<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219908/image/large-962eac82f3ba2b5888b5136984760ea9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219908">Captured here recently anchored in the Bahamas is the Allen Exploration fleet. In the middle of the family picture is the 49.7-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1731" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gigi49.71m (163'1&quot;)Westport Yachts2010">Gigi</a>. Previously known as Harmony, she was delivered in 2010 by the American shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport Yachts</a> under the Westport 164 yacht model. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1731" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gigi49.71m (163'1&quot;)Westport Yachts2010">Gigi</a> features both exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey Designs</a> while her naval architecture was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/407" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="William Garden (Company)">William Garden</a>. The 498 GT superyacht can reach a top speed of 24 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. Anchored next to her is the 55.3-metre &nbsp;yacht support vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6049" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axis55.3m (181'5&quot;)Damen Yachting2016">Axis</a>. Launched at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> in the Netherlands in 2016 as Fast &amp; Furious, she was sold to her owner following the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2016">2016 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show</a>. Now named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6049" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axis55.3m (181'5&quot;)Damen Yachting2016">Axis</a>, the yacht is being used as intended by carrying a fleet of watersport craft, tenders and exploration equipment like her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Triton (Company)">Triton</a> 3300 submarine. The amphibious sport aircraft flying in the background is an A5, built by ICON Aircraft. Lastly, the sportfisherman anchored next to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1731" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gigi49.71m (163'1&quot;)Westport Yachts2010">Gigi</a> is a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4332" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viking Yachts (Company)">Viking</a> 80 named Frigate. Read more about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49782" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Owner Insight: How Carl Allen is cleaning up The Bahamas with Gigi and Axis (2019-04-11 11:30:00 +0200)">how the owner of this fleet is cleaning up the Bahamas with Gigi and Axis here</a>.

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The superyachts Gigi and Axis are seen here anchored in the Bahamas.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272850/image/large-3741b9c3439b61e57c63dfebaebc6ea0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272850">Seen here yesterday anchored off Capri, Italy, is the 95-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6423" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Madsummer95.0m (311'8&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Madsummer</a>. Built in Rendsburg and delivered in 2019, she features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a> while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/88" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Laura Sessa (Company)">Laura Sessa</a> drew her interior. With a chic colour scheme of blues, whites and reds and contemporary textures, she is homely and personal. Onboard amenities include a 12-metre swimming pool on the main deck aft, a large spa, extensive diving facilities and a helicopter landing pad on the foredeck. Inside, she can accommodate up to 18 guests (12 during charter) in nine staterooms taken care by a crew of 28. Performance-wise, she has a transatlantic range of up to 6,000 nautical miles while cruising at 12 knots and a top speed of 18 knots. Get a closer look inside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6423" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Madsummer95.0m (311'8&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Madsummer</a> in our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50604" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onboard Lürssen's latest: The 95m Madsummer (2019-11-02 17:00:00 +0100)">onboard feature here</a>.

95m superyacht Madsummer in Capri

The 95m superyacht Madsummer, built by Lürssen, is seen here anchored in Capri.


<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272646/image/large-3f5e53458913896fa7923b32c48db108.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272646">Currently anchored off Antibes on the French Riviera, is the 80-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aalto80.0m (262'6&quot;)Oceanco2007">Aalto</a>. Delivered as Amevi, by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> in 2007, she features sweeping lines and a cutting exterior from the boards of Italian design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>. Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aalto80.0m (262'6&quot;)Oceanco2007">Aalto</a> has an interior volume of 2,310 GT and can accommodate up to 16 guests in eight staterooms, including a master suite, three double VIPs, two double guest staterooms and two twin guest staterooms. Performance-wise, she is powered by twin&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> diesel engines of 4,651 horsepower each, allowing her to reach a top speed of 18.5 knots, and cover a transatlantic range of 5,500 nautical miles.

Oceanco superyacht Aalto in Antibes

The 80m superyacht Aalto, built by Oceanco, is seen here anchored in Antibes.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272518/image/large-67d9824ba6a652e047bfd00fa6d6995b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272518">Currently docked in the port city of Portsmouth on England’s south coast is the 54-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2803" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Revelry54.3m (178'2&quot;)Amels2012">Revelry</a>. Previously named 4You, she was launched in 2012 as the second hull in Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a> successful Limited Editions 180 series. Extensively refitted in 2019, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2803" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Revelry54.3m (178'2&quot;)Amels2012">Revelry</a> received further upgrades in 2020. She features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a> and a modern and refined interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/88" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Laura Sessa (Company)">Laura Sessa</a>. Across her six staterooms including a full-beam master suite located on the main deck, two double, a twin, and two convertibles, she can accommodate up to 12 guests. The 642 GT superyacht hosts large exterior deck spaces and an outdoor Jacuzzi, among other features. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2803" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Revelry54.3m (178'2&quot;)Amels2012">Revelry</a> sports twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 12V 2000 M70 diesel engines that allow her to cruise comfortably at 13 knots and reach speeds of up to 15.5 knots.

54m superyacht Revelry in Portsmouth

The 54m superyacht Revelry, built by Amels, is seen here docked in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272389/image/large-5ee0215875430c2d732c596ff1c2b33d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272389">Spotted last Friday anchored in Antibes on the French Riviera is the 66-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elysian66.0m (216'6&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2014">Elysian</a>. Built by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> and delivered as Ester III to her original owner in 2014, the 1,527 GT motor yacht features naval architecture by her builder, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> is responsible for her masculine exterior. She features prominent styling cues such as her near-vertical bow, sharp-angled surfaces and a two-tone paint job. The interior, designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton</a>, can accommodate up to 12 guests in six luxurious staterooms. Behind her silhouette, the 42-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Crystal 140 superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5585" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mr. D41.93m (137'7&quot;)Benetti SpA2015">Mr. D</a> and the 73-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Siren73.5m (241'2&quot;)Nobiskrug2008">Siren</a> can be seen.

Lürssen superyacht ​​Elysian on the French Riviera 

The 66m superyacht Elysian, built by Lürssen, is seen here anchored in Antibes on the French Riviera.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272219/image/large-8a97ce016101b1d90e7b800d209b332d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272219">Spotted recently anchored in the Fethiye Bay in Turkey, is the 66-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/799" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astilleros Armon (Company)">Astilleros Armon</a> support yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hodor66.2m (217'2&quot;)Astilleros Armon2019">Hodor</a>. Built by the Spanish shipyard in 2019, the catamaran features naval architecture and exterior lines by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Incat Crowther (Company)">Incat Crowther</a>, while her interior comes from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5187" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oliver Design (Company)">Oliver Design</a>. Her design is based on successful offshore crew supply models built on the same multihull platform and heavily modified for the luxury yacht market, without sacrificing any of its oceangoing capabilities. With a volume of 1,582 GT, the multihull <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hodor66.2m (217'2&quot;)Astilleros Armon2019">Hodor</a> was built to provide support to her mothership, the 87-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/6413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lonian87.0m (285'5&quot;)Feadship2018">Lonian</a>, by carrying a fleet of five customised tenders, toys and landing craft in addition to crew, staff and supplies that the pair need on their voyages. Get a closer look <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/50029" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First Look: Onboard the 66m support yacht Hodor (2019-06-18 09:30:00 +0200)">onboard Hodor here</a>.

