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SOUNDWAVE Yacht (ex: 11-11)- Incomparable $50 M Superyacht

Within the realm of motor yachts, Soundwave Yacht (ex: 11-11) stands as a testament to exquisite artistry and meticulous craftsmanship.

With a length of 63 meters (207 feet), this floating masterpiece exudes elegance and grace, captivating the imagination of those fortunate enough to experience its splendor.

Let us embark on a captivating journey, delving into the remarkable features that make Soundwave an icon of luxury yachting.

Yacht Interior

The interior of Soundwave showcases an exquisite art deco design, curated by the renowned design firm Candy and Candy.

Every detail exudes elegance and sophistication, creating a harmonious ambiance throughout the yacht.

With spacious and meticulously crafted living spaces, Soundwave offers unparalleled comfort and opulence.

The yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests, ensuring a personalized and luxurious experience for all on board.

One of Soundwave’s most distinctive features is its vertical axe bow, which sets it apart from other yachts. T

his design element not only adds a unique aesthetic touch but also enhances the yacht’s performance.

The axe bow reduces the upward push from waves, resulting in a smoother and more comfortable ride for guests.

With a sleek steel hull and aluminum superstructure, Soundwave effortlessly combines strength and lightweight construction.

Accommodation

Soundwave offers luxurious accommodations for both guests and crew. The yacht features six elegant cabins, accommodating up to 12 guests in utmost comfort.

Each cabin is meticulously designed to provide a tranquil retreat, allowing guests to relax and unwind.

The crew of 16 members, housed in eight cabins, ensures exceptional service and attention to detail, guaranteeing an unforgettable yachting experience.

Yacht Specifications

Powered by two Caterpillar engines, Soundwave reaches an impressive top speed of 17 knots, allowing for swift and efficient navigation.

The yacht’s cruising speed of 14 knots provides a perfect balance between speed and comfort.

With a range of 5,000 nautical miles, Soundwave offers the freedom to embark on extended voyages and explore remote destinations.

SOUNDWAVE Yacht Price

The value of the SOUNDWAVE yacht is estimated at $50 million, representing the exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and design embodied in this remarkable vessel.

It’s important to note that the price of the SOUNDWAVE yacht can vary based on factors such as size, age, level of luxury, and the materials and technology used in its construction.

With annual running costs of around $5 million, Soundwave is meticulously maintained to ensure the highest standards of excellence.

SOUNDWAVE Yacht (ex: 11 11) Summary

Motor yacht Soundwave (ex: 11-11) is a masterpiece that seamlessly combines luxurious amenities, elegant design, and remarkable performance.

From its breathtaking art deco interior to its striking exterior design, every aspect of Soundwave exudes a sense of grandeur and sophistication.

As you embark on a journey aboard this exceptional yacht, you enter a world where luxury and comfort intertwine, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

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Charter yacht 11.11 Benetti 63M

We are delighted to announce the award-winning Benetti 63m megayacht 11.11 available for charter being a finest example of what can be achieved when innovative yacht design meets talented artisans, expert craftsman and nautical profieciency. Benetti 11-11 Eleven Eleven four-deck superyacht built of steel and aluminium boasts all comfort of the most luxurious residential homes.

Benetti 11 11 charter yacht key features are:

- Spacious 180-degree panorama view master suite with poo-up smart TV and sumptuous and finest materials used. Large ensuite bathroom adorned with book-matched Italian marble, his and hers basin and bespoke Lalique clear and black crystal taps - Private area on upper deck with own spa pool, flexible parasols, sun loungers and seating area in front of the stunning full beam owners stateroom creating an informal leisure space for sunny days or warm evenings - Fully equipped highly functional but stylish study with two Samsung UHD smart TVs and hand crafted art deco desk with flutet columns and a veneered top - Distinctive plumb bow design - Luxury accommodation for up to 12 guests: full-beam VIP suite with study, walk-in dressing room, beautiful ensuite bathroom with finest Italian marbele and generous use of wall-to-ceiling glazing resulting like in a second owner’s suite rivaling any five-star luxury hotel suite. Additional four well-appointed guest cabins on the lower deck in art deco style - Huge sun deck aft with bar, swimming pool set in a stone surround and hand-crafted limestone steps, sunbathing area and kitchenette - Spa adjacent to the sun deck with dedicated treatment room and steam bath entirely made of pearlescent mosaic tiles and with heated towel cabinet - First ever built custom Benetti limo tender - Automatic sliding glass doors connecting main deck with stunning main saloon - Child friendly shapes and edges - Fantastic sky lounge on the upper deck with custom bar and comfortable lounging areas for family and friends - Sky lounge opening to exceptional outside deck offering alfresco dining area for 14 guests, bar, two symmetric seating areas and waterproof upholstery - Latest audio-visual entertainment systems including built-inSamsung UHD smart TVs throughout the yacht in bespoke cabinets and frames to complement the overall design - Very good performance with remarkable fuel efficiency and cruising speed of 15 knots. - World cruising capabilities thanks to a range of more than 5.000 nautical miles - Underwater lights covering the whole waterline for a great effect once in port, on anchor or for night swimming - Impeccable crew service of 16 members ensuring unforgettable charter holidays.

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63m Benetti motor yacht 11.11 now for sale with Burgess and Y.CO

The 63 metre Benetti motor yacht 11.11 is now jointly listed for sale with Y.CO and Burgess .

Custom-built by Benetti , 11.11 splashed in 2015 and became an instant hit, scooping a number of accolades including a coveted Neptune at the World Superyacht Awards in 2016. Sporting a vertical plumb bow and sleek lines, 11.11 was designed in-house by Benetti and is offered for sale fresh from a multi-million euro refit and five-year survey completed just this year. 

11.11 features Art Deco-inspired interiors by Candy & Candy with flashes of polished stainless-steel, bespoke chandeliers and handpicked Italian marble. A monochromatic colour palette features throughout, contrasting cool beiges and dark patinated wood panelling with white furnishings and one-of-a-kind pieces of art.

She can accommodate up to 14 guests across six cabins including a master suite which sits in pride of place on the upper deck, benefiting from 180-degree views and an entirely private sundeck with a jet pool and sunbathing area that stretches all the way to the bow. The remaining guest accommodation is split between a full-beam main deck VIP with six oversized portrait windows, while two doubles and two convertible twins with additional Pullman berths are found on the lower deck. 11.11 runs with up to 16 crew on board and houses a large main deck galley thanks to her bow design.

Guests benefit from numerous spaces to kick back and relax from her informal skylounge, complete with a custom cocktail bar, to her sprawling sundeck which houses a  Jacuzzi lined with pearlescent mosaic tiles and a spa. Come evening, aperitifs can be enjoyed in the skylounge or main saloon before guests are seated around a backlit onyx dining table.

Other highlights include a touch-and-go helipad on the bow, while 46 underwater lights put on an impressive light show after dark. A large transom garage houses a custom eight-metre Benetti Limo tender - the first tender from the Italian shipyard - as well as a six-metre Novurania RIB and an arsenal of water toys.

11.11 will be attending the Palm Beach International Boat Show later this month. "The yacht has been busy chartering in the Caribbean and the Bahamas this winter season, so this will be a great opportunity for buyers to see her exceptional layout for themselves," said Gary Wright, co-founder and chairman of Y.CO. "Her two master suites, fantastic sun deck, dedicated spa and touch-and-go helipad put her in a league of her own. Fresh from a one-million-euro service, 11.11 will undoubtedly be one of the stars of the show.”

Power comes from a pair of 3512-C Caterpillar engines for a top speed of 17 knots and a range of 5,000 nautical miles at an economic speed.

