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A Princess yacht charter boasts luxury, sophistication and exclusivity while putting some of the world’s most elegant destinations at your fingertips. Princess Yachts is a British luxury yacht manufacturer renowned for building exceptional fiberglass yachts from 42’7” (13m) to 131’2” (40m) that provide unforgettable experiences on the water.

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Why charter a Princess yacht? 

The Princess Yacht name is recognized as one of the UK’s leading names in luxury yacht manufacturing and is recognized globally for many boat-building accomplishments and awards. Thanks to their culture of innovation, dedication to design and incredible comfort, Princess Yacht charters are desired by the world’s most exclusive travelers. 

When you charter a Princess boat, you are guaranteed an incredible crewed yacht holiday. Enjoy navigating the Mediterranean’s most stunning destinations, cruise across the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean, or explore some of the world’s far-flung locations. A Princess Yacht rental ensures an unforgettable experience. 

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What makes Princess Yacht charters so sought-after? 

Every Princess yacht is designed with a forward-thinking mentality and crafted with meticulous attention to detail, making them highly desirable charter yachts. 

Princess Yachts was established in 1965 and has since gone on to build some of the world’s finest yachts, including the new X Class super-flybridge yachts, which features the yard’s flagship 95’ (29m) X95, an elegant superyacht defined by expansive spaces that offer enhanced levels of flexibility.

With a desire to build a better future, the new generation of Princess yachts feature pioneering hybrid propulsion systems, energy-saving technology, and eco-friendly materials.  

The shipbuilder’s state-of-the-art 1.1 million square feet yard is perched on the edge of the English Channel in Plymouth, an area that is rich in British maritime heritage. The shipbuilder’s parent company is French luxury group LVMH, ensuring impeccable standards of luxury that cannot be matched on a private crewed yacht charter. 

What are the most sought-after Princess yachts ? 

The shipbuilder’s wide selection of yachts means that there is a vessel to suit a wide range of lifestyles. Popular Princess Yacht  vessels include the 95’6” (29.1m) Y95, the 95’ (29m) X95, and the 82’7” (25.17m) X80.

M/Y SOLARIS is a stunning example of a Princess-built yacht. This 131’9” (40.16m) yacht was delivered in 2014 and refitted in 2019. She features a stunning interior design by Mark Berryman Design Ltd and boasts six spacious suites. Her many amenities include a large swim platform, a garage loaded with water toys, fold-down balconies, and a wonderful balance of deck spaces providing room for dining and relaxation. She boasts a top speed of 16 knots.

Northrop & Johnson has access to every luxury charter yacht globally, including the most desired Princess yachts, such as M/Y SOLARIS. To learn more about renting a private crewed Princess yacht , contact the Northrop & Johnson team.

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YachtQuarters Introduce the Princess Yachts Y72 to Fractional Yacht Ownership

Monday 4th March 2024

With the ever-growing demand for fractional yacht ownership – the ultimate turnkey solution to yachting, Princess have added the refined Y72 to the fleet.  The largest yacht to join the Princess Yachts fractional programme, she exudes elegance through sophisticated lines and a meticulous finish and can accommodate eight guests.  Shares are available now for cruising in 2025.

Why choose YachtQuarters – Princess Yachts fractional yacht ownership?

Sharing a yacht allows you to enjoy owning a yacht whilst giving you the freedom to engage in other pursuits too.  If you love to charter, but would prefer the familiarity of your own yacht whilst still benefiting from the services of an attentive crew of two and concierge service, then this yacht shared ownership programme could be for you.  You can enjoy the comfort of having your own interior style on board and the convenience of a friendly crew, who already know exactly what you, your family and friends like so you can just enjoy your trip.  And all at a fraction of the cost of chartering.  Furthermore, YachtQuarters’ yacht shares are tax free.

The new fractional ownership yacht, the Princess Y72 will be based in beautiful Mallorca with her home berth either in the prestigious Puerto Portals or Club de Mar.  And when it’s time to drop the lines, you can enjoy the freedom of cruising on board your own yacht in the Balearics, along with a tender and choice of water toys to discover secluded bays for complete escapism.  Explore new adventures and create special memories with your loved ones on board your exceptional Princess Y72.

