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57-meter "Lady Linda" launches at Trinity Yachts​

The near 190-foot "Lady Linda" has been launched by Trinity Yachts. The late 2011 build is expected to be completed and handed over in very early in 2012. She boasts exterior and interior design by Evan K Marshall and Naval Architecture by Trinity Yachts.

She has been built in all aluminum to the highest standards with Classification to ABS Maltese Cross A1 Yachting Service, AMS, MCA. While in construction she was known as hull T050 and of course has her final name as Lady Linda.

LL is powered by a pair of 3,384 horse power CAT engines. Top speed is set at around 20-knots with crusing at 18-knots. LL will host twelve guests in six staterooms and room for the fourteen crew members. The superyacht also has a heli-pad for heliborne operations.

For more information:

Trinity Yachts, LLC
13085 Seaway Road
Gulfport, MS...

Arcadia Yachts launch 115-foot "M'Ocean"​

Italian based Arcadia Yachts just this week successfully launched the first hull in their 115-foot series call "M'Ocean". The innovative yacht reportedly splashed Monday 14, 2011 as suggested by Arcadia showing that she is not just a bigger take on her smaller sister, the Arcadia 85'.

According to Arcadia the M'Ocean is powered by 2 X Man 1,224 horse power engines with ZF gearboxes which are enough for a 19-knot top speed. Some special features onboard include the use of photovoltaics embedded into the roof structure to help recharge the batteriers. There is even optional electric propulsion. The interior is minimalist yet contemporary sporting neutral colours. Delivery of M'Ocean could occur before the year ends...

Cheoy Lee introduces the Alpha 76 Express yacht​

Cheoy Lee built a radical and sporty yacht to a design of Micheal Peters Yacht Design and introduced it at the recently concluded Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The yacht created quite a buzz with passers-by wondering who possibly built her.

The CL Apha, aimed at being the 'head of the species' made quite a splash on her debut. She has an interior by Luiz de Basto Designs that is described as being 'sophisticated'. The quality of materials and finishes should be self-evident. For this reason Luiz de Basto designed an interior that is practical. Starting with overall space planning, the Cheoy Lee Alpha 76 gives the feeling of a much larger yacht.

She has been built in composite materials makin her light and strong at the same time over other construction materials...

Baia delivers express yachts "Argonauts" and "Katara III"​

Baia Yachts have delivered two Baia 100 express yachts called "Argonauts" and "Katara III". The boats, hull 4 and 5 respectively have been designed by Italian Galeazzi Design. Both yachts were delivered recently in 2011.

Triple MTU brand engines run these express yacht to a top speed of 50-knots with cruising at approximately 45-knots. Both yachts are made in GRP materials and have been built on spec with similar dimensions. A length of 31-meters, beam of 7.34-meters and a very shallow draught of just 1.20-meters. The Baia One Hundred series started in 2008 with the launch of the "Fan One", followed by "Mirage" and "Black Legend". Hull number 6 is currently under construction.

For more information:

Cantieri di Baia S.p.A...

Perini Navi completes 45-meter "Clan VIII" sloop​

"Clan VIII" was launched on September 6, 2011. The result is a collaboration between Perini Navi and designer Ron Holland. This sloop features all the hallmarks of Perini Navi yachts, including a spacious flybridge and the opening stern which reveals a structural staircase that descends to a 7m2 swimming platform which complements a lateral opening shell door on the yacht’s port side.

The Perini Navi-built mast rises 52 metres above the waterline and the vessel carries an upwind sail area of almost 900 m2. The centreboard affords a draft of 3.9 m with the board up to 8.75 m down and in conjunction with her efficient appendages - including a rudder with a relatively high aspect ratio - and large sail area provides the best possible sailing performance for this ocean cruising yacht boasting a particularly large internal volume...

Horizon debuts EP69 model in the United States​

Horizon EP69 long range expedition yacht has gained high reputation when she presented in Europe and Australia, and following the success, Horizon decided to introduce the popular EP69 to her next target market – the Americas by attending Seattle Boats Afloat Show.

Lex Mitchell of Emerald Pacific Yachts, Horizon’s dealer in West Coast since 2003, reported “The new EP69 drew potential buyers from a couple of areas. One, of course, is the group that dreams of going long distances in their Expedition yacht. Many saw the EP69 as a step up from the traditional competitors in this arena and many remarked how the boat was finished more like a yacht with big yacht systems and finish and joinery work. They were attracted by the fact that the EP69 could cruise easily at 10.5-11 knots while many so called trawlers only reach 7.5 knots...

Reichel Pugh deisgn 35-meter classic sloop​

A new classic sloop has emerged from the design boards of Reichel Pugh. She is a 34.95-meter long classic racing sailing yacht with very clean lines and a low profile yet dominating deckhouse. Al Fresco eating can be had at the long table accompanied by padded seating located to the aft to the deckhouse, between the dual helm stations and the deckhouse.