11.11 is asking €59,500,000

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11.11 BENETTI | From EUR€ 650,000 /wk

Motor yacht 11.11 (FB265) is a breathtaking 63-metre vessel, constructed by the leading Italian shipyard, Benetti. FB265 superyacht 11.11 has been designed by the yard's in-house team. Her launch is in 2015.

NOTABLE FEATURES: ~ fantastic expansive deck areas ~ stylish design ~ elegant interior and exterior decor ~ numerous dining options, including a number of alfresco dining possibilities ~ inviting accommodation with luxury amenities ~ ensuite bathrooms with each stateroom ~ upper deck master suite ~ amazing sun deck ~ Jacuzzi ~ gym equipment ~ beach club ~ at anchor and underway stabilisers ~ air-conditioning ~ WiFi ~ great selection of water toys

Boasting four internal decks, Benetti luxury yacht 11.11 provides her guests with a beautiful and comfortable accommodation in two gorgeous full-beam owner’s cabins, one on the main deck, the second on the upper deck with private access to the pool and solarium deck. The lower deck hosts four lovely guest cabins, each with its own en-suite washroom. There is also a smaller sun deck.

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11.11 Specifications

Featuring a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the 63m mega yacht 11.11 (FB265) is run by twin Caterpillar diesel engines. These enable her to reach a maximum speed of 16,5 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots.

Yacht Charter Accommodation

Accommodation aboard luxury yacht 11.11 is offered in two gorgeous full-beam owner’s cabins, one on the main deck, the second on the upper deck with private access to the pool and solarium deck. The lower deck hosts four lovely guest cabins, each with its own en-suite washroom.

Charter Amenities and Extras

Tenders & Toys: ~ 6.0m Novurania launch (260 hp) ~ 8.0m custom limo (360hp) ~ 4.5 m Castoldi rescue/crew boat ~ 1x Flyboard ( for experienced riders) ~ 2 x Seadoo 215hp GTX ~ 3 X SEABOBS ~ 2 Double KAYAKS ~ Myriad of towable toys (2 x Malibu Donuts, Couch, Aquaglide trampoline for kids) ~ Jelly fish swim pool, ~ 1 x Wake-board (small and large bindings) ~ 2 x Knee-boards ~ 1x Adult & Kids Water-skis ~ 4 x SUPS ~ 1x Windsurfer ~ 2 x Kids Underwater Scooters ~ 4 x learner surfboards ~ Waterslide from foredeck ~ 1 x Windsurfer Bic with learner and professional sails ~ 1x Wake Foiler ~ 1x Wow Eagle Towable ~ 1x 4 person couch towable ~ 2x New Towable Donuts ~ Climbing wall ~ Techno gym treadmill and elliptical trainer on fore deck ~ Traditional Board Games ||Communications: ~ VSAT internet. VOIP X 2 / Fleet sat phone / Cell phone 3/4g / Iridium sat phone ~ Internet - 1GB download, 0.5GB upload plus 4G when within terrestrial limits ||Gym equipment: ~ techno gym treadmill and elliptical trainer on foredeck VIEW ADDITIONAL INFO AND PHOTOS OF 11.11 HERE

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Positive Customer Review: "One of the most memorable parts for me was the launch. I went with my wife, and Benetti had a Roman Catholic priest bless the yacht. It was very beautiful with all the Italian music and then the British national anthem, and it was all very unexpected. I thought I was just going to be putting the boat in the water, but in fact it turned into a very emotional day!" - Owner of a Benetti called motor yacht 11:11

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ALL ABOUT 11-11

Benetti yacht 11.11 is a winner at the 2016 World Superyacht Awards.  She is only the second plumb-bowed boat built by the fabled Italian yard.  This beautiful lady was originally commissioned to look like a Russian Czar’s palace.  Her first owner walked away when the yacht was just 40% complete.  A new owner stepped in to transform the yacht into an award-winning monochromatic masterpiece.  What a fortunate owner!  The current trend is to build yachts with hard, minimalist edges.  This yacht’s main living areas onboard yacht 11.11 offer suppleness and comfort.

CHILD-FRIENDLY HOME, NOT PALACE, ON THE  WATER

Functionality and comfort on board Benetti yacht 11.11 are found everywhere. This is a testament to the owner’s desire to create a home on the water and not a palace.  Especially unique is the “child-proof” design of the interior. Curves replace edges at toddler height.  The seating areas in the lower and upper saloons are clustered around coffee tables that you can bounce off of or fall asleep against. The yacht is very child-friendly. She is also perfect for a family private luxury yacht charter vacation.

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INTERIOR DESIGN

Her interiors are Art Deco-inspired. For instance, they are accented by bold artworks, polished stainless steel finishes, and bespoke chandeliers. In addition, flawless Italian marble. Custom furnishings compliment all.

UNIQUE FEATURE

She has TWO spa pools, one of which is on the sun deck aft.  It is resplendent in pearlescent mosaic tiles and surrounded by sun pads.  It is a family-friendly area.  The yacht’s sun deck also boasts an Italian stone bar, indoor/outdoor terrace, and a spa area with separate massage and steam rooms.  What else is on this deck?  An intimate seating area and a kitchenette. What more could you ask for?   It is a relaxing space for families to gather at the end of the day.

SPA POOL NUMBER TWO

Where is her second spa pool?   It is forward of the panoramic owner’s suite on the upper deck.  This private area is not visible from the bridge above. The are is an exclusive enclave for the guests of the master suite.

LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS

A full-beam VIP suite exists on the main deck, as well.  It features a private study.  This suite also features a walk-in dressing room and six ultra-large portrait windows.  All other guest accommodations are on the lower deck.  The lower deck features two convertible-to-double twin cabins. It also includes two double cabins. These join via a central lobby.  Art deco style appears in all cabins.  Cabins also feature Italian marble in the bathrooms. They also have elegant Lalique taps.

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AMENITIES AND TOUCHES

Special amenities and touches are incredibly numerous.  Noteworthy contemporary artwork and photographs appear throughout.  For instance, pieces by Tracy Emin, Hans Kotter, Dominic Harris, David Yarrow, and Ben Sack exist.

The yacht’s pronounced exterior and visually-striking plumb bow turns heads.  Additionally, 46 underwater lights ensure that she stands out in port after sunset.

The yacht employs innovative sound and vibration dampening technology. This assures a calm and quiet charter experience.

ACTIVE GUESTS DELIGHT

Adventurous guests and activity seekers love this yacht.   She carries an assortment of toys.  For example, an inflatable rock climbing wall and a Jetlev Flyer jetpack.  James Bond-esque!

HOW TO BOOK YOUR YACHT CHARTER

In conclusion, book motor yacht 11.11 for your own private luxury yacht charter vacation today. Contact your yacht charter brokers at 1-800 Yacht Charters at 305-720-7245. If you prefer, complete our online inquiry form at https://www.1800yachtcharters.com/book-now/  .

We will be in touch with you right away to plan  The Superyacht Experience™  for you!

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Launched in 2015 by the prestigious Italian yacht builder Benetti, 11.11 was immediately recognised as one of the greats and was awarded a 2016 World Superyacht Award in the category Displacement Motor Yachts 500GT TO 1,299GT.

The 63m (206.7ft) yacht possesses striking looks with her vertical bow, a feature which enhances the fuel efficiency of this family orientated world cruiser. Her stunning aesthetics follow through into her chic interior, crafted by the owner’s personal design team. Drawing inspiration from the Art Deco period, the designer combined cool beiges, dark browns, whites and creams accented with touchable fabrics and hand crafted one-of-a-kind pieces throughout.

She offers accommodation for 12 guests over six well-appointed cabins, including master and VIP suites. The full-beam VIP suite sits on the main deck whereas the master, which comes complete with its own private deck, plunge pool and sunbathing area, is positioned on the upper deck. The guest cabins, found on the lower deck are spacious, light and airy.

