SANSSOUCI STAR - HUSUMER SCHIFFSWERFT FOR SALE

The 53-metre, twin-screw displacement superyacht SANSSOUCI STAR carries the pedigree of German build excellence, launched by Husumer Schiffswerft and originally delivered at 37 metres before being lengthened twice—first in 1984 and again in 2001—to achieve her commanding present profile. A classic luxury motor yacht with enduring presence, she blends proven seakeeping with refined elegance.

Designed to host up to 12 guests in seven serene staterooms, SANSSOUCI STAR promises consummate comfort. The upper-deck Master suite showcases a king-size berth, a private lounge, and a beautifully appointed en-suite. Two VIP doubles are positioned on the main deck for easy access, while the lower deck offers two additional doubles and two twin cabins, each with its own en-suite, ensuring privacy and ease for every guest.

Her interior adheres to a timeless aesthetic, where a generous main-deck saloon flows into an English-style bar and a formal dining room arranged with two substantial tables to seat as many as 18 guests in effortless style.

On deck, expansive outdoor living invites both relaxation and celebration. The upper bridge deck integrates a sheltered gym zone and open-air seating, while further aft houses the principal tender and a hydraulic crane for smooth operations. A private, enclosed lounge on the main deck aft centres around a large circular teak table, creating an intimate setting for up to 10 guests.

Crafted to rigorous standards and held to RINA Commercial Class, this classic displacement yacht exemplifies German craftsmanship, with gracious entertaining spaces inside and out. With its storied heritage, luxurious amenities, and enduring design, SANSSOUCI STAR delivers a truly unforgettable superyacht experience.

Specifications

Sanssouci Star is a displacement twin screw motor yacht, built in 1982 by Husumer Schiffswerft in Germany and refit in 2019. Flying the Belize flag, she showcases a white steel hull and a matching white steel superstructure crowned by teak and steel decks, with a true displacement hull configuration. Naval architecture and exterior design are by Gebr. Kroger & Co. Kg. Her dimensions speak to purposeful elegance and oceanic poise, with a length overall of 53.50 m (175.7 ft), a length at waterline of 46.83 m (153.8 ft), a beam of 7.70 m (25.4 ft), a draft of 2.70 m (8.1 ft), a gross tonnage of 446, and a full‑load displacement of 378 ton.

Thoughtfully arranged accommodations comprise seven staterooms sleeping twelve guests, while the professional crew is served by five crew quarters that provide twelve crew berths and one dedicated captain’s cabin. She holds Rina – Commercial Short Range classification.

Efficient and capable, Sanssouci Star cruises at 12 knots and reaches a maximum of 15 knots, with fuel consumption at cruising speed of 208 litres per hour and an approximate range of 5,000 nm. Generous tankage includes 100,000 litres (26,417 US gallons) of fuel and 48,000 litres (12,680 US gallons) of fresh water.

Power comes from two MTU 1267 HP turbo‑charged diesel engines, model 12V 396TC62, driving through twin ZF reduction gears; as of 10/2020 the port engine recorded 15,144 hours and the starboard 15,143 hours. Close‑quarters control is assured by a Jastram electrical four‑bladed bow thruster and a Schottel jet stern thruster, while twin Searock stabilizers contribute to a composed ride. A Rochem watermaker delivers four tons per day, black and grey water are processed by a Hamworthy Waste Water System, and onboard climate control is provided by Viessmann / Nosche‑Kaeser heating and air‑conditioning systems.

Her electrical system features two 186 kW Volvo generators, showing 576 hours and 615 hours as of 10/2021, supplying 380V/230V/24V at 50 Hz in three‑phase; a Victron energy multi plus 24V 2000W 50Amp converter supports shipwide power management.

Communications are comprehensive, with Inmarsat C Sailor TT/300E and Iridium Sailor ST4120, complemented by Sailor RT2047 VHF, Sailor RM2042 VHF DSC encoder, Sailor SP3520B VHF DSC watch receiver, Sailor SP3520B handheld VHF, and MF/HF Sailor HC4500. The navigation suite includes an Anschutz GPS compass and a Cassens & Plath magnetic compass, an Anschutz autopilot, Leica MX400 GPS, a MaxSea Furuno CP 7000 chartplotter, radars comprising Furuno RCO 014 and Klevin Hughers Nucieus 3 5000, a JRC JLN‑203 doppler‑log, VDO wind instrumentation, and an array of sounders consisting of one Elac depth finder, one Elac LAZ 50 echograf, one Furuno FCV‑522 fish finder, and one Furuno FCV‑582 echo sounder. Further aids include a Furuno NX300‑D AIS, Furuno NX 500 Navtex and Furuno D Fax weather fax paired with an Arimar 308978 weather station, plus Lufft barometer and Lufft barograph.

Deck gear is equally robust, with Steen electrical anchor windlasses forward and aft serving an anchoring arrangement of three 280 m, 19 mm steel K2 chains and three 360 kg anchors; Steen capstans aft ease line handling, and a passerelle is fitted for effortless boarding.

The galley is professionally equipped with two Atlas large fridges, one Atlas large freezer, one Gram and one Kuhla small fridge, one Atlas small freezer, one Palux oven, one Palux electric stove, one Niagara dishwasher, two exhaust fans, and a wine cooler. Laundry facilities include one Zamrivac freezer, one Miele ironing machine, one Miele washing machine, one Fagor washing machine, and one home dryer machine.

Safety and security are comprehensive, featuring a Jotron Sart 20 SART and a Sailir SE40611 Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB. Lifesaving appliances include a DSB liferaft for 25 persons and two Viking liferafts accommodating 25 persons each. Fire protection is provided by 27 portable fire extinguishers and an A/S Signalco fire alarm system, while the safety inventory also comprises 25 immersion suits, 36 life jackets, and two 4 escape set.

For swift guest transfers and waterside adventures, the yacht carries one 7.2 m GRFP tender powered by two 1,500 HP Volvo Penta turbo engines, delivering a maximum speed of 40 knots.