SStuart is pleased to announce his appointment as central agent for the sale of HALARA, the fifth hull of the innovative Oceano 43 series. The Oceano series was Overmarine’s first venture into the full-displacement, steel hullmarket segment, poles apart from their trademark sporty fast open yachts. The series  has proved a huge success. HALARA’s sleek and well-proportioned exterior lines, designed by the talented Alberto Mancini, are accentuated by the streamlined aluminum superstructure, white paintwork and black tinted windows. 

Overmarine leveraged their experience in fast, open yachts and incorporated the more desirable lifestyle features in their Oceano line. In terms of space and design, HALARA offers more than many much larger yachts.  She has a huge sundeck with a bar overlooking the bow, al fresco dining and a conversation area sheltered under a teak-lined hard-top roof. The aft deck is furnished with sun loungers.

The foredeck has an attractive bow lounge with comfortable seating, sun beds and an infinity pool. It provides a private relaxation area for guests even when in port. The companionways lead directly to the main deck staircases down to the 45m2 beach club with a fold-down swim platform or transom door and easy access to the sea. When closed the beach club doubles as a gym.

Mancini’s interior, designed in the same elegant sleek style, is equally exciting: both salons have large windows which flood the interior with natural light.  Clever details include the port and starboard doors of the main salon sliding open to create a charming inside-outside area. The seating in both areas is strategically arranged so the area can double as a cinema.

HALARA can sleep 10 guests in five staterooms on the lower deck and there are two Pullman berths in the forward twin cabins for children. The 46m2 owners’ suite on the main deck is full-beam with a fold-down balcony on the portside which opens at the touch of a button.

HALARA is powered by MTU engines and has a 4000nm range at her cruising speed of 11 knots. Her top speed is 13.5 knots. Seaworthy, with an efficient hull and bulbous bow, HALARA has completed five transatlantic crossings under her own steam. Built to LY3 standards, commercially compliant and with underway and zero speed stabilizers, HALARA is also a very successful charter yacht. She carries a 16’ Castoldi tender in the foredeck garage in addition to an array of toys and two wave runners. Very few yachts in the same class offer more. HALARA is asking Euro 20,900,000.

Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of the 74.5m/244” Amels LADY E. This is Stuart third sale in 2023 after the 67.5m/221’ Icon and the 89m/292’ Here Comes the Sun.

Delivered by Amels in 2006, LADY E was custom-built to incorporate cutting-edge features for the time: she was superbly quiet and smooth, absolutely secure and extremely green.  

LADY E underwent a refit with 6m/20” extension and full repaint in 2020. The extension modernized LADY E’s profile streamlining her long horizontal deck lines and provided over 55m2 / 727 sq ft of extra deck space and a new beach club. The project also involved refitting key interior areas to provide state-of-the-art wellness and fitness facilities.  

LADY E’s exterior and interior design is by Walter Franchini and combines Italian flair with functionality and a brilliant understanding of space. Designed as a “home on the sea” her spacious, chic and comfortable living areas are low maintenance and provide an easy working environment for crew. Lady E ticks all the boxes. Voluminous interior spaces, first class wellness facilities, versatile exterior decks, 9m / 30’ garaged tenders, long range and a proven track record of global navigation and charter.

LADY E can sleep up to 13 guests in 6 staterooms.  The Owners’ suite on the main deck forward includes a large Art Deco study and a grand, full-beam master stateroom. The spacious VIP has an ample bathroom and dressing area while the four guest cabins on the lower deck have an elegant and fresh Palm Beach vibe. There is also a staff cabin for two people on the bridge deck. LADY carries 19 crew.

Compliant for charter, Cayman flagged and classed by Lloyd’s, LADY E is powered by twin Caterpillar engines and has a cruising speed of 14 knots and top speed of 17.4 knots. At 12knots she has a 6000nm range.
LADY E carries two 9m /30’ tenders in separate non-communicating garages port and starboard, plus an array of toys. Two jet skis can be stored in the garage while two more are carried on the anchor deck.

Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of the 89m HERE COMES THE SUN. “While the market has cooled off compared to 2021 and 2022, it remains buoyant in the large yacht segment where demand for quality yachts still outstrips supply”. HERE COMES THE SUN, listed for sale in March 2023, asking USD 195m, sold in only 5 months.

Launched in 2017, HERE COMES THE SUN is the largest custom-built yacht delivered by Amels. In 2021 she was extended by 6m /19’6”. The work was masterminded by her original naval architect, Azure Yacht Design, and carried out by Amels who expertly streamlined Heywood’s original lines.
What makes here comes the sun such a successful yacht? Under 3000 GT, HERE COMES THE SUN combines top build quality, a splendid exterior design by Tim Heywood with a functional interior layout and inspired décor that is perfectly suited for ocean living. She works brilliantly. The vast deck spaces are broken into conversation areas, so they are people rather than design oriented. The layout flows both for the guests and crew.

On board facilities include a deep aft deck swimming pool, a spa with massage and hairdressing salon, a huge beach club open on three sides with a 60m2 swim platform, a cinema seating 10 people and an inside-outside gym and a whirlpool on the sundeck. 
HERE COMES THE SUN sleeps up to 20 guests in 10 staterooms. In addition to the Owner’s 6-room private apartment on the owner’s deck, there are two VIPs and seven double staterooms.  

HERE COMES THE SUN is also extremely capable. Built to LY3 and Cayman flagged, she carries three large tenders, a fleet of toys and a large inflatable marina with a pool. The single ‘touch and go’ heli pad on the bow was deemed inadequate for an 89m yacht so a second pad was built on the sun deck aft so helicopter operations could continue even with one aircraft on board. The heli decks can land and carry a Bell 429 or an EC 145.

Equipped with zero-speed stabilizers, she is powered by twin Caterpillar engines that give her speeds up to 17.5 knots. At her cruising speed of 13 knots, she has a 7,000nm range.  Very few yachts under 3000GT are built to such a high standard, a key factor to her short time on the market.
 

Amel’s flagship 89-metre superyacht Here Comes The Sun has joined the market, with Stuart Larsen of Fraser Yachts and Tim Vickers of Burgess acting as joint Central Agents.

A true modern-day classic on a grand scale and born twice in a decade, Here Comes The Sun was delivered in 2017 as Amels’ flagship and relaunched — even larger — in 2021, following an extensive year-long rebuild. She’s arresting, sophisticated and undoubtedly a “work of art”, as exterior designer Tim Heywood describes her.
The motor yacht for sale was first commissioned by repeat Amels’ clients, to replace their 65.7-metre Ventum Maris (ex. Imagine), the firstborn of the Amels Limited Editions 212 series. For Here Comes The Sun, the same virtuoso design team was deployed — and it shows.

Here Comes The Sun is a truly personal yacht, built around the lifestyle preferences of her current owner and a testament to the spirit of leisure and hospitality. Designed around people rather than an exercise in design for design's sake, her general arrangement is outstanding: the flow just works seamlessly both for guests and crew. She has a calm, radiant character emanating effortless grace – yet her commanding presence also demands great respect.

