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X-Plorer Yachts Project Orion
This is the design of a 40-meter power catamaran. As far as we know it is not under construction but can be built if a client comes on board with the project. It is a 39.9-meter aluminum power cat to be built by X-Plorer Yachts based in Australia. However, it appears the yard is looking for another yard in Australia to build the project. Project Orion (GC40) as it is currently known as creates luxury living on the water across four decks and given that it is a catamaran platform, internal volume will be handy. It should be noted that no major specifications were available at the time of publishing...
New Astondoa Ax8 Crossover
A few months ago Astondoa revealed the Astondoa Ax8 Crossover yacht. That yacht is now making its debuts at the Autumn boat and yacht shows. The yard announced that it will be making its world premiere at the Genoa International Boat Show -which is currently underway September 21-26-. The Ax8 Crossover is a 24.46-meter vessel with a beam of 6.22-meters and a draft of 1.62-meters. Standard engine setup is Volvo Penta IPS 1350 pulling from full tankage capacity of 7,100 LT...
SilverCat Expanding With Two New Models
The SilverCat 36 is about to have siblings making the model a yacht range. The yard is adding two new models to the SilverCat lineup which will now have an entry-level vessel at 22-meters long and a slightly larger SC24 (23.9-meter). As you might expect, the two additions to the range will be based off the SilverCat 36 featuring design by Espen Oeino. The first hull in the entry-level SC22 is actually under construction and fairly advanced with the aluminium hull and superstructure mostly completed already...
New Austin Parker Model Range Kicks-Off With CAT 56
Here is a new power cat coming from Austin Parker with design taken from Pininfarina and De Simoni. The following will showcase some renders of the new Austin Parker CAT 56 which the yard suggests will start production this month. It will be the first unit from a range of new yachts that will be designed by these two studios for Austin Parker Yachts. "The acquisition of Austin Parker marks an important turning point for the shipyard - states Fulvio De Simoni, CEO of De Simoni Yacht Design. "Baris Nalcaci will not only make new financial resources available but, thanks to his solid industrial experience, will guarantee the production of the new catamaran and the boats currently in the range with state-of-the-art technologies...
Project 'Tempest' Under Construction At Aegean Yachts
Project 'Tempest' is currently under construction at Aegean Yachts facilities. The 37-meter vessel is being constructed in steel for the hull and aluminium for the superstructure. Ample exterior real estate will be available with a long main aft deck and a secluded foredeck with small plunge pool. The upper deck aft is where most of the sunlounging will be done with this vessel thanks to the purpose built-in sunbeds there...
Cigarette Racing 52 Thunder
Cigarette Racing has a new boat and it is called the Cigarette 52 Thunder. In the last few years the news cycle has been preoccupied by the 59 Tirranna from this builder. It is good to see them stepping back at this juncture in terms of length and not bringing a longer boat than the Tirranna. The Thunder was introduced back in June and represents a new path forward for Cigarette Racing. It is the first boat launched since the new ownership of the company as well as the first with the new V-bottom. While the Thunder may not be as long as the Tirranna, it has the same 14-foot beam which still will make it a very spacious center console category boat...
35M Classic Explorer In Build By Atlante Yachts
Atlante Yachts has been working on the development of a 35-meter Classic-styled explorer yacht from the Atlante Classic Series. The yard has a series of designs including the Classic Series, Levante and Mistral. This member of the Classic Series is a 35-meter (the yard suggests that the Classic Series is from 30-meters to 27-meters so far). This vessel has now been sold to a Northern European customer and is now expected to be delivered in 2025. In terms of Naval Architecture that is being done by Arrabito Naval Architects while the exterior and interior design is by the VYD Studio...
BB44 Revealed By Boston Boatworks
The BB44 Offshore Express is the latest offering from builder Boston Boatworks. It now represents the second model in the new Offshore Express Cruiser series from this yard. The BB44 is configured for discerning cruising couples, families and guests who appreciate a safe, comfortable, functional ocean-worthy yacht well-appointed for enjoying day-use activities. The owner’s exclusive stateroom has private entry to a generous head and shower and features a (nearly) queen-sized bed that slides aft to make servicing and changing linens easy...
StellarPM Reveals SF2603 Design
A new sportfish catamaran design revealed. It is by a company called StellarPM based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The SF2603 is a step-up from StellarPM's previous StellarCAT AL2503 and is being developed between the yard and a gamefisherman. "The SF2603 was developed together with an experienced game fisherman who wanted a more stable and comfortable base boat than a traditional monohull sportsfisher could offer. His key requirements were safety, strength, superyacht luxury and the means to cruise between the great fishing grounds off Florida and the Caribbean, Belize and Nova Scotia and cruising areas much further afield when extended cruises with family and friends are in order. We are currently working on the development of a foiling solution which could well take the max speed up to 35kts+," comments Chris Holmes, Principal and Founder of StellarPM...