The design is effortlessly simple yet sophisticated easily drawing the eye to all ends of the yacht. The gray hull paint further accentuates the classic appeal with white hydrodynamic keel bulb clearly seen below. Flexibility in the design is also afforded by the option to build the vessel either in composite or alloy materials.

Additionally the aforementioned keel and bulb can either be lifting or fixed all depending on the owner's wishes. While the exterior is of a design respecting a bygone era, the interior is more modern...

Van Geest unveils 60-meter superyacht design​

Van Geest Design have unveiled another design to a 60-meter superyacht. The motoryacht has a design with a straight bow and conventional transom area with dual stairs leading to the swim platform.

According to Van Geest Design...the deisgn brief of this 60-meter motor yacht stated fast, performance oriented and is to look sporty. The hull is smoothly tailored and is cut away going aft, stripping itself to reveal a fully glazed superstructure.

The two tones, silver hull and charcoal superstructure create a distinctive look introducing graphic lines in the three-dimensional shapes, playing with volumes. The design invites you to have fun, exterior areas are laid out for all guests to interact or to find a private retreat.

For guests accommodation is in four guest cabins and a VIP-type cabin. The Master stateroom is forward on the main deck...

Dockwise to sell Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT)​

Dockwise Ltd has announced it has signed a letter of intent to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) to Coby Enterprises Corp (“the buyers”), supported by private equity and with participation of the existing management of DYT. Closing of the transaction is conditional upon market customary conditions. The proceeds of this cash deal will be disclosed upon completion of the transaction which is expected to take place during the next quarter. Following the disposal of DYT, Dockwise will be focused solely on its core Heavy Marine Transport (HMT), Transport and Installation (T&I) and Logistical Management activities.

DYT is the world leader in the transport of yachts and leisure craft between premier sailing regions around the globe...

Broward; Donald Starkey collaborate on 'Columbus 146' megayacht design​

This all-aluminum design is a result in collaboration between Broward Shipyard and Donald Starkey Designs. The 44.5-meter megayacht is a contemporary design and features a semi-displacement hull. Speeds are expected to be in the region of above 14 knots by use of a pair of CAT C32 ACERT marine engines.

The range can be expected to be just over 3,000 nautical miles at an economical speed. Top engine output is estimated to be just under 2,600 horse power, that's near 1,300 horse power per engine. In essence the design is an expedition superyacht with aim of providing relaxing entertainment in comfort and still the ability to visit secluded coves. Having that in mind, the draft of the yacht is minimal and a respectably wide beam of 9.15-meters aids in the comfort.

For more information:

Broward Shipyard, Inc...

Oyster Marine offers 125' sloop with flybridge​

Flybridge sailing yachts are a relatively new concept and, until the introduction of the flybridge version of the Oyster 125 by Dubois, were to be found only on 48m (160 ft) yachts and above.

The Dubois design office already has a number of flybridge yachts on the water, including "Tiara" at 54.3m (178ft) and "Kokomo" at 51.7m (169ft). With this experience, the Dubois team has been able to finesse the design of the Oyster 125 to capture all the benefits of this concept and match them within a well-balanced, good-looking profile. This flybridge uses the same superstructure as the Raised Saloon but also offers an upper flybridge with twin helms, lounge, wet bar and sunbathing area.

At 155,000 kilos (155 tonnes) lightship displacement, the Oyster 125 by Dubois is a very substantial superyacht, offering a stunning performance in absolute comfort...

Ocea completes and delivers 47M "Elisabet" megayacht​

French builder Ocea recently completed the 47-meter megayacht "Elisabet". She is also known as the Ocea 155 Commuter but she is really a luxury pad designed for extended cruising in more remote areas of the world. Elisabet bears a reinforced hull built to operate in Ice conditions. Her design is by Naval Architects Joubert-Nivelt.

Special features onboard Elisabet include a helipad on the aft bridge/upper deck, large saloon and gymnasium. Her relatively straight bow slices through the water with ease and grey coloured hull is easy on the eyes. White superstructure keeps the paint tradition. The semi-shallow draught allows her, even at 47-meters LOA to traverse nearer-shore depths.

Elisabet is the largest 'Commuter' megayacht that Ocea have built to date and now that she is completed, she is sure to turn heads where ever she goes...

Tecnomar starts construction of 40M Impero megayacht​

Italian luxury yacht builder Tecnomar recently announced the commencement of construction to the first hull of the 40-meter Impero megayacht line. The signal was given when the keel of the new vessel was laid in a ceremony with the owner in attendance. As is the tradition in the maritime industry, a special 'good-luck' coin was placed in the keel to bring forth blessing and fortune in construction and the hope of good sailing for the vessel.

The ceremony took place at Tecnomar's shipyard on the 26th of October according to the yard's website. Her construction will be in aluminum and built to a design by Luca Dini. She is destined to be noted under RINA's Green Plus certification, a step forward in best environmental practices. An engine package of two 1,920 horse power MTU 16V 2000 M94s are expected to power her to a top speed of 19-knots with cruising at 17...

