In June 2009, Salman Khan and his brothers, Sohail and Arbaaz, purchased a white and blue yacht and parked it on a private beach in Alibaug. Within a month, the entire Khan-daan, including the kids and a few close family friends, had taken a ride on it.

The Rs 3 crore yacht which was once frequently used for family getaways and private parties, has been lying at the Alibaug docks for the last four years.

Now, Mirror has learnt that before the actor turns 50 on December 27, he wants to replace it with a brand new yacht. “Boat clubs and shipping agents have been invited from across the country to Alibaug to take a look at it. Since the yacht was Sohail's idea, he will be taking the final call on the sale of the old one and purchase of the new,“ a businessman from Pondicherry told Mirror on condition of anonymity. He is keen to bid on the old boat and offer a newer model to the actor.

Salman who brought in father Salim Khan's 80th birthday with a private bash at his Bandra home on November 24, is known to be a family man. “He is keen to go on a vacation. He loves the ocean and is a good swimmer too,“ said a source close to the actor.

The medium-sized yacht which can host a party of 10-15 will now be replaced by a sleek, modern model, larger and sturdier than the first. “It will encompass a large sail and all equipments for adventure water sports,“ the source added.