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The 31.08-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monte-Cristo31.08m (101'12&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Monte-Cristo</a> has entered the market with Gaston Lees-Buckley of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237707/image/large-2c7179675f10e37d186558c3f6b2b085.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237707">Delivered in 2020 by her Italian shipyard as the sixth hull of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> 102 Asymmetric series, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/monte-cristo/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Monte-Cristo for sale</a> features exterior and interior design both crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326004/image/large-a67562b23de421ab05e72646a5ac31d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326004"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326006/image/large-060b20eec3055d5d3012ee07b619b479.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326006">Accommodation-wise, the yacht is capable of hosting as many as 12 guests across her five stateroom layout. Located on the main deck forward, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monte-Cristo31.08m (101'12&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Monte-Cristo</a>’s master suite boasts a walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom with an underfloor heating feature, and a steam room in the marble shower. This luxurious stateroom also benefits from an expansive, opening lateral window above the study area, as well as direct access to the owner’s private foredeck terrace outside. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326005/image/large-77a8a17c43a20a775abdcba52712e89a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326005"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326011/image/large-249e6cd71c11d4f75db274c7fb3b516b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326011"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326013/image/large-cd4900253f267df46f8b8826908c725a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326013">Throughout her interiors, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> displays a chic colour palette of neutral tones, highlighted by bright pops of blue tones on off-white, in combination with grey fabrics and white-lacquered furniture. Brown leathers and bronze details juxtapose the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>’s white oak ceiling stained oak parquet flooring. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326008/image/large-db4ad8ff097e438caf00e65a18d61df2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326008"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326009/image/large-472f6d6c03424cfc5ca5622529c80bfc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326009">Outdoors, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sanlorenzo/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Sanlorenzo yacht for sale</a>’s sundeck features a custom teak-cushioned sunpad, an inviting sofa paired with a flexible, loose chair arrangement, and a dining table seating up to 10 guests. This area is sheltered under a hard top, complete with an openable sun blade system. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326016/image/large-d14aaabde890f17014306605e03fc881.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326016">Opportunities for alfresco dining can also be found on the main deck aft, where another outdoor dining area easily transforms into a generous daybed lounging pad. Additionally, the whole aft deck is shaded beneath the overhang of the sundeck above, providing guests with maximum comfort and shelter from the natural elements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326015/image/large-c241d31f98bb251a23e744fa9e65936d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326015">In terms of her performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monte-Cristo31.08m (101'12&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Monte-Cristo</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that propel her to a top speed of 27 knots, while her at-anchor and underway stabilisers, along with the bow and stern thrusters, ensure a smooth sailing experience onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/326003/image/large-d256617fd4ebee77d27bc69d631c09a7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/326003">

31m Sanlorenzo yacht Monte-Cristo for sale 

The 31.08-metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht Monte-Cristo has entered the market with Gaston Lees-Buckley of Camper & Nicholsons. 


31m Sanlorenzo motor yacht Monte-Cristo for sale 

The 47.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starburst III47.4m (155'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2017">Starburst III</a> has entered the market with Dominic Millman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>. She will be in attendance at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2024">Monaco Yacht Show</a> later this month. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289767/image/large-6f739c13f102117f863abec026b10255.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289767">Delivered in 2017 and having undergone a refit in 2019, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features a sleek, contemporary exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4305" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unique Yacht Design (Company)">Unique Yacht Design</a>, and glamorous interiors styling imagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289778/image/large-a05fb9d825f874f02f2cc83efe3fc91f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289778"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289780/image/large-0c00ef5d04f09155d5f316391e8730b9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289780">With a volume of 494 GT and a beam of 8.8-metres, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/starburst-iii/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Starburst III for sale</a> is capable of hosting as many as 10 guests across a five lavish stateroom layout, which includes an opulent master suite with a fold-down sea balcony for boundless views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289788/image/large-a3b95813d70d17051b19f3135edbbf5a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289788"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289789/image/large-ad6c643cb441f1b774eb8c80b67192f1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289789">The remaining guest accommodation consists of three double staterooms along with one stateroom. Moreover, separate living quarters are also available to host a crew of up to nine members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289791/image/large-7a9a11c6283ad9e47aa3d7c814fb6058.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289791"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289792/image/large-35c2030996781e9690f56c5c9481ab62.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289792">Even while indoors, guests onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> are constantly immersed in the stunning maritime surroundings, thanks to the inclusion of floor-to-ceiling windows in the modern saloon. In addition, sliding glass doors that connect the comfortable hub to alfresco dining and sunbathing opportunities found on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starburst III47.4m (155'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2017">Starburst III</a>’s exterior decks. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289786/image/large-683983327b7c9cb3ed75e6fec2b742a5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289786"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289784/image/large-fa018ba79c6c26ed371c8a6b0a9ae648.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289784">Among the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/bilgin-yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Bilgin yacht for sale</a>’s most standout amenities are her beach club gymnasium, and two Jacuzzis—one of which is located on the sundeck and has a glass bottom, while the other is positioned on the foredeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289776/image/large-1cbea72e540fbe7598760b2b2563838f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289776"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289794/image/large-589cad5b6da99be5ffd4a18377a55114.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289794"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289793/image/large-d5b03a0859a475fb12f8c0bdadf28cf4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289793">Where her performance is concerned, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Starburst III47.4m (155'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2017">Starburst III</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that deliver a cruising speed of 12 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots. When cruising at a speed of 12 knots, the yacht has an impressive range of 4,000 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289772/image/large-d42d5e1eca2e44b6f66ba4e06bc1069a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289772"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/289774/image/large-333fc0df43708a7609e454cc47280c5a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/289774">

47m Bilgin yacht Starburst III for sale

The 47.4-metre Bilgin superyacht Starburst III has entered the market with Dominic Millman of Burgess. 


