Crescent Yachts is nearing completion of its newest and largest launch to date, an all-composite 144' tri-deck superyacht designed by Jonathan Quinn Barnett. It is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2010.



The new Crescent 144' is set to become the crowning achievement of 85 previous launches between Crescent and Queenship, sister companies under the WorldSpan Marine fold. For a full feature look at this future splash… [Click Here]

True to her fascinating name, Lurssen’s 257’ “Madsummer” is conceptually in a world of her own. Designed by Espin Oino, she follows her Owner’s desire for privacy, eschewing many normally accepted layouts and striking out on her own to deliver a splendid new charter star.



Displaying extraordinary quality and robust engineering; a Lurssen signature of excellence, Madsummer is a veritable candy-store of super-yacht confection for the most dedicated yacht fancier. To experience this palace of the palette… [Click Here]

The “Ghost 180” is a 55-meter yacht designed to take full advantage of advancements in electronics and materials to bring about a yacht made simple by modern technology, creating a sustainable, durable and less complicated yacht.



The signature styling of the Ghost 180 is a combination of sharp angles combined with clear smooth surfaces. The design plays with ambient light and accentuates shadows as the yacht changes position. For renderings and info… [Click Here]

It takes a lot to get noticed in a segment as hotly contested as the sportfish market, but a new concept from Brilliant Boats is about to make the alphabetical brands stand up and take notice with the first sportfish yacht designed for the superyacht segment.



At 50 meters, it’s no tournament boat. Rather, it’s a battlewagon of battleship proportion. If the size doesn’t scare fish out of the water, the cutting-edge style will have fish filleting themselves in fear. For a complete look at this futuristic sportfish… [Read More]

Recently, Westport Yachts brought the Pacific Mariner brand under their fold with a new interpretation of an already proven model. With a genetic infusion from big brother, the newly reworked Pacific Mariner 85’ is much like owning a Westport, but on a slightly smaller scale.



With 16 boats afloat, the Pacific Mariner 85’ is a boat that has been well-received and further expands Westport’s yachting range. The revised engineering and tooling reflect the level of detail that yachtsmen have come to expect from Westport, at a price appealing to a broader range of buyers... [Read More]

In a press conference held during the 2009 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, Kingship presented a slide show on how they are adapting technology developed by Siemens to build an energy efficient motoryacht; capable of global cruising.



Designed for the owner who wants to be environmentally conscious without compromising luxury and comfort, Kingship's 144' "Green Voyager" concept is an ambitious undertaking to turn today's ideas into tomorrow's realities. For a look at a yacht whose time has come... [Read More]

Daily coverage of the 2009 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show begins Thursday, October 29th with news, debuts, images and commentary from YF's dock walkin', yacht talkin', boat boardin' bandits.



This year, the Bahia Mar Resort is hosting the YF Crew, supplying 'round-the-clock coffee and a place to crash while we put FLIBS on your desktop. Come tag along as we capture the chaos, rip on rogues, and guess the credit scores of posers...

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While all builders strive for excellence; a select few produce a yacht that is more than simply notable. Queenship’s new 74’ is one of those; endowed with that rare, particular quintessence that registers logically and ignites creatively; a boat experienced cruisers will instantly appreciate.



The Queenship 74’ strikes an elusive balance of elements that will appeal to a broad range of yachtsmen. What makes the Q74 so attractive is what lies beneath; good, solid boat building by people who really know boats. In many ways, the Q74 rises to a very short list of desirable yachts… [Read More]

The Cheoy Lee 78’ Bravo registers like a custom built yacht, yet this is a production yacht from one of the world’s foremost builders, backed by 140 years of ship building by the same family. Cheoy Lee’s near-legendary credentials certify a history that reads like an adventure novel.



Cheoy Lee’s 78’ motoryacht brings an impressive list of amenities, including three equally proportioned staterooms; a first for a yacht this size. Join us for an in-depth look at a yacht that stands out in its class, and a company well-positioned to emerge even stronger in the economic storm... [Read More]

Patterned after the classic and Presidential yachts of the 1920s, Burger’s new classic, fantail cruiser ‘Sycara IV’ ushers in a new era in old world craftsmanship, rightfully taking her place as one of the most exciting yacht concepts of this new century.



Sycara IV’s owners cast a fascinating challenge; to capture the golden age of yachting, bringing it forward while paying homage to the past. Burger’s craftsmen took up the gauntlet. The result is a show-stopping reappearance of all that is right about yesteryear. Join us for a cruise back in time... [Read More]

Lila Lou Design has created a radical and possibly revolutionary idea, a swing-sail system with side-by-side, matching masts and booms splitting to port & starboard, harnessing wind power AND electrical power with vertical axis wind turbines.



