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45-meter Motor Yacht "Domani" By Benetti
The owners were certainly looking forward to tomorrow when they christened their latest yacht "Domani". Yep, that’s what the name means – tomorrow-. It isn’t the first Benetti yacht to bear the name and it is fitting that the name continues on a brand new yacht which is part of yard’s custom built line...
Ferretti Inks Asian Client For Ferretti 850
The brand new Ferretti 850 model made its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September and then an appearance at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). However, a hull in this new model was recently sold to an Asian customer and this is significant because it will represent the first unit to be delivered to an Asian client and it will stand out among the yachts in that region...
49.20-meter Superyacht "Ipanema" By MondoMarine
Ipanema is an affluent neighbourhood on the south zone of Rio de Janeiro and is one of the areas that you instantly pair with the word Brazil. Besides being located in Brazil, Ipanema exudes wealth, success, flashiness and beauty. Italian yacht builder MondoMarine launched the near 50-meter superyacht "Ipanema" in 2016 and since then has been the word on everyone’s lips...
33-meter Sloop "Missy" Delivered By Vitters Yachts
Dutch sail yacht specialist Vitters has delivered their last project, the 33-meter "Missy" that was launched back in July. Previously you may remember this project under construction as 'MM33' perhaps hinting at the exterior designer as Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design. The elegant and modern sailer was built in carbon fiber as is the trend for the Vitters yard these days...
OceAnco 88.5-meter Superyacht Y715 Rolled Out
Fresh on the heels of launching the 106-meter hull Y712, Dutch superyacht builder OceAnco launches another brand new yacht. This time, the almost completed 88.5-meter Y715 emerged from the finishing shed today. The design is by Sam Sorgiovanni and in these photos by Dutch Yachting we can immediately notice striking similarities between this new yacht and previous Sorgiovanni designs...
Picchiotti Yachts Unveil New Line By Nauta Yachts
A new line has been developed by Nauta Yachts for Picchiotti Yachts. The first design out of the box is a 50-meter variant and it isn't that different from what we have seen before with previous Picchiotti Yachts. "Exuma" is the perfect relation to the slightly updated styling of the new 50-meter. Nauta Yachts refer to the new line being in the bracket of modern classics...
100+meter Superyacht Project 'Jupiter' Launches At Lurssen
Custom German superyacht builder Lurssen launched their latest superyacht this morning. In their usual modus operandi, there is hardly any information on this build due to confidentiality clauses. We do know that the design appears to be by H2 Yacht Design featuring many design elements found on other H2 designs like Fincantieri's Project Mars. We also believe firmly this is Project 'Jupiter' that was floated out from her build shed in the early part of 2015 and rolled in to the finishing shed subsequently...
Christensen 49.9-meter Superyacht "D'Natalin"
"D’Natalin" is a name that would be familiar to many knowledgeable yacht enthusiasts, as well as industry folks. "D’Natalin IV" is the latest in a line of yachts bearing that name and comes from the Christensen yard. Built in 2014, the 49.9-meter superyacht boats living spaces across three internal decks with a spacious sundeck. The yacht is part of the Christensen Custom 160 line and is built on a basic 49-meter hull but having the ability to make slight customization to the exterior and fully make the interior and deck spaces an extension of the owners' personality...
Crescent 145' Motor Yacht Launched Into The Water
A few months ago Crescent Yachts rolled the 145-footer out of the build shed. It has now been placed in the water where the yacht will be quickly prepared to start sea trials and expected to be delivered to her owner just before the end of 2016. She has Naval Architecture by Jack Sarin and both interior and exterior by Jonathan Quinn Barnett. Previously known as the Crescent 144 before the yard got into the financial trouble, the model name is now Crescent 145...
Couach 38M 'Lounge Collection' Yacht
French manufacturer Couach Yachts is back with a bang. The company is known for building naval and civil applications and also yachts too but they are making a much bigger commitment to their yacht division. A number of new designs have been penned by Espen Oeino and Clement Carbonne. Espen has designed what is termed as the Timeless Collection and Clement the Lounge Collection...
