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Yacht debuts at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show 2023

With the Monaco Yacht Show just around the corner SYT takes a look at the new yachts making their debuts.

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With the successful delivery of seven superyachts in only 12 months, Monaco-based brokerage house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a> has collaborated closely with its numerous partners to commemorate this streak of achievements through its new campaign '<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>: Built on Trust’.&nbsp;“Our client retention rates are brilliant, and we earn a great deal of business through referrals. This is all honestly thanks to the team’s tireless commitment and the expertise they apply to every project,” says Vikki Daras, Head of Marketing at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284025/image/large-6be69bc304e7e83e0ad1e1c8582f1dfa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284025">The market demand for 50-metre sub-500 GT superyachts is robust. This is a segment in which <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a> is highly active, with most of the new builds falling into this category. However, shipyards have ingeniously shifted the norm, ushering in a new trend: sub-500 GT yachts larger than 50 metres. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> have particularly excelled in this sector.&nbsp;Commenting on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Star55.2m (181'1&quot;)Admiral2023">Silver Star</a>, the second hull from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> S-Force 55 series, listed for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>, Broker Jean Claude explains, “By extending the overall length beyond 50 metres, the yacht’s profile achieves sleeker and more elegant lines, the owner feels satisfied to own a larger yacht and – most importantly – the spacious open decks maximise the enjoyment of outdoor living onboard.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284027/image/large-a2b5bcd1d3f13aa060fe5e2c3dd1c947.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284027"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Star55.2m (181'1&quot;)Admiral2023">Silver Star</a> is among the superyachts OceanAir Media has documented throughout its construction. This series offers expert insights from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>' brokers, as well as prominent figures from the respective shipyards and supply chains. The series not only informs but also celebrates, and it will be available on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>’ YouTube channel. We hope you find it as enjoyable as we found filming it.&nbsp;“It’s been a pleasure working with OceanAir Media on our new-build campaign,” continues Vikki Daras. “We’ve been working closely with all stakeholders and key players involved in our major projects completed in recent months, and the team has put together some incredible footage to document everyone’s hard work.”&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a> is built on trust, and this is our way of inviting you behind the scenes to learn what it means to take a yacht design through to the build-completion with us. Here are the seven motor yachts we’ve delivered over the past 12 months: <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284064/image/large-470ae2f9f9c269535df3e0a0f37a09ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284064"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">EMERALD</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>&nbsp;| Custom | 50.4m | 467 GT&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> was a labour of love. She’s the result of a serious 16-month refit, which included a 1.8-metre stern extension at Balk Shipyard in the Netherlands that brought her to her current length of 50.4m. The classic 1990’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> remodelled by her experienced European owners, has all the modern trappings from the 21st Century and the charm of the pre-millennial styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284070/image/large-faa9728273019e70547e36e8cd8e8c6a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284070"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284071/image/large-88bedc30e14780e3d0eab68609d29f16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284071"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284072/image/large-cef3f6507f82fac79038d620c66341ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284072">“Those who appreciate a classic yacht will love how her exterior design has been preserved, while the yacht as a whole has been given many brilliant new features to make life onboard unforgettable,” says David Westwood, Principal Partner at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>. “She’s a proud and popular addition to our charter fleet.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270458/image/large-9b6413fcf59fcab4bb8671dad4dded5b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270458"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11043" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alunya49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2023">ALUNYA</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>&nbsp;| B.Now 50m | 499 GT&nbsp;Despite being the sixth hull from the successful B.Now 50m series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11043" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alunya49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2023">Alunya</a> is the second from the series to feature <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti’</a>s Oasis Deck – a 36 square-metre outdoor living space and beach club. She’ll make her world debut at the Monaco Yacht Show.&nbsp;“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11043" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alunya49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2023">Alunya</a> was well into construction when she joined the market, yet our clients still had plenty of time to personalise her to their taste,” says Michael White, Principal Partner at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>. “We’re proud to have managed her during the final year of construction and it was a pleasure to work with the owner and incredible team at Benetti.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284025/image/large-6be69bc304e7e83e0ad1e1c8582f1dfa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284025"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Star55.2m (181'1&quot;)Admiral2023">SILVER STAR</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a>&nbsp;| S-Force 55 | 499 GT&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Star55.2m (181'1&quot;)Admiral2023">Silver Star</a> is special – she’s the sistership to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5727" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Geco55.2m (181'1&quot;)Admiral2020">Geco</a>, one of the most sought-after charter yachts, and features an entirely bespoke interior design by fashion magnate <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Armani/Casa (Company)">Armani/Casa</a>. Her owner made plans to upgrade to a larger yacht before she hit the water. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Star55.2m (181'1&quot;)Admiral2023">Silver Star</a> is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a new superyacht and bypass the congested build queues. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284026/image/large-51644bb1d1612a79c777fc7a34e45a34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284026"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284030/image/large-f8bd2aeb3ffdc175723dbb6498741561.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284030">“The heavy workload enjoyed by most shipyards as a result of the strong orders of 2021- 2022 stretches the delivery time of new-build projects beyond what many buyers deem acceptable,” explains Jean-Claude Carme. “This is why the opportunity of purchasing a brand-new yacht, immediately available, such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Star55.2m (181'1&quot;)Admiral2023">Silver Star</a>, is unique in today’s marketplace.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273089/image/large-44bf5c18f9278e8c3cff6af48dc4f0c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273089"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grey49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2023">GREY</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa</a>&nbsp;| S501 | 499 GT&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grey49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2023">Grey</a>’s reception has been fantastic. She’s been well-received by the industry, the press, and charter guests. She’s the fifth hull from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa</a>’s S501 series, but you’d never know it. She’s spacious and feels much larger than her predecessors. She also has phenomenal audio-visual equipment, which includes a full outdoor entertainment suite and a C-Seed screen on her bow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273128/image/large-d8121b7e0d35fe32d8670447fa361645.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273128"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273116/image/large-98641e267c64e70380a581bad326e263.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273116"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/273095/image/large-e8a1d3c5ff8a49096f1279e543139e1d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/273095">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grey49.99m (164'0&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2023">Grey</a>’s interior is one of the finest I have ever seen on any yacht of this size,” says David Westwood. “The six suites, including two customised suites on the main deck, can accommodate up to 12 overnight guests. There is also space for up to nine crew.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/274081/image/large-0a8e64d949c350663a18806feb98ee63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/274081"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMF52.0m (170'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2022">R.M.F.</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> | 52Steel | 499 GT&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMF52.0m (170'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2022">R.M.F.</a>, the seventh hull from the successful <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> 52Steel series, was resold with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a> introducing the new buyer very late in construction. A swift refit had her ready for the 2023 Mediterranean season.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284075/image/large-d7e5799a5728a0e0ef2a054a8be36bb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284075"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/284073/image/large-14209b5f72668dd5c5bbe36ce4f222d3.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20230906%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20230906T111409Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=9b4db0c7f8f8b92b59c0c1afb2c8b523a23ca3b11141ede3d71ab5f27d27bd45" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284073">“We’re particularly proud of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMF52.0m (170'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2022">R.M.F.</a> as we sold her off-market at the time and restyled her exterior and interior in a compressed three-month period,” says David Westwood. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8192" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RMF52.0m (170'7&quot;)Sanlorenzo2022">R.M.F</a>. is a fantastic addition to our charter fleet; we’ve had more than five weeks of charter booked for this season already.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/240567/image/large-ec28360356f3664e5473799bab6e46a9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/240567"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9059" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Never Say Never Again36.9m (121'1&quot;)Benetti SpA2022">NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>&nbsp;| B.Yond 37M | 431 GT&nbsp;The first yacht in the B.YOND 37M series was truly groundbreaking in every sense. It offers a huge volume for the length of the vessel, the guest areas are stunning, and the main deck with uninterrupted views from the cockpit to the bow is unbelievable. Featuring the E-Mode hybrid propulsion system, the yacht has the range to explore far and wide. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239273/image/large-85a56ee3d227b530244c64f9e43676ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239273">When the B.YOND hull became available off-market during the latter stages of construction, James Hall knew it was perfect for one of his long-standing clients. The buyer was able to move quickly to secure the vessel decisively. Delivered as Goga – the original project name – she was swiftly renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9059" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Never Say Never Again36.9m (121'1&quot;)Benetti SpA2022">Never Say Never Again</a> before the owner used her for the first time. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239264/image/large-33483ca7475c6f52195fa26a0c60b479.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239264">“It was a real pleasure to work on such a groundbreaking project through to completion and handover, working closely with the owner, his team, and the yard,” James Hall comments.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284077/image/large-bd98a60d65a7ff50b64eb9088e19b285.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284077">JACQPOT |&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>&nbsp;| 68’ Diable | 46.5 GT&nbsp;For those seeking a sleek, sporty motor yacht accommodating family outings or weekends, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riva S.p.A. (Company)">Riva</a>'s Jacqpot is a compelling option. As the second of its kind available in US waters, the fifth hull from the Diable 68 series is a stunning 68-foot sports yacht that can host up to 12 guests, with overnight space for three. Powered by twin V12 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, Jacqpot cruises at 33 knots and tops at 37 knots, making trips to the Bahamas effortless.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284034/image/large-6d2234feb9828fe2c64a1fc169dcaf26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284034"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284078/image/large-809480fb084842236058e8f9f27c51ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284078"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a> managed her build, specifications, and delivery. Jacqpot is on the mnarket and listed with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>.&nbsp;

