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Yachts attending the MYBA Charter Show 2024

With the MYBA Charter Show around the corner, we take a look at the yacht lineup for the 34th edition of this highly anticipated event. 

After 17 years at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>, Chris Cecil-Wright took a leap of faith and left to run his own brokerage house to look after a small number of special boats and select clients. As the show season gets underway, Chris and his team are hoping to continue their trend of selling a boat at every Monaco Yacht Show. With three berths booked in preparation, along with his positive attitude and wealth of knowledge, he may well get lucky. In the meantime, over a cup of coffee on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/186" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Hampshire62.0m (203'5&quot;)Feadship2005">New Hampshire</a>, Chris gives a fascinating insight into the business from the eyes and mind of one of the superyacht industry's most influential and successful yacht brokers.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/81639/image/large-098bdd10f3c1fd030f7d764b3946560d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/81639">Having branched out on your own and founding&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cecil Wright & Partners (Company)">Cecil Wright</a>&nbsp;in 2013, has your method of working changed? Do you have any particular tactics when it comes to dealing with clients?The way I do business is that I meet the client and I take the time to build a relationship with them as that is the driver for good business. When you have a good bond with someone you can have frank discussions and, most importantly, you get to know their idea of value, size and quality. That’s my tactic: to know my clients well! It is also why I don’t have very many clients as I like to keep them to a minimum and look after them properly. How do you think&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cecil Wright & Partners (Company)">Cecil Wright</a>&nbsp;stands out?I don’t think we do stand out, I just think we do what we do well! There’s a whole big market out there with thousands of boats to choose from so you can’t know everything. The way I add value to a relationship is knowing the history of the boats, which is why I focus on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadships</a> because I like the product and about their boats. When I deliver this information to a new owner it is good value to them. <img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/55860/image/large-989e1df86770e8c8e5284175607495fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/55860">What would your best advice be to a new owner wanting to get into the industry?Personally, if I was a new owner coming into the industry I would try to find the support of someone who spoke my language and understood who I was. Someone who bothered to make a relationship with me and didn’t just send me a list of big white boats and ask me to choose. I would be having coffee at various brokerage companies and look the broker in the eye and ask myself: “Do I like this person? Because I am going to be spending the next year or two with them!”&nbsp; Refit is often the best option for first-time buyers as it is likely that they have already chartered and explored the second-hand <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht market</a>. There’s no point in building your own boat until you’ve spent some time on one because you won’t know what you really want. That said, however, I have sold quite a few 80m+ new-builds to first-time buyers. I think the 60-metre market is very adaptable to suit any taste: For example, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ambition56.5m (185'4&quot;)Feadship2001">Hampshire I</a> (renamed Ambition) had dark blue carpets, dark wood and gold accents, but now she is looking very contemporary. A nostalgic boat doesn’t necessarily mean a lack of modern amenities onboard! There is definitely part of the market that like this style, but that’s what I love about our industry so much: every owner is different with different ideas and wants something different out of yachting. It’s a passion!<img src="/uploads/store/photo/88485/image/large-8c98f2142739cfc249b9dabb2f0a6626.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88485">The refit work on&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/186" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Hampshire62.0m (203'5&quot;)Feadship2005">New Hampshire</a>&nbsp;came to around €8,000,000 over the course of 18 months, what is your opinion on the current refit market?The refit market is a big question because boats are always being refitted and the scope is so huge. I think brokers are able to add value to a transaction by knowing the history of the boat leading up to its acquisition and can guide an owner through what needs to be done on the boat to make it how they want it with sensible expenditure. Some people are just after the biggest boat for the best price so they don’t mind if it is a bit rough and ready; other people want absolute precision, perfection. But boats are never perfect - even when they come out of the shipyard: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/186" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Hampshire62.0m (203'5&quot;)Feadship2005">New Hampshire</a> is a classic example.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/81643/image/large-b0958ec8ab66f7e993bc0154f631e53e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/81643">You are very open about your passion for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>. What is it about&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>&nbsp;you like so much?I have worked on so many boats there now and have built strong relationships. If you went to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> to buy a boat it would be different than if you came to me and we both went to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> needs to make a profit, whereas my job is to get the best possible deal, contract, terms, price and specification that I possibly can. For me, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> DNA has always been in the ultimate finish and in the quality that is put into the details. Just as one example, you have the teak on a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>: if you run your toe over the deck there is a very small camber around the edge so water doesn't collect - no other boat has that! There are just a million things like that on a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> that just make them special.