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Kingdom 5KR is a custom motor yacht launched in 1980 by Benetti, in Italy and most recently refitted in 1993.

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.

Kingdom 5KR measures 86.00 metres in length, with a max draft of 4.70 metres and a beam of 13.20 metres. She has a gross tonnage of 1,768 tonnes. She has a deck material of teak.

Kingdom 5KR has a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Jon Bannenberg is universally considered the founder of modern yacht design with an unparalleled reputation stretching over some forty years.

Her interior design is by LUIGI STURCHIO.

Kingdom 5KR also features naval architecture by Benetti.

Performance and Capabilities

Kingdom 5KR has a top speed of 20.00 knots and a cruising speed of 17.00 knots. She is powered by a twin screw propulsion system.

Kingdom 5KR has a fuel capacity of 615,000 litres, and a water capacity of 181,000 litres.

She also has a range of 8,500 nautical miles.

Accommodation

Kingdom 5KR accommodates up to 22 guests in 11 cabins. She also houses room for up to 31 crew members.

Other Specifications

Kingdom 5KR has a hull NB of FB116.

Kingdom 5KR is a LR class yacht. She flies the flag of Saudia Arabia.

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Owner of Kingdom 5KR Prince Alwaleed bin Talal to donate billions to charity

Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has announced he will donate all of his $32 billion fortune to charity. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is the owner of superyacht Kingdom 5KR .

In an official statement, the Saudi Prince said that his billions would go his organisation, Alwaleed Philanthropies, and be used to “foster cultural understanding” and support communities in need, including aiding disaster relief. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal also said the donation of his fortune would help causes that “empower women” – the Prince’s progressive views on women’s issues can be seen in his staff, which counts many women in its roster. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has already donated $3.5 billion to his charity.

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is one of the world’s wealthiest people, ranked at number 34 on Forbes ’ list of the world’s billionaires. While he is a royal – the nephew to King Salman – Prince Alwaleed bin Talal doesn’t hold any official government position and is widely considered a “self-made” billionaire. According to the AP , he built his wealth through seed money from his father and varied investments. His company, Kingdom Holdings, owns stakes in Disney, Apple, Twitter, GM, News Corp, 21st Century Fox, and hotel groups including the The Four Seasons, Raffles and Fairmont.

Now Prince Alwaleed bin Talal is donating all of his fortune, stating he has been inspired by the Gates Foundation, founded by Bill and Melinda Gates. Bill Gates enjoys yachting holidays himself, having been spotted on superyacht Serene last year.

"Philanthropy is a personal responsibility, which I embarked upon more than three decades ago and is an intrinsic part of my Islamic faith," Prince Alwaleed bin Talal said in the statement.

Prince Alwaleed bin Talal owns the superyacht Kingdom 5KR , launched by Benetti in 1980. The 85.9 metre displacement motor yacht was designed by Luigi Sturchio , and she enjoyed a refit in 1993. The 1,768GT, Saudi Arabia-flagged yacht can accommodate 22 guests.

No word yet on whether donating all his wealth includes the eventual sale of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal’s superyacht Kingdom 5KR as well. An exact timeline of the donations was not announced in his statement, but the Prince said that the donation of his billions would occur through a “well-devised” plan in the coming years, supervised by a board of trustees that he will head.

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The 12 Metre Yacht Club (12MYC) is excited to announce the release of 12mR: An Enduring Legacy. Filmed during the 2019 12mR World Championship in Newport R.I., highlights include racing footage and competitor interviews paired with the experienced insights of the 12MYC’s Station Steward Gary Jobson who also wrote and narrated this documentary.

From July 8 – 13, 2019, twenty-two 12 metre yachts and more than 300 world-class sailors representing six countries converged on Newport to compete at the 2019 12mR World Championship. “The narrative of this film demonstrates why the people who race 12mRs are so passionate about the yachts,” said Jobson. “The feeling of sailing a twelve upwind connects sailors to the wind and the water in a way that makes you want to come back.”

America’s Cup, Olympic and World Champions are attracted to the 12 metres for the elite level of racing, the history of the Class and the raw power of the yachts themselves. For three-time Olympic medalist Jesper Bank who helmed Legacy (KZ-5), the attraction to this regatta was Newport and the 12mR history. His fellow Olympic medalist and Kookaburra II (KA-12) helmsman Torben Grael said: “It’s nice to race boats that were in the Cup…they are still very competitive…with many good sailors.”