Astilleros Armon support yacht Hodor in Fethiye

The 66m support yacht Hodor, built by Astilleros Armon, is seen here anchored in the Fethiye Bay in Turkey.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272089/image/large-ced1e833bc5c98681f9f0a1e6d9d6905.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272089">Seen here recently docked in London is the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/785" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hall Russell (Company)">Hall Russell</a> classic yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1894" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jura II36.58m (120'0&quot;)Hall Russell1963">Jura II</a>. Measuring 37 metres in length with a volume of 210 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1894" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jura II36.58m (120'0&quot;)Hall Russell1963">Jura II</a> was delivered by the Aberdeen-based shipyard in 1963. Originally built as Sea Crest and previously named Walanka, she features naval architecture and exterior design by her builder, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Loro Piana Interiors (Misa Poggi) (Company)">Loro Piana Interiors</a>. Fully restored, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1894" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jura II36.58m (120'0&quot;)Hall Russell1963">Jura II</a> is powered by her two original <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2607" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kelvin Diesels (Company)">Kelvin Diesels</a> engines of 350 horsepower each, allowing her to reach a top speed of 12 knots and cover a range of 3,000 nautical miles while cruising at 10 knots.

Hall Russell classic yacht Jura II in London

The 37m Hall Russell classic yacht Jura II is seen here docked in London.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272058/image/large-98f7e5ebedaee948f68363eb94659477.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272058">Spotted last Friday cruising off Antibes in the South of France, is the 60-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slipstream60.0m (196'10&quot;)CMN Yacht Division2009">Slipstream</a>. Delivered by the French shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/113" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CMN Yacht Division (Company)">CMN Yacht Division</a> in 2009, she features both exterior and interior design by Andrew Winch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/69" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Winch Design (Company)">Winch Design</a>, while her builder was responsible for her naval architecture. Onboard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slipstream60.0m (196'10&quot;)CMN Yacht Division2009">Slipstream</a> can accommodate as many as 12 guests between six luxurious staterooms, including the owner's full-beam panoramic sky lounge suite, and a VIP suite that features a private balcony with sweeping ocean views. Performance-wise, the three-deck superyacht 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> diesel engines of 2,201 horsepower each, allowing her to reach a top speed of 17 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Slipstream60.0m (196'10&quot;)CMN Yacht Division2009">Slipstream</a> has a transatlantic range of 5,000 nautical miles when cruising at 11.5 knots.

Superyacht Slipstream in the South of France

The 60m superyacht Slipstream built by CMN Yacht Division, is seen here cruising off Antibes in the South of France.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271572/image/large-7baefdb595e0f7273bafc904dc4e8a47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271572">Spotted this month docked in Göcek, Turkey, is the 136-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Fox136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Flying Fox</a>. Built to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> pedigree and delivered in 2019, the 9,022 GT superyacht was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman</a> is the designer behind the luxurious interior spaces, decorated in neutral tones and soft fabrics. Onboard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Fox136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">Flying Fox</a> can accommodate 22 guests and possesses extensive features such as her state-of-the-art diving centre, two helipads, a 12-metre spa pool which runs transversely on the main deck, and her two-floor, 400 square-metre spa with a Cryo-Sauna. For a full tour of the yacht’s features read our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Onboard: Inside the 136m charter yacht Flying Fox (2020-03-31 11:00:00 +0200)">onboard tour of Flying Fox here</a>.Behind her silhouette appears the 140-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris139.7m (458'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2021">Solaris</a>. Built for an experienced owner and launched by the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a>, the flagship project was designed by Australian industrial designer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marc Newson Ltd (Company)">Marc Newson</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solaris139.7m (458'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2021">Solaris</a> is one of the largest vessels to have touched the water in 2021 and features over 2,000 square-metres of glass, culminating in the largest panes ever used in the luxury yachting industry. Symbolising a new era of naval architecture, innovation and superyacht design, she has a total volume of 11,247 GT, which is more than twice the size of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1075" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd Werft (Company)">Lloyd Werft</a>’s 2010-built, 115-metre and 5,655 GT superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luna115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lloyd Werft2010">Luna</a>.

100m+ superyachts Flying Fox and Solaris in Göcek

The 136m superyacht Flying Fox, built by Lürssen, is seen here docked next to the 140m superyacht Solaris built by Lloyd Werft.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271579/image/large-2bdf838cbc33e243d4ee6c2935ceb80f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271579">Currently anchored in Antibes on the French Riviera is the 108-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IJE108.0m (354'4&quot;)Benetti SpA2019">IJE</a>. Built by 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> and delivered to her owner in 2019, she joined her sisters <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luminosity107.6m (353'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2020">Luminosity</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5652" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mar107.0m (351'1&quot;)Benetti SpA2020">Mar</a> (ex Lana) as one of three 100 metre-plus superyachts built simultaneously at the yard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IJE108.0m (354'4&quot;)Benetti SpA2019">IJE</a> features both exterior and interior design from English designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, while her naval architecture is the result of a collaboration between her builder and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (Company)">PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture</a>. Her elegant lines discreetly hide her 3,471 GT volume that accommodates up to 22 guests and 28 crew in a luxurious interior. On deck, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IJE108.0m (354'4&quot;)Benetti SpA2019">IJE</a> has more than 1,000 square-metres of outdoor space, which includes standout features such as a large fire pit located on her bridge deck, a private alfresco dining area on the dedicated owner’s deck and a grandiose family dining table on the main deck. Performance-wise, she can reach a top speed of 21 knots, a cover a transatlantic range of 6,500 nautical miles while cruising at 14 knots.

Benetti superyacht IJE on the French Riviera

The 108m superyacht IJE, built by Benetti, is seen here anchored in Antibes on the French Riviera.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271404/image/large-7ee47094714289dfda2cdaeed4cee334.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271404">Spotted last month docked in the Falmouth Harbour in Antigua, is the 68.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/799" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astilleros Armon (Company)">Astilleros Armon</a> support yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nebula68.2m (223'9&quot;)Astilleros Armon2022">Nebula</a>. Delivered in 2022, she is the latest catamaran to be launched from the Spain-based yacht builder’s ShadowCat series, which includes the 68.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wayfinder68.2m (223'9&quot;)Astilleros Armon2021">Wayfinder</a> and the 66.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hodor66.2m (217'2&quot;)Astilleros Armon2019">Hodor</a>. Entirely constructed out of aluminium, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nebula68.2m (223'9&quot;)Astilleros Armon2022">Nebula</a> features both exterior and interior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6050" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Schwalgien Yacht Design (Company)">Schwalgien Yacht Design</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Incat Crowther (Company)">Incat Crowther</a>&nbsp;were responsible for her naval architecture. The 2,136 GT catamaran has been penned with three decks, and boasts an impressive 15.5-metre beam. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nebula68.2m (223'9&quot;)Astilleros Armon2022">Nebula</a>’s foredeck has been reserved for guest enjoyment, while the aft deck has been adapted for tenders and toys storage. The support yacht also features a helipad and hanger.