47m Bilgin superyacht Starburst III joins the market 

The 66-metre Offshore and Rescue Vessel Ocean Falcon, also known as the conversion yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12320" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project UFO70.0m (229'8&quot;)Astilleros Zamakona S.A2015">Project UFO</a>, has arrived at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5453" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zwijnenburg Shipyard (Company)">Zwijnenburg Shipyard</a>, the Netherlands, having departed the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> Lewmerder facility earlier this week. The conversion of the vessel, which arrived at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> last September, has not been undertaken at the shipyard and according to the owner's representatives she will now remain in Zwijnenberg for the foreseeable future as the owner considers other potential conversion partners.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322783/image/large-9c7e3915eeedab9d28cd52b2133e3d4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322783"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322775/image/large-ed83615c27b543a8b87c8181ff96b191.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322775">The ambitious conversion of Ocean Falcon was originally announced during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">2022 Monaco Yacht Show</a> by the Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">ICON Yachts</a>, who have previously undertaken successful conversion projects such as Ragnar, now <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>. The team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> have shared the following statement about the project's departure from the yard;"Since last September, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12320" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project UFO70.0m (229'8&quot;)Astilleros Zamakona S.A2015">Project&nbsp;UFO</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> teams have been diligently revising and evaluating the design and conversion of the Offshore and Rescue vessel-Ocean Falcon. After extensive research by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12320" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project UFO70.0m (229'8&quot;)Astilleros Zamakona S.A2015">Project UFO</a> team and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, it was difficult to fully meet the expectations of all parties involved. We wish UFO all the best and remain available for any future assistance."<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/icon-yachts-project-ufo-conversion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Read: ICON Yachts unveils 70m conversion superyacht Project Ufo</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243056/image/large-cdc3161124fd6b3e25abe32195e81620.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243056">Featuring an exterior from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Murray & Associates L.L.C. (Company)">Murray &amp; Associates&nbsp;</a> and interiors from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>, the project was originally due to see a 5-metre hull extension, the addition of a helipad and a significant amendment to her superstructure to accommodate a number of tenders and toys, including a submarine. However, following her departure from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">ICON</a> and arrival at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, the scope of the project may well have been developed and the status of the conversion will now be once again unclear as another shipyard will evaluate her for conversion. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322778/image/large-6168b89147a2baedc863c5fd9e58329c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322778"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322777/image/large-267b903ce3301bb5616869996ad1b1b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322777">Ocean Falcon was originally launched in 2015 by the commercial Spanish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/860" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astilleros Zamakona S.A (Company)">Astilleros Zamakona</a> and according to SYT iQ was acquired by her current owner in mid-2022. SuperYacht Times will continue to track her movements as her owner seeks another shipyard to inspect and potentially undertake the project. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322781/image/large-0e380b1c00600a39ace0e13c9be17e71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322781">

Conversion yacht Project UFO leaves Lürssen

The 66m offshore and rescue vessel Project UFO has departed Lürssen for the Netherlands.

