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DB9 is a 52.36 m Motor Yacht, built in the United Kingdom by Palmer Johnson and delivered in 2010. She is one of 3 Sport Yacht 170 models.

Her top speed is 32.5 kn, her cruising speed is 24.4 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 4000.0 nm at 13.0 kn, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 11 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 495.0 GT and a 9.5 m beam.

She was designed by Nuvolari Lenard , who also designed the interior. Nuvolari Lenard has designed 121 yachts and designed the interior of 109 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

The naval architecture was developed by Palmer Johnson , who has architected 24 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Aluminium hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

DB9 is in the top 10% by LOA and in the top 30% by speed in the world. She is one of 191 motor yachts in the 50-55m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed is 10.37 kn above the average, and her top speed 15.49 kn above the average.

DB9 is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1423 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near France. For more information regarding DB9's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

Specifications

• Previous Names: AURA
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Semi-displacement
• Model: Sport Yacht 170
• Builder: Palmer Johnson
• Naval Architect: Palmer Johnson
• Exterior Designer: Nuvolari Lenard
• Interior Designer: Nuvolari Lenard
• Refits: 2021,2022

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DB9 YACHT CHARTER

52.35m  /  171'9   palmer johnson   2010 / 2020.

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Cabin Configuration

Special Features:

• Bar with secret TV screen hidden in the mirror
• Sundeck with jacuzzi, barbecue, bar, and party mode sound system
• 3 pools to choose from- foredeck, aft deck and sundeck
• Dedicated, professional and friendly crew
• Extensive toy locker with Jet-Skis complete with Bluetooth audio sound system

Lap up the natural splendor of your surroundings in the utmost comfort onboard open yacht DB9

The 52.36m/171'9" 'DB9' open yacht built by the American shipyard Palmer Johnson is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Italian designer Nuvolari Lenard.

Impressive open yacht DB9 is custom-built for socialising and relaxing, offering a stylish haven away from the crowds as you soak up the rays on her array of sumptuous sunpads and lounges. Water lovers will also relish her swim platform, which provides the perfect base for watersports and refreshing dips in the sea.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2010, DB9 offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, two VIP cabins and two twin cabins. There are 9 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 11 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained such as the pool, useful to practice your technique or just cool off. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi.

DB9 benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 22 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 30 knots with a range of up to 3,400 nautical miles from her 117,000 litre fuel tanks at 13 knots. Her low draft of 1.6m/5'3" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. DB9 features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.

Onboard DB9 has a range of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. In addition there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough DB9 also features a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, kneeboards and paddleboards. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 6.4m/21' Castoldi Jet Tender.

Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round DB9 is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let DB9 Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean.

Luxury open yacht DB9 is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.

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Amenities & Entertainment

For your relaxation and entertainment DB9 has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

DB9 is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 6.4m  /  21' Castoldi custom Jet Tender

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

DB9 Awards & Nominations

• The World Superyacht Awards 2011 Best Two-deck Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yacht Finalist
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For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

'DB9' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€250,000 p/week + expenses Approx $278,000

High Season

€275,000 p/week + expenses Approx $305,500

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean France, Italy, Monaco

HOT SPOTS:   Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Sardinia

Winter Season

October - April

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Boat of the Week: How an Iconic 171-Foot Superyacht Got New Life After Being Unused for a Decade

Commissioned by a russian oligarch, then acquired by a turkish owner, "db9" sat idle for years. then its us owner brought it back to life., howard walker, howard walker's most recent stories.

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It’s just a tad more powerful than the Aston Martin it’s named after. With a staggering 9,200-turbocharged horsepower, this 171-foot speed machine can reach a highly impressive 37 mph, two or three times faster than other yachts its size. Breakfast in Monaco, lunch in Porto Cervo and back in time for dinner? No problem.

Launched back in 2010 and christened DB9 after the classic V12-engined British sports car, it was the first of Palmer Johnson ’s iconic PJ 170 Sport Yacht range, and the only one built in England.

