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ELENA YACHT CHARTER

54.99m  /  180'5   marin luxuryachts   2009.

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Special Features:

• Traditional racing schooner
• Blend of beauty and sheer speed
• Classic yacht with modern day luxuries
• Dine on deck or in the dining room

Superyacht Elena is a meticulous recreation of the historic trans-Atlantic race record holder from 1928.

The 55m/180'5" classic yacht 'Elena' by shipyard Marin LuxurYachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by Steve McLaren.

Beautifully maintained, luxury yacht charters aboard the magnificent Elena promise to be nothing short of spectacular. Showcasing a classic hull and rigging, this iconic yacht is certainly no wallflower.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2009, Elena offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 6 beds in total, including 2 doubles and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, particularly Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Elena is built with a steel hull and steel superstructure. Powered by 1 x MAN engines, she comfortably cruises at 11 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 13 knots with a range of up to 3,455 nautical miles from her 12,500 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots.

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Elena. Principle among these are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Extreme sports fans will appreciate the included Kite Surfers. Also there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Elena also features kayaks, fishing equipment and snorkelling equipment. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 4.5m/14'9" Valiant Outboard.

Elena is available upon request for charter this winter. She is already accepting bookings this summer for cruising in the Mediterranean.

Classic yacht Elena is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.

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Amenities & Entertainment

For your relaxation and entertainment Elena has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Elena is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 4.5m  /  14'9 Valiant Mercury 50 HP engine

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

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'Elena' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€100,000 p/week + expenses Approx $108,500

High Season

€110,000 p/week + expenses Approx $119,000

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean France, Italy, Monaco

HOT SPOTS:   Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Sardinia

Winter Season

October - April

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How spec-built superyacht Elena became a winner

Photography by Emilio Bianchi

Heesen superyacht Elena is the outcome of one brave yard, one keen owner and one World Superyacht Award win for best displacement motor yacht of below 500Gt and above 40m .

Shipyards take their chances when starting a speculative build. Get it right and owners are lured by short waiting times and attractive pricing, since most of these boats are built on standard platforms; get it wrong and you’re left with a finished, yet unsold boat, ageing by the day and losing value. In this instance, Heesen got it right – but it was close.

In April 2014, the 47 metre hull known then as Project Margarita was just weeks away from completion at the yard’s facility in Oss, The Netherlands. She wasn’t named because she didn’t have an owner, but then a customer visited the yard.

“He was looking for a 37 or a 40 metre,” Heesen’s sales director Mark Cavendish recalls. “But we also showed him Project Margarita, and explained that she was available and nearly ready. He had a look, then said he’d take her.”

Elena’s quick delivery

The agreement was signed in May 2014 , and by July the yacht was cruising in Norwegian waters with her new owner and his young family. August was spent in the Mediterranean , and in September she took her place at the Quai des États-Unis for the Monaco Yacht Show. She had a name: Elena .

The 10th in Heesen’s successful 47 metre displacement class, Elena is a five-cabin yacht with berths for up to 12 guests and 10 crew. A pair of hefty, 4,000-series MTUs give her a maximum speed of 15 knots, and with a 60-tonne fuel capacity her cruising range is said to be 4,000 nautical miles. She is built for going places.

Her captain, Mario Merl, an Austrian veteran of some 14 years’ service on superyachts, both sail and power, from Italy, The Netherlands and Scandinavia, is full of praise for the yacht. On the foredeck he points to the excellent layout, deep, secure bulwarks and the vast stowage area in the fo’c’s’le, complete with workbench: “The guys (crew) really like that,” he says.

Down in the beautifully engineered machinery space he singles out the power management system, while forward on the lower deck he remarks on how spacious and comfortable the new MLC 2006 regulations have made the crew accommodation.

Designing a yacht built on spec

In spite of the last-minute sale, building such a large and expensive yacht – Elena ’s asking price was €28 million – is not the gamble it might seem, according to Cavendish: “It’s something we do quite regularly,” he says. “Clients who might be wary of embarking on a three-year build programme, starting with nothing, are often prepared to come in with a year to go, when the yacht is well on towards completion. It’s the shipyard taking the risk instead of the customer.”