An Enduring Legacy co-producer, Jamie Hilton added: “It was important for us to document the once-in-a-lifetime gathering of 12 metres at Newport for the 2019 World Championship. Not only did we want to capture the legendary racing fleet in action, but also the voices of the participants— many of whom had raced on the twelves in America’s Cup competition when it was held in Newport between 1958 and 1983. Both American and international sailors were excited to be in Newport and ecstatic to be back on a 12 metre.”

Jack LeFort’s Challenge XII (KA-10) crosses the finish line to capture the 2019 12mR World Championship at Newport. ~ photo: Ian Roman

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December 5, 2022

A brief history of the famous “12 metre” class yachts.

The 12 Metre Class is a gorgeous showpiece on the regatta courses, both an ultimate cruising machine and an inshore prestige sled. Like capricious horses, the “12 Metres” have concise, beautifully short names. They are called “Anita”, “Anitra”, “ Cintra “, “Evaine”, “Flica”, “Heti”, “Sphinx”, “Thea”, “ Trivia “, “Vanity” or “Vim”. They are elegant, slender, and about 20 meters long. With their 30 tons of combat weight, they are true regatta warhorses. One should have sailing skills in order to compete with these bolides in fresh winds on the regatta course. Today, as the progressive sailing scene takes to the skies, kiting, surfing, and low-drag hydrofoiling across the water with ultra-light, high-tech bullets, the lead-heavy long keels seem more old-fashioned than ever. About a hundred of the 170 built still exist, see a list here . The most beautiful 12 Metres, the scene agrees, are the classic long-keeled ships of the thirties. But there are also lovers of modern designs, who is enthusiastic about Philippe Briand’s 1985 design “ French Kiss ” and sail it in the Mediterranean.

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Historic Yachts

There is even a shipyard specializing in 12 Metres classes. At Robbe & Berking Classics, a completely new 12-Metre will soon be completed according to plans by Johan Anker from 1939, known as No. 434 . The Flensburg shipyard also has the Australian “ Gretel ” from 1962 and the recently restored English “ Jenetta ” from 1939.

5mR Jenetta before restauration

Fascination 12mR

There are three reasons for the fascination for a „12 Metre” or “12mR”: a historical one, an aesthetic one and, most importantly, the sailing one. The nimbus derives from its function as a former America’s Cup class. Sailing history was written with the „12 metre” from 1958 off Newport to 1987 off Fremantle, Australia. The best yacht designers, boat and mast builders, hardware manufacturers, sailmakers, savvy sailors and shrewd tacticians competed in the class back then.

15mR Jenetta after restauration

Elegant Beauties

The boats, especially the long-keeled examples of the thirties are elegant. You can look at them for a long time, from the massive stem to the stern that is lifted apart from the water.

And they are true thoroughbreds. It is an addictive pleasure to sail them. There is no other type of boat that takes to the wind with comparable frenzy and is similarly unyielding through the water. With nearly 30 tons and about 15 tons of lead under the bottom cheeks, the twelve-footer has a lot of power. Hardly any other class is built closer to the water and offers

15 mR Vanity V Robbe & Berking

But let’s tell the story from the beginning

America’s Cup contenders between 1958 and 1987 – the 12 Metre Class

Following a twenty-one-year hiatus, the America’s Cup resumed in 1958 with a new class of boats, the 12-Metre Class. Smaller in size, easier to crew, and more manageable on a race course, these 60 to 70-foot sloops were an improvement over the previous 135-foot America’s Cup racing class, the “J” boats. Like the “J” boats, the “12 Metre” class was designed according to a formula. In other words, “12 Metre” Class yachts can have a wide range of sail area, length, and speed production aspects. All “12 Metre” yachts are measured using the following mathematical formula:

15mR formula

This formula inputs the speed-producing factors: (length (L), sail area (Sa), freeboard (F), and girth measurement (2D). Yachts that meet this formula must not exceed 12 metres in length. Other restrictions on the design measurements of “12-Metre” racing yachts are in place to prevent one design from being vastly superior to another and to ensure a fair and competitive racing environment. In order to ensure that “12 metre” racing yachts do not differ too much, maximum and minimum mast heights, drafts, beams, and headsails are used.

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“12 Metre” yachts are probably the most fascinating racing yachts ever built. With their beauty and size, along with their America’s Cup history, they have attracted and intrigued yachtsmen since they were first launched. Powered by their massive sail areas, these 30 tons racing beauties reach speeds as high as twelve knots. They have main sails that are approximately 1200 square feet in size and jibs that range from 500 square feet to over 1200 square feet in size, with a height that cannot exceed 75 percent of the mast. Until 1958, “12 Metre” yachts were not raced in the America’s Cup. Nevertheless, the six, eight, and twelve metre rules date back over five decades. The International Rules for metre class boats were developed in 1906 by William Froude and the Royal Yachting Association in England. The “12 Metre” boats had significant racing success prior to their America’s Cup debut and were used in the 1908, 1912, and 1920 Olympic games.

