It’s not often that a truly innovative yacht comes onto the market. Planet Nine represents one of these very rare occasions. With the added bonus that, while being a unique blend of capability and versatility, she still looks and feels like a true yachtsman’s yacht.

Much has been written about Millennials and the future of yachting. If we look back to the 90s and the first generation of IT and hedge fund entrepreneurs, the majority moved into yachting only their after businesses had been consolidated. In a break with the past, and rather than buying into the glitzy champagne Med life-style, they focused on adventure yachting projects. They wanted yachts that could do things, go places and accomplish some form of new and exciting ground-breaking activity.

Millennials will undoubtably continue this trend – in a few years when their businesses claim less of their attention.  Planet Nine is a forerunner of this market. She has range and capability. She is intimate and versatile with numerous areas which can double as something else depending where Planet Nine is and how she is being used.  She is equally at home in hot and cold climates. She was built for sharing, planning and exploring far-flung regions. 

To find out more check out Planet Nine's new sparkpage http://www.yachtsparkbooks.com/planetnine/. 
 

Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of Vitesse, the 50ft custom Downeast Boat designed by Doug Zurn, his third sale in 2018. Vitesse had been shown for the first time at the Palm Beach Yacht Show last March. 

​Built in 2002 by CH Marine, Vitesse is a modern classic, combining the advantages of composite technology without sacrificing elegance or beauty. She has been kept impeccably, from clean bilges to first class varnish work.

Vitesse punches above her weight. She has ample on-deck living space and a well-designed interior with two staterooms positioned lower down in the forward section. The helm station has excellent visibility up and behind the main cabin and she provides speed and fuel economy as well as manoeuvrability at all speeds, fast or slow.
 

Vitesse was asking USD 1,550,000.

Saint Nicolas is one of the most interesting sales opportunities on the market today. Privately registered, she has been maintained to the very highest standards with considerable investment throughout her current ownership. Saint Nicolas presents in immaculate condition and is an ideal opportunity for a yacht buyer looking for an elegant classic yacht with pedigree.

She will take part in the Superyacht Show in Barcelona from 2 to 5 May 2018.
For more information view http://stuartlarsen.com/en/yacht-detail/02-yacht-for-sale/202-saint-nicolas.cfm .

Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of the 45M/147’ superyacht SCOUT. Build by RMK Marine to a Ron Holland design, SCOUT won of a Judge’s Commendation at the World Superyacht Awards in 2012 and also “Best Poweryacht Refit Over 100 Feet” at the 2017 Refit Excellence Awards.

SCOUT well­conceived layout and exceptional interior volume and offers luxury accommodation for up to 12 guests in 5 staterooms. The owner's stateroom is located on the bridge deck and has two bathrooms and a gym/office, which is rare on a yacht of her size.
SCOUT has excellent deck space and a massive sundeck for entertaining. Aft of the forward anchoring deck are port and starboard garages with hydraulic doors for wave runners and the larger watersports toys. The two tenders sit on top of the closed garage hatches and are easily launched by the central crane, either side.

SCOUT is a proven cruising yacht with superb sea-keeping characteristics as a result of her Ron Holland design. She has a range of 4,000 miles with a cruising speed of 12knots and maximum speed of 14knots.

SCOUT was asking USD 15,900,000.

Yachting is a difficult industry to break into without experience. Being a niche industry it has been overlooked by mainstream academia. While training for jobs at sea is available, there is a scarcity of professional training for jobs on-land.
The Monaco based International University, IUM, is set to change this with the support of the Cluster Yachting Monaco. For the second year running, as part of the MSc Luxury Management Program the university organized a yachting familiarization course. Students wishing to gain further insight can sign up to the elective course in the second Semester.
While not career specific to a particular area of business, the program explores key areas from charter and sales, to fiscal, regulatory and contractual issues and client management.  

The program is built around a new construction project with specific client requirements in mind. Each module explores a key link in the new construction “value chain” as well as the players, the knowledge and skills required. The students are tasked with presenting a report highlighting the milestones and criticalities in the new construction process including criteria for selecting a broker, a yard, registration, and the contractual, legal and fiscal issues integral to yacht ownership.

Stuart Larsen discussed the role of a broker in a new construction process starting from the initial concept and budget, to the delivery and warranty works. His presentation highlighted the key steps and critical issues that are part of the process and, bearing on his extensive experience, how he handled them during past projects.

Antarctica, now named Planet Nine, was launched this week.  This new 73m (240') Exploration Yacht designed by Tim Heywood is scheduled for delivery at the end of March.

Planet Nine is ice classed, commercially registered, with massive volume measuring in at 2,100 GT. Her elegant and spacious interiors were designed by Tino Zervudachi and built by the German company Fitz. She has eight staterooms including two master staterooms on a private owner’s deck. Capabilities include helicopter landing and hangar facilities for an Agusta Grande or similar helicopter, DP and a large beach club with water access for all tenders and toys.

Planet Nine is available for immediate purchase asking Euro 85,000,000. 

Corresponding Brokers  are invited to an Open Day on board M/Y SAINT NICOLAS in Port Adriano - Palma de Mallorca, November 30th from 13:00 to 17:00.

Palatial six decks, 70m Yacht of 1938 GT created by Espen Ønio with an elegant interior designed by Francois Zuretti. SAINT NICOLAS is in pristine condition and ready to go. Only one Owner since delivery and the same Captain with stable crew since 2008. She has never chartered. 

Impressive head-room throughout. Owner cabin  on main deck with observation lounge and study. Two Double & two Twin with murphy bed guest staterooms on lower deck plus a Children/Staff cabin. VIP guest cabin on bridge deck. and elevator from tank deck to pool deck.

Stuart is pleased to announce the central agency of CIAO GIANNI, the 60-foot Multiplast sloop day-sailer designed by Frers.

Based on a Jack Setton concept, CIAO GIANNI is a combination of power, efficiency, acceleration and simplicity. Frers designed a light, super-fast, high performance yet easily handled sloop. She has long waterline length powerful lines, high speed, tight windward performance and finger touch maneuverability.

CIAO GIANNI features a Hall Spars mast, beautiful lightweight Knoll bench seating to port and starboard, a synthetic teak sole, two large wheels, carbon spars and high-aspect-ratio rig. Her most striking feature is a reverse bow which makes for an immediately recognizable silhouette, lightens her extremities and reduces spray.

CIAO GIANNI is listed for sale at €790.000