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168’ (51.21m) Feadship Superyacht GALLANT LADY for Sale

Posted September 15, 2022 in Brokerage & New Build by Janine St.Denis

The unique and impressive green superyacht GALLANT LADY is now for sale with Northrop & Johnson Yacht Broker Kevin Merrigan. This 168’ (51.21m) Feadship beauty is priced at $25,000,000.

Initially launched in 2007 as the first Feadship in the Royal DeVries designation, GALLANT LADY offers a rich heritage. She has an aluminum hull and superstructure, but her unique interior also is Feadship’s first to feature lightweight aircraft technology. In 2020, GALLANT LADY received a $6.9-millon refit, which updated her paint and electrical systems, upgraded her interior spaces, including her galley and main-deck crew pantry, and provided her with new A/V and A/C systems. Furthermore, in 2022 her engines were serviced and in 2021, her generators were rebuilt, all ensuring that this superyacht is primed for her next owner.

Ten guests are comfortably and well accommodated aboard GALLANT LADY. Her five-stateroom layout is perfect for private or charter use. The yacht’s bridge deck is also known as her owner’s deck, as this is where the palatial master stateroom is located. Accessible via the main-deck elevator, it is a truly private space. Floor-to-ceiling windows welcome ambient light and striking views. A king-size bed provides the ultimate place for the owner to find comfort at sea. This stateroom also has a vast en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, solarium and more. Aft is the owner’s private alfresco deck space with a spa pool and dining area.

The yacht’s four additional staterooms are located on the lower deck and are accessed through a stunning guest foyer. Two queens and two twins are well appointed with stunning fabrics, rich woods, beautiful marbles and more. These beautiful staterooms mirror the intricately designed, sumptuous interior spaces found throughout GALLANT LADY. The yacht’s 11 professional crew will cater to all 10 guests.

Some of GALLANT LADY’s stand-out features include a shallow draft ideal for cruising The Bahamas and beyond, Quantum Marine Zero Speed stabilizers and a wheelchair-accessible elevator and side deck, to name a few.

For more information on or photos of superyacht GALLANT LADY for sale with Yacht Broker Kevin Merrigan, please contact Northrop & Johnson’s press team .

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Luxury motor yacht Gallant Lady was built in 2007 by Dutch shipyard Feadship. With an aluminium hull and aluminium and composite superstructure, she features exterior design by De Voogt Naval Architects and the interior work of John Munford. This twin screw yacht measures 51.21 metres and can accommodate up to 10 guests.

Motor yacht Gallant Lady is owned by Jim and Jan Moran who have commissioned a number of other projects over the last 50 years including a total of seven Feadships. The super yacht follows in the footsteps of a number of other Gallant Ladys, each of which has carried its own signature style with exterior design ideas from Jim Moran and his wife overseeing the interior.

Her exterior profile is reminiscent of the previous ship by the same name but also incorporates the latest developments from the shipyard in regards to complex shapes. Distinctively, she displays a pointed oval design of the forward section of her three superstructure decks, blessing her with a slightly sleeker appearance.

The luxury vessel was constructed in the De Vries yard and was built to be shallow enough to allow it to rest at a dock behind the Moran’s’ home and also cruise the inland waterways there.

She was built to be as ecologically friendly as possible, featuring a Rochem bio-reactive sewage treatment plant that uses no chemicals, and every drop of water and waste is plumbed into a tank where tiny organisms consume all the useful matter.

Motor yacht Gallant Lady’s upper decks are a combination of lightweight and high-tech composites. Seventeen types of stone are used in the interior décor, including marble, granite and quartzite, while a palette of three woods (black walnut, myrtle burl, and eucalyptus) were used throughout the main areas. The interior was carefully designed to a strict weight budget using aircraft interior techniques.

The main deck houses a glamorous dining salon raised four-steps above deck, while a club lounge sits above, decorated in blue leather. The master suite is also found on this level and features a private alfresco area, Jacuzzi, and master bath with a sun-filled space or “solarium” with almost floor-to-ceiling windows.

Luxury yacht Gallant Lady is powered by two Caterpillar 3508B-DITA engines that allow her to reach a maximum speed of 15 knots. She can achieve a range of 4,200 nautical miles while cruising at a speed of 12 knots. The yacht cruises comfortably at 12 knots while her crew of 12 ensure the needs of every guest are met.

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52.42m  /  172' | feadship | 1996 / 2022.

