OCEAN Independence sells SKYLGE and ANTHEA and presents 5 CAs for sale

15 May 2010

Sold

Peter Thompson and Michael White at Ocean Independence (OCI) UK sold the 43m sailing yacht SKYLGE, now renamed THIS IS US and also the 28m AB Yachts ANTHEA, in Joint Central Agency.

SKYLGE was built in aluminium in 2005 by Holland Jachtbouw to an Andre Hoek design, has slim low-freeboard lines, long overhangs and a modest pilothouse. Her rig follows the trend for high-aspect mainsails and she has a clean deck, while her lifting keel offers access to shallower waters.

Lloyds classed and MCA compliant, THIS IS US sleeps 8 guests in 4 cabins and has a range of 2,500 nautical miles at 11 knots and will remain for charter with OCI under her new owner.

Also sold by Peter Thompson and Michael White, the 28m AB Yachts ANTHEA. Launched in 2006 by one of the master builders of large, fast, open yachts, AB Yachts. Constructed of Kevlar, her triple Caterpillar 1825hp engines power her to a maximum speed of 53 knots and she can comfortably cruise at around 45 knots.

Anthea accommodates 8/9 guests in 2 double cabins and 2 twin cabins and her bright, modern interior was designed by Guido de Groot.

New for sale

At OCI UK Michael White and Peter Thompson bring us 2 stylish new CAs for sale, firstly the 40m CRN Ancona AQUALIBRIUM, built in 1995 in Italy and fully refurbished in 2004 she offers a large volume interior and generous deck spaces which have made her a popular charter yacht.

AQUALIBRIUM has an excellent crew, who have maintained her to a high standard and sleeps 10 guests in 5 cabins. Also for charter with OCI.

And secondly the 27m Pershing 88 SPIRIT OF ZEN from 2002, currently based in Dubai she has a bright but warm interior of cherry wood and cream leather, 4 cabins sleeping 8 guests and Arneson surface drives. SPIRIT OF ZEN offers a winning combination of style, space and speed.

Moving to OCI Palma, Jim Acher has signed the 29m Benetti AYOUCHKA. First launched in 1975 and recently completed a 2.4m+ euro refit this steel yacht sleeps 10 guests in 5 cabins, has huge internal volume and is completely turnkey!

Then at OCI Monaco Phil Pollak presents the 22.5m 1988 Cantieri di Pisa HORIA, refitted in 2006 she is a very well maintained example of this popular design. Beautifully decorated and featuring a wonderful custom lounge area on the upper deck she sleeps 7 guests in 4 cabins and has low engine hours.

And finally, with Jeroen Minnema at OCI Antibes in Joint Central Agency, the modern classic 21.5m Holland Jachtbouw WINDROSE, returning to the market with a complete survey report and substantial price reduction.

Built in 2001 she has a proven regatta record, sleeps 6 guests in 3 cabins and is in outstanding condition! Her 23m berth in Antibes Port Vabaun is also for sale by separate negotiation.

Shows

Looking forward to the September yacht shows OCI will be presenting at least 2 yachts at the Cannes Yacht Show 8-13th in Port Canto and also 5 or more yachts at the Monaco show 22nd-25th.

Already confirmed for Monaco are the 52m 2001 (refit 2009) Benetti QUANTUM OF SOLACE, the 38.5m 2009 Sanlorenzo Alloy 40 ONYX and the 42m 2002 Cantieri di Pisa ELEMENT!