Although the owner of the "Soprano" is foregoing a few summer weeks on board, a considerable sum of money can be flushed into the owner's coffers. The "Soprano" summer instalment currently stands at 110,000 euros per week Excluding the usual allowances, of course. In addition, as the charter brokers responsible at Ocean Independence explain to us, newbuilds that have just been delivered are particularly sought after on the charter market and are therefore usually well booked.
The sale of the 38.25 metre "Soprano" in 2014 was also handled by the yacht brokers at Ocean Independence, whose project management department also oversaw the construction.
For the design team, the owner relied on a tried-and-tested Hakvoort constellation of the Diana Yacht Design studios (exterior styling and construction) and the interior specialist Felix Buytendijk, who are working together for the eighth time.
The owner wanted classic lines with a canoe stern and enough space for ten guests and a crew of six to take up quarters in the stern.
The large owner's area is located forward on the main deck, while guests stay on the lower deck in four suites. A bathing platform folds out from the starboard side when anchored amidships.
Two Caterpillar diesels accelerate "Soprano" to a top speed of a cosy 13 knots, while the Diana Yacht Design engineers state a range of 5000 nautical miles at eleven knots.
Click here for the Launching video of "Soprano".
Martin Hager
Editor in Chief YACHT
