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Lexus LY650 Launches
For a while now you were hearing of car manufacturer Lexus making a foray into the yachting business. Their offering is called the LY650 (Lexus Yacht 65-footer) and it is now a reality with the yacht now in the water and active. Lexus themselves aren't actually the builders as it is Marquis Yachts that is doing the real building here. The design of the yacht is by well-noted design firm Nuvolari & Lenard...
In Build EXTRA 86 Sold
Just ahead of the 2019 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) news is that Extra Yachts has sold another EXTRA 86 model. This one is currently under construction and will go to the European owner that recently purchased her in 2020. While there is no particular rendering that points to this new vessel, below is a render of the EXTRA 86 for illustration...
Thrice as nice, the Third Mulder ThirtySix
The third Mulder ThirtySix (36-meter), Project 'Mana' is presently under construction on a speculation basis and the yard recently showcased what the interior could look like to lure possible owners into taking on the build. The added bonus of picking up an owner at this stage is that there is not that much of a wait as the yacht is pegged for a Spring 2020 completion...
Second Hatteras 105RPH Yacht Sold
Hatteras Yachts has some good news regarding the sale of another yacht in their Raised Pilot House (RPH) series of vessels. The latest, is the second unit in 105RPH line. The 105RPH will be delivered to her owner towards the end of 2020. Construction will be in GRP materials for both the hull and superstructure...
First Acciaio 123 Launched By CdM Yachts
The first Acciaio 123 has been launched by Cantiere delle Marche (CdM). You may remember a yacht built by this same yard called "Gatto" with a blue hull that looks very similar to this current new launch. Well, the two belong to the same series called the Acciaio Explorer line. Gatto is a bit smaller, at 105-feet (32-meters) and was the first overall in the Acciaio series of yachts. The Acciaio 123 (37.35-meters) is the second overall but first in this larger model...
New Trimaran Designs From Echo Yachts
With the success of the large Trimaran "White Rabbit" under their belt, the Australian yard Echo Yachts has created a new line of trimaran yachts. While the new range is not as large as the new White Rabbit, the new line will span a range from 28-meters, 30-meters, 38-meters and 40-meters...
2019 FLIBS Debut For Ocean Alexander 84R
While much of the attention has been on the Ocean Alexander 90R, which has been at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) before and even at the recently concluded 2019 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival, the 84R is now set to make an impact. This year will see the 84R make her debut stateside at the FLIBS...
Sunseeker Introduces 65 Sport Yacht 'Sky Helm'
As part of a new influx of models from UK builder Sunseeker the 65 Sport Yacht 'Sky Helm' is being revealed to the industry. Sunseeker has built in this size bracket many times before with a number of different models. The Sport Yacht Sky Helm is a real looker and they are trying to make the operator as comfortable as possible in that secondary helm position on the Fly. Central to this yacht’s appeal, the modular sport bridge can be specified in two ways; a standard 'Sky Lounge' with comfortable chaise lounge and companion seating or a revolutionary and truly innovative 'Sky Helm'. Featuring twin bolstered seats set very low either side of a central console, instrumentation is courtesy of a state-of-the-art glass bridge plotter complete with retro chrome dials. Standard power on the 65 Sport Yacht Sky Helm is by Volvo Penta IPS 1200 which should see a 38-knot top end...
2020 Delivery For Sichterman Yachts 'Libertas'
Dutch builder Sichterman Yachts has something new in 2020 called the 'Libertas'. This vessel is a 15-meter open yacht they are calling the Libertas model and is expected to be completed next year. This is coming after the relatively new company completed their first yacht in May of this year, the 18-meter 'Inveni'. The near 50-foot Libertas offering is part of a general line-up of yachts from this Dutch company...
Dominator Yachts 42-meter Ilumen Motor Yacht
Dominator Yachts has a new yacht currently under construction. It is called the 42-meter Ilumen and is expected to have the name "Peppermint" when completed. Alberto Mancini is responsible for both the exterior and interior design of this new Dominator trideck. The sleek design will be available in displacement hull configuration or semi-displacement...
