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Construction Commences On World's Largest Sailing Catamaran
The world's largest sailing catamaran has started construction. This 57-meter is being built by Echo Yachts and will follow similar catamaran builds like the 56-meter "Charley 2". In essence this build is using a familiar platform and applying Dynarig sailing apparatus to it. Renderings showcase a double masted free-standing dynarig configuration. In total the sail plan of ASC57 will encompass 1,660 square meters...
127 Discovery By Cheoy Lee
The veil has been taken off the new Cheoy Lee 127 Discovery - a member of the yards new Discovery Series of yachts-. The idea was to have transoceanic range in order to get to places that a lot of yachts cannot. Ample space for proper crew, a lot of flexible spaces throughout the vessel, and for the first one, putting what you might find on 150-foot vessel in 127-foot envelope. The design is in collaboration with Boska Marine Design. She will be built with a steel hull with a clean sharp entry into the water. The center of gravity is low on the design to aid in seakeeping...
"Sea Boss" Launched; First Aventura 106 Unit
The first unit in the Aventura 106 line has been launched and christened as "Sea Boss". Measuring approximately 32.3-meters the vessel boasts 230 GT with a internal three-deck layout and sun deck above. The yacht's dark grey paint finish with black accents is offset by a vibrant orange boot striping and overall there is a subtle naval/military feel to the finished yacht on the exterior. However, this yacht is a leisure craft with luxury in mind...
"Loewe"; 2nd Sportiva 55 To Be Delivered April 2025
"Loewe" is the name given to the under construction second hull of the Tankoa Sportiva 55 model. That yacht is anticipated for delivery in April 2025 after being sold to a European client back in 2023. Luca Dini is responsible for the exterior design of the second Sportiva 55 and the interior remains unspecified in terms of designer but has been worked on by the owner's team...
Vento Yachts 135 X-PLR To Commence Build In Early 2025
A United States-based yard named Vento Yachts has revealed the renderings to a new explorer type yacht that they are gearing-up to build. Construction is supposed to commence in February 2025. It is 40.6-meters long with a 400 GT interior. The exterior design is owed to OTTO Yacht Design with engineering by CMN Yachts...
43 Year Old "Jagare" Returns To A&R For Yard's 117th Birthday
Abeking & Rasmussen is known for building superb luxury custom superyachts and they have a history that stretches back for over a century. In fact the yard is celebrating its 117th birthday and during this momentous occasion the 37-meter sailing yacht "Jagare" has returned to the yard of its birth. This vessel started construction back in 1981 as hull 6378 for the father of the current owner. The sailing yacht has only been a part of this particular family for the last 43 years. The current owner is the father's daughter who was 12 years old when construction on the yacht commenced...
Third Day Of 2024 Monaco Yacht Show
Further announcements, unveilings and revelations are still being made at this year's Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). Overmarine has taken the veil off their new 51-meter Oceano 52 model. Adeo Yacht Design showcased their 52-meter concept 'Ligeia'. More information released on the Riva 70-meter Hybrid. HydroTec unveiled a new 80-meter Concept called 'Valiant'. Phathom Studio has 72-meter concept Aetherius. Interior of "Galma" -the first WallyWind 110 revealed and more information on the 'Volare' design by Luiz de Basto...
Second Day Of 2024 Monaco Yacht Show
More announcements continue to emerge from the ongoing 2024 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). The Ferretti Group made an announcement regarding a future flagship for its Riva brand. They referred to a 70-meter hybrid superyacht that is currently in build and they also highlighted the current in-build flagship the 54 Metri. There is the existence of a 70-meter hull named Project 'Opal' being currently built. It is a collaboration between Ares Yachts and Mulder Design. An 82-meter concept called 'Nami' by the SaturaStudio was unveiled at the show. Sirena Yachts revealed their new 36-meter Sirena 118...
First Day Of 2024 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS)
The 2024 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) got under way today (25th of September 2024) opening to patrons with dockwalking in mind or those scouting for their potential superyacht purchase. MYS typically attracts some of the largest superyachts in the world and while one or two in that category will be in the harbour docked many will be at anchor in the bay. The largest superyacht that was earmarked early for the show was to have been the brand new 122-meter Lurssen "Kismet". However, a last minute listing for the 123.2-meter Lurssen "Golden Odyssey" seen here taking a berth position next to Kismet but making her officially the largest superyacht in show for 2024...