&nbsp; Having been in the industry for nearly 25 years, have you seen a shift in the clientele?&nbsp;In the last year, no. But in the last 10 or 20 years, I have noticed an increase in female owners! Also, America took a bit of a back seat when the Russians were in town but that market is back in force now. Unsurprisingly, Asia is becoming more prominent. I couldn't comment on anybody's style or taste because when you think what sort of money these people have, they are so unique on this planet. It’s an extraordinary business!&nbsp; What if you don’t agree with your clients’ ideas?These days I don’t disagree. In the old days, I used to sell whatever anybody wanted, now I find my reputation is more important than just doing any deal. I can and have said I am happy to point people in the right direction but I won’t be involved - I have the experience to know that it will come back to bite you and one disgruntled client is not worth it!<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/81642/image/large-072d1bd4b0e03fdabe26b6a3abe0781d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/81642">What are your expectations or predictions for the future, both in the industry and for&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cecil Wright & Partners (Company)">Cecil Wright &amp; Partners</a>?I predict we will find a buyer, a new buyer, for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/186" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Hampshire62.0m (203'5&quot;)Feadship2005">New Hampshire</a> or <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ambition56.5m (185'4&quot;)Feadship2001">Hampshire I</a>. I really want to find a buyer in-house to keep them in my fleet and release them out to the charter market which is somewhere they haven’t been for a long time. They’re both immaculate, ready to go and we’ve had a lot of interest from realistic sellers. I sold a 66-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> to the owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/280" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ambition56.5m (185'4&quot;)Feadship2001">Hampshire I</a>, and the owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/186" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Hampshire62.0m (203'5&quot;)Feadship2005">New Hampshire</a> bought an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking</a> 81-metre, so they have both got their new boats already!&nbsp;I’d like to see the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cecil Wright & Partners (Company)">Cecil-Wright</a> charter department grow, especially as we will add the recently sold <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arience60.0m (196'10&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2012">Arience</a> to the charter market very soon. I see a lot of charter businesses just going through the motions and I think we can provide more of a personal service.&nbsp;<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/75429/image/large-07a1a22511861764b32d7988360c680a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75429"> Do you have a particular career highlight, and a challenge?I enjoyed doing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2074" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Madame Gu99.0m (324'10&quot;)Feadship2013">Madame Gu</a> as I introduced the designer, put the build contract together, went all the way through the build and delivered it. It was fun! We are still very good friends with the captain and the team. I delivered <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sherpa73.6m (241'6&quot;)Feadship2018">Sherpa</a>&nbsp;which was a big highlight and an extraordinary process. We started off building a shadow boat and ended up with an explorer!<img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/64444/image/large-1ff95c34fa00d23a1c5b03b4df032578.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/64444"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/53636/image/large-49be41c11c6a2a083f7bbaeafa16162d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53636">Leaving <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> was an emotional challenge. Despite the industry not having changed much in the last 25 years, every day is still a challenge! The reasons people have boats are the same, but there are a lot more shipyards and brokers even though what we are all trying to do is the same. The volume of the industry has gotten bigger, which means there are more careers for people. &nbsp;What would be your money-no-object project?That’s like saying what’s your favourite pair of shoes! Your favourite shoes may not be practical for playing tennis or going to the farm. So if I wanted to go to St Tropez, the last thing I’d want is a 110-metre motor yacht, but if I want to explore Antarctica, I wouldn’t have a 35-metre 100-year-old classic sailing yacht. There are 100 boats I would love to own and I have around 10 boats as it is! They all have different jobs: I have a 12ft Scow that I race on a Monday with my daughter, a J80 I race on Thursday with four other lads, a Nicholson 55 sailing yacht I take to holiday with my family, a 16ft Pram that I picnic on with my family along the coast and an 8.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1914" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scorpion RIBs (Company)">Scorpion Rib</a> I take on the Solent as a means of transport. My perfect boat in the Med right now is probably a 45-metre classic restored <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> - something like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heavenly Daze32.22m (105'9&quot;)Feadship1972">Heavenly Daze</a> - lovely! I think one day I will buy it! She’s the same age as me and people are calling it a classic!<img src="/uploads/store/photo/75100/image/large-1f21776d27b0521af85a2efa2e1d39a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/75100"> &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; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/uploads/store/photo/55401/image/large-6524e9c9dfc37e22bf131ecc39bea57e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/55401"></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.

