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First Horizon Yachts FD110 Flagship Completed
Horizon Yachts has launched and completed their flagship FD yacht, the FD110. The first FD110 is the largest FD model so far and it was launched and delivered to its repeat client in Fort Lauderdale. As soon as the vessel reached state-side, it was instantly sold. This yacht features a layout that can sleep up to ten guests in five cabins...
New 90-foot Sportfish To Start Build Soon
Jarrett Bay Boat Works announced yesterday that they have been commissioned to build Hull 68 which is a 90-foot sportfish for a repeat client of the yard. The yard says it will feature a full tuna tower and open bridge design. The yacht has not started construction as yet but the yard estimates they will start work on it in early 2023...
"Maveric I"; The Latest From Palmer Johnson
Former U.S yacht builder Palmer Johnson is still around and they recently unveiled images to a design they call the PJ63 Sport, a sporty and svelte looking craft christened as "Maveric I". The vessel was launched a few months ago and actually made its debut at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). Although the vessel is from this former American builder it was not constructed anywhere in America. In fact, remember Palmer Johnson closed their Sturgeon Bay facilities nearly 8 years ago. The design inside and out as well as Naval Architecture is by Palmer Johnson...
80 Black Edition Power Cat Debuts For VisionF
At the Cannes Yachting Festival Turkish company VisionF showcased their new 80 Black Edition Motor catamaran. It turned heads at the show initially because of its all matte-black color finish. The proper title for this yacht according to the builder is the VisionF 80 FirstLine. However, this particular hull is known as the 'Black Edition' for obvious reasons. Despite what some may assume, the vessel is constructed in all-aluminum. Despite being Turkish-built there are some European styling cues incorporated into the vessel. Below is a photo of one of the previous hulls for the purpose of comparison to the Black Edition...
38-meter Project 'Garfield' To Build At Dynamic Supercats
Dynamic Supercats has announced the sale of a 38-meter luxury catamaran that now has the name Project 'Garfield'. Dynamic Supercats is a division of Dynamic Boats based in Miami. The owners of the new catamaran aren't newbies as they own a 25-meter cat and are upgrading. Since they couldn't find the perfect fit for them on the brokerage market, they decided to build their own custom catamaran employing Dynamic Supercats. Project Garfield will serve as the yard's first larger build...
37.7-meter "Queen Tati" Launches At MCP Yachts
Brazilian manufacturer MCP Yachts has launched one of their largest yachts to date called "Queen Tati". It is a 37.7-meter vessel that was constructed in full aluminium. What you see is the result of a collaboration between MCP Yachts and Dutch design studio Vripack. The paint finish featured follows the traditional ethos with a dark hull and white superstructure...
CL Yachts CLX96 SAV
Reinventing the Motoryacht; Rise of the Sea Activity Vessel
In the yachting universe, recognizable design elements generally convey a brand while polarizing designs often create a stir. It's an elusive emotional quotient that isn't clearly defined. So what happens when a super-modern superstructure collides with a commercial workboat bow? Is it an emerging design trend or a one-hit wonder? Before you decide, step inside the CLX96 SAV or Sea Activity Vessel, an acronym spawned by this clean-sheet, floating biosphere where interior and exterior space expand to become an infinite number. This boat was built to make walls disappear, leaving you immersed in your surroundings and discarding the notion that no man is an island. In September of 2022, the CL team invited me to join them for a seatrial of the CLX96...Reinventing the Motoryacht; Rise of the Sea Activity Vessel
The Best of the 2022 Monaco Show
The 2022 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) kicked off Wednesday, Sept 28th and runs until Saturday, Oct 1st. There are well-over 100 superyachts in attendance, both in the marina and anchored offshore. In this piece we will be looking at a few of the notable yachts attending this year's show, as well as the latest concepts and upcoming splashes. This show typically attracts vessels that are looking to be sold or simply to show-off what a particular company can execute...
146-meter "OPERA" Launched At Lurssen
The 146-meter superyacht "OPERA" has been launched to the water by Lurssen. The name may sound familiar as this was the project name being utilized in the last few years. It is believed that OPERA is the rebuilt superyacht from the catastrophic 2018 fire of what was then known as project 'Sassi'. We last had a glimpse of this vessel over a year ago where the bare-metal vessel moved into the floating drydock for finishing...
