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Burgess has identified near-completion new-build opportunities that can shorten the route to ownership, including a 47m Benetti and 65m Royal Hakvoort.
Burgess has highlighted a group of superyachts already under construction as an alternative for buyers who want the advantages of a new build without waiting through a full custom construction cycle. The brokerage says near-completion projects can combine shorter delivery times with scope for selected personalisation, giving owners a faster path onto the water.
One of the opportunities identified by Burgess is a 47-metre custom Benetti based on an extended B.Yond 40 concept. The steel-and-aluminium yacht is designed as a long-range eco-explorer with diesel-electric propulsion and a four-deck layout focused on practical cruising capability.
A project at this stage gives a buyer the chance to acquire a new yacht without taking on the earliest years of design and engineering work. Depending on construction progress, there may still be room to influence finishes and selected equipment.
Burgess also highlights the 65-metre Royal Hakvoort PROJECT FREEDOM, a 1,435GT world-cruising yacht with design by Sinot. Features include a main-deck pool, beach club with gym, sun-deck Jacuzzi and a dedicated owner’s deck.
The project is positioned as a rare Northern European opportunity with a comparatively short delivery horizon. For buyers who value pedigree construction but do not want to wait for an entirely new build slot, that can be a significant advantage.
Buying a yacht already in build changes the risk profile compared with commissioning from a blank sheet. Major naval architecture, engineering and class decisions are already established, which can reduce the number of early-stage choices and shorten the period before delivery.
The trade-off is reduced freedom to change fundamental architecture. Buyers therefore need to decide whether the existing platform already matches their priorities closely enough for the time saving to outweigh the loss of full customisation.
Burgess says it also has access to off-market projects that may not be publicly advertised, reinforcing the role of brokerage networks in matching buyers with construction-stage opportunities. These projects sit between conventional resale yachts and fully bespoke new commissions.
For Superyacht Guide readers, the attraction is straightforward: a buyer can secure many of the benefits of a newly built yacht while avoiding the longest part of the development cycle. In a market where premium yard slots remain valuable, that can materially alter the ownership timeline.
Official sources: www.burgessyachts.com.
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