A change of central agency has been announced on the 57.2-metre classic motor yacht Meserret II, now listed for sale with Alp Kişmir of Camper & Nicholsons.
Built in steel and aluminium in 1978 at Dutch shipyard Cammenga Jachtbouw, Meserret II has been rebuilt and substantially refitted during yard periods in 2004, 2009 and 2021. Exterior design, featuring an elegant canoe stern by Willem De Vries Lentsch Jr, marks "the peak of the Dutch yard’s ambition" according to her broker, with Meserret II ranking among the world's largest private yachts at the time of her launch. Nearly half a decade later and she "remains a benchmark of Dutch craftsmanship" with modern systems to boot.
Meserret II's original Bannenberg interiors were restyled by Dimitri Koutoukos in 2004, creating a contemporary, "gallery-like" atmosphere. There is accommodation for up to 16 guests, made up of seven principal guest cabins and two single cabins for children or staff. The master suite, with private office, is on the main deck while the VIP cabin is up on the sundeck.
A large sundeck sports a raised Jacuzzi forward, surrounded by sunpads and a semi-circular sit-up wet bar beneath the hardtop forward of the funnel. Aft of the funnel is the boat deck with two tenders and a range of toys, launched by a pair of deck cranes. With the tenders deployed, the boat deck offers a range of relaxation and entertainment opportunities.
On the upper deck aft, there is al fresco dining beneath the overhang and a large deck space with a C-shaped banquette seating, armchairs and a pop-up, aft-facing TV. Another covered open-air lounge space can be found on the main deck aft.
The 683GT classic yacht for sale has a maximum speed of 16 knots, under her twin Paxman diesel engines, and a cruising speed of 12 knots. Her Vosper Thornycroft stabilisers also make for comfortable cruising.
Lying in Turkey, Meserret II is asking €8,800,000.