SANSSOUCI STAR - HUSUMER SCHIFFSWERFT FOR SALE

SANSSOUCI STAR is a 53-meter twin-screw displacement motor yacht crafted in Germany by the esteemed Husumer Schiffswerft yard. First delivered at 37 meters, she was lengthened twice—once in 1984 and again in 2001—arriving at her commanding present dimensions, a testament to thoughtful evolution and enduring design befitting a classic superyacht.

Accommodating up to 12 guests in seven refined staterooms, this luxury motor yacht blends privacy with sumptuous comfort. The upper-deck Master suite features a king-size bed, a separate lounge for quiet retreat, and a beautifully finished en-suite bathroom. Two VIP double cabins occupy the main deck, prized for their generous views, while the lower deck offers two further doubles and two twin cabins, each with its own en-suite, ideal for families or a crewed charter seeking versatility and elegant living at sea.

Inside, a timeless, aristocratic ambiance prevails. The expansive main-deck saloon invites relaxed conversation beside an authentic English-style bar, flowing naturally into a formal dining room where two impressive tables seat up to 18 guests—a rare luxury superyacht highlight for celebratory dinners or corporate entertaining.

Out on deck, SANSSOUCI STAR excels as a social and relaxation hub. The upper bridge deck presents a covered gym area for wellness under way, paired with open-air seating to enjoy sea breezes and sunsets. Further aft, practical seagoing features include storage for the principal tender and a hydraulic crane, underscoring her capable, bluewater, displacement yacht pedigree. Aft on the main deck, a private, enclosed lounge with a large circular teak table seats up to 10, offering an intimate setting for alfresco dining or afternoon tea sheltered from the elements.

German build quality, RINA Commercial Class, and expansive interior and exterior living spaces distinguish this classic superyacht as a standout luxury charter yacht and private motor yacht alike. With heritage, craftsmanship, and gracious amenities in perfect balance, SANSSOUCI STAR promises an unforgettable yachting experience.

Specifications

Sanssouci Star is a 53.50m (175.7ft) displacement twin screw motor yacht, launched in 1982 and comprehensively refit in 2019, flying the Belize flag. With a LWL of 46.83m (153.8ft), a beam of 7.70m (25.4ft) and a draft of 2.70m (8.1ft), she measures 446 gross tons with a full‑load displacement of 378 ton. Built by Husumer Schiffswerft, Germany, with naval architecture and exterior design by Gebr. Kroger & Co. Kg, she features a steel hull and steel superstructure, teak and steel decks, and a timeless white‑on‑white presentation over a true displacement hull configuration.

Accommodation is arranged in seven staterooms for twelve guests, supported by five crew quarters offering twelve crew berths and a dedicated captain’s cabin. She carries Rina – Commercial Short Range classification.

Underway, she cruises at 12 knots and reaches 15 knots maximum, with fuel consumption at cruising speed of 208 litres per hour and an approximate range of 5,000 nm. Tankage includes 100,000 litres (26,417 US gallons) of fuel and 48,000 litres (12,680 US gallons) of fresh water.

Power is delivered by 2x MTU 1267 HP turbo charge diesel engines, model 12V 396TC62, driving through 2x ZF reduction gears; engine hours recorded 10/2020 were Port 15,144 hrs and Starboard 15,143 hrs. Manoeuvrability is enhanced by a Jastram electrical four‑bladed bow thruster and a Schottel jet system stern thruster, while comfort is ensured by 2x Searock stabilizers. Hotel services include a Rochem watermaker rated at 4 tons per day, a Hamworthy waste water system handling black and grey water, and Viessmann / Nosche‑Kaeser heating and air conditioning throughout.

The electrical system is supported by 2x 186kW Volvo generators (hours 576 hrs 10/2021 and 615 hrs 10/2021), delivering 380V/230V/24V, 50Hz three‑phase power, with a Victron Energy MultiPlus 24V 2000W 50Amp converter for seamless distribution.

For communications, she carries Inmarsat C via Sailor TT/300E and Iridium via Sailor ST4120, complemented by a comprehensive VHF suite comprising Sailor RT2047 VHF, Sailor RM2042 VHF DSC encoder, Sailor SP3520B VHF DSC watch receiver, Sailor SP3520B handheld VHF, and MF/HF Sailor HC4500.

Navigation is equally robust, with an Anschutz GPS compass paired to a Cassens & Plath magnetic compass, an Anschutz autopilot, Leica MX400 GPS, MaxSea Furuno CP 7000 chartplotter, Furuno RCO 014 radar and Klevin Hughers Nucieus 3 5000 radar, a JRC JLN‑203 doppler‑log, and a VDO wind instrument. The sounding suite comprises 1x Elac depth finder, 1x Elac LAZ 50 echograf, 1x Furuno FCV‑522 fish finder, and 1x Furuno FCV‑582 echo sounder. Additional aids include a Furuno NX300‑D AIS, Furuno NX 500 Navtex and Furuno D Fax weather fax with an Arimar 308978 weather station, plus a Lufft barometer and Lufft barograph.

On deck, equipment includes Steen electrical anchor windlasses forward and aft, an anchor outfit with 3x 280m 19mm steel K2 chains and 3x 360 kg anchors, Steen capstans aft, and a passerelle. The professional galley is appointed with 2x Atlas large fridges, 1x Atlas large freezer, 1x Gram and 1x Kuhla small fridges, 1x Atlas small freezer, 1x Palux oven, 1x Palux electric stove, 1x Niagara dishwasher, 2x exhaust fans, and a wine cooler; laundry facilities include 1x Zamrivac freezer, 1x Miele ironing machine, 1x Miele washing machine, 1x Fagor washing machine, and 1x home dryer machine.

Safety and security are comprehensive, with a Jotron Sart 20 SART, a Sailir SE40611 Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB, liferafts comprising DSB for 25 persons and 2x Viking for 25 persons each, a fire‑fighting outfit with 27x portable fire extinguishers and an A/S Signalco fire alarm system, plus 25x immersion suits, 36x life jackets, and 2x 4 escape set.

A capable tender package completes the picture: 1x 7.2m GRFP fitted with 2x 1,500 HP Volvo Penta turbo engines, delivering a maximum speed of 40 knots.