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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"...
First MV19 "Ridoc" Launched By Baglietto
Not that long ago Baglietto announced they were bringing online a new line of yachts, small, fast and and suited as a dayboat but that paid homage to the military WW1/WW2 history of the Liguria port. The MV19 was born and now the first hull representing that line has been launched by the Italian yard. The yacht has been built in all-aluminium and is powered by a pair of MAN V12 1800 HP diesels capable of propelling this 63-foot vessel to a 40-knot top speed. The first MV19 is called "Ridoc" and was christened recently at the yard...
74-meter Superyacht "Aurora" Delivered By Lurssen
Custom superyacht builder Lurssen has delivered their latest yacht. The 74-meter yacht is named "Aurora" but was built under the Project name 'Gatsby' at Lurssen although to the public she was also referred to as Project 'Thor'. She sports a modern classic exterior by Winch Designs who also were tasked with the interior styling. Imagine Aurora can sleep as many as 16 guests in her eight guest cabins...
33.6-meter "Kando" In Build By AvA Yachts
There is a 33.6-meter explorer-like yacht under construction at Turkish yard AvA Yachts. At present, the build is known as "Kando" but it is unclear if this will be the yacht's final name upon completion. The very stylish explorer design has been penned by Atilla Kucukdiker and being brought to realization using a steel hull and aluminium superstructure...
80-meter Superyacht Under Construction By Columbus Yachts
This is what the 80-meter superyacht that Columbus Yachts is building will look like after it launches from their Naples, Italy facility in 2018. It has a massive six deck arrangement and once completed will become the yard's flagship. Not alot is known about this yacht at present but the 79.5-meter displacement vessel is being built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The contemporary exterior design is by Hydro Tec and the interior is being done by Francesco Guida Design...
Under Construction; Maiora 36-meter
Maiora Yachts is presently working on a 36.2-meter GRP raised pilot house style luxury yacht. The progress on the build so far has been swift and the yacht is on track for launching next month. The Maiora 36 is the newest addition to the line of yachts this Italian yard currently offers. They build from around 24-meters all the way up to 42-meters. The exterior design is a collaboration between the Fipa Group as well as Quartostile...
Bering 70 Project 'Apsara' Build Progress
Bering Yachts are working on a number of projects at the same time. One of them is another Bering 70 under the project name 'Apsara'. If you know anything about the name it would lead you to believe the owner is possibly Indian or likes Hindu mythology. Sabdes Design penned the exterior lines of the 21-meter craft while the contemporary interior is the in-house work of Bering yachts...
48-meter "Andiamo" Launched By Baglietto Yachts
The 48-meter "Andiamo" is the latest vessel to be launched by Italian brand Baglietto Yachts. She was commissioned by a Mexican owner and features steel hull and aluminium superstructure construction to a design by Francesco Paszkowski. The interiors are also done by Paszkowski with collaborative input from Margherita Casprini. Looking at the design of the yacht and it will look familiar to those who have followed Baglietto for a while. This yacht is basically updated styling from their 46-meter series...
73-meter Superyacht "Hasna" Launched At Feadship
Dutch superyacht builder Feadship has revealed and christened its latest yacht. The 73-meter "Hasna" was christened recently in the usual spectacular bottle-breaking fashion. Built for an Australian owner, Hasna features a design internally and externally by British design firm Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD). The aluminium superyacht is finished in the traditional all-white paint scheme with black accents. The layout onboard is a bit interesting especially on the lower deck...
Third Custom Line Navetta 37 Launched
Custom Line recently launched the third hull in their Navetta 37 series. The semi-displacement yacht was built for a Middle Eastern owner and demonstrates the widening presence of owners from this region. Five of these vessels have been sold to date but this is the third hull launched so far. Bare in mind that the Navetta 37 was only officially introduced at the 2016 Cannes Yachting Festival...
SanLorenzo Releases Details On New SX88 Model
Italian builder SanLorenzo recently detailed information relating to their new SX88 Crossover yacht. The yacht is described as a Crossover vessel because it tries to blend the best of a compact explorer design with that of a flybridge model which essentially is a hybrid of the two. There will be an SX range but it is starting with the SX88. Eventually, an SX72 is anticipated in 2018 while a larger SX104 in 2019...
