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Build update on the new HJB 45-meter sloop "YIII"​

Construction is now well underway of this sleek 45m high performance sloop which has been designed by Bill Dixon with an interior from the boards of Rhoades Young Design. The yacht was commissioned by a repeat client who has enjoyed many years sailing on his current HJB yacht. She'll be painted in a relaxed and light earthy/sandy colour on the hull with white superstructure, mast and boom.

Designed to do very well in the light airs of the Mediterranean, the yacht will include a number of special features. Highlights include a fully automatic bimini and dodger, a double hinging transom door/swim platform, and a telescopic lifting keel that has been designed in such a way that it will not interfere with the interior layout. Launching is on schedule for spring 2014...

Jongert launches pocket sized motoryacht "Tommy"​

Dutch yacht builder Jongert launched a petit motoryacht recently with an LOA of only 18-meters. She is called "Tommy" and boasts modern lines and current-day appeal. One of the main characteristics to the design of Tommy is easily the generosity of glazed surfaces incorporated into the concept. The hull has been splashed with long horizontal windows.

The bulk of the windows are placed midships where the master stateroom is located, the owner takes advantage of stunning views. Performance creditials are facilitated by the use of twin Hamilton waterjets and powered by dual MAN engines. This package allows Tommy to attain a speed of 30-knots. Delivery of Tommy will follow later this year, when she will enjoy the year-round summer of Mauritius...

H2 Designed 71-meter 'Agat' superyacht launches​

The large 71-meter superyacht designed by H2 Yacht Design and built in the far-flung regions of Russia has been launched. The superyacht has actually completed sea-trials as well. Sevmash, the builder built her with a fluid yet aggressive exterior lines contrasted by an Art-Deco interior also designed by H2 Yacht Design.

Built under Project code A1331, the superyacht showcases a dark blue hull and white superstructure. A unique feature of this yacht will be an indoor swimming pool in place of the traditional main saloon. Twelve guests will be slept onboard and enjoy the luxury of a generous 11.40-meter beam. When delivered, this yacht will be the biggest and most sophisticated ever built in Russia and will be followed by a sister ship soon after, for which H2 is also designing the interior...

Lurssen delivers 85.1-meter superyacht "Solandge"​

German custom superyacht builder Lurssen successfully delivered the 85.1-meter "Solandge" -previously known under project name 'Niki'. Bearing design by the famed Espen Oeino she is just another feather in the cap of this designer and yet another success-story for this German builder (Lurssen). This displacement superyacht peaked out at 18-knots during her trials and can take you for 6,000 nautical miles at 12-knots.

The Aileen Rodriguez interior has been created from a comtemporary concept with some classical finishes and features a wide array of prized and precious materials. Try 33 types of exotic wood and veneers or 40-plus natural-stone pieces in bathroom walls and floors throughout. The interior hosts and sleeps twelve guests in eight cabins. When the owner is onboard there is a dedicated deck for them. Solandge carries 29 crew members and sleeps them in 15 cabins...

Horizon PC60 Hull Six Successfully Completes Sea Trial​

Hull six of the popular Horizon PC60 model has successfully completed her sea trial in Kaohsiung harbour with her U.S. owner on board; the power catamaran performed extremely well, showcasing her performance and seakeeping abilities to the satisfaction of her owner and the Horizon team.

Featuring an open bridge, this PC60 combines comfort and luxury within a three stateroom layout plus a kids cabin, and her interior decor blends Anegre and Carpathian Elm burl woods with warm neutral soft goods to create a simple but elegant feel. The PC60 will deliver to her new owner this month and will showcase at the 2014 Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show in February 2014...

Westport 112 motoryacht hull 52 sold​

The highly successful Westport 112 series is still going on strong and continues with the latest sale. Hull 52 in the 34-meter series is currently under construction and was recently sold. With the new sale, this new Westport motoryacht will continue on course for delivery around March 2014.

The proven hull platform provides accommodation for eight guests in a master suite, VIP stateroom and two guest cabins with. There are also three separate crew cabins located aft for up to five crew members. Power comes via dual 2,000 horse power MTU engines that provide a cruising speed in the region of 22-knots. Flat out, she'll do a maximum speed of 25-knots and you can expect a range of approximately 2,500 nautical miles at 12-knots.

