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Lurssen's Project "Orchid" Completes Seatrails
According to Lurssen, the exterior of Project Orchid is designed to create a harmonious balance. The exterior and interior design are by Reymond Langton Design who used sweeping curves and long proportions in contrast to strong, edgy lines that sculpt Orchid's surfaces, purposely designed to create a sharp contrast with highlights and shadows that give the superstructure a unique form that subtly changes in different lighting conditions. Project Orchid recently concluded her sea trials in the Baltic Sea and her final delivery is planned for late summer 2015...
Riva Sells Three Riva 88' Domino Super Yachts
Riva is delighted to announce the sale of three Riva 88 Domino Super yachts. This is a pretty new model only introduced to the world in May and two months later the yard can say they have contracts for three Riva 88' Domino Super new builds. The yachts will be delivered to different parts of the world too. One is expected to go to a European client, one to an Asian-Pacific customer and the other to a Middle Eastern client. Ferretti Group’s Chief Commercial Officer, Stefano de Vivo, utters his sentiments on the achievement. "“The official presentation of the 88’ Domino Super at the Yacht Club de Monaco was a very exciting moment and now, we can surely say that event was the starting point of what is already a commercial success...
CRN Contract Signed For 50-meter Super Conero Superyacht
Italian builder CRN announces they have signed contract for a 50-meter superyacht in the Super Conero line. The new mega yacht, whose naval engineering project has been developed by CRN Engineering in cooperation with design firm Zuccon International Project, is a steel and aluminium 50-meter-long and 9-meter-wide displacement yacht falling within the 500 GRT class...
Cheoy Lee Global 104-foot Motoryacht Progress
Cheoy Lee is presently working on the Global line 104-footer motoryacht. In June, they detailed the progress so far. Firstly, the motoryacht is part of Cheoy Lee's brand new Global model. She is a tri-deck motoryacht with accommodation for around eight guests in ensuite bathroom cabins on the lower deck. There is accommodation for five crew members in three cabins. The design is via Jon Overing/M.G Burvenich with Sylvia Bolton to guide owners through the tedious interior conceptualization...
N56 MotorSailer "Ata Marie" by Nordhavn
The trawler and expedition yacht specialists Nordhavn constantly deliver on yachts to their clients but it is not everyday that you see a motorsailer, even from them. This motor sailer is called "Ata Marie" and just did a delivery cruise to her new home in North Palm Beach. If you are seriously interested in her, this motor sailer is up for sale as the owner is currently building a much larger Nordhavn, an N76. Nordhavn salesman Eric Leishman couldn’t have picked a better day to deliver his client’s motorsailer Ata Marie from Fort Lauderdale to her new residence in North Palm Beach...
First AB145 Hull Launches At AB Yachts
The first AB145 hull has been officially launched by Italian yacht builder AB Yachts. This first hull now represents the largest model in AB's line-up at 44-meters LOA. No worries for the general public if you want to see this yacht in the flesh. She will make her first official appearance and debut to the public at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September...
Heesen Yachts Delivers 55-meter Fast Displacement "Azamanta"
Heesen Yachts has announced their new 55-meter Fast Displacement hull "Azamanta" just finished intensive sea trials in the North Sea. Azamanta, whose Fast Displacement Hull Form was developed by Van Oossanenin in collaboration with Heesen Yachts in-house naval architects, exceeded the contractual speed by 0.4 knots, reaching a top speed of 16.9 knots. Propelling around 600 tonnes of steel and aluminum at 15 knots with only 1650kW of power, the yacht has proved to be a benchmark in terms of efficiency. The bold exterior design by Omega Architects is characterized by chiseled, sharp lines. The superstructure is adorned by “the shark tooth”, a design signature on the overhang of the wheelhouse that lends to Azamanta's personality...
140-foot Motoryacht "King Baby" Launches At IAG Yachts
"King Baby" is IAG Yachts' largest motoryacht build to launch so far. She stretches 140-feet while the other two yachts were 100 and 127-feet respectively. The exterior design is by a firm named REDS out of Italy. In fact, they did the interior as well. The yacht should go into charter service once completed and was built for a rather experienced American owner...
New 37.8-meter Sportfish Yacht Order Signed By Yachting Developments
New Zealand builder Yachting Developments just announced that they have signed an order for a brand new Sportfish luxury yacht. With an LOA of 37.8-meters, this sportfish yacht will be second vessel of its kind built by Yachting Developments after the 27.4-meter "Satu" and also alot larger too. To be built under hull number 1015 she becomes the second order in 12-months for the New Zealand-based builder. Of course the other order is presently under construction as hull 1012, a 33.5-meter sloop vessel...
Baglietto To Present 43-meter FAST MotorYacht At Cannes Yachting Festival
Italian builder Baglietto is expected to present a brand new 43-meter luxury motoryacht at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. The yacht will be the second largest motoryacht being displayed at the prestigious show. This yacht, like many yachts from this yard is designed by Francesco Paszkowski. The interior appears to be also penned by Paszkowski...
