Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2017 i Boat International US Edition

It was hard to watch the news at times in September, as hurricanes Irma and Maria flattened swathes of the Caribbean. The back-to-back natural disasters have left the superyacht community asking itself “Do I or don’t I go?” It’s quite reasonable to feel that turning up in your luxury yacht off an island that took a beating is an insensitive thing to do. But we would urge you to go. Superyachts are big spenders and the rebuild will happen quicker with your contribution in local coffers. Of course, any trip should only be undertaken when armed with all the information possible so we’ve pulled together the latest news in this issue and will continue to update boatinternational.com. When it acts together, the superyacht community wields enormous power. Let’s use it…

The US continues to boss brokerage, with American buyers responsible for 47 per cent of global second-hand superyacht sales so far this year, following a strong 2016. “I think one of the biggest changes from last year to this year is the fact that the US has elected a ‘pro business’ president to office,” says Bob Cury, the CEO and founder of RJC Yachts. “Yacht buyers do not have the uncertainty that existed during election year, not knowing what the business climate would be for the future.” Frank Grzeszczak, a sales consultant and partner at IYC, sees similar strength in the new build sector from US buyers. “We spoke with the owner of a major Dutch yard recently who indicated that seven out of eight new construction clients at the…

NO BUOYS $6.9 MILLION The 139ft motor yacht, listed for sale by Luke Brown Yachts, has had a $1m price reduction. Built in 1985 by Abeking & Rasmussen to a Tom Fexas design, she had a refit at Delta Marine in 2009 and sleeps 11. SKYFALL $29.5 MILLION The 190ft motor yacht, jointly listed for sale by Thompson Westwood White and IYC, has had a further $600,000 price reduction. Built in aluminum by Trinity Yachts and delivered in 2010, she sleeps 14. INFATUATION €2.9 MILLION The 136ft sailing yacht, listed for sale by Ocean Independence, has had a further €850,000 price reduction. Designed by Tony Castro, built by Jongert and delivered in 2004, she sleeps up to nine guests. MADNESS €3 MILLION The 109ft motor yacht, listed for sale by…

Razan Razan started life in Italy but truly came into her own when she was moved to the Turquoise Yachts shipyard in Turkey and redesigned by the talented H2 Yacht Design. Windows were made larger – full height in the master cabin – and overheads were raised. The interior is replete with decorative details layered on a minimalist white backdrop. Details Length: 154' 2" Builder: Turquoise Yachts Exterior and interior design: H2 Yacht Design Vertige Tankoa’s second launch uses every bit of her 499 gross tonnes for such amenities as a beach club gym, a master and VIP on the main deck, an upper deck home movie theater and a 23ft tender garage. Constructed in aluminum with a full displacement hull, Vertige has a timeless look and includes floor to…

Flashing his trademark smile atop a pile of suitcases in a still from his 1938 movie Holiday, Cary Grant was already well on his way to becoming one of Hollywood’s definitive leading men by the time he starred alongside Katharine Hepburn in this screwball romantic comedy. The movie tells the story of a self-made man, Johnny Case (Grant), who is engaged to a wealthy heiress before falling in love with her high-spirited sister, played by Hepburn. It was the third of four movies that Hepburn and Grant appeared in together, culminating in the acclaimed The Philadelphia Story, in which Grant is said to have thought his performance was worthy of an Oscar, quipping when he eventually lost out that he’d “have to blacken my teeth first before the Academy will…

Electric surfboards are nothing new, but throw foiling technology into the mix and this futuristic water toy is suddenly taken to the next level. The Lift eFoil is sure to turn heads across the world now the first units have been shipped. Nine years in development, this all-carbon board is the brainchild of company co-founder, engineer and all-round watersports enthusiast Nick Leason. The easily replaceable lithium battery can deliver up to 60 minutes of on-water fun at speeds of up to 21 knots. A choice of interchangeable foils allows for a wide range of flying sensations and when the battery starts to run low, the eFoil will switch to an economy mode to help you get safely back to shore. The hand-held throttle controller displays speed and battery levels and…

My husband loves yachting. For the past two years I’ve been flying to Fort Lauderdale from Washington, DC, to look at yachts, but it has always been “No, no, no” – until this one. He’s pretty much put this project in my hands. Is it a gift from my husband? I guess so. After all, it is called Lady S. We’ve been married 22 years and he’s a good guy. Our first boating experience was on a sailboat. I was like, “I can’t do this.” No air conditioning; my face was up against the porthole searching for air. But then we enjoyed our first motor trip with Captain Jack McKay on Harmony and chartered with him for 15 years. We plan to use the boat about four weeks a year,…