Quick Q&A with Chris Cecil-Wright

A quick Q&A with broker Chris Cecil-Wright on Cecil Wright & Partners and his outlook on the yachting industry.

Broker Q&A: Chris from Cecil-Wright & Partners

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/156196/image/large-cd8ea0a9e418d66102117deb9388874d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156196">Superyacht Heavenly Daze leaving MonacoThe 32 metre superaycht Heavenly Daze was built in 1972 at Feadship’s De Vries yard. She was meticulously refitted with a repainting and varnishing of the interior and newly decorated guest areas. In 2013 Heavenly Daze was inducted as one of the first vessel’s into Feadship’s Heritage Fleet, an exclusive club for classic Feadship vessels of over 30 years. She accommodates 8 guests in a traditional and tasteful interior. Here she is seen leaving Port Hercule in Monaco.By Charl van Rooy, photo by Merijn de Waard

Classic Feadship superyacht Heavenly Daze leaving Monaco

Officially founded in April this year, the Feadship Heritage Fleet has celebrated its first public event with a gathering during the Monaco Classic Week. This specially organised event attracted members keen to play an active part in this association for owners of Feadships that are more than thirty years old.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145754/image/large-30cac91ba2a945a1692364472bba81eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145754">“There can surely be no more appropriate venue to mark the successful foundation of the Feadship Heritage Fleet than during the Monaco Classic Week at the Monaco Yacht Club,” comments Victor Muller, chairman of the association and one of the founder members along with fellow Feadship owners Arthur van Berge Henegouwen and Rory Brooks, and secretary general Theo Hooning. “Since we formally set up the association five months ago our membership has grown well and the board felt that the time was ripe to celebrate this fact together.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145755/image/large-1997d43b668e881ef52147fe88c09a16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145755">As well as a range of social happenings linked to the Monaco Classic Week, an official global launch event was held on Quai Rainier III on the evening of Thursday 12 September. The new Feadship Heritage Fleet emblem was unveiled on two of the Feadships present, Heavenly Daze and Serena. Victor Muller welcomed the good number of owners and captains present and outlined the goals of the association in the years ahead.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145756/image/large-da34f46520889fbaf0e8388bf5cace4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145756">After a cocktail reception, a Feadship Heritage Fleet launch dinner was held in the Monaco Yacht Club. A number of Feadship directors flew to Monaco from the Netherlands especially for the occasion, highlighting the strong support given to the association by the Feadship board.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145757/image/large-318936169ec954f96f9096be7d08006e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145757">“We are excited by the number of members who have already joined the Feadship Heritage Fleet,” adds Muller. “It is clear that the association is meeting a significant demand among the owners of classic Feadship yachts. As each custom Feadship raises the bar a little further in terms of innovation, the superyachts built in the past could fade from memory. And yet, there are scores of beautiful Feadships more than thirty years old still cruising the world’s oceans today. We are now able to support their owners in a more structured way.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145758/image/large-2e83182d369d716d0806510f945d8e3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145758">In addition to uniting owners, the association’s objectives are to promote the continuance of the sailing Feadship heritage, organise events for its members and offer them services related to their yachts, many of which have been superbly maintained by their owners.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145759/image/large-f8794208c3322aaccc4b210f92c78140.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145759">The Feadship Heritage Fleet will be a vehicle by which owners can share their passion for Feadship's maritime past with like-minded individuals.Feadship +31 23 524 7000 <a href="mailto:info@feadship.nl?subject=Feadship%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@feadship.nl</a> <a href="http://www.feadship.nl/" target="_blank">www.feadship.nl</a>

