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2Oceans launch 75-foot expedition catamaran "Quo Vadis"
Designing this impressive expedition catamaran was a project that took 30 months and involved 1750 hours of design work, with three designers involved at various stages in drawing up the interiors, lines, structure and various mechanical details.
Accommodation is luxurious by expedition yacht standards, and at the same time comfortable and highly practical. The catamaran has ample accommodation and sleeps up to eight guests in four double cabins. Each cabin has its own spacious en-suite bathroom, with a heads and a shower. In addition, there are two crew cabins, accommodating three crew.
Aptly named "Quo Vadis", Open Ocean 750 Expedition Yacht is an impressive 75 foot catamaran, powered by two Cummins 228 kW/305 HP motors. It was custom designed by Du Toit Yacht Design for a seasoned game fisherman, and is stylish and luxurious as well as comfortable and functional...
Garcia Trawler 54-foot completed by Garcia Yachting
The first model of the Garcia Trawler 54 was launched in Cherbourg on July 30th. The launch of this fuel efficient trans-oceanic trawler is an important step for Garcia Yachting which now proposes motorized blue water cruising solutions in addition to ocean crossing sailboats, its traditional savoir-faire.
Within days, the Garcia Trawler 54 departed on its maiden voyage around the Iberic peninsula in order to be officially introduced in Cannes at the Festival de la Plaisance between September 11 and 16, 2012. Subsequently she will then undertake an Atlantic crossing on her own bottom to participate to several East Coast boat shows in the fall in the US.
Stay tuned to YachtForums for an upcoming review by Judy Waldman on this new trawler; scheduled to to go live in October 2012...
37M Expedition yacht "Far Far Away" on the verge of delivery
In a few days, the 37-meter luxury expedition Inace yacht "Far Far Away" will leave her builders for Florida. Far Far Away was built by Inace Yachts in Brazil as hull number 576. She's not the fastest yacht but she has a significant 6,000-nautical mile range at 10-knots, top speed is at 13-knots.
The overall design of Far Far Away is by designer Luiz de Basto. On the interior, also by Luiz de Basto, contains guest accommodation in five cabins. Two doubles, two twins and a master stateroom account for the break down in guest accommodation. Delivery is set for October 3rd, 2012.
For more information:
Inace Yachts
.: Indústria Naval do Ceará S.A...
46.4m Dubois-designed motoryacht to commence build with Feadship
The second Dubois design to begin build with the Feadship yard this year, this stunning 46.4m motoryacht is for an existing client, in a contract which was brokered by Dubois Yachts. The fixed-keel megayacht amazingly will be capable of 5,500-nautical mile endurance at 10-knots. At 46.4-meter LOA, the beam is 9.00-meters with a slim draft of 2.25-meters.
This aluminium construction will feature a unique accommodation layout, with the entire upper deck given over to a private owner’s apartment. The owner’s cabin occupies the forward section behind a panoramic sweep of windows. The yacht also offers five guest cabins, three twin, a double and a VIP. This capable and luxurious yacht will achieve a top speed of 16.5 knots and is due for delivery in 2015.
For more information:
Dubois Naval Architects Ltd...
110-meter superyacht "Equilibrium" by Sinot Design
Yet another new design comes from the recently concluded Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). It is a design from Sinot Design, a 110-meter superyacht called "Equilibrium". If the design looks even remotely familiar, think, the 88-meter "Musashi" by Feadship. According to Sinot... "with Equilibrium, we challenged ourselves to take a more radical direction without losing the eye for feasibility." He further comments...Equilibrium reflects the ‘balance between man, machine and nature’...
Maxi catamaran VPLP 110' launched at JFA
The latest yacht to launch from the French builders JFA is the new maxi VPLP 110-foot sailing catamaran. The name VPLP accompanies the yacht because Van Peteghem & Lauriot Prévost designed the vessel. At 33.5-meters LOA and over 14-meters BOA, she takes honours as being one of the largest luxury yacht catamarans built in carbon epoxy.
Eight guests are accommodated on the Cittolin Polli-designed interior. Not many details are available as yet on the new VPLP 110 maxi sailing catamaran as JFA is in a confidentiality agreement with the owner. We do not even know the name of the vessel. This latest vessel should be delivered to her owner in the Fall...
Moonen launches 42-meter megayacht "Sofia"
Moonen celebrated a significant launch recently and that was for the 42-meter megayacht "Sofia", a fully custom yacht catering to the whims of the desiring owner. Sofia is so custom a megayacht that as the project was being built the owner was still making changes and alterations to the build. You would remember the original project was extended a couple feet to it's current length to accommodate the owner's desire to have a three-person (two guests and captain) submarine onboard. The submarine itself is by U-Boat Worx. On the inside, entertainment will be top-notch with the extensive custom video server and custom multi-interface controls via Ipad for window treatments, lighting, interior control of the climate. If this wasn't enough, the interior of Sofia, like many other Moonen yachts is by the artful Art-Line Interiors...
