Cruising sailing super-yacht ANDROMEDA LA DEA

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Overview

Built by PERINI NAVI and delivered in 1990, ANDROMEDA LA DEA is the second Perini Navi for Thomas Perkins and the second unit of the 46-metre series, extended to 47 metres. She was the first Perini to complete a global circumnavigation and has sailed every ocean, including three full circumnavigations for three owners. Notable passages include a North Atlantic crossing during the "Perfect Storm". Exterior styling features a deep Perini blue hull and silver superstructure; interiors include dark red leather and a wood-burning fireplace.

Design Identity

Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, ANDROMEDA LA DEA measures 47 m overall with a 9.2 m beam and 304 GT. The elongated reverse stern defines her silhouette and balances the hull geometry typical of early Perini designs. The interior layout is configured for extended ocean cruising and accommodates up to 12 guests across six staterooms, including a full-beam master suite. A rare on-deck guest cabin and a main saloon with a wood-burning fireplace deliver a residential feel uncommon on sailing yachts of this era.

Signature Advances

As an early large ketch integrating Perini's sail-handling philosophy, she demonstrated efficient and composed handling for a 47 m sailing yacht. Steel hull construction provides offshore resilience while aluminium structures reduce weight aloft to optimise sailing balance. Performance figures include a cruising speed of 12 knots and a transoceanic range of approximately 5,000 nautical miles at 11 knots, supporting autonomous long-distance passages.

Basic information shown on page

• Name: ANDROMEDA LA DEA
• Displayed yacht length: 40 M (page hero)
• Also described as: SY ANDROMEDA LA DEA – 47 M KETCH (1990)
• Builder: PERINI NAVI
• Naval Architect: PERINI NAVI
• Exterior & Interior Design: PERINI NAVI

Technical specifications

• Year: 1990
• Type: Sailing ketch (SY) — 47 m
• Length overall: 47 metres (also 40 M displayed)
• Beam: 9.2 metres
• Gross Tonnage (GT): 304 GT
• Hull material: Steel
• Superstructure: Aluminium
• Guests: up to 12
• Staterooms: 6 (including full-beam master)
• On-deck guest cabin: present (rare configuration)
• Main saloon: wood-burning fireplace
• Cruising speed: 12 knots
• Range: 5,000 nautical miles at 11 knots
• Sailing system: early integrated Perini sail-handling philosophy for large ketches