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Why is a superyacht's history and rarity important?
People are often drawn to superyachts with a story. In the superyacht market, value is not always defined by size, age, or onboard amenities. In some cases, who built the yacht—and whether that shipyard still builds yachts—can matter more.
De-De is a 44-meter motor yacht delivered in 2002 by the CMN Yacht Division, a short-lived branch of one of France’s most important naval shipyards. Before the division closed in 2013, only five CMN motor yachts were completed, making De-De a rare example from a discontinued superyacht builder.
Although modest in scale, De-De carries clear historical relevance. It shares its pedigree with the sailing yacht Lady Barbaretta, later renamed Necker Belle, reinforcing its place within a very limited production lineage. Built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, the yacht has also been kept in strong technical condition.
De-De recently completed a $2.5 million refit, including a full hull repaint. Following the upgrade, it sold in just two months at an asking price of $8.5 million.
The sale highlights a consistent truth in the superyacht market: legacy and scarcity can outweigh novelty. When a yacht comes from a shipyard that no longer builds yachts, its value is defined as much by history as by hardware.
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Source: Otilia Drăgan's article published on 30.12.2025 on Autoevolution.com
