The luxury yacht, which Richard Burton bought for Elizabeth Taylor, Kalizma is a 165-foot Edwardian Motor Yacht, which was named 'The Kalizma' for Burton's children Kate, Liza and Maria. The yacht was also used in both World Wars. Since her 2006 restoration, Kalizma has been further updated to make her unique amongst the classic yachts still afloat. After her 2006 re-fit, Kalizma now sails proudly as one of the finest Classic Motor Yachts afloat. The present owner purchased Kalizma 11 years ago for his personal use and has since lovingly restored her. The Kalizma has sailed extensively for its owner in the Mediterranean, The Gulf, Indian waters and The Far East.

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  Built:1967
• Builder:Narasaki Shipyard, Japan
• Designer:Narasaki
• Hull:Steel
• Power:2x900HP Yanmar
• Built in Japan and completely refitted in Philippines by her new American owner. She sleeps 12 guests in absolute comfort on her lower deck and boasts a huge open style salon on the main deck with al fresco covered aft deck. Highly manoeuvrable with new stern thruster and bow thruster, this very stable lady is a world cruising expedition yacht and is available for sale or charter through Seanergy. The yacht is currently based in the Philippines.

Built:2004 – launched 2006
Builder:Alloy Yachts International
Designer:Dubois Naval Architects
Hull:Aluminium
Power:1200hp Caterpillar 3412E

Launched in 2005 in Auckland, New Zealand, Kokomo is only the third yacht over 50m to be built by Alloy Yachts International (although another is now under construction). Owned by Australian property tycoon Lang Walker, she is designed as a high-performance aluminium sloop with spacious interiors and can accommodate up to 10 guests.

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• Built:1981 (refitted in 1998)
• Builder:CRN
• Designer:L S-I & Merritt Knowles
• Power:2 x Mirlees Blackstone diesels 1,220hp

Originally built as the Royal Yacht for the Emir of Bahrain, this Italian-built vessel was transformed by American craftsmen and skilled shipbuilders into a fabulous yacht. Able to accommodate 12 guests in seven staterooms she is beautifully outfitted with Asian-themed custom furnishings and antiques. Taipan III continues to provide royal treatment for all who cruise aboard her from her base in Phuket.

When not cruising around Asian waters, the SeaShaw is berthed at her home base at the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club. Built in China by Yantai Raffles (hull) and Cheoy Lee (superstructure), this superyacht is the second SeaShaw for her Singaporean owner. Like her 145ft predecessor, Netherlands-based architect Frank Mulder was responsible for this beauty's design.

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• Built:2005
• Builder:North West Bay Ships, Australia
• Designer:NWBS/Sam Sorgiovanni
• Hull:Aluminium
• Power:2 x 2100hp Caterpillar 3512BTA diesels

Built in Tasmania but at home in Singapore, White Rabbit is the world's first trimaran megayacht. Her innovative design offers both space and stability and has attracted attention from the world's media. The 50ft beam provides enormous interior space and, in a break from tradition, the five guest staterooms are upstairs, above the main deck.

• Built:1984
• Builder:Supercraft, Hong Kong
• Designer:David Tseng Van Lieu
• Hull:Steel
• Power:2 x 1400hp Yanmars

This 22-year-old jewel is reportedly on the market for US$12 million. Owned by financier David Lieu and docked close to his private shipyard in Tsing Yi, this superyacht continues the Lieu tradition of prefacing his yachts' names with the word 'Van'. Van Triumph's predecessor, built by the same shipyard, was made of wood.

Up two places to number two. The third largest yacht ever built by Benetti's Viareggio shipyard, this superyacht replaced the Hong Kong-based owner’s previous 146ft Ambrosia. Standing six storeys high, from the bottom to the observatory deck, Ambrosia III boasts over 400 rooms, including a state-of-the-art medical clinic, gymnasium and beauty salon. Technologically sophisticated, this diesel-electric yacht is powered by a pair of compact Azipods that will take her to a cruising speed of 15 knots and is equipped with a dynamic positioning system that will hold her in one position without the use of an anchor. Her Art Deco interior includes hand-painted murals and an original fresco from French artist Jean Dupas. Moored in the Gold Coast Marina in Hong Kong.

Built:2003
Builder:Yantai Raffles, China
Designer:Ian Mitchell
Hull:Steel
Power:1 x 2000hp Caterpillar




After the sale of Evergreen, Asean Lady takes the top spot. Apart from her size, Asean Lady is also unique for her shape. She is the only yacht in the world whose design is based on a proa, an outrigger canoe used for centuries in the South Pacific. Her configuration provides a huge deck space and, because of the efficiency of her proa-inspired hull, she powers along on only a single 2000hp engine. Singaporean tycoon Brian Chang owns Asean Lady and had her built in his Yantai Raffles shipyard. Able to cruise at 15 knots, her stability was put to the test in December 2004 when, while anchored off Phuket, she survived the tsunami unscathed.

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