A €6,000,000 price drop has been announced on the 56-metre ketch-rigged sailing yacht Asahi, listed for sale with Glen Moltoni of One Brokerage and Nathan Farrelly of Edmiston.
Built in aluminium by Italian yard Perini Navi to a design by Ron Holland, Asahi was delivered in 2009 as the seventh from Perini Navi’s 56-metre Sailing Series. Despite her predecessors, the year after her launch, in 2010, she won "Best 45m+ Sailing Yacht" at the World Superyacht Awards.
Asahi was refitted in 2023, with works including the repainting of hull and stern, new decking added around the mast, a new galley installed and new soles laid in the open-plan saloon and dining room.
Inside, an interior by Remi Tessier provides refined luxury – showcasing the designer's cabinet-making pedigree with extensive use of mahogany, wenge, ebony and textured leather.
Accommodation is provided for an owner's party of 12, comprising a master cabin with a bath tub in its bathroom, two VIP cabins, two twins with Pullman berths and an upper-lower bunked cabin. There are quarters for a crew of 10.
Outside, her extensive teak sundeck and flybridge also provide ample space and the perfect setting for relaxation and entertaining.
Asahi is not to be underestimated on the superyacht regatta circuit. She sports a carbon fibre, automatic furling boom and, together with her streamlined, full aluminium hull and 1,500 square metres of sail, she can reach speeds of 15.5 knots. Her Doyle sails were all replaced in 2022.
The yacht's flybridge offers a large Jacuzzi pool aft, ample guest seating and a pair of helm stations with commanding views. The aft cockpit offers guests al fresco dining at a 12-seater table.
Under power, Asahi boasts a maximum cruising range of 4,000 nautical miles at 11 knots with power coming from two 1,275hp Caterpillar C-32 diesel engines. The 499GT ABS-classed yacht for sale has an "excellent charter history" and boasts a fold-down swim platform aft that can also be used for barbecues. Dual tender garages are positioned forward.
Asahi is now asking €24,900,000.