TWW delivers seven superyachts 

TWW has delivered seven superyachts over the past 12 months, SYT took a closer look at this exceptional brokerage performance.

TWW delivers seven superyachts in 12 months 

Francesca Webster sat down with Jim Glidewell, serial yacht owner and lover of Alaska, to find out more about his life with yachts.I joined Jim Glidewell aboard his 58-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Trinity Yachts, LLC (Company)">Trinity</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unbridled58.22m (191'0&quot;)Trinity Yachts, LLC2009">Unbridled</a> at Rybovich Marina during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/164" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2023">Palm Beach International Boat Show</a> this March. It was the second time I had the pleasure of meeting Jim, having first interviewed him under the same circumstances a year before, at that time to discuss his experience of yacht brokerage firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>, with whom he’d recently acquired the yacht. During this meeting however, it was Jim himself that was the topic of discussion.&nbsp;A highly successful businessman with a Dentistry empire and over 5,000 employees, Jim is a force to reckon with. Over the decades his love of yachting has led to the acquisition of more than 12 yachts, and he currently owns two other superyachts in addition to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Trinity Yachts, LLC (Company)">Trinity</a>, the 39.62-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serengeti39.62m (129'12&quot;)Westport Yachts2002">Serengeti</a> and the 39-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/610" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northcoast Yachts (Company)">NorthCoast</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shogun39.0m (127'11&quot;)Northcoast Yachts2002">Shogun</a>, both of which he retains between the USA’s West Coast and in the Bahamas. The larger yachts are then accompanied by a smattering of smaller boats, including a 63 foot superfast Baia Azzura called Parvina&nbsp;after his wife, and a number of fishing boats.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/283465/image/large-51c52abfc6c51babecd058aa24be7dbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/283465">&nbsp;Jim’s love of being onboard began during the Vietnam War when, at the age of 18, ran a 40-footer delivering marines from warships to shore. “That’s where the passion for it really started. It was great fun, yes we got shot at a few times but only because I hadn’t paid my bar bill! I was born in Las Vegas – you can't get much more landlocked than that – so Vietnam was a real experience and working a boat really ignited my passion.” Returning from Vietnam to school in California, Jim moved to a house on the water with a boat dock and gradually his boats grew in size. From a 30 to a 40 foot, he in 1995 eventually graduated to the 28.6-metre Voyager from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>, a contemporary of &nbsp;John Staluppi’s famous high speed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopussy 43.58m (142'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts1988">Octopussy</a>.&nbsp;After Voyager, Jim unscaled to the 36.57-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/488" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Broward Marine (Company)">Broward Marine</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1219" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sovereign Lady36.57m (119'12&quot;)Broward Marine1991">Sovereign</a> (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1219" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sovereign Lady36.57m (119'12&quot;)Broward Marine1991">Sovereign Lady</a>). He then bought the 37.19-metre custom <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1093" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flagship (Company)">Flagship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1793" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity37.19m (122'0&quot;)Flagship1993">Bon Bon</a> (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1793" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity37.19m (122'0&quot;)Flagship1993">Serenity</a>) at auction. He kept <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1793" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity37.19m (122'0&quot;)Flagship1993">Bon Bon</a> up until a few years ago, only replacing her with his current <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1793" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity37.19m (122'0&quot;)Flagship1993">Serengeti</a> in 2013. Serengeti was built for the entertainer, Johnny Carson. Since then, Jim has owned the 49-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Trinity Yachts, LLC (Company)">Trinity</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zoom Zoom Zoom49.07m (160'12&quot;)Trinity Yachts, LLC2005">Zoom Zoom Zoom</a>, which he sold in 2021, and the 47-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Star Diamond46.93m (153'12&quot;)Admiral Marine Works1998">Star Diamond</a>, previously named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Star Diamond46.93m (153'12&quot;)Admiral Marine Works1998">Ohana</a>, then <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Star Diamond46.93m (153'12&quot;)Admiral Marine Works1998">Rhino</a> and also sold in 2021.&nbsp;One thing that is conspicuous among the extraordinary list of yachts that Jim has owned over the years is that, bar the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>, they are American built, essentially representing a who's-who of American yacht builders. “That is an intentional decision because if you cruise in Alaska with a foreign flag they require that you take a pilot onboard for $3,000 per day, even if the yacht is American flagged now and used to fly a different flag.”For Jim, cruising in Alaska is the pinnacle of his time spent aboard and it’s one of the main places he charters <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serengeti39.62m (129'12&quot;)Westport Yachts2002">Serengeti</a>. “Straight from the airport in Juneau there's the glacier, salmon, bears, and that’s before I’ve even put people on the boat!” Members of the crew use drones to capture the charter weeks and Jim is clearly an enthusiast, also fitting <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unbridled58.22m (191'0&quot;)Trinity Yachts, LLC2009">Unbridled</a> with drones that take off from the water. “The thing about having a drone onboard is that you’re creating immediate memories that my family or charter guests can take home with them. All of the charter guests are given a video at the end of the week and they love that, it's a nice touch, especially because we really want people to remember the time onboard and come back the next year.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/31931/image/large-27280f6c6c1dfe5d20bdf032a3756327.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31931">When in Alaska himself, Jim and his family like to explore the islands and climb icebergs. “The kids take the pickaxes and climb the bergs with ice buckets and fill them up for our evening cocktails. My perfect week onboard with the family would be up there, hiking among the creeks, setting traps for Dungeness crabs and fishing for salmon, halibut and shrimp. We have a barbecue and fish smoker onboard and I've recently bought an enclosed ACI 32’ tender that is better for that region because you keep warm and dry.”Not only are Jim’s yachts American, they also tend to sit around the 40 metre mark, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unbridled58.22m (191'0&quot;)Trinity Yachts, LLC2009">Unbridled</a> being the outlier at nearly 60-metres. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unbridled58.22m (191'0&quot;)Trinity Yachts, LLC2009">Unbridled</a> is a brilliant boat, not only is she super spacious on the inside, but she also has this massive 36-foot beam and big decks so I can have big parties out here with all of our team. Actually before we found this boat I went to my broker Kevin Merrigan and said ‘look I want a 36 foot beam and I don't care how long the boat is’.”While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unbridled58.22m (191'0&quot;)Trinity Yachts, LLC2009">Unbridled</a> spends most of her time down in Florida and the Bahamas, she is also chartered up the East Coast to Nantucket and Newport, Rhode Island. Fitted with the full suite of diving gear, the yacht was originally built as a dive vessel and you can see that clearly from her deck configuration. The main deck aft is a tender deck, with a large open plan layout that lends itself to diving preparation, while the upper decks are used for entertainment with dining and lounge arrangements. Having injured his ears piloting his twin engine Aerostar plane a few years ago, Jim is no longer a diver himself, but the yacht is still fitted with oxygen and nitrox makers for family and charter guests to use.&nbsp;While Jim buys the yachts partially for charter, he also uses all them extensively himself with his family, as well as to share them with the many senior managers at his company Glidewell Dental.&nbsp;“In January 2021 we took <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zoom Zoom Zoom49.07m (160'12&quot;)Trinity Yachts, LLC2005">Zoom Zoom Zoom</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shogun39.0m (127'11&quot;)Northcoast Yachts2002">Shogun</a> down to the Bahamas and chartered the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/47" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta Marine (Company)">Delta Marine</a> superyacht Continental Drifter III (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fore Aces37.8m (124'0&quot;)Delta Marine2003">Four Aces</a>) for a week with our managers. It is a great thing to be able to offer the team and they really love being onboard the boat. Having 30 management people at one exotic location was something they will not forget. We actually keep <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shogun39.0m (127'11&quot;)Northcoast Yachts2002">Shogun</a> in California and every other Friday we invite 120 Dentists onboard for a harbor cruise as part of the educational seminars that the team runs at the company’s headquarters in Newport Beach.” &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/193873/image/large-1c3bbae10efdfa1b7ee8f2ad600aa471.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/193873">As well as hosting dentists onboard every month, Jim uses <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shogun39.0m (127'11&quot;)Northcoast Yachts2002">Shogun</a> weekly to enjoy drinks or dinner onboard with friends and family. Since buying <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shogun39.0m (127'11&quot;)Northcoast Yachts2002">Shogun</a>, then <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shogun39.0m (127'11&quot;)Northcoast Yachts2002">Lady Kath</a>, in 2019, the yacht has undergone a major interior overhaul and is now decked out like an Imperial Japanese palace.&nbsp;Partly for fun and partly to make her a more interesting offering on the charter market, Jim’s reimagining of the yacht came in tandem with her name change. Like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shogun39.0m (127'11&quot;)Northcoast Yachts2002">Shogun</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serengeti39.62m (129'12&quot;)Westport Yachts2002">Serengeti</a>’s interiors are themed inline with her name and her saloon and staterooms are decked out in animal print with dark wooden furnishings.&nbsp;Jim has a big family, with three young sons and two daughters and when it comes to the yachts, the children all enjoy being on the water and spending time with friends onboard, whether it is fishing in Alaska or diving in the Bahamas. During the show Jim visited a number of boats with Kevin, looking for a larger replacement for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serengeti39.62m (129'12&quot;)Westport Yachts2002">Serengeti</a> to charter on the West Coast, which he will no doubt find in the coming months. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/283464/image/large-06c4b4d1848b68c78e7781912f2f49bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/283464">“One thing that amazed me walking through the show is the size of boats we are seeing nowadays. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ahpo115.1m (377'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2021">Ahpo</a> is sitting behind us at Rybovich, At 377’, &nbsp;it shocks me that people build yachts that size because where do they berth them? I tend to buy used boats that have lost about 60 percent of their value and at this point I &nbsp;wouldn’t look into building one because at the age of 77, I don’t have the patience to wait for four years, &nbsp;I like to perform refits, and customize them to my Wife’s desires!.”While Jim may never build a superyacht, there is no doubt that he’ll take over the ownership of many others, and I look forward to joining him again next year to find out more about his yachting adventures.&nbsp;This article is featured in the 45th edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper.&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Subscribe now</a>&nbsp;to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

