About Abeking & Rasmussen
Georg Abeking and Henry Rasmussen founded the yard in 1907 at Lemwerder, on the left bank of the River Weser across from Bremen. For much of the twentieth century it was admired for sailing yachts, many built in wood, before moving into larger custom motor yachts. It remains family-owned, which gives it a long view that owners often appreciate.
Beyond yachts, Abeking & Rasmussen builds specialist and research vessels and is known for its work on SWATH (small-waterplane-area twin hull) designs. That engineering culture shows in its superyachts, which are known for technical depth, low noise and vibration, and the ability to work in steel, aluminum and specialist materials.
Recent deliveries include Excellence, an 80-meter yacht designed by Winch Design, and LIVA, a 118-meter yacht delivered in 2023 that is the largest in the yard's history. Its yachts are relatively few in number, which makes each one noticed when it comes to market.
Abeking & Rasmussen yacht models
Abeking & Rasmussen builds only custom yachts. A few well-known deliveries show the character of the yard.
- AvivaA name carried by two yachts from the yard, the later a 98-meter custom motor yacht.
- Excellence (2019)An 80-meter yacht with a distinctive profile by Winch Design.
- CloudbreakA 72.5-meter explorer-style yacht built for long-range cruising.
- LIVA (2023)A 118-meter yacht, the yard's largest to date.
Abeking & Rasmussen yachts for sale
Abeking & Rasmussen yachts change hands both publicly and privately. There may be no Abeking & Rasmussen in the current Reel Deal Yachts selection, but Daniel can search the wider market, including yachts that are not publicly listed.
Discuss a Abeking & Rasmussen yacht →Buying a Abeking & Rasmussen yacht
A pre-owned Abeking & Rasmussen should be surveyed by specialists familiar with German custom construction. Machinery, stabilizers, electrical and automation systems, and noise and vibration performance deserve attention, as does the refit record and whether the yard has supported the yacht since delivery. Buyers should also review class, flag and the existing management arrangements.
Several of these yachts were built with long-range cruising in mind and have spent time in remote regions as well as the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Operating them calls for a professional crew and shore support, and a buyer should understand the crew's tenure and the yacht's maintenance plan before committing. Daniel's buying guide sets out the stages.
Selling a Abeking & Rasmussen yacht
Valuing an Abeking & Rasmussen relies on sold custom yachts of similar size, age and quality, drawn from the leading northern European yards. Daniel looks at condition, refit history, documentation and reputation among captains, and explains his reasoning openly. A private valuation is the usual first step.
Buyers for these yachts tend to value engineering substance over fashion, and many are advised by experienced captains and technical consultants. Daniel can approach them privately or present the yacht more broadly with cooperating brokers and at the Monaco Yacht Show. Organized records, recent class surveys and a clear account of past yard work help buyers proceed with confidence.
Abeking & Rasmussen new builds
Owners considering a new Abeking & Rasmussen are commissioning a fully custom yacht, often with demanding technical goals. Daniel can help shape the brief, introduce designers and an experienced owner's representative, and coordinate early discussions with the yard, acting independently on the client's behalf. The yard's range of materials and specialist experience gives owners real latitude, so a well-considered brief, covering intended cruising grounds, guest numbers and technical priorities, is the most valuable preparation.
Why work with Daniel Grant
Daniel's clients tend to be owners who prefer substance to spectacle, which suits this yard well. He works personally across Miami, New York and Europe, with Reel Deal Yachts' brokerage infrastructure in support, and brings discretion and a disciplined use of sold comparables to every Abeking & Rasmussen he handles.
He can also help buyers who are comparing a German-built yacht with Dutch or Italian alternatives, setting out the practical differences in plain language.