Sir Thomas Lipton on the helm of one of his SHAMROCKS

The America’s Cup, the oldest Trophy

American yachtsmen first took up the 12 Metre Class in 1928 when they ordered six nearly identical boats from Starling Burgess, the renowned boat designer. It was in 1939 that American 12 Metre racing was elevated to a new level when Harold Vanderbilt, an accomplished America’s Cup sailor, “J” boat skipper, and the winner of the 1930, 1934, and 1937 America’s Cup, brought his new 12 Metre, the “Vim” (12 Metre US-15), to England for a race against the Royal Yacht Squadron. The Royal Yacht Squadron was in awe of “Vim” after she won 21 of 27 races against British 12 Metres while in England. From 1958 until 1958, “Vim” remained the standard by which all other 12 Metre yachts were measured until “Columbia” (12 Metre US-16) defeated her in the tie-breaking race of the America’s Cup defense trials by only 12 seconds. It would be the design standard for America’s Cup racing yachts until 1987, when it was retired.

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The Auld Mug

“12 metres” were designed with one thing in mind – to win America’s Cup races. The design of their products reflects this in every aspect. America’s Cup twelves didn’t have room for an engine, anything below decks, or even a toilet when they were campaigning. The deck layouts of America’s Cup twelves are set up for optimal sail performance as well as for speed. When racing, the sails are the engine of the boat, so trimming them correctly and quickly was crucial to winning. America’s Cup “12 Metre” crews were also trained for efficiency. When it was their turn to compete in the famous America’s Cup, they had intensive training and practice to be flawless at sail handling and the best yacht racers in the world.

Despite their demise, America’s Cup “12 Metre” boats remain one of the most prestigious racing classes in the America’s Cup history. Many twelves have gone on to have successful ocean racing careers after their America’s Cup adventures. The largest fleet of “12 metre” boats in the world resides in Newport, Rhode Island, where over 50 years of America’s Cup racing have taken place.

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During the summer months of August and October, many of these classic racers attend numerous sailing events on the French Riviera . Noblesse Yachts is the only company that offers sailing opportunities as well as yacht charters.

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The Best Charter Yachts for 12 Guests and Above

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By Editorial Team |   Last Updated 8 September 2021

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Superyachts by their very definition are mammoth, so why then can charter vessels often only accommodate comparatively few? The answer largely lies in PYC regulations which limits their capacity, as adhering to them can mean extensive costs, testing, and possible refits. Consequently, many owners refrain from going above the legal limit of 12 passengers plus crew. So whilst an 80m yacht with 10 staterooms might be able to sleep 20 guests, for charter it can often only offer the same as a 50m yacht with 6 staterooms for up to 12 guests. But what do you do if you want to charter a yacht for a party of 12 or more?

Larger charter vessels that meet PYC rules do exist. But make no mistake that adhering to PYC directives is a delicate tiptoe between style and substance. The charter superyachts featured below make this appear effortless: artfully crafting formidable spaces for large parties whilst still retaining the paradisiacal ambiance and character that such vessels are cherished for.

Here's our round-up of the best charter yachts available for 12 guests or more.

Charter yacht Legend

A former Soviet icebreaker, the 77m (253ft) motor yacht LEGEND metamorphosed into a powerful, rock-like explorer vessel in 2016, when she was refitted with chartering in mind. Up to 22 people can quench their thirst for epic odysseys on this ship (with capacity for 28 crew and 10 additional staff) across 13 lavishly appointed suites, each representing a sultry, sartorially different universe. While no two rooms are the same, all are linked by their sizzling drama: think intricately carved wood scenes on the ceiling and humbug striped seating that merges into a pool of monochromatic marble below, and all contained by rich mahogany paneling. Her eye-poppingly ornate interiors are paired with elaborate features, including a whisky bar, cigar room, 14-seat cinema and a complete Balinese spa offering almost every wellness aspect you could think of.

No two rooms are the same, with each representing a sultry, sartorially different universe

Outdoor jacuzzi onboard superyacht Legend

From the last great ivory wilderness of Antarctica to Northern Europe 's chiseled fjords painted in big, bold brushstrokes of green, all can be experienced in the bubbling warmth of a 16-person, waterfall-fed, outdoor jacuzzi on the main deck. Combined with her bonanza of tenders and water toys (no less than two helicopters, 4 jet skis, one submarine, two wakeboards, two paddleboards plus snowmobiles) she's primed for practically every adventure imaginable.

