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New 84-meter "White Rabbit" Revealed By Echo Yachts
The latest yacht for an owner who has a love affair with trimaran hulled superyachts is nearly ready for launch. In fact the vessel will be launched in early September but the builder, Echo Yachts released a few photos from the preview party of the new yacht. Confirmed to be called "White Rabbit" again by her builder following on in the same vein as the owner’s last yacht, "White Rabbit", this one has set the record for being the largest trimaran yacht in the world and also largest superyacht built in Australia. There has been rumour leading up to the launch suggesting the vessel could be called "White Rabbit Golf" as well. The dimensions of this yacht are staggering with an LOA of 84-meters and a beam reaching 19.6-meters - nearly 65-feet-, there will be no shortage of space onboard...
Eco-friendly 79' CAT Hull Motoryacht
Construction has started on a new eco-friendly luxury catamaran motoryacht known as the Silent 79. As the name suggests, silent is referring to the quiet nature of the electric propulsion employed and taking power from a guilt-free, bountiful source; the sun. The number 79 is basically the LOA of the vessel although the exactly LOA is closer to 78-feet (77.8-feet). The yacht is to have a diesel genset onboard as a back up in case something happened to the main mode of generating electricity...
111-meter Superyacht "TIS" Launched By Lurssen
Lurssen has launched their latest custom built superyacht, "TIS"...previously known as project 'TIS'. The 111-meter luxury yacht stands six decks and comes with a full owners deck, two helipads (one on the bow and one on the upper aft deck), a large swimming pool measuring 12-meters, resort-style spa onboard, numerous tenders described to be a pair of 13-meter guest, two 10-meter craft, a submarine and a plethora of personal water toys and craft. Below photos are by Tom van Ossanen...
Vripack Designed 24-meter Explorer Yacht "ROCK" Launched
This yacht was under construction for a while now and really was not receiving the media attention as other builds but now it is in the water and one step closer to delivery to her anxious owner. The vessel is what Vripack calls an SUV class explorer. It is 24-meters overall and built tailored to the owners specifications. The owner wanted a yacht that was strong and rugged by great looking as well."When I began to ideate the MY Rock concept, my utmost concern was how to make a sturdy and rugged yacht with sex appeal", said owner Mr. Sayakci...
26-meter Van der Valk "Nicostasia" Delivered To Owner
The latest luxury yacht by Dutch builders Van der Valk has been delivered to her owner. Christened “Nicostasia”, the 26-meter aluminum build is now sailing the oceans with its owner. The stylish and very practical yacht is the work of Guido de Groot, designed inside and out. She is a raised pilot house design and represents the fourth hull in Van der Valk’s RPH semi-custom series...
Baglietto Splashes 48-meter Hull 10228
Italian builder Baglietto has launched their latest yacht, a sister vessel to the "Andiamo". The 47.60-meter steel hull and aluminium superstructure superyacht was built as hull 10228 to a design by Francesco Paszkowski on the exterior. The yacht is a slightly larger evolution and variant of their 46-meter vessels and showcases updated styling...
Black Shiver 220 By Novamarine
The wide stance Novamarine Black Shiver 220 is a beast yet a fashion statement. It is a cross between a large tender/chaseboat and a luxury yacht with the ability to be customized to a degree to owner's specifications. The model number 220 suggests that it is 22-meters overall. The beam is a comfortable 5.90-meters with a draft of 1.05-meters...
In Build Hull 38 Sold To American Client
A 50-meter luxury yacht currently under construction and built on speculation has been sold according to news coming out from American yard, Christensen. The yacht is expected to remain with American identity as it was reportedly sold to an experienced American client...
Second Long Island 85 Delivered To Owners
YF can tell you that the second unit in the Long Island 85 series has been delivered and the final name is "NDS Evolution". What has everyone buzzing is that this brand new vessel is about to take on a circumnavigation of the globe. JFA even has a video showing the planned route. NDS Evolution was launched in the last quarter of 2017 and has finally been delivered...
Palm Beach Yachts Reveal GT Line
Palm Beach Yachts recently announced their GT Line of yachts which will encompass models up to 70-feet or so. There will be a GT50, 60 and 70, the GT59 is what we will focus on today. The GT50 is expected to come in Express configuration as well as an Open version. The version to hit the market first is anticipated to be the Express variant. It all goes to plan you will be able to see it at the 2018 Newport International Boat Show in September...
