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Adventure 780 By Outer Reef
Something new is coming from Outer Reef in the near future. The yard is working on the first hull from its Adventure 780 line which is expected to be launched in February, 2025. The Adventure 780 is going to be a 79-footer or around 24-meters and have a foredeck that will carry the yachts' own tender(s) and PWCs port and starboard of the centerline crane...
43 Year Old "Jagare" Returns To A&R For Yard's 117th Birthday
Abeking & Rasmussen is known for building superb luxury custom superyachts and they have a history that stretches back for over a century. In fact the yard is celebrating its 117th birthday and during this momentous occasion the 37-meter sailing yacht "Jagare" has returned to the yard of its birth. This vessel started construction back in 1981 as hull 6378 for the father of the current owner. The sailing yacht has only been a part of this particular family for the last 43 years. The current owner is the father's daughter who was 12 years old when construction on the yacht commenced...
Third Day Of 2024 Monaco Yacht Show
Further announcements, unveilings and revelations are still being made at this year's Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). Overmarine has taken the veil off their new 51-meter Oceano 52 model. Adeo Yacht Design showcased their 52-meter concept 'Ligeia'. More information released on the Riva 70-meter Hybrid. HydroTec unveiled a new 80-meter Concept called 'Valiant'. Phathom Studio has 72-meter concept Aetherius. Interior of "Galma" -the first WallyWind 110 revealed and more information on the 'Volare' design by Luiz de Basto...
Second Day Of 2024 Monaco Yacht Show
More announcements continue to emerge from the ongoing 2024 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). The Ferretti Group made an announcement regarding a future flagship for its Riva brand. They referred to a 70-meter hybrid superyacht that is currently in build and they also highlighted the current in-build flagship the 54 Metri. There is the existence of a 70-meter hull named Project 'Opal' being currently built. It is a collaboration between Ares Yachts and Mulder Design. An 82-meter concept called 'Nami' by the SaturaStudio was unveiled at the show. Sirena Yachts revealed their new 36-meter Sirena 118...
First Day Of 2024 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS)
The 2024 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) got under way today (25th of September 2024) opening to patrons with dockwalking in mind or those scouting for their potential superyacht purchase. MYS typically attracts some of the largest superyachts in the world and while one or two in that category will be in the harbour docked many will be at anchor in the bay. The largest superyacht that was earmarked early for the show was to have been the brand new 122-meter Lurssen "Kismet". However, a last minute listing for the 123.2-meter Lurssen "Golden Odyssey" seen here taking a berth position next to Kismet but making her officially the largest superyacht in show for 2024...
Spring 2025 Completion For 42-meter "Wildcat"
The 42-meter sailing sloop that is currently under construction has been a long journey in the making and the vessel has not been anywhere near delivery status. Currently known as "Wildcat" the yacht started out life as the second hull in Perini Navi's e-Volution GTS series of sloops. The incomplete yacht was made in aluminum for the hull with carbon fiber elements and carbon fiber for the superstructure and Turquoise Yachts took over the build and are now build to complete for the Spring of 2025...
ADA 50Z Third Hull Technically Launched
The third unit in the ADA 50Z line of yachts has been technically launched and will continue build through the fitout phases until delivery in 2026. This one is being built under hull number NB103 with a design by Uldas Yacht Design and Naval Architecture by Ginton Naval Architects. The interiors are by Luca Dini but no interior renders have been released for this build so far...
Interior Glimpse On Atlante Classic 35
The Atlante Classic 35 is continuing construction and will be delivered to her Northern European client in 2025. The steel hull and aluminium superstructure are now joined and work can progress on the fitout of the vessel. As a reminder, the exterior as well as the interior design is by VYD Studio and Naval Architecture is by Arrabito Naval. The specimen gets its model name via exuding refined traditional lines and stretching a length of 34.5-meters. We will take a look at some of the interior spaces and see what can be expected when the owner takes delivery next year...
Third Day Of 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival
As Day 3 of the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival got underway, there is still news emerging from the show. New announcements are still being made and one comes in the form of a new build and design from Cantiere delle Marche called 'RAW' (Recreational All-Weather Watercraft). It is a 31-meter design and for now is the sole vessel. Gulf Craft unveiled their Majesty 100 Terrace which is designed by Phathom Studio. Additionally there is Sunseeker 94 Yacht. Cantiere del Pardo has debuted its new near 23-meter flagship yacht, the Pardo GT75...
