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Dubois designed 46-meter Sloop for Vitters​

Last year we informed you about a new sloop that is in build at the moment for Vitters shipyard. If you don't know who Vitters is as yet, they are the Dutch yacht builder responsible for outstanding sailing yachts like "Marie", "LadyB", "Sarissa", "Adele", "Nirvana" and so on.

Additionally they have their hands on a new project, a 46-meter performance cruising sloop that has been designed by Dubois Naval Architects. This aluminium performance cruiser with hull number 3067 will carry a powerful rig, including a 62-meter TPT* (Thin Ply Technology) laminated carbon mast ensuring an optimized weight and strength ratio. Also her fully tank tested hull shape, lifting keel and sleek profile are signs of the performance-focus of this custom yacht.

The fixed carbon bimini top with vertical sliding windows are remarkable features on-deck...

Jade Yachts 120' Expedition​

This new luxury vessel is said to be on course for 2013. She is a 36.57-meter expedition-styled yacht being built in steel and aluminum. The engine package will likely be a pair of MAN D2842LE410 engines.

Top speed is expected to be 12.5-knots with cruising at 10-knots and having a fuel capacity of 40,000 LT. The Jade 120 will displace around 274-tonnes. The MCA compliant vessel will be sleeping ten guests in five cabins. The stanard The standard veneer will be Oak ,Walnut, Sapei Li, or Teak done with a satin finish in the guest cabins. However, there is the option of having high-gloss finish.

Seven crew members will be onboard to take care of the operation of the Jade 120. She has an overall beam of 8.30-meters and a draft of 2.5-meters...

CMN 'ONE' superyacht​

A new concept-type design called 'ONE' surfaces from the French yacht builder CMN yachts. She is a sleek and sharp with well-balanced lines from stem to stern. The bow is vertical to slice through the water effortlessly.

Quick features that are readily seen on the design are the fold-down doors in the hull for a beach club setting at the rear of the hull and a further private terrace on the water midships. The bow is longer with the superstructure set a bit farther aft. This allowed for an open and uncluttered bow that was perfect for a helipad platform.

Other features onboard ONE include a slender pool on the forward end of the sun deck with beautifully shaped and arranged sunpadded region. On the other end, to the aft there are comfortable outdoor sofas served by tables for quiet chats and relaxation. In addition, Project ONE yacht proposes a massage room, a sauna, a hammam as well as a wine cellar...

Westport 112' "Ubiquitous" completed​

One of the latest hulls from the Westport 112' line has been completed. She is called "Ubiquitous" and is hull 7745 and was very recently spotted transiting the Panama Canal.

The interior arrangement offers are luxurious, private and comfortable, whether socializing at dockside or at a remote anchorage. She sleeps eight in four ensuite staterooms. There are approximately 5-crew members that will serve onboard.

Westport 112s usually carry twin MTU 16V 2000 engines and her top speed can be estimated to be about 25-knots. A range of 2,500 miles at 12-knots is handy. Brief dimensions are 112-feet LOA, 23.9-feet BOA and a draft of 5.6-feet.

For more information:

Westport Yachts
2957 State Road 84
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
Westport Yachts


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Ocea's Classic 115-foot Explorer megayacht​

Ocea does not only offer commuter-styled yachts but also classicly styled yachts in various sizes between 72-feet and 115-feet, the 115' naturally being at the top of the range.

Naval Architecture is by the Joubert/Nivelt team. The 255-tonne classically designed yacht has an LOA of 35-meters, beam of 8.40-meters and draft of 2.40-meters, just under 8-feet. Ten guests are in five cabins with a crew capacity between seven and eight.

The range is exceptional coming in at 4,500 nautical miles at 10-knots from 41,000 LT of fuel. Top speed is around 13-knots provided by twin 608 horse power engines. Tender storage is on the open deck forward of the superstructure. Designed to cruise to the most secluded places, the OCEA Explorer 115 elegant lines shelves a true ship ready for sea expeditions...