“Our self-supporting program allows us to do things other people can’t” The owner of 164ft Gigi, a Westport 164, got to the point where he needed a larger yacht. It’s a problem adventurous owners face — big cruising plans require big boats. Another solution presented itself at the 2016 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show and Gigi got herself a sidekick instead. With the addition of a Damen Yacht Support vessel, the owner now has almost 350ft of boat, but doesn’t exceed nine feet of draft and enjoys the ultimate in redundancy and flexibility. The boat purchased was Fast & Furious, renamed Axis. Built on spec, her interior and huge toy-carrying deck were a blank slate waiting for someone’s personal touch. The owner chose to undertake the modifications at South Florida’s Dania…

LAUNCHED LAST YEAR, Dilbar is the world’s largest yacht by internal volume. Designed by Espen Øino, the 511ft Lürssen-built vessel has 40,000 square feet of living space, sufficient to accommodate not only two helipads and an 80ft swimming pool, but an expansive lawn with a special variety of grass that tolerates salt air, according to its creator Axel Massmann. Massmann is the founder of Yacht Green, a Hamburg-based company that specializes in what he calls “exterior greening” on superyachts. Trained as an engineer, he was working as a project manager on the construction of the Viceroy hotel (now Four Seasons) on Anguilla, where his areas of specialization included landscaping, drainage and irrigation, when he had the chance to observe a lot of superyachts moored in the bay. It occurred…

I have just touched the top of St Lucia’s vertiginous Petit Piton and I did not even break a sweat. There is more than one way to get up close to this iconic rock: the hard way, with hiking shoes and ropes; or the easy way. Fortunately, the captain of Lady J, on charter in the Caribbean, has arranged for his guests to try the latter. After a fast, dry ride on Lady J’s 31ft Intrepid tender to the pretty Sugar Beach, my companions and I, giddy from our first night aboard the 141ft Palmer Johnson, pile into a van for the journey up the winding road that leads to the Tet Paul Nature Trail. Rufina, a native of the nearby village, guides us along the path, a young mother…

13°55'54"S 127°18’54"E I’ve spent years traveling the world on various yachts to far-flung destinations, but there is so much to see in my own backyard of Australia. The King George Falls, hiding in the far north of Western Australia, is one of these highlights. Superyachts can anchor on the sandy bottom half a mile from the shifting sandbars of the mouth of the King George River. From there we take one of Anda’s 26ft semi-rigid tenders upriver, speeding past prehistoric canyons and crocodiles basking on the riverbanks. Turning the last bend you are hit with a thunderous roar as water from the Ashton Range flows over the dramatic drop. The two falls are separated by a massive column of granite, and energetic guests can climb to the top via a…

YACHT HAVEN This 11 bedroom home has 160ft of deep water frontage for yachts up to 138ft. Its 21,000 sq ft of living space and features a movie theater and a gym. $10.9m, elliman.com PRIVATE PALAZZO The six bedroom Tuscan-style estate in Las Olas Isles is almost entirely surrounded by water. It has imported marble, a 5,000 bottle wine room, and ample dockage. $10.1m, elliman.com SUNSET SENSATION This grand 1930s house offers 10 bedrooms across 8,600 sq ft and 74 acres. There is a cabana, a huge pool, dockage and spectacular sunset views. $25.5m, christiesrealestate.com CONTEMPORARY CRIB This new five bedroom home on Royal Palm’s Grand Canal has 110ft of water frontage. There is a stunning infinity pool, cabana and summer kitchen. $11.995m, christiesrealestate.com…

Claire Wrathall Claire Wrathall is a London-based writer for publications including the Financial Times and Daily Telegraph who has a longstanding love for the water. This month, she writes about adding a touch of nature to your yacht (page 162). How was it to research this topic? It was a challenge but quite amazing. Garden design on yachts is still in its infancy and every designer or specialist I spoke to was bound up in NDAs; it was very hard to get anyone to give anything away Is it true that fish get seasick? Apparently it is, at least according to research by a marine scientist in Stuttgart Are gardens and yachts compatible? I’m not convinced, although it’s a lovely idea, especially for those who can’t bear to be parted…

