Launched in 1969, the 36.81-metre Intent was primarily intended as a family boat. Particular attention was paid to the layout, furnishings and equipment to ensure a genuine homely feel in the lounge, owner's stateroom and four double-bunk cabins. Along with the 31.09-metre Prosit, Intent was one of the first yachts to cross the Atlantic under its own power rather than being delivered by the Holland America Line.