Admiral 75-meter Explorer Project 575 Under Construction
A new 75-meter explorer type yacht is presently under construction for Admiral Yachts. Come 2018 we will see the the globe-trotting yacht in person but for now we can view some renderings of the yacht. Immediately various facets about the design are somewhat reminiscent of a 90-meter build from Lurssen. Yes, if the names Air and Ice come to mind, that is exactly what we are hinting at. From the similar grey hull, to the transom and bow design as well as forward superstructure all look very close to the Lurssen "Ice"...
Mengi Yay 45-meter "Aquarius" Yacht
Turkish builder Mengi Yay delivered the 45-meter "Aquarius" earlier in the year and since then she has been cruising around the Mediterranean and Turkey. Aquarius is built with a wooden hull engineered by Ginton Naval Architects and an overall exterior design by Oğuzhan Güler. The wonderful interior is perhaps where this yacht shines most. The spaces are all beautifully done to a design by Autoban & BTA Design. One facet of the interior design is the perforated ceiling finish that pervades most of the spaces...
Christensen Completes 50-meter "Chasseur"
The 50-meter superyacht "Chasseur" is now completed by American yard Christensen Yachts. The new 50-meter yacht is one of two that launched around the same time by this builder -the other being "Silver Lining". New images by Jeff Brown showcasing the interior of the yacht are now available. The interior was completed to a design by VARO Interior Design while the exterior has been done in-house by Christensen themselves...
Rossinavi Yachts 48-meter Explorer "Argo"
ARGO has been designed as a proper exploration and support yacht, with purposeful styling targeted at functionality and operational considerations. With a custom designed crane capable of launching and recovering up to four 12m tenders and/or submarines or amphibious vehicles from two decks, it is an ideal shadow yacht or standalone expedition yacht. Unique at this size, ARGO offers a private elevated owner's deck, including a full beam cabin, a private terrace, a study and a further family or nanny cabin, VIP stateroom or indeed captain cabin...
55-meter 'Oceanemo' Sport Utility Yacht Introduced at MYS'16 By Ocea
French yacht manufacturer Ocea used the just concluded 2016 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) to unveil their most sophisticated yacht to-date. The 55-meter 'Oceanemo' was introduced to the yachting industry during the show on September 30th with smart design lines by Fulvio de Simoni. There is the Oceanemo series already comprises of a 33-meter and a 44-meter model and now the 55-meter joins the new line of yachts to form a trio...
70-meter Project 'Arte' By MondoMarine
The MondoMarine project 'Arte' is penned by Giorgio Vafiadis and at 70-meters is the largest design in their portfolio. There are a couple of nice features incorporated into the design including an expansive beachclub in the stern. The beach club is transformed into a sea level experience thanks to the large transom hatch and two side doors leading to a view of the water and surroundings from most angles. The bridge is also in an interesting position being basically on the sundeck...
2014 Lurssen 216' Esther III
Opulent Luxury Cleverly Disguised as a Frigate
Ester III, delivered by Lürssen in 2014, is a sleek 66-metre yacht that combines a truly authentic, classic interior and unusual deck layout with a distinct and masculine external profile. Lürssen comments: “Two world-leading design studios, each adding unique ingredients to the successful recipe, together with a number of Owner-commissioned artisans, have allowed us the opportunity to create a truly unique vessel that opens the eyes to new possibilities in designing spaces for living...Opulent Luxury Cleverly Disguised as a Frigate
OceAnco 90.5-meter Hull Y717
Dutch superyacht builder OceAnco recently received their latest build, what should be hull Y717. The arrival of the aluminium superstructure from Aluship and the steel hull coincided with the launch of hull Y712 (widely regarded as Project Solar). The superstructure was mated with the hull and the structure wheeled into the indoor building hall for finishing as seen in the below photo by Dimphi van Amen...
New Hargrave 101' Yacht "Sunny" Launched
American builder Hargrave Custom Yachts has launched the latest hull in the 101' Raised Pilot House series. This particular hull is actually hull number 12 and she will be making her public debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). She was built on spec and has a name, "Sunny"...
106-meter Project 'Solar' Launched by OceAnco
Dutch custom superyacht builder OceAnco has launched their much anticipated project 'Solar' super sailing yacht. This yacht becomes the first sail yacht to be entirely constructed by OceAnco. Of course we saw the launch and delivery of the double-masted sail yacht "Aquijo" which launched from OceAnco but that project was a joint build between Dutch yard Vitters and OceAnco...
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