Eric Clapton’s yacht goes on the market

Designed by Richard Hein/The A Group and built by Kees Cornelissen in Holland, VA BENE’s current owner purchased the yacht in 2005 and carried out a major refit in 2007/2008 at Pendennis Shipyard in Cornwall.

The interior redesign by H2 has given the yacht a modern, stylish interior resulting in her being a finalist for the ‘Best Refitted Yacht’ award at the World Superyacht Awards 2009.

A regular programme of yard periods throughout the current ownership demonstrates the continued investment and high standards this yacht is maintained to. The yacht sale is being handled by Burgess.

Key Features
Major refit at Pendennis, Cornwall in 2007-08 Comprehensive yard period in winter 2015-16 including a complete repaint, Lloyd’s class intermediate survey, main engine servicing and replacement of carpets VA BENE is MCA LY2 compliant and has built an enviable reputation on the global charter market

Specification
Asking Price
USD 12,500,000 (EUR 10,120,000*)
Built
1992, Kees Cornelissen, The Netherlands
Length
47.5m (155.8ft)
Beam
9.2m (30.2ft)
Draft
3.4m (11.2ft)
Type
Twin screw diesel yacht
Class
Lloyd’s + 100A1 Yacht LMC
Flag
Cayman Islands
Engines
2 x 1,750hp Caterpillar
Range
4,000 nm
Lying
USA
Note
Not for sale to US residents while in US waters
Gross Tonnage
496
Construction
Hull – Welded Steel, Superstructure – Welded Aluminium, Deck – Teak
Cruising Speed
12 knots
Maximum Speed
16 knots
Exterior Design
Richard Hein/The A Group
Interior Design
The A Group
No. Of Guests
14
No. Of Guest Cabins
6 (4 x Double, 1 x Twin, 1 x Double/Twin, 2 x Additional Berths)
Crew
13
Tenders
9.8m Intrepid boat with 2 x Yamaha 300hp engines, 2 x 17ft (5.3m) Zodiac Sclaptonemi-rigid inflatables with Yamaha 115hp engines

Vabene’s current owner is Eric Clapton. So no mentions please about it going for a song…