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Blue Coast 101' DD Sail Yacht Under Construction​

Currently under construction at Latitude Yachts, this 101-foot sailing catamaran is designed by Coste Design & Partners and is made of Sealium with a two-deck configuration staggered one behind the other and separated by four steps. The lower deck is dedicated for the owner's suite at the front of the superstructure. This area affords exceptional full sea views.

The main deck at the aft of the superstructure offers a huge rear cockpit of nearly 90 m2. This deck is dedicated to the lounge and dining area. This innovative concept of the double-deck configuration allows persons in each of the areas to enjoy a panoramic sea view, using the difference of level of the decks. The hulls are offering two VIP cabins on the port side and one VIP and crew quarters with professional galley on the starboard side...

OceAnco launches 91.5-meter hull 'Y-709' superyacht​

The latest and newest superyacht has emerged from Dutch builder OceAnco. She is the 91.5-meter 'Y-709' also going by the designation PA164. The new superyacht blends alot of what we have been accustomed to in the Y700 series and surely adds a number of new features and styling elements.

The 300-foot twin-screw superyacht has been built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure and is projected to run to a top-speed of 19.5-knots. A pair of MTU 20V 4000 M73L engines should ensure this becomes a reality on sea trials. Each of them are around 4,800 horse power. This superyacht boasts a nearly 50-foot beam, 14.6-meters! Interior space is in abundance as well as deck space...

Alloy Yachts introduces new turn-key MY47 motoryacht​

New Zealand builder Alloy Yachts is moving a step further as it concerns their known 47-meter line of yachts. They are offering a new motor yacht model, based on their award-winning "Loretta Anne", called the MY47. The new model is being marketed as an 'all-inclusive turnkey package', meaning the functions of a yacht designer and interior designer are included in one price point.

She is designed by Dubois Naval Architects following a similar deisgn philosophy to Loretta Anne. Alloy Yachts expects that with its experience producing similar sized and complex yachts as well as pre-engineering of many of the features and parts that construction time will be streamlined and reduced. The MY47 will be available in four models. These include a tri-deck version and a flybridge version, both with and without beach clubs...

Bayliss Boatworks launch 25.6M sportfish yacht "Orion"​

The 25.6-meter "Orion" is now the largest sportfish yacht launched by U.S yard Bayliss Boatworks. Construction began just before mid 2011 and now the flagship of the yard has been launched and sea trials completed in September, 2013.

Orion bears Naval Architecture by Robert Ullberg and the design features a wooden hull construction finished in dark blue. The superstructure is in traditional white with a large open tuna tower. Inside, Orion boasts accommodation in five cabins including a full-beam stateroom for the owner. There are also five heads onboard this custom-built sportfish yacht. Orion ran through her paces in sea trials and recorded a top speed of 42-knots! She carries dual MTU M94 engines each with 2,600-horse power...

Blohm and Voss launches 82-meter superyacht "Graceful"​

German builder Blohm and Voss recently launched their latest superyacht in the form of the 82-meter "Graceful". The new superyacht is designed overall by H2 Yacht Design and has an interior dictated by the owner and carried out by the yard and Dörries Maritime Services.

The complex project arrived at Blohm and Voss in May of 2012 to be fitted out and completed and since then for the last year and a half (18-months) she has been in Dock 6. On the classic interior, there is accommodation for guests in three guest suites and two VIP-type suites. The owner has a duplex complete with it's own access to the sea via a folding balcony. Other stand-out features on Graceful include the large 15 X 3-meter main pool. The 'indoor' can even be converted into a large dance floor thanks to a raising floor mechanism...

Southern Wind to launch second SW82' sailyacht "Grande Orazio"​

Southern Wind Shipyard of South Africa will launch the second SW82-foot sailyacht in January of 2014. The new sailing yacht is expected to be christened "Grande Orazio" and the news comes just a few months after the first SW82, "Feelin' Good". The design of Grande Orazio is by Nauta Yacht Design and bears Naval Architecture by Farr Yacht Design. The interior design is also by Nauta.

On the interior, the owner has a master stateroom to their disposal. Other accommodation caters to guests in four cabins. However, depending on the use of the yacht, one or two of these cabins can go to sleep crew if needed. The 40.5-tonne yacht is expected to be launched in the first month of 2014...