Astilleros Armon support yacht Nebula in Antigua

The 68m support yacht Nebula, built by Astilleros Armon, is seen here docked in Antigua.

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/176" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2023">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023</a> officially kicks off in Porto Cervo today, 6th June 2023, with the Captains' briefing followed by a welcome cocktail for participants on the rooftop terrace of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">Yacht Club Costa Smeralda</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229376/image/large-aba5ff01196e691acc17d974971205b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229376">The regatta will be accompanied once again by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Rendezvous, and run by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">Yacht Club Costa Smeralda</a>, alongside the title sponsor Giorgio Armani. The 17th edition of the event will conclude on the 10th June. Twelve superyachts are currently moored in Porto Cervo marina, a fleet which from tomorrow will be sailing the waters of the Costa Smeralda and weaving through the islands of the La Maddalena archipelago, providing a unique backdrop to the racing.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57769" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023 (2023-06-05 17:30:00 +0200)">Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227719/image/large-79ba94574a5e14f23f8e077957aac6b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227719">The fleet has been split into two divisions, Superyacht and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a>. The Rendezvous is a key part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/176" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2023">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023</a> and sees owners and family competing in corinthian races, concluding with a sociable meet-up and dockside events. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229379/image/large-cea83b86c27ba776c36b132d65464510.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229379">Among the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> yachts, the SW105 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a>, whose name means "south wind", will be attending the event for the first time. Returning to the Rendezvous are yachts such as the SW102 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5985" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Egiwave31.78m (104'3&quot;)Southern Wind2015">Egiwave</a>, the SW100 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4276" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freebird30.25m (99'3&quot;)Southern Wind2011">Freebird</a>, and the most competitive vessel in the fleet, the SW94 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6568" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aragon28.64m (93'12&quot;)Southern Wind2012">Aragon</a>.The Superyacht division is in turn divided into 'Combined Performance &amp; Cruising Class' and ‘Superyacht Cruising Class’, reserved for superyachts in accordance with the regulations of the Superyacht Racing Association. The winner of this class will be awarded the prestigious Silver Jubilee Cup. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229263/image/large-dea1766703f97de872f8b3033d9ee0ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229263">Racing will take place over four days, through Saturday 10th June, with the size of the participating vessels meaning there will be a particular focus on safety. The Superyacht Division will have staggered starts every two to three minutes for this purpose. The courses, as always, will use the islands of the archipelago of La Maddalena as natural marks. As for the classic floating buoys used for the start, offset and finish line marks, organiser the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">YCCS</a> will use MarkSetBot robotic buoys, which hold their position thanks to an electric motor teamed with a GPS system, with no need for anchors on the seabed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229378/image/large-dd64f1f46967cdc7810d78641fcbaea6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229378">The top-level fleet includes returning participants such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pattoo33.0m (108'3&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2016">Pattoo</a>, a 33-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (Company)">Malcolm McKeon</a> design which claimed victory in Porto Cervo in 2021 under the name Missy, as well as the modern <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">Win Win</a>, a 2022 participant, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui33.4m (109'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2013">Inoui</a>, designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Philippe Briand Ltd. (Company)">Philippe Briand</a> for Switzerland's Marco Vogele, an owner who never misses the Superyacht Regatta. The Wallycento <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V30.48m (100'0&quot;)Wally2017">V</a> will undoubtedly attract attention thanks to its aesthetic lines and technology - designed by Mark Mills with interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4640" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pininfarina (Company)">Pininfarina</a> and built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4656" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Persico Marine (Company)">Persico Marine</a>.&nbsp;“The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/176" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> opens our international sporting season, and I want to extend the warmest of welcomes to the owners and crews, many of whom return to Porto Cervo every year. Thanks to them and to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> for showing their appreciation for our event. And special thanks must obviously go to Giorgio Armani, for choosing the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">YCCS</a> and uniting his name with the Superyacht Regatta. Fair winds to everyone!” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">YCCS</a> Commodore Michael Illbruck. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229454/image/large-97ab5de5db02f4d908ca88fc825cf786.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229454">The programme back on land will see the Giorgio Armani Owners' Dinner held on the evening of 7th June, without doubt the most glamorous and exclusive moment of the week, while the Farewell Party taking place on Friday 9th is also not to be missed, and is open to all the crews. &nbsp;The forecast for tomorrow indicates light winds, which are set to strengthen in the following days. The first starting signal is expected to sound at 11.30 a.m. for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> fleet, followed by the Superyacht division at 12 midday.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229452/image/large-7f6d1fcb4614897f4cca0cf579725d46.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229452">SuperYacht Times' Editor in Chief, Francesca Webster, is attending this week's event and will be on site to update on the latest news throughout the regatta.&nbsp;

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023

The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2023 has begun, with the 17th edition featuring the Southern Wind Rendezvous.

The Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns with SW Rendezvous

Italy-based yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> has announced the launch of the first hull in the Mangusta Oceano 39 series. The 39.2-metre motor yacht was launched in Italy, with her owner, the Magusta team and all the workers involved with her construction in attendance. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273018/image/large-1965135db3f79bb6c72a988df2926bb4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273018">The Mangusta Oceano 39 yacht has been developed and engineered by the shipyard’s engineering department, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1365" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Verme Projects (Company)">Studio Verme</a>. &nbsp;The tri-deck yacht combines design and technology to create a strong identity in line with the Mangusta DNA.“We are so proud to see the first unit of this innovative new model in the water. The Mangusta Oceano 39 is a new three-decker characterised by huge glazed surfaces, where supporting structures and bulwarks have, conversely, been minimised, so as to offer the closest possible contact with the sea", explained Maurizio Balducci, CEO of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine Group</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/188409/image/large-dc6a18da7acaddc5482881a066708d14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/188409">The Mangusta Oceano 39 yacht is described by the shipyard as “a modern villa on the sea,” and is characterised by her extensive and wide glass surfaces. She features a high volume normally found on larger yachts, with her interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a>'s technical department, alongside her owner.The first hull in the Mangusta Oceano 39 yacht series boasts floor-to-ceiling windows of her main and upper decks, which can be opened to seamlessly blend her interior and exterior spaces.&nbsp;Her aft area includes foldable terraces to provide direct access with the water, as well as providing guests with total relaxation in utmost privacy. Like other Mangusta models, the Mangusta Oceano 39 features a glass-bottomed infinity pool on her upper deck, which creates mesmerising water reflections into her master stateroom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/188410/image/large-eca8d66fba6f15e3739348ffbc840a87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/188410">In terms of accommodation, the Mangusta Oceano 39 yacht has a five stateroom layout, with her master suite situated on the main deck with a fully-automated balcony. Remaining guest accommodations include four staterooms on the lower deck with ensuite bathrooms.Performance-wise, the Mangusta Oceano 39 yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 12V 1,700 horsepower engines, which deliver her with a top speed of 16 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range of 2,600 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273017/image/large-3a9dfdba7620dc0cb60ddb5810ade0f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273017">The Mangusta Oceano 39 series yacht is also with fully-customisable interiors and 2,600 horsepower engines, which provide her with a top speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots.The next unit available for sale in the Mangusta Oceano 39 series will be hull three, with an expected delivery date of November 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/188421/image/large-38489f99eb5cd94c9aced23fdb3c6fdb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/188421">

