299: The Big BOAT Interview: Why yacht owner Erik Vonk is taking Scintilla Maris to auction with no reserve

With no reserve price and a one-day online auction set for 5 November, Erik Vonk explains why he is taking an unconventional approach to selling his 45.6-metre explorer yacht Scintilla Maris. Ahead of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the owner discusses letting the market determine the yacht’s value, why he believes auctions are an effective way to sell one-off assets, and what comes next after years of building and exploring on board his distinctive vessel.

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