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Benetti Sells Nine Yachts Since September 2014
It has been a bumper season for Italian luxury yacht builder Benetti Yachts. Their build portfolio is vast as it encompasses production and full custom yachts. They are busy and continually add to their backlog of work. In the months since September 2014, this Italian company has sold nine motoryachts, an impressive statistic. Combine that with the number of yachts they have under construction and are also expected to deliver this year, then you have an idea. Benetti is expected to deliver some nineteen (19) yachts during 2015 and they have as many as 45 under construction. The nine yachts sold have been been from different lines in the portfolio and include a Veloce 140, a custom 65-meter and seven displacement class hulls. Earlier we said that the company is expected to deliver nineteen yachts this year, so here is what to expect...
Tankoa Yachts Sell First 50-meter Superyacht 'S501'
The first 50-meter by Tankoa Yachts has been sold! The first hull in the 50-meter line known as S501 was actually introduced and unveiled at the 2014 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) back in September. The superyacht was sold to an experienced French client and is slated to start construction in earnest in April of 2015 and then be launched in April 2017. The build is in collaboration with Francesco Pazskowski with a very luxurious contemporary interior affair that focuses on tans, off-whites, with darker veneers on furniture pieces for contrast. Mirrored finishes are also being utilized to up the reflective nature and apparent spacious appeal of the interior. The first hull is expected to have a six suite layout for guests including a full beam master suite and VIP on the main deck...
Hargrave Signs Order For New 130' Tri-Deck Motoryacht
American builder Hargrave Yachts announces that they have inked a new project. It concerns the new build order for a 130-foot tri-deck motoryacht for a repeat client of Hargrave. The owner is Anthony Simboli and while he is not a mystery as the client, details surrounding the boat sure is. Hargrave said it themselves, they are not divulging any information concerning the new yacht for their repeat client simply because he does not want anything out there on the new yacht before it launches. In his words, “hey I want everyone to be surprised at what we create this time!”. For sure, the new yacht is only going to be a slight step-up to his previous Hargrave which is a 125-foot tri-deck called "GIGI II". Not surprisingly and in a step of natural progression, the new 130-foot motoryacht will be called "GIGI III"...
McConaghy Yachts Unveil Tri60 Trimaran Day Boat
It remains a concept for now but the guys at McConaghy Yachts are not shy about their latest development. They recently unveiled the design for a Day Boat concept utilizing the trimaran platform. You do not have to cast your mind too far back to remember the 42-meter trimaran "Adastra" that they built to much public fanfare. BMT Asia Pacific has worked with McConaghy Yachts on this one again, not a strange collaboration as they have done work together before. The Tri60 will pretty much be a day boat available in two versions, at least in concept. They are expecting to have a Tri60 'Saloon' and a Tri60 'Cabriolet'. The Saloon version is pretty self-explanatory with the platform just focusing more on the interior and featuring a full-beam master suite. The Cabriolet on the other hand will bring out the true purpose for the Tri60 model.....
Horizon Yachts To Debut V80 on U.S West Coast in Spring 2015
Horizon Yachts have announced that a brand new V80 model will be coming to the United States West Coast in the Spring of 2015. It should be noted that the V80 motoryacht is a brand new model having only been added to the Horizon portfolio last year. The model features a four stateroom layout, single-level main deck, and increased outdoor entertaining areas. The newly designed bow deck seating accommodates eight, and a retractable bimini top can be adjusted as needed. On the boat deck, a custom designed wet bar offers a BBQ, sink and refrigerator, along with bar stools for a relaxed area; on the aft deck, a large dinette comfortable seats eight, and a day head is conveniently located to port, eliminating the need to go indoors when enjoying outdoor activities...
2014 Ends With Large Shipment of Nordhavns
Trawler/expedition yacht brand Nordhavn celebrated the delivery of numerous yachts from their portfolio at the end of 2014. It ends a successful year for the company and these yachts are expected to be delivered to customers all over the United States in early 2015. Just to give you an idea the yachts were as follows, Nordhavn 4069, Nordhavn 5271, Nordhavn 6306 and Nordhavn 6829 from the Ta Shing Yacht Yard in Taiwan. The first three were loaded all loaded onto a container ship near the South Coast factory in Xiamen, China and then it traveled to the Ta Shing Yacht Yard in Taiwan to pick up the last yacht. “It’s nice to be able to close out the year with a big shipment like this,” said PAE Vice President Jim Leishman...
Christensen Shipyards Launches Missing Link
Vancouver, WA -- Christensen’s newest Custom Series vessel combines flawless American craftsmanship with the latest technologies to produce a yacht of unequaled quality. The 143’ M/Y Missing Link boasts a massive 480 GRT for maximum interior space for the size, including five staterooms, full beam sky lounge, elevator through all decks including sundeck, and helicopter touch and go, supported by a crew of 8.Her sophisticated, modern exterior and exquisite luxury interior come together to make one of the finest yachts built by Christensen. “We are excited to see Missing Link sitting in the water perfectly on its lines as designed. The hull is flawless in its finish and really strikes the attention of anyone who sees it...
