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Palmer Johnson 170; unit 2​

The second unit in the Palmer Johnson 170 series is well underway. Although the design a somewhat radical in nature, it stays true to the sports theme that Palmer Johnson have honed so well especially with the success of the PJ120 model. The 170 takes the concept to a much larger size and level and throws in the added new feature of a much straighter knife-like bow profile.

The design is again by Nuvolari & Lenard who have worked numerous times in the past with Palmer Johnson. Like the first unit which was launched and completed in 2010, hull 2 will have a large swimming pool on her fore deck, allowing guests to actually have the ability to swim without having to go into the open ocean.

The 52.20-meter hull is classed to Lloyd's and compliant MCA. A maximum of twelve guests may dwell in her fives well-appointed staterooms. Crew members will abide in five crew cabins...

First AB Yachts 166​

The largest yacht in AB's range at present is the AB Yacht 140. However, a new flagship model has been created that is significantly larger. AB Yachts is now going to build their first 49.90-meter yacht in this new model. Essentially she is an enlargened version to the AB 140.

Power to the AB 166 will come via triple MTU M93L engines and feed into AB's quality water-jet package. The estimated top speed will be 48 knots, impressive for such a large open yacht. Cruising speed is set at 40 knots and full tank is estimated at 35,000 LT with a range of 2,500 nautical miles at 12 knots. The new model also will place AB in the waters that Overmarine's Mangusta 165 are treading.

The AB 166 will have a very large master stateroom located to the fore of the yacht...

Hargrave completes 135-foot "DREAmer"​

Hargrave completed the 135-foot long "DREAmer" in 2010. The model year is actually 2011 and is a new model for Hargrave and automatically assumes the flagship status. She was actually built by the Ned Ship Group in Turkey for Hargrave and features an exterior design by Orhan Celikkol.

The GRP made yacht is now the largest Hargrave model currently. She possesses a nearly 30-foot wide beam accommodating as many as thirteen guests. Sleeping quarters for eight crew are also available. She is expected to be on show at the Miami Beach Yacht & Brokerage Show in February 2011.

DREAmer has a top speed of just under 20 knots and cruising in the region of 17 knots. She is fitted with the latest in navigation, engineering and entertainment systems to ensure she performs and is as enjoyable as expected...

Filippetti launches Navetta 26-meter yacht​

Filippetti recently launched the Navetta 26 at the end of 2010. A luxury boat that inaugurates the green collection of the shipyard. Navetta 26 is the first of an eco-chic series designed with environmental sustainability criteria: displacement hull, soft and rounded lines, low emissions and consumption, long range fuel and water. From these characteristics is the idea of the Winter Season Gala, a zero impact event on the sea for the launch of the yacht that celebrates the new Filippetti Yacht shipyard.

Thanks to the purchase of VERs (Voluntary Emission Reduction certificates, a parallel circuit to the Kyoto Protocol), the emission of carbon dioxide during the event was totally offset by the reduction of CO2 in the same quantity...

Cizgi 42-meter "Jasmin II" motor yacht​

The new 42-meter explorer type yacht currently under construction at the Cizgi Shipyard in Turkey is progressing well and is expected to be launched for Summer 2011. She is the successor to the old 37-meter "Jasmin" (built by RMK) and hence is being labeled as the "Jasmin II".

The Jasmin II has an overall beam of just over 9-meters and a draft of 2.72-meters. A designed weight of 480 tonnes keeps this new yacht sitting well. She has been constructed with a steel hull and mostly aluminum for the superstructure. Composite materials have also made way into the superstructure as well.

Jasmin II is powered by twin 737 horse power engines to give her an expected top speed of 13 knots. On the inside, the interior has been penned by the well known Art Line Studios. Ten guests will be able to be accommodated in the five available staterooms. This is inclusive of the master stateroom...

Van Dam Nordia introduces 95' performance cruiser​

One of the oldest boatyards in the world, Van Dam Nordia and Simonis Voogd team up to create a new line of high performance cruising yachts. The first yacht in this exciting line will be a 95’ high performance cruiser in aluminum and carbon. The design will be shown at boot Düsseldorf from 22 January til 30 January. Van Dam Nordia will be present at boot Düsseldorf in Hall 7A, stand F24.

The Van Dam Nordia 95-footer is a very sleek design suited for racing but she was also penned with relaxation in mind as well. Her raised saloon emerges from the deck to provide ample views of the outside world. The roof of the saloon is made of glass to maximize those views. On the aft deck, there are two navigation stations for ease of sailing. The cockpit is large enough to entertain and relax in...

All Ocean Yachts 90-foot Expedition​

All Ocean Yachts is in the process of building a 90-foot Expedition styled motor yacht. She will have a beam of 7.37-meters and a draft near 2.44-meters. The vessel is fully designed by Luiz de Basto designs (inside and out). Expeditions are usually designed to travel great distances at a slow speeds and this 90-footer is expected to run along at 10 knots for over 4,000 nautical miles while drawing from just over 37,000 LT of fuel. She will be powered by twin CAT C-18s each with 900 horse power.

