Posted 04/28/2026
Boathouse Auctions is pleased to announce that SERENGETI, the 130′ Westport yacht sold at auction, closed today after a successful auction in partnership with Northrop & Johnson, with the buyer introduced by Terra Marine Sales. Last asking $7,950,000 USD, SERENGETI sold through Boathouse Auctions’ transparent online auction platform, adding another Westport to Boathouse Auctions’ growing record of yacht auction results.
The sale reinforces Boathouse Auctions’ ability to work alongside the most respected yacht brokerage firms while creating urgency, visibility, and a defined path to closing for superyacht owners. With proven charter history, Westport pedigree, and professional brokerage participation, SERENGETI demonstrates how a charter-capable motor yacht can be brought to market through a transparent auction process that supports buyers, sellers, and brokers alike.
The sale of SERENGETI adds a notable 130′ Westport yacht sold at auction to Boathouse Auctions’ growing record of online yacht auction results. Offered from Newport Beach, California, SERENGETI attracted attention as an American-built Westport motor yacht with proven charter history, substantial owner appeal, and the capability to support both private and commercial use.
Built in 2002 and refit in 2014, SERENGETI offered a strong opportunity for buyers seeking a Westport 130 with a clear path to ownership through a structured auction process rather than open-ended negotiation.
SERENGETI is a 130′ Westport motor yacht with accommodations for up to 12 guests in 5 staterooms, including a main-deck master, two king staterooms, and two twin staterooms. Her walk-around main deck, bridge deck aft with covered seating and Jacuzzi, and flybridge with sunbathing space, wet bar, barbecue, and optional hardtop made her a compelling auction opportunity for buyers seeking a proven platform with real cruising utility.
Her charter history was central to her buyer appeal. SERENGETI had an outstanding charter history in Alaska, giving prospective buyers a clear view of how the yacht could be used beyond private cruising alone. That combination of Westport pedigree, charter record, and practical deck arrangements helped distinguish SERENGETI from other 130-foot motor yachts on the market.
SERENGETI’s systems and maintenance profile further supported buyer confidence. Notable features included Naiad Zero Speed stabilizers, an ASEA shore power converter, MTU/DDC 12V4000 engines, Northern Lights generators, a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi system, and hull paint completed in 2022 at Westport Shipyard.
The SERENGETI auction was completed in partnership with Northrop & Johnson, with Terra Marine Sales introducing the buyer. This structure reflects the broker-friendly nature of the Boathouse Auctions model: listing brokerage relationships remain central, buyer-side broker participation is fully supported, and the auction platform adds market exposure, bidder qualification, and real-time online bidding to the traditional brokerage process.
That matters for yacht owners and central listing agents. Boathouse Auctions does not replace professional yacht brokerage. It complements it by creating a defined sale timeline, focusing qualified buyer attention, and giving both buyers and sellers a transparent auction process supported by experienced brokerage participation.
The SERENGETI yacht auction result provides another example of how a scheduled online yacht auction can create urgency for a distinctive, charter-capable motor yacht. In traditional brokerage, unique multimillion-dollar yachts can carry ongoing ownership costs while waiting for the right buyer and the right offer. A time-defined auction process changes that dynamic by focusing the market within a clear decision window.
For buyers, the process creates a structured path to review available information, evaluate the yacht, work with brokerage representation, and participate through the platform. For sellers, the process creates a visible market response around qualified buyer interest rather than relying solely on private negotiations over an indefinite timeline.
The sale of SERENGETI demonstrates the value of combining builder-led marketing, charter-history positioning, brokerage collaboration, buyer qualification, and a transparent online auction process. When a yacht has Westport pedigree, documented charter appeal, professional brokerage participation, and a clearly defined auction timeline, Boathouse Auctions can help bring serious buyer attention to a decision point.
For owners considering whether to sell a charter-capable yacht or premium motor yacht at auction, SERENGETI is a strong example of how a proven asset can be marketed through respected brokerage channels while gaining the added urgency and transparency of a live online auction.
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Jack Mahoney
Boathouse Auctions
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