66m conversion vessel Project UFO arrives in the Netherlands

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3779" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dörries Yachts (Company)">Dörries Yachts</a> has unveiled the first renderings of a new 115.2-metre superyacht concept, Zephyr.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322380/image/large-c3e0689550d22b3eed102fa9e02a3896.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322380">Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> and currently for sale, the sleek superyacht embodies contemporary yacht design principles to create an elegant yet sophisticated silhouette. Zephyr features a streamlined, elongated profile, with smooth flowing lines from bow to stern.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322386/image/large-dd867f521e06c6959f4d86a4b8c09825.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322386">According to European tradition, a zephyr refers to a gentle breeze or a west wind, named after Zephyrus, the Greek god who personifies the west wind.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322385/image/large-1e00d3f53ca0f383ad0b9291e462c25d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322385">Penned with a white hull and superstructure, she showcases minimalistic curves and a sharp bow that indicates a blend of speed and stability. The first images show expansive deck spaces, perfect for both relaxation and entertainment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322397/image/large-75252d230de1256a355c59fe164a558b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322397">Spanning four decks, Zephyr’s upper decks are layered smoothly, with each tier slightly set back from the one below, creating wide, open spaces for sunbathing, lounging, or dining. Guests are able to board via twin staircases, which stretch across her beam at the bottom before dividing into separate paths. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322388/image/large-654f7fd79066ac8af1b36ffe5c88bead.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322388"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322390/image/large-b14550a989917ba18fd53e3737f2e657.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322390"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322389/image/large-dcb1f1ad081d7e8c8650775272e29153.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322389">The main deck of Zephyr is home to a large swimming pool, with sun loungers surrounding the focal point of this deck. Forward, an alfresco dining area allows guests to enjoy meals, under the protective cover of her hardtop.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322393/image/large-1ea5bf9c1d4a894c58420fc45a295658.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322393">Moving up a level, guests are greeted with a large seating area, which sweeps around her superstructure. Providing guests with plenty of seating options, this area is also equipped with an alfresco dining arrangement, which seats up to 14 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322392/image/large-fa6abeef2701049ea3fe67cadc1ece10.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322392">Each of Zephyr’s decks include glass bulwarks, which stretch the length of her stern and provide guests with uninterrupted views of the horizon. Her upper deck includes an additional seating area, with lounge sofas and a coffee table style seating arrangement. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322391/image/large-53699e763c5197683cbdf5a4331e48fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322391">At her bow, Zephyr boasts a private Jacuzzi and seating area, which can be accessed via glass doors. Although details on her interior configuration are yet to be released, these images suggest that this will be the owner’s deck, with private access to create a secluded oasis.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322394/image/large-f1bb8f9b0fbb8e4d5889c523ea3f2dd1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322394"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322395/image/large-e44abf88b7e89ecd5eac3b7b68730577.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322395">The sun deck of Zephyr includes a Jacuzzi at her bow, with large sunpads and shaded seating options. Her aft seating area also allows guests the opportunity to relax on oversized seats, while facing out to sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322382/image/large-fd10cfaacadd0f338bef1dedb3ff2b6d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322382">Zephyr is also able to accommodate a helicopter, thanks to her elongated bow, which features a dedicated helipad seamlessly integrated into the yacht's sleek design. This addition not only enhances her functionality but also provides a convenient and luxurious mode of transport for her guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322381/image/large-fc98ce5e070791d804ed732f9e64daac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322381">Overall, the first images of Zephyr display the yacht’s seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living spaces. More details are set to be announced in the coming weeks, with a full sales brochure also available.

Dörries Yachts unveils 115m H2-designed yacht concept Zephyr

Dörries Yachts has unveiled the first renderings of a new 115.2-metre superyacht concept, Zephyr.

First Look: Dörries Yachts unveils 115m H2-designed superyacht concept Zephyr

Top 20 longest superyachts on the market

SYT runs through the longest superyachts available to purchase. 

SYT’s rundown of the 20 longest superyachts on the market 

The 55-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rare Find54.7m (179'6&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2009">Rare Find</a> is on the market. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319901/image/large-d6bd1e836aad148d98507f27dd29f1e1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319901">Delivered in 2019, the 55-metre <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features a refined interior penned by celebrated British design house <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Design</a>, and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/577" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubois Yachts (Company)">Dubois Naval Architects</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319911/image/large-57cc2c37c5ccf59fa59e672203d70bad.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319911">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/turquoise/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Turquoise yacht for sale</a>, with a volume of 710 GT, boasts a wealth of amenities. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rare Find54.7m (179'6&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2009">Rare Find</a>’s main salon, enhanced by Sycamore wood accents, features a formal dining table to be able to accommodate for 12 guests, a bar and a plush lounging area. This <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> showcases six substantial cabins, capable of hosting as many as 14 guests. Her master stateroom and VIP suites are all on the main deck: a convenient layout to ensure proximity for family. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319915/image/large-a60bd6a3c51e64c69b30829aa0a3185c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319915">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/rare-find" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Rare Find for sale</a>’s exterior features an extensive table, perfect for entertaining alfresco, while her swimming platform acts as a seamless transition into the cooling water. Located on her sundeck, is a Jacuzzi and generous seating to enjoy the refrigerated refreshments from the bar. This proves to be the perfect area to sit back and enjoy the fruits which <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rare Find54.7m (179'6&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2009">Rare Find</a> has to offer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319906/image/large-f1e570da1dc479f46bbbe26bc0bbbfd8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319906"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1715" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rare Find54.7m (179'6&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2009">Rare Find</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, which enable her to cruise at 13 knots and reach a top speed of 16 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319905/image/large-1e3a6cb544d7e06f2fae88a12d0e0de2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319905">She is on the market with Michel Chryssicopoulos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/320517/image/large-caaef95304eebd11c00e5c820086480c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/320517">

55m yacht Rare Find on the market 

The 55-metre Turquoise motor yacht Rare Find is on the market with Michel Chryssicopoulos of IYC. 

