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74-meter "Aurora" Hits The Water At Lurssen
German custom superyacht manufacturer Lurssen splashed their latest yacht over the weekend. This time around there is no secret in knowing the name of this yacht. The nameplates showcase the yacht's final name as "Aurora". This is the same yacht that was known to the world as Project 'Thor' but interestingly if you have a look at the earlier renderings for Thor it is easy to see that many changes were made during construction...
34.5-meter "Letani" Launched By Feadship
Dutch yard Feadship launched the fourth unit in the so-called 'Lagoon' series back in January. The yacht is now conducting her sea trials ahead of its delivery. The craft was recently spotted departing Amsterdam to conduct her first round of sea trials in these photos below by Dutch Yachting. This yacht was built as hull 698 and is the fourth to date. The yard also has another 'Lagoon' cruiser at the facilities, the fifth hull...
Riva 50-meter Superyacht Under Construction
Veteran Italian yacht builder Riva Yachts is presently working on their first 50-meter superyacht. The yacht is under construction at their yard in Ancona. Remember back in 2014 the yard launched its first true superyacht standard vessel with the 37-meter "Sol". When this 50-meter build is completed it will assume the new flagship status for the yard...
Crescent 145-foot "Muchos Mas" Delivered
Crescent Yachts have delivered their latest motor yacht. The yacht which was called the Crescent 145 under construction has her final name, "Muchos Mas". This yacht is designed both on the exterior and interior by Jonathan Quinn Barnett (JQB). Rgw 44.2-meter hull is made from GRP materials while the superstructure is of composite materials. Naval Architecture was done by Jack Sarin...
Horizon Sells CC115 To Mexican Customer
Taiwanese base company Horizon Yachts has sold a CC115 to a customer from Mexico. The customer wants a yacht that is custom-tailored to his needs and his large family. To have the features the owner wants, they are working closely with the Horizon shipyard and designer Cor D Rover...
Heesen Unveil 50-meter 'Maia'
The newest Heesen project emerges to the light. It is a 50-meter hull that is called 'Maia', named after a celestial body. The three-deck design is by Clifford Den with an interior by Reymond Langton. It is a full displacement 50-meter hull that is presently under construction at Heesen's Oss yard facilities. According to the renderings, the yacht will be finished in the traditional all-white...
First Ferretti 920 Coming In September
The first hull in the new Ferretti 920 series is expected to debut in September. The 93-footer is the second new model from Ferretti to come to market for 2017. The 920 will be the larger of the two models to debut this year with the other being the Ferretti 780. Some options come with the new 920 especially in the area of power. In fact, there are three MTU engine options and because of that one can expect high cruising speeds to be anywhere between 23 to 26-knots dependent on which engine package is utilized of course. The standard engine configuration will be twin 12V 2000 M96L 1948 Mhp engines...
Hot Lab 63-meter Concept 'Aouda' For Sarp Yachts
Design Firm Hot Lab recently unveiled a 63-meter concept for Turkish builders Sarp Yachts. The design is a full displacement yacht called 'Aouda'. The yacht isn't just for spin and to garner conversation but it can be built with 28-months construction time being suggested. Construction would be using a steel hull and aluminium superstructure to LY3 and ABS standards. Power will come by a pair of CAT 3512C marine diesels each with around 1,500 horsepower rating. Top speed should be in the region of 16.5-knots with a range of 4,000 nautical miles at 12-knots...
120-meter Superyacht 'Amara' Unveiled By OceAnco
Dutch custom superyacht builder OceAnco unveiled their latest design today at the ongoing Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS). The design is called 'Amara' and is a 120-meter ‘resort-style’ private yacht designed for extended families to enjoy. Speaking of the design, it was penned by Sam Sorgiovani Design and is packed with exciting features all over. “In designing the exterior lines of Amara, I wanted to portray a very strong and muscular form that was progressive in design but with a timeless appeal,” says Sorgiovanni. Its long bow accentuates the vessel’s generous proportions...
Hatteras 90 Motor Yacht Coming This Summer
American yacht builder Hatteras Yachts unveiled the Hatteras 90 Motoryacht at the 2015 For Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). Since then, the company has been working on building it! This Summer the first hull is expected to hit the water. The yacht will be available to clients in either enclosed or open flybridge variants. Hatteras may be known for their sportfish yacht offerings but they do build motoryachts up to around 100-feet LOA and the Hatt 90 is one of the new offerings in that semi-custom bracket...
