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Vismara Marine launches 24-meter sailing yacht "Nakupenda"
Italian builder Vismara Marine recently launched the 24-meter sailing sloop "Nakupenda". She is a member of the Vismara model V80 Easy Cruising line. For such a small yacht she can accommodate as many as ten guests...
Delta Yachting Flagship, Delta 80 IPS at Cannes Yachting Festival
Delta Powerboats warmly welcome You to visit us in Cannes! This time we are proud to present our new flagship model Delta 80 IPS, flanked by Delta 33 Open. 500 boats will be displayed during the historic boat show Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes, and offers 100 premieres! Our booth number is 050 QML Traversante Our booth number is 050 QML Travers Ante. The rise of Delta Yachting has been phenomenal taking just ten years to grow from a 25-foot model to their current flagship, the Delta 80 IPS. Designing and building the new flagship model was not easy either. ”The task of building a boat of this size was a real challenge, and to succeed we had to start from the base. We had to rebuild the factory and hire new skilled boatbuilders, technicians, and talented craftsmen in various skills to acheive a perfect result...
95-meter Lurssen Superyacht "Kismet" Concludes Sea Trials
One of Lurssen's launches for 2014 is nearing the delivery finish-line. That's because the 95-meter superyacht "Kismet", the successor to the 68-meter ex. Kismet now "Global", has completed her sea trials. Her project name was actually 'Global' and even though she has not been delivered, she sports her polished Kismet nameplates proudly. Built to a design by Espen Oeino, the 95-meter five-deck superyacht evokes pure style and luxury with a sumptuous interior by Reymond Langton. Sea trials for Kismet lasted for three days under ideal conditions...
Monte Carlo Yachts Unveil MCY 105 Motoryacht
The current flagship of Monte Carlo Yachts is the MCY 86. However, at the on-going Cannes Yachting Festival, Monte Carlo Yachts unveiled that they are working on a new flagship, the MCY 105. The new yacht is trideck with a raised pilothouse and features design by world renown design team of Nuvolari and Lenard. The MCY 105 will be built in fiberglass, having flexible interiors to the owner interms of accommodation and materials choice. The new 32-meter motoryacht has guest accommodation is on the lower deck and a full-beam master suite forward on the main deck. This yacht already has an owner and is expected to be launched and delivered in time for her world debut at the 2015 Cannes Yachting Festival, one year from now. Monte Carlo's previous line-up ranged from 65 to 75 feet, so they are certainly growing the brand...
74-meter superyacht "Cocoa Bean" delivered by Trinity Yachts
U.S yard Trinity Yachts has delivered the 74-meter "Cocoa Bean", their largest build today and possibly the largest build for 2014 in the United States. Cocoa Bean was delivered to her owners at the very end of August, the 29th to be exact. She bears design in-house by the yard's team and interior by Evan K. Marshall. Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and boasts accommodation for twelve in six suites. The yacht is both MCA compliant and ABS classed. The owner's suite is full-beam in nature, as you would expect- and is located on the forward main deck, right where those two large flat oval windows are. The other five guest cabins are banished to the lower deck. The next most palatial room is the VIP suite, that is full beam. A pair of CAT 2,626 Horse Power marine diesel engines run this superyacht...
Sunseeker Delivers Second Sunseeker 101 Sport Yacht
UK yacht manufacturer Sunseeker has announced the delivery of the second hull in the new Sunseeker 101 Sport series. The first one is quite striking with her unique look and the second hull is more normal looking. On the interior, the new 101 Sport Yacht is spacious and appears even larger than she really is with good space planning and a pouring of natural light thanks to the large open saloon and the extensive glazing. The second hull showcases guest accommodation in four cabins. There is a large flybridge on the top deck and that provides a great entertaining area for guests. This part of the yacht boasts two lounge areas, a dining area, a sunpad and fully seated bar. This performance yacht will have a range around 700 nautical miles and the owner has the option of normal shaft or arneson drives. Depending on which option is chosen, the top end speed will vary.....
Tecnomar Nadara 40-meter Motoryacht "Low Profile" Delivered
Admiral Tecnomar announces the formal delivery of the Nadara 40-meter motoryacht "Low Profile". The triple-deck all-aluminium motoryacht features accommodation for ten guests in five cabins inclusive of a full-beam master suite. The two-toned grey paintjob runs easy of the eyes with a darker grey on the hull and a much softer/lighter grey on the superstructure. The Master Suite as said before is full-beam in nature and is situated forward on the main deck. It benefits from large rectangular windows to welcome masses of natural light to that part of the interior. The master suite is a luxurious affair, on the floor there is a precious ivory and blue carpet acts as a so-called 'tray' to the four-poster bed with tufted headboard...
