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CRN prepares to launch top-of-the-line 80-meter superyacht "Chopi Chopi"​

It's been a buzz at the CRN shipyard in Italy during the last few months, first with the successful launching of the superyacht "J'Ade". However, more stir was created when their largest yacht to-date left the building hall and rolled into day-light for the first time.

Hull 129, the 80-meter superyacht "Chopi Chopi" looks even better than in her rendered state that most have been accustomed to during the last few years. Her beautiful appearance has been created thanks to Zuccon International Project in cooperation with CRN. On the other hand, the interior as you can well imagine will be classy when fully completed, compliments work by Laura Sessa Romboli and CRN Central Stile...

Abeking & Rasmussen 82.30-meter superyacht​

German superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen has been quietly working on a new superyacht. Very little is known about this 82.30-meter superyacht from the German yard. However, a rendering has been released and now we can see how this giant will look.

YF can tell you that this secretive yacht has a design by Sam Sorgiovanni and an interior by Jim Harris. The fact this vessel is so secret may not be coincidence, she's the successor to the 61-meter Feadship of the same name -"Secret"(now "Majestic")-. Delivery of this new 82.30-meter superyacht is slated for May 2013...

Ferretti unveils new Ferretti 960 megayacht ​

Recently, Ferretti Yachts unveiled details of their new flagship, currently under construction. The new vessel is the Ferretti 960 2013 model. Not surprisingly the new project brings together many familiar entities like Studio Zuccon International Project, Centro Stile and AYT.

This new 2013 model currently in build is being seen as the successor to the Ferretti 881. When this new model launches in Spring 2013, it will be the first model of the Ferretti Brand to have a five-stateroom layout enabling her to carry a minimum of ten guests. She will have four mirror staterooms on the lower deck all opposite each other of the center-line. The master stateroom as you would expect is forward on the main deck...

Amels sells second 67-meter Sea Axe support vessel​

Amels has successfully sold the second unit in the Sea Axe fast yacht support line. You will of course remember the first unit, "Garcon 4 Ace" that debuted at the high-profile 2012 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) in September http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/amels-yacht/19492-delivered-amels-67m-seaaxe-support-gar%E7-4-ace.html. As you may expect, the second unit will be similar to the first however, there will be some distict differences.

In co-operation with Imperial, a yacht management company which is known by its portfolio of prestigious superyachts built under its supervision, this latest SEA AXE is being constructed with an extensive dive area, designed specifically for scuba diving expeditions...

Cheoy Lee making progress on new Alpha 87 Express Sport​

Major progress is underway as the new Alpha 87 Express Sport takes shape. The Alpha 87 ES is a contiguous Alpha evolution from Naval Architect Michael Peters and Interior Designer Luiz de Basto. The Alpha 87 ES is a four stateroom layout below with formal and informal dining and lounge inside and outside.

This boat is a step up from their Express line that has been turning heads. The Express line currently deals out a 76-footer yacht in Express and newly made Flybridge model of the same length. The Alpha 87 Express Sport is even more sleek ad stylish that her predecessors bearing more secure bow lounging and relaxation. Even though she is an express, she still comes with a flybridge and associated seating for guests...

Heesen starts construction on all-aluminium megayacht​

A number of new models have been introduced to the world by Dutch builder Heesen Yachts this year. One of them is an all-aluminium 45-meter design. The full-aluminium sports yacht looks like a smaller version to the 65-meter they have in build but with a few individual characteristics.

Omega Architects are in on the design on this new model and they commented..."we are proud to announce that Heesen Yachts have decided to build a new design of 45 meters. This particular design will inspire prospect owners because of the authentic Heesen Yachts values like speed and technology."

These sleek sports-style yachts that Heesen have been building aren't lazy either. This 45-meter is anticipated to reach a 30-knot top end speed. Resulting from her sleek Omega design the 45-meter has a pretty long and spacious sun deck fitted with a jacuzzi just aft of midships...

Inace Yachts preparing to launch 38.4-meter explorer "Batai"​

If you are familiar with Inace Yachts of Brazil you probably will remember their last delivery, the 37-meter explorer called "Far Far Away". Delivered: Inace 37M expedition yacht "Far Far Away" - YachtForums.Com. However, there is a new yacht that is about to be splashed very soon, a slightly larger vessel at 38.4-meters called "Batai".

