The Sunseeker Ocean 156 cut an imposing shape as it bobbed in the Southampton marina last month. The 82ft superyacht, which boasts three decks, spacious cabins and a built-in barbecue, was appearing for the first time in public at the city’s annual boat show, which drew nautical enthusiasts from across the country. Among the hordes of well-heeled would-be sailors gazing up at the Sunseeker were several UK partners from the accountancy firm Grant Thornton.
If all goes their way, they may be in the market to snap up a luxury yacht of their own next year. Grant Thornton’s partners, who earned an average of £644,000 last year, are set for a big windfall as their firm prepares to sell a majority stake to a private.
