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Newcuise 72-meter superyacht design​

A new design emerges from Newcruise Designs showcasing a 72-meter explorer-type superyacht. The concept's displacement is dialed in at just under 1,900 tonnes with a cruising range of approximately 7,000 nautical miles solidifying her -in part- as a world cruiser.

As many as twelve guests can be slept comfortably in three guest doubles, two VIPs and a capacious master and enough for the crew of eighteen. Emphasis on the exterior relaxation and social spaces can be easily seen with the built-in comfy seating and the meticulous design of the largest superyacht pool.

Of course being an expedition/explorer yacht, it is expected that she would be able to travel the world's oceans with less problems than the usual. The pool on the aft deck is certainly the highlight with its freeform design and variable depths throughout making it usable for various age groups...

CRN launches 39.60-meter "5G" megayacht​

Italian yacht builder CRN launched another composite planing mega yacht recently. She is a member of the CRN 39.60-meter 128 series that has seen a number of launches in the past. The name of the new GRP-made luxury yacht is "5G".

Like the rest of her series-mates, she is just under 130-feet long. 5G is 7.70-meters at her widest point and a full load draft of 2.40-meters. The 235-tonne yacht can accommodate up to twelve guests in comfort. 5G is powered by two MTU 12V 4000 M90 engines and is designed in and out by Zuccon International Project. Naval architecture is by CRN, she is expected to be completed this summer.

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Columbus 46-meter megayacht​

Another new build from the Palumbo shipyard is the Columbus 46-meter. She is a full-displacement, one-off design by Studio Spadolini. Full load displacement is approximately 400 tonnes and her maximum speed is 16 knots thanks to a pair of CAT 3508B engines. Tank capacity for fuel is estimated to be 60,000 LT with an impressive 4,000 nautical mile range at 12.5-knots. Fresh water tanks can hold up to 10,000 LT. She is to be built in steel for the hull and aluminum for the superstructure.

The interior design is dominated by browns, tans and creams creating an almost neutral effect. The interior is concentrated over three decks. On the lowest level, there is room aft for storage of the yacht's main tender and a few jet skis. Further forward is the guest accommodation with two doubles and two twins. Forward towards the bow are the mess and cabins for the crew...

Rossi Navi 45-meter megayacht​

FR.024 is Rossi Navi's 45-meter vertical bow design that is currently under construction. The exterior design of this yacht is by Design Studio Spadolini with interior by the ever talented Remi Tessier. Rossi Navi remains the naval architect for the build.

FR.024 has a maximum beam of 9.20-meters and a draft in the region of 2.60-meters. She is being built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. The design speed is expected to be around 17 knots utilizing twin CAT 3508C DITA engines with an effective cruising range of 4,500 nautical miles.

Special features that the new Rossi Navi will have to boast; Green Star, Confort class PNVC unrestricted Navigation. The design brief by Spadolini has been guided by an experienced owner. The yacht has been designed around the needs and expectations of the owner's family. This will be the 6th yacht designed for this client...

Completed; "Follow Me V" megayacht​

The 45-meter new hull launched by Factoria Naval Marin earlier this year is now completed. Known as hull 104 when under construction, she is now known as "Follow Me V" after christening. The new luxury yacht was designed by Reymond Langton while the interior by Studio Spadolini. Principle dimensions include 45-meter length, 8.80-meter beam. The displacement yacht is is capable of reaching 15.5-knots.

The interior substance is done with luxurious marbles and woods like Cherry to create a classic affair. The yacht's exterior is modern with angular and curving sets, thereby giving the eye a pleasing run all over the structure. Even at 45-meters, exterior space is generous. The aft decks feature space for lounger especially on the aft sun deck.

Bar seating is located under the hardtop to keep patrons cool whilst enjoying the breezes that blow onto the sun deck...

Alu Marine 58 Trawler Catamaran​

Originally scheduled to be a 58', the new Alu Marine 65' will commence a new range of trawler catamarans. Construction at the Alu Marine Shipyard will start on September 2011 for delivery toward the end of 2012. Both the 58’ and 65’ trawlers were designed by Sterling Design International.

Alu Marine and SDI have succeeded in combining large living spaces, good performance, comfort accommodations and accessibility to berths. With a beam optimized for access in most marinas, this new range offers an interesting alternative to traditional monohulls, with the expected space and stability inherent in a catamaran. The 65 feet version offers a large salon, a large master suite, four guest cabins and a crew cabin...

JFA delivers 43-meter "Axantha II" Expedition yacht​

French company JFA completed the 43-meter "Axantha II" a few months ago after being launched in March. Axantha II has been built essentially on the original platform from 2003, "Axantha". Not surprising the new 43-meter yacht is the successor, being larger and offering more.

Axantha II was constructed under the hull number '22C'. She features a design by the experienced Vripack Naval Architects. The explorer/expedition design allows for a large and long foredeck that is dedicated to storage for two similarly sized RIB tenders both served by a crane along the centerline.

The aft placed superstructure includes the saloon and lounge areas, finely decorated showcasing dark woodwork. Below decks are three double cabins as well as another double with a pullman berth as well as the owner's stateroom...

AB Yachts launch 140' "Elizaveta" Sport Yacht​

Italian builder AB Yachts have launched another express sports yacht. She is another sister yacht in the AB Yachts 140-foot series. Christened as "Elizaveta", she splashed as recent as two or so weeks ago.

This particular series of yacht is very fast especially for a 140-foot boat. The deep "V" hydrodynamics and aerodynamics coupled with some serious power below decks combine to help create the blistering performances of these yachts. Elizaveta is expected to top out at 46-knots using triple 2,400 horse power MTU engines.

Ten guests are easily accommodated in the five staterooms. The design of Elizaveta is by Marco Arnaboldi and does not depart from the exterior styling of her other two sisters. The interior isn't the only part of the yacht that is comfortable but if you can tolerate the buffeting wind at speed, sun beds await...

Leopard launches 46-meter "Tutto le Marrane" express yacht​

The latest member of the Leopard 46-meter series has been launched by Leopard. The 46-meter series is still relatively new with the latest launch being the third hull to date. The latest express yacht isn't called that for nothing, with a top speed in the mid-30-knot range.

Triple MTU engines power "Tutto le Marrane" to a top speed of 35 knots. Two of the MTU engines have approximately 1,800 kW each while the center-line engine has an impressive 3,440 Kw of power, serving as the booster engine. The design of Tutto le Marrane has been done by Bacigalupo studios with interior work carried out by Cristiano Gatto.

The interior is a chic affair with varying levels of cream colours and browns utilizing the most visually sumptous materials available. As one moves from space to space aboard the colours are noticably darker still being balanced with lighter tones...

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...