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22.5-meter Heysea Power Cat Sold
A new Heysea 22.5-meter Power Cat has been sold to a customer. By 2023 that owner will be able to take possession of their new yacht. The yacht will have some modifications made to it to suit the clients preferences. One delivered they will take the vessel to the Mediterranean and then to Australia afterwards. VYD Designs are responsible for both the exterior and interior design of this new yacht...
Ferretti Unveils New Ferretti 860
One of the newest models from the Ferretti brand is the Ferretti 860. At 26.2-meters in length it is basically the upgrade from the Ferretti 850 series. The exterior design is by Filippo Salvetti with an interior by Ideaeitalia. She will come with dual MAN V12 powerplants which should run her up to 32-knots and fast cruise at 27-knots...
55.5-meter "Moon Sand" Delivered
German custom superyacht builder has now delivered it's 55.5-meter superyacht "Moon Sand" (formerly Project 13800). It was a quiet handover but we've recently seen the new vessel in London causing a stir. She is just one of two superyachts the yard just delivered, the other being the 116-meter "AHPO" (formerly known as Project 'ENZO'). As for Moon Sand, her design is by Bannenberg & Rowell and the interior has also been represented by this design firm...
The 132 Explorer By Cheoy Lee Yachts
Cheoy Lee is normally known for mid-range yachts and after having established CL Yachts as their re-imagined brand, many may have forgotten the company is a very competent explorer style builder. One of the designs they have on offer is a 132 explorer, not only beautiful design to look at but on-paper a very capable yacht. She can run Trans-Atlantic on a single tank of fuel at 10-knots and her range is approximated to be 4,000 nautical miles. Top speed is only 13-knots thanks to a pair of 750bhp Cummins QSK19 IMO III diesels with ZF drives, this vessel is more about lower consumption to raise efficiency and independence...
"Galactica"; The 80-meter Flagship of Heesen
Heesen has launched their flagship 80-meter "Galactica" - previously known as Project 'Cosmos'. The name might jog your memory as it is associated with two previous Heesen builds with similar-themed names. This 80.07-meter superyacht is designed by the noted firm Winch Design while the interior is the work of the Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design...
N9617 Taken To The Test Tank
We have now seen Nordhavn hull 9617 in the open at the yard being tank-tested. This is a major milestone to ensure the yacht is fully watertight in the hull and won't risk taking on water...and if it were to, it is in a test tank and not in the open ocean...
75-meter "Kensho" Hits The Water At Admiral
The latest superyacht to be launched at Admiral's facilities is now in day-light. It is a 75-meter vessel called "Kensho" and was built to a design by Admiral Yachts and Azure Yacht Design. Looking at the design it is certainly different from the average but superyachts like "A" and "Excellence" immediately spring to mind as having some subtle similarities. The finished exterior colour is also striking. Once this vessel is delivered to the owner it will be offered for charter from 2022...
Columbus Yachts Sell First Atlantique 47
Columbus Yachts new Atlantique series is taking off. The line which comprises of yachts between 37-meters and 55-meters. The Atlantique 43 was the first model introduced and now the latest additions are actually the 37-meter and the 55-meter variant. The latest sale from this new line of yachts comes in the form of the Atlantique 47, the first hull too. The vessel like all the other members of the Atlantique line was designed on the exterior by Italian studio, Hot Lab...
Progress On First N71 By Nordhavn
You might remember that Nordhavn announced a few new models to their line up and of course the notable ones were the N80 and the N41 entry level passagemaker. Another one was the N71 as well and this article serves as an update as to the progress Nordhavn has made on this new model. You can see our feature on this same model at the following link. https://www.yachtforums.com/feature/nordhavn-introduces-the-n71.34423/ . At the start of November the yard said that working on tooling and the hull mold is progressing. Here is a look at the inverted hull mold. This will form the framework that will then make new N71 hulls...
New C144S By Conrad Shipyard Sold
With the first C144S by Conrad Shipyard under construction and sold the yard decided to start the second hull under speculation. The sistership started build in February of this year and the good news is that it has been purchased by an owner. Since the owner bought the yacht while it already started construction the wait time is not as long as if it had to now start build after signing. The second hull is anticipated to be completed by October 2023 for its new owner...
