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New Generation PowerCats By StellarCat
Have you ever heard of StellarCAT before? Chances are you probably haven't as they are a relatively recent company which will specialize in luxury powercats. According to the company's website they are starting off their range with two models. AL20-2 with an overall length of 20.58m (68 ft) and AL25-2 with an overall length of 25.12m (83 ft). As they find their sea-legs more models will be added in the future. AL20-2 offering super-plush five (5) guest stateroom accommodation with AL25-2 offering six (6). Both yacht models are to be configured for generous crew quarters as well and offering flexibility for owners via a variety of interior arrangement choices...
Viking Reveals the Viking 90 Sportfish
Viking is presently working on their latest sportfish yacht the Viking 90SB. This yacht will come in a skybridge configuration as the model name suggest or an EB (Enclosed Bridge) or even a Convertible. While the 90SB isn't the largest the yard has built since there is the 92 Convertible it will be like a flagship status vessel. The first Viking 90 will indeed be a Convertible and that is planned to make its debut at the 2023 Miami Yacht Show. Also, Viking has managed to sell 10 of these units already...
Ocean Alexander's OA35R; The Belle of the Ball
The Ocean Alexander OA35R has been making waves and also reaching the headlines thanks to its modern appeal both internally and on the exterior. Making its debut at the ongoing Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) the OA35R (Revolution) has been recognized and in-fact lauded by NBC Sports as the 'BEST OF SHOW'. Further to this, the network will be airing a special on the 31st, the last day of the boat show with commentary by Townsend Bell, Leigh Diffey, and Kristen Beat, at 10 pm EST on NBC Sports...
67-meter Project 'Marenello' Signed At CRN
The CRN yard today announced a new build just as they continue to have their hands full with a number of current projects, as well as new contracts. So far the yard is building at least four superyachts that we know of. The largest is a 72-meter known as hull 139, the next is 62-meter hull 138, followed by 60-meter 141 and finally 52-meter 142. Project 'Marenello' is the latest contract and this one is 67-meters and will be known in build as hull 143. The exterior design is from Nuvolari and Lenard...
62 Hard Top By Mazu Yachts
The latest model of the Mazu Yachts hard top and open yacht categories is the Mazu 62 Hard Top. This represents further expansion of this top of the line offering from Mazu in this particular model series. The yard launched this line back in 2017 with the Mazu 38. In under 5 years the line has grown to the Mazu 82. Now completed, the 62 and in the near future the 82 will take a backseat to the in-build Mazu 92...
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...
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