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Damen Yachting sells fourth YS53
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The fourth 53m Yacht Support vessel has been sold, with delivery scheduled for May 2026.
The fourth unit from Damen Yachting’s YS53 series has been sold, with delivery to the owner scheduled for May 2026. The sale was announced just a few weeks after the delivery of hull three, Emotional, which went on to exhibit at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.
Construction on YS5304 is currently underway at the Damen Yachting facilities in Antalya, Turkey.
Jan van Hogerwou, Damen Yachting’s Sales Director North America, said: “This YS53 is the perfect addition to the owner’s existing fleet and provides the extension of facilities the owner is looking to achieve with the addition of a support vessel.
“We would like to thank Stuart Larsen for his collaboration throughout this project. We look forward to the remaining build period as we prepare for delivery in spring next year.”
Larsen, a US-based broker, stated that YS5304 “was acquired by a longstanding client and keen yachtsman who selected her on account of her performance, versatility and aesthetically pleasing design coupled with her green credentials and the ability to carry his ever-increasing fleet of tenders and toys”.
According to Larsen, the 200sqm aft deck on his client’s YS53 will carry a 31ft sportfisher, a 36ft folding trimaran, a 31ft walkaround or RIB, and a 23ft wake boat.
YS5304 is characterised by a military-style inspired profile and an axe bow. The standout feature is a 15-tonne crane on the aft main deck, which is capable of handling heavy-duty tenders and personal submersibles.
Featuring an overall length of 53m and an interior volume of 499GT, the YS53 is designed fully in-house by Damen Yachting as a support vessel for larger superyachts, offering accommodation for eight guests and 11 crew, enormous water toy storage and a helipad.
Other highlights include a swimming pool on the main deck and a bridge deck with an alfresco entertaining space. The model has an extended cruising range of 5,000nm and a top speed of 19 knots.
The sale of the fourth unit follows the earlier deliveries of Bad Company Support 175 (2024), Five Oceans (2024) and Emotional (2025). The fifth YS53 is in build and due for delivery in 2028.
