Owning a luxury yacht doesn't have to cost you hundreds of millions. BOAT takes a closer look at five standout superyachts currently listed for sale for less than €5 million...
Lady Sandals
Length: 40.1m
Builder: Feadship
Year: 1985
Built in steel and aluminium by the esteemed Feadship shipyard in the Netherlands, Lady Sandals continues to reap the rewards of a 2007 refit. Her exterior styling stems from the drawing boards of Frits De Voogt, while the interior design is courtesy of Paola D.Smith & Associates. Lady Sandals offers accommodation for up to eight guests across four suites and can carry seven crew members. Leisure highlights include an extended swim platform for al fresco dining, tender storage on the upper deck and ample sofa seating on the partially-shaded sundeck.
Lady Sandals is asking $4,975,000 with Moran Yacht & Ship.
STAR OF THE SEA
Length: 34.5m
Builder: Benetti
Year: 1983
This Benetti motor yacht was originally delivered in 1983 but has more recently benefitted from a shipyard period totalling over $1 million, which included fresh plate work and a bow thruster replacement. The Italian yard is responsible for her design and naval architecture, with six en suite cabins able to accommodate twelve guests. On board, guests will find a sky lounge, hot tub and a VIP suite. On her technical side, STAR OF THE SEA’s top speed is 12 knots and she boasts a maximum range of 4,000 nautical miles when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines.
STAR OF THE SEA is asking for $2,695,000 with Fraser.
Inti Cube
Length: 28.6m
Builder: Wally
Year: 2005
Inti Cube is built in carbon fibre with naval architecture developed by veteran designer German Frers. She was first delivered in 2005 as a fast-cruising sloop, with her most recent refit in 2017. Where interiors are concerned, Inti Cube offers a modern and contemporary style by Luca Bassani. Accommodation is for up to six guests in three en suite cabins, comprising a master suite, one twin and a single guest. With her light displacement hull, Inti Cube can easily reach 10 knots of speed upwind in eight knots of breeze.
Inti Cube is asking €2,300,000 with Camper & Nicholsons International.
Mathilda I
Length: 28.5m
Builder: Royal Hakvoort Shipyard
Year: 1995
Mathilda I is noted for her "top quality build", optimal use of space and favourable running costs. The yacht has stayed in good condition since her launch thanks to annual maintenance checks and refits. Her exterior profile remains timeless, with a classic white design courtesy of Henk Lunstroo and interior lines by Felix Buytendijk. Mathilda I offers a homey atmosphere and has accommodation for ten guests across five cabins, including a full-beam master suite and a VIP double. With a shallow draft of 2.1-metres, Mathilda I permits access to most cruising grounds and anchorages.
Mathilda I is asking for €1,850,000 with Camper & Nicholsons.
44 North
Length: 26.8m
Builder: Outer Reef Yachts
Year: 2015
44 North is the only 880 Cockpit model delivered by the Taiwanese shipyard. Owing her design to Jeff Druek and naval architecture to Chaucer Chen, the yacht recieved $500,000 in electronics upgrades to safely journey to remote areas. She houses a fishing cockpit with ample storage, a live bait well, scuba tank storage plumbed to a dive compressor and rocket launchers for deep sea fishing. 44 North was built with redundancy as a main focus, with the idea to make her the "ultimate yacht" in safety and security in all types of waters.
44 North is asking for $3,795,000 with Outer Reef Yachts
D&B
Length: 24m
Builder: ISA
Year: 2018
D&B owes her naval architecture, interiors and sculptural exterior lines to Italian studio Francesco Guida. This yacht was designed for those seeking close contact with nature, with key amenities including a cockpit which doubles as a beach club and is able to drop down to the water. D&B is styled with large vertical and horizontal glazed surfaces, offering plenty of natural light and space considering her LOA. Other standout features include a dining area with a large table, protected by the overhang of the flybridge.
D&B is asking €3,750,000 with Ocean Independence.
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