YACHTS & YACHTING
Kismet ’ s 95.2 metres make her one of the largest superyachts in the global fleet today , but the German yard can also lay claim to some even more impressive figures , such as building Azzam , at 180-metres the largest superyacht by length in the world , and Dilbar , 156-metres , the largest by total interior volume , at 15,917 gross tonnes . However , size isn ’ t everything , and the yard builds yachts from 50-metres in length .
“ We chose Lürssen because we wanted safety , stability , quality and lasting value ,” says the owner of Lady Kathryn V , a 61-metre yacht launched by the yard in 2011 . “ Our family always had smaller boats , and after a yachting trip as a guest , we decided we wanted our own yacht . Our times aboard Lady Kathryn V are the best times of our lives , especially when family and friends join us .”
Positive feedback about building a custom yacht is not hard to come by , but it can still be a long and sometimes daunting process , which is where choosing the right shipyard to build the right yacht comes in to play .
“ Owning a yacht , any yacht , is a very personal experience ,” says Risley . “ Custom yachts more so , as that experience extends to the design , the construction and the use . A yacht becomes a part of the family because it brings family together , and produces wonderful memories and happy times . I want to build my yachts with a family , and a yard owner whose handshake means something . I want to do business with people who take pride in what they do , who have a long attachment to the business , so it ’ s not just a business , it ’ s a passion and a source of great satisfaction .”
62 The Art of Luxury Issue 45 2020