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Motor yacht APOGEE underway

The luxury yacht charter market is now dominated by superyacht vessels far north of the 50-meter mark.  Just 10 years ago, the concept of the largest yacht meant vessels over 100 feet in length.  Back then, a 50-meter (164 foot) luxury yacht charter vessel wasn’t large - it was huge!  Fast-forward to 2008, and even the last few listings of the U.S. owned top 50 largest yachts are within a few short inches of 190 feet, while two are over twice that size.

Superior in interior space, build quality, and performance, today’s megayacht vessels are being launched in greater numbers than ever before. 

Here’s a quick peak at the 5 largest U.S. owned superyacht vessels in the charter industry:

1.  Sail yacht MALTESE FALCON – Owned by American venture capitalist Tom Perkins, the 88-meter superyacht is the world’s second largest sailing yacht, after Sea Cloud.   Clients interested in a Perini Navi yacht charter should look no further than this megayacht – one of the true yachting marvels of this century.  Yacht MALTESE FALCON boasts an art-filled interior by Ken Freivokh who also designed the exterior of this megayacht.    Click here to view sail yacht MALTESE FALCON.

2.  Motor yacht EXCELLENCE IV – Built by Abeking and Rasmussen in 2008, this 78-meter yacht is expected to enter the charter market in 2009.  Built for American businessman Herb Chambers, the yacht features a stunning master suite with panoramic views looking forward from the raised bedroom platform.  Yacht EXCELLENCE IV boasts a cinema room and the main salon is home to a concert-quality grand piano. 

3.  Sail yacht MIRABELLA V – Built by VT for well-known American yachtsman, Joe Vittoria.  Currently the largest sloop ever built, yacht MIRABELLA V offers the space and accommodation of a large motor yacht at the same time as the pleasures of being under sail. A charter for up to 12 guests commands the hefty fee of $350,000/wk.  Click here to view sail yacht MIRABELLA V.

4.  Motor yacht MARTHA ANN – This six-deck, 70-meter luxury motor yacht hit the water at Lürssen’s facility on December 10, 2007, and was delivered to her American owner in May 2008.  With a gorgeous deep-blue hull, yacht MARTHA ANN will certainly turn heads on the charter circuit.  Features include an integral swim-up bar in the top-deck pool, gym, 7 wet bars in total, and a circular glass elevator that services 5 decks.  Click here to view yacht MARTHA ANN.

5.  Motor yacht KISMET – Opulence paired with excellent taste defines the character of motoryacht KISMET, a 68-meter luxury yacht built by Lurssen.  Launched in 2007, she has already found a niche in the charter industry, available for hire in the Caribbean in the winter and the Mediterranean in the summer.  Her attractive exterior looks, created by Espen Oino, are complimented by her Raymond Langton designed interior, and reveal strong, masculine architectural elements with a touch of Art Deco.     Click here to view motor yacht KISMET.

Other notable yachts in the Top 10 include: 

6.  Motor yacht APOGEE - Built in 2003, the 62-meter Codecasa is a true Italian masterpiece.  Yacht APOGEE features an immaculate interior design, combining exotic marble with exquisite fabrics, antiques complemented by soft lighting, inlaid granite floors, and mahogany paneling. On deck, there is seemingly endless space for al fresco dining and sunbathing, with its onyx-topped bar, multiple entertainment systems, and sunset terrace.   Click here to view motor yacht APOGEE.

7.  Motor yacht SECRET – Delivered by Feadship in 2008, American-owned 61-meter yacht SECRET combines unprecedented attention to detail and nautical elegance with the very latest technologies.  Click here to view motor yacht SECRET.

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