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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...
Gladiator 822 Adds To Canados Range
Italian builder Canados is adding to its range offering with the new Gladiator 822. As the number in the model name suggests, the vessel will be in the 24.99-meter (or 82-foot) bracket. The design of this sleek beast is by Marco Casali with sloping and sweeping lines, she doesn't have to be moving to look fast...
Princess Yachts; BAR Technologies Secret Yacht
Princess Yachts has confirmed their involvement on a secretive small yacht project with BAR Technologies. Specifics surrounding the vessel are scarce hence why it is a hushed project...
Admiral Launches 75-meter Explorer "Planet Nine"
Italian yard Admiral Yachts recently launched their explorer yacht project. The yacht is 75-meters but doesn't look near that stipulated LOA. The design is an interesting one having most of the superstructure planted forward of the midships area. That was needed to cater to the large helipad on the aft upper deck which is capable of carrying an Augusta Grande size helicopter...
40 CC: Hunt Coastal Series Flagship
Hunt Yachts are known for their lovely Ocean Series Yachts but they also build coastal boats too. The newest of them is the Coastal 40CC that they announced in the fourth quarter of last year. Acceptance of reservations for units to be delivered in Summer of this year are opened for the new boat. Hunt Yachts love performance or obsessed with it if you use the yard's words. Until now, the Coastal series from Hunt Yachts comprised of the Surf Hunter 32, 32 Center Console, 26 Center Console and the Harrier 26...
Hull Four Of Perini Navi 60M Series
Italian builder Perini Navi has been steadily working on the newest hull in their 60-meter sail yacht series. The fourth hull recently arrived at Perini Navi's Viareggio completion facilities for finishing. We are not aware of what the final name will be but we can tell you that the design is by Perini Navi with Naval Architecture by trusty Ron Holland Studio...
Build Progress On Baltic 112 Custom
Construction is well underway on the Baltic 112 Custom yacht. It is being built for an experienced owner who will utilize the vessel for world-wide cruising and enter the yacht in occassional racing circuits. The vessel has a design by Malcolm McKeon and the 34.14-meter hull has been built in two sections to allow easier access in the build...
53-meter 'Saetta' Concept From Tankoa Yachts
Italian yard Tankoa Yachts just unveiled their latest concept called 'Saetta' and it is a 53-meter long craft. The S533 as it is also known as, is 53-meters long as the model number suggests and at its widest point is around 9.2-meters. The design is that of Francesco Paszkowski and showcases fresh modern lines on a tri-deck platform. The idea is for maximum connection to the sea and relaxation emphasized. This explains the wide utilization of glass on the concept. The lines are clean and free of unnecessary clutter on deck...
Progress On 25-meter ECO Tender From Perini Navi
Italian builder Perini Navi announced last month further details on the 42-meter E-Volution sloop and shed light on a chase boat that was ECO-friendly as well. This 25-meter chaseboat/tender has progressed really well in construction since the announcement. The tender is not just a chase boat proposed to follow, send-ahead and serve the 42-meter E-Volution sloop but it is practically a stand-alone small yacht...
Traditional-look 31-meter Motoryacht To Build At CCN
Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN) should be in a good mood over the news of a new build that was recently signed. They inked a 31-meter motoryacht with classic lines by Guido de Groot that when completed will go to a European owner. The all-aluminum vessel was signed at the end of 2017 and will form part of what they call their Fuoriserie line. The trideck yacht has arrangement over two internal decks and a spacious sundeck. The design of the yacht more looks like what you would expect from Dutch builder Moonen, if you are familiar with their designs...
53-meter Delta Marine Superyacht Moves To Final Construction Shed
Delta Marine had a busy few weeks with the launching of a 63-meter superyacht at the very end of 2017 and now the movement of a 53-meter superyacht into the final build shed. This 53-meter (175-feet) vessel is known as build number 174046 and appears to be built with a semi-displacement aluminium hull and a composite superstructure. The inspiration for the yacht was from a past Delta Marine project, "Silver Shallis"...
27-meter Custom Motoryacht "Freedom" Build Progress
Last year YF told you about this yacht that is presently under construction at CCN called "Freedom". Now we can report the progress of this in-build yacht. The yacht is designed inside and out by Tomaso Spadolini. Of course, the well-known owner will have a hand on the interior design aspects too as he is a fashion designer -the Cavalli- effect. The yacht is going to be a true speedster with an anticipated 40-knot top figure. Three waterjets will power this 27-meter planing vessel to blistering speeds when completed...
Motor Yacht "K" Delivered By SES Yachts
SES Yachts is a yacht building company based in Turkey and they have completed their largest build to date a 42-meter luxury yacht simply called "K". Not alot is known about this yacht other than it was under construction and was launched last year. The design internally and externally was done in-house by the yard and Ginton Naval Architects were responsible for the engineering aspects of the yacht...
YD1015 Sportfish Delivered; Named "Lanakai"
As promised, New Zealand builder Yachting Developments delivered their latest yacht before the end of the year (2017). The yacht they were working on for the past few years was a sportfish yacht made from carbon and built under their construction number YD1015. The yacht now delivered represents the largest Carbon-built sportfish vessel in the world. Every-since launch her name boards on her sides were covered up and no visible name on her transom...
New Horizon E75 Delivered To Owners In Florida
Following the sale in early December, this E75 -called "Moondance"- has been prepared for her new owner and since then been sent on her way to Florida. The owners are happy and satisfied by the fit and finish as well as the interior volume. The owners expect to head to the Bahamas with their new yacht soon. Moondance is an enclosed skylounge variant of the base E75 model and is tailored for the U.S market Horizon says...
In Build: Natalya 86 Motor Yacht
Natalya Yachts is currently building the Natalya 86 and we are shedding some light on the build as this one has slipped under the radar. As far as we know, she doesn't have a buyer and is being constructed on speculation with the hopes of gaining an owner soon. Her completion time is expected towards the end of 2018. However, the yard suggests that if an owner takes her up soon that she can be completed in about eight months time...
Ocean Alexander 112 "Sugaray"
The Ocean Alexander 112 is a result of a stepped-up approach from Evan K Marshall and Ocean Alexander. With an LOA of 112-feet, a BOA of 24.6-feet and a draft of 6.3-feet "Sugaray" is quite spacious for a yacht just over 100-feet. She is also small enough to access pretty much any marina or close in to bays and coves. Typically, vessels of this size are tri-deck, this one has four decks. A lower deck is where most of the accommodation is located, the main deck is where the formal entertainment can take place, the bridge deck or what some may call an upper deck is more informal entertainment and the sundeck is all about relaxation...
New Sunseeker 76 Yacht; A Boat Show Delight
It would appear as if the Sunseeker 76 Yacht has been having a successful introduction to the market. After being brought onto the market officially in September, 2017 the yacht model has since then crossed the Atlantic twice (in freighter transits). The 76 Yacht was introduced to the public at the Southampton Boat Show and then stateside in the United States at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS)...
Horizon Yachts Deliver RP120 To Third-Time Owner
Taiwan based yacht company Horizon Yachts announced that it delivered a RP120 class yacht to a third-time client of the yard recently. The owner previously owned two other Horizon vessels and loved the experience with them but thought that it was time to step-up to a larger boat, the RP120...
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