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• Built: 2015, Benetti, Italy
• Length: 63m (206.7ft)
• No of guests cabins: 6
• Summer Cruising: Mediterranean
• Winter Cruising: Caribbean
• Beam: 10.8m (35.4ft)
• Draft: 3.5m (11.5ft)
• Gross Tonnage: 1,181
• Maximum Speed: 16.5 knots
• Cruising speed: 14 knots
• Fuel Consumpition Cruising speed: 400 litres per hour
• Cabin Types: 6 (4 × double, 2 × twin)
• Engines: 2 × 1,800hp Caterpillar
• Watersports: 6.0m Novurania launch, 8.0m custom limo, 4.5m Castoldi rescue/crew boat, 2 x Sea-Doo 215 GTX, 3 x SeaBob, 2 x kayaks, 4 x stand up paddle boards, waterski, wakeboard, kneeboard, windsurfer, flyboard (for experienced riders), wake foiler, windsurfer Bic, myriad of towable toys, 2 x new towable donuts, wow eagle towable, towable couch (2 man), 2 x kids underwater scooters, 4 x learner surfboards, waterslide from fore deck, climbing wall. Approved RYA training centre for guests’ use of personal watercraft (jetskis)
• Communication & Entertainment: Satellite television, iPad control and connectivity, Airplay, DVD, video and audio servers, satellite & cellular communications facilities, VSAT, Wi-Fi internet

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.11.11. is a custom motor yacht launched in 2015 by Benetti, in Italy.

Over one century of history, more than 350 boats built including three giga yachts of 100mt and longer, over 300,000 sq m (3.229.173 sq.ft) of production facilities. These facts and figures unambiguously demonstrate the momentum of Benetti’s growth and Clients’ unrestrained confidence in the brand.

.11.11. measures 63.00 metres in length, with a max draft of 3.40 feet and a beam of 10.80 feet.

.11.11. has a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Her exterior design, naval architecture and interior design is by Benetti.

Performance and Capabilities

.11.11. has a top speed of 17.50 knots and a cruising speed of 15.00 knots. She is powered by a twin screw propulsion system.

.11.11. has a fuel capacity of 115,000 litres, and a water capacity of 30,000 litres.

She also has a range of 5,000 nautical miles.

Accommodation

.11.11. accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. She also houses room for up to 16 crew members.

Other Specifications

.11.11. is MCA compliant, her hull NB is FB 265.

.11.11. is a Lloyds class yacht. She flies the flag of Isle of Man.

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11.11 is one of the most exciting superyacht launches of recent years, and this award-winning 63m Benetti motor yacht, launched in 2015, is available to charter for the first time.  11.11 sees innovative design and expert craftsmanship combined to create a distinctive exterior profile with a powerful axe bow, which cuts through the water effortlessly.

The interior is finished in various neutral shades, and her luxuriously appointed living areas draw inspiration from the 1920s and 1930s, and include a bright sky lounge, a formal dining room and inviting main salon.

Motor yacht 11.11 offers stunning accommodation for up to 12 guests including an entire private sun deck adjoining her vast master suite on the upper deck.  The VIP suite spans the full beam of the yacht’s main deck, and the remaining spacious four guest cabins are found on the lower deck.

11.11’s elevated Jacuzzi, shaded by large umbrellas on the foredeck, her pool on the sun deck and endless sunpads will satisfy the sun worshippers; whilst outdoor bars and al fresco dining areas provide the ultimate spaces for entertaining and socialising.

An on-board spa, complete with treatment room and steam room, offers absolute relaxation; while her selection of water toys will keep even the most active of charter guests entertained.

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’11/11′ is a 206.69ft  /63m  Custom motor yacht built in 2015 by Benetti. This luxury vessel’s smart and impressive exterior design is the work of Benetti. The yacht’s stunning interior has been designed by Owner’s Team.

A number of key features make this yacht a great choice including the multiple communal spaces, the generously proportioned exterior and the tastefully decorated interiors including a range of bespoke artwork from leading artists.

11/11’s spacious interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 rooms, including 2 master suites, 2 double cabins and 2 twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 15 crew members onboard to ensure everyone enjoys a memorable and luxurious experience at sea.

She is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, and has a cruising speed of 16 knots, a maximum speed of 17.5 knots and a range of 5,000nm from 120,000 fuel tanks. Overall, she seamlessly combines performance with luxury.

You’ll find underwater lights and a Jacuzzi on deck, in addition to an owner study and large tender garage.

She also comes complete with a modern stabilization system to reduce roll motion even during rough seas, and the yacht also has ‘at anchor stabilizers’ to keep things smooth even at anchor/zero speed.

While on board you’ll find a great Wi-Fi connection, so you can check emails or share your experience on social media. Air conditioning keeps conditions comfortable throughout the cabins, even on hot, sticky days.

Entertainment on board 11/11 is plentiful and you’ll find Seabobs, Waverunners, Towable Toys, 2 Person Kayak, Paddleboard, Windsurfer, Snorkelling Equipment, Inflatable Climbing Wall, and Floating Pool.

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11/11 features & pricing.

• AIR CONDITIONING • BEACH CLUB • DECK JACUZZI • FLOATING POOL • INFLATABLES • KAYAKING • PADDLEBOARD • SATCOM • SATELLITE TV • SEABOB • SNORKELING • STABILIZERS • TOWABLE TOYS • VIDEO-ON-DEMAND • WAVERIDER • WI FI • WIND SURF

CHARTER RATES

1 x 26.25ft /8m Benetti Limo Tender 1 x 19.69ft /6m Novurania Tender

Seabobs Waverunners Towable Toys 2 Person Kayak Paddleboard Windsurfer Snorkelling Equipment Inflatable Climbing Wall Floating Pool

11/11 Is Available at These Locations

Amalfi Coast

French Riviera

Italian Riviera

Saint Martin

Virgin Islands

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By Oliver Pearson   6 March 2017

A truly tempting special, the 63m/207ft motor yacht 11-11 is providing two free ‘bonus days’ for charter guests booking a week in the Caribbean this Easter.

Combining forward-thinking design and outstanding craftsmanship, 11-11 caused a total sensation when she became available for private charter last summer.

Such excitement was to be expected, of course, with the motor yacht offering a wealth of standout benefits for prospective charter guests.

Indeed, from her modern and inviting interior to her owner’s deck complete with a private terrace, there’s no question that 11-11 is suited to the world’s hottest destinations.

Making things all the more exciting, of course, is the fact that 11-11 is the first Benetti luxury yacht to come with a bespoke limousine tender. Allowing guests to get to and from the mainland without being exposed to the elements, such a feature is sure to be appreciated around the cruising grounds of the Caribbean this Easter.

Bringing the art deco movement up to date, the interior of superyacht 11-11 contrasts fresh whites and glossy blacks to create a calming atmosphere for guests to unwind and dine in. Designed by a team assembled by the owner himself, everything from the main salon to the sky lounge promises to produce a comfortable setting.

Finished with bars and television screens, the communal spaces ultimately form a beautiful alternative to the spacious exterior areas situated beneath the sun.

The very definition of modern opulence, the award-winning superyacht 11-11 is perfect for an Easter charter vacation

Committed to the very best of luxury living, the superyacht also comes with a variety of wellness features, including a steam room and massage parlour to keep guests refreshed following days out on the water.

Besides her generously proportioned owner’s deck, 11-11 features a further master cabin, 2 doubles, and 2 twins on the main deck to provide accommodation for up to 12 guests whilst away on a private yacht charter vacation .

In order to find out more regarding M/Y 11/11 and her current availability, please get in touch with your preferred charter broker .

Alternatively, take a look at all of the superyachts available for charter in the Caribbean .

