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24-meter Phantom Model By Van der Heijden
Dutch builder Van der Heijden launched their latest planing yacht in the new Phantom series. This one is 24-meters or around 79-feet. This yard typically builds yachts 12-meters to 32-meters. Their performance line is usually built in aluminum and the longer range offerings in steel. As for the Phantom 24-meter model this one definitely ticks the performance box and is powered by a pair of MAN V8 1200 horse power engines which allow for a top speed in the region of 34-knots...
Build Starts On Rosetti RSY 38 EXP
The first yacht for Rosetti Superyachts is underway and it will take the form of an explorer type yacht with superyacht styling. It is called the RSY 38 Explorer and the keel has already been laid and the traditional coin welded into the bottom of the keel for good luck. They will recover the coin once construction is completed and perhaps the owner will have the memento. There isn't alot of information on the build as it is only in its early stages of build...
47.5-meter "Lilium" Launched At Bilgin Yachts
Turkish builder Bilgin Yachts has launched their latest yacht into the water. Her name "Lilium" and if she looks familiar it is because you have seen this design before on a previous Bilgin Yachts build. Lilium is the sistership to the yacht now called "Starburst III" (formerly "Nerissa"). The design of Lilium is by Unique Yacht Design while the interior was done in-house by the yard...
15 Years of Rogues!
We started a thread about ugly boats back in 2005. Since then, the thread has enjoyed hundreds of contributions to our collection of derelict, disproportionate, ill-designed yachts that aren't so easy on the eyes. We call them 'Rogues' and in most cases, that's the wave they should be hit with! Grab a cup of coffee and maybe some liquor too...
'Inveni'; First Yacht By Sichterman Yachts
The first yacht from Sichterman Yachts has been launched, formalizing the company's entry into the yacht business. It is called 'Inveni', an 18-meter (58-foot) motoryacht with a design by Cor D. Rover and Naval Architecture by Van Oossanen Naval Architects.
As a result of Van Oossanen working on this design the yacht has a Hull Vane and a Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF)...
Horizon Delivers Second FD77
Taiwanese yard Horizon Yachts has announced the delivery of the second unit in the FD77 line. The yacht has been delivered to Australia and even though it is the second yacht in the FD77 line it is the first Skyline edition of the FD77 and also the first delivered to Australia...
88.38-meter Hull 816 Enters Final Phase Of Construction
Feadship has moved their latest yacht into the finishing hall at their new facilities in Amsterdam. The 88.38-meter Hull 816 was moved yesterday and had its superstructure fitted before being towed into the covered facilities where she will remain until her launch and completion in 2021. The design of Hull 816 is reminiscent of another Feadship, the "Savannah"...
'Project Caribbean' By Jarrett Bay Boatworks
'Project Caribbean' is a near 69-foot sportfisher yacht currently under construction by Jarrett Bay Boatworks. The yacht actually has an LOA of 68.8-feet and a beam of 19.6-feet along with a draft of only 5.4-feet. The yacht is progressing well through build with the hull having been completed and being fitted out according to construction photos by the yard...
Third 26XP Delivered To Owner
The third unit in the Numarine 26XP series has been delivered to its owner. For reference the first hull delivered in this line was called "Gioia" and has a grey hull. The second specimen is called "Minella" while the third hull is finished in all white, Numarine has not given a name as yet. Numarine says the third hull has been delivered and is on its way from Turkey to Porto (Montenegro). Numarine made the announcement last week regarding the third hull...
50-meter "Binta D'Or" Launched At Tankoa Yachts
The latest launch from Italian brand Tankoa Yachts recently splashed. She is a member of the 50-meter (49.9M) Hybrid line. The name given to the new yacht is "Binta D'Or". Binta usually can be understood as meaning African Queen. Binta D'Or is was built under the S502 number and also known as project 'Elettra' in build...
First BeachClub 600 Launches At Van der Valk
Dutch yard Van der Valk is proud to announce the launching of their first specimen hull in the brand new BeachClub 600 series. After years of development and construction the first hull is in daylight and the water in the Netherlands. The reality of the new direction Van der Valk is going in is here now. The 19-meter craft is being prepared for her period of sea trials ahead of her premieres at upcoming yacht shows...
110 Skylounge Added To Johnson Yacht Range
Johnson Yachts has added another model to its lineup for potential customers to order. The new model is the Johnson Yachts 110 Skylounge and that fits snugly between the Johnson 112 and the entry-level Johnson 80. The flagship however, is a 35-meter 115-foot hull which offers a diverse appearance compared to the new 110 Skylounge...
Horizon Gives Birth to Twin RP110 Yachts
It’s a story of being separated at “berth” for twin Horizon RP110 Superyachts, which have just launched and are now scheduled to be delivered to their respective owners in the U.S. and Australia. Despite hailing from different continents, these two owners have shared an identical yacht ownership path, which began in 2012 when they each bought a Horizon E78...
Sirena 88 Flagship Construction Progress
Since the announcement of this project, construction has moved along without being seen too much by the prying public. Sirena Yachts first unveiled the existence of this model at the 2018 Miami Yacht Show. At the time it was being called an 85-foot model but clearly it seems to have added a couple feet since then as it is now known as the Sirena 88. She is now expected to make her world premier at the 2019 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival...
2020 Delivery For New Canados 888 EVO
A new unit is currently under construction and was recently bought by a customer. The yacht will undergo customization to fit the personal tastes of the new owner. It is a member of the Canados 888 EVO model. The yacht was reportedly asking 5.24 million Euros at the time of the sale. Below we will briefly show what the Canados 888 EVO offers via these images by Canados Yachts...
SilverYachts To Build 35-meter SpaceCat Yacht
Australian builder SilverYachts is looking to build a new class of yacht which they call the SpaceCat. It is a 35-meter catamaran hulled motoryacht that they will build in Guangdong Province of China, yes SilverYachts is building in China too. The new yacht is a not-so-surprising collaboration between Espen Oeino and the yard...
23-meter MotorYacht Launched By Claasen Yachts
Dutch builder Claasen Yachts recently launched a 23-meter motoryacht with a design by Hoek Designs. Once it is completed and delivered to its owner it is expected to serve as a chase and support boat to a sailing yacht. It is to be called "Stargazer" and the finished product represents a fruitful collaboration between Claasen yards and Vitters Yachts...
58-meter "Najiba" Delivered By Feadship
Dutch superyacht builder Feadship has delivered their first yacht of the new year. The 58-meter "Najiba is the yacht with that distinction. Najiba was launched just after the new year turned and was quickly prepared for her sea trials. She left The Netherlands at the start of this weekend and according to her AIS she ended up in Bergen, Norway where she presently is up to press time...
2019 MagBay 42 Express
For MagBay Yachts the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) (October 30th Nov 3rd) will be exciting for them. At least that is the plan for when they make available the 2019 MagBay 42 Express. The yard has showcased that this craft can be available in different configurations. On their website they suggest an open version, hard top, sportfishing and a few other variants in between...
2019 Belize 66 Sedan
The 2019 Belize 66 Sedan had its lines drawn by 4D Designs in cooperation with the design team from Riviera and Belize Yachts. The yard tries to make each one as unique for the owner as possible. A finite number of Belize Motoryachts are built each year...
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