39m Mangusta Oceano 39 yacht launched

The first hull in the Mangusta Oceano 39 yacht series was launched in Italy. 

First 39m Mangusta Oceano 39 motor yacht launched

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207899/image/large-f6c61df52163211dd2da766676915a26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207899">The 46.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giaola-Lu46.8m (153'7&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2016">Giaola-Lu</a> has been sold with Arne Ploch from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> representing the buyer and Hans van Doornmalen and Antonio Yturbe of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston&nbsp;</a>representing the seller.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24087/image/large-1f34bafc4eeea201b217ae946efe243f.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24087"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24085/image/large-5b488b09cfd708cae121a3f8d81e8fbc.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24085">The motor yacht was delivered in 2016 and is the 15th largest yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a>. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unique Yacht Design (Company)">Unique Yacht Design</a>. Up to 16 guests can be accommodated onboard the superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giaola-Lu46.8m (153'7&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2016">Giaola-Lu</a>, and she also has accommodation for 10 crew members, including the captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207892/image/large-bd6df747c79263573f78fd25bdef63c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207892"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/24083/image/large-c2b655d6ae1296d35fa8459f0818e9fe.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24083">The motor yacht has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She 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 Inc</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 17 knots. The yacht carries 64,600 litres of fuel onboard, and 12,300 litres of water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/23990/image/large-4cf3d3d63917fe0d77d6da72a3c44c19.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23990"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/23989/image/large-4e60735bcf6a783f3c9473a8c5c2f07a.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23989">Her last known asking price was €17,200,000.

47m Bilgin motor yacht sold

The 46.8-metre Bilgin motor yacht Giaola-Lu has been sold with Camper & Nicholsons representing the buyer and Edmiston representing the seller

47m Bilgin motor yacht Giaola-Lu sold

Delivered in 2012, the 33.52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JFA Yachts (Company)">JFA</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mousetrap33.52m (109'12&quot;)JFA Yachts2012">Mousetrap</a> has entered the market for the first time. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/mousetrap/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht, Mousetrap, for sale</a>, is one of the largest carbon-fibre catamarans in the world and combines comfort with liveability. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272979/image/large-6174f4281bc4d82cff1c1a58bcc0abfe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272979"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mousetrap33.52m (109'12&quot;)JFA Yachts2012">Mousetrap</a> has been meticulously maintained since her delivery, with annual shipyard visits over the last five years. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by France-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/39" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VPLP Design (Company)">VPLP Design</a>, with interior design from Cittolin Polli &amp; Associés SA.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272984/image/large-e71aa4bc01f04c65ed69cc2c40543a05.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272984">The carbon-fibre <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> was designed to sail anywhere and has previously crossed the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Her shallow draft allows Mousetrap to cruise to the most remote islands and shallow bays, partnered with her expansive volume and impressive stability. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272985/image/large-503f4fafcf64c2233fbce110f7d0df8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272985"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272986/image/large-c9a39874da800dfb4880696e65410ce9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272986"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mousetrap33.52m (109'12&quot;)JFA Yachts2012">Mousetrap</a> features a light and airy interior design, thanks to her innovative double hulled design. Her full-beam main saloon includes plush sofas and seating options with a dining area for formal meals. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272976/image/large-c03b5cc2e57f94f311ded2f1076c6f99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272976">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/jfa-yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">JFA yacht for sale</a> can comfortably accommodate up to nine guests in four queen staterooms. Each room includes an ensuite bathroom and a natural flow of light from her hull windows. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272983/image/large-8daaa718af76fdd5666787eecac5688f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272983"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mousetrap33.52m (109'12&quot;)JFA Yachts2012">Mousetrap</a> combines all the amenities of a larger sailing yacht into the design of a catamaran, while remaining luxurious enough to host the whole family. Her sheltered aft deck provides the perfect opportunity to dine alfresco, or relax with a cocktail on her sumptuous sofas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272991/image/large-8138d2a28ac4d1a209395205d494018d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272991"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272972/image/large-aca38516d0b6c319431eccf0580772b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272972">She features a custom Jacuzzi on her foredeck and allows guests to top up their tan on her spacious sundeck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mousetrap33.52m (109'12&quot;)JFA Yachts2012">Mousetrap</a> also comes equipped with a 6.3-metre custom carbon-fibre X-Tender, as well as a 5-metre crew tender, and a collection of diving equipment and toys.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272973/image/large-173876a8c82aa25533282abbf9c6c40c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272973"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272970/image/large-15ff9f555232c38e30e1026516d1a326.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272970"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mousetrap33.52m (109'12&quot;)JFA Yachts2012">Mousetrap</a> features a &nbsp;sail plan inspired by the multihull racing world, with a large gennaker, innovative load sensor technology and PLC Force Feedback steering. Her Southern Spar mast is also good for another 10 years, leaving her in turnkey condition for her new owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272982/image/large-c2956770b2a1bdf2845dc16c01e21b94.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272982">In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mousetrap33.52m (109'12&quot;)JFA Yachts2012">Mousetrap</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272977/image/large-08f1ac222a4a39528394ef768b27238c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272977">

34m JFA catamaran yacht Mousetrap for sale

The 34m JFA yacht Mousetrap has entered the market for the first time. Mousetrap is one of the largest carbon-fibre catamarans in the world. 

