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W112 Model From Westport Gets Restyled
The long-standing W112 model from Westport Yachts existed with the same basic design from when it first hit the market in the late 90's. While other models were refreshed and new models were added, the W112 remained unchanged, but this is mostly because it was a timeless design to begin with. Now the American yard has given the W112 an overall refresh with updated styling to bring it current. With over fifty examples of this model in service, it was time for a little nip & tuck...
Christensen Goes Smaller With New Designs
Based on customer feedback, American yard Christensen Yachts has decided to give clients the option of going smaller with their builds. Christensen in recent times has been well known for building near 50-meter yachts that are just under 500 GT...
32-meter "Northland" Launches At Burger Boat
Burger Boat has been busy building an explorer project for the last couple of years and finally the time arrived to splash this project, signalling the final phases of finishing work before delivery. Northland was by Luiz de Basto; both inside and out. The owner wanted an expedition styled yacht with long range capability, but also wanted a platform to fulfill their passion for fishing, therefore an aft cockpit fitted fishing was incorporated into the design...
Project 'Zephyr' Presented At FLIBS By Rossi Navi
If you attended the recently concluded Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) you might have seen the new concept that Italian yard Rossi Navi presented there. It is called Project 'Zephyr' and it sports a strong, slender and retro-muscle car body of the 50s and 60s. The design is by Federico Fiorentino, a Milan-based designer who pulled ideas from his racing and powerboat design background to tease many of those elements and incorporate them into the new design...
Westport Yachts Detail W65 Flagship
In response to customer demand, Westport Yachts decided to add a few new models as well as offer refreshment to the styling of others. We have seen the refreshing in the longstanding Westport 112 line and now the yard has given details about its new flagship, which at this stage is being referred to as the W65. Yes, that suggests that the new flagship is going to be a 65-meter and be built on a steel displacement hull. Developments are still being made to the flagship as the yard suggests that the superstructure could either be built from composite or aluminium but more-than-likely aluminium as it offers the potential for a shorter delivery time frame. Special features include a full-fledge beach club on the aft lower deck. The space is available because tender storage has been moved forward towards the bow area where shell doors can be seen...
First Two Hulls Inked For 44 Alloy Series
Italian builder SanLorenzo is proud to announce that they have sold the first two hulls in the new 44 Alloy Series. The yachts were sold to repeat customers of the yard as well, making the occasion more special. The new range of aluminum yachts are expected to be delivered in about two years in 2020 to their owners. The yachts have actually started construction and are being fabricated at SanLorenzo's La Spezia yard...
Atlantic 115 Finds New Owner; In Build
An interesting project involving two different shipyards in different parts of the world has taken off. The Atlantic 115 has started construction on speculation but has since then found an owner. This yacht is the result of a collaboration between Chinese yard Heysea Yachts and Atlantic Yacht & Ship. The yacht is under construction in China in Jiangmen and is being built in fiberglass...
OceAnco Showcases Project 'Lumen' at 2017 FLIBS
Dutch superyacht builder OceAnco announced today that they are showcasing superyacht Project 'Lumen'. To represent this design, the yard has a scale model on display. The name Lumen suggests sparkle and light and therefore a special coating made with diamonds is in the finish. They are describing it as a revolutionary finish from Sun King Diamond Coating. If you are at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the model is at OceAnco's Stand #11 for viewing. Project Lumen is 92-meters or around 302-feet and has its lines penned by American designer Adriel Rollins. The yacht is a concept for now but it is a special work considering that the trade marked Sun King Diamond Coating is being utilized for the first time on a yacht this scale. We have seen the finish on high-end supercars and airplanes and maybe even in decor aspects of properties...
Pearl 80 Officially Presented By Pearl Yachts
British Yacht manufacturer Pearl Yachts announces the official presentation of the new Pearl 80 yacht at the ongoing Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLIBS). The design is between Pearl Yachts and Dixon Yacht Design while the interior is by Kelly Hoppen Interiors. Three interior concepts are available from Kelly Hoppen Studio for owners to choose. Luxury, Taupe and Studio are the categories. In terms of accommodation, guests will be slept in a three-cabin layout on the standard Pearl 80...
FLIBS Debut For The Vicem 58 Classic
It is time again for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) and also time for debuts and premiers in the yacht world. One of these comes in the form of the Vicem 58 Classic which is making her debut at the show. The Vicem 58 Classic is a melding of old world charm in design and aesthetics but also the fulfillment of all the modern conveniences of any new age yacht...
New 55-meter Superyacht Signed By Baglietto
Italian yacht manufacturer Baglietto has signed an order for a 55-meter superyacht. The yacht may appear to look like past Baglietto Yachts in the 50-meter range but on the interior the vessel is customized to meet the owner's needs. Many features about the new yacht are confidential at this stage but YF can tell you the basics...
