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Sunseeker to build 51-meter custom superyacht​

UK builder Sunseeker just made a grand announcement ushering in the design to their newest flagship, a 51-meter custom superyacht. Don't get confused, we know you know of their current flagship, the 155-foot motoryacht "Blush" delivered to her high-profile owner Eddie Jordan. However, this new yacht is going to be larger than Blush or the second 155 hull that is under construction.

As usual, the new Sunseeker 168 will have the same sporty lines as her predecessors in the range offering yet she will have that definite superyacht look. The vessel spreads over three internal decks and exudes style throughout. She is anticipated to hit a top speed of 25-knots and give an impressive 4,000 nautical mile range at conservative speeds. More information will come on the brand new Sunseeker 51-meter custom superyacht as Sunseeker updates...

Otam launches 58HT motoryacht "Crazy Too"​

Otam recently launched the 58HT performance motoryacht "Crazy Too". This all-back beauty became this dark knight simply because the owner's brief gave that directive. “I would like a total black look”, said the owner and Cristiano Gatto delivered the goods on that. The Otam 58HT Crazy Too is high performance, providing exhilarating speeds above 50-knots...

Heesen sells 47-meter megayacht Project Hé ​

Dutch builder Heesen sells another one of their popular 47-meter megayachts. This time, this one is going under the Project name "Hé" and is hull YN16947. Project Hé has exterior design by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects and a lovely interior by the credible and talented Bannenberg and Rowell team. Their collaborations are growing with Heesen, as they have done interiors on five of their yachts. One of the more recent projects would have been the 65-meter "Galactica Star"...

Heysea Yachts sign contract for 50-meter superyacht​

China based yacht company Heysea Yachts recently signed contract for a 50-meter superyacht. The Naval Architecture and Exterior design is the work of the in-house team at the yard while the interior will be finalized to design by an Italian firm. The Heysea 50-meter superyacht rises over three internal guest decks and an open-air sundeck. One of the striking features on the design is bow. The simplicity of the straight bow, a feature gaining popularity in superyacht design...

Storm Yachts launch X53F motoryacht​

Dutch builder Storm Yachts have launched a motoryacht dubbed as the X53F. The 'F' designation comes from France and is representative to the specific design to allow her to transit the rivers and waterways with low bridges. She also has a very slim draft, just about 4-feet. The X-53-F is designed according to the requirements of CE category A.

The elegant long prow and super stylish give the X-53 F a dynamic appearance wherever she is berthed. The hull colour is particularly striking and glistening polished stainless steel complements the paint job well. The 16-meter motoryacht weighs in at around 24-tonnes empty and is able to make a speed of 17-knots with the more powerful engine package...

Rossi Navi unveils 44-meter Explorer Design by Team 4 Design​

Team For Design headed by Enrico Gobbi penned the lines for this modern and appealing 44-meter Explorer-styled megayacht. She is being called Poseidon and isn't simply an explorer because she can sail greater distances relatively economically she is envisioned to have an Ice-strengthened hull to allow her to explore areas where most yachts will dare not travel. She would be classed Ice Class 1B permitting her to sail in areas that possibly may have floating ice. The reinforcement is anticipated to take impact loads -relative to ice- of 55-tonnes per square meter...

Rossi Navi unveils 48-meter motoryacht design​

Rossi Navi has unveiled a new design for a 48-meter tri-deck megayacht. It is being called the Palladium 48 and is characterized by the generous utilization of glass in the design. For a sub 50-meter megayacht, she is very spacious both on the interior and on the exterior decks. The aft decks are particularly spacious. From the main aft deck, broad stairs travel down to a sizable swim platform...

Couach delivers 50-meter superyacht "Belongers"​

French yacht builder Couach is proud to announce the delivery of their second 50-meter superyacht "Belongers". With the 49.90-meter superyacht satisfying sea trials well, she has now been handed over. Of course, cast your mind back and you will remember that the first hull in the 5000 FLY series was "La Pellegrina". Belongers has an interior by Metrica with accommodation for twelve in five suites. The ten crew members have housing in five cabins as well...

