Yachtsmen International Closes Sale of Nordhavn N86 PIRATE RADIO

Perfect for her new owner and their family’s active, adventurous lifestyle which sees them, ‘chasing some of the most renowned surf breaks in the Pacific, if not the world’, PIRATE RADIO offers everything and more one would want from a superyacht.

Designed by Jeff Leishman, Owner and Chief Designer of Nordhavn Yachts, PIRATE RADIO was launched in 2009 as hull number four of Nordhavn’s popular 86 model. Considered to be, ‘one of the finest Nordhavn’s ever built’, the 26m vessel boasts remarkable size and volume, comparable to yachts from the yard’s 110’ range, and is fitted with a fuel capacity in excess of 26,000 litres, allowing her owner to venture around the world in confidence.

Beautifully adorned in fine hardwoods, intricate mouldings and raised panels which are balanced by cooler stone floors and granite countertops, the interior decor of PRIVATE RADIO offers a warm and welcoming serenity: luxurious but also highly functional. 

A notable highlight onboard is her expansive swim platform which features a custom swim ladder and dual wrap-around staircases leading up to the aft deck: another space perfect for entertaining family and friends. 

PRIVATE RADIO has accommodation for ten comprising one incredible full-width master suite on the sky lounge level complete with a private balcony, and four VIP guest suites, all with ensuites. 

With requests from the owner for safe cruising, a ‘home-away-from-home’ atmosphere and comfortability onboard, as well as plenty of storage for tenders, jet skis and, of course, an array of surfboards, the elegant expedition build was the perfect match for her new owner. 

‘It has been such an absolute pleasure to work with such a congruent down-to-earth family who shared similar values and aspirations,’ commented Sean Madgwick. ‘We’re all excited to see the vast array of incredible destinations they will undoubtedly conquer over the coming years.’

PIRATE RADIO has a top speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots, powered by twin 600hp MTU series 60 engines. She was located in Fort Lauderdale at the time of her sale but is now on her way to Australia to welcome her new owners onboard.

According to Yachtsmen International, there has been an increasing popularity year on year for expedition yachts such as PIRATE RADIO, especially in the Australian market. This was first recognised by the brokerage house in 2021 when it signed a new build with one of the world’s leading expedition builders, Cantiere delle Marche, for the recently launched 35 m M/Y PAZIENZA. The 35m is soon to call Australia her home, where she will proudly take the title of the first CdM vessel built for an Australian.