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Special Features:

  • Impressive 4,606nm range
  • Recent refit in 2022
  • Sleeps 10 overnight

The 52.42m/172' motor yacht 'Gallant Lady' was built by Feadship in the Netherlands at their Aalsmeer shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Paola D. Smith & Associates and she was completed in 1996. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Richard Jorden and she was last refitted in 2022.

Guest Accommodation

Gallant Lady has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 11 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Gallant Lady is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (3508B) 1,000hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 4,606 nautical miles from her 72,301 litre fuel tanks. Her water tanks store around 15,900 Litres of fresh water.

Length 52.42m / 172'
Beam 9.89m / 32'5
Draft 2.75m / 9'
Gross Tonnage 708 GT
Cruising Speed 13 Knots
Built | (Refitted)
Builder Feadship
Model Custom
Exterior Designer Richard Jorden
Interior Design Paola D. Smith & Associates

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Length 52.42m / 172'
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Exterior Designer Richard Jorden
Interior Design Paola D. Smith & Associates
Built | Refit 1996 | 2022
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Beam 9.89m / 32'5
Gross Tonnage 708 GT
Draft 2.75m / 9'
Cruising Speed 13 Knots
Top Speed 15 Knots

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The Gallant Lady dates back to 2007 when it was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and built by Feadship Shipyard. The yacht was originally built for billionaire Jim Moran however Moran did only a short time after the yacht was finished, in April 2007 so he was never able to personally take ownership and use the yacht. 

The yacht interior was designed by John Munford while it features exterior design work by Richard Jorden. The hull is aluminum with a superstructure that is also aluminum and it features teak decks. Much of the rest of the yacht was designed to be lightweight and eco-friendly which includes aircraft design tech, the first time Feadship used such technology in its yacht builds. 

Who Owns the Gallant Lady Yacht?

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The original owner was intended to be Jom Moran, a billionaire known for his auto empire and philanthropy, but the vessel passed to the estate after his death. 

The yacht was put up for sale a couple of times over the years but in 2022 it was finally sold after being available for just 90 days. The deal was made through yacht brokers acting on behalf of the Moran family as well as the buyer and, because the sale is still relatively new, it’s not actually known who purchased the yacht. As of 2023, we can’t say who is the current owner of the Gallant Lady.

Gallant Lady Confusion and History

There is conflicting information online that states the ship features a steel hull and that it was built in 1995. Based on my research, I believe this is a mistake regarding earlier, smaller yachts that Jim Moran once owned and this version does have the lighter weight aluminium hull.

In fact, Moran owned 8 different yachts in his life that were known as Gallant Lady at one time or another. Many were later renamed, but Moran was an avid yacht fan and that was his go-to name for each vessel. The Gallant Lady we’re talking about was his final and largest Gallant Lady. The name of this yacht seems to have actually recently changed to ACTA.

How Big is the Luxury Yacht Gallant Lady?

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The Gallant Lady,while not the largest yacht in the water, still measures at 168.0 ft in length. In terms of displacement she has a gross tonnage of 765 GT. The vessel has a beam of 31 ft and a draft of 7 ft 1 in.  The relatively shallow draft means the yacht is designed for and especially adept at sailing waters around places like the Bahamas.

How Much Did the Gallant Lady Yacht Cost?

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Back in 2012 the Lady Gallant was put on sale for $49,500,000 but the price was reduced fairly quickly down to $42,500,000. Since that time her reported value has dropped significantly down to about $25 million which was the asking price for her sale in 2022. 

Can You Charter the Motor Yacht Gallant Lady?

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Under the name Acta you can, in fact, charter the Lady Gallant. Charter prices for the ACTA start at $235,000 per week, not including expenses. This gets up to $255,000 in the high season during the winter, but could go higher depending on demand. 

How Fast is the Gallant Lady Yacht and What Engines Does She Use?

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The Gallant Lady is powered by a pair of Caterpillar 3508B DITA engines that produce 1000HP each at 1,600 RPM. It has a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.She has a range of 4,200 nautical miles

What is the Interior of the Gallant Lady Yacht Like?

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As part of that eco-friendly and lightweight design, the Gallant Lady uses a lot of natural wood, though not necessarily the everyday stuff you might imagine. It features  black walnut, sycamore, eucalyptus and myrtle burl. 

The interior design is inspired by Europe in the 18th and 19th century, most specifically France and Europe, giving it an opulent and high class feel. 

The vessel underwent a refit in 2020 as well that reportedly cost just shy of $7 million. The electrical system was overhauled and it received new paint throughout at this time. Many interior spaces such as the galley and main-deck crew pantry were upgraded. The generators were rebuilt and a year later the engines were serviced. 