55m motor yacht Rare Find for sale 

Justin Ratcliffe visits <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya</a> shipyard and sits down with the CEO to find out about the shipyard that has most recently launched the explorer 47m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="King Benji46.7m (153'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2024">King Benji</a>. Sedat Ergun is the founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya Yachts</a> in Turkey. The site of the shipyard in Tuzla Bay, Istanbul, has been in his family since the 1950s and was originally the setting of their holiday home. In 1983 it was developed into the Ursa Shipyard as part of a government initiative to move commercial shipbuilding out of the city centre. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319977/image/large-da35a8f1f71fd5413637e98656000e3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319977">After taking over the reins of the company in 2005, Sedat turned the shipyard into the superyacht facility it is today and was the driving force behind its first new-build: the award-winning 73-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axioma72.0m (236'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2013">Axioma</a> with exterior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1340" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sterling / Scott (Company)">Sterling Scott</a> and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>. Most recently <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya</a> delivered the 47-metre explorer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="King Benji46.7m (153'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2024">King Benji</a> with exteriors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/62" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architect Ltd. (Company)">Gregory C. Marshall</a> and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a>. Other projects underway include a 48-metre catamaran support vessel (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts DY01045.43m (149'1&quot;)Dunya Yachts">DY010</a>), also by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/62" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architect Ltd. (Company)">Greg Marshall</a>, and a 90-metre flagship (<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1597" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts DY01290.0m (295'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2026">DY012</a>) 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</a> with an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2</a> interior. Over the last decade <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya</a> has further established itself as a centre for complex refit projects, most notably the restoration of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4894" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cacouna36.2m (118'9&quot;)Camper & Nicholsons Shipyard1932">Cacouna</a>, the 1938 classic yacht by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292807/image/large-41e55fa461c986c55408cba1a0578e73.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292807">Sedat studied in the US and spent time as a project manager in the construction industry specialising in enterprise resource planning (he is also a champion skier and part of his office is devoted to a workshop for preparing his ski equipment). This experience gave him an international outlook and business-savvy approach that was rare among Turkish yacht builders when he set up <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya Yachts</a>. Although he generally prefers to keep a low profile, we sat for a candid discussion during a recent visit to the shipyard.Why did you decide to diversify into superyachts and set up&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya Yachts</a>&nbsp;in the first place?&nbsp;The family shipbuilding and repair business was successful, but I wanted to create a top-end facility to show how serious we were about building high-quality yachts. With the exception of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> [then Proteksan Turquoise], 20 years ago Turkish shipyards building yachts were rough-and-ready places with none of the modern infrastructures you see today. Another issue was the lack of management skills. Working in the construction industry taught me that good project management is essential, which is why we’ve always had a strong planning department at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya</a>. The industry has matured and today we can compete with the best. Competition from brands like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> is the kind of competition I like, because the more good they do, the better it is for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya</a> – as long as they price higher than me! <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/206943/image/large-915ce93daa513b3d4b707f949e1e9b4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/206943">Turkey is now rated the second-largest yacht building nation behind Italy and ahead of the Netherlands. How do you account for that growth?We know how to build boats, but Turkey also did well before the 2008 financial crisis from the overflow of enquiries in Europe, meaning when European yards hit capacity people start looking for alternatives and Turkey is ideal in terms of cost and location. The same thing is happening now. Back in 2005 you had more or less the same builders in Holland and Germany as you have today, but here the number of yards has exploded. You have guys renting a shed and trying to build 80 or 90-metre yachts, then 18 months down the road they’re out of business, which is not good for our reputation.&nbsp;That demand has also led to a shortage of skilled workers and subcontractors, which is pushing up prices. It’s easy to see why: If I’m making a decent wage and I’m happy with that wage but everyone is calling me offering me more, then I raise my prices, right? I had a fleet manager in here recently enquiring about a refit and he was amazed that it cost more than in the Mediterranean. I wasn’t surprised because we can be very opportunistic. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/40970/image/large-2488d27fe8d69d506dc2cae2d005bf26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/40970" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">In the past owners have built yachts in Turkey primarily to save money. Is that still the case?It’s true we don’t get the big budgets, but the price difference is less now than it used to be and the Italians can be very flexible with their pricing. Even when there is zero price difference between Italy and Turkey, 80 percent of clients will choose to build in Italy; not because of the quality, but because Made-in-Italy is a brand and Made-in-Turkey isn’t. By the same token, we can build to the same quality as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> or <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, but our production times are longer because we’re not as efficient as they are. I’ve tried to create interest in a Turkish yacht builders’ association like SyBASS, which <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya</a> is now eligible to join, so that at least we have a common marketing strategy, but that’s mostly fallen on deaf ears.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121707/image/large-6b32855c521010b7e5ece9ca84d33acd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121707" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Some industry people don’t like to hear this, but we’re basically in the assembly business. You have class A, class B and class C subcontractors, materials and equipment. But if you go with class C in Turkey, you’re going to end up with a class D product. At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya</a> we project manage the best designers and subcontractors and put it all together in a first-rate facility. That’s why for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axioma72.0m (236'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2013">Axioma</a> I chose <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Pinto</a> for the interior and List for the outfitting, two of the most expensive contractors in the business. That has paid dividends and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axioma72.0m (236'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2013">Axioma</a> is already full for the coming charter season with a lot those charter guests signing up because they have homes designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Pinto</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121706/image/large-c2acb8f9d84d72b04c3c986fc02192c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121706" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">You recently delivered the explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="King Benji46.7m (153'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2024">King Benji</a>, but you also have an aluminium catamaran and a 90-metre project that are being built on spec. What does that say about production at&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dunya Yachts (Company)">Dunya</a>?That we’re custom builders and every yacht I build has to be different. It’s very difficult to sell boats on paper in Turkey, so I also have to build on spec. It can easily take a year from an initial meeting to a signed contract – and a lot can happen in Turkey in one year! If you have a yacht already in build the process moves much more quickly. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axioma72.0m (236'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2013">Axioma</a> was built on spec and when I took her to the Monaco Yacht Show she was owned by the yard. The 90-metre project is a classic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a> design with broad appeal that I acquired from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICON Yachts (Company)">Icon Yachts</a> and we’re finishing her with a bigger stern platform and a Sander <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot</a> interior. We have the finances to take that project all the way if we have to. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/64454/image/large-da4aae10b3c7040a7fb6fb68659a31f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/64454">The catamaran was started as a supply vessel that got cancelled. We’ve now transferred the ownership and it now belongs to me. My sales pitch is that it’s a sub-500GT vessel with the same carrying capacity as a 75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen</a> that can carry 82 tons of toys and still do 21 knots. Further, I built the bow and stern of 80-metre Project Warrior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øeino</a> at the same time as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2390" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axioma72.0m (236'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2013">Axioma</a> and we now have a green light from Lloyds to start that up again – you need to have one big boy on the go all the time. We’re also talking to a client for a repeat of KB6 [<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="King Benji46.7m (153'3&quot;)Dunya Yachts2024">King Benji</a>] but over 500GT. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/304087/image/large-99577c3684b4bb2ab491a3ec101ef0c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/304087">I want to prioritise quality over quantity and have three custom projects on the go at any one time with good budgets and decent margins. I also want to be closely involved in those projects because I love the project management side. That’s one thing I like about the smaller boats: you have direct contact with the client and If there’s an issue you sort it out face to face. That just doesn’t happen with a 90-metre.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/64452/image/large-a3d14ae974677cee7562aba6da6c23a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/64452">This article is featured in Issue 49 of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. You can find a full archive of all previous SuperYacht Times newspapers <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper" target="_blank">here</a>.

