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Yachting Developments rolls out 30.48-meter sailing Cat "Q5"​

The long awaited 30.48-meter long sailing catamaran "Q5" has been just rolled out the building shed at Yachting Developments. Although she will not be launched until June, she was rolled out so her mast could be stepped and be prepared to take to the water.

Built as YD66 to a design by Warwick Yacht Design she is a significantly sized sailing catamaran. She flaunts dark blue hulls with white superstructure and white mast and boom by Southern Spars while sails have been made by Doyle NZ. She is built as a sailing yacht but when needed her two 460 horse power CAT engines will run her to a top speed of 14-knots.

The interior of this luxury catamaran has been done by the well-respected British firm Redman Whiteley Dixon. You'll get ten guests sleeping in her five cabins along with space for six crew. Q5 has been built in composite and features a staggering 14.63-meter beam...

San Lorenzo celebrates yet another double launch​

Italian builder San Lorenzo recently announced a double launch. The 33-meter "Regine" and the 28.6-meter "Silvie VI" were launched. Regine is a member of the SL108 family, in fact she is the 15th hull to be launched by San Lorenzo. The other yacht, Silvie VI represents the third hull of the SL94 series.

Silvie VI has been designed by Francesco Paszkowski and powered by a pair of 1,630 Kw MTU engines to a top speed of 29-knots with cruising at a respectable 26-knots. She is able to host eight guests in her four comfortable cabins.

Similarly Regine can accommodate eight guests in four cabins. However, she was designed by Della Role. Her engine package is two MTUs approximately 1,940 Kw with the expected ability to push Regine to 30-knots and cruise at an estimated 26-knots. Both Yachts will be delivered to their respected owners this Summer...

Megayacht "M" splashes at Bilgin Yachts​

After rolling the radical looking megayacht "M" out of their sheds at the turn of the year, Bilgin said they would put her in the water in the following months. Now she has been officially splashed and in the water.

She was known as the Bilgin 132 in construction but since then at her initial roll out her name was revealed as simply "M". She is powered by a pair of MTU 2000 M93 diesel engines with 2400 horse power at an estimated 2450 rpm, reaching a top speed of 22 knots. Her GRT is approximately 340 and displacement is 200 tonnes.

The modern interior of M will host ten guests in comfort and style. Speaking of style, the interior is adorned by prized materials. It juxtaposes rich maccassar and zebrano woods with warm leathers and fabrics. She was designed by H2 Yacht Design...

Perini Navi launches 32-meter sloop "Xnoi"​

Over the weekend, Perini Navi launched a new yacht, the 32-meter sloop-rigged "Xnoi" (pronounced 'per noi' meaning 'for us'). She was launched on the 26th of May, Saturday. The vessel is a carbon fiber wonder built largely of that material.

The yacht Xnoi and her carbon fiber structure is designed by Nauta Yacht Design‘s Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino. Even the mast and boom are done in carbon fiber. The construction of the new Perini Navi Xnoi yacht meets the changing needs of today’s yachting market and expands the range of Perini Navi Group products. This innovative project demonstrates the Perini Navi Group’s ability to successfully undertake construction projects in carbon fiber.

When needed Xnoi will be powered by a single Cummins 305 horsepower engine...

Rossi Navi launches 46-meter "2 Ladies" megayacht​

A 46-meter long megayacht with design by Design Studio Spadolini has been launched by Italian yard Rossi Navi. The luxury yacht was built under yard number FR025 and with comfort in mind featuring a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. The name "2 Ladies" graces her side name plates and two colours make up her main colour scheme on the exterior, grey and white.

Elegant grey exists on the hull with black underwater hull while the aluminum superstructure is in white. The interior has room enough to accommodate twelve guests onboard. It may be a little surprising that 2 Ladies has two master staterooms. Makes one think how significant '2' is in the yacht's name.

To power this new 46-meter Rossi Navi luxury yacht dual CAT C32 ACERT engines are employed. Top speed is expected to be 15.5-knots with cruising a knot slower...

In Build; Blohm and Voss 82-meter Project 'Graceful' superyacht ​

The hull of this superyacht was built originally in Sevmash, Russia but by late 2010 it was moved to Bremen in Germany where modifications were made. One of the more outright and noticable features is that of the addition of a bulbous bow.

She has now been towed to Blohm and Voss and is presently in a floating drydock where she will remain until launch. Delivery of Project Graceful is expected to be delivered by the end of 2013. On the exterior and interior, H2 Yacht Design are responsible. In fact Graceful has some similar features to that of another H2 Design yacht Project 'Agat'. Since arriving part of the superstructure has been added to the hull...

