Put up for saleback in 2016 byNew Zealand’s richest manGraeme Hart, the 107-metre expedition yachtUlysseshas finally found its new owner. It’s not clear how much it cost, but the seller was initially asking $195 million for it.
ULYSSES THUS BECAME THE MOST EXPENSIVE YACHT SOLD IN 2017, SURPASSING THE 85-METRE SOLANDGE BYLURSSEN, WHICH WAS BILLED FOR €155 MILLION.
Hartentrusted the construction of the 107m project to Norwegian shipyardKlevenin 2013, noting that he was looking for the best combination of quality standards, delivery times and price when choosing the contractor. Apparently he liked working with the Scandinavians because a year later heordereda second similar boat of 116 meters in length.
Built in steel and aluminum, the Explorer accommodates 30 guests and 42 crew members aboard. An entire deck is dedicated to the yacht’s owner. The exterior of Ulysses was designed byOscar Mike Naval Architectsand the exterior byH2 Yacht Design.
Ulysses has a heated 11m pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, gym, spa, cinema, 8 dining rooms, 5 bars, helipad, guest and service elevator. The yacht’s garage is filled with water toys from motorcycles to surfboards.
Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, the vessel has a speed of up to 16.8 knots, and at a cruising speed of 15 knots offers an impressive range of 8,500 nautical miles.
