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Nordhavn 40 Atlantic Crossing
M/Y Embracing Life
This isn’t a story about a small boat crossing the Atlantic, but is about the owner with the determination to do so. This is about the journey, the destination, and the man standing behind the wheel. Well, to be precise, the man is sitting not standing, and the wheel has been replaced with a joystick. The transoceanic vessel’s name is Embracing Life. Philippe Guglielmetti not only embraces life, but he wrote a book titled Embracing Life After My Stroke. Boating is not new to Philippe, but crossing oceans in his own yacht is...M/Y Embracing Life
Mazu 112 DS To Commence Production Later In The Year
Recently Mazu Yachts provided an update for the 92DS which is presently under construction to be delivered in 2023. The yard also has teased the design of the 112DS which will naturally be the larger sistership in their Displacement Series (DS) The interesting thing about the DS series is that it is Mazu's entry into steel building as they are accustomed to building in composite materials...
"Spacecat" To Be First SilverCat Model
The first hull in the new Silvercat 36 meter series from SilverYachts has now been sold. The vessel has been already under construction as hull 801 and now sold to an Asian-based client. It is expected to be delivered to the customer with the name "Spacecat"...
Sanctuary Cove Debut For Ocean Alexander 28E
Ocean Alexander will be debuting its new 28 Explorer at the Sanctuary Cove show when it starts tomorrow. The yacht is new and recently out of the shed and the show in Australia is its first stop for the public to see. The exterior and interior is the work of Evan K. Marshall in collaboration with the yard. The design firm's work carves a four-stateroom layout out of the available 163 GT...
Progress On Mazu 92DS Build
Around this time last year YF alerted you to the news of Mazu Yachts entering the Steel displacement market with the introduction of the Mazu 92DS. It has been a year since the introduction and now is a good time to catch up on the progress made on the build so far. Before now, just renderings were available of what the yacht will look like when it is completed. The design is by Red Yacht Design which features a steel hull and a composite superstructure will be fixed atop...
Many years ago we had a sub-forum on YF for owners of private jets. As it grew in popularity, we launched a standalone website... JetForums. In recent years we've watched jet aviation undergo a revolution that is reshaping private aircraft and we've documented this daily. We're literally watching the future unfold with a slew of super-sonic jets, electric airplanes, eVTOLs and Ducted Fans. If you have an interest in jet aviation, come join us for some headset-free, oxygen deprived squawk at.....
Aero 45 By A-Line Marine
A new super tender/day boat is soon to be on the market it is called the Aero 45 from a company called A-Line Marine. The Aero 45 is basically a large RIB with the luxury of a larger motor yacht and there appears to be many ways you can finish this craft too. There is a version with inboard propulsion as well as outboard engines...
Hinckley Yachts Talaria 57 For 2022
Talaria models from Maine-builder Hinckley Yachts go back a few years but we haven't covered many of them. In fact 2012 was perhaps the last time YF looked at one. For 2022 though Hinckley has the latest in the Talaria line, the flagship Talaria 57. Hinckley builds in different styles that touch on Picnic Boats, Downeast and even outboard models. The Talaria 57 though is a jet-driven boat full of American style and craftmanship -arguably the best in their market segment- as Hinckley themselves say, "finestkind"...
Down East Style; Back Cove 41
Back Cove Yachts is a company that has been sticking to its heritage and bringing you Down East styled boats made right in Maine by some of the finest crafts and trades people in the business. They make a handful of models so attention to detail and quality is part of their core aims. With Back Cove you will find models ranging from Back Cove 340 up to the Back Cove 41. In between them you will find the Back Cove 372 and 390. This feature will be focusing on the largest in the range the Back Cove 41...
2022 Mikelson Yachts Long Range M75
Mikelson Yachts is a boat company located in San Diego, California and they have been building yachts since 1981 so they have been around for a while. Their model portfolio currently consists of semi-custom cruisers and sportfish type yachts ranging from 43-feet all the way up to 75/7-feet. It is the Mikelson Long Range M75 that we are going to focus on in this article. The M75 is the current flagship of the Mikelson Yachts lineup and has seen quite a few of them delivered to customers. There is a 2022 build which is hull #016 of the Mikelson 75 Long-Range Luxury Sportfiser series...
