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YACHTS FOR SALE & CHARTER

Most superyachts from the Royal Huisman fleet are for private use only and are enjoyed ‘to the max’ by their owners, families and friends – who sail them throughout the years on stunning locations all over the world. Only very few of these pedigree yachts are occasionally available for charter and an equally small number come up looking for a new owner.

Yet, chartering is popular among those who may wish to experience sailing aboard a Royal Huisman yacht, simply to enjoy the charter or perhaps as a first step towards owning a superyacht. Others are actively seeking a Royal Huisman pedigree yacht to acquire, and have an interest in a particular yacht.

This dedicated section is an added-value service to owners, and presents this limited number of yachts above 40m / 130ft. As a service to clients, present and future, Royal Huisman is always pleased to provide interested parties with details of the yachts’ selling party or charter agent. Simply contact the team.

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“It had to be luxurious, but an authentic fishing machine,” says Jan Timmerman, CEO of Royal Huisman , builder of Special One, regarding the owner’s instructions. The Dutch yard, better known for technical sailing yachts, applied its knowledge of lightweight construction and naval architecture to create the 32-knot dual-purpose speedster, while designer Vripack made a study of stateside sportfishing brands to appropriate the best elements, including the category’s unmistakable profile. 

“Fishing led in every decision,” says Marnix Hoekstra, Vripack ’s creative director, of the design brief. To that end, the cockpit has live wells, fish boxes, outriggers dozens of rod holders, a custom mahogany fighting chair, and the same sonar used on commercial fishing boats. A fish-spotter’s nook sits 46 feet above the water. As for Special One’ s superyacht side, the interior is defined by walnut joinery, oak accents, and a translucent material that mimics stone. There’s also an elevator, a 300-bottle wine cellar, and an audio system with 150-plus speakers. 

While this Royal Huisman project was a dramatic one-off, it represents the growing trend toward much larger amenity-laden craft for serious anglers. “You have to go where the fish are—Mexico, Costa Rica, Venezuela, even the Azores, so you need bigger boats with more range,” says Michael Rybovich, a Florida builder of custom sportfishing vessels. “And since you’re farther away, you need more creature comforts, because the more time you spend on a boat with other people, the smaller it gets.” 

Multi-outboard center-console craft are also being upscaled. Next year will see the launch of Scout ’s 670 LXS; at 67 feet, it will be the world’s largest center console. Comfort, too, is being maximized in this class. “Fishability and performance are major desires,” says Chris Landry, director of communications for Viking Yacht Company , which builds the Valhalla line. “But they also want air-conditioning and an escape from the inclement weather.” 

To complement its Valhalla V-55, Viking will be launching the Valhalla 55 Sport Yacht built on the V-55 hull, but with “more focus on luxury and performance,” according to Landry. Historically, those two words were contradictory in the fishing world. Now, they’re becoming inseparable. 

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Dutch masterpieces - 8 Royal Huisman yachts for sale

The Huisman family's shipbuilding tradition dates back to 1884 when Jan Jans Huisman obtained official recognition as a shipwright and set up his yard at Ronduite in Holland. Between 1910 and 1940 over 500 vessels were launched, including around 50 fishing boats and 100 or so small pleasure sail boats, along with several motor cruisers.

His son, the legendary Wolter Huisman (1931-2004) joined the company at the age of 13. He had some ambitious ideas, which he honed during his years serving in the Dutch navy. One of Wolter's innovations was the introduction of construction in welded aluminium, with the later adoption of a special alloy called Alustar . In 1969 the yard moved to its current location at Vollenhove, on the banks of a canal where vessels with a draught of up to 3 metres could be launched. Running Tide , the first yacht built at Vollenhove, raced brilliantly until 1983. She returned to competition in 2004 as a vintage yacht, achieving equal success in many vintage regattas, winning the Malta-Syracuse 2004 and coming second in the Voiles du Vieux Port in Marseilles in 2009.

The yard has always called on the best designers and skippers, drawing on talent from around the world and the company's roster of clients has always included celebrity names like conductor Herbert von Karajan, who sailed in many races aboard He lisara, a nd the Rothschilds' 26 metre Gi tana VI. The early 1960s saw the launch of Huisman's subsidiary Rondal, a combination of 'Ronduite', the place where it began its operations, and 'aluminium'. In 1984 Queen Beatrice of the Netherlands granted Huisman the right to use the description 'Royal', reserved for companies that are especially important to the country.

Today, following launches of spectacular yachts like Athena and Twizzle , Royal Huisman occupies a special place among builders of sailing yachts, analogous to that of Feadship in the field of motor yacht builders.

Here we present eight very special yachts for sale from one of the world's premier yards.