World’s largest carbon-fibre catamaran Mousetrap for sale for the first time

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/27691/image/large-0d90fc46ba55e261a568f5c4f95157b0.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/27691">The 36.88-metre<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">&nbsp;Crescent Custom</a> flybridge yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marbri36.88m (120'12&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2003">Marbri</a>, previously named Joan's Ark, Olga, Baroness, and Crescent Lady, has been sold with Robert R J Curry of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/887" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RJC Yacht Sales & Charter (Company)">RJC Yacht Sales &amp; Charter</a> representing the buyer and Jim McConville of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allied Marine (Company)">Allied Marine</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231949/image/large-61c74d59ea43c4d5df34108b47022864.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231949"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231950/image/large-867d4e4ff92564f60435c9a1a4acf8df.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231950">The flybridge yacht was delivered in 2003 and is the seventh-largest yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent Custom</a>. She features exterior design by<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Sarin Naval Architects, Inc. (Company)">&nbsp;Jack Sarin Naval Architects, Inc.</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/612" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Robin Rose & Associates (Company)">Robin Rose &amp; Associates</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Sarin Naval Architects, Inc. (Company)">Jack Sarin Naval Architects, Inc</a>.. Up to 10 guests are accommodated onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marbri36.88m (120'12&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2003">Marbri</a>, and she also has accommodation for five crew members, including the captain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marbri36.88m (120'12&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2003">Marbri</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231964/image/large-f8f2ffc0785affe72675a93a255418d4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231964">The flybridge yacht has a grp hull and grp superstructure and 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, giving her a cruising speed of 18 knots and a top speed of 22 knots. The yacht carries 30,283 litres of fuel onboard, and 4,542 litres of water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231980/image/large-2ded46599e292c87f244444acfbf5083.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231980">Her last known asking price was $5,395,000.00.&nbsp;

37m Crescent Custom flybridge yacht Joan’s Ark sold and renamed Marbri

The 36.88-metre Crescent Custom flybridge yacht Marbri has sold with RJC Yacht Sales representing the buyer and Allied Marine representing the seller

The 44.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milestone44.5m (145'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2007">Milestone</a> sold in an in-house deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allied Marine (Company)">Allied Marine</a> broker Jim McConville representing both the buyer and seller during negotiations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273006/image/large-6366e60dffccdc2467c0e138a9c05ec8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273006"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milestone44.5m (145'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2007">Milestone</a> was delivered in 2007 from the United States and boasts exterior design and naval architecture from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen Shipyards</a>. The 498 GT yacht is considered to be the most customised <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> ever built, from her plush interior by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pavlik Design Team (Company)">Pavlik Design Team</a>, to her expansive outdoor living areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273005/image/large-5b046b29da7b0cd6679a7b6742615bd5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273005"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273004/image/large-7c158d08c22f9e95c6e96a510df21c22.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273004"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273003/image/large-19cbe3efd3c2542d1119ffc142d91c1d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273003"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milestone44.5m (145'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2007">Milestone</a> showcases a classic interior design, with maple and sycamore joinery and high quality marble. Guests are able to relax in one of six sumptuous staterooms, with her master suite providing a private oasis that offers picturesque views from oversized windows.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273002/image/large-18fd5cfab126181f2e0b3b58f632e986.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273002"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273001/image/large-8429d6ed6e53674207602bc4dca3c90b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273001">Key amenities onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milestone44.5m (145'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2007">Milestone</a> include state-of-the-art gym equipment, a Jacuzzi and expansive sunpads. Her skylounge provides cinema seating and can also be converted into a dance floor allowing guests to dance the night away.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273000/image/large-b570fa4133a5e515991a865f9f935624.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273000">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milestone44.5m (145'12&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2007">Milestone</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, which provide her with a top speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots.

45m Christensen superyacht Milestone sold

The 45m Christensen superyacht Milestone sold in an in-house deal with Allied Marine. 

45m Christensen superyacht Milestone sold in-house

The first 36.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King (Company)">Ocean King</a> Ducale 120 yacht was revealed last week at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/175" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Venice Boat Show - 2023">Venice Boat Show</a> in Italy. Christened <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a>, the displacement yacht made her Italian premiere as the largest yacht at the show.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272954/image/large-2f7e36e577e8e65239bd492d07620d6c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272954"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> features a steel and aluminium superstructure with an interior volume of 334 GT. Designed in Venice, the explorer yacht features an Italian pedigree DNA, with interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4663" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VYD Studio (Company)">VYD Studio</a>, and naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="InNave (Company)">InNave</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272947/image/large-79a1e87ab0fc5362ac161626bed3cbb0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272947">“The Ducale 120 is our newest addition and exemplifies the superior craftsmanship, technological innovation, and meticulous design that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King (Company)">Ocean King</a> is known for,” commented the shipyard.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First 37m Ocean King Ducale 120 superyacht launched (2023-03-31 12:30:00 +0200)">First 37m Ocean King Ducale 120 superyacht launched<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272993/image/large-206898e18968cea5a5a14baaa2ddc350.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272993"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> showcases modern and elegant lines, exhibiting a harmonious balance between interior and exterior spaces. She boasts plenty of natural light, thanks to vast side windows that can be opened to full-height on her side walkways.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272948/image/large-82f7227692f739b74186a3328b349bfa.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272948">In terms of accommodation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> has a five stateroom layout for up to 12 guests, as well as being able to host a crew of seven between four cabins. During her premiere, Luca Zaia, the President of the Veneto Region visited the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King (Company)">Ocean King</a> stand to praise the craftsmanship and quality of her design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272949/image/large-50c19245d833bfdee53c18d82204cde8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272949">"We are presented with a vessel that is a work of art, made of steel, and made in Veneto," said President Zaia. "<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean King (Company)">Ocean King,</a> a shipyard from Chioggia, has chosen to create this fifth vessel with the highest quality and top performance in mind."Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57693" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Everything you need to know about the Venice Boat Show 2023 (2023-05-29 09:00:00 +0200)">Everything you need to know about the Venice Boat Show 2023<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272950/image/large-e7e8dc948989a162a43ffba086cba125.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272950"></a>Some of her key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> include two swimming pools, with a seawater swimming pool built between the wide and deep stern beach club and the main deck. The second swimming pool is heated and located on the sun deck, surrounded by large sun beds and a bar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272952/image/large-d2183ce6d895234c6a321fd9227e58ef.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272952">Performance-wise, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8690" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vayus36.8m (120'9&quot;)Ocean King2023">Vayus</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines that allow her to reach a top speed of 14 knots, with a cruising speed of 12 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264617/image/large-656b52440821f743f4e0c9d4811135a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264617">

37m Ocean King Ducale 120 yacht Vayus at Venice Boat Show

The first model in the Ocean King Ducale 120 series, Vayus, was revealed last week at the Venice Boat Show in Italy. 

