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Miami Yacht Show Debut For Palm Beach GT50 Open
The new Palm Beach Yachts GT50 Open model has made its debut splash at the ongoing Miami Yacht Show. The GT line's future is secure at this point with this being the latest model but the yard suggests that more models in this series are due to be developed in the future. If you are familiar with the GT50 Salon Express then the GT50 Open will feel a bit similar as it is around the same dimensions as it uses the same hull. The propulsion setup is the same too, that is, a pair of Volvo IPS 800s...
59-foot Tirranna By Cigarette Racing
Cigarette Racing is causing a stir with their newest model, the 59-foot Tirranna. The company is long known for building offshore performance boats but in recent years has concentrated their efforts toward the go-fast center console crowd. With the new Tirranna, they are still pushing the performance envelope with six Verado 400R Mercury outboards. That is a whopping 2,400 horse bolted to the transom giving an anticipated top speed of 72 mph according to the builder...
90-meter "DreAMBoat"/Y716 Launches At OceAnco
Dutch custom superyacht builder OceAnco launched their newest superyacht yesterday. The 90-meter vessel was under construction as hull Y716 otherwise known as Project 'Yasmin' but the builder is calling it "DreAMBoat". The design may look familiar because it is the work of Espen Oeino with an interior by Terence Disdale. She was built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The yard gives a slight glimpse as to some of the materials used onboard. Terence Disdale, has created an interior that incorporates bespoke surfaces, natural wood, limestone floors, semi-precious stone vanities, parchment, leather and mother of pearl. The effect is chic without being overdone...
"18 Reeler" Delivered By Weaver BoatWorks
Weaver BoatWorks made headlines when they started construction and then subsequently launched their largest build to-date, the 97DC "18 Reeler". Since launching, the flagship has been delivered to her owner -that took place at the end of 2018-. The yard has now provided interior photos of their flagship showing the striking craftsmanship and the palette involved...
ProFab Engineering Launches 39-meter "The BEAST"
In March of 2018 YF alerted you to the construction of a 39-meter catamaran-hulled yacht called "The BEAST" in New Zealand by ProFab Engineering. The yacht is now launched and being prepared for her upcoming sea trials before delivery to her owner...
27-meter "Freedom By CCN
Since Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN) launched and delivered the much-talked-about 27-meter "Freedom". The yard has released a slew of photos, particularly interior shots. The yacht was delivered to her high-profile fashion designer owner last year and definitely has his custom stamp all around the vessel, specifically on the interior...
29.8-meter Sportfish In Build By Jim Smith Boats
The large sportfish boat trend continues with the latest build, a 29.8-meter vessel by Jim Smith Tournament Boats. You might remember the 32-meter "Marlena" as one of their most significant builds to date. The new 100-foot yacht under construction will be their second largest only to Marlena. The 100-footer is being called "Ovation" by Jim Smith Boats but it is unclear if this will be her final name...
Cetera Yachts Reveal 'Multispace' Yacht At Boot Dusseldorf
Italian newcomer Cetera Yachts unveiled a new concept at the ongoing Boot Dusseldorf show. It calls for a yacht using what they term as the 'multispace' concept. The first yacht in this range, a 18.28-meter with a 5.5-meter beam is already under construction and expected to be launched and displayed at this year's edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival...
Pearl Yachts Sells Second 95-footer
Good news from Pearl Yachts with them securing the sale of the second hull of their flagship model the Pearl 95. The Pearl 95 model debuted at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September last year and created a good impression. The sportive lines of Pearl Yachts continues with the new P95 and there is alot more space on offer with this model...
Project 'Redwood' Technical Launch
The 142-meter superyacht being built at Lurssen under project name 'Redwood' has re-emerged from the floating dry dock. The construction management company working with the yacht released this photo of the vessel just prior to hitting the water and of course while it isn't the official launch of the finished yacht which isn't due for completion until 2020, it is still a sight to behold...
