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Nordhavn Launches Latest N43 Model For Owners
This new Nordhavn N43 has been built for a couple who wants to simply go out exploring. This yacht is pretty simple with nothing fancy or over-the-top. Simple and functional is how they wanted their new N43 to be. She is N4341 in the venerable N43 line from Nordhavn and features a teak interior that is simple but still sophisticated at the same time...
Second DL26 Motoryacht From DreamLine Launches
Italian builder DreamLine Yachts just launched their second hull in the new DL26 line. After the first hull hit the waves to much public acclaim, the second launches with slightly less fanfare. However, it is still good to see that production is still going ahead with the DreamLine Yachts company. DreamLine otherwise known as DL Yachts, has a number of units in the DL26 line in various stages of production. Actually, five of them have been sold to date and hull three, four and five are the boats in production in this series...
Hull 4012 Launches At Westport Yachts
The latest 130-footer from American builder Westport Yachts has been launched. She now represents the 12th hull in that series to come from the yard. The high performance tri-deck motoryacht will take her owner along at a quick zip thanks to her pair of MTU 12V 4000 M90 marine engines. We can expect a top speed of 24-knots from this proven hull and the particular engine set-up. With full fuel tankage for around 37,500 LTs, it should be enough for coastal runs or island-hopping like in the Caribbean, for example...
Second MCP 106LE Build Nears Completion
Brazilian yard MCP yachts is finishing up work on the second hull in the 106LE line. You would remember, the first hull to kick-off the series was completed as "Mars" and was finished in a metallic silver type paint. The second hull is easily distinguishable with an off-white superstructure and a brown sugar hull. She was built as hull 089 which is pretty logical after the first hull was 088. The series is known as the 106LE Alloy which basically refers to its aluminium construction...
Van der Valk's 25-meter Raised Pilot House (RPH) "Jangada"
The second luxury motoryacht in Dutch builder Van der Valk's Continental Three series has been completed and handed over to the owner. The name of this 25-meter Raised Pilot House (RPH) luxury yacht is “Jangada” and the exterior bears distinct witness to the familiar design lines of Guido de Groot. However, there was a bit of collaboration on this one with the personal inputs from the experienced owner along with Nick Top. On the outside, this yacht echoes slight and subtle classic cues...
22-meter "Falcon VII" Launches At Sossego Yachts
Dutch builder Sossego Yachts is proud to have launched the 22-meter all-aluminium Comfort Class called "Falcon VII". The design is by Mulder both inside and out. The yacht is semi-custom allowing the owner to customize some aspects of the boat. The standard engine set-up for this yacht is twin MAN 1200 HP marine diesels. However, there is an optional set-up for twin MAN1550 horse power should an owner choose a more powerful pairing...
Donald Trump's Yacht: The "Trump Princess"
With Donald Trump's presidential campaign attempting to buy the big seat in the big house, we decided to look back at one of his previous real estate holdings; his floating home, the "Trump Princess." Built in 1980 by Benetti Shipyards in Viareggio, Italy at a cost of $100 million (equivalent to over $250 million in today's dollars), this 85.65 meter yacht was originally built for Saudi billionaire Adnan Khashoggi and named "Nabila", after his daughter...
New Navetta 35 Unveiled by Filippetti Yachts
Italian builder Filippetti Yachts just announced the unveiling of the brand new Navetta 35 design. The new design is principally on a three-deck design -Lower, main, upper with an open air sun deck area-. The interior is particularly noteworthy offering a modern but matured atmosphere. Subduded tans are contrasted with pops of colour with accent jade/turquoise throw cushions and placement pieces. Special features onboard are expected to be a small gym, a five-cabin layout, a pool on the sun deck as well for guests should suffice. Guest accommodation is set up for ten in five cabins - a master suite forward on the main deck and four cabins on the lower deck-...
Classic 160 Motoryacht "Clarity" Delivered By Bilgin Yachts
The gentleman motoryacht "Clarity" built by Turkish manufacturer Bilgin Yachts has now been delivered to her owners. The yacht now represents the second hull in the Classic 160 series from Bilgin after the line started with the first hull "Timeless" (the former "M&M"). At the moment, Clarity is sitting in the Istanbul Marina before being shipped to the U.S to be displayed towards the end of the year. The second Classic 160 (Clarity) is a bit different from Timeless on the interior due to owner's personal wishes...
Tankoa's 69.3-meter Superyacht "Suerte" Nearing Delivery
The 69.3-meter superyacht "Suerte" launched from Tankoa Yachts a few months ago is now nearing delivery. Since sea trials are nearly satisfactorily completed the rush is on to have the interior details and final finishes completed to pristine standard. Tankoa Yachts are trying to have Suerte delivered by the end of August for her eager owner who would like to use her briefly in the Mediterranean before having to display her later in September at the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS)...
Mayflower Autonomous Research Ship (MARS)
A pioneering project has been launched which aims to design, build and sail the world's first full-sized, fully autonomous unmanned ship across the Atlantic Ocean. At over 100ft in length The Mayflower Autonomous Research Ship, codenamed MARS, will use state-of-the-art wind and solar technology for its propulsion, enabling an unlimited range. The revolutionary trimaran vessel will carry on board a variety of drones through which it will conduct experiments during its voyage. Following a year-long testing phase, the planned Atlantic crossing in 2020 will mark the 400th anniversary of the original Mayflower sailings from Plymouth England to the North American continent...
We launched a Facebook page as an Alter Ego to YachtForums, highlighting popular threads that get buried in forums as new threads take life. Long time YF readers know these threads, but many newcomers may never see them. Forums remain the original social media and still prevail as the most educational, informative platforms on the web, playing a key role in pre-purchase decisions...
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...
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