Lurssen to Present "Ester III" at 2015 Monaco Yacht Show
At the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show, Lürssen will present Ester III, the german yacht builder's latest 66-metre yacht that combines a truly authentic classic interior by Reymond Langton Design and unusual deck layout with a unique, distinct and masculine external profile penned by Espen Oino International. Ester III's interior includes hand-carved leather artwork running through the main stairwell and benefits from a glass elevator running from the lower to the top deck...
69.30-meter Superyacht "Suerte" Launches At Tankoa Yachts
Tankoa Yachts has finally celebrated the launching of the 69-meter superyacht previously known in build as S693. The new superyacht penned by Francesco Paszkowski has her final name already too, "Suerte". This four deck superyacht once delivered will make her way Med/French cruising grounds before heading to Monaco to make her official world debut at the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS)...
SouthernWind Shipyard Launches SW102RS "SeaWave"
South African sail yacht manufacturer SouthernWind Shipyard announces the launching of another luxury sailing sloop. She is called "SeaWave", a member of the SW102 line and features a Raised Saloon design. The Performance Cruising sloop is quite similar to her sister "Farfalla" with the RS design and so far is the second yacht in that line to feature it. SeaWave showcases design both on the exterior and interior by Nauta Yacht Design while the Naval Architecture is by Farr Yacht Design. She features a grey hull with prominent white boot-line that compliments the white of the Raised Saloon...
Esenyacht 47-meter Sailing Yacht 'Troy' Progressing Towards Delivery
This article is more of an update on the 47-meter sailing yacht Project 'Troy' by Turkey-based yard Esenyacht. Work has been going on for a while on this new near-50-meter sailing yacht. The fast cruising sloop has Naval Architecture by Dykstra Naval Architects and interior as well as exterior design work by Tim Saunders. The 325 gross tonne sailing yacht is being built according to MCA LY2 and RegistroItallianoNavale“CXHull, ● Mach Ych. The rig built in conformance with Registro Italiano Navale as well and the yacht is expected to be Green Plus certified – Platinum ( Environment Friendly )...
Work On Project 'Aquarius' Commences At Mengi Yay
Work has commenced on build number N93 at Turkish builder Mengi Yay. The build is also going by the project name 'Aquarius' and features Naval Architecture via Ginton Naval Architects and exterior design by Oğuzhan Güler. Not very surprising is the construction process on this particular build is using Wooden Laminated Expoxy with cold molded method; quite regularly utilized by this yacht builder. The design involves three full internal decks plus an open-air sundeck covered largely by a hard top...
First Vivace 125-footer Launches By Benetti Yachts
Italian builder Benetti launched the first hull in the Vivace 125 line. Looking at the yacht it looks rather similar to the Veloce 140 but on a smaller scale. She was constructed in full GRP materials offering a light but strong build quality. The Vivace 125 has an interesting hull what is called a displacement planing hull. At the bow you will find a wave-piercing element and the propulsion has been designed by Rolls Royce for Benetti. In fact everything about the underwater hull is designed to be optimized for the special propulsion RR systems...
Hatteras Launches Third 100-foot Motoryacht
American builder Hatteras Yachts recently launched the third hull in their 100-foot series in mid-June. The first hull was launched and delivered back in 2013 as "Mr. Loui" and kick-started the 100-foot Raised Pilot House (RPH) series. In 2014, Hatteras launched and delivered the second hull in this series seen here at the following link: http://www.yachtforums.com/threads/delivered-second-hatteras-100rph.23952/. Following her christening she was named "Magalita V" for her owners. At this point it is unclear what the third hull will be called...
92-foot Raised Pilot House (RPH) Concept By Mulder
Another sub-100' design surfaces and this time it is from Mulder Shipyard in The Netherlands. The style is new and fresh and features a Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) patented by Van Oossanen in addition to a Raised Pilot House (RPH) design. The design both externally and internally is by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. The interior is rather light and airy concentrating on floaty and light tones like faint tans and browns and accented by subtle pop of colour in the throws and and some upholstery...
First Hunt 80 Completed, On Delivery
The first Hunt 80 built by Hunt Yachts has been completed and now is on delivery for the United States. This model -80-footer from their Ocean Series- now represents flagship status for the company. She is heading for the U.S where she is anticipated to be displayed on the East Coast. The 80-foot Ocean Series model is really intended for prospective owners who plan to head offshore as a rule. The yacht is the first in the series but the model itself will be available to buyers on a semi-custom regime. Basically, that will allow a potential owner to slightly customize certain elements onboard like accent pieces, decor elements, paneling and so on...
Wim van der Valk Delivers 25-meter Luxury Yacht "Selena"
Dutch yacht builder Wim van der Valk has notched another one in their delivery belt. The 25-meter long luxury yacht "Selena" is their latest delivery and she oozes luxury everywhere particularly the interior. Black Walnut is the primary wood used on the interior while accents of muted Stainless Steel helps to break-up the continuity of the wood. Browns and tans are utilized in the main saloon as seen in the plush carpet and upholstery for the seating settee. Prominent yellow accent light strip shines along where the ceiling joins the walls adding a subtle but eye-catching detail...
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