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Eleven years later, DB9 still spins heads from St. Tropez to St. Barts—two of its favorite ports of call—like few other superyachts. Those razor-edged lines are from designers Carlo Nuvolari and Dan Lenard of Venice-based Nuvolari Lenard.

The champagne-colored hull, red boot stripe and sculpted superstructure immediately identify DB9 , wherever it goes on either side of the Atlantic.  Courtesy YPI

Today, DB9 is the pride and joy of American businessman and boat lover, John Rosatti. Maybe you’ve bought a new car from one of his many Plaza Auto Mall dealerships. Or fine-dined at his Vic & Angelo’s Italian eatery in South Florida. Or grabbed a burger at one of his successful BurgerFi joints.

Rosatti bought DB9 back in 2019 a year after selling his much-loved 214-foot Codecasa superyacht Double Down . Before that, he owned the 160-foot Christensen Nice ’n Easy and, before that, the 127-foot Crescent Take it Easy.

At the time, the yacht was languishing unloved in an Istanbul shipyard, a for-sale sign in its window and an €18 million asking price. Rosatti’s car dealer instincts weighed the pros and cons. The cons included pricy overhauls for the yacht’s entire mechanical and electronic systems, plus a re-spray of the hull. The single, but eventually deciding, pro: an iconic boat at a great price.

The 171-footer has three onboard swimming pools, not to mention a small navy of water toys.  Courtesy YPI

Rosatti is currently off-the-grid aboard DB9 , cruising around the Italian island of Sardinia, so wasn’t available for comment. But Peter Thompson, managing director of Monaco-based Yachting Partners International, and Rosatti’s longtime friend and boat-buying advisor, gave Robb Report a history of the boat.

“ DB9 had pretty much been in mothballs her entire life,” he says. “Shortly after launch, she was hauled out of the water and parked on the hard. When we tracked her down in Istanbul years later, she had less than 1,200 hours on the engines.”

The Palmer Johnson was originally built for the Russian oligarch Sergei Pugachev. He was the founder of the MezhPrombank, and a close friend and advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to published reports, in 2011, a year after he took delivery of DB9 , Pugachev was accused by the Russian government of running off with a $1 billion bailout loan given to his bank. His considerable assets were reportedly seized, including DB9 , and he fled to England. He’s now living in exile in the South of France.

After sitting idle for years, the yacht went through a refit in 2019.  Courtesy YPI

“A Turkish buyer bought the boat out of receivership in 2016, managed to get it to Istanbul and renamed it Aura ,” says Thompson. “But it just sat there and, as we know, boats like these hate not being used. When we found her in 2019, she needed work.”

After the purchase, the boat went into the Dunya Yachts yard in Istanbul for a comprehensive refit. All the systems were upgraded, those mighty MAN diesels were overhauled and the yacht was given a complete re-paint in that polarizing Champagne-with-red-bootstripe color scheme. And the original DB9 name was resurrected.

“Today she’s in absolutely pristine condition,” says Thompson. ”Inside and out, she looks brand new and still turns heads like no other boat I know.”

The interior also received a facelift.  Courtesy YPI

Some of DB9’s coolest features include not one, but three pools, including a huge 26-foot saltwater pool on the foredeck that, when empty, holds the yacht’s RIB tender. Emptying it takes less than 10 minutes. For alfresco entertainment, the yacht comes with a state-of-the-art outdoor cinema on the sundeck. Belowdecks are five spacious staterooms for up to 12 guests, including a full-beam master.

According to Thompson, the “owner recently decided that he wants to replace DB9 with a larger yacht more suited to world-girding.” So, when the Rosattis are done cruising the Med this fall, it’ll be displayed at the Monaco Yacht Show in September, with a €25 million, or $29.4 million, asking price.

Maybe Rosatti should consider throwing in a champagne-colored Aston Martin DB9 to sweeten the deal.

Courtesy YPI

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