With Tim Heywood and Winch Design handling her exterior and interior respectively and naval architecture by Amels and Azure, Here Comes The Sun is a true ocean-going superyacht that has the performance to match her appearance. Originals plans were for her to be the pioneering Amels Limited Editions to breach the 80-metre mark but, as work progressed, the project was ‘personalised’ beyond recognition and Amels’ flagship was to remain a one-off. A unique full-custom project.

Here Comes The Sun joined the market in 2019 and was snapped up in less than four months. Her new owner saw her potential, and immediately had plans to upgrade and refine her further.
To preserve pedigree, the yacht for sale returned to Amels in 2020, where the naval architect, Azure Yacht Design, oversaw the rebuild honoring her original character.  Here Comes The Sun was relaunched with an additional 6-metres in length and her volume increased from 2,827 to 2,955 Gross Tons. Her exterior saw two sculptured balconies added on the bridge deck, her steel bulwark dropped by 45 centimeters on main deck, a second helipad installed, and her swim platform extended to a whopping 60 square-meters. She also left with a fresh paint scheme – a Flag Blue hull and Oyster White superstructure with details highlighted in anthracite grey – which is all the more arresting. 

More space brought more amenities and post-refit, Here Comes The Sun now boasts a 7 x 4 meter pool — deep enough to dive into — on the main deck, a full-beam beach club, two VIP staterooms on the bridge deck, a gym on the sundeck and many new lounge and conversational areas. Inside and out, Here Comes The Sun is all about the enjoyment of ocean living, with even the decks arranged to make the most of the view whether you are chatting, dining or just working out.
Some of the notable features onboard this Amels yacht for sale include her many lounge areas, a cinema, and a stunning 70 square-meter beach club. It opens on three sides with fold-down platforms port, starboard and aft with the teak deck remaining completely flush throughout. The adjacent wellness area is complete with a sauna, Turkish bath and chilled plunge pool, plus a massage area and hair salon. Finally, the 245 square-meter sun deck is equipped with an inside-outside gym, whirlpool and a huge relaxation area with a bar and al fresco dining.

Her spacious interior is decorated in blues and white with touches of Dolce Gabbana, creating a wonderful Mediterranean vacation vibe.  New elegantly-carved bleached oak paneling replaces the original dark wood paneling.  Natural materials, clean lines and rounded surfaces offset the interior décor. Soft, brushed and polished Perrera limestone imported from Spain, Sahara Gold and Emperador marble are used throughout the yacht, together with brushed bronze fixtures in the bathrooms. Nothing ostentatious; nothing shiny nor hard, just a design that reflects Heywood’s bold statement: “Here Comes The Sun is a work of art”.

The architecture is as sophisticated as the design. Her main staircase, spiraling round the central bronze and glass elevator which goes from the lower deck to the sundeck, is cantilevered, giving the impression that each step is suspended and floating.
The yacht, Here Comes The Sun, for sale, offers accommodation for as many as 20 guests in 10 staterooms and 28 crew. The 6-roomed owners’ apartment on their private deck, opening onto the bow, is a private place on a private deck. Portside is feminine and finished with creams and mother of pearl inlay. It has a bathroom, dressing room and drawing room that opens onto a large balcony.  Starboard side accommodates His study, more masculine in style with leather furnishing and a club-like feel, enjoying the same spectacular balcony and views.
Her remaining accommodation comprises two new VIPs on the bridge deck – both of which benefit from those 12-metre-long sculpted balconies – and seven staterooms on the main deck. The arrangement is ingenious as four staterooms can be turned into two interconnecting suites with a bedroom, lounge and twin bathrooms.

Here Comes The Sun has two helipads, a touch-and-go on the foredeck and a landing pad on the sundeck, allowing her to function as a heliport even when carrying a helicopter onboard. She can land a Bell 429 or EC 145 on either pad.

She also has a full garage with three tenders, including a seven-meter Nautique GS23 Ski Boat, a nine-meter D-RIB Tender capable of speeds of 40 knots, and a 10.5-metre full-custom limousine that can carry 12 guests, both built by Yachtwerft Meyer.

Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and equipped with twin Caterpillar engines, Here Comes The Sun has a transatlantic range of 5,500 nautical miles at 15 knots. Her top speed is 17.5 knots. She’s Cayman flagged and was built to LY3.
Here Comes The Sun is a superyacht that exudes power and stature. Amels couldn’t have put it better “This is a yacht to enjoy the best of ocean life on a grand and timeless scale. ”

The turn of the millennium marked a pivotal moment in the history and heritage of superyacht design. It was a period when a swath of groundbreaking models were delivered and precisely in those few years that wrapped the moment we moved into the 21^st Century. Nobiskrug’s 92-metre superyacht Tatoosh is one of the giants that stands proud as a definition of change – and has only grown in prestige since her launch. Her delivery was monumental not only for her builder Nobiskrug, which rebranded itself following Tatoosh as a leading superyacht builder, but for superyacht design more generally.

With Tatoosh now back on the market, SuperYacht Times caught up with Stuart Larsen of Fraser Yachts and Matt Emerson of Burgess who are co-representing her. Having sold her to her current owner, Larsen remembered the project well.

Nobiskrug delivered Tatoosh in 2000, during an era where we flirted with dial-up modems and became aware just how impactful the internet would be in shaping the future. A collection of tech entrepreneurs was driving this future and, more aware than most of how technology would enable them to spend time almost anywhere and continue to be productive, were in search of new frontiers. Many of them turned to superyachts which, thanks to IT, enabled them to combine work, adventure and entertainment. The first wave of US tech moguls were not only new clients to the industry but came with a series of ideas, demands and the finance to drive them. It was the dawn of a new era of superyachts.

One such client and his project manager Claus Kusch approached Nobiskrug – the German shipbuilder with a century worth of boat building under its belt – to construct a custom-built superyacht. This was a pivotal moment for Nobiskrug as, until this order, the yard had only built commercial and cruise vessels; Tatoosh was its inaugural entry into the superyacht sector. It was a large vote of confidence from the owner, but Nobiskrug’s vast portfolio was enough for him to entrust them to build one of the world’s largest superyachts.

“A lot was vested in her success,” Stuart Larsen reflected. “Nobiskrug was a skilled commercial shipyard interested in a new market. They started big and built on that experience gaining a reputation for full-custom new constructions and ingenious building methods. But Tatoosh was instrumental to that process.”

“Claus Kusch, Tatoosh’s exterior designer, was also absolutely pivotal to the project,” Larsen continued. “Kusch pioneered some of the most ground-breaking yachts in the late 20^th and early 21^st centuries. So, when the client decided to build a yacht, he went straight to Kusch. Claus was hugely experienced, a tough negotiator, chain smoker and workaholic, client-centric and absolutely brilliant.”

