132: BOAT Briefing: The story behind the abandoned British royal flagship

<div>In this week’s episode, Cecile and Charlotte share news of some major sales in the yachting world – from the iconic 92m <em>Tatoosh</em>, to explorer Victor Vescovo’s 68m <em>Pressure Drop</em> and the accompanying submersible <em>Limiting Factor</em>. They also discuss the UK’s recently scrapped 250m flagship yacht under new prime minister Rishi Sunak, and a growing trend for boats with radically different layouts.<br> In the headlines there’s a new partnership between Perini Navi and Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, starting with a 56m ketch; a first look at Permare’s 35.54m Neva; and details of Giorgio Cassetta’s new 35m for Ocean Alexander, a vessel designed to be as reliable as it is stylish. The data story, meanwhile, focuses on this year’s new explorer yachts - including which nations are buying them – while shining a spotlight on a few of the most remarkable ones to check out.<br> <br> Links: <br> <br> <a href="https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/92m-nobiskrug-motor-yacht-tatoosh-sold">https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/brokerage-sales-news/92m-nobiskrug-motor-yacht-tatoosh-sold</a><br> <a href="https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/british-flagship-vessel-commissioned">https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/british-flagship-vessel-commissioned</a><br> <a href="https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/tisg-perini-navi-malcolm-mckeon">https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/tisg-perini-navi-malcolm-mckeon</a><br> <a href="https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/first-look-amer-neva-motor-yacht">https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/first-look-amer-neva-motor-yacht</a><br> <a href="https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/ocean-alexander-reveals-puro-series">https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/ocean-alexander-reveals-puro-series</a><br> <a href="https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/victor-vescovo-dssv-pressure-drop-sold">https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/victor-v