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MY78 "Bill and Me" Launched By Baltic Yachts
Finnish builder Baltic Yachts has been getting a lot of attention recently for the launch and the delivery of the "Pink Gin VI" but this seemed to have overshadowed the completion of a small stylish motoryacht the yard recently did. In build she was known as the MY78 but the yard announced that she is called "Bill and Me" and as the model name suggests, the craft is 78-feet long, just under 24-meters. Not a a lot of information is available on this build but the yacht was built on a composite semi-planing hull...
OceAnco 110-meter "Jubilee" Departs Holland
The largest superyacht built in the Netherlands has been delivered but whether that means handed over to an owner or just left the shipyard is another story. The 110-meter Igor Labonov-designed superyacht arrived in Gibraltar yesterday after completing her maiden voyage from the Netherlands. It is reported in a Dutch publication that this yacht was built for the late former Emir of Qatar which might have forced her to be available for grabs on the market a few months before scheduled delivery. OceAnco says, OceAnco said, “Jubilee represents a number of firsts in yachting, not only for her size, but also the fact that she is a fully turn-key project completely outfitted at delivery including all owner’s supplies; tenders, spares, water sports equipment, china, crystal, silverware, table linen, sheets, loose furniture, cushions, etc...
Abeking & Rasmussen Hull 6502
German custom superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen is presently working on their latest yacht. The 74-meter superyacht is known in build as hull 6502 and is being constructed to a design in and out by Eidsgaard Design. Hull 6502 spreads over four decks with a number of prime features packed in. For example, there is a sizable 8-meter swimming pool on the sundeck, tender garage storage forward of the master suite in the bow. That likely means there is a beachclub on the aft lower deck...
Maiora Yachts Launch New Maiora 36
The latest yacht has been launched in Italy at the Viareggio facilities of Maiora Yachts. The new Maiora 36, expected to be called "Harmony", was christened dockside. The Maiora 36 is available in two variants, a full tri-deck arrangement or a raised pilot house version as this current hull demonstrates. There is an open sundeck area that the forward half is shaded by a hard top. The aft half will be open and spacious to stretch out a few sun loungers...
"Clorinda"; Latest ISA Sport 120 Launched
Yesterday, Italian brand ISA Yachts launched their latest yacht which coincidentally is the latest Sport 120 unit. The vessel is called "Clordina" and was launched at the yard's Ancona facilities...
Admiral Launches 40-meter Impero Yacht "Sage"
The latest Admiral Impero line yacht launched recently in Italy. Her name is "Sage" and now represents the fourth hull in the Impero line for Admiral Yachts. Previously, the Italian Sea Group launched "Giraud", "NoNo" and "Tremenda". Luca Dini is responsible for the exterior design styling and the interior is a collaboration between Admiral Centro Stile and Gian Marco Campanino to produce a sophisticated by elegant atmosphere...
Build Update On Pershing 140
Italian builder Pershing Yachts is currently working on their flagship vessel. The all-aluminium Pershing 140 is going to be a true stunner and represent a change in the design that we have become accustomed to by this Italian manufacturer. The design is by Fulvio di Simoni of course in collaboration with Ferretti and Pershing's in-house designers...
Heesen Delivers 50-meter "Home"
Heesen's sub-500GT 50-meter all-aluminium luxury motoryacht "Home" was recently delivered and left Dutch waters on July 1st. The yacht heading for calmer Mediterranean waters was caught in some rough weather leaving Hellevoetsluis. The yacht is presently enroute to Gibraltar. This quiet hybrid yacht can run on her diesels alone or she can run on electric motors or a mix of both depending on what is needed at the time. At 10-knots in her hybrid mode she only consumes 45 LT per hour and bare in mind this is a 50-meter 499GT yacht...
First Swan 95 "Lot 99" Delivered To Owner
The first Swan 95 that launched in June has been delivered to her owner and is presently enroute to the Mediterranean to enjoy the Summer season. The Swan 95 is the result of the expansion of the Swan line. The yacht was christened "Lot 99" and after her first stint in the Med region she will make public official debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September...