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Average Yacht Prices | 40, 50, 60, 70, 100 feet + Helpful Examples

How much do yachts cost? Let’s look at yacht prices per size.

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Note: We will look at yachts that are a few years old. Very few people buy brand-new yachts as the price comes down a lot after only a few years.

How much is a small yacht? Let’s start at 40 feet length.

40 Foot Yacht Cost

A 40-foot yacht can be found used for around $200,000 and new models can cost as much as a million dollars. There are always lots of used yachts for sale around 40 feet in length, which makes them more attractive to first-time buyers.

Technically, a yacht begins at 23 feet. However, yachts that size will more often be referred to as boats.

A 40-foot yacht is a great option for looking for relative simplicity and plenty of comfort and capability. This size is great for day trips in the Caribbean dedicated to speed boating or simple cruising.

The size remains manageable, but the vessel can be updated with extra living spaces and amenities as desired, with a more affordable price than larger options.

The maintenance prices will remain lower as well.

Make sure you are considering the age of your yacht. Even if it is on the smaller end, it will be more expensive if it is new and custom-built to your wants.

Even if you think a 40-foot yacht is the cheapest option, these small factors make for a sliding price scale.

You might find that a smaller, new, custom yacht is more expensive than an older, simpler, larger yacht. One benefit of an older yacht is that it should have the improvements and equipment that make it comfortable to operate and will not have those additional costs.

For  sailboat prices specifically, check out this article .

Our Pick: Viking 42 Convertible: Cruise and Fish (2014)

Price: $895,000

• Cushioned seats
• Underwater lights
• Flybridge fiberglass hard-top
• Recent engine and service
• Joystick control
• Cockpit shade with poles, freezer, and step-up box
• Custom chairs
• Coach roof overhang to provide shade
• home theater setup
• Freshwater wash area
• Cockpit freezer and drink box
• Forward-facing viewing windows in deckhouse

Here’s a great example of a yacht with differing ages and year models. It has twin diesel engines, 600 hp each, and cruise at 35 mph (pretty fast!).

Yacht Price Examples for Three Other 40-50 Foot

• 42-foot Grand Banks 42 Classic; trawler-cruiser style yacht; twin diesel, 350 hp each, cruising speed is 13 mph. Price: $370,000 for 2004; $124,500 for 1986; older ones for less
• 45-foot Sea Ray 450 Sundancer or Sedan Bridge; single or twin diesel, about 1,000 hp total; cruising speed about 26 mph Price: $472,000 for 2012 twin-engine
• 41-foot Back Cove Downeast; single diesel 715 hp; cruising speed is 26 mph Price: $619,000 for 2016

50 Foot Yacht Cost

50-foot yachts are  normally owner-operated, so you wouldn’t need to pay for a crew. Now we are around the size of 2-bedroom yachts.

They can provide more living space giving the owner flexibility for more guests and making it a more permanent residential option. With more space comes the opportunity to install more amenities as well.

The biggest difference between the 40-foot vessel and the 50-foot is the accommodations.

Expect three-cabin layouts, which give plenty of space for rest. The opportunity to create guest rooms, owners’ suite, and entertainment spaces are better with these yachts.

Our Pick: Hatteras GT54 Convertible Sportfish

The price for the 2017 model of this used yacht starts at $2,249,000. 

This yacht is 53′ 10″ long and weighs 75,000 pounds! It has twin diesel engines, 1,300 hp each, cruising speed of 35 mph.

It has a 1200-gallon fuel capacity with three staterooms. It sleeps up to 6 people, so it is perfect for entertaining without being so large to the point where maintenance becomes very difficult. It is known for its great propulsion rates and is very smooth and agile.

It specializes as a fishing boat but allows plenty of room for guests. In addition to the three staterooms, it has a large salon deck, a spacious galley, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

Yacht Price Examples for Two Other 50 Foot

• 51-foot Azimut Magellano 50; express cruiser; twin diesel engines, 425 hp each, cruising speed 16 mph Price: $670,760 for 2013
• 52-foot Carver C52 Command Bridge; twin diesel engines, 600 hp each; cruising speed 18- 26 mph Price: $1,149,000 for 2017; $1,750,00 for 2021 with bow thrusters, gyro-stabilizer

How much is a large yacht? Let’s  step up to 60 foot.

60 Foot Yacht Cost

Now we’re looking at 2-bedroom yacht prices. A yacht in this range approaches the upper end of the owner/operator criteria.

This means that owners need to decide whether they can handle this size yacht on their own or if they need to hire outside help from a crew.

If you’re thinking of buying a boat this size, the cost may not be an issue, but understand that adding crew members adds substantial extra expenses! Crew salaries start at around $3K /mth for junior members and $10K for captains and experienced crew members.

This size is great for longer travels beyond day trips and adds more and more space for extra amenities. Hosting guests becomes easier.

Here are some examples:

Our Pick: Hatteras M60

The average base price for this model is around $2,995,000.

The Hatteras M60 is great for someone who wants the luxury of a larger yacht but still wants to be an owner-operator. The deck’s layout below and above is spacious, with a large salon and a full master suite. It can be customized to order with hardwood floors or specific carpeting and amenities like TVs, a bar, a full kitchen, etc. It is a motor yacht, meant for pleasure cruising.

It has twin diesel engines, 1135 hp each; cruising speed is 28 mph.

Yacht Price Examples for Two Other 60 Foot

• 64-foot Schaefer 640; express cruiser; twin diesel engines, 625 hp each; cruising speed 25 mph Price: $1,299,000 for 2017
• 60-foot Sunreef 62 Sailing Catamaran; twin diesel engines 110 hp each; cruising speed 10 mph Price: $990,000 for 2009

70 Foot Yacht Cost

We’re now looking at 3-bedroom yachts. Once you reach this size yacht, it is almost guaranteed you will need a crew to help operate it. A crewed yacht is very different from an owner-operated yacht.

This is just shy of the superyacht category, so if you settle on this size, know you are almost there!

As previously mentioned, as the yacht size gets larger, so do the number of factors that make the purchase more layered and complex.

When yachts reach this size, the interior layout begins to change more drastically. They often have a spacious main deck perfect for dining and entertaining guests, whereas below, the yacht would likely have four or more cabins and crew quarters.

With more rooms comes more cost and more opportunity to customize the space to make it your own.

Here are some great options for this size:

Our Pick: Hatteras GT70 Convertible Sportfish

The 2017 GT70 model runs around $4,500,000, but keep in mind the extra costs of maintenance, furnishing, and a cabin crew to help it run. It’s great for a long vacation and far-away destinations.

The GT70 convertible sportfish is known for its speed and agility, and high propulsion power. It has twin diesel engines, 1900 hp each; cruising speed over 30 mph.

It is 70′ 6″ with 2,140-gallon fuel capacity. The inside is lavish, with a galley, a huge salon, and five staterooms.

Yacht Price Examples for Two Other 70 Foot

• 75-foot Hatteras Motor Yacht; sport cruiser; twin diesel, 1800 hp each; cruising speed 28 mph. Price: $4,375,000 for 2017
• 74-foot Ocean Alexander Motoryacht; twin diesel, 1150 hp each; cruising speed 24 mph. Price: $1,895,000 for 2011

100 Foot Yacht Costs (and up):

You are officially in the superyacht range.

These yachts come in all styles and shapes, allowing for cruising along coastlines or focusing on watercraft and speed boating.

Since this is likely the peak size boat for practical use, you can expect a lot of additional costs for hiring a crew, maintenance, docking, as well as stocking your boat full of amenities. 

You’re likely to spend the bulk of your costs furnishing this size boat as bigger yachts typically are sold without furniture. The previous owner will want to hold on to designer furniture and other expensive interior.

