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More On The Largest Sportfisher In The World
The current largest sportfish yacht in the world is a vessel called "Lanakai". At 39.5-meters she holds the distinction of being the largest carbon sportfisher in the world. Built for an experienced owner who loves adventure and mean angling but also a passion for the finer things in life. If the New Zealand-built Lanakai didn't impress you enough, how about a 50-meter sportfish build that is currently underway in The Netherlands...
Future Yachts: Harnessing the Power of Hydrogen
There had never been an argument for building or purchasing a yacht grounded in economics or logic. Decisions are made on one of three bases: logic, economic, or vanity. Owning a yacht has always been a vanity choice, a misanthropic indulgence, until now. Today's superyachts are built with a purpose that answers an economic argument and a duty to serve a logical environmental cause. A new generation of superyacht buyers and their influencers see a world forming their views, and that world is changing...
Latest Pearl 62 Delivered To Its Owner
UK builder Pearl Yachts has delivered the latest hull in the Pearl 62 model. The latest represents hull number 4 of the model to date. While it may just be 'another' Pearl 62, from the outside, it is different internally thanks to an interior crafted by Kelly Hoppen. The interior itself is a luxury package no matter which styling is chosen by the owner...
Columbus Atlantique; Starts With 43-meter Model
Columbus yachts announced a new line called the Atlantique Line of yachts of which the first will be a 43-meter. The design is by Hot Lab and is the first of a line of three Atlantique models. Atlantique 43 is indeed a boat designed to the exacting requirements of the owner and his family, characterized by large outdoor areas that seamlessly merge with the generous interior spaces...
85-meter Project 'Victorious' Technically Launched
Project 'Victorious' is an 85-meter superyacht currently under construction and has had more history attributed to it before it could even be delivered to an owner. The yacht has actually be in build for about fourteen years now originally starting at a yard called Marco Yachts in Chile and that did not materialize. Another well-known serial owner took on the project and moved it to New Zealand to be completed but that also never happened and the vessel was for sale. In 2016 it was sold to the current owner who sent it to Turkey to be completed at AK Yacht...
First Bering 107 Build Progress Update
The first Bering 107 is well underway in construction and YF is reporting back to you with an update on how the build is going so far. In January YF alerted you to the start of construction on this vessel; https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/news-bering-b107-commences-construction.34081/ At that stage the keel had been started but now the steel hull is actively piecing together as can be seen in the below photos from the yard. In fact, the hull was recently turned in its upright position which will now allow the builders to commence initial outfitting of services and welding together of the hull pieces...
Mazu Yachts Offers Steel Displacement Yachts
Mazu Yachts is moving up with new designs being presented. With this progression forward it serves to thrust the builder into the steel displacement sector. The Turkish yard's DS line will be offering three models; the Mazu 92 DS, 112 DS and 132DS. The Mazu 92 DS will be the first to be built while the others will follow subsequently. The design of the vessels inside and out is by Red Yacht Design...
New Ocean Alexander 32 Legend Sold
The new owner of this new Ocean Alexander 32 Legend is stepping up. Previously owning a 65 Marquis the owners were looking to step up and initially looked at an inventory Ocean Alexander 85. They then toured an Ocean Alexander OA100 before deciding that it was a better decision to go for the OA 32 Legend based on its updated styling and features...
Navier 27 Electric Foiling Boat
Ever heard of Navier before? There's a good chance that you haven't because this is the name of a Californian start-up. The Navier 27 is their first splash and it's a bold initial offering. Firstly, it's an electric boat and secondly it's an electric foiling boat. While boats and even smaller ships have used foils before, such as hydrofoil craft in ferry and even naval applications and to a lesser extent with the Hull-Vane of Heesen 42-meter build "Alive", it is still not widespread across the industry...
Sarp Yachts Working On Two 24-meter XSR-LineYachts
Two 24-meter yachts are presently under construction at the same time at Sarp Yachts in Turkey. The 24-meter vessels being built are slightly apart in terms of construction stages but both are expected to be completed this year. The first Sarp XSR 85 is more than 3/4 way completed and has very bold orange hull while the other hull is a bit further behind in status and features a blue hull. Either way, both vessels are designed externally by Red Yacht Design. The interior of the first vessel is by Red Yacht Design but on the second hull the interior is by Art Line...
First Hybrid-Solar 26XP Delivered By Numarine
This delivery from Numarine's flourishing 26XP line might be their 12th unit overall but it marks the first hybrid-solar specimen. The exterior is still designed by Can Yalman and looks the same way as the standard 26XP but the keen eye will notice the extra-long hardtop on the aft of the radar arch. This is where the Solar theme in this particular unit comes alive or even electrified because it is the location for the photovoltaic panels. This is the only real visual differentiating feature over the regular 26XP...
