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Dutch superyacht manufacturer Feadship has a number of yachts under construction at the moment. Two of them feature a design by Eidsgaard Design -who just released their brand new website-. There is a 57-meter which is Hull 810 and the one we are focusing on today is the 67-meter Hull 809. The new superyacht which has exterior design done by Eidsgaard Design. The design platform is on four decks above the water. You can't help but wonder that the overall concept of the exterior looks quite similar to that of another Feadship, "April Fool". However, the new yacht showcases revived styling with sloping structures aft and continuing winding style elements that complete the mast design. Most areas on the design where the bulwark would normally obstruct partial views outward, Eidsgaard 'notched-out' the structure to improve visibility outwards...

There is another new project under construction for Vitters at the moment. It didn't get much publicity but we know it is being built at the moment. The carbon fiber sloop has an LOA in the region of 33-meters and is like most Vitters sailing yachts, stylish and sleek. The carbon yacht is being built at Vitters subsidiary Green Marine and as usual will be shipped to Vitters for finishing. The design of this new 109-foot sailing yacht is by Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design. Project name is MM33 and is to have an interior by the talented Design Unlimited team. As usual there is twin helm external naviation, spacious guest cockpit with comfy seating and table for al-fresco dining leading forward into the interior through the sleek superstructure...

World-renowned design firm Dubois Naval Architects debuted one of its latest designs on the first day of the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). The new yacht has an LOA of 58-meters and is to be built by Royal Huisman with delivery slated for Spring of 2017. Keel-laying is expected to occur in a couple months, in January of 2015. Extensive tank testing is anticipated to start this month at the Wolfson Unit in Southampton using a 20-foot scale model. “The owner is a highly experienced yachtsman and offshore racing sailor,” says Ed Dubois. “He wanted a high-performance, go-anywhere cruising yacht that not only looks excitingly different, but is also beautifully built and luxuriously comfortable.” This new project will be fitted with a tall 71-meter mast to be made by Rondal and it will be carrying an impressive mainsail...

Italian megayacht manufacturer MondoMarine recently unveiled another new design for a 57-meter superyacht. The new yacht rises four decks above the water and showcases a sleek design penned by Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design. The interior is light in tones and colour values and features furniture pieces by Armani Casa. Special features onboard include a five-meter pool situated on the aft main deck...

Drettmann Yachts are currently working on a new 24-meter Explorer-type motoryacht. It is actually under construction at Acico Yachts and has an exterior design by the duo of Focus Yacht Design and Drettmann. Gleaming in her metallic earth-tone paint finish, a masculine and yet refined ruggedness is apparent...

They are already responsible for the design of the current largest superyacht in the world, the 590-foot "Azzam", built by Lurssen. Now, Nauta Yacht Design presents a brand new large concept to the public. The design is a 165-meter superyacht spreading over a palatial seven decks. On a platform this large, you would expect every-conceivable activity and feature onboard. She is envisioned to be diesel-electric powered with eight generators. Top speed with the powerplant package is expected to be 20-knots and high cruise at around 18-knots as well as a 6,000 nautical mile range at a slightly more sedate 15-knots. Features include a very large main pool on the aft main deck and a secondary pool on the forward sundeck. There is a large helicopter pad on the bow, fixed in similar position to onboard yachts like Azzam and Serene...

Just ahead of the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show, Columbus Yachts unveils a 70-meter superyacht with design by Studio Vafiadis. At 70-meters, Vafiadis still maintains a rather sleek profile keeping the bulk of the yacht within three interior decks above the waterline. The sweeping long lines coerce the eye smartly around the entirety of the design. An abundance of windows are existent, however, they are sculpted, allowing for the continuity of high-end style while not restricting internal views outward and inward progression of natural light...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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.....

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 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...

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...

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...