yacht life with Jim Glidewell

Francesca Webster sat down with Jim Glidewell, serial yacht owner and lover of Alaska, to find out more about his life with yachts.

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Tecnomar 44m power catamaran This Is It

SuperYacht Times took an exclusive technical tour of This Is It, previously known as Project Illusion, Tecnomar's radical 44m power catamaran.

Illusion made reality: Building Tecnomar's radical 44m power catamaran This Is It

Superyachts remain dedicated to providing utter relaxation for guests onboard. While beach clubs, saunas and Jacuzzis may initially come to mind, many superyachts boast idyllic library rooms, allowing guests the opportunity to unwind amid a peaceful sanctuary of books. SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at some of the most noteworthy libraries onboard superyachts.Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7278" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artonsuperyachts (Company)">Art On Superyachts</a>, Pandora Mather-Lees commented on the importance of keeping books onboard yachts, "Historical books are valuable artefacts in themselves and represent an important part of our cultural heritage. &nbsp; Conservation is vital and the books should have a curator who keeps an eye on them", she continued, "When keeping and displaying books onboard, an inventory should be kept of anything valuable with notes as to its condition."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228970/image/large-59020dc6dcfe6ca6eaf3c5e11b07167e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228970"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228962/image/large-5460737fe44953667cd3e8ab6ba16ade.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228962"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>&nbsp;| 126.2-metres | 2003The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus</a> is one of the most distinguishable superyachts in the world and was under the ownership of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen up until his untimely passing in 2018. Whilst her touch-and-go helipads and glass-bottom swimming pool are notable stand-out features onboard the superyacht, her stunning library should not go unnoticed. Octopus boasts interior design envisioned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/249" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jonathan Quinn Barnett Ltd (Company)">Jonathan Quinn Barnett Ltd</a>, while her exterior design was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino International</a>, and her naval architecture crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a>. Capable of locating a World War Two battleship in 2015, history is embedded into the very design and essence of the superyacht, making her extensive library all the more fitting. Showcasing a traditional leather sofa and adjacent wooden chairs, complete with lavish velvet furnishings, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/270" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Octopus126.2m (414'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Octopus’s</a> library exudes classic elegance. The beautiful fireplace forms the focal point of the room with bright, mahogany bookcases bordering it either side.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/41070/image/large-696af6f5628e21cc9b1dadb825893d3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/41070"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/41084/image/large-88c35f0d5d346458988aa2e8463e2ab2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/41084"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1596" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Planet Nine73.2m (240'2&quot;)Admiral2018">Planet Nine</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral&nbsp;</a>| 73.2-metres | 2018Delivered in 2018, the 73.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> explorer yacht is recognisable to many for her starring role in Christopher Nolan’s 2020 film Tenet. The luxury motor yacht features iconic exterior design imagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood Design Ltd</a>, while her sophisticated interior aesthetic derived from the drawing board of German interior house, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4603" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fitz Interior (Company)">Fitz</a>. The 2,100 GT superyacht boasts a stylish saloon turned library for booklovers to indulge in. Showcasing a luxurious burnt-orange and grey sofa, bordering a bespoke coffee table, complete with hanging wall art and traditional globes, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1596" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Planet Nine73.2m (240'2&quot;)Admiral2018">Planet Nine’s</a> library forms the ideal backdrop for some immersive reading onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173431/image/large-0cf508db6aa9b49f6f7048cd2432b0af.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173431"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173430/image/large-8498065f29f83e184f3d66983e88bb9b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173430"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6788" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Q68.2m (223'9&quot;)Koninklijke Niestern Sander2012">Q</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4689" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Koninklijke Niestern Sander (Company)">Koninklijke Niestern Sander</a>&nbsp;| 68.2-metres | 2012Exhibiting a majestic volume of 2,272 GT, the expansive superyacht is in impeccable condition having undergone regular refits. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6788" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Q68.2m (223'9&quot;)Koninklijke Niestern Sander2012">Q</a> showcases both exterior and interior design envisioned by British design studio, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a> and was rebuilt at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">Icon Yachts</a> shipyard in the Netherlands in 2020. Previously named Ragnar, the motor yacht’s interior design is inspired by one of the most famous Viking warriors Ragnar, and her Nordic-styled library is no exception. Situated in the yacht’s skylounge, the library acts as an idyllic haven for guests onboard. The distinctive wooden ship wheel displayed in the upper library saloon is reminiscent of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6788" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Q68.2m (223'9&quot;)Koninklijke Niestern Sander2012">Q’s</a> world exploring abilities and history as an ice-breaking multipurpose support supply vessel, prior to her conversion. The stately lounge boasts leather armchairs and a deep green sofa, bordering a tartan table. The surrounding dark walnut panelling highlights the spacious bookshelves and the secretive saloon even doubles as a games room, echoing a castle-like aesthetic design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222163/image/large-65c224ed22833a1d200f605a41b5033f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222163"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280657/image/large-0daa1f8e2ef62562cf33e067e71e4c51.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280657"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantic64.5m (211'7&quot;)Van der Graaf B.V.2010">Atlantic</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/133" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Graaf B.V. (Company)">Van der Graaf Bv</a>&nbsp;| 64.5-metres | 2010The elegant 64.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/133" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Graaf B.V. (Company)">Van der Graaf</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantic64.5m (211'7&quot;)Van der Graaf B.V.2010">Atlantic</a> sailing yacht features exterior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/949" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="William Gardner (Company)">William Gardner</a>, while her naval architecture is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MasterShip Services BV (Company)">MasterShip Services BV</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/342" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Doug Peterson (Company)">Doug Peterson</a>. The impressive sailing yacht is the largest three-masted classic racing schooner ever created and can accommodate up to 12 guests across her six traditional staterooms. The interior was imagined by innovative yacht designer, Ed Kastelein, inspired by his interest in replicating classic yachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantic64.5m (211'7&quot;)Van der Graaf B.V.2010">Atlantic</a> is a recreation of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/949" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="William Gardner (Company)">William Gardner</a>-designed winner of the 1905 Kaiser’s Cup. The classic yacht saloon boasts fully stocked bookshelves, with ocean-inspired wall hangings and a lavish red sofa and armchair, forming an understated sense of luxury onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280170/image/large-f9179053aed967bd2273fa97f2f4d168.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280170"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/104945/image/large-4808053bb523f80c8beac70806002e1f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104945"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/379" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magna Grecia63.8m (209'4&quot;)Elsflether Werft GmbH & Co. KG1986">Magna Grecia</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/352" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elsflether Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Company)">Elsflether Werft GmbH &amp; Co. KG</a>&nbsp;| 63.8-metres | 1986<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/379" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magna Grecia63.8m (209'4&quot;)Elsflether Werft GmbH & Co. KG1986">Magna Grecia</a> was delivered by her German shipyard in 1986 and recently underwent a 24-month refit, leaving her in excellent condition. The motor yacht’s original interior design emerged from a collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale</a>, while her freshly renewed interior aesthetic is the work of Florentine-based designer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>. The main deck displays an elegant office, featuring a uniquely designed library. The spacious bookshelves display a classic wooden design, perfectly positioned next to a timeless office desk, complete with multiple leather chairs for guests to use for work or relax whilst reading. The blend of wooden craftsmanship with hard leather is characteristic of the library room and extends across the entirety of the yacht’s interior, emanating an elegant charm.