She has built in accommodation for up to ten guests including the owner. The rooms are classified as the owner's suite, one double and two twin cabins. Being built with a displacement hull she is also being constructed fully of GRP materials. The superstructure is set just aft of the amidships region, giving her a long bow and space to store two RIB tenders...

Saenz Yachts complete 32-meter "Antibes"​

She may look reminiscent of motor yachts built by Alloy Yachts in New Zealand but make no mis-indentification, this 32-meter yacht was built in Turkey. Saenz Yacht based in Turkey completed another motor yacht called "Antibes", she is a sister to the "X.O.S". Not surprisingly, her design comes from the boards of Dubois Naval Architects.

Antibes was completed in 2010 and Dubois states that she is designed from yachts like the "Ad Lib" which allows us to understand why she looks as if she were Alloy built. "...and the design overall, aesthetically, is modeled on the very well-received yachts SQN and Ad Lib".

This 32-metre motoryacht was designed to combine excellent sea keeping with good looks and spacious accommodation. The two and half deck concept allows for a main-deck-positioned owner's stateroom and four further guest staterooms on the lower deck...

Delivered: Oceanco 86m Superyacht "Seven Seas"​

SEVEN SEAS was successfully delivered one month ahead of schedule, to its owner
on 22 November 2010. The 86m yacht built under the project name Y706 follows in
the legacy of Oceanco’s thriving Y700 generation that includes award winning yachts
such as Amevi, Alfa Nero, Anastasia, Vibrant Curiosity, and Sunrays.​

Oceanco in combination with the designers Nuvolari & Lenard, Azure Naval Architects and the Wright Maritime Group have created an outstanding masterpiece. Catering to the owner’s specifications, this yacht includes very special features. The main salon is fully equipped with a professional projection system and 5m X 2m screen which, coupled with two rows of raked seating, will transform into a screening theater. Adjacent to the main salon is an imposing 250m² area which can host everything from casual al-fresco dining to a black-tie gala...

"Ocean Empire" Wavepiercing Catamaran​

Harnessing the Elements​

The Ocean Empire LSV (Life Support Vessel) is a 44m Solar Hybrid Superyacht with 2 Hydroponic farms and fishing facilities to harvest the sea. Her solar powered propulsion systems and all the Hotel amenities of a luxury global voyager are supplied by harnessing 3 major sources of sustainable of energy.​

The first and foremost source of energy is from the Sun which powers Solar Cells (covering the entire surface of the vessel) while at the same time illuminating 2 Hydroponic farms. The second source is energy from the Wind which powers an auxiliary automated SkySail that drives the Ocean Empire to 18+knots while charging her GM ESS2 batteries through power sailing KER. The third source is energy from Waves captured through Motion Damping Regeneration (MDR)...

Heesen Yachts complete 47-meter “Air”​

Dutch yacht builder Heesen recently completed another luxury yacht. This one is the sixth hull in their ever growing 47-meter steel hull series and has been christened “Air”. The design of the yacht throughout comes from collaboration with Heesen’s in-house team and Omega Architects. Omega worked primarily on the interior of Air providing a playful contemporary theme that emphasized black on white with splashes of colorful accents.

Air boasts similar technical characteristics as her sisters in the series. The series started with a yacht called “Yalla” back in 2004 and progressed to the current and latest delivery. Air features twin MTU 20V 4000 M93L marine diesels capable of speeding her to about 15.5 knots. Slower cruising at just over 10 knots ensures a respectable continuous range of over 4,000 nautical miles...

Trinity Yachts launch 57.60-meter “Carpe Diem”​

Well noted American yacht manufacturer Trinity Yachts recently launched their latest luxury yacht. The 57.60-meter tri-deck is the “Carpe Diem” and has been built mostly of aluminum. She is finished in all white paint contrary to advanced renderings and features Naval Architecture in-house by Trinity. The interior styling has been fashioned by Carol Williamson.

The new Carpe Diem is MCA compliant and is classed ABS Maltese Cross A1 Yachting Service, AMS. She mounts twin CAT 3516B marine diesels pumping out 3,384 horse power each. T047 –as she was known as in construction- will sleep guests in four roomy staterooms plus one alternative cabin which also doubles as the gym.

There is a large master suite located forward on the main deck. The master stateroom has its own ensuite bathroom. On the starboard side of the space there is an office for the owner...

Pendennis launches 105' "Akalam" sailing yacht​

UK builder Pendennis launched a 105-foot sailing yacht over a month ago. The new yacht is the latest sloop rigged vessel to come from Pendennis and features a design lines by Barracuda Yacht Design. In build, she was referred to as the B105 but now after launch and nearing delivery, she has her final and finished name, "Akalam".

Akalam also just recently completed sea trials which takes her one step closer to delivery. She was scheduled to be handed over to her owner(s) just before Christmas 2010. She is a small yacht in stature but none-the-less an advanced yacht. The consideration for detail at each sector of design, build and finish helps make the B105 project successful thus far.

