The 117-Meter Project 13797 Embarks On Its Maiden Journey To The Mediterranean
The magnificent 117-meter Lürssen superyacht Boardwalk, formerly known as Project 13797, has successfully completed its delivery and was recently observed departing the shipyard’s facilities in Bremen, Germany. This significant milestone marks the start of her inaugural journey, with the vessel now en route to Gibraltar. Following this passage, Boardwalk is anticipated to spend the summer season cruising the serene waters of the Mediterranean, offering her owner and guests unparalleled luxury and maritime experiences. Boardwalk was last sighted earlier this year in March, as she embarked on comprehensive sea trials in the North Sea, a critical phase following her official launch in December 2025. These trials confirmed her exceptional performance and adherence to the highest standards of safety and engineering, setting the stage for her anticipated delivery and subsequent voyages.
Commissioned in 2022 by an American owner, Boardwalk represents a harmonious blend of renowned European craftsmanship and sophisticated American design sensibilities. The owner was deeply involved throughout the entire design process, dedicating countless hours to meticulously refine structural and spatial elements, paying close attention to every minute detail. Her classic and elegant lines are the masterful creation of Frank Woll, while her exquisite interiors were conceptualized through a collaborative effort involving the late Amy Halffman, Suzanne Glover, and Teresa Francis. Frank Woll expressed his philosophy on the yacht’s aesthetic, stating, “I believe nature is one of the finest architects. The starting point for Boardwalk was the fluid and streamlined geometry of the sea’s most agile marine life, sculpted by water itself. In the evening, when she is on display, we are revealing her timeless clarity of form with a constellation of lights.” This vision permeates every aspect of the yacht’s design, from her exterior profile to the interior ambiance.
Beyond her traditional architecture and gracefully sculpted bulwarks, Boardwalk boasts an impressive 5,602 gross tons of opulent living space. The interior is lavishly appointed with high-gloss burled mahogany, polished stainless steel, and complex double-convex forms, creating a sophisticated and luxurious atmosphere. Light played a pivotal role in her design, with fixtures strategically chosen to enhance the sensation of movement and openness throughout the interior spaces. Envisioned as a private family retreat on the water, Boardwalk’s expansive decks are designed to host a wide array of entertainment options. She features two helipads, one of which is fully certified and conveniently located forward on the guest deck, ensuring seamless access for arrivals and departures. A generously sized beach club offers direct access to the sea, complemented by a large swimming pool and an adjoining Jacuzzi, thoughtfully set flush into the main aft deck.
This same aft deck introduces a remarkable innovation never before seen on a Lürssen yacht. A retractable section is ingeniously installed over the stairwell connecting to the beach club. When closed, this section is hermetically sealed and class-approved, providing maximum safety and privacy. This advanced stairwell design evolved from a similar concept aboard the yard’s 136-meter Hadar, previously known as Flying Fox, but marks the first instance where a sliding structural plate reveals a stairwell, with the upper steps deploying automatically upon activation. Boardwalk is equipped with approximately 3,000 points of exterior lighting, a substantial increase compared to conventional yachts of her size, as noted by the shipyard. Her maximalist volume, where even the corridors were extended as wide as structural limitations permitted, necessitated a clever and efficient concentration of piping, cabling, and technical systems. A particularly striking feature is her engine room, which includes a glass-walled catwalk, transforming this technical space into an impressive gallery for guests to admire the intricate machinery.
Adjacent to the engine room, a spacious tender garage houses three custom 12-meter Hodgdon tenders, an amphibious tender, along with off-road 4x4s and various other land-based vehicles, catering to every adventure on sea and shore. The yacht’s extensive amenities also include a private cinema, a putting green for golf enthusiasts, and a generously appointed spa and gym for wellness and relaxation.
Accommodation on board Boardwalk is spread across 11 lavish cabins. This includes a forward VIP suite featuring an exquisite onyx-finished en suite bathroom and a private al fresco lounge offering panoramic views over the bow. Each of the remaining guest cabins provides direct access to the wide side deck via elegant glass doors, creating personal private terraces for an enhanced sense of connection with the surrounding marine environment. Peter Lürssen emphasized the shipyard’s commitment, stating, “Our singular job as a shipyard is to translate a vision into an operational vessel. At Lürssen, this also means exceeding expectations, but this can only be achieved through clear and accurate conversations. The lines of communication throughout this build had exceptional clarity. For this, I am incredibly grateful, and I believe the results speak for themselves.” The name Boardwalk itself suggests a lineage, as she is believed to be the successor to the 76.5-meter Feadship yacht also named Boardwalk, which was recently renamed Boardwalk V and entered the market in September of last year. Prior to that, the same owner commissioned a Westport 164, also known as Boardwalk, now sailing under the name Night Howl.
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