The Princess X95 Model Detailed
Princess yachts used the 2019 Boot Dusseldorf to further detail one of the newest yachts in a new range of vessels they are offering. You might have heard about the X95 already but at the time last year when they released information on it, it was not comprehensive. Now we have a much more detailed look at the new X95 thanks to more renders being released and a lot more information coming to hand...
Trio Of Yachts By Arksen Yachts Unveiled
The Boot Dusseldorf in Germany was once again the event chosen by a builder to announce a new offering. Not one but three yachts were unveiled at the show by Arksen Yachts. A line of vessels that run from 70-feet to 100-feet. They are described as semi-autonomous explorer type yachts and the designs make good use of the sun-kissed surfaces with photovoltaic cells embedded...
Daedalus D80 Under Construction
United States yacht builder Daedalus Yachts has one of their newest yachts presently under construction. It is being built from carbon fiber -yes, entirely from carbon fiber- and designed to leave as little environmental footprint as possible. Looking at the hardtop alone, that is embedded with photovoltaic cells to produce electricity...
P70 MotorYacht Nears Completion At Spirit Yachts
Expected to be launched in the Spring this yacht is being built for an experienced owner who wants to take 'long' journeys without having to refuel too much. The yacht will be owner-operated and will allow them to run the vessel at a relatively high speed with the ability to cross the North Sea without stopping. The figure is something like 1,000 nautical miles at 18-knots...
Luxury Yacht "Adonis" On Show At 2019 CES
It is strange to hear of a yacht at a Consumer Electronics Show but believe us, one really is at the 2019 edition of CES in Las Vegas. In an unparalleled move, Numarine partnered with Furrion -a consumer electronics entity- to make a 78-foot luxury yacht relevant at CES. Essentially the Numarine 78 "Adonis" is packed to the brim with Furrion's technologies. Numarine does not mind as it gives them more visibility at the start of the year than they normally would have...
115 Expedition "Cazador" Delivered By Nordlund
Nordlund has successfully delivered their 115 Expedition model which has been christened "Cazador". The 32.05-meter yacht represents the second largest build by the American yacht builder on marginally behind the 36.88-meter "Southern Way III". The yacht is built for experienced owners who are stepping up from a 27-meter yacht that has alot of nautical miles on its bottom. This Nordlund is expected to see extensive action as well as the owners love to roam and adventure...
First Johnson 70 Starts Construction
The shipyard in Taiwan of Johnson Yachts has started construction on the new Johnson 70 'entry-level superyacht' (as they term it). Released photos showcase the hull in an advanced stage. The images come after the yard released some details about the new J70 as well as a 115-foot project at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) in 2018...
Happy New Year!
As we enter 2019, we want to recognize some of the contributions that our members have made to the forums, as well as the yachting industry. In 2004, a gentleman with an unusually high level of knowledge about yachts joined YachtForums. His ideas and designs struck a familiar cord; a vein that runs deep among yachtsmen...
Merry Christmas From YachtForums!
At YachtForums, we enjoy the holiday season year-round in the form of educational gifts from owners, captains, engineers and designers who bestow their knowledge on our readers. If you don't follow our forums, you're missing out on some seriously informative discussions. And some seriously talented designers! This 2018 Christmas postcard is brought to you by Mike Kajan who has posted 100's of yacht designs to YF. To see more of his work, click the pic and follow the link.....
Abeking & Rasmussen 98-meter superyacht 'Aviva'
Art Meets Engineering; the Aviva Advantage
This YachtForums review offers numerous unique perspectives. You will see photos not seen anywhere else on Aviva, as well as insight by the head of design and the project manager, the latter being one of YF's senior members "K1W1" who has made over 7000 informative posts on YachtForums over the years. In conjunction with Abeking's considerable resources & engineering capabilities, these two gentlemen took up the gauntlet of designing and executing one of the most innovative vessels we've ever covered, plus they did it in record time! We spent several hours onboard Aviva with design director Toby Silverton, a gentleman who brings a different perspective to yachting, along with some groundbreaking ideas...Art Meets Engineering; the Aviva Advantage
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