Delta Powerboats 80 IPS nearing delivery​

Swedish yacht builder Delta Powerboats recently launched the flagship of their current line, the Delta 80 IPS. She is 26 meters long and is powered by triple Volvo Penta IPS 1200 engines. Delta's 80 IPS recently conducted sea trials and achieved a top speed of 37-knots between Estonia and Stockholm. Amazingly she demonstrated 30-percent less fuel consumption over her competitors...

Second Hatteras 100-foot motoryacht under construction​

U.S builder Hatteras has started construction on the second 100-foot motoryacht. In fact work was going on for a while on the second hull. The first hull, launched and now completed as "Mr. Loui" kicked off the 100 RPH series for Hatteras. The second hull has now been moved to the main production area as Hatteras shows it being cradled into the indoor hall via travel lift.

The second hull is designed by the in-house team at Hatteras and fetaures a hard-top to shade the sun deck. Dual 1,900 horse power Caterpillar C-32 marine engines will run the first hull (Mr Loui). The engine sets in standard configuration provide a top speed of 25-knots. There is also a cruising speed of 19-knots and at a reduced speed, a range of 680 nautical miles can be covered. However, a prospective owner, if they should choose, could opt for a more powerful version...

IAG delivers second Electra 100 motoryacht​

IAG Yachts are on the verge of delivering their second Electra line 100-foot motoryachts. If you remember, IAG launched the 31-meter Electra in 2011 In Build: IAG 31.6M "Freedom" megayacht - YachtForums.Com and now her slightly larger (31.6-meter) sister, the second hull, is about to be delivered.

The second hull is run by a pair of 1,342kW MTU marine engines giving her a top speed of 25-knots and a cruising speed around 18-knots. Hull number two in the Electra series benefits from dual 55kW Kohler generators, a Wesmar thruster as well as Seakeeper gyro stabilisers for further comfort. Speaking of comfort, guest accommodation is for eight. Four cabins sleep eight on the lower deck and yes even the full-beam master suite is below. There is a VIP suite and two twin cabins...

Westport delivers 40-meter megayacht "Fruition"​

American builder Westport has notched another mark in their delivery belt with the completion of another 40-meter composite megayacht. The 39.62-meter megayacht is one of the latest from this particular line, the Westport 130, and was christened "Fruition".

Fruition bears naval architecture by William Garden with an exterior design/styling via Taylor Olson. The interior was worked out in-house by the Westport team. Overall, this is the 38th 40-meter yacht delivered by Westport. Bear in mind that the 130-foot series was refreshed a few years ago in 2009 bringing to the fore updated appeal and styling...

HeySea completes Asteria 108-foot motoryacht "Contessa"​

HeySea, a Chinese yacht manufacturer recently completed the first hull in the new Asteria 108-foot series. Now completed and delivered she becomes the new flagship of the company. Done in composite construction and to a design by a Dutch company the Asteria 108 -christened as "Contessa"- exudes a sporty feel.

Inside there are four cabins all situated on the lower deck. A full-beam master, a VIP and two twins round out the guest accommodation configuration. The first Asteria 108 has been delivered to a client in Singapore where they will enjoy all the luxury trappings tied to yachting. Contessa boasts Seekeeper gyro stabilizers to keep her quiet at anchor. Powerful twin 1,081kW Caterpillar engines can run her up to 21-knots and cruise at around 18-knots if needed...

Cheoy Lee debuting the 87-foot Alpha Express at the FLIBS​

Cheoy Lee is expected to debut their 87-foot Alpha Express model at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). Responsible for everything external on this yacht is Michael Peters Yacht Design with their hands on the hull design, naval architecture and the exterior styling. The contemporary interior was designed by Luiz de Basto. They brought wide-open spaces feel to a smaller vessel.

The new Alpha 87 Express accommodates up to eight guests in four cabins ad that is inclusive of a full-beam master cabin. The Alpha Express series is a performance oriented series. They are powered by a pair of 1,900 horse power C32 Caterpillar ACERTS marine engines. The Alpha Express fills out above 30-knots. On a sub 100-foot yacht, a jacuzzi can be found on the aft deck -a nice addition-. Her aft garage is cabable of storing a tender of 3-meters...