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New Build: Mulder "Favorite" Series​

‘Ode to the Favorite Cruiser’​

One of the leading exponents of premium Dutch yacht building, Mulder Shipyard was established in 1938 by Dirk Mulder senior. With a member of the Mulder family still at the helm today, the yard can attribute its excellent reputation not only to the superb custom-built yachts it has launched, but also to the classic Super Favorite and Favorite Superior cruisers. Many of these motoryachts still grace Dutch and international waters today.

Mulder Shipyard was established seventy years ago this year and to mark this auspicious occasion the yard has decided to breath new life into the Mulder Favorite. Originally introduced in the 1950s, an all-new aluminum version will be launched in 2010 and be produced in a limited edition...

OceAnco launches the 85-meter Y-705​

In a three-day operation which started on 6 November 2009 OceAnco launched the commanding 85.45-meter Mega Yacht, Y-705. This tailor-made OceAnco Superyacht has been built for owners who have approached the project with great enthusiasm.

Y-705 is based on the proven technical OceAnco Y-700 platform. Her exterior is by Bjorn Johansson Design and her interior by Terence Disdale Design under specific guidance of her owners. Not least because of her eye-catching teal coloured hull, Y-705 is certain to stand out amongst the yachts in the Mediterranean this summer. Y-705 is scheduled to be delivered in early 2010...

New Models: Monte Fino "S" Range​

The Kha Shing yard has been busy working with US based Setzer Design Group
on a new 19-meter and 34-meter design for the new Monte Fino S range.​

The all-new MFS 62 will provide 30 plus kts by using Pod-Drives. With a beam of 5.3m and a relatively shallow draft of 1.1m, the vessel still holds 950 gallons of fuel and offers a variety of cruising speeds with ranges based on the final power plant selection. The yacht includes three staterooms below, one of which is a full-beam master. The galley is half a level below the main deck and includes the salon and pilot area under a retracting sunroof. The aft deck includes a sunning pad and dining areas and access to the engine room or an optional crew lounge and cabin below. The swim step is accessible from either side, and lifts to reveal a tender garage positioned above the engine space. A flybridge version will be offered as well...

In Build: Crescent 144' Tri-Deck​

A B.C. Boat Building Dynamo Emerges​

Crescent Yachts is nearing completion of its newest and largest motoryacht to date, an
all-composite 144' tri-deck designed by Jonathan Quinn Barnett. Scheduled for completion in the first
half of 2010, the new Crescent 144' is set to become the crowning achievement of 85 previous launches
between Crescent and Queenship, sister corporations under the WorldSpan Marine aegis.​

In 2005, WorldSpan acquired Queenship Yachts and Crescent Yachts, both successful and highly regarded names in boat building. A focal point of the acquisition was a state-of-the-art shipyard, a modern 90,000 square-foot purpose-built facility on the Fraser River in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. In addition to the yard, WorldSpan retained key management and operations personnel who originally shaped the reputations of each brand...

Perini Navi launches 56-meter "Panthalassa"​

The Perini Navi Group, world leader in the construction of luxury sailing and motor yachts, is pleased to announce the launching of 56 meter ketch SY "Panthalassa", the 47th unit in the fleet and number eight of the series. Designed by Perini Navi’s in-house naval architects together with Ron Holland, SY Panthalassa features many important innovations in both naval architecture and interior design.

Panthalassa boasts an ultra-light streamlined aluminum hull with maximum displacement optimized at 540 tons in order to guarantee both excellent sailing performances and extreme comfort. Perini Navi Group Mast Department constructed and engineered both aluminum masts, the 58.8m main mast and the 48.26m mizzen, and the furling boom in carbon fiber. Total sail area is expected to reach 1,500 m²...

HPC60 - The Best of Both Worlds​

The HPC60 is the result of a collaboration between Mills Design, Redman Whiteley Dixon, and Donald L. Blount and Associates, each a leader in their respective field. The criteria that shaped the HPC60 design was the result of the design team taking time to look for what was lacking in the current realm of large sailing yachts. A number of these vessels provide accommodations for owner and 8 guests on one hand, but lack the high level of performance that some owners desire on the other. Further, the sailing experience itself is muted on many large sailing yachts by the cockpit arrangements...

