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Pride Mega Yachts has announced the sale of the sophisticated six-deck 88.8m M/Y Illusion. Illusion is the largest yacht ever to be built in China and is scheduled to be delivered in October 2015.
According to a spokesman of Pride Mega Yachts, “The success of such a significant sale is proof that the superyacht industry is buoyant and that sales of large yachts are flourishing once again. I believe the sale is another sign that the market as a whole is doing very well. The interest from potential buyers is on the rise, particularly for large mega yachts, evident by the increased number of inquiries.
“We are delighted that the buyer of Illusion is so experienced and passionate about yachting, allowing him to appreciate Illusion’s unique qualities even before her launch. I would also like to thank the people at Blue Water Yachting and Jan Jaap Minnema of Fraser Yachts for their help throughout the course of this transaction.”
Illusion features an impressive interior volume of 3,603 gross tons and a 15.8 meter beam. Its spacious design has been further enhanced by the use of fine woods, rare natural stone and metals. The yacht was designed by Azure Naval Architect, with exterior styling by Rainsford Saunders Design and the interior design developed by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design. Driven by state-of-the-art Rolls Royce diesel-electric-propulsion, motion and system control, Illusion will be ready for delivery in October 2015.
The spokesman of Pride Mega Yachts continued, “Illusion demonstrates that Pride Mega Yachts can create superior-quality yachts of the highest standards. This showpiece, one-of-a-kind yacht represents our dedication and continued ambition in pursuing and discovering new ideas in the development of high-end superyachts. The sale of Illusion demonstrates that Pride Mega Yachts is able to build the largest and highest quality superyachts, meeting the high standards of this demanding market”.
For more information, visit Pride Mega Yachts.
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