Athena 2004 90m $95 million

At 90m and the fourth largest sailing yacht in the world, Athena represents four years of teamwork, combining the unique talents of Pieter Beeldsnijder for exterior and interior design with the naval architectural skills of Dykstra Naval Architcts . With these two talented legends and the shipyards' own group of dedicated craftspeople a 'dream team' was created and Athena will undoubtedly become part of yachting history.

For the interior Beeldsnijder selected a lightly stained mahogany to enrich an air of classic comfort. Appreciating that her sheer size could be overwhelming, Beeldsnijder cleverly divided accommodation and living areas into human size proportions thus creating a feeling of welcome and old world charm. Designing a reappearing scalloped corner detail Beeldsnijder fine-tuned these areas as he worked closely with Californian Rebecca Bradley, responsible for selecting soft furnishings and fabrics.

On deck her custom array of Rondal deck hardware is set against an expanse of varnished teak cabin tops and seating areas. Again Beeldsnijder elected to provide intimate proportions to these otherwise expansive areas while maintaining a high regard for Dijkstra's requirements for sail plan, deck layout and classically inspired design influences.

The three-mast schooner rig by Rondal provides some 2,500 square metres of sail power and is complete with in-mast furling for the topsails and in-boom furling for the carbon fibre gaffs. Some 55 Rondal captive and drum winches allow lightning fast tacks under full sail whilst sails can be set and stowed at the press of a button or two.

Using 'Alustar' plate mast construction the tallest of her three masts fits snugly, at low tide, through Panama's controlling bridge height of 62m. And to give a sense of scale to all this, a trip up one of her hydraulically operated crow's nests gives the adventuresome a bird's eye view over an expanse of teak decking as Athena displays herself a resurrection of the golden age of sail.

Gerard Dijkstra comments: '_Athena_, Jim Clark's latest Royal Huisman can sail and manoeuvre under sail in light airs. The detailed attention given to all aspects of this yacht's construction is incredible with her superb engineering, state-of-the-art sail-handling equipment and the highest quality finish of interior joinery, she combines the best in sail with the luxury and interior space only thought possible in motor yachts.'

Meteor 2007 51.59m 25 million

The 51.59 metre sailing yacht Meteor was launched in May 2007, to the delight of her owners who had set a demanding brief for the yard and for Dykstra Naval Architects in collaboration with John G Alden .

During her maiden voyage Meteor, who is now for sale , behaved outstandingly in the English Channel with winds averaging 35 to 40 knots and gusting up to 65 knots. At the 2007 Palma Superyacht Cup she was able to show her performance potential again. Her elegant flag-blue hull and white sail plan created a striking image as she sailed, close hauled, at an easy 15 knots.

For her design, the naval architects maintained the tradition of a full keel underbody to ensure a sea-kindly motion, complemented above the waterline by graceful sheer and a fine clipper bow and bowsprit. The tall schooner rig and sail plan are also traditional in appearance, but refer more to contemporary race technology with Rondal Carbon spars, carbon standing rigging by Southern Composites, high-performance sails from North Sails and a functional ergonomic deck layout.

The interior, created by John Munford , affords Meteor a gracious, comfortable ambiance. Swetania mahogany throughout the owners' and guests' accommodation provides a warm, nostalgic glow, complemented by elegant soft furnishings and a collection of artwork. In the main saloon, a beautifully crafted wood-fired fireplace is the centrepiece of the library. Aft of this area is the full-width master cabin and forward are two mirror-image guest cabins. Crew accommodation, also in fine finished mahogany, is generous with seven well-appointed cabins.

On deck, there are two beautifully varnished deckhouses finished in teak and connected by a large, twin-tabled cockpit. The main deckhouse provides a comfortable refuge with leather upholstered furniture arranged around a large table. In the aft port corner a cleverly concealed wet bar is situated, complete with sink, fridge and stowage.

Elsewhere on deck, numerous classic styling references can be found including unusually wide centre teak deck planks, harmoniously designed deck hardware and winches. Even the gaff-rigged carbon masts and booms were finished to support the aesthetic integrity of Meteor , thanks to the expertise and ingenuity of the yard's sister company Rondal.

Her broker, William Bishop, at Yachting Partners International , says, '_Meteor_ arrived in Palma in early June and is available for sea trials. A St Barth's Bucket winner, she also won an unprecedented three awards at the 2008 World Superyacht Awards.'

Cyclos III 1990 42.35m 3.5 million

Built in 1990, the 42.4 metre sailing yacht Cyclos III truly broke the mould of yacht building at the time.

Ron Holland, the exterior stylist, took up the challenge from the owner an experienced yachtsman to produce a yacht that was not only comfortable but sailed well. 'I want a yacht that has spectacular sailing performance. Downwind sailing is boring any yacht can do it. Sailing upwind is where the excitement truly lies,' the owner said. Below deck, he wanted a chic contemporary interior that had a minimalist feel to it without the use of wood that was so common on yachts at that time.

