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First N51 Begins Build
Nordhavn is ramping up prep and construction work on the new models they recently announced in the last 2 years. The N41 entry-level passagemaker made it to market and has delivered at least 10 units to customers while the other new boats, the N71 and N51 have started mold work and are being readied for actual construction. The N71 hull mold is actually completed and that is moving on to full construction while Nordhavn says they have actively started build on the new N51. Hull #1 is currently in the initial lamination stage with the outermost layer of the boat now completed...
CLX96 SAV Completes Seatrials; Ready For Delivery
The first hull of the new CLX96 SAV (Sea Activity Vessel) by Cheoy Lee Yachts is almost ready for delivery thanks to successfully completing sea trials. The highlight of this phase is perhaps the new hull attaining a 25-knot top-end speed with full-load conditions with the CAT C32s. Below are some photos of the first hull going through her paces. This yacht launched in December after being delayed due to supply-chain issues. The first hull is available but her first major international debut should be at the 2022 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)...
Video: Only in the Exumas
At last count, we have around 11,000 captains that are members of YF, many of them actively cruising the Med and the Caribbean. One of our more legendary caps' runs a 116' Lazzara and makes regular trips over to the Exumas where he's filmed these aqua blue waters. He recently composed a video with aerial and subsurface footage that reminds us why we love boats, they take us to some seriously scenic places...
Oceanic 100 Shadow By Canados
Something new is presently under construction at Canados. Actually the vessel is also a new direction in terms of look for this yard. The Oceanic 100 Shadow as the name implies is a 100-foot vessel intended to provide shadow-support duties. Chief among those duties is tender and toy storage. While the interior volume is 170 GT, the deck space aft of the forward superstructure is immense for a vessel this size...
59' Pilothouse By North Pacific Yachts
The 49 Euro pilothouse has been the talk-of-the-docks for people interesting in North Pacific Yachts (NPY) offerings. However the 49 Euro pilothouse isn't their flagship anymore, the 59 pilothouse has taken over that honor and on the builder's website, the actual LOA of this new vessel is actually 61.4-feet. 18.4-feet is the beam overall offering a roomy abode onboard this 46.2 GT vessel. The draft is minimal only drawing 5.4-feet of water...
Hinckley 35 - Outboard Power!
Approximately 12 years ago Hinckley Yachts was introducing the Hinckley 34. Fast forward to just after mid-2021 and the company delivered the first Hinckley 35. The 35 is an outboard beast for dayboaters and weekenders. Michael Peters penned the hull which was crafted for the full look and appeal of a Hinckley, yet be its own distinctive creation. This resulted in a family-oriented, outboard powered vessel that combines exhilarating performance with the highly refined beauty, craftsmanship and quality Hinckley is known for around the world...
Okean 80 FLY Makes A Splash
Okean has its 80 FLYbridge offering and although it is called the Okean 80 FLY the vessel is in actuality 79.5-feet LOA. The beam is just short of 20-feet (19.10-feet) and on a vessel this size the draft barely surpasses the 5-foot mark at 5.1-feet. The overall design of this yacht is by Paolo Ferragni and they have implemented very friendly dimensions which allow the Okean 80 FLY to access pretty much anywhere her owner want's to take her. One of the popular features of Okean yachts is the folding balconies/bulwarks, similar to their 50X Explorer design...
Dockwise Yacht Transport "Yacht Servant" Delivered
Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT) has another new super yacht carrier delivered to them. Their latest is a 213.7-meter vessel called "Yacht Servant" -clearly a melding on two of their previous vessels names- . It is approximately 30-percent larger than the current "Yacht Express" flagship. Yacht Servant is now the third yacht carrier that DYT operates. The official delivery took place on January 4, 2022, at Yantai CIMC Raffles Shipyard, China...
Beneteau To Present Swift Trawler 48 In U.S
Beneteau has the new Swift Trawler 48 and the first hull was supposed to have premiered at the 2022 Boot Dusseldorf this month but with the recent news of the cancellation of the Boot Dusseldorf we will have to wait a bit longer to see this yacht in show. In fact the next show on the Beneteau schedule should be the Miami Yacht Show in February. We will see if this show gets the greenlight and the yacht will make it's U.S debut there if all goes to plan...
Maritimo 75 Flybridge Yacht Unveiled
In December Maritimo Yachts unveiled the Maritimo 75 Flybridge yacht to the world. Eighteen years ago, Maritimo redefined the long-range cruising motor yacht concept with the inception of the legendary enclosed flybridge motor yacht it is recognized internationally for today. Of all the Maritimo flagships that precede it, none have had the level of customer input or degree of design development as the M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht...