Two New Models From Astondoa For The New Year
Coming in 2020 Astondoa will have two new models to offer. The biggest example is called the Astondoa 125 Century and the other is the smaller 82 Flybridge. The first is called the Century because it belongs to the lineup of yachts that are called Century, marking the yard's 100th year anniversary. Stretching 38.20-meters and offering a handy beam of 8.36-meters, the Astondoa 125 Century builds on 110 and 100 Century models...
New 24-meter Flybridge Model From Van der Valk
Dutch builder Van der Valk is introducing another member to the Flybridge series of yachts they build. This one is 24-meters and is intended to complement the classic flybridge model. Cor D Rover is in on this design penningr more modern lines to the traditional figure. The new yacht will be built from aluminum and feature power from the Volvo Penta line...
90-meter Superyacht "Nero" Capsizes in Drydock?
Details are sketchy, but we know the 90-meter Nero (built by Corsair) was in drydock at Amico where she promptly laid down to rest. The yard stated she listed during the pumping out phase of dry docking for "reasons that are yet to be ascertained". Reportedly, six crew members sustained minor injuries...
Princess Yachts Y95 Unveiled In Cannes
British builder Princess Yachts joined the queue of companies unveiling new models and showing off their latest to the industry at the Cannes Yachting Festival for 2019. The Y95 is one of the new models from the UK builder and is now the top of the 'Y' range. One of the interesting aspects about it is a wave-piercing bow. While the vessel is not in existence yet the first hull in the Y95 model is expected to be completed by 2021...
Aerial Drone Footage of Green Turtle Cay
Hurricane Dorian Relief
Hurricane Dorian Relief
YachtForums member "Pascal" delivered relief supplies to Green Turtle Cay and brought us aerial drone footage of the aftermath. A big YF thank you to Pascal, as well as the generous owners of the 76' Lazzara that he captains...
Sunseeker 133 Design Appears At Cannes Yachting Festival
Another new model has made an appearance at this year's Cannes Yachting Festival. British yacht manufacturer Sunseeker Yachts unveiled the Sunseeker 133 to the world. The styling will appear very familiar to followers of Sunseeker but one facet of the design to note is that it has a near-vertical bow on the semi-displacement full-form...
Ocea Yachts Reveal The Nautilus 45
French manufacturer Ocea Yachts revealed their new Nautilus 45 design emphasizing its endurance capabilities; the yacht that goes further. Philippe Briand is responsible for the Naval Architecture while the design is by Vitruvius. It is designed to take you to as many locales as possible...
SD96 Unveiled At The Cannes Yachting Festival
Today marked the opening day of the 2019 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival. Under overcast conditions the show opened to patrons and some news is already emanating from the first day. Italian builder SanLorenzo unveiled their new SD96 model. The yacht is going to replace the SD92 which was a fairly popular entry model in the Semi Displacement line...
30.5-meter "Taboo of the Seas" By Maiora Delivered
With the new 30.5-meter "Taboo of the Seas" by Maiora Yachts delivered to her owner, we can now get to see what this vessel looks like in her completed state. This yacht is part of Maiora Yacht's 30-meter Walk around series which provides unobstructed path all around the superstructure main and upper deck areas. Traversing from the bow to the stern or the other way is easy from any of the exterior decks...
Sunseeker Unveils 8X Model Name
British yacht manufacturer Sunseeker Yachts has finally revealed the name of the yacht they were calling the Sunseeker 8X for most of the year. It is now officially called the 87 Yacht and the first unit is expected to be ready for launching by the Summer of 2020. The UK yacht builder has tried to make a vessel in this size category more spacious and the result of their hard work is that the 87 Yacht is approximately 20 percent more spacious than the Sunseeker 86...
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