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The 86-metre fully converted superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chakra86.0m (282'2&quot;)Scheepswerf Gebr. van der Werf1963">Chakra</a> is on the market with Serafeim Papadopoulos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seara Maritime (Company)">Seara Maritime</a> and Charles John Veale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8156" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balance Yachting (Company)">Balance Yachting</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>, previously named Salem and Cumulus was originally delivered in 1963 and transformed into a superyacht by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> from 1997 to 1998. In 2024, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chakra86.0m (282'2&quot;)Scheepswerf Gebr. van der Werf1963">Chakra</a> underwent a refit with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seara Maritime (Company)">Seara Maritime</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365844/image/large-7d8f67fb153945a831f41f0bd18c5a65.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365844">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The 20 longest superyachts on the market (2025-06-24 12:30:00 +0200)">The 20 Longest Superyachts in the Market</a>She features naval architecture by her Dutch builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/942" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scheepswerf Gebr. van der Werf (Company)">Scheepswerf Gebr. van der Werf</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/chakra" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Chakra for sale’s</a> exterior is characterised by the five-deck stack comprising her hull and superstructure, which is typical of vintage yachts in her era.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363339/image/large-6f8fb61f076a84919566373c66f8b8c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363339">At a volume of 2,083 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chakra86.0m (282'2&quot;)Scheepswerf Gebr. van der Werf1963">Chakra</a> can accommodate up to 42 guests across 21 staterooms, including a full-beam master suite that features its own study. Additional accommodation is provided for up to 30 crew members.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363341/image/large-6eafa0e6a3b9a84fbd2601902fb1c69a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363341">Her standout amenities include a massage room, gym, beauty parlour, open-deck Jacuzzi, sunbathing area on the top deck and a tender garage, along with an extensive selection of water toys and scuba equipment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363345/image/large-db79a223e95364613f46321da699251c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363345">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/scheepswerf-gebr-van-der-werf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Scheepswerf Gebr. van der Werf yacht for sale</a> underwent a comprehensive refit between 2016 and 2017, which brought her interiors up to a modern standard while retaining elements of her classic charm. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363338/image/large-a14b43615dc08b4a727540946a372a55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363338"> In terms of performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">conversion motor yacht for sale</a> is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engine, offering a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 15 knots.

yacht Chakra for sale

The 86-metre conversion support yacht Chakra is on the market.

86m superyacht Chakra for sale

The 56-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seakid II56.0m (183'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2013">Seakid II</a> has completed an extensive refit by the Greek design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AMK Architecture & Design (Company)">AMK Architecture &amp; Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/322604/image/large-97319a2cea20780f9392bcb39816547e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/322604">The refit of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seakid II56.0m (183'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2013">Seakid II</a> took place at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6089" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Papilas Yacht Yard (Company)">PAPILAS Shipyard</a> in Perama, Greece and infused a contemporary European sensibility into the yacht’s interiors, replacing her previous Asian-inspired style.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235505/image/large-7d5aa8328943ecd4694af755d78138de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235505"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362141/image/large-aaae31a1308c6aa7cb5c324f609d38b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362141"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seakid II56.0m (183'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2013">Seakid II</a>&nbsp;interiors before (above) and after (below)Commissioned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Angel Yachts Co. (Company)">Angel Yachts</a>, the 2023-24 project saw <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AMK Architecture & Design (Company)">AMK Architecture &amp; Design</a> blend aesthetic sophistication to create “a holistic design lens that serves both aesthetic intent and operational purpose.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235510/image/large-1bee3ce1e2dd2ed9873bc56c9408fcb1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235510"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362140/image/large-65692cc1ecbef1c83a346b158e8a1d96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362140"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seakid II56.0m (183'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2013">Seakid II</a>&nbsp;interiors before (above) and after (below)All guest areas, including her six suites, were reimagined with neutral palettes, rich materials and custom finishes. Guest suites now feature newly upholstered headboards, curated textiles and refined lighting schemes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362143/image/large-6677f12e0289bbd342788e387718d867.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362143">The main deck saloon saw walnut veneer introduced to elevate the original light wood finishes, complemented by bespoke furniture and a redefined dining arrangement. A retractable 75” display, dual buffets with textured white surfaces, mirror-polished stainless steel and marble tops further enhance the visual depth of the space. Ivory leather wall panels and mirrored vertical insets complete the layered, contemporary look.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362147/image/large-b21a21177df6876d22ba4b9ef820a096.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362147">A prominent highlight is her new central staircase, which spirals elegantly around a glass elevator. Off-white rich textured wall coverings and coordinated carpeting establish a sense of visual continuity between decks. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235494/image/large-cac4784a9ee86a3b7ccd1dd5ae2947b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235494"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362144/image/large-7fb741e52630206041932fdad9d7d2f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362144"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362145/image/large-824e975b36dfd9135dc128d25cecbd50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362145"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seakid II56.0m (183'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2013">Seakid II</a>&nbsp;interiors before (above) and after (below)<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AMK Architecture & Design (Company)">AMK</a> also revitalised key outdoor areas, including the sundeck Jacuzzi, beach club and gym, creating inviting zones for relaxation and socialising. "Our goal was to reimagine the identity of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seakid II56.0m (183'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2013">Seakid II</a> through a holistic design lens," concluded the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AMK Architecture & Design (Company)">AMK</a> team. "We approached the refit as a complete reinvention, shaping every detail to align with the expectations of today’s luxury charter guests."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362148/image/large-ce1b43d4c4b3dbff568b11183239be98.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362148"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3998" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seakid II56.0m (183'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2013">Seakid II</a> was built in 2013 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and featured interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2490" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Central Yacht (Company)">Central Yacht</a>, with naval architecture penned by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti Yachts</a>. She can sleep up to 12 guests across a six stateroom layout, as well as a crew of 15.