TATII €9.4 MILLION The 132ft motor yacht has been listed for sale by Burgess. Built in GRP by Turkish yard Tamsen Yachts to an in-house design, taTii is RINA classed with delivery in 2009. She sleeps 12 guests in five cabins. SILVER CLOUD $28.5 MILLION The 134ft motor yacht has been listed for sale by IYC. Built by German yard Abeking & Rasmussen to an in-house design, she was delivered in 2008 as a SWATH model and can sleep 12 guests in five cabins. LADY DUVERA €9.8 MILLION The 143ft motor yacht has been listed for sale by Fraser. Built by Hakvoort to a design by Diana Yacht Design and Lloyd’s classed, she was delivered in 2000 with a full refit in 2017. She can sleep up to 12 guests.…

Hurricane Irma struck hard across a wide swathe of beloved cruising grounds, followed up by Maria, an equally powerful if smaller storm, which cut off Dominica from the rest of the world and drenched Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The damage is still being assessed but as the start of the Caribbean season nears, it is clear that the punches the storms delivered did not land evenly, and the message from the islands to the yachting fraternity is “don’t count us out.” “The Caribbean is well used to hurricanes and has time-tested plans and strategies already in place to help us bounce back quickly,” reads a statement from the board of directors of the Antigua Charter Yacht Show, which takes place from December 4 to 10. “Our infrastructure is…

Surrounding all of this is a space age medley of bubble top roof and exaggerated wheel arches Henrik Fisker, the Danish born, Los Angeles dwelling entrepreneur and designer, has penned some iconic vehicles in his time – and has no intention of pulling over just yet. Not content with drawing such masterpieces as the BMW Z8, Aston Martin Vantage and Aston Martin DB9, and founding a hybrid gas and electric green lifestyle car company (Fisker Automotive) as well as a red-blooded muscle car company (VLF), Fisker has returned to the stage with a newly revamped namesake company, the California-based Fisker Inc, and a new flagship electric vehicle. This is the EMotion, a pure electric luxury car with which Fisker hopes to rival Tesla. Initial plans to use quick charging, high-energy-density…

PANTS Brunello Cucinelli understands that plaid pants don’t have to be boring. This sporty wool and cashmere pair have cargo pockets and an easy fit. $1,225, brunello cucinelli.com SHIRT Selected Homme is part of Danish group Bestseller and its pared-down Scandinavian aesthetic makes it great for basics like this cotton shirt. $95, bestseller clothing.com SUNGLASSES Eyewear designer Blake Kuwahara first deconstructs plaid, then laminates it inside a bold acetate frame. The result? Sunglasses that are also wearable works of art. $675, blakekuwahara.com BACKPACK Michael Kors is known for luxurious riffs on classics and his leather Harrison backpack features a plaid-like brushed grid pattern. $498, michaelkors.com TIE Alexander Olch has a penchant for plaid. This striking Italian wool tie, from a collection called Festive, is handmade in New York. $150, olch.com SHOES When…

“I have always loved the feeling of adventure a boat offers you. You feel free” How does one of the greatest ever tennis players relax after he’s left the court? Now we know after sitting down with Rafael Nadal, one of only eight men in history to win all four Grand Slam events. In June he won a record 10th French Open title and then in September clinched a third US Open crown. But every chance he gets Nadal heads home to Mallorca to rendezvous with Beethoven, his new Monte Carlo Yachts 76. Bought a year ago from the shipyard based in Monfalcone, Italy, Nadal has spent a year getting to know his yacht, cruising the Balearics to unwind from the pressures of the professional tour. Here, he tells us…

“I think when you set your mind to something, you can overcome it,” says Charles S Cohen. He is talking about seasickness, which is largely a thing of the past for him. But his words could just as well be applied to the superyacht he is sitting proudly and somewhat disbelievingly on right now. This was something he set his heart as well as his mind to work on six years ago, and there was plenty to overcome. First, he and his wife Clo couldn’t find anything else out there that they liked. Then they couldn’t find a builder and a designer who understood where they were coming from. Even Cohen’s favorite interior designers, an LA firm that had worked with this American property developer on projects all over the…

There are few yards able to pull off such sculpted design, on such a scale and to such a high spec This is a tangled tale. The story of this superyacht starts in the middle, involves duplicate characters and it hasn’t quite concluded, even yet. And we can’t name her – or the crew. Oh, and there’s a second boat involved – a sidekick support vessel. But these threads are special: a 241ft yacht built at a leading German yard, an ultra-tough support vessel from a major Dutch yard, and not one but two sets of top-notch designers. And – adding a dose of intrigue – both boats are ultra secret, until now. We had to agree to sign non-disclosure agreements and volley months of emails until we were finally…

