the lavish master suite that is reserved for the owners. Here that same level of airiness is continued with the use of light grey panelling and white leather headboards. The large master bathroom is equipped with a standalone marble bathtub which separates the pair of basins form him and her. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/32975/image/large-43452002cc15917dce8fbfbe8856f703.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32975"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/32969/image/large-3b49f9088b0fa32fcf53859487740213.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32969"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/32976/image/large-99b46a237550ada6bae17c57a57e5c6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32976">&nbsp;Heesen’s engineering team along with the gurus at MTU fitted a twin 8V 4000 M63 engine configuration in the bowels of Book Ends that provides a 15 knots top speed when needed during those fun island-hopping afternoon cruises.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/25819/image/large-2eaca66fbef1d94d3cd8b86accbe779e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25819"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/25815/image/large-9f855f5f73701d28c8d8d97c911bafbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25815">

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Onboard Numarine's 40MXP video

We stepped aboard Mitan, the latest Numarine 40MXP in Palm Beach.

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Video: Step aboard Numarine's new flagship, the 40MXP Mitan

SuperYacht Times steps onboard the 49.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a>, currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a>. With final availability remaining this summer from 1 to 30 September, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> will cruise the South of France, Monaco and Corsica, with Greece also a possibility under the YET scheme. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396536/image/large-4257306e7ff1b305b461d14458fe4331.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396536">Delivered in 2024 as part of the Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>’s B.Now 50M series, she offers a refined sanctuary at sea designed around wellness and elevated living for the 2026 Mediterranean charter season.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396546/image/large-7fddf15923c2049f4813079836d7813d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396546" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396541/image/large-874e5aa35be08cfb38204726932545df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396541" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60803" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti B.Now 50m superyacht Dyna® delivered (2024-06-20 14:00:00 +0200)">Read: Benetti B.Now 50m superyacht Dyna® delivered</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60803" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/50m-benetti-superyacht-dyna-r#managed-by-system" target="_blank"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396549/image/large-3c556360c9cef4349494d51d0405bbdc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396549"></a>Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, while her interiors and naval architecture were designed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>. &nbsp;Her Oasis Deck concept boasts amenities that are uncommon for a vessel this size, most notably her large main deck aft pool, which serves as a central entertainment area for guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396543/image/large-e3daca00b25eb3026106d0532ca616e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396543" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396550/image/large-088e9cc3768fc25179e16fb17ab91843.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396550" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Reinforcing an onboard experience anchored in rejuvenation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> guests can enjoy a spacious and serene spa, a massage room on the lower deck, with a sauna, a treatment area and steam shower, alongside dedicated gym equipment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396545/image/large-96124345e40d38781c6c2d1262291218.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396545"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396548/image/large-b1057713234562ec3d92e161c3ca7213.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396548" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The 499 GT yacht also boasts an outdoor cinema and a firepit forward on the upper deck for evenings under the stars. A selection of state-of-the-art water toys is complemented by a stylish <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Novamarine (Company)">Novamarine</a> Black Shiver chase boat, extending her exploration and entertainment capabilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396544/image/large-4e2be92e62159d20b5d3b832b065d4a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396544"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396569/image/large-739fd9d6ddca9db4200faf972a5c65f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396569">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> presents a light and airy aesthetic attributed by sand-toned hues and curated Italian artworks. Floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate the open-plan main saloon, where the lounge seamlessly flows to the formal dining, emulating the ambience of a gallery. Her sophisticated yet inviting layout is curated to ensure intuitive movement and comfort throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396567/image/large-11f9f696b645b8efaac15b029c28fd1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396567"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396568/image/large-a80e499200d7c6a08dd55384c56d55ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396568">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> yacht for charter accommodates up to 12 guests across six staterooms, comprising a master suite, three double staterooms and two twin staterooms, all ensuite. Her sumptuous master suite benefits from a private balcony, as well as a spacious ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396561/image/large-f3c42979e69a343b6274847664c659f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396561"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396565/image/large-219f317e50a87002c14bb78a237423f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396565">Moreover, she accommodates a crew of 11 across five quarters. The crew provides a highly personalised charter experience, with service that includes tailored health guidance spanning nutrition to movement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396562/image/large-6f89bf5ec3bbb0a01c34518aefca7f9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396562"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396564/image/large-99ffe004019afc2cd27f0f686e84d7dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396564">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> cruises at 12 knots and reaches a top speed of 15 knots, with a range of approximately 4,500 nautical miles at cruising speed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396547/image/large-d4ae5b757ae1b26b0637ba252b1153a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396547"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396540/image/large-48d4de799da8b2ad626854ba5f7479b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396540">All images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a>.

Onboard the 50m Benetti superyacht Dyna®

The 49.9m Benetti superyacht Dyna R is available for charter with Y.CO in the Mediterranean from May 2026.

Inside Dyna®: The 50m Benetti charter yacht designed as a floating wellness retreat

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look onboard the 40.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Oasis 40M yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11710" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cosmico40.8m (133'10&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Cosmico</a>, a heavily customised 2024 build delivered by Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396041/image/large-a3d0e96cb5d69da1ffc556dbb8e603de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396041">Designed around a lifestyle focused on outdoor living, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11710" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cosmico40.8m (133'10&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Cosmico</a> highlights the Oasis 40M platform, whilst introducing several bespoke features tailored to her owner’s preferences. With exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>, the yacht places a strong emphasis on creating a seamless connection between guests and the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396028/image/large-affea312420596cd2bcd035b09c3cdb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396028">Much of life onboard revolves around the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11710" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cosmico40.8m (133'10&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Cosmico</a>’s outdoor spaces. A standout feature is her Oasis Deck, where fold-down terraces extend the aft platform into a sprawling waterside retreat. At the heart of this area is an infinity pool surrounded by sun loungers and lounge seating, creating a private beach club with a resort ambience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396024/image/large-623f191f29c917b760ba9a8f41a89e0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396024" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396088/image/large-fc0f3a06dde0b9178f36b6c1c54af677.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396088" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396053/image/large-20a56ec7705dac310685beb24ef1d9f0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396053" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Areas for entertaining and relaxing are spread across her four decks. Her sundeck features a Jacuzzi, sit-up bar and dining area sheltered beneath a hardtop, while modular lounge furniture aft can be adapted for everything from casual relaxation to evening celebrations. For guests seeking a quieter escape, additional sunpads are positioned on the foredeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396089/image/large-3e90b99537653e4292f8caaae5a439b8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396089" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396074/image/large-5fdaeb1738d39a6051b92d540a1602f5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396074" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">One of the most notable aspects of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11710" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cosmico40.8m (133'10&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Cosmico</a> is her highly bespoke configuration. Her outdoor dining area has been relocated to the upper aft deck, where a quartzite-topped dining table takes advantage of elevated sea views. Notably, the yacht features a dedicated wellness room equipped with modern fitness equipment, allowing guests to maintain their routines while cruising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396070/image/large-df93e4e7697381b7337d41a481df7052.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396070" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396058/image/large-4630ccbaeb53f63ebba42c6816a4a61b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396058" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396062/image/large-02260e7efe92fa0f69891536199578d6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396062"> Stepping inside, her interior has been tailored beyond the standard Oasis 40M arrangement. Evoking warmth, finishes such as walnut wood, oak flooring and leather-clad wall panels replace many of the finishes that could typically be found onboard the series. Large floor-to-ceiling windows flood her main saloon with natural light, illuminating symmetrical lounge seating areas and a formal dining space located further forward.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396054/image/large-b5332d424ca00f23d25ed079ce46a2a6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396054" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396060/image/large-c23b442ad8ddd368a28fcaac71c556e2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396060"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396071/image/large-41574f59ae5237d6efc0b309569991b1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396071"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396056/image/large-38fce182382e318e4f987071431723b2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396056">Guest accommodations echo the same bespoke approach. A standout modification includes the repositioning of her master suite bed to the centre of the room, enhancing the suite’s circulation and the overall balance of the space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396031/image/large-db36e41808039685bec2818d87ae165f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396031"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396047/image/large-7a99cee8cab4f8323763271d977c6c63.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396047" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">With a beam of 8.5-metres and volumes of 386 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11710" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cosmico40.8m (133'10&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Cosmico</a> can accommodate up to 10 guests across five well-appointed staterooms, while dedicated quarters are provided for a crew of 10, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396034/image/large-a34156342207ef2b2344955b49b83865.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396034"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396048/image/large-635cceba10e434dbb701f3e6365cee21.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396048">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11710" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cosmico40.8m (133'10&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Cosmico</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 17 knots. With a range of 4,000 nautical miles at 11 knots, the yacht is well-suited to Mediterranean cruising and extended voyages. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396038/image/large-09519332a20282c767611ec076daecef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396038">

