Slipping silently into the wind, but about to generate a media buzz is yachting’s latest lady of the sail, the new 134’ sailing sloop “Valquest”, a high performance sailboat and long range cruiser designed by Dubois and built by Bloemsma Van Breemen.



A relative newcomer in the Netherlands’ legendary domination of the seven seas, Bloemsma Van Breemen has been quietly building a reputation for excellence in engineering and execution. BvB's latest launch, Valquest, is certain to stir the hearts of the cruising sail enthusiast... [Read More]

Translated into English, HISWA is an acronym for the "The National Association of Watersports Industries in the Netherlands", an organization that promotes Dutch Shipyards. Each year, HISWA organizes tours for the media to become more familiar with the Dutch yacht building machine.



For 2010, YachtForums was invited to join the HISWA Tour. Along the way, we learned the Dutch are not only good craftsmen, but great ambassadors to business too! Join us for a 5-day tour de force of Holland’s finest… [Read More]

As one of the world’s finest yacht builders, Oceanco is known for technical achievements and legendary Dutch workmanship. In recent years, Oceanco has pushed the boundaries of superyacht concepts with designs from Nuvolari & Lenard, such as the radically futuristic “Amevi” and “Alfa Nero”.



Now, Oceanco has upped the ante with “Y708”, an 85-meter yacht styled by Igor Lebanov. Angular, sculpted and aggressive, it is postured to become yet another legendary launch in Oceanco’s expanding superyacht line-up. For a special sneak preview… [Read More]

Full-time banker and part-time yacht-nut Mike Kajan has a knack for drawing. In his free-time, he uses Freehand to digitally illustrate his ideas, which manifest themselves in some extraordinary yacht designs.



Mike joined YachtForums in late 2009, sharing a few sketches which were met with great enthusiasm, thus fueling more designs and leaving a few of us wondering if good design is a genetic gift or evolution? You decide… [Read More]

Among many worldwide standouts, a few unique yachts generate extra praise for artful design and innovation. One yacht in particular is Trinity’s latest triumph, the 196’ “Bacarella”. She presents an elegant, yet informal lifestyle with a fascinating tale to tell.



Bacarella was bare bones when Hurricane Katrina roared through the Gulf, but it survived to become a statement of design, engineering and execution; a Trinity of Technology. Join us for a look at a boat and builder showing leadership for the entire yachting industry... [Read More]

Strand Craft has introduced a new 122' SuperSport concept that blends style & speed with a tender to remember. Based on the buzz generating "Ms. Sweden" - another offshore retro rocket - this 38-meter monster is a go-fast yacht with a go-faster, land blaster.



Designer Eduard Gray and cool boat builder Kurt Strand have embarked on a concept that converts the not particularly practical, statement making style of an express cruiser with the world's fastest garage, housing a one-off, Veyron vetoing supercar. To see the best of land & sea… [Read More]

A legendary name leaps into reality with the spectacular 289’ Clipper Yacht "Maltese Falcon", built by Perini Navi and originally owned by an equally legendary, modern day visionary Tom Perkins, who rescued her from certain oblivion. No longer experimental, this big black bird has swooped into modern sailing history.



Her revolutionary DynaRig sail plan brings ‘Today’ into yacht building with a near mythical return to glamorous, long-gone square rigged sailboats. Casting an ominous shadow on typical trapezoids, we reflect on the 4 year flight of the Falcon with chief build engineer; Jed White. CLICK THE PIC and set sail with the most extensive review ever published on this storybook build!

In a departure from YachtForums’ usual display of sumptuous, elegant motoryachts, this canvas-draped lady brings us an unusual configuration; the Motor Sailer. JFA’s 90’ Hortense is the embodiment of the classic motorsailer; making way by mizzen or motor, she exhibits sensibility in check with the times.



Motorsailers are especially favored by a great many yacht owners; those who never forgot the feeling of being one with the elements - Under Sail. Designed for extended voyages, let’s ‘ketch up’ with JFA’s 90’ mizzen-masted “Hortense” and discover yachting in quietude… [Read More]

The Green Generation in yachting is upon us and with great promise; Mochi Craft has quietly entered the basin with an innovative 75’ expedition cruiser designed for long range adventuring in tune with Mother Earth, while keeping Father Time at bay.



Mochi’s approach to conscientious yachting leads the way into the future with the first green, clean, yacht propulsion system in the world; over 20 meters. Flaunting a feral new “Ferretti Wave Efficient Hull”, this Long Range Cruiser is set to break the passagemaking pace with a trans-planing hull design... [Read More]

Boasting a pedigree that affirms her Dutch builder’s innate facility for detail, Moonen’s new 124’ Trideck “Northlander” flaunts a fine balance of time-honored yacht design with an ultra-modern interior, capturing a near picture-perfect completeness that exudes excellence and seafaring capability.



Unifying today’s materials with decades of yacht building experience, Moonen adds intimate attention to a ship's seaworthiness, resulting in a reputation for pocket-sized yachts that hold their own in superyacht seas. For an in-depth, YachtForums review... [Read More]

On Monday, video footage of the sunk Bertram 630 "Absolutely" will go live. You MUST be a registered member of YachtForums to view this. It is 'Absolutely' a MUST see video.