onboard 5 superyacht libraries 

SuperYacht Times has carefully assembled a list of some of the most distinctive superyacht libraries, floating sanctuaries for booklovers onboard.

A closer look at 5 superyacht libraries 

Brandon Kummer is a prodigious talent in the yachting industry, embarking on his journey into the yachting industry at just 18 years old. Recognised as the most outstanding young professional by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6362" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYBA (Company)">IYBA</a>, Brandon's commitment to integrity and unwavering trustworthiness has established him as a titan among yacht brokers globally. His resumé boasts significant transactions, including the sales of renowned yachts like the 75-metre <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/Yacht/6415" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arrow74.98m (245'12&quot;)Feadship2020">Arrow</a>; the 76-metre Project 825 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>; Project Primo, the 73-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a>; and Project Spyder, the impressive 88-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> superyacht. Notably, Brandon holds the distinguished accolade of being the youngest broker ever to sell a 62-metre superyacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280591/image/large-09af4a312203de2b836d431685d34b4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280591" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">With determination and stamina, Kummer has gone on to establish his own yachting brokerage house with his two co-founders, Tony Imbesi, and Michael Tabor, forming the ever-expanding <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kitson Yachts (Company)">Kitson Yachts</a>. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Superyacht Times</a> sat down with the entrepreneur broker to learn more about his professional and personal journey into yachting, along with some inside expertise regarding the current market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261070/image/large-877f2ec3b1bec6c03a535c35842aad10.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261070" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Can you first tell me a little about yourself, including your personal journey into yachting?I became a yacht broker before I even knew it! Growing up in Florida, my Dad’s love for boating, more specifically, water-skiing, meant that I was put in a life jacket at just 3 months old. My brother and I spent countless hours on the water and never shy away from an opportunity to convince our Dad to invest in bigger, better boats. At 10 years old, I sold my first boat, a brand new 210 Nautique, which I did by explaining the deprecation schedules between a Mastercraft and a Nautique!&nbsp;I have always maintained a relentless mindset, it's part of who I am, and I never accept “no” for an answer. Regardless of the challenge, I find a way to make it work. I’ve seen myself alongside my business partners, Michael Tabor and Tony Imbesi overcome adversity I never imagined. Overcoming these hurdles has profoundly affected my belief in myself and our team's ability at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kitson Yachts (Company)">Kitson Yachts</a>. We see no limits! As we have grown our business through the years, we, in fact, welcome challenges and embrace hardships, it has become a driving force for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kitson Yachts (Company)">Kitson</a>. We often joke when we think a large deal is going sideways. This is our signal that the deal is near. My morals align with the belief that nothing is given, challenges are absolute, and if I continue to persevere, the rest will take care of itself.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209768/image/large-528a90c752fb7f334ea95bb0bf3c4000.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209768">How did you venture into the yachting industry?During my college years, I had the opportunity to intern at a boat manufacturing company owned by a family friend. This experience provided me with invaluable insights into building a boat from scratch and all the intricacies involved. I had a teammate on the football team whose family owned a Yacht brokerage company. During spring break, I visited their company and gained firsthand knowledge of how the industry operates. At that moment, I knew what I wanted to do, and I quickly applied for a job at a well-known national company. However, they informed me that I couldn’t work as a salesman for two years. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/257380/image/large-cddf3ac9f5f2f59a1eb3d85d77c80cac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/257380">Fortunately, fate intervened when another prominent yachting executive came across my application for a store in Miami. He invited me to meet him during his layover at Orlando airport, and that encounter changed everything. Taking a chance on me, he offered me a position, and from that moment on, I was completely captivated by the industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209770/image/large-4b321c8a54d9583f4425593c9a55aac4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209770">Who has influenced your career so far?During my career, my clients have evolved into an extended family. Their impact on me has been profound, providing invaluable insights that have helped me excel in this industry and foster the growth of our company. While it’s challenging to single out just one, I am fortunate to have formed exceptionally close bonds with several clients. One lesson I always remember is from one of my first superyacht clients, “when you move, be sure to take leaps not steps”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278708/image/large-b5a49dca61f71926371b44f117b09a04.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278708">You were the youngest broker ever to sell a 62-metre superyacht. Please tell us more about this prestigious sale and what motivated you at this young age.This was one for the books. I had no idea what I was walking into, which was probably for the best, as I was fearless. I was immediately immersed in the super yacht market and quickly understood how sharp your elbows must be if you want to be successful in this industry. To this day, this transaction was one of the most challenging/rewarding transactions of my career. I am extremely thankful for this client seeing my potential at a young age and taking a chance on me. As you can imagine jumping right into the deep end is a sink-or-swim experience, and looking back it was the best thing that could have happened.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261068/image/large-18e7f734a2b85125000602a5bb9ea28a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261068"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261608/image/large-5917b84e2776beac67d127605f51ba4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261608">Are there any memorable sales spanning your entire career that you look back and think of fondly?While it’s challenging to pinpoint a specific memory, the experience of selling three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadships</a> 57-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5518" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Halo57.47m (188'7&quot;)Feadship2015">Halo</a>, Project 825, and 75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6415" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arrow74.98m (245'12&quot;)Feadship2020">Arrow</a> before I was 30 years old was a significant milestone. Every large transaction comes with its challenges, and they are all so different, which makes these sales the most rewarding. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280609/image/large-3c6bb8f2948c7df507e822f595d0026e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280609">Are you noticing any recent trends in the market at the moment?It's no secret the boats keep getting bigger, greener, and more engaging. I love the direction the industry is headed, the market has ceased to stop, and I think we have cemented a place in the UHNW lifestyle.