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Sunseeker Introduces 65 Sport Yacht 'Sky Helm'
As part of a new influx of models from UK builder Sunseeker the 65 Sport Yacht 'Sky Helm' is being revealed to the industry. Sunseeker has built in this size bracket many times before with a number of different models. The Sport Yacht Sky Helm is a real looker and they are trying to make the operator as comfortable as possible in that secondary helm position on the Fly. Central to this yacht’s appeal, the modular sport bridge can be specified in two ways; a standard 'Sky Lounge' with comfortable chaise lounge and companion seating or a revolutionary and truly innovative 'Sky Helm'. Featuring twin bolstered seats set very low either side of a central console, instrumentation is courtesy of a state-of-the-art glass bridge plotter complete with retro chrome dials. Standard power on the 65 Sport Yacht Sky Helm is by Volvo Penta IPS 1200 which should see a 38-knot top end...
2020 Delivery For Sichterman Yachts 'Libertas'
Dutch builder Sichterman Yachts has something new in 2020 called the 'Libertas'. This vessel is a 15-meter open yacht they are calling the Libertas model and is expected to be completed next year. This is coming after the relatively new company completed their first yacht in May of this year, the 18-meter 'Inveni'. The near 50-foot Libertas offering is part of a general line-up of yachts from this Dutch company...
Dominator Yachts 42-meter Ilumen Motor Yacht
Dominator Yachts has a new yacht currently under construction. It is called the 42-meter Ilumen and is expected to have the name "Peppermint" when completed. Alberto Mancini is responsible for both the exterior and interior design of this new Dominator trideck. The sleek design will be available in displacement hull configuration or semi-displacement...
Two New Models From Astondoa For The New Year
Coming in 2020 Astondoa will have two new models to offer. The biggest example is called the Astondoa 125 Century and the other is the smaller 82 Flybridge. The first is called the Century because it belongs to the lineup of yachts that are called Century, marking the yard's 100th year anniversary. Stretching 38.20-meters and offering a handy beam of 8.36-meters, the Astondoa 125 Century builds on 110 and 100 Century models...
New 24-meter Flybridge Model From Van der Valk
Dutch builder Van der Valk is introducing another member to the Flybridge series of yachts they build. This one is 24-meters and is intended to complement the classic flybridge model. Cor D Rover is in on this design penningr more modern lines to the traditional figure. The new yacht will be built from aluminum and feature power from the Volvo Penta line...
90-meter Superyacht "Nero" Capsizes in Drydock?
Details are sketchy, but we know the 90-meter Nero (built by Corsair) was in drydock at Amico where she promptly laid down to rest. The yard stated she listed during the pumping out phase of dry docking for "reasons that are yet to be ascertained". Reportedly, six crew members sustained minor injuries...
Princess Yachts Y95 Unveiled In Cannes
British builder Princess Yachts joined the queue of companies unveiling new models and showing off their latest to the industry at the Cannes Yachting Festival for 2019. The Y95 is one of the new models from the UK builder and is now the top of the 'Y' range. One of the interesting aspects about it is a wave-piercing bow. While the vessel is not in existence yet the first hull in the Y95 model is expected to be completed by 2021...
Aerial Drone Footage of Green Turtle Cay
Hurricane Dorian Relief
Hurricane Dorian Relief
YachtForums member "Pascal" delivered relief supplies to Green Turtle Cay and brought us aerial drone footage of the aftermath. A big YF thank you to Pascal, as well as the generous owners of the 76' Lazzara that he captains...
Sunseeker 133 Design Appears At Cannes Yachting Festival
Another new model has made an appearance at this year's Cannes Yachting Festival. British yacht manufacturer Sunseeker Yachts unveiled the Sunseeker 133 to the world. The styling will appear very familiar to followers of Sunseeker but one facet of the design to note is that it has a near-vertical bow on the semi-displacement full-form...
Ocea Yachts Reveal The Nautilus 45
French manufacturer Ocea Yachts revealed their new Nautilus 45 design emphasizing its endurance capabilities; the yacht that goes further. Philippe Briand is responsible for the Naval Architecture while the design is by Vitruvius. It is designed to take you to as many locales as possible...
