Dashing Deltas - 5 superyachts for sale from a premier USA yard

Delta Marine has a well-earned reputation as one of the USA’s premier yacht builders and many of its launches have garnered plaudits around the globe, including several ShowBoats Design and World Superyacht Awards.

Founded by the Jones family in the early 1960s, Delta began building high-speed pleasure boats, and then the finest charter and commercial fishing boats on the market. From the very beginning, Delta meant top of the line.

Located on the Duwamish River in Seattle, Washington, Delta became known as a trusted builder of seaworthy fishing vessels sturdy enough to brave the harsh waters of Alaska and the Bering Sea. It quickly became an industry leader, earning recognition for durable construction, reliable mechanical systems and practical maintenance. These qualities – and more than 800 delivered vessels – gave Delta a solid foundation for its subsequent development.

In the 1980s, Delta shifted its focus and embarked on the demanding mission it has since accomplished: to build the world’s finest luxury yachts. Since 1990, Delta’s new construction has consisted exclusively of superyachts of the highest distinction.

Laurel | 2006 | 73.15m | $85,000,000

Laurel was built in 2006 and has generous accommodation for 12 guests in a master suite with private deck, plus four double staterooms and a twin cabin. Another feature is a warm and inviting interior with library and observation lounges and there’s an abundance of outdoor seating arrangements on the main and upper decks. An elevator operates between lower deck guest accommodation, main deck, bridge deck and sun deck.

Her joint listing agents, Stuart Larsen and Josh Gulbranson at Fraser Yachts, comment, ‘ With a steel hull and composite superstructure, Laurel is exquisite in her detail and finish and is the highest pedigree yacht of her size on the market.’

Laurel yacht specifications, pictures and price

Mr Terrible | 2007 | 46.94m | $29,900,000

Mr Terrible was built by Delta Marine in 2007 and is ABS classed and MCA compliant. Her interior by Adriel Rollins mixes Polynesian and art deco themes to give a harmonious contrast of primitive and modern. The yacht accommodates up to 12 guests in a master suite and four staterooms and her twin 3650hp MTU engines give her a range of 2,200 nautical miles at 14 knots.

Mr Terrible was featured in the 2008 edition of The Megayachts and also won an award for Best Semi-Displacement Motor Yacht over 40m at the 2008 World Superyacht Awards. Her interior design won Adriel Rollins the Newcomer of the Year title, as Mr Terrible was the Seattle-based designer’s first commission on leaving the Delta Design Group and setting up his own studio. An added attraction may be that she’s had a series of price reductions by a highly motivated owner.

Says her broker, Kevin Merrigan at Northrop & Johnson, ‘Her dramatic lines, smoked glass and sleek profile declare this yacht is powerfully built. Fashioned with impressive engineering, she can reach cruising speeds of 18 knots quite comfortably with a maximum speed of 22 knots. She is the perfect union of stylish naval architecture crafted with personality and precision.’

Mr Terrible yacht specifications, pictures and price

Newvida | 2001 | 48.77m | $17,900,000

Built in 2001 to ABS class, Newvida had a thorough refit in 2007 including extensive upgrades to her communications and audio/visual equipment. The main saloon on the bridge deck now boasts a 61″ flat screen television, plush cushioned window seating and a Gran Tour player piano. Accommodation is for 10 guests in a master, two double and two twin cabins and twin 1100hp Caterpillar engines give Newvida a range of 4,000 nautical miles at 12 knots.

Her broker, Kevin Merrigan at Northrop & Johnson, comments, ‘Based on an exceptional design brief and world-class owners and builders, over 500,000 man-hours of skilled labour and almost four years went into the creation of this spectacular yacht.’

Newvida yacht specifications, pictures and price

Sea Owl | 1999 | 37.8m | $8,950,000

Sea Owl was built in 1999 and, professionally managed, she has been impeccably maintained and extensively updated. Her interior features a classic design by Claudette Bonville with updates overseen by Patrick Knowles and highlights include American cherrywood joinery and spectacular stonework by Jeff Homchick. Eight to 10 guests are accommodated in a full beam master suite, main deck VIP and two queen berth staterooms. Adding to her flexibility is a convertible skylounge that doubles as a fifth stateroom, complete with full size bath and separate shower.

‘This yacht is outstanding in every respect,’ says Bruce Schattenburg, her broker at International Yacht Collection. ‘From her tank-tested naval architecture and high-tech composite construction to her state-of-the-art VSAT communications package, which makes her one of the few boats in the international superyacht fleet capable of supporting video conferencing.’

Sea Owl yacht specifications, pictures and price

Murphy’s Law | 1998 | 37.8m | $9,500,000

The spacious Murphy’s Law was built in 1998. Refitted in 2006, this superyacht is an impressive exercise in scale and luxury. Features include a spa pool and sun lounge area on the flydeck and spacious and elegant accommodation for eight or more guests.

The interior has accents of varnished wood and pale furnishings, giving the feel and comforts of a modern home on board your private yacht. The master stateroom features a king-size bed and a walk-in cedar lined closet, as well as his-and-hers bathrooms and a full entertainment centre. The VIP stateroom features a queen-sized bed, and an en suite bathroom. Directly across from the VIP is the guest stateroom, with two twin beds and a full-sized Pullman bunk. The additional guest stateroom below has the same array of features. All guest rooms have full entertainment systems.

Murphy’s Law has space for 5 crew, as well as numerous dining areas and spaces to gather, making her the ultimate in comfort afloat. She cruises at a speed of 12 knots, with a maximum of 16 knots at full speed.

Her broker, Bob Cury at RJC Yachts says, ‘As a general statement it’s pretty much common knowledge among most experienced brokers that Delta builds the finest pedigree motor yachts in the United States. I have been fortunate to have sold Murphy’s Law for her original owner as Jamie, and this owner cruised her extensively from the Pacific Northwest to the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and New England. In the five years that he owned her she was almost entirely problem free in spite of his logging almost 5,000 hours. I don’t know of too many other yachts that could make the same claim.’

Murphy’s Law yacht specifications, pictures and price