Admiral delivers 45-meter motoryacht "Flying Dragon"
Admiral Yachts has announced the delivery of the Admiral Regale 45 motor yacht "Flying Dragon" -ex. Capri-. The fast planing yacht was entirely constructed in aluminum. She is a performance boat with the ability to access a top speed of 27-knots. She is a raised pilot house design yacht, with an elegant light blue hull enriched by a blue dragon graphic on both sides, which has been designed by Dobroserdov Design. Moving to the interior of Flying Dragon, the interior concept is diverse but focuses on the use of dark woods. The main deck of the luxury yacht Flying Dragon showcases large comfortable areas with full headroom opening sliding doors on the starboard side of the main saloon. The main saloon onboard has been finished with a combination of dark wood furniture and joinery. This is then paired with luxurious upholstery and beige lacquered ceilings...
ISA delivers 43.63-meter megayacht "Silver Wind"
Italian builder ISA has delivered another one of their many launches for 2014. This time, it is the 43.63-meter megayacht "Silver Wind", the first ISA 140. The exterior of Silver Wind is by Andrea Vallicelli with interior by Nuvolari & Lenard. This vessel is a hybrid vessel in terms of her power generation. She can be powered normally by her twin diesel MTU 16V 4000 M93L engines. However, her captain can turn those off and sail her at around 8-knots using electric motors. In electric mode, Silver Wind's total fuel consumption is supposed to be around 90 liters an hour for a range of 2,600 nautical miles. On the interior, she has accommodation for around ten guests in five suites. Silver Wind is 43.63-meter LOA with a beam of 8.30-meters and a draft of just 1.53-meters. The FRP made megayacht is RINA class and up to MCA codes...
Moonen Inks New Caribbean Series motoryacht "Matica"
Dutch builder Moonen Shipyards recently received a new order for the <200 GT luxury motor yacht 'Matica'. The luxury yacht Matica now represents the second project signed from Moonen’s brand new Caribbean series in the space of only two months. Having just started working on the 340 GT luxury yacht ‘Martinique’, Moonen’s quality craftsmen will now also set to work on the new order in the Matica size. The Caribbean Series was only unveiled by Moonen a couple months ago. “The first contacts with the future owner of the first ‘Matica’ translated into a signed contract within only ten weeks,” explains Emile Bilterijst, managing director of Moonen Shipyards. “The yacht will be built for experienced owners who have previously cruised mainly in the Mediterranean region and are now looking to increase their cruising area...
Canados launches first Oceanic 90-footer "Dolce Vita"
Canados has launched the first hull in their new Oceanic series, this one is the Oceanic 90-footer called "Dolce Vita". The yacht was sold earlier this year and now launched will be prepared for sea trials and her debut at the September yacht shows...
Kleven moves 107-meter explorer superyacht to the water
This 107-meter explorer styled made headlines when photos of the build appeared on the internet. The large explorer is being built by Kleven under build number 366. The yacht was launched at the end of August, actually on the 30th. She is being constructed for an experienced owner who previously ran another large explorer yacht.
The design of the Kleven 107-meter superyacht explorer is by Marin Teknikk while H2 Yacht design has been commissioned to pen a sumptuous interior design. Even though the yacht has been launched she is no where near ready. Delivery is actually slated for Spring of 2015. The 107-meter yacht rises an impressive six internal decks above the waterline. The 7,000 tonne yacht is expected to be able to accommodate 60 people. Prominent features include a helipad as well as helicopter hangar, large swimming pool and large storage for a 21-meter tender on the bow...
Mengi Yay launches 31.68-meter megayacht "Serenitas"
Turkish yard Mengi Yay has launched their latest megayacht from their facilities. She is 31.68-meters long and goes by the name "Serenitas". The design has been penned by Ginton Naval Architects and the interior conceptualized by BTA Design. She is finished in a light paint colour and darkened windows. Her overall appearance is subtle angular.
Built to RINA class, the steel hull megayacht boasts three internal decks. While the hull is of steel , the superstructure was constructed in aluminium. Top speed is anticipated to be around 14-knots thanks to her twin CAT C12 490 horse power each engines. Cruising would be in the region of 12-knots...
