BOAT Briefing - Why do people buy superyachts?

Editor-in-chief Stewart Campbell speaks to Dr Phil Klaus and Dr Annalisa Tarquini from the University of Monaco, who have undertaken the first ever academic study of the study into the superyacht owner experience.

Meanwhile the team also discuss the standout superyachts at FLIBS and the challenges facing young designers entering the industry. They also catch up on the latest news from the Perini Navi bidding war and Project Phi’s journey to sea trials.

Italian Sea Group makes bold offer for Perini https://www.boatinternational.com/business/news/italian-sea-group-offers-for-perini-navi

86m Oceanco superyacht Seven Seas sold https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/86m-oceanco-superyacht-seven-seas-sold

Royal Huisman's 58.5m superyacht Project Phi prepares for sea trials

Oceanco's 127m sailing yacht Y721 pictured on transport – Not sure if you spoke about this yacht last week?

New 24m Maori 80 superyacht Mama-G sinks after

Standout superyachts attending the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show