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Swan sells fourth Swan 115-foot sailing yacht​

Imagine the first Swan 115-foot sailing yacht was sold at the start of 2014 and now Swan can proudly say that they have just sold the fourth unit in this series. The Swan 115 represents the current top-of-the-line for Swan Yachts. Chief Executive Officer of Swan Yachts Enrico Chieffi is pleased with the progress. "We are successfully selling important boats, and this is the reward of Nautor’s Swan strong strategic plan."

German Frers is the designer of the Swan 115-foot line and it is available in two models, the Flush Deck (FD) and the Semi-Raised Saloon (S) versions. Swan Yachts isn't stopping at the Swan 115 model, they have a confidential concept project in the works and you will only know about it at the big reveal in September, presumably at the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). At the moment, Swan has four 115-foot blue water sailing yachts under construction...

Holland Jachtbouw signs contract for new 51-meter Schooner Yacht​

Holland Jachtbouw announces the signing of a new contract for a schooner-rigged sailing yacht. The yacht is designed by Dykstra Naval Architects and will be built in aluminium. She will also follow the pattern of a previous historic sailing yacht, "Rainbow II". She will be a modern-day replica of her.

She will take lessons instituted on the J-Class yacht "Rainbow" in terms of propulsion and power generation. The new Rainbow II is to be fitted with hybrid drive technology. It will definitely allow her to run silently especially when at anchor in environmentally sensitive coves. Even when running, the drives are expected to produce energy that can then in turn be used to power pretty much all of the systems onboard without utilizing extra fuel to do that specific task. A classic yacht like Rainbow II will be taking a classic interior...

Holland Jachtbouw delivers 45-meter sloop "Heureka"​

Zaandam based Dutch sailyacht manufacturer Holland Jachtbouw has delivered the 45-meter ocean-going sloop named "Heureka" (ex. YIII). The sloop has smooth exterior lines designed by Dixon Yacht Design. The interior is designed to a minimalist design by Rhoades Young Design.

She features a concealed automatic bimini and dodger system and a telescopic lifting keel, engineered by the team at Holland Jachtbouw with the sole purpose of not interfering with the interior accommodation. Heureka has been recently seen in Gibraltar on her way to the Mediterranean to enjoy the rest of the Summer period...

JFA Yachts unveil new 164-foot Explorer Yacht​

French builder JFA Yachts have just unveiled a new 50-meter Explorer Yacht design by Dixon Yacht Design. The contemporary design pervades both the exterior and interior. Speaking of the interior, that is designed by Franck Darnet and has accommodation for as many as ten guests. Five cabins are on hand with four of them on the lower deck and the master can either be forward on the main deck or on the upper aft deck. Eitherway, the master suite would be benefited by large expanse of private deck...

Bering Yachts Unveil New 75-foot Trawler Yacht Design​

Bering Yachts just unveiled their new 75-foot Trawler yacht design. This isn't to be confused with their older and more rugged looking 75-foot design that YF covered a couple years ago... http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/bering-yachts/17916-rugged-design-bering-75-trawler.html

This is a brand new design featuring very modern and angular lines surely to appeal with the younger expedition crowd. The displacement yacht will be able to perform in heavier weather conditions than many other yachts her size. The Bering Yacht pedigree shines through in many aspects. Beyond using a proven hull design, the entire Bering line relies on a 'heavy for size' approach to providing the uncommon sea-kindly motion that very few if any recreational motoryachts are capable of delivering...

Project Solar arrives at OceAnco yards for finishing​

Dutch custom superyacht builder OceAnco just launched the Espen Oeino design superyacht Y710 and not even a week later a very large sailyacht build arrived on their premises. We can only imagine that this is Project "Solar" with design inside and out by Nuvolari and Lenard as well as Naval Architecture by Dykstra Naval Architects...

Lurssen launches 104-meter superyacht "Quantum Blue"​

You are used to it by now, Lurssen builds serious custom-constructed and highly secretive superyachts. Their latest superyacht launch is no exception. The massive 104-meter superyacht under the Project name "Quantum Blue" was launched a couple of days ago at Lurssen in Germany. Due to Lurssen's confidentiality agreements, a lot of information isn't released as yet on this particular project. However, we do know that Quantum Blue has a design by the UK design boards of Tim Heywood with an interior by Alberto Pinto.