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Built to enthrall, the echoes of her former life as a 100-passenger cruise vessel are seen in truly exceptional entertainment zones spanning four decks. Sleeping 36 guests across 20 cabins (with room for up to 40 crew) and with a sprawling guest area of 1,800 sq meters, 90m (296ft) superyacht LAUREN L is for those seeking to dazzle their parties with every possible whim catered to.

Her highlights include a staggeringly comprehensive health and beauty center in its own right, featuring a beauty and hair salon, massage room, and an aromatherapy treatment room. But her crowning jewel is undoubtedly the spa, where one can leisurely soak admiring the ever-changing vistas from floor-length windows in a lavender mist, before gazing at their miniature onboard ocean in the aquarium located in the relaxation room.

Lauren L Yacht

Opulent living is undoubtedly 80m (263ft)  motor yacht ELEMENTS  modus operandi , masterfully evoked through designer Cristiano Gatto's Islamic and Ottoman architectural flourishes in a muted palette of arctic silvers and icy blues. Eyes trace from floor to ceiling a spectacular multitude of materials across four voluminous decks: where mother-of-pearl inlays are jointly presented alongside intricate mosaics, hand-tufted carpets and backlit onyx. This intensity is magnified in the sunlight-drenched main saloon, which is designed to be the epicenter of activity on this yacht. Pillars are draped in Italian marble giving structure to the undulating layout of the room, replete with as many intimate corners as it has wide, welcoming spaces. 

Opulent living is undoubtedly ELEMENTS modus operandi

Superyacht Elements cruising the water

Built in 2018, she sleeps up to 24 guests across 12 staterooms. The grand owner's suite located forward is the focal point on this vessel, with the option of converting the VIP cabins on the same deck into a huge, all-encompassing family apartment featuring an office, cinema, private Jacuzzi and bar all cradled by wraparound windows.

Elsewhere, her beach club is clad with a hammam and massage room to pamper guests whenever their heart desires, and on the foredeck, a throng of sunloungers cover the helipad when not in use. Plus, she has an entire armada of water toys to choose from when the open water beckons.

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Christina O

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The silhouettes of the world's most glittering icons are forever etched into its glamorous soul

The silhouettes of the world's most glittering icons are forever etched into its glamorous soul. Purchased in 1954, Christina O's former owner (Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis) transformed her from a Canadian anti-submarine frigate into a golden pleasure palace, single-handedly crafting the superyacht playbook for living la dolce vita. Decades on, she still embodies the tycoon's vivacious spirit, tempered by the timeless grace of his wife, Jackie Kennedy.

Decorated in a distinct English country manor style, the 99m (325ft) motor yacht Christina O is capable of carrying up to 34 guests across 17 cabins, and a whopping 38 crew can attend to every need. Last refitted in 2018, her original, undeniably indulgent finishes — such as the orca teeth carved into the walls and the whale skin stools in Ari's bar —  still remain intact. Her much-loved minotaur mosaic swimming pool cum dance floor, the Onassis Suite, and concert room have also been carefully restored.

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Moonlight II

Charter yacht Moonlight II on water with tender

No need to reduce your guest list with 91m (299ft)  superyacht Moonlight II : up to 36 guests can call this stately beauty their floating abode, amid 18 plush cabins. The embodiment of grandeur, her interior refit in 2015 (expertly helmed by Greek designer Lally Poulias) suffuses Grecian flair with aplomb across more than 2,400 square meters of guest space.

Santorini's unforgettable domed churches tinted azure and whitewashed, fig-fragranced lanes come to mind when marveling her outdoor areas: which includes a beach club, sun deck complete with a jacuzzi, al-fresco dining, and a bar that can be converted it a helipad space for last-minute getaways.

Bursting with entertainment options (featuring a cinema and gentleman's club) she also offers one of the most extensive spa facilities of any yacht charter. Her health and beauty center is filled with every conceivable luxury to cater to every need: from soothing tired toes to resting sun-baked limbs. Features include a massage room, plunge pools, salon, and sauna. There's also a thrilling amount of water toys to whip out for when adrenaline-fuelled capers call.

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O'Mega

She commands attention as one of the world's most polished charter vessels

Superyacht O'Mega sun loungers

Once a cruise ship, now reborn as 83m (271ft) superyacht O'MEGA , she commands attention as one of the world's most polished charter vessels. Built in 1987 by Mitsubishi before her refit in 2015, she comfortably accommodates up to 30 guests across 14 staterooms, all of which benefit from lavishly large windows so guests can revel in their floating oasis in complete seclusion.

