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25 May 2021 | 09:45 (UTC)
A buzz topic in the superyacht industry as of late is that the superyacht market in Asia has been booming. Claims of increased superyacht sales and a growing enthusiasm for yachting has led to what some are calling a ‘boom’. Curious about the true current state of the Asian yachting market, Kayla Dowling of
SuperYacht Times spoke to yachting professionals across the vast region to unpack the current sentiment.
Photo: Manson YimOur first finding is that data from our intelligence system
SYT iQ supports the general trend that there is an overall increase of sales in the Asian yacht market at the moment. This upward trend is occurring at two different ends. The first is new builds by shipyards in countries such as Taiwan and China, who are expanding their market share from a collective 6% to a combined 10% between 2019 and 2020.
Simpson Marine and its 35-year-long yacht building partner, the French Beneteau Group, launch Asia’s first Beneteau Cup this weekend in Hong Kong. Hosted by the Aberdeen Boat Club (ABC), the flagship two-day regatta for Beneteau owners features a programme with two races, including the Island Race on day one and Pursuit Race on day two. Richard Allen, Simpson Marine Group’s general manager, says, “There are Beneteau Cups taking place all over the world but we have never had a dedicated Beneteau owners’ event in Hong Kong and that had to change! We would like to invite all Beneteau owners with their crew, friends and family to the Beneteau Cup Hong Kong 2021.”
Australia s first Figaro Beneteau 3 makes racing debut by Beneteau Asia/Pacific 6 May 08:10 UTC
After a month of setup and tuning, the first Figaro Beneteau 3 (FB3) in Australia, sold by our dealer in the country, Flagstaff Marine, successfully launched to water with her happy owner onboard. She is named Intiy , and the owner s comments on the first sail were light, fast and responsive. Last week, Intiy was spotted at Sail Port Stephens 2021 for her Australian racing debut.
This FB3 has a tight schedule ahead. After the debut, the happy owner has signed her up for the legendary Beneteau Pittwater Regatta 2021, where he meets other Beneteau owners from different parts of Australia for a day of social racing and post-celebration. After the friendly competition, the FB3 will be publicly displayed at Pittwater and undergo sea trials with journalists onboard.
Simpson Marine Sells Sanlorenzo SL78 and SL118 to Customers in Indonesia
(08 Feb 2021) Simpson Marine has sold a new Sanlorenzo SL78, with a list price of 4.2 million, and a pre-owned 2018 Sanlorenzo SL118, the former flagship of the SL range, to two undisclosed customers in Indonesia.
Both luxury yachts are scheduled to arrive in Indonesia in March 2021.
“I’m excited to start 2021 with the arrival of these two iconic yachts into Indonesia,” said Paul Whelan, Simpson Marine Indonesia Country Manager. “Both yachts have been purchased by first time yacht owners and it’s been an absolute pleasure to guide them through the process of finding the right yacht for
2 February 2021 09:30 Market
Kayla Dowling
The new 34.16-metre Sanlorenzo yacht SX112 superyacht has been sold by Simpson Marine in Asia. As the second unit in the range, she is expected to be delivered to her owners in summer 2021.
Photo: Thomas PaganiThe design of the flagship Sanlorenzo yacht SX112, part of the Italian shipyardâs SX range, features an exterior designed by Bernardo Zuccon of Zuccon International Project to include a unique oversized stern area and an extensive internal beach area. The hull and superstructure will be finished in the distinct SX range silver metallic colour.
Photo: SuperYacht TimesThe interior of the 250 GT yacht, will be designed by the owner and encompass a luxury beach club and dedicated spaces for the family. The yachtâs layout will incorporate an open plan concept across its four staterooms, main deck dining room, and large saloon that opens to an aft deck.