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CCN Unveils 55-meter; 75-meter Yacht Projects
Turkish builder CCN has unveiled two new designs at the ongoing Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). One is a 55-meter and the other a 75-meter design. Hot Lab Studios are behind the designs and spread across CCN's Ice and Explorer ranges. Both yachts are similar in design having common design traits, however, the length in main as well as window placement are the differentiating factors...
Heesen 66-meter Project 'Avanti'
Dutch yard Heesen Yachts announced on the first day of the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) two new projects. One is the 66-meter Project 'Avanti' and the other 83-meter Project 'Maximus'. The former is an actual yacht presently under construction while Maximus is a concept that was basically designed to stir conversation and change the thinking of design. Project Avanti has design in and out by the Winch Studio who was sure to combine a sleek and sporty exterior with a lightfilled interior...
SeaXplorer 55-meter Announced By Amels/Damen
Amels/Damen used the opening morning of the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) to announce the addition of the SeaXplorer 55 to the SeaXplorer line of vessels. The SeaXplorer line was first introduced at the 2015 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). Since then there is a SeaXplorer 75 and a SeaXplorer 65 sold currently under construction. Now they are proud to introduce the smaller 55-meter (183-foot) variant at the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS)...
42-meter Evolution Sloop In The Works At Perini Navi
It has been an interesting start to the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) for Italian builder Perini Navi. Yesterday on the eve of the show, they announced that they are retiring their exclusive motoryacht brand-name Picchiotti. At least their plan is to bring the motoryacht works under the Perini Navi name for future endeavours. Perini Navi also hinted at a 42-meter sloop that is in development called the 'Evolution' for now at least. The 42-meter 'Evolution' project is actually a real project and Perini Navi suggests that they have a Letter of Intent (LOI) for this design in the works. It has a really modern sleek appearance but the propulsion system is state-of-the-art too. It is said to be an electric propulsion system but not alot of specifics has been revealed to this point. The yacht, once built will be constructed in carbon if Sales director Fabrizio Sgariglia words are anything to go by...
Moonen Presents 47-meter MotorYacht Concept
Dutch builder Moonen Yachts kicked-off the opening day of the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) with the announcement of their 47-meter concept for a motor yacht they are calling 'Navarino'. The tri-deck design is penned by Rene van der Velden in collaboration with the yard. Moonen suggests that the yacht will have exploring capabilities and they choose the name Navarino as it is an island gateway to the Antartic region...
Post-Hurricane Images and Videos
A member of YF posted this in a thread to update captains on the status of marinas in the path of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. This footage gives a birds-eye view of mother natures temper. Because power and communication are limited on the islands, any information or images you can share with other captains and crew on YF would be helpful...
85-meter "Silver Loft" Under Construction
Silver Yachts in Australia are building their largest yacht to date, the 85-meter "Silver Loft". It is in the category of a fast world explorer yacht which fits well with the type of slender high-performance 77-meter craft they have built so far. The Silver Loft is alot different though as it focuses on the exploration concept which not only mandated a change in the traditional Silver Yachts/Hanseatic Marine look but the ability to carry out exploring functions...
Hatteras Finishes First M90 Panacera Ahead Of FLIBS Debut
The M90 from Hatteras Yachts is now completed and ready to be sent to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) where she will make her world debut for the first time. The M90 will be available in open as well as enclosed flybridge models. Power comes via a pair of CAT C32 ACERT marine diesels which can comfortably run her just above 22-knots...
Benetti 67-meter "Seasense" To Debut At MYS
The Italian yard will have a brand new superyacht to debut at the 2017 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). The 67-meter "Seasense", which was recently completed by this yard weeks ago will star at the large superyacht gathering next week. The design of Seasense is by Cor D. Rover while Log Angeles based firm AREA formulated the interior based around Sense of the Sea concept...
JetForums Lifts Off!
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C133 By Conrad Yachts Nearing Completion
The flagship for Polish yacht builder Conrad Yachts is progressing well at this stage and is moving along towards the final stages of build. The C133 is a 40-meter motoryacht bearing exterior design by Reymond Langton with Naval Architecture by Diana Yacht Design. The interior is being done by the in-house team at Conrad Yachts. This is a groundbreaking yacht for Conrad Yachts and when completing it will represent the largest yacht built in Poland to-date...