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260990/image/large-36e99026908f916150e2c14d3263dba9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260990"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261062/image/large-735def909209eae41856c49b657f5d7a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261062">With a continual topic of conversation on sustainability within the yachting industry, how has this influenced your strategy when selling yachts and charters?Currently, our strategy concerning pre-owned yachts and charters remains unaffected. However, we are actively pursuing green initiatives with the yachts we manage under construction. Shipyards and project managers are now adopting a proactive approach, recognising that the vessels currently under construction will play a crucial role in meeting the future demand for sustainability.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278703/image/large-9d845c6a56171712b7c3a292a64774c6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278703">What is the most effective way to market a yacht in the current era of evolving technologies?We harness a pragmatic and targeted digital strategy custom to each yacht. Each yacht comes with its unique challenges and opportunities, and therefore, we identify the value and effectuate an action plan accordingly. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261606/image/large-7f009089d739b48bd0010e0581268e99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261606">You have gone on to found <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kitson Yachts (Company)">Kitson Yachts</a>; how did this business venture come to fruition?Simply put, there was a meeting of the minds, shared values, and desire to effectuate change. My partners and I came together over a complicated deal and learned about one another’s ability to navigate adversity. From that point on, we just needed a name.Rejecting the notion of accepting the status quo, we questioned everything to discover better ways. Recognising the need for a fresh perspective within a legacy industry, we embarked on a journey to bring about positive change.Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53942" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Interview exclusive: “We make it personal”, the founders of Kitson Yachts (2021-10-26 09:00:00 +0200)">Interview exclusive: “We make it personal”, the founders of Kitson Yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209769/image/large-2c6e24e4d0b1cd40160f74f076a00bf7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209769" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"></a>You left a corporate company to develop a more family-approach brokerage; what does this mean to you, and what would you say is the key to success for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kitson Yachts (Company)">Kitson Yachts</a>?This is a personal and relationship-based business, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kitson Yachts (Company)">Kitson</a> has allowed me to deliver a personal approach; I don’t have to play by others' rules and therefore, I can express myself through my work to connect with clients. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kitson Yachts (Company)">Kitson</a> has provided me with a platform to deliver my best to each client. We take a hyper-focused and analytical approach, guaranteeing a one-of-a-kind experience and serves me the confidence that nothing is left to chance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261605/image/large-0290d7e00f859378502b05e3c701e0e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261605">What is on the horizon for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kitson Yachts (Company)">Kitson Yachts</a>?We are currently in an expansion mode, and our focus remains steadfast on continuing to augment our team, with a near-term focus on our charter department.How have you grown your team in recent years, and what type of person do you look for in an employee?We consider our team Family, and thus culture and value alignment are key. Our primary focus is on finding capable individuals who possess a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and above all, exhibit trustworthiness. By prioritising these qualities, we aim to build a cohesive and high-performing team to support our continued success. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260981/image/large-7139591ee441b09b8f4c3738d867da39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260981">What is one piece of advice you would give to someone looking to purchase their first yacht?If you are considering purchasing your first yacht, my top advice would be to clearly define your intentions and purpose for the yacht. Consider where you plan to primarily use it and if chartering is part of your plans. Asking yourself these questions is crucial.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261616/image/large-78cd64cba1355364cd241667a8306a8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261616">You have entered the charter market. Do you have any advice for those looking to charter a yacht?For those considering chartering a yacht, my foremost advice is to enlist the services of a charter broker. A charter broker’s primary role is to find the perfect match of yacht and crew for your needs, making effective communication with them essential. They will delve into your preferences, dietary restrictions, likes, dislikes, and preferred activities to create a tailored experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260982/image/large-5e0b5d0e908101ee7bd0fdc789fd82b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260982"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260977/image/large-8f6d5719edca46c45cf34fc90675fbdb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260977"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261615/image/large-05260427450aa1e9286fbcfa8bcdf3b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261615">Of course, networking is incredibly important in the yacht industry. What piece of advice would you give to an aspiring yacht broker?I would emphasise the significance of networking in person to an aspiring yacht broker. At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kitson Yachts (Company)">Kitson</a>, we pride ourselves on staying in front of our clients as best as possible. Go the extra mile to make the in- person meeting as this is truly yachting is a highly personal and emotional experience. Building strong connections and relationships with various industry professionals is also crucial. Be proactive in reaching out to yacht owners, captains, brokers, and other key players to establish meaningful connections. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260974/image/large-f1e8b48e26a0d27ba58c76493eef2e60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260974">Finally, what would you opt for if you personally purchase a superyacht within the current market?I would focus on the new construction market. The process of building your custom superyacht is unmatched. The act of a shipyard, brokers, interior/exterior designers, and project managers all coming together to form one masterpiece is something special. I would engage the entire family and customise every aspect of the build to our personal liking. The more involved everyone is typically the better experience. This is a real-life goal for me and I look forward to making this a reality.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278575/image/large-bf44b5b97eafa2a325de6dbe6f9b6a2a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278575">

Broker insights with Kitson yachts Brandon Kummer

Superyacht Times sat down with the entrepreneur broker, Brandon Kummer to learn more about his journey into yachting. 

