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A wealthy superyacht owner parted with his custom pleasure craft after just five years and didn't even have to wait too long – the eye-catching Van Tom found a new owner in just one month.
Serial yacht owners are called that for a reason. These millionaires and billionaires are always looking for the newest, most spectacular luxury toys, and one is never enough. The Van Tom superyacht, an ultra-luxurious Heesen semi-displacement vessel, was reportedly commissioned by Thomas Manchot, described by the yacht's broker as an experienced owner.
The German tycoon enjoyed his new toy in full privacy – Van Tom was never chartered throughout the five years since its delivery, which is why it's not as well-known as other Heesen models. Still, it's a short period of time in the world of superyachts. Some owners hold on to their pleasure craft for decades, although that's rare. Most often, they'll go from one luxury boat to the next, usually a bigger and even more expensive model.
The Heesen pedigree would be enough to confirm this 164-footer (50 meters) value. Heesen is one of the top superyacht builders worldwide, known for some of the most iconic vessels of all time. But there's more. Van Tom is also a high-speed luxury yacht, which makes it particularly attractive for those who want more than just sunbathing and sipping cocktails in the jacuzzi.
This aluminum floating mansion is also a rare catch as the sixth hull in an eight-unit series. It boasts both remarkable speed and interior volume for a yacht in this size category. Part of the Heesen 5000 Aluminum Class, Van Tom features exterior design by Frank Laupman and the Omega Architects team and luxurious interiors by the Francesco Paszkowski and Margherita Casprini dream team (this duo won several prestigious awards for their design projects).
Twin 3,860 HP MTU 16V 4000 M73L diesel engines, in addition to the ultra-performance hull design, enable this 164-footer to reach a 23-knot (42.5 kph) top speed. At half the speed, it can smoothly cover more than 3,000 nautical miles (5,555 km). During its sea trials in the North Sea, the Dutch yacht exceeded all expectations, reaching its maximum speed even though the sea conditions were particularly rough that day, and the winds were blowing at 16 knots (29 kph).
A thrilling-speed toy, Van Tom is also lavishly comfortable. At a little under 500 GT, it's the largest-volume yacht in its size category. This allows it to accommodate more than ten guests and a large, nine-person crew. Plus, it boasts a unique layout with not just a full-beam master suite but also a full-beam VIP suite.
With such impressive features, it's no surprise that the Dutch high-speed yacht was snatched off the market in a record time of four weeks. The new owner is still a mystery, but he was willing to pay more than $30 million (the yacht's last known asking price) for this luxury toy. Still young, Van Tom has many more years of exhilarating speed rides ahead.
The German tycoon enjoyed his new toy in full privacy – Van Tom was never chartered throughout the five years since its delivery, which is why it's not as well-known as other Heesen models. Still, it's a short period of time in the world of superyachts. Some owners hold on to their pleasure craft for decades, although that's rare. Most often, they'll go from one luxury boat to the next, usually a bigger and even more expensive model.
The Heesen pedigree would be enough to confirm this 164-footer (50 meters) value. Heesen is one of the top superyacht builders worldwide, known for some of the most iconic vessels of all time. But there's more. Van Tom is also a high-speed luxury yacht, which makes it particularly attractive for those who want more than just sunbathing and sipping cocktails in the jacuzzi.
This aluminum floating mansion is also a rare catch as the sixth hull in an eight-unit series. It boasts both remarkable speed and interior volume for a yacht in this size category. Part of the Heesen 5000 Aluminum Class, Van Tom features exterior design by Frank Laupman and the Omega Architects team and luxurious interiors by the Francesco Paszkowski and Margherita Casprini dream team (this duo won several prestigious awards for their design projects).
Twin 3,860 HP MTU 16V 4000 M73L diesel engines, in addition to the ultra-performance hull design, enable this 164-footer to reach a 23-knot (42.5 kph) top speed. At half the speed, it can smoothly cover more than 3,000 nautical miles (5,555 km). During its sea trials in the North Sea, the Dutch yacht exceeded all expectations, reaching its maximum speed even though the sea conditions were particularly rough that day, and the winds were blowing at 16 knots (29 kph).
A thrilling-speed toy, Van Tom is also lavishly comfortable. At a little under 500 GT, it's the largest-volume yacht in its size category. This allows it to accommodate more than ten guests and a large, nine-person crew. Plus, it boasts a unique layout with not just a full-beam master suite but also a full-beam VIP suite.
With such impressive features, it's no surprise that the Dutch high-speed yacht was snatched off the market in a record time of four weeks. The new owner is still a mystery, but he was willing to pay more than $30 million (the yacht's last known asking price) for this luxury toy. Still young, Van Tom has many more years of exhilarating speed rides ahead.
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