In this issue, we focus on the topic of refits and present four exceptional projects that have been finalised over the last few years. Impressive examples that prove that it is worth refurbishing ageing yachts lovingly and according to your own ideas. Some of the refits we have curated show that reconstruction can sometimes be as time-consuming as a new build.
After the many extravagant yachts that my colleague Sören Gehlhaus has had the pleasure of sailing and experiencing, it has become difficult to impress passionate water sports enthusiasts with new builds. British owner and long-time L'Oreal CEO Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones has succeeded with "Magic Carpet e". Two days sailing on board the 30-metre Guillaume-Verdier design off Saint-Tropez impressed the deputy editor-in-chief of BOOTE EXCLUSIV, which can also be seen in the yacht portrait of the exceptional maxi.
The 80-foot yacht class is popular for good reason. The formats with lengths of around 25 metres are still easy to manoeuvre without a crew, but still offer enough comfort and space for owners who prefer to travel with a captain and stewardess. With the €5.5 million Pearl 82 and the 25.44 metre Princess S80, which is available from €6.3 million, we present two semi-gliders in this segment that are easy to compare. Come and see for yourself!
150 years ago, Friedrich Lürßen founded the shipyard named after him, which developed into a guarantor of shipbuilding superlatives. With the construction of the world's first motorboat, the resourceful developer accomplished a pioneering feat that laid the foundation for today's superyacht industry. We retrace the steep rise of a company that played a key role in the evolution of an innovation-driven industry.
Enjoy this issue!
Yours sincerely, Martin Hager
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"BAYESIAN"
Insightful: First report sheds light on reasons for the downfall.
150 YEARS OF LÜRSSEN
Mini to Giga: the success story of the Bremen family shipyard.
"SANTOSHA"
Perfect Match: Heesen's 57 metres followed 20 years of chartering.
STUDIO DE VOOGT
Dream fulfilers: How the shipyard designers work closely with Feadship owners.
"MAGIC CARPET E"
Radicalised: Carbon glider with hybrid technology for cruising and racing.
REFIT SPECIAL "ATLANTIDE"
Metal and wood: the J-Class companion yacht brought Huisfit to life.
REFIT SPECIAL "STARFIRE"
One-year job: Abeking & Rasmussen transformed "Saint Nicolas".
REFIT SPECIAL "THANUJA"
Artistic grip: Katharina Raczek directed the refit of the interior.
REFIT SPECIAL "URSUS"
New look: Balk extended from 24 to 30 metres in 18 months.
DESIGN FURNITURE ON DECK
It's getting tight: the big Italian players are entering the yacht market.
PEARL 82
A mature pearl: the British are making great strides with the 25-metre Fly.
PRINCESS S80
Crowned: a 35-knot Princess for the shipyard's 60th anniversary.
"KASPER 7"
Playful spirit: A creative owner rethinks Benetti's 67 metres.
"RHAEGAL"
Dragon Master: a 13-metre power cat in "Game of Thrones" style.
