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35.3m  /  115'10 | conrad shipyard | 2013.

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Special Features:

• Impressive 2,400nm range
• RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) C ✠ HULL ● MACH classification
• Sleeps 8 overnight

The 35.3m/115'10" sail yacht 'Lunar' was built by Conrad Shipyard in Poland at their Gdansk shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Frank Neubelt and she was delivered to her owner in August 2013. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Vripack.

Guest Accommodation

Lunar has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Lunar is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (C18) 725hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 2,400 nautical miles from her 36,300 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. Her water tanks store around 8,100 Litres of fresh water. She was built to RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) C ✠ HULL ● MACH classification society rules.

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Lunar Awards & Nominations

• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 Interior Design Award: Sailing Yachts Finalist
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 Exterior Design & Styling Award: Sailing Yachts Finalist
• The World Superyacht Awards 2014 Best Sailing Yacht in 30m to 40m size range Finalist
• International Superyacht Society Awards 2014 Best Sail 24m - 40m Nomination

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The Elegant Conrad 115 Lunar

By Brody Patterson

Updated on September 1, 2017

Polish shipyard Conrad debuted this superyacht called Lunar at last year’s Festival de la Plaisance, in Cannes. This beautiful, 35.3 meters long boat is as modern as they get, a look specifically requested by her owner. To this end, Conrad collaborated with German and Dutch designers Newcruise and Vripack. What they’ve come up with is a contemporary, luxurious boat with light and airy interiors – a true jewel of the ocean.

Lunar ’s facilities would not be out of place in the most luxurious mansion or resort. The light, spacious and airy living and main saloon are perfect for simply relaxing. Not to mention the Jacuzzi located on the fore deck, a great place to relax in the sun when the yacht is at anchor. Belowdecks there are the equally luxurious owner’s private quarters, and also accommodations for guests (all in all, the boat can accommodate up to a company of 10).

Even with all this emphasis on luxury, performance has not been sacrificed at all. With its two powerful engines and large fuel tanks, Lunar is perfectly equipped for long journeys on the high seas, in any weather conditions.

With its modern look and extravagant, yet tasteful amenities, Lunar is quite an exceptional ship. Wherever its journeys make take her, she will undoubtedly be there in style.

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This is the latest, World Cruising Sailing Yacht from Polish builder Conrad Shipyard and her unusual lines take sailing yacht design onto a new path.

The design brief called for a strong muscular layout akin to the SUV vehicles seen on our roads so often these days. It was our aim to match this in harmony with the appeal and elegance of a modern family cruiser.

CONRAD 115’s exterior styling underlines her ability to venture far from her homeport while providing a safe and comfortable home to its owner, guest and crew while doing so.

The high end sail control systems usually found on much larger yachts, comprise hydraulically operated captive reel winches as well as furling for foresails and in boom furling for main and mizzen. The distribution of the sailplan over two masts ensures safe and comfortable sail handling on offshore passages and leisurly coastal cruises alike. The use of internal ballast ensures that the access to shallow bays and coves is open to be explored by this unique sailing vessel.

It was the aim of shipyard and designers to provide a spacious and luxurious interior, outstanding visibility and very good weather protection. Be it under the bimini from the sun of tropical waters or inside the large pilot house when cruising under the harsh conditions sometimes encountered in the higher latitudes.

The combination of a high freeboard and a self contained bridgedeck beside the pilothouse provide also ample safe playground for kids and family reunions, while the forward tender bays acts as a Jacuzzi when in port or at anchor.

The gently sweeping sheerlines provide a wonderful frame for a spectacular forward view when enjoying the hot tub after a long day of sailing.

The aft bathing platform provides comfortable access to the sea when anchoring in pristine waters. All the onboard toys like tenders and jet skis stored in the stern garage can be comfortably launched with the help of a hydraulic lifting platform.

High quality materials have been used throughout in her construction. Carbon masts, paired with a hull and deck built from high end marine grade aluminium alloy form a great base for a sturdy and long lasting construction. This is underlined by her Lloyds Register of Shipping classification.

A high level of independence is achieved with large tanks and twin desalinators, so that even remote areas can be explored thoroughly and in style.

