MY Utopia is a 71-meter displacement yacht built of steel. At her launch, she was the largest Feadship ever built.
The interior of the yacht is designed by Redman Whitely Dixon Design. She can accommodate 12 guests and 18 crew.
The yacht is powered by 2 Caterpillar marine engines. Which bring her a top speed of 16 knots. Her cruising speed is 14 knots. She has a range of 5,000nm.
In 2018 she was sent back to Feadship for a 10-week refit. Her interiors were redecorated and she received a new hull coating
Built for Keith McCaw
The yacht was built by Feadship (Royal de Vries) for Keith McCaw. He, unfortunately, died at the age of 49 in 2002.
The McCaw brothers – lead by Craig McCaw, Keith’s older brother – built up the worldwide McCaw Cellular Communications after their father died. With a base of just a Centralia cable-TV station, they built the cell phone empire.
In 1993 the company was sold to AT&T (American Telephone & Telegraph Co) for US$ 11.5 billion.
Yacht Katrion
Keith’s widow Helen McCaw kept the 38 meters Feadship Katrion until early 2015. When she sold her to Dutch millionaire Laurens Last.
Katrion is now named Lady India. The estate of Keith McCaw canceled the delivery of Utopia.
Sold to Miller
After a few years of ownership by De Vries, in which Utopia was often chartered, Utopia was sold in 2006 to William H. Miller.
Who is The Owner of the Yacht UTOPIA?
The yacht’s owner was Bill Miller. He was CEO of Legg Mason Capital Management. He bought Utopia as a gift for his – then-wife. Although he had never been on such a large yacht. When his marriage ended he sold Utopia to a Canadian billionaire. Do you know who the current owner of the yacht Utopia is? Please do send us a message.
How Much is the UTOPIA Yacht?
Her value is $100 million. Her annual running costs are around $10 million. The price of a yacht can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including the size, age, and level of luxury of the yacht, as well as the cost price of materials and technology used in its construction.
Feadship is a Dutch yacht-building company, based in Aalsmeer and Kaag, Netherlands. It was founded in 1949 and it is considered one of the most prestigious and exclusive yacht builders in the world. Feadship specializes in building custom-made luxury motor yachts, ranging in size from 40 meters to over 100 meters in length. Feadship yachts are known for their exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design, and use of advanced technology. The company also offers a wide range of services, including yacht design, engineering, and construction, as well as after-sales support and maintenance. Feadship yachts are highly sought after by wealthy individuals and celebrities around the world, and the company has built yachts for many high-profile clients. Feadship is a cooperation between yacht builders De Vries and Van Lent. Notable projects include Anna, SYMPHONY, and Faith.
De Voogt Naval Architects
De Voogt Architects is a Netherlands-based architectural firm that specializes in designing luxury yachts and superyachts. The company was founded in 1913 by Henri de Voogt and has a reputation for creating innovative and functional designs that are both elegant and timeless. They have experience in designing yachts of all sizes, from small motorboats to large sailing yachts and superyachts. They work closely with shipyards and yacht builders to ensure the best possible result in terms of functionality and aesthetics. The firm is part of FEADSHIP and is its technical office for naval architecture and engineering. Notable projects include Moonrise, Madame Gu, LADY S, and VIVA.
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