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Benetti Yachts 65-meter "Nataly"​

Blunt-Bow Beauty From Livorno​

On April 4th, 2011, the Benetti shipyard in Livorno launched the 65-meter "Nataly",
a plum bow beauty with sculpted overhangs that combines good, old-fashioned naval
architecture with modern day engineering. The result is blunt bow beauty that ushers
in a new age of yacht design with wave penetrating performance. ​

On hand for the christening was the ship's captain and representing the owner, the London studio Redman, Whiteley & Dixon, who designed both the interior and the external lines. RWD was represented by Ann Brown, Toby Ecuyer and Justine Redman, as well as the entire Benetti team that had followed the boat’s construction over the years. This was an important occasion for the Livorno shipyard which, thanks to the ship lift at its historic Morosini quay, can launch mega yachts of significant size...

SanLorenzo to showcase SL94 motoryacht​

Yacht builder San Lorenzo unveiled the design for their new SL94 motor yacht. The new design is being built -in inspiration- on the existing SL104 design. The new series SL94 has been designed by Francesco Paszkowski along with the San Lorenzo team.

On the first unit the interior is also designed by Francesco Paszkowski. The interior is modern and themed with an angular approach. This is clearly seen in the style furniture used, molding and even colors incorporated. The interior also accommodates eight guests in two twin cabins, a VIP-type suite and the spacious Master stateroom.

The first unit currently under construction should debut in the upcoming boat shows, namely, Monaco Yacht Show and the Genoa Boat Show. With this particular series, two engine packages are available. Twin CAT C32 will top her out at 27-knots. The other engine package feature twin MTU 16V 2000 M92's for top speed of 29 knots...

Bellagio Yachts in the Netherlands has made considerable progress on
"Bellagio" over the past months together with Vripack and Mulder Shipyard.​

Bellagio is being constructed under the label "built by Mulder". This offers clients the possibility to contract the expertise of Mulder Shipyard for realizing a dream yacht based on designs of their own. Naturally, the design of all such boats is required to fit in with the appearance and quality demands of Mulder Shipyard. “We selected the main elements of Bellagio very carefully,” Pim Dijksman from the Vripack Design Studio says. “The yacht has a tremendously long foreship and a small and low sporty wheelhouse with an elegantly sloping stern...

Tansu Yachts completes 36.40-meter "Nomade"​

Turkish yacht manufacturer Tansu Yachts has completed another yacht. She is the 36.40-meter mega yacht christened as the "Nomade". She is the sister to the "Ceylan" that was completed in 2010. Nomade was built with a welded steel hull and an aluminum superstructure.

Some principle dimensions on the Nomade include a water line length of 35-meters, a beam of just under 7.50-meters, draught of 2.20-meters. The displacement is around 220-tonnes with a classification: RINACharter Yachts, MCA LCY. With a fuel capacity in the region of 42,000 LT, speed of 16 knots using two CAT C32 engines. Accommodation is onboard for ten guests and seven crew members. She carries two main tenders for guest and crew shuttling...

CustomLine completes 33-meter Crescendo megayacht, "Ziacanaia"​

Italian brand Custom Line completed another yacht. She is the first hull in the new 33-meter Crescendo series. The yacht and new series is the result in collaboration between Zuccon International Project and Advanced Yacht Technology.

A pair of MAN V12 engines power the new Navetta 33-meter Crescendo to a top speed of approximately 20 knots. A range over 1,500 nautical miles or more at 10 or less knots can be had. Cruise speed is set around 16 knots. "Ziacanaia" has many new improvements over previous models such as the Navetta 30.

The layout is different, offering more space and amenities. There is a large sliding glass door on the starboard side of the saloon much like on the Custom Line 100. This is intentionally connected to a balcony which jettisons from the bulwark...

"Hemisphere", world's largest sailing catamaran​

The world's largest sailing catamaran has been launched. The widely anticipated luxury sailing yacht is finally undergoing sea-trials and delivery is set weeks from now. "Hemisphere" has some epic statistics for a sailing catamaran. Weighing in with a gross tonnage just sub-500-tonnes and having an LOA of nearly 45-meters help read some staggering figures.

Work has been carried out by multi-hull specialist Van Peteghem Lauriot Prévost in conjunction with the Pendennis yard. Michael Leach has worked on the interior of Hemisphere turning it into a chic and contemporary affair. Up to twelve guests can be slept in five cabins all with ensuite bathrooms.

Hemisphere will be delivered coming on to the end of July. She will also be placed on the charter market for the coming Winter season in the Caribbean...

Tecnomar launches 30-meter Nadara "Aurora" megayacht​

Italian yacht manufacturer Tecnomar recently launched another yacht. The 30-meter yacht from the Nadara family was launched in mid-June. Christened as "Aurora", she is the second launch for Tecnomar for 2011.

Everything about Aurora has been designed at the yard, in-house. Two CAT 1,825 horse power engines power her to a top speed of 26 knots. On the inside, she will accommodate ten guests in a master stateroom, two double cabins and two twins all on the lower deck because of her layout.

The all-composite manufactured yacht showcases an all white paint finish with a red pinstripe boot. The same red pinstipe is carried through on the communication domes on the mast. Aurora is expected to be delivered for Summer as well...

Sunbird Yachts announced a contract signed to design a 60M (198’) mega yacht for a customer in China, following the construction agreement of a Dream Cat 30M recently. The shipyard is positive that this will eventually turn into a build contract.

“This is our biggest project so far and we intend to work with industry leaders worldwide to provide the best solutions for the client’s boating requirements” stated Mr. Li Yue Xian, CEO of Sunbird Yachts, “such areas will include structural design, acoustic controls, interior and exterior styling.”

