Introduction 🌟

Step aboard the magnificent HBC, an 85.65m motor yacht crafted by the prestigious German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen 🏗️🇩🇪. Launched in 2008 and revitalized with a 2024 refit 🛠️, HBC (ex. C2, B2) features bespoke interiors by Reymond Langton Design 🎨🇬🇧, offering unmatched luxury and refinement. Accommodating 12 guests in 11 exquisitely appointed en-suite cabins 🛌, this superyacht is designed for seamless indoor/outdoor living, perfect for relaxation and social gatherings 🎉.

Key Info 📋

Name: HBC (previously C2, B2) 🛥️
Length: 85.65m (281ft) 📏
Beam: 12.40m (40’8″) 🌊
Draft: 3.45m (11’4″) ⚓
Guests: 12 in 11 en-suite suites 🛌
Crew: 28 in 10 cabins 👥
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen 🏗️🇩🇪
Designer: Reymond Langton Design 🎨🇬🇧
Interior Designer: Reymond Langton Design 🖼️🇬🇧
Year: 2008 / Refit 2024 📅
Cruise Speed: 13 knots ⚡
Max Speed: 16.5 knots 🚀
Engines: Caterpillar 🛠️🇺🇸
Volume: 2,150 GT ⚖️
IMO: 1009833 🔢
Price: US$125 million 💵
Annual Running Cost: US$10–15 million 💸
Range: 6,690nm at cruising speed 🌐

Why We Love This Yacht ❤️

HBC is a pinnacle of superyacht luxury, blending elegant design with state-of-the-art amenities. Its neutral interior palette, accented by vibrant deck colors, creates a serene yet lively ambiance. The 2024 refit 🛠️ and 2022 interior refresh ✨ ensure modern sophistication, while 28 crew members 👩‍✈️👨‍✈️ deliver exceptional service. From the glass-bottomed pool 🏊 to the sun deck Jacuzzi 🌞, HBC is crafted for unforgettable charters in the world’s most coveted destinations.

Key Features & Amenities 🌟

Master Stateroom 🛏️: Upper deck with his-and-hers en-suite bathrooms, including a bathtub 🛁.
Two Saloon Lounges 🛋️: On the bridge and main decks for socializing.
Dining Options 🍽️: Upper deck dining room with open-air views and a bridge deck al fresco area.
Sun Deck 🌞: Forward Jacuzzi 🛀, cushioned sun pads, and panoramic loungers.
Glass-Bottomed Pool 🏊: Aft on the main deck, above a stunning beach club lounge 🌅 with fold-down balconies.
Beach Club 🏖️: Spacious area for lounging and water activities.
Gym & Massage Room 🏋️💆: Dedicated wellness spaces.
Elevator 🛗: Seamless access to all decks.
Water Toys 🛶: Kayaks, five water scooters, stand-up paddleboards, and two custom tenders.
Stabilizers ⚓: At-anchor and underway for a smooth ride.
Entertainment & Connectivity 🎥: Outdoor cinema, exterior bar, Starlink Internet, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi 📡.
Additional Amenities: Tender garage, crane, swimming platform, hydraulic swim platform, outdoor shower, sunpads, and foredeck seating.

Yacht History 📜

Launched as C2 in 2008 for American businessman Ronald Perelman 🇺🇸, who previously owned Ultima III (now Diamond A) 🛳️, the yacht was later sold and renamed B2 under a Saudi Prince 👑🇸🇦. Now owned by an early Bitcoin investor ₿, she was renamed HBC. The 2024 refit 🛠️ and 2022 interior update ✨ ensure she remains a modern masterpiece.

Design 🎨

Designed by Reymond Langton Design 🇬🇧, HBC is a sister ship to Eminence, owned by Russian billionaire Alexander Khloponin 🇷🇺. Her full-displacement steel hull ensures stability, while twin Caterpillar engines 🇺🇸 power her to a max speed of 16.5 knots and a cruising range of 6,690nm 🌐. The bespoke exterior and interior reflect timeless elegance.

Interior 🛋️

Crafted by Reymond Langton Design 🖌️🇬🇧, the interior features a neutral palette with vibrant deck accents, creating a luxurious yet welcoming atmosphere. The yacht accommodates 12 guests in 11 en-suite double suites, with the master stateroom on the upper deck boasting his-and-hers bathrooms 🛁. Supported by 28 crew members, HBC ensures top-tier service 🌟.

Notable Moments 📸

In 2016, celebrities Kendall Jenner 🇺🇸 and Harry Styles 🇬🇧 were spotted aboard near St. Barths 🇧🇱, drawing media attention 🌴📹.

Ownership 👤

Originally owned by Ronald Perelman 🇺🇸, chairman of MacAndrews & Forbes (Revlon 💄), the name C2 likely honors his late ex-wife, Claudia Cohen 🇺🇸, who passed in 2007 😔. Her legacy continues through the Claudia Cohen C2 Research Foundation 🩺. The current owner is an early Bitcoin investor ₿.

Abeking & Rasmussen 🏭🇩🇪

Founded in 1907 in Lemwerder, Germany 🇩🇪, Abeking & Rasmussen is renowned for custom steel and aluminum superyachts ⚙️. Notable builds include Celerius, Aviva, and Grace 🛥️, showcasing their exceptional craftsmanship.

Reymond Langton Design 🖼️🇬🇧

Established in 2001 in London 🇬🇧, Reymond Langton Design specializes in bespoke superyacht interiors and exteriors 🎨. Known for elegance and quality, they’ve collaborated with shipyards like Oceanco 🇳🇱, Feadship 🇳🇱, and Lürssen 🇩🇪 on yachts like Serene, Kaos, and Kismet 🌟.