Quantum Blue is now the third superyacht launched by this German custom builder, 66-meter "Ester III" being the first and the recently launched "Kismet II". So far, she is also the second largest launch of 2014, behind "Victory" by Fincantieri. She appears to have five decks above the waterline and a plethora of space to play with...

Benetti delivers motoryacht "Cheers 46" ​

Italian yard Benetti recently handed over one of their latest motoryachts, "Cheers 46" to their owners. This one goes to a Brazilian owner who is not a first timer, they have owned an Azimut before with the same name. The new Benetti features Naval Architecture design by Pierluigi Ausonio Naval Architecture Studio in collaboration with Benetti and an interior by Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD).

The interior is a sophisticated affair characterized by greys and silver lacquer finishes. Cheers 46 is run by a pair of MTU 12V 4000 M93L marine engines that allow her to sprint to 20-knots or slow cruise at around 12-knots to extend the cruising range. Cheers 46 is already cruising around and has been seen in Italian fishing village of Portofino since delivery. This yacht is also expected to make her international debut at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)...

OceAnco splashes 88.50-meter superyacht Project 'Y710'​

Dutch superyacht manufacturer OceAnco technically launched their latest superyacht Y710 a couple days ago. That usually involves rolling the yacht out of the shed into the open where the mast and appendages can be installed and then the yacht be prepared for splashing. Now, Y710 has taken to the water where she is floating for the first time as a whole and nearly completed superyacht...

Cheoy Lee unveils 150-foot megayacht design​

Cheoy Lee has unveiled the latest design in collaboration with Overring Yacht Design and elevates the robust appeal that has been generated by yachts like "Mazu" and "Marco Polo". The new Cheoy Lee 150-footer can be built in steel and aluminium or steel and composite depending on what the owner may prefer.

As with Cheoy Lee's larger yachts, range is a significant feature. The 150 isn't cast aside in this regard. She is envisioned to feature one CAT 3512 marine diesel engine connected to a controllable-pitch propeller. Fuel tankage is for 94,625 LT and that coupled with slow cruising speeds should see significant range capabilities. For example, at 9 to10-knots she is expected to have a 10,000 nautical mile range and at 12-knots it reduces to around 6,000 nautical miles. Top speed is estimated to be 15-knots with the CAT3512C engine...

Tankoa Yachts announce 50-meter superyacht project​

Tankoa Yachts is pleased to announce the existence of their latest design, a 50-meter superyacht with lines by Francesco Paszkowski and Naval Architecture by Massimo Visibelli. She is angular, yet sleek, yet refined and rises over three internal decks above the waterline. Tankoa is offering this vessel in two versions, a full displacement and a semi-displacement version. The two variants will have different top speeds granted to the different power packages and the hull forms.

Expect the semi-displacement version to be significantly faster with an anticipated top speed of 27-knots. The full displacement hulled version will make somewhere around 16 to 18-knots. Eitherway, they will be constructed in aluminium, light alloy 5083. The 50-meter project is being called Project S501...basically first hull of 50-meter series...

Palmer Johnson delivers 52.4-meter superyacht "Bliss"​

American shipyard Palmer Johnson has delivered the second PJ170 hull built under project name 'Apollo'. We know now that her final name is "Bliss" and features a design on the interior by Nuvolari & Lenard with construction managed by ***** Yacht & Ship. Bliss is similar to "DB9" with one major difference besides the exterior paint and interior decor. Bliss actually has a semi-enclosed sundeck where is DB9 is open in that area.

She features a large 26-foot counter-current pool on the foredeck, sure to be a hit with guests. Guest accommodation onboard Bliss is for ten in five suites. Now that she is delivered you can expect to see her sailing the global scene...

Ferretti launches first 650 motoryacht​

The first hull in the Ferretti 650 line has been launched by the Italian builder, Ferretti. The yacht has been a collaboration between Advanced Yachts Technology & Design (AYT&D) and Studio Zuccon International Project. The new 65-footer rises two internal decks above the waterline and has an open fly deck with an extensive fly bridge navigational control area.

The standard engine setup seems to be twin CAT C18s which will allow this new planing yacht to run up to 30.5-knots and high-cruise at around 27-knots. There is the option for slightly more powerful engines to be used onboard. If chosen, the optional 1,150 HP CATs would increase her top speed to around 33-knots and high-cruise closer to 30-knots.

"...the launch of this model makes us extremely proud", commented Stefano de Vivo, Ferretti Group‘s Chief Commercial Officer...

