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London-based design firm Bannenberg & Rowell unveiled one of their new designs of late. It is a 57.91-meter superyacht design that is quite a departure from the conventional motoryacht design. Overall, it is clear the purposeful use of angles across the yacht's surface that culminates in an aggressive appeal. The angular superyacht rises four decks above the waterline and presents a very roomy 11.03-meter overall beam. The yacht has some interesting features on the lower deck like a tender garage that utilized the broad beam of the yacht, basically the tenders are stored transverse rather than the usual longitudinal manner. This allowed for an expansive beach club located aft that is complete with shower/change room and sauna facilities. The engine room is actually located more amidships on this vessel...

Azure Naval Architects unveil 94-meter superyacht "Purity"​

Azure Naval Architects unveiled a concept for a long-range superyacht they dubbed "Purity". She is envisioned to be in the 94-meter range. Her square footage spreads across 5 decks and all offer a range of possibilties. Take the aft main deck for example -it sports a large main pool...

Paragon Yachts building 100-foot motoryacht "Skymaster"​

Paragon Motoryacht is currently working on a 100-foot motoryacht called "Skymaster". The yacht is expected to launch later this year in time to conduct seatrials in August. Strategically done so the vessel can make her world debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October. The interior of Skymaster is by Marty Lowe and will have the capacity to sleep eight guests in four cabins. The master suite is actually located on the aft upper deck...far away from the usual forward main deck position. The SkyMaster 100-foot motoryacht is currently in build at Paragon’s Kaohsiung, Taiwan-based shipyard, American Pacific Boatworks.

As the only American-owned and operated shipyard in Taiwan, American Pacific Boatworks is also the first and only boat builder in the country to utilize carbon fiber in the fabrication of major structures of its build...

Feadship building 70-meter superyacht​

Among the many superyachts being built at the moment by Dutch manufacturer Feadship is a custom 70-meter. Not much is known about this particular build but clearly the design is one that is different from the average. Speaking of the design, it is wholly done by Bannenberg & Rowell. It really represents the first build 'holistically' by them in a decade.

Looking at the design, she spreads over 5 decks with a distinctive long and sharp bow. The 70-meter superyacht is currently under construction at the Feadship Van Lent yard and it is expected that she will be delivered to her owner in 2016. As more details come to hand YF will update you further...

McConaghy Boats establish New Zealand office and increase focus on superyacht sector​

McConaghy Boats are to apply their race boat acumen and technology to the superyacht sector with a dedicated move into the large yacht market. This new focus will complement the company’s ongoing work in the sub 30m sector, where they are known as the world’s leading specialist composite boat builders. Previous high profile superyacht projects from McConaghy Boats include the multi-award winning trimaran "Adastra" and Mike Slade’s racing heavyweight "Leopard 3". The company is now looking to build on this experience and actively market themselves as builders of high quality performance focused carbon superyachts...

Cyrus Yachts launch 75-foot sloop "Bliss II"​

Cyrus Yachts have launched the 75-foot sailing sloop called "Bliss II". She shows off a total design by Beiderbeck Designs. Exterior, interior and Naval Architecture are by this firm. The 36-tonne vessel has been built in GRP and apparently she has accommodation for six guests with the owner's suite located in the bow and two twin cabins aft. Although the guest count can be upped thanks to a convertible cabin just aft of the owners suite.

She is expected to be delivered to her owner in the next couple of weeks after only being launched earlier this month. She was built in carbon fiber and other composite materials for strong but lightweight construction. Bliss II is a sleek design and Beiderbeck offers a slightly different appearance thanks to the deep U-shaped windows in the hull that compliments the saloon windows...

Vicem delivers new 97-foot motoryacht to the USA​

Turkish builder Vicem Yachts recently delivered a new Vicem 97-foot Vicem Cruiser motoryacht to the USA. The near 100-foot cruiser arrived in Florida near the end of March, delivered safely to her new owner. The Vicem 97 is really 96' 9'' long with a beam of 6.60-meters. The standard cold molded mahogany yacht can produce a 20-knot speed if she is fitted with twin MAN 1100 hp V10 1100 CRM engines. Of course, there is a less powerful package in the MAN V8 900 CRM that will produce a top speed of around 18-knots.

The Vicem 96 Cruiser whispers tradition. But she was designed and built entirely with modern systems and a composite finish. She is a flagship worthy of its name in terms of technology and aesthetics, with ample space throughout. The interiors are designed to ensure deluxe on-board living even during the most extended cruises...