Onboard 41m Benetti Oasis 40M yacht Cosmico

Step onboard the 40.8-metre Benetti Oasis 40M yacht Cosmico, a highly customised 2024 build focused on wellness and outdoor living.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon Yachts</a> has unveiled the first interior images of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13520" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon FD110-0734.14m (112'0&quot;)Horizon Yachts2026">seventh hull</a> in its 34.14-metre FD110 yacht series. The custom yacht showcases <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon's</a> naval architecture expertise and is distinguished by her BV Part B Hull &amp; Stability certification.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395517/image/large-a750a57ad32d4721d744fe8438f2f98a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395517">The FD110 yacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">Cor D. Rover Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon Yachts</a>. According to the shipyard, the yacht's interiors are conceived as a ‘tribute to the island-resort lifestyle’. To achieve this atmosphere, her design incorporates a carefully curated blend of crown-cut washed white oak, silver-grey lacquer and European Oak Rock flooring.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/395535/image/large-259a6211b7cfe921f36455645f465775.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20260602%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260602T103629Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=aa76ab48578824374682377fb301ffcc7250f4e1db8f21b40a0688ddf261bc93" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395535"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395528/image/large-2c3b60c5499fd4ac22c9bfc9078c1c55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395528">This calming aesthetic extends throughout her main saloon, where a removable white oak cabinet to starboard provides flexible storage while preserving open sightlines. An open-plan layout seamlessly merges her dining and lounge areas, while expansive floor-to-ceiling windows flood her interior with natural light.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395538/image/large-2f46839ac2019165aee9f325736455e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395538" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395551/image/large-16310869863d0bb622bbbd50c0524e0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395551">Her formal dining area seats up to 10 guests around a Versace Statuario White-topped table. Above, a custom-crafted <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon</a> ceiling feature is complemented by soft indirect lighting. Nearby, her galley combines Cambria Inverness Everleigh quartz surfaces, Cambria Swanbridge flooring and solid wood detailing. Bi-fold pocket doors concealed within the walls allow the space to transition effortlessly between an open-plan arrangement and a more private setting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395521/image/large-d3f37f10af73922fb00b5f6c8aaeedbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395521"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395523/image/large-85e9d636fe5eb38d02f3c673f0aaf8af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395523">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon</a> FD110 can accommodate guests across a five-stateroom layout. Forward on her main deck is a full-beam owner's suite, complete with Dornbracht fixtures, a sofa to starboard and a 55-inch television. Her accompanying ensuite bathroom is finished in Cambria Ironsbridge stone and features a his-and-hers vanity alongside a spacious central rain shower. Guest staterooms have been designed with flexibility in mind, with sliding beds that can be configured as either twins or doubles. Crew quarters are located forward and comprise a private mess and three cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395531/image/large-111764a497dae8043569e5654b037717.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395531"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395532/image/large-10d41ce6a3bbd4d9333c4db966b5f40c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395532">Moving outside, her bridge deck is arranged as a split-use skylounge, offering guests a more intimate social setting. This area includes a three-in-one refrigerator and a premium wine cooler adjacent to her helm station. On her main deck aft, a circular dining table forms the focal point for socialising, while a bar further enhances the entertaining space. Additional outdoor amenities include a Jacuzzi and sunpads on her foredeck, while her sun lounge features a bar and seating for up to seven guests.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/395534/image/large-cf864666e03c9da693fe588834e3fe4c.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20260602%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260602T103629Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=047f57017966fa26693b2f6280d89bf0b0ed384c6fdcc274999848c1f199a9aa" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395534" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395561/image/large-19ebb2ee0c1142fe8c0a42c94bf6aa07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395561">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13520" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon FD110-0734.14m (112'0&quot;)Horizon Yachts2026">seventh Horizon FD110</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.Photos provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizo</a>n.

seventh Horizon FD110 yacht interiors unveiled

Horizon Yachts has unveiled the first interior images of the seventh hull in its 34.14-metre FD110 yacht series.

First interior images of seventh Horizon FD110 yacht unveiled

Measuring in at 59.4-metres and exhibiting an unmistakable red hull, the 59.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> has been making global headlines as she travels across the world. Built for an experienced owner with passion for travel, exploration and art, the custom-built yacht is the first collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">FM Architettura</a> and offers a deeply personal interior design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395227/image/large-0dc2cb5185f15c684a05687e04968cad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395227">SuperYacht Times takes a closer look onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> with Founder Francesca Muzio, and Managing Partner Luca Boldrini of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">FM Architettura</a> to discover how a design brief centred on connection and authenticity came to life. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366872/image/large-c4955657a397331f622230da80ea681f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366872">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> has this very robust, powerful exterior, but the moment you enter, it softens,” explained Francesca Muzio. “There’s a beautiful contrast, the strength of an explorer with the soul of a home.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395266/image/large-ec1d4f61cc32242947e899829f6b6d54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395266"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395265/image/large-520e34c6e6cee5986737691cb546d418.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395265">The owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> has a passion for diving and sustainability, two features which are evident from the moment you step onboard. The main saloon is framed by structural columns clad in recycled nautical sailcloth, while her dining area features a sculptural table with a gear-shaped metal base and a wood top inlaid with pressed tobacco leaves. Surrounding chairs in curved wood are detailed with bronzed accents and ivory hammered leather, creating a design that defines the yacht’s onboard character. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395274/image/large-07e95344530c0eee52e87e2688e66a4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395274"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395268/image/large-f299ae95b83285b23c4618adf9b45a9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395268">At the centre of the space, two custom boomerang-shaped sofas in white chenille and dove-grey leather divide the lounge from the dining area. Functional elements are built into the space, with leather pockets and hidden storage beneath the cushions and a silk and wool rug below to mimic the branching forms of a river delta.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395269/image/large-33097a9ca9e6c34c4cc32279d71d40ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395269"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395241/image/large-4284b0e1b10280faac39b4b151cfb27c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395241">“It was important to us that every material told a story,” added Luca Boldrini. “Nothing is purely decorative. Each texture, each finish, carries a connection to nature, travel or craftsmanship, ideas that are fundamental to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a>’s spirit.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365043/image/large-31c7c7e917927e2c82afaf1e3d590134.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365043">The owner’s suite of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> includes a private office. Dubbed the “madame office”, it’s a celebration of colour and individuality. Aviation blue features prominently across her &nbsp;leather desk accessories, the raffia wallpaper-lined bookcases and the detailing on the bespoke desk chair. The desk itself has been built from natural oak with hammered bronze detailing and hand-decorated bases. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395253/image/large-bb140479538c8a4506bae73017d24d93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395253"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395254/image/large-5e793d7ef69f3518e71bbf21af8bf775.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395254">The space is framed by decorative panels embroidered with three-dimensional orchids, while the carpet below mimics the foam of waves crashing against the shore. “This room isn’t just about work,” said Muzio. “It’s a sanctuary that is elegant, feminine and energising.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395245/image/large-284ab752d07f0ad0aedb80dc91cdfcca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395245"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395243/image/large-f86c36352a28f0139a957f94c6f0d1c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395243"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395247/image/large-b01f9c97658c14ef17097059b8255de7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395247">Further guest areas onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> reflect the same attention to comfort and flexibility. One twin guest stateroom features a smart sliding bed system, allowing it to convert into a double room when required. Both beds are fully integrated into the interior architecture, with upholstered headboards and matching bedside tables.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395286/image/large-dd88e00906e3d7dc5f5879418c1db72c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395286"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395281/image/large-72fc08138f6fded2245fdd6e8d821c7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395281"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395270/image/large-8bd1fa3fbdf82252566d09841b782a68.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395270">Materials again take centre stage, with wallpapered ceilings, leather accents and roman blinds made from raffia interwoven with metallic threads, which catch the sunlight during the day. The custom-designed carpet, made from wool and botanical silk, continues the theme of nature-inspired texture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395255/image/large-c01523280fe4b28a5db6c425c8580ede.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395255"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395256/image/large-fbdd6477754a5f740cacecd1a01dc54b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395256"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395273/image/large-8f0a1e7f851f1eee23463a9f44c9f0fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395273">Even the guest bathrooms have their own storyline. Here, Francesca Muzio has embraced the romance of travel with a design inspired by vintage steamer trunks, complete with &nbsp;bronze hardware, leather handles and cabinetry in warm oak and dark European maple. The washbasins are finished in Imperial Beige marble, further enhancing the refined yet &nbsp;tactile atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395298/image/large-c4367103fda7023f8b0c6d1f6e5f9451.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395298"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395264/image/large-766f12a14112b6d835f5c5a8cef4c5e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395264"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395280/image/large-a5c5a8bf1fa763df6378a380e7f2b4f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395280">Beneath her refined interiors, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> remains a highly capable expedition yacht. With hybrid propulsion, a large Limo Tender and dive/exploration tender housed in an aft garage and with a transoceanic range of over 8,000 nautical miles, she’s fully equipped for long-range adventure. On deck, guests can enjoy a full teppanyaki bar and a spa pool on the sundeck, &nbsp;while a generous beach club connects them directly to the water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395276/image/large-32d1ccd66402dc067c5800e52a820bad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395276"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395235/image/large-e7cd60bd765d93c89ab3737d38e3e61c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395235">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> is not defined by ruggedness alone. She’s a yacht of contrasts,” concluded Muzio. “Strong but soft. Minimalist in some areas, but rich in storytelling. That’s what makes her unique.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395226/image/large-9fbabb99671bacdbc610d85ca73838ca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395226">According to AIS, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.4m (194'11&quot;)Rossinavi2024">Akula</a> is currently at the Flamenco Marina in Panama. She is currently for sale with David Legrand of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395299/image/large-5e347a3965df2fbe4b112e4051d17400.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395299">

Akula: Onboard the 59m Rossinavi yacht Akula

We take a look onboard the 59m Rossinavi yacht Akula with her interior designers FM Architettura.

Onboard the 59m Rossinavi yacht Akula with her designers FM Architettura 

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look onboard the 27-metre power catamaran <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Funky Choice27.0m (88'7&quot;)Floeth Yachts2025">Funky Choice</a>, a newly delivered yacht by Thailand-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6647" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Floeth Yachts (Company)">Floeth Yachts</a> in 2025.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394387/image/large-36d4911fa380680fb84ba78ff6e33fcf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394387">Built as a modern power catamaran with a strong emphasis on indoor-outdoor living, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Funky Choice27.0m (88'7&quot;)Floeth Yachts2025">Funky Choice</a> features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6647" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Floeth Yachts (Company)">Floeth Yachts</a>. With a draft of 1.3-metres, the vessel is geared toward topical cruising on remote islands and shallow reefs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394391/image/large-26bf82eb8a2e5932790b6ff65f3f70b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394391" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394392/image/large-97160cf72c626013a001ecf3c5c8bd97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394392">Outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Funky Choice27.0m (88'7&quot;)Floeth Yachts2025">Funky Choice</a> presents a distinctly modern look thanks to her angular lines, expansive glazing, and tiered decks. Her aft deck serves as the social hub of the yacht, which seamlessly leads into a spacious hydraulic platform that can function both as a beach club and a waterside lounge. At her flybridge, a more elevated retreat complete with a Jacuzzi, sunpads and lounge areas framed by panoramic views welcomes guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394388/image/large-0e5d3c2accb3b6b4ec60e1a70fccc924.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394388">Entertainment plays a major role onboard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Funky Choice27.0m (88'7&quot;)Floeth Yachts2025">Funky Choice</a> is fitted with a state-of-the-art audiovisual system and outdoor cinema facilities, including a 75-inch television integrated into the swim platform area for movie nights by the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394390/image/large-65778985adf6be3ee109a4b5e8564e8f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394390" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The yacht’s adventure-oriented lifestyle is further supported by an extensive collection of water toys and chase craft, including a 9-metre Storm chase tender powered by twin 300 horse power engines, JetSkis, Seabobs, an eFoil, snorkelling gear, fishing equipment and spearfishing kit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394412/image/large-970361a862037b68351ce1d7645a67fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394412">Stepping inside, the yacht embraces a calm and modern aesthetic featuring light timber finishes, and soft neutral furnishings set against darker detailing. Large windows bathe her interiors in natural light while preserving uninterrupted views of the surrounding ocean. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394413/image/large-2e2bcba922c57ea43d2c8469124a6182.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394413" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Her main saloon is designed as a spacious open-plan area with oversized lounge seating, intimate dining areas, and modern furniture pieces that complements her clean palette. Ambient lighting throughout the yacht softens her architectural lines, creating a relaxing onboard atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394400/image/large-330f044afa766dd1e160501e2cd3112d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394400"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394403/image/large-390b88eb8b0f1fb460d94c60fbce0fc3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394403">With an 11-metre beam, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Funky Choice27.0m (88'7&quot;)Floeth Yachts2025">Funky Choice</a> offers generous volumes capable of accommodating up to eight guests across four staterooms including two master suites and two VIP staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394395/image/large-eee6611845515acee93ee063a310ab1a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394395">Guest accommodations continue the yacht’s understated design language with streamlined cabinetry, soft textures and carefully integrated mood lighting. Notably, her aft-facing staterooms open directly onto the beach club area, creating a rare private waterside experience for guests. Dedicated quarters are provided for up to six crew members including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394397/image/large-2ca8b1af2b0718db1de085a8b583623c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394397"><a href="#managed-by-system" title="Funky Choice27.0m (88'7&quot;)Floeth Yachts2025" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16413" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Funky Choice27.0m (88'7&quot;)Floeth Yachts2025">Funky Choice</a> will be available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5527" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oxyzen Yachting LTD (Company)">Oxyzen Yachting</a> this coming summer throughout July and August. She is currently located in the Ionian Islands. Images courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5527" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oxyzen Yachting LTD (Company)">Oxyzen Yachting</a>.

