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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...
Pershing 'X Generation' At Boot Dusseldorf
Ferretti Group brand Pershing Yachts is at the Boot Dusseldorf in Germany with their so-called 'X Generation' yacht. It is actually a specialized Pershing 8X from the X line of new vessels that they are advertising as the new 8X. The company is also displaying a fleet of 7 of its other models but we will focus on this model. Pershing 8X, made of carbon fiber, is revolutionary from a stylistic-functional point of view as well as from a performance one...
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...
Project 8X Unveiled At Boot Dusseldorf
The Boot Dusseldorf is currently underway in Germany and UK yacht builder Sunseeker used the opportunity to unveil something new to the world. Project 8X was unveiled on the first day yesterday and Sunseeker says it will showcase striking lines and and an open plan interior concept. The 8X they say will be quite different from the rest of the Sunseeker range that currently exists...
Van der Valk "Jangada 2" Build Update
With the 32-meter raised pilothouse (RPH) currently in very advanced stages of construction at Dutch yard Van der Valk, the owner is becoming more anxious and ready for delivery towards the middle of the year. The yacht is expected to be christened "Jangada 2" and will be the flagship of their custom line. Van der Valk says she will be delivered in May 2019...
43-meter "Agora III" Launches At ISA Yachts
First yacht launch of the year for Italian yacht builder ISA Yachts has hit the water in Ancona. It is the 43-meter "Agora III" which will be delivered to her Japan-based client. In fact this yacht is expected to be the largest yacht based in Japan when delivered. The aluminium build is designed inside and out by Luca Dini. She's not only pretty on the outside thanks to Luca Dini's lines and Naval Architecture by Francesco Rogantin but her owner and guests are sure to enjoy the well-placed interior...
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...
Ocean Alexander Sells 7 Yachts After 2018 FLIBS
The 2018 Fort Lauderdale Inernational Boat Show (FLIBS) proved to be successful for Ocean Alexander after having a total of seven vessels sold either directly during the show or right after the event. The first hull of the new OA90R was contracted at the show as well as an OA100 for a customer stepping-up from a Princess 68...
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
SACS X80 ChaseBoat Design
A full-size chase boat design surfaces from the Milan-based studio Federico Fiorentino. It is the SACS X80 and is designed to fulfill the role of a chaseboat. Perhaps if built it will be more than just a chaseboat because it can definitely perform multiple roles. Let's take a look at the design a bit closer. One of the first things that strike you is the sleek design profile, it looks fast even static in the renderings. In the elevated render, two distinct relaxing zones are apparent...
35-meter Kando Series Yacht By AvA Yachts
The second hull in the so-called Kando Series from Turkish builder AvA Yachts is underway. Normally succeeding hulls after the first hull of a new series do not get alot of press coverage after the newness and hype has died down. In this case it is the owner of the second hull that has pressed this series back into the spotlight. The owner is Tony Parker and if you follow NBA basketball the name will be more than familiar...
"Barbarelle II" Delivered To Australian Owner
A new Horizon E75 has been delivered to its owner. The Australian owner took ownership of the E75 named "Barbarelle II" at the start of the month it appears. They will be taking the vessel all over with a pair of CAT C18 marine diesels each with around 1,136 horse power. Top speed should be 22.3-knots and a cruising speed of about 18-knots. She is calculated to have a range of 375 nautical miles at 19-knots. The photo below is of Barbarelle II and the other two are stock photos of the regular E75...
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