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CRN Delivers 55-meter Superyacht "Atlante"
The custom-built 55-meter CRN superyacht "Atlante" has been delivered to her owners after being launched earlier in the year. She has been spotted cruising around Dubrovnik, Croatia within the last week and enjoying her maiden voyage. This unique naval-looking superyacht has been penned by Italian designers Nuvolari & Lenard. Even the finished paint work embraces the naval-esqe theme with a gun-metal grey hull and jet-black superstructure. Atlante's interior is also designed by the Italian duo having plenty of space to work their magic in this higher-volume design...
MondoMarine Starts Construction On First M40 Explorer Yacht
The first hull of the new M40 Explorer series has started construction by MondoMarine. It is currently in build at MondoMarine's Savona shipyard. The first steel plates have been assembled under the shipyard management and Sergio Cutolo’s surveillance. Sergio Cutolo of HydroTec is in charge of the project concerning the development of the architecture and the exterior design. You may remember this vessel was sold to her present European client earlier in the year and now construction has started in June...
Gremlins On Yachts!
From barnacles to broken bits, boats have Gremlins; most of them lurking in shadows. Once you track 'em down, it's an easy fix, albeit expensive sometimes. If you've owned or worked on a boat for any period of time, no doubt you've encountered these pesky little critters. Folks just like you come to YF in search of answers to these problems. Why not pay it forward? Offer some suggestions based on your experience. Save a sailor some some aggravation! Give a little of your time to the community and that community will be here for you! Join our discussions.....
Azimut 83 Unveiled by Azimut Brazil
Azimut's Brazilian subsidiary, Azimut Brazil, recently unveiled the largest yacht to be built by the Brazilian division since it opened operations. Not surprisingly, the design is by Stefano Righini with a very nice interior by Salvagni Architetti. Onboard this triple-deck motoryacht is enough space for a four cabin accommodation layout. The overall basis of this new yacht comes from its European mate, the popular Azimut 80. All accommodation for guests are located on the lower deck with the master suite taking advantage of the fullbeam on the midships section...
Bering Yachts To Launch First Bering 80 In September
Expedition and trawler yacht builder Bering Yachts are working hard on a couple projects at the moment. The Bering 80 has already taken to the water (technically) and all appears well. The first hull is anticipated to be launched in September 2015 according to Bering. This displacement yacht is part of Bering's Expedition Series and has been designed from the keel-up to be a great trans-oceanic yacht...
First Ferretti CustomLine 108 Hull Launches
Italian multi-line yacht builder, the Ferretti Group, recently announced that their CustomLine brand has launched the first hull in the new CL108 line. The yacht touched the water for the first time at their La Spezia location, culminating in the hard work of the yard's craftsmen. She will now move on to the testing and trial phases before she is completed and ready to be fully and officially shown to the world in September at the Cannes Yachting Festival...
Update On Bering 70 Construction
Construction on the first hull for the Bering 70 trans-oceanic yacht is going apace. Fitting out of spaces is well underway and the structure in general is more-or-less completed. Meticulous work is ongoing to prepare the yacht's surfaces for paint and other finishing materials. Bering says they are looking to launch the first Bering 70 in September. Great care has been taken in designing the bow of the Bering 70. Bering comments that a reverse-raked bow is seldom seen even in contemporary or traditional designs. The absence of a large overhanging bow reduces the reserve buoyancy that creates the lift/pitch in an approaching wave. This allows the bow to slice through the waves rather than ride up and over them. The result should be a much more comfortable ride for those onboard...
Horizon E56 "Hebe" Launches For Taiwanese Owners
Taiwanese yard Horizon Yachts announces the launch of the latest Horizon E56 called "Hebe" for Taiwanese clients. The yacht has also been seatrialed already too in preparation for delivery to her new owners. The owners built this new Horizon E56 motoryacht to charter out to members of the Argo Yacht Club starting late July so the schedule is tight. The owners chose the Horizon E56 for her numerous features and flexible layout; she can easily accommodate 12 guests on board and both her interior and exterior areas are ideal for spending quality time with family and friends...
Fifth Benetti Crystal 140 "Mr. D" Completed
The latest Crystal 140 has been handed over to her owner by Benetti Yachts. The latest represents the 5th hull in this series and goes by the name of "Mr. D". Cast your minds back to 2011 when the first hull in the series was launched called "My Johanna". The series continued with the completions of "Luna" (2013), Soy Amor" (2014), "Lady M" (2014) and now Mr. D (2015)...