Check out these great  examples of 100-foot yachts .

Our Pick: 143′ 04″ Virtus 44

This model cost around $20,189,000.

This mega yacht is anyone’s dream.

It is home to a fully integrated beach club with room for a pool deck, floor-to-ceiling windows in the main salon, a hot tub on the top deck, five staterooms, an 8-person crew, and room to sleep ten guests.

It has room for water toys and other gadgets, with a layout that keeps them purposefully hidden from the outside world. It has a 12-knot cruising speed and 16-knot max speed,

Other 100+ Feet Yachts Price Examples

• 98′ 5″ AB 100 Price: $8,843,260 for 2018
• 161′ 04″ Acico Nassima Price: $17,933,000 for 2012

How Much is Yacht Insurance?

Insurance on a yacht is around 1% of the purchase price per year. It can go higher if you have lots of expensive designer furniture. This can add up over the years. It’s often cheaper to insure a sailing yacht but the price range is still within the 0.7-1.3%.

What Other Expenses Do Yacht Owners Face?

Harbor fees is another expense for yacht owners. It’s also a yearly fee that varies but as a rule of thumb, you can expect to pay around $100 per foot per year, depending on how popular the marina is. You will also have to be on a waitlist if you want a good location.

How Much Does a Luxury Yacht Cost?

A super yacht fall under the category of “luxury yachts” or “mega-yachts”.

The world’s largest private vessel belongs to the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s Azzam. It is 590 feet long and costs $600 million to build!

It is outliers like these that increase the price average for yacht owners, perhaps scaring potential owners when they start their research.

As a luxury yacht price guide, however, we need to look at averages.

Currently, the average superyacht costs $275 million. This does not even account for maintenance costs, either.

Superyachts are large and luxurious, needing a professional crew to help them run. They are designed to emphasize comfort, speed, and longer expeditions – depending on the yacht builders.

They might have:

• swimming pools,
• water toys,
• diving and fishing poles,
• fully furnished rooms,
• helicopter landing pads,
• and smaller support vessels

Just to name a few amenities. They are truly the epitome of the elite.

What Size Boat is Considered a Yacht?

The normal yacht length starts at around 23 feet, and can extend hundreds of feet.  If the boat meets 23 feet, it can be considered a yacht.

A boat does not need luxury features to be considered a yacht.

It can be minimal and stripped of the “extra” stuff to fall into the yacht category, so long as it meets the size and length criteria.

11 Things to Consider Before You Purchase

When making this purchase, the yacht size you buy needs to reflect what you hope to get out of the vessel.

Some important questions to ask yourself before you buy are:

• What does your perfect day on the water look like?
• How long will your average day on the water be?
• Will it be more boating/watercraft focused or long cruise focused?
• Will you use the yacht for fishing?
• Will you be on the yacht every day of the week or just on weekends?
• How many people do you hope to fit on the yacht?
• Do you plan to stay on the yacht overnight?
• Where will you dock the yacht?
• How much boating experience do you have?
• How fast do you want the yacht to go?
• How important is it to have extra amenities like furnished rooms, water toys, electronics, etc.?

These questions will guide you to understand the size you really need and will be able to realistically maintain versus what your most ideal yacht would look like.

When Do You Need a Full-Time Crew?

At length over 50 or 60 feet, you may need a full-time captain or crew. 

A full-time crew person will be needed to keep all the varnished woodwork looking good and all the little things maintained.

Sometimes, you must be honest with yourself about what you want and what you actually need. Be self-aware about your abilities (or lack thereof) in taking care of a specific size yacht.

If you don’t know much about boats and navigation, you will need more help to use your vessel.

Hopefully, this comprehensive guide gives you a good starting point as you begin your yacht price research process.

Important Things to Consider As Well

Although there are many factors to consider when understanding a yacht’s prices, it is an exciting purchase nonetheless and should be enjoyed as much as possible.

At the end of your research, you’ll be the owner of a beautiful yacht you can use for leisure, cruising, sports craft, fishing, or all of the above.

Although this article is a good starting point, we would also recommend getting in touch with a  yacht broker who can help you find your best fit , model, year, and the price is given your personal budget. 

They are great sources of knowledge in addition to personal research.

Make sure you are as patient as possible in this process to make sure you are covering all your bases, but most importantly, enjoy the process!

Here’s How Much Yachts Cost on Average:

Yachts start around $300,000 for smaller 40-foot models and can go as high as several hundred million dollars for superyachts.

These are the main contributing factors to the price of a yacht:

• The size of the yacht
• The age of the yacht
• The brand and  type of yacht

In general, the larger the yacht is, the more important the quality of the build becomes.

Also, potential owners need to understand the cruising speed and propulsion of different yachts.

The yacht type is also broken down into two categories:

• Mediterranean Style Open style expresses yacht with maximum space for sun, little-to-no shade on the deck.
• Hard-top express Semi-enclosed or fully-enclosed space on deck for the operator
• Flybridge yachts

An express yacht is often referred to interchangeably as an  express cruiser  or  sports cruiser .

It has a single deck above the hull with a living space below.

They are much sleeker, too.

A flybridge yacht is often referred to as a sedan bridge or sport bridge, and it is typically used for fishing. It has additional space above the main deck.

Since the flybridge area has more space on the second deck, the main deck is normally made up of enclosed spaces and rooms.

It can have an open-air layout but can also have a hard-top.

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‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Season 1 Almost Sank the Series

The first season of 'BDSY' traveled some rough seas.

The Big Picture

• Below Deck Sailing Yacht had casting issues and crew dynamics that led to a messy first season.
• The show learned from its mistakes and retooled for Season 2, introducing a new cast that brought magic to the series.
• Captain Glenn and his new trio have become the longest-running and best group within the Below Deck franchise.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht was the second spin-off of the flagship program that was launched on Bravo. The first season introduced viewers to the crew of Parsifall III, a motoryacht with a twist: a big, ol' sail! Led by Captain Glenn Shephard , the first season was filled with the typical yachties that have made fans love the Below Deck programs. They even welcomed a familiar face in Chef Adam Glick to the yacht. With two seasons of Below Deck Mediterranean under his belt, he was meant to help steer the ship to success. But something didn't work. Was it the awkward boatmance between Chef Adam and Chief Stew Jenna MacGillivray ? Was it the real-life couple working on deck, Padget Berry and Ciara Duggan ? Whatever it was, after Season 1, Below Deck Sailing Yacht essentially emptied the bunks of Parsifall III and Captain Glenn returned with an entirely new crew — and the rest is history. Season 1 had growing pains and needed to be retooled in order for Below Deck Sailing Yacht to truly sail off into glory.

Below Deck has been one of Bravo's biggest assets since its 2013 debut. Following the work lives of a crew on a superyacht, Below Deck showcases the highs and lows of one of the most stressful jobs on the planet. Sure, it looks all luxurious and incredible, but the drama is real. Like many Bravo hits, to capitalize on its success, Bravo green lit Below Deck spin-offs. Following Below Deck Mediterranean , Below Deck Sailing Yacht followed the same formula, but it had growing pains that almost kept it docked forever .

Below Deck Sailing Yacht

In a reality TV series, a crew aboard a luxury sailing yacht navigates the challenges of providing five-star service to affluent guests while managing personal dynamics and the unpredictable nature of the sea. Each episode reveals a blend of high-seas adventure and behind-the-scenes drama among the crew members.

