Deerfoot 62.2 Luxurious pedigree cruising yacht ** NOW SOLD **

DEERFOOT 62.2 'BUCEPHALUS' HIGHLIGHTS:
-PRICE REDUCED AGAIN. OWNER MUST SELL.
-2 OWNERS ONLY
-TREATED AS A SUPERYACHT BY HER ORIGINAL OWNER AND ALWAYS PROFESSIONALLY CREWED WITH THE SAME CAPTAIN FROM 1994 TO 2021.
-ALWAYS PRIVATELY OWNED AND NEVER CHARTERED
-NEW OWNER HAD PROFESSIONAL CREW FOR DELIVERY FROM FIJI TO TAHITI.
-CONTINUALLY UPGRADED AT NO EXPENSES SPARED
-NEW RIGGING 2021
-NEW YANMAR 160HP DECEMBER 2017
-BOTTOM STRIPPED AND RE-SKINNED / PRIMED 2018
-FULL TOPSIDE REPAINT WITH ALGRIP PRESENTING IN SPECTACULAR CONDITION BUT VINYL WRAPPED BY CURRENT OWNER FOR A DARKER ROYAL BLUE. EXCELLENT CONDITION.
-BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION INSIDE AND OUT
-3 CABINS VERSION WITH ONE LARGE MASTER CABIN AFT WITH ENSUITE AND 2 GUEST CABINS FORWARD WITH OWN HEAD / SHOWER AREA
-FULL SIZE ENGINE ROOM WITH SUPERIOR INSULATION FOR ALL THE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
-9.5KVA GENEARATOR
-2 WATERMAKERS
-POWERFUL OCEAN CRUISER CAPABLE OF EFFORTLESSLY REACHING 15-17 KNOTS UNDER SAIL WITH NO LIMITED HULL SPEED
-SPADE RUDDER ON ELONGATED SKEG FOR MODERN MANOEUVRABILITY FORWARD AND BACK IN A STRAIGHT LINE
-FULL SURVEY AVAILABLE FROM AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT SURVEYOR NOVEMBER 2019 AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
-READY TO BE DELIVERED ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD NOW.

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In a world of production yachts built to a price point and mostly to a non-cruising market, a yacht such as the aptly-named Bucephalus imposes itself at the very first glance for its power and excellence.

Steve Dashew yacht designs need no word of introduction. The continued respect and admiration these extraordinary yachts have inspired over the years have established a cult-like following for serous cruisers and ocean explorers around the world and turn every head in every anchorage they happen to glide in around the world.

Each Steve Dashew design went through considerable testing before being finalised, including extensive CAD, modelling and tank testing, a time-consuming and costly design method which was systematically used in the creation of sailing ships of lore, but abandoned in later years to quicken production. The difference in the result is incomparable.

Imagine a yacht with no bad habits, extraordinarily powerful but without the limits of hull speed and its broaching dangers (Bucephalus can surf a wave at 17 knots without disturbing the chef in the galley)... A yacht capable of conquering distances effortlessly no matter the ocean conditions, yet as comfortable as a superyacht but without the complications and costly maintenance.

Steve Dashew dedicated his life to designing boats without limits, at home in every latitudes, yet easy to understand and maintain no matter where you are in the world.

The real freedom of cruising is to be self-reliant and able to maintain and repair anything if needed, even when far from sophisticated marine facilities. He designed yachts of genius yet simple and easy to understand in all of their components.

This Deerfoot 62.2 is one of only 4 built in the world and which all share the same characteristics of safety, strength, reliance and comfort.

Beyond this, anyone who has had the honour to step above Bucephalus and learn about her will agree that she is one of the finest Steve Dashew yacht in the world.

When her previous owner, a gifted American sailor and scientist decided to have a yacht built for him and his family to explore the world, he wanted perfection, luxury, power and most of all a yacht that was exhilarating to sail in all conditions.

In 1987, the Deerfoot 62.2 design was well ahead of its time, with such modern features as a an elongated skeg firmly supporting the sturdy, well-shaped rudder, able to give the yacht exquisite manoeuvrability but also the modern comfort and ease of handling such as being able to reverse the yacht in a straight line and glide effortlessly into a tight marina berth with none of the prop-walk effects usually found on yachts built on such classic lines.

The name 'Deerfoot' will inspire admiration and envy, but Bucephalus is one of a kind.

Steve Dashew designs have been built all around the world and by a variety of boat builders, although almost every Deerfoot or Sundeer owners wanted to match the excellence of the design with a renewed builder approved by Steve Dashew.