OceAnco launches 88.5-meter 'Y710' superyacht​

Hot on the heels of the delivery of custom project 'Y709', now called "Equanimity", Dutch superyacht builder OceAnco has launched another custom project, 'Y710'. The brand new 88.5-meter superyacht project rolled outside today and received her main mast. She boasts exterior design by the well-known Espen Oeino and Naval Architecture by Azure Naval Architects.

Y710 was manufactured in steel and aluminum on a displacement hull. She is expected to carry up to fourteen guests in seven suites. Four doubles, two VIPs and one master suite are the guest/owner accommodation. She rises five decks above the water line and is powered by dual 4,828 horse power MTU diesels up to 18.5-knots. Y710 will draw from 280,000 LT fuel tanks and will naturally feature ocean-crossing range. YF will update you as OceAnco releases more information on the launch of Y710...

Palmer Johnson launches first 48-meter SuperSport luxury yacht​

American yard Palmer Johnson has launched probably one of their most anticipated luxury yachts in recent times. Yes you guessed it, they launched the first hull in the 48-meter SuperSport Series. Hull 4801 is unique in almost every way you look at the design. She has a piercing bow and flowing lines along the structure. Another design element that stands out is the use of sponsons, almost as outriggers. While the piercing bow has been designed to slice and reduce pitching, the sponsons should provide greater stability against rolling.

As many of you know already, the hull and superstructure were not built in the U.S but by Norwegian sub-contractor Brødrene and then shipped over to be completed. Thanks to her pair of MTU 16V 2000 M94s and carefully optimized hull form hull 4801 is expected to have a top speed just over 30-knots...

Ocean Alexander to debut 100' motoryacht at 2014 FLIBS​

Ocean Alexander is expected to debut their 100-foot Ocean Alexander at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). The OA100 can be seen as the upgrade from the well-known OA90-footer and is designed by Evan K. Marshall. The OA 100 follows on with the well-loved interior arrangement. The accommodation layout features a full-beam master stateroom arrangement with both his and her heads. There is a VIP-type suite that is located forward. Two more cabins are located between the VIP and master suites. They convert to a queen if needed. and as you expect all staterooms are en-suite.

"With the recent successful sales of three new Ocean Alexander 90 yachts in the first quarter of 2014, we feel very confident that this new model will be very well received," states Richard Allender, Director of US Operations...

Jarrett Bay Boatworks Announce 88-foot Sportfish motoryacht​

United States Sportfish specialist Jarrett Bay Boatworks is proud to announce the 88-foot sportfish motoryacht. This vessel has been conceptualized a while ago but now Jarrett Bay Boatworks has gone public with the announcement and is expected to start construction on this new project sometime in September, 2014.

The new 88-footer is should be built under yard number 62. The smooth and sleek lines of Jarrett Bay Hull number 62 has been on the drawing board for many months and there is a lot of research and design still to follow, including virtual tank testing, high tech materials & weight studies. More information will follow on this project as she progresses in build...

Sunseeker to build 51-meter custom superyacht​

UK builder Sunseeker just made a grand announcement ushering in the design to their newest flagship, a 51-meter custom superyacht. Don't get confused, we know you know of their current flagship, the 155-foot motoryacht "Blush" delivered to her high-profile owner Eddie Jordan. However, this new yacht is going to be larger than Blush or the second 155 hull that is under construction.

As usual, the new Sunseeker 168 will have the same sporty lines as her predecessors in the range offering yet she will have that definite superyacht look. The vessel spreads over three internal decks and exudes style throughout. She is anticipated to hit a top speed of 25-knots and give an impressive 4,000 nautical mile range at conservative speeds. More information will come on the brand new Sunseeker 51-meter custom superyacht as Sunseeker updates...

Otam launches 58HT motoryacht "Crazy Too"​

Otam recently launched the 58HT performance motoryacht "Crazy Too". This all-back beauty became this dark knight simply because the owner's brief gave that directive. “I would like a total black look”, said the owner and Cristiano Gatto delivered the goods on that. The Otam 58HT Crazy Too is high performance, providing exhilarating speeds above 50-knots...

Heesen sells 47-meter megayacht Project Hé ​

Dutch builder Heesen sells another one of their popular 47-meter megayachts. This time, this one is going under the Project name "Hé" and is hull YN16947. Project Hé has exterior design by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects and a lovely interior by the credible and talented Bannenberg and Rowell team. Their collaborations are growing with Heesen, as they have done interiors on five of their yachts. One of the more recent projects would have been the 65-meter "Galactica Star"...