The yacht accommodates 10 guests aboard in five staterooms. The master stateroom is on the bridge or owner’s deck.  The master suite features floor-to-ceiling windows to ensure plenty of natural light and amazing views. There is a king-size bed and a large en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, solarium and so on. To the aft is the owner’s private alfresco deck space that features both a spa pool and a dining area.

The guest quarters feature two queen beds and two twins and can be accessed through a guest foyer, while the master suite is reached by the elevator.

Features and Amenities

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The yacht was designed to be sleek, light and eco-friendly. We’re not entirely in the know about what changes the new owner may have made, if any, in the last few months but there are some features that are touted when you’re looking to charter the vessel that bring up these highlights. Towards that end it does feature some innovative features that make it a standout.

  •  An environmentally safe bio-reactive waste sewage treatment plant
  • An elevator allows access to all decks of the yacht, including the owner’s deck
  • A well stocked exterior bar ensures guests can get refreshments while enjoying the sun at sea
  • A swim platform
  • Numerous sunpads for lounging on deck
  • Upgraded electronics and entertainment systems
  • Plush living and dining spaces

Like any good yacht, the Gallant Lady/ACTA also has some water toys on board for guests to enjoy when they want to get out and have some fun. These include things like:

  • A SeaDoo Waverunner
  • A pair of Seabobs
  • A variety of inflatable and towable water toys
  • A pair of stand up paddle boards
  • A wide array of fishing gear
  • Snorkeling equipment

The Bottom Line

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The Gallant Lady was commissioned by billionaire Jim Moran in 2007. It was built by Feadship with naval architecture by de Voogt. Moran had a history of yacht ownership dating back decades and had, in fact, had seven previous ships that were also called Gallant Lady. 

Moran passed away early in the year and his family took control of the vessel, trying to sell it several times over the years. It was finally sold in 2022 to an undisclosed buyer for $25 million. The buyer has since made the Gallant Lady available for charter but it’s under a new name – ACTA. You can charter ACTA for about $235,000 per week.

The vessel is about 168 feet in length and maintains a cruise speed of 12 knots with a maximum speed of 15 knots. There is room on board for 10 guests in five staterooms. The entire vessel was refit in 2020 and it’s unknown if the new owners made any additional changes when they purchased it in late 2022. That said, the boat had new paint and interiors and an overhauled electronics system as well.

In addition to some of the standard features you’d hope to find on a yacht, it’s also been designed to be more lightweight and eco-friendly than some similar designs.

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52m Feadship Gallant Lady emerges after year-long refit

The 52.46 metre Gallant Lady is en route to Rotterdam following a full-scale refit at Feadship's Aalsmeer shipyard. The yacht entered the refit shed almost a year ago and is set to be redelivered in the coming weeks after the successful completion of sea trials.

The yacht has undergone significant work to both her interior and exterior and the yard has also performed scheduled maintenance and technical upgrades to bring her up to 2022 standards.

In a statement, Feadship described the refit as "intensive". The yard hasn't disclosed all of the specifics of the work, but it has said that the interior has been "completely reconfigured".

The yacht has also benefitted from new alfresco areas, including a the addition of a new beach club and reconfigured flybridge. 

Gallant Lady was delivered in 1996 to a design by Rick Jorden with interiors by Paola D. Smith. Her striking profile features a contrast of horizontal and vertical segments of glazing, and, unusually for a yacht of this size, is home to a flybridge with a control station. 

Meanwhile, the yacht's interiors have been kept under wraps since she hit the water, however it is known they follow a classic theme.

It comes at a busy time for Feadship, with the yard having recently redelivered Mogambo fresh from an eight-month refit .

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Yard : Feadship
Type : Motor yacht
Guests : 10
Crew : 12
Cabins : 5
Length : 51.21 m / 168′1″
Beam : 9.6 m / 31′6″
Draft : 2.15 m / 7′1″
Year of build : 2007
Classification : Lloyds
Refit : 2020
Displacement : Full displacement
Type of engine : Diesel
Brand : Caterpillar
Model : 3508B DITA
Engine power : 1000 hp
Total power : 2000 hp
Maximum speed : 15 knots
Cruising speed : 12 knots
Range : 4200 nm
Gross tonage : 765
Hull : Steel
Superstructure : Aluminium
Decking : Teak
Decks : 3
Interior designer : John Munford
Exterior designer : De Voogt
Stabilizers : Zero speed
Zero Speed : Quantum
Propulsion : Twin screw
Water capacity : 16700

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Gallant Lady is a wonderful classic 65 foot wooden vessel from 1940. Her hull is close grained fir, her upper structure teak, and her interior mahogany.

