20 of the most expensive yacht sales in 2016

The 61.5 metre motor yacht Solemar was sold in a joint deal between Curtis Stokes & Associates and Yachting Partners International. Built in steel and aluminium by Dutch yard Amels to a design by Michael Leach, she was delivered in 2003 and refitted in 2011. Accommodation is for 12 guests in six cabins including a split level master suite on the main deck and a VIP suite on the bridge deck.

Name: Solemar
Price: POA
Listing Broker: Yachting Partners International
Selling Broker: Curtis Stokes & Associates

The 50 metre motor yacht Harmony, listed for sale by Ocean Independence, was sold in 2016. Harmony was built in GRP by US yard Westport to a design by Donald Starkey and delivered in 2010. A classic interior by Glade Johnson accommodates up to twelve guests in six cabins including an on deck master suite.

Name: Harmony
Price: $29,995,000
Selling Broker: Ocean Independence

The 74.98 metre motor yacht Leander G was sold with Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing representing the owner. Delivered in 1993, she was built in steel and aluminium by the German yard Peene Werft. An English country home style interior by Pauline Nunns accommodates as many as 20 guests in 10 cabins.

Name: Leander G
Price: POA
Selling Broker: Peter Insull’s Yacht Marketing

The 59.3 metre motor yacht Lady Lara was sold in 2016. Built in steel and aluminium as a displacement yacht by Italian superyacht yard Benetti Lady Lara was delivered in 2009. She accommodates up to 12 guests in six cabins and is an MCA compliant vessel built to Lloyd’s classification, with renovations in 2014.

Name: Lady Lara
Price: €35,000,000
Selling Broker: Y.CO

The 55 metre motor yacht Serenity was sold with IYC and Moran Yacht & Ship completing the deal. Built in aluminium by Dutch yard Heesen to Lloyds and MCA classification and designed by Omega Architects, she was launched in 2011. Luxurious accommodation is for 12 guests in six cabins including a main deck master suite.

Name: Serenity
Price: €36,000,000
Listing Broker: IYC
Selling Broker: Moran Yacht & Ship

The 60 metre motor yacht Mim was sold by Burgess with the help of Lee Marine in Thailand. Built in steel and aluminium by Italian yard CRN Ancona to a design by Zuccon International Project, Mim was delivered in 2011 and is Lloyd's classed. Accommodation is for 12 guests in six spacious cabins including a master suite located on the main deck with an office, his and hers walk-in wardrobes, sofa area and balcony.

Name: Mim
Price: POA
Listing Broker: Burgess
Selling Broker: Lee Marine

The 63.84 metre motor yacht Turmoil, was sold with Camper & Nicholsons, Chamberlain Yachts and Luke Brown Yachts joining forces to find a buyer. Turmoil was built in steel and aluminium by Royal Denship to Lloyd's class and MCA coded with delivery in 2006. She accommodates as many as 16 guests in eight well-appointed cabins including a master suite on its own private deck.

Name: Turmoil
Price: $48,500,000
Listing Broker: Camper & Nicholsons
Selling Brokers: Chamberlain Yachts and Luke Brown Yachts

The 62 metre Feadship superyacht Positive Carry was sold with Moran Yacht & Ship and Cecil Wright & Partners working together. Built in steel and aluminium, this De Voogt-designed yacht was delivered in 2005. 12 guests can be accommodated in six sizeable suites including the large master suite, located forward on the main deck.

Name: Positive Carry
Price: $49,750,000
Listing Broker: Moran Yacht & Ship
Selling Broker: Cecil Wright & Partners

The 72 metre motor yacht O’Pari3 was sold with Matt Albert at Yachting Partners International acting for the buyer and seller. Delivered in 2015 and built for an experienced owner in steel and aluminium to a design by Studio Vafiadis, O’Pari3 is the second largest yacht to come from Greek yard Golden Yachts.

Name: O’Pari3
Price: €70,000,000
Selling Broker: Yachting Partners International

The spectacular 66 metre motor yacht Ester III was sold in a joint effort between Fraser Yachts and Burgess. Designed by Espen Øino, she was built in steel and aluminium by German yard Lürssen to Lloyds class with delivery in 2014. A classically elegant interior by Reymond Langton accommodates 12 guests in six cabins including a full-beam master suite on the main deck.

Name: Ester III
Price: €79,500,000
Listing Broker: Fraser Yachts
Selling Broker: Burgess