Feadship launches 60.35-meter superyacht "ROCK.IT"
Dutch superyacht builder Feadship has launched their latest superyacht today, the 60.35-meter luxury yacht bearing the name "ROCK.IT". She was built under hull number 687 with a design inside and out by Sinot Yacht Design -who are not strangers in working with Feadship-.
The brand new superyacht is full of style and class built in steel and aluminum and will have ocean-crossing range. ROCK.IT will be accommodating up to ten guests in four guest staterooms. The owner will have their own expansive master suite to themselves ROCK.IT will have a many as 12 crew members to take care of her and guests. They are to be slept in six crew cabins. The crew areas and rooms are all on the lower deck out of the way of most guest areas. ROCK.IT received her radar mast after emerging from the building hall, completing the Sinot Yacht Design exterior concept...
Bering Yachts working on a Bering 70 Passagemaker
Bering Yachts, specialists in hardy and tough expedition and trawler yachts, is currently working on the construction of a new Bering 70 passagemaker. This luxury motoryacht is actually being worked on in Antalya, Turkey. One of the first aspects of the yacht that strikes impression immediately is the modern design and optimized bow and hull. The design is modern and has two internal guest decks, main and lower decks with an open air deck that features a secondary helm station...
Viking Yachts Launch First 75-foot MotorYacht
Viking Yachts, known for specializing in the luxury sportfish market, just launched their first 75-foot motoryacht, yes a 75 motoryacht that is not a sportfisherman. For now, both the interior and exterior details to the yacht are still being worked on but even at this early stage one can still have an idea what the final product will look like. The Viking 75-foot is actually more like 78.6-feet LOA, with a healthy beam of 20-feet and a slim draft of 5.5-feet.
Before this build started, these words were uttered. "What goes around comes around", said by Viking's co-founder and president, Bill Healey, when they announced plans to build the motoryacht. Now the reality is here with the launching of the actual yacht. The motoryacht, once completed, is expected to make its world debut at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) at the end of October...
Construction on Bering Yachts 80-foot Trawler Yacht progresses
The Bering 80 is one of the members of the Expedition Series by Bering Yachts. Since construction began, it has been progressing steadily and we can bring you an updated photo of the some of the work done up until relatively recent. Characterized by strong trawler lines and a robust overall look, the Bering 80 is going to be a deep-ocean trans-oceanic vessel to fit the bill of an exploring type owner/enthusiast...
Tansu Yachts launch 38.75-meter motoryacht "Alyssa"
Like her just delivered stable-mate ("So'Mar"), the 38.75-meter "Alyssa" was designed inside and out in-house by Tansu Yachts again with Naval Architecture by Diana Yacht Design. Only difference with Alyssa is that she is a fresh launch for Tansu Yachts, the second for 2014.
Similarly, she is done in a wooden composite construction and finished in a light grey and white paint scheme. Accommodation onboard Alyssa will be for eight guests and five crew members. She is built to satisfy RINA Pleasure Class and will make her international debut next month. The yacht is powered via twin CAT C32 marine engines rated at 1,900 horse power each. Maximum target speed is to be 21-knots with high cruising in the region of 18-knots. Again, she will debut at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) in September...
Tansu Yachts deliver 37.90-meter motoryacht "So'Mar"
Tansu Yachts has successfully delivered the 37.90-meter motoryacht "So'Mar" to her owners. The yacht is a project designed inside and out by Tansu Yachts with Naval Architecture in collaboration with Diana Yacht Design. She accommodates eight guests in four cabins with the owners suite and deck tucked away on the aft upper deck...
Sunrise Yachts launch 45-meter Project 'Sunset'
The second hull for Sunrise Yachts in their 45-meter series recently launched. She is hull number 182 with the Project name 'Sunset'. The Sunset Project is a close sister to the first that was launched a couple years ago as "Africa". The rush is on to get her completed not only for her North-American owner but for her to make is international debut at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show (MYS), in September.
An interior by Franck Darnet showcases contemporary spaces that are light and airy, quite a contrast to the interior on the former "Africa"/"Sunrise" project. Guillaume Roché, CEO of Sunrise Yachts said: "Just like motor yacht Africa was one of the 'star'-yachts when introduced at the Monaco Yacht Show, we are confident that the new 45-meter will be one of the most notable yachts delivered worldwide this year in its category...
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