Her distinct and harmonious lines set this family sail cruiser truly apart from other sailing vessels and motor yachts. A yacht which will be always easily recognized in the ports of the world.

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Design by RAYMOND LANGTON

This unique concept was driven by the desire for unlimited freedom and unsurpassed comfort of living. Pushing the boundaries using latest technologies, including an advanced fully automated sails management system, make this luxury motorsailer not only easy to handle, but also provide her with outstanding comfort usually seen on motor yachts. To realize the owner’s extraordinary vision, we brought on board German Newcruise for design and Dutch Vripack for naval architecture. Extensive hydraulic package controlling sails, windlasses, thrusters, deck gear and aft gate, make this yacht virtually fully automated. The tender storage on the large front deck turns into a swimming pool for children and the hydraulic aft deck into a bathing platform. Additional comfort is ensured by two outstanding gyrostabilizers, which provide up to 80% reduction of rolling when at anchor. Her luxurious interiors are finished with high-gloss varnished American nut in connection with decorative elements made of onyx stone and polished stainless steel..

Exterior Design Newcruise

Naval Architecture Vripack

Interior Design Conrad Shipyard

Type Ketch Motorsailer

Construction Aluminum

Class + 100 A1 SSC YACHT MONO G6, [+] LMC, MCA LY2

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LUNAR Yacht for Sale

This  Jack Sarin designed Symbol 66' Pilothouse Motor Yacht  is owned and maintained by knowledgeable yacht folk, has been updated with modern Garmin navigational equipment, soft goods, upholstery and a Boston Whaler 130 Sport tender! This beautiful yacht is prepped for the Pacific Northwest summer cruising season and is ready your inspection!

The Symbol 66 Pilothouse Motor yachts are known for being sea-kindly, with beautiful lines and exceptional use of space. They are also easy to manuver around the docks, part in thanks to the bow & stern thursters and if your backing into your slip, the aft deck helm station! 

Stateroom and general interior accommodatios include a Cal-King Midships owners suite with ensuite head, a queen island forward guest suite, twin guest stateroom, a spacious newly remolded main salon, pilothouse with new Garmin nav equip and newly upholstered STIDD helm seats. The interior is finished in beautiful satin handcrafted cherry wood. 

This is truly a turn-key, CAT powered motor yacht and won't dissapoint a derscerning boat buyer.

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LUNAR (IMO 1012165 ) - Yacht

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LUNAR (IMO: 1012165) is a Yacht registered and sailing under the flag of Jersey . Her gross tonnage is 230 and deadweight is 50 . LUNAR was built in 2013 . LUNAR length overall (LOA) is 35.3 m, beam is 9 m. Her container capacity is 0 TEU. The ship is operated by AETHALIA YACHT AGENCY SRL .

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The current position of LUNAR is at West Mediterranean reported 1 min ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to the port of Portofino, Italy , sailing at a speed of 0.1 knots and expected to arrive there on Jul 15, 18:00 . The vessel LUNAR (IMO 1012165, MMSI 235100877) is a Yacht built in 2013 (11 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of United Kingdom (UK) .

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1998 Viking Princess 50' Flybridge MotorYacht Alva

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Alva is a very clean, well equipped vessel, ready for cruising. It has had many upgrades with the current owner and is ready to go.  She has twin 3208TA Caterpillar engines, along with a bow thruster. Alva is a two stateroom, and two head vessel with plenty of room for guests.

Please check out the FULL SPECS for more details.

We provide this yacht listing in good faith, and although we cannot guarantee its accuracy or the condition of the boat. The South Jersey Yacht Sales - CCM is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Intracoastal Yacht Sales of Little River, SC. She is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice and does not imply a direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

