Sale of a 50‑meter steel yacht under construction, Netherlands — the "Aura" project
We are offering a motor yacht under construction at a shipyard in the Netherlands. The "Aura" project — 50 meters, steel hull, aluminum superstructure. We communicate in Russian, English, and Dutch.
What this yacht is and what types exist
A motor yacht is a vessel with an engine, without sails, for long passages and marina berths. There are displacement yachts — they travel slowly but economically and stably in waves, and semi‑planing yachts — faster but with higher fuel consumption. The hull is made from steel, aluminum, fiberglass, or composite; the superstructure — from aluminum or composite. A steel hull withstands impacts and lasts for decades, while an aluminum superstructure reduces weight and does not rust. Inside — guest cabins, crew cabins, a salon, a galley, an engine room, decks, and a tender garage. The "Aura" project is a sister project to "Maya" and "Triton," with a speed of up to 15 knots.
What the deal includes
The contract includes: the hull, superstructure, engines, systems, exterior and interior per the design, launching, and sea trials at the shipyard. Inside — 5 cabins for 10 guests and quarters for 9 crew members. Exterior design — Clifford Denn, interior — Raymond Langton. VAT, delivery to the client's marina, registration, insurance, post‑launch outfitting, and crew training are billed separately. We do not sell the yacht without a contract and pre‑sale — construction proceeds to the client's order.
How much it costs
The price is €33,900,000 excluding VAT. The amount is fixed in the contract at the time of pre‑sale: currency exchange rates, configuration, and post‑launch outfitting affect the total, so the final figure is calculated after the specification is agreed. The order goes directly to the shipyard, with no intermediaries — there is no markup for passing the request along. Prepayment and the payment schedule — by construction stages, as set out in the contract. Payment — by bank transfer in euros. Warranty on the hull and engines — per the shipyard's terms, with the period fixed in the contract.
Where we work
The yacht is being built at a shipyard in the Netherlands. The project and construction progress can be viewed on site, by appointment. We travel to the shipyard with a representative for inspection and stage acceptance. Online, we conduct video acceptance, send photo reports by stage, and agree on specification changes. Meetings with the designers — by video call.
How the transaction proceeds
After the request, we agree on a date for a shipyard visit or a video call. We present the project, specification, and construction stages, and answer questions on configuration. Then — agreement of the specification and signing of the contract with pre‑sale. Construction proceeds in stages: hull, superstructure, systems installation, interior finishing, launching, and sea trials. At each stage, acceptance with the client's representative. Handover of the yacht — after sea trials and signing of the acceptance act.
Who performs the work
A shipyard in the Netherlands that builds steel and aluminum yachts. The project is managed by a team: naval engineers, hull craftsmen, systems installers, and finishers. Languages — Russian, English, Dutch. Visit schedule — Monday–Friday, 9:00–17:00. Urgent video acceptance — by arrangement. Only contractors with documents are admitted to the board: those working illegally are not listed here. The shipyard has a shipbuilding license and insurance for the construction period.
Suitable for
- Those looking for a 50‑meter yacht with a steel hull and wanting to enter the construction before launch.
- Those for whom the designers' names matter: exterior by Clifford Denn, interior by Raymond Langton.
- Those planning long passages and marina berths.
- Those prepared to travel to the shipyard in the Netherlands for stage acceptance.
May not be suitable for
- We do not sell without a contract and pre‑sale.
- We do not take orders for rebuilding existing yachts — only new construction.
- We do not ship the yacht outside the Netherlands before launch and sea trials.
- The project is one of a kind; we do not build a second identical one.
- Shipyard visits — by prior appointment only.
What to consider in the Netherlands
Building a yacht of this size takes years: timelines depend on the stages and equipment deliveries, and shipyards are less busy in winter. EU VAT is calculated separately and depends on the country of registration — this affects the total amount. Sea trials are conducted in the North Sea: the weather changes quickly, and the date may be shifted. A steel hull requires inspection and anti‑corrosion treatment. Marinas in the Netherlands are booked in advance — a berth for a 50‑meter yacht is not available in every port.
How to order
Write whether you are prepared to come to the shipyard or would like video acceptance, what guest and crew composition you plan, and whether you need post‑launch outfitting and delivery to a marina. In response, you will receive the project specification and the stage schedule. We reply within two hours during working hours.