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First DreamLine 30 From DL Yachts Finds Owner
DL Yachts delivered the first Dreamline 34-meter yacht a couple months ago with great interest from the industry and enthusiasts alike. The company now has a new order for the first hull in the 30-meter variant. The Italian company now has three models in that range stretching from 26-meters to 34-meters. The yacht’s design –inside and out- is collaboration between DL Yachts, Arrabito Naval Architects and Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design...
Baglietto Hull 10219 Technically Launches From Build Shed
Italian builder Baglietto Yachts has started the year on a positive note with the technical launching of a 54-meter superyacht. The yacht is very similar to what we have grown accustomed to from the Baglietto and Francesco Paszkowski collaboration. Although she isn’t in the water yet, hull number 10219 has left the shed to be prepared for full splashing later this month. Her construction has been in steel for the hull and aluminum for the superstructure. This yacht was signed in 2014 and been built for an unnamed European owner. The launching isn’t expected to be with too much media fanfare as it will be a private launch ceremony...
First Horizon Yachts FD85 Hull Nearing Completion
Horizon Yacht’s newest design is soon going to become reality as it is presently nearing completion. The FD85 which was unveiled and garnered a lot of attention in the press last year is a different approach for Horizon Yachts. It is the start of a Fast Displacement series for this yard and this one was penned by Cor D. Rover...
24-meter Drettmann Explorer Yacht (DEY) Launched By Drettmann Yachts
The newest yacht from Drettmann Yachts has been launched. She is a pocket-sized yacht coming in at 24-meters LOA and with a rugged look that is softened by modern lines and edges. This yacht is designed as an explorer type vessel and as cute as she appears in design, the 135-tonne yacht is built as a no-nonsense small ship but with all the creature-comforts, not sacrificing luxury as a result of being an explorer...
New 137-foot Expedition Yacht From Royal Denship In Build
Royal Denship has been quietly resurrected following a bankruptcy several years ago. The brand has a new website, social media presence and are Dutch-based. Royal Denship was acclaimed for building yachts such as 78-meter "Princess Mariana" (currently sailing as "Pegasus VIII") and the 63-meter globe-trotting explorer "Turmoil"...
C-Force 50 By Admiral Yachts To Launch In February 2016
One of the yachts currently under construction by Admiral Yachts in Italy is the Admiral CF50. This particular yacht is poised to be launched in a bit over two months in February of 2016. The four-deck superyacht has a wonderful design that was achieved via collaboration by Centro Stile and UNIElle Yacht design. Being built with a steel hull and aluminium alloy superstructure this yacht is sure to turn heads when completed. One of the notable features in the design is the wall of glass used in the midships area. It showcases true floor-to-ceiling window design. The traditional area of the master suite –forward on the main deck- has very large vertical windows too on either side. Whoever sleeps in this room will be living in royalty...
First Pearl Yachts Pearl 95 Under Construction
The first hull in the largest model of British yacht manufacturer Pearl Yachts is currently under construction. It will naturally become their flagship once it is completed in the Spring of 2017. The collaboration in design on the build maybe familiar to those who follow Pearl Yachts and their boats. Kelly Hoppen and Dixon Yacht Design worked with Pearl Yachts on the Pearl 75 and 65 variants to much acclaim...
Princess Yachts 30M "Kohuba" On Sea Trials
This yacht was launched earlier in the month and to most of us, only known by her model name, the Princess 30M. It appears that her name is "Kohuba" and the first hull in the new 30M series is already conducting sea trials. Princess Yachts isn't playing around with this one as they need to get her ready for her world premiere at the Dusseldorf Boat Show in Germany in January next year. The show itself is going to be running from January 23 to the 31st and if you want to glimpse the new Kohuba she'll be on display...
New Ocean Alexander OA100 Skylounge Sold!
The latest Ocean Alexander 100 was sold recently and copped a new owner in the process. The yacht is designed by Evan K. Marshall and as usual features a stunning interior that is sure to make her new owner very happy. Accommodation onboard is expected to be for eight guests using four cabins all with ensuite facility...
Kleven 116-meter Explorer Arrives For Completion At Kleven Yard
Remember the huge 107-meter explorer superyacht "Ulysses"? Sure you do but for those who can’t remember follow the link. Ulysses is on the verge of being completed for her owner, publicized as Greame Hart. While that’s good and dandy, we have another large explorer soon to be roaming the oceans of the world, the second explorer yacht signed by this same owner arrived at the Kleven shipyard to be completed. Of course it arrived in three large sections via barge...
