Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Phuket Open Boat – November 2021

The PHUKET OPEN BOAT,  a Luxury Yacht Inspection organized by Northrop & Johnson, presented a line-up of 17 luxury yachts for inspection at the Phuket Yacht Haven Marina.
Yachts on display included the magnificent 34m/111.5 ft Moonen motor yacht XANADU OF LONDON, managed for sale and charter by Northrop & Johnson, the superfast and sleek ‘Ferrari of the Seas’, 12.4m/38′ Farr Premier ATARI VI, and Lee Marine’s sales listing, the immaculate 23m/ 68′ Riviera Sports motor yacht FATBOY.
Leading Phuket charter companies joined NJ for the event with motor yachts, sailing monohulls and catamarans, and luxury custom-built vessels, varying in size from 12m/38 ft to 51m/167 ft.
Phuket’s luxury yacht and tourism industry professionals were invited to inspect the yachts.
Organizer Lies Sol of Northrop & Johnson “Despite heavy rain and a huge traffic jam on Thepkassatri Road due to a Buddhist Monk blessing procession, we had a better-than-expected turn-out, especially on Friday. Everyone mentioned they were happy to participate in such a positive event, showing charter yachts in time for the high season, catching up with colleagues, and making new connections.”
Josh Lee, Founder and MD of Lee Marine and Northrop & Johnson said “It’s great news the event was a success, we believe in taking the initiative and staying active and busy. I’m also pleased with the great effort of everyone involved.“
M/Y XANADU OF LONDON just finalized a two-year, multi-million-dollar refit. Captain Mark Wilkinson exclaimed “I was so proud showing her in the event. I don’t think photos do her enough justice, you need to be onboard to appreciate her in all her glory. I’m still just blown away by how good she looks, like a new yacht.“
Jai Dhillon, the marina’s Business Development Manager said “I’d like to thank Northrop & Johnson and all other companies for making it happen. We were delighted to be able to host the event just before we continue with the installation of latest-generation pontoons, significantly increasing our berth capacity for superyachts. Yacht Haven Marina and Phuket continue to grow as a world-class boating and charter destination.”

For additional information on displayed yachts, contact your charter or sales broker or
email Lies.Sol@NorthropandJohnson.com

M/Y XANADU of LONDON (34m/111.5′ Moonen)
http://www.viewyacht.com/xanaduoflondon/

M/Y FATBOY (23m/ 68′ Riviera Sports Motor Yacht)
https://www.leemarine.com/vessel/fatboy/

M/Y ATARI VI (12.4m/38′ Farr Premier)
http://www.leemarine.com/atari-vi/

M/Y TIGER LILY (12m/38’Nuova Prince 38 Sport)
M/Y ROSA Leopard 40 (12.2m/40′ Leopard)
S/Y EVELYN ROSE Jeanneau 44 (13.5m/44′ Jeanneau)
S/Cat SUN KISSED 444 (13.5m/44′ Leopard 444)
S/Cat BLUE ICON (14m/45’ Lagoon 450)
S/Cat LOLA 2 (14.4m/47′ Saona Fountaine Pajot)
S/Y BLUE MOON (16m/52′ Lagoon)
M/Y PILLARS SPIRIT (16.8m/55′ Azimut)
M/Y KATI (19.5m/64′ Princess Yachts)
M/Y DARLING MCY 70 (/21.3m/70′ Monte Carlo Yacht)
M/Y SO HOO (24m/78’ Princess Yachts)
S/Y INTRIGUE (24.5m/80’ Dubois/Yachting Development)
M/Y MAHA BHETRA (30m/100′ Ed Tuttle Custom Design)
M/V NORTHERN SUN (51m/167′ Narasaki)

WITH MANY THANKS TO THE PARTICIPATING COMPANIES:
Phuket Yacht Haven Marina
Asia Global Yachting
Asia Marine
Asia Yacht Agency
Blue Voyage Thailand
Boat in the Bay
Boat Lagoon Yachting
S/Cat Sun Kissed
S/Y Intrigue
Lee Marine
Moorings Thailand
NEXT Yachting
Northrop & Johnson
Ocean Independence
Royal Phuket Marina
Simpson Yacht Charter
Sunsail Thailand

 

Asa Marsh
Asa Marshhttps://www.asamarsh.com/
Asa Marsh is a British entrepreneur based in Phuket and founder of multiple businesses across real estate, insurance, and media. Widely recognised as a Phuket property expert, he works with developers, investors, and international buyers navigating property, relocation, and investment opportunities in Thailand. His network spans Asia's key industries, built over decades connecting people, capital, and opportunity across the region.

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