In Elena ’s case that risk extended into an area the yard doesn’t usually have to worry about: interior design and finishing. “There is always the possibility of getting it wrong,” Mark Cavendish admits, “and producing an interior which might be too modern for the style of yacht, or too traditional.” He cites the example of the fast 50 metre Monaco Wolf , also exhibited at last year’s Monaco show, as a yacht that suited a modern, minimalist interior. For the steel-hulled Elena it was felt that something more traditional was in order. Heesen entrusted the project to Frank Laupman’s Omega Architects .

“Having no owner to talk to definitely makes the job harder,” says Laupman. “There was no detailed brief. So we set out to create a relaxing environment, with traditional forms and materials, in a contemporary ambiance.” The studio’s well-known use of a visual “horizon” came into play: dark tones like stained walnut and emperador marble below the line, and above it the brighter hues of light-stained oak, cream or off-white leathers and fabrics, and travertine.

Having no owner to talk to definitely makes the job harder. There was no detailed brief. So we set out to create a relaxing environment, with traditional forms and materials, in a contemporary ambiance.

Frank Laupman

Acutely conscious of the fact that he was designing a boat not for one owner but for dozens of potential owners, Frank Laupman knew his team could get so caught up in creating an interior with the broadest possible appeal that they’d end up with something bland. “Of course we worried about being too safe,” he says. “So we tried to follow the shipyard style, but also to make it 20 to 30 per cent different. You can’t just drive down the middle of the road – sometimes you have to go out to the edge. And we talked a lot amongst the design team, listening to all different points of view to arrive at a balance.”

There might have been no owner to lend his personality to the project, but according to Laupman the character of Heesen was itself a source of inspiration: “Heesen has its own style, and attracts people who know that style,” he suggests. “Once you work with two or three customers it becomes intuitive.”

Elena wins a World Superyacht Award

This gave confidence to the final design – enough certainly to impress our World Superyacht Awards judges, who awarded _Elena _a Neptune in Amsterdam in May (for Displacement Motor Yachts of below 500GT – 44 metres and above).

Areas of the accommodation are strongly themed: the dining area is a forest; the owner’s suite is inspired by the idea of a pond; and the earth tones of the guest suites contrast with the warmth and vibrancy of coloured upholstery and accessories. Furnishings have been selected from suppliers such as German firms Bergers and Pehl, with lighting fixtures by Cantalupi and Porta Romana, among others. There are numerous fabric designs from the likes of Fadini Borghi, Rubelli and Zimmer + Rohde. Engaging details lend the yacht a personality of her own: LED “starlight” in the upper saloon deckhead, for example, occasional tables of twig-like design, and the “tree of life” symbolism in the owner’s bathroom.

Elena ’s owner clocks up 5,600 miles in her first season

Elena ’s sea trials took place in a stern North Sea, her captain recalls, and gave him not a moment’s concern. She operates purely as a private yacht and even though she is her owner’s first, racked up an impressive 5,600 miles of cruising in her first season.

Many owners enjoy the process of building their yacht, meeting engineers and designers and thriving on the pressures of decision-making. Some even admit to becoming serial yacht-builders, selling on completed projects to get started on the next one. But Elena ’s owner is clearly more interested in using his yacht than building one, cruising widely, visiting far-flung anchorages and putting her to work doing exactly the job she’s designed for. Far from being a speculative venture, you might almost imagine she was built specially for him.

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Elena - Yacht for Charter

From €100,000 EUR

• Builder Factoria Naval de Marin
• Length 55m (180ft)
• Year 2009 / 2019

Experience the unrivalled pleasure of sailing a classic schooner when you charter ELENA.

Whether you want to join the race crew as you compete in a regatta or cruise leisurely from island to island, this classic yacht can do both.

Interior Design & Engineering

The ELENA sailing yacht is an exact replica of the 1910 schooner. Built to the same Herreshof design, she was launched in 2009 and boasts the same race-winning DNA as her namesake.

Her exterior features an elegantly tapered steel hull, towering pine spars, spruce masts, and over 1,0000 square meters of Spectra sails.