"Razamo" Enroute To New Owners
Remember in August we carried a news piece concerning a new Nordhavn N68 that launched and was representative of Nordhavn's 600th hull overall. Nordhavn updated earlier this month that the same vessel has been on its way to Victoria, British Colubmia where it will then end up at Nordhavn's Northwest office in Anacortes, Washington for final commissioning and handover to her excited new owners. Below is an image of the vessel loaded aboard a transport ship around the 5th of September...
53-Meter "Jewels" Launched At Turquoise Yachts
The superyacht that was under construction at Turquoise Yachts as Project 'Tala' has been launched to the water and her final name has also been revealed. Now known as "Jewels" she sports a similar hull colour to that of a past Turquoise yacht called "GO". The exterior is a collaboration between the yard and for the first time Luiz de Basto. The interior however, is the work of H2 Yacht Design...
Design For New Numarine 30XP Hybrid
News out of the ongoing 2022 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival is that there is a new model to be added to Turkish builder Numarine's XP series. It is being called the 30XP Hybrid. This new vessel sits right between the 26XP and 32XP but has the added benefit of being diesel-electric in propulsion. The implementation of this will be the first for Numarine as they recently announced work is already underway in terms of preparation to build. In fact, three units have been sold already...
Forza; Eterea Yachts Start Build
New brand Centouno Navi has started construction on two yachts that they announced earlier this year. They are called Eterea and Forza. Forza is a 29-meter and Eterea a 39-meter are both performance-oriented vessels and are slated to blaze a trail on the top-end. Both yachts have been carded for a 60-knot top end in theory. The smaller 29-meter vessel will be packed with triple MAN 12V engines while the bigger sister is set to have four MTU 2,600 horse power engines ...
Crescent 112 Custom Sold
Crescent Yachts has a Custom 112-footer currently under construction and the good news is that it has been sold and the new owner will take delivery in 2023. The exterior is by Gregory C Marshall with an interior by H2 Yacht Design. The vessel is located in Seattle and is in a moderate stage of construction but now that an owner has come on board the process will be accelerated...
85-meter "Globalfast" About To Launch
Remember "BOLD"? You would have seen her at the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) in 2019. This yacht caused quite a stir thanks to her sleek and militaristic/naval lines... just a cool boat! That yacht is part of SilverYacht's Silver Loft series. Another hull has been under construction and that vessel is about to be launched. By next week it should be put to the water. For now though it has been partially eased out of the shed to have its main mast installed...
44.2-meter "ACE" Prepares To Launch At Conrad Yachts
Conrad Yachts in Poland is putting the finishing touches on the first hull in the Conrad 144S model as it prepares to launch it next month. The yacht is called "ACE" and will be going to a Swiss owner once completed. While this one is completing there is a second hull in build which is expected to be delivered in 2023 and a third hull which is available on the market...
New 33.5-meter Series By KRC Yachts
A new 33.5-meter series has emerged from Turkish builder KRC Yachts in collaboration with designer Marti Yat. The KRCM 110 series are designed with three models -Exuma Explorer, Rhino III and T-Rex-. The models are not just concepts, they are ready to be built and the yard suggests that one of the models can be built in 24 months from signing. Steel has been chosen as the material for the hull while aluminum is for the superstructure...
Many years ago we had a sub-forum on YF for owners of private jets. As it grew in popularity, we launched a standalone website... JetForums. In recent years we've watched jet aviation undergo a revolution that is reshaping private aircraft and we've documented this daily. We're literally watching the future unfold with a slew of supersonic jets, electric airplanes, eVTOLs and Ducted Fans. If you have an interest in jet aviation, come join us for some headset-free, oxygen deprived squawk at.....
AvA Yachts Expand Kando Range With 150XL
The Kando Series continues to expand and although AvA Yachts has not actually launched alot of them - so far only Kando 110 and "Infinity Nine"- the model lineup is growing. After The Kando 110 series attention focused to the Kando 130XL and while the yard is working on that they have quietly introduced another model, the largest of the Kando line so far the Kando 150XL...
"Renegade"; The Latest Jarrett Bay 67
"Renegade" is one of the latest releases from the Jarrett Bay yard and she is dubbed the JB-67. Despite the model name, Renegade is actually closer to 56-feet long and packs a big punch for her size...
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