YachtQuarters shared yacht ownership program allows you to still own a yacht in the Mediterranean but without the hassle that long-distance yacht ownership can entail.  Full management is included from the service and maintenance of your yacht to bespoke passage planning and provisioning and even booking your favourite restaurants.  From the moment you step on board, you can sit back and relax as the experienced captain takes the helm to sought-after destinations plus a combined chef/steward/deckhand to ensure your life on board is easy with Princess Yachts fractional ownership.  And as a co-owner, you are owning a share in the asset that is the yacht itself; which means when the time does come to sell, you will receive an equal portion of the proceeds too.

Your home from home – the Princess Y72

Her elegant form and extensive glazing allow light to flood the open spaces throughout.  Flexible living is key with fixtures and fittings to suit.  Her sociable layout within the main saloon combines a bar area to the open plan galley with glass sliding doors and galley window that open to the convivial cockpit dining area, perfect for cosy sundowners.

Contemporary tones co-ordinated with light woods and panoramic windows create an enviable onboard space to while away those long summer days and spend quality time with family and friends.

Below deck, eight guests are comfortably accommodated across four ensuite cabins.  The full beam owner’s cabin takes pride of place with its private entrance via a spiral staircase from the saloon.  With ample storage space, a large ensuite bathroom plus a 49″ LED TV with Naim audio, the sophisticated owner’s cabin is furnished with a sofa, dressing area and vanity desk wrapped and stitched in Livorno Stone leather for a contemporary finish.  Further aft there is a crew cabin featuring two single berths and a private ensuite.

Externally, the Princess Y72 has a fantastic choice of outdoor spaces within the cockpit, bow seating and sunpads and expansive flybridge.  Generous seating arrangements and wetbar facilities enable you to make the most of al fresco dining and balmy evenings in the Mediterranean.  Enjoy water sports with ease with her large transom featuring a foldaway swim ladder and shower, along with a tender and water sports toys.

Expect speed and efficiency during your cruising, thanks to Princess Yachts’ signature design, ensuring comfort on the ocean.  Sit back, relax and enjoy your surroundings, as your experienced captain takes the helm.  A sophisticated experience and power to thrill.

‘ Our YachtQuarters shareholders have a dedicated Yacht Manager and access to our Concierge team. We take care of the calendar, the maintenance, the insurance, the berthing and the hiring of the crew. That means you get to walk on and off with zero hassle – and that makes the yachting experience all the more special.’

Joshua Cleaver, Princess YachtQuarters Manager

‘The YachtQuarters programme offered the perfect solution – a unique kind of yacht ownership that is less financially demanding than buying outright to see if I like the idea of owning a yacht.  The Princess brand gave me confidence that it would offer great service, and would make everything as easy as possible having the back-up of a concierge, team of experts and a yacht manager, and even crew.  It gave me great peace of mind and a really tailor-made walk-on, walk-off yacht ownership experience.’

James Swift, Princess 68 YachtQuarters Owner

New cruising destinations to discover

Princess Motor Yacht Sales’ YachtQuarters boats are primarily based in Mallorca for exploring the beautiful Balearics, but the new Princess Y72 will also enjoy cruising to St Topez in the second year and potentially Italy in the fourth year.

For further information about the new Princess Y72 and the Princess Yachts fractional ownership programme, YachtQuarters, visit: www.princess.co.uk/shared_yacht_ownership/princess-y72-shared-ownership/ or call Joshua Cleaver on: +44 (0)1489 557755.

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KPS Capital Partners to Acquire Controlling Ownership of Princess Yachts

Investment will Accelerate Company’s Growth and Innovation

New York, NY  (February 13, 2023) -- KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling equity interest in Princess Yachts (Holdings) Limited, (“Princess Yachts” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer of luxury motor yachts.  Existing stockholders will retain ownership in the Company.  Completion of the transaction is expected in the first quarter of 2023 and is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals. 

Princess Yachts is a leading builder of luxury motor yachts and is recognized for its timeless design, hand-crafted quality and exceptional seakeeping.  Headquartered in Plymouth, England, the Company’s unparalleled level of vertical integration – including on-site design, engineering and manufacturing – has helped position Princess Yachts as one of Britain’s most iconic luxury brands.  Princess Yachts serves a global customer base through its best-in-class international dealer network.  The Company has approximately 3,200 employees and operates five manufacturing facilities in Plymouth, England.