Heesen secures order for first 42-meter Fast Displacement yacht​

May is turning out to be a good month for Dutch yacht manufacturer Heesen. The newly sold Project 'California', working on delivering the "Lady Petra" and now a new order for their first 42-meter Fast Displacement megayacht. What is of special interest about this new vessel is at the bow.

The new vessel will be the first to be fitted with what is known as a 'Hull Vane®' that consists of a foil fitted below the hull to reduce water resistance by 18-percent at average speed and up to 24-percent at maximum speed. Other advantages of the foil include reduced motion in heavier seas. This new technology for yachts has been created by Van Oossanen Naval Architects.

The new Fast Displacement yacht will be built in steel and aluminum and to ABS class. The hull number is YN 17042 and has both exterior styling and design with interior all by Omega Architects...

Heesen sells 47-meter Project 'California' superyacht​

A brand new Heesen 47-meter superyacht was recently sold by Fraser Yachts. The yacht is currently under construction and in the final fitting out stage and will be completed in a few months. She is known as hull YN 16347 or Project 'California'.

Frank Laupman of Omega Architects has designed her exterior lines while Bannenberg and Rowell worked on the interior. In fact the interior will come to fruition under a 1940s and 50s California era theme. The elegance of a classic Hollywood interior is further emphasized by use of materials such as bleached wenge on the floorboards, white elm for panelling. Marbles and refined steel help round out some of the details.

A few technical details suggest Project California has dual MTU 8V 4000 M63 diesels allowing for a 4,000 nautical mile range at 12-knots...

Nordhavn N40 "Passe Partout" first N40 to be delivered to Australia​

Nordhavn history was made over the weekend with the arrival of Nordhavn 40#68 Passe Partout in Brisbane, Australia. It marks the first Nordhavn 40 ever delivered to the Southern Hemisphere. The boat was offloaded yesterday and brought the short distance to nearby Scarborough Marina, by delivery crew which included Peter Devers, sales manager, and Andrew Wadham, head of commissioning of Nordhavn’s Australasia office.

The boat will undergo commissioning by Wadham and the Australian service team; first order of business, a thorough detail and then stepping the mast. “Despite just having come off the ship, this boat looks great,” Devers commented. “Her interior is totally complete and is so special. The owner should be thrilled.” Owners Bernhard and Naree Saiko were scheduled to see her today...

60-meter Benetti Hull FB255 has been sold​

This new 60-meter large volume superyacht (1,100 GRT) by Benetti is currently under construction and the sale was completed right after the Hainan Show. Hull FB255 was asking 48 million Euros and has been sold to an Asian client.

At the present moment FB255 will be completed and delivered to her new owner by May 2014. The interior arrangements have been changed to meet the owner's tastes. The 60-meter superyacht will boast accommodation for fourteen guests in six cabins as well as a sixteen-crew complement. She spreads across five decks and features a heli-pad.

For more information:

Azimut | Benetti S.p.A...

Rene van der Velden 110' Plumb Bow Yacht​

Desirable concept promises economic construction and operation ​

This snug, boldly handsome all-weather cruiser is ideal for today’s economy-minded families. She was conceived to assure fun, pleasure, and low building and running costs. She is based on a less-costly steel hull, with each living space made as versatile as possible, and without cumbersome features and over-sophisticated technology that savvy owners find unnecessary and expensive. With longitudinal framing, the steel hull is relatively inexpensive to build and maintain, and is easily repaired anywhere, even in low-tech facilities. The superstructure can be aluminum or composite, depending on builder’s or client’s preference and, like the interior styling, can be customized to suit your needs and taste. The hull is shaped for comfortable speeds up to 18 knots...

Benetti launches Classic 121' "Option B"​

A few days after the launch of the first Classic Supreme 132’, last Wednesday, 16th May, the curtains were raised on a Classic 121’. The 121’ is the crowning jewel of the Benetti Class range, featuring six models constructed in composite materials and ranging from 93’ to 145’ in length, all built at the historic Benetti boatyards in Viareggio. In the early hours of the afternoon, the yacht was lowered into the water, a ceremony witnessed by the owner and his family, along with technical personnel, workers, and all Benetti staff who oversaw outfitting and construction over the past several months.

The Classic 121’ is the iconic symbol of the Benetti brand for semi-custom models — the first Benetti Classic ever made ten years ago when production of the range got underway...