38-meter "Y4H" Launches At SanLorenzo
Another repeat client of the SanLorenzo yard recently saw their latest yacht leave the shed and lowered into the water for the first time. The yacht in question is the 38-meter "Y4H" and is a unit from the SD126 series. Actually she is only the second hull in the series so the new design is still fresh. The SD126 features three decks with accommodation for ten guests on the lower deck (two twins and two doubles) and a full beam master suite on the forward main deck for the owner. The main deck has a main salon and formal dining room while the upper deck showcases an additional lounge. Thanks to two MTU marine diesel powerplants Y4H will be able to run at a top speed of 17-knots. The tri-deck motoryacht will have a range in the region of 3,000 nautical miles at a continuous 10-knots...
Christensen 50-meter "Liquidity" Under Construction
American yacht builder Christensen yachts have been working on their latest superyacht, the 49,9-meter semi-displacement Hull Number 38. Once completed in 2018 it is expected she will be called "Liquidity". An important milestone in the construction process was reached this month (February 14th) when the superstructure was joined with the hull. Outfitting the joined structure with plumbing and wiring is the next step ahead of interior finishes like cabinetry and the like...
Fifth Azimut Grande 35 Sold
Azimut walked away from the Yachts Miami Beach Show smiling with a new sale in the Azimut Grande 35 line. The new sale is now the fifth hull in the series to be sold and will be delivered to her new owner in 2018. The sale was wrapped up on the first day of the show. This new series is pretty new having only been presented to the public in September last year during the 2016 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival. The yacht will have a fast planing hull with a wave-piercing bow which is similar to what is seen on the Vivace 125 line from Benetti...
49.9-meter "Vertige" Launched By Tankoa
The first hull in the S501 line from Tankoa Yachts in Italy was launched earlier today. As evidenced by the French flag paired with the Italian flag on the bow at the launching we can assume the owner is French based. This yacht started construction in May of 2015 and is expected to be handed over to her owner in April of this year after final work and sea trials are completed satisfactorily. The design of the first S501, which has been named "Vertige", is by Francesco Paszkowski...
Rossi Navi 50-meter "Endeavour" Launched
Over the past weekend Italian yard Rossi Navi launched its first superyacht of the new year, the 164-foot "Endeavour". This yacht was under construction as FR032 at the yard and has design lines by the guys at Team4Design. Naval architecture is by Arrabito Naval Architects while the interior is by Achille Salvagni. This name may sound familiar to some because this same interior designer worked with Rossi Navi on one of their past projects. At the time that yacht was called "Numptia"...
The First Riva 100 'Corsaro' Delivered
News is that the first Riva 100 'Corsaro' has been delivered to Asia which is where the customer is based. It is stated that they will officially hand over the yacht in April via a ceremony but the craft has been shipped to Asian waters already. Remember this yacht was launched last year in November and successfully completed its sea trials. Before renders of the yacht were available but the craft had a photoshoot before delivery and now some real photos of the Corsaro are available...
Fifth Horizon FD85 Sold To European Client
The Horizon FD85 model is progressing well having recently picked up the fifth sale. The new FD85 only made its debut to the world last year at the Taiwan International Boat Show and has already sold to clients around the world in Japan, the US and Europe. It is natural that the fifth hull will see personal customization as requested by the European owner...
Crescent 108' Yacht By Gregory C Marshall
Gregory C Marshall Naval Architects is pleased to announce their latest design and cooperation with Crescent Custom Yachts of Vancouver, British Columbia. It is a beautiful design that is perfect for family adventuring with laid-back cruising in mind...
109-meter OceAnco Project 'Bravo'
Dutch custom superyacht builder OceAnco has had a very busy couple of months. Their latest activity involved the reception of the 109-meter superyacht Project 'Bravo' which was technically launched from their shipbuilding yard at Zwijnenburg. The new yacht is build number Y718 at OceAnco and is now inside the new state-of-the-art shed that Project Jubilee (Y714) emerged from earlier this month. Project Bravo will be the second superyacht to be launched from the new shed in 2018 but for now we have a pretty good idea how she will look thanks to photos by Dutch Yachting...
Riva Introduces Riva 56 model
The Riva 56 model has been revealed ahead of time by the Italian manufacturer Riva at the BOOT Dusseldorf. The yacht is actually planned to be launched in late Spring by Riva but the design got an early showing to the public at the 2017 edition of the BOOT. The new vessel is already in build at the Sarnico yard and will make its debut before the end of the spring, joining the fleet that includes some icons of the yachting world, from the Aquariva Super to the more recent Rivamare...
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