SD96 Unveiled At The Cannes Yachting Festival
Today marked the opening day of the 2019 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival. Under overcast conditions the show opened to patrons and some news is already emanating from the first day. Italian builder SanLorenzo unveiled their new SD96 model. The yacht is going to replace the SD92 which was a fairly popular entry model in the Semi Displacement line...
30.5-meter "Taboo of the Seas" By Maiora Delivered
With the new 30.5-meter "Taboo of the Seas" by Maiora Yachts delivered to her owner, we can now get to see what this vessel looks like in her completed state. This yacht is part of Maiora Yacht's 30-meter Walk around series which provides unobstructed path all around the superstructure main and upper deck areas. Traversing from the bow to the stern or the other way is easy from any of the exterior decks...
Sunseeker Unveils 8X Model Name
British yacht manufacturer Sunseeker Yachts has finally revealed the name of the yacht they were calling the Sunseeker 8X for most of the year. It is now officially called the 87 Yacht and the first unit is expected to be ready for launching by the Summer of 2020. The UK yacht builder has tried to make a vessel in this size category more spacious and the result of their hard work is that the 87 Yacht is approximately 20 percent more spacious than the Sunseeker 86...
Splashed; First EXTRA 130 Motoryacht
Another yacht from the former ISA brand has been launched. This time it is the largest member of the EXTRA family of yachts, the EXTRA 130. This yacht was only launched yesterday and will be prepared in time for her premier at the 2019 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). Destined for a European owner, the first EXTRA 130 is called "L.A.U.L". The nearly 40-meter long vessel is designed by Francesco Guida internally and externally...
"Danzante Bay" In Build At Crescent Yachts
Crescent Custom Yachts is currently working on what will become their flagship. This build is interesting because it did not originate from Crescent Custom Yachts. The hull was actually already built by another yard, Christensen and the owner moved the hull to Crescent for completion. This yard is not commenting a whole lot on the new yacht which is to be called "Danzante Bay" when completed...
Batten Down the Hatches!
If you logged on to YachtForums expecting to see the latest new splash, sorry to disappoint. There's a dude named Dorian that's preempting our daily coverage of big boats...
118-meter Abeking & Rasmussen in Build
No significant information is available regarding this newest yacht from German superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen but we do know that Project 6507 has started construction. The yard has only released one photo showcasing a keel section as it was lifted in to place. One thing we know for certain, when Hull 6507 is completed, at 118-meters it will become the flagship of this German yard by a long way. Their largest at present is the 98.4-meter "Aviva" which was competed in 2017. The interior of Hull 6507 is by a French Designer Joseph Dirand in conjunction with A&R themselves. It features stunning facets such as a Nemo Lounge and a large swimming pool. The yacht is said to be welded together using a new process of laser welding by a company called Photon. A personal submarine is expected to be onboard the 118-meter superyacht along with a myriad of other toys, plus tender fleet...
Two Horizon FD87 Skylines At Cannes Yachting Festival
If you are going to be at this year's Cannes Yachting Festival then you can look out for not one, but two FD87 Skylines from Horizon Yachts. Although they are the same model you will get to see contrasting styles on the interior. One FD87 Skyline (Hull 10) is finished more traditionally in all white on the exterior while the other (Hull 7) is finished with a Stone Grey hull with light gold boot striping. It gives an idea how owners can customize their vessels...
New Amasea 84 Catamaran
Who is Amasea Yachts? This is a relatively new company that is looking to break into the market with an 84-foot (25-meter) motor catamaran called the Amasea 84. They are claiming to use new techniques in building a motor catamaran by utilizing metal (instead of fiberglass) and building on a three-deck basis instead of two. "The project is developed for live aboard and long-range ocean cruising," said CEO and Founder Jack Wijnants...
First Hull For Leven Yachts To Soon Launch
Ever heard of Leven Yachts? If you haven't then there is probably a good reason why. Their first yacht is expected to soon launch to be able to attend the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) -October 30 to Nov 3-. This company's first yacht will be a 27-meter specifically designed for cruising the very shallow waters of The Bahamas, especially the Exumas...
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