“Nobiskrug had the skills, expertise and organization but needed an interface, someone who could guide them through transition to the new yachting market. Claus Kusch was an inspired choice – although he also rode the yard very hard. He excelled at managing the armies of skilled subcontractors, which are part and parcel of all yacht construction, yard and he knew yachting. Nobiskrug got the best of both worlds.” Kusch was a naval architect and project manager by trade but brought a unique approach to his craft. What raised Kusch above a number of his contemporaries, Larsen and Emerson agreed, is that he “would design a yacht from the initial concept, including naval architecture and styling, and then go on to manage the project to the end of the warranty period. Kusch yachts were 100 percent custom made.”

Tatoosh, of course, is testament to this. But then so also is the classic 48-metreLady Georgina (ex Katalina) by Amels, which he oversaw the project management of in the early 1980s. The 75-metre superyacht Meserret III (ex Leander G) by Peene-Werft GmbH, delivered in 1992, was another Kusch-designed predecessor of Tatoosh. Notably this was a similar story to Tatoosh, as Peene-Werft GmbH was a commercial shipyard that worked with Kusch on its first superyacht project. However, unlike Nobiskrug, Leander G was the yard’s first and last new-build superyacht project before it was acquired by Lürssen in 2013.
During the year 2000 another of Kusch’s designs hit the water, the 112-metre superyacht Le Grand Blue, which had proved instrumental to the construction of Tatoosh. Kusch didn’t just pen the naval architecture of Le Grand Blue though, as her exterior designer, Stefano Pastrovich explained, “The control of the entire construction and management was done not by a shipyard but by one man, Claus Kusch”. LGB didn’t look like a yacht on the outside but she’s 100 percent yacht inside.

Following Tatoosh, Nobiskrug has delivered a further 11 superyachts, including the famed 80-metre superyacht Artefact, and the world’s largest sailing yacht, Sailing Yacht A. The yard currently has two projects in-build, the 70-metre Miza which will be delivered imminently, and the highly anticipated 77-metre  Black Shark, which is slated to hit the water next year. But this whole dynasty is based on the Tatoosh bedrock, which grew from the US tech boom and the conversations that spurred on the construction of this 92-metre superyacht.

“Nobiskrug has embedded much of Claus Kusch’s approach in their DNA,” Emerson explained. “The yard is still ‘known for pushing the boundaries and for not being a mass builder, able to embody the unique vision of the owner combined with innovative ideas and advanced technology’. Tatoosh set new boundaries and Nobiskrug became a serious new player in the yachting industry almost overnight.”

Larsen continued, “This fruitful partnership was not coincidental. The owner who built Tatoosh was very well acquainted with Le Grand Bleu and certainly influenced by her capability and range if not her rougher exterior. When he decided to build, he approached Claus Kusch who was responsible for the naval architecture, exterior design and project management of the new build, including the yard’s selection process.” Kusch worked in collaboration with Studio Yacht, the Rotterdam-based studio, on the exterior design of Tatoosh – the duo worked in unison during later years on the design of the 110-metresuperyacht I Dynasty and the 133-metre  Al Murqab. As was in vogue during the period, Tatoosh was penned with long flowing lines which are punctuated by small windows that run the length of her superstructure and which tighten forward at the helm and pilot station.

“Unlike more recent platform yachts, where the exterior design is often driven by fashion trends, the design of Tatoosh’s exterior (and layout) was driven by function,” Larsen said. “Kusch’s ability lay in blending function and aesthetics to create efficient yet captivating exterior lines. The turn-of-the-century industry and billionaires were tech-driven, the first generation to appreciate the scope of cellular phones and the internet, which gave them an appreciation for capability and purpose over fashion for fashion’s sake. As a result, Totoosh’s exterior has not dated, she has simply become a classic.”

Spanning five decks and boasting 3,229 GT of interior volume, Tatoosh was the largest superyacht, by volume, to be destined for waters outside of the Middle East. A superyacht of such grand statute needs an interior that carries her grace, and the highly acclaimed UK-based Terence Disdale Design studio was enlisted for the job. Tatoosh can accommodate up to 19 guests in 11 guest suites, each brimming with that Disdale charm, while her owner is graced with an ingenious twin-level private apartment that occupies the forward section of the yacht across two decks. The owner is offered the same level of privacy as if the suite spanned a full, single deck; however, by offering a split-levelled space, guests don’t feel overlooked as they can still access all decks, without encroaching on the owner’s privacy or feeling that large sections of the yacht are off limits.

The apartment itself is striking and split into daytime and nighttime areas. The former includes a gym, a private study and a large forward-facing observation lounge designed for family use. While the latter, situated on the main deck, is home to a massage room, two VIP or children’s staterooms and the master suite itself. The suite is full-beam with large windows. The central sleeping area has a small salon starboard and a study portside. Access to the large bathroom can be found through his and her dressing rooms.

“Disdale was at the top of his game and the master of the GA at the turn of the century. Trained by Bannenberg, his ‘beach-house not pent-house’ approach was perfect for 21^st century yachting. Disdale focused on ensuring yachts were not only beautiful and elegant but livable and efficient,” Matt Emerson said.

Tatoosh was built for ocean-going cruising and long-distance voyages, and Disdale fed this essence into her design-DNA, ensuring that there’s entertainment for all those onboard. To name but a few, Tatoosh has large swimming pool that doubles-down as a dancefloor when not in use, an impressive screening room decorated in rich, red velvet, a wellness suite that’s spread across a number of decks, an arsenal of tenders (all of which are original) and not one, but two helipads, one of which has a dedicated helicopter spares store, a helicopter refueling station and an approved fire station – allowing the yacht to be used like a small heliport.

It’s not only guests who’ll be aboard for those long voyages though, but also her 31 crew. Disdale ensured that their quarters are also generous and a pleasure to be in. “The standard of finish and materials used is high and all crew areas are in mint condition belaying the yacht’s age,” Emerson added. “Crew quarters were not an afterthought to be squeezed in before the days of stringent classification requirements. And in terms of longevity, Tatoosh current crew complement is a testament to her design.”

While Disdale was busy with bringing the comforts for long-range exploration, Nobiskrug had the challenge of actualizing the demand – and the shipyard went above and beyond. When launched, Tatoosh was one of the quietest yachts afloat and she’s since cruised in waters all around the world (name a place and Tatoosh has been there!). Thanks to twin DEUTZ-MWM diesel engines with Visco Masse rubber mounts, she boasts an impressive 7,000 nautical mile range when cruising at speeds of 12.5 knots.
“The choice of Deutz engines was driven by their proven design which ensures high reliability, long engine life and extra-long TBO’s. Maintenance work is required only after many operating hours and can be done quickly without extended downtime. Low fuel consumption makes for low operating costs and low exhaust emissions make for a cleaner environment,” Emerson explained.

Tatoosh has been meticulously maintained and systematically upgraded and refitted over the years, her most recent appointment was an extensive 12-month refit with Kusch Yachts in Germany, completed April last year. Some of the highlights of the works include a 20-year Lloyds Class Survey, a full repaint of both the hull and superstructure, a plethora of mechanical services and the refurbishment of the crew areas. Tatoosh also had a new Audio-Visual system installed and her tenders were serviced and repainted.

