Luxury 52m Motor Yacht Espadarte
'There may be bigger boats in the Med, but nobody does it with such style.....'
Espadarte was built by Portugal’s Arsenal do Alfeite yard in 1968, to military specifications.
She has since been extensively upgraded to enjoy casual yet sophisticated cruising of the Mediterranean Sea....
She accommodates 12 guests with the master stateroom facing forward on the main deck, and five guest cabins located on the lower deck level. She cruises at 15.5 knots and can reach a maximum of 15.6 knots, with a range of 5,000 nautical miles at 10 knots.
Her refit was carried out at the Lusben shipyard, part of the Azimut/Benetti Group, in Livorno, Italy.
Work included a long list of updates including new decks, a repaint, and a completely rebuilt interior in the style of a chic beach house.
At the stern, a new swim platform and beach club area was added for ease of access to tenders and swimming.
One of the most exceptional features of the yacht is the main deck saloon and dining area.
This is one large open area that measures nearly 30 metres in length and consists of a large saloon, office space, dining area and another lounge area with a TV and space for kids to play.
Two Jet Skis, paddle boards, a 1968 Riva Olympic that has been aboard since commissioning, and a 22 foot jet powered tender are some of the toys and utility watercraft.
Espadarte ranges from the West Mediterranean, including Ibiza and Mallorca, to St Tropez and Corsica.... the Italian coast and islands of Capri, Sardinia and watching the lava flow from Isla Volcano.... Greece, the Cyclades and as far East as Turkey can be explored over the summer season, before returning to her home base Malta for the winter.
Yacht historian, Mr Malcolm Wood lists her original owner, although never confirmed, to be the then Prime Minister of the Estado Novo (New State) regime of Portugal.
This would explain the sale of the yacht when the administration collapsed in 1974. She was subsequently sold to the Saudi-based Sheikh Mouffak al-Midani who renamed her Myrna.
In the 1990s the yacht was acquired by John Karageorgis, the Greek TV station and shipowner, who renamed the yacht Indiarama, then Deerrama and Rama.
Friends Matthew, Mark and John, her Australian owners, are now custodians of Espadarte..... one of the worlds most beautiful classic motor yachts.