Spring 2025 Completion For 42-meter "Wildcat"
The 42-meter sailing sloop that is currently under construction has been a long journey in the making and the vessel has not been anywhere near delivery status. Currently known as "Wildcat" the yacht started out life as the second hull in Perini Navi's e-Volution GTS series of sloops. The incomplete yacht was made in aluminum for the hull with carbon fiber elements and carbon fiber for the superstructure and Turquoise Yachts took over the build and are now build to complete for the Spring of 2025...
ADA 50Z Third Hull Technically Launched
The third unit in the ADA 50Z line of yachts has been technically launched and will continue build through the fitout phases until delivery in 2026. This one is being built under hull number NB103 with a design by Uldas Yacht Design and Naval Architecture by Ginton Naval Architects. The interiors are by Luca Dini but no interior renders have been released for this build so far...
Interior Glimpse On Atlante Classic 35
The Atlante Classic 35 is continuing construction and will be delivered to her Northern European client in 2025. The steel hull and aluminium superstructure are now joined and work can progress on the fitout of the vessel. As a reminder, the exterior as well as the interior design is by VYD Studio and Naval Architecture is by Arrabito Naval. The specimen gets its model name via exuding refined traditional lines and stretching a length of 34.5-meters. We will take a look at some of the interior spaces and see what can be expected when the owner takes delivery next year...
Third Day Of 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival
As Day 3 of the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival got underway, there is still news emerging from the show. New announcements are still being made and one comes in the form of a new build and design from Cantiere delle Marche called 'RAW' (Recreational All-Weather Watercraft). It is a 31-meter design and for now is the sole vessel. Gulf Craft unveiled their Majesty 100 Terrace which is designed by Phathom Studio. Additionally there is Sunseeker 94 Yacht. Cantiere del Pardo has debuted its new near 23-meter flagship yacht, the Pardo GT75...
Second Day Of 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival
With opening day news from the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival in the news cycle, other announcements still are emerging from the show as it continues into its second day. News regarding Azimut and Volvo Penta's collaboration with the Seadeck 7 yacht, Doggersbank unveiled two new additions to its explorer series - Doggersbank 90 Offshore and 105 Offshore-. The ICONICA 100 is the latest from Austin Parker...
First Day Of 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival
Today is the opening day of the 2024 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival and as expected there have been announcements made by various yards attending the show. Specifically, new models have been announced on the first day and YF will inform on some of the new releases. Princess Yachts has expanded their X-line of yachts with the announcement of the X90 along with the first unit of the S80 model at the show. Two new debut models announced at the show for SanLorenzo, the SL86A and the SP92. The Ferretti 940 flybridge also has been announced...
"Almax"; The World's First Fuel Cell Yacht
The world's first fuel cell-powered superyacht is "Almax", a 49.99-meter vessel from SanLorenzo forming the first unit in their 50STEEL model. To be specific, Almax is the first yacht to feature a Green Methanol Fuel Cell system. That system produced via a collaborative effort between the yard and Siemens Energy. Almax is now being formally presented to the world at the 2024 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival which opened its doors today in France...
MYS 2024 Top Ten Superyachts
It is now September and it is the month for two of the biggest Summer yacht shows, Cannes Yachting Festival and the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). The Monaco Yacht Show will be held in Port Hercule from the 25th of September to the 28th. Historically many of the largest superyachts attend the MYS to be put on display to potential buying customers. It is still the most prestigious show to further expose superyachts that are for sale as well as charter. This year will not be any different with some of the best being on display...
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35-meter Flagship Under Construction For Fabbro Yachts
Fabbro Yachts is working on their 35-meter tri-deck flagship yacht. The yard is known for their smaller F45 line of yachts but is now going 'big' on this F115. Construction started in earnest in Spring, 2024 and is expected to continue until launch in 2025. Naval Architecture has been done in-house while the exterior design is the work of CORD Design...
"Solle One" Launched; First Swan Arrow Unit
Normally we do not cover this side of the industry but this is an exception. You may be familiar with Nautor Swan as a sail boat builder but since their acquisition by SanLorenzo recently they are continuing along the power boat vein as a diversification to their portfolio. The yacht yard just launched their flagship powerboat called "Solle One", a 23.2-meter from the Swan Arrow power division. That yacht will be making its debut at next month's Cannes Yachting Festival...
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