Sergat Ergun and Dunya Yachts

Justin Ratcliffe visits Dunya shipyard  and finds out about the launch of King Benji.

Sedat Ergün of Dunya Yachts: “Competition from brands like Turquoise is the kind I like”

The 31.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> motor yacht The Great Escape has been sold in-house and renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monte-Cristo31.1m (102'0&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Monte-Cristo</a>. Gaston Lees-Buckley of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a> represented both the buyer and the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237705/image/large-6ad0a60b9c29b5f5a8ff941d77efd8df.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237705"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237720/image/large-358f1fcfeabb60cdfa032f83ddb26a3a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237720"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237716/image/large-97ca84a39320717944739cdf13260cdf.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237716"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237715/image/large-b6391585ab795a43b663b208a6975ef1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237715">Delivered in 2020 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> 102 Asymmetric series. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monte-Cristo31.1m (102'0&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Monte-Cristo</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>. She can accommodate up to12 guests onboard across five staterooms, as well as five crew members, including the captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237709/image/large-03127066b2dedb2152bee7076096bcf6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237709"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237710/image/large-e7b1735fe2ad7cc5820091b1c430d0db.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237710"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monte-Cristo31.1m (102'0&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">Monte-Cristo</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7988" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Great Escape31.1m (102'0&quot;)Sanlorenzo2020">&nbsp;</a>has a GRP hull and superstructure. Performance-wise, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 20 knots and a top speed of 27 knots. She had a last known asking price of €8,100,000. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/237711/image/large-ffdc38c46f6eaaab70ff867810bf2ed0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/237711">

31m Sanlorenzo motor yacht The Great Escape sold in-house

The 31.1-metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht The Great Escape has been sold in-house with Camper & Nicholsons representing both the buyer and seller

31m Sanlorenzo motor yacht The Great Escape sold in-house and renamed Monte-Cristo

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/315443/image/large-583b0fa770436a34bee980e6017aeffd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/315443">Earlier this month, the 76.88-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a> was spotted docked here at Port Fòrum, in Barcelona, Spain. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> in 2006, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samar76.88m (252'3&quot;)Devonport2006">Samar</a> features the exterior design of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/679" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nick Meyers (Company)">Nick Meyers</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/357" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laurent Giles Superyacht Architects (Company)">Laurent Giles</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a>, and an interior styled by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/680" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Joe Thome (Company)">Joe Thome</a>. As one of the largest yachts ever built in the United Kingdom, the motor yacht features a helipad, a spacious spa pool, a sauna, a cinema, a Mini Cooper, and a Bell 407 helicopter, offering guests the opportunity to explore their surroundings from both land and air. Boasting a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure, the 2,159 GT superyacht is powered by three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> diesel-electric engines, enabling her a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 17 knots.

77m superyacht Samar in Barcelona

the 77m superyacht Samar, built by Devonport in 2006, was recently seen docked in Port Fòrum, Spain. 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314625/image/large-bb08bd838b329185cf88cdfac2acb494.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314625">Spotted two weeks ago in Beaulieu-sur-Mer, on the French Riviera, were the superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2823" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plan B73.15m (239'12&quot;)Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel GmbH2012">Plan B</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odessa II73.8m (242'2&quot;)Nobiskrug2013">Odessa II</a>, sharing a unique construction story. Both yachts were initially constructed at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2600" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel GmbH (Company)">Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel</a>, formerly known as HDW, and later completed at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> shipyard. They were part of an order for six nearly identical yachts placed before the financial crisis, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2823" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plan B73.15m (239'12&quot;)Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel GmbH2012">Plan B</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odessa II73.8m (242'2&quot;)Nobiskrug2013">Odessa II</a> being the only two that were completed. The 73.15-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2823" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Plan B73.15m (239'12&quot;)Abu Dhabi MAR Kiel GmbH2012">Plan B</a>, launched in 2012, features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Focus Yacht Design (Company)">Focus Yacht Design</a> and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/19" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Pinto (Company)">Alberto Pinto</a>. She is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V 4000 M60 diesel engines, each providing 2,034 horsepower, allowing her to reach a top speed of 17 knots. Her amenities include an extensive health and beauty center with a spa and beach club, a gym and a deck Jacuzzi. Behind her is the 73.8-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odessa II73.8m (242'2&quot;)Nobiskrug2013">Odessa II</a>, completed in 2013, also featuring an exterior designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Focus Yacht Design (Company)">Focus Yacht Design</a>, while her interiors, designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>, reflect an elegant New Hampton style. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odessa II73.8m (242'2&quot;)Nobiskrug2013">Odessa II</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms.

