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The 38.71-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired</a> was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent Custom Yachts</a> largest project to date when she was delivered in 2000, and she proudly claimed the plinth and title of flagship for 17 years. The design and naval architecture of this record-breaking <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent Custom</a> yacht could only be entrusted to one studio – the studio that helped put them on the map back in 1991, penning its first-ever yacht: <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</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239076/image/large-32abb17756bf9d5ff1c7e94896fafb91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239076">When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crescent Custom Yachts (Company)">Crescent</a>’s flagship hit the water in 2000, under her maiden name Nectar of the Gods, not only was she the queen of Canada she ranked in the top five largest yachts in <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</a>’s portfolio. She was impressive then – and she’s impressive now.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239079/image/large-403d8f7d8a43f42a15d3f7001faae127.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239079">“When coming onboard for my first time in Newport Beach, California, it was love at first sight,” her captain, Jeff Dyess, told SuperYacht Times. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired’s</a> exterior lines beautifully catch the classic timeless American yacht look that commands respect on the dock.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201410/image/large-ca7f369744f3c0f0a3ce66062a57e1fd.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201410"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201407/image/large-6df25e2e3b047a7e59bc5a6a35d6134c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201407"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201402/image/large-128ac29c191adcf61a5beeae47246701.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201402">Kick off your shoes and step aboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired</a> and you’ll quickly discover this motor yacht is wrought with this timeless North American charm. Bill Scales was the studio behind her curation; and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired</a> follows a successful dynasty between the Canadian builder and the designer, with a fleet that includes the two 35.05-metre production yachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2040" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wire We Here35.05m (114'12&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts1996">Wire We Here</a> (ex. Warrior) and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/633" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harmony35.05m (114'12&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts1999">Harmony</a> (ex. Dare to Dream). <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239077/image/large-84bd0ffeab8f146acb4b92f4901c4829.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239077">For <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired</a>, Bill Scales had 282 GT of interior volume to play with and opted for light wood veneers for the foundation of her design. This light teak can be found wrapping the walls throughout the yacht, lending a calm and soothing ambiance. A neutral palette and homely furnishings balance the space – confirming exactly what Inspired was designed to be: a home away from home. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201417/image/large-31c3b7b0205d9b6b9211081172ba0b69.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201417"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201414/image/large-74e40dfafa426cfea2b615b200917c19.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201414">But as Dyess confirmed, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired’s</a> prowess runs much deeper than her aesthetics. “I was quick to learn not only do her lines command respect but so does her seaworthiness. I have been a captain/engineer for over a decade and have driven countless boats. None have been more stable and comfortable as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">inspired</a> while underway.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201418/image/large-03cbb3491509ec39555f2d3b53a7a7cc.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201418"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired</a> boasts a transatlantic range, which has been taken advantage of time and time again with lengthy excursions to the idyllic waters that surround Panama, Costa Rica, and the Bahamas. Island hopping and remote exploration were fed directly into her design; <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</a> penned her with a shallow draft, while Bill Scales fed all the comforts one could need when out at sea. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222471/image/large-43b88c417f886703f463906b1d9173c9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222471">“Due to her classification state, excess is everywhere on board,” Dyess reflected. A key example is that she’s been equipped with three generators, meaning I will never be without power and my guests will always be safe onboard no matter where in the world I take us! Two Watermakers ensure that my guests will never go without fresh water. The list goes on and on.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239074/image/large-dedd24220d328ef79e2e584eabaea61d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239074"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired</a> can accommodate as many as 10 guests across five well-appointed staterooms, comprising a split-level master suite with an ensuite spa, two double staterooms, and two twins. She also currently features a gym, which can be easily converted into another stateroom, depending on an owner’s needs. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222470/image/large-c6e3874cf27297ee1b093f22e16ad417.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222470"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222469/image/large-899a55480f9d780af032fb88e247bad5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222469">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bureau Veritas (Company)">Bureau Veritas</a>-classed motor yacht is currently on the market, and there hasn’t been a better time to buy as she undertook a major refit last year and has just completed her annual class survey. &nbsp;No expense was spared during her refit either, as Dyess explained: “With an open budget from the owner, we either bought new or rebuilt nearly every single piece of equipment all &nbsp;in the engine room.” But the work didn’t stop there. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201420/image/large-2e2b50221e78b756e8de2a3d1005bc2e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201420"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201394/image/large-c64960f6c96a25d755d7e9e2eb120bf6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201394"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired</a> has also had a major facelift to pair with her newly refined performance. Inside, all of her granite countertops and flooring were buffed and polished, new carpet was laid and headliners were replaced throughout the crew areas, and a fresh set of vanity mirrors was installed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201408/image/large-a738e0f8a65c38aea2b71c8c3342407e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201408"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222476/image/large-bc5a6329bcb21edc9892877b39ebce81.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222476"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2892" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inspired38.71m (127'0&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts2000">Inspired’s</a> exterior was also spruced up, with her hull sanded and two coats of antifouling applied. Her capped rails were stripped and varnished, and a new lease of life was given to her alfresco tables and bars. Other works conducted include her anchor and pocket polished, her board deck davit rebuilt and new life rings installed. She also had a complete electronic package, courtesy of Simard. As her captain commented: “She sits, rebuilt, waiting for someone to come and take her away on another life-changing season!<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239082/image/large-a9457e27686b537dd2b5a89235cc6cdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239082">

