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29.8-meter Sportfish In Build By Jim Smith Boats
The large sportfish boat trend continues with the latest build, a 29.8-meter vessel by Jim Smith Tournament Boats. You might remember the 32-meter "Marlena" as one of their most significant builds to date. The new 100-foot yacht under construction will be their second largest only to Marlena. The 100-footer is being called "Ovation" by Jim Smith Boats but it is unclear if this will be her final name...
53-meter "MLR" Launches At Delta Marine
American yard DeltaMarine launched its first yacht of 2019, the 53-meter "MLR". The yacht was a fairly confidential project being built under the yard number 174046. The design is by Jonathan Quinn Barnett, head at JQB Design. The interior is also by this firm and is not exactly a coincidence as the owner seems to like their previous work on the Delta Marine "Silver Shalis"...
Project 'Redwood' Technical Launch
The 142-meter superyacht being built at Lurssen under project name 'Redwood' has re-emerged from the floating dry dock. The construction management company working with the yacht released this photo of the vessel just prior to hitting the water and of course while it isn't the official launch of the finished yacht which isn't due for completion until 2020, it is still a sight to behold...
The Princess X95 Model Detailed
Princess yachts used the 2019 Boot Dusseldorf to further detail one of the newest yachts in a new range of vessels they are offering. You might have heard about the X95 already but at the time last year when they released information on it, it was not comprehensive. Now we have a much more detailed look at the new X95 thanks to more renders being released and a lot more information coming to hand...
Pershing 'X Generation' At Boot Dusseldorf
Ferretti Group brand Pershing Yachts is at the Boot Dusseldorf in Germany with their so-called 'X Generation' yacht. It is actually a specialized Pershing 8X from the X line of new vessels that they are advertising as the new 8X. The company is also displaying a fleet of 7 of its other models but we will focus on this model. Pershing 8X, made of carbon fiber, is revolutionary from a stylistic-functional point of view as well as from a performance one...
Trio Of Yachts By Arksen Yachts Unveiled
The Boot Dusseldorf in Germany was once again the event chosen by a builder to announce a new offering. Not one but three yachts were unveiled at the show by Arksen Yachts. A line of vessels that run from 70-feet to 100-feet. They are described as semi-autonomous explorer type yachts and the designs make good use of the sun-kissed surfaces with photovoltaic cells embedded...
Project 8X Unveiled At Boot Dusseldorf
The Boot Dusseldorf is currently underway in Germany and UK yacht builder Sunseeker used the opportunity to unveil something new to the world. Project 8X was unveiled on the first day yesterday and Sunseeker says it will showcase striking lines and and an open plan interior concept. The 8X they say will be quite different from the rest of the Sunseeker range that currently exists...
Van der Valk "Jangada 2" Build Update
With the 32-meter raised pilothouse (RPH) currently in very advanced stages of construction at Dutch yard Van der Valk, the owner is becoming more anxious and ready for delivery towards the middle of the year. The yacht is expected to be christened "Jangada 2" and will be the flagship of their custom line. Van der Valk says she will be delivered in May 2019...
43-meter "Agora III" Launches At ISA Yachts
First yacht launch of the year for Italian yacht builder ISA Yachts has hit the water in Ancona. It is the 43-meter "Agora III" which will be delivered to her Japan-based client. In fact this yacht is expected to be the largest yacht based in Japan when delivered. The aluminium build is designed inside and out by Luca Dini. She's not only pretty on the outside thanks to Luca Dini's lines and Naval Architecture by Francesco Rogantin but her owner and guests are sure to enjoy the well-placed interior...
Daedalus D80 Under Construction
United States yacht builder Daedalus Yachts has one of their newest yachts presently under construction. It is being built from carbon fiber -yes, entirely from carbon fiber- and designed to leave as little environmental footprint as possible. Looking at the hardtop alone, that is embedded with photovoltaic cells to produce electricity...
P70 MotorYacht Nears Completion At Spirit Yachts
Expected to be launched in the Spring this yacht is being built for an experienced owner who wants to take 'long' journeys without having to refuel too much. The yacht will be owner-operated and will allow them to run the vessel at a relatively high speed with the ability to cross the North Sea without stopping. The figure is something like 1,000 nautical miles at 18-knots...