Onboard 27m power catamaran Funky Choice

Step onboard the 27-metre power catamaran Funky Choice, a newly delivered 2025 yacht by Floeth Yachts available for charter starting July 2026.

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look onboard the 62-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/6253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salt62.0m (203'5&quot;)CRN2020">Salt</a>, which has entered the charter market for the first time following her comprehensive refit completed in 2026. Previously privately owned and known as Voice, she is now available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Nautical (Company)">West Nautical</a> ahead of her Mediterranean debut this summer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392597/image/large-381155ad9866a7753d2ab915f5da5433.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392597">Delivered by Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salt62.0m (203'5&quot;)CRN2020">Salt</a> is a long-range cruising vessel that places paramount focus on wellness, privacy and connection to the sea. She features both exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>, with naval architecture crafted by her builder.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392629/image/large-efe67aa0a796e4d5aeb6a299b9aea4be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392629" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Having recently completed her journey from Dubai along the East Coast of Africa to Cape Town, the yacht is now set to spend the summer season cruising France and Italy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392600/image/large-642c445c900ffe97b9e8a59330baafe9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392600" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The philosophy behind <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salt62.0m (203'5&quot;)CRN2020">Salt</a> is rooted in immersive living on the water. Her generous decks have been arranged to encourage effortless movement between lounging spaces, shaded dining areas and more secluded retreats.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392634/image/large-0820a20078c6c3f6863c6c701181bd49.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392634"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392603/image/large-d6afb6ee6e8d6ce7a8006706b52246dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392603" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">At sea level, her beach club acts as the yacht’s social centrepiece. Extending onto a large inflatable sea platform, this area transforms into a private waterside retreat where guests can swim, lounge or frisk close to the water throughout the day. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392606/image/large-4b7eee9a4c72a319ad3b6a9332321e12.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392606" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Oversized sun pads, a Jacuzzi and flexible dining arrangements underscore the yacht’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle, alongside several deck areas made for entertaining or quieter moments onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392605/image/large-491ad921cc47b5730a149c98c994dd92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392605" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Adventure plays a fundamental role in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salt62.0m (203'5&quot;)CRN2020">Salt</a> experience. Designed for guests who want to actively engage with the ocean, the yacht carries a vast selection of water toys and equipment, including F9 SEABOBs, Jet Skis, Fliteboards, kayaks and paddleboards, alongside a fully equipped onboard dive centre, which is not typically seen in most private yachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392611/image/large-772ff3cf1d96e246c433cf4712dfaa5f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392611" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Further reinforcing her explorer credentials, an 8-metre Hodgson custom tender, and various other craft are available for operational flexibility and guest transfers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392599/image/large-fa84d5a45309bef25ba1cacda6fca3f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392599" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392637/image/large-a6624e9905a3856815a0e222a6cacfe7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392637">Inside, interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valentina Zannier Interiors & Architecture (Company)">Valentina Zannier</a> of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a> embrace contemporary styling that exudes calmness. Soft neutral tones, sculptural furnishings and tactile finishes all contribute to her serene living spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392608/image/large-0b1c3d40f912a30eec92f899ed26c82e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392608">Meanwhile, details such as integrated lighting and mirrored surfaces add depth and contrast. Large windows drench the saloons and guest areas with natural light, allowing in uninterrupted views of the ocean vistas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392633/image/large-e4dce3850ea7d14c1c3771e195c1f86b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392633">Furthermore, thanks to her advanced acoustic engineering, which is designed to maximise comfort and privacy, guests may benefit from an exceptionally quiet onboard experience. As a fully smart yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salt62.0m (203'5&quot;)CRN2020">Salt</a> also enables guests to personalise lighting, temperature, music, and audiovisual settings throughout the vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392610/image/large-de4184f8795ff45ecbbcd14a79261800.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392610" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392638/image/large-d9a189220d33e1bf79c887bf3437b023.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392638">Wellness is placed in the forefront of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salt62.0m (203'5&quot;)CRN2020">Salt</a>’s philosophy of immersive living. Guests have access to a fully equipped gym fitted with Technogym equipment and open deck areas suited to yoga and stretching<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392625/image/large-ff36389234b43200007fcc7a449e169f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392625">Additionally, a dedicated onboard masseuse and physiotherapist offer bespoke treatments, while a hammam provides more space for guests to unwind and restore. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392613/image/large-e28e6c4d01afc81692b64e8021e44170.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392613"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392618/image/large-2625204c05b3c8059ca4be1bbb8ce108.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392618">With a beam of 11.5-metres and an interior volume of 1,288 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 12 guests across six staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s suite on the owner’s deck, alongside a VIP stateroom with a private balcony. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392619/image/large-a216009f769bb355e9d30b2341d2d31d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392619">Flexible sleeping arrangements within the remaining staterooms allow the yacht to comfortably accommodate charter groups and family configurations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392615/image/large-aab5eb1f20450ef5e9fb2b83d23f876a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392615" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6253" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salt62.0m (203'5&quot;)CRN2020">Salt</a> is now available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Nautical (Company)">West Nautical</a> for Summer 2026 in the South of France and Italy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392628/image/large-5208e59e61b6e5244016b1d48b493480.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392628"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392626/image/large-e604f3ccf81e5e14ff1658b90a5eabf0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392626">

Onboard 62m CRN superyacht Salt

Take a closer look onboard the 62m CRN superyacht Salt, highlighting wellness and adventure, available for charter this Mediterranean summer season.

Onboard 62m CRN superyacht Salt following refit

The first interior images of the 111-metre hybrid-electric <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> have been unveiled. Currently one of the largest yachts built by the Dutch shipyard to date, she was delivered in 2025 to Valve co-founder and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> shareholder Gabe Newell.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388643/image/large-8ea500b0c047de9da42f5c995df3563b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388643">Her interiors are designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman Design</a>, reflecting Gabe's strong emphasis on functionality and crew wellbeing. Speaking during an exclusive interview at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2025">Monaco Yacht Show 2025</a>, the owner highlighted the importance of creating a vessel that works seamlessly for those onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392188/image/large-77765885a06300242b5adb4dd9e7d6bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392188"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392189/image/large-74b857f20fc0151a8bb1af74ca8916c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392189">In response, the design team worked closely with him to develop a yacht that prioritises efficiency, with systems and materials selected to reduce repetitive maintenance tasks for the crew.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64326" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="From gaming to yachting: Gabe Newell on life at sea and building the future with Oceanco (2025-09-25 13:30:00 +0200)">From gaming to yachting: Gabe Newell on life at sea and building the future with Oceanco</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388602/image/large-72eab0f76ea1b3f14cce1f7d0c0661d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388602"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392120/image/large-fd47d60446457dc9c3fde395c96ec29d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392120"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>, with naval architecture developed by the shipyard in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a>, and input from the owner’s representatives <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YTMC Limited (Company)">YTMC</a>. The result reflects the owner’s desire to foster a more integrated relationship between guests and crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388531/image/large-6c073f2f4288057d02a945dee6bbdf8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388531"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392157/image/large-accd09cb1d430b665aec894c9a68f3d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392157">Construction began in 2020, with her stern transported to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco’s</a> Zwijndrecht facility in 2022. She was later moved to the outfitting stage at the Alblasserdam facility, where she was seen outside the shed for the first time in 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392125/image/large-59788d145055a522956750529dafbdc0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392125">The newly released images showcase a series of highly social, communal spaces. The bridge deck houses a gaming lounge with 15 stations, while the aft deck features a swimming pool, relaxed seating areas and an outdoor cinema.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392122/image/large-9b1df27551aa9d0310c0f133f6192366.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392122">As part of the fleet operated by Gabe's organisation Inkfish, which supports scientific research and marine exploration, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> is also equipped with a dive centre, laboratory, 3D printing workshop and an onboard hospital, occupying the space traditionally reserved for a beach club.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392126/image/large-9ef71dd96832d99465e90f5c0be82239.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392126">Further highlights include a communal dining area for up to 54 guests, two racing simulators and multiple informal lounges. Crew wellness has also been carefully considered, with dedicated areas finished in oak and wenge, alongside shared recreational spaces such as a basketball court, whirlpool and gym.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392123/image/large-6365484062bcf960342e759ed1e9afff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392123">With a volume of approximately 4,970 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> can accommodate up to 26 guests and 37 crew. In line with Gabe's belief that a yacht should feel like a community, spaces typically reserved for guests have been reimagined for shared use, reinforcing a more collaborative onboard environment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392152/image/large-0e9f1106146e1fbd3e059d38e7e9bbd3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392152"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392128/image/large-f7f36024025cce68cf72179c8bea7872.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392128"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> is fitted with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7672" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bolidt (Company)">Bolidt</a> composite decking featuring a bespoke pattern, developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and the crew to enhance heat dissipation and long-term durability. Additional exterior elements include bead-blasted stainless-steel railings, synthetic handrails and an off-white finish to reduce cleaning frequency.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/392150/image/large-1a9b694fc07383946b5d11df847d40d8.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20260430%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260430T142623Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=b758ec3c642e7644426100b123d99d013b3d9fe5d5a8ee7461d93c17070673b4" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392150"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388530/image/large-ed1d71e71ba1e6a59cad7fd831529575.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388530">During development, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5009" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lateral Naval Architects (Company)">Lateral Naval Architects</a> collaborated with MARIN to refine hull performance and onboard comfort. The result is a hull that represents the latest evolution of Lateral’s DE-Series platform, engineered specifically for large yachts with podded propulsion operating at moderate speeds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392186/image/large-6e23ea86734f8bf72c4030c539044b4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392186"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392185/image/large-ec99eac9c8b4277974914bc6386e8e60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392185">The yacht achieves a natural roll period of over 12 seconds, supported by a stabilisation system combining <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum</a> MagLift and XT fins. Extensive model testing informed the optimisation of beam, waterplane and GM targets, while a seawater ballast system ensures optimal loading conditions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392130/image/large-59792eeb422bd87b8622b9c0f756a972.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392130"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392201/image/large-27077cbc86298348f468dc5055d02312.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392201">In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a> is powered by two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ABB Group (Company)">ABB</a> DO980P Azipods and is equipped with a 5.5 megawatt hour battery system, enabling silent operation during night-time hours and peak-shaving capabilities to improve overall fuel efficiency.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392187/image/large-b991cc57e852b03ad37b23f33364e115.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392187"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392127/image/large-ecf7d6be2450dd314de7bdd30345f54c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392127">

