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Seasons Greetings!
Happy Holidays to YF members and readers! Prior to 2003 there was limited information for yacht owners or buyers other than dock-talk at a marina. Today, our digital docks have become an information resource transcending our individual contributions. At YF, Christmas comes every day with the gift of knowledge...
Sell Your Boat and Skip the Commission!
Yacht brokers and YachtWorld have held a decades-long juggernaut on boat transactions. You CAN'T list your boat without using a broker and paying a commission. The same buyers that go to YachtWorld do their research on YachtForums...
Fountaine-Pajot; Couach Collaboration Spawn 'Code 07'
A new design that was released at the 2024 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival back in September was the 'Code 07' by Fountaine-Pajot in collaboration with Couach. "The Code 07 sets a new trend in motor catamaran design, more Motor Yacht than ever. The large openings make it easier to move around on board, and provide the cabins with plenty of natural light...
PERKO® Launches High Performance Waste Tank Vent Filter
'Something smells foul...' That is not the reaction or impression you may want from your guests as you host them on your yacht. It's been a great day... you just sat down with family and friends alongside your boat or RV,... and then it hits you. Holding tank fumes. Unpleasant and distracting, you hope that the wind changes so the outdoor experience is not ruined. PERKO® released a new product to help combat this issue. It is called the Odor Eater™, Waste Tank Vent Filter...
First Westport W117 Launched; Named "Priceless"
Westport has launched the first hull in their W117 model and it is named "Priceless". It is the first vessel in the restyled Raised Pilot House offering at this size backet of 36-meters. The yacht commenced construction in 2022 after the dropping of COVID-19 restrictions and will now be prepared for delivery with its sea trial phases and commissioning...
Welcome "X"-Pats!
With the exodus from "X", you have options that are void of the divisive rhetoric plaguing platforms like Twitter. At YachtForums, we've spent 21 years building a topic-focused social media platform of like-minded users. We don't track our visitors and we don't sell user information. Unlike platforms that want to use your personal data to train AI engines, we give back to our community. Last year we sent out thousands of dollars in gift cards to members who contribute to the collective...
Interior Glimpse Of Second Virtus XP Yacht
VYD Studio is responsible for both the exterior and interior of the Virtus XP model that is currently under construction. In fact, it is the second 52.6-meter hull in this model and started construction back in 2023 on speculation. Engineering aspects of the yacht is the work of Van Oossanen Naval Architects. Construction is expected to wrap up and the yacht be available for delivery by March, 2026. Although just over the 52-meter mark, the designers have managed to still keep the internal volume to just below the 500 GT threshold...
Project 'Spitfire' To Get Underway Soon
There is a new upcoming project that is set to commence construction in 2025 and likely be ready for delivery in 2027. The 51-meter (50.6-meter) yacht will see its design as a result of a collaboration between Lateral Naval Architects and Bannenberg & Rowell. It is called Project 'Spitfire' and will be driven by hybrid diesel-electric propulsion. It will be a performance-oriented vessel given that the hull will be based on it's builder's patrol boat design, the Ares 150 Bold. With that in mind, one can expect a top speed of 22-knots with a 2,200 nautical mile range. Additional tanks should be able to furnish greater range of 3,500 nautical miles if needed by the client...
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) Day 2
Further yacht news has emerged from the 2024 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). Day 2 of the show with news of a new AB95 from AB Yachts along with the Maiora Exuma 36. More details released on the Bering 165 flagship explorer and Bering 105...
65th Edition Of Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)
News coming out from the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) tends to be not as forthcoming typically because many large announcements are usually made at the Monaco Yacht Show which is held the month prior. Many yards focus their reveals, new designs/concepts and sale news for then. However here are a couple news items emerging from or being announced in the occasion of this years' FLIBS...
43-meter Vripack-Designed Project 'Triple X' Starts Construction
The 43-meter Project 'Triple X' has formally commenced construction with the keel-laying taking place recently. It features design by Vripack yachts. 'X' in the project name is a nod to the yard's new Explorer category. The yard constructing the yacht is Alia and it is anticipated that the vessel will be finished by 2027. The yacht is a slightly longer version of the X40 from the yard because the American owners requested an extra large bathroom and a spacious walk-in-closet area...