The 60M design work at value of half a million US dollars, will feature full composite structures, with carbon and Kevlar fibers as required, and a big garage for cars, water sport toys, etc...

Vitters Launches Largest Carbon Sailing Sloop​

The Dutch yard Vitters Shipyard adds its latest performance superyacht to its portfolio, SY Sarissa. With her 42.6 meters (138ft), Sarissa is the largest carbon sloop ever built in the Netherlands, and one of the largest worldwide. Her lightweight construction and rigging with her state of the art systems and lifting keel are only a few characteristics of this performance focused design by naval architect Bill Tripp. The distinctive interior design by Rhoades Young, which combines various finishes like carbon, glass, stainless steel, leather and several types of wood, ensure a stylish and comfortable stay on board.\

The Vitters team only needed 11 months to transform the Green Marine built carbon hull into the spectacular yacht Sarissa is today. Sarissa was transported from Vitters Shipyard in Zwartsluis to Harlingen on the 24th of June...

New Design: Burger 40-meter RPH Motoryacht​

The Contemporary Classic Cruiser​

Burger Boat Company, in association with Ivan Erdevicki Naval Architecture
is proud to present a newly conceived, contemporary style 40m Raised
Pilothouse Motor Yacht design for the ever expanding world market.​

Ivan Erdevicki has a long history of designing state-of-the-art motor yachts, racing sail boats and mega sailing yachts. The designer's objective is to meet the client's expectations and visions through the creation of truly artistic and elegant designs of the highest quality, reinforced by uncompromised engineering. Today, Erdevicki's signature is synonymous with unique and stylish designs. As a world renowned builder of custom yachts, it is only natural for Burger Boat Company to collaborate with such a prestigious designer as Ivan Erdevicki to develop a yacht of this caliber...

Danish Yachts presents the 'AeroCruiser 38F III" yacht​

Danish Yachts have now completed the AeroCruiser 38 II also known as Project 116 and christened as "Shooting Star". She is now in the Mediterranean. However, Danish Yachts have another vessel in the AeroCruiser 'line' in the works.

The Danish Yachts AeroCruiser 38F III is the next AeroCruiser in line. The notation of 'F' suggests Flybridge on this particular unit. The yacht's hull shape more-or-less retains a similar shape to the rest of the AeroCruiser family however, the cabin/superstructure is somewhat different.

She now totes a squared and angular shape for the upper structure which is radically different to the "Moon Goddess" and the Shooting Star. Ample glass is to be used in the construction which will allow superb views to the outside. The design also opens up, not just with sliding doors on the aft of the cabin but to the front and also the sides...

CRN 52-meter Classic Superyacht​

Blending Trends and Technology​

By blending trends from 1970's & 80's with the technology of the new millennium, CRN has
created the "Classic 52m", a completely new, fully customized, steel and aluminum displacement
yacht where luxury becomes “social” and innovation blends harmoniously with timeless design.​

The 52-meter mega yacht, was developed from the CRN naval architectural solutions, in collaboration with Studio Zuccon International Project and meets the ship owners’ greater need to be flexible. This new layout allows one to have closer contact with the sea, thanks to the outdoor “beach club” at the stern and on the terrace of the owner’s suite. The boat easily accommodates up to 12 passengers in five guest cabins (a master cabin and four guest cabins) and 12 crew members...

Oceanco 90-meter by Luiz De Basto​

An Atrium at Sea!​

Designed by Luiz de Basto to be recognized as a true Oceanco by its architecture
and proportions, the DP009 features a superstructure completely finished in reflective glass, providing
panoramic full height views from the interior, not only to the aft decks but sides as well, from floor to ceiling.​

Exploring the latest advances in glass technology, the innovative design also separates the aft decks from the walk around used by the crew, offering total privacy on the top deck which is exclusively dedicated to the owner, with a Jacuzzi installed on a private verandah facing forward...

Citadel Yachts launch 102-foot "Polar Bear" Expedition​

Citadel Yachts is pleased to announce the launch of their latest build, a 102-foot expedition yacht named Polar Bear, for an experienced U.S. yachtsman. This robustly constructed long range vessel features an efficient, steel displacement hull with a bulbous bow, active quad-fin stabilizers, bow and stern thrusters and fully protected propellers and rudders. Powered by twin 685-hp Caterpillar C-18B diesel engines, she has a range in excess of 5,000 nautical miles. Her massive 28-foot beam offers over 3,000 square feet of interior living space, with the engine room and lazarette providing an additional 720 square feet. This gives the owner the large living spaces normally found on vessels 30 feet longer, but with the added benefit of half the crew. Lower deck accommodations provide fully self-sufficient crews quarters forward with a separate stairway leading up to the starboard companionway...

Columbus 54-meter megayacht "Prima"​

"Prima" is the final name given to the 54-meter mega yacht that was under construction at the Palumbo shipyard for Columbus Yachts. Otherwise known as the Columbus 177, Prima is out in the open now on the verge of launching to the water in the next few days.

The displacement yacht was built with a steel hull and light alloy superstructure. Her overall beam is a spacious 10.20-meters aiding in the total feeling of expanse through out the yacht. The interior was fashioned by Studio Spadolini while the exterior design styling was the work of Hydro Tec. They also worked with the Naval Architecture.

Prima carries dual MTU 16V 4000 M60 engines. Top speed from the engine package is expected to be 18 knots with cruising two knots slower. The range for Prima is set at approximately 5,000 nautical miles with just under 120,000 LT of fuel in her tanks...