She boasts five double cabins, two heads, a ship’s library stocked with books of fiction, area wildlife, history, and geology, a roomy wheelhouse so you can take a turn at the wheel, and level spacious decks to enjoy the clean salt air.

Gallant Lady has had four owners, and has the unique distinction of being one of the oldest vessels in continuous service on Northwest waters. In her early days she made trips to southeastern Alaska and presently serving Puget Sound, San Juan's and Inland Passage of Vancouver Island. O.N. 239797  GT: 57   NT: 47  Pass: 32

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Catch is a 78-foot Feadship built in 1984 that has undergone an extensive refit at the Dutch yard.

Pampering, for most boat owners, means the occasional wash and wax, an oil change, and perhaps a fresh coat of varnish for the woodwork.

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Take the latest owner, a Florida-based Feadship enthusiast who bought the yacht just a year ago. After changing the name from Patriot to the more fishing-appropriate Catch , he felt a freshening was in order, even though the yacht was reportedly in near-perfect shape.

'Catch' is a 78-foot Feadship built in 1984 that has undergone an extensive refit at the Dutch yard.

But instead of commissioning a U.S. yard to do the work, in June last year he loaded his new pride and joy onto a transport ship and sent her back “home: to Feadship in Amsterdam, a trans-Atlantic journey of 4,600 miles.

During the 10-month refit, which has just been completed, Feadship’s team of artisans completely repainted the yacht, laid new solid-teak decks on that long foredeck, created an additional crew cabin below decks, modernized most of the soft furnishings, and did a top-to-bottom systems overhaul.

“The yacht was in excellent condition at the time of the sale, but the owner was determined to bring her back to the Netherlands to ensure his Feadship remains a Feadship,” said Pier Posthuma de Boer, director of Feadship Refit & Services.

'Catch' is a 78-foot Feadship built in 1984 that has undergone an extensive refit at the Dutch yard.

Peter Wilson, of Annapolis-based Marine Construction Management and the owner’s hands-on representative during the refit, explained that much of the previous work had focused on updating mechanical systems.

“It was time to make the interior spaces a little more contemporary, a little more sophisticated. Taking the yacht back to Feadship gave us the quality and craftsmanship we were looking for. And the yard was genuinely thrilled to be working on her again,” Wilson tells Robb Report .

After purchasing the yacht in 2005 from its original buyer, South Florida mega-auto dealer Jim Moran, who originally named it Gallant Lady , the new owner immediately sent the yacht to refit specialist Derecktor in Dania, Florida.

Here, during 15 months, the yacht, renamed Patriot , was taken down to the bare aluminum hull, and the interior completely stripped, reconfigured, and rebuilt using top-grade materials. At the same time, the enclosed bridge was removed and redesigned, and a major focus placed on shaving weight and reducing noise levels throughout the yacht.

The work also included replacing the original 1,320hp MTU diesels for a pair of brand-new 12V2000 MTUs, packing 1,800-hp a piece, that would raise the top speed to over 26 knots.

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The bill at the end of the 15 months was reportedly in excess of $10 million. A coffee table book created to show the details of the refit is said to have cost a staggering $250,000 to produce.

And it didn’t stop there. There was more major work carried out between 2015 and 2016, and again between 2019 and 2020. Top of the list during the work in 2020 included yet another complete hull re-paint.

“ Patriot ‘s owner created an absolute work of art with his extensive refits. His goal was to produce a state-of-the-art, one-off Gentleman’s sport yacht with flawless styling, quality construction and incredible performance,” says Chris Collins, former broker with Denison Yachting who ran the listing for the yacht before last year’s sale.

De Voogt is said to have based his design on the iconic American fishing “battlewagons” built by the Rybovich yard in Palm Beach County, Florida, with trademark broken shearlines, long, open foredecks and soaring aluminum tuna towers.

Today, Catch has luxurious accommodations for six guests in three, ensuite cabins, with the master suite forward and two twin cabins midships. Its big-windowed salon features a large galley stocked with Sub-Zero appliances. The quality of the cherry woodwork throughout is exquisite.

'Catch' is a 78-foot Feadship built in 1984 that has undergone an extensive refit at the Dutch yard.

Right now, the yacht is on its way back to the U.S. where the plan is to spend the summer in the Chesapeake and Northeast, before heading to Florida and the Bahamas for the winter—with, inevitably, some more pampering in its future.

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