Intec Marine 90-foot 'green' yacht​

Guido de Groot is behind the design of this 90-foot 'next generation' luxury yacht. Efficiency is at the helm of this design with a number of features to reduce the yacht's impact on the environment so much so that she will have RINA's marine green star design certificate.

The Intec Marine 90 is the first yacht of a series of energy efficient next generation yachts with hybrid propulsion designed by Guido de Groot. Besides it's energy efficiency, the yacht will emit lower noise levels and lower emissions of NOX and CO2. It has been developed in a joint effort with San Diego based naval architect Doug Sharp. A lot of special care for the environmental concerns has been taken into consideration in the design, the construction and the operation of the yacht.

Although having a length of 27.5m only, it is a true 3-deck displacement motor yacht...

Ocea Commuter 170' superyacht​

French company Ocea, manufacturer of the famed commuter-styled yachts tops off its range with the Commuter 170'. She is the current largest vessel in the commuter range and is really an extension of the Commuter 155. You would remember the first Ocea Commuter 155 launched last year and was christened as "Elisabet".

The enlargened version in the Commuter 170, houses extra interior volume and extended deck. She takes Naval Architecture from Joubert/Nivelt and is certified Lloyd’s Register and MCA. Principle dimensions indicate an LOA of 52-meters, a beam of 9.40-meters and a skinny draft of 2.50-meters.

Dual 1,600 horse power engines will run this 170-foot yacht to 18-knots top speed. 55,000 LT capacity tanks offer enough fuel for an impressive 4,500 nautical mile range at 10-knots. The 320-tonne vessel will be carrying twelve guests in six staterooms with twelve crew...

Trinity Yachts launch 50-meter superyacht "Tsumat" ​

United States yacht builder Trinity Yachts finished 2011 well and they have started 2012 in similar fashion. They have launched their latest yacht built under hull ID T057. She is a 50-meter superyacht designed by Trinity Yachts themselves.

Her name is "Tsumat" and is a tri-deck all aluminum superyacht. She is powered by a pair of CAT 3516B-HD engines each with 3,384 horse power. Top speed from this engine package is expected to be around 22.5-knots. Tsumat has been classed as follows; ABS Maltese Cross A1 Yachting Service, AMS and MCA compliance.

A look at her plans suggest that she has accommodation for ten guests. On the forward end of the main deck is the Master Suite, taking advantage of the panoramic windows that we have grown accustomed to by Trinity Yachts. On the lower deck, there are two mirror double cabins on either side of the centerline...

Heesen's 65-meter FDHF superyacht hull and superstructure joined​

A milestone has been reached in the construction of the first hull in Heesen's 65-meter Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) series. The hull and superstructure of YN 16465 are now joined together to form the shell of the yacht.

The mating of the two structures happened late last year in December. YN 16465 is expected to be completed by June 2013. A quick look at some of the stand out features of the 65-meter, according to Heesen she will have a top speed of 27-knots with a range of 4,200 nautical miles. She'll have five gyro-stabilizers, a touch-and-go heli-pad, beach club, large swim platform, 6 cabin layout, main deck master and upper deck VIP as well as Forward gull-wing tender garage.

Naval Architecture has been done by Van Oossanen Naval Architects b.v. while the design has been penned by Omega Architects. Bannenberg and Rowell are on the interior design...

First 26-meter 'WallyAce' nearing completion​

Different? Definitely. She is simple yet interesting to look at. The design teased us in the form of renderings and now she is coming alive in the form of a real yacht. Coming soon, the first hull in the 26-meter 'WallyAce' series will be launched. The first hull is in the final build stages and will soon be launched.

The WallyAce has several unique features for such a small vessel. For starters, there is a large master stateroom that is situated aft in the hull. The bed is oriented to the aft to face the wall of windows that provide stunning views from the stern of the WallyAce. Accommodation overall is for six to eight guests and four crew members.

There is a garage large enough to host a 6-meter tender and toys. Superior deck spaces blend seamlessly with the large glass-walled saloon. She has a sculpted design and whisper-quiet engines for efficient passage...

