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Gamma Yachts introduce latest model, Gamma 24 Mediterranean​

Italian based Gamma Yachts launches it's latest model at the Hainan Rendez Vous April 5th-8th. The Gamma 24 Mediterranean is the bigger sister of the trendsetting Gamma 20. All Gamma's are designed and engineered by Dutch renowned Naval Architect Vripack.

Guido Bonandrini of Gamma Yachts is thrilled with this new semi-custom yacht, "This is a very special moment for our company and we selected the best place we could imagine to show her to the world. Asia is one of our target markets and it is only fit we treat them with respect and give them our premier showcasing."

Designer Pim Dijksman for Vripack explains the main features, "We gave the Gamma line a very remarkable sight with the double curved sheer, so the Gamma 24 Med got that as well. Furthermore we extended the flybridge to give the large aft deck full sun coverage and at the same time enlarge the fun space on top...

Bilgin unveils 52-meter "Voyager" design​

Tony Castro has been involved in a new design of a 52-meter superyacht for Turkish yard, Bilgin Yachts. The vessel is being called project "Voyager" and is actually available to be constructed. The vessel can be delivered eighteen months from the signing of contract.

Notable features on the 52-meter Voyager design include infinity-edge pool located on the aft end of the main deck. There is room onboard for the accommodation of twelve guests equally in six cabins. That translates into four guest cabins on the lower deck, a VIP-type cabin on the main deck and the owner's stateroom is situated on the forward end of the upper deck. Main tenders for the Voyager are 19-feet and 15-feet long respectively and are kept on the foredeck...

Kingship launches 42-meter superyacht "Star"​

Kingship Marine recently launched the superyacht "Star". The 42-meter Family MY Star lifts her anchor and sets course for Hainan where she will have her public debut at the upcoming Rendez Vouz from April 5th to 8th. The dark blue and off white yacht boost unparalleled long range and comfort features with a Dutch minimalistic white interior.

MY Star is the brain child of Dutch designers and naval architects Vripack, who literally did not leave one millimeter of the yacht untouched. Inside and out, Vripack designed it all and went as far as picking the cutlery and designing her logo.

Vripack designed the social areas on the bridge and fly bridge deck leaving the aft deck for two 6-meter tenders. "We designed butterfly doors for the sky lounge which can open full beam allowing the outer and inner deck to merge to one large open space...

36-meter Ketch "Glorious" by Esen Yacht​

A new sailing yacht has entered the yachting scene from Turkey-based new company, Esen Yachts. She is a 36-meter Ketch-rigged yacht christened as "Glorious". She is classified as a R.I.N.A-classed Pleasure Vessel but she is a cruising ketch by nature.

Built in wood, both the hull and superstructure she has both exterior design and interior work in-house by Esen Yacht. Engineering work has been done by Fatma Kisar. The 162-tonne yacht is 36-meters LOA, with a beam of 7.5-meters and reasonable draft of 3.1-meters.

A pair of 500HP IVECO engines will motor her to a speed of 12.5-knots when needed. Accommodation for guests is laid out in a Master Stateroom, two doubles and a twin. There is accommodation for up to six crew...

Ferretti Custom Line launches 112' "Next"​

Ferretti Custom Line recently launched the newest in the Custom Line 112' Series. Her name is "Next", a 34 metre vessel that is from their planing line. She also represents the twenty-eighth model in the 112' series. Keeping with tradition, a bottle of champagne was broken on the keel during a launch private ceremony.

Lamberto Tacoli, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer of the Ferretti Group, commented “Today's launching of the Custom Line 112’ Next makes us particularly proud: landing in China, a strategic market of great opportunities, with such an important boat is indeed a very positive threshold for all of us”. He adds: “The delivery of this model adds on to our other models present in the Asian Pacific Area and particularly in China, where we will be present with important investments in the upcoming Boat Shows of Hainan, Shanghai and Quingdao”...

New order for ISA 43M 'Granturismo'​

ISA has recieved a new order for a 43-meter superyacht in the 'Granturismo' Line. The new vessel has been designed by renowned designer Andrea Vallicelli.

She is a full displacement superyacht that will be powered by dual CAT diesel engines. We can expect this luxury yacht to attain a top speed of 17-knots while the cruising speed is set at 15 knots. Delivery can be anticipated for Summer of 2014...

Vripack designs 17m Family Trawler for Brazilian waters​

To make it possible for the active Brazilian family to explore their fast and beautiful South American waters, their yacht will be equipped with all the necessary comfort and water sport accessories and, above all, have exceptional seagoing cruising characteristics. Based on the well proven Vripack Trawler range, the new design of the Vripack Trawler 1700 easily meets these criteria.

