DB9 is a 52.36 m Motor Yacht, built in the United Kingdom by Palmer Johnson and delivered in 2010. She is one of 3 Sport Yacht 170 models.
Her top speed is 32.5 kn, her cruising speed is 24.4 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 4000.0 nm at 13.0 kn, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 11 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 495.0 GT and a 9.5 m beam.
She was designed by Nuvolari Lenard, who also designed the interior. Nuvolari Lenard has designed 120 yachts and designed the interior of 108 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.
The naval architecture was developed by Palmer Johnson, who has architected 24 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Aluminium hull, and Aluminium superstructure.
DB9 is in the top 10% by LOA and in the top 30% by speed in the world. She is one of 196 motor yachts in the 50-55m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed is 10.57 kn above the average, and her top speed 15.37 kn above the average.
DB9 is registered under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1525 yachts registered
Specifications
- Name: DB9
- Previous Names: Aura
- Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
- Yacht Subtype: Semi-displacement
- Model:Sport Yacht 170
- Builder: Palmer Johnson
- Naval Architect: Palmer Johnson
- Exterior Designer: Nuvolari Lenard
- Interior Designer: Nuvolari Lenard