'Below Deck Sailing Yacht' Botched Its Casting

Below Deck Sailing Yacht set sail in 2020 in the stunning locale of Greece. With the job tougher than ever and the stakes higher than before, the success of Parsifall III truly depended on the wind in their sails. Beause it came with a new type of vessel for viewers to see, the 180-foot luxury sailing yacht was billed as an even grander once-in-a-lifetime experience. Unlike the flagship franchise's Captain Lee Rosbach and the first spin-off's Captain Sandy Yawn , Below Deck Sailing Yacht relied on an old faithful captain who spent many years aboard the ship. While the others have gone from vessel to vessel, Captain Glenn Shephard's vast knowledge of Parsifall III allowed him to welcome the viewers into his home away from home. Captain Glenn wasn't there to be a reality star ; he was there to do his job, the job he loved to do. To supplement the reality show tropes that make these programs watchable, Below Deck Sailing Yacht had to ensure the rest of the cast was filled with personalities that would be enticing to watch.

Since Parsifall III already had members of the crew on board, the show decided to keep two members of the sailing yacht's crew, casting them as the power couple that they thought fans would fall in love with. Prior to the start of the season, Paget Berry was the yacht's First Officer, the closest position to a Bosun, while Ciara Duggan was a stewardess, working in the interior. But for some bizarre reason, likely for added drama, Captain Glenn pushed Ciara to the exterior to act as a deckhand, which meant she would be working under her boyfriend.

Fans also learned that this would mark the first time the pair ever worked directly with one another in this capacity. Has this ever worked to solidify a healthy relationship? Very rarely. With two familiar faces on Captain Glenn's staff, Below Deck Sailing Yacht brought on a Below Deck alum to help integrate the show into the Below Deck Cinematic Universe. Chef Adam Glick had a whiplash of a journey during his time on Below Deck Med . Often found bickering with Chief Stew Hannah Ferrier , undermining her authority, and going rogue with his meals like putting onions in dishes when the primary specifically put on his preference sheet that he did not want them, Chef Adam was an interesting option to be the familiar face for the franchise to start with. But hey, an angry, temperamental chef is a stereotype for Below Deck so it seemed fitting .

The Interior Team Was a Nightmare on Season 1 of 'Below Deck Sailing Yacht'

Knowing Chef Adam had a rocky relationship with the head of the interior, it was expected that whoever was in charge on Parsifal III would suffer the same fate as their counterpart in the Med. But it couldn't be further from the truth. Jenna MacGillivray was brought on as Chief Stew. She was not the warm and cuddly personality, but had a similar demeanor to the original Below Deck Chief Stew Adrienne Gang . Both women's mission was to assert their authority and had run-ins with many of their colleagues. For Jenna, there was one exception: A second romance bloomed on Parsifall III between Chef Adam and Chief Stew Jenna.

On paper, watching love blossom should warm the hearts, but this duo was toxic, and Jenna left a lot to be desired, as she rarely ever took accountability for focusing on her school-girl romance with Chef Adam over her duties as Chief Stew. The interior team is central to the story, as they spend the most time with the guests on camera. Jenna became unbearable when she fell in love , and things got messy. Her obsession with her relationship over her job almost sank the ship.

With so many questionable choices in the cast, there had to be someone on the crew that could breathe sanity into the Below Deck spin-off. Turning to the interior, Jenna's two stewardesses were Madison Stalker and Georgia Grobler . Madison very quickly became the audience's voice of reason as she saw the chaos on board. She dealt with the brunt of Jenna's frustrations and lack of interest in establishing a working relationship with her. Madison was great at her job, she just never got the praise she deserved. She became the season's punching bag; hence, the majority of her story was filled with Jenna trying to tear her down, and Chef Adam following suit because he had to side with his girl.

When it came to Georgia, the 3rd Stew was clearly unaware of relationship boundaries. It's one thing to have a crush, but when you're living and working with your crush, whose girlfriend is also sleeping feet away from you, perhaps it's best to turn things down a few notches. Georgia's crush on Paget was simply uncomfortable to watch. Her entire journey on Below Deck Sailing Yacht comprised of trying to serenade Paget with the only original song Georgia had in her songbook. What was worse? Paget fed into it — with his girlfriend present! Her flirtation was cringe, and yet it wasn't even as hard as Jenna went for Chef Adam.

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On deck, joining Ciara and Paget for half the season, was Parker McCown . He resigned from his position due to his well-being, as his back and forth with Paget was wearing him down. Parker was replaced by Christopher Miller , who was almost a non-existent personality for the remainder of the charter season. He was kind, he worked well, but suffered a back injury that nearly derailed his entire career. Unlike any other Below Deck series, Below Deck Sailing Yacht featured the Chief Engineer as an on-screen character. Byron Hissey was much older than the majority of the crew, so his presence wasn't as drama-filled comparatively. As a character, he was a swell guy, but he just didn't have the aspirations to make good reality television.

Every season of Below Deck features some sort of mess. Maybe it's caused by the elite vacationers or the drama within the bowels of the ship, but the mess of Below Deck Sailing Yacht 's first season was the mess of its cast. Casting is hard; these nine individuals lacked chemistry and didn't gel. There's no predicting how individuals will react — it's the core of the experiment of reality television. The stories that this cast created were ripe for drama, they just didn't play out well.

Thankfully, the show learned from its mistake and retooled the entire second season. The only returning cast member was Captain Glenn. Fans were then introduced to Chief Engineer Colin MacRae , Chief Stew Daisy Kelliher , and First Officer Gary King, and magic was instantly made! Captain Glenn and his new trio have remained with the program since Season 2, are the longest running tenured group within the Below Deck franchise, and make it one of the best in the franchise. The moral of this story is perfection takes time. You won't always catch lightning on the first try. Below Deck Sailing Yacht is proof. They ditched the navy blue polos and opted for those infamous orange ones ; that's how badly they needed to distance themselves from that first season.

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Michael Cohen testifies in Trump trial and orcas sink yacht off Spain: Morning Rundown

Michael Cohen could face cross-examination today in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. A Jan. 6 rioter and a Capitol Police officer are on the ballot today. And a woman is working to regain movement after she said a punk rocker's stage dive left her seriously injured.

Here’s what to know today.

Michael Cohen returns to the stand to detail hush money payment

Donald Trump’s longtime fixer and lawyer Michael Cohen is back on the witness stand today in the former president’s hush money trial. Cohen is expected to delve into payments he said he received from Trump in return for hush money paid to adult film actor Stormy Daniels in the final days of the 2016 presidential campaign.

At the heart of yesterday’s testimony was a running theme: that Trump was personally aware of every step in the payments both to Daniels and former Playboy Playmate Karen McDougal — an allegation that prosecutors had failed thus far to show. Cohen told the jury that Trump directly authorized him to pay Daniels $130,000. Cohen said that he then paid Daniels with his own money, and that Allen Weisselberg, the former CFO of the Trump Organization, devised a plan to form an outside shell company to repay Cohen in installments that were listed as being for legal services provided under a retainer agreement. Cohen testified that no such retainer existed. Read more highlights from Day 16 of the trial.

The defense, for weeks, has sought to puncture Cohen’s credibility with the jury, and witnesses have painted him as hot-headed, self-interested and untrustworthy. Expect more of that when cross-examination begins, as early as today. Here’s what else is in store today.

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The U.S. has seen recent troop movement on the edge of Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, that indicates Israel could expand operations there soon, according to two officials. However, it is unclear whether Israel has made a final decision about when and how to proceed. It is also unclear whether a larger incursion into Rafah would be days or weeks away.

The U.S. continues to urge Israel not to go “smashing into” Rafah in a major offensive and to ensure appropriate humanitarian precautions, the second official said. Here’s what else we know.

Jan. 6, Senate matchups and party fights: What to watch in tonight’s primaries

Voters head to the polls in four states today for primaries that will set up key Senate races and settle other intraparty battles, including a race that features a Jan. 6 Capitol rioter and another featuring a police officer who battled the rioters that day. Maryland, West Virginia and Nebraska are holding primaries, and North Carolina is holding runoffs for races in which candidates didn’t win a majority of the vote in its March primaries. 