Progress on Moonen 42-meter "Sofia" superyacht​

Construction on the new "Sofia" is going well and quickly. It shouldn't be in the too distant memory that the owner wanted the Moonen flagship to be even larger with a four-foot extension to the stern area over the initial LOA. The difference in length at the stern was to allow storage of a three-person U-boatworx submarine. Sea trials on the submarine will begin in Malta in mid-May while back in Holland the dedicated launch crane is being pre-assembled and tested before final installation onboard the yacht.

Two of the suites are nearly complete giving a better idea of the Art-Line interior concept. Meanwhile, the entertainment system is being engineered and installed, increasing in sophistication all the time to include a full Kaleidoscope video server with Samsung Smart LED TVs and multi-room control (including lighting, blinds and climate control) via i-Pad...

Construction starts on Cosmo 50-meter Explorer superyacht​

The Cosmo Explorer brand is a brand dedicated to the design, construction and production of strong and reliable luxurious explorer yachts packed with innovations and cutting edge technology, ready to explore the roughest seas. The location of the building was selected to be Greece.

Exterior and Interior design of COSMO 50 was submitted to Mr. Cristiano Gatto of Cristiano Gatto Design Team Srl. Permanent collaboration with design team allowed for the concept of the Cosmo 50 Explorer Yacht to be compiled as unique masterpiece. Presently COSMO Explorer is fully time dedicated to the building of COSMO 50 Explorer Yacht, for which, Alizul Finance Corporation Ltd. holds all rights of Naval Architecture and Engineering.

The concept of a unique, hi-end specification, five deck explorer yacht forthe owner was born...

Project 'Topaz' superyacht launches at Lurssen​

The widely anticipated and much talked about superyacht Project 'Topaz' emerged from her floating drydock at Lurssen today. The technical launch allowed the world to finally see the design in totality. The new superyacht has been built under a veil of secrecy and details are almost none as the yard is holding fast to confidentiality agreements.

Even the LOA is not widely known but she is believed to be either 144-meters or a bit longer. Her beam is a staggering 21.5-meters (about 72-feet). The Topaz project was transferred from the yard to the floating dry dock in May 2011 to be fitted out. It was this same dry dock that she sailed out of today. Topaz is now possibly Lurssen's second largest superyacht constructed. As further details emerge we will keep you posted.

For more information:

Lurssen
Fr. Lurssen Werft GmbH & Co...

Custom Line Navetta 26-meter "Immagine"​

The latest Custom Line Navetta 26-meter recently splashed in Italy. In fact, "Immagine" was launched just the day before the Custom Line 124. Top speed on this vessel will vary depending on the engine option chosen by the owner. The top end speed could be either 14-knots or 16-knots with cruising anywhere between 12 and 13.5-knots.

On the inside, the new Custom Line Navetta 26-meter Immagine plays host to up to eight guests in four cabins. The cabin layout is in two doubles and a twin located on the lower deck while the Owner's suite is on the main deck. We can expect Immagine to be delivered to her owner for use this Summer...

New Rupert 80-foot motoryacht design signed and in construction​

Rupert Marines' latest design is an 80-foot luxury motor yacht intended for owners of super yachts and other demanding customers and designed in cooperation with world-renowned naval architects and designers, the exterior bears the signature of Ted Mannerfelt. This 80-foot yacht is the first in series of Rupert Yachts now in development.

Rupert 80 is a truly professional boat. Built in Sweden by skilled craftsmen to professional workboat and yacht standards and with a superior finish to the exterior as well as the interior. This extraordinary yacht is equipped with all the space and amenities for guests and crew you can expect from a truly exceptional yacht.

Speed range between 32 – 46 knots and relevant fuel capacity will ensure a sufficient cruising range...

Custom Line launches third 124-foot megayacht​

Recently, Italian brand Custom Line launched the third unit in their 124-foot series. This new nearly 38-meter megayacht has been constructed in GRP materials to a design by Gianni Zuccon. Zuccon also materialized the interior design work.

On the interior, up to ten guests are accommodated in a lavish and luxurious atmosphere where five cabins await. This light motoryacht will get you around at 27-knots if you push her twin MTUs that can generate just over 3,500 horse power each...

ADM Kiel launches 73-meter superyacht "Plan B"​

One of the more talked about and anticipated superyachts from the ADM group for this year has been launched. A 73-meter superyacht built under the yard number 422 has now left her dry dock and is floating alongside in preparation for sea trials and other finalizing works.

Although a name isn't visible on the yacht's structure, the name has been confirmed through her AIS transponder as "Plan B". Plan B bears both exterior and interior design work by German firm FOCUS Yacht Design. The 73-meter steel and aluminum superyacht's exterior design is modern and aggressive. Not alot of details are available on this new project at the moment but YF will keep you informed as they come to hand...