MENORCA

MENORCA is a 48.51-metre custom displacement motor yacht built in 1961 by Botje Ensing and Co, with a comprehensive refit carried out in 2023. Her interiors are by Apostolos Molindris and Associates, a studio known for work across classic and heritage vessels. At 395 gross tonnes on a steel hull, her age is not incidental to her proposition — she represents a tradition of naval architecture and craftsmanship that production yachts of recent vintage cannot replicate.

She accommodates up to 12 guests across seven cabins, with ten crew — a generous service ratio that allows for attentive hospitality across a moderately sized guest complement. Her charter regions concentrate on the western Mediterranean: France, Italy, Cannes, the French Riviera, and St Tropez. Those seeking a vessel with a short operational history or extensive modern systems redundancy will find her character different from a recently built yacht; MENORCA rewards guests who value provenance and the particular atmosphere of a classic vessel.

What sets MENORCA apart is the combination of her age, her extensive 2023 refit, and the presence of a piano among her amenities — details that locate her in the tradition of classic cruising rather than contemporary charter production. Both underway and at-anchor stabilisers, a deck jacuzzi, outdoor cinema, and satellite communication systems indicate that the 2023 refit addressed both comfort and operational capability. The Botje Ensing hull has accumulated considerable documented sea time, which is itself a form of qualification.

The onboard experience centres on the social quality of a classic vessel in well-known French and Italian waters. The watersports inventory includes two Jet-Skis, three paddleboards, an inflatable kayak, water-skis, a wakeboard, and snorkelling equipment — a practical range for coastal day use. Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a bow thruster for berthing complete the practical specification. The combination of classical design and a fresh refit makes this a considered yacht charter for guests who appreciate character alongside comfort.

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