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39-meter Perini Navi Philippe Briand Designed Performance Sloop
Famed Italian specialists of personal blue-water sailing yachts Perini Navi has unveiled more information about the sister-yacht to the 2008-launched "P2". Firstly, P2 is 38-meters LOA, the Philippe Briand sistership seems to have grown an extra meter and now is 39-meters. She will exhibit similar high-performance characteristics as the P2. The build number of the new vessel is C.2130 and her progress in construction is going well. Launching of this yacht is expected to be in mid-2015. Secondly, Briand sculpted the overall figure more in comparison to P2. For example, the superstructure which is essentially the roof of the saloon has more style to its design. There is a central glass strip running from the front almost fully down tot he aft of the saloon roof. During the day, this feature will pour a lot more natural light into the saloon area...
Hatteras Delivers Second 100RPH Motoryacht
American yard Hatteras has successfully delivered their second 102-foot Raised Pilot House Motoryacht. The first hull was delivered last year and bares the name "Mr. Loui". The 100RPH series is moving along as a couple more hulls in the line have been sold this year including hull's three and four. The layouts onboard are actually customizable to the owner and thus each hull will be a bit different on the interior from the other. Hull number two has been penned in partnership with Enrico Gobbi of Team For Design (T4Design). The motoryacht end of Hatteras is back in swing. In recent years, they have been more focused on building and delivering sportfish yachts...
Benetti launches 60-meter Superyacht "Formosa"
Benetti Yachts just launched their latest superyacht, the former FB255 now called "Formosa". This yacht was sold to her owner in 2012 right after the Hainan Boat Show. Benetti has had a great year so far with the launching of yachts from their superyacht portfolio. "Illusion V" which debuted at Monaco Yacht Show was launched in August, 50-meter hull 801 expected to be called "Vica" was launched just last month, now the 60-meter FB255 Formosa and still the 62-meter hull 264...
66.40-meter 'Route 66' Superyacht by ISA Yachts
After the official presentation at the FLIBS 2014, where the project drew a large attention, ISA YACHTS is happy to present its latest concept design named ROUTE 66, in honor of the famous legendary American highway crossing the States from Illinois to California. The concept behind the ROUTE 66 is to emphasize the outdoor experience of a yacht without compromising the space and comfort that the owner would expect from a steel and aluminum displacement yacht. The overall beauty of yachts over the years has been lost to interior space, on the contrary ROUTE 66’s offers space for owners who love the sea and like to be outside. ROUTE 66 is a motor yacht with lots of space in relation to the total volume and her lines are sleek and graceful...
Benetti Launches 50-meter Superyacht "Vica"
At the end of October, Italian manufacturer Benetti Yachts launched hull #801, a 50-meter motor yacht called "Vica" She boasts an interesting arrangement in her primary build materials. The hull is made of fiberglass while the superstructure is made of aluminum. Vica is now the first vessel to kick-off the 800 series by Benetti. She spreads over four decks, lower, main, upper and sundeck. A nice feature is a a large jacuzzi on the forward upper deck. Additionally there is a touch and-go helipad located on top the bridge-roof with access to the pad directly from the forward sundeck. The design overall is very stylish combining curves with harder edges by the use of rectangular windows. It appears as though the master suite on the forward main deck has a balcony on the starboard side...
Palmer Johnson Delivers 48-meter SuperSport "Khalilah"
"Khalilah" is the name of Palmer Johnson's latest delivery and she is the first unit in the brand new PJ SuperSport Series. Palmer Johnson continues the trend of launching the first hull of a new series in a gold-like paint theme. If you cast your mind back to the first PJ150 you would remember that the first unit in that series was gold painted and interestingly called "O'Khalila". The SuperSport is a new series from the American yacht manufacturer taking in the extensive use of Carbon fiber in the yacht's build. The carbon fiber construction allows Palmer Johnson to attain certain parameters such as light-weight construction, increased fuel efficiency while maintaining higher performance characteristics. Khalilah is a displacement wave-piercing hull, well, a main hull and two small wave-piercing 'outriggers' towards the aft of the hull...
The Ferretti Custom Line 108-foot Motoryacht
Italian builder Ferretti Yachts is now showing off one of their latest models, the Custom Line 108-foot motoryacht. The yacht features up-to-date styling and sporty edges to her lines. Improvements have been made to the guest experience onboard and their connection to the sea. The larger windows and fold-down terrace midships main deck add to the guest interaction. She is truly an upgrade from the previous model, more space is provided in most areas. Areas that benefit from the increase in size include the main saloon, the flybridge and the open-air aft flybridge/sundeck region. The Ferretti Custom Line 108 caters to ten guests in a five cabin layout. Two twin and two double cabins are available on the lower deck while the spacious nearly full-beam master suite is forward on the main deck taking advantage of ample side glazing...
