28.7m SAYONARA Drops to $2.95 Million Ahead of Fort Lauderdale Show

A further reduction creates a new entry point

Burgess has reduced the asking price of the 28.7-metre Italian motor yacht SAYONARA by another US$350,000, bringing the figure to US$2.95 million. The broker says US duty has been paid and presents the yacht as available for immediate purchase consideration. This is the latest advertised reduction, not confirmation of a completed sale or a buyer's agreed closing price.

The timing matters because SAYONARA is scheduled to be available for viewings during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from 28 October to 1 November 2026. Prospective buyers can arrange a closer examination during an event that attracts yacht brokers, surveyors and potential owners to South Florida, although the location and appointment must be confirmed directly.

Indoor and exterior spaces suit a smaller superyacht

At just under 29 metres, SAYONARA occupies a part of the market where an owner can gain distinct social spaces without acquiring the infrastructure required by a much larger yacht. Burgess highlights panoramic dining areas, an inviting foredeck sunpad and a flybridge with views around the boat. The layout emphasizes movement between an enclosed setting and open-air spaces throughout a day's cruising.

Those features make photographs appealing, but onboard assessment should consider how people actually get around, where equipment is stowed and whether access remains practical in different sea conditions. A flybridge may be attractive in sunshine yet need separate evaluation for shade, wind protection and the way its furniture is secured during passages.

Maintenance history is central to the sales proposition

The brokerage says SAYONARA has been professionally managed and has recently completed a comprehensive yard period. The vessel is described as ready to cruise, a useful commercial claim that still requires substantiation through service records, current inspections and the work list from the yard. No complete schedule of replaced systems or warranties is reproduced in the press announcement.

Prospective owners should ask what was inspected, what was repaired, whether any class or flag recommendations remain outstanding and how the engines, generators and stabilizers have performed since the last service. The price of an established yacht is only one part of the total commitment, particularly if major machinery work could arise after a change of ownership.

Fort Lauderdale provides an inspection opportunity

Burgess positions SAYONARA as a comparatively attainable option for an owner seeking the space and finish of an Italian superyacht. Its US duty-paid status may be relevant to certain transaction structures, but a buyer must verify the full customs and tax position with advisers familiar with the planned ownership and cruising arrangement.

The announced price reduction and show viewing opportunity are the immediate news. The broker has not supplied an independent survey or a detailed new engineering specification with the announcement, and prospective purchasers should not infer one. Interested parties should arrange a properly documented inspection and establish all taxes, fees and operational costs before treating the asking price as a complete purchase budget.