120-meter H2 Yacht Design superyacht "Czar" launches​

A massive superyacht has been launched recently almost with little coverage. She is a massive 120-meter superyacht with design by the well-known H2 Yacht Design firm. The yacht spreads across six decks and is full SOLAS with the ability to carry 50-plus guests. A number of great facilities have been built onboard to cater to the large number of guests expected. A large nightclub, fully equipped spa, business center, computer room, games room, gym, private dining room, sushi bar and a full cinema are sure to keep lucky ones busy, relaxed and pampered.

Project Czar was launched back in April and is currently in Greece where works are continuing apace to prepare her for trials. The overall style of the interior decor is undoubtedly contemporary, with a fresh clean appearance whilst remaining luxurious and practical...

SouthernWind launches SW102 sailyacht "Farfalla"​

South African sailyacht builder SouthernWind Shipyard has launched the third hull in the SouthernWind 102' series called "Farfalla". The yacht is a raised saloon in the series making her slightly more distinctive from her sisters. Farfalla was launched by SouthernWind Shipyard on May 5th, 2014. She boasts an exterior and interior design by Nauta Yacht and Design. Naval Architecture is by Farr Yacht Design.

The interior layout follows SouthernWind's notable arrangement by having the Owner’s suite located forward, three guest cabins amidships, and crew quarters aft. It is different as many other manufacturers opt for a different layout. Expect Farfalla to depart Cape Town, South Africa coming on to the end of June. Additionally she should be available for charter in the Summer period...

Heesen launches 51-meter superyacht "My Sky"​

Dutch luxury yacht manufacturer Heesen has launched the 51-meter superyacht "My Sky". She was built under hull number YN16551 and was launched at the end of January, 2014. The exterior design is by Omega Architects and more specifically Frank Laupman of the same design firm. She boasts an interior by Erick van Egeraat that is done to a relaxed yet sophisticated contemporary styling. The interior combines white leather with dark high-gloss Makassar wood and natural stone inlays as a theme that pervades the majority of the internal spaces.

My Sky is finished in basic white with black accents on the exterior. The interior is fit out for accommodation of twelve guests in five cabins. The master stateroom is situated on the main deck in the traditional forward area and is full beam in nature. The other four suites are one deck below on the lower deck...

First Nautor Swan 105RS sloop soon to launch​

The first Swan 105 RS sloop is nearing completion by Finnish sail yacht manufacturer Nautor Swan. Not surprisingly, German Frers is the designer of the first Swan 105 RS with an interior by Beiderbeck Designs. The performance cruiser is being built to meet MCA code as well as Germanischer Lloyd.

As to how far along in construction she is, the yacht has been having furniture installed as well work on the bimini and deckhouse windows. All interior furnishings plus the wood trim for overheads and soles was made at the woodshop owned by Nautor Swan. Accommodation is likely in four cabins all on the lower deck. There is a master suite and three guest staterooms. As soon as she launches, she will be prepared for sea trials and delivery for Summer 2014.

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Vitters 46-meter Project '3072' performance sloop​

Dutch builder Vitters moved their first yacht to have been totally built from scratch at Vitters. The all-aluminium yacht was successfully moved to a smaller finishing shed. She is being built to a design by Germán Frers. The cooperation with the Argentinian designer has been a resounding success. Both the design studio and the yard have a long track record of high performance cruisers and their joint experience makes for a great combination...

Baltic Yachts launch 108-foot sailing yacht "WinWin"​

Baltic Yachts have launched the 108-foot sailing yacht "WinWin" featuring a dark hull and bold contrasting green boot stripe. This spectacular 108-footer is designed by Javier Jaudenes. The modern, powerful lines - typified by the wide transom and in combination with the light-weight construction, will ensure fast, easy sailing for WinWin. A great deal of emphasis will be placed on reducing noise and advanced insulation technologies will ensure that the Baltic 108 has comfortable noise levels whilst under sail or engine.

Among many advanced technical features, the yacht will be equipped with a lifting keel, submarine anchor system and maybe the most defining features will be the automated glass bulkhead between the deck saloon and cockpit...

Palmer Johnson launches second PJ170 superyacht​

American yacht builder Palmer Johnson recently launched the second yacht in their PJ170 series. Launched a couple days ago the yacht's exterior finishes is pinned on black accents and neutral main colour. Hull two is a near sister to the first hull in the series, the new "DB9". This hull has a slightly different feature located between the mast wings. It appears to be a hardtop that shades and encloses the uppermost deck. She was built under the project name 'Apollo' and has design by Nuvolari Lenard. The interior is also by Nuvolari Lenard with Naval Architecture by Palmer Johnson themselves.

