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Represented by Edmiston, the 141-foot Warren Yachts Slipstream is the largest yacht built by Warren to date.
August/September 2008

Edmiston has added several to its central-agency listings: the 111-foot Baglietto Myspace, fitted with a rare five-cabin layout for 10 guests; the 2007, 115-foot Admiral Be Cool has only 80 hours on the engines, making her practically a new boat; the 141-foot Slipstream, the largest Warren yacht built to date; the 170-foot Alloy Yachts Kokomo, designed by Dubois Naval Architects and launched in 2006; and the 180-foot Lady Christine from Oceanco. Other happenings at Edmiston include the appointment of Nicholas Edmiston as central agent for the 236-foot Dunya Yachts Red Square. Due for delivery in 2010, this Sterling Scott design will accommodate 16 guests and includes an infinity pool. Visit www.edmistoncompany.com.

The 95-foot De Cesari Ardis II and the 82-foot Westport Endurance sold through Fraser Yachts. Sales listings include the 221-foot Stephan Jantzen; the 152-foot 1920s classic Lulworth; the 2007, 109-foot Cyrus Yachts Fansea; the 102-foot Astondoa Santa Catalina; the 101-foot Ferretti Ladies First; the 98-foot MCP Yachts Obrigado; the 85-foot Tarquin Calypso II; the 84-foot Viking Endeavour II; and the 80-foot Mangusta Scrooge. New to charter are the 165-foot Oceanfast Mystique and the 150-foot Trinity Magic. Visit www.fraseryachts.com.


The 164-foot Hakvoort Jemasa joined the charter fleet at Merle Wood. (Click image to enlarge)

New Merle Wood & Associates yachts for sale include the 204-foot Feadship Fortunato, refit in 2007; the 151-foot Feadship Time For Us; the 126-foot Trident Savoy; a 103-foot Johnson motor yacht finished this year; the 92-foot Cheoy Lee My Fair Lady; and the 90-foot Abeking & Rasmussen Sea Diamond. Recent sales include the 183-foot Perini Navi Santa Maria, renamed Zenji; the 170-foot Amels Deja Too; the 150-foot Christensen Mystic; the 145-foot Christensen Primadonna, renamed Aghassi; the 124-foot Delta Scott Free; the 100-foot Azimut El Grande; the 98-foot Queenship Sea Owl; and the 88-foot Leopard Bella Giornata. To its charter fleet, Merle Wood added the 172-foot custom support yacht Suri, the 164-foot Hakvoort Jemasa, the 118-foot Millennium Les Belles and the 72-foot Viking Intrepid. Visit www.merlewood.com.

Dubois Yachts added the 170-foot Alloy Yachts sailing yacht Red Dragon to its charter fleet. Other charter listings include the 140-foot sailing yacht Nelson and the 121-foot Fitzroy Midnight. Visit www.duboisyachts.com.

Vripack Yacht & Ship Brokers sold a 92-foot Aleutian Yacht to a repeat customer ready to explore the Alaskan coastline. The company also successfully delivered the new Moonen 84 christened Amphitrite. New for sale are the 90-foot Moonen Commercial Break and the 86-foot Bandido Little Blue. Visit www.vripack.com.

IYC’s charter fleet gained five yachts. The 157-foot Trinity Chevy Toy (ex-Janie) and the 147-foot Tuscan Sun will be in the Caribbean for winter. The Monaco office added the 150-foot Palmer Johnson Hokulani, chartering in the Western Med. The U.S. office added the 130-foot Hatteras Charisma and the 142-foot Palmer Johnson Pure Bliss, both chartering in the Caribbean. IYC sold the 157-foot Trinity Janie, the 139-foot Oceanco Black Sheep and the 100-foot Broward Espresso II, among others, including the 164-foot Trinity Yacht T057 (not yet named), due for delivery in 2011. Visit www.yachtcollection.com.


The 150-foot Palmer Johnson Hokulani charters in the Western Mediterranean through IYC’s Monaco office. (Click image to enlarge)

The Sacks Group Yachting Professionals has nine yachts for charter in the Northeast this year, including the 143-foot Van Mill Starship, the 130-foot Feadship Golden Rule, the 124-foot Broward Lady Susan, the 109-foot Hargrave La Dolce Vita, the 100-footers Carib Queen and Cocktails, and the 97-foot Hooter Patrol IV. Sacks has a few new yachts for sale, including the 84-foot Monte Fino Lady Di and the 80-foot Lazzara Jody Lee. In other news, Sacks’ central listing Dream Seeker played host yacht at the Grand Prix in St. Petersburg, Florida, while docked trackside at turn No. 10. Visit www.sacksyachts.com.

Bas Korrel, former first mate on Sherakhan, is now captain of the 102-foot sailing yacht Thuraya, built in 1982. His first order of business will be to bring the yacht back into the shape it deserves. Then she is joining Sherakhan in the Caribbean and will be available for charter through Camper & Nicholsons. Visit www.cnconnect.com.

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