I LOVE THIS BOAT is a beautifully finished, high-caliber 44.2-metre motor yacht built by the acclaimed American shipyard Christensen and delivered in 2002, the only example of the yard’s 145 design. Formerly known as Aghassi, she has been maintained and upgraded to an exceptional standard, with a major refit in 2012 and further significant enhancements in 2018, 2019 and most recently 2023, including the installation of new NAIAD zero-speed stabilisers, keeping her in superb, turnkey condition. She showcases the craftsmanship and luxury synonymous with the Christensen name, combining proven engineering with a wealth of contemporary upgrades. Her exterior design and naval architecture are by Christensen, giving her a classic raised-pilothouse profile with a flared clipper bow, high freeboard and a clean three-deck structure finished in white with a fine-pinstriped black boot top, while her dramatic, characterful interior is the work of Paola D. Smith and Associates. Built on a semi-displacement GRP hull and superstructure, she offers a great balance of space and speed, cruising comfortably at 10 knots with a top speed of around 15 knots and a range of 4,500 nautical miles, with stabilisers ensuring exceptional comfort at anchor. Her interior is as dramatic as it is refined, brought to life by bold, colourful material choices, with rich red madrona burl woodwork providing a vivid counterpoint to soft cream carpets and upholstery, and further accents in cherrywood, sycamore, ash and tulipwood adding depth and richness throughout. The main salon features full-height windows, integrated lighting and a concealed TV lift, creating an open, well-balanced social space, while a beautiful etched-glass panel separates it from the formal dining room, centred on a custom ten-person table framed by decorative glass pillars. On the bridge deck, the sky lounge offers a more relaxed setting with deep seating, a hidden TV lift and a well-appointed bar. Life on deck is exceptional, headlined by a vast sundeck that is the social hub of the yacht, home to a massive jacuzzi that easily seats up to ten, a large bar with six barstools and a frozen-drinks machine, and generous lounging areas, with an oversized bow sun pad forward and alfresco dining, a wet bar and a large swim-platform beach club aft. A gym, a waterslide and an extensive array of water toys, along with sport-fishing equipment, complete her offering. Accommodation is arranged for up to 10 guests in five luxuriously appointed staterooms. The full-beam owner’s suite is located on the main deck, with a king-size bed, a private lounge, an office, a cedar-lined walk-in wardrobe and a split en-suite bathroom, a serene and generous retreat. On the lower deck are two double and two twin guest cabins, each with an en-suite bathroom and a full entertainment system, giving flexible and comfortable accommodation ideal for families and groups of friends. A dedicated crew of seven ensures first-class, enthusiastic and attentive service throughout. Powered by twin MTU engines, I LOVE THIS BOAT cruises the Caribbean and the Bahamas, offering charter guests a rare combination of Christensen build quality, a bold and characterful Paola D. Smith interior, a spectacular sundeck and a relaxed, welcoming ambience aboard one of the most engaging yachts of her size on the charter market.
