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Tarrab Yachts SUITE LIFE review
Mega yacht · 92 ft (28 m) · Saint Thomas
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Key specs
- Builder
- Tarrab Yachts
- Model
- SUITE LIFE
- Length
- 92 ft (28 m)
- Guests
- 9
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
SUITE LIFE is a well-proportioned late-1990s 92-footer with solid volume, a proven charter-friendly layout, and a refit that helps offset her age. She is less about cutting-edge performance than practical comfort and usable cruising space.
Pros
- +Large 92 ft platform with strong interior volume for her class
- +4-cabin layout sleeps up to 9 guests, suited to family or charter use
- +Refit and ongoing updates improve livability versus an untouched 1998 yacht
- +Twin Caterpillar diesel setup and reported cruise around 19 knots give decent pace
Cons
- −Older 1998 build, so systems and finishes depend heavily on maintenance and refit quality
- −Performance is respectable but not modern by current superyacht standards
- −Handling and seakeeping details are not exceptional on paper for a yacht this age
- −Value depends on condition and upkeep rather than model reputation alone
Tarrab’s SUITE LIFE is a classic 92-foot motor yacht with a practical, yacht-charter-friendly profile. Public listings describe a GRP hull and superstructure, a 22-foot beam, and about 106 GT, which suggests good internal volume for a boat under 30 meters. The design is more traditional than avant-garde, but the proportions and layout are well suited to relaxed cruising and entertaining.
On the water, the yacht is reported with twin Caterpillar diesels, a cruising speed around 19 knots, and a top speed around 23 knots. That places it in the competent but not high-performance category. For an owner or charter program, the appeal is more about reliable coastal cruising and manageable operating characteristics than outright speed.
Comfort is a clear strength. The boat is configured with 4 cabins and accommodation for up to 9 guests, and refit history points to improved interior presentation and updated systems. That said, as a 1998 build, long-term livability will depend on how thoroughly the mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic updates have been maintained.
In value terms, SUITE LIFE makes the most sense for buyers prioritizing space, proven charter layout, and a lower entry price than a newer yacht of similar size. It is best viewed as an established platform with good volume and respectable speeds, rather than a benchmark for modern efficiency or cutting-edge handling.


