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It might have a very short, austere name, but B2 is anything but discrete. With its giant silhouette, midnight-blue hull, and sharp profile, this German beast dwarfs many luxury pleasure craft and turns heads wherever it goes. Originally built for billionaire Ronald Perelman, this 16-year-old megayacht had only two owners until now, when it changed hands for the second time.
Despite its awe-inspiring magnificence, the story behind this German megayacht is a sad one. It was originally named C2, reportedly after controversial dealmaker Ronal Perelman's ex-wife, Claudia Cohen, who had passed away from cancer in 2007.
The custom-designed Abeking & Rasmussen megayacht was a sumptuous floating palace from the start. Designed by the acclaimed Reymond Langton Design and built at one of the world's top superyacht shipyards in Germany, the 282-footer (86 meters) coupled impeccable aesthetics with the most luxurious amenities for a truly indulging experience. One of its most luxurious features was the owner's deck (the entire upper deck), with a huge master suite and two adjacent cabins specifically designed for children.
In 2019, the German megayacht got even bigger following an extensive refit that included an eight-meter/25-foot hull extension. The revamped B2 sported two new cabins, a huge swimming pool, a modern beach club, and a tender garage. In 2022, it was time for another major change. The 282-footer underwent a change of look worth more than $4 million under the supervision of the world-famous Andrew Winch Design. That's when B2 got its brand-new interiors.
By that time, the German-built superyacht has already changed hands. Perelman allegedly sold it to a member of the Saudi Royal Family. B2 became a well-known party superyacht for celebrities and one of the most expensive charter options.
It was put up for sale once again in 2023. Despite the refits and major upgrades, B2's value had inevitably dropped from more than $120 million to approximately $90 million. It was eventually sold this month, with a last-known asking price of €79 million ($85 million). The new owner is still unknown, but most likely another billionaire; after all, just the annual maintenance of this massive luxury toy requires more than $10 million, not to mention all the other extra costs that come with the territory.
Still, for a superyacht its size and being older than 15 years, B2 was pretty lucky to have only two owners so far. It's also perfectly suited for luxury charter operations, starting with its massive volume (it can accommodate more than 20 guests) and vast socializing areas. Performance-wise, twin Caterpillar engines and advanced stabilizers ensure smooth cruising at more than 16 knots (29.6 kph). At lower speed, this floating palace can also travel for more than 6,000 nautical miles (11,100 km).
The custom-designed Abeking & Rasmussen megayacht was a sumptuous floating palace from the start. Designed by the acclaimed Reymond Langton Design and built at one of the world's top superyacht shipyards in Germany, the 282-footer (86 meters) coupled impeccable aesthetics with the most luxurious amenities for a truly indulging experience. One of its most luxurious features was the owner's deck (the entire upper deck), with a huge master suite and two adjacent cabins specifically designed for children.
In 2019, the German megayacht got even bigger following an extensive refit that included an eight-meter/25-foot hull extension. The revamped B2 sported two new cabins, a huge swimming pool, a modern beach club, and a tender garage. In 2022, it was time for another major change. The 282-footer underwent a change of look worth more than $4 million under the supervision of the world-famous Andrew Winch Design. That's when B2 got its brand-new interiors.
By that time, the German-built superyacht has already changed hands. Perelman allegedly sold it to a member of the Saudi Royal Family. B2 became a well-known party superyacht for celebrities and one of the most expensive charter options.
It was put up for sale once again in 2023. Despite the refits and major upgrades, B2's value had inevitably dropped from more than $120 million to approximately $90 million. It was eventually sold this month, with a last-known asking price of €79 million ($85 million). The new owner is still unknown, but most likely another billionaire; after all, just the annual maintenance of this massive luxury toy requires more than $10 million, not to mention all the other extra costs that come with the territory.
Still, for a superyacht its size and being older than 15 years, B2 was pretty lucky to have only two owners so far. It's also perfectly suited for luxury charter operations, starting with its massive volume (it can accommodate more than 20 guests) and vast socializing areas. Performance-wise, twin Caterpillar engines and advanced stabilizers ensure smooth cruising at more than 16 knots (29.6 kph). At lower speed, this floating palace can also travel for more than 6,000 nautical miles (11,100 km).
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