CCN Launches 27-meter "Freedom"
Today marked the launching of the 27-meter "Freedom", the newest in the so-called Fuoriserie line by Italian builder CCN (Cerri Cantieri Navali ). This yacht has been well publicized especially owing to who the owner is. Roberto Cavalli, yes the Italian fashion designer was on hand at the launch ceremony. As a result of the two-deck arrangement of the yacht it leaves mainly the lower deck to provide accommodation. The owner took the traditional main salon area on the main deck and made that his owner's suite. He will be able to come out onto the aft deck cockpit which has been specifically designed with privacy in mind...
Princess Yachts Unveil X95 Motoryacht
UK builder Princess Yachts isn't wasting any time when it comes to new offerings. This year alone five new designs have surfaced from this builder and now six more designs are now available. One of these designs is called the Princess X95. While a preview was recently given, not alot of information is available for this particular model. It will apparently be one of two variants in this particular Princess class. As the model name suggests, the yacht will come in at just under 100-feet...
Ocean Alexander Sells Two New OA100 Yachts
The OA100 series train keeps rolling down the track for American yard Ocean Alexander. The yard reportedly sold two more units in this series, OA10009 and OA10011. Evan K. Marshall has been responsible for the exterior design of the OA100 along with Naval Architecture that was done in-house by the yard. One of the dealers that represented one of the owners during the purchase said that it was key for the new owner to be able to take delivery of the vessel as soon as possible and having one ready for immediate delivery was pertinent in the sale...
Project 700 "Lonian" By Feadship Launched
Dutch yard Feadship launched their latest superyacht, the 87-meter "Lonian" (ex. Project 700) at the crack of dawn this morning. The 287-foot luxury yacht spreads over five decks above the waterline has features a design by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design. The same firm was also responsible for the interior design. The vessel is finished with a more traditional Flag Blue hull and white superstructure...
42-meter E-Volution Sloop Sold To Italian Client
News emerges about the sale of the 42-meter E-Volution Sloop by Perini Navi. It was unveiled at last year's Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) but much has not been heard about it since then. It was announced with a 25M chase boat and that boat started construction and good news that the sloop has been sold, bought by an Italian client...
N76 "Sea Yah" Delivered By Nordhavn
The newest N76 to be delivered by Nordhavn is called "Sea Yah" and the owners plan to use her in the Northwest USA and Canada. The owners have a large extended family who they intend to have onboard. The interior decor is hinged upon the use of Teak. Contemporary style interior joinery, completed in Teak wood with a horizontal grain pattern...
The Picnic Boat 40 By Hinckley
The new improved Picnic Boat 40 from Hinckley is here and the yard is showing it off. This one is called "Champlain" and it's a beauty. The Picnic Boat 40 brings a fresh perspective on the most successful Hinckley series ever built. In nearly 90 years of building the world’s most iconic yachts, Hinckley set a new standard with the Picnic Boat that has captured imaginations everywhere...
"Blue Boat Home" Nears Completion At Burger Boat
Since the last time YF looked at this 48 Cruiser in build back in February, she was only then taking shape. Now she is more or less completed and has been launched. We will give you a glimpse into her progress towards completion. The Burger Boat 48 Cruiser is a custom-built vessel the first in a duo actually with build numbers 511 and 512 at Burger Boat. The first hull is called "Blue Boat Home" as can be seen written on the aft part of the hull...
88 Classic King Explorer By Ocean King Yachts
Ocean King Yachts is showcasing a new design for an 88-foot explorer yacht they are calling the Classic King. The yard already launched an 88-foot Ocean King yacht already called "Irie Man" but this new design has emphasis on the word 'Classic'. The lines are definitely more sleek and rounded on the new 88 design and appears to have more emphasis on being aesthetically pleasing on the eye. Basically the idea was to give an explorer yacht with the same ruggedness but with the appeal and finish of a superyacht. "We have listened to our customers...
Viking Launches 82 Cockpit Sportfish "Book Ends"
The latest Viking 82 Sportfish vessel from American builder Viking Yachts has been launched. She is the second unit in this model and is called "Book Ends". Along with the Orange boot stripe, the name may sound familiar to many. There is a recent Heesen superyacht with the same name and orange accents. The sportfish vessel doesn't look like a full sportfish as many of the builders purpose-built sportfish yachts...
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