Sunrise Yachts Deliver 63-meter Superyacht "Irimari"
"Irimari is the latest superyacht to be delivered by Turkish builder Sunrise Yachts. Although her delivery hasn't been as big news as when she launched, we know she is completed since she is cruising Greek waters at the moment. The yacht's design is by Espen Oeino and Sunrise Yachts with an interior by the German-based Focus Yacht Design. Coming in at just under 1,500 gross tonnes (1,463) she can be proud -at the moment- to be one of the largest yachts in volume to be built in Turkey. At 63-meters LOA, she is also the currently largest built by Sunrise Yachts...
34-meter "Solis" Launches At Mulder Yachts
The 34-meter "Solis" now assumes flagship status at Dutch builder Mulder Yachts since she was launched. Previously known simply as the Mulder 'Thirty-Four', the new yacht displays her new name from sideboards. A stylish but subdued cream hull contrasts the gleaming white aluminium superstructure and silver-grey hardtop. We know you are wondering who designed the new flagship of Mulder Yachts. That answer comes in the form of Claydon Reeves - yes British design firm Claydon Reeves. They were responsible for both the exterior and interior of Solis while the Naval Architecture work stayed in The Netherlands with Van Oossaneen...
MCY105 Revealed By Monte Carlo Yachts
Italian yard Monte Carlo Yachts just celebrated the reveal of their anticipated MCY105 luxury yacht. It represents the largest yacht in their range (to date) measuring 32-meters or around 105-feet and 24-foot in beam. She is powered by twin MTU marine diesels, the type exactly is 16V 2000 M93 each with around 2,434 horse power. Top speed is expected to be around 28-knots and cruising near 23-knots. Her engines draw from 12,000 Lt fuel tanks...
92.5-meter Superyacht "Royal Romance" Delivered By Feadship
After what appeared to be a while, Dutch superyacht builder Feadship delivers the 92.5-meter luxury yacht christened "Royal Romance". She was built as hull 1005 at Feadship Makkum in steel and aluminium. Although she was launched awhile ago, back in October 2014, this Feadship was only just handed over. Since then she has left The Netherlands and is reportedly on her way to the Mediterranean via Gibraltar...
New FD85 Motoryacht Unveiled By Horizon Yachts
This new yacht that Horizon Yachts just unveiled appears to depart from their regular way of doing things in terms of exterior design. The design of the new FD85 looks reminiscent of another builder's yachts, think Arcadia and no we are not referring to Greece. However, the styling elements are unique enough to create a radical departure from all things conventional at Horizon Yachts. What is the FD85 you may ask? The stylish and sporty exterior is designed by Cor D. Rover and it is going to be the first yacht in their FD series. This particular one is already under construction being built in composite...
41-meter Motoryacht "Ruya" Launches At Alia Yachts
Turkey-based builder Alia Yachts just announced that they launched the 41-meter luxury motoryacht "Ruya". She is a tri-deck sub-500 gross tonne motoryacht that was built in all-composite to Lloyds Register standards and adheres to LY2 and MCA. Now that Ruya is launched we expect her delivery to come in a couple months after the normal sea-trial and testing regime is satisfied...
First 460EXP Explorer Launches At SanLorenzo
Italian yard SanLorenzo has launched the first hull in the new 460EXP; Explorer line. Despite having the series title 460EXP, it does not designate her length but rather her Gross Tonnage because she is actually 42.2-meter LOA. The 460EXP presents an elegant solution for owners who want a practical yet stylish option in an explorer-type motoryacht. With a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, she carries all her weight in the right place. The superstructure is set far forward allowing for the aft main deck to be free for tender and toy storage...
New 63-meter Superyacht "11/11" Completed by Benetti Yachts
Benetti has completed one of their launched superyachts and she will be one of three to be making their world debut at the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) in September. The 63-meter superyacht "11/11" is the luxury yacht we speak of. Initially, she may look reminiscent of another superyacht Benetti built a couple years ago by the name of "Nataly"...
Hull 72 in N52 line Sold To Eager Owners
In a classic tale of stepping up to the occasion, the owner's of one of the latest Nordhavn had their order already in for hull 4341, however, after taking a visit to the South Coast shipyard they fell in love with an N52 that was in the process of being readied for shipment. They were struck with a dilemma... should they switch orders or keep their ordered boat? Of course it all ended with a switch of orders and now the clients are the proud owners of hull number 72 in the N52 line...
Lurssen's Project "Orchid" Completes Seatrails
According to Lurssen, the exterior of Project Orchid is designed to create a harmonious balance. The exterior and interior design are by Reymond Langton Design who used sweeping curves and long proportions in contrast to strong, edgy lines that sculpt Orchid's surfaces, purposely designed to create a sharp contrast with highlights and shadows that give the superstructure a unique form that subtly changes in different lighting conditions. Project Orchid recently concluded her sea trials in the Baltic Sea and her final delivery is planned for late summer 2015...
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