Broker's Insight: Brandon Kummer, co-founder and broker at Kitson Yachts

Over the past two decades, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Michela Reverberi</a>, founder of the eponymous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Michela Reverberi Studio</a>, has emerged as a prominent interior yacht designer, collaborating with some of the top shipyards in the sector. Renowned for her exceptional talent, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Reverberi</a> has garnered numerous prestigious international awards, particularly for the interior designs of the 54.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5008" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quinta Essentia54.5m (178'10&quot;)Admiral2016">Quinta Essentia</a> and the 72.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VSY (Company)">VSY</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella Maris72.1m (236'7&quot;)VSY2013">Stella Maris</a>, two of her most well known projects. Breaking barriers and challenging norms, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Reverberi</a> has been one of the first female designers to establish her own design studio, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Reverberi Studio</a>, established in Rome during the early 2000s. While the studio operates in the global market, its expertise is deeply rooted in Italian culture, known for its expression of beauty and pursuit of harmony. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280410/image/large-41a5118706ffc655e38a593ab59c7ed8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280410">How did you become one of the first women involved in yacht design, and what sparked your passion for this particular field?My journey to become an interior yacht designer began during the early stages of my career, when I worked at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luigi Sturchio (Company)">Sturchio Architects and Designers</a>. Handling responsibilities that included attending boat shows and nurturing relationships with shipyards, I found myself deeply drawn to this industry. After a successful collaboration on the two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/44" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abeking & Rasmussen (Company)">Abeking &amp; Rasmussen</a> motor yachts, the 52-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amore Mio 252.0m (170'7&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen1997">Amore Mio 2</a> and the 52.09-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vera52.09m (170'11&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen1999">Vera</a> (previously named as Sea Jewel and Airwaves), I made the decision to set up my own design studio in Rome in the early 2000s. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280411/image/large-f7f376d158564de6b1fec85e490ed65f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280411">During those years, the landscape of yacht design was vastly different. As one of the few women venturing into this predominantly male-dominated sphere, I was usually the sole female attendee in shipyard meetings, and faced a scarcity of reference models to draw inspiration from. Yet this position allowed me to forge my own identity and explore my creative vision freely. Over the years, the industry demographics have undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming more inclusive and diverse.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luigi Sturchio (Company)">Luigi Sturchio</a> was a pioneering figure in innovating the world of yacht interior design and he played a crucial role in influencing my career as an interior designer. During that period, the industry primarily utilised mahogany and cherry woods, accompanied by fabrics featuring white and blue stripes, embracing a colour palette that evoked the essence of the sea. Drawing from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luigi Sturchio (Company)">Sturchio's</a> example, I developed my distinct personality as a designer, ultimately leading to iconic projects like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella Maris72.1m (236'7&quot;)VSY2013">Stella Maris</a>, which revolutionised the perception of yacht interior design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213165/image/large-63f2109c57501d0d15da5336e6ac5876.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213165">You have had the opportunity to work on numerous prestigious projects. Can you share one of your most memorable experiences from this period and what made it stand out to you?<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella Maris72.1m (236'7&quot;)VSY2013">Stella Maris</a> remains one of the most innovative projects I've worked on to this day. It holds a unique place in my heart and was truly ahead of its time when we embarked on the project in 2008. She was one of the first yachts that aimed to incorporate and emphasise &nbsp;sustainability, a concept that was not widely explored in yachting at the time. Moreover, the owner gave me considerable freedom to realise my ideas, providing a rare opportunity to apply my vision holistically.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213147/image/large-f8065fa21aa7d1c1028f688e722b5d22.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213147"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213156/image/large-09e0bc9f2c13e6a4bbd0e2029f08eef1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213156"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213157/image/large-cd9bce1c9352c3240c3039a86abfb332.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213157">&nbsp;Regarding the design, our main emphasis revolved around the interaction between light and the seamless blending of exterior and interior spaces. Typically, yachts would have innovative exteriors designed by experts like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, but the interiors often remained traditional. Collaborating with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen</a>, who is a good friend of mine, on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella Maris72.1m (236'7&quot;)VSY2013">Stella Maris</a> allowed us to break down the boundaries between the two areas and create a harmonious design language that extended from the exterior to the interior, which allowed the interior features to reflect the characteristic expressions found externally. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280401/image/large-274d4a1036c0431a87072f9420369148.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280401">One of the standout features of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella Maris72.1m (236'7&quot;)VSY2013">Stella Maris</a> was her extraordinary glass panels, which I conceptualised as dynamic paintings, constantly transforming and enhancing the interior ambiance. Initially, I explored the idea of using Perspex blinds illuminated with LEDs, but soon realised that this would obstruct the breathtaking views outside. Instead, we ingeniously used the stanchions as light sources, allowing a warm and embracing glow to penetrate from the ceiling, creating a beautifully illuminated interior that perfectly complemented the yacht's surroundings. This innovative use of linear lighting was highly appreciated and has since become a trendsetter in the industry, inspiring the design of many other yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280402/image/large-5f0cb7518211ce6b0bb883526784e78a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280402">Innovation extended to other aspects as well, such as the design of filtering zones between saloons and exterior decks. This ingenious concept offered a dual functionality, allowing these spaces to be shared, interacted with, and even enclosed, creating versatile environments that seamlessly transitioned between indoor and outdoor settings. Moreover, using teak both inside and outside, along with these filtering zones, allowed for enhanced natural airflow, effectively reducing the reliance on air conditioning and adopting a more environmentally friendly approach.Could you provide us with some insights into the latest design trends that have recently emerged in the world of yacht design?<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280406/image/large-8677abf169687c9e0c48657de8dee75a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280406"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280405/image/large-a9b6cfa05a28f8903c28cb7bac2219d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280405">I find that designing a yacht with the traditional approach from a few years ago no longer holds much relevance. For me, it’s essential to incorporate new concepts and principles related to sustainability. Since 2018, I've been working on designs that aim to change the onboard lifestyle. Recently, scientific calculations have shown that the impact of propulsion is equal to, if not lower than, that of the hotel load. This realisation justified my feeling that while propulsion relies on technological advancements and innovation, interior designers like me can play a significant role in modifying the onboard lifestyle for clients. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280407/image/large-9ef5230bf594b2f12b393043a604f407.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280407"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280409/image/large-1fb324d295df95fdc22ab183f5905afe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280409">For me, luxury doesn't necessarily mean excess and extravagance. Instead, its essence embodies beauty and quality, which should align perfectly with sustainability. My objective is to show clients that they do not have to compromise on anything, but can expand their vision and embrace a luxurious lifestyle, while respecting certain criteria of sustainability. This challenge has become my passion, and I am dedicated to pursuing it. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213144/image/large-c2ffb8fa732a4cb49aebc87728c62abb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213144">I am very mindful of avoiding outdated standards and paradigms that now seem somewhat anachronistic and out of touch with the times. My focus is now centred on this more meaningful direction, where sustainability and luxury can harmoniously coexist, making yacht design not just aesthetically appealing but also environmentally conscious.Can you share some specific examples of how your collaboration with the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>&nbsp;has helped promote sustainability within the luxury yacht industry?I have known the founder and vice president, Vienna Eleuteri since the time of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella Maris72.1m (236'7&quot;)VSY2013">Stella Maris</a>. While luxury in the '90s and early 2000s was often associated with a materialistic mindset of &nbsp;'I have, therefore, I am', <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stella Maris72.1m (236'7&quot;)VSY2013">Stella Maris</a> tried to convey the idea that luxury is about living certain experiences, going beyond mere possessions – something that we should all strive for. It aimed to enjoy luxury while making a significant contribution that involves everyone.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213164/image/large-012461db976f2e60bc6521a431da8d88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213164">Vienna's visionary approach to utilising the yacht for accessing remote locations and gathering water samples for the scientific community, motivated me to think beyond the present and envision a promising future. &nbsp;When Vienna founded the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a>, I immediately joined as a partner. Vienna’s dedicated efforts in creating the ideal platform for its establishment and growth made partnering with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Water Revolution Foundation (Company)">Water Revolution Foundation</a> a natural decision for me.&nbsp;Being part of the foundation has been an enlightening experience, offering me invaluable insights and knowledge. Moreover, I sincerely hope that I have made significant contributions, especially in the realm of interior aspects.&nbsp;Do you have any valuable insights or advice that you would like to offer to other aspiring young designers?Whenever I conduct classes at the Polytechnic University in Milan, I try to inspire students to challenge themselves and perceive yachts as a functioning organism. While aesthetics certainly plays a crucial role, they should be viewed as the “skin” that adorns the vessel. The true essence in designing a yacht lies in ensuring the yacht operates efficiently and harmoniously. Regardless of how well designed the aesthetics may be, any flaws or inefficiencies within will compromise the overall experience.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230518/image/large-27bd395cd81bb7e7734f52264dd01416.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230518">In the past few years, there has been a noticeable surge in the development of new design concepts, primarily fueled by the pursuit of uniqueness. While these concepts are visually appealing, many of them prove to be impartial and unrealisable and compromise the functionality and onboard features of the yacht. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/9448/image/large-8547826b1237a3bad7bd97c14a8fd3e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/9448">

