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74-meter Superyacht "Cloud 9" Delivered By CRN
She is not the first yacht to bear this name. Most familiar with the superyacht industry and more specifically the charter sector will remember the last yacht to have this name was a 60-meter vessel (now called "Ice Angel) built in 2009 by CMN yard. The new "Cloud 9" is much larger and we can assume that she was built for the same owner as the name font is similar to the previous yacht...
New Wally 145 Under Construction Sold
Sail and motor yacht manufacturer Wally Yachts is happy right now because of a major contract signed. A Wally 145 that is presently under construction has been sold! While Wally has built in this size bracket before with sail yachts -yachts like "Esense" and "Better Place"- this 145 will set herself apart simply by the design and styling...
55-meter Project 'Antares' Sold At Heesen
Another 55-meter build at Dutch builder Heesen has been sold. The vessel is currently under construction and is called Project 'Antares' or hull YN18455. She features a hull boasting the Van Oossanen Naval Architects Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF). Exterior design is by Omega Design while the interior is by Francesco Paszkowski. The yacht has been sold to an American client who is described as a seasoned owner with sportfisherman experience. As a result of this, Project Antares will feature a number of custom facets to fulfill the owner's wishes...
First Swan 95 Launched Named "Lot 99"
Nautor Swan has launched the first unit in the new Swan 95 line. She is called "Lot 99" and officially kicks off the new line for this Finnish sailing yacht manufacturer. The design is a collaboration with German Frers and long with the yard themselves. The Swan 95 comes in two variants, the FD (Flush Deck) or S (semi-raised saloon ). Lot 99 represents the semi-raised saloon version. Her owner will surely race her because she is fit to race but also as a general cruiser. She has twin rudders versus a single rudder which should translate into more responsiveness from the helm inputs...
SL78 Sag Harbor By SanLorenzo
The SanLorenzo SL78 has been a staple model for customers to order but those are usually European based clients. SanLorenzo recently tailor-made an American version just for the American market. It is called the SL78 Sag Harbor. So what is so different about the Sag Harbor edition? The Italian yard collaborated with Marty Lowe, a designer from the Americas region to tease out certain facets about a yacht that Americans tend to like and also dispense with those that they lack gravitation to...
ProFab Engineering Building 39-meter Multihull Explorer
A new explorer type yacht is presently under construction in New Zealand. Being built by a company called ProFab Engineering the yacht is a multihull near 40-meter vessel that is expected to be offered for charter when completed. The 39.5-meter catamaran is very rugged looking and will be carrying an armada of tenders and toys on her aft main deck and thanks to her relatively wide footprint. In fact this yacht -currently known as The Beast-, not to be confused with the code name of the sail yacht now called "Ngoni", will carry a 13-meter sportfishing tender along with a 9-meter amphibious type tender. Other ribs and toys will be available and all stored on the aft deck supported by a beefy deck crane...
Rossi Navi's Latest Launch, 49-meter "N2H"
Italian yacht manufacturer Rossi Navi rolled out its latest yacht recently. She is another 49-meter yacht and is called "N2H". The last 49-meter yacht that this yard launched was called "Aurora" on April 1st. This one (N2H) features a flag blue hull and white superstructure with black accent color...
182-meter Expedition, Research Superyacht By Espen Oeino
YF usually does not focus on yachts this size, we tend to cast our attention on smaller yachts that builders have a better chance of selling to a wider swath of the yachting public. However, once in a while when the opportunity presents itself we will look at insanely large superyachts. One example of this is this 181.6-meter expedition/research superyacht that has been ordered by a Norwegian billionaire. The design is by Espen Oeino and will be built between Norway and Romania. Ultimately, the VARD yard, a member of the Fincantieri will take the credit for the build...
Vahali Yard Launches 30-meter "Orizzonte"
A new yacht coming from Dutch yard Vahali has been rolled out of the build shed in anticipation of final launching into the water. The yacht is a 30-meter RPH (raised pilot house) vessel with a classic general appearance. The design has been penned by Dutch designer Werner Yacht Design. Tan and cream appears to be idea the owner wanted on the exterior and it really accentuates the classic and traditional lines of this 100-footer. "Orizzonte" is expected to be delivered to her owner a bit later this year after sea trials and other tests are satisfactorily concluded...
460EXP "Ocean's Four" Rolls Out At SanLorenzo
The latest SanLorenzo yacht from this Italian yacht builder has emerged from the build shed. It is a member of the 460EXP series and now the third unit to date. The latest 460EXP is called "Ocean's Four" and bears a pristine dark blue hull colour differentiating her clearly from "X" and "Moka"...
