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Many years ago we had a sub-forum on YF for owners of private jets. As it grew in popularity, we launched a standalone website... JetForums. In recent years we've watched jet aviation undergo a revolution that is reshaping private aircraft and we've documented this daily. We're literally watching the future unfold with a slew of supersonic jets, electric airplanes, eVTOLs and Ducted Fans. If you have an interest in jet aviation, come join us for some headset-free, oxygen deprived squawk at.....
Hull 10 In N65 Motorsailor Launched.
Motorsailors by Nordhavn aren't that common to see compared to the yard's other models but recently N56-10 launched from the Ta Shing yard. This is hull 10 of the N56 Motorsailor line from Nordhavn. This one is going to a European-based owner and is being prepared for delivery. The new vessel is in the water and would have been prepared for sea trials...
52-meter Project 406 Soon To Launch
The largest sportfish yacht in the world is now nearing completion and soon ready for launch. Under construction as Project 406, the massive 52-meter all-aluminium sportfisher is a monster and is ready to leave build hall 2 at her builders in the Netherlands. Once she emerges from the shed, her upper deck, sun awning hardtop and radar mast will be added. She isn't a luxury yacht that has a few rod-holders she is an actual purpose-built sportfisher on steroids...
85 X-ONE Revealed By Vento Yachts
Vento yachts has revealed renders for the new 85 X-ONE model they currently have in development. Actual construction is earmarked to commence next month with a launch time around this time in 2024. Pose Yacht Design is responsible for both the exterior design as well as the engineering design of this new vessel. The yacht is performance-based in nature offering sleek lines, minimal draft and light-weight construction paired with its triple-unit propulsion...
New Fifty Unveiled By Mulder
Mulder has a new vessel in the works that they recently revealed. It is called the Mulder Fifty. Although it is a slightly different looking vessel at its core it is still an evolution out of the popular ThirtySix model. Mulder revealed the new design during their 85th anniversary celebrations. At 49.95-meters the vessel's internal volume is kept just below the 500 GT mark (499 GT). The yard will continue to use ThirtySix model elements in the design to keep costs down on the new model...
Burger Boat Presents 142 'Atrium'
Burger Boat has introduced the 142 'Atrium' which is a tri-deck design that is focusing on the interior atrium aspect of the vessel. The 43.4-meter vessel takes its design in collaboration with Evan K. Marshall. "Working with Burger Boat Company on the Burger 142 Atrium Motor Yacht has been an extraordinary experience," said Evan K. Marshall...
Archipelago 63 Zero-Carbon Powered-Cat
Archipelago Yachts has introduced the Archipelago 63 zero-carbon emissions powered-cat. They propose to run this vessel from methanol, which would effectively make it the first vessel of its type to use that kind of fuel source. The Archipelago 63 is the first zero-emission long-range leisure vessel on the market. Powered by bio-methanol the Archipelago 63 is capable of travelling across oceans with a zero-carbon footprint...
LPC300 By Lazzara Yachts, In Build
Lazzara Yachts have been putting themselves in the news with their high-volume small yachts recently. The LPC300 (previously known as the LPC70) is now under construction and an owner has come onboard with a purchase. The new yacht is being built in Turkey at the Euro Marine yard and is expected to be completed in September 2024...
9th Westport W125 Launched
Westport Yachts has launched the 9th unit in their W125 model overall. It is a sistership to yachts like "Seas the Day" and "Lion's Den". However, hull 9 is actually slightly bigger than her sisters coming in at a length of 40.99-meters compared to 38.1-meters of Seas the Day. The design on the exterior and interior is in-house by Westport...
"KB6" Launched By Dunya Yachts
The name Dunya Yachts has been out of the spotlight for a while but they were working on an explorer-style yacht called "KB6". This 47-meter yacht is launched and has already been conducting sea trials. With construction believed to have started back in 2020 as DY009 the 499 GT takes its design from Gregory C Marshall with an interior by Design Unlimited...
Lateral; Forakis Design 88-meter 'Pegasus' Concept
The 'Pegasus' Concept is a collaboration between Lateral Naval Architects and Jozeph Forakis of Forakis Design. You might have heard of Forakis before as they work with CL Yachts on many of their designs. This time Forakis is working with Lateral on an 88-meter concept. The Pegasus Concept is not 100% new as we have seen it when initial designs for it emerged early this year but Forakis is now onboard collaborating with Lateral and the project is actively for sale...
Glimpse Into The Build Of The Westport W-117
One of the latest models, the W-117 from Westport Yachts is currently under construction and the yard provided a brief update on its progress. They say this yacht will make its debut at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) and we are now getting an early glimpse into its formation. The W-117 is a good 'step-up' yacht for customers who have experienced the Westport 112 before, both in terms of length and altitude. This Raised Pilot House (RPH) yacht features a 2-tier sundeck with the flybridge helm a few steps above...
Project 'Cali' Emerges At Lurssen
German custom superyacht builder Lurssen has launched their latest superyacht in the form of the 82-meter Project 'Cali'. This yacht is a fairly secretive project launching with minimal information about it. Here is what we know so far. The vessel is 82-meters long with an overall beam of 12.5-meters and a comfortable 3.5-meter draft...
Valo Hyperfoil Revealed At 2023 FLIBS
Another unveiling of a new item for the superyacht industry at the ongoing Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is the Valo Hyperfoil. Judging by the renderings below you will easily recognize that this is a PWC with foiling technology...
Mulder Technically Launches Eighth ThirtySix Hull
The technical launch of the eighth Mulder ThirtySix hull has taken place. Although this yacht looks similar to other ThirtySix model members like "Solemates" and "Seaflower", there are going to be some differences on this build. The semi-custom yacht offers "more flexibility" whilst still maintaining the all-important Mulder DNA," according to Mulder...
CLB80 Announced At 2023 FLIBS
The CLB line is taking off from CL Yachts and they used the 64th edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) to unveil their latest addition to the CLB line, the CLB80. Not surprisingly, the design is by Jozeph Forakis who is no stranger to working with CL Yachts. If you remember the yard showcased their flagship CLX96 at last year's FLIBS and YachtForums wrote an in-depth review here; CLX96 SAV . While this is just an announcement for the new CLB80 model, plans are currently afoot preparing for the construction of the first unit. The first hull is expected to start construction by the second quarter of 2024...
Van der Valk Attends FLIBS 2023
Another Dutch yard is making their presence known at the 2024 64th edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). Van der Valk is there to share with you their successes at the world's largest in-water event and are debuting this quad 600 Mercury outboard concept dubbed the Edge 65. Although the Van der Valk name might be new to many people, they started building boats in the 1960s and to date, have delivered over 1000 motoryachts. In recent years they have splashed some noteworthy designs and we have covered them previously on YachtForums...
Nominated 'Best Boat of Show'; Steeler 60S Performance
Steeler Yachts is at the ongoing 2023 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) and they are eager to tell you that they have been nominated for Fox Sports 'Best boat of the show' for their Steeler 60S Performance...
Holterman Attending FLIBS 2023
Another yard at the 2023 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is Holterman Shipyard and you can meet with them to discuss their recently launched yachts during the running of the show, - 25 to 29 October -. "Lady Fleur" has captured the media's attention since being launched. It’s not the first time the yard has made waves recently...
See Nautor Swan At FLIBS 2023
Nautor Swan is at the 2023 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and they are showcasing the Swan Shadow. You can find it docked at G-722, from October 25th until the 29th. The Swan Shadow is one of Nautor Swan's motor yacht offerings. Most have become accustomed to this brand as a sail yacht manufacturer but in recent years they have expanded into power boat construction...
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