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First Day Of 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival
Today is the opening day of the 2024 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival and as expected there have been announcements made by various yards attending the show. Specifically, new models have been announced on the first day and YF will inform on some of the new releases. Princess Yachts has expanded their X-line of yachts with the announcement of the X90 along with the first unit of the S80 model at the show. Two new debut models announced at the show for SanLorenzo, the SL86A and the SP92. The Ferretti 940 flybridge also has been announced...
"Almax"; The World's First Fuel Cell Yacht
The world's first fuel cell-powered superyacht is "Almax", a 49.99-meter vessel from SanLorenzo forming the first unit in their 50STEEL model. To be specific, Almax is the first yacht to feature a Green Methanol Fuel Cell system. That system produced via a collaborative effort between the yard and Siemens Energy. Almax is now being formally presented to the world at the 2024 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival which opened its doors today in France...
MYS 2024 Top Ten Superyachts
It is now September and it is the month for two of the biggest Summer yacht shows, Cannes Yachting Festival and the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). The Monaco Yacht Show will be held in Port Hercule from the 25th of September to the 28th. Historically many of the largest superyachts attend the MYS to be put on display to potential buying customers. It is still the most prestigious show to further expose superyachts that are for sale as well as charter. This year will not be any different with some of the best being on display...
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35-meter Flagship Under Construction For Fabbro Yachts
Fabbro Yachts is working on their 35-meter tri-deck flagship yacht. The yard is known for their smaller F45 line of yachts but is now going 'big' on this F115. Construction started in earnest in Spring, 2024 and is expected to continue until launch in 2025. Naval Architecture has been done in-house while the exterior design is the work of CORD Design...
"Solle One" Launched; First Swan Arrow Unit
Normally we do not cover this side of the industry but this is an exception. You may be familiar with Nautor Swan as a sail boat builder but since their acquisition by SanLorenzo recently they are continuing along the power boat vein as a diversification to their portfolio. The yacht yard just launched their flagship powerboat called "Solle One", a 23.2-meter from the Swan Arrow power division. That yacht will be making its debut at next month's Cannes Yachting Festival...
"Nurja" Relaunched After Extensive Refit At A&R
The 41-meter Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R) SWATH yacht originally delivered in 2008 as "Silver Cloud" was back at the builder in the last few years for a major refit. The yacht, now called "Nurja", has dropped her Blue hulls and white superstructure for more moody Grey exterior color. That is the first of the changes easily visible to the eye. The yacht arrived at A&R back in early 2021 to commence her refit period after being sold in late 2020. All images credited via Drduu social media...
Adeo AD-241 To Soon Start Build
The AD-241 is something new that is in the works and is being pushed to be ready for completion in 2025. Adeo Yacht Design is responsible for the exterior design of the new 26-meter vessel. In fact, they are also responsible for the interior. Construction is ready to commence with the shipyard waiting to be chosen...
Top Five Yachts At Cannes Yachting Festival
The 2024 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival is the next major yacht show on the yachting calendar. Next month from the 10th to the 15th of September the show will be held and some 2024 delivered yachts will be on display for the first time. Spanning the breadth and cadre of yachts that range from explorers, flexplorers, express yachts and full displacement superyachts...
Nemo/Neptune Lounges; Glass-bottomed Underwater Views
Glass application has been advancing and permitting use in areas that normally would not have seen its installation. Nemo/Neptune lounges are now the rage for those owners who spare the money for the engineering. While yachts like "Octopus" and "Hampshire II" have portholes or small glazing views below, Neptune/Nemo lounges have expanded the views towards the depths. In recent times, "Savannah" has been one of the first modern superyachts to have a dedicated Nemo Lounge. Not only is it glassed on the ocean side, there is also glazing from the main pool as well...
35-meter Explorer "Bee" Launched
A new 35-meter pocket explorer yacht has been launched. The vessel is called "Bee" and is currently available for sale. Built with a full-displacement steel hull and aluminium superstructure and some general rugged-explorer credentials the yacht offers that capability with the advantage of still being small enough to fit into and access small marina and shallow waters. The yacht with a design by Sergio Cutolo and engineering generally by Hydro Tec...
FOR SALE: 2021 Axopar 37' XC - Cross Cabin
Weekender, day boat, fishing platform, coastal cruiser, superyacht chase boat... Axopar's line of vessels suit a wide array of customers needs. Axopar is based in Helsinki, Finland and makes boats across several ranges that span from 22, 25, 28, 29, 37 and 45 size range. This particular yacht for sale is a 2021 Axopar 37 XC -Cross Cabin- with the Brabus line package styling. Already coming with a lengthy and healthy list of features and options the price is reduced to $339,000 on this low-hour, 2021 build. Axopar presents a signature look on the water and there is no mistaking the brand when you see this commuter in transit...
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Dixon Yacht Design Reveals 'Panamax' Solar Design
Dixon Yacht Design has revealed a new concept for a sleek sailing yacht that is intended for clients who wish to sail sustainably. Sailing yachts on their own already are relatively sustainable given their main form of propulsion in open water tends to be via wind. However, sail yachts still carry a generator and an engine for motoring which still adds to its carbon footprint. The Panamax concept put forward by Dixon Yacht Design aims to reduce this impact further by use of solar...
37-meter Vripack-Designed "Seven Seas" Splashed
Vripack Studio is celebrating the launch of their designed 37-meter expedition-styled yacht called "Seven Seas". The yacht packs alot into her 120-foot frame being a pocket-sized explorer boat imagined on a grand scale. As the sixth collaboration between Dutch firm Vripack and Turkish shipyard RMK Marine, the steel-hulled yacht is intended for long-range, super-efficient cruising...
Project 'Nacre'; The 62-meter Sarp
Project 'Nacre' is back on track with its construction. This yacht has had a storied life so far and has not even been launched. What started as a 55-meter project back in 2018 as well as a speculation build has now morphed into a 62-meter flagship of the yard. Sarp Yachts is the builder putting together this yacht and suggests it can be delivered in 24 months from the signing of a contract...
"Vero" Delivered To Owner
YF first introduced this yacht back in 2021 when it was sold. The vessel launched towards the end of 2023 and has since then been completed and delivered and will soon make her way to the owner. It was built as F242 otherwise known as the 24-meter Gentleman's yacht. Now delivered we learn the christened name is "Vero". Both the hull and superstructure were manufactured with Aluminum 5083...
First Viper 120 Sold To American Customer
An American customer has purchased the first hull in the new Viper line from Palumbo Group's brand ISA. The first hull is the Viper 120 and is now sold and thus starts the Viper line for the yard. It is a line because the shipyard is offering the entry-level Viper 100, a 120 and a 140 model. The 37.7-meter Viper 120 was announced just a couple months ago and has already had its first sale with delivery anticipated for 2026...
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