Interiors of 111m hybrid-electric Oceanco yacht Leviathan unveiled

The first interior images of the 111-metre hybrid-electric Oceanco superyacht Leviathan have been unveiled. 

Interiors of 111m Oceanco yacht Leviathan unveiled

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a> has unveiled the first interior images of its 26.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef 88 Ultima26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2026">Ultima 88</a> catamaran, offering a first look inside following its virtual world premiere during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/314" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Singapore Yachting Festival - 2026">Singapore Yachting Festival 2026</a>. Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz has selected the Ultima 88 as his first yacht and is among the first owners of the model, with a customised unit currently under construction. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392036/image/large-bf47bb15505ca8d99da8e74f31c89b00.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392036">The interiors were revealed for the first time during an exclusive event hosted at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2015" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="One °15 Marina (Company)">One°15 Marina</a> in Singapore, where invited guests were presented with preview content showcasing the yacht’s design. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef 88 Ultima26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2026">Ultima 88</a> hails from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>’s latest Ultima line, and has been designed entirely by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392051/image/large-51d1f6ce2ac2194e7c765313c085972b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392051" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">First introduced following the sale of its very first unit, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef 88 Ultima26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2026">Ultima 88</a> has been conceived with the aim of merging the agility of a monohull with the stability, volume and shallow draft of a catamaran. The yacht is capable of accommodating up to 10 guests onboard and will be able to reach a top speed of 26 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392045/image/large-9817a3f1f3cd4c6d8fc4cd0b4bcbc6cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392045" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef 88 Ultima26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2026">Ultima 88</a> yacht features a contemporary interior defined by minimalism and a strong architectural clarity. Pale timber wood finishes paired with neutral-toned upholstery, alongside meticulously crafted joinery all contribute to a sense of cohesion and warmth throughout her living spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392046/image/large-6832a3cd97df7a4d2eb935fb2833e102.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392046" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">In the main saloon, her open-plan layout encourages a seamless flow of movement for guests to socialise and relax in, while expansive glazing draws in natural light and maintains a constant connection to the panoramic views of the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392058/image/large-0f11450d714e1df185cf63dacf01821d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392058" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392059/image/large-bc0b1fea16ad4bebd705f12aa18dd06d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392059">Lighting is subtly integrated throughout the yacht, casting a soft ambient glow that elevates the yacht’s subdued colour scheme. The overall effect exudes a calm and comfortable interior with a cosy atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392060/image/large-346fddc801d804e5d2641dc93d2a3e69.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392060"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392055/image/large-439f1d2afb61120f451150a772f68eb9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392055">Guest accommodations follow the same aesthetic, but with a more intimate tone. Her staterooms benefit from soft finishes and thoughtful details, which create a refined yet relaxed atmosphere well-suited to extended voyages onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392042/image/large-4e05bdba1d225c4d4f99d9202b2de617.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392042" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Beyond her interiors, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef 88 Ultima26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2026">Ultima 88</a> has been designed with a strong emphasis on a balance of outdoor living and a laid-back lifestyle. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392037/image/large-8294dd7bdda4a0e2a4308089afea0165.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392037" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">One of the yacht’s main features is the walkaround Ocean Lounge, which is made possible by open bulwarks and a spacious aft deck that lets guests move easily around the deck while staying close to the water. This area also includes a large garage aft, which is designed to house tenders and water toys.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392043/image/large-ecae956b5cc6c3bc9441c79650ccc335.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392043">Earlier this month, it was announced that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef 88 Ultima26.82m (87'12&quot;)Sunreef Yachts2026">Ultima 88</a> owner Carlos Alcaraz had also become a brand ambassador for House of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunreef Yachts (Company)">Sunreef</a>, joining F1 driver Fernando Alonso and footballer Robert Lewandowski. This transition marks the Spanish athlete’s move from chartering to yacht ownership after developing an interest in the industry over the past few years.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65694" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz buys Sunreef Ultima 88 catamaran (2026-03-25 17:30:00 +0100)">Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz buys Sunreef 88 catamaran</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392034/image/large-4b5d49020598f06ccdc3aee30a4f69c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392034" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">All images provided courtesy of Sunreef Yachts.

Interiors of Sunreef Ultima 88 catamaran unveiled

 Sunreef unveils the first interior images of its Ultima 88 catamaran after its virtual world premier during the Singapore Yachting Festival.

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First look: Interiors of Sunreef Ultima 88 catamaran unveiled

During the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2026">Palm Beach International Boat Show</a>, SuperYacht Times took a closer look onboard the 42.9-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ximena42.9m (140'9&quot;)Alia Yachts2026">Ximena</a>. Delivered in 2026, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ximena42.9m (140'9&quot;)Alia Yachts2026">Ximena</a> is a full-custom build from the Turkish shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390764/image/large-b1bfc7516627198f4cf4c264102a050c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390764">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65735" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Everything you might have missed from PBIBS 2026 (2026-03-31 13:45:00 +0200)">Everything you might have missed from PBIBS 2026</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ximena42.9m (140'9&quot;)Alia Yachts2026"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ximena42.9m (140'9&quot;)Alia Yachts2026">Ximena</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, with interiors penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7302" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yodezeen (Company)">Yodezeen</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> developed her naval architecture. Constructed with an aluminium hull and superstructure, the yacht has a beam of 8.4-metres and a draught of 2.1-metres. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390790/image/large-08b87bc72bd6d7ad8470945a67bb4ab8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390790" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The design philosophy for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ximena42.9m (140'9&quot;)Alia Yachts2026">Ximena</a> centres on architectural clarity and opulence. She puts emphasis on rich materials, clean geometry and carefully curated spaces allowing a seamless flow across her indoor and outdoor living areas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390784/image/large-5de9a9a0c6e82ce14cd2d8f1e29f3a1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390784" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Exterior-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ximena42.9m (140'9&quot;)Alia Yachts2026">Ximena</a> presents a sharp profile, defined by elongated lines, angular glazing and a low silhouette. Her crisp white hull is contrasted by her dark glazing bands which stretch across her superstructure, visually extending her profile.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390781/image/large-dc536b43aef7988b24a8196d59ba570f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390781" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Across her two decks, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ximena42.9m (140'9&quot;)Alia Yachts2026">Ximena</a> benefits from outdoor spaces layered beneath each other, offering expansive spaces for guests to relax and socialise while soaking in the ocean views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390787/image/large-2856aa4e76681fd6263b0f6bc176d80b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390787">At the foredeck, a sunken lounge is fitted with geometric seating and sunpads, while her aft deck effortlessly leads down to a beach club providing direct access to the water. Her upper deck also serves as an open-air retreat, with additional lounge seating that is thoughtfully configured for uninterrupted connection to the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390788/image/large-52e5834d167ea2bcb2453dfd10bf7979.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390788">Stepping inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ximena42.9m (140'9&quot;)Alia Yachts2026">Ximena</a> reveals a contemporary interior, where craftsmanship meets elegance to define the space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390806/image/large-00a5b6427fa0bae64a46bbcf1c10b96b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390806" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Her main saloon is designed with curved furnishings in soft neutral tones, set against the backdrop of dark timber accents. A meticulously designed ceiling runs throughout the saloon, providing depth to the space. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390805/image/large-850e3ead91da238fb81753225fe59ec7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390805" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390803/image/large-5d114e532fcbdf63f244b89d4be8496f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390803">Floor-to-ceiling windows flood <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ximena42.9m (140'9&quot;)Alia Yachts2026">Ximena</a>’s living spaces with natural light, while sliding glass doors guarantee fluid movement between her outdoor living spaces and the main saloon. Her formal dining area stands out with a monumental marble table that is complemented by dark-coloured seating that adds subtle contrast to the yacht’s otherwise subdued color scheme. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390791/image/large-4abb5f366301399282e19ca283b94e66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390791"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390796/image/large-cbd207083267d285e2f25adee576991e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390796">At an interior volume of 365 GT, accommodation onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ximena42.9m (140'9&quot;)Alia Yachts2026">Ximena</a> is arranged for up to 10 guests across five staterooms. The guest accommodations maintain the sophisticated aesthetic, with each stateroom featuring sleek furnishings, soft textiles and integrated storage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390801/image/large-578738d12f13517d2e1f3ec83be7a93f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390801"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390793/image/large-525f1af209b15084d5180297a6d124dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390793">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ximena42.9m (140'9&quot;)Alia Yachts2026">Ximena</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, propelling her to a top speed of 22.6 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390777/image/large-e2317c2f205170241da044f8909c6b81.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390777">

Onboard the 43m Alia superyacht Ximena

Step onboard the 43m Alia superyacht Ximena, delivered in 2026, and displayed at the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2026.