Kleven Yachts Sign Order For 116-meter Expedition Yacht
A couple months ago YachtForums alerted you to Kleven Yachts in Norway launching a large 107-meter expedition yacht, hull #366. This yacht is expected to be delivered to her owner in the Spring of 2015. That same owner has placed another order for another expedition-styled superyacht from Kleven Yachts, this time a 116-meter platform. The superyacht will be similar looking to her slightly smaller launched sister with launching envisioned for July 2016. The 116-meter expedition yacht will feature six internal decks above the waterline and carry an array of tenders and toys. There is to be provision for a helicopter via a helipad located aft on the upper bridge deck. Like the 107-meter there is tender storage for large tender craft on the bow serviced by their own dedicated and specialized cranes...
Heysea Yachts Sign Contract for 40-meter Catamaran
Chinese yacht building manufacturer Heysea Yachts announce that it has signed a new contract for a 40-meter catamaran platform. The contract signing happened in October 2014 and is expected that the yacht will be delivered in approximately two years, October 2016. It appears as though the hulls will be built from steel while the superstructure is to be fashioned from composite materials. She will be 40-meters LOA and have a beam of 12-meters or nearly 40-feet overall. The draft will be just 2.30-meters at full load. The yacht will take on a three-deck arrangement, lower, main and upper internal decks. There is access to an open-air sun deck great for the new owner. Performance wise she will feature two Volvo engines, at 725-horsepower each with the ability to run up to 15-knots...
New 50-meter Superyacht Design by Federico Fiorentino
She is good-looking in a sleek and slim package. These adjectives describe the latest design by Italian designer Federico Fiorentino. The new design is a 50-meter superyacht called 'The Belafonte" and overall she is a pleasing package designed around a 50-meter platform. She will be utilizing a fast displacement hull to help her achieve faster speeds. Depending on the engine set chosen the top speed will vary but between 18-24-knots. On the interior, there is accommodation for as many as ten guests in five cabins. The master suite is particularly large and inviting, fit for a deserving owner. The suite features a fold-down shell door that transforms into a balcony terrace at any time the owner wants to have a bit of outdoors without leaving the suite. Located forward on the main deck, the owner accommodation encompasses an impressive 84 square-meters...
24-meter Moonen Mallorca by Nick Mezas Design
This 23.5-meter motoryacht bears design by Nick Mezas and has a streamlined let slender cross-section. She sports a 6.30-meter overall beam even though is a little tight generally, on a 23.5-meter yacht will appear to be adequate. The yacht sits on a two deck layout with lower deck and main deck. There is an open-air sundeck with the forward portion shaded by a hardtop. Accommodation is expected to be for up to eight guests onboard with four cabins available. The largest room is the master suite which is located midships and easily characterized from the outside by the Moonen-like symbol windows. The master suite is set out interestingly with the large bed oriented on a 45-degree angle breaking the tradition of following along the length of the yacht. There seems to be a VIP-type suite located in the bow carrying an equally as large bed as the master suite...
Heesen Yachts Deliver 42-meter Megayacht "Alive"
Dutch yacht manufacturer Heesen announced the delivery of their latest yacht, the 42-meter megayacht "Alive". She is a yacht that places emphasis on economy in fuel consumption and energy control. Alive has been fitted with Hull Vane® technology that allows her to harness the power of the waves to her advantage. The sub-sea wing utilizes the energy from waves to produce power; this combined with the fast displacement hull and conventional diesel engines produce remarkable results. On sea trials Alive has met the 30 to 35-percent more efficiency mark as compared to other yachts of similar size. Built as Yard Number 17042, she was designed by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. Her delivery has come in quick time after being launched on the 29th of August, 2014...
Westport Yachts Introduce 125-foot RPH Motoryacht
American builder Westport Yachts has finally given new breathe to owners of 112's that wanted to step-up in size slightly. They are introducing a new model called the Westport 125 but it isn't a true tri-deck yacht. The Westport 125 allows owners accustomed to the 112 model to step up to the new model without having to go to the Westport 130, which is a tri deck yacht. The 125' is quite similar to the 130-footer in size offering that big-boat beam of nearly 8-meters and still a slim draft under 2-meters. The trick is that she is a raised-pilot house design allowing them to keep two whole decks only, the lower and main deck. The new model should allow Westport 112 owners to feel more comfortable in having an intermediary choice for the next prospective Westport motoryacht...