Feadship Heritage Fleet celebrates first public event

Feadship has announced the formation of the Feadship Heritage Fleet, an association for the owners of Feadships that are more than thirty years old. The inaugural meeting of the association took place on 16 April 2013 in the historic De Roode Leeuw restaurant in Amsterdam, which was also the location of the very first Feadship meeting in late 1949.The association’s objectives are to unite the owners of classic Feadship yachts, promote the continuance of the sailing Feadship heritage, organise events for its members and offer them services related to their yachts. Membership will be strictly restricted to owners of registered Feadships built more than thirty years ago. In recognition of people who have been of particular service to the association, honorary members can also be appointed by the annual general meeting.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/143634/image/large-2bba2eef6a58e67ff2dffaee38e8482f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/143634">The board of the Feadship Heritage Fleet will be comprised of Feadship owners and the association, with support from Feadship directors. “Our intention is to organise various events around the world that will attract owners and their Feadships,” says Bas Nederpelt, Feadship sales and marketing director. “There is an incredible number of Feadships sailing that were launched more than three decades ago. As well as being a testimony to Feadship standards of construction, many of these yachts have been scrupulously maintained by their owners. They are very proud of the heritage of their superyacht and still enjoy cruising the world in the style and comfort which is unique to the Feadship brand.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/143635/image/large-3cafa8c7bff3c85a81e038dc584b7063.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/143635">The first three members of the Feadship Heritage Fleet have already been accepted: The 16-metre Ammerland, launched in 1966, the 35.42-metre The Highlander from 1967, and the 32.22-metre Heavenly Daze (launched in 1972 as Aldebaran). The owners of these three Feadships – Arthur van Berge Henegouwen, Victor Muller and Rory Brooks, respectively – will be the founder members of the board.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/143636/image/large-2a38a3f6ac71eee47890b4c9dead3318.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/143636">"It all started about a year ago when Rory contacted us for more information on his classic Feadship. After a long day of opening dusty boxes and scanning faded photographs with my uncle Huib de Vries, Feadship archivist, the idea came up that it would be nice to create a club for owners of vintage Feadship yachts", recalls Henk de Vries, Feadship director."When Henk de Vries approached me to help found the Feadship Heritage Fleet I did not have to think twice,” comments Victor Muller, who has been appointed chairman of the association. “Having been a yachting enthusiast for decades and a proud owner of a classic Feadship since 2007, I feel privileged and honoured to help preserve the fabulous legacy of Feadship for the future. We are grateful to Feadship for their ongoing support and look forward to working closely together to achieve the ambitious plans we have for our members."Feadship +31 23 524 7000 <a href="mailto:info@feadship.nl?subject=Feadship%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@feadship.nl</a> <a href="http://www.feadship.nl/" target="_blank">www.feadship.nl</a>

Feadship Heritage Fleet launched in Amsterdam  

The 1972 Feadship Heavenly Daze arrived at Pendennis at the end of September to commence her winter refit, with the main focus being an interior restyle by Dutch design company Wetzels Brown. The new design has been applied to her VIP Suites, guest cabins, main saloon and dining area, introducing a more contemporary and stylish finish that blends into her classic characteristics and heritage. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139388/image/large-9526bfb564de6252c9ab2ad709f128de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/137215">The refit also included her RINA annual survey and general maintenance works with isolated deck, hull and tank repairs, and top side repaint. The bridge electronics also received a full upgrade alongside an overhaul of her steering system and stabilizers. The broad range of in-house trades at Pendennis is particularly well suited to this type of work which covers the whole spectrum of boat building skills and disciplines. Now sea trails have successfully been completed the yacht is due to leave early May for the Mediterranean. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139389/image/large-b53cb93280268db302342b8580665c09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139389">Jamie Painter, Captain of Heavenly Daze, commented: “Although there was a tight deadline on the series of works outlined in the initial brief we formed a close relationship with the team at Pendennis and the design team at Wetzels Brown during the very early stages of the project, enabling Pendennis to deliver a substantial refit in this winter period. Once Heavenly Daze embarks on her charter season it will be extremely beneficial that Pendennis will be able to further support the yacht in the Mediterranean via their refit facility in Palma.” <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139390/image/large-cb17e6fb02eff38680bbeafa297cbae1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139390">Pendennis is continuing its busy refit season as the classically beautiful SY Mariette, MY Bystander and the J-Class yacht SY Velsheda have all arrived in Falmouth recently to commence short refit projects. Velsheda is having minor works undertaken (rudder work, anti-foul and survey works) over the next couple of weeks before being situated in Port Pendennis Marina in preparation for the J-Class Regatta in Falmouth at the end of June. Mariette will be undergoing similar short works (rudder, engineering, topside paint and anti-foul) in preparation for her participation in the highly anticipated Pendennis Cup, which will see fourteen 30m+ superyachts racing in Falmouth from the 2nd – 7th July. Pendennis +44 (0)1326 211344 <a href="mailto:info@pendennis.com?subject=Pendennis%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@pendennis.com</a> <a href="http://www.pendennis.com/">www.pendennis.com</a>