The 49.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daisy D49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2018">Daisy D</a> sold in a deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1550" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Marketing (Company)">Marine Marketing</a> introducing the buyer, alongside Nathan Farrelly of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="One Brokerage Australia (Company)">One Brokerage Australia</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397051/image/large-5a5dce9decb30e6d016cb98d7fde34c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397051">Delivered in 2018 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> 5000 Semi-Displacement series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daisy D49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2018">Daisy D</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, with interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto Design</a> and naval architecture by her Dutch builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daisy D49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2018">Daisy D</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests across a six stateroom configuration, with her master suite situated on the main deck forward, while her VIP suite, two doubles and two twin staterooms can be found on the lower deck.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daisy D49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2018">Daisy D</a> is 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, which propel her to a top speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. At the time of the sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Daisy D49.8m (163'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2018">Daisy D</a> had a last known asking price of €28,500,000.&nbsp;

Daisy D: 50m Heesen yacht sold

The 49.8-metre Heesen superyacht Daisy D sold, with a last known asking price of €28,500,000.

50m Heesen superyacht Daisy D sold

The 30.48-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hatteras Yachts (Company)">Hatteras</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunday Money30.48m (100'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts2001">Sunday Money</a> sold in a deal with Iain Lawrie of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> introducing the buyer and Michael Zaidan of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Borden and Associates Yacht Sales (Company)">Borden &amp; Associates Yacht Sales</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397019/image/large-1adf3cf22ae9625acf3be275898f7595.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397019">Delivered in 2001, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunday Money30.48m (100'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts2001">Sunday Money</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/326" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Hargrave (Company)">Jack Hargrave</a>. Spanning 180 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunday Money30.48m (100'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts2001">Sunday Money</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration.&nbsp;In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunday Money30.48m (100'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts2001">Sunday Money</a> can reach a top speed of 24 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots, thanks to twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Detroit Diesel (Company)">Detroit Diesel</a> engines. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunday Money30.48m (100'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts2001">Sunday Money</a> had a last known asking price of $1,450,000.(Image courtesy of Merle Wood &amp; Associates.)

Sunday Money: 31m Hatteras yacht sold

The 30.48-metre Hatteras motor yacht Sunday Money sold with a last known asking price of $1,450,000.

31m Hatteras motor yacht Sunday Money sold

Travelling to Sydney, Leona Caanen speaks with Luke Geelan, family man and owner of the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a>&nbsp;fleet.Growing up with a passion for boating, and especially fishing, is Luke Geelan, Sydney native and owner of the 35.05-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a>. Having spent most of his life around the water, it seems only natural for Luke to have moved into the world of boating. Overtime the yacht has come to resemble not only a connection to his past, but also to his future, getting to enjoy it with his family and friends, as well as sharing it with charter guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388213/image/large-0b83e89d1054e69437b37ff303a35921.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388213">A family passionGrowing up on a river in Sydney, Luke was introduced to the rhythms of tide and weather from an early age. “I’ve grown up with a passion for boating, my father taught me to water ski and sail as a young child” Luke shares. Over time, Luke exchanged sailing for wakeboarding and eventually game-fishing, depending his passion for being out at sea. This passion has remained a constant factor in Luke’s life, deepening even further once he could share it with his own kids.A few years ago, Luke sold his business and decided to step into boating in a more deliberate way by acquiring the 35-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/554" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyds Ships (Company)">Lloyd Ships</a> in Australia in 1986. Purchasing her in 2024, the yacht allowed for Luke and his family to explore the Australian coast with more comfort, as well as for them to get to share their passion for the sea. “My two boys are especially big on game fishing, and my daughter is very passionate about snorkelling and marine life”, says Luke. By acquiring <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a>, it allows for the family to share their passions with one another.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396937/image/large-131bb2f788c31defa0822382f533d318.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396937">A three-part refitAs <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a> is from the 80s, she was in need of an upgrade when Luke purchased her. The refit has been phased and purposeful, with 2024 seeing the first of the three phases. The yacht spent September to November at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">Gold Coast City Marina &amp; Shipyard</a> where the bridge was upgraded, soft furnishings replaced and extensive paintwork completed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388209/image/large-c74eb7958e3e321e611bea0e2d9fee9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388209">The second phase was centred around remodelling the saloon, with new flooring, carpeting and ceilings, as well as mechanical enhancements. Other upgrades included a beach club installation, complete with an inflatable pool, protective netting and a shaded cabana, which has proved particularly popular with charter guests. Possibly the most meaningful addition during this refit have been the zero-speed stabilisers, “my wife suffers from really severe seasickness, the stabilisers are essential in making the yacht comfortable for my family,” Luke shares.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388210/image/large-06ec6524534531dc1f3ac942dd743803.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388210"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a>’s third and final refit will take place in 2027 and will see an upgrade of the crew quarters. Originally, Luke had hoped to finalise the refit this year, but the yacht’s agenda, both in charter and personal use, is almost fully booked for the calendar year, and Luke wants to ensure there is enough time for the refit: “Our crew is so amazing, I'm super lucky to have what I believe is the best crew.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388187/image/large-fde4622fb25e3e416358ace496ed0104.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388187"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a>&nbsp;juniorYet the 35-metre motor yacht is only half the story. Six months after acquiring the mothership, Luke secured what he describes as Australia’s leading game fishing platform: a custom-built 17.7-metre (58’0”) Assegai sportfisher. Designed specifically for marlin fishing along the country’s east coast, the yacht is equipped with a gyro stabiliser and, more recently, a Furuno Omni Sonar System capable of scanning 360 degrees around the vessel to significant depths, providing a technological edge in a pursuit that still relies on instinct and patience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396954/image/large-96857bf8151cfcd655d86dc3d061d704.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396954">The reason for acquiring the fishing vessel to cruise alongside the mothership are his sons. Luke shares that “my sons and I have been game fishing together for the last five years or so,” and have even partaken in various competitions in- and around Sydney. “We’ve won a couple of state titles and other competitions,” a hint of pride sits in Luke’s voice. “My children in particular, have a passion for fishing, and I've just shared that passion, and supported it”, he adds.Lukes really enjoys fishing with his family and friends, on a recent trip to the Great Barrier Reef, the Shore Thing 58' landed a 1,223 pound Black Marlin. Yet Luke is quick to note that they’re conscious about the way they fish. “We only catch what we eat; everything else goes right back in the ocean. We’re not hunters, we just fish for the joy of it.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388186/image/large-a98a34adf0095495d9e5f32f36eb458e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388186">The joy of cruisingSome of Luke’s most cherished moments onboard are those with friends and family. “We hosted my 50th birthday onboard,” Luke shares, having chartered the yacht to Whitehaven Beach, located in the Whitsundays, “there were about 40 guests, all friends and family.”&nbsp;Possibly Luke’s favourite memory is the recent Christmas holiday onboard. “Spending time with our family and another family, sitting around and just having deep belly laughs over some beautifully cooked meals by our chef onboard.” Luke describes this as delightful and quite possibly one of the most memorable times onboard. “Your kids grow up so quick, getting to share such a beautiful time together and feeling like, as your kids become young adults, that you can really share laughs and stories. It was just special.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396938/image/large-04bc34860fd9bc9b421321a8d9f42e09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396938">The beauty of being on a boat is that it ties everyone together, whether that is his own family and friends, or guests who charter the yacht, for Luke, the joy of owning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a> lies in “getting to share the joy with other people.”The yacht and her fishing counterpart offer not just a sense of luxury, but a space for guests to create memories and experience the beauty of the Australian coastline as they cruise <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shore Thing35.05m (114'12&quot;)Lloyds Ships1986">Shore Thing</a> between the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays and the Sydney Harbour.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/388177/image/large-2991a957e2fdb4ef0038789921600aa2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/388177">

Owning the shore thing fleet 

A look inside Luke Geelan's charter fleet: his 35m Shore Thing and the 58' sport fisher chartering around Sydney.

"The joy of owning Shore Thing is getting to share it with others"

