20 of the most expensive yacht sales in 2016

The 57.5 metre sailing yacht Twizzle was sold in a three-pronged effort, with Camper & Nicholsons, Burgess and Y.CO coming together to sell her. Built in aluminium by Dutch yard Royal Huisman to a design by Dubois Naval Architects, Twizzle was launched in 2010 as the yard’s first flybridge yacht. Three guest cabins in addition to the master suite offer understated luxury for eight to nine guests.

Name: Twizzle
Price: €39,750,000
Listing Brokers: Burgess and Y.CO
Selling Broker: Camper & Nicholsons

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

Burgess and Denison Yacht Sales worked together to sell the 60 metre motor yacht Elandess. Designed by Donald Starkey, she was built in steel and aluminium by German yard Abeking & Rasmussen to Lloyds class and delivered in 2009. A serene interior by Bannenberg & Rowell accommodates up to 12 guests in six cabins including a main deck master suite featuring an Art Deco theme.

Name: Elandess
Price: €52,500,000 million
Listing Broker: Burgess
Selling Broker: Denison Yacht Sales

The 62.5 metre motor yacht Meridian was sold by Superyacht Sales & Charter in Fort Lauderdale. Previously known as Maidelle, she was built in steel and aluminium by Dutch yard Icon to a design by Redman Whiteley Dixon and delivered in 2013. A voluminous interior accommodates 16 guests in eight cabins including a split level master suite on the main deck with a private saloon.

Name: Meridian
Price: €57,500,000
Selling Broker: Superyacht Sales & Charter

The 64 metre motor yacht project called Something Cool was sold by Fraser Yachts. Currently being built in steel and aluminium by Dutch yard Hakvoort to a design by Horacio Bozzo, she is due for delivery in May 2018. A cool and elegant interior in pastel shades by Sinot Yacht Design will accommodate 12 guests in eight cabins, all with en suite bathroom facilities.

Name: Something Cool
Price: €59,950,000
Selling Broker: Fraser Yachts

Fraser Yachts contracted with the Dutch Amels yard to build a 67.1 metre new construction motor yacht. To be built in steel and aluminium with exterior design by Tim Heywood, she will be the fourth hull in the Amels 212 Limited Edition range and is scheduled for delivery in 2019.

Name: Amels 212
Price: POA
Selling Broker: Fraser Yachts

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

Royal Huisman announced that it is building its largest ever yacht for an Asian owner. Project 400 will measure 81 metres, and will become one of the largest sailing yachts in the world after her 2020 delivery. The three-masted performance schooner will feature a plumb bow and be built in aluminium to Lloyds class and MCA coded. She will accommodate 12 guests and 13 crew.

Name: Project 400
Price: POA
Selling Broker: Northrop & Johnson

A 98 metre new build superyacht, Project Grande, was sold by Moran Yacht & Ship and will be built at German yard Lürssen. The design of Project Grande was completed by Eidsgaard Design and will have a 12 metre swimming pool, a huge spa and big diving areas. It will be helicopter-ready, storing a helicopter on the bow, and capable of worldwide cruising.

Name: Project Grande
Price: POA
Selling Broker: Moran Yacht & Ship