Step inside the ELENA yacht and her Steve McLaren-designed interior will transport you back to the 1910s. Despite her classic styling, which features plenty of polished hardwood panelling and vintage-looking furnishings, she’s got all the modern comforts you’d expect from a luxury superyacht, including onboard WiFi.

Your ELENA yacht charter can accommodate eight guests in four cabins. The master suite comes with a desk and comfy seating area, while the rest of the accommodation comprises one double and two twins. The Captain’s cabin can also be used for an additional two guests if needed.

Yacht Facilities & Entertainment

Following in the footsteps of her predecessor, the ELENA yacht has already won regattas on both sides of the Atlantic. If you want to put her through her paces at a regatta, you can join the racing team and compete.

When you’re not racing, you might find yourself on her expansive open deck. A dining table can be set up to offer a space for alfresco dining at any time of day, and you’ll find plenty of sun pads if you want to stretch out and top up your tan.

Toys and Crew

A crew of eight will help you enjoy every moment of your ELENA yacht charter.

The toy collection on board will keep you entertained for hours. You could take one of the kayaks out for a morning paddle or get the blood pumping with a spot of kite surfing or waterskiing. If you want to head out fishing or enjoy a snorkelling excursion, you can grab your gear and set off on one of the two tenders available.

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55m / 180ft

8.14m / 27ft

5.2m / 17ft

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Acubens Naval Architects, Herreshoff Designs, Inc.

Exterior Designer

Herreshoff Designs, Inc.

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Gross Tonnage

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Launched in 2014, luxury motor yacht ELENA (Project Margarita, hull 16847) is an elegant classic contemporary 47-metre steel displacement vessel, built by the leading Dutch shipyard, Heesen Yachts. Superyacht ELENA boasts both naval architecture as well as sophisticated exterior design by Omega Architects. The hull of the vessel is a paragon of efficiency, with a bulbous bow and sleek lines, resulting in a yacht that requires the least amount of power to reach a particular speed.

Externally, luxury yacht ELENA provides an impressive 85 square metre sun deck. An elegantly curvaceous terrace includes a Spa Pool pool surrounded by Summit sunbeds, a shaded teak dining table for 12 guests, a bar and a semi-circular sweep of sofas.

ELENA Specifications

Internally, ELENA yacht boasts beautiful classic contemporary interiors, providing accommodation to up to 10 guests in 5 elegant cabins. These include a full-beam master stateroom, featuring a large private study, walk-in wardrobe, as well as a luxurious en-suite bathroom. In addition, there are two double guest cabins and two twin guest cabins, all positioned on the lower deck.

Luxury motor yacht ELENA (Project Margarita, hull 16847) is made of steel and aluminium. Lloyd's registered, she is powered by twin MTU 8V 4000 M63 diesels, reaching a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.

Yacht Accommodation

A total number of 10 guests are provided with utmost in luxury aboard ELENA superyacht, boasting 5 well appointed cabins. These include a full-beam master stateroom, featuring a large private study, walk-in wardrobe, as well as a luxurious en-suite bathroom. In addition, there are two double guest cabins and two twin guest cabins, all positioned on the lower deck.

Amenities and Extras

We do have available further amenity, owner and price information for the 46.70m (153'2'') yacht ELENA, so please enquire for more information.

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The luxury yacht ELENA displayed on this page is merely informational and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by CharterWorld. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and informations are displayed in good faith but CharterWorld does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.

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“Dutch and German shipyards are recognised as the best in the world. We are one of the three top shipyards in the Netherlands, and one of the best in the world. We are also renowned for technology, innovation and modern cutting-edge design. If comparing ourselves to car manufacturers, we are the equivalent of Aston Martin rather than Rolls-Royce.” - Mark Cavendish, the Commercial Director of world-renowned superyacht builder Heesen Yachts

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The elegant ELENA was lovingly and meticulously built in 2009 to the original designs of the racing schooner of the same name that participated in record-breaking style in the 1928 King’s Cup Trans-Atlantic Race from New York to Santander.  

