1989 Feadship 47.5m Custom Motor Yacht, 7 Cabins, Refit 2023, Athens

Built by Feadship and delivered in 1989, this 47.5-metre custom motor yacht embodies the enduring engineering quality, craftsmanship and timeless styling associated with one of the world’s most respected Dutch shipyards. Naval architecture and exterior design are by De Voogt, while Luigi Sturchio created the interior. A refit completed in 2023 brings renewed relevance to her proven displacement platform.

Offered in Athens, Greece, the yacht combines a substantial 480 GT interior, seven-cabin accommodation, transoceanic-range capability and versatile exterior amenities. Her displacement construction, classic proportions and extensive guest and crew facilities make her a serious option for private family cruising, longer voyages or professionally managed operation.

Dimensions, Construction and Design

The yacht measures 47.5 metres overall, with a 42-metre waterline length, 8.59-metre beam and 2.89-metre draft. Her generous beam and approximately 480 GT volume provide substantial interior and service spaces, while the De Voogt exterior retains the balanced, purposeful character for which classic Feadships are known.

Her exterior layout incorporates broad guest decks, an extended swimming platform, generous sunpads, an exterior bar and practical tender-handling areas. These spaces support outdoor dining, entertaining, relaxation, swimming and access to the yacht’s recreational equipment. The platform’s displacement form prioritises comfort, seaworthiness and cruising endurance.

Guest Accommodation and Interior

Accommodation is provided for up to 12 guests in seven cabins, comprising a main-deck owner’s suite, one VIP cabin, three double cabins and two twin cabins. This unusually flexible arrangement can accommodate families, couples and mixed guest groups without compromising privacy.

The owner’s suite is designed as a calm private retreat, with soft beige carpeting, neutral ceiling treatments, two large windows and an intimate reading area. Luigi Sturchio’s interior provides a comfortable relationship between the yacht’s classic origins and contemporary onboard use. Buyers should inspect all salon, dining, galley, ensuite and entertainment arrangements to confirm their exact present configuration following the 2023 refit.

Crew accommodation supports up to 12 personnel across six crew cabins, enabling a comprehensive service structure for extended operation. The equivalence between guest and crew capacities is particularly practical for an owner seeking high service standards during longer cruising programmes.

Machinery and Long-Range Capability

Twin Caterpillar 3516TA diesel engines, each producing 1,656 hp, deliver a combined stated output of 3,312 hp through twin screw propellers. Maximum speed is approximately 16 knots, while cruising speed is stated at 14 knots.

Supported by a fuel capacity of approximately 70,750 litres, the yacht has a reported range of around 4,600 nautical miles at cruising speed. This combination of displacement construction, substantial tankage and Caterpillar propulsion gives her the fundamental capability required for extended offshore and transoceanic cruising. Actual range will depend on speed, reserve requirements, displacement, hull and machinery condition and prevailing sea conditions.

Engine hours, generator specifications, shaft and propeller details, stabilizers, thrusters, battery systems, shore power, pumps, watermakers and waste-treatment installations should be confirmed through the current technical inventory. Navigation and communication electronics must likewise be verified by model, age, serviceability and compliance.

2023 Refit and Buyer Verification

The 2023 refit adds important market appeal, but its exact scope should be supported by a detailed work list, invoices, shipyard documentation and any transferable warranties. Buyers should determine which structural, machinery, electrical, navigation, safety, accommodation and cosmetic elements were renewed, rebuilt, serviced or replaced.

A complete independent marine survey is strongly recommended, including haul-out and ultrasound testing where appropriate. The hull, superstructure, coatings, decks, machinery, propulsion, appendages, electrical systems, plumbing, stabilizers, hotel services, navigation equipment and safety systems should be inspected. A sea trial should test engine output, steering, vibration, noise, cruising performance, manoeuvring and all major operating systems.

Purchase and Documentation

Current flag registration, ownership and title, classification or statutory certification, mortgages and liens, HIN or official number, VAT position, customs status and commercial-use permissions should be verified before completion. The supplied information should not be interpreted as confirming VAT-paid or tax-cleared status.

The sale contract should identify all equipment included, including tenders, toys, spares, tools, furniture and safety inventory. It should also document the deposit, survey and sea-trial conditions, escrow mechanism, closing location, title transfer, delivery condition, taxes, fees, insurance and relocation obligations.

Enquire About This Classic Feadship

Combining genuine Feadship pedigree, De Voogt design, Luigi Sturchio interiors, 480 GT, seven guest cabins, accommodation for 12 guests and 12 crew, twin Caterpillar propulsion and a stated 4,600-nautical-mile range, this 47.5-metre yacht has the foundations of a highly capable long-range ownership platform. Contact KaterBlue to request the full specification, asking price, refit history and arrangements for a private inspection in Athens.