Ryan Harrison, a Partner of KPS Mid-Cap Investments, said, “We are excited to make this significant investment in Princess Yachts, a leading company in the luxury global yachting industry with an iconic brand grounded in British tradition, a remarkable and growing product range and worldwide reputation for quality and innovation.  KPS’ investment will accelerate Princess’ growth trajectory and fund numerous investments for its future.  We look forward to working with Princess’ existing stockholders, Chief Executive Officer Antony Sheriff, the senior leadership team and the talented employee base at Princess Yachts.”   

Antony Sheriff, Chief Executive Officer of Princess Yachts, said, “We are thrilled to partner with KPS for this exciting new chapter for Princess Yachts.  KPS and the Princess Yachts team are deeply committed to investing in the Company’s future while continuing to further strengthen our portfolio of best-in-class motor yachts.  With a current order book nearing a record $1 billion and many model lines sold into 2025, we have never been in a stronger commercial position.  Together with KPS’ tremendous track record of manufacturing excellence and investing in leading brands, we are now positioned to take Princess Yachts to the next level of industry leadership in quality and innovation.  Under KPS’ ownership, we will accelerate a range of growth and operational initiatives to build upon our long and successful history.”

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal counsel to KPS.  Macquarie Capital and Latham & Watkins LLP served as financial advisor and legal counsel, respectively, to Princess Yachts.

About Princess Yachts

Princess Yachts is a leading builder of luxury motor yachts and is recognized for its timeless, understated design, unique craftsmanship and exceptional seakeeping.  Headquartered in Plymouth, England, the Company’s unparalleled level of vertical integration – including on-site design, engineering and manufacturing – has helped position Princess Yachts as one of Britain’s most iconic luxury brands.  Princess Yachts serves a global customer base through its best-in-class international dealer network.  The Company has approximately 3,200 employees and operates five manufacturing facilities in Plymouth, England.  For additional information, please visit www.princessyachts.com .

About KPS Capital Partners

KPS, through its affiliated management entities, is the manager of the KPS Special Situations Funds, a family of investment funds with approximately $21.6 billion of assets under management (as of March 31, 2024).  For over three decades, the Partners of KPS have worked exclusively to realize significant capital appreciation by making controlling equity investments in manufacturing and industrial companies across a diverse array of industries, including basic materials, branded consumer, healthcare and luxury products, automotive parts, capital equipment and general manufacturing.  KPS creates value for its investors by working constructively with talented management teams to make businesses better, and generates investment returns by structurally improving the strategic position, competitiveness and profitability of its portfolio companies, rather than primarily relying on financial leverage. The KPS Funds’ portfolio companies generate aggregate annual revenues of approximately $19.6 billion, operate 223 manufacturing facilities in 26 countries, and have approximately 47,000 employees, directly and through joint ventures worldwide (as of March 31, 2024). The KPS investment strategy and portfolio companies are described in detail at www.kpsfund.com.

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Princess Yachts has been taken over by a major American private equity firm in a deal which will take the Plymouth company “to the next level”. New York-headquartered KPS Capital Partners has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Princess Yachts (Holdings) Ltd, and said the investment will accelerate the company’s growth and innovation.

Existing shareholders will retain ownership in the company under the deal. Completion of the transaction is expected by the end of March.

KPS runs a family of investment funds with more than US$14.4bn of assets under management. For more than 30 years it has been acquiring manufacturing businesses and its current portfolio includes component maker Autokiniton, light vehicle manufacturer AM General, Briggs and Stratton engines, battery maker C&D Technologies, and plant-based foods business Primient.

Antony Sheriff, chief executive of Princess Yachts, said the deal will enable the Plymouth firm, the UK’s largest manufacturer of luxury yachts, to grow and bring out new models. He said: “We are thrilled to partner with KPS for this exciting new chapter for Princess Yachts. KPS and the Princess Yachts team are deeply committed to investing in the company’s future while continuing to further strengthen our portfolio of best-in-class motor yachts.

“With a current order book nearing a record US$1bn and many model lines sold into 2025, we have never been in a stronger commercial position. Together with KPS’ tremendous track record of manufacturing excellence and investing in leading brands, we are now positioned to take Princess Yachts to the next level of industry leadership in quality and innovation. Under KPS’ ownership, we will accelerate a range of growth and operational initiatives to build upon our long and successful history.”