Heesen announces delivery of 55-meter "Serenity" superyacht​

Heesen Yachts has delivered its largest displacement vessel to date. MY "Serenity", launched last December in Oss the Netherlands has been intensively tested in the rough waters of the North Sea and its delivery has been recently completed.

MY Serenity is a 55m milestone in this Dutch Shipyard’s history: Heesen Yachts was already a world leader in the design, engineering and construction of all-aluminium, semi-displacement fast yachts in 1992 when they entered the traditional steel displacement yacht market with the launch of the 50metre motor yacht "Achiever" in collaboration with OceAnco. Since then they have successfully built 15 long-range full-displacement vessels, confirming their ability in this very competitive field. Their order book currently runs until 2015 and includes three full-displacement vessels...

Palmer Johnson 65.5-meter Project "Stimulus" sold​

The newest sale for U.S yacht manufacturer Palmer Johnson recently materialized. She is a 65.5-meter superyacht from their large Sport Yacht line. Palmer Johnson describes the series as being...fierce and feminine, this magnificent Sport Yacht is the largest beauty to expand the Series. The vessel is currently known as Project "Stimulus".

Project Stimulus was sold through ***** Yacht and Ship and represents the largest yacht sold for 2012 thus far. Additionally she is another successful sale for Palmer Johnson through them having had multiple new sales in the last few years.

She possibly will carry twin MTU 16V 4000 ADEC M93L marine engines feeding from approximately 70,000 LT capacity fuel tanks. Top speed was originally set at 30-knots in the PJ 210 model. Some highlights in the design are large pools, the largest is built-in to the foredeck...

OceAnco launch 88.5-meter 'Y707' superyacht​

World renowned Dutch superyacht manufacturer OceAnco have just launched their first yacht of 2012 and their latest yacht overall. She is the massive 88.50-meter superyacht built under the hull designation Y707 at OceAnco. Naval Architecture of Y707 has been shared between OceAnco themselves and Azure. The smooth and balanced exterior lines are the work of Sam Sorgiovanni. The interior is also by Sorgiovanni.

Y707 has been constructed in steel and aluminum featuring accommodation for the owner in 1 X Master Suite that includes a jacuzzi on the private exterior deck. There is also 1 X VIP-type suite boasting his and hers ensuite bathrooms as well as a lounge and finally four further VIP-type double guest cabins exist.

Some quick figures on the Y707 state that she is an 88.50-meter long full displacement superyacht classed +100 A1 SSC Yacht (P) MONO G6 +LMC UMS SCM - MCA...

Heesen launches 44-meter "Lady L" megayacht​

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that on January 13th 2012, YN 15944, formerly Project Zentric, was launched at their facility in Oss, the Netherlands. The Owner has christened her MY "Lady L". This vessel is the eighth in the successful 44 meter all-aluminium class: The first, YN 13644 MY "Sedation", was launched back in 2007. YN 15944 was begun as a project “on stock project” by the shipyard.

YN 15944 (Lady L) is the third of the four contracts Heesen signed in 2011. Last November, through Nakhimov Yachts, they sealed the deal and just two months later were able to celebrate the launch. Building in aluminium to enormously demanding tolerances, the Heesen hull-form is unique – quite simply no other ship shape can so effectively optimise the way a yacht moves through the water...

Lurssen splashes and transfers hull of 85M Project "Niki"​

German custom superyacht manufacturer Lurssen set the 85-meter Project "Niki"/"Nicki" down their slipway and into the surrounding waters. This happened on the 17th of January 2012, not very long after the final launching of the Project Rocky now called "ACE".

Niki is to be transferred to into the same indoor building shed that ACE occupied, for fitout and completion towards her final launch in Summer 2013. Niki's balanced and sleek design has been penned by Espen Oeino. On the interior Aileen Rodriguez is working to complete the interior design from renderings to reality. She will be a highly voluminous superyacht especially with 13.80-meter BOA and a length that is approximately 85.10-meters.