Superyachts Plan B and Odessa II on the French Riviera

The 73m superyacht Plan B and 74m superyacht Odessa II, were both seen anchored here in Beaulieu-sur-mer, France. 

Turkey-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a> has announced the launch of the 79-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Toro79.0m (259'2&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2024">Toro</a> from its facility in Pendik, Istanbul on 21 May, with the 76.25-metre Project Arrow moved from its Kocaeli facility to the Pendik shipyard for outfitting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314489/image/large-363dd60ea78bd98d54dd0f84eef8e931.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314489"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Toro79.0m (259'2&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2024">Toro</a> was sold by Simon Ting of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> in 2021, with details surrounding her kept tightly under wraps and no images of her launch unveiled. She features an exterior and interior design both created by London-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard</a>, while her naval architecture was conceived in-house by her Turkey-based shipyard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308045/image/large-af3bb16f796159b41acfd691344be4d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308045">"We are delighted that our first collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a> is the full custom 79-metre project <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Toro79.0m (259'2&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2024">Toro</a>," explained Ben Harrison from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/168" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harrison Eidsgaard (Company)">Harrison Eidsgaard Design</a>. "The interior is the definition of serenity and calm, featuring a huge Neptune lounge, and many other stunning features."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244499/image/large-fbbcd927bb6d1ceede1628b076525c70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244499">Performance-wise, she is powered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> diesel engines, but has also been engineered to provide the option of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a>-based propulsion. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314487/image/large-a54509ab117723ee8b938470ea132310.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314487">Following the launch of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Toro79.0m (259'2&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2024">Toro</a>,&nbsp;the hybrid-powered&nbsp;Project Arrow&nbsp;superyacht&nbsp;will now be preparing for outfitting and will be completing the interior installation, outfitting, and general completion. With hull design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a>, Project Arrow features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi (Company)">Team for Design- Enrico Gobbi</a> and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>.Powered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 12V 4,000 M65L diesel engines and hybrid drive, she can reach speeds up to 10 knots in battery mode or maintain silent mode for extended periods thanks to the 1.5 MW lithium battery capacity.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/955822305?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> This can alternatively propel the yacht via permanent magnet electric motors, powering the shaft through PTI via gearboxes produced by ZF.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314486/image/large-982728f7b19d922f86f2fe2e8bca7f21.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314486">According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a> currently has six yachts under construction, including the 87-metre Vento,&nbsp;the&nbsp;79.9-metre Bravo&nbsp;and&nbsp;the 76.25-metre Project Arrow. The 42.3-metre sailing yacht Wildcat and the 51.32-metre sailing yacht Rainbow II are the next in line to be launched.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314488/image/large-b849f75f4366ce90be648dd4856580df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314488">NOTE: The images of Toro are all in-build during her transit, the remaining images in this article are of the 76.25-metre Project&nbsp;Arrow.&nbsp;

79m Turquoise yacht Toro launched and 76m Project Arrow moves to outfitting

Turquoise Yachts has announced the launch of the 79m superyacht Toro and that the 76m Project Arrow has moved to outfitting.

The 63.72-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scout63.72m (209'1&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2019">Scout</a> has been spotted passing by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312028/image/large-58f4a539251d15e2426bc236c1352558.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312028"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312031/image/large-fa30164a86a24b97a9548a622a205648.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312031">Situated on the IJ Canal, photographer Tom van Oossanen was poised perfectly to watch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scout63.72m (209'1&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2019">Scout</a> pass by towards Amsterdam’s iconic Centraal Train Station. With the sun shining down on the water, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scout63.72m (209'1&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2019">Scout</a>’s recognisable nautical exterior design was visible, highlighting her dark hull and white superstructure. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aoVm9M6iy-U?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scout63.72m (209'1&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2019">Scout</a> features interior and exterior by UK-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>, with naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>. Exterior design details such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scout63.72m (209'1&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2019">Scout</a>’s high bow, exposed tenders in the bow with cut-down bulwarks and integrated forward-sloping windows embody her design, making her highly recognisable.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312029/image/large-53d249db74c98b8da8d670ec6d9f195e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312029"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312030/image/large-e18ae8b142dadaeedc78dd4ced071852.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312030"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312027/image/large-1105c3e00c5f6d6287a4eb78744f3228.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312027">Key features onboard include a helideck, as well as an expansive sun deck, complete with a large Jacuzzi and unobstructed views fore and aft. While cruising through Amsterdam, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scout63.72m (209'1&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2019">Scout</a>’s umbrellas and awnings were visible, adding a pop of colour to her profile.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312037/image/large-97b0de8328f00c2cfe8d2d9b9ac90923.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312037"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312039/image/large-d5b973d5a648898654c43505005d08f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312039"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312034/image/large-7d3aa4727d6907b5a631b8dcad30b51d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312034">In addition to a dedicated owner’s deck, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scout63.72m (209'1&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2019">Scout</a> accommodates eight guests across four staterooms on the main deck, each designed with a specific nautical theme. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312035/image/large-c8a568dd54852d17820c3c83a3720c6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312035"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312033/image/large-55582eba98ad71d152103863d5f57cde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312033"> Her explorer style aesthetic is matched by her powerful capabilities, with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 3512C propelling <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4886" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scout63.72m (209'1&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2019">Scout</a> to a top speed of 15 knots and a range of 4,800 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312036/image/large-ad27ca57ae5960429f1a51f6be9b9289.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312036">