67-meter "Seasense" Launched By Benetti
Italian yacht manufacturer Benetti Yachts recently launched their latest superyacht. The 67-meter "Seasense" rolled-out from their build shed at the Livorno Shipyard. The yacht was built as FB268 with a design that was finalized in a surprising collaboration between Benetti and Cor D Rover. In fact it is the first time that Cor D Rover is working with Benetti on a superyacht design...
New Coastal Series Unveiled By Bering Yachts
A new series has been unveiled by Bering Yachts. They are calling it the Coastal Series which blends the trusted and well-known sea-keeping abilities of the Bering brand as well as giving a contemporary and modern external/internal appearance. The Coastal Series is comprised of four models. Three of the four models will be built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure while one is out of full aluminium. The B70 Tempest is to be manufactured in full aluminium. The four members of the Coastal Series are: B70, B70 Tempest, B85 and B105...
130-foot Flagship "Genesia" Launches At CNC
The latest yacht from builder Cantieri Navali Chioggia (CNC) launched recently. She is part of the Ocean King family of explorer yachts and is now the yard's flagship model, Ocean King 130. Her name is "Genesia" and the yacht was christened prior to being slipped into the water. This yacht will almost have an indefinite range at trawling speeds. 200,000 LT of fuel can be stored and at a sedate 9-knots Genesia's range is in the region of 9,500 nautical miles...
"Pink Gin VI" Rolled Out
The latest yacht to bear the name Pink Gin has emerged at the Baltic Yachts facilities in Finland. "Pink Gin VI" was rolled out of the yard's inland facilities in Bosund and was trucked to their waterfront property in Jakobstad where she will be prepared for actual launch next month...
31-meter "Sandalphon" Launches At Balk Shipyard
The explorer yacht that was under build at Balk Shipyard in Urk as Project 'Gisele' was launched a few days ago. It isn't a brand new yacht but one that was totally rebuilt. The 31-meter explorer yacht is now called "Sandalphon" and features a light grey hull and white superstructure. The yacht started construction at a Brazilian yard but circumstances led the owner to ship the hull all the way to Balk to complete the build process...
Sunseeker 131' "Aladdin" Launches
The newest Sunseeker 131 series yacht was recently launched by UK based yacht builder Sunseeker Yachts. The name is easily seen on her sides in these photos by Barry Quince. "Aladdin" is the name and now represents the sixth hull to be launched in the 131 range so far...
Custom 50-meter Superyacht "Elsea" Launched By CCN
The first fully custom-built superyacht from CCN -Cerri Cantieri Navali- was launched in Italy yesterday. She is a 50-meter high-performing yacht called "Elsea". Studio Vafiadis is responsible for the vibrant interior of Elsea while the exterior design is the work of Studio Bacigalupo. Those open sportive lines created by Bacigalupo certainly hint at the fast and powerful nature of her powerplants below deck. She is a high-performing vessel with the ability to run at close to 28-knots at top speed...
Couach 2300 FLY Hull 5 Ready For Delivery
The fifth hull in the Couach 2300 FLY series was launched towards the end of March and already the craft is approach delivery status. The yacht has been built by a first time owner who reportedly loved a friend's Couach Yacht and made the move to own one themselves. The latest 2300 FLY has a customized interior to suit the new owner's tastes including a different arrangement for guest accommodation. The fast credentials still remain with this hull too as the top speed is 34-knots thanks to a pair of MAN 12V 1400 diesels...
Southern Wind Launches First SW96 "Sorceress"
The first unit in the new SW96 mini series has been launched in South Africa. This is where the Southern Wind shipyard is located. The yacht was launched for an avid yachtsman who named the yacht "Sorceress". They are expected to have the yacht compete in races and in fact Sorceress is carded to race in the 2017 Maxi Yacht Rolex Race. She is also expected to be put on display at this year's Monaco Yacht Show (MYS)...
"Home" Christened At Heesen Yachts
Yesterday Dutch builder Heesen used Facebook to reveal a few photos of the christening of their latest build. The yacht in question was previously known under project name 'NOVA'. However, as we can see in the photos, the yacht is now called "Home". She is described at the world's first Fast Displacement yacht with Hybrid propulsion and with her all-aluminium construction, Home is expected to be very efficient. Power will be coming from dual low lower power MTU 12V 2000 M61s but that is her diesel fed generation of power. Home is a hybrid so she also combines electric motors to power the yacht to a useful speed of 9-knots alone using that power source. If Home wants to travel quietly or extend her range she can run on her electric motors and only burn around 12 gallons per hour (GPH). At 12 knots, she should see a range of over 3,700 nautical miles...
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