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World’s coolest yachts: Maxi Ketch Mari-Cha III

• September 6, 2021

We ask top sailors and marine industry gurus to choose the coolest and most innovative yachts of our times. Elaine Bunting nominates the Maxi Ketch Mari-Cha III

Fast, shapely, elegant and still formidable on the race course, Mari-Cha III was and still is one of the world’s most impressive yachts, writes Yachting World’s ex-editor, Elaine Bunting .

Created to break records, this Philippe Briand design was built in 1997 for American Bob Miller.

Mari-Cha III seized the outright monohull transatlantic record in 1998, the big ketch crossing the finish line at The Lizard on 24 October 1998 in 8d 23h.

She claimed a fistful of record passages including, in 1999, the fastest ever from Sydney to Hobart.

Sailing the 630-mile course in 1d 18h at a then phenomenal average of 14.75 knots, but often hitting 30 knots.

Refitted with a 3m taller mast, she now races in some of the big superyacht regattas.

The development of batten cars, halyard locks, outhaul claws and square top mains have increased the amount of canvas she can carry.

Make sure you check out our full list of Coolest Yachts.

Maxi Ketch Mari-Cha III stats rating:

Top speed: 32.45 knots LOA: 44.7m Launched: 1997 Berths: 13 (8 guests) Price: US$3.4m Adrenalin factor: 70%

Elaine Bunting

Elaine Bunting is editor of Yachting World and group editor of TI Media’s three other yachting titles.

“I was part of a small group gathered in Falmouth to welcome Mari-Cha III’s crew back in the Nineties; it was a lovely, low-key affair.

But the mighty yacht herself demanded attention like a Hollywood movie star – and still does.”

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Mari-Cha III

For sale mari-cha iii luxury sail yacht.

Length: 44.70m  (146'7"ft) / Guests: 6 / Built: 1997

Sailing Yacht Mari-Cha II For Sale

Mari-Cha III represents a giant leap in design and technology, as she was designed as a supremely comfortable yacht that is also the fastest of her class.

Mari-Cha III was conceived and constructed as light and solid as possible, without compromising safety aspects. The toughness of her Carbon Kevlar sandwich hull exceeds that of comparable aluminum hulls. Mari-Cha III is a Super Yacht of distinction aboard which her guests can cruise comfortably as well as entertain in style and luxury. She will draw attention at any anchorage with her sleek hull and huge ketch rig, that also gives enormous benefits in terms of speed, weight to sail area ratio and efficiency. Her speed under sail and power warrants fast passage making from one anchorage to the next, fun sailing, and allows for more time to explore, dive and enjoy all aspects of cruising.

Mari-Cha III's Accommodation

Mari-Cha III offers a large master stateroom with en suite head, a smaller guest stateroom with upper and lower berths, and two double guest staterooms with en suite heads.

Disclaimer: These particulars are a general guide to give a broad description of the yacht. They are not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. All photographs, measurements, plans and specifications referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase or charter of this yacht. The copyright of all details, photographs and deckplans remains the property their respectful owners.

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Mari Cha III – 146′ Sailing Yacht

Mari Cha III, this legendary sailing yacht takes a technical break at JFA Yachts

Principal work :

• Hauled out in dry dock,
• Fairing the hull and retouch paint job,
• Remove the mast and tune up the rig,
• Replacement of movable deck fittings.

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The Superyacht Cup Palma: Velsheda claims the cup in fight to the finish with Mari-Cha III

There was all to play for as the dramatic fourth and final day of racing at Palma’s Superyacht Cup dawned on Saturday.

The seven-strong Class B, the largest class at the regatta, headed back out to the water to begin the final St Regis Mardavall race with  Mari-Cha III  leading overall with three points.

After failing to place in the third day of racing, J Class icon  Velsheda  had slipped to second place overall with five points and had work to do to overtake superketch Mari-Cha III and fend off third placed  Sojana .

After more than two hours of racing,  Velsheda  and Mari-Cha III finished level on overall points with six apiece. But it was the team of  Velsheda  who took the class and overall Superyacht Cup title on countback.

Velsheda  owner’s representative Lars Loftus complemented the closeness of the competition. “To be in the mix with all the guys in Class B and to be able to hold our own was delightful, then to come out top overall is completely amazing. It should be close racing and it was a tie with  Mari-Cha III before we got them on countback, but we will take it.”

He added: “A lot of the guys have been sailing on  Velsheda  for many years, so to come here and take the old girl out on the water and get a win is simply fantastic.”

Elsewhere Class A, the closest contest of the regatta, got underway. The 2016 Superyacht Cup winner and 2017 Class A winner  Win Win  had done well to reverse the result of the Pantaenius Race to place first on the third day of racing.

But on the starting line it was all to play for, with  Win Win,  Saudade  and  Highland Fling  tied with four points each. Immaculate boat handling and crisp manoeuvres saw  Win Win  take a narrow advantage and reprise her Class A winning performance of last year.  Saudade  finished second overall with  Highland Fling  in third.

In Class C,  Silencio  approached the starting line in the lead with three points, ahead of 56 metre  Athos  with five points and  Bolero  with six.

While it was  Bolero  that made the most of the breeze to win the St Regis Mardavall race,  Silencio’s  second place, added to her previous first and second, saw her take the overall class with five points.  Bolero  slipped into second place with seven points while  Athos  and  Aquarius  finished with nine points apiece.

While the Corinthian Class D duo  Scorpione of London  and Q  were not in contention for the overall Superyacht Cup trophy, the pair raced hard with both yachts starting level at a win apiece. But it was Q that took the overall class win ahead of Scorpione of London .

Scorpione of London skipper Clive Walker said he hoped the non-spinnaker category would become a permanent fixture in the future of the Superyacht Cup. “The Corinthian Class is a nice idea to bring new owners into this event. It is a great entry level and if we can develop the Corinthian concept it will build the regatta for years to come,” he said.

Event director Kate Branagh said she looked forward to welcoming owners back next year to the 23rd Superyacht Cup. “Palma Bay delivered again as always, with some fantastic close racing across a range of classes, followed by relaxed and friendly times ashore."

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The full width owner’s stateroom is the jewel in the crown with its adjoining study and large shower room. Yacht designer Greg Elliot designed her with an impressive beam, even for her length, at 29ft 6 in (9.00 m).

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