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FOR SALE: 2018 Fleming 55' Pilothouse
Fleming is a name that has long been synonymous with well-proven, long-range cruising pilothouse style yachts. The Fleming 55 is one of 5 main models this yard currently produces and serves as the entry-level yacht in the Fleming line-up. The F55 may be the smallest currently but this is a fully capable yacht and this particular F55 is a 2018 specimen that has been kept in 'Bristle condition'. Introducing, "Life is Short", a 2018 Fleming 55 currently available for sale by the owner...
New N100 Model By Nordhavn
N100 is the latest model from Nordhavn however, its development has been interesting because there has been some melding between the N96 and how deck space aft has been utilized which caused some confusion. In limited cases such as the #15 hull there was a situation where the N96 had a fishing cockpit along with a 'California Deck' and that resulted in the vessel becoming 100-feet long. The new N100 is actually hull #20 overall...
Crescent 117 Finds Owner After Long-winded Build Process
The Crescent 117 now known as "Crescent Lady" has finally been sold. This yacht has an interesting story as she is a mash of two worlds. By this we mean, she was launched in 2020 however she only recently sold and commenced build in Italy by Destiny Yachts. Essentially the hull was available at the time and it ended up at Crescent Yachts in Canada and eventually the yacht was completed there...
Hull 4101 Of Westport W135 Model
In March, the 2026 edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) was held and for Westport, it was the perfect opportunity to showcase one of their latest yachts. The first hull in the 41-meter model, the Westport W135, left the yard in Washington State and sailed on her own bottom all the way to the show in Palm Beach...
46 MK II Splashed By Nordhavn
The Nordhavn 46 MK II that YF has been following through its construction has now been launched according to builder. It is the first hull in this model and it was launched yesterday at the South Coast factory...
Flagship De Antonio D60
De Antonio Yachts is a Spanish builder who has a packed range of performance-oriented small yachts that span from the E23 all the way up to the D60. In between them there is D29, D32, D36, D42 and D50. The D60 now represents the top of the range and this flagship features outboard power as its performance impetus. In fact, all of the models are fitted with outboard power. However, just looking at the vessels, it is not readily apparent as we normally see outboards strapped to the aft platform of a vessel...
Downeast Style With The Sabre 51 Salon Express
The direction that modern yachting has sailed in might leave members of the heritage, traditional and nostalgic crowd dissatisfied that a bygone era has been lost and might never return. However, there are still a few builders around that continue or endeavour to build in traditional practices and or have cutting-edge factories but still keep designs reminiscent of historic models. Gentleman yacht design, canoe sterns, Downeast, Lobster styles still are in circulation depending on which builder you reference...
Google Adds "Forums" To Their Search Console
Google has added a new category to their search bar: "Forums". Google has always prioritized forum content in search results but now they are openly admitting that an increasing number of queries is for content specifically from forums. Google published an insightful, bullet-point list of the reasons for this and we have included screen shots of these pages. Click the YF logo to be directed to the thread.....
Feature: Abeking & Rasmussen ARUBY
YF introduced the ARUBY project to the yachting industry as it was announced at the 2026 edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS). This special feature now serves as a further in-depth look and assessment of the special project from German custom superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen. This yard has a history in constructing a multiplicity of vessel types. Their naval exploits with vessels like minehunters allow for their expertise in sound and vibration control to be directly integrated into superyacht construction...
10th OA35R Sold By Ocean Alexander
The 10th Ocean Alexander OA35R has now been sold. The vessel is currently under construction and is expected to be delivered in 2026 to the new owner. The sale was brokered by James Corts of MarineMax representing Ocean Alexander in the transaction...
"Lena" Under Construction At Burger Boat
Burger Boat has been building yachts for a long time now and currently are in the midst of building the largest vessel model they have under taken, the Burger Boat 180 which the industry is hoping to see soon. However, in between the yard has worked on a couple other projects that are not exclusively yacht like. One of these is "Lena" which is being built as a passenger vessel...
XF80 Commences Construction At Voodoo Yachts
The 24-meter XF80 model has begun construction at Voodoo Yachts in New Zealand. This new model follows on from previous models like XF75 representing a natural evolution to the yard's high-performing range. The model has received firm orders and now has commenced build. This is a performance power cat but from the side profile one might not be able to tell...
Record Traffic at YachtForums!
24 years of in-depth discussions by experienced mariners is driving record traffic. Unlike social media, our discussions are indexed in search engines. Anyone seeking information on yachts is finding YachtForums under thousands of keywords. In February 2026, we averaged 90,000 visitors per day resulting in 500,000 page views a day...
64 Long Range By Solaris Power
Solaris has unveiled the first renderings of the under construction Solaris Power 64 Long Range. This is one of their latest additions to the lineup focusing on clean lines, ease of access, voluminous interiors and enhanced exterior experiences with two main social areas on deck. Decent sized walkways on the sides of the yacht provide flow between the foredeck areas and the aft cockpit areas. Nothing revolutionary but welcomed access that encourages ease of flow between the two extreme points of the yacht...
The New 59 Flybridge By North Pacific
This is the new North Pacific 59 Flybridge, a long-range flybridge cruiser. As the model name hints, this is a flybridge version to the regular 590 pilothouse/skylounge. The recently concluded 2026-edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) had an example on display making its debut to the world...
CLB65 SUV Hits The Water At CL Yachts
CL Yachts has taken the veil off their latest launch as the yard has put the first CLB65 SUV to the water. Part of the Bravo series of yachts from CL Yachts it is a variant of the CLB Flybridge that first came to market a few years ago. Of course the most distinctive visual difference at a glance is that this variant does not have a flybridge...
New 32L Sold By Ocean Alexander In Fort Lauderdale
To cap off March, 2026 Ocean Alexander has announced that it has sold a brand new OA 32L in Fort Lauderdale. Interestingly, the detailed conversations leading up to the closing on the sale took place on the owner's 2020 92-foot yacht. The sale was handled by Bruce Siler, Ocean Alexander Brand Manager for MarineMax having persuaded the owner on the 32L after detailing it on an iPad...
News Emerging From 2026 PBIBS
The 2026 edition of the Palm Boat International Boat Show (PBIBS) is underway for another year once again. Some of the attention has been placed on the large superyachts in attendance at this year's show. However, there have been many global debuts of yachts on the smaller end of the spectrum (under 100-feet)...
A&R Unveils 'ARUBY' Platform At 2026 PBIBS
Custom German superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen has unveiled a brand new project. In fact the result is a unique and exclusive partnership between the shipyard and Reymond Langton Design. The new project is a new platform that is 70-meters long and is a ready-to-build design for an owner to hop onboard immediately to commence construction...
2026 PBIBS Sub-100-Foot Debuts
This morning the 2026 edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) officially opened. The show is running from the 25th to the 29th of March. At this show there are many new models making their international debuts and many of them are under 100-feet long...
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