The 55.2 metre motor yacht Achilles has been listed for sale by Fergus Torrance at Torrance Yachts.
Built in steel and aluminium by Italian yard CRN to a design by Martin Francis, Achilles was delivered in 1984 and has had the same owner for the past 15 years with a continuous programme of upgrades and refits, most recently in 2018. Accommodation in a spacious interior by Francois Zuretti is for 12 guests in seven cabins comprising a main deck master suite, two VIP suites, two doubles and two twins. All guest cabins have entertainment centres, television screens and en suite bathroom facilities while a further eight cabins sleep 13 crew aboard this yacht for sale.
The main saloon features comfortable seating for up to 12 guests, a bar and an entertainment centre including a 55-inch Sharp HD television screen on a rise and fall mechanism and a Bose stereo surround sound system.
On the upper deck, a lounge and bar area offer excellent 360-degree views and an outdoor dining area is accessible through two sliding glass doors. Extensive use of glass is a special feature on this yacht, with guests always kept in touch with the surrounding seascape. Her top speed is 17 knots and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 4,000 nautical miles at 14 knots with power coming from two 2,200hp Deutz BV8M628 diesel engines.
Lying in Genoa, Italy, Achilles is asking €6,500,000.