The Akalam interior by Javier Muñoz is enhanced by the utilization of expanses of glass in the enclosed cockpit area especially along the sides...

Burger Boat launches 43.30-meter "Lady Gayle Marie"​

American yacht builder Burger Boat launched its latest megayacht, hull #508, now christened as the new "Lady Gayle Marie". The new yacht is the successor to the smaller ex. "Lady Gayle Marie" also built by Burger Boat in 2002. The 43-meter yacht was designed by the in-house team at Burger Boat and features similar length to their previous delivery, the 43.30-meter "Sea Owl".

Lady Gayle Marie's interior has been fashioned by Andrew Winch Design with engineering by Vripack. The accommodations satisfy ten guests in five guest cabins, one master and four doubles.

Much like her smaller predecessor and namesake, she is finished in all-white and features the 'iconic' twin search lights located on port and starboard sides to the fore of the bridge. Lady Gayle Marie carries on the legacy and represents another success story for Burger Boat company...

100-meter long "Attessa IV" super yacht relaunched​

After a very long and extensive refit, the much talked about "Attessa IV" is now back in the water. She was recently sent to the water via slipway at the Vancouver based refit yard Washington Yachting Group. Since the miraculous transformation, the rebuilt yacht, hardly resembles anything of her previous incarnation as the "Evergreen".

Just over three-and-a-half years of constant refit and rebuild work completely changed her appearance. Attessa IV now resembles a larger version of her smaller sister the "Attessa III" -which coincidentally had a very lengthy refit of her own to transform her from her Feadship Aviva state to the present-.

The previously white and green Evergreen now bears a dark and deep blue hull with red bootline, white superstructure and silver-grey accents, similar to the paint scheme on the Attessa III...

Hakvoort completes 39-meter "SnowbirD"​

"SnowbirD" is a 39-meter luxury motor yacht, built by Dutch builder Hakvoort. She was completed in 2010 and was constructed under the project name "Pretty Woman". Since launching the Dutch yard has completed her and she is now christened as SnowbirD.

The interior of SnowbirD is by Michela Reverberi whilst the exterior styling is by Cor D Rover. "Her interior has a traditional modern style. The full-beam owner’s suite includes a stateroom with a king-size bed and large walk-in wardrobe, plus a study. There are four guest cabins on the lower deck, two double VIP cabins and two twin-bed guest room all with ensuite bathrooms.

The social areas on board of SnowbirD are no less equally impressive and include an open plan main lounge/dining area arrangement. The bridge deck lounge opens up onto a delightful aft area with built-in seating and tables, plus a teak dining table...

Cheoy Lee's Global 103-foot motor yacht​

Cheoy Lee adds another model to their Global series of motor yachts. The Global 103-foot model sits more or less between the 100 and 118 models they produce. The 103-foot is a project for now but should become a reality in the not too distant future. Her hull is based on the 100-foot models giving the assurance of expected performance and efficiency.

The Global 103' comes with two optional accommodation layouts. There is a four guest cabin arrangement in one instance and in the other, there is a twin normal cabin with a large VIP-type cabin for guests. Crew accommodation is situated near the stern aft of the engine room.

The Global 103 is expected to have CAT C32 Acert engines giving her an impressive 20 knot cruising speed. The Global 103' has been principally designed by MG Burvenich, who designed a number of other Cheoy Lee models. Cheoy Lee also helped in the design of the 103...

Pendennis launches 46-meter "Christopher"​

The 46-meter performance cruising ketch S/Y "Christopher" was launched into Falmouth waters this past weekend. Attended by over 400 Pendennis staff and friends as well as the owners, it was a fantastic celebration of all the hard work that has gone into this New Build project over the past 22 months. Designed by Ron Holland she is sure to provide a stunning spectacle at her first regatta, the St Barths Bucket in March 2011.

At the end of 2008 Pendennis announced the partnership with Ron Holland Design and Palm Beach Yachts International to build a new 46-meter performance cruising ketch. Three staterooms and a study will provide the owners and their guests with accommodation for up to twelve, with a further four cabins forward sleeping eight crew...

Fairline to unveil Squadron 58 model​

Fairline is expected to unveil their Squadron 58-foot model at the upcoming London International Boat Show in January 2011. The new model embodies the new design trends consistent with the revamped and refreshed models in Fairline's range.

The Squadron model was launched fifteen years ago in 1995 and the 58-footer ten years ago in 2000. Now a refreshed Squadron comes at the end of 2010 into 2011. Fairline is ensuring the appeal of their models remain alive by keeping them updated every decade, in the case of this particular model in their range.

"She draws on the best of the innovative, yet well proven design features of the very latest Squadrons - as well as their many sophisticated advances in marine engineering - to create what promises to be another classic. Her sleek, avant-garde design, ingenious use of space, craftsmanship and technological excellence will delight...