Batai is actually very similar looking to Far Far Away just a few meters larger. Just like Far Far Away, Batai is designed by Luiz de Basto. The steel and aluminum explorer yacht also features interior work and design by Luiz de Basto, with sleeping capacity for ten guests...

Baltic Yachts secure contract to build 35.5M sailing yacht​

More good news permeates the air for Baltic Yachts with the signing of a new contract for a 35.5-meter sailing yacht. Back in June 2012, they also signed a contract for another yacht called "WinWin" New Contract: Baltic 108' racer/cruiser "WinWin" - YachtForums.Com. She will be a high-performance cruiser with a length in the region of 116-feet.

Naval Architecture is by Judel/Vrolijk & Co while her exterior design and styling is by Nauta Design. Actually the interior as well is by Nauta Design. Speaking of the interior, the Baltic 116 will sleep up to eight guests in four cabins inclusive of a master stateroom for the owner.

The MCM managed project will kick-start construction in January 2013 with a foreseen launching in fourth-quarter 2014...

New Couach 26-meter FLY motoryacht under construction​

French company Couach recently details the new 2600 FLY model they had been developing. The 2600 FLY or 26-meter is a part of a series of nine new models presented going as large as 47-meters. The 26.5-meter model fits right in the middle of the range...

PJ170 and PJ210 project Stimulus in-build at Palmer Johnson​

American yacht manufacturer Palmer Johnson has a number of yachts in various stages of build and two of these superyachts are from the PJ210 and PJ170 lines that represent the larger yachts by Palmer Johnson. Both yachts are designed by Nuvolari & Lenard.

The larger of the two yachts, the PJ210, so-called Project 'Stimulus', is well underway with expected delivery in in 2013. Special features onboard include an 8.5-meter pool, when not in use will host the 8.3-meter Pascoe International main tender. The pool will also be able to be closed off to allow for the forward bow area to be utilized as a touch-and-go heli-pad...

CRN's 74-meter superyacht with design by Studio Zuccon​

Italian yard CRN recently launched their latest superyacht, the 58-meter "J'Ade" but they are actively working on a number of other projects under construction. One of them is a 74-meter supeyacht that is destined to become the yard's second largest build, only second to the 80-meter (hull 129) due to be launched very early next year.

Hull 131, the 74-meter, is well underway with hull completed and superstructure already mated. The design is by Studio Zuccon with interior seemingly in-house by Central Stile CRN. Power will come by two CAT 3516 marine engines and run Hull 131 to a top speed of 16.5-knots.

The new yacht will have many of the normal features seen on superyachts, but some special features seem to stand out. A beach club will be onboard, balconies, a heli-pad on the bow, wine-tasting area and a so-called green-house room to support the owners' Bonsai collection...

New 40-meter Miss Tor Schooner Yacht under construction​

A new 40-meter schooner is currently well underway in construction in Turkey. She is called the Miss Tor 130 and is being built in steel. The three-masted schooner will eventually weigh 165-tonnes and run a high cruising speed near 14-knots with her twin MAN engines -this is of course when she is not sailing-.

The new yacht is presently up for sale and asking 1.9 million Euros. Guests will find onboard sleeping accommodation in five staterooms, a master room as well as four double cabins. At double occupancy this means she should be able to carry ten guests comfortably. Delivery is expected for June 2013...

New Horizon E56 motoryacht ordered by Australian client​

Horizon is pleased to announce receipt of a new order for the Horizon E56 for an Australia client – the E56 model has been highly popular since her debut in 2012 and this new order will mark the seventh hull built. This E56 will feature a unique grey hull with cool black boot line, along with a new main deck layout that features a forward galley with a breakfast bar and hanging locker above cooktop.

The salon area is planned with end seating to port and a built-in sofa and storage to starboard; the lower deck will include the standard three stateroom layout. This new E56 will delivered in April 2013 and showcase at the 2013 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show in Brisbane, Australia...

