Edmiston Confirms Sale of 47m Perini Navi ANDROMEDA LA DEA

A Perini Navi landmark changes hands

The 47-metre Perini Navi sailing yacht ANDROMEDA LA DEA has been sold, with Edmiston's Bruce Brakenhoff involved in representing both sides of the transaction and Mike Orchard acting for the seller. A report issued on 16 October 2026 identified the brokers, and Edmiston's official yacht page now redirects to its sold-yacht listing. The sale represents a fresh transaction following a substantial reconstruction completed earlier this year.

The consideration has not been made public. Before the sale, the yacht had been advertised at EUR 24.95 million, but a published asking price is not a verified closing price. Buyers and market analysts should treat the transaction as evidence that a specific historic sailing yacht found a purchaser, not as proof of the amount paid or the general direction of prices for large sailing superyachts.

The history behind a forty-seven-metre ketch

Delivered by the Italian yard in 1990, ANDROMEDA LA DEA belongs to the formative period of Perini Navi's large custom sailing fleet. She was the second yacht built for Thomas J. Perkins and became an important showcase of the yard's combination of traditional sailboat elegance with machinery that made a large rig manageable by a professional crew. Her long stern and low profile remain distinctive.

The yacht established an adventurous reputation through major ocean passages and became the first Perini Navi to circumnavigate the globe. Across multiple owners, it completed long voyages through contrasting climates. That history adds character, but prospective purchasers of any older vessel still need to assess the individual yacht's structural condition and compliance rather than assume an illustrious name is enough.

A major rebuild before the reported sale

The 2026 reconstruction went substantially beyond ordinary maintenance. According to recent reporting on the project and the yacht's former listing, contractors stripped substantial areas back to steel, renewed vulnerable hull plating and revisited structural elements. More than seventy percent of the steel deck was replaced before new teak was laid, while the aluminium superstructure was inspected and retained where suitable.

Extensive work of this kind can preserve the appearance and proportions of a classic yacht while changing many aspects of its operation. Even so, calling a rebuilt vessel new would be misleading. The relevant documents include surveys of original structure, engineering drawings, coating records, test results and warranties on replacement equipment. Each is needed to understand what was renewed and what remains from earlier service.

Re-engineering the systems below decks

The programme also included comprehensive attention to onboard mechanical and electrical systems and the requirements of contemporary cruising. The former sales description referred to a yacht essentially re-engineered from the keel upward, a phrase intended to convey the breadth of the work rather than an independently certified new-construction status.

For a buyer, technical integration is at least as important as the visible finish. Essential questions concern generator loading, propulsion maintenance, hydraulic controls for the sailing equipment, watertight integrity and the ability of the crew to access working machinery. A vessel with a long cruising history deserves careful commissioning after a rebuild, particularly when systems from several generations may meet.

Liaigre's reinterpretation of the guest spaces

The interior was reworked under the design direction of Guillaume Rolland at Christian Liaigre, introducing a more contemporary atmosphere while preserving the yacht's established identity. The finished layout provides guest accommodation for up to twelve people across six cabins. A full-beam owner suite forms an important part of the private accommodation.

Interior renovation is about more than new surfaces. The owner's requirements may influence circulation routes, service areas, lighting, acoustic treatment and how spaces function under way. On an older sailing yacht, designers must work within a structural envelope that was not originally conceived around today's guest expectations. The quality of those compromises becomes apparent during long stays aboard.

A yacht for bluewater cruising, not just display

ANDROMEDA LA DEA's essential proposition remains that of a large ocean-going sailing yacht. Its sailing rig, substantial hull and professional crew accommodation provide opportunities for long-distance travel in a manner very different from a similar-sized motor yacht. The rebuilding programme sought to extend that capability while maintaining a recognisable Perini character.

Ownership also carries considerable practical responsibilities. Rigging inspections, sail replacements, deck hardware, hydraulic service and the availability of specialist yard support require forward planning. A prospective owner should compare expected passage style and maintenance budget with the actual operating records, rather than viewing a celebrated history as evidence that future cruising will be inexpensive.

Broker roles and transaction due diligence

The reported participation of Bruce Brakenhoff and Mike Orchard illustrates the specialist network involved in selling an unusual historic superyacht. Edmiston's official sold status confirms that the vessel is no longer being advertised as an active offering at the former price. It does not disclose the identity of the buyer, closing documents or the negotiated commercial terms.

In a transaction involving a rebuilt yacht, due diligence would ordinarily examine title, VAT or tax circumstances, documentation of the work and any remaining builder or contractor obligations. Buyers should also distinguish a formal class or flag approval from a brochure statement that certain systems have been renewed. Those matters determine whether the yacht is suited to the new owner's intended trading or private programme.

A distinct commercial milestone for the revived yacht

The sale follows the completion of one of the more striking recent restorations of an early modern large sailing yacht. Previous coverage centred on the scale of the engineering and design work; the October transaction is a separate change in the vessel's commercial status. No assumption should be made about the relationship between the reconstruction budget, asking price and final proceeds.

For the wider industry, this is an example of how established sailing platforms can attract renewed attention after major investment rather than being displaced automatically by new construction. Whether the project delivers value to the latest owner will be determined by reliable operation, condition over time and suitability for their cruising plans. The confirmed October milestone is the reported completed sale.