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Creating a more inclusive artscene has been on Frédéric Jousset’s agenda for some years now; and this year, with the delivery of his 46.5-metre catamaran – the world’s longest sailing catamaran, eclipsing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a>’ <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hemisphere44.2m (145'0&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2011">Hemisphere</a> by 2.3-metres – he’s making strides to actualise this vision.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/276489/image/large-3dba0d2217a283b5057837d61fbb5e38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/276489">The superyacht, aptly named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ArtExplorer46.6m (152'11&quot;)Perini Navi2023">Art Explorer</a>, will be a floating art gallery for eight months of the year, circumnavigating the globe stopping in at 50 cities every five years. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ArtExplorer46.6m (152'11&quot;)Perini Navi2023">Art Explorer</a> is being built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini Navi</a> and has a scheduled delivery date of August 2023. She’ll set sail to Marseille for her debut before embarking on her first grand tour that’ll take her around the Mediterranean, with a stop at the La Biennale di Venezia, an event that Jousset attends year-on-year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198357/image/large-c012eee28298b46e985a010fc99cdf0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198357">After first announcing plans for the superyacht featuring a floating art gallery a number of designers jumped to the call, but it was the modern organic penmanship of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nacira Design - Axel de Beaufort (Company)">Axel de Beaufort</a> that won the bid. His eponymously named studio, run in collaboration with Japanese designer Oki Sato, is typically associated with Jousset’s other passion: fast sailing yachts. But for the 46.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ArtExplorer46.6m (152'11&quot;)Perini Navi2023">Art Explorer</a> speed wasn’t the imperative, space and stability were. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/276496/image/large-b04a84684ee52e8a8115b7d64bf1a285.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/276496"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nacira Design - Axel de Beaufort (Company)">Axel de Beaufort</a> designed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ArtExplorer46.6m (152'11&quot;)Perini Navi2023">Art Explorer</a> with a beam of 17.3-metres and Jousset expects to welcome as many as 2,000 visitors aboard per day; and a further 10,000 inside the preconstructed quayside exhibition space, curated by the esteemed architect and city planner Jean-Michel Wilmotte. At a conservative estimate, that’s two million people per tour. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/276492/image/large-00c213fcac5a8386008bf12cdefa03b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/276492">The project is immense – and so is the onboard gallery space itself. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ArtExplorer46.6m (152'11&quot;)Perini Navi2023">Art Explorer</a> will be fitted with a 16-metre tunnel of LEDs, designed and engineered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akumendo (Company)">Akumendo</a> and ArScénique. “Fraser, project manager, approached us as they knew we could deliver a user-centric experience of this magnitude,” Jean Pierre Casanova, founder and Chief Executive Officer of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akumendo (Company)">Akumendo</a>, told SuperYacht Times. “We’re a one-stop-shop: a cluster of companies based in France, specialising in every area of AV-IT equipment.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/276495/image/large-d7c412f59876eb13e67fef3d035a0d97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/276495">Multiple screens dotted around the saloon displaying art works was the seedling idea, but this had its hindrances. “It was, in fact, impossible to pull off,” Casanova said. “What was important was to create an immersive experience, and to pull this off we would have needed to install more than 16 video projectors within the saloon alone – it just wasn’t a practical solution. When we pitched our idea of a walk-through LED tunnel, it was a ‘no brainer’ for Jousset.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/276491/image/large-b2145c1d7b57f9acb0b805e7bbdfbf8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/276491">Theory and reality are two different matters though; and while the tunnel sounded great, pulling it off was a tall order. Innovation is an often saturated term across all industries, but it's most definitely well placed here. “Curved LED screens are commonplace but they’re typically curved on the vertical plane (think wide-screen televisions),” Casanova said. “However, we needed a 16-metre horizontal curve, something that’s never been done before.” A custom solution for a custom project.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/276494/image/large-e3769cdec65ce2355131e3dba9ea9784.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/276494">To make matters even more challenging, the LED structure can’t be a permanent fixture of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ArtExplorer46.6m (152'11&quot;)Perini Navi2023">Art Explorer</a>, it needs to be removable. As the superyacht travels from port to port, the structure and screens need to be safely stowed, while for four months of the year they need to be removed entirely to free up space for personal and charter use. “The installation comprises a number of LED panels that are fixed to the structure with strong magnets, this allows the crew to remove and fasten each component safely and with ease.&nbsp;But the experience spans beyond this immersive tunnel and guests will be invited on a full sensory tour. Guests will be welcomed on the aft deck for an educational documentary, led into the main saloon to the LED tunnel and then directed to the upper deck. The project has been envisioned in collaboration with the Louvre Museum, and the first exhibition is entitled “Icons! Images, discourses and representations of women in the Mediterranean”.Complementing the main exhibition, the 16-metre LED tunnel, is a sound-based immersive experience by Ircam Amplify on the upper deck that responds to movement. “A sonic journey across the Mediterranean,” as curator of Art Explora described the space. Simply put, guests will be offered the space for 11 minutes and as they turn their head the sounds through their headsets will respond – a true “polymorphic sound journey”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/276493/image/large-ced1b455f21d20cd69722c310397f177.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/276493">The first tour will last two years and each city that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ArtExplorer46.6m (152'11&quot;)Perini Navi2023">Art Explorer</a> moors at will have the opportunity to experience “Icons!” on board, but Art Explora has joined forces with resident curators to showcase the work of local artists in the quayside exhibition spaces. “We have many different personalities and perspectives represented throughout the course that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ArtExplorer46.6m (152'11&quot;)Perini Navi2023">Art Explorer</a> navigates,” Philippe Rivière, head of digital for the Art Explora foundation, explained.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/120969/image/large-5dd683d3a1a84441f54d75afdcc63c13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120969">“As we’re working with our partner the Louvre Museum for the main exhibition, many cultures will already be represented. But the additional village will bring even more, and visitors can expect to see many different types and forms of art.”The main topic of the first tour is women in the Mediterranean, but other themes that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ArtExplorer46.6m (152'11&quot;)Perini Navi2023">Art Explorer</a> will touch upon include, migration, cultural heritage in collaboration with UNESCO, and coastal erosion and the environment. “We want to present something that hasn’t been done before,” Rivière added. “And the yacht itself along with the large LED tunnel are most certainly novel.”This article is featured in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-44" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Issue 44&nbsp;</a>of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Subscribe now</a>&nbsp;to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.&nbsp;

46m Perini Navi yacht Art Explorer 

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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a> has announced the laying of the keel for the 73-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> GC-Force 73 superyacht. The laying of the keel marks the start of construction for the impressive motor yacht which is scheduled for delivery in 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259353/image/large-20ca75cc99b11dd4f9aa042e00d46e5c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259353">The sale of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> GC-Force 73 superyacht was finalised in February 2023, with her construction being coordinated by Richard Hein of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/80" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The A Group (Company)">The A Group</a>, acting as the owner representative."The keel-laying ceremony is always a special moment during the construction of a yacht, especially for a custom-made project of this size and with these futuristic features, both from an aesthetic and engineering point of view," stated Giovanni Costantino, Founder &amp; CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>.Read:&nbsp; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56989" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="73m Admiral superyacht GC-Force sold with 2026 delivery (2023-02-22 10:45:00 +0100)">73m Admiral superyacht GC-Force sold with 2026 delivery<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259354/image/large-0653de23c220571d7fe70558f6cff711.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259354"></a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> GC-Force yacht will be constructed from steel and will feature a sturdy aluminium superstructure to ensure absolute comfort in ocean crossings. Her exterior design will be handled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group</a>, while her interior design will be penned by design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">FM Architettura</a>."The entire <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">FM</a> team and I are delighted and honoured to have been chosen by the owner and his family to develop the architecture and interior design of this beautiful vessel; there is a very clear and inspirational vision that is guiding us and the entire Project Team in creating something truly special." commented Francesca Muzio co-founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FM Architettura (Company)">FM Architettura</a>.Read:&nbsp; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57629" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Three 70m new-build Admiral GC-Force 70 superyachts sold with IYC (2023-05-17 16:15:00 +0200)">Three 70m new-build Admiral GC-Force 70 superyachts sold with IYC<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/259355/image/large-10b11f7a42b7f70a1ffcaa3635a96dc2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/259355"></a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> GC-Force yacht will feature a six stateroom configuration to accommodate as many as 12 guests. She will also have nine cabins to accommodate her crew.&nbsp;"The continuous and growing interest in our yachts confirms <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">TISG</a>'s ability to foresee and meet the needs of increasingly demanding and quality-oriented clients without any compromise, especially on large sizes. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> GC-Force represents an important milestone achieved, thanks to the professionalism that characterises the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">Group</a>, and confirms the value of engineering, design research and high quality standard of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> yachts, which are globally renowned," concluded Giovanni Costantino.

