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Limo Tenders By Windy Boats
Scandinavian tender builder Windy boats are best known for their express open tenders and dayboats with a range from the small W27 Solano all the way up to SR Line SR60. Many yachts do employ some of these tenders as chase boats particularly from the SR52 and SR60 models. However, this yard also makes Custom limo tenders for superyachts and this is not that widely known. Their custom luxury tenders are purpose built for yacht work and the transportation of its guests in the utmost comfort, style and luxury. For example, the 2014 Lurssen-built 66-meter superyacht "Elysian" (originally "Ester III") carried one of these custom Windy luxury limo tenders in her forward garage...
Abeking & Rasmussen Update
German custom superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R) are updating the industry on what they have going on at their facilities. Notably, their largest yacht, the 118.2-meter Project 6507 is in the latter outfitting stages of build and is set to launch not too long from now with delivery in 2022. The yard has not divulged alot of information regarding this project. French designer Joseph Dirand has penned both the exterior and interior in collaboration with A&R. With the experienced garnered from the installation of the Neptune Lounge aboard the 74.5-meter "Elandess", the feature is expected to be done onboard hull 6507 as well...
Westport Yachts At 2021 FLIBS
Westport Yachts is planning a healthy showing at the 2021 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). The show actually starts tomorrow and is being held through to the 31st. Westport will feature a number of their models including the Classic 112 at the in-water show. The yard will surely provide updates on a number of models that they presently have under construction as well. To see Westport at the show, they are located between F Deck and Hall of Fame...
N41; N80 On Display At 2021 FLIBS
The 2021 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is about to commence, starting October 27 through to the 31st. Nordhavn's set up in terms of display yachts will be two specimens; the new entry-level N41 and the well-sized and placed new N80. Both are in their slips at the show already and are located at DOCK G. For your convenience they are berthed next to each other...
Update On CL Yachts CLX96 SAV Build
The widely anticipated CLX96 SAV was expected to make its debut at the 2021 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). With the show about to start it doesn't appear that this will be the case as the yacht has not even been launched as yet. It is actually expected to be launched in November. The CLX 96 SAV (Sea Activity Vehicle) is late and the yard is citing pandemic related supply-chain issues. "It’s all coming together on CLX96 and it will be beautiful when the yacht is completed...
First 100 Explorer Silent Yacht Sold
By now you would have heard about Silent Yachts, a company specializing in making electric yachts -so far under 100-feet-. News is that the yard has secured the sale for the first 100 Explorer taking the company in a new direction. The Silent 100 Explorer is now the yard's flagship yacht. The 31-meter vessel is now expected to be delivered to its owner in 2023...
First ClassicA 37 Sold; Commencing Build In January
When the new year emerges, the Italian yard named Italian Vessels is expected to fully commence work on their steel-hulled ClassicA 37-meter build. The yard sold this vessel back in September 2021 to an owner. Francesco Samarelli is responsible for the yacht's exterior lines while the interior design is the work of Francesca Cianficconi. The interior volume on this class of vessel can vary between 400 to 500 GT depending on the owner specification leaving considerable room for owner customization...
Three New OA Models Debuting At FLIBS 2021
Ocean Alexander is pleased to announce that they are displaying three new models at the 2021 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). The new models on display at the 62nd FLIBS event range from 30-37 meters in length. The 30R and 35R are models in the popular Revolution series and the 37L is the new flagship of the Legend series. All three yachts were designed in collaboration with Evan K...
Lazzarini Design 24-meter 'Embryon' Concept
Concept designs are still being concocted and penned by designers around the world. Some are envisioned just to create interest and challenge conventional thinking while others are concepts that are designed thoroughly enough that they can leave paper and be built into reality. Rome-based Lazzarini Design has released their latest design which is for a 24-meter vessel called the 'Embryon' concept...
Latest N41 For American Owners
The latest Nordhavn N41 will be delivered to American owners in early 2022. The owners have been making preparations for taking possession of their new yacht. Some of these preparations include becoming accustomed to some areas of the Mediterranean and learning how to moor Med-style in order to access many of the small ports in that region. To further ready themselves for European cruising, they chartered a 50-foot sailboat and explored around the Greek Islands for a week. This gave them a great chance to scope out places to visit when they return with their N41...
34.9-meter Project Fox In Build At Pendennis
The Pendennis yard in the UK has been busy in recent years with refit work but in terms of new builds it has been less of a reality. However, this yard is currently working on a new build called Project 'Fox' a 34.9-meter explorer type yacht. It appears the current owner is looking to sell it and therefore it is available for purchase asking €15.5 million. You can also sail away in 2023...
