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/. 
 

Planet Nine was delivered in late May and has just completed her maiden cruise. 
In terms of what an owner could want, Planet Nine ticks every box.
In terms of capability, she is Ice Classed and equipped with a Commercial helipad and hangar (LY2 annex 6) with max landing weight of 8 tons. She can handle two helicopters and one of those can be stored in a hangar with hydraulic lift. High specification navigation and communications equipment is installed.

In terms of guest comfort, she is ideally suited to long range cruising with spacious yet intimate and cozy guest accommodations.  She is equipped with a state-of-the-art audio video system and a charming movie theatre.
There is a guest elevator serving lower, main, upper, bridge and sun decks. In addition to al fresco dining the sun deck has a pool and Jacuzzi with water retention tank.
The crew lift serves lower deck, main deck and upper deck. 

Asking price Eur 85,000,000. Viewing by appointment only. For more information contact  Stuart Larsen at Stuart.Larsen@FraserYachts.com. 

 

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 his appointment as Worldwide Central Agent for the sale of Vitesse, the 50ft custom Downeast Boat designed by Doug Zurn. Built in 2002 by CH Marine, Vitesse is a modern classic, combining the advantages of composite technology without sacrificing elegance or beauty. She provides speed and fuel economy as well as manoeuvrability at all speeds, fast or slow.

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. The galley is located midships with good deck access. 
Vitesse has been kept impeccably, from clean bilges to first class varnish work.
 

Vitesse is asking USD 1,550,000 and can be visited at the Palm Beach International Boat Show from March 22 to 25, 2018. 
 

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.

Her launch and recovery platform facilitates a wide range of diving and submersible operations. She boasts the latest in technical diving, production and scientific research equipment and can carry two submarines. She also features film production capabilities and the latest in nautical expedition media technology in addition to a helipad.

MV Alucia stands in a class of her own. Her spacious and well-designed modern interior with six staterooms is finished  to yacht standards and her ample panoramic decks, separate from the working areas of the ship, provide luxurious backdrop to remote adventure cruising. There is simply no other yacht in the world like her. 

She is lying in Fort Lauderdale and viewable by appointment. Her asking price is USD 19,750,000.

For more information about Alucia's recent projects check out the Alucia Productions website.

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.

Built in aluminium by US yard Palmer Johnson to a design by Murray & Associates, Unity was delivered in 2003 and has had just one owner since new. UNITY has a charming layout with interior by A La Mer including a bright and airy main salon, a full beam VIP or second Owner’s stateroom on deck. She has a full width Owner’s suite and with a children's stateroom and safe access to the water, she is the ideal family yacht. Unity is DNV classed and MCA compliant.
Unity is asking USD 8.5.000.000. 

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. 

Price reduction on Saint Nicolas, the 70m (230') full displacement custom yacht built by Lurssen in 2007. The new asking price is Euro 59,000,000. In perfect condition, she has had only one owner since delivery and the same Captain for eight years. She has never been chartered. 

Graceful style allied with classical elegance. Saint Nicolas was built for pleasure and relaxation - the ultimate family yacht with a twist.
With six double staterooms, two with bunk beds for children, and a seventh stateroom for two staff, she is a yacht for all seasons, built for everyday-living and not just vacation time. The setting is luxurious yet cozy, ideal for cruising in both hot and cold climates. With her imposing size and shape, Saint Nicolas is a true Lurssen classic.
Now lying in Palma de Mallorca and available for inspection.  

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 sale of C2 Mazarin built by the German yard Tamsen Maritime in  2011. The highly customized yacht has 1,300hp MAN engines which run very quietly and allow 24 knots cruising and 30 knots max speed. 
C2 has four beautifully fitted out staterooms and is in perfect condition. 

Stuart is pleased to announce the sale of the 27.41m (89’92”) semi-displacement M/Y Talon. Talon was asking $1,950,000.

Designed by Tom Fexas with Argonautica Yacht Interiors, Talon was delivered by Cheoy Lee in 2006. An extremely versatile motor yacht with a well thought-out layout, she can sleep up to ten in five cabins all with en-suite bathrooms.  Talon can accommodate 2 crew.
She has speed, elegance, a large fly bridge, aft deck, salon and other entertaining areas. The flybridge, equipped with a removable hard top for passing under low bridges, has an outdoor entertainment area and sunbeds. She carries a Novurania tender and two Bombardier Sea Doos.

Talon has been well-maintained and upgrades include underwater lights and a Crestron audio video system. She is powered by Caterpillar C30 engines and can reach a top speed of 27 knots and cruise comfortably at 22 knots.
 

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