Seakid II: 56m Benetti yacht completes extensive refit

The 56m Benetti motor yacht Seakid II has completed an extensive refit by the Greek design studio AMK Architecture & Design. 

56m Benetti motor yacht Seakid II completes extensive refit

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AMK Architecture & Design (Company)">AMK Architecture &amp; Design</a> has shared the details and renderings of the 95-metre superyacht concept The Real Beach. According to the design team, the concept “brings the shore aboard” as they reimagined a traditional beach club design into an immersive sensory and spatial experience interlacing the yacht and the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362128/image/large-7cbcf5d0762456c248c3696bdad6fd8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362128">The Real Beach’s design breaks away from traditional aft deck norms, transforming the sea into a coastal extension where sand, sea and sky are integrated into the yacht’s architecture. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362130/image/large-ced3962d388ebf6e7783542dfa79371c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362130">“We wanted to create something authentic,” explained the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AMK Architecture & Design (Company)">AMK</a> design team. “A space that doesn’t just look like a beach – it feels like one. The Real Beach is about reuniting the yacht with the world it sails in.”At the core of the design is a pool that draws inspiration from the natural curves of the shoreline. Surrounding the pool is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AMK Architecture & Design (Company)">AMK’s</a> signature “sand carpet,” a sustainable alternative to traditional teak decks that mimics the sensation of warm, sun-kissed dunes. Together, the pool’s gradual, organic shape and the “sand carpet” create the immersive feeling of wading gently into the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362129/image/large-fa8c62e959014a651b1748572960aa89.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362129">Complementing the natural concept, an organically sculpted bar serves as the beach club’s central gathering point. The layout transitions effortlessly from day to night, enhanced by ambient lighting and lush greenery that welcome sea breezes and evoke a deep sense of tranquility. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362132/image/large-f4a7ec6652d4b0c77fe7438aacd054b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362132">With an emphasis on slow living, sustainability is a guiding principle throughout the design. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AMK Architecture & Design (Company)">AMK</a> incorporated natural ventilation and low-impact materials such as reclaimed wood, natural stone and plant-based composites, which combine aesthetics with ecological integrity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362131/image/large-5c12fbf092643adaeeace695d532f973.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362131">“The Real Beach is a striking departure from convention – a holistic outdoor living experience that elevates the beach club into an architectural centerpiece and redefines luxury yachting for a new generation,” concluded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5964" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AMK Architecture & Design (Company)">AMK</a>.&nbsp;

The Real Beach yacht concept by AMK

AMK Architecture & Design has shared the details and renderings of The Real Beach concept.