Custom 115-footer By Otam Revealed
Otam Yachts announced a new design for their Custom portfolio. While it is just a concept at this stage, it could be easily built if an owner takes on the project. It calls for a 115-foot/35-meter platform that rises three full decks above the waterline with expedition-type styling. The yacht has design by R & P Architectural Studio. They were building on the completion and success of the 35.5-meter "Gipsy" also built by Otam which represented their foray into the displacement yacht market...
Latest 'Long Island' 85 Sailing CAT Launches At JFA
French manufacturer JFA Yachts recently launched their latest yacht. It is a sub 100-foot sailing catamaran from the 'Long Island' 85 model family. In fact, it is the second hull in that series to be launched by the yard so far. The Naval Architecture design of the catamaran is by Marc Lombard while the interior is by Darnet Design...
Rossi Navi 52-meter Project 'Florentia'
Italian yard Rossi Navi has signed an order for a 52-meter superyacht to be built under project name 'Florentia'. For those who go by the yard number, the project is FR039. The four-deck yacht has design by Giorgio and Stefano Vafiadis using lines that evoke elegance with subtle exterior features. Twelve guests will be able to sleep onboard Project Florentia and enjoy the interior created by A++Design Studio. "Florentia is positioned in a market niche for people who appreciate yacht with balanced lines and a great attitude to traditional boating," commented Federico Rossi of Rossinavi. At 700 GT this yacht should have decent internal volume and present the luxurious and relaxing appeal the owner is going after...
FD85 (Hull 3) Delivered To Florida By Horizon
The upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) will see the third hull of the Horizon FD85 model displayed for the first time. Horizon Yachts has confirmed that the vessel is completed and already shipped to Florida in time for her debut at the show. This model only was announced mid last year and since then a hull has been delivered to the Netherlands and this one to Florida to make her showing at the FLIBS and two other hulls in build...
43-meter FAST Line By Baglietto Restyled
Italian yard Baglietto has restyled their 43-meter FAST line. The FAST line will essentially still keep its original DNA but add a few other updated features to allow for the upgraded style. Lowered bulwarks and additional glass help aid in a cleaner appearance. An indoor area on the flybridge now exists covering about half the deck and the aft part remains opened to be outfitted with outdoor furniture. The mast also changes because on the previous FAST 43 iteration the mast was on a radar arch where as the mast sits on the roof of the enclosed forward flybridge area that was created on the restyled model...
Sunseeker U.S. - Debuting Sub-100-foot Yachts At FLIBS
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is quickly approaching and British yacht manufacturer Sunseeker has detailed a number of yachts they will be having on display at this year's show. All of them will be under 100-feet long and be making their U.S Debuts. The 76 Yacht is brand new and will be making her premiere showing in U.S waters. 18 units of this yacht model have already been pre-sold. Onboard there are four sumptuous cabins and four bathrooms, including an impressive full beam master suite with ensuite and dressing area...
80-meter Superyacht Arrives At Nobiskrug For Completion
German yard Nobiskrug is proudly showing off their next superyacht that they have under construction. The new yacht just arrived at their facilities in Rendsburg. The yacht has a large banner draping over the bow with the graphics "The NEXT Nobiskrug", a nice self-advertising plug. The yacht is presently known under hull number 790 and hardly anything is known about the build at this point. We do know that the vessel's explorer-esq lines were designed by Gregory C. Marshall...
78-meter Custom Yacht Announced By Amels
Amels is set to start work on building a new custom superyacht. The 78-meter luxury yacht will be their largest vessel (By gross tonnage) at around 2,850GT. Of course the largest yacht (length wise) Amels has built so far is the 83.5-meter "Here Comes The Sun" but she doesn't quite match the GT of the new 78-meter custom. Also something else different about the custom superyacht is the designer. Amels will be working with Espen Oeino on the exterior design which is something very different from what they have been doing with the Limited Editions line of yachts designed by Tim Heywood...
74-meter Turquoise Superyacht In Build
Turkish yard Turquoise Yachts is working on a few yachts at present and one of them is a 74-meter superyacht. However, they have a 77-meter that is expected to be handed over by Summer 2018. The yacht that we are talking about today is the 74-meter which has design lines by Andrea Vallicelli and C-Yacht Design. The interior should be interesting with Ken Freivokh enlisted to style internal spaces. This 74-meter luxury yacht exists on five decks with four of them internal. The highest is the sun deck which wraps around the base of the navigation mast. The LOA is actually 73.6-meters with a BOA of 14.2-meters and a draft of 4.05-meters...
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