“The setup was too formal; the yacht was missing an intermediate space that was wet-bathing-suit-friendly”
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Some yachts are like that. You can arrive in a port where you've never been and look around for a yacht that you've never seen and recognize her instantly. I had no trouble identifying Lady E in Syracuse harbor in Sicily as she was by far the biggest and most beautiful yacht there on that summer evening.
This is an experience many have shared since her launch in 2006 as the custom 225ft Lady S. However, this well-maintained superyacht, active on the charter market, started her life looking substantially different Her refit extended her by 20ft.
As is often the case, after purchasing the yacht a couple of years ago, her new owner undertook a refit. “We wanted a five-star platform for memorable multigenerational charters, the best possible canvas that we could enhance,” the owner says. “Operational reliability, volume, ceiling height and deck layout were fundamental, and we decided that anything less than 65 meters [213ft] and 1,300 gross tonnes would be too small.” They sought to build on the yacht's assets - high ceilings and spacious, multi-functional rooms - and a track record with charter clients looking for refinement.
Modem luxury was the aim. “Gone are the days of whisky and