First 37m Ocean King Ducale 120 yacht Vayus revealed at Venice Boat Show

UK-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andy Waugh Yacht Design (Company)">Andy Waugh Yacht Design</a> has unveiled the renderings for a new 80-metre superyacht concept, Decadence. The concept takes inspiration from the automotive and aeronautical industries, while embodying the spirit of 1920s motor racing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272931/image/large-04096a5b63816c81ff56ec7fd9c511d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272931">Decadence features a small-waterplane-area twin hull (SWATH), which minimises the cross section area at the sea’s surface. “Small-waterplane-area-twin-hull’ vessels are catamarans with submerged, cylindrical hulls attached to a central body by ‘stilts’ of minimal cross section,” explains Andy Waugh. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272924/image/large-4483e976c4ab3081a034c37550131e01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272924">“As a result Decadence could achieve a reduction in pitch and roll movements of around 70 percent over a conventional monohull, vastly improving both comfort and safety onboard.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272925/image/large-8791139121baa14192d9be1b6ce3d7a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272925">Decadence boasts a 30-metre beam and an interior volume of 5,000 GT, with her SWATH hull opening up to provide a plethora of opportunities for her interior layout. One of these options allows the owner to choose a large master suite measuring 20-metres wide, 30-metres long, with three-metre high ceilings. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272927/image/large-ff8390d8555f00083e02a40f7bd62cf3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272927">The excessive beam onboard Decadence has been coupled with increased stability to operate in adverse weather conditions. Her design also allows for the storage of two 14-metre chase boat tenders from Skyline Yachts.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serafina: The 70m superyacht concept from Andy Waugh Yacht Design (2022-08-02 12:30:00 +0200)">Serafina: The 70m superyacht concept from Andy Waugh Yacht Design<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272932/image/large-08151c2eba19bc6bbf0593889e93b10a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272932"></a>In terms of performance, Decadence is equipped with a radical propulsion system which, when combined with its slender hulls, should reduce energy use by around 30 percent minimising refueling frequency.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272928/image/large-ae572e877f67bf3f2611ca9437738ca8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272928">Andy Waugh Yacht Design was established in 2010 and has already been making waves in the industry. The company is currently working on their first 100+-metre new-build commission for an American tech billionaire.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272934/image/large-8ac51d76d155dc40e3cd8bbfffd23d7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272934">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55031" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dörries Yachts to build 100m+ superyacht for an American Tech-Billionaire (2022-04-26 15:45:00 +0200)">Dörries Yachts to build 100m+ superyacht for an American Tech-Billionaire</a>The project is currently in the engineering phase at the Bremen, Germany facility of Dörries Yachts. The project is scheduled to be delivered in 2025.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272929/image/large-8d9be942580d9d3febc8271ae1c8ba96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272929">

80m Decadence superyacht concept by Andy Waugh Yacht Design 

Andy Waugh Yacht Design has unveiled the renderings for a new futuristic 80m superyacht concept, Decadence, based on 1920s motor racing.

Introducing Decadence: the 80m futuristic superyacht concept based on 1920s motor racing

The 61.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katharine61.5m (201'9&quot;)CRN2000">Katharine</a> is the 13th largest superyacht to emerge from the Italian shipyard. She was delivered in 2000 and, in 2017, underwent an extensive refit, which combined her timeless opulence with sophisticated technology. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187695/image/large-60dcf9d71bdeb876bfd92c9978139749.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187695"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/185421/image/large-7c0ec1b988a0d6aadef671ddabb558e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/185421"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katharine61.5m (201'9&quot;)CRN2000">Katharine</a>&nbsp;features naval architecture and an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/135" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Scanu srl (Company)">Studio Scanu</a> and a distinctive interior 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>. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYachtTimes</a> takes a closer look at the interiors of the expansive 1,049 GT superyacht.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187681/image/large-b32c08d85d25c7d3af38f387318ed6a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187681" 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; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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/187693/image/large-d39ef2a3f14f866e347b024253e40bcc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187693">Entering the main saloon, the highly detailed and skilfully crafted wooden panelling contrasts with the neutral tones of the ceiling and furniture, exuding an elegance reminiscent of a French chateau. The main saloon is comprised of palatial plush sofas, exquisite art, and a grand piano creating the perfect home away from home ambiance. It is the ideal setting for reading, savouring cocktails or even selecting a movie from the extensive collection of over 320 films.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187680/image/large-6d0d0f60bb8b90d9de81bd68ebda7c12.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187680"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187692/image/large-e514b744e235c2c20b51fc28bc46c475.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187692"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187691/image/large-ac38967cd8fe561965f0834335691315.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187691"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187693/image/large-d39ef2a3f14f866e347b024253e40bcc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187693"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katharine61.5m (201'9&quot;)CRN2000">Katharine</a> is able to accommodate as many as 12 guests in unparalleled luxury and comfort across six staterooms. Each of the staterooms radiates elegant opulence. The full-beam master suite, named the Chris Smith Master Suite, features a romantic window seat as well as an expansive lounge area. His-hers marble bathrooms meticulously contrast with the dark-toned crafted wooden panels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187689/image/large-2fa1558b9c7852a1400e61a5f9fdcf44.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187689"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187686/image/large-9fbdc774d23c3f86d553c4a11afd5141.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187686"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187683/image/large-951542c5fcea6f5975986d2588403c51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187683"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187687/image/large-283fc0306bf1968372feb9216dc53fe8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187687">As for the VIP stateroom, known as the John Hacker VIP Stateroom, it boasts panoramic windows, a reading nook, and a luxurious marble and onyx bathroom with both a bath and shower. The three double and twin guest suites are all equipped with ensuite marble shower rooms, providing additional accommodations of utmost comfort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187685/image/large-302aa8eec2e698dd1d505604413041ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187685" 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; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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/187682/image/large-0045003f5733f628dd0a4222ea264dfc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187682">The spacious practicalities and the stately interior style overflow into the exterior spaces. The main aft deck offers ample seating, ideal for relishing the views or enjoying pre-dinner cocktails and canapes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187676/image/large-bbd86271cd9d3e9654a19160e57bfa9b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187676"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187672/image/large-a7aa60aacef13e03e437447ac0daf299.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187672"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187674/image/large-9f1894c58b23fd890a569cc9ddf77f99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187674"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187675/image/large-df614d058fdce35ad8b975d511bb0455.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187675">As for the expansive sundeck, it entices guests to spend their time outdoors with an elaborately crafted oversized Jacuzzi adorned with wooden panelling on the side. It also features a round wooden table with seating for all guests onboard for an idyllic alfresco dining experience with unobstructed panoramic views. &nbsp;A day head shower is also available for added convenience. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187677/image/large-9e8adbdc39c22927036eb08039023285.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187677"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187678/image/large-e30368a6bb8e17abfcb545c27acd3269.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187678">The motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katharine61.5m (201'9&quot;)CRN2000">Katharine</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)">Catepillar</a> engines which give her a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 15 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187669/image/large-9ec99be5c85b0949520654cd7af1cd9d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187669"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Katharine61.5m (201'9&quot;)CRN2000">Katharine</a> is currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>.&nbsp;

Onboard 61m CRN yacht Katharine 

Take a closer look onboard the 13th largest superyacht to emerge from CRN,  61.3-metre Katharine, showcasing palatial interiors. 

