[AMG]

Top on my list would be Talitha G, she is just stunning with her bold redesign by Jon Bannenberg. Second choice is another Bannenberg yacht, Madiblu, ex Parts VI, which still after almost twenty years is a trendsetter...

[YachtForums]

Ahhh... Talitha G! What a wonderful classic. It would appear that Royal Huisman's Athena has adopted some her original character.

[AMG]

Yes, most "designers" today are singin the Copy Machine Blues...,
but I would guess in this case that JC wanted this particular 1920´s style and I don´t blame him. Cant wait to see her rigged out!

[YachtForums]

Originally Posted by AMG

in this case that JC wanted this particular 1920´s style and I don´t blame him. Cant wait to see her rigged out!

Actually, I might be able to help you out. Here's a link to the latest pictures of Athena...

http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1525

[brian eiland]

Originally Posted by mdrewelow

DOROTHEA is the most beautiful yacht afloat. Click here for photos and stuff that I wrote about her.

http://www.************.com/ycard.php?foo=20040305

I'm not particularly a powerboat person, but I must say I think you're right. She is a beauty.

There sure was a 'lot of style' in some of those older designs were maxing out the accomodations was not all the rage. I saw an article in Soundings by Ted Danforth that prompted me to write,

"Just finished reading your article about Ray Hunt in the June issue of Soundings, I wanted to write and let you know how much I truly enjoyed the article.

You captured not only the factual history, but more importantly, some of the essence of being involved with yachts and yacht design itself.... "the measure of total understanding of the nature of a boat."

And most importantly, you included the oft forgotten element, the sheer line. What a terribly important factor!

Romantically stated, but oh so true, "it is simply her sheer … sheer beauty that is. She enters the harbor like a beautiful woman entering a room. Her sheer is the line we try to get right when we doodle boats."

So many of today’s boats lack this beauty, and correspondingly, some of the essence of yesteryear’s yachting.

[YachtForums]

Sheer beauty...

She's standing on the bow, her bikini is draped with a wrap. She is glowing from the afternoon sun, smiling at you and letting you know... you're the one. You catch her eye, smile and think... I really need to varnish that tow-rail again.

[AMG]

Here is another little dreamboat. Actually she makes a Riva Aquarama look tiny, and she is equipped with twin 420 Hp Yanmar diesels. The first built was delivered to the King of Sweden, the two last built I can sell to you guys...

[alloyed2sea]

Now in the "mid" sized class, I vote for this 68 foot, all aluminum day-boat from Mulder.
A fine express for the Bahamas-bound, no?

[AMG]

As one of my favorite yachts I want to add Katamarino, the 56m/184f Amels from 1991. She has a Hargrave design with split levels which makes her nice both from the exterior and inside. The decorations are very subdued and she has an updated machinery. A special feature is the "family room", a lounge looking forward on main deck. I hope she is still kept in this way since I have not seen her the last couple of years. A schoolbook design in my eyes!

[Nismo350Z33]

The exterior of Ilona with the interior of Pelorus (a larger version of Ilona to fit the interior ).

If there isn't an option to mix hull and interiors, then I'd pick Pelorus.

[AMG]

I can understand your idea of mixing the two. Ilona is a very contemporary and clean design, while Pelorus got the best interior that Terry Disdale has ever made

[Z0RR0]

First post here, hi all,

My favourite yacht is absolutely definitely undoubteky (sp?) positively the 118 Wallypower. Styling is downright amazing. Ridiculously fast (60 knots cruising speed!). Big enough to live on, small enough not to need a crew (I assume). And it can cross the atlantic. Ok ... at 8 or 9 knots ... but it can!

Now, when it's all done and said, this puppy costs a whopping 24M$. I do have high expectations for myself ... but that is still is alot of money. Just as much as the fuel economy ... 15gal/nm @ 60knots ... yikes!

www.wallypower.com

Now something realistic?

Something like this ... sporty live-on yacht ... or however one wants to call it. I like Sunseeker, if I can avoid that all fiberglass plasticky look. Something like a Predator 78 or something. It would undoubtly stay in the Med.

edit - argh! no hotlinking allowed?

[alloyed2sea]

..., nuts for Wally!

[AMG]

There is a nice boat around, today she is white painted under the name of Silent Wings II. Maybe she is still for sale, eventhough the price has been a steal for some time now. Unfortunately out of reach for me today, but one day maybe...

But the first thing I should do is to paint her grey as she was built. She looks so much better with the grey color, a little too much military for some people, but the squared design will match the grey much better than the present white. At least in my opinion.
The yacht is 102 feet, with waterjets and built to be owner operated with low maintenance. Speed up to 20 knots, shallow draft 4.6´/1.4m and with all installations of superior quality. Add to that a nice warm Dee Robinson interior with walnut panels and you have the perfect floating home.
I still have a few years to that day but this would be my favorite retirement yacht.

[Rene GER]

Yeah! "Eyeball" looks cool. I like the "Skat" by Lürssen. The interieur of "Lady Lola" thats would be a very cool yacht. Or the exterieur of Blohm + Voss Projekt M-147. With a sailing yacht on deck (like the Benetti Classic "My Way")