Luxury Yacht "Adonis" On Show At 2019 CES
It is strange to hear of a yacht at a Consumer Electronics Show but believe us, one really is at the 2019 edition of CES in Las Vegas. In an unparalleled move, Numarine partnered with Furrion -a consumer electronics entity- to make a 78-foot luxury yacht relevant at CES. Essentially the Numarine 78 "Adonis" is packed to the brim with Furrion's technologies. Numarine does not mind as it gives them more visibility at the start of the year than they normally would have...
115 Expedition "Cazador" Delivered By Nordlund
Nordlund has successfully delivered their 115 Expedition model which has been christened "Cazador". The 32.05-meter yacht represents the second largest build by the American yacht builder on marginally behind the 36.88-meter "Southern Way III". The yacht is built for experienced owners who are stepping up from a 27-meter yacht that has alot of nautical miles on its bottom. This Nordlund is expected to see extensive action as well as the owners love to roam and adventure...
First Johnson 70 Starts Construction
The shipyard in Taiwan of Johnson Yachts has started construction on the new Johnson 70 'entry-level superyacht' (as they term it). Released photos showcase the hull in an advanced stage. The images come after the yard released some details about the new J70 as well as a 115-foot project at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) in 2018...
58-meter "Najiba" Launches At Feadship
The first superyacht of the new year has been launched and earlier today at Feadship in Aalsmeer, the 58-meter "Najiba" was towed from her construction hall. Her name meaning 'Noble' is easy going in rolling off the tongue and the experienced owner admires the vessel's many characteristics including the exterior lines by Philippe Briand and modern-sophisticated interior by Christian Liaigre...
Ocean Alexander Sells 7 Yachts After 2018 FLIBS
The 2018 Fort Lauderdale Inernational Boat Show (FLIBS) proved to be successful for Ocean Alexander after having a total of seven vessels sold either directly during the show or right after the event. The first hull of the new OA90R was contracted at the show as well as an OA100 for a customer stepping-up from a Princess 68...
Navetta 33 and Navetta 37 Launched By Custom Line
Yesterday Custom Line announced the launching of two new vessels from their yard, a Navetta 33 and a Navetta 37. Each launch represents the 6th hulls in those respective series. "Maria Theresa" is the name given to the Navetta 33 and "Dilly Dally" is the final name of the Navetta 37. Both vessels will be delivered to their owners in the early part of 2019. Custom Line says that the owner of the 33-meter is from Brazil while the other owner is from the United States...
Abeking & Rasmussen 98-meter superyacht 'Aviva'
Art Meets Engineering; the Aviva Advantage
This YachtForums review offers numerous unique perspectives. You will see photos not seen anywhere else on Aviva, as well as insight by the head of design and the project manager, the latter being one of YF's senior members "K1W1" who has made over 7000 informative posts on YachtForums over the years. In conjunction with Abeking's considerable resources & engineering capabilities, these two gentlemen took up the gauntlet of designing and executing one of the most innovative vessels we've ever covered, plus they did it in record time! We spent several hours onboard Aviva with design director Toby Silverton, a gentleman who brings a different perspective to yachting, along with some groundbreaking ideas...Art Meets Engineering; the Aviva Advantage
Feadship Delivers On Their "Promise"
The 51-meter "Promise" otherwise known as hull 701 was recently delivered to her owner. The yacht which is the first Feadship to be rated Ice Class, was launched back in August. She will make good use of her Ice Class rating as her owner intends to take Promise to Polar regions of the world. De Voogt is responsible for the exterior design while Bannenberg & Rowell have done the interior work design wise...
SACS X80 ChaseBoat Design
A full-size chase boat design surfaces from the Milan-based studio Federico Fiorentino. It is the SACS X80 and is designed to fulfill the role of a chaseboat. Perhaps if built it will be more than just a chaseboat because it can definitely perform multiple roles. Let's take a look at the design a bit closer. One of the first things that strike you is the sleek design profile, it looks fast even static in the renderings. In the elevated render, two distinct relaxing zones are apparent...
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