Featuring booms that slide fore and aft, this staggered system doubles the sail area, generating so much power that twin sub-surface foils and a sliding keel bulb are needed to keep it upright. Revolutionary isn't always ridiculous. Check it out… [Read More]

Oceanco will be spotlighting several new scale models at the 2009 Monaco Yacht Show, including the futuristic "Y708", shown here with angular, sculpted surfaces and a sinister, yet elegant silhouette.



Also docked at Oceanco's 'mini-marina' will be two more 110-meter projects; one designed by Nuvolari & Lenard and the other by Sam Sorgiovanni. Join us as we peer into the future and discover, it's small world after all... [Read More]

Baglietto’s latest launch, the 141’ 'Ancora' (which means Again), generates a well-deserved ovation, bringing high style to the high seas. This sparkling debut surely crowns the contemporary fashion show of yachting-fine-art.



If ever there might be a yacht version of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue, this smokin’ hot, ultimate display of indulgent imagination would surely rate a cover, all by herself. Join us for a look at a "Yacht Deco"… [Read More]

International Shipyard Ancona (ISA) is again expanding it's line of semi-custom yachts with their latest offering - the ISA 390 - a 39 meter (128 foot), steel/aluminum displacement yacht designed by Andrea Vallicelli.



Smooth, but aggressive lines that seemingly sweep with the wind and taper to a sharply raked stern, this new design creates an air of perpetual forward motion. Join us for a preview of yet another ISA masterpiece in the making... [Read More]

The Westport 130' Trideck was originally introduced, to much acclaim, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in 2001. Since then, it has proven to be a solid, stable platform from which engineers have continued to amass information, further refining subsequent builds... some 28 of them to be exact!



The new Westport 130' benefits from the knowledge accrued in producing multiple reiterations of the breed, but with an added bonus; it's now the biggest bow-rider ever built! With an all new view, perched upon a decade of ingenuity, come aboard with us for a full YF review... [Read More]

Blohm & Voss is developing a series of pre-designed custom yachts that will lead to shorter delivery times and reduced building cost. The first project out of the series is the radical new Blohm & Voss 110-meter Fast Yacht Concept.



As a direct descendant of the infamous 74-meter fast yacht 'Eco', now named 'Enigma', this new 110-meter Fast Yacht Concept is set to supersede Eco and prove that speed and luxury are no Enigma. For expanded specs and renderings… [Click Here]

With tasteful discretion and vigilant execution by the talented artisans at Oceanco, yachting's latest lady flaunts a title recalling that hallowed Duchess - "Anastasia", a grand new dame breathing fresh life into a fabled mystery.



Attention to extras is a mantra of Oceanco, whose other prize-winning ladies include such names as Lola and Christine. Perhaps upstaging the accolades and awards of Alfa Nero, Oceanco’s Anastasia could well-assume the title of Grand Duchess. For the complete review… [Read More]

Roscioli’s Donzi 80' is designed and built under one protocol, to be a tough, strong contender in the arena of hardcore guys who know their business. For the dedicated sportfisherman, the R-80 promises the best of everything, based on a proven platform by a builder who busted open the super sportfish segment.



Crafted by Bob Roscioli, a long-time builder who demands nothing but the best, the Donzi 80’ Sportfish is a brawny, capable, and beautiful tournament model. It offers a legendary stamp of approval in a larger, more sophisticated sportfish yacht... [Read More]

Combining a traditional trawler with a motoryacht, Cheoy Lee has magically bridged the gap between efficiency and style. Drawing on a lineage of Long Range Cruisers, Cheoy Lee developed a new hullform and morphed it with a contemporary superstructure giving the appearance of a modern motoryacht.



The Serenity 68' LRC is a trawler-yacht laden with innovative material processes, old-world craftsmanship and a rich heritage in shipbuilding. Join us for a look at a trawler set to become a favorite new pick in the passage-making community... [Read More]

Introduced at the 2009 Miami Boat Show, the new Viking 82' Sportfish Convertible was breathtaking to behold, but stupefying in size. To say it's big is a misnomer. This behemoth dwarfs its little brothers like a hormone experiment gone wrong.



Still, Viking’s beautiful, trademark sheerline softens her size, while the GT styling shows her true intent. The Viking 82' isn't just larger, it's mere presence injects a level of bold promise big enough to kick-start an economy. For an in-depth review of the new 82'... [Read More]