KPS’ portfolio of companies already generates total annual revenues of about US$22bn, operates 232 manufacturing facilities in 27 countries and combined has about 53,000 employees. KPS said it creates value “almost exclusively through operational and performance improvement”.

Ryan Harrison, a partner of KPS Mid-Cap Investments, said: “We are excited to make this significant investment in Princess Yachts, a leading company in the luxury global yachting industry with an iconic brand grounded in British tradition, a remarkable and growing product range, and world-wide reputation for quality and innovation. KPS’ investment will accelerate Princess’ growth trajectory and fund numerous investments for its future. We look forward to working with Princess’ existing stockholders, chief executive Antony Sheriff, the senior leadership team, and the talented employee base at Princess Yachts.”

Princess Yachts was acquired by L Capital 2 FCPR, an investment group co-sponsored by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) and Groupe Arnault in 2008. In January 2016, L Capital merged with Catterton to become L Catterton, now recognised as the largest global consumer-focused investment firm.

Last year L Catterton hired bankers at Macquarie to find a buyer for Princess Yachts . At the time, Princess Yachts told PlymouthLive it was looking to start discussions with potential investors to provide financial support needed to build a huge new factory at its Devonport operation.

In late 2021, PlymouthLive revealed Princess Yachts wants to build another factory in Plymouth’s freeport area in the South Yard so it can produce more vessels, employ more people and fulfil a US$1bn order book. The company was also undergoing a sales boost, now selling more than 300 boats annually.

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Superyacht GRACE: the iconic charter yacht fit for a princess

By Rebecca Bradbury |   7 June 2018 2018-06-07

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There are few superyachts with a history as alluring as that of the 44m/145ft classic yacht GRACE . After all, this is the yacht on which movie star Grace Kelly and her husband Prince Rainier honeymooned on in 1956. But, there is a lot more to her fairy-tale past than this, and her story continues as she welcomes aboard guests for luxury yacht charters in the far-flung  Galapagos Islands .

GRACE’s story starts back in 1928, the year in which she first hit the water. Built in the UK by Campers and Nicholsons at their Southampton yard, she was commissioned by Argentinean tycoon Santiago Soulas, who named the yacht after his daughter Monica.

Four years later, Soulas sold the yacht to Zarch Couyoumbian, a wealthy Greek gentleman who named her RION. Come 1938, she was on the market once again and, this time, she ended up in the hands of Sir George Tilley, chairman of the Prudential Insurance Co.

However, when the Second World War broke out in 1939, the British conscripted the yacht for the war effort and she joined the Royal Navy with a crew of 20 renamed as HMS Noir.

The vessel carried out a sterling service. As well as patrolling the entrances to the Solent, she received Winston Churchill, collected 300 soldiers on three runs from Dunkirk and even captured a German E-boat off the coast of the Isle of Wight.

In October 1945, she was decommissioned and 17 months later she arrived at her original builders for restoration. Two years later she was returned to Sir George Tilley.

Upon his death in 1951, she was acquired by Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, owner of the iconic 99m/325ft superyacht ‘Christina O’ , and renamed ARION. Onassis then gave the yacht as a wedding gift to his friends Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly.

The royal couple honeymooned aboard the yacht, which was christened ‘Deo Juvente II’, for seven weeks along the coasts of Corsica and Sardinia . Princess Grace then used the vessel to entertain important guests of the principality on day excursions in the Mediterranean, as well as for vacations with her family.

In 1958, the superyacht was purchased by a Monaco-based businessman and re-named DASKA. Then, after changing hands several more times, she was acquired by her current owners in 2007.

Over the course of the next two years, the yacht was rebuilt from the ground up and outfitted with the latest yachting amenities while retaining the elegance and class of her 1950s heyday.  

GRACE was rebuilt from the ground up and outfitted with the latest yachting amenities while retaining the elegance and class of her 1950s heyday

During the extensive refit, the original blueprint for the hull and technical areas were used, and her former looks were taken into consideration but modern materials were used to provide her with the latest requirements on safety and make her more environmentally friendly. 

Re-christened superyacht GRACE in remembrance of the fifties film star, the classic yacht is now open for charter in the off-the-radar waters of the Galapagos Islands and is one of the finest offerings in the region.

