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Preview: Queenship Passagemaker 60'
Canoe Stern Trawler
Queenship is about to capture the hearts of traditional yachtsmen and displacement seekers alike. Displaying a ship’s stack atop, a Portuguese bridge and just the right amount of teak, Queenship’s new 60’ Passagemaker is a canoe stern return to yesteryear.
In recent years the trawler segment has been speeding up, sorta speak. Boomers, not ready to retire to cave-dwelling condos and watch life pass on the Discovery Channel are opting for a new way to see the world… 10 knots at a time. With a GPS and wireless Internet to keep track of their vessel and stock positions, Queenship is about to launch the perfect vehicle for cruising into the golden years.
Designed in conjunction with Sparkman & Stevens, the Passagemaker 60’ is a little gem set to travel far on little...
New Mulder 73 Wheelhouse: A wolf in sheep's clothing
Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands has launched "Float", a Mulder 73 Wheelhouse built for a Swiss owner who is known for his love of surprises. The distinguished and relaxed appearance of the yacht gives little inkling of the power that resides within. Concealed within the heart of the vessel are twin Caterpillar C12 engines that together offer some 1430 horsepower. These contribute to Float’s exceptional performance for a yacht of this type, with a top speed of no less than 24 knots. Such speeds are also made possible by an all-aluminum construction, offering a total weight of less than 50 tons.
This project once again proves Shipyard Mulder's unique ability to create very special yachts in aluminum for its wide international client base...
Heesen Launches 164’ “Galactica”
March 24, 2007 – Oss, The Netherlands – On January 12, 2007, Heesen Yachts launched yacht number 13350, Galactica. This is the second yacht built for the same owner.
Galactica is a 50 meter, 164’ semi displacement vessel. It has an aluminum hull and aluminum superstructure. The engines are 2XMTU 16V595TE90.Galactica is the first semi displacement yacht above 47m which is equipped with the zero speed stabilization system, type 820 Koop Nautic / Naiad Marine. Its top speed is 26 knots and the cruising speed is 24 knots.
The interior design is by Omega Architects and is a contemporary design executed in semi-gloss lacquered pear wood combined high gloss lacquered burl woods. The ceilings are upholstered in off-white colors surrounded with pear wood trims. The owner’s bathroom is executed in Onyx marbles and the guest bathrooms have marble flooring, walls and countertops...
Christensen Sells Hull #3 of CUSTOM 160’ SERIES
Vancouver, WA – Christensen Shipyards, the foremost builder of high quality certified composite motor yachts completes the sale of Hull 035. Sold to an American buyer Hull 035 is the 3rd of the custom 160 series. Currently under construction, Hull 035 is anticipated to be delivered in Fall of 2009.
The 160’ Custom Series has been exterior styled by Christensen Shipyards and will feature a forward raised shear and combing, vertical windshield and a full beam Sun Deck. Other features include a "touch and go" helicopter pad and a new 30% larger hot tub. Powered by twin MTU 12V 4000 series engines, Hull 035 will have a maximum speed of 18 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range of 4500 nautical miles...
"Ti Voglio Tanto Bene" from ISA
The second launch for ISA in 2007.
"TVTB" (an acronym for "I love you" in Italian) is not the prolongation of the recent Valentine’s Day but the name of the new mega-yacht launched by ISA early this week. This marvelous 41.40 meter planing maxi-yacht gracefully glided on to the water under the yard staff’s eyes, with a simple but traditional ceremony.
This fibreglass yacht is further evolution of the ISA 133 series, the line built up to the third motor yacht, which will be named ISA 136...
INNOVATIVE NIGHT VISION SYSTEM WINS GOOD DESIGN AWARD
Every year, the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design recognizes the world's most impressive industrial and graphic design firms and manufacturers with its GOOD DESIGN Awards. Created by Night Vision Technologies (NVTi) and Product Development Technologies, the 5000/6000 Series Multiple Sensor Vision System recently won their GOOD DESIGN Award in electronics. NVTi president and CEO Robert Schnee made the announcement.
Established in 1950, the GOOD DESIGN Award acknowledges designers and manufacturers for advancing ground-breaking product concepts. Out of hundreds of applicants from 25 countries, a prestigious jury of architects, designers and authorities select the most innovative products in 18 categories...
Van Dam Launches New Motoryacht Range
Nordia yachts to combine class with sophistication
Van Dam has announced the development of a new range of semi-custom Nordia motoryachts. After decades of building premium sailing yachts, these all-aluminium powerboats mark an exciting departure for the leading Dutch yard. The official presentation is scheduled for the Moscow International Boat & Yacht show on April 12, 2007. Van Dam will also continue to create bespoke sailing yachts.
The foundation for this new development came after a two-year study of the yachting market carried out by the Van Dam management team. This survey concluded that there was a demand within the motoryacht market for the values that set the Nordia brand apart: Distinctive design, outstanding build quality, good performance and high value for money...
Dockwise Yacht Transport Launches New Super Ship
Transatlantic Service to be Faster, More Frequent
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA. (January 23, 2007) -- Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT), the world's only float-on/float-off yacht transport service, has launched its newest ship, which will provide yacht owners with faster and more frequent delivery of their luxury power and sailing yachts across the Atlantic Ocean. The 685.7-foot (209 meters) Yacht Express, built at the Yantai Raffles Shipyard in China, has an official delivery date of May, 2007. It will be the largest vessel of its kind in the world, purpose-built with a semi-submersible dock bay that allows yachts of any size to be safely floated on and off as cargo. Yacht Express will join four other dedicated yacht carriers, all semi-submersible, in the existing liner service of DYT...
The 41m (134ft) motoryacht "Como", was launched on 12th November 2006 at Alloy Yachts, New Zealand. The yacht commenced construction in March 2005.
Managing Director Tony Hambrook commented that the Dubois Naval Architect designed Como is the largest motoryacht built at Alloy Yachts. She has an 8.5m (27.9ft) beam, draft of 1.9m (6.2ft) and displaces 214 tonnes. The interior design is by Redman Whiteley Dixon.
The main accommodation on the lower deck has two double guest cabins and two twin cabins, all with ensuites. The crew quarters have a double Captains cabin and two twin cabins all with ensuites. This area also includes the galley, crew mess and separate laundry.
The engine room houses two Caterpillar C30 1550hp engines. Two Northern Lights 55kw generators are built-in together with one 55kw Mastervolt shore power converter. The 6.0m tender is stored in the lazarette and is launched through a watertight door on the port side...
Managing Director Tony Hambrook commented that the Dubois Naval Architect designed Como is the largest motoryacht built at Alloy Yachts. She has an 8.5m (27.9ft) beam, draft of 1.9m (6.2ft) and displaces 214 tonnes. The interior design is by Redman Whiteley Dixon.
The main accommodation on the lower deck has two double guest cabins and two twin cabins, all with ensuites. The crew quarters have a double Captains cabin and two twin cabins all with ensuites. This area also includes the galley, crew mess and separate laundry.
The engine room houses two Caterpillar C30 1550hp engines. Two Northern Lights 55kw generators are built-in together with one 55kw Mastervolt shore power converter. The 6.0m tender is stored in the lazarette and is launched through a watertight door on the port side...
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