“Today, after 20 years of exploration yachts getting more and more hype and exposure, we forget how extraordinary Tatoosh was when she was delivered in 2000,” Larsen concludes. “She not only set a new benchmark for construction, but also opened yachtsmen’s eyes to the boundless possibilities of global exploration prompting them to rethink how they wanted to use and build their yachts. She marks the beginning of contemporary expeditionary yachting, and her influence is still felt 20 years later.”

Tatoosh is on the market, listed with Stuart Larsen of Fraser Yachts and Matt Emerson of Burgess acting as co-central agents. She’ll be on display at the Monaco Yacht Show 2022.

By Alexander Griffiths

Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of SAMAX, his fifth sale in 2022. The 55m (180’) Feadship, was built at Royal Van Lent in 1996 with naval architecture by De Voogt and exterior styling by Andrew Winch who also designed the well laid out interior. Beautifully maintained by the longstanding crew, the entire yacht has been routinely refurbished but not altered since her delivery.

At 881 GT, SAMAX is very spacious for a 55m yacht and has a flexible layout with two master staterooms, the first forward on the main deck with a forward-facing salon and the second midships on the upper deck, essentially converting this deck into a private owner’s apartment with a private salon aft.

SAMAX accommodates up to 14 guests and, in addition to the two master staterooms, there are six staterooms all with en suite bathrooms on the lower deck for up to 12 guests. Samax also carries up to 16 crew. The well-thought-out layout includes separate entrances and staircases for crew throughout the yacht to ensure discreet service.

All guest decks are all served by an elevator, which is encased within a fireproof glass structure. SAMAX has good sized decks with al fresco dining on the main and bridge decks as well as a formal dining area on the main deck. The sun deck has a hot tub and bar and two tenders are carried aft.

Built in steel with an aluminum superstructure, SAMAX is powered by twin Caterpillar 3516 engines and can steam at an economical cruising speed of approximately 15 knots, giving her a range of around 5000 miles. She can reach a maximum speed of 17 knots.
SAMAX recently completed her 25-year Lloyds class surveys and was asking €17,750,000.

Stuart Larsen of Fraser Yachts has had a record year by anyones standards, with some of the most expensive superyacht sales having his name sealing the deal. SYT's Francesca Webster caught up with Stuart to find out a little more about his predictions for 2022, his life as a yacht broker and his recipe for success

How did you enter the world of yacht brokerage, can you give a bit of an overview of your career?
I fell into yachting by chance, like most of my peers. After graduating from law school in New Zealand, I took a year off to travel. I had a scholarship to Harvard University but I wanted to see a bit more of the world before getting serious about what I thought would be a legal career.  The era of cheap travel hadn’t arrived yet and Kiwis didn’t travel as much as they can now but, regardless, off I went.

After spending a brutally cold Christmas in New York, I travelled to Florida in search of the sun, something more like Christmas at home. Funds were running low and having done a lot of competitive sailing in New Zealand, I easily got work and accommodation on a boat in Fort Lauderdale.

Of course, with my Kiwi accent I met many people in the yachting business and made friends with a well-established yacht broker who had just started his own company. He decided he wanted to take me under his wing and offered me a sales position in his company. I didn’t know anything about brokerage, let alone that it could be a viable business, but I wanted to find out more. It certainly seemed more exciting than more law books. It was – and I  have never looked back.

I joined Fraser Yachts in 1980 and have been with the company for my entire career, through five different ownerships. My parents, of course, were horrified. I do not think my father forgave me until I sold the new build project for Octopus almost twenty years later! He still wanted me to be a lawyer………….. 

How do you see the industry has changed during your years as a broker?
Apart from the obvious - the size, length and number of yachts and cruising grounds have increased significantly – the more interesting changes are less evident.  

It was the early days of the internet and I was lucky to count among my many clients a number of first-generation IT and tech entrepreneurs whose innovations literally changed the way we live. They were curious, creative, technically minded and fascinated by the natural world. Communications and IT meant that they were no longer tied to their desks. Now it was possible to travel and explore while still keeping tabs on business. The yachts they bought and built reflected their spirit of innovation and technical boldness. For example, Octopus with her integrated dock, dual helicopter landing pads and submarine, the tender capability of Tatoosh – Senses, Skat and many others, all come to mind. At the time, barring ships for warfare and rockets for space, yachts were the most sophisticated and complex craft man could devise.

The industry as a whole is just catching up now: helicopters, large tenders, spas and beach clubs, even submarines on the larger yachts, are more commonplace. But there is a key difference. The design used to be driven by the function, today most yachts are designer yachts, where design for design’s sake overshadows the functionality. There are a few recent, glorious exceptions - Artefact springs to mind, a rare combination of a visionary project, managed by a talented captain supported by a creative, design team and a yard willing and able to innovate technically.
 
The past twenty years has also seen the rise of production and semi-production yachts. They are more standardised since they need to appeal to a larger market segment. They take less time to build and the yard can manage the projects more efficiently – there are fewer problems to solve, less issues to go wrong. While the demand for custom yachts continues, only a handful of yards have the know-how or interest to build anything custom, bigger than 80 metres. But now we see the market maturing with yards focused on guiding demand and creating, rather than following, trends.

What are the biggest challenges brokers face in such a competitive market?
I don’t think the key challenges have changed over the years. Numbers have increased so there is more inventory to get to grips with. New yards have sprung up globally so it’s more difficult to track every new project. The internet has helped manage the overload and tools like the MLS systems have become invaluable but they are no substitutes for hard earned knowledge and experience. There are too many brokers who think it’s an easy and glamorous business. Everyone is ready to talk the talk but much fewer are willing to walk the walk. There are only a handful of companies that can offer clients proper advice, service and guidance and I am astounded at the lack of knowledge some brokers have when dealing with yachts over $20 million. I sometimes ask myself if I was a buyer or a seller, would I entrust my $20 million business to that person………….

But, essentially the role of a broker hasn’t changed over the years. The challenge is doing it right. We all talk about so-so having sold this or that yacht. A broker doesn’t sell a yacht; his (or her) job is to make the sale happen. This is achieved by smoothing out all the snags, hitches (and ruffled feathers and egos) that are part and parcel of every sale. Personalities are large, the stakes are larger and all parties want to be the winner. The aim is to enable the parties to reach an agreement that all can live with. This means having a clear idea of the outcome you need to reach and managing each step of the process. It is time consuming, requires a lot of thought, idea tossing, fine tuning and creativity. It’s a long-haul journey. Interestingly, while we have a lot more tools, they don’t necessarily make the job of a dealmaker easier. Like building a yacht - you can’t compress the process, it requires time, attention, a good blueprint, a shared road map and a thorough understanding of the yacht sale process in order to arrive at a closing.