When vacationing aboard most vessels in the region, travellers have to spend their time alongside other passengers in a cruise liner setup. But, it’s possible to rent GRACE for a private yacht charter . This way, charterers and their guests have the run of the entire yacht and the crew servicing their every desire.

During a charter vacation, guests can relax and socialise in a variety of deck areas. Stunning views of the region are to be had while unwinding in the upper deck’s alfresco lounge with a drink from the nearby bar in hand or while taking a dip in the spa pool, situated forward on the main deck.

Sun-lovers will love the intimate top deck sun-bathing area and, in the evening, the entire charter party can get-together for a delicious dinner in the aft deck alfresco dining area. Side decks also ensure guests are treated to 360-degree panoramas of their surroundings when cruising the archipelago.

There is even a private stern resting area with the original 1927 wheel inscribed with ‘Due Juvante’ - the name of the luxury yacht while owned by the prince and princess.

Inside, GRACE continues to wow with her Adriana Hoyos-styled interior. The highest quality materials have been brought together to retain her classic charm, and original pieces of the yacht are found throughout, bringing the heritage of this iconic yacht back to life.

On the main deck, the main salon features two sumptuous seating areas. This deck is also home to the Grace Kelly suite which, sitting in the exact same place as where the princess’s suite was in the 1950s, boasts timeless modern styling, including tailored furniture and a modern en suite.  

On the upper deck, there are two master suites and two twin cabins. The accommodation is completed by two double cabins, two twin cabins and a double cabin with a single berth on the lower deck. In total, the yacht can sleep 18 guests.

For more information on chartering M/Y GRACE, speak to your preferred charter broker .

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Comparing the superyacht models leading the Princess fleet

Perhaps traditionally known for its sub-24-metre boats, British builder Princess Yachts has established itself in the luxury superyacht scene with striking yachts in its M Class series. But it was when Princess first unveiled a completely new design concept with the X Class and the X95 that the Plymouth builder truly created a stir within the 24-metre-plus segment.

The design of X95 was not just a departure from anything previously created by the British yard, it also allowed for volumes you might find on a 35-metre yacht – although it remained under the flag classification rules at 29 metres. 

Today, the X95 is joined by her sibling the Y95. Yet while the 29.1-metre yachts use the same hull structure and engineering platform, the layouts are dramatically different. The Y95, typified by a beautiful, but traditional raised-pilothouse design, has an open flybridge and hence plenty of exterior space. The X95, on the other hand, has been marketed as a "space age"-styled yacht with an enclosed flybridge and a single enclosed helm.

With that in mind, it can be hard to know which of the models is the right one for you. Will it be an open or enclosed flybridge? Will it be a master suite on the main deck or an open-plan "country kitchen"? An enclosed skylounge or more exterior space? BOAT   unpacks the defining features behind the builder's iconic superyacht range.

The X95 "Super Flybridge" and the Y95 open bridge

The key difference between the X95 Vista and Y95 is the flybridge. On the Y95, there is an open flybridge area featuring a flybridge helm and a raised pilot house. This differs from the X95 Vista, which has an enclosed flybridge and a single enclosed helm, freeing up space to allow the flybridge and main deck interior to cover almost the full length of the yacht. This creates the X Class's defining characteristic: the "Super Flybridge". This layout design provides 10 per cent more outdoor space and 40 per cent more indoor space than a traditional motor yacht, making the X95 Vista perfect for those who wish to spend extended time on board and voyage further afield.

Meanwhile, architectural innovations on the Y95 create a vast, asymmetric flybridge layout. To starboard you will find the upper helm with twin helm seats, while a forward-facing L-shaped seating area is to port. Aft of this, she offers a large deck area for free-standing furniture and a dining table that seats 10 along with a fully equipped bar with twin barbecue, hob, drawer refrigerator and a large pop-up outdoor TV.

Guests can enjoy superyacht space on the X95 Vista's main deck with a line of sight, on the standard configuration, through the forward windows and new open bow design which provides panoramic views. Accessed via an internal staircase, the upper deck is where the magic happens: the fully enclosed and climate-controlled sky lounge is the perfect place to soak up sea views while being sheltered from the elements. Outdoor dining and seating can be found on the aft section of the X95 Vista together with a second sundeck forward where a large seating area and sunpad or optional spa bath is situated.