117-meter Y719 Emerges From Outfitting Shed
Last week Dutch yard Oceanco launched their latest superyacht. Not only is Y719 their largest build to date, it is also the largest build in the Netherlands so far. At 117-meters long, the yacht showcases exterior design lines by Espen Oeino. The interior on the other hand is the work of Sinot Yacht Design. Y719 on the exterior does have similar appearance to that of another Oceanco build, the 2019 built "DreAMBoat". Y719 was also known at Project Acquaintance while under construction...
Nordhavn N6840 Arrives For Commissioning
The latest hull of the Nordhavn 68 model has arrived in Dana Point, CA after offloading in Ensenada, Mexico. The new N68 vessel was shipped across from the Ta Shing factory in Taiwan. This vessel was launched in early August. Now that she is at Nordhavn's headquarters the vessel will undergo commissioning works over the next few weeks...
55-meter Feadship Explorer "Shinkai" Launched
Feadship has launched another yacht and this time it is the 55-meter explorer superyacht "Shinkai". She was under construction as hull 708 and built for an experienced owner who will no doubt take her on long-range missions across the seas. Shinkai has been designed by Vitruvius Yachts in particularly Philippe Briand. As a result of the scope of use Shinkai is planned for, a number of special features have been built in to the yacht. As the planned adventures include taking on the North-West and North-East Passages, the former Project 708 was built with a steel hull strengthened to ice class. It also includes an advanced sonar system to explore the ocean floor. Below we see an image at launch taken by Dutch Yachting...
Vitters 44-meter Project In Build and Sold
The Vitters name has been quiet in recent years but the yard did have a presence at the recently concluded Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). News is that the yard has sold a new 44-meter sloop which has already started construction. There is not alot of information released on the project be we do know a few specifics. At 44-meters overall, the exterior is penned by Reichel Pugh Yacht Design while the interior was drawn by Design Unlimited. They also did the Naval Architecture...
In-Build M25 Explorer By Aegean Yachts
A new tri-deck range has been initiated at the Aegean Yachts company called the M25 Explorer. The first hull is actually under construction utilizing a steel hull. As the model name suggests, it is a 25-meter vessel making it 82.5-feet long. The M25 will be the smallest of the range as the others are planned to be 37 and 48-meters respectively. While the first hull is being fashioned with a steel hull the yard suggests that all three model sizes can be built from steel or aluminum, dependent on what the owner prescribes...
Project 'Vento' To Be Turquoise Yachts Largest
Turkish builder Turquoise Yachts is building ever larger yachts and the latest is called Project 'Vento', an 87-meter superyacht with H2 Yacht Design. Of course this is not the first time H2 Yacht Design has worked with Turquoise Yachts. In fact, this is their ninth collaboration having first collaborated 17 years ago. At 285-feet long this vessel stretches around 13-meters across, creating numerous opportunities to add true superyacht amenities onboard. One of those features is the large pool on the aft main deck measuring 21-feet (6.5-meters) long. This pool is all-glass, side walls and naturally has a glass bottom which serves to filter natural light to the expansive beach club facility directly below. Turquoise yachts suggests this area will be something special, rivaling 100-meter superyachts own similar spaces...
RMK Building 50-meter Project 'Aries'
Announced at the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS), there is a new explorer yacht currently under construction at the RMK yard. This vessel, currently known as Project 'Aries' features an exterior by Hot Lab. The 50-meter vessel is being built with a steel hull and and aluminum superstructure and also started construction as a spec yacht. An owner can come in and customize the interior to their preference...
Lurssen 103-meter Project 'Jassj' Sold
German custom superyacht builder Lurssen is very busy at the moment with several superyachts on the cusp of delivery and more under construction. The latest addition to its superyacht fleet is a new project called 'Jassj'. The rather 'modest' (by Lurssen standards) 103-meter superyacht is designed inside and out by Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD)...
"Axioma" To Have 48-meter Support Vessel
The 73-meter superyacht "Axioma" built by Dunya Yachts back in 2013 is soon going to be accompanied in the near future. That is because a 48-meter Support Vessel called "My Bro". It is currently under construction in Turkey and will pick up duties with the successful charter yacht in 2023 when it is delivered. My Bro will be built on a catamaran-based platform and should uniquely benefit from this hull arrangement. Space to carry a myriad of tenders and toys that would not be able to fit onboard the mothership will be available. It also will elevate the charter experience for the mothership as well as the support vessel. The plan is to offer this vessel for charter by itself or in tandem with Axioma...
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