Onboard 61m CRN superyacht Katharine showcasing a chateau-inspired design

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a> has announced the launch of the 44.3-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a> from the Ancona, Italy shipyard. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> Gran Turismo 45 series yacht is characterised by her strong, sporty lines and plumb bow. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272918/image/large-cd88f05311c42af2fc549e537b183128.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272918">Christened <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a>, the motor yacht features key design features of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA</a> brand DNA, such as her side arches which connect her three decks. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi (Company)">Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi</a>, with naval architecture from Palumbo Superyachts. The client was introduced by Peter Redford and Eugenio Cannarsa of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser Yachts</a> Australia.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272917/image/large-39d631fae69d4da059869231ada3ef8d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272917"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a> showcases large windows which can be opened on all decks to highlight her harmonious interior design. She is adorned with a colour palette of golds, sand and turquoise shades, penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini Design &amp; Architecture</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272920/image/large-c6fe2373884b91b56331d7e978914b3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272920">The 430 GT yacht features a full-beam owner’s stateroom on the main deck forward, with an entrance hall, his-and-hers sinks in her ensuite bathroom, a walk-in wardrobe and a private balcony. The area also has direct access to the forward outdoor lounge via a private staircase. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/833607840?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> The remaining guest accommodation onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a> consists of four ensuite VIP suites, two of which include twin beds which can be made into doubles. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a> also has a five-metre tender stowed in the side-opening starboard garage on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272922/image/large-05f07083b1895c7262f421ce81881853.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272922"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272923/image/large-e1292ff7f8d6f6c7e22966bbe8be4da7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272923">Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C32 ACERT engines, which deliver her with a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 14.5 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272919/image/large-bc4c0558c1249f50a50d38d504e51687.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272919"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="UV II44.3m (145'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2023">UV II</a> will make her world debut at both the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2023 - 2023">Cannes Yachting Festival 2023</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2023">Monaco Yacht Show 2023</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/272921/image/large-8aed86cf367873fc854b60b31d42bb2e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/272921">

ISA superyacht UV II launched

The 44m ISA yacht UV II has been launched from the Ancona, Italy shipyard.