Lurssen launches 94-meter superyacht "Kismet II"​

Custom superyacht manufacturer Lurssen has just launched another significant new project. The new yacht was built under the Project name 'Global'. Sounds familiar? Remember the 2007-built "Kismet" that recently completed refit and is now called 'Global'? The new 94-meter superyacht is now called "Kismet II", the successor. ***** Yacht and Ship oversaw the construction of hull 13678 (Project Global)...

Devonport delivers 50-meter superyacht "Alamshar"​

UK based company Devonport has finally delivered the mysterious and much talked about 50-meter superyacht "Alamshar". This vessel probably takes the prize for longest period between launch and final delivery. Built under project name '305' she is a highly technical superyacht packing alot of power. Her unique propulsion system allows her to reach blistering speeds for a 50-meter superyacht. The propulsion system is comprised of a gas turbine set up. Six gas turbines propel Alamshar with the option of cruising with one for more efficient running. COGAG gears connect two gas turbines for a single shaft output power to a waterjet. The transmission of power to the waterjet may be from either connected turbine, or the combined power of both...

Christensen delivers 49.9-meter superyacht "D'Natalin IV"​

Christensen happily announces the delivery of their latest launch, the 49.90-meter superyacht "D'Natalin IV". We are so happy to have D’Natalin IV be the first Christensen Shipyard Custom Series Yacht delivered since the 2011 launch of "Remember When". This magnificent yacht with its bold red, white and blue exterior motif symbolizes American strength and perserverance, both halmarks of the Christensen brand. The owners of D’Natalin IV were wonderful to work with and are true American patriots for investing in such a beautiful Christensen yacht. We truly appreciate where we are today, because of our valued customers.” Joe Foggia Christensen Shipyards, Ltd.

Her transitional interior by Carol Williamson and the owners combines traditional raised panel millwork, with contemporary furniture and fabrics...

Azimut unveils Atlantis 50 Open motoryacht​

Italian builder Azimut unveiled the Open version of the Atlantis 50-foot Sport Cruiser. The yacht still keeps the DNA of an Azimut design, sporty being one of the attributes. As you may expect, the Azimut Atlantis 50 is no slouch, she has a top speed in the region of 32-knots thanks to twin Cummins 600 horse power engines. There is fuel tankage for as much as 1,700 LT of fuel and she can still hit 28-knots for her high-cruise speed...

ISA Yachts launch 54-meter superyacht "Forever One"​

On June 28th, 2014 ISA YACHTS launched the "Forever One", a 54-meter (179ft) full displacement custom motor yacht. With her reverse bow and vibrant red and white paintwork, the Forever One is for sure a different yacht. This fully custom 5-deck yacht with an aluminum superstructure and an impressive steel hull with reverse bow is designed by Horacio Bozzo Design and the interior design is by Alessandro Massari/Studio Massari. ISA Yachts worked in very close cooperation with the naval architect, the sales broker Fernando Nicholson, the Captain/Owner’s representative Colin Skinner and the interior designer to build a yacht full of distinctive features which make it stand out of the crowd.

Forever One is a 54.5-meter twin-screw, steel and aluminum fully-customized displacement motor yacht with modern exterior lines...

Lurssen completes refit of superyacht "Global"​

Lürssen has completed the refit on superyacht "Global", formerly known as "Kismet". She left the shipyard at the end of June and is now in the Mediterranean. The hull has been given a new lease of life with a stunning light grey colour and tremendous shine that Tim Morley describes as “a great credit to Lürssen’s refit team and the contractors who undertook the work”. Her helicopter deck has been enhanced and is now significantly larger and safer for regular helicopter operations thanks to the consultancy services of Nigel Watson. The larger helipad was built at Lürssen and incorporates lighting and hinged railings...