45-meter Project 'Stella Azure' Sold
There is a 45-meter luxury yacht project currently under construction and well advanced in the build process. It is being built by Falcon Yachts and goes by the Project name 'Stella Azure' and the yard anticipates to have it completed to display at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). Both exterior and interior design haven been drawn up by Hot Lab with Naval Architecture the work of Ginton Naval Architects...
New Ocean Alexander 32E Unit Sold
Today, Ocean Alexander announced that a new OA 32E has been sold. It was as a result of the continued collaboration with MarineMax who were responsible for brokering the sale. The yacht has gone to a first-time customer of the yard. The sale was fostered through an existing Ocean Alexander customer who currently run an OA 35R. Brandon Flaherty of MarineMax in Fort Myers successfully concluded the negotiations...
Renders Revealed For Uniesse Raptor 112
Renders for the new Uniesse Raptor 112 have been unveiled. The vessel with a 7.53-meter beam and a 230 GT interior volume presents spacious abode for up to 10 guests in a 5 cabin layout. The 34.69-meter sportive yacht has been under construction and is expected to be unveiled at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) at the end of this month. It is being optimized for open water cruising as well as coastal runs and given the type and size of vessel the maximum draft is only going to be around 1.8-meters. This gives it access to almost anywhere near shore...
Top Ten Superyachts Anticipated For 2024 FLIBS
The 2024 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is nearing and will kick-off at the end of this month running from the 30th of October to the 3rd of November. While you won't see a repeated line up of the recently-concluded Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) there are some impressive superyachts that will be on display for patrons and clients alike to see. YF takes a look at some of the largest superyachts that are expected to be at the 65th hosting of the FLIBS...
Construction Commences On World's Largest Sailing Catamaran
The world's largest sailing catamaran has started construction. This 57-meter is being built by Echo Yachts and will follow similar catamaran builds like the 56-meter "Charley 2". In essence this build is using a familiar platform and applying Dynarig sailing apparatus to it. Renderings showcase a double masted free-standing dynarig configuration. In total the sail plan of ASC57 will encompass 1,660 square meters...
127 Discovery By Cheoy Lee
The veil has been taken off the new Cheoy Lee 127 Discovery - a member of the yards new Discovery Series of yachts-. The idea was to have transoceanic range in order to get to places that a lot of yachts cannot. Ample space for proper crew, a lot of flexible spaces throughout the vessel, and for the first one, putting what you might find on 150-foot vessel in 127-foot envelope. The design is in collaboration with Boska Marine Design. She will be built with a steel hull with a clean sharp entry into the water. The center of gravity is low on the design to aid in seakeeping...
"Sea Boss" Launched; First Aventura 106 Unit
The first unit in the Aventura 106 line has been launched and christened as "Sea Boss". Measuring approximately 32.3-meters the vessel boasts 230 GT with a internal three-deck layout and sun deck above. The yacht's dark grey paint finish with black accents is offset by a vibrant orange boot striping and overall there is a subtle naval/military feel to the finished yacht on the exterior. However, this yacht is a leisure craft with luxury in mind...
"Loewe"; 2nd Sportiva 55 To Be Delivered April 2025
"Loewe" is the name given to the under construction second hull of the Tankoa Sportiva 55 model. That yacht is anticipated for delivery in April 2025 after being sold to a European client back in 2023. Luca Dini is responsible for the exterior design of the second Sportiva 55 and the interior remains unspecified in terms of designer but has been worked on by the owner's team...
Vento Yachts 135 X-PLR To Commence Build In Early 2025
A United States-based yard named Vento Yachts has revealed the renderings to a new explorer type yacht that they are gearing-up to build. Construction is supposed to commence in February 2025. It is 40.6-meters long with a 400 GT interior. The exterior design is owed to OTTO Yacht Design with engineering by CMN Yachts...
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