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New Generation PowerCats By StellarCat
Have you ever heard of StellarCAT before? Chances are you probably haven't as they are a relatively recent company which will specialize in luxury powercats. According to the company's website they are starting off their range with two models. AL20-2 with an overall length of 20.58m (68 ft) and AL25-2 with an overall length of 25.12m (83 ft). As they find their sea-legs more models will be added in the future. AL20-2 offering super-plush five (5) guest stateroom accommodation with AL25-2 offering six (6). Both yacht models are to be configured for generous crew quarters as well and offering flexibility for owners via a variety of interior arrangement choices...
Viking Reveals the Viking 90 Sportfish
Viking is presently working on their latest sportfish yacht the Viking 90SB. This yacht will come in a skybridge configuration as the model name suggest or an EB (Enclosed Bridge) or even a Convertible. While the 90SB isn't the largest the yard has built since there is the 92 Convertible it will be like a flagship status vessel. The first Viking 90 will indeed be a Convertible and that is planned to make its debut at the 2023 Miami Yacht Show. Also, Viking has managed to sell 10 of these units already...
Ocean Alexander's OA35R; The Belle of the Ball
The Ocean Alexander OA35R has been making waves and also reaching the headlines thanks to its modern appeal both internally and on the exterior. Making its debut at the ongoing Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) the OA35R (Revolution) has been recognized and in-fact lauded by NBC Sports as the 'BEST OF SHOW'. Further to this, the network will be airing a special on the 31st, the last day of the boat show with commentary by Townsend Bell, Leigh Diffey, and Kristen Beat, at 10 pm EST on NBC Sports...
67-meter Project 'Marenello' Signed At CRN
The CRN yard today announced a new build just as they continue to have their hands full with a number of current projects, as well as new contracts. So far the yard is building at least four superyachts that we know of. The largest is a 72-meter known as hull 139, the next is 62-meter hull 138, followed by 60-meter 141 and finally 52-meter 142. Project 'Marenello' is the latest contract and this one is 67-meters and will be known in build as hull 143. The exterior design is from Nuvolari and Lenard...
62 Hard Top By Mazu Yachts
The latest model of the Mazu Yachts hard top and open yacht categories is the Mazu 62 Hard Top. This represents further expansion of this top of the line offering from Mazu in this particular model series. The yard launched this line back in 2017 with the Mazu 38. In under 5 years the line has grown to the Mazu 82. Now completed, the 62 and in the near future the 82 will take a backseat to the in-build Mazu 92...
Limo Tenders By Windy Boats
Scandinavian tender builder Windy boats are best known for their express open tenders and dayboats with a range from the small W27 Solano all the way up to SR Line SR60. Many yachts do employ some of these tenders as chase boats particularly from the SR52 and SR60 models. However, this yard also makes Custom limo tenders for superyachts and this is not that widely known. Their custom luxury tenders are purpose built for yacht work and the transportation of its guests in the utmost comfort, style and luxury. For example, the 2014 Lurssen-built 66-meter superyacht "Elysian" (originally "Ester III") carried one of these custom Windy luxury limo tenders in her forward garage...
Abeking & Rasmussen Update
German custom superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R) are updating the industry on what they have going on at their facilities. Notably, their largest yacht, the 118.2-meter Project 6507 is in the latter outfitting stages of build and is set to launch not too long from now with delivery in 2022. The yard has not divulged alot of information regarding this project. French designer Joseph Dirand has penned both the exterior and interior in collaboration with A&R. With the experienced garnered from the installation of the Neptune Lounge aboard the 74.5-meter "Elandess", the feature is expected to be done onboard hull 6507 as well...
Westport Yachts At 2021 FLIBS
Westport Yachts is planning a healthy showing at the 2021 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). The show actually starts tomorrow and is being held through to the 31st. Westport will feature a number of their models including the Classic 112 at the in-water show. The yard will surely provide updates on a number of models that they presently have under construction as well. To see Westport at the show, they are located between F Deck and Hall of Fame...
N41; N80 On Display At 2021 FLIBS
The 2021 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is about to commence, starting October 27 through to the 31st. Nordhavn's set up in terms of display yachts will be two specimens; the new entry-level N41 and the well-sized and placed new N80. Both are in their slips at the show already and are located at DOCK G. For your convenience they are berthed next to each other...
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