Cyclos III is for sale at Yachting Partners International where William Bishop comments, '_Cyclos III_ was undoubtedly the ground breaking yacht of her generation, and a ketch that truly set the benchmark in terms of performance and technology. She's currently located at the Royal Huisman shipyard, where she is ready for a comprehensive refit and she represents a rare opportunity to secure a yacht of outstanding pedigree.'

Hanuman 2009 42.1m $18 million

Following the 42.1 metre Hyperion in 1999 and the classic 90 metre schoon_er Athena_ in 2004, the yachts' owner reaffirmed his confidence in Royal Huisman engineering by placing a third, highly distinctive order with the yard, the 42.1 metre Hanuman , delivered in 2009

Dykstra Naval Architects  oversaw the build of her hull in Alustar, with spars and rig in carbon composite to create an outstanding J Class yacht. To further this ambition, Royal Huisman worked with the independent Carew Group, master sailmakers North Sails and spar makers Rondal to create the optimum mast and sail configuration as, in effect, a single wing unit.

Below decks, by contrast, interior designer Pieter Beeldsnijder drew upon fine traditional materials such as hand-polished French walnut and period design references to create all the warmth and ambiance of a bygone era, sensitively fused with the high amenity standards of a modern superyacht.

In a review of Hanuman , Boat International said, '_Hanuman_ is a masterful marriage of the best of the style and majesty of the 1930s J Class era with 21st century technology. The matte finished deck hardware resembles the galvanized metals of a bygone era, yet handles extreme loads with the push of a button.'

William Tai 1997 40.68m 9.99 million

Delivered in 1997 as Surama, the interior of William Tai is light with an open and modern styling incorporating the sweeping curves and bi-level sightlines we have come to expect from the drawing board of Andrew Winch .

Following a shakedown cruise to Norway in the early spring following her launch, this Ted Hood -designed 41 metre ketch encountered gale force winds on her approach to the Mediterranean before an extensive summer-long cruising programme.

A very happy owner reported excellent turns of speed and total satisfaction with a yacht that required his attending only six construction meetings. She returned to Holland for minor fine-tuning before setting out on a worldwide cruise, initially via Cuba, Florida, the Pacific and New Zealand.

Jonathan Syrett at Camper & Nicholsons has William Tai for sale and says, 'Upgraded extensively in 2009 and 2011 by the shipyard, she was conceived as a world cruiser and no expense or detail was spared in her creation. She offers an ideal layout with a centreboard allowing for shallow draught destinations and good performance in Superyacht Cup/Bucket type regattas. She boasts a huge owner's cabin with private cockpit access.'

Camelot 1985 37.5m $1,795,000

Built in aluminium in 1985, the 37.5 metre motor yacht Camelot sleeps 10 guests in five en suite cabins including a main deck owner's suite. Twin 1,050hp MTU engines give her a range of 2,150 nautical miles. Camelot underwent a $1.2 million refit in 2008/2009 which saw all her major equipment rebuilt.

Listed for sale at Bradford Marine Yacht Sales , her broker, Whit Kirtland says of Camelot , 'This timeless design is a proven world cruiser, ready to take her new owner anywhere around the world in safety, style and comfort. A rare opportunity to obtain a proven world cruiser of this pedigree, at an outstanding value.'

Diamond For Ever 1987 36.24m 8 million

Diamond For Ever is a 36.24 metre cutter-rigged sailing yacht launched in 1987 to a design by Ron Holland . Jon Bannenberg was responsible for her exterior styling and interior design accommodating six guests in three cabins and berths for five crew. She was last refitted in 2002.

'In the past 17 years,' says her central agent, Herbert Dahm at dahm international , 'Diamond For Ever has had only one owner, which has ensured her immaculate condition today, with periodic refits and technical upgrades. She is a proven seaworthy, safe and steady circumnavigator with ample open-air entertainment areas and luxurious accommodation.'

Cyclos II 1984 28.33m 1.95 million

Built in 1984 as a world cruiser to a design by Sparkman & Stephens , Cyclos II had an extensive refit in 2003. A refined interior by Pieter Beeldsnijder in blonde teak, high quality upholstery and fine fabrics accommodates up to six guests in three cabins.

With a range of 1,700 nautical miles at eight knots when under power, Cyclos II has proved her worth at cruising the world with minimal crew.

She is jointly listed for sale at Ocean Independence by Rainer Wilhelm and Marc Haendle who says, 'Cyclos II offers unparalleled versatility being a real offshore world cruising yacht. Through Arctic waters or to Polynesia, she will always be a safe and ultra-reliable yacht which can be operated with a small crew in all kinds of conditions.'

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