Using the original 1910 drawings by designer Nathaniel G Herreshoff , Factoria Naval de Marin has resurrected this new 55m ultra-luxurious ELENA; featuring modern comforts such as an iPod docking station, Wi-Fi and televisions, whilst maintaining the classical ornate interiors reminiscent of a period country home.  

ELENA can accommodate 10 guests in private en -suite staterooms and has 8 highly experienced crew members who provide the utmost service as well as the ultimate sailing experience. She is an exciting choice for the sailing fanatic.  

She has an expansive deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.  

ELENA was fitted with a new boom, sail plan and bowsprit in 2012, based on the original 1911 sail plan.  

She has an expansive deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

ELENA was fitted with a new boom, sail plan and bowsprit in 2012, based on the original 1911 sail plan.

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Tax Status:  Charter taxes, where applicable, will be due according to the rules and regulations of the chosen cruising destination Contracts:  MYBA – All agreements to be drawn up using the current MYBA E-contract Charter Agreement – Revised 2017 version

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Luxury Yacht Elena is perfect for a dream vacation

By Adrian Prisca

Updated on August 31, 2017

If you’re a yacht enthusiast you probably heard of the 1928 racing schooner that took part at the 1928 King’s Cup Trans-Atlantic Race, from New York to Santander, with a record breaking time. The superyacht Elena , our focus for today, was built back in 2009 and perfectly mimics the respective vessel.

The boat has been resurrected after sketches drawn by designer Nathaniel G. Herreshoff dating back to 1910. Factoria Naval de Marin has dealt with the entire process, thereby this 55-meter long luxury yacht has come to life. Don’t be fooled by its retro style. It packs quite a modern punch, in terms of state of the art appliances and endowments.

Among the additions that prove this, we need to mention high-tech television systems, Wi-Fi and iPod docking stations, all of them set in complete harmony with the classically decorated interiors, remains of past lives. It can offer accommodation for 10 guests inside its private en-suite staterooms, with trained crew members that will laboriously take care of every guest that gets onboard.

The Elena won’t disappoint any sailing fan, assisted by the two tenders that can help them explore the surroundings, and a whole suite of water toys to make your time worth it. This luxury superyacht is available within the West/East Mediterranean during summer and in the Caribbean during winter. The charter can cost you up to €70,000 per week. Check the ycoyacht main page for more info.

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For the love of sailing

If you desire the ultimate sailing experience, there is no better yacht than Elena. That’s because a century ago naval architect Nat Herreshoff designed her to win the 1928 Transatlantic Race. This exact replica is every bit as fast as the original - only more luxurious. If you want to turn heads on a holiday to remember, this direct descendent from sailing’s Golden Age is for you. Exhilarating or relaxing or both, a yacht charter on Elena is a rare experience in today’s modern world.

Not for sale or charter to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters

CHARTER LOCATION

Summer: Mediterranean, West Mediterranean

Standout Features

This is Elena

Nat Herreshoff Design

Built to original 1910 plans.

Superb Sailing

An inimitable experience under sail.

Stately Interiors

Comfort and style.

Modern Amenities

Wifi and air conditioning.

Four Cabins

All ensuite.

Sweeping Decks

Space to relax.

Al Fresco Dining

Regatta Winner

Illustrious regatta history.

Star Service

Cuisine, hospitality & knowledge.

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Elena Through the Lens

Golden Age Descendent

Born to Sail

Elena captures the grace of bygone eras, providing total exhilaration and utter relaxation in equal measure. Her sumptuous interior is fit for the Admiral of the Fleet. Polished hardwood paneling hides sailing tomes, bottles of claret and flagons of navy rum. Her endless wooden deck is the place to plan new adventures - or to acknowledge admiring glances from other yachts.

Accommodation

A Restful Escape

Cabin Arrangement

Elena accommodates up to eight guests in four ensuite cabins: two doubles and two twins. When used privately there is an optional fifth cabin which can accommodate another two guests. The master cabin features an office-sized desk and seating for two while the three guest cabins all boast excellent storage space and privately controlled air conditioning systems.