Abeking & Rasmussen Launches 81.8-meter Superyacht "Dartwo"
German superyacht manufacturer Abeking & Rasmussen just launched their latest superyacht and first for 2015. She is a full displacement yacht, sistership to the 2014 built "Kibo"(6497). The yacht was built under yard number 6498 and to no surprise features exterior design penned by Terence Disdale, just like her sister. The German yard (A&R) has not yet commented on the launch of 6498, now called "Dartwo" and details are very much still under wraps. However, Dartwo is a five deck superyacht with a GRT of around 2,300. She was built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure sporting Naval Architecture by Abeking & Rasmussen themselves. The yacht is now outside in the open and at A&R's outfitting berth being prepared for sea trials and then subsequent delivery to her owner. YF will keep you informed as more details come to hand...
Oceanco Delivers 89-meter superyacht "INFINITY"
Oceanco’s new 89 meter INFINITY is the superyacht industry’s first delivery in 2015. Built under the project name Y710, this magnificent yacht boasts a commanding exterior design by Espen Øino and an exceptional interior design by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design and David Kleinberg Design Associates. True to her name, the possibilities for INFINITY are endless. She is a go-anywhere yacht that offers safety, comfort, elegance, and the best possible lifestyle afloat. INFINITY will be delivered and depart the shipyard on 3 February, when her Captain and crew together with the Oceanco team will gather to mark their successful collaboration and join in Oceanco’s traditional good luck bite of a Dutch herring...
Feadship Launches 101.5-meter Superyacht Hull 808
Dutch superyacht builder Feadship launches their second superyacht for 2015 -the other being the 84-meter hull 686 now known as "Savannah"-. The new yacht was built as hull 808 at Feadship's Royal Van Lent yard. Hull 808 now represents the largest superyacht built by Feadship, measuring 101.5-meters LOA and thus taking the title from the 99-meter Feadship "Madamme GU". The dark-blue hulled yacht has been designed by the famed Tim Heywood with Naval Architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects. The superyacht is full displacement and built in steel for the hull and aluminium for the superstructure. As large as she is, hull 808 is expected to run up to 22-knots (to be confirmed on trials). This is possible thanks to 4 X MTU 16V 4000 M73 marine diesels. There is a capacity onboard for 256,000 LTs and that is expected to equate to a 5,000 nautical mile range at an economical cruising speed...
Review: Moonen 100' Explorer Yacht
During the week of Thankgiving 2014, YachtForums' editor Judy Waldman flew to San Remo, Italy to cover a very special build, the new Moonen 100' Explorer built for Salim Erdem; aka YF member "Nilo". A highly experienced yachtsman, Salim has been an active member of YachtForums for nearly a decade. In 2007, Moonen launched his first 94' fast-yacht, Nilo. Then in 2009, Salim became a majority shareholder in Moonen Shipyards, overseeing the design and construction of his new Moonen 100' Explorer, the subject of this special YF feature. Join Judy for an in-depth look at yacht built for a gentleman who makes YF a better world...
During the week of Thankgiving 2014, YachtForums' editor Judy Waldman flew to San Remo, Italy to cover a very special build, the new Moonen 100' Explorer built for Salim Erdem; aka YF member "Nilo". A highly experienced yachtsman, Salim has been an active member of YachtForums for nearly a decade. In 2007, Moonen launched his first 94' fast-yacht, Nilo. Then in 2009, Salim became a majority shareholder in Moonen Shipyards, overseeing the design and construction of his new Moonen 100' Explorer, the subject of this special YF feature. Join Judy for an in-depth look at yacht built for a gentleman who makes YF a better world...
Heesen Launches 47-meter Megayacht "Asya"
Dutch manufacturer Heesen follows up the delivery of the 51-meter superyacht "MySky" with the launching of hull YN 16947, "Asya". As the yard number suggests, Asya is a member of the 47-meter semi-displacement Heesen line. Not surprisingly, Asya was christened in a private ceremony/function commemorating her final name. The design is by Omega Architects with Frank Laupman at the head while the interior is by Bannenberg and Rowell. The interior is sophisticated and contemporary utilizing several prized materials throughout. Examples of the luxurious interior materials include, Makassar ebony for the contrasting effect to the grey-oiled Oak. There is also bronze and stainless steel elements in some of the detailing...
