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Even with the end of 2023 around the corner, the incredibly dynamic superyacht market is still full of surprises. One of the recently concluded used yacht sales is one of the biggest of the whole year – the famous fast-cruising ketch built by Oceanco and owned by a German billionaire changed hands for a whopping $113 million.
Juergen Grossman, a steel industry magnate, reportedly commissioned this 2016 Oceanco sailing yacht and enjoyed it for seven years, which is a considerably long time in the world of luxury yachts, where younger and shinier models are constantly fighting for the spotlight. The main requests were straightforward – it had to be capable of comfortably cruising around the world, it had to boast sustainable self-sufficiency, and it had to be as comfortable as any of the owner's regular mansions.
Oceanco has built a solid reputation as one of the world's top superyacht builders, so it was the right choice. Aquijo was delivered in 2016, and it became the world's largest fast-cruising ketch. It also marked the first cooperation between Oceanco and Vitters, with an awe-inspiring exterior by Tripp Design Naval Architects and magnificent interiors styled by Dolker + Voges Design.
Here are some of the numbers that reflect Aquijo's leading performance. It's a little under 300 feet (282 feet/86 meters) and officially the largest ketch (a two-mast sailboat with the main mast taller than the second one). Each main sail covers more than 1,190 square meters, adding up to a total sail area of 64,500 square feet (5,990 square meters).
Due to the gigantic proportions, the yacht's shrouds, jib sheets, and winches had to be custom-made. The 44-ton winches are part of Aquijo's innovations, in addition to a unique submarine anchor system and a Vitters-developed steering system that enables "acutely sensitive steering."
Powered by Caterpillar engines, this massive sailing yacht is capable of reaching surprising speeds of up to 17.5 knots (32 kph) as well as bravely facing winds as strong as 40 knots (74 kph).
Boasting a massive 1,538 GT volume, Aquijo can easily be considered a floating mansion. Some of its luxurious amenities include a vast main salon with a 24-seat dining table, two jacuzzis, and a state-of-the-art wellness center integrated into the beach club, which is an unprecedented feature onboard a sailing yacht.
The seven-stateroom configuration can accommodate more than 12 guests, and the master suite provides access to a private terrace. Style-wise, this masterpiece is just as impressive, flaunting a contemporary, glamorous interior with color-customized staterooms and high-gloss Japanese lacquer headboards.
After seven years, Aquijo is ready to set off on new adventures under a different ownership. Someone else can now call themselves the owner of the world's largest fast-cruising ketch. The final amount was undisclosed, but Aquijo's last-known asking price was no less than €105 million ($113 million).
Oceanco has built a solid reputation as one of the world's top superyacht builders, so it was the right choice. Aquijo was delivered in 2016, and it became the world's largest fast-cruising ketch. It also marked the first cooperation between Oceanco and Vitters, with an awe-inspiring exterior by Tripp Design Naval Architects and magnificent interiors styled by Dolker + Voges Design.
Here are some of the numbers that reflect Aquijo's leading performance. It's a little under 300 feet (282 feet/86 meters) and officially the largest ketch (a two-mast sailboat with the main mast taller than the second one). Each main sail covers more than 1,190 square meters, adding up to a total sail area of 64,500 square feet (5,990 square meters).
Due to the gigantic proportions, the yacht's shrouds, jib sheets, and winches had to be custom-made. The 44-ton winches are part of Aquijo's innovations, in addition to a unique submarine anchor system and a Vitters-developed steering system that enables "acutely sensitive steering."
Powered by Caterpillar engines, this massive sailing yacht is capable of reaching surprising speeds of up to 17.5 knots (32 kph) as well as bravely facing winds as strong as 40 knots (74 kph).
Boasting a massive 1,538 GT volume, Aquijo can easily be considered a floating mansion. Some of its luxurious amenities include a vast main salon with a 24-seat dining table, two jacuzzis, and a state-of-the-art wellness center integrated into the beach club, which is an unprecedented feature onboard a sailing yacht.
The seven-stateroom configuration can accommodate more than 12 guests, and the master suite provides access to a private terrace. Style-wise, this masterpiece is just as impressive, flaunting a contemporary, glamorous interior with color-customized staterooms and high-gloss Japanese lacquer headboards.
After seven years, Aquijo is ready to set off on new adventures under a different ownership. Someone else can now call themselves the owner of the world's largest fast-cruising ketch. The final amount was undisclosed, but Aquijo's last-known asking price was no less than €105 million ($113 million).
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