America’s 100 Largest Yachts 2006 #61: Helios 2

#61: HELIOS 2—168’0”

A $3-million refit saw this yacht gain a blue hull, a few feet in length (she was launched as 161 feet), and a few safety upgrades with kids in mind. Of course adults weren’t forgotten: They get to use the eight-person Jacuzzi tub. She’s named for the god of the sun.

Y: 2002; B: Palmer Johnson, USA; N: Sparkman & Stephens; H: Aluminum; E: 2/2,000-hp Caterpillars

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Specifications

• Builder: Palmer Johnson

This article originally appeared in the November 2006 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.