32m Crescent yacht Inspired for sale

SYT takes a closer look at the Canadian classic motor yacht Inspired, which is listed for sale with Superyacht Sales and Charter.

Crescent 32m motor yacht Inspired: The spotlight on a Canadian classic 

This month, SuperYacht Times is interviewing a range of industry leaders in the brokerage sector to find out their views on the 2018 superyacht market. Today we focus on American Yacht market with Ale Navarro who is a broker for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HMY Yacht Sales (Company)">HMY Yachts</a>. The Florida-based company experienced several noteworthy sales in 2018, including that of the 57.91-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/129" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skyfall57.91m (189'12&quot;)Trinity Yachts, LLC2010">Skyfall</a> in <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/the-58m-trinity-superyacht-skyfall-sold" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">February</a> and the 65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2215" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Down65.0m (213'3&quot;)Codecasa S.p.A.2010">Double Down</a> in <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/sold-65m-codescasa-double-down" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">September</a>. Additional notable sales from last year include the 35.05-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2040" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sans Souci35.05m (114'12&quot;)Crescent Custom Yachts1996">Sans Souci</a> in July and the 36.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4611" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Rock36.9m (121'1&quot;)Ocean Alexander2017">The Rock</a> (ex: Miss Moneypenny) in <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/36-5m-superyacht-miss-moneypenny-sold" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">October</a>. Ale Navarro, who has previous experience as a motor yacht captain in addition to his current brokerage role, reflects on his observations of the 2018 yachting market and what he expects for the American yacht market in the future.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/65752/image/large-6084768b5300bd3d637c39124ee025be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65752">In 2017, 284 30+ metre used yachts were sold. Similarly, in 2018, around 280 (to be confirmed) used yachts were sold. How does your sentiment of the market compare? Do you see that the market is stable or growing?&nbsp;I see a growing market in large yachts. In 2018. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HMY Yacht Sales (Company)">HMY Yachts</a> sold 28 motor yachts over 80 feet, mostly due to the increased demand of our client base. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/13997/image/large-69a02789d231d0b8a1d172e8df6f49ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13997">Have you seen a shift in clients in the past year? For example, in nationality, age, gender or occupation - or any other observations you have noticed.&nbsp;Overall we are seeing more US-based clients than international. It seems that economic conditions are stronger here than in many other parts of the world.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/26915/image/large-42374eaa0f3e14323a3cadb7be116b85.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/26915">What is your view on the pricing of yachts? Are there fewer reductions in price or are yachts sold closer to their asking prices?&nbsp;If an owner prices their yacht properly, there is usually no need for drastic price reductions. I see a bit of both worlds in used and new yachts.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/50188/image/large-a3a09d6c86dc23f5c14ae52d70bea16e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50188">Do you see a particular market that is very popular right now? For example, yachts of a certain size, certain builder or age?&nbsp;I believe there is a market for everyone (size, brand, year, etc). Everything sells at the right price. The last few years I’ve been involved in deals between 50 to 120 feet. I was the 2018 'top producer' for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts</a> in America. I work closely with brands like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Yachts (Company)">Ferretti</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Mangusta</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB Yachts (Company)">AB</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SanLorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/34994/image/large-7f174a7c89b1ff54d9768d3340adf2b6.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/34994">What are your expectations and predictions for the superyacht market in 2019? What are you looking forward to?&nbsp;I expect 2019 to be another strong year in the superyacht segment of our business. The year started off a bit slower than 2018, but after the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami Yacht Show - 2019">Miami Yacht Show</a>, I can see strong activity all around the industry. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/17443/image/large-d32ec52c3bd36dbcafd431e35df920f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17443">About SuperYacht TimesSuperYacht Times is the only website with an overview of all <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale">yachts for sale</a>. Currently, we have more than 1,600 yachts over 24-metres listed on our website.In addition, our market intelligence system <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-intelligence">SuperYacht Times iQ</a> gives full details of each yacht, including historical pricing information, days on the market, past sales, refit information, ownership and much more.