FPB 78 Explorer "Grey Wolf II" Delivered
For some, she may be a candidate for the Rouges thread but her lack of style on the outside makes way for her utilitarian and no-nonsense approach to exploring missions. Her name is "Grey Wolf II" and she is the latest FPB 78 explorer yacht from Circa Marine being a sister to "Iceberg" and "Cochise". Her design comes via Steve Dashew who has been instrumental in these FPB explorer designs...
Wider 150 "Bartali" Relaunched
Italian builder Wider Yachts relaunched the Wider 150 just over a week ago. The vessel is a member of the Wider 150 series and has been christened "Bartali". We believe that this is the hull that was built initially as "Genesi". The megayacht line builds on the 'expanding' features of the express cruiser line with models like the Wider 42. Using multiple hatches, terraces and pop-up areas, the Wider 150 continues the Wider transformative theme...
First Benetti 116 Mediterraneo "Oli"
The first hull in Benetti’s 116 Mediterraneo line was launched back in August of 2016. She was christened as "Oli" and since then Benetti has released more images of this beautiful petit yacht. The design of Oli is by GiorgioM. Cassetta Design while the interior has been penned by Achille Salvagni...
Second SanLorenzo 52 Steel Taking Shape In Italy
A mere four months after the first SanLorenzo 52 Steel (christened "Seven Sins") was launched by Italian builder SanLorenzo, the second unit in the line rolled out of the main construction shed. Work is moving apace on the vessel to have her ready for launch status perhaps by the end of the year. The design externally and internally is by Officina Italiana Design and carries on design elements that were popular in the 46 Steel model while carrying forward new features and stylistic cues...
Custom Line Building Navetta 42
After introducing the Navetta 42 at the Yachts Miami Beach Show, construction is well underway. The design is a collaboration between the Ferretti Group and Studio Zuccon. The interior is by Studio Zuccon as well. The first hull is under construction and slated for delivery in 2018. The semi displacement yacht is being built in GRP materials throughout (hull and superstructure)...
"Kalliente" Launches At Dominator Yachts
The new Dominator 27.5-meter Ilumen series is launched and called "Kalliente". The series is called Ilumen simply because of natural light-filled interiors. Naval Architecture has been kept in-house at Dominator Yachts with work done by Navalhead. Kalliente will be a sedate cruiser holding around 9,000 LT of fuel which will translate into a range of around 1,700 nautical miles at a constant 10-knots. Those twin MAN V8 1,200 HP engines can push her to a 21-knot top speed if needed. This Carbon Expoxy built yacht won't be a world cruiser on her own hull but she certainly can get you into almost any small, secluded and remote cove or bay where the water is very shallow. Atoll cruising might be very appealing with her shallow 1.6-meter draft...
ISA Sport, Classic and GT Models Refreshed
Italian yard ISA is back in a big way and we do not just mean their resurgence back to the yacht market but more to do with new refreshed models that are hip and trendy but still pay homage to the features that made ISA a name on the tips of everybody's tongues. The Sport, Classic and GT models is what ISA are targeting for the restyle and refresh. More specifically the Sport 120 and Sport 140, the Classic 41-meter, 50-meter, 57-meter, and 65-meter, as well as the variants in the GT line which include a 43-meter, 50-meter, 57-meter and a 67-meter. The Sport 120 retains key features from the ISA 120 original model like the 'stairway to heaven' concept which floated a seamless line of stairs that ran from the swim platform to the upper deck...
Benetti Announces Sale Of 47-meter FB703
News in from Benetti is that they have sold a 47-meter luxury yacht under build number FB703. It is a custom 47-meter but will end up looking pretty similar to a past Benetti build "Vica" (as seen in the second photo). FB703 will be built with a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure and will represent part of Benetti's Custom Collection. This is basically where owners want the freedom to personalize their yacht down to the very last detail but without sacrificing strong Benetti styling...
31.7-meter "Serenitas II" Launches At Mengi Yay
Last week saw Turkish yard Mengi Yay launching their latest yacht, the 31.7-meter "Serenitas II". The all-white motor yacht was designed by Guido de Groot on the interior with engineering work by Ginton...
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