Westport Yacht ‘Sarabeth’ Sold and Renamed ‘Bella Vita’

The 39.6-metre motor yacht Sarabeth has been sold and renamed Bella Vita, marking a notable transaction in the upper end of the U.S.-built production yacht market.

Built by Westport Yachts, the yacht sits in the larger Westport segment at just under 40 metres, a size bracket that continues to attract buyers seeking proven engineering, generous volume, and long-range cruising capability without moving into full-custom territory.

Sarabeth was designed for extended private use, with a layout that prioritises comfort, efficiency, and owner usability. The yacht offers substantial interior volume for her size, benefiting from Westport’s established production platform and refined naval architecture.

Accommodation is arranged for guests across multiple staterooms, including a spacious owner’s suite and well-proportioned guest cabins, while crew quarters allow for professional operation during longer voyages. The layout reflects Westport’s reputation for balancing luxury with practicality, particularly for North American cruising grounds such as the Caribbean and Bahamas.

Powered by twin diesel engines, the yacht delivers a comfortable cruising speed suited to long passages, while maintaining the range required for extended itineraries. Her build emphasises reliability and ease of maintenance, two factors that continue to support strong resale interest in Westport yachts of this size.

While the final sale price has not been disclosed, yachts in the 39 to 40-metre Westport category have historically traded in the high seven digit to low eight figure USD range, depending on condition, refit history, and onboard inventory. The transaction reflects continued demand for larger production yachts with established service networks and predictable operating profiles.

The yacht’s renaming to Bella Vita signals a new chapter under new ownership. Name changes often coincide with interior refreshes, repositioning plans, or a shift from charter availability to private use, though no future deployment details have been released.

The sale adds to a steady flow of transactions involving American built yachts, underlining the resilience of the brokerage market for vessels that combine size, pedigree, and operational familiarity. As buyers remain selective, well-maintained yachts near the 40-metre mark continue to stand out for their balance of scale and manageability.

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