Superyacht Heavenly Daze celebrates 40 years with a makeover

The 1972 Feadship Heavenly Daze arrived at Pendennis at the end of September to commence her winter refit, due for completion May 2012. With a reputation as a sophisticated classic motor yacht the main focus of her visit is on her interiors, with significant restyling and upgrade to her saloon and dining area, as well as her VIP and guest cabins. Pendennis’ Interior Design team is supporting Wetzels Brown Partners to restore the yachts original character whilst remaining true to her classic heritage. The refit will see the restoration of the yachts original fittings, whilst adding modern comforts and stylish accessories. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/137215/image/large-39ae271600e028a36e7f060f41116d9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/137215">Gillian Brown, of Wetzels Brown Partners describes receiving the original brief from the Owner “We were approached with the exciting brief of restoring Heavenly Daze to her former Glory. Working with Pendennis we feel confident that the Owners vision will be brought to life and Heavenly Daze will soon be ready to write the next chapter in her history.” Currently located in Pendennis’ 55m steel framed ‘White House’ refit space <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/267">Heavenly Daze</a> will also undergo an annual survey and general maintenance works with isolated deck and hull repairs, and top side repaint. Jamie Painter, Captain of Heavenly Daze, explained the decision behind choosing Pendennis for the refit “We weighed up our refit options with various shipyards, but wanted the pedigree of the Pendennis name next to the project upon completion.” Toby Allies, Sales and Marketing Director at Pendennis, continued: “We have worked closely with the Captain and Owner to pre-plan the series of works, enabling Pendennis to deliver a substantial refit in a tight time period. Our new refit facility in Palma will also be able to provide ongoing support once the yacht begins her Mediterranean charter season in June, ensuring our relationship with Heavenly Daze continues once she leaves the yard in Falmouth.” Pendennis is set for another busy winter refit season, with the recent completion of refits on Gitana and Aria and with the arrival of the impressive 53m Perini Navi, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1632">Jasali II</a>, housed in Pendennis’ outer dock with delivery due in February, and the company’s largest refit project to date <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/290">Dona Amélia</a> (72m) in the inner dry dock. Pendennis Shipyard Ltd +44 (0)1326 211344 <a href="mailto:info@pendennis.com?subject=Pendennis%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@pendennis.com</a> <a href="http://www.pendennis.com/">www.pendennis.com</a>

Pendennis supports Wetzels Brown Partners on Heavenly Daze refit

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131642/image/large-ba1afb1e48c4ca071aff5168ad1b4827.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131642">The 32 metre classic Feadship Heavenly DazeHeavenly Daze is a 1972 built Feadship, which has recently joined the charter fleet of Ocean Independence. She has had almost a complete refit from stem to stern with an all new interior which tastefully retains the classic theme with a more modern accent. Apart from the interior fabrics, the yacht now sports a state of the art audio visual entertainment and communications system in all cabins and guest areas. On the exterior, the yacht has been completely repainted, re-varnished with all repairs done sympathetically to retain the charm of such a notable classic Feadship. By Maarten Janssen

The classic Feadship Heavenly Daze

The 32 metre classic Feadship Heavenly Daze has joined the charter fleet of Ocean Independence, and will be available in the Western Mediterranean this summer at a rate of EU 45,000 – EU 50,000 per week. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130012/image/large-d4a4ef10324f4693056cb93b0903d19e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130012">Heavenly Daze’s present owner has paid much needed attention to this wonderful classic superyacht. She has had almost a complete refit from stem to stern with an all new interior which tastefully retains the classic theme with a more modern accent. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/130013/image/large-0513cd017d5f0bb71d10f29151e989b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130013">Apart from the interior fabrics, the yacht now sports a state of the art audio visual entertainment and communications system in all cabins and guest areas. On the exterior, the yacht has been completely repainted, re-varnished with all repairs done sympathetically to retain the charm of such a notable classic Feadship. With an impressive inventory of brand new leisure equipment, Heavenly Daze can accommodate up to 8 of the most discerning of charter guests. Ocean Independence Stephanie Archer +44 1273 83 10 10 <a href="mailto:sarcher@ocyachts.com?subject=Heavenly%20Daze%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">sarcher@ocyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oceanindependence.com">www.oceanindependence.com</a> By Merijn de Waard