San Lorenzo unveils new 42-meter Explorer
Italian yacht manufacturer San Lorenzo made a step further in diversifying their product offering to the public with the unveiling of a 42-meter Explorer megayacht. San Lorenzo is not known for expedition yachts but they have decided to enter that market segment based on the rising popularity for explorer yachts.
The new 42-meter expedition yacht will have a few ‘green’ features to help make its environmental footprint a little lighter. She is expected to be classified under ‘Green Plus’ with the ability to remain at anchor for up to two days without having to utilize the polluting generator sets. Additionally, they expect that the San Lorenzo EXP 42-meter will have long-range because of its high fuel efficiency –another environmentally friendly feature...
Newcruise Design show new yacht designs at MYS 2012
The German yacht design company Newcruise Design presented a few new designs at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). One of the designs is in the form of a luxury tug, in fact, it is called MY “Tug”. The other design is dubbed MY “Cube” and for good reason!
MY Tug is really a tug platform for exploring but doesn’t sacrifice the luxury appeal of yachting. Basically she’s an ocean-going tug with styling and amenities that softens the character of an otherwise rugged yacht. Sporting features to outfit her persona she would be the perfect yacht for the avid explorer. Bare in mind, this design comes in three variant sizes, 42-meter, 45-meter and 47-meter. This particular variant is the 45-meter yacht.
MY Tug has a heli pad on the aft upper deck for the yacht’s helicopter tender. Below the heli-pad is room to store the vessels’ RIB tenders (X2)...
JFA unveils 100’ Long Island sailing catamaran yacht at 2012 MYS
French builder JFA unveiled a new sailing catamaran design at the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS), 2012. The vessel comes in the form of a 100-foot Long Island sailing Cat. Now you would remember that at last year’s edition of the Monaco Yacht Show, JFA unveiled the Long Island 85-footer to much acclaim.
Marc Lombard is in on the design of the yacht with the Naval Architecture. The vessel would be built to Bureau Veritas and also be MCA Compliant. Stretching 31.55-meters long and having a handy footprint of 14.20-meters wide, one can imagine the space that is onboard this 100-foot design. Guest capacity is expected for eight so you can imagine four cabins...
H2 Yacht Design and Laurent Giles collaborate on 110M Project “Atlas”
Two well-noted names in the business of superyacht design have come together to design an audacious project known at “Atlas”. The vessel is described as a 110-meter sail-assisted superyacht which uses the benefit of wind-driven power to help her through the water in conjunction with her engines.
Power is to be provided by diesel-electric means and running her on this alone is envisioned allow her an 18-knot top speed. Not only that but her tanks are large enough to run her for approximately 8,000-nautical miles without stopping. Of course if she is sail-assisted on that journey, the range would be inherently longer. Furthermore, the potential cost savings by using the sail-assisted concept can be as much as above 40-percent.
The massive 110-meter concept sprawls over five decks offering a myriad of opportunities for the owner or guests alike...
New SuperSports Series unveiled at 2012 MYS by Palmer Johnson
American Yacht builder Palmer Johnson Yachts unveiled a new line of SuperSports yachts at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). The new line of yachts range from 42-meters to 72-meters with the middle size of the range at 48-meters. The exterior styling is radical and fresh offering invigorating feelings for new design. One of the new SuperSports Yachts is actually under construction.
The first yacht to be completed in the series will the 48-meter variant. She will be launched in 2013 and also delivered in 2013. Bear in mind that the yachts will be built in carbon composite. However, the surprising stand out feature is not the hybrid reverse bow but the small sponsons/outriggers that protrude from the aft. The sponsons are wave-piercing in design as well. In essence she is not a mono-hull and having the distinct advantage of better stability over a true mono-hull of the same size...
Claydon Reeves and BMT Nigel Gee collaborate on 55-meter 'Oxygen' CAT project
A collaboration between Claydon Reeves and BMT Nigel Gee produces a new design for a large powered catamaran. The 55-meter design proposal is on a special SWATH platform. The vessel is being called Project 'Oxygen' but as luxurious as the design is intended to be, it will be as utilitarian as can be imagined.
Actually, one of the main purposes underpinning the design is for a platform for dive exploring. It is for this reason that the design is capable of carrying extenisve dive equipment. To haul that equipment its prospective explorers Oxygen is proposed to be powered by four MTU engines of the 2000 series. Top speed of Oxygen is expected to be in the region of 24-knots with far more comfortable ride compared to a monohull of the same size...