You have had an exceptional year, with some major sales. What do you think are the secrets to success in the big boat market?
I am still surprised when I look at the numbers. I sold 14 yachts in 2021 which translates into more than three quarters of a billion dollars and over 800 metres (2,624’) in length. In terms of gross tonnage, the total volume of yachts I have sold is equivalent to the gross tonnage of forty-five 50 metre yachts!
More importantly, I have acted for young, first-time buyers as well as for clients I first dealt with 30 years ago. It has also been a great privilege to be asked to represent yachts Iike Skat and Octopus which I originally sold as new build projects, in addition to the other 12 sales this year. 

The secret? Well, experience and business acumen are essential. Working with a well-respected company with an international presence is also important since our clientele is global. Marketing plays an increasingly central role, all the more so during the pandemic when buyers were not always able to visit a yacht in person.  Really it still all boils down to knowing your business, saying it how it is and building up trust.

What do you think 2022 holds for the yachting industry?
The 2021 boom was unexpected. I think most companies were bracing for a downturn, even as bad as the GFC. The onset of the pandemic was so fast there was no time to think things through and certainly no historical map to guide us.

Then, all of a sudden business picked up rather than falling off a cliff like we anticipated. It was an eye opener until we realised that yachting provided an escape from the constraints of social distancing and lockdowns. Coupled with a booming stock market and the availability of cheap money, the yachting market simply exploded. However, the sheer size of the surge in demand was astonishing, both in brokerage and new construction. I don’t think 2022 can be such an extraordinary year.

Good brokerage inventory is short, shipyards are full and, in many cases, over-extended. Some are not even contemplating discussions, let alone commitments with clients for new builds until their backlogs subside. A repeat of 2021 in sales is not feasible but, overall, the yachting market will remain upbeat as the inventory works its way through the various stages of ownership.  Interest in yachting will almost certainly remain high since the impact of the pandemic is going to be with us for a long time. Barring, of course, an increase in the cost of money or a significant slow-down of economic recovery impacting asset markets, yacht sales and prices should hold steady or firm up some more.

To date, the surge in numbers and asking prices should provide a springboard for new investment in greener, more sustainable solutions. Younger owners are more attuned to environmental issues and likely more willing to pay a premium for effective solutions, but green has a long way to go to become mainstream.

On the downside, there has been a lot of over-promising from many builders. We need to be ready for some disappointing and late deliveries from some yards, driven by not only Covid slowdowns but ongoing supply chain issues and some shipyards’ inabilities to scale-up fast enough and reorganise workforces to the new levels that are now needed.

Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of Felix, his third sale in 2021.  The 70m I 230’ yacht conversion was delivered in 1969 by Jadewerft in Wilhelmshaven, now part of the Lurssen Group.

Originally built as a North Sea survey vessel, FELIX was converted into an expedition yacht at Jade Yachts in 2007 and completed under the supervision of Van Lent at MB92 in Spain. The conversion project was overseen by a stellar team of architects and designers including Gregory Marshall, Vripack, Reymond Langton and Francois Zuretti for the interior.

Impeccably maintained by experienced owners, FELIX is Lloyd's classed, LY3 and MCA compliant. She adds up to 1,622 GT and is powered by two 3512B Caterpillar engines reaching a maximum speed of 14 knots. At 12.5 knots she has an 8,400 nm range making her ideal for off-the-beaten-track cruising.
Her sleek exterior lines and navy-blue hull complement the modern, chic interior by Zuretti featuring high gloss Norwegian birch burl boiserie and cabinetry, and cream Majilite and silk paneling highlighted by LED lighting. Other features include a stainless steel and glass elevator serving three decks, a dedicated cinema on the main deck, a gymnasium and a golf driving range.

FELIX accommodates up to 14 guests in seven cabins, all but two located on the main deck. The owner’s deck includes a private gym, a private office, a salon and a large aft deck with a dining area. FELIX sleeps 19 crew in 12 cabins.

FELIX carries two 7.4m Vikal Custom guest tenders and a 4.5 Zodiac MOB rescue tender. FELIX was asking € 38,500,000.

Stuart is pleased to announce his sale of the 28m I 93’ Sea Forever.  It is Stuart’s first sale of 2021 and he represented both Buyer and Seller.
SEA FOREVER was built in 2007 by the Vancouver-based ABD Aluminum Yachts, one of the most highly regarded aluminum yacht builders in North America.
She was specifically designed to cruise in remote locations where the need for room, range, storage and efficiency is paramount. She has more usable volume than any other 93' yacht, thanks to her 7.2m beam. Built to survive 20-foot waves without shipping water, her imposing bow improves fuel efficiency and reduces pitching. Powered by two 500-hp fuel efficient Lugger engines and with a 5,600nm range at 8.5 knots, her cruising record is hard to match.
Sea Forever spent the last 18 months cruising the South Pacific with stops in Perlas Islands, Panama; Galapagos; Marquesas, Society Islands and Tuamotus in French Polynesia. She is economical and efficient to operate and has been rigorously maintained.

Designed by Ed Fry, SEA FOREVER has a minimalist interior with unstained maple woods and light fabrics, designed by David Boudreau. She accommodates 8 guests in three staterooms on the main deck and 2 more in the Master suite on the bridge deck featuring large windows with beautiful 180° views, an office area and a protected private deck.

SEA FOREVER carries two good size tenders and has an extended beach club with a large lazarette equipped to store lots of scuba gear.
SEA FOREVER was asking $6,500,00.
 

Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of new 75-metre Turquoise Yachts Project NB69 confirming the ongoing enthusiasm for yachting which has continued throughout the global health crisis.  
 
A sister ship of NB66, NB69 has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure and is designed by A.Vallicelli & C. Yacht Design with naval architecture by Turquoise and interior design by the Dutch designer Sinot.
 
In mid-July, NB69 was transferred from the Kocaeli facility to the Pendik shipyard for completion of interior installation and outfitting including the top paint coat. She is on schedule for sea trials in 14 months and delivery is contracted for November 2021.
 
Spanning 6 six decks, of which two are dedicated to technical and crew areas, the originality of NB69’s style plays on harmonious contrasts between soft and rigid elements. The styling of the superstructure and the hull is a combination of simple, sleek lines and a powerful, dynamic look. “A tight line starting in the bow area, that then, at the center of the boat, becomes a curved concave line that gently slopes down towards the aft section. With a profile reminiscent of sporty sailing, the low angle of the transom slope and the long forward overhang, make this 75m yacht appear long, slender, and elegant in support of her generous interior volume”.
 
At more than 1700 GT and with a 14.2m beam, NB69 can reach 17knots, powered by Caterpillar 3516C engines. Equipped with Naiad zero speed stabilizers, she is built to Lloyd’s class.
 
Sinot, known for their owner-centered custom designs, has devised some highly creative solutions for the interior including a spectacular pool lounge and spa treatment room.
 