Keel laid of custom Admiral GC-Force 73 superyacht

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The 46.57-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PetraTara46.57m (152'9&quot;)Admiral2014">Petratara</a> sold in a deal with Savvas Kontrafouris of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6674" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emperio Yachting Alliance (Company)">Emperio Yachting Alliance</a> introducing the buyer and Richard Gray of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258163/image/large-cce714d705ee56ba44f84cf91a318e26.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258163">Delivered in 2014, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PetraTara46.57m (152'9&quot;)Admiral2014">Petratara</a> remains in pristine condition following an extensive refit in 2019. She features exterior design from the Italian studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/511" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tecnomar (Company)">Tecnomar</a>, while her stylish interior was curated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> Centro Stile and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dragana Maznic (Company)">Dragana Maznic</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258180/image/large-85720f2c3480e72bb7b90694def0496c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258180"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258170/image/large-d0d532e971954883bebdb4ccdb1063aa.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258170"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PetraTara46.57m (152'9&quot;)Admiral2014"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258171/image/large-8e6e1e43899468c1076428f5d645b4ef.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258171"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258173/image/large-c92c558a3edd08bfda9c4deee6cda74b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258173">Petratara</a> boasts a spacious and modern interior filled with plenty of natural light. She can sleep up to 12 guests across five sumptuous staterooms with ensuites, including a full-beam master suite with sea views. She can also accommodate up to nine crew to attend to her guests' needs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258166/image/large-e230f7e02c43fc1222a278c298c432fc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258166"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258182/image/large-bb1c459eb44269ecbee4498784610bf2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258182"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258184/image/large-47749e100ec6dcb28c5e8594cb2a86bf.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258184">&nbsp;Key highlights onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PetraTara46.57m (152'9&quot;)Admiral2014">Petratara</a> include her alfresco lounge areas, outdoor gym equipment, and an aft-facing Jacuzzi. Her luxurious beach club also provides easy access to the water's edge, where guests can make the most of the yacht’s water toys.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258183/image/large-52e1bb367de093bbf54a80d1b384bd92.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258183"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258165/image/large-c45f34fd3551a3c24389f7c2f8328c41.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258165">Performance-wise, the 499 GT yacht is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, giving her a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4739" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PetraTara46.57m (152'9&quot;)Admiral2014">Petratara</a> had a last known asking price of $17,500,000.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258164/image/large-ffa9f0a12d05c41d6a3e920bb43cb0ce.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258164">

Admiral superyacht Petratara sold

The 47m Admiral superyacht Petratara sold with a last known asking price of $17,500,000.

47m Admiral superyacht Petratara sold

As Pride Month takes centre stage, we proudly present a colourful showcase of superyachts adorned in the symbolic colours of the LGBTQ+ rainbow. From bow to stern, join us as we sail through a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues, honouring the LGBTQ+ community and embracing the essence of the flag through these handpicked floating yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/9055/image/large-c420d54c56f2b36377b0cf963d0f92ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/9055">Red <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ipanema49.2m (161'5&quot;)Mondomarine SpA2016">Ipanema</a> | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mondomarine SpA (Company)">Mondomarine</a> | 49.2-metre | 2016The 2016 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/72" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mondomarine SpA (Company)">Mondomarine</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ipanema49.2m (161'5&quot;)Mondomarine SpA2016">Ipanema</a> boasts a ruby red hull as part of an exterior design by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/hot-lab" target="_blank">Hot Lab</a>. This Italian build is an all-aluminium semi-displacement motor yacht with accommodation for up to 12 guests in seven staterooms. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ipanema49.2m (161'5&quot;)Mondomarine SpA2016">Ipanema</a> can also carry a crew of 12 and reach speeds of up to 20 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241187/image/large-95722d5e6fbb388f18594f31211c4578.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241187">Orange <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7582" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edge26.0m (85'4&quot;)Sarp Yachts2022">Edge</a> | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sarp Yachts (Company)">Sarp Yachts</a> | 26-metres | 2022Launched in August 2022, the first 26-metre <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/sarp" target="_blank">Sarp</a> XSR yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7582" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edge26.0m (85'4&quot;)Sarp Yachts2022">Edge</a> is a highly distinctive motor yacht with a bold exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>, who are also the minds behind her interior styling. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7582" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edge26.0m (85'4&quot;)Sarp Yachts2022">Edge</a> is able to accommodate as many as eight guests between four staterooms, in addition to a crew of four. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7582" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edge26.0m (85'4&quot;)Sarp Yachts2022">Edge</a> has a top speed of 21 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/97990/image/large-231a72331f6e6d9ec11041b9ac4966f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97990">Yellow <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4941" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Khalilah</a> | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Palmer Johnson</a> | 49.5-metre| 2014The striking metalic 49.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Palmer Johnson</a> superyacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4941" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Khalilah</a> showcases exterior design, crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Palmer Johnson's</a> in-house team, is presented by taut, sporty lines and a reverse bow alongside an eccentric golden yellow palette, enveloping both her hull and superstructure in a radiant glow. Onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4941" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Khalilah</a>, interior design penned by a partnership between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2090" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Luxury Projects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news#managed-by-system" target="_blank">Palmer Johnson</a>. The interior showcases a contemporary yet characterful ambiance that elicits awe. She can comfortably accommodate up to 11 guests across five guest suites. The master suite is adorned with ornately carved wooden features and embossed golden sheets to match her vibrant exterior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/21684/image/large-ac804a809cb3503e1a38e5ede0763a88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21684">Green <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sea-owl" target="_blank">Sea Owl</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/feadship" target="_blank">Feadship</a>&nbsp;| 61.87-metres | 2013Built in 2013 by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/feadship" target="_blank">Feadship</a> for an experienced owner, the 62-metre superyacht <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sea-owl" target="_blank">Sea Owl</a> is one of several collaborations by the Dutch shipyard and renowned British studio, <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/winch" target="_blank">Winch Design</a>. She is known for her Jade mist green hull and matching oyster white superstructure. Her whimsical interior is created for comfortable family living and is inspired by a unique underwater theme.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/249529/image/large-ce2361223a215529f116071d5f4aa1dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/249529">Blue <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kenshō75.18m (246'8&quot;)Admiral2022">Kenshõ</a> | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> | 74.85-metre | 2022Showcasing an iridescent blue hull is the superyacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7275" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kenshō75.18m (246'8&quot;)Admiral2022">Kenshõ</a>. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture</a>, the yacht was launched in November at the Italian shipyard. Her interiors, which feature oriental influences and organic shapes, are the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6542" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jouin Manku (Company)">Jouin Manku</a>. With accommodations for 16 guests and 20 crew, she is as striking on the inside as she is on the outside.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/35054/image/large-cf834181e2ab5fe1bb19feebe6480d6c.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35054">Indigo <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rock 1341.4m (135'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2004">Rock 13</a> | &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> |41.4-metre | 2004Delivered to her original owner, Roberto Cavalli, in 2004 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rock 1341.4m (135'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2004">Rock 13</a> is now with her fourth owner and no longer in the vibrant shade of indigo. Her previous owners invested in refit works in 2016 and 2019 and regular maintenance checks to help enhance her original design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Arch. Tommaso Spadolini (Company)">Spadolini</a> and interior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/905" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Gagliardi (Company)">Studio Gagliardi</a>. Built with an aluminium hull and superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rock 1341.4m (135'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2004">Rock 13</a> can reach an impressive top speed of 28 knots and cruises comfortably at 21 knots - thanks to twin diesel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 3700 HP engines<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25866/image/large-ef9a0049518d1f4eac843da75d306643.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25866">Pink <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pink Shadow58.0m (190'3&quot;)Damen Yachting2023">Pink Gin VI</a> | <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> | 53.9 m | 2017The elegant and innovative <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pink Shadow58.0m (190'3&quot;)Damen Yachting2023">Pink Gin VI</a> with her majestic 54 metres is the largest carbon-fibre sloop rigged sailing yacht in the world, and is a proven performance world cruising yacht with many ingenious and unique features. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> in 2017, she has just been relaunched after winter maintenance and class surveys to be able to offer her to the market in as new condition as possible.

Colours of Celebration: Exploring superyachts adorned with the LGBTQ+ rainbow in honour Pride Month

Colours of Celebration: Exploring superyachts adorned with the LGBTQ+ rainbow in honour Pride Month.