Principal Stateroom

With double bed, office-sized desk, seating and a generous ensuite.

Double Cabin

With ensuite and private climate control.

Two twin Cabins

With air conditioning and ensuite bathroom.

Sun-Drenched Days

What's in the Toybox

2 x Kayaks 8 x Snorkeling Sets 2 x Tenders 2 x Stand Up Paddle Boards 2 x Fishing Equipment 2 x Wakeboards Water Ski Kitesurf Board

Please note that the tenders and toys on board the yachts are regularly updated. Please contact Y.CO for the most up to date list.

In-Water Discovery

Elena has a suite of toys for in-water discovery, ranging from snorkels and kayaks to wakeboards and kitesurfing equipment. Thanks to the array on offer, you will be able to spend sun-drenched days in the water alongside the other guests taking in the scenery and practising some new skills. Elena’s two tenders complete the package and will transport you ashore for fine dining and land-based exploration.

Performance

Regatta-Worthy

Race-Winning Performance

Winning is in Elena’s DNA. After all, her namesake was the result of demand for “a schooner that can win” made to none other than renowned Naval architect Nathanael Herreshoff, the mastermind behind several notable America’s Cup contenders.

A century later and the new Elena continues the winning legacy, having won multiple regattas including the Barbados Round Island Race, The Antigua Classic Les Voiles de St Tropez and Monaco Classic Week. With her impressive sail plan and a windward ability that is unmatched by both modern and classic yachts, Elena is a formidable regatta contender, and the ideal yacht for experienced sailors or those seeking a new and unique yachting experience.

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Boat of the Week: This 180-Foot Schooner Is a Replica of a Champion Regatta Racer From the 1900s

"elena" was modeled on a historic sailing yacht of the same name that was built in 1910., julia zaltzman, julia zaltzman's most recent stories.

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Herreshoff made a name for himself designing several notable America’s Cup contenders. When Westward launched in 1910 she was the largest yacht built under the International Rule of 1908. She carried more canvas than her competitors and displayed a faster speed to windward than any other schooner. Herreshoff designed Elena as a sistership to Westward but fitted her with a fuller keel which lowered her center of ballast and amended the dimension of her rigs to further improve her windward ability. Unsurprisingly, she left the cream of the American schooner fleet in her wake, including Westward . Fast forward to 2009, McLaren, former captain of Westward ’s 2002 replica Eleonora , set out to repeat history and build another Elena that could wipe out all the competition. It took four years of meticulous craftsmanship to execute the original plans he had located at the MIT Museum in Massachusetts (with handwritten annotations), but the hard work paid off. Under her current ownership, Elena has competed in and won a clutch of regattas, including the Voiles de St Tropez, the Royal Regatta Cannes, and the St Barths Bucket. She’s crossed the Atlantic 16 times and covered 150,000 nautical miles.

Robb Report stepped aboard the yacht while docked in Monaco’s Port Hercules to see the fruits of McLaren’s labor. While her towering wooden masts, 39-foot bowsprit, and extensive sail plan are exact replicas, McLaren curated the interior spaces himself, from the original Frank Beken photographs that adorn the solid mahogany, Georgian raised paneled walls to the ruby red leather upholstery and vintage fittings. “All the fixtures, from the lights to the hinges, were acquired before I even started building the yacht,” he told Robb Report . “They’re a bit wonky and rattly, but they’re all original items that I sourced in London and then gold plated to cut down on maintenance.”

The job of varnishing the exterior woodwork is never ending—“The day you finish is the day you need to start again,” jokes McLaren—but the 15-year-old interior remains as fresh as the day it came out of the yard, despite regular charters and a few rowdy guests. The main mast descends through the center of the boat in a show of force, but the real design feature is the cantilevered skylight in the main salon and dining area. It was originally conceived to lift off during a racing environment to allow the sails to be fed from the main deck down to the packing crew below. Today, the only elements passing through are a cooling sea breeze and plenty of natural light.