In addition to a 4m pool on the main deck, the yacht features an unusually large “generation three” full-beam beach club which opens on three sides, with the port and starboard shell doors converting into extended platforms on the sea.
Guest accommodation includes the Owner’s suite on a private deck and 5 guest cabins plus a VIP cabin on the main deck. NB69 carries up to 22 crew in 10 double cabins in addition to the captain’s quarters.
 
A touch-and-go helicopter pad is located forward on the upper deck and the large tender garages house a 10m limousine tender as well as the 8.5m multi-purpose guest tender, a 5.5m rescue/crew tender and several wave runners along with Nitrox diving capability.

For more information contact Stuart at +1 954 328 6553 or Stuart.Larsen@fraseryachts.com . 

Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of MAG III, his third sale in 2020 after the 74m Odyssey and the 41m Dreamer.
Without doubt the 45m MAG III was the best-in-class Benetti Vision on the market.  MAG III was delivered in 2009 as Hull # 11 of 19 and is equipped with Zero-speed stabilizers and an elevator from the lower to the upper decks. Built to ABS class by a project manager who had 16 Benetti build projects to his name, she has transatlantic range and, although only used privately, MAG III is MCA compliant and her 10-year class survey was completed at the end of 2019. She was also US duty paid.

In pristine condition, MAG III punches well above her weight. Her elegant interior is beautifully decorated by Bannenberg and Rowell who optimized her functional layout showcasing the impressive airy interior spaces and the large sun deck, with a hot tub and al fresco dining, to their best.
The swim platform is accessed from the main deck aft. The tender garage doors fold down creating a large area on the water and when the toys are out of the garage the area becomes a beach club.

MAG III accommodates 12 guests in five staterooms. The full beam master stateroom on the main deck is very spacious with a private study, an unusual 270-degree panoramic view from the stateroom, his and her baths, generous closets and storage space. The stateroom opens onto a private veranda forward.
At USD 10,750,000 MAG III was more competitively priced than other Visions on the market which did not offer the same amenities, technical standard and levels of maintenance.
 

 
 
 

This year, History Fort Lauderdale’s annual fundraiser, History Makers, honors the MARINE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA and special pioneers in boatbuilding FRANK AND GERTRUDE DENISON, recognizing their contribution in establishing our region as the yachting capital of the world.

Stuart was invited to contribute from a broker’s perspective having had a “first hand, front row seats to building with us as well as the time period that all of this occurred, you were able to see FROM YOUR PERSPECTIVE, the influence that this relatively small boat yard/builder impacted others across this industry”.

It was 1984. I had been a yacht broker for 4 years. It was a fledging industry back then. The largest yachts were about 100 feet. I might have sold a couple of yachts in the 50’ region! Too long ago to remember……. But there was an economic boom, of sorts, unlike what we have seen recently, but nevertheless the yachting business was about to “take flight”.
 
I had met a client a few years before with a 65’ Hatteras that wowed me as to its sheer size. The client wowed me as well. So knowledgeable, so educated, so mechanically inclined and so astute business-wise. He wanted a “bigger yacht”. There simply weren’t any to buy. The dollar was really strong against European currencies.

The good European shipyards (all two of them) were on a roll with American buyers. So, the client, his wife and I went together to visit Feadship in Holland and Abeking and Rasmussen in Germany. We had plans drawn for a “massive” new 120’ yacht.
In the summer of 1984, we met on his Hatteras in Newport, RI to discuss the way forward with a new 120’ Abeking. I was in seventh heaven. What a deal for a 25 year-old kid.  It had to be too good to be true. It was. The next week, as we were about to sign for the new yacht the dollar crashed and the price increased 25%. OUCH.

Being shell shocked, I didn’t quite know how to move forward. And then I had what could have been the most brilliant idea of my now 40-year career in the yacht brokerage business. I picked up the phone (we didn’t have cell phones then) and called Ken Denison. I didn’t know Ken then but had heard whispers that Broward Marine had a possible default on a “big” yacht. Ken confirmed it might be available but he needed to check with his parents. Frank Denison called me, said there were a number of interested people and I had better hurry.

My ever- trusting client came that afternoon in his little Cessna jet, looked at what was to be his new yacht and we made a handshake deal on the spot. You could do that with the Denison’s. The client loved the idea of building in America, I loved the idea of building a yacht two miles from my office and home and so then and there, LADY COLUMBO was born.

She was the largest aluminum yacht to be built in the USA, and I felt so proud to be a part of it. The 9 months it took to finish her were not easy but the Denison family, and especially Ken and I forged a trusting relationship that Ken and I enjoy 35 years later. Mike Busacca was in charge of the detailed carpentry in LADY COLUMBO; Mike and I work together still, in very different roles, but Broward Marine and the LADY COLUMBO put us all on the map. Most importantly, it was such a successful project for the clients they later moved on to bigger yachts, buying and cruising the world on a 125’ Feadship (he finally got his Feadship) and then building a 184’ Feadship and then to cruising the world on a 160’ sailing yacht that they twice rounded Cape Horn on, and still own today.
 
This is my story but there are countless others that must attribute their success to that little Ft Lauderdale shipyard that launched the yachting business in America for so many lucky people.

Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of Framura 3, the custom Sport S delivered by Codecasa Shipyards in 2013.
Asking Eur 12,500,000 Framura 3 was rare sales opportunity outclassing most if not all yachts in her category in terms of performance, design, maintenance and pedigree.
With hull and superstructure in aluminum, Framura 3 has a 1,000nm range at 18kns and reaches a maximum speed of 28kns. She is exceptionally quiet with no hull vibration even at top speed thanks to her water jet propulsion system powered by 3 MTU 16V 2000 M94 engines.

The largest of Codecasa’s Sport series, Framura 3 is custom built with an aggressive, streamlined exterior and a spacious interior designed by by Anna Maria and Franco Della Role. She accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms including a full-beam VIP on the Lower deck and a Master suite on the Main deck. The Master suite includes His and Her ensuite bathrooms, a private study on portside and an adjoining gym starboard with a private balcony.
Stuart would like to thank all parties involved in the sale.

The 63m exploration yacht Scout (former project Brio) was delivered yesterday by the Dutch shipyard Hakvoort. Following her launch in Monnickendam at the end of 2018, Scout was towed from the Hakvoort facility to Amsterdam for final completion. 

Measuring 63.72-metres with a beam of 11.6 metres and a draft of 3.25 metres, Diana Yacht Design is responsible for her naval architecture while exterior and interior design are by H2 Yacht Design. Speaking of some of the standout features , Jonny Horsfield said: “The owner’s brief called for a rugged explorer style yacht intended to look like a conversion from a commercial vessel. The whole design process was centered around a romantic idea of original ocean exploration and Scout's design - inside and out - really reflects that. We gave her crisp, distinctive lines and integrated forward sloping windows"
Horsfield continues. "We placed the tenders on the bow, leaving them exposed to add to the utilitarian aesthetic. There is a helideck and a forward observation lounge in addition to an expansive sun deck. She’s a fantastically unique vessel."