64m Royal Hakvoort superyacht Scout in the Netherlands

The 64m Royal Hakvoort superyacht Scout has been spotted by the SuperYacht Times team as she passed by our office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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In Pictures: 64m Royal Hakvoort superyacht Scout in Amsterdam

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311798/image/large-0842b06b18ba69554e784002727240f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311798">Observed earlier this month anchored here in Marmaris, Turkey, was the 51.8-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4807" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dusur51.8m (169'11&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2015">Dusur</a>. Launched under the project name Alfulk by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a> in 2015, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4807" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dusur51.8m (169'11&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2015">Dusur</a> features both exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>. Originally measuring 49.9-metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4807" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dusur51.8m (169'11&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2015">Dusur</a> underwent a transformation in 2017 to extend her beach club by 1.9-metres. Still owned by the Saudi businessman who commissioned her, the Cayman Islands flagged-yacht is equipped with amenities such as a movie theatre, a Turkish Hammam, and an extended beach club. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, each offering 1,650 horsepower, she can reach a maximum speed of 16 knots. Built with an aluminium superstructure and a steel hull, the 795 GT yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in her five staterooms.

Bilgin superyacht Dusur in Marmaris

The motor yacht Dusur, built by Bilgin Yachts in 2015, is seen anchored here in Marmaris, Turkey.

Yachts attending the Mediterranean Yacht Show 2024

We take a look at yachts attending this eighth edition of the world's largest crewed yacht charter show, which is returning to Greece this year. 

