Posted 06/25/2026
Boathouse Auctions is pleased to announce that SURAMA, the 134′ Royal Huisman yacht sold at auction, closed today after a successful auction process with Burgess representing both the buyer and the seller. Last asking €4,950,000 EUR, SURAMA sold through Boathouse Auctions’ transparent online auction platform, adding an important pedigree sailing yacht to Boathouse Auctions’ growing record of yacht auction results.
The sale reinforces Boathouse Auctions’ ability to work regularly alongside the most respected yacht brokerage firms while creating urgency, visibility, and a clear path to closing for superyacht owners. With Royal Huisman pedigree and Burgess representing both buyer and seller, SURAMA demonstrates how a highly specialized sailing yacht can be brought to market through a transparent auction process that supports buyers, sellers, and brokers alike.
The sale of SURAMA adds a notable Royal Huisman yacht sold at auction to Boathouse Auctions’ growing record of online yacht auction results. Offered from Bodrum, Turkey, SURAMA attracted attention as a Northern European pedigree sailing yacht with world-cruising capability, substantial refit history, and the craftsmanship associated with one of the most respected names in custom yacht building.
Built in 1997 and refit in 2017, SURAMA represented a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a Royal Huisman sailing yacht with a defined path to ownership through a structured auction process rather than an open-ended negotiation.
SURAMA is a 134′ Royal Huisman ketch sailing yacht with an aluminum hull and superstructure, 217 GT of volume, accommodations for 8 guests in 3 cabins, and crew accommodations for 6. Her scale, pedigree, and cruising profile made her a compelling auction opportunity for buyers who understand Royal Huisman quality.
Designed for extended, self-sufficient cruising, SURAMA combines Ted Hood naval architecture, Fontaine exterior design, and Winch Design interiors. Her lifting centerboard reduces draft from 22.3 ft to 9.4 ft, expanding access to shallow cruising grounds while preserving the offshore capability expected of a serious world cruiser.
SURAMA’s maintenance and refit history added to her buyer appeal. She underwent a full refit at Royal Huisman in 2017, followed by extensive winter maintenance in 2018 and 2019. Available auction documents included auction sale terms, escrow agreement, vessel, engine, and rig surveys, W6 service documentation, vessel specifications, sales brochure, and full deck plans.
The SURAMA auction was completed with Burgess representing both the buyer and the seller. That structure underscores the strength of the professional brokerage ecosystem around the transaction while showing how the Boathouse Auctions model can work within established brokerage relationships.
This 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 SURAMA yacht auction result provides another example of how a scheduled online yacht auction can create urgency for a highly specialized pedigree yacht. In traditional brokerage, unique multimillion-dollar sailing 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 SURAMA demonstrates the value of combining pedigree-builder marketing, brokerage collaboration, buyer qualification, and a transparent online auction process. When a yacht has Royal Huisman 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 sailing yacht or superyacht at auction, SURAMA 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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Boathouse Auctions
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