The 56 metre Benetti motor yacht AE Cap d’Antibes has been sold by Seahorse Yacht Brokers, with Marco Vandoni at Ocean Independence representing the buyer.
- Designed by Stefano Natucci, AE Cap d’Antibes was built in steel and aluminium by Italian yard Benetti to Lloyd's class and MCA coding with delivery in 2007. An impressive interior by Francois Zuretti can accommodate up to 12 guests in six cabins consisting of a master suite on the main deck, a VIP suite on the bridge deck, two doubles and two twins, all with entertainment centres, television screens and en-suite bathroom facilities. In addition, up to 13 crewmembers can be accommodated in seven cabins.
The large saloon comes with comfortable seating, a bar and an entertainment centre including a 52-inch flatscreen television and a Kaleidescape server delivering on-demand video and audio throughout the guest areas. Forward is a formal dining area, offering seating for up to 12 guests.
Her full-beam sky lounge, located on the bridge deck, has an informal club-like atmosphere great for relaxing or entertaining, while the exterior deck features a large dining table for up to 12 guests. The relaxed and informal theme carries onto the aft of this deck with comfortable sofa seating areas and coffee tables.
Upstairs, the vast sundeck comes complete with a Jacuzzi, extensive sunbathing areas and a fully serviced bar. Twin 1,380hp Caterpillar diesel engines give her a cruising speed of 15 knots, a range of 5,000 nautical miles at 12 knots and she is fitted with Quantum zero-speed stabilisers.
AE Cap d’Antibes was asking $18,900,000.