Designed for global navigation, Scout is powered by twin CATERPILLAR 3512C diesel engines with cruising speed of 12.5 knots and  top speed of 14.8 knots. She has a range of 4,800 nm at 12 knots and her Lloyds ice classed hull adds to her serious exploration attributes as a 'go-anywhere' world cruising yacht. 

Scout accommodates fourteen guests in total with four guests in two staterooms on the lower deck, eight guests in four staterooms on the main deck and the Owner's suite  is located  on a dedicated owner’s deck above.  The lower deck features the crew accommodations in nine crew cabins. Her captain's cabin is situated on the bridge deck. 

Given the huge advantage of being able to accommodate more than 12 guests while cruising, Areti was built to PYC standards. Created in 2010, the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) is a classification alternative to Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). PYC allows yachts of any length to carry up to 36 guests on international voyages without having to give up the look and feel of a luxury yacht. Areti can carry up to 18 guests and is the only 85m Lurssen built to PYC standards on the market today.

PYC standards require designers to think about the code from the earliest stages of design and engineering. For instance, guest accommodations and the engine room have to be flame retardant and allow for watertight compartments and escape routes. Winch Design rose to the challenge magnificently. Most of the wood in Areti’s interior is  veneer over aluminium. Thanks to superb design and craftsmanship, it is impossible to tell the difference from solid wood. Notwithstanding compliance with regulatory and safety considerations, Areti is every inch a luxury superyacht.
Areti accommodates 18 guests in nine staterooms. The owners’ deck, below the bridge deck, includes the owners’ suite and two additional staterooms for children, family members or VIP guests.

The master suite forward has a 180-degree unimpeded view. A private spa pool, sun bed and breakfast table for an intimate morning coffee are just forward of the suite. Two more convertible double / twin guest staterooms are on the main deck, with another four on the lower deck. Areti carries up to 28 crew onboard in 14 cabins to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Click the link and come on board!

Areti is available for inspection in Palm Beach and is expected to attend the Palm Beach International Boat Show in March. Please note that she is not for sale to US residents while in US Waters.

Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of Ciao Gianni, the iconic custom-built, all-carbon sloop with a light displacement hull delivered by Multiplast in 2009.

Designed by one of the world’s most knowledgeable yachtsmen and with naval architecture by Frers, when launched Ciao Gianni (named as a tribute to the Italian industrialist and sailor Gianni Agnelli) immediately caught the sailing community’s attention for her combination of power, efficiency, acceleration and simplicity. Built by the very best composite builder with the highest tech and simplest equipment available, her engineering is superb and her single-handed performance is unmatched. The reverse bow makes for an immediately recognizable silhouette, lightens her extremities and reduces spray.

The first deal of 2019 is emblematic of the global nature of yachting: lying in Sardinia Italy, Ciao Gianni was owned by a Swiss resident represented by Stuart Larsen; the buyer, a sailing enthusiast based on the West Coast, was represented by a German broker. The exceptionality of the yacht, excellent maintenance and the very correct asking price clinched the deal.

Hakvoort Shipyard is pleased to announce the successful launch of its 63.72-metre motor yacht YN249. Known as Project Brio during the build, the highly-anticipated project will cruise as SCOUT upon delivery to her experienced owners in Spring 2019.
 
Measuring 63.72-metres with a beam of 11.6 metres and a draft of 3.25 metres, SCOUT emerged from the Hakvoort shed in Monnickendam in North Holland on 1st December before being towed to Amsterdam for final completion. Amongst the works that will be completed in the Dutch capital is the installation of her mast, crow’s nest, radars, stabilizers and propellers.
 
Though construction of YN249 originally started under a different name, a change of ownership early on in the build process saw a complete change in direction for the steel and aluminum explorer yacht.  Hakvoort can now reveal that SCOUT features both interior and exterior design by Jonny Horsfield and his talented team at H2 Yacht Design, who worked closely with the owner to ensure the realization of a Dutch-quality new-build project that perfectly fits her owner’s taste and requirements. Diana Yacht Design is responsible for her naval architecture.
 
Speaking of some of the standout features on board, Jonny Horsfield says: “SCOUT has been an exciting project for the H2 Yacht Design and Hakvoort teams. The owner’s brief called for a rugged explorer style yacht intended to look like a conversion from a commercial vessel. We gave her crisp, distinctive lines and integrated forward sloping windows. We placed the tenders on the bow, leaving them exposed to add to the utilitarian aesthetic.
 
“There is a helideck and a forward observation lounge in addition to an expansive sun deck,” Horsfield continues. “It allows unobstructed views fore and aft which will be one of the focal points of living onboard. The whole design process was centered around a romantic idea of original ocean exploration and SCOUT’s design - inside and out - really reflects that. She’s a fantastically unique vessel.”
 
Powered by twin CATERPILLAR 3512C diesel engines, SCOUT is designed to cruise at 12.5 knots and will be able to reach a top speed of 14.8 knots. Combined with easy technical accessibility and minimum maintenance requirements, an autonomous range of 4,800 nm at 12 knots ensures that she will live up to her ocean-going credentials. Her Lloyds ice classed hull adds to her serious exploration attributes as a go anywhere world cruising yacht.
 
On board, she accommodates eight guests across four generous staterooms on the main deck, in addition to an impressive owner’s suite that is located on the dedicated owner’s deck above.  The lower deck features the crew accommodations consisting two staff cabins and nine crew cabins. Her captain's cabin is situated on the bridge deck.
 
Hakvoort Shipyard was introduced to the owners by Stuart Larsen and Josh Gulbranson of FRASER YACHTS who also organized the owners project team.
 
The successful launch of SCOUT marks a significant milestone for Hakvoort Shipyard. SCOUT will be the largest vessel in Hakvoort’s fleet upon delivery in a few months’ time, taking the title from the 61-metre motor yacht JUST J’S delivered in 2016.
 
Further details regarding YN249’s interior design will be revealed at a later date. 

Stuart is delighted to announce the sale of the 70m, full displacement yacht Saint Nicolas. Saint Nicolas is one of the first masterpieces delivered by the now legendary Oieno/Lurssen collaboration. Francois Zuretti. Designed her classic high-gloss interior decorated in cream fabrics. Interesting features include a guest elevator serving all decks from Lower Deck to the Pool Deck, a covered gym on the Sun Deck and a swimming pool with counter current jets and swim up bar.

With impressive head-room throughout and massive volume, Saint Nicolas accommodates up to 16 guests in 7 staterooms, including a VIP suite on the Bridge Deck. The Owner's full beam staterooms are on the main deck forward and include an observation lounge which can double as a massage area and a private study.

Maintained to the very highest standards by an experienced Captain of nine years standing and his highly skilled crew, Saint Nicolas recently had an entirely new paint job, a technical overhaul and her 10 year Lloyd’s Class survey was completed 2018. Saint Nicolas is MCA compliant although she has only been used privately and will continue that way.

Saint Nicolas was asking Eur 46.700,000.

