MARI CHA III Sailing yacht for sale
| Asking price | USD 8,500,000 |
| Built | 1997, Sensation Yachts, New Zealand |
| Length | 44.7m (146.7ft) |
| Guests | 8 guests in 4 cabins |
MARI CHA III is a 44.7m (146.7ft) performance sailing yacht built by Sensation Yachts in New Zealand and delivered in 1997. Designed by Philippe Briand, she seamlessly combines world-class racing pedigree with luxurious liveaboard comfort. A carbon composite sandwich hull ensures lightweight performance without compromising strength or onboard stability, making her ideal for both competitive sailing and extended cruising.
Description
MARI CHA III is a 44.7m (146.7ft) performance sailing yacht built by Sensation Yachts in New Zealand and delivered in 1997. Designed by Philippe Briand, she seamlessly combines world-class racing pedigree with luxurious liveaboard comfort. A carbon composite sandwich hull ensures lightweight performance without compromising strength or onboard stability, making her ideal for both competitive sailing and extended cruising.
Her timeless interior by John Munford accommodates up to eight guests in four beautifully appointed cabins, including a full-beam owner’s suite with en suite bathroom and three additional guest cabins.
The yacht’s expansive deck features versatile spaces for relaxation, sunbathing, and alfresco dining. Below deck, the salon and dining areas offer refined comfort and elegant styling, combining functional layout with premium finishes for a sophisticated onboard experience.
Equipped with a fast-displacement hull and high sail-area-to-displacement ratio, MARI CHA III delivers exceptional performance under sail, capable of competitive speeds while maintaining comfort at sea. Her twin-engine setup and auxiliary systems ensure reliable maneuvering and long-range cruising capabilities. MARI CHA III is capable of reaching a top speed of 17 knots with just 14 knots of true wind. She can also hit a top speed of 14.8 knots under the power of her single 600hp Caterpillar engine, and cruises at 10 knots.
A proven world-class performer, MARI CHA III has a notable racing history, including record-setting transatlantic passages, and offers owners a rare combination of speed, pedigree, and luxury.
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Key features
- Crafted by Sensation Yachts, with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design and interiors by John Munford
- Carbon composite hull delivers lightweight strength and exceptional performance
- Proven racing pedigree, including record-setting transatlantic passages
- Elegant, light and spacious interior providing accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins
- Top performer in her class, holding multiple race records and ranking among the fastest super-sailers afloat.
Specification
| Asking price | USD 8,500,000 |
| Length | 44.7m (146.7ft) |
| Built | 1997, Sensation Yachts, New Zealand |
| Tenders | 4.5m Aquapro custom tender 25hp outboard |
| Beam | 9m (29.5ft) |
| Draft min/max | -/4.5m (14.8ft) |
| Displacement | 126 tonnes |
| Cruising speed | 10 knots |
| Maximum speed | 14.8 knots |
| Flag | Cayman Islands |
| Lying | West Mediterranean |
| Class | American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) hull certificate |
| Exterior designer | Philippe Briand |
| Interior designer | John Munford |
| Construction | Hull - Carbon Composite Superstructure - GRP Deck - Teak |
| Crew | 6 |
| Guests | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 (2 × double, 2 × twin) |
| Engines | 1 × 600hp Caterpillar |
| Generators | 2 |
| Propulsion | Single screw diesel yacht |
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