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Superyachts, virus and Mayfair 101's investor blitz

After its Dunk Island purchase put it in the spotlight, Mayfair 101 has aggressively changed some tactics. Now it says the pandemic has triggered problems.

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Investment manager Mayfair 101 has harboured big dreams for superyachts. The ones that are five decks tall. The ones that can accommodate a helicopter landing pad.

“Imagine having access to a fleet of over 30 modern, 40 metre-plus, fully crewed superyachts, in exotic yachting hotspots,” a Mayfair website trumpets.

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Liam Walsh writes on investigations and companies with The Australian Financial Review. He has won multiple media awards, worked in Japan and is now based in Brisbane. Email Liam at liam.walsh@afr.com.au
Jonathan Shapiro writes about banking and finance, specialising in hedge funds, corporate debt, private equity and investment banking. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Jonathan on Twitter. Email Jonathan at jonathan.shapiro@afr.com
Hans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com

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