A 235-foot superyacht inspired by the Porsche 911 is looking for a new owner, and she is now considerably cheaper than when she first entered the market. Built by Feadship and delivered in 2021, Vanish is being offered for €135 million (about $150 million), following a $14.5 million reduction in her asking price. Burgess announced the price cut on November 11, bringing the yacht’s valuation down from the original €148 million asking price set in March 2026. The reduction represents an 8.8% discount (approximately $14.5 million) making this one of the more interesting superyacht listings to watch.
As BOAT International reported, designer Peder Eidsgaard took a cue from the way Porsche updates the 911, giving the second Vanish a sharper look while keeping the first yacht’s silhouette recognizable. Van Tuyl’s interest in how his yachts are made goes back to the original Vanish, when the family made a point of talking with the welders on the Feadship shop floor. Now, as the 235-foot Vanish gets a $14.5 million price cut, the Kansas auto tycoon is believed to have an even bigger Feadship in the works. The 270-foot Project 829 headed to Royal Van Lent’s Kaag yard for outfitting in February and has been reported under the working name Vanish III.
A Porsche-inspired Feadship with serious capabilities
Designed by Harrison Eidsgaard, Vanish has a sleek exterior despite measuring 235 feet in length and displacing 1,728 gross tons. Her steel hull and aluminum superstructure accommodate seven guest cabins for up to 14 people, including a full-beam owner’s apartment with a private lounge, study and separate his-and-hers bathrooms. The interiors feature a striking three-deck-high atrium, expansive windows and an elevator connecting the decks.
Her beach club is another highlight, with a sauna, steam room, bar and fold-down terraces that open towards the water. There are two helicopter landing areas designed for Airbus EC135 operations, along with a gym, Jacuzzi and several outdoor entertaining spaces. Power comes from twin MTU engines producing approximately 3,003 horsepower each, giving the yacht a top speed of around 17 knots and a cruising range of approximately 5,200 nautical miles at 12 knots.
The billionaire behind Vanish
The yacht belongs to American businessman Larry Van Tuyl, whose family fortune began with a single Chevrolet dealership in Kansas City. His father, Cecil, grew up on a Kansas farm, served in the US Navy and worked as a welder at a General Motors factory before opening the dealership in 1955. Larry joined the family business, bought and resold used cars while attending college and reportedly owned three dealerships by the time he was 30.
The family eventually built one of America’s largest privately owned automotive dealership groups. In 2015, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway acquired its controlling interests in a $4.1 billion transaction involving 81 dealerships across 10 states, alongside insurance businesses and automobile auctions. Larry subsequently became chairman of the renamed Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, but later returned to acquiring dealerships through Visionary Automotive, including Groove Toyota and Groove Subaru in Colorado.
The family’s interests also extend into property development through VanTrust Real Estate, which reported reaching $8 billion in cumulative development and acquisitions in 2025. Vanish is actually the second Feadship yacht Larry has owned under the same name, following a 217-foot predecessor delivered in 2016. Now being marketed by Burgess and Feadship Resale, the larger successor has received a substantial price adjustment, although €135 million is still a considerable sum for anyone hoping to take home a yacht inspired by a Porsche 911.