BOB BOOK WAS NEARLY READY TO THROW IN THE TOWEL ON YACHTING WHEN HE FOUND HEESEN YACHTS’ SPEC-BUILT, 154FT PROJECT RUYA READY FOR DELIVERY. His previous yacht had sold much more quickly than planned, leaving him boatless as he spent two years making trips to Europe with his wife Amy and his crew searching for the ideal well-kept, pre-owned yacht. It was a shopping endeavor the Books turned into a travel adventure, exploring everywhere they went and falling in love with Italy and its gastronomic delights. But when three deals fell through after failing inspection, his window to make the 2017 Mediterranean cruising season with his yacht-owning friends was narrowing. “I said, if I’m not in the Med by this summer, I don’t think I’m going to stay in boating,”…

With landscapes clothed in dense rainforest and waters teeming with a rainbow of fish and gigantic green turtles, the chain of islands that makes up the Lesser Antilles offers some of the best cruising in the Caribbean for those seeking the solitude of nature. Allan Rayner, skipper on Lady J, which is available to charter with Churchill Yacht Partners, reveals a relaxed route encompassing St Lucia’s major landmarks, the unspoiled beauty of the Grenadines and the buzz of the spice island of Grenada. DAY 1 Arrive at Capella Marina in the naturally sheltered Marigot Bay. This is via helicopter shuttle from Hewanorra International Airport to George F L Charles Airport, followed by a short taxi transfer. Enjoy a champagne reception on arrival on board Lady J before departing for a…

For luxury property buyers, Florida is known for two things – big boats and low taxes. The lack of a state income tax can save taxpayers as much as 13 per cent of their annual income. And water is so prevalent that a third of the state’s population now lives in the waterside counties of Miami-Dade, Broward (home to Fort Lauderdale, superyacht capital of the US) and Palm Beach. These are also some of the most expensive places to buy property in the country. “The marine industry fuels many of the residential purchases here: yacht designers, brokers, marine manufacturers,” says Ron Shuffield, president of EWM Realty International. He adds that, despite the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irma, 2017 has been a good year. In June, July and August sales of…

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YACHT KITSCH A late 1980s plastic box full of toiletries, comb included, from Trump Princess (now Kingdom 5KR) was valued at $135 to $270 by an expert on UK TV show Antiques Roadshow. Keep that in mind next time you get a charter giveaway. THE UPPER CUT From gold fabric on Grace E to mirror-polished stainless steel on Diamonds Are Forever, yacht elevators are attention getters already, but Lift Emotion’s new robot arm elevator would make for a real talking piece. TWO HULLS It’s official. With the America’s Cup now in the hands of New Zealand, the long-rumored return to monohulls – albeit exciting foiling ones – is a done deal, made when Luna Rossa agreed to help Team New Zealand in Bermuda, the team’s backer, Patrizio Bertelli, recently revealed.…

Needless to say, the crew of My Song wear only the very best to keep them warm and dry while racing at top speeds The spectacular 130ft Baltic Yachts-built My Song, owned by Pier Luigi Loro Piana, cruises at 16.5 knots and reaches almost 30 knots in full racing mode, making her one of the fastest sailing yachts in her class. Needless to say, her crew wear only the very best to keep them warm and dry while racing at top speeds. The super-stylish Loro Piana sailing jacket, Bermuda shorts and polo shirt that made up the official uniform of My Song’s crew at the Caribbean Superyacht Regatta & Rendezvous in Virgin Gorda and the Superyacht Regatta in Porto Cervo this year will be available in…

Wealthy consumers continue to spend and luxury travel is close to the top of their shopping lists, a trend that translates into significant potential for the luggage market. Indeed, travel goods are expected to grow globally into a $5 billion business by 2020. Last year saw Chanel choose an airport theme for its spring/ summer show, tapping into the zeitgeist, and LVMH taking a controlling stake in Rimowa. And this was in the wake of Samsonite’s purchase of the American brand Tumi for $1.8 billion, making it by far and away the world’s largest suitcase manufacturer. An aspiring artist and sculptor in his youth, Victor Sanz studied art at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn. There he was introduced to industrial design, and was also intrigued by mass production that enabled…

While most of today’s star designers tread the well worn path from art school to internship to design studio before gaining a coveted creative directorship, Oliver Spencer likes to do things a little differently. Abandoning college in favor of a market stall in London’s Portobello Road, the self-taught tailor founded his eponymous brand in 2002 with the ethos that casual clothing should be made with the same care and quality as formal suiting. These wear-anywhere separates are the perfect examples of what he meant. Correspondent jacket, Talbot roll-neck jumper, oliverspencer.co.uk…