Her interiors are all high-gloss mahogany, fluted pillars, and pools of sumptuous silk across six expansive decks. O'MEGA oozes elegance at every turn, but hints of modernity are peppered throughout, evidenced with her state-of-the-art cinema. 

Italian design house Studio Vafiadis has adeptly led both exterior and interior styling and bestowed guests with truly majestic outdoor spaces. Notably, the expansive alfresco dining area on the aft deck and on the sun deck, where a fully-stocked bar can rustle up a margarita or two whilst you sink shoulder-deep into Jacuzzi bubbles.

Charterers can dive into the twinkling blue or jet off one of O'MEGA's myriad tenders and toys from her retractable swim platform.

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136m | Lurssen

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85m | Golden Yachts

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88m | Golden Yachts

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Savannah yacht charter

84m | Feadship

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93m | Feadship

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Maltese Falcon

88m | Perini Navi

from $490,000 p/week

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122m | Lurssen

from $3,000,000 p/week

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    The yacht was built in 1980 by the yacht builder Benetti at a cost of $100 million ... When she was delivered she had five decks, a disco, a cinema with seats for 12, 11 opulent suites, a helipad on top (its funnels are sloped outward to avoid interference with the helicopters), ...

  2. KINGDOM 5KR Yacht • Prince Al Waleed bin Talal $90M Superyacht

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  3. KINGDOM 5KR Yacht

    Spa facilities. Up to 31 crew. The 86m/282'2" motor yacht 'Kingdom 5KR' (ex. Nabila) was built by Benetti in Italy at their Viareggio shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house LUIGI STURCHIO and she was completed in 1980. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Bannenberg & Rowell and she was last refitted in 1993.

  4. This Saudi Prince's yacht once turned away and blocked the docking of

    What remained intact was the sheer splendor and powerful performance of the 282-foot luxury yacht. Kingdon 5KR is a lavish 1980 Classic Yacht owned by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, nephew of Saudi Arabia's late King Fahd. Kingdom 5KR is named after Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's investment company Kingdom Holdings, his lucky number 5, and the ...

  5. 46: Kingdom 5KR

    Adnan Kashoggi, once a well-known arms dealer, ordered a yacht designed by Jon Bannenberg. The yacht kept a fairly high profile, appearing on the big screen in the James Bond flick "Never Say Never." Real estate mogul Donald Trump was the yacht's next owner and renamed her Trump Princess. Prince Al Waleed bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud bought the vessel next, which became Kingdom 5KR.

  6. Inside KINGDOM 5KR Yacht • Benetti • 1980

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  7. 86.0m Kingdom 5KR Superyacht

    Kingdom 5KR is a custom motor yacht launched in 1980 by Benetti, in Italy and most recently refitted in 1993. 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 ...

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    The 85.9 metre displacement motor yacht was designed by Luigi Sturchio, and she enjoyed a refit in 1993. The 1,768GT, Saudi Arabia-flagged yacht can accommodate 22 guests. No word yet on whether donating all his wealth includes the eventual sale of Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's superyacht Kingdom 5KR as well. An exact timeline of the donations ...

  9. Motor yacht Kingdom 5KR

    Kingdom 5KR is a 86 m / 282′2″ luxury motor yacht. She was built by Benetti in 1980. With a beam of 13.2 m and a draft of 4.7 m, she has an aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. She is powered by engines of 3000 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 17 knots. The motor yacht can accommodate 22 guests in 11 cabins with an interior design by Luigi ...

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  12. Kookaburra II, KA-12

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  14. List of 12-metre yachts

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  18. The famous 12 Metre Class Yachts

    The nimbus derives from its function as a former America's Cup class. Sailing history was written with the „12 metre" from 1958 off Newport to 1987 off Fremantle, Australia. The best yacht designers, boat and mast builders, hardware manufacturers, sailmakers, savvy sailors and shrewd tacticians competed in the class back then.

  19. The 12 Metre Courageous is For Sale

    Courageous, the 12 Metre that won the America's Cup in 1974 and 1977 and one of only three boats to win the Auld Mug twice, is for sale. Launched in 1974, Courageous was designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built at Minneford Yacht Yard. The first 12 Metre made of aluminum construction, she carried a who's who of American sailing to victory ...

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    from $2,822,000 p/week ♦︎. 85m | Golden Yachts. from $978,000. from ♦︎. 93m | Feadship. from $1,521,000. This is a small selection of the global luxury yacht charter fleet, with 3567 motor yachts, sail yachts, explorer yachts and catamarans to choose from including superyachts and megayachts, the world is your oyster.

  21. BMW Flying Glass Yacht!

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  24. 12mRs for Sale

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