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom Yacht Equipment</a>&nbsp;has earned a prominent position in the superyacht supply chain for its bespoke boarding equipment, platforms, cranes, watertight doors and integrated control systems. Yet the engineering philosophy behind its custom-designed solutions is based on a resolutely modular approach.When Mervyn van der Ploeg was appointed managing director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom Yacht Equipment</a> in 2015, the company was going through a bad patch. It routinely redesigned everything from scratch for each new yacht project, leading to prototype-level inefficiencies and financial strain. A small but telling example is that it used to produce 32 different types of locking pins. Today, through a process of standardisation and modularisation, that number has been reduced to just two sizes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396743/image/large-c20dda6c39f046eea94eaa71057b9e2c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396743">“Previously, when designing a platform for a yacht, four different locking pins might have been specified, requiring multiple suppliers,” explains van der Ploeg. “Now, we buy 200 locking pins per year in two sizes from a single supplier at half the cost.”The process began by redesigning a prototype passerelle from scratch using a fully modular approach, which then became a template for other equipment. While remaining a supplier of custom equipment, modular components are now reused across <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a>’s product range, reducing design complexity and streamlining production.“A key technical insight came from looking outside the yachting industry,” continues van der Ploeg. “For example, swivel joints originally designed for excavators have been incorporated into our gangways. These components are proven, industrial-grade and standardised, which means we can build highly reliable systems without reinventing core mechanisms.”In the ten years since van der Ploeg joined the company, turnover has more than doubled from €12 million to €25 million, driven by increased efficiency along with larger yachts and a rising demand for integrated equipment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396739/image/large-d48d0f06ceeb5a00cfda9bafe1c96878.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396739">Make it modularThe spin-off from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a>’s modular way of thinking are innovations designed to maximise open space while eliminating visual clutter. Many of these solutions revolve around relocating drive systems into hinge lines and the platform structures themselves. In one recent project, a large side platform was initially conceived as two separate elements with a manually installed infill piece. While technically feasible, it was operationally awkward. Instead, by introducing an internal hinge drive already proven elsewhere, the entire system was re-engineered as a single monolithic platform. The infill was eliminated, deployment became faster, crew workload was reduced, and the geometry became cleaner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396744/image/large-4feaec6057dc57f70fe27a2f2a88296b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396744">The Sliding Stairs Access Hatch is another example. Developed in response to a request to optimise the passage from the main deck to the beach platform on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship’s</a> 79.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Valor79.5m (260'10&quot;)Feadship2025">Valor</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a>’s engineers merged door, hatch and boarding equipment components to create a completely new solution. Essentially, the staircases on each side of the pool form the hatch itself, with half of each staircase retracting into the deckhead like a gangway to provide access to the beach club.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396742/image/large-bd76338bca2c0e5436acede35e416f93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396742">“This marked a next step in modular engineering for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a>,” says van der Ploeg. “Our approach not only accelerated the development process, but also showed how modularity enables flexible, cross-disciplinary solutions without compromising quality.”As both staircases form part of the watertight boundary of the vessel certified by Class, one of the main challenges was ensuring watertight integrity, given the angle at which the stair hatches are installed, as well as aligning the treads between the hatches and the fixed structures. In fact, sealing has become a central issue as stern structures grow more complex – folding, rotating and closing at compound angles. While inflatable seals are often the go-to solution and offer excellent theoretical performance, they also represent a single point of failure. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> typically prefers D-profile rubber seals, which wear gradually, remain locally manageable, and allow temporary mitigation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396741/image/large-cf52ffb86158af5f4ac7a5922058d9b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396741">“This approach is especially critical for Lloyd’s-certified watertight items such as split transom doors closing at different angles, where corners and junctions between curved surfaces become critical failure points,” van der Ploeg points out.Such solutions highlight how <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> has evolved beyond developing hardware to innovating the onboard experience, a strategy that has resulted in multiple patented solutions, from pop-up gangways embedded in the stern platform to protective cabrio covers engineered to fold, stack or nest completely out of sight when not in use. At the last edition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metstrade (Company)">Metstrade</a>, the company presented five interactive aft deck models through immersive 3D visualisations showcasing how engineering, design and user experience increasingly converge in the early phases of yacht development.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396745/image/large-b406b1bef2a73b0811b05344a273be7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396745">Under controlAnother defining feature of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a>’s approach is that its control systems and programming are all developed in-house. Precise timing between electronic commands, hydraulic oil flow and mechanical motion is critical, as are programmed delays that account for inertia and mass. Most systems employ frequency-driven power packs rather than simple on/off hydraulics, resulting in smoother movement, lower noise levels and the elimination of hydraulic ‘hammer’ effects. Automated operating cycles manage sequencing, speed and end-of-stroke deceleration automatically, reducing the risk of impact damage and operator error. Before delivery, full functional testing is carried out in-house, often with owner representatives present.Enclosed helicopter lifts represent some of the most complex control systems <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> has delivered. On yachts such as the 85.95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea85.95m (281'12&quot;)Feadship2004">Ecstasea</a>, the 96.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia96.6m (316'11&quot;)Feadship2017">Sophia</a> (ex-Faith), 99-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Madame Gu99.0m (324'10&quot;)Feadship2013">Madame Gu</a> and the 102.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10678" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ulysses102.6m (336'7&quot;)Feadship2024">Ulysses</a>, these lift assemblies rely on synchronised spindles and highly precise control algorithms to ensure uniform vertical motion. Ironically, real-world usage of helicopter lifts has revealed an interesting pattern:&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396746/image/large-793a08021cda2fc7bab19c3cd8f1a821.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396746">“On some yachts, the heli hangars are no longer actively used and instead function as static storage platforms,” reveals van der Ploeg. “In such cases, owners may even suspend servicing altogether – an illustration of how operational reality can diverge from original design intent.”Developments in control systems are being matched by advances in data intelligence. During the COVID period, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> expanded its remote-support capabilities and identified a recurring issue: when faults occur, crews often cannot describe what happened beyond “pressing the button”. To address this, its latest systems incorporate data logging that records each operating cycle, sequence order, timing, load condition and fault event with precise timestamps.“When an issue arises, engineers can trace it back to the exact operating condition that caused it,” explains van der Ploeg. “While still being rolled out primarily on new-build projects, data logging represents a shift towards evidence-based rather than purely scheduled maintenance.”Across <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a>’s predominantly hydraulic product range, failures rarely originate in the actuators themselves. Instead, the most vulnerable areas are where forces converge – locations where multiple loads are transferred into a single structural interface. Passerelles are a prime example:“Forces are transmitted through long, slender structures back to a limited number of mounting points,” explains van der Ploeg. “When additional functionality is introduced, such as lateral slewing rather than straight-line deployment, those forces increase substantially.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396750/image/large-74a75f9786460908e4bf98d749448420.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396750">Bonding and bolt-inSome <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> passerelles now extend up to 16-metres in length, pushing the limits of lightweight structural engineering while maintaining stiffness, safety margins and regulatory compliance. Designing these interfaces requires careful attention to geometry, material thickness and fatigue behaviour.Marine-grade aluminium remains the primary structural material, selected for its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. Steel is used selectively in high-load interfaces where stiffness and wear resistance are critical. Carbon fibre has also been deployed strategically, particularly in the outermost sections of passerelles. Reducing mass at the extremity lowers bending moments throughout the structure, enabling greater reach without adding reinforcements.&nbsp;A more recent addition to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a>’s fabrication methodology is the introduction of structural adhesive bonding. In lightweight aluminium constructions, particularly passerelles, welding thin sections sometimes caused unacceptable deformation due to heat input. To address this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> now uses a hybrid method: components are positioned with bolts to prevent movement, while the structural adhesive provides the primary load-bearing bond. In this configuration, the bolts act purely as locators and the adhesive carries the load.Another key evolution is the move towards bolt-in housings for boarding equipment such as passerelles and swim ladders. Historically, these housings were built directly into the hull, placing installation and testing squarely on the shipyard’s critical path. This new approach uses self-contained housings that are assembled and factory-tested in-house, accepted by owners or representatives, and installed later as plug-and-play units.“Once delivered, the housing is bolted into place, hydraulics and electrics are connected, and functionality is assured – eliminating the risk of delays, rework and repainting,” says van der Ploeg.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396752/image/large-1ea3884318d73cd6441f8d9cf8801f9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396752">Breaking outSolely owned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4951" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw (Company)">Koninklijke De Vries,</a> until recently <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> worked exclusively within <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>. It is now pursuing a more open strategy, with roughly 60% of turnover derived from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> new-build projects, 25% from service and refit work on existing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadships</a>, and the rest from other shipyards – a share that continues to grow as the company expands its marketing network.An early major non-<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> contract was with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4644" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AKYACHT (Company)">AKYACHT</a> in Turkey for its 120-metre-plus project (NB012) due for delivery in 2030. Another is the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> Custom 80 currently under construction at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a> in Ancona. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> client, an experienced <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> charterer, specified <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> to supply the boarding systems with which he directly interacts – in total, five independent mechanical systems with fully integrated control logic.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396754/image/large-0eae94a6e941a08764d18f82632bee1f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396754">Across all these developments, a clear evolution emerges. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> has progressed from boatbuilder to specialist supplier, system integrator and, ultimately, lifestyle collaborator. Each project begins by asking what experience the owner, designer or shipyard wants to achieve. From there, complexity is carefully analysed and engineered so that systems are notable precisely for their absence – seeming to disappear once installed, leaving spaces that feel more open, intuitive and fully resolved.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396753/image/large-24074ca4b4f597fe6f6d7ba61d16b96a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396753">

Standardising the bespoke: The engineering behind custom superyacht equipment

Akerboom Yacht Equipment explains how modular engineering is reshaping its custom superyacht boarding systems, platforms, cranes and control systems.

The fourth 53.25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> YS53 yacht support <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> has been delivered to her owner, following her launch in March 2026 from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> facility in Antalya, Turkey. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397013/image/large-c33b6dbec1e5da99757b484375d47d5b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397013">Designed to operate either alongside a mothership or independently, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> has been crafted in-house by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>, which were responsible for her interior, exterior and naval architecture.&nbsp;Created around family experiences, shared moments on the water and operational purpose <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> will now serve as a purposeful extension of her owner's fleet, where she has been developed to provide additional space, support and flexibility.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397012/image/large-e7a8adfa9276e3affbe8d0454cf3c3d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397012">"From the outset, &nbsp;there was a clear vision for how the owner wanted to use YS53 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> and the role she would play within the fleet," explained Rob Dolling, Owner’s Representative. "Together with Damen Yachting, we were able to translate those wishes into a vessel that is highly functional, personal and closely aligned with the owner’s programme."<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests, as well as 10 crew plus her captain. Her interior reflects the owner’s personal style, combining timeless elegance with Old English influences throughout. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397011/image/large-c5c4c4fd9fd1617d2fa194c1f00b061d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397011"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> boasts the brand’s signature axe bow, while her reinforced deck supports touch-and-go helicopter operations. With a generous open main deck of more than 200 square-metres, this versatile space can be used for large tenders, toys and specialised equipment.This is complemented by a 15-tonne crane, enabling the handling of substantial tenders and heavy loads. With a volume just shy of 500 GT, she can accommodate up to eight guests, along with a crew of eight.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397010/image/large-d904abeb9d80368dab56f223768c6958.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397010">"As the fourth Yacht Support 53 delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>, she reflects the versatility of the Yacht Support range within modern superyacht ownership and has been created with a very clear purpose," concluded Jan van Hogerwou, Commercial Executive USA.Crafted with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which provide her with a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 19 knots. Once her sea trials are complete, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13202" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rafter53.25m (174'8&quot;)Damen Yachting2026">Rafter</a> will prepare for delivery to her owner. &nbsp;

Rafter: Fourth Damen Yachting YS53 yacht on sea trials

The fourth 53.25-metre Damen Yachting YS53 yacht support Rafter has been delivered following her launch in Antalya, Turkey in March 2026.

