• Guests

    8

  • Cabins

    4

  • Crew

    26

Length GT Built
262' 6"
 3,040 GT 2022
Beam Draft Top Speed
53' 2" 20' 2" 16 Kts

U-81 is a 80m motor yacht delivered by Dutch shipyard Damen Yachting in 2022. Her naval architecture and interior design comes from the drawing boards of Damen Yachting, while Azure Yacht Design is responsible for her exterior design.

Key Features

  • Steel hull, 3,040 GT volume
  • Converted offshore support vessel
  • Utilitarian exterior, helipad, crane equipped
  • Accommodates 8 guests, 26 crew

Design & Construction

Designed around a displacement steel hull and superstructure she features a 16.2m beam and a 6.15m draft. The yacht has an internal volume of 3,040 GT (Gross Tonnes).

The yacht was designed and constructed in compliance with the Lloyds Register technical standards.

Exterior Design

Considering its initial role as an offshore gas and oil platform, U-81's conversion into a formidable support vessel proves fitting as it cruises the Mediterranean in tandem with Amels yacht HERE COMES THE SUN (89m). The exterior design showcases utilitarian features, including a recessed aft deck and a high forebody connected to a helipad. 

The support vessel's prominent bulk is concentrated at the front, featuring a high, almost vertical bow. The superstructure is dense, with few portholes on the three decks above the main deck, which prioritizes functionality. The bridge area, housing the communication and navigation tower, boasts raked windows.

Just forward of amidships, the yacht's purpose shines with a helipad positioned over the storage area for personal watercraft, tenders, and toys. The substantial crane on the aft deck ensures secure launches for the watercraft, including a sizable chase boat with quadruple outboard engines and a hardtop. The superstructure, in white, incorporates five sets of slim diagonal windows, spanning two internal decks, creating visual interest in the side profile.

While U-81 may not boast conventional beauty, as a support vessel, it stands unrivaled in functionality.

Interior Design

The yacht maintains its privacy, and no authorized interior photographs are available in the public domain.

Accommodation

U-81 offers accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 26 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Performance & Capabilities

Powered by twin diesel-electric Caterpillar (3512C) 1,947hp engines, motor yacht U-81 is capable of reaching a top speed of 16 knots, and comfortably cruises at 12 knots.

Member of the World's Biggest Yachts Club

This yacht is proudly ranked at 80 in the YB100, our exclusive list of the World's Biggest Yachts by Gross Tonnage. It has held this distinguished position for 2 years, 5 months, showcasing its unmatched true size.

To understand the difference visit our page on the World's Biggest Yachts.

U-81 Yacht is not For Sale

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