Owen Clarke Design to unveil new 40M sloop at MYS
When the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) gets underway in just over a week's time several designs will be unveiled and showcased at the show. One such design destined to be unveiled is a 40-meter blue-water sloop by Owen Clarke Design. The new design is billed as being capable of making quick oceanic passages in a safe and secure platform.
One of the standout features is the so-called dreadnought bow, which was a popular feature of by-gone warships. It offers more space at the bow for sailing gear and naturally slightly increases the waterline. A look at the design allows you to see her low profile to the water there by bringing persons onboard closer to the water for a thrilling experience, whether under sail or at anchor.
On the inside, Owen Clarke Designs made it possible to have either a four or five-cabin layout. Four cabins for the rest of the crew while the captain has their own cabin...
Pisa Superyachts complete "Project 12" megayacht
Pisa Superyachts have now completed their latest luxury megayacht dubbed "Project 12". If the name Pisa Superyachts doesn't sound familiar to you it is because it is a new company that took over from the former Cantieri di Pisa. The 46.5-meter megayacht looks very similar to the Akhir line of yachts from the former company.
Project 12's interior boasts design work by the cool Mark Berryman. The interior's decor is sophisticated yet relaxed for owner and guests alike to enjoy to the maximum. Upscale materials have been utilized on the interior namely, leathers, marbles, lime-washed teak and other sumptuous fabrics that clad the array of furniture pieces throughout the yacht. As for the colour wheel, the colour choices followed on a vibrant path with colourful splashes seen throughout in accent pieces like throw cushions...
Guido de Groot introduces the 'Streamliner' megayacht
Again, a designer has been bold enough to tap into inspiration from the past and throw out a retro design for a megayacht concept. One of these latest exploits comes from Guido de Groot with a concept called the 'Streamliner' 42-meter Project.
We are always "passionate and eager to explore new solutions.", this is according to Guido de Groot Design and is clear on the design of the Streamliner concept. Although the design has several classical elements, the yacht is a modern as any. One of these elements is a fold out balcony on the sea along the forward-end of the lower deck...
The Vripack Liquid, the Research Vessel re-invented
The Vripack Design Studio has been munching over this one for several years and in the recent year she has grown to be the Vripack vision of the Research Vessel Yacht 2.0 (RVY). Therefore her internal project name has long been Turmoil II. The main reason for this is her striking long forward part being the boat deck, just like Vripacks’ previous RVY 1.0.
However, design wise Vripack did not go for a classic raised forecastle which pops up from the sheer. Liquid Silvers’ forecastle is directly connected to the Owners deck which is situated one deck above the main deck. In this sense, the empty part from the original RVY which is between the raised forecastle and superstructure now blends the two together making the lines cleaner and less cloddy while the extremely practical location of the boat deck is still there. A typical form follows function example...
Trinity launches latest superyacht, 50-meter "Lady Sura"
The latest superyacht has been launched from American yacht builder Trinity Yachts. The new vessel comes in the form of a 50-meter luxury tri-deck twin-screw motor yacht. While under construction, the build number was T059, built in all aluminum.
Her name is "Lady Sura" with design by Trinity Yachts. The interior designer is a bit of a surprise in René van der Velden. Classification for the Lady Sura is as follows: ABS Maltese Cross A1 Yachting Service, AMS, MCA. The 49.9-meter superyacht is run on dual CAT engines. In this case she has twin CAT 3512B engines each with 2,250 horse power.
For more information:
Trinity Yachts, LLC
13085 Seaway Road
Gulfport, MS...
San Lorenzo building second SD110' megayacht
Italian yacht builder San Lorenzo is currently working on the second hull for the SD110 range of yachts. The Semi Displacement yacht fits comfortably between San Lorenzo's SD92 and SD122 models giving owners more choice in an already well established range. Speaking of owners, this one is destined for an American client.
The yacht oozes typical San Lorenzo styling, no surprises in the design. Currently under construction at the yard's Viareggio facilities the tri-deck megayacht is on schedule for delivery in 2014. San Lorenzo spared no chance at trying to open up the saloon area on the main deck. As is present on many of their models now, the sliding doors on the side of the saloon open to the side decks. The view outwards is further aided by foldable bulwarks that jettison to create mini balconies or terraces...
Dauntless Yachts working on their first yacht, 75' Expedition
Dauntless Yachts is currently working on finishing their first yacht for launch in just under two months. Never heard of them? They are a relatively new company based in Turkey, building expedition-type yachts. The first model that is the most advanced in construction and closest to launching is the D75.
This first hull is already sold to a client and the triple deck yacht bears design by Overing Yacht Design. Dauntless Yachts has set up shop in Turkey but was really founded by British yacht owners. Additionally there is another model for build that is larger than the D75. The D85 designed by the same design first follows similar design patterning just on a slightly larger platform.
On the interior, the long-range expedition yacht is designed by Espinosa featuring raised Oak paneling...
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