It’s not often that a truly innovative yacht comes onto the market. Planet Nine represents one of these very rare occasions. With the added bonus that, while being a unique blend of capability and versatility, she still looks and feels like a true yachtsman’s yacht.

Much has been written about Millennials and the future of yachting. If we look back to the 90s and the first generation of IT and hedge fund entrepreneurs, the majority moved into yachting only their after businesses had been consolidated. In a break with the past, and rather than buying into the glitzy champagne Med life-style, they focused on adventure yachting projects. They wanted yachts that could do things, go places and accomplish some form of new and exciting ground-breaking activity.

Millennials will undoubtably continue this trend – in a few years when their businesses claim less of their attention.  Planet Nine is a forerunner of this market. She has range and capability. She is intimate and versatile with numerous areas which can double as something else depending where Planet Nine is and how she is being used.  She is equally at home in hot and cold climates. She was built for sharing, planning and exploring far-flung regions. 

To find out more check out Planet Nine's new sparkpage http://www.yachtsparkbooks.com/planetnine/. 
 

Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of Vitesse, the 50ft custom Downeast Boat designed by Doug Zurn, his third sale in 2018. Vitesse had been shown for the first time at the Palm Beach Yacht Show last March. 

​Built in 2002 by CH Marine, Vitesse is a modern classic, combining the advantages of composite technology without sacrificing elegance or beauty. She has been kept impeccably, from clean bilges to first class varnish work.

Vitesse punches above her weight. She has ample on-deck living space and a well-designed interior with two staterooms positioned lower down in the forward section. The helm station has excellent visibility up and behind the main cabin and she provides speed and fuel economy as well as manoeuvrability at all speeds, fast or slow.
 

Vitesse was asking USD 1,550,000.

Saint Nicolas is one of the most interesting sales opportunities on the market today. Privately registered, she has been maintained to the very highest standards with considerable investment throughout her current ownership. Saint Nicolas presents in immaculate condition and is an ideal opportunity for a yacht buyer looking for an elegant classic yacht with pedigree.

She will take part in the Superyacht Show in Barcelona from 2 to 5 May 2018.
For more information view http://stuartlarsen.com/en/yacht-detail/02-yacht-for-sale/202-saint-nicolas.cfm .

Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of the 45M/147’ superyacht SCOUT. Build by RMK Marine to a Ron Holland design, SCOUT won of a Judge’s Commendation at the World Superyacht Awards in 2012 and also “Best Poweryacht Refit Over 100 Feet” at the 2017 Refit Excellence Awards.

SCOUT well­conceived layout and exceptional interior volume and offers luxury accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 staterooms. The owner's stateroom is located on the bridge deck and has two bathrooms and a gym/office, which is rare on a yacht of her size.
SCOUT has excellent deck space and a massive sundeck for entertaining. Aft of the forward anchoring deck are port and starboard garages with hydraulic doors for wave runners and the larger watersports toys. The two tenders sit on top of the closed garage hatches and are easily launched by the central crane, either side.

SCOUT is a proven cruising yacht with superb sea-keeping characteristics as a result of her Ron Holland design. She has a range of 4,000 miles with a cruising speed of 12knots and maximum speed of 14knots.

SCOUT was asking USD 15,900,000.

Yachting is a difficult industry to break into without experience. Being a niche industry it has been overlooked by mainstream academia. While training for jobs at sea is available, there is a scarcity of professional training for jobs on-land.
The Monaco based International University, IUM, is set to change this with the support of the Cluster Yachting Monaco. For the second year running, as part of the MSc Luxury Management Program the university organized a yachting familiarization course. Students wishing to gain further insight can sign up to the elective course in the second Semester.
While not career specific to a particular area of business, the program explores key areas from charter and sales, to fiscal, regulatory and contractual issues and client management.  

The program is built around a new construction project with specific client requirements in mind. Each module explores a key link in the new construction “value chain” as well as the players, the knowledge and skills required. The students are tasked with presenting a report highlighting the milestones and criticalities in the new construction process including criteria for selecting a broker, a yard, registration, and the contractual, legal and fiscal issues integral to yacht ownership.

Stuart Larsen discussed the role of a broker in a new construction process starting from the initial concept and budget, to the delivery and warranty works. His presentation highlighted the key steps and critical issues that are part of the process and, bearing on his extensive experience, how he handled them during past projects.

Antarctica, now named Planet Nine, was launched this week.  This new 73m (240') Exploration Yacht designed by Tim Heywood is scheduled for delivery at the end of March.

Planet Nine is ice classed, commercially registered, with massive volume measuring in at 2,100 GT. Her elegant and spacious interiors were designed by Tino Zervudachi and built by the German company Fitz. She has eight staterooms including two master staterooms on a private owner’s deck. Capabilities include helicopter landing and hangar facilities for an Agusta Grande or similar helicopter, DP and a large beach club with water access for all tenders and toys.

Planet Nine is available for immediate purchase asking Euro 85,000,000. 

Corresponding Brokers  are invited to an Open Day on board M/Y SAINT NICOLAS in Port Adriano - Palma de Mallorca, November 30th from 13:00 to 17:00.

Palatial six decks, 70m Yacht of 1938 GT created by Espen Ønio with an elegant interior designed by Francois Zuretti. SAINT NICOLAS is in pristine condition and ready to go. Only one Owner since delivery and the same Captain with stable crew since 2008. She has never chartered. 

Impressive head-room throughout. Owner cabin  on main deck with observation lounge and study. Two Double & two Twin with murphy bed guest staterooms on lower deck plus a Children/Staff cabin. VIP guest cabin on bridge deck. and elevator from tank deck to pool deck.

With composite construction that unites elegance and comfort, Wildflour is a casual yacht for an active lifestyle.

Delta developed a hybrid hull design that produces less drag at lower speeds and still allows the yacht to perform well. Wildflour has the range (3,500 nautical miles) and capability for long ocean passages with cruising speed of 10 to 12 knots and top speed of 16.5 knots. 

Wildflour was delivered in 2008, refitted in 2016 and features a light elegant interior by Tom Stringer with walnut, teak and anigre woods. She accommodates up to 12 guests in five staterooms. 

Wildflour will be renamed Paladin.

Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of the 27.41m (89’92”) semi-displacement M/Y Talon. Talon was asking $1,950,000.

Designed by Tom Fexas with Argonautica Yacht Interiors, Talon was delivered by Cheoy Lee in 2006. An extremely versatile motor yacht with a well thought-out layout, she can sleep up to ten in five cabins all with en-suite bathrooms.  Talon can accommodate 2 crew.
She has speed, elegance, a large fly bridge, aft deck, salon and other entertaining areas. The flybridge, equipped with a removable hard top for passing under low bridges, has an outdoor entertainment area and sunbeds. She carries a Novurania tender and two Bombardier Sea Doos.

Talon has been well-maintained and upgrades include underwater lights and a Crestron audio video system. She is powered by Caterpillar C30 engines and can reach a top speed of 27 knots and cruise comfortably at 22 knots.