Rafter is a 53.25 m Motor Yacht, currently being built in Turkey by Damen Yachting and recently launched (soon to be delivered in 2026). She is one of 6 YS 53 yachts.
Her top speed is 19.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 5000.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 staterooms, with 11 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 499.0 GT and a 9.2 m beam, and she is built with a Aluminium deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.
She was designed by Damen Yachting, who also completed the naval architecture and designed the interior. Damen Yachting has designed 24 yachts, created the naval architecture for 39 yachts, and designed the interior of 20 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.
When delivered, Rafter will join a fleet of 203 motor yachts in the 50-55m size range. Compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her top speed will be 1.97 kn above the average.
Rafter is registered under the Marshall Islands flag, the 5th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 511 yachts registered.
Specifications
- Name: Rafter
- Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
- Yacht Subtype: Displacement, Support Ship
- Model:YS 53
- Builder: Damen Yachting
- Naval Architect: Damen Yachting
- Exterior Designer: Damen Yachting
- Interior Designer: Damen Yachting
- Flag:Marshall Islands