“ Elena is fared like a race boat to the bottom of the keel, which gives her a slippery hull and means she can easily sail in a five-knot breeze,” he says. “It would be difficult for a modern carbon fiber boat to sail in those conditions, but Elena is 225 tons of steel, with a wooden mast, Dacron sails, and wire rigging, and can do it easily.” “I sailed her sistership, Eleonora , and knew what to expect, but you don’t know what you have until you go neck and neck,” he adds. “When we beat them in our first regatta in Monaco in 2009 it was an amazing feeling. Sailing on Elena is an almost balletic experience.” For McLaren, the love affair will never end, but for Elena ’s owner, it’s a different story. The yacht, which is listed for charter and sale with Y.CO , now awaits a new sailing enthusiast looking to recreate the rivalry and camaraderie that crisscrossed the oceans in the roaring 1920s.

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Refitted in 2019, her timeless décor, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating create an elegant and comfortable ambiance throughout, and an impressive range of leisure and entertainment facilities make her the ideal choice for a holiday with family and friends.

Elena V sleeps up to 12 guests in six stylish cabins consisting of a master suite, a VIP, two doubles and two twins, one having a pullman. With a cruising speed of 12 knots, a maximum speed of 16 knots and an impressive range of 4,000nm, she offers a perfect combination of comfort and performance.

With 11 discreet and professional crew on hand, highlights include an elevator connecting all four decks, a deck jacuzzi, a spa and a fully equipped gym.

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See Mark Zuckerberg’s glossy new $300M, 287-foot superyacht ‘Launchpad’

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Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly gifted himself a $300 million megayacht, dubbed “Launchpad,” ahead of his 40th birthday.

The staggering 387-foot-long vessel was seen floating at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., after arriving at its berth earlier this week, The Sun reported Thursday.

The multi-layered luxury ship’s sleek exterior was designed by Espen Øino International and boasts a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure, according to SuperYacht Times.

Reportedly ranking as the 45th largest yacht in the world, the interiors are just as aesthetically pleasing and reportedly executed by Zuretti Interior Design company, a France-based company specializing in unique and custom yacht design.

The breathtakingly beautiful floater stands out with a navy blue theme matching an American flag perched proudly on its wood-paneled stern.

There are several outdoor areas where the social media maven will be able to relax with his family and the indoor levels feature glass paneling allowing for tons of natural light.

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There also appears to be a helipad perfect for whenever the Facebook co-founder wants to travel to his vessel by air.

The Feadship-built yacht, built in 2022, can comfortably fit 24 guests aboard, requires a crew of 48, and is said to cost $30 million a year for upkeep and usage, according to Superyachtfan.com .

Boatworld insiders have been buzzing with speculation that Zuckerberg is the owner of the newly minted mega-cruise ever since it made its main voyage from the Netherlands last week.

The tech titan was spotted touring the Russian-commissioned megayacht in early March, though the impressive boat didn’t arrive stateside until this week due to sanctions, according to The Sun.

The website reported that Zuckerberg purchased the pricey yacht – along with its own $30 million partner boat — most likely as an early 40th birthday present to himself.

The boat reportedly traveled to Florida after being granted special permission to be imported just weeks ahead of Zuckerberg’s birthday on May 14.

Zuckerberg’s yacht is just 30 feet shorter than the length of fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos’ 417-foot megayacht Koru, which the Amazon boss snagged for a whopping $500 million.

Zuckerberg’s rep did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

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Motor Yacht

Elena is a custom motor yacht launched in 2007 by Benetti.

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.

Elena measures 36.60 metres in length, with a max draft of 1.95 metres and a beam of 7.90 metres. She has a deck material of teak.

Elena has a composite hull with a composite superstructure.

Her interior design is by Zuretti.

Elena also features naval architecture by Benetti.

Performance and Capabilities

Elena has a top speed of 16.00 knots and a cruising speed of 15.00 knots. She is powered by a twin screw propulsion system.

Elena has a fuel capacity of 38,000 litres, and a water capacity of 7,500 litres.

She also has a range of 3,300 nautical miles.

Accommodation

Elena accommodates up to 10 guests . She also houses room for up to 7 crew members.

Other Specifications

Elena has a hull NB of BC110.

Elena is a RINA class yacht.

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