65-meter Superyacht Sold For ISA Yachts
Italian yard ISA Yachts announces the the sale of a new build 65-meter superyacht. The vessel will be based on an existing platform but of course be heavily modified and customized for the new owner. ISA is using the "Kolaha" and "Mary Jean II" base for this new 65-meter and enlisting Team For Design to design both the exterior and interior of the new yacht...
Alloy 43 By ISA Has Been Sold
The already in-build Alloy 43 by ISA Yachts has been sold in a recent confirmation by the yard. General Manager at ISA Yachts, Francesco Carbone is happy with the sale and says it has gone to a customer who is experienced having owned several yachts in the past. The yacht is called the Alloy 43 because of its all-aluminium construction. As for the design the exterior and interior were done by Italian designer Luca Dini. Naval Architecture was in-house by the yard...
"17" Named As Latest Astondoa 80GLX
The fifth hull in the 80GLX line from Spanish yard Astondoa has been launched and completed. Christened as "17", she made her debut at the just concluded Cannes Yachting Festival. She was built to Germanischer Lloyd standards using GRP materials. The yacht features a completely open plan saloon and relaxing area. MAN 12V marine diesels are onboard to push 17 to a top speed of 31-knots. She is calculated to have a maximum range of 400 nautical miles...
Pershing Completes First 9X Yacht
Another Italian yard is showcasing a new model and it is Pershing Yachts. Pershing finished the construction of their new 9X model. Now construction is completed we can reveal that the yacht's name is "Najati". She is the first hull in this new series and basically is replacing the Pershing 92...
27-meter Azimut Grande Debuts At Cannes Yachting Festival
Italian builder Azimut successfully debuted the 27-meter Azimut Grande at the just concluded Cannes Yachting Festival. The yacht's fitout was done in a manner they typically made for their smaller vessels. In-other-words, the hull had it's interior fully fitted before the superstructure was added. Azimut is proud to say that they have brought the only wide-body, five-cabin raised-pilothouse 27-meter yacht to the market...
First LE188 Limited Editions Sold
The first unit of the new LE188 Limited Editions has been sold. The yacht is already well under construction and is expected to be delivered by Summer of 2018 to her new owner. The vessel is designed by Tim Heywood and there are a few special features onboard. One of them is the ability to switch to battery power utilizing AMELS Hybrid Switchboard...
Maiora 36 Yacht Delivered, Named "Harmony"
The latest yacht to be completed by Maiora is out and about enjoying cruising. She is called "Harmony" and is the first unit in the new Maiora 36 line. Harmony has her design via a collaborative effort between Maiora's in-house design team and Quartostile that show-off the vessel's sportive and muscular lines. The LOA is 36-meters and a beam of 8.2-meters ennsure the interior is quite spacious. There are three levels onboard, the lower deck, main deck and the sundeck but one should note that the first hull is the raised-pilothouse version. Maiora is offering the 36 in a full-three deck 'Royale' variant...
Heesen 55-meter Superyacht "Laurentia" Delivered
After an intensive round of seatrials, the 55-meter superyacht "Laurentia" built by Heesen Yachts has been handed over to her owner. The yacht was under construction at Heesen's facilities as Project 'Alida'. The design is by Omega Architects specifically Frank Laupman. She was under construction with no owner and then was sold to her current owner earlier this year (March). Those who remember another Heesen build, "Azamanta", the design of Laurentia will appear familiar but the key difference is her all-white paint-finish. The pronounced shark-tooth feature just aft of the wheelhouse remains...
German Client Buys 63-meter Benetti Project 'Balance'
A German client has bought the already-under construction 63-meter Benetti superyacht Project 'Balance'. It is under construction as hull FB276 and being built to a design by Giorgio M Cassetta. Since the steel hull arrived in Livorno the build has progressed and now that she has a new owner, a few elements to the design have changed. The most notable change has been made to the highest deck where the mast is affixed...
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