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CRN Launches 50-meter Superyacht"Latona"
Over the weekend, Italian yard CRN launched their 50-meter superyacht named "Latona" during a private ceremony. This yacht is a custom built steel hull and aluminum superstructure combination with design by Zuccon International Project. Under construction you might have known this build under the name Superconero or hull 136...
80M Hull 6505 By Abeking & Rasmussen
The near 80-meter steel hull of the Abeking & Rasmussen project 6505 was revealed recently when it was launched at a yard (Szczecin Shipyard) in Poland. The hull will now make its way to Germany and finally at A&R's completion facilities in Lemwerder...
New OA90 By Ocean Alexander Unveiled
Evan K Marshall has done it again and this time it is working with Ocean Alexander. The new Ocean Alexander OA90 is what all the fuss is about. This new yacht from OA is marking a newer direction for the American yard. The styling is totally different from Marshall with new lines and more glass than you would expect on a boat of this size...
33-meter Sportfisher From Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Sportfisher yachts have been around for a long time now and there are alot of them cruising and exploiting offshore grounds around the world. However, the ultra large sportfisher yachts are becoming more and more common now. We are talking about boats that are pushing towards 30-meters LOA and over. That market is really heating up with yards jostling for recognition as the builder of the world's largest yacht of this type. Right now, that distinction goes to Yachting Developments of New Zealand with their 40-meter giant called "Lanakai"...
"Serenity"; Nordhavn's New N100 Launched
Nordhavn has announced the launching of the first N100 unit and she is named "Serenity". The yacht builds on the N86/N96 hull with the classic Nordhavn exterior of the N96. From 26,000 LT fuel capacity this expedition yacht will be able to roam 3,000 nautical miles. Her top speed will be a sedate 12-knots using a pair of CAT C18 ACERT marine diesels. Now that she is in the water, Serenity is being prepared for sea trials ahead of delivery to her owner in March...
PJ World Explorer Superyacht Reportedly Sold
One of the most anticipated, hyped and raved Explorer yachts of the last decade never came to fruition. It started build several years ago and stopped and has been left alongside in Norway every since then. With no owner the project just stayed laid-up rusting away. This has been the fate of the Explorer yacht that Palmer Johnson was building and involved in. Now there is news that according to a Norwegian source, Sysla Maritime, the yacht has been sold and will resume construction towards completion...
Predator 74 From Sunseeker Unveiled
UK builder Sunseeker was at the recently concluded Boot Dusseldorf and they used the event to introduce the new Predator 74 which will be coming to market this year. For those who have followed Sunseeker for a while, the Predator name brings back memories of the 108-foot boats they were making but this 74 is of a totally different styling to the former...
Baltic Yachts 85 Custom Sailing Yacht Build Progress
Last week YF alerted you to the build progress of the new Baltic Yachts 112 Custom Yacht and now we can let you know bout the Baltic 85 Custom that is also under construction. This yacht started build in Summer of 2017 and since then the hull is more-or-less completed. The yacht will feature a grey hull with white superstructure and mast/boom...
Second Baglietto T-Line 48-meter Progresses
Italian yard Baglietto is working apace on the second 48-meter T-Line that is being built for a Mexican client. She is structurally completed now with the hull and superstructure done. Work will continue on the building out of the interior spaces and fitting out as well as the tedious work to prepare the surfaces for paint. This yacht is under construction as 10228 and has design by Francesco Paszkowski...
New XO Explorer Launched By XO Boats
Finnish yard XO Boats used the just concluded Boot Dusseldorf to unveil the XO Explorer. They just launched this boat this month and made its world debut at the show...
Latest M30 Delivered By Princess Yachts; Named "Princess Three"
UK builder Princess Yachts announced that it has handed over their latest M30 to its owner. The yacht reportedly bears the name "Princess Three" and represents the sixth unit of that class to be delivered. The M30 is the latest to be added to the Princess M-Class range. This 100-foot Raised Pilot House tri-decker is an spacious yacht that features bold lines that are now synonymous with the Princess M Class design. An owner of the M30 can fit up to five double ensuite cabins that include a main deck master suite. Directly below is a photo of Princess Three, followed by a render and sistership "Kohuba"...
Ferretti's 670 Officially Presented At Boot Dusseldorf 2018
You might have heard about the new upcoming Ferretti 670 but the yard used the 2018 edition of the Boot Dusseldorf in Germany to present the model to the world. This yacht, the first unit for this model was expected to start construction this month. It will be built in composite materials and become the natural successor to the yard's 650 (65-foot) model. You can expect the first unit to be ready by Summer 2018...
New Sportfisher Project From Yachting Developments Signed
New Zealand yard Yachting Developments is having a great time when it comes to sportfisher yachts. They just delivered the world's largest carbon-built sportfisher called "Lanakai" at an astounding near 40-meters with a design by Michael Peters Yacht Design (MPYD) and built as hull 1015. This new build has a design by Warwick Yacht Design and will be designated hull 1017 when construction starts later this quarter...
Baglietto Unveils New Custom 54-meter Superyacht
Italian builder Baglietto today unveiled a new 54-meter Custom superyacht that instantly looks a bit different from the average yacht they build. It is all in the plumb bow that has been utilized in the design. Close inspection of the design, the vessel still holds the strong Baglietto DNA we have become accustomed to from this yard. This yacht was actually signed late last year and now the yard has released the rendering directly below. The other two images showcase other 54-meter hulls of Baglietto for contrast and comparison...
62-meter Omega Designed Superyacht Sold At CRN
The latest superyacht contract for Italian yard CRN went under ink recently. It has design by the folks at Omega Architects and will be constructed with CRN build number 138. According to the yard, the LOA will be in the region of 62-meters with exterior by Omega and interior by Pulina DNA...
SW105 "Satisfaction" Delivered To Owners
The SW105 is a new mini-series from the South African yard and "Satisfaction" is the first hull in this series to have been delivered. She was built for an experienced owner who likes sailing so they purchased a high-performance sailboat. The yard announced the launching of this yacht back in October last year and now she is delivered and will make the long trek from South Africa to the Mediterranean...
PC Design Unveils 25-meter 'Italia'
This one is a concept for now but it looks cool and it's under 100-feet with all the parameters covered for it to actually convert into a real build. It is simply called 'Italia' and is designed by Italian designer PC Design with an LOA of 25-meters (82.5-feet). It's rocket-like external appearance is purposeful and it isn't simply for styling cues...
Riva 90 Details Revealed At Boot Dusseldorf
The Riva 90 has been on 'display' at this years edition of the Boot Dusseldorf and after making her debut of sorts in announcement at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) a couple months ago and more information has been released about the new vessel. She is now an addition to the Italian yard's line of flybridge yachts all of which feature signature sleek design lines...
DC97 SportFish From Weaver Boat Works
The flagship for the Weaver Boat Works company is progressing well. The company has consistently posted photos each month of the construction progress of the Weaver 97DC. Donald L Blount is responsible for the exterior design and Naval Architecture. She is around 29.56-meter LOA and 7.21-meters on the overall beam. A draft just under 2-meters exists at full load...
Heysea Bags Three Contracts From One Client
Chinese yacht builder Heysea yachts is smiling all the way to the bank. They have signed a significant project in the Asteria 126 but they also inked two more yachts, a Heysea 82 and an Asteria 96. Yes that is three yachts from one customer who is reported to hail from China. We will focus on the tri-deck Asteria 126 since this is the most impressive of the triple-order...
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