Speed or style? Both. You can’t accomplish a lot if you don’t move along Chauffeur or chef? Both! First thing you pack? Some cash. It makes it happen, right? Idea of luxury? The privilege of enjoying life in so many different ways First boating memory? Flipping over a sailing boat in summer camp in Maine when I was 10 How many watches? Maybe three dozen Favorite beach? Saline Beach on St Barths Favorite car? We love the Tesla, the Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Ferrari……

The Westport 164 Gigi and her new Damen Yacht Support vessel Axis (see page 118), caused quite a stir in New England this summer. Residents from Massachusetts to Maine were confused by the sight of the two 164ft-plus vessels tied up together but particularly curious of the one that features a sharp axe bow and a long deck loaded with gadgets, including an Icon amphibious aircraft. When the Icon made a water landing, a concerned local even called 911 to report what they thought was a plane crash. “People kept asking, what is this? You would think we just landed a Space Shuttle,” says Thom Conboy, president of Ocean Independence’s Americas office. While support (or shadow) boats have been garnering more attention lately – mostly thanks to Damen’s Yacht Support…

LOA 106' 7" LWL 100' 8" Beam 26' 2" Draft (full load) 6' 10" Gross tonnage <300GT Engines 2 x 715hp Caterpillar C18 Speed max/cruise 14/12 knots Range at 9 knots 3,000nm Generators 2 x Onan 65kW; 1 x Onan 27kW Fuel capacity 6,860 gallons Freshwater capacity 925 gallons Tenders 1 x 29' 8" Technohull SV909 RIB; 1 x 16' 5" Williams Dieseljet 505 Owners/guests 12 Crew 5 Construction Steel hull; composite superstructure Classification RINA C Hull Mach, Y Unrestricted Navigation Naval architecture Umberto Tagliavini Exterior styling Can Yalman Interior design Can Yalman, Esra Kasmirci, Numarine Builder/year Numarine/2017 Gebze, Turkey t: +90 262 751 0682 e: sales@numarine.com w: numarine.com…

Founded by tire tycoon Harvey Firestone, who came up with the idea while on board his yacht Marybelle, this Miami institution has been making waves since it opened its doors on New Year’s Eve 1930. Hollywood royalty flocked there because there was booze on the beach during Prohibition and lavish themed dinners – one with elephants and another with 300 tables made of ice. Earlier this year, following a five year redevelopment, the Surf Club, which stretches across nine acres of pristine oceanfront in Surfside, reopened as a 77 room hotel with private residences. Architect Richard Meier has married modern design with the golden age – three glistening glass buildings flank the original club house. At the heart of the development lies a touch of the Amalfi Coast in Le…

SWIM FLARE Arabella London is reinventing swimwear so that it can serve as a multifunctional garment to be worn far beyond the sundeck. Its new collection utilizes soft fabrics and stylish designs so that its pieces can make the transition from stylish daywear and poolside chic to evening glamour. Modern bustier, $305, arabella london.co.uk ONE NIGHT STAY You can now perfect your tee shot before you play as the new Fairway One at The Lodge has opened at California’s Pebble Beach Golf Links. Offering 30 large guest rooms and two luxurious four bedroom cottages, its location, on the iconic first fairway, makes it a must-visit for golfing aficionados. pebblebeach.com STARS AND STRIPES Eddie Harrop has released its new cruise luggage and travel collection created for fun-seeking jet-setters. Available only until March,…

Who needs a home with cloisters, an outdoor loggia and a 16th century carved ceiling? An internet billionaire with a state-of-the-art 260ft sailing yacht, that’s who. Jim Clark, the founder of Netscape, the web browser, and owner of Royal Huisman’s flagship sailing yacht Athena, bought this 1930s estate in 1999 for $11 million. Il Palmetto is now on the market for $115 million, the most expensive Palm Beach property ever put up for sale, but he has made some key additions, including a few extra bedrooms, an infinity pool and dockage for his antique motorboats. The property was built by society architect Maurice Fatio for the Philadelphia industrialist Joseph Widener. The estate is 5.14 acres and has about 340 feet of beachfront, east of South Ocean Boulevard. Since restoration, the…

What is it: The brand new 279ft Lürssen Areti, which was delivered in July and made her first big public appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show. Why we love it: She’s a Lürssen with interior and exterior styling by British studio Winch Design – what’s not to like? Design genius: At press time, we still hadn’t had the chance to have a good look around her decks, but we were told she sports “traditional but fresh” interiors. Through that transom door, meanwhile, you can expect to find one of the most comprehensive beach clubs on the high seas. Perfect for: The more modest owner. That might seem crazy to say, but at 279ft Areti is almost entry level when measured against the giants seen regularly slipping out of Lürssen’s sheds.…