"ICE"; The 100-foot Marlow Voyager
While the Marlow 100 Voyager model is nothing new, it represents the flagship of the Marlow Yachts model offering. It is part of the Voyager line and is a good step-up from the Voyager 76. The first hull in the Voyager 100 is called "ICE" and it has a fitting name given the type of boat were are talking about. The boat isn't ice class however, it does feature strong construction which enables this 100-footer to enjoy conditions from as extreme as the Bering Sea to hotter Southern climes. ICE herself was built by Marlow in the U.S and completed in 2019...
New Spritz 102 Sold; Named "Vivace"
A new Spritz 102 by Alpha Custom Yachts has been sold to a new client. Remember the yard already had one completed Spritz 102 specimen which was christened "Andreika IV" last year. This new one completed this year is now called "Vivace" ...
Sea Cat 40 Concept Revealed By Rossinavi
Rossinavi just took the veil off a new concept they are presenting to the world. It is called the Sea Cat 40 which as the name suggests it is a power catamaran in the region of 40-meters. Actually the true designed length is 42.75-meters with a spacious 13.75-meter beam. The design on the exterior is by Fulvio di Simoni. The design inspiration is actually taken from phytoplankton which explains the upper exterior surfaces being clad in photovoltaic membrane cells...
PRIVACY MATTERS!
Forums originally shaped the internet and thanks to tech companies that violate user trust, forums are thriving again. In fact, Facebook started Groups to compete with Internet Forums because forums still drive the bulk of online information-based searches. Social media is fun, but privacy is essential. We've spent 22 years building a digital documentary on yachting without ever tracking readers or selling user information. Some of our earliest members were recognizable names from the Fortune 500; folks who answer to shareholders, employees and competitors...
Mag Bay Yachts 42 Express
When you hear the name Mag Bay Yachts you immediately think of spritely center consoles utilized for sportfishing. The Mag Bay 33CC (Center Console) comes to mind. The company also makes a slightly larger sportfish express boat complete with tuna tower akin to what may be seen on products by other manufacturers in the business. The model is called the Mag Bay 42 Express and as the model name suggests, it has a length in the region of 42.6-feet. The company introduced their first model, the 33 center console, to industry wide acclaim in 2015...
First CLX96 SAV Launched By CL Yachts
The first CL Yachts CLX96 SAV (Sea Activity Vessel) has been launched. The yacht should have been launched a few months ago but due to pandemic-related issues the launching had to be pushed back. The following photos showcases the vessel in the travel lift being taken to the water for the first time. The exterior is a bit different from what you usually see with the reverse raked windshields fore and aft. The exterior lines were penned by Jozeph Forakis...
Refreshed Tecnomar EVO 120
Tecnomar has refreshed the EVO 120 model. The new EVO 120 was unveiled in mid-2021. The first EVO 120 unit of the original design was a yacht called "la Vie" (launched as "Chao Yono") IN 2018 and since then they went on to deliver a couple units. This design has now been refreshed while still keeping the familiar exterior lines. Like the previous hulls the construction will be in aluminium and designed by Architect Gian Marco Campanino. The interior is also penned by Campanino...
'Portofino 52' Unveiled By Rossi Navi
Something new has just been unveiled by the Rossi Navi yard. It is called the 'Portofino 52' concept, a 499 GT and 52-meter superyacht. The design lines are a result of a collaboration between the shipyard and Team For Design. The yacht is envisioned to have many sought-after features like an outdoor cinema, beach club, cozy foredeck area with fireplace for ambience, a massive 130 square meter sundeck and a main pool on the aft main deck are some of the defining features onboard...
Interior Revealed On New Build MCP 121
There is a new build currently under construction by MCP Yachts. The interior has now been revealed via renderings. The owner has a passion for exploration and adventure and the interior will reflect the love for South America. The yacht is being built for an experienced owner who has Netherlands-based Vripack Studio doing the design work for them. In fact, the owner already owns a 75-foot yacht that has been designed by Vripack so this is another collaboration in the making with the new MCP 121...
27-meter "Julianne" Launches At Outer Reef
Outer Reef recently launched the first hull in their new 900 series, a 27.43-meter model signifying the length (approximately 90-feet). The first hull is called "Julianne" and was built in GRP materials and entirely designed by Outer Reef. The extra length can be seen towards the aft of the vessel particularly on the boat deck where it's extra length can provide flexibility with the size tender that can be carried -within the payload limits of the on-deck crane system-...
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