You’ve built your business empire and it’s time to enjoy the rewards. There’s the country pile, the smart cars and a watch for every day of the week. A friend has invited you on to his yacht, and now you want one — preferably something bigger and better.
But you know nothing about how to buy a yacht. Can you knock on the door of a shipyard? A Lürssen or a Feadship wouldn’t turn you away, but they might ever so gently ask you to join the queue.
Buying a custom-built superyacht is one of the most complex purchases one can make. They don’t come off the shelf, though you can buy one second-hand. Monaco Yacht Show is the place to come for second-hand — and new ones, but that could take five years to build. Can you wait that long?