Owners who opt for the X Class can choose between a main deck master suite or an open-plan "country kitchen". If this is the case, the full-beam master can be located on the lower deck, complemented by a forward stateroom with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom. Further port and starboard guest cabins can also be found on the lower deck, all on a single level which helps to make the lower deck feel enormous.

On the Y95, the full-beam master suite is found on the main deck and bathes in natural light thanks to the addition of skylights. Below deck, four further beautifully appointed ensuite cabins host guests, whilst crew accommodation is situated aft of the machinery space and includes an ensuite captain’s cabin and bunk cabin. Numerous interior configurations are possible thanks to its innovative interior layout and increased volume afforded by the new hull design.

Owners also have the choice of a beach club on both models or a dedicated garage that provides storage for a Sea-Doo Spark (or equivalent), plus numerous other water toys.

Form and function

Speaking about the company's strategy, Princess Yachts' sales director, Simon Colebrooke, explains: “The X95 was designed to appeal to a whole new generation of Princess owners and to those that might want to extend their stays on board, such is the space the layout generates. The Y95 builds on the best attributes of the X Class, appealing to our heartland, with a strong focus on elegant design and modern boating life. The Y95’s design is a classic example of form and function that beautifully come together to create our largest Y Class yacht.”

The Y95 offers spacious outdoor living spaces that are comparable to larger yachts and an interior more aligned with Princess Yachts' M Class boats. Thanks to side door access on the flybridge, the yacht feels more spacious than a typical 30-metre. It also provides guests with a simple transition to the foredeck area, the perfect place for soaking up the sun's rays.

Having an enclosed skybridge on the X95 Vista affords different benefits – including the enclosed and climate-controlled sky lounge on the X95 Vista, suitable for different weather conditions. Recently redesigned to align with Princess’ latest exterior styling, the X95 Vista also features a new single-piece hull window that stretches the length of her profile.

Also enhancing her exterior design is the redesigned bow structure, which has been opened up. Guests can now enjoy panoramic views from the forward windows of the main deck or from the sanctuary of the foredeck seating area, which provides the perfect haven to sit and take in the surroundings.

Powered by twin MAN V12-2000 engines, both models can reach top speeds of up to 23 knots.

For more information about the Y95 and X95 yachts, contact Princess Yachts today.

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BIG SKY (EX: ACADIA) Boat for Sale

35' duffy | 1990 | $249,000.

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• Big Sky (ex: Acadia)

Last updated Mar 12, 2024

Big Sky (ex: Acadia) Boat | 35' Duffy 1990

EX: ACADIA is a high quality custom-built "Downeast" Flybridge Cruiser, Her hull was built at Duffy & Duffy in Brooklin, ME and thereafter, she was finished by "Mac" Pettegrow in Southwest Harbor, ME to a very high standard. Here exterior superstructure, cockpit and decks have just been regelcoated white in 2024. Her exterior varnish has been wooded and refinished with multiple coats. She now gleams.

EX: ACADIA has a 2007 Cummins QSB5.9 480 hp 6 cylinder diesel installed and her hour meter says 580 hours, showing light use. Her present owners purchased her in 2000, and due to a change of plans, they find they must sell. Other excellent upgrades include new berth cushions, a new bimini, two new Garmin GPS Plotters. We think EX: ACADIA  is one of the best 35 Duffys this office has seen. Please call for your inspection and thank you for your interest.

Potential purchasers should assume that items on the vessel at the time of viewing, but not specifically listed on this specification sheet, are not included with the sale of the yacht. These specifications are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed. Specifications are provided for information purposes. Data was obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed by owner or brokers. Buyer assumes responsibility to verify all speeds, consumptions, capacities and other measurements contained herein and otherwise provided, and agrees to instruct his surveyor to confirm such details prior to purchase. Vessel subject to sale, price and inventory changes, and withdrawal from market without notice. 

Mechanical Disclaimer: Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meter. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise, and major overhauls as well as ALL other representations noted on the listing.