Nordhavn N60 Number 67 Launched For Hawaiian Owner
The latest Nordhavn N60 has been launched for a special owner. The owner based out of Hawaii is a repeat client having owned a few Nordhavns in the past. Their latest boat is a step up from previous being an N60 and the 67th it sees them come from a N43 which was recently sold. Once delivered the owner generally plans to take the new yacht west towards the South Pacific, specifically Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands...
50-meter Project 'Alba' Sold At Heesen
Construction is apace on one of the newest 50-meter projects Dutch luxury yacht builder Heesen is building. This one is going by the name 'Alba' -that's just the Project name though-. She is being built as YN18050 in all-aluminum with a sleek design by Omega Architects. The interior on the other hand is by a now familiar name with these 50-meter Heesen builds - Paszkowski ring a bell?- That's right, Francesco Paszkowski is once again tasked with designing the interior of this new yacht. The signing now represents the third 50-meter of this particular hull he has been appointed to design...
New CC108 By Horizon Yachts Ordered By Repeat Client
Taiwanese yard Horizon Yachts just announced that they have signed a new order for one of their CC108 models. The yacht is going to a repeat client of the yard who has had two previous yachts from the yard to date. The owner is really stepping up a bit for their next yacht as their first yacht was an E81 followed by the popular E88 model. Since the owner is from Germany, the yard has collaborated with German designer Beiderbeck to create a design pleasing to the repeat client...
First 30M Launches At Princess Yachts
There have been a couple of new launches at Princess Yachts recently and one of them is the first hull in the new 30M series. The 30M series was only announced at the Cannes Yachting Festival last year, that would have been in September 2014. Thus, just over one year later we have the first hull in the flesh launched. She showcases a dark coloured hull with a contrasting white superstructure -fairly traditional in paint scheme-...
New E56XO Model Unveiled By Horizon Yachts
Horizon Yachts is delighted to announce a brand new model called the E56XO. You’d be right if you thought it had anything to do with their very popular E56 model. In fact the E56XO is based directly off the E56 using its widespread appeal while working towards those who like the more sporty form-factor. Horizon says the E56XO has been designed primarily for the Australian market but it is easy to see how this yacht could easily have world-wide appeal...
Baltic 115-foot "Nikata" Delivered To Owners
A brand new Baltic 115 has been recently delivered by the Finnish yard. She is called “Nikata” and is quite a looker. The yacht not too long arrived in the Caribbean and has been spotted in Antigua. She is a luxury racing yacht and is anticipated to start her racing career in the Caribbean at the RORC Caribbean 600 race early next year. Nikata is a light and very nimble sailing yacht thanks to her carbon construction...
MCP Yachts Launch LE106 "Paradiso"
Brazilian yacht manufacturer MCP Yachts recently launched the second hull in the Limited Editions 106 line. If you cast your minds back you will remember the first hull was called “Mars”. The second hull is totally different in paint scheme with a metallic copper/tan appearance with the traditional white superstructure. The yacht was built in aluminium and designed by MCP’s in-house team...
86.7-meter 'Colosseum' Superyacht Designed For OceAnco
A brand new design hase come on the radar and penned for custom Dutch superyacht builder OceAnco. They 86.7-meter 'Colosseum' superyacht design was drawn by Team For Design designer Enrico Gobbi. The five-level yacht is envisioned to have accommodations for up to fourteen guests in seven expansive and luxurious suites. The breakdown is one full beam master suite, two VIP-grade suites and four double cabins...
Bilgin Yachts 154-foot Motoryacht In Build
Turkish builder has a 46.8-meter under construction that is expected to be delivered in 2016. The design is by British studio H2 Yacht Design. The design takes in four decks and a straight bow with three internal decks. Features like a jacuzzi/pool, a beach club, master suite with a balcony and plenty of deck space with al-fresco dining. With ample deck space both fore and aft there is room for sun loungers and sunpads even...
56-meter Benetti Superyacht "Genesis II" Handed Over
Italian yacht builder Benetti has completed and delivered the 56-meter superyacht they built as FB266. Not much was known or heard about this superyacht at the time of her launch but now she has been delivered and christened as "Genesis II". The luxury yacht already had a short time cruising around the Mediterranean region before being shipped to Hong Kong atop a freighter...
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