Senior members of YachtForums have already viewed the video. To follow the discussion... [Click Here]

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Affinity’s new 90’ sportfish brings a fresh page to big-time tournaments, signifying like many other advances: it’s time for a revolution. Sleek and stylish, she struts with an upper-class credence, outmaneuvering her competition by persuading significant others she fits perfectly into the equation.



The Affinity 90’ is the initial launch in a series of sportfish yachts that promise a new, exciting succession of ultra-luxurious, tournament boats on a superyacht scale. For adventurers eager to snatch up the gauntlet, Affinity's gloves are off. Get ready for a game changer… [Read More]

YachtForums Exclusive:

Images of the Sunk Bertram Sportfish "Absolutely"



To find out WHY this bird is swimming, follow this link…

Bottom Seeking Bertram

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Odessa, the latest superyacht in Christensen’s outstanding Custom Series, looms up as a luxurious, thoroughly intriguing overture, certain to become a classic. She is a genuine innovative triumph that glistens with captivating drama and many Christensen ‘firsts’.



With a growing number of "A-list" owners, as well as world-renown yachtsmen, Christensen is fast becoming the choice for knowledgeable people who want a proven platform and the finest workmanship. Come aboard for a full YF review and explore Odessa’s unique inner sanctum… [Read More]

An epic adventure awaits with yachting’s latest super-hero, Heesen’s 50-meter “Man of Steel”, playing tribute to real life men of vision and business acumen; mortal men with real means and metal, taking on today’s titans of industry.



This is no make-believe comic book superman caroming off the big screen. This handsome, aerodynamic hunk is for real. It’s a traffic-stopping, steel-hulled specimen crowning Heesen’s art of yacht design. For an X-ray look at yachting's Superman, seen through the eyes of YF's villainous writers… [Read More]

True to her fascinating name, Lurssen’s 257’ “Madsummer” is conceptually in a world of her own. Designed by Espin Oeino, she follows her Owner’s desire for privacy, eschewing many normally accepted layouts and striking out on her own to deliver a splendid new charter star.



Displaying extraordinary quality and robust engineering; a Lurssen signature of excellence, Madsummer is a veritable candy-store of super-yacht confection for the most dedicated yacht fancier. To experience this palace of the palette… [Click Here]

Recently, Westport Yachts brought the Pacific Mariner brand under their fold with a new interpretation of an already proven model. With a genetic infusion from big brother, the newly reworked Pacific Mariner 85’ is much like owning a Westport, but on a slightly smaller scale.



With 16 boats afloat, the Pacific Mariner 85’ is a boat that has been well-received and further expands Westport’s yachting range. The revised engineering and tooling reflect the level of detail that yachtsmen have come to expect from Westport, at a price appealing to a broader range of buyers... [Read More]

While all builders strive for excellence; a select few produce a yacht that is more than simply notable. Queenship’s new 74’ is one of those; endowed with that rare, particular quintessence that registers logically and ignites creatively; a boat experienced cruisers will instantly appreciate.



The Queenship 74’ strikes an elusive balance of elements that will appeal to a broad range of yachtsmen. What makes the Q74 so attractive is what lies beneath; good, solid boat building by people who really know boats. In many ways, the Q74 rises to a very short list of desirable yachts… [Read More]

The Cheoy Lee 78’ Bravo registers like a custom built yacht, yet this is a production yacht from one of the world’s foremost builders, backed by 140 years of ship building by the same family. Cheoy Lee’s near-legendary credentials certify a history that reads like an adventure novel.



Cheoy Lee’s 78’ motoryacht brings an impressive list of amenities, including three equally proportioned staterooms; a first for a yacht this size. Join us for an in-depth look at a yacht that stands out in its class, and a company well-positioned to emerge even stronger in the economic storm... [Read More]

Patterned after the classic and Presidential yachts of the 1920s, Burger’s new classic, fantail cruiser ‘Sycara IV’ ushers in a new era in old world craftsmanship, rightfully taking her place as one of the most exciting yacht concepts of this new century.



Sycara IV’s owners cast a fascinating challenge; to capture the golden age of yachting, bringing it forward while paying homage to the past. Burger’s craftsmen took up the gauntlet. The result is a show-stopping reappearance of all that is right about yesteryear. Join us for a cruise back in time... [Read More]

Baglietto’s latest launch, the 141’ 'Ancora' (which means Again), generates a well-deserved ovation, bringing high style to the high seas. This sparkling debut surely crowns the contemporary fashion show of yachting-fine-art.



If ever there might be a yacht version of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue, this smokin’ hot, ultimate display of indulgent imagination would surely rate a cover, all by herself. Join us for a look at "Yacht Deco"… [Read More]

The Westport 130' Trideck was originally introduced, to much acclaim, at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in 2001. Since then, it has proven to be a solid, stable platform from which engineers have continued to amass information, further refining subsequent builds... some 28 of them to be exact!



The new Westport 130' benefits from the knowledge accrued in producing multiple reiterations of the breed, but with an added bonus; it's now the biggest bow-rider ever built! With an all new view, perched upon a decade of ingenuity, come aboard with us for a full YF review... [Read More]