Feadship launches 83.5 meter hybrid superyacht "Savannah"
Inspired by the 2010 Feadship Future Concept Breathe, Savannah is a demonstration of the cost-effective and cleaner mode of propulsion that can be achieved within an entirely bespoke superyacht. Savannah has a dynamic hull shape with a very fine entry, uses one efficient medium-speed Wärtsilä main engine instead of two higher-rev diesel motors, a single central propeller shaft installation on the centereline and three gensets. Feadship has launched the 83.50-metre (273’11”) Savannah, the first superyacht to feature an eco-friendly blend of single diesel engine, three gensets, batteries, propeller, azimuting thruster and a streamlined hull shape. Offering fuel economies of thirty per cent, the pioneering electro-mechanical propulsion platform marries Feadship’s past experience and forward thinking approach within a pure custom creation...
More on Jarrett Bay's 90-foot Sportfish 'Project Ireland'
Back in October 2014 YF informed you about the Jarrett Bay 90-footer sportfish that was signed into construction. http://www.yachtforums.com/index.ph...-announces-new-flagship-jarrett-bay-90.23709/It has been a while since then and the monster project has moved along in build. Being constructed under hull number 62 and project name "Ireland" it represents the largest custom built sportfish for Jarrett Bay. Work has been emphasized on planking the hull which is moving along quickly with more than 3/4 of the hull completed (in planking)...
Heesen Launches 50-meter Superyacht "Sibelle"
Dutch superyacht builder Heesen has a yacht in the final stages of build under the build number YN16750 for launch in 2015. According to Marine Traffic it appears as though this yacht was recently launched with the AIS carrying the name "Sibelle". If it sounds familiar to you, then you would remember that Heesen built a 44-meter megayacht back in 2008 with the same name, which coincidentally is currently for sale. The new yacht has a very special design, a bit different to what Heesen normally does. First, there is a straight bow and long fore deck. The foredeck, according to renderings is to be the home of the vessel's two main tenders. As for the design, Omega Architects penned the styling lines of Sibelle while AB Studios did the interior design work. Accommodation appears to be for guests in five cabins...
SanLorenzo Debuts SL86 Motoryacht at Dusseldorf Show
Italian yacht manufacturer SanLorenzo used the 2015 Dusseldorf Boat Show in Germany to debut one of its newest models, the SL86. The SL86 sits between the SL82 and SL96 models of their GRP planing yachts line. The model is brand new and already has sold five units. As you may figure, the SL86 is the step up to the SL82 and offers many improvements with styling, comfort and more obviously, space! The main saloon onboard the SL86 for example, is 2.5-meters longer than on the predecessor. Along with that, the yacht is slightly wider and offers more glazing to take advantage of better views outward from the interior. While the SL86 as a model has debuted at the Show -which runs until the 25th of January- there isn't an actual boat as yet. The first hull is currently under construction and is expected to make her physical debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2015...
Lurssen Hands Over 104-meter Superyacht "Quantum Blue"
The confidential "Quantum Blue" project is now completed and appears to be handed over. The final name is actually "Quantum Blue". Sometimes the project name has nothing to do with the final name. The displacement superyacht stretches 104-meters long with an impressive beam in the region of 16.80-meters or around 55.44-feet overall. Built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure to a design by Tim Heywood, the Topaz-esq superyacht has an interior by the firm Alberto Pinto. Quantum Blue was the last of three superb superyachts to be delivered by Lurssen in 2014. Since delivery the other two, 66-meter "Ester III" and 95-meter "Kismet" have crossed the Atlantic to Caribbean Winter cruising grounds. Quantum Blue rises five decks above the waterline offering many amenities for her owner and guests...
Nordhavn Launches Hull 29 of The N68 Model "Aquilla Renee"
Nordhavn launched hull 29 of the N68 model in December 2014 for their American owners. The yacht is now in the water preparing for trials and final finishing work to her Cherry interior. Once delivered, the owners plan to take the yacht into the Caribbean to take advantage of the remaining winter season until June. There after they will head up the U.S East Coast and spend summer before heading back down and wintering in The Bahamas. This particular N68 is to be named "Aquilla Renee" and the interior is custom finished in 60-percent gloss Cherry wood. Power comes via a single John Deere 6135 marine diesel engine...
Benetti Rolls Out 56-meter Superyacht "Suppina"
The newest custom superyacht from Italian builder Benetti has made the light of day. Although Benetti has not yet commented on the launch of this yacht it definitely appears to be the 56-meter superyacht hull 267. The silhouette for hull 267 on the 'Currently Building' section on their website matches the design of this yacht here and more or less confirms. The new superyacht appears to be named "Suppina". One of the first aspects of the yacht to strike you is her design, quite squared. Prominent structure takes up alot of space on the traditional sun deck. The superstructure in general is quite square on the edges... lacking the usual styling/fashion plates of Benetti. Also note the unusually long and enclosed main deck towards the aft...
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