‘Meteor’ versus ‘Germania’ – steel giants with cotton sails, 47 metres long, with 4,500 square metres of sail catching the wind. These colossal vessels were more than just toys for influential sailors: they were the forefathers of modern superyacht racing! What today attracts large fleets of impressive one-off yachts to the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup in Porto Cervo and the St. Barths Bucket began over a century ago on the Kiel Fjord and in Cowes. It is a moving story, recounted by our author Svante Domizlaff.
Who says you have to wait forever for the best things in life? Whilst others spend years patiently hoping for a building slot at their shipyard, the savvy owner simply snaps up a boat on the second-hand market. Admittedly, with entry-level prices starting at 120 million euros, ‘second-hand’ is a highly relative term in this context. But what you get is spectacular: from the shimmering turquoise ‘Kensho’ to the legendary ‘Pelorus’ and the majestic ‘Moonrise’ for 325 million euros – rare opportunities just waiting to delight a new owner. Second-hand? Perhaps. Extraordinary? Absolutely! Our carefully curated selection features extravagant, bespoke yachts that are currently available.
What a variety! The superyacht market is like a never-ending cornucopia of visions: sculptural yachts such as CRN’s ‘Amor à Vida’, classic sailing beauties such as the 62-metre ketch ‘Simena’, blisteringly fast racing machines such as “Kalantis” by Southern Wind, robust expedition explorers such as the Arksen 85, or nostalgic vessels full of character such as the Picchiotti Gentleman 24. Year after year, passionate owners and innovative shipyards prove that there is still plenty left to invent on the world’s oceans. BOOTE EXCLUSIV keeps a close eye on the entire range – and in this issue once again presents the most exciting new developments from around the world. We hope you enjoy discovering them!
Enjoy reading!
Kind regards, Martin Hager
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These are the topics covered in BOOTE EXCLUSIV 4/26:
Maybach Ocean Club
A haven at sea: a 155-metre yacht liner is being transformed into a superyacht club.
“Amor À Vida”
Confident: 68 metres from CRN, by Northern European standards.
Club de Mar
Gigayachts welcome! The extensive refit is now complete.
“Simena”
A sailing paradox: a classic 62-metre ketch with a contemporary interior.
Shipyard Report
A visit to Vitters: A buoyant order book and the long-term ‘Zero’ project.
Top 10 second-hand yachts
Major second-hand deals: Ten transactions ranging from 125 to 325 million euros.
“Kalantis”
The Power of the Squid: A fast 36-metre sloop from Southern Wind.
Julia Riedmeier
Luxury Code: A business studies PhD graduate conducts research into status and power.
Arksen 85
Raw Diamond: An efficient aluminium-framed bike for families who love to travel.
History of yachting
The Emperor vs. the Steel Baron: The racing schooners ‘Meteor’ and ‘Germania’.
Pichiotti Gentleman 24 M
Neoclassical: Nostalgic Dini-style lines with US East Coast charm.
Cape Verde
Cabin charter: On the Sailing Classics Bermuda ketch ‘Chronos’.
Azimut Fly 82
Bella Figura: Fabio Fantolino created an elegant interior.
Martin Hager
Editor in Chief YACHT