Bucephalus' owner wanted the very best. Built without a price point, her owner specifically chose Nils Luoma of Nykarleby, Finland, who worked closely with Steve Dashew to ensure that the yacht was built in every detail to follow the designer and owner's recommendations and to exceed expectations.

For example, the hull had to be extra-strong and integrate an extensive range of safety features to make this veritable hound of the sea capable of reaching any destination safely, such as the three water-tight bulkheads (plus the mid-ship fourth bulkhead designed to restrict and slow water-ingress), stainless steel keel with winglet-style lead shoe, a very avant-guard design which prove itself a work of genius. As a proper go-anywhere ship they also wanted a real engine room full workshop and easy access to every component of the boat from immediate access to the hull, systems, electrics, chain plates, plumbing, rudder post, steering quadrant etc.

Every component of this yacht was carefully chosen, over-engineered for strength and to last forever no matter the sea miles and weather caprices. As an example, the higher-than average stanchion still gleam as if they were just new in spite of being original. Another good example are the cupbard push-botton and down the littlest hinge, which every boat owner will know as things that stick and break after just a few years of use, but which on Bucephalus are as shiny and reliable as the day they were installed.

The beautiful timber floor was polished and varnished, but it also looks brand new. The timber fit-out, with typically Scandinavian detail has not aged or suffered the smallest cuff or moisture mark, the upholstery, of genuine, beautiful cream leather is un-stained, of top quality and will hold its beauty for years to come. Strikingly, the interior is ultra-modern for a yacht of this era, with light colour, wide-open space where luxury is visible from the quality of the timber used down to the smallest fittings. Bucephalus can sail into any anchorage around the world and instantly marks its presence with her grace and "Wow Factor". She certainly is an imposing presence. Yet her innumerable qualities are noted through and through and in every detail big or small.

This is a yacht that has few equals in the world and the eye-watering expenses into building this superb yacht continued through the entire history of her ownership and with the devoted attention of her professional skipper and caretaker. If something needs doing, it is immediately done, with the same attention to detail and search for perfection which is the trademark of Bucephalus throughout a generation on the ocean from the day she first took shape on Steve Dashew's drawing board and which remained consistent each and every day.

Bucephalus is an object of beauty and power, who like her namesake, Alexander the Great's mythical horse, will open to you freedom only few dream about. She comes to you in turn-key condition and with everything you need to begin writing your own story without further expenses and with the genuine assistance, should you wish, of her ex captain of 27 years years.

In spite of her power, she is a dream to sail, even solo or short-handed, and would make a perfect exploring home for a family. Her rigging was fully replaced in 2021. Her engine was installed in December 2017 and now only has 1700 hours. It is a reliable 160 HP Yanmar specifically chosen without the complication of electronic controls will ensure reliability and ease of maintenance no matter where you are in the world. Her sails and in fact all of her canvas are in good condition. They were completely overhauled by the renowned Alan Marshall Sail Loft in Nadi.

Her hull was freshly re-sprayed with Allgrip and received a wrapping in summer 2022 in the dark Blue favoured by her owner, beautiful colour. In addition, she received a new antifoul in August 2023. Her interior is spotless, fresh and luxurious. Bucephalus is equipped with all the equipment needed for unlimited offshore travel and self-sustainability, and comes with a fully equipped workshop and a long list of equipment and spares.

I heard it say that you do not chose a yacht... A yacht choses you. Bucephalus is simply so far above the rest... If she chooses you and becomes your obsession, she will not disappoint you. She is a yacht to be loved and trusted with all your heart, who will keep you safe and not let you down, providing of course that you also treat her with respect and simple, regular maintenance. She is a yacht for someone who wants adventure and who loves sailing in its purest, exhilarating form. You would never grow out of a yacht such as this.

For a bit of info about ourselves, we are a boutique-style brokerage devoted to high quality cruising yachts and to the cruising community. Ex- cruisers ourselves we just strive to help others begin their journey on the ocean. These are tricky times, but our little team here in Fiji and at our home office in Sydney are here to help you bridge the geographical gap and surmount Covid restrictions.

If Bucephalus has got under your skin, get in touch! Our team can organise a private video viewing with you as well as have all the time in the world to answer your questions, put you in touch with the owner if you wish, assist with organising surveys or expert reports etc. We also provide free-of-charge assistance with shipping, delivery, insurance, registration etc, no matter where in the world you are.

NYM has a reputation to present to the market only quality cruising yachts in beautiful, turn-key condition, but our real trademark is to work as a team with you and the sellers to ensure a seamless, transparent and joyful experience.