New N71 From Nordhavn
On March 17th, Nordhavn announced two new models, the N625 and the N71. The N625 is seen here: https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/news-nordhavn-announces-the-n625.34366/ . The N71 is a modern option for those owners and buyers in the 65-75-foot market. There has always been a thrust on the part of Nordhavn to keep their model line-up fresh and by listening to customer feedback this helps guide the implementation of new features on new models too. The N71 is partly a result of this but it is also a new boat entirely, in fact it is a new hull according to the yard...
26-meter "Helga" Launches At Van der Valk
The latest launch from Dutch builder Van der Valk is a 26-meter vessel the owners christened "Helga". In case you are wondering, Helga means blessed in Old Norse. The exterior is penned by Guido de Groot with Naval Architecture drawn in-house at the yard. Take a look at that blue hull, beautiful. The yard calls it Pastel Blue. The interior is designed to a finish by Guido de Groot as well. Helga is now the fifth 26-meter vessel to be launched from the yard...
X-54 Unveiled By Holterman Yachts
A new model has been released by the Holterman yard. She is called the X-54 and in a press release the yard detailed the latest member of the X-line. Latest member because the yard already unveiled the X-105 since March 2020 and at the time they did suggest that two smaller designs were 'in development'. The design of the X-54 is by Bernd Weel Design and showcases a modern and sleek profile. Naval Architecture is by Kitty van der Kamp Design. At around 16.60-meters this puts the vessel at 54.4-feet long with a 4.90-meter (16.17-feet) beam. At this size, the draft is not much more than a meter coming in at 1.25-meters...
Custom Line Launches Second Navetta 30
Today, Custom Line announced the launch of the second hull in the Navetta 30 model. In fact the model hit the water yesterday (24th) at Ferretti Group’s Superyacht Yard in Ancona. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Custom Line has been keeping busy with as many as seven yachts between 30 and 42-meters launched for the year so far...
New Westport 35-meter Restarts After Covid Restrictions
Westport Yachts started construction on a 35-meter yacht from their Westport 117 line in early 2020 but was promptly halted as the Covid 19 pandemic took hold across the United States especially in Washington. The yacht would have been completed this year if construction was not interrupted but now that some restrictions are being eased in that state work has recommenced on the build. The revised timeline for delivery of the new W117 is 2022...
New 24-meter Evo V8 To Launch This Year
A new 24-meter luxury yacht is currently under construction by Evo Yachts and it is called the Evo V8. In certain aspects the 24-meter yacht blends the sailing look of a sailing yacht with the speed of a motor yacht. You might have heard of this vessel previously named as the Velar 78 but the name has been changed to the Evo V8 and will be delivered to her Italian owner this year. It is the first model in the new V line from this yard. In fact, if there is a 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival, it is set to debut at this boat show...
Flagship Grand Banks 85 Launched
Back in 2019 YF wrote am article about the sale of the first Grand Banks 85. Fast forward to just over a year later in early 2021 we have the launch of this new flagship vessel for Grand Banks, the GB85. Not only is the yacht in the water it has also commenced sea trials with the yard saying that it has already attained a 21-knot speed for long-range cruising. The 25.9-meter vessel still has alot more testing to conduct before being in a position to deliver to her owner...
N625 Among The Latest New Models From Nordhavn
Trawler pocket yacht specialist Nordhavn have been keeping their product offering fresh in recent years with the introduction of several new models. Most notable have been the new entry-level N41 which has been built and brought stateside since introduction. Nordhavn is at it again with the release of two new models in their famous passage-making line, the N625 and the N71. In this article YF will focus on the N625. The N625 form factor may appear familiar but it is targeted at those in the 60 to 65-foot market while offering a twist in design to keep a fresh appeal...
New Tradition and Explorer Designs Surface At Cheoy Lee
Cheoy Lee's yacht division has been hard at work behind the scenes developing a new range of yachts. The yard has added new members to the Explorer and Tradition families and the designs to these can be seen on their website. Cheoy Lee has partnered with Overing Yacht Designs to pull together the exterior designs for the new yachts while Sylvia Bolton Design has penned the interiors. The Tradition family is joined by the Cheoy Lee 118 Tradition. This vessel has a five-cabin layout as the standard configuration featuring a main deck master suite with two twins and two doubles on the lower deck for ten (10) guests. A country-style kitchen, salon and master suite are on the main deck. The skylounge and bridge are on the upper deck with a smaller sun deck fitted with jacuzzi and al-fresco dining. The top end of this particular model should be in the 21-knot region...
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