Basic Information

MANUFACTURER: Viking Princess

MODEL: 50' Flybridge MotorYacht

HULL MATERIAL: Fiberglass

CATEGORY: Power

Dimensions & Weight

LENGTH: 50 ft / 15.24 m

DRY WEIGHT: N/A

MAKE: Caterpillar

MODEL: 3208TA

FUEL: diesel

POWER: 435 HP

TYPE: Inboard

HOURS: 1130

LOCATION: Port

DRIVE: Direct

PROPELLER TYPE: 4 Blade, Bronze

LOCATION: Starboard

Tank Capacities

FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 214 gallons

FUEL TANK COUNT: 2

WATER TANK CAPACITY: 187 gallons

WATER TANK COUNT: 1

HOLDING TANK CAPACITY: 58 gallons

HOLDING TANK COUNT: 1

Accommodations

When getting on the Viking Princess V50, there is easy access to get on the boat via the swim platform. Once you access the cockpit thru the transom door, there is a sliding door to enter into the spacious salon. The Vessel is a two stateroom layout, with the Master Stateroom forward, with a centerline queen, and the Guest Stateroom to Port with side by side beds. There is also two heads, one in the master stateroom, and one for guests. There is a washer/dryer combo as well. The well equipped galley offers plenty of room for meal prep. 

Alva has room to accommodate weekend getaways, to full time living and cruising, to doing the great loop.

• U Shaped Seating to Starboard
• Additional Love Seat to Port
• 43" Samsung TV w/ Satellite TV
• Cabinetry w/ Storage
• Galley is down to the Port Side
• Stainless Steel Sink
• 4 Burner Cooktop
• Cherry Cabinetry
• Haier Refrigerator/Freezer
• L Shaped Dinette Table Seating
• Storage under Dinette Seating

Master Stateroom

• Centerline Queen Berth
• Storage Cabinets at both Port and Starboard
• Hanging Lockers at Foot of Bed to Port and Starboard
• Ensuite Head to Starboard w/ Vacuflush Toilet and Wet Head

Guest Stateroom

• Guest Stateroom to Starboard
• Side by Side Beds
• Storage overhead
• Large Hanging Locker
• Guest Head with Sink, Vacuflush Toilet, and Separate Shower.
• Dual Leather Bucket Seating for Captain and First Mate
• Updated Electronics (See Electronics and Navigation for more information)
• Sliding Window that opens to Starboard
• New ZF Mathers 91100 Throttle and Transmission Controllers
• Sea Star Extreme Push Pull Cables
• ACR100 LED Search Light Controller

Molded steps to port lead up to the flybridge where you will find the Captain's seating with room for the first mate along side.  There is plenty of seating for guests as well. 

• Captain Chair and First Mate Seating
• L Shaped Seating for Guests
• Small Table
• Storage Under Seating

Electronics and Navigation

• Garmin 2412 XSV Touch
• Garmin 2412 Touch
• Garmin Fantom 18" Radar
• Garmin Autopilot Retro Kit
• Garmin GC200 Camera
• TracVision TV3 KVH
• MicroCom M506-21
• MicroCom HM195B
• Shakespeare 5225XT 8' VHF Antenna

Decks and Exterior

• Teak Decking on Swim Platform and Cockpit
• Bench Seating on Cockpit Transom Area
• Hatch to Generator Room on Cockpit Floor
• Molded Fiberglass Steps to the Upper Helm
• Walk Around Decks to  Bow w/ Non-Skid Walkways

Engines and Mechanical

• Twin 3208TA Caterpillar Engines  435 HP Each
• 1130 Hours Port and 1130 Hours Starboard
• Onan 15KW Generator. 1023 Hours
• 7 New Batteries 

Upgrades & Maintenance

• New Webasto 12K BTU Ac/Heat in V-Berth
• New Webasto 16K BTU Ac/Heat in Salon
• New Webasto 10K BTU Ac/Heat in Galley
• New Water Heater
• New Ceiling in Salon & Galley
• All Interior lighting switched to LED
• All Engine Services done on a regular basis
• All boat washing and waxes done regularly
• New Refrigerator/Freezer
• All Cushions Recovered

Solar Panels

Two 425 watt solar panels

Victron 3000/70/120 inverter

Victron 100/50 Charge Controller

Victron Color Controller GX

• 4 Ampere 12v 200ah lithium batteries

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Exiled Chinese tycoon Guo Wengui convicted in billion-dollar fraud scheme

Prosecutors said guo wengui and his business partner solicited more than $1 billion of investments in various entities and ventures through false statements and representations..