Heavenly Daze joins charter fleet of Ocean Independence

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123777/image/large-a7cc7d2f463418106d8167758b3443dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123777"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/267">Heavenly Daze</a> at night in the Port of KotorPhoto credit: Danilo Skuric (If you have a yacht or yacht related photo then please send it to <a href="mailto:info@superyachttimes.com?subject=Photo%20of%20the%20Day&amp;body=Please%20attach%20your%20photo%2C%20a%20short%20photo%20caption%20and%20the%20photo%20credit%20and%20we%20will%20consider%20publishing%20it%20at%20Photo%20of%20the%20Day.%0A">info@superyachttimes.com</a> for Photo of the Day)

Heavenly Daze at night in the Port of Kotor

Edmiston &amp; Company are delighted to announce their appointment as the central agents for the sale of the Benetti Distraction and the Baglietto The One. Recent sales include the 29m Couach Charybdis. Edmiston also announces their appointment as the central agents for the charter of Outback, Audacia, Heavenly Daze and Hummingbird. Distraction Chris Cecil-Wright, of the Monaco office, is delighted to announce his appointment as the central agent for the sale of <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1532">Distraction</a>. Built in 2002, this 35m Benetti Classic boasts five staterooms and gracious and comfortable accommodations for ten guests. The complete 2007 refit of Distraction makes it a leader in luxury cruising and comfort. Distraction is available for sale at Euro 8,250,000. The One Alex Busher, of Edmiston’s Monaco office, is delighted to announce his appointment as the central agent for the sale of <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/712">The One</a>. Launched in 2006 she was built fully to MCA compliancy although has never been chartered. She has the popular five cabin layout, with one of the guest cabins having being changed into a gym, although this could return to a guest cabin with ease. With a vast top deck and light oak interior, this 34,6m Baglietto offers stylish cruising at speed! The One (photo) is available for sale at Euro 8,950,000. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123515/image/large-aeeb42c5243d9ed377af770efa16c068.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123515">Charybdis James Auld, of the Monaco office, is delighted to announce that Charybdis, a 29.2m Guy Couach from 2001, is sold. Hummingbird Built in 2007 by Couach Yachts, at 30,4m she sleeps seven guests in four cabins. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1210">Hummingbird</a> will be cruising the West Mediterranean at Euro 55,000 in April and at Euro 60,000 in May and June. Outback This stunning 58.8m Austal yacht was launched in 2007. She has a spacious interior, luxurious accommodation, sleeping twelve guests in six cabins, and an enormous array of water sports equipment. She is the perfect solution for cruising in style and comfort. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1748">Outback</a> (photo) will be cruising the Caribbean at USD 399,000 this winter and the Mediterranean next summer at Euro 399,000. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123516/image/large-67b3205a37475b4910a70b3d46acc677.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123516">Heavenly Daze This 32,30m yacht was built in 1972 and sleeps eight guests in four cabins. This superb Feadship is a wonderful classic and has been paid much attention and care. The yacht has had almost a complete refit from stem to stern with an all new modern classic interior. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/267">Heavenly Daze</a> will be cruising the Mediterranean at Euro 55,000 high season and Euro 45,000 low season. Audacia This beautiful Feadship was launched in Holland in 1987 and has over the years been extensively upgraded. At 46,40m she sleeps thirteen guests in six cabins and is a reliable high performance yacht combining the latest technology with expansive areas for entertaining, sheer comfort and luxury. The yacht is currently undergoing a complete renovation by the New York interior designer Joanne de Guardiola and the result will be simply breathtaking. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/327">Audacia</a> will be cruising the Caribbean this winter and the Mediterranean next summer at USD 190,000.