First Ferretti 780 Hits The Water
Italian builder Ferretti yachts launched the first hull in the new 780 line. It splashed as recently as June 22nd in Cattolica. The design is by the usual suspect, Studio Zuccon International who penned a stylish 24-meter design that is sure to turn heads. She is an all-GRP made vessel with a full flybridge configuration. Two internal decks are available coupled with the open air flybridge that is features a hardtop...
Amels LE180 "Lili" Delivered To Owners
Dutch builder Amels Yachts recently christened their latest LE180 yacht. "Lili" is her name and she was christened on the 23rd of June and since then delivered. The exterior has been designed by Tim Heywood with an interior by Laura Sessa. Below decks the yacht has two MTU 16V 2000 M70 series engines which are capable of pushing the yacht to a top speed of 15.5-knots...
Latest FAST 125 Yachts Delivered By Benetti Yachts
Italian yard Benetti Yachts delivered the latest FAST 125 yachts to their respective owners in recent weeks. These two yachts represent hull two and hull three of the new FAST 125 line that Benetti announced early this year. The design on the exterior is by Stefano Righini while British firm Redman Whiteley Dixon under took the interior on both yachts. Hull two is called "Constance Joy" while the third is named "Skyler". Hull two is very easy to differentiate because of her red hull and red accents...
First Navetta 33 Launched At Custom Line
The new Navetta 33 series of yachts kicked-off officially with the technical launch of the first hull recently. The vessel is now in the water fully where she will be prepared for her sea trials. The yacht line has started decently with as many as five units being sold. The Navetta 33 is part of a new generation of Navetta yachts from Custom Line that will take this segment into the future...
87-meter Hull 700 By Feadship
Here is a look at the latest superyacht from Feadship. The 87-meter displacement superyacht was techically launched a few days (June 20th) ago from the facilities of Feadship's subcontracting/subsidiary yard Scheepswerft SLOB in Papendrecht. The yacht is being built under hull number 700 and features a design externally and internally by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design...
"Pink Gin VI" On Sea Trials
The largest carbon fiber sloop in the world was launched back in May and since then she has been prepared for testing. Now she is currently engaged in her sea trialing regime. "Pink Gin VI" has been seen comfortably sailing with her complement of sails in Finnish waters. This 54-meter yacht is expected to be finished testing soon to be handed over to her very experienced owner by Mid-Summer...
New 188' Yacht Detailed By Amels Yachts
Dutch yard Amels Yachts is presently working on the latest addition to their line-up. The 188 motor yacht is a new vessel with an exterior styled by Tim Heywood. The interior volume is significant especially for the LOA of the yacht. Both interior and exterior spaces are generous. The vessel's volume is spread across four decks and accommodation is for twelve guests in six cabins. The spacious full-beam master suite is situated on the forward main deck and the other cabins are on the lower deck. The master suite has a fold-down balcony that can be used by the owner when at anchor or in marina...
First Riva 56' Rivale Launched
Italian luxury boat builder Riva unveiled the Riva 56' Rivale at the BOOT Dusseldorf earlier in the year but now the first actual live craft has been launched. High-end materials like high gloss mahogany adorn the interior along with natural teak on the exterior, lacquered finishes with stainless steel, mirrors, glass and leather encompass the Riva 56'...
SanLorenzo 64 Steel Superyacht
Italian yacht builder SanLorenzo has released images of its latest 'STEEL' model, the 64 STEEL. The first example of the new line is presently under construction and as can be seen below, the hull and superstructure were recently transported to their superyacht division facilities where the yacht is expected to be assembled next week. This yacht was sold in mid 2016 and should be ready for delivery in 2019...
31.5-meter Project 'Northland' Nearing Completion
The 31.5-meter explorer yacht Project 'Northland' that is under construction at Burger Boat is nearing completion. Since the yacht made the major milestone of joining superstructure and hull earlier in the year, the yacht has proceeded with fit out, fairing and then painting --as evidenced by the below photo-. The design is arranged much like the typical small explorer type yacht with the superstructure aft of midships leaving for a long bow that makes tender storage easy...
First Viking 93 Motor Yacht Launched
New Gretna based yard Viking Yachts has launched the first example in their 93-foot line. The yacht splashed recently making it the largest yacht in the company's range to have been launched in over ten years. It is nearly the largest yacht they ever built overall as well -at 28.45-meter- coming in a close second position to the 32-meter vessel named "Starter Kit"...
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