Now at Auction: 35m Classic Sailing Ketch

AMSTERDAM, April 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Yacht Auction, the new auction platform for super yachts (> 24 metres), presents its third global auction. This latest auction is for "Aries", a 35 metre Classic Sailing Ketch (Camper & Nicholsons). This auction is the perfect opportunity for those looking for a truly beautiful yacht, a fine blend of classic lines and luxury. The owner hopes to conclude a quick sale.

The auction, held at http://www.superyachtauction.com will be open for bids until May 24 next, 14:00 h. (UTC+1).

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Background of this auction

This exclusive sailing yacht is a 115ft ketch, built and designed by the famous Camper & Nicholson shipyard in Gosport, United Kingdom. She had refits in 1980, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006 as well as in 2008, and is in great condition.

The owner of the ship has chosen Super Yacht Auction in order to sell the yacht early in the season. Visit the Super Yacht Auction site for more information and the details of this unique vessel.

Inspection days

Sailing yacht "Aries" is moored in Villefranche sur Mer, France, ready for inspection. Viewing will take place Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 May from 14:00 to 18:00 hours.

Exciting new resource for traditional brokerage houses The Super Yacht Auction concept is intended as a new resource for traditional brokerage houses, not as a competitor. Super Yacht Auction gives brokers and other sellers in the super yacht industry new opportunities to generate no-stress and especially fast sales. In addition to that any principal who brings a super yacht to the auction, is guaranteed to receive 50 % of the auction commission.

In order to serve super yacht brokers and owners worldwide Super Yacht Auction is located in Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Dubai, Hong Kong, Fort Lauderdale, London, Marbella, Monaco and New York.

Safe and reliable: inspection and official supervision

The super yacht is sold in the condition in which it is at the time of acceptance ("as is where is"). For that reason every online or public auction is preceded by two inspection days (Saturdays and Sundays). That gives potential bidders every opportunity to check and verify the super yacht before bidding. Bids are irrevocable and unconditional.

Both online and public auctions take place under the official supervision of a well-established (nautical) bailiff firm or notary public.

For more information please visit http://www.superyachtauction.com

SOURCE Super Yacht Auction