Cosmopolitan 77 To Be Presented At Cannes Yachting Festival
The design for the Cosmopolitan 77 is to be presented at the 2023 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival next month. The new model will be an all-aluminium catamaran configuration with spacious volumes. The vessel does not exist yet so it will just be the design showcased at Cannes but the yard suggests that construction on the 77 will commence towards the end of this year...
Top Six Largest Yachts For Sale at MYS 2023
September is quickly approaching and that means the some of the major European yacht shows are about to commence. This means the 2023 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) is also forthcoming. As usual, there will be a plethora of superyachts for sale and available for purchase. Here we run through the Top Six of the notable names that are for sale and expected to attend the show this year...
NBL103 Under Construction At Nebula Yachts
A 63.5-meter luxury motor yacht is presently under construction at Nebula Yachts. It is being built as NBL 103 and is anticipated to be completed in the Summer of 2025. The keel to the project was laid around June of this year and the yacht is being built to a design by Adeo Yacht Design and Naval Architecture by Ginton Naval Architects. The latter is important because they were involved with the owner's previous 50-meter sailboat project "All About U" (built by ADA Yacht Works)...
"Charley 2"; Largest Cat Motor Yacht Built In Australia
Australia is known for building very large catamaran ferries that they export all over the world but catamaran yachts, not so much. Echo Yachts last launched one and that was called "Charley" (at 50-meters) meant to support a multi hull superyacht. The company has now launched another Charley, "Charley 2" at 56-meters making it the largest catamaran yacht built in Australia. With a GT just above 1040, this is impressive for a vessel not 60-meters...
43-meter RPH Alia Yacht Sold For Miami Client
Alia Yachts is back in the news with the announcement of the sale of a 43-meter build currently under construction. This yacht was sold to a customer based in Miami and therefore the design is styled around the relaxed, open-air lifestyle in Florida and the Bahamas, according to the builder. While the yacht's exterior and Naval Architecture are from noted names in the industry like Omega Architects and Van Oossanen for the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), the interior on the other hand is actually from a totally new firm. The design house comprising of two Ukrainian designers is called Yodezeen Architects with a studio base in Miami...
First Veloce 32 RPH Taking Shape
The first Veloce 32 RPH from the Vittoria yard is taking shape. This yacht is being built mostly from aluminium and recently the hull and superstructure were joined allowing the next phases of build to advance. The design for the yacht was introduced at the 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival and now the yacht is being built in reality with delivery expected to be in 2024...
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118.2-meter LIVA° Delivered By Abeking & Rasmussen
Today, German custom superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R) announced the delivery of their flagship superyacht "LIVA°". This is the 118.2-meter vessel that was under construction at the yard as Project 6507/'Celerius'. The delivery of this yacht marks a defining moment for the company. "We have once again succeeded in building an exceptional yacht...
For Sale: 2001/2022 Feadship 155' Berilda
Introducing BERILDA, the epitome of refined grandeur and luxurious opulence. Crafted by the legendary Royal Van Lent shipyard of Feadship, this masterpiece yacht promises an unparalleled experience on the high seas. Step aboard and be enchanted by the warm and welcoming interior design, featuring exquisite satin-finished mahogany paneling, soft pale fabrics, and plush carpeting that beckon you to indulge in absolute comfort. Elegantly appointed, yet rugged and seaworthy, BERILDA is poised to take her new owners anywhere they choose. With a global range, and economical fuel burn, this palace on the water is capable of reaching the most remote anchorages of Pacific yet is suited for the jet-set harbors of the Mediterranean...
"Luna"; First Nordhavn N71 Launched
The first Nordhavn N71 has been launched. Nordhavn announced the launching yesterday (July 30th) and we know the first example of the new model is called "Luna". With the Nordhavn 71 comes a luxurious ocean crossing masterpiece, meant to be owner-operated. By the end of August, Luna will be shipped over to Seattle to commence the final steps towards delivery for the owners. Those owners are repeat clients of Nordhavn having operated at least three different previous Nordhavn models in the past 20 years...
112-meter "Renaissance" Delivered By Freire Shipyard
The 112-meter superyacht "Renaissance" has been delivered as announced by the Freire Shipyard today. The new yacht represents the largest superyacht (by volume and length) to be completed in Spain. Her volume is in the region of 7,200 GT and spans across 6 decks. Renaissance now delivered will be able to accommodate up to 36 guests onboard in 19 luxurious cabins...
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