The standard all aluminium superyacht has a five cabin layout to sleep a minimum of ten guests. The 52.20-meter superyacht has a decent 9.50-meter beam despite her slender cross-section. Shallow coves and bays are still your friend thanks to the PJ170's slender 2.44-meter draft...

Jade Yachts launch 51.8-meter flagship superyacht​

Taiwanese yard Jade Yachts reached a momentous milestone when they launched their flagship superyacht recently. She is the 51.8-meter yacht built under number JY109. Bearing design by JC Espinosa, she is finished in an apparent cream/sand hull colour and boast four internal decks. The interior was done by Central Yacht, the same people behind the design of Benetti superyacht "Lady Candy".

The 51.8-meter superyacht is said to have a layout that features two master suites, one on the upper deck offering the same comfort and appeal as the more traditionally located main deck owner’s suite. The other guest cabins are located on the lower deck and comprise of two doubles and two twins for guests. She can be used for global travel if needed thanks to her Ice-classed steel hull. Power wise, she has MTU engines onboard and an anticipated top speed is 18-knots...

Riva unveils the 88-foot 'Miami' sportsyacht​

Riva continually expands and reinvents the products in its line. The latest project they have been working on is a 87.7-foot yacht they are calling the 'Miami'. This will be an open air style yacht will plenty under the hood to produce the horsepower needed for blistering offshore speeds. There will be engine options available from MTU but using the MTU 16V 2000 M93s it should be able to run at 38.5-knots maximum speed. Cruising will be around 34-knots and expect a range of approximately 340 nautical miles.

The Miami is envisioned to carry 7,500 LT of fuel and 900 LT of water so she can host quite a few people for a day offshore. The 88-footer gives a seemingly generous 20.4-foot overall beam and inside she is offering four cabins plus two crew...

Filippetti Yachts to soon launch 30M motoryacht "Gatsby"​

Filippetti Yachts will soon launch their top-of-the-line 30-meter motoryacht. She is to be called "Gatsby" and be launched in June. Previous to this, the Navetta 26-meter has been the flagship of the company. Gatsby will pack alot into her small frame boasting a 5-cabin layout for guests, pretty impressive...

Third 60-meter Perini Navi sailing yacht sold​

Italian sailing yacht specialist Perini Navi successfully sold a 3rd unit in their new 60-meter class of sailing yachts. If you need a reminder, their new 60-meters started with the "SeaHawk", she caused quite a stir at Monaco, essentially debuting there. The second hull is expected to be named Perseus 3 and speaking of her, she should launch pretty soon...being different from her sisters in rig, taking a sloop rig.

Back to hull 3, she will be ketch rigged much like the first hull in the series, SeaHawk. She will bear Naval Architecture by Ron Holland Design and interestingly an interior by Michela Reverberi. While not many interior details have been released to date we imagine that she will provide accommodation for at least 10 guests. She is going to be a blue water sailer and her lifting keel is testament to that vision...

Horizon Launches Second unit in the RP110 motoryacht series​

Horizon Group announced the launch of “Carnival Liberty 3,” hull two of the new RP110 raised pilothouse superyacht model. The luxury superyacht will make her debut at the 2014 Taiwan International Boat Show in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from May 8th-11th, and she is scheduled to deliver to her third-time Horizon owner in Japan this June. “We are excited to launch hull two of the Horizon RP110 superyacht, a model that has seen so much success already,” said Horizon CEO John Lu. “We have greatly enjoyed working with her experienced owner in bringing his vision to life; it is also an honor for us to debut ‘Carnival Liberty 3’ at the first boat show in our home country.”

Horizon launched hull one of the Horizon RP110 superyacht model “Andrea VI” last summer and delivered her to the U.S. owners in November...

Storm Yachts will soon launch the Storm X53 motoryacht​

Storm Yachts is working on a number of yachts simultaneously. The popular S78 which for a while was their flagship is doing well. Now they have introduced the S-100 which is essentially a larger version of the 78-footer to cater to owners who may want more space and longer range. Of course they have the X53 which is going to launch pretty soon. The Storm X-53 packs a punch in many ways, synthesising all the assets of the Storm brand in sixteen mighty metres of motoryacht. The highly distinctive lines and profile come into their own in the X-53 design, while the FDFH hull shape guarantees a first class sailing performance that few if any yachts can offer in this size...