Columbus 181 extended to 200'​

The Columbus Yachts 181 megayacht has now been extended significantly to 60-meters. She has gone to 200-feet long from 181-feet initially. The vessel is currently under construction at the yard in Naples and now rebranded as the Columbus 200' Classic.

Accommodations onboard the new Columbus 200' Classic will be for fourteen in seven staterooms. One master stateroom and six staterooms for guests. The guest accommodation will be spread out in a VIP-type stateroom located on the upper deck, two double and twins with pullman berths situated on the lower deck...

Nedship presents 650 'Quadro' megayacht​

The Nedship Group now have presented the Nedship 650 'Quadro' megayacht design. The 'new design' was fleshed out by the in-house designers at Nedship as well as the inputs from various yacht owners and crews.

Either carbon reinforced Glass-Epoxy composite or full Carbon-Epoxy Composite (for if the vessel is all out performance). Of course this will keep the weight of the yacht to a minimum compared to if other materials were utilized in the construction. This enables the vessel to be as efficient as can be under the weight conditions with suitable engine package.

For the new Nedship 650 Quadro it is envisioned that twin 1920 MTU engines connected to traditional shaft and propellers would provide a top speed of 21-knots. However, the alternative package would see her using triple 2,600 HP MTU engines connected to waterjets (KaMeWa) for a top speed in the region of 38-knots and above...

Heesen Yachts sign contract for 50-meter FDHF Explorer superyacht​

Dutch superyacht builder Heesen Yachts recently secured contract for a 50-meter all-aluminum Explorer type yacht based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) concept.

Naval Architects Van Oossanen and Associates have worked on the FDHF concept and this very concept has made its way onto the hull of the new Heesen 50-meter Explorer. The design of the hull is low-resistence in nature and really allows the vessel to slip through the water alot easier than other wise.

Imagine only twin 1,000 Kw MTU engines are needed to drive this vessel to a top speed of 18.5-knots. As 'little' as 45,000 LT of fuel can run this vessel past Atlantic Ocean crossing range making her lighter and also more efficient at utilizing the same fuel.

In construction she will be known as YN 16750 and have exterior design Omega Architects...

Alloy Yachts 56.40-meter "Mondango" ketch​

New Zealand motor and sail luxury yacht builder Alloy Yachts have been chosen once again to construct the successor to the current 51.70-meter "Mondango" (built by Alloy Yachts in 2008). The successor will be a few meters larger at 56.40-meters LOA.

The owners of the current Mondango are going again with the same successful design team that worked on the above mentioned super sailing yacht. That design team includes Reymond Langton to fashion and design the interior and naval architecture is by Dubois Naval Architects.

It is easy to assume that with a larger platform that there will be more space to utilize. Some new features will make way onboard the successor Mondango such as two large tenders to be stored belowdecks in the foredeck. The jacuzzi will move from the bow to the stern on the new yacht and be larger...

OceAnco 85.75-meter 'Waterfall' Superyacht by Moore Yacht Design​

Moore Yacht Design and Oceanco have collaborated on an innovative design for an 85.75m motor yacht for which preliminary engineering studies are already under way. One of the primary design objectives was to create a yacht with exceptional exterior styling— an original-looking yacht that makes a statement in any harbour. I see the resultant exterior form as analogous to an athlete—muscular, powerful, yet stream-lined.

The simple sculptural faceted surfaces come together to form crisp lines giving definition and visually fluid dynamic movement in the surfaces making the yacht look as if it is moving even when standing still. The simple, non-fussy nature of the design gives the yacht a clean, modern profile that I believe displays a freshness yet timeless appeal...

"Yacht Express" Crosses Atlantic with Over a Quarter of a Billion Dollars in Luxury Yachts ​

Due to its sheer size, the 686-foot (209-meter) "Yacht Express" demands an audience, but when the flagship of Dockwise Yacht Transport’s (DYT) fleet of semi-submersible ships pulled into Ft. Lauderdale October 24 with a record breaking cargo of yachts valued collectively at $270,341,000, it was nothing short of a show stopper. The signature gray and orange super ship claimed its berth at Port Everglades and began an hours-long ballasting process that allowed sea water to flood its dock bay and 19 state-of-the-art luxury yachts to safely motor out the back and on to new adventures.

The largest of the vessels was the 190’ (57.91 meter) super yacht "Mi Sueno", which loaded on Yacht Express in Genoa, Italy on October 6...

Odyssey Yacht Design to launch 'Apollo 100' at FLIBS​

Odyssey Yacht Design is set to launch their new design for the 'Apollo 100' megayacht at the 52nd edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) -Oct 27-31, 2011-.

The new yacht design is touted as being semi-custom luxury vessel with the feature of creating the most space for a yacht her size. The Apollo 100 is sleek and fast looking while catering to her guests needs. She is large enough for a small party crowd or cosy enough for the secluded. Accommodation onboard is envisioned to be in five staterooms, that is, one Master Stateroom and four other guest cabins. For more on the sleek Apollo 100, view her at the FLIBS...