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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...
Feadship Launches 34.6-meter "CID"
Yesterday saw the launch of the latest pocket yacht from Feadship. The 34.6-meter "CID" is now in the water after being brought out of the shed in the presence of her new owner. About two months ago, Feadship launched another 34.6-meter called "Letani" for a Far Eastern customer. The owner of CID is looking to press their yacht into service immediately and cruise the Norwegian Fjords and then the Mediterranean later in Summer. In Winter, CID will be repositioned to the the other side of the Atlantic so she can explore Mexico's west coast and parts of California...
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...
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