The largest yachts attending MEDYS 2024

While the London-based design firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> may be best known for its work within the Turkish superyacht sector, having designed more than 30 yachts in the region, the company’s canon is varied in both design style and yacht type. Led by the inimitable Jonny Horsfield, whose frank, straight talking attitude has led to many close relationships with builders and clients, the studio is home to a deep level of expertise, with a team that specialise in some of the most detailed work found in the global fleet. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308201/image/large-7f656666f3ac42ed60e82c2ef71ff971.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308201">A automotive designer by training, Jonny found his place in yacht design in the late 80s somewhat by chance, cutting his teeth under Martin Francis – designer of the highly recognisable superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A 119.0m (390'5&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH2008">Motor Yacht A</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Odyssey123.2m (404'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Golden Odyssey</a>&nbsp;and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/901" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeus74.5m (244'5&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1991">ECO&nbsp;</a>(to name a few). Returning to London in the early-90s, he joined the team at Donald Starkey, alongside Pascale Reymond and Andy Langton, future founders of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton Design</a>. Under Starkey, Jonny specialised in interior design, and he describes those years as “the best years of learning for my career.”When Starkey let the team go during the 1993 recession, Jonny and Steve Howard, another of Starkey’s team, decided to go it alone, utilising their experience and contacts gained under Don to pick up work within the Turkish refit market. Officially coining the company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a> (Horsfield and Howard being the two Hs), <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/206" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachting Partners International (Company)">Yachting Partners International</a> became a major advocate for the brand’s early success and the refit work was considerable. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/77954/image/large-842bee5b9290948276598155fd15d277.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77954">“It was a different refit market back then, quick and somewhat dirty, but we learned a lot about costs, budgeting and about how to keep the client happy. The issue was that we really weren’t building a reputation in the new-build sector so changing that perspective took a lot of work.” By 2006 however, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2</a> landed its first new-build with the interior of Talisman C, now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talisman Maiton54.2m (177'10&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2006">Talisman Maiton</a>, at Proteksan, the shipyard that went on to become <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a>. That first build set the ball rolling for new-builds and also forged a hugely successful relationship with the shipyard. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2</a> has now launched 10 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> yachts, with two more currently in-build.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280772/image/large-6a60d2ad84d85ed0a07b797a98158dc2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280772">While Turkish yachts are only part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2</a> story, they do make up nearly half of the studio’s portfolio and in some ways Jonny has taken some negative heat over the years for the interior styling of a number of the yachts. The recent launch of the 80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leona80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2023">Leona</a>, which made it onto the cover of a number of publications and garnered millions of views on social media, is an example of one yacht that, while divisive, demonstrates <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2’</a>s capabilities when it comes to bespoke superyacht interiors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280861/image/large-4fdcc27bcbf5b4f9f516e9fde5e7b11d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280861"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/280792/image/large-6a058140153c6376373dfa183966f71c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/280792">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leona80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2023">Leona</a>’s interior is not my style, it's not representative necessarily of the studio’s style, but it also isn’t the role of a yacht designer to force their own style on a client. We never expected <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leona80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2023">Leona</a> to be for sale and certainly didn’t expect her to attend a yacht show. For everyone that likes the boat, there is someone that hates it, but it was made for a client who had a very clear vision and it is that vision that we succeeded in creating, which I am proud of.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308206/image/large-38f1f816e359a30c413d3090aca6893e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308206">While <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leona80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2023">Leona</a>, and somewhat the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6437" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jewels53.0m (173'11&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2023">Jewels</a> launched in 2022, are at one end of the spectrum, other Turkish yachts have also raised the bar for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2</a> and its global positioning. One example of this is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6653" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leona80.0m (262'6&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2023">Leona</a>’s sistership <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatiana33.3m (109'3&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2006">Tatiana</a> launched in 2020, for which Jonny received a number of plaudits. A contemporary, modern and fresh style, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatiana33.3m (109'3&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2006">Tatiana</a>’s interiors have been widely acclaimed, with many new and international clients coming to the studio on the back of her success. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vento87.0m (285'5&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2024">Vento</a>, the 87-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise</a> due to launch later this year, is set to exhibit yet another of the studio’s capabilities, and will be an interesting yacht to see. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308209/image/large-ec49ff618eec8cfda55c4124a2a08c77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308209">When it comes to his favourite yachts in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2</a> portfolio, the stand out for Jonny today is the 74.98-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <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>, launched in 2020 and hailed as the yacht to see at last year’s boat show in Palm Beach. “If you’d asked me a few years ago I would have said the 123-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5968" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Lusail123.0m (403'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Al Lusail&nbsp;</a>(exterior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2</a>), but seeing <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> at Palm Beach, I was really blown away. I’d not seen the yacht outside of the yard, and while she has a fairly standard profile in terms of lines, the detailing in her proportions are lovely and something I am really proud of.” &nbsp;A knock-out at the show, <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> sold during the event, with allegedly as many as 25 millionaires stepping onboard during the course of the week, which is a testament to her design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/261070/image/large-877f2ec3b1bec6c03a535c35842aad10.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/261070"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5968" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Al Lusail123.0m (403'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2017">Al Lusail</a>, one of the largest in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2</a>’s canon, is far more radical in her exterior lines, with interconnecting arches throughout her superstructure. Comparing the two boats Jonny explains, “when you look at her you think, that is a spaceship, but in a way her exterior was easier to design, because the brief was ‘do whatever you want, go wild’. Whereas for <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 brief was very particular and fairly conservative and that restriction can be challenging. In a way I am more proud of <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> and the way we created this ultra-modern and sleek yacht within more traditional proportions.”&nbsp;While talking about large yachts, it's impossible to not to mention <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean (Company)">REV Ocean</a>, which is due to be the largest yacht in the world when launched in 2026. Now expected to be around 195-metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean (Company)">REV</a> has been through some highly publicised delays and developments, but despite the broad exposure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2</a>’s has gone somewhat unmentioned. Involved in the project from a very early point, the owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean (Company)">REV</a>, the Norwegian businessman Kjell Inge Røkke, first saw <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2</a>’s work onboard the 107.4-metre Ulysses (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Andromeda107.4m (352'4&quot;)Kleven Maritime AS2016">Andromeda</a>) at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/13" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2018">Monaco Yacht Show 2018</a>. “He didn’t necessarily like the interior of Ulysses, but Kjell admired what we had done at a commercial shipyard, using cruise ship technology and a tight budget, to create a superyacht finish and so we were commissioned to create the interiors of REV.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308208/image/large-f0eaa1a977e141fe4c590f8d017fa765.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308208"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308207/image/large-9548aa44296343ae53a771e521687c0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308207">With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="REV Ocean (Company)">REV</a>’s construction now back underway, Jonny and the team have kicked back into gear, digging out the drawings and revising the interiors, where possible, to align with the new exterior. Kept tightly under wraps, Jonny describes her interiors as “minimal and quite industrial, almost like an apartment in regards to the architecture and aesthetic, with features such as perforated metal doors. It was a really enjoyable project to work on and I’m looking forward to getting stuck back into it over the coming months.”&nbsp;While its portfolio is broad, and Jonny remains firm on the stance that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2</a> does not have a house style, when pushed he does infer that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatiana33.3m (109'3&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2006">Tatiana</a> is most closely aligned with his own stylistic taste. “I would say that ‘house style’ changes over time and develops with the market. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3262" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatiana33.3m (109'3&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2006">Tatiana</a> has been a really great project for us and we have seen a lot of demand for the modern and neutral aesthetic – you will recognise it to an extent in Al Reem which is due for launch this year. It's a new thing for me to be ‘mainstream’ because we’ve created so many bespoke and ‘unique’ yachts that this is a very positive moment for the studio.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308204/image/large-7e2f73825573a7a526aef0b641b9bd23.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308204">This article is featured in <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/issue-48-superyacht-times-newspaper" target="_blank">Issue 48</a> of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">Subscribe now</a> to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

Interview with H2 Yacht Design founder Jonny Horsfield

Francesca Webster sits down with Jonny Horsfield, founder of H2 Yacht Design to talk about his expansive canon of work.