DISCLAIMER TO BOARD VESSEL: In the event the Buyer boards the vessel either on land or in the water without a broker or owner, the Buyer(s) agrees and understands he boards at his sole risk and liability.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Gray & Gray Yachts.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Big Sky (ex: Acadia) HIGHLIGHTS

• Yacht Details: 35' Duffy 1990
• Location: Kittery, ME
• Last Updated: Mar 12, 2024
• Asking Price: $249,000
• Max Draft: 3' 6''

Big Sky (ex: Acadia) additional information

• Beam: 11' 11''
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Displacement: 12,500 lb

HULL & DECK: 

• Flag Blue Awlgripped hull, white boottop, green bottom.
• Some starboard hull repairs ongoing March 2024.
• 2023-2024 entire superstructure and flybridge regelcoated white.
• 2023-2024 also regelcoated two-tone tan decks and cockpit.
• 2024 all exterior teak varnish was redone numerous coats to very high standards.
• Edson dinghy davits repainted.
• 2024 dark blue bimini on flybridge.
• Varnished wide teak ladder steps with S/S handrails to flybridge.
• On flybridge, bench seats port and starboard with centerline swivel Pompanette helm seat.
• Elkhide covered S/S Edson wheel.
• 6 S/S opening ports with screens.
• S/S bow rail and S/S stanchions and single lifelines.
• Fiberglass bowsprit with S/S roller for CQR Plow anchor.
• Lewmar electric windlass at bow and switch at helm, with up and down battons.
• S/S hardware.
• Recent Lexan flybridge Venturi windscreen.
• Dual helms; hydraulic steering.
• Fiberglass rudder, skeg hung with protected prop.
• Teak swim platform.

Fuel: 300 gallons in two aluminum tanks.

Water: 80 gallons in poly tank.

Holding: poly tank.

Hot water heater: 6 gallon Raritan.

ENGINE & MECHANICAL: 

• 2007 single Cummins QSB5.9 diesel, 480 hp, 6 cylinder; serial # 46756428, Turbo charged and after cooled.
• 580 hours as seen on hour meter.
• ZF280A transmission, 2.47:1 reduction gear; serial# 20027934.
• SmartCraft Cummins engine gauges.
• Kobelt single lever controls.
• Dripless shaft seal, water cooled.
• Sidepower bow thruster at both stations. 
• 2" S/S shaft; 4 bladed bronze prop.
• Bennett trim tabs. 
• Racor 900MA fuel filter.
• Razor cutter on shaft.
• Cruising speed: 15 knots.
• Maximum speed: 18-19 knots @ 3600 RPM>

ELECTRICAL: 

• 12V DC and 110V AC systems with circuit breaker panels.
• Four Group 24 lead acid 12V batteries with battery switch.
• Battery charger; Xantrex battery monitor.
• 30 amp shore power service; shore power cord. 

ACCOMMODATIONS: 

• An elegant varnished mahogany interior with varnished teak and holly soles throughout.

MASTER STATEROOM: 

• Forward is a vee berth with filler, six drawers under, mahogany ceilings, Bomar hatch overhead, S/S ports, 3 fans, 2 brass reading lights, and shelves beside each berth.
• The head is aft to starboard of the vee berth with a W.C head in a separate shower stall with hot and cold showers.
• Vanity with white round enamel sink and chrome "antique" style faucet.
• Storage lockers and drawers under vanity.
• The door to the head is a custom mahogany panel door with a full length mirror built into the inside of the door.
• Between the vee berth and head is a hanging locker and 2 drawers.
• Overhead Nicro solar vent.
• The galley is aft of the vee berth on the portside.
• 3 burner Force 10 propane stove with oven and broiler (with Xintex propane monitor).
• Large locker under the stove and storage locker above the stove.
• Deep storage lockers run above the galley countertop with S/S sink and S/S hot and cold pressurized water Grohe faucet.
• Storage locker under the sink.
• Drawers beside the Nova Kool refrigerator/freezer.

MAIN SALON: 

• In the main salon the helm is to starboard with a wide bench style helm seat.
• Opening center window.
• Opposite the helm is a custom bureau with 4 drawers and two lockers below. 
• The top of the bureau has a cushion for seating for passenger.
• Portside aft of the bureau is a full length settee.
• There are 2 huge storage compartments under each settee.
• Great visibility with large windows all around and swing-out raised panel mahogany french doors with windows opening aft to the aft cockpit.
• Upholstery is new in 2023.
• Varnished mahogany trim and cabinets.
• Below is finished in satin varnished mahogany with a high gloss teak and holly cabin sole.
• Sony AM/FM stereo system with 2 speakers in salon.
• Weems & Plath clock and barometer.