Gamma Yachts Deliver 22-meter Motoryacht "Libertas"
The pocket-yacht company Gamma Yachts has delivered the third Gamma 22-meter motoryacht "Libertas" to her owner. She is perhaps one of the more famous yachts because of who her owner is. The Libertas has gone to owner Andrea Bocelli, yes the famed Italian opera singer. Design is in its entirety by Dutch design and naval architect specialist Vripack. The 22-meter yacht is easily recognizable with her striking and vibrant metallic electric blue hull contrasted on a white superstructure. Gamma Yachts CEO Guido Bonandrini comments, “The main elements of the Gamma 20 that are dictated to a client are the hull and superstructure shape; almost all other aspects can be adapted to the client’s tastes...
Admiral Yachts Unveil 145-meter Superyacht Design 'X-Force'
Italian builder Admiral Yachts recently unveiled the design for a large superyacht, one with an LOA of 145-meters. The project has gained deep development and while still a concept can be built once a buyer is found. For those of you who were present at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) back in September, there was a model of this project on display. The interior design is by Dobroserdov Design with interior concept by GMC; Gian Marco Campino. Project 'X-Force' appears to be a six-deck superyacht (above the waterline) and puts heavy emphasis on the utilization of glass. Open deck space is also provided and in any-case would not be a problem on a nearly 480-foot superyacht. Main features include two helipads for large helicopter, one of which has a hangar. The bow also has a pad for optional usage. On the aft end of the yacht there is a very large pool, in fact two pools...
Horizon Yachts Launch RP110 MotorYacht "Paradise"
Horizon Yachts successfully launched the third motoryacht in their RP110 series. The new yacht is currently undergoing sea trials and is scheduled to deliver to her owner in Australia at the end of this month. "The new Horizon RP110 superyacht model has enjoyed global success since being launched last year,” said Horizon CEO John Lu. “Hull one ‘Andrea VI’ was delivered to her second-time Horizon owners in November 2013, and hull two has delivered to an owner in Asia. Hull three ‘Paradise’ is definitely another notable launch for Horizon, as she is the largest yacht we have sold in Australia.” With a total LOA of 116-feet, “Paradise” is tailored to suit her Australian owner, his family and their cruising lifestyle. Her sleek exterior and sweeping style lines are the work of J.C...
Benetti Yachts Sell Fourth Veloce 140' Motoryacht
The first Veloce 140 from Italian builder Benetti made her public debut at the 2014 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). Now the builder has gained contract for the fourth hull in that fast displacement series. The 42.67-meter series is designed by Stefano Righini with a comfortable interior that is input with the owner’s wishes. Three interior decks are available with a large open sun deck, the forward end shade-protected by a hardtop with optional slide/shade system to control the amount of overhead sunlight. A small bar and plenty of seating and sunbed areas are on hand for guests to enjoy on the sun deck. This yacht will be able to run over 20-knots and cruise somewhere near 12-knots to reduce fuel consumption. The fourth hull in this series is expected to be completed for the new client in April of 2016...
Overmarine Announces Sale of Oceano 42-meter Motoryacht
A year ago, a new project for a 42-meter steel and aluminium yacht designed by Alberto Mancini for the long range line was officially presented at the Monaco Boat Show, this was Mangusta Oceano 42. Today, the Overmarine Group has announced the sale of Mangusta the Oceano 42. When the Group decided to enter a different market segment to that of long-range yachts, it was not looking for an alternative to the Maxi Open yachts which remain the company’s strong point. Rather, the Group wanted to seize an opportunity as it had both the technical and managerial skills necessary. This sale marks an important step for our shipyard and for our ocean-going vessels line. This is a segment in which we believe we can play a key role and become a leader, as indeed we believe we already are in the Maxi Open segment,” declared Francesco Frediani, Group Commercial Director...
Esenyacht Unveils More on 50-meter Project 'Taurus'
Esenyacht is excited to announce that it is attending the Qatar International Boat Show for the first time, and has brought with it more details of the exciting new 50-meter composite motoryacht first announced in September. With its lightweight construction and ultra-efficient hull form this is a yacht ideal both for high speed trips at speeds of 30-knots or more, and worldwide cruising for the more adventurous. However, this is a yacht for those who enjoy entertaining family, friends and business associates. Mannerfelt Design Team in partnership with Esenyacht has created an internal layout that emphasizes large, flexible interior spaces that can be adapted both for large scale entertaining and adapted for more private gatherings...
Alloy Yachts Launch 44-meter Motoryacht "Hey Jude"
New Zealand builder of both motor and sailyachts Alloy Yachts recently launched their latest project. This 44-meter motoryacht is actually one of their more confidential projects in recent times. She has a design by Sam Sorgiovanni which represents the first time Alloy Yachts teamed with this design firm on the exterior. The interior is by Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD)...
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