Commit an arrow to the storm, and the wind will find it a target. That is exactly what happened with superyacht Arrow, a 246-foot Feadship beauty that, unfortunately, became a target of nature’s impact. The reported $150 million yacht collided with the Palm Beach Sailfish Club dock after departing Safe Harbor Rybovich in West Palm Beach a few days ago. In a video posted on Facebook, Arrow appears to be pushed across the waterfront like a feeble matchstick, as if it were made of paper, before the impact. The drama only pauses when the trailblazer, also known as an exceptional family yacht, runs aground. No injuries were reported.
As for what caused the mishap, there has been no official confirmation yet. However, early chatter from witnesses and boaters online points to strong winds and tricky current in that stretch of the Intracoastal, with some also floating the possibility of a maneuvering or mechanical issue. For now, the clearest takeaway is that conditions looked challenging, and it only took a few seconds for a departure to turn into a headline. After roughly 12 hours stuck on the sandbank, a tugboat finally freed the motor yacht. It could have been much worse. With space reportedly cleared for a fishing tournament, a bigger catastrophe may have been avoided.
Still, there is no denying that striking a dock and then running aground would have caused considerable damage, not just to the yacht but potentially to the waterfront infrastructure as well. Arrow’s robust steel-and-aluminum build and sporty exterior, designed by London-based H2 Yacht Design, likely suffered hull-side scuffs, denting, or paint damage where it contacted the dock or pilings.
The dock itself may also have taken a hit, with the potential for damaged pilings, hardware, or the concrete face, although there is no public repair estimate yet. The grounding is the bigger worry, because it can damage the running gear, stabilizers, or even the hull plating. No outlet has published a real estimate so far, but even a “minor” dock strike on a 246-foot Feadship can snowball into a major yard invoice once underwater inspections, surveys, and paintwork begin.
Motor yacht Arrow is otherwise a splendid vessel, with low glass railings, wide gangways, and a striking exterior matched by equally sophisticated interiors. Inside, the yacht features a swanky main saloon with a large-screen cinema, six stately guest cabins for 12 guests, and an inviting sky lounge. From dining alfresco to lazing in the Jacuzzi or pumping iron in a fully equipped gym, she truly has it all, including, for now, a repair bill that will need serious attention. The luxury yacht was previously owned by hedge fund billionaire Michael Platt and was reportedly sold to a mystery buyer in 2023.
