Posted 04/20/2026
Boathouse Auctions is pleased to announce that STAR OF THE SEA, the 113′ Benetti yacht sold at auction, closed today after a successful auction in partnership with Fraser, with the buyer introduced by IYC. Last asking $1,495,000 USD, STAR OF THE SEA sold through Boathouse Auctions’ transparent online auction platform, adding another Benetti 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 clear path to closing for yacht owners. With classic Benetti pedigree, rare (for her size) steel and aluminum construction, and Fraser and IYC involved in the transaction, STAR OF THE SEA demonstrates how a distinctive motor yacht can be brought to market through a transparent auction process that supports buyers, sellers, and brokers alike.
The sale of STAR OF THE SEA adds a notable 113′ Benetti yacht sold at auction to Boathouse Auctions’ growing record of online yacht auction results. Offered from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, STAR OF THE SEA attracted attention as a classic Italian-built motor yacht with tri-deck volume, six ensuite cabins, a skylounge, a Jacuzzi, and a major 2024 shipyard period.
Built in 1983 and refit in 2016 and 2024, STAR OF THE SEA represented a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a Benetti yacht with a defined path to ownership through a structured auction process rather than an open-ended negotiation.
STAR OF THE SEA is a 113′ Benetti tri-deck motor yacht with steel hull construction, aluminum superstructure, 219 GT of volume, accommodations for 12 guests in 6 cabins, and crew accommodations for 7. Her Italian shipyard pedigree, compact superyacht scale, and unusual construction profile made her a compelling auction opportunity.
Key specifications include a 23’7″ beam, 9’2″ draft, twin Caterpillar 3408 diesel engines, an 8-knot cruising speed, a 10-knot maximum speed, and a reported 4,000 nautical-mile range at 9 knots. Those details helped position STAR OF THE SEA as a capable displacement motor yacht with the volume and layout expected from a larger platform.
One of STAR OF THE SEA’s strongest buyer-facing qualities is her construction. Built by Benetti in Viareggio with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, she offered a specification rarely found in a yacht under 120 feet.
She also benefited from more than $1 million in 2024 shipyard work, including plate work, replacement of thru-hull valves, bow thruster replacement, bottom paint, running gear treatment, and fresh interior carpeting. For buyers evaluating a classic pedigree yacht, that combination of shipyard history, documentation, and recognized builder pedigree helped support confidence in the auction process.
The STAR OF THE SEA auction was completed in partnership with Fraser Yachts, with IYC 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 STAR OF THE SEA yacht auction result provides another example of how a scheduled online yacht auction can create urgency for a distinctive pedigree 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 STAR OF THE SEA demonstrates the value of combining builder-led marketing, brokerage collaboration, buyer qualification, and a transparent online auction process. When a yacht has Benetti pedigree, detailed documentation, 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 yacht at auction, STAR OF THE SEA is a strong example of how a premium 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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