Wally signed to build Aeroyacht 110​

Following significant interest in the recently launched design of the luxury performance catamaran released by Aeroyacht, worldwide sales agent YCO is pleased to announce that Wally has been signed on as the official shipyard. Ben Bartlett, who heads up the specialized sail division of YCO and who masterminded the collaboration, hopes the first yachts to hit the water late 2011.

“The levels of interest we have received in the Aeroyacht 110 so far indicate that this is an exciting and important development in the industry. This project will set new standards for performance cruising, combining an ecologically sound approach with both performance and luxury like never before. It was clear to us from the start that the choice of yard would be crucial to the concept’s ultimate success, and the synergies between the two brands made Wally our first and only choice for Aeroyacht...

New Design: 55-meter "Ghost" ​

The Ghost 180 is intended to simplify operations by way of sophisticated nautical technology.
It is the brain-child of the Italian design firm Gloss Design and Dutch marketing consultant Björn Moonen,
both with completely different backgrounds, but a common passion for yachts and technology.​

The target of the project was to create a sustainable, durable and less complicated yacht. Easier to build, shorter lead times, better overview of the build process and reduced costs are the project’s cornerstones . During the design stage, Ghost 180 went through a life cycle assessment with the goal to have a better understanding of the financial and ecological impact of the yacht and reduce it. The signature styling of the Ghost 180 is a combination of sharp angles combined with clear smooth surfaces...

Brilliant Boats 50-meter Sportfish​

A Sportfish for the Superyacht Segment​

It takes a lot to get noticed in a segment as hotly contested as the sportfish market, but a new concept from Brilliant Boats is about to make the alphabetical brands stand up and take notice with the first sportfish yacht designed for the superyacht segment. At 50 meters, it’s no tournament boat. Rather, it’s a battlewagon of battleship proportion. If the size doesn’t scare fish out of the water, the cutting-edge style will have fish filleting themselves in fear.​

Based on a "minimax" concept, the BB50 weighs in at just under 500 gross tonnes, and measures 49.90 meters (163.7 feet) from stem to stern. The hull is based on a design developed for very fast sailing cats... a criteria that demands efficiency...

CRN launches 43-meter "Eviva"​

Just a few months away from the spectacular launching of "Clarena 2", a 72 metre ship, CRN celebrates a new baptism at sea. "Eviva", a magnificent 43metre maxiyacht, fifth hull of the successful composite CRN 43 line, has touched the sea just a few days ago.

The shipyard dedicated this event to its client, who came over with his family and closest friends and it was a moment of pride at all levels. In fact, the shipowner toasted to this occasion together with the workers involved in the construction of the vessel, testifying a relationship of trust and cohesion. The emotions and joy shared during the ceremony culminated with the impressive slipway launch...

CRN launches 72-meter "Clarena 2"​

Motor yacht "CLARENA II" is so far the largest leisure yacht built by CRN, at 72 metres long and with its distinctive grey displacement hull is the longest superyacht ever built in Italy. The intense and exciting launching ceremony, held by Lamberto Tacoli, Chairman of CRN, and Norberto Ferretti, Chairman of the Ferretti Group S.p.A, will host many guests from the Italian enterprise Salvatore Basile, CEO of the Ferretti Group. The guest of honour will be the singer Lola Ponce from Argentina.

The ceremony will begin with an informal meeting with Lamberto Tacoli, Chairman of CRN, Gennaro Candida, CEO of CRN, Salvatore Basile, CEO of the Ferretti Group, Mauro Frattesi, COO of the Ferretti Group, and the employees and the suppliers of CRN who have contributed to the realization of the yacht: the launching is the result of a team effort and is a significant moment for CRN and the entire Ferretti Group...

Fincanteri and H2 Unveil 295-foot "Project Mars"​

This is a 295-foot design done in a collaborative effort between Fincanteri Yachts and H2 Yacht Design. The new vessel comes on the heels of many new designs coming from the boards of Fincanteri. Many of these include "Goldmine", "Wave", "Marco Polo", and "Light" to name a few. Now, "Project Mars" joins the ever present fleet of large mega yacht designs coming from this Italian builder.

Project Mars is bent on providing abundant interior and exterior spaces by way of a near 50-foot maximum beam. This automatically translates into voluminous interior public and private spaces. The superstructure is studded by large windows allowing copious amounts of natural light to flow inward.

The overall appearance of this design is one that borders on outer fringes of the contemprary and the ever present realm of futuristic design...