A rare opportunity to acquire one of Asia’s most recognised racing yachts, Madame Butterfly is a custom Rob Humphreys-designed ¾-Tonner with an outstanding racing pedigree and decades of proven success.

Originally built as a high-performance IOR race yacht, she has evolved into an exceptionally competitive modern regatta platform. Combining classic offshore racing heritage with lightweight construction, Madame Butterfly delivers exhilarating performance, precise handling, and a responsive helm that continues to impress both seasoned racers and Corinthian crews alike.

In 2006, the yacht underwent a comprehensive professional refit at Rocket Yachts, extending her competitive life and transforming her into the highly developed race yacht she is today. The refit included a new mast, keel, rudder, deck hardware, systems, and numerous performance upgrades, ensuring she remained at the front of the fleet.

One of the yacht’s greatest advantages is her exceptional preservation. Throughout her ownership in Phuket, Madame Butterfly has been dry sailed, being launched only for racing and training before returning to hardstand after each event. As a result, the hull, appendages, and underwater surfaces have avoided the long-term effects of tropical immersion, helping maintain both performance and structural integrity.

She is offered with a comprehensive racing sail inventory, allowing a new owner to campaign immediately. The sails are in good overall condition, with the exception of the J1 Medium headsail, which a serious racing programme may wish to replace.

• Custom Rob Humphreys one-off ¾-Tonner
• Proven multiple regatta winner throughout Asia
• Professionally refitted by Rocket Yachts in 2006
• New mast, keel and rudder installed during refit
• Lightweight carbon/Kevlar composite construction
• Approximately 10.6m (34ft 9in) LOA
• Former ¾-Ton World Championship pedigree
• Dry sailed throughout her Phuket ownership
• Extensive racing sail inventory included
• 2-blade folding propeller with inspection window to confirm the propeller is fully folded under sail
• Fast, responsive and exceptionally rewarding to sail
• Turn-key package ready for regatta racing or private campaigning

Whether you’re looking to compete in Asian regattas, classic offshore races, or simply own a yacht with genuine racing history, Madame Butterfly represents a rare opportunity. Boats of this calibre, with such an extensive race record and meticulous care, seldom become available.

Available for inspection by appointment with Primus Marine.