Guo Wengui, an exiled Chinese billionaire known for his criticism of the Chinese Communist Party and close ties with American conservatives, was convicted by a U.S. jury on Tuesday of defrauding his online followers of hundreds of millions of dollars.

Guo, who went by multiple aliases such as "Miles Kwok" and "Ho Wan Kwok," garnered a substantial online following through his  YouTube videos  in which he criticized the Chinese communist government. Federal prosecutors in Manhattan accused Guo of raising more than $1 billion by guaranteeing his thousands of followers that they would not lose money if they invested in his various business and cryptocurrency schemes.

Prosecutors said Guo used the money to fund his lavish lifestyle, such as purchasing a New Jersey mansion, a red Lamborghini and a yacht. Following a seven-week trial, Guo was convicted Tuesday of nine of 12 criminal counts he faced, including racketeering conspiracy and wire fraud.

He faces decades in prison, according to U.S. Attorney Damian Williams. U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres set his sentencing for Nov. 19.

"Miles Guo, an exiled Chinese businessman and purported billionaire, brazenly operated several interrelated fraud schemes, all designed to fleece his loyal followers out of their hard-earned money so that Guo could spend his days in his 50,000 square foot mansion, driving his $1 million Lamborghini, or lounging on his $37 million yacht," Williams said in a statement.

"Thousands of Guo’s online followers were victimized so that Guo could live of a life of excess," Williams added. "Today, Guo’s schemes have been put to an end."

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$1 billion dollar fraud conspiracy lasted several years

Guo was arrested in March 2023 in New York after federal authorities accused him of operating a "sprawling and complex scheme" between 2018 and 2023, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. He was initially charged with 12 criminal counts, including wire fraud, securities fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering.

Prosecutors said Guo, along with his business partner Kin Ming Je, solicited more than $1 billion of investments in various entities and ventures through false statements and representations. The scheme involved lying to victims about their investments and promising them "outsized returns" if they provided money to Guo's multiple entities, including GTV Media, the Himalaya Farm Alliance, G|CLUBS, and the Himalaya Exchange, according to prosecutors.

During the trial, prosecutor Juliana Murray said Guo used the illicit funds as his "personal piggy bank" to maintain his lavish lifestyle in the United States. During his closing argument last week, prosecutor Ryan Finkel played videos of Guo pitching investments, including several in which Guo stood on a yacht deck.

Guo and Je laundered the money to multiple bank accounts and made expensive purchases such as a 50,000 square foot New Jersey mansion, a custom Bugatti sports car for $4.4 million, a Ferrari worth $3.5 million, a $37 million luxury yacht and a $62,000 television, according to prosecutors. Guo also purchased furniture and decorative items, including Chinese and Persian rugs worth about $978,000.

Je, a dual citizen of Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, is still at large, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Je was charged 11 of the same charges as Guo but faces an additional 20 years maximum in prison for obstruction of justice.

Federal authorities also arrested and charged a co-conspirator of Guo and Je in March 2023. Yanping Wang, also known as "Yvette Wang," was charged with wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering, according to a complaint.

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The business tycoon was once believed to be among the richest people in China, The Associated Press reported. Guo left China in late 2014 and came to the U.S. seeking asylum, accusing Chinese officials of corruption.

The U.S. Attorney's Office said Guo has resided in the United States since around 2015 and gained a large online following that "aligned with his purported policy objectives in China and who were also inclined to believe (Guo's) statements regarding investment and money-making opportunities." CNN reported that Guo had amassed his followers through livestreaming events.

In 2017, Guo's lawyer told The New York Times that the billionaire was seeking asylum because his criticism of Chinese officials made him "a political opponent of the Chinese regime." Guo's assets were seized by the governments of China and Hong Kong in 2017 during money laundering investigations, according to CNN.

Guo was also an ally of Steve Bannon, a one-time adviser to former President Donald Trump. During the trial, Finkel showed jurors Bannon promoting one of Guo's ventures at a news conference in 2018, Reuters reported.

Bannon was arrested in August 2020 on Guo's yacht in an unrelated fraud case and was later pardoned by Trump. He was then  convicted  in 2022 for defying a subpoena from the House committee that investigated the  Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021 .

Bannon began his four-month prison sentence earlier this month.

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