Trump’s endorsement is on the line in West Virginia, where he shaped the race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin. And Trump is sure to notch two endorsement wins in North Carolina, where two of his preferred House candidates are the only ones left standing. 

On the ballot tonight is a familiar face for those who watched the testimony during the House’s investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol: former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, who is running in Maryland’s 3rd District. A Jan. 6th rioter, who pleaded guilty to a felony count of civil disorder, is posing a far-right challenge to congresswoman Carol Miller from West Virginia. 

Polls close at 7:30 p.m. ET in West Virginia and North Carolina, 8 p.m. ET in Maryland and 9 p.m. ET in Nebraska. Here are four things to watch.

Caitlin Clark ahead of her WNBA debut: ‘Soak in the moment’

All eyes will be on Caitlin Clark this evening when the biggest star of women’s basketball makes her pro debut. Clark’s Indiana Fever takes on the Connecticut Sun, where a sold-out crowd (and a national television audience) will witness the start of a new era for women’s sports. No women’s basketball player had previously received the kind of attention and adulation as Clark, the two-time national player of the year out of Iowa and college basketball’s all-time leading scorer.

“This is what you’ve worked for and dreamed of, and now you get to put your jersey on for the first time and go out there and play. More than anything, just soak in the moment,” Clark told members of the media over the weekend.

The WNBA is hopeful that Clark’s star appeal will translate to the pros, and it seems some changes are already afoot . For the first time (and not so coincidentally), women’s teams will fly charter for all games. And Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the league is eyeing a monster TV deal next year.

On the eve of Clark’s pro debut, Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder announced her retirement after 24 years leading the Hawkeyes.

Russian political shake-up hints at Putin’s true focus

The removal of Sergei Shoigu as Russia’s defense minister is the most dramatic shake-up of the country’s military leadership since the war with Ukraine began more than two years ago. And, according to observers of the Kremlin, it shows that President Vladimir Putin is ready for a long fight with Ukraine and its Western allies.

Shoigu isn’t gone completely. He has been appointed secretary of Russia’s national security council, replacing another Putin ally who will be appointed to a new job that has yet to be announced. (Putin rarely fires people in his inner circle outright.) Replacing Shoigu will be 65-year-old Andrei Belousov, a civilian economist whose “unexpected but logical” appointment could offer insight into Putin’s war plans . With the war in its third year, the Kremlin needs to fully militarize not just Russian society, but also the country’s economy, analysts said.

Orcas sink yacht off Spain’s coast

An unknown number of orcas have sunk a yacht after ramming it in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain’s maritime rescue service said yesterday, a new attack in what has become a trend in the past four years. The vessel, Alboran Cognac, which measured 49 feet in length and was carrying two people, encountered the highly social apex predators, also known as killer whales, on Sunday, the service said.

Those on board reported feeling sudden blows to the hull and rudder before water started seeping into the ship. After they alerted the rescue services, a nearby oil tanker took them onboard and transported them to Gibraltar.

The yacht was left adrift and eventually sank. The incident is the latest example of recurring orca rammings around the Strait of Gibraltar, which separates Europe from Africa, and off the Atlantic coast of Portugal and northwestern Spain.

Woman recalls stage dive that left her severely injured

A 24-year-old woman is working to regain function in her fingers and toes after a singer’s stage dive at a punk rock concert left her severely injured. In an exclusive interview, Bird Piché detailed what she felt as Trophy Eyes frontman John Floreani leaped backward into the audience at the April 30 show — and onto Piché. “It was like his body and my neck,” she said. Her family said she was paralyzed when she went to the hospital but has since regained basic movements of her arms and legs. “I have a long road ahead, but I’m very optimistic right now,” Piché said. Read the full story here.

Politics in Brief 

Tax hikes for China:  President Joe Biden will announce today that his administration  is raising tariffs  on $18 billion of Chinese exports, including electric vehicles, a move that escalates what economists see as a volatile trade war in the U.S. and China’s race for supremacy. 

Abortion rights:  The Arizona Supreme Court  granted a request to delay enforcement  of the state’s 1864 near-total abortion ban, narrowing the window that the law could be enforced, if at all.

‘Forever chemicals’ vote: San Francisco is poised to vote tonight to become the first U.S. city to ban so-called “forever chemicals” in protective equipment for firefighters. Nearly all firefighters’ uniforms contain these chemicals despite their links to health problems.

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Staff Pick: Instead of poker, try ‘throwing eggs’

With American investment receding amid U.S.-China tensions, Chinese financial professionals are looking closer to home for business opportunities — and learning a homegrown card game favored by local government officials who hold the purse strings. Guandan, a four-person game that translates to “throwing eggs,” has eclipsed Texas Hold’em as the must-have social skill for those looking to close deals. NBC Asia Desk fellow Larissa Gao and intern Cheng Cheng  explore the rise of the game .

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He Sang ‘What a Fool Believes.’ But Michael McDonald Is in on the Joke.

The singer and songwriter with a silky-smooth voice has written a memoir with Paul Reiser that recounts his story of pain and redemption with dashes of humor.

Michael McDonald’s new memoir is titled “What a Fool Believes,” after the Grammy-winning hit he wrote in 1978 with Kenny Loggins. Credit... Ariel Fisher for The New York Times

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The voice of Michael McDonald has been compared to velvet , silk and sandpaper , melted chocolate and last year, by a besotted 11-year-old girl, an angel . He has harmonized with the best in the business. But his latest duet might cause even the most Botoxed foreheads of Hollywood to furrow.

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“How you like us so far?” joked Paul Reiser, the actor and comedian, from one corner of a squishy sofa in McDonald’s Santa Barbara, Calif., aerie on a recent Tuesday morning. He was there to talk about the singer’s memoir, which they wrote together and will be published by Dey Street Books on May 21.

In the other corner, emanating the equanimity that’s as beloved as his baritone, was the man whose 50-plus-year career has included backup vocals for Steely Dan, Elton John , El DeBarge , Toto , Bonnie Raitt and on and on — backup so extensive and distinctive it’s inspired playlists on Apple Music and Spotify . He was wearing a paisley-patterned shirt, black trousers and, as one might expect of an angel who must tread this cursed Earth, puffy Hoka sneakers .

McDonald, 72, has also spent decades in the spotlight, albeit sidlingly, often with his famous blue eyes shut . (“Singing is such an intimate act,” he explains in the book, “and like kissing, it does no real good to see what the other person is doing.”) He led the Doobie Brothers in various iterations with his gospel-inflected keyboard style; released nine solo studio albums traversing multiple genres and continues to make live appearances at venues from Coachella to the Carlyle .

The book is titled “What a Fool Believes,” after the Grammy-winning hit McDonald wrote in 1978 with Kenny Loggins, though with some hesitation. “I thought, ‘Well, that’s just too obvious,’” he said. “I wanted it to be something clever and mind-provoking, and I couldn’t really think of anything because, you know, I have a problem provoking my own mind.”

He was convinced by Reiser, who among many other projects wrote the best-selling books “Couplehood” and “Babyhood” in the 1990s, and a follow-up, “Familyhood,” in 2011.

“I mean, how lucky am I?” McDonald said.

“Awwww,” Reiser said. But seriously: “He’s very introspective, which you don’t see at first and then you go, ‘Oh, this guy is deeper than you think.’” A beat. “Not that I thought you were shallow!”

As if in a marathon therapy session, they plunged together back to the past. McDonald grew up Irish Catholic, bracketed by two sisters in a suburb of St. Louis. His father was a streetcar driver and ex-Marine, a teetotaler with an eye for the ladies and a beautiful singing voice. His mother worked in a trading stamps store and had a weakness for pep pills. The marriage didn’t last.