Gunboat 68 "Break Free" Launched To The Water
European manufacturer Gunboat has announced the launching of one of their latest builds, the Gunboat 68. This one is called "Break Free" and is the latest to hit the water as shown in a YouTube video released by the yard yesterday. Although visuals of the launch emerged yesterday the vessel actually launched in February. In reality Break Free should be soon ready for delivery to her owners...
XPM 78 Power Cat By Naval Yachts
Naval Yachts located in Turkey is currently working to finish up their 78-foot Power Cat from their XPM series. The vessel is currently nearing completion and is expected to be finished by June of this year if all goes to plan. The 24-meter craft has exterior design as well as Naval Architecture by Michael Schutte who has decided to give her a gun alloy paint finish instead of leaving the aluminium hulls exposed to the elements as is sometimes the practice by other builders...
Nordhavn Launches Hull 6841 For British Owners
Yesterday, Nordhavn announced the launching of their latest hull in the N68 line, hull N6841. After rolling out of the shed at Ta-Shing and then being transported on the road to the quay for launch, the vessel successfully made it into the water. The vessel is destined for British owners and as a result the yacht will head to Southampton at Nordhavn Europe for commissioning before delivery to her owners...
N63 "Martini" Delivered By Nordhavn
One of the newest N63 units from Nordhavn has now been delivered and believed to be named "Martini". She is hull 6319 of the N63 model and was commissioned in Dana Point, California. The new owners have grand plans for their new house on the water. Initial plans are for West Coast cruising for the 1st year that includes Mexico...
47-meter "La Vie" Launches At Mengi Yay
Turkish yacht builder Mengi Yay has launched their latest build - a 47-meter called "La Vie"-. The vessel has an internal volume of just under 500GT (498 GT). Design wise, that is the work of the VYD Studio while the interior was penned by Leonardo Santi Design. The hull design was drawn by Ginton Naval Architects. The yacht was launched to the water as recently as the 10th of April in Istanbul...
Introducing YachtForums Yacht Sales!
For 20 years our discussions have educated both industry and consumers, but we'd like YF to benefit the people that have earned it: the thousands of members who share their knowledge and experience on YachtForums. Several years ago we contemplated a community-based brokerage model where members that contribute to the collective are compensated for their time and knowledge...
Long Island 86 Power Unveiled By JFA Yachts
The Long Island model from JFA Yachts is continuing to grow and the latest addition to it -at least in concept form- is the Long Island 86 Power. Big volumes especially deck-related real estate is one of the big aspects on this type of vessel. The design is via Marc Lombard who penned a power catamaran for those who love indoor/outdoor living with great ease of access to the water...
American Owner Soon To Get Lynx Crossover 27 "Avontuur"
An American owner specifically hailing from California will be the recipient of the first Lynx Crossover 27. The name of the yacht is "Avontuur" and it recently launched at the yard. Lynx Yachts describes to owner as sporty and outdoorsy. Slim Bouricha, Founder & Owner of Lynx Yachts, commented at the launch: "We are delighted to launch Avontuur following a fantastic and fruitful collaboration with her Californian owner...
"Betty", First Grand Banks 85
In mid-2021 YF wrote a feature piece on the forthcoming Grand Banks 85. At the time the first hull had just launched and was under testing. Now that hull is fully completed and owner ready. The first hull is called "Betty" and is making its U.S stateside debut at the 2022 edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show (PIBS) - which started 24th of March and runs through to the 27th-. After the show Betty is expected to be promptly delivered to her owners so they can use the vessel. It is expected the yacht will then make an appearance at the Cannes Yachting Festival later this year...
Project 'Fox' In Build At Pendennis
UK-based builder Pendennis has been steadfastly working on a new project behind the scenes. It is an expedition type of vessel in a pocket build form-factor. It is called Project 'Fox' currently while it is under construction but there is no indication on what the final name would be this early in the construction. The LOA is 34.8-meters with Naval Architecture by DYD and exterior/interior design work by Q London...
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