Fourth Damen Yachting YS53 yacht support Rafter delivered

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> has completed the refit of the 37-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Classic 120 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kos37.5m (123'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2009">Kos</a>, following a comprehensive programme of works spanning structural modifications, onboard systems, technical upgrades, exterior areas and interiors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396976/image/large-40153e77114e1432e88b74a33b05ac53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396976">Built in 2009 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kos37.5m (123'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2009">Kos</a> forms part of its Classic 37 series, featuring exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Righini Design (Company)">Stefano Righini Design</a>, interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a> and naval architecture developed in-house by her builder.The refit of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kos37.5m (123'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2009">Kos</a> commenced in August 2025 shortly after the yacht was acquired by her new owner and was completed in approximately six months through the coordinated efforts of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a>'s project management team, specialised technicians, skilled craftsmen and interior designer Laura Rossi. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a>, the programme was undertaken with the aim of improving operational efficiency, enhancing the onboard experience and extending the yacht's service life.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397008/image/large-c77ef9362600c70fc7acbd85faee16f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397008">From the outset, the owner and project team sought to preserve the yacht's original layout and distinctive character while improving her functionality, comfort and the perception of space. On the main deck, the refit scope included the installation of new full-height windows in her main saloon alongside the reconfiguration of the staircase area between the main and upper decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397007/image/large-91d720dd0c041da15a467ac85b61b3da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397007">Laura Rossi oversaw the interior redesign, introducing what <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> described as "greater fluidity, brightness and visual continuity." A new transparent balustrade around the staircase would allow natural light to flow between decks, while satin-finish glass panels replaced selected opaque surfaces in the corridors. New fabrics and materials were also integrated throughout the guest accommodations to enhance comfort, durability and ease of maintenance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397009/image/large-f3728f4818fd2bd0f7063bd374fc9a4e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397009">"<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kos37.5m (123'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2009">Kos</a> does not deny what she has been, nor does she try to become something else," commented Rossi. "The project was conceived to lighten, simplify and enhance the yacht's original identity, creating spaces that are brighter, more fluid and more natural to experience every day."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397006/image/large-04998d04550196299f04c73e269ea5f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397006">In addition to the living areas, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/895" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lusben Shipyard (Company)">Lusben</a> carried out a myriad of technical upgrades involving the main engines, generators and essential onboard systems. The entire lighting system was replaced with energy-efficient LEDs, while the bridge and onboard electronics were updated to make them easier to use and improve navigation safety. Exterior works included restoring the teak decks, reconfiguring the sundeck after removing the existing Jacuzzi and completely repainting the hull and superstructure.&nbsp;

Lusben completes refit of 37m Benetti yacht Kos

Lusben has completed an extensive refit of the 37m Benetti Classic yacht Kos.

37m Benetti yacht Kos completes extensive refit at Lusben

The 25.75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moon River 25.75m (84'6&quot;)Moonen Yachts2003">Moon River</a> sold in a deal with David Legrand of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> introducing the buyer and Derk Jan Rolff of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5652" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Holland Yacht Connection (Company)">Holland Yacht Connection</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/346966/image/large-acba5ebb2d4596b138324b59ae61deb9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/346966">Delivered in 2003 as part of the Moonen 84 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moon River 25.75m (84'6&quot;)Moonen Yachts2003">Moon River</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/240" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marimecs BV (Company)">Marimecs</a>, interior design penned in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen Yachts</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/241" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="René van der Velden Yacht Design (Company)">René van der Velden Yacht Design</a>.Spanning 115 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moon River 25.75m (84'6&quot;)Moonen Yachts2003">Moon River</a> can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests across a four stateroom configuration on the lower deck, with her full-beam master suite situated amidships, alongside a VIP at her bow and two twin staterooms.&nbsp;In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moon River 25.75m (84'6&quot;)Moonen Yachts2003">Moon River</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, which provide her with a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moon River 25.75m (84'6&quot;)Moonen Yachts2003">Moon River</a> had a last known asking price of €2,200,000.&nbsp;(Image courtesy of Holland Yacht Connection.)

Moon River: 26m Moonen yacht sold

The 25.75-metre Moonen motor yacht Moon River sold with a last known asking price of €2,200,000.

26m Moonen motor yacht Moon River sold

As contemporary superyacht design continues to prioritise light, openness and seamless connections to the sea, glass has evolved from a purely functional element into a defining aesthetic feature and, with the use of significantly larger glass panels, has become an essential structural component. Expansive glazing now shapes not only the visual identity of a yacht but also its engineering framework, requiring a far more integrated and technically rigorous approach.For German specialist <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TILSE Glass (Company)">TILSE</a>, this shift represents both an opportunity and a responsibility – to ensure that increasingly ambitious designs are matched by uncompromising structural integrity, durability and precision.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293944/image/large-ecdb75ea245212d313561b3fadf7f87c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293944">Integrating glass from the concept stageLarger glass surfaces have fundamentally changed how glazing is approached in yacht construction. No longer a late-stage addition, glass must be embedded into the superstructure concept from the earliest design phases, with engineers analysing how forces move through the pane, adhesive bond and surrounding structure.Unlike static architectural environments, yachts operate under continuous dynamic loads, with hull flex, vibration and thermal variation all influencing performance. Safety margins must therefore reflect real marine conditions, while thickness, laminate composition, bonding strategy, edge detailing and installation methodology all need to be considered from the outset.Early collaboration is essential. By working with designers and naval architects at the concept stage, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TILSE Glass (Company)">TILSE</a> helps ensure that visual ambitions are achievable without compromising technical feasibility, long-term serviceability or structural integrity. This proactive approach allows glazing to do more than fit within a design – it helps shape the structural logic of the vessel, balancing elegance with engineering robustness.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/286853/image/large-74c88213b1c3eba82cf06fc659c13e71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/286853">Bonding as a safety-critical interfaceOne of the most significant technical challenges is bonding glass – which is inherently brittle – to aluminium or steel structures that move, flex and expand differently under load and temperature change. The adhesive joint must do more than hold the panel in place: it must accommodate movement, transfer loads safely and maintain integrity under UV exposure, salt, humidity and vibration.“The real challenge is not only the glass pane itself, but the interface between glass and a structure that is constantly moving at sea.”As panel sizes increase, this interface becomes even more critical, since minor mismatches in movement, geometry or application can have amplified consequences. Bond thickness, surface preparation, laminate compatibility and UV protection must therefore be precisely controlled. In superyacht glazing, adhesive design is not a detail – it is part of the safety concept, and a well-engineered bond line underpins both structural integrity and long-term durability.Simulation and real-world performanceFinite Element analysis helps validate glass performance, particularly in complex or non-standard applications, by modelling the interaction between glass, adhesive and supporting structure under realistic marine loads. This allows engineers to identify stress points, optimise designs and support conditions, and mitigate deflection risks early in the project lifecycle.Unlike building façades, yacht structures are subject to continuous movement, making accurate modelling essential. Long-term factors such as moisture ingress, ageing and laminate degradation must also be assessed, as they can directly affect load-bearing capacity.As glass panels grow in size, tolerances become increasingly critical. Millimetre-level deviations in shaping or installation can influence load distribution and compromise both structural performance and visual alignment. Handling and installation of large panes have therefore become technical operations in their own right, requiring precise three-dimensional measurement and meticulous execution.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/333152/image/large-73662ca86854e3909e622abf8863c6a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/333152">Ensuring long-term laminate integrityLong-term durability begins with material selection. Because traditional PVB interlayers, which are widely used, can be vulnerable to humidity and temperature fluctuations, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TILSE Glass (Company)">TILSE</a> uses a specially developed resin interlayer designed for enhanced moisture resistance at sea, thereby preventing delamination.Chemical toughening further improves optical clarity, reduces distortion and avoids the anisotropy often associated with thermally toughened glass. Strict quality control from raw material selection to lamination, sealing and final inspection ensures each pane meets superyacht standards.Consistency in bespoke productionFor bespoke glazing, consistency depends on rigorous process control across the entire project chain, from early consultation and three-dimensional measurement through to production and installation. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TILSE Glass (Company)">TILSE</a>’s integrated approach reduces variability and ensures consistency across the entire project chain, even when each pane is uniquely specified.Combined with stringent inspection protocols and a commitment to rejecting substandard components, this enables the delivery of reliable, high-performance glazing systems.Engineering next-generation glazingLooking ahead, the trajectory of superyacht design points towards even larger, clearer and more seamlessly integrated glass surfaces. However, the next phase of innovation will be defined not by scale alone, but by the ability to balance ambition with practicality. Manufacturability, optical quality, structural safety, durability and ease of replacement will all play an increasingly important role in shaping future designs.As glass cements its position as a defining element of modern yacht design, its successful application depends on far more than aesthetics. Structural integration, bonding expertise, advanced simulation and uncompromising material quality must come together from the very beginning.In response, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TILSE Glass (Company)">TILSE</a> continues to invest in expanded production capacity, advanced handling capabilities and earlier involvement in complex projects – helping today’s most ambitious glazing concepts to be realised safely, durably and with the clarity expected of the next generation of superyachts.

Tilse yacht glass in design

Larger glass surfaces have fundamentally changed how glazing is approached in yacht construction. 

Engineering transparency: The evolving role of glass in superyacht design

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396837/image/large-d8ba973efacc6a431309d036f5b1a3df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396837">The 95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Pari95.0m (311'8&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2020">O’Pari&nbsp;</a>was recently seen anchored in Athens, Greece, ahead of Posidonia 2026. Several other superyachts, including the 60.98-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Madeleine60.98m (200'1&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2025">O'Madeleine</a>, were also spotted in the area during the international shipping exhibition, which took place from 1 to 5 June.Delivered in 2020, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Pari95.0m (311'8&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2020">O’Pari&nbsp;</a>remains the largest yacht built by the Greek shipyard to date. She forms part of a fleet of distinctive <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> projects, alongside notable vessels such as the 87.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project X87.6m (287'5&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2022">Project X</a> and the 77.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11076" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malia77.7m (254'11&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2023">Malia</a>, which was launched in 2023.Her exterior and interior design were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/76" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vafiadis (Company)">Studio Vafiadis</a>. Spanning 2,700 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Pari95.0m (311'8&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2020">O’Pari</a> offers a range of standout amenities, including a touch-and-go helipad positioned on the forward upper deck, an expansive sundeck complete with a DJ booth, bar and Jacuzzi, and a dedicated wellness area featuring a massage room, Turkish hammam and Finnish sauna.Accommodation is provided for guests across a collection of marble- and mosaic-clad staterooms, comprising nine double cabins and four twin cabins.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, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Pari95.0m (311'8&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2020">O’Pari</a> cruises comfortably at 16 knots and can reach a top speed of 20 knots. She is currently en route to Split, Croatia, according to AIS Data.

Golden Yachts yacht O’Pari in Athens

The 95-metre Golden Yachts superyacht O’Pari was recently seen anchored in Athens, Greece.

