Foreign Property News | Posted by Aye Myat Thu
A 140-foot superyacht that recalls a “Star Wars” fighter jet as much as a watercraft has hit the market priced to sell.
Hong Kong-based shipping magnate Anthony Marden is selling his custom-made trimaran “Adastra,” which he’s spun around the world from Ibiza, Spain, to Bali, Indonesia, for the last seven years, according to a website he’s launched to market the superyacht.
While the site says only that the vessel is “priced to sell,” the billionaire businessman is reportedly asking $12 million, according to Robb Report.
“She’s a total head-turner,” Mr. Marden told the luxury-lifestyle news site in a story published on Thursday. “She’s pretty much the only boat anyone looks at. Everyone stops and takes a photo.” He could not immediately be reached for comment.
Marketed as “the coolest adventure yacht,” Adastra has room for nine passengers and six crew members, with two levels of living space, including an open main deck clad in lightweight oak, according to a brochure from China-based boatbuilder McConaghy.
The vessel, designed by John Shuttleworth, married Mr. Marden’s desire for a fast, globetrotting cruising yacht with his wife Elaine’s interest in having the comfort of luxury amenities, according to a profile of the watercraft in Boat International magazine shortly after it was finished.
The result is a ship made from lightweight carbon fiber with a range of 9,000 nautical miles plus warm modern interiors and plenty of guest accommodation. The interior of the main deck includes an indoor lounge area, dining table and wraparound windows with “superb views,” according to McConaghy.
Outside, there’s a bar, sofa and dining area. A garage under the aft deck has room for a smaller watercraft, and was built with a door that folds out to create a diving and sunbathing platform.
Below deck, the futuristic design flanks the isolated en-suite master bedroom with curving inverted walls. There are two additional guest bedrooms accessible from the other end of the main deck.
In a video on the website marketing the boat, Ms. Marden said: “When you see love and attention that’s gone into building this boat, it’s just amazing.”
Ref: Property Report
