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Asia's Top 20 Superyachts Part 2

In the second and final part of our feature, find out what the top 10 superyachts in Asia are.

Published in: July 2008

AsiaPacific-Boating
Asia's Top 20 SuperYachts

  • Built:1981 (refitted in 1998)
  • Builder:CRN
  • Designer:L S-I & Merritt Knowles
  • Power:2 x Mirlees Blackstone diesels 1,220hp

Originally built as the Royal Yacht for the Emir of Bahrain, this Italian-built vessel was transformed by American craftsmen and skilled shipbuilders into a fabulous yacht. Able to accommodate 12 guests in seven staterooms she is beautifully outfitted with Asian-themed custom furnishings and antiques. Taipan III continues to provide royal treatment for all who cruise aboard her from her base in Phuket.


  • Built:2003
  • Builder:Yantai Raffles/Cheoy Lee, China
  • Designer:Frank Mulder/Dee Robinson
  • Hull:Steel
  • Power:2 x 1,796hp MTU 12V 4000 M60

When not cruising around Asian waters, the SeaShaw is berthed at her home base at the Republic of Singapore Yacht Club. Built in China by Yantai Raffles (hull) and Cheoy Lee (superstructure), this superyacht is the second SeaShaw for her Singaporean owner. Like her 145ft predecessor, Netherlands-based architect Frank Mulder was responsible for this beauty's design.


  • Built:2005
  • Builder:North West Bay Ships, Australia
  • Designer:NWBS/Sam Sorgiovanni
  • Hull:Aluminium
  • Power:2 x 2100hp Caterpillar 3512BTA diesels

Built in Tasmania but at home in Singapore, White Rabbit is the world's first trimaran megayacht. Her innovative design offers both space and stability and has attracted attention from the world's media. The 50ft beam provides enormous interior space and, in a break from tradition, the five guest staterooms are upstairs, above the main deck.

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