1966 Van den Akker Le Kir Royal

Le Kir Royal is a 1966 Van den Akker motor yacht, 98 feet in length with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. Twin Gardner 8L3B diesel engines, each producing 230 horsepower, drive the yacht at a cruising speed of 8 knots and a maximum speed of 9 knots, with a range of approximately 4,000 nautical miles. The engines have logged 14,700 hours and are due for their next overhaul at 32,000 hours. Power comes from three generators: two 33-kilowatt Kohler units and one 13.5-kilowatt Onan. The hull is supported by twin 150-kilogram anchors with 100 meters of chain.

Accommodations consist of four guest cabins sleeping up to 8 passengers, with an additional four crew cabins for a crew complement of up to 6. Four heads serve the yacht. The interior features a Cucina Genesi galley with multiple freezers and refrigerated storage, suited for extended provisioning. Fresh water capacity is 19,500 liters, supported by dual watermakers and UV sterilization. Fuel capacity is approximately 17,500 to 18,000 liters. Grey water capacity is 3,800 liters.

Onboard systems include Wesmar stabilizers and a Wesmar bow thruster, both installed in 2018, plus a ZF engine control system and Gardner gearbox. The deck carries an open layout with a jacuzzi, Opacmare gangway, and Sanguineti crane. A 10-speaker sound system, Samsung Smart TVs, Apple TV, Chromecast, and Plex provide entertainment. Starlink and Peplink internet systems offer global connectivity. Fire safety systems, bilge alarms, liferafts, and a category A medical kit are installed. The yacht operates via traditional shaft and mechanical throttle rather than joystick control.