M/Y ''Va Bene'' is a

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Eric Clapton. The yacht reportedly cost 9 million pounds.

History

In 1992, ''Va Bene'' was designed by Richard Hein and built by Kees Cornelissen for a Greek citizen in the

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. In 1997, he sold the yacht to Bernie Ecclestone. Ecclestone started looking for a buyer in 2002. Clapton, who had been looking for a new yacht, contacted Ecclestone in 2005, and purchased the ship for £9 million. Clapton had the yacht refitted from 2007 to 2008.

Accouterment

Water sports

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liveyachting.com *2× Zodiac extra boats *2× Sea-Doo 1500cc

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s *2× Wakeboards * Snorkel equipment *

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Accommodation

*1 Master suite *4 Duplex suites *1 Double bedroom *

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External links

Further information and images
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References

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