For more information:

Lurssen
Fr. Lurssen Werft GmbH & Co...

Feadship launches 67-meter "Drizzle" superyacht​

Over the weekend Dutch yacht builder Feadship launched 67-meter hull 683, "Drizzle", at their Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw facilities in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands. The full-custom vessel is a new take on the owners' previous yacht, a 55-meter Feadship as well.

Drizzle’s exterior offers a blend of classic and modern, with a traditional low profile and contemporary feel. “Taking "Twizzle" as the design template, it was a major challenge to retain her classic light lines while extending the vessel by over 20 percent,” says Ruud Bakker from Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects. “We also added further refinements in terms of functionality, such as the central staircase that facilitates both guest and crew access to the sun deck...

Bering's 75-foot trawler-yacht​

Her ship-like appeal and appearance as well as size places her firmly at the top of the Bering yachts range. She is a 75-foot ocean-going trawler-yacht with three decks. Designed to weigh in at around 340,000 lbs or roughly 155-tonnes the 75-foot steel-hulled yacht has an astounding 4,500 nautical mile range at an estimated speed of 9.6-knots.

She is available in either single or dual engine configuration. In any case she is carrying Cummins brand engine plant. In the single engine configuration she holds a Cummins QSK19M 660 horse power engine running at 1,800 HP. The engine package will be feeding on 5,000 gallons of fuel with a top speed of 11.3-knots attainable.

On the interior, the Bering 75' carries five cabins. One is for the owner with a large 'King Island' bed. The other four cabins for guests vary between twin and double berths. She has a near 24-foot beam, making ample space both indoors and on deck...

Conrad Yachts 115' motor sailer​

Polish yard Conrad Yachts are currently building a 115-foot long ketch-rigged motor sailer. An interesting team of industry professionals have come together to design all-round, the aesthetics and working functions of this new yacht that is set to stand out among the many sail yachts of the world.

Dutch design and Naval Architect studio Vripack are onboard with this project as well as Polish Naval Architect Juliusz Strawinski in addition to German design studio Newcruise and the in-house team at Conrad Yachts together make a power team.

The new Conrad 115 is being built to meet both Lloyd's Register and MCA class requirements. She is being described as a family sail cruiser to be optimized for safe long distance sailing with the family giving all the advantages of a sailing yacht with a more than respectable beam to make conditions onboard comfortable...

Perini Navi 50M Ketch nearing completion and for sale​

A new 50-meter luxury sailing yacht is presently nearing completion by Italian yacht manufacturer Perini Navi. She is hull C. 2173 at Perini Navi and is set up to be a ketch-rigged sailing yacht.

A look at the interior shows that she is stylistically minimal in nature with greys, browns and blacks being used as the colour palette. The texures are brought forth through the use of matching natural stone, leather and wood.

Collaborative work between Ron Holland and Perini Navi ensure that this luxury yacht will be fully optimized for performance sailing. A quick look at Perini's specifications for this yacht show that she will have a total sail area just under 12,000 ft M. The 430-tonne all-aluminum vessel will a CAT 3412E engine for motoring and be able to 40,000 LT of fuel and motor at a top speed of 14.5 knots. Her range at 12-knots is estimated at 4,200 nautical miles...

A Fourth Horizon E54 Sold to Japanese Owner ​

Horizon is pleased to announce a new E54 order has been placed by a Japanese customer who was onboard during the E54’s sea trial on November 23rd 2011 in Kaohsiung -- the customer was impressed with the E54’s high-tech, multi-functional navigation system, outstanding performance and overall fit and finish.

The client recently visited the Horizon Group's shipyard to detail customizations for his new yacht, which will be delivered in June 2012. A new E54 will be displayed in the upcoming Dusseldorf boat show from Jan 21-29, 2012, and Horizon invites you to stop by their stand at Hall 6, Booth B07 to view the E54 and learn more about their luxury yacht collection...