ELECTRONICS: 

• Simrad Autopilot AP 35 VHF radio.
• Ritchie compass at lower helm.
• Two depthsounders.
• 2024 two Garmin GPS-Plotters.

EQUIPMENT: 

• Windshield wipers.
• Lifejackets.
• 2-12V bilge pumps.
• 2 fire extinguishers.
• Fenders and docklines.
• 1 LPG tank.

COMMENTS: EX: ACADIA is a high quality custom-built "Downeast" Flybridge Cruiser, Her hull was built at Duffy & Duffy in Brooklin, ME and thereafter, she was finished by "Mac" Pettegrow in Southwest Harbor, ME to a very high standard. Here exterior superstructure, cockpit and decks have just been regelcoated white in 2024. Her exterior varnish has been wooded and refinished with multiple coats. She now gleams.

EX: ACADIA has a 2007 Cummins QSB5.9 480 hp 6 cylinder diesel installed and her hour meter says 580 hours, showing light use. Her present owners purchased her in 2000, and due to a change of plans, they find they must sell. Other excellent upgrades include new berth cushions, a new bimini, two new Garmin GPS Plotters. We think EX: ACADIA  is one of the best 35 Duffys this office has seen. Please call for your inspection and thank you for your interest.

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King Charles Wrote of 'Unbearable Emptiness' in Unearthed Letter Written Months After Princess Diana's Death

The former Prince of Wales wrote of "bewilderment and confusion that accompanies the removal of someone so young from the world" in the letter, dated Dec. 8, 1997

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A letter King Charles wrote in the immediate aftermath of Princess Diana ’s Aug. 31, 1997, death is shedding new light on his grief.

The King, who was then Prince Charles, wrote about “unbearable emptiness” just under four months after the late Princess of Wales died in a car accident in Paris. The letter, sent to Peter Houghton, recently sold at auction for $2,000, according to the Daily Mail .

It is clear in the letter that Houghton is also grieving, as the former Prince of Wales writes that his heart “bleeds” for him following the death of “dear Liz” (who the royal referred to as a “life-enhancer”) after an illness. Charles added that he could imagine the “agony” Houghton was going through and “longed to wave a magic wand to transform the situation.”

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The letter then addresses his “bewilderment and confusion that accompanies the removal of someone so young from the world” — a familiar feeling, as his ex-wife, Princess Diana, was just 36 at the time of her death.

The three-page handwritten letter was written on Highgrove House letterhead and dated Dec. 8, 1997, just over three months after Princess Diana died, leaving behind sons Prince William and Prince Harry , then just 15 and 12, respectively. It is signed “Charles” and has its original envelope included in the sale, which had the future monarch's instructions for the letter to be delivered “by hand.” Per the Daily Express , the seller of the letter is unknown.

The letter’s sale was handled by RR Auction out of Boston, and a spokesperson for the company said that “this lengthy handwritten letter to ‘Peter’ expresses his sympathy upon the death of a loved one. Charles was likely particularly emotional at the time he wrote the letter, as Princess Diana had tragically passed away just a few months before in August 1997.”

The letter also elaborates on the royal’s Christian faith and his beliefs on what happens when someone dies, quoting a Bible passage that reads, "Now we see through a glass darkly, but then face-to-face.” He added, “Personally, I believe that there is another dimension beyond this physical one and that we will be amazed to discover it for ourselves when we are eventually — or at a moment — called upon to make that certain journey for ourselves.”

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Prince Harry, Princess Diana’s younger son, arrived in Colombia with his wife, Meghan Markle , on Aug. 15. During a breakfast meeting that morning with the South American country’s vice president Francia Márquez and her husband, Rafael Yerney Pinillo, Márquez shared her admiration for Princess Diana with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Earlier in the day at a press conference ahead of the couple’s arrival, Márquez was asked about a trip Princess Diana planned to make to Colombia shortly before her death, per the Daily Mirror .

“I think that Prince Harry being here today after that dream of his mum’s of visiting this country is an opportunity to show the best of our nation, to show who Colombians are,” she said. “We are people who, in the midst of adversities, do everything possible to give the best of ourselves.”

Prince Harry, 39, and Meghan, 43, will visit the cities of Bogotá, Cartagena and Cali during their visit to Colombia.

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