Video: 44m ISA superyacht UV II launched in Ancona

One accusation which is sometimes directed at superyacht owners in today’s hectic and increasingly eco-conscious world is that they are unable to spend enough time on their boats to make owning one worthwhile. Some might ask, what is the point in buying such a high-value possession when it’s just going to gather dust at a marina. Isn’t this a little wasteful? For Carl Allen, the Texan who sold his plastic bag business, Heritage Bag Company, three years ago, this is exactly the point, and a conversation with the man soon turns to the environment and his mantra of reduce, reuse, and recycle. Allen is rightly proud of his unusual record of spending around 50 percent of his time on board his numerous boats, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6049" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axis55.3m (181'5&quot;)Damen2016">Axis</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1731" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gigi49.71m (163'1&quot;)Westport Yachts2010">Gigi</a>, since he built up his fleet to its current glory a year and a half ago. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/67879/image/large-0cc4513e80935e36f7c24b5f9ccbde3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/67879">Following what he describes as the “somewhat unexpected” sale of his company almost three years ago which freed up both Allen’s time and capital, he decided to build his fleet and move in a new direction with the purchase of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen (Company)">Damen</a> Support Vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6049" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axis55.3m (181'5&quot;)Damen2016">Axis</a> following the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2016">Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show</a> in 2016 to accompany his 49.71-metre 2010 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport Yachts</a> boat <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1731" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gigi49.71m (163'1&quot;)Westport Yachts2010">Gigi</a>, (formerly known as Harmony) which is named after his wife. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1731" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gigi49.71m (163'1&quot;)Westport Yachts2010">Gigi</a> is all about the luxury lifestyle for the Allens, family, and guests: “It’s very glamorous, you get the service, the best cuisine on board, and she’s got enough room for 12 guests, including a tremendous guest master suite, as well as a magnificent party deck.” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6049" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axis55.3m (181'5&quot;)Damen2016">Axis</a>, on the other hand, serves a very different purpose for her owners, helping them achieve three of their major goals: adventure, exploration and environmental protection.Naturally, the benefits of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen (Company)">Damen</a> support vessels are well known within the ever-growing niche of owners who decide to add these boats to their arsenals. To name a few: freeing up space on the mothership by housing all tenders and toys (or ‘tools’ as Allen likes to call them), providing top-quality service to owners and guests, offering the safest environment for helicopter operations, enabling longer autonomy to make the most of cruising grounds such as Asia with only limited infrastructure required. Allen’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6049" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axis55.3m (181'5&quot;)Damen2016">Axis</a> can do all of this and much more, and can best be described as a support vessel on steroids, packed to the brim with everything her owners need to explore by air, land, sea, and below.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/71504/image/large-b465f79de9917dc66e1587db42374b39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71504">As Allen explains, “The platform for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6049" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axis55.3m (181'5&quot;)Damen2016">Axis</a>&nbsp;actually finds its origins in rig tenders for the North Sea offshore industry. She’s got dynamic positioning, a front and stern anchor, and a crew of eight. Since we bought&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6049" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axis55.3m (181'5&quot;)Damen2016">Axis</a>, we’ve put about the same amount of money back into her. She’s got a full garage where we house her&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Triton (Company)">Triton</a>&nbsp;3300 submarine, a small, foldable wing amphibious single-engine plane called an Icon which is great for flying around The Bahamas, a bridge with a paperless navigation system, a crane for all of the lifting we do, two Hells Bay flats boats for flats fishing, a 39-foot tender which is ideal for diving and designed to look like a mini&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen (Company)">Damen</a>. She also has a full dive shop in the stern.”So, there is plenty to be getting on with onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6049" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axis55.3m (181'5&quot;)Damen2016">Axis</a> for Allen, family, and the crew. With a whole world of exploration now open to them, the question is, where to take her? With diving a particular passion of Allen’s since his teenage years and with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1731" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gigi49.71m (163'1&quot;)Westport Yachts2010">Gigi’s</a> shallow draft enabling her easy access to much of the area, the answer was simple: The Bahamas. And who gets to go diving out of Allen’s many crew members? The whole bunch. As Allen explains, “It’s a rule that if you work for me, you have to be a certified diver, and all 23 fleet crew members are. A couple of them have gone all the way with their master's dive certification and we’ve got a lot of rescue divers that are in the programme. When we all go diving together it’s quite something to see!”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/71524/image/large-42f846ca925330a5405c0b1a078a15fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71524">As well as providing the postcard-perfect, crystal-clear waters and stunning surroundings for enjoying the best underwater wildlife, The Bahamas are also the ideal environment for another of polymath Allen’s many hobbies: treasure hunting. Indeed, he may not have quite found enough gold to pay back the cost of his fleet, but there have been some truly significant finds along the way. “There are a lot of remains of ships from between the late 1500s and early 1800s. Things like nails and a lot of iron objects which you can’t identify until you conserve them. A couple of the pieces we’ve found look like shackles, so we think we might have identified a slave ship. This is very important, not only historically to The Bahamas but also religiously as well because it is an archaeological grave site.”Thanks to the exceptional diving capabilities of his <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Triton (Company)">Triton</a> 3300 submarine, which, as the name suggests, can reach depths of up to 3,300 feet where the shelf of The Bahamas ends in a lot of cases (“When we go below 150 feet we are seeing things that most humans have never seen, if any”), Allen and his company of divers have been at the service of the government in The Bahamas for rescue missions, research, and much more. As Allen explains, “the Prime Minister of The Bahamas is a good friend of mine and he’s a scientist, so he’s very interested in a lot of the information we bring back. We keep track of the water temperatures and, because we’re fishermen we know where all the migrations are so we’re probably the best people to talk to about the species and the health of The Bahamas.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/71511/image/large-fe6af010900e85b4a4ffe40c62ce034f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71511">In this aspect, Allen is a model for today’s superyacht owner: this combination of bringing together his personal enjoyment of yachting with exploration and research is an increasingly common one and a club in which the modern owner is increasingly likely to find themselves. As pleasurable as diving, fishing, treasure hunting, and exploring are for this particular owner, it is all imbued with a sense of wider purpose to which Allen is extremely dedicated. “Because I come from the plastics industry, I am very concerned about pollution in the oceans and it’s been an opportunity for us to give back. We’ve partnered up with a couple of charitable organisations in The Bahamas to study pollution and to teach the kids about it. The thing about The Bahamas is because it’s in the Gulf Stream, most of the trash there doesn’t come from the local area but from other countries. We’re trying to identify where it comes from, what kind of plastic it is and then we’re cleaning up a lot of the beaches. It’s really a triple effect because we’re educating, we’re cleaning up and we’re recycling.”Unsurprisingly, Allen’s fleet is also doing its bit to help address environmental issues after he took a “long, hard look” at the use of bottled water on board his boats and is now looking to take advantage of improved technology and to use water filters as a replacement. “We have three captains that work for us and I’ve challenged all of them to reduce, reuse, and recycle. I always say to people: we’re yachters, we’re on the water all the time, so if you see stuff in the water, pick it up! If you see a plastic bag or you see a six-pack holder or even a bottle, eventually that’s going to break down into plastic dust. So not only are you cleaning up something that’s ugly to look at but you’re taking plastic dust out of the problem. We’ve found more than one sea turtle, and they’ve found sperm whales and blue whales that have died because they ingest plastic film and it clogs their digestive system.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/71527/image/large-a1cbaafe9178b953c35b192a5da646ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71527">But Allen’s best-laid plans for the future go further than all of the above. His biggest project yet in The Bahamas is already well underway: buying and restoring the northernmost Bahamian island, Walker’s Cay. After being devastated by two consecutive hurricanes Walker’s Cay has been closed to the public since 2005. As well as using Walker’s Cay as a convenient base for his own fleet, Allen is also revitalising the island’s marina and plans to reopen it to the public in its full glory by mid-2020, with room to accommodate around six superyachts as well as plenty of sportfishing boats to take advantage of the marlin and other wildlife for which this part of The Bahamas is known.For superyacht owners, the location of Walker’s Cay makes it an ideal stopping point for refuelling and relaxing en route to Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale as the next stop along would be Baker’s Bay on the Island of Great Guana Cay. Plans include building pavilions to host fishing tournaments and around 30 villas for guest accommodation, and the addition of a runway for small planes on the island is also another selling point. “We are very excited about becoming a kind of waypoint for some of the up to 200-foot yachts that could come in and moor at the dock. We will be looking at several stern-to-anchorages available like you see in Europe.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/71503/image/large-f67d27946fc4aa22a09175e4ba2e3010.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71503">Thanks to the sustainable nature of his development plans, Allen has ambitious hopes for his island. “I’ve made a commitment to the Prime Minister that we’re going to make Walker’s an example of what the future of The Bahamas could look like. We’re looking to replace diesel with liquid natural gas along with renewable power that will reduce emissions. We are talking about putting in an aerobic digester to compact trash into small cubes, so with our 'reduce, reuse, recycle' approach and the digester, we will be able to achieve our goal of zero waste coming off the island.”When talk turns to future exploration and travel plans with Allen, the question of whether he would ever look at investing in a specifically designed, much larger ocean exploration vessel, such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Alucia</a> and the REV Project, comes to the fore but he’s not overly keen. “The big thing about having my fleet is that if you add us all together we’re almost 400 feet and if you were to have a 400-foot yacht, you’re not going to The Bahamas, you’re going to the ‘Bahama,' which is Nassau. By configuring the fleet like that we have, we can pretty much go anywhere in The Bahamas.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/71526/image/large-816a3a301ba3db7cc06ad1a4294c306d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/71526">He continues, “If I was ever to do the Arctic, the Antarctic, the Ascension Islands, or the Azores, you’d want to look at some of these expedition yachts but for the Caribbean and for what I’ve got planned for the future, possibly going around to the Pacific side of the US, up to Alaska, this coastal fleet that I’ve put together is perfect.”&nbsp;So perfect, in fact, that Allen has been inundated with requests to charter his unique fleet, a step which the owner is in no rush to take. “I’ve already given it away at auction a couple of times, and it’s been a real big hit.”&nbsp;With an upcoming trip all around the Caribbean for up to three months on the cards this spring, Allen’s plan for the upcoming summer includes working on Walker’s, combined with plenty of fishing and diving in The Bahamas. And, although an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alucia55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Alucia</a> or REV may not be on the table just yet for this enterprising American, you’d be foolish to think that he was done building up his fleet just yet. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>&nbsp;are building a new 55-metre vessel. It’s a metal boat but it still drafts pretty well and so would be pretty good for The Bahamas, and they’ve got deliveries available for next year…”&nbsp;For this intrepid owner then, there is always another project on the horizon. Keeping busy as the CEO of his company, Allen Exploration, which he formed after he sold his plastics company three years ago, Allen maintains his fleet, the Walker’s Cay project, various philanthropic initiatives alongside what he describes as “a bunch of other oddball investments.” Indeed, Allen is a man who can truly be said to be squeezing every drop out of life and is “trying to give back as much as&nbsp;[he]&nbsp;possibly can” along the way.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="https://www.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/55401/image/large-6524e9c9dfc37e22bf131ecc39bea57e.png" alt="New Subscribe Button"></a>This article is featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">Subscribe now&nbsp;</a>to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription"></a>

Owner Carl Allen's plans for Walker's Cay and yachts Gigi and Axis

Between his 2020 plans for Walker's Cay and his research missions using yachts Gigi and Axis, Carl Allen is busy in The Bahamas. Read more on SYT.

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The Allen Exploration Fleet in the Bahamas