Luxury time travel into the past

Yachting | 2024

If there is a category of “old-timers” in yachting, then “Marala” definitely belongs to it. The story of this yacht begins in 1930 when Montague S Napier, one of the most active yacht owners of the time, orders her from Camper & Nicholsons – and unfortunately does not live to see her launched. The start of an illustrious story: Aircraft manufacturer Richard Fairey – actually an enthusiastic regatta sailor – takes her over in 1931 and christens her “Evadne”. Several changes of ownership followed – until her current and very experienced owner inspected her and decided relatively quickly to buy her. After a first family vacation, however, it is decided on the captain’s advice not to modernize her – as originally – while she is still in operation, but to invest in a veritable refit, i.e. a renovation.

Under the direction of the London-based design studio Muza Lab, the Pendennis shipyard in idyllic Cornwall will initially overhaul the entire interior of “Marala”. Carpentry, furniture, fabrics and fittings are being adapted to the original look that “Marala” once had. The shipyard workers are even installing U.S. post office telephones from the period. Afterwards, the interior of “Marala” can definitely be described as a masterpiece of Art Déco design – with magnificent furniture and carefully selected decor that evokes the glamour of the 1930s. The equipment of the 59-metre yacht includes, among other things, a Jacuzzi, three brand new tenders and countless toys. The charter rate is from 220,000 euros per week.