VBG superyachts building 41-meter megayacht​

VBG Superyachts is another yacht company based in Turkey and may not be widely known as yet but amazingly enough the company has launched two yachts already. Both, "JR" and "Baraka" have been successfully delivered to their clients. However, VBG Superyachts is currently working on a slightly larger vessel, a 41-meter megayacht dubbed, the Catodon 138.

The new 41-meter megayacht is at an advanced stage of construction with both the superstructure and hull completed. She doesn't have an owner yet and as a result is on sale looking for a client. Expect her to be powered by MTU engines, MTU 10V 2000 M93s to be exact. Top speed should be in the region of 23-knots with cruising at 18-knots...

The 58.20M superyacht "J'Ade" launches from CRN​

The latest launch from Italian yacht manufacturer CRN occured Saturday passed. She is the 58.20-meter superyacht previously known as Hull 125 and now known as "J'Ade". She is now in the water and was launched in a private ceremony attended by the owner as well as all the workers and staff that built her.

J'Ade is powered by twin MTU engines to an anticipated top speed of 16-knots and dial back 2-knots for her cruising speed. The angular lines of J'Ade were drawn by Studio Zuccon International Project and also work by the CRN in-house team. The interior is also the work of Studio Zucccon with a minimum of ten guests being slept in five staterooms -a master on the forward main deck and four double cabins all on the lower deck-.

A brief look at some of the special features of J'Ade include a helipad on the aft end of the upper-most deck...

IAG 140-foot megayacht "King Baby" starts construction​

China-based yacht company IAG has recently started the construction of their largest yacht to date, the 140-foot megayacht named "King Baby". This project actually started out as a 135-foot and somehow grew an extra five feet. The client is an American from New York and the name of the yacht should sound familar as the client owned a 100' Hargrave of the same name...

Rodriguez sells 50-meter megayacht "Azul"​

Rodriguez closes out their financial year with the sale of the 50-meter megayacht dubbed "Azul". The yacht is presently under construction at Ital Yachts and is being built in aluminium. Andrea Bacigalupo worked with Rodriguez on the naval architecture...

San Lorenzo's SD122 "Lady Cecilia" delivered​

San Lorenzo delivers another SD122, this time to an owner in Hong Kong. This makes it the first SD122 model to be completed for a Hong Kong client. Her name is "Lady Cecilia" and she is one of the latest SD122 (SD-Semi Displacement) models to be completed by San Lorenzo.

Lady Cecilia was transported from Genoa, Italy to Hong Kong on a cargo ship where she was offloaded into the water. The composite semi-displacement vessel represents San Lorenzo's intense push to market it's vessel in the Far East and it has been working to a degree, Lady Cecilia is by no means the first San Lorenzo vessel to be delivered to Hong Kong or Chinese clients.

In the '90s about 20 SL yachts were sold to Hong Kong clients. The good news for San Lorenzo in this region does not end there, the Italian builder secured the sale of a 46-meter STEEL yacht for a client in Hong Kong...

New yacht projects for Turkish builder Tansu Yachts​

Turkish yacht builder Tansu Yachts are being kept busy with two new projects. Both yachts are approximately the same size, 37 and 38-meters LOA respectively. The two yachts are built upon the successes of recent yachts by Tansu including "Only Now" and "Bartender".

The first yacht has been given the name "So'Mar"-she's the 37-meter-. On the other hand, Project 'Cutlass' is the 38-meter. Cutlass is actually a vessel that is expected be sold as construction starts while the 37-meter So'Mar has an owner already and is under construction...

Kha Shing launches the first Monte Fino ecHo 85 motor yacht ​

The first yacht in the line of Monte Fino ecHo 85-foot vessels was recently launched. The vessel is currently conducting sea trials with delivery envisioned before the end of the year. If you are wondering why the 'H' in ecHo is capitalized it is because it represents Humphreys, as in Humphreys Yacht Design, they are in on the design of the yacht.

The 'eco'-type exploration yacht has a range of nearly 2,500 nautical miles at 9-knots. Top speed is surprisingly as fast as 15-knots. The interior is expected to be of European contemporary styling. The eight guests will get to enjoy the interior and be slept in Two twin cabins and a VIP, there's also a master stateroom. Two other yachts from this new line are currently in-build with delivery expected in 2013 and 2014 respectively...