Second Day Of 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival
With opening day news from the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival in the news cycle, other announcements still are emerging from the show as it continues into its second day. News regarding Azimut and Volvo Penta's collaboration with the Seadeck 7 yacht, Doggersbank unveiled two new additions to its explorer series - Doggersbank 90 Offshore and 105 Offshore-. The ICONICA 100 is the latest from Austin Parker...
First Day Of 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival
Today is the opening day of the 2024 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival and as expected there have been announcements made by various yards attending the show. Specifically, new models have been announced on the first day and YF will inform on some of the new releases. Princess Yachts has expanded their X-line of yachts with the announcement of the X90 along with the first unit of the S80 model at the show. Two new debut models announced at the show for SanLorenzo, the SL86A and the SP92. The Ferretti 940 flybridge also has been announced...
"Almax"; The World's First Fuel Cell Yacht
The world's first fuel cell-powered superyacht is "Almax", a 49.99-meter vessel from SanLorenzo forming the first unit in their 50STEEL model. To be specific, Almax is the first yacht to feature a Green Methanol Fuel Cell system. That system produced via a collaborative effort between the yard and Siemens Energy. Almax is now being formally presented to the world at the 2024 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival which opened its doors today in France...
MYS 2024 Top Ten Superyachts
It is now September and it is the month for two of the biggest Summer yacht shows, Cannes Yachting Festival and the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). The Monaco Yacht Show will be held in Port Hercule from the 25th of September to the 28th. Historically many of the largest superyachts attend the MYS to be put on display to potential buying customers. It is still the most prestigious show to further expose superyachts that are for sale as well as charter. This year will not be any different with some of the best being on display...
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35-meter Flagship Under Construction For Fabbro Yachts
Fabbro Yachts is working on their 35-meter tri-deck flagship yacht. The yard is known for their smaller F45 line of yachts but is now going 'big' on this F115. Construction started in earnest in Spring, 2024 and is expected to continue until launch in 2025. Naval Architecture has been done in-house while the exterior design is the work of CORD Design...
"Solle One" Launched; First Swan Arrow Unit
Normally we do not cover this side of the industry but this is an exception. You may be familiar with Nautor Swan as a sail boat builder but since their acquisition by SanLorenzo recently they are continuing along the power boat vein as a diversification to their portfolio. The yacht yard just launched their flagship powerboat called "Solle One", a 23.2-meter from the Swan Arrow power division. That yacht will be making its debut at next month's Cannes Yachting Festival...
"Nurja" Relaunched After Extensive Refit At A&R
The 41-meter Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R) SWATH yacht originally delivered in 2008 as "Silver Cloud" was back at the builder in the last few years for a major refit. The yacht, now called "Nurja", has dropped her Blue hulls and white superstructure for more moody Grey exterior color. That is the first of the changes easily visible to the eye. The yacht arrived at A&R back in early 2021 to commence her refit period after being sold in late 2020. All images credited via Drduu social media...
Adeo AD-241 To Soon Start Build
The AD-241 is something new that is in the works and is being pushed to be ready for completion in 2025. Adeo Yacht Design is responsible for the exterior design of the new 26-meter vessel. In fact, they are also responsible for the interior. Construction is ready to commence with the shipyard waiting to be chosen...
Top Five Yachts At Cannes Yachting Festival
The 2024 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival is the next major yacht show on the yachting calendar. Next month from the 10th to the 15th of September the show will be held and some 2024 delivered yachts will be on display for the first time. Spanning the breadth and cadre of yachts that range from explorers, flexplorers, express yachts and full displacement superyachts...
Nemo/Neptune Lounges; Glass-bottomed Underwater Views
Glass application has been advancing and permitting use in areas that normally would not have seen its installation. Nemo/Neptune lounges are now the rage for those owners who spare the money for the engineering. While yachts like "Octopus" and "Hampshire II" have portholes or small glazing views below, Neptune/Nemo lounges have expanded the views towards the depths. In recent times, "Savannah" has been one of the first modern superyachts to have a dedicated Nemo Lounge. Not only is it glassed on the ocean side, there is also glazing from the main pool as well...
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