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Sirena Yachts Unveil 85-foot Yacht At Miami Yacht Show
Turkish builder Sirena Yachts used the recently concluded Miami Yacht Show to unveil the design for their latest build. It is an 85-foot yacht that is actually currently under construction in Turkey. The new 85-foot model looks to build on the established 56 and 64-foot models that they already build. The design is compliments a collaborative effort between Cor D. Rover and Frers Naval Architects...
Hatteras Unveils More Regarding Flagship RP105
United States builder Hatteras Yachts unveiled more details of their flagship RP105 motoryacht at the 2018 Miami Yacht Show. The new model is their largest boat to date coming in at just over 31-meters LOA (31.9-meters/105.2-feet) and borrows many familiar cues from her slightly smaller RP100 sister. As many of you know, the RP designation in the model name refers to the Raised PilotHouse arrangement. The 105 will be something special for the yard in terms of size as it will be their largest resin infused hull at present...
44-meter Project 'Virtus' In-Build At Mengi Yay
Turkish builder Mengi Yay is well underway with the build of their 44-meter luxury yacht Project 'Virtus'. The yacht is expected to be completed in 2019 with construction being in steel for the hull and aluminium on the superstructure. Venetian Yacht Design (VYD) was tasked with both the interior and exterior design of Project Virtus while Ginton dealt with the Naval Architecture...
"Happi Daze" Launched At Weaver Boat Works
Weaver Boat Works has launched the GK80 sportfisher which was under construction. She is called "Happi Daze" which is a name that you might have heard from this builder before. There was a GK75 with similar name ("Happy Daze") before so it is possible this is for a repeat customer. The new yacht was built by the cold mould method and power is brought by MTU 2,600 horse power diesel engines...
First 26XP Unit Launched At Numarine
The explorer line at Turkish builder Numarine has expanded once again with the launch of the first hull of the 26XP model. Their explorer line comprises the 32XP and 40XP along with the 26XP which originally was expected to be around 24-meters. The design is by none other than Can Yalman and showcases smooth edgy lines that are purposeful in blurring the lines of what an explorer should look like...
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...
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