He had an Aunt Mame with a Victrola from which, at age 5, he learned to imitate Mario Lanza warbling “ Love is a Many-Splendored Thing ”; an Aunt Bitsy who introduced him to Rodgers and Hammerstein; and an Aunt Ann Catherine whose record collection included, revelatorily, Ray Charles. Burt Bacharach was a big influence, too. Beatles-wise, he gravitated more toward McCartney than Lennon.

“I always related to him,” McDonald said, “because I could sense from him that he heard a lot of the same music I heard — that kind of barroom, Tin Pan Alley chord progression.”

In one devastating passage, McDonald writes of getting his girlfriend pregnant in eighth grade and biking over to confront her parents, who insisted, along with his own, that she give the baby up for adoption. Too young to sort through this emotional wreckage, he steered away. “Disappearing became my MO,” he writes. “Distancing myself from whatever it was that might require accountability.”

He dropped out of high school and joined a series of colorful-sounding bands — the Majestics, the Sheratons, the Delrays, the Guild, the Blue. Old ballrooms; natty threads. Beer and marijuana became staples, and later, after he moved to Los Angeles and began breaking into the big time, cocaine.

Referred to Steely Dan by the drummer Jeff Porcaro in 1973, he “came to rehearsal a few days later and knocked everyone out,” Donald Fagen, the band’s surviving founder, wrote in an email. “There was a serious discussion about whether he should replace me as the lead singer, which would have been my personal preference. But, for some dumb reason, I was voted down. I didn’t insist, and I’ve regretted it ever since. I mean, here’s this monster singer and musician, and he’s also really funny and a sweetheart of a guy. What’s not to like?”

Patti LaBelle called about recording “ On My Own ” (1986) with McDonald, after a solo version went sour. “I said, ‘The person I would love to sing it with is quiet, beautiful Michael,’” she remembered. Recently they crooned it together on a jazz cruise on the Norwegian Pearl where, she said, he confessed nerves beforehand; when he emerged onstage, the crowd went bananas. “He’s one of a kind. He comes out whispering and then — all this power. It’s like he doesn’t even open his mouth, he’s just so laid back.”

Indeed, so constitutionally low-key is McDonald that Loggins, with whom he also composed “ This is It ” and “ I Gotta Try, ” and who released his own memoir, “ Still Alright ,” in 2022, didn’t even know his old collaborator is about to join him on the bookshelves.

On the phone, Loggins remembered the first time he heard McDonald in the Doobies’ “ Livin’ on the Fault Line .” “I just felt like, ‘Oh, this is going to be a major American voice,’” he said. “He kind of goes into a trance when we write, and if I say ‘play it again,’ he won’t remember, so I have to record all the time. We have completely different styles vocally, but blend really well. It’s not logical.”

In 2005, the duo, along with Hall and Oates, Christopher Cross, Toto, Steve Perry and others, were affectionately spoofed in J.D. Ryznar’s web series, “ Yacht Rock .” A strain of the much-maligned catchall “adult contemporary” category was suddenly rebranded as “smooth music”: gleaming with high production values and a general mellifluence; the polar opposite of punk. McDonald was portrayed as the genre’s earnest common denominator: its anchor, its intergenerational secret sauce, who stumbles out of fashion and then rises again when “ I Keep Forgettin ’” is sampled by Warren G in 1994.

McDonald compared the yacht-rock phenomenon to oldies radio. “Even though I was a little ambivalent about both, at first, they turned out to be the two best things that ever happened to us from the ’70s,” he said, “because we kept getting airplay.”

This wasn’t his first time as a figure of comedy. In 1981, in an SCTV sketch, Rick Moranis portrayed McDonald driving intently down a highway in a convertible to clap on headphones and sing bits of backup for Cross’s “Ride Like the Wind” before rushing off to his next gig. McDonald contributed a song to the 1999 “South Park” movie and sang at a fictional “30 Rock” benefit . In “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005), an electronics-store manager played by Jane Lynch is excoriated by an employee for broadcasting a McDonald concert video ad nauseam. (“If I have to hear ‘ Yah Mo B There ’ one more time I’m going to yah mo burn this place to the ground!”) And in 2013 Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake donned silver McDonald wigs to sing “ Row, Row, Row Your Boat ” with him.

We have his current writing partner to thank, or blame, for the chapter title “Doobie or Not Doobie, That Is the Question.” Reiser, an accomplished musician himself who can sit down at the Yamaha and spontaneously ripple off a Rachmaninoff concerto, first encountered McDonald performing during an event at a neighbor’s house. “And in a surge of moxie, I went, ‘I live literally next door, and I got a music studio with two pianos that I put in just in case this ever happened,’” Reiser recalled. “Would you like to come over?’”

A jam session ensued. A friendship developed. Then the pandemic descended. McDonald thought that during lockdown he might apply himself with renewed vigor to his painting hobby . Reiser had another idea. “He’s the only reason the book exists, as far as I know,” McDonald said. “Putting one foot in front of the other was never my strong suit, on my own power. By myself, I become like a blob.”

McDonald’s wife, the singer Amy Holland, wandered briefly into their living room, which is large, cozy and barnlike, with plenty of blankets and candles and a banjo mounted on the wall bearing the visage of her mother, Verna Sherrill Boersma, who did a hillbilly routine as Esmereldy in the 1940s and resembled …. was it Bette Davis? “Celeste Holm,” McDonald said.

He and Holland were married in 1983, with David Pack, the lead singer of Ambrosia performing “Biggest Part of Me” at the reception. They have two adult children, a submissive golden retriever, and a possessive Chihuahua who sleeps in between the couple.

One of their previous pooches cringed at his singing, McDonald noted, and would try to pry his master’s hands off the piano keys every time he played.

“Everyone’s a critic,” Reiser said.

Working with McDonald, he said, was often just a process of having him slow down and fill out anecdotes that, to him, seemed like no big deal — Steely Dan partying in the penthouse of a London hotel, for one. “I’m going, ‘That’s like a Fellini movie!’” One chapter is devoted to an extended bender with the band’s co-founder, Walter Becker , who died in 2017; another features an unintentional acid trip. ( David Gest also makes an appearance.)

“I remember looking to the guys who seem to manage it well — guys who did a little of this and did a little of that but didn’t have a problem like I suspect that I already did,” McDonald said. “Their whole thing was ‘You just got to manage it — you can’t overdo it, man.’” He paused. “And every one of those guys, to a man, is gone.”

Sober since the mid-80s — he said his current vices are “food and sloth” — McDonald is not only still here, but discreetly ubiquitous.

Forget about velvet and silk: The more you read and think and listen, the more his voice seems like a connecting thread running through America’s popular-music tapestry that, if pulled, might unravel the whole thing — or at least, leave a significant, unmendable hole.

And yet, he said, “to this day I keep expecting the doors to fly open and the impostor police to come and grab me and take me out.”

Read by Alexandra Jacobs

Audio produced by Jack D’Isidoro .

Alexandra Jacobs is a Times book critic and occasional features writer. She joined The Times in 2010. More about Alexandra Jacobs

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McDonald’s said earlier this year that it was seeing fewer U.S. visits and lower spending from customers earning less than $45,000 per year.

As grocery inflation has slowed, more people are choosing to eat at home, McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski said. In the first quarter, the company said fast food traffic was flat or down in many key markets, including the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom.

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During the same call, Kempczinski said McDonald’s needed a nationwide deal emphasizing its value if it wanted to keep up with rivals.

Other chains have also reported slowing sales. Starbucks said last month that it was seeing a sharper and faster decline in U.S. consumer confidence than it had anticipated in the January-March period. Starbucks said it plans to open up its Rewards app to non-members in July so they can take advantage of the deals it offers.

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