Quote of the day...

“We had a Russian client who ordered a yacht and then withdrew even though he had to give up the 40 percent deposit...”
Wally spokeswoman Monica Paolazzi

Economic Crisis & Superyacht market trends

New yacht: Luxury Yachtmakers at Monaco Show Cut Prices Up to 20%
>> Bloomberg

Second hand super yacht : My Shanti and Boadicea sold !!!
Accoding to globes.co.il website: "Shari Arison has sold her yacht "My Shanti" for $103 million, six months after putting it up for sales. "Boat International" reports that she made the sale on Tuesday at the Monaco Yacht Show."

In March, Arison put up the 64.5 meter yacht at Fort Lauderdale-based broker Merle Wood Associates Inc. agent Peter Croke confirmed the sale, adding that the firm represented both Arison and the buyer.

Burgess Yacht have also announced the sale of the 70.5 metre Amels "Boadicea".

Picture of the day: Leopard 46m

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The Leopard 46m "Pure One" was at anchor Saturday afternoon near Cannes (ile de Lerins).
On the picture, we can see the foreward dining area shaded by a bimini top.

Designed by the famous italian architect Andre Bacigaluppo, "Pure one" is one of the first Leopard 46m built by Arno shipyard.

She can reach a top speed of 32 knots thanks to her central booster and she is available for charter at a 210,000 euros per week.