The owner desires a 100% family & fun yacht which will become the first Vripack Trawler to be built in the new upcoming market in Brazil, making it 2-1 for Brazil! The layout of this steel trawler with aluminum superstructure was designed in close deliberation with the owner. His wishes were clear; large exterior living area’s to provide maximum outdoor pleasure and functional storage for several water sport accessories...

Burger Boat, Seaton develop new design for Ice Class Expedition​

Plans have been recently announced for the development of a new design for an Ice-classed Expedition Yacht. The work is being done between Burger Boat and Seaton Yachts. Burger Boat were chosen to build the new Seaton Expedition Eighty-Three to ICE CLASS 1D standards at Burger’s shipyard in Manitowoc, WI, USA.

Jim Ruffolo, President of Burger Boat Company said, “This is an exceptional design and we are very excited to be the builder of choice...

Christensen successful in the sale of new 43-meter superyacht​

Christensen Shipyards has announced the signing of a contract for the first Custom 43-meter Series project. With a massive beam of over 29-feet and it's international tonnage of approximately 480 GRT, this luxury 142-foot vessel has a total interior square footage of 4,520. Twelve guests will be comfortably accommodated in five gracious staterooms each with an ensuite bathroom adorned with custom finishes. It will feature a main deck Master Suite, two VIP staterooms, two forward convertible guest cabins, and an elevator servicing all decks.

The exterior square footage is 3,753, providing abundant opportunities for entertaining and basking in the sun along with ample room designated for a touch-and-go helipad and toys. The sun deck will include a full height bar, Jacuzzi tub, day head and lavish lounge areas...

New 100' sailing yacht designed by Rob Humphreys and Rhoades Young Design​

A new 100-foot concept for a sailing yacht developed by Rhoades Young Design in combination with Rob Humphreys Yacht Design is a beautiful performance cruiser with the emphasis on relaxation as well as lifestyle at sea. On profile view, the new 100-foot concept yacht distinctly shows off her contemporary appearance with twin deck-houses. A secluded aft beach is accessible directly through glazed doors to the aft cabin, whilst a sunken cockpit is inviting and sheltered at the same time.

A nice feature especially for a sailing yacht are the near 360-degree vistas. It gets better with drop-down bulwarks that can be lowered. There is also another cockpit that is situated forward of the main house for secluded privacy. The design has been thought out with the ability to provide luxury and relaxation in every aspect...

77-meter "Smeralda" launched by Hanseatic Marine​

The 77-meter superyacht "Smeralda" has been successfully launched by Australian yard Hanseatic Marine. The new yacht was launched two days ago on 17th March. She is in the same class as two previous luxury yachts by this yard.

Following in similar design to the 73.3-meter luxury yacht built as "SilVer" (now called "Rabdan") and the 73.3-meter superyacht built as "Silver Zwei" (now called "Dragonfly"), the Smeralda superyacht is the third and most advanced vessel in the amazing SilVer class designed by world renowned designer Espen Oeino. Her interior is by Vain Interiors.

Smeralda will be offering among the best luxury can offer with accommodation in an owner´s suite that boasts lounge as well as large private deck. Additionally there are three VIP-type double cabins as well as two twin cabins with Pullman berths. Furthermore there are four twin cabins...

Couach Yachts soft launches 50-meter "La Pellegrina"​

The new top of the line from Couach has been revealed. She is a 50-meter superyacht bearing the name "La Pellegrina". The new yacht features exterior design by the Couach´s in-house team. The interior design has been done by Jean Pierre Fantini.

Fully built in Kevlar® Carbon® by infusion process and developed on a military patrol hull design the Couach luxury yacht La Pellegrina is expected to have impressive performance among which a top speed of 28-knots and also possess the ability to corss the Atlantic Ocean. This will be possible via her 2 X MTU 20 V 4000 M-93 engines.

Six cabins should allow for twelve guests and ten crew will work onboard. La Pellegrina is expected to be launched on the 8th of April 2012 in Gujan Mestras, and will be delivered to her owner end of May in the Port of St Tropez during a special 3 days Couach show...

From the fertile mind of Mike Kajan comes a new fleet of yacht renderings. This one-man design dynasty has captivated YF followers and shipyards alike. Unlike mere mortals who doodle on paper, Mike uses FreeHand to digitally transcribe his imagination into virtual works of yachting art. Mike's work was originally featured on YachtForums in July of 2010, when we questioned if good design is a genetic gift or an evolution of an interest? One year later, we have an answer. It's neither genetics nor evolution. Mike's from another planet! And he's one of the most prolific yacht stylists ever.....