95m Golden Yachts superyacht O’Pari in Athens

New York natives Robert Book and his wife Amy are serious, serial boat owners. Obvious from their past record of ownership (“I think this one is number 17,” Bob tells me on board their latest 46.7-metre supertoy), but what makes them serious in their serial ownership is in the way they talk about yachting: the ins and outs of their multiple experience building boats from scratch and their intimate knowledge of not only the superyacht lifestyle, but the superyacht business. Their interest is invested, of course. Of the 17 boats they’ve owned over the past four decades, none have been in their possession for longer than two and a half years. And the vast majority have been sold on to their next happy owner without the seemingly inevitable loss of investment. So, how did this journey begin and how do the Books’ manage to continuously invest wisely in their passion?<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/28775/image/large-7883b8aecf8c8b9b3607f38bc329f6cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/28775">First things first: consistently securing resale value. The most important aspect here, Book says, is choosing the right time to sell. “If you have a boat more than three years, it’s hard to sell. Two years old with 1000 hours on the engine? There’s a person out there who wants a new boat but doesn’t want to wait to build it. We had our&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>&nbsp;for just 6 months… I know, it sounds crazy. But I’ve always made money from selling my boats.” The second golden rule? Keep her interior neutral, with accents of personality that can easily be altered to suit her new owner’s tastes. “One of the things about this boat that is so beautiful is that it is so light,” Amy explains as we sit in the upper deck lounge of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>-built <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5960" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artisa46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2017">Book Ends</a>. “We’ve brought in the accent colours, but anyone that wanted to buy this boat, they have this neutral palette in which they can bring in their own accents. When you have very dark wood or built-in prominent colours, it’s obviously harder to sell.”Years of experience resulted in the seasoned owners in front of me, but on to the second part of our question - where did this journey begin? Well, it all began in their native New York. Starting out with a 25 footer which the Books frequently used in New York area, they started climbing the size classes boat by boat to incorporate a growing family over the years, expanding their cruising grounds to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Florida, New England, Martha's Vineyard and other spots along the Eastern US coastline. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25818/image/large-d0c25269e8b87326f6b3bc438f99e97b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25818">This year, however, the Books opted for a change of pace and headed over to the Mediterranean for six weeks of cruising - the most time they’ve ever spent onboard in one go. With this plan in mind, they also needed to change the kind of boat they were looking for the latest addition to the Book Ends fleet. Enter: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>. “I wanted to make a change in my boating habits,” Bob starts. “I had a 40-metre Westport before this which was fibreglass and semi-displacement - very Bahamas friendly. We always wanted to spend a summer in the Med, so we decided that with our new boat, we wanted to go full displacement, steel hull, Med-ready. We’ve also always had great admiration for the Dutch shipyards, they really build high-quality boats.”Built on speculation and sold just a few weeks before completion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5960" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artisa46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2017">Book Ends</a> found her new owner in a classic case of right-place-right-time. Coming into the build at such a late stage has its obvious advantages, though one distinct disadvantage is the potential for customisation. Bob explains: “It was not easy to incorporate our changes, but there was already a lot to work with - the windows are amazing and let in a lot of light, there’s light wood throughout. We took a ton of stuff off and ripped a wall out here and there, but&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>&nbsp;ultimately delivered.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/16907/image/large-2ae712f2246501e825efc0605d038b61.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16907">“One thing coming to a European boat from an American perspective was that they had no outdoor TVs anywhere on the boat,” Book continues. “We as Americans like watching TV. Especially on a Sunday, we want to sit outside and watch sports. We don’t just eat and drink all the time, we eat, drink and watch TV! So we changed that. There is still a lot we would change on the boat, but it’s little things, and every boat incorporates an element of compromise. And you know what? You won’t find a better-built boat than a&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>.”So, Med-friendly boat checked off the list, but what about the destination itself? Will the Books be returning to their summers on the East Coast? The answer - surprisingly after endless summers spent in the States - was a definitive no. “We had so much fun and we had a lot of friends and family over flying from the States - they all wanted to experience the Mediterranean! We will never spend the summer anywhere else. It’s amazing - especially the Italian coast, Amalfi and Sardinia... it’s just spectacular.” &nbsp;For now, at least, the all-American Book family are converted.SYT: You purchased&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5960" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artisa46.7m (153'3&quot;)Heesen Yachts2017">Book Ends</a>&nbsp;while she was under construction, and took delivery just three weeks later. Tell us about your yacht search.&nbsp;When I sold my other boat I was shocked. It sold in less than 60 days! We quickly discovered that we didn’t want to wait to build a boat from scratch, so we spent two years and close to two million bucks on the search for a new boat. I took my whole crew with me on every shopping spree. They live on board - they are like a family and they need to be happy, and they also spot things that perhaps we wouldn’t. We were actually very close to signing a contract with an Italian yard, but it didn’t feel right.&nbsp;I came across&nbsp;Book Ends when I was in the yard visiting the Dutch shipbuilders. At the time they were around 10 months into the build, but I didn’t even want to look as I was looking for a 55-metre. Thom Conboy rang me a while later and said, ‘Robert, that 47-metres is finishing up at&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>. Do you want to go and have a look?’ I told him if we can agree on a price, then I’ll be there in two days - basically, at this point, I wanted to be in the Med by the summer on my own boat or I was going to throw in the towel altogether. So after a long search, Thom rang me at just the right time. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25815/image/large-9f855f5f73701d28c8d8d97c911bafbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25815">SYT: As your first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> after a long history of predominantly American-built boats, how was your first stint on board?When we made the deal, I told <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> that I needed the boat by mid-June to meet a friend in Monte Carlo. Now, I hadn’t looked at the distance from the Netherlands to Monte Carlo… turns out its 2,500 nm. So I was like, our maiden voyage is going to be 2,500 nm on a boat that has never been tested?! But what really impressed me was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>’s answer: ‘Well, it’s a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>. You just put the key in and go.’&nbsp;They lived up to their word. We met the boat in Monte Carlo. The crew had a tough time on the approach to Gibraltar with 18’ waves, but they told me the boat was great. Heesen really got it done. We did around 300 hours on her this summer.&nbsp;SYT: What are some of the key differences you’ve noticed between the boat building cultures?With US yards like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport</a> or <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4332" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viking Yachts (Company)">Viking</a>, they work like hell to get you as a customer but work even harder to keep you. In my opinion, the European yards need to adapt more to the North American culture of after-sales support. A boat is a big investment, and the experience should not end when you take delivery. You want the entire experience to be positive and the yard ultimately wants to sell me my next boat… you won’t get that with arrogance or a lack of support. I think that is more a problem with Northern European yards. &nbsp;The Italian shipyards are the nicest, most charming, most fun people to hang with… you feel like you’re part of an Italian family. But if you’re going to build a boat with Italians, you can’t get hung up on having it delivered on time. The difference with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> is that everything is clean, uniform. They even have a digital countdown to scheduled launch hanging over the project throughout construction. The culture is efficiency and attention to detail. With the Italians, well, if you have a good project manager then it’s fine. They do build great boats. Nick Candy’s boat, 11:11, for example, it’s one to see - the finest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> ever built.&nbsp;SYT: In terms of American shipbuilders, there are few big yards left. As an American buyer, would you like to see the U.S. shipbuilding industry rejuvenated?I don’t know, I think the market has passed a lot of the American shipyards by. There was a time that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burger Boat Company (Company)">Burger</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2631" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Broward Shipyard (Company)">Broward</a> owned the market on big boats. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/47" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta Marine (Company)">Delta</a> builds big boats, but they’re fibreglass and very expensive. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport</a>, great quality, great people, but it’s semi-displacement, fast, light, and you outgrow that. So as owners have evolved, the American shipbuilding market has not. If you want to buy a steel hulled boat and you want to cruise the Med with a big stable ride, you go to Europe. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25821/image/large-b14fe9b309d59a4feddf18e4052a89f1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25821">SYT: Why do you think the American industry did not evolve like the European?A lot of the builders were not good business people… they were just good boat builders. They got by when things were fine, but things got tough. Americans do own certain niches to this day, but in general, they didn’t stay up to date with the market and I don’t know about their future. Now, if Westport really wanted to get into the market that Europeans hold, they’re going to have to build steel-hulled boats that can go anywhere in the world. I believe <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> will start building steel-hulled boats. They are not going to give the market to the Europeans so quickly.&nbsp;SYT: Moving to the market as a whole, do you think the yachting world has recovered from the fallout from the Financial Crisis?&nbsp;I don’t think this industry is in trouble. I think it’s evolving, and the industry will expand and get stronger. It will be people with good financial power, good marketing skills, good communication skills.SYT: But what about the fact that the number of UHNWI in the world has risen, but the amount of clients has not?Well, look at where all of that new wealth is? Asia. You need more infrastructure there, but I know Asia very well, I’ve been doing business there 35 years. You build good infrastructure and people will come, but you need more. A lot of people in Asia have boats but they keep them in Europe.&nbsp;SYT: So let’s say Asian infrastructure dramatically improves - will it just attract more European and North American yachties?I think the Asian market will still pick up. I know a lot of very wealthy Asian people and I think they could really get into boating. You have some great marinas in Phuket already. Once one guy starts getting into it, then talking to his buddy, and they start doing it together… I’m very optimistic and I do not see this industry diminishing. It’s changing, its evolving, but it’s not decreasing. I think there will be fewer players in the game in the future, but they will be big players. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/14585/image/large-a683a0f22c44b44fc124626cb8ca4de8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/14585">SYT: In terms of clients, how can we attract more people to yachting?In this world, it’s all word of mouth. My friend has a 201’ <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Hakvoort</a>, Just J’s. We did our boating together for seven years in Newport, until last summer which we spent in the Med. He has a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautica International Inc. (Company)">Nautica</a> tender, a 48 footer with four engines on the back. Wherever we went, people went crazy to see that tender. So <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautica International Inc. (Company)">Nautica</a> asked if they could take her to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a>. Do you know how many Nauticas they sold at the show? 12! So who is buying these boats if the market is diminishing? But to answer your question, it is very word-of-mouth promotion but I also think that people want to see a different product. You’re going to get younger people buying these smaller boats, and building up to the superyachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25829/image/large-081b03e5fdc5f87b7efaeaa5f8cd1ced.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25829">SYT: And what about the next generation of owners?My son is putting our 6-year old grandson up for sailing school, and it’s the best way to learn. He already handles a tender all by himself. At show-and-tell at school, he does all the lines in front of his classmates, he makes pictures of the buoys… he loves it. It’s sheer, pure joy. So kids are the future of yachting, and you’re seeing kids being put through sailing schools in places like Asia, too. I think this is growing all over the world. I’m optimistic about the future of yachting. 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