When Aston Martin billionaire boss Lawrence Stroll decided to part ways with his 317-foot superyacht Faith for a “smaller” vessel, few expected the new one to still make jaws drop. But as the photos show, this so-called downgrade is anything but modest. The 259-foot Feadship masterpiece, Project 714, was recently launched in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands, drawing hundreds of stunned onlookers near Alphen. The yacht took up more space than one would call comfortable, tight as a needle’s eye, she squeezed soundlessly past the narrow Alphen bridge, turning heads and silencing the crowd.
Despite its sleeker profile, the yacht’s commanding presence left many open-mouthed. The fascinating images capture the tension and precision of this delicate maneuver as the multi-million-dollar vessel was carefully guided through cramped canals before heading to open waters for her first sea trials, per AD.nl. While not the largest Feadship, Project 714 glided like a silent whale, effortlessly dwarfing houses, church spires, and cars as she passed. Pontoons were strapped to both the bow and stern, allowing for meticulous navigation through tight Dutch waterways where every inch counted.
With Stroll himself present during the passage, the pressure was on to ensure a seamless transition for what could be his next floating sanctuary. The yacht is now en route to Boskoop, Waddinxveen, Gouda, and Rotterdam, where it will undergo sea trials before officially taking over the legacy of Faith.
The five-deck superyacht boasts a lavish beach club aft with a swimming pool and an elongated bow that could likely double as a helipad. Every detail echoes the billionaire’s taste for sleek sophistication and powerful understatement.
With a net worth of $3.8 billion, Lawrence Stroll has done it all, from selling shirts to steering supercars and Formula One teams. Now, all eyes are on Project 714, or should we say… Faith 2.0?