Ale Navarro discusses the American yacht market

Broker Ale Navarro from HMY Yachts gives insight on the American yacht market.

Market Watch: Ale Navarro from HMY Yachts

Gregg Child from the Fort Lauderdale office of Northrop &amp; Johnson has sold superyacht Kapalua, with Westport Yacht Sales acting of behalf of the buyers. Kapalua is a 35.05 metre Crescent. Kapalua was built to the highest standards by Crescent in the Pacific Northwest.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/140092/image/large-74e2534603dd1c17e6185f04f43dd4c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126385">She is a great yacht with quiet running fiberglass hull, 4 large staterooms for 8 guests, walk around decks and exceptionally large main salon and flybridge lounge areas. She is very clean and updated, and an extensive refit in the summer of 2007 included a fresh paint job, new generators, complete interior décor, new teak swim platform, new appliances, updated electronics, new flybridge hard top, new hard bottom inflatable, new air conditioning compressors and much more.Kapalua's asking price was $ 3,600,000.

35 Metre superyacht Kapalua sold

Northrop and Johnson Sales Division is pleased to announce three new listings for sale; the 131ft Oceanfast Opal C, the 115ft Crescent Kapalua and the 98ft MCP Yacht Obrigado. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126384/image/large-e1ef90c9790df9a2ab62c09b8aec2e8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126384">Opal C, a 1990 131-foot Oceanfast, has been centrally listed with Kevin Merrigan and Wes Sanford. Opal C is a true Bannenberg design being sold by the original owner. Her stylish design lends to a large amount of exterior space including a forward and aft sun decks as well as a flybridge Jacuzzi deck. Large portholes fill the interior with natural light and the dramatic design creates expansive spaces for entertaining. She cruises at 22 knots and boasts a luxurious master stateroom complete with ensuite gym. Opal C is also equipped with a unique tender and smart car stored under her wing. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126385/image/large-f90486745f96b4fd8e882817380c75bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126385">Kapalua, a 1996 115 foot Crescent, has been centrally listed with Gregg Child. Kapalua was built to the highest standards by Crescent in the Pacific Northwest. Her quiet running fiberglass hull, four large staterooms, walk around decks, exceptionally large main salon and flybridge lounge areas make Kapalua a popular charter yacht. She had an extensive refit in 2007 including a fresh paint job, new generators, complete interior décor, new teak swim platform, new appliances, updated electronics, new flybridge hard top, new hard bottom inflatable, new air conditioning compressors and much more! <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126386/image/large-b0532f5f39951d96cbb05cd259b97d9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126386">Obrigado, a 2006 98-foot MCP Yacht, has been centrally listed with Wes Sanford. Obrigado is a luxurious yet comfortably appointed tri-deck motoryacht that is priced to sell. The yacht has a very flexible layout with the master stateroom on the main deck which allows up to 10 guests or additional crew while chartering. She is a proven charter boat in both the Mediterranean and Caribbean having done 15 weeks of charter in the last year. In addition to the functional layout, her charter success has been driven by huge outdoor spaces which include a large flybridge, spacious Jacuzzi deck, and oversized teak-laden aft deck. With a Lloyd’s approved hull and proven engineering, she has the capability to cruise comfortably at 18 knots or cross the Atlantic at slower speeds if desired. From stem to stern, Obrigado is a perfect vessel for entertaining or extended exploration by her owners.