Baglietto launches 46-meter displacement megayacht​

Another Italian launch this time from Baglietto in the form of one of their well-known 46-meter megayachts. The steel and aluminium displacement megayacht features design by the noted Francesco Paszkowski. Below decks, she is powered via dual 3512B CAT marine diesels. That engine set-up is expected to allow her to run at a maximum speed of 17-knots and cruise at a modest 12-knots. At 10 to 12-knots she should have a range in the region of 4,500 nautical miles...

Perini Navi launches 60-meter sailing yacht "Perseus 3"​

Italian sailing yacht specialists Perini Navi recently launched their newest yacht, the second in the 60-meter series. She is called "Perseus 3" and is the second of two similar hulls that were ordered from Perini Navi. The first in the 60-meter line was "SeaHawk". The interior work was done in-house by Perini's architects and designers. Accommodation is set up twelve passengers in the available five cabins, one of which has sliding beds. The master stateroom runs across the entire beam and can be divided by a removable wall if required by the owner. This is one of the many custom features the owner requested. Another feature is a bowsprit as the owner wanted to accommodate a larger head sail. Perseus 3 will be carry two 6.20-meter custom-made tenders for guest utilization...

German custom superyacht manufacturer Abeking & Rasmussen successfully completed and delivered their second largest superyacht -to date-, the 81.8-meter "Kibo". She is second to the slightly larger 82-meter "Secret". The large and graceful superyacht Kibo features design both inside and out by the well-known Terance Disdale Design. Delivery came in good time allowing the owners to utilize her for the Summer period. Kibo was launched back in early March 2014.

Kibo was built at Abeking & Rasmussen under hull ID 6497 and with her out of the way, the German superyacht yard can focus fully on the second 81-meter superyacht, presently known as hull 6498. She is expected to launch in 2014 as well. Kibo rises five decks above the waterline and features a reserved paint scheme, sand colour hull and white superstructure with silver-grey accents...

BurgerBoat presents 214-foot superyacht concept​

American yacht builder Burger Boat has been showcasing a number of new designs in recent times and none more capacious than this 214-foot superyacht design. The 65.4-meter superyacht spreads over three internal decks and an expansive sun deck. Naval Architecture and design is in-house Burger Boat in collaboration with Gregory C. Marshall. The same combination is also together on the interior design.

Accommodation appears to be for a maximum of twelve with the layout distinctly showing four doubles on the lower deck and a master suite forward on the main deck. This 65.4-meter Burger Boat concept boasts a rather large pool situated on the aft sun deck. There is wide open space for gym equipment on this deck along with a well-appointed open-air bar. A long hard-top ensures most of the sundeck remains covered. It is only the pool area to the aft that is left exposed to the sun...

OceAnco 110-meter HotLab-designed superyacht​

Dutch custom superyacht manufacturer OceAnco has a new design in collaboration with HotLab. The beauty this time is a 110-meter superyacht designed on an OceAnco hull-platform. The Naval Architecture is by OceAnco and BMT Nigel Gee while Hot Lab Design penned the exterior design. The interior design is yet to be determined. She boasts five decks above the waterline and a number of must-have superyacht features. Starting at the aft, the gently sloping and sleek transom area hosts a large swimming pool. That is on the aft main deck, a feature that is pretty-much common place onboard large superyachts. However, take the dual staircases leading down to the stern platform and a glassed-in transom becomes evident. Not only is it different, it houses a large whirlpool. The glass panels that surround the whirlpool are expected to slide but they keep the area nice and dry in any weather...

Mengi Yay 36.5-meter motoryacht under construction​

Turkish yard Mengi Yay is working on a couple projects at the moment and one of them is a 36.5-meter motoryacht made in composite/wood. The project, known as NB 89, is well underway in construction after being started back in Mid 2013. The semi-displacement yacht will be accommodating a minimum of ten guests in five cabins. The master suite forward on the main deck and four cabins on the lower deck exist. The master is characterized by 'gill-like' glazing on either side of the room, a feature that the owner surely will enjoy...