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Westport Yachts Introduce 125-foot RPH Motoryacht
American builder Westport Yachts has finally given new breathe to owners of 112's that wanted to step-up in size slightly. They are introducing a new model called the Westport 125 but it isn't a true tri-deck yacht. The Westport 125 allows owners accustomed to the 112 model to step up to the new model without having to go to the Westport 130, which is a tri deck yacht. The 125' is quite similar to the 130-footer in size offering that big-boat beam of nearly 8-meters and still a slim draft under 2-meters. The trick is that she is a raised-pilot house design allowing them to keep two whole decks only, the lower and main deck. The new model should allow Westport 112 owners to feel more comfortable in having an intermediary choice for the next prospective Westport motoryacht...
Gamma Yachts Deliver 22-meter Motoryacht "Libertas"
The pocket-yacht company Gamma Yachts has delivered the third Gamma 22-meter motoryacht "Libertas" to her owner. She is perhaps one of the more famous yachts because of who her owner is. The Libertas has gone to owner Andrea Bocelli, yes the famed Italian opera singer. Design is in its entirety by Dutch design and naval architect specialist Vripack. The 22-meter yacht is easily recognizable with her striking and vibrant metallic electric blue hull contrasted on a white superstructure. Gamma Yachts CEO Guido Bonandrini comments, “The main elements of the Gamma 20 that are dictated to a client are the hull and superstructure shape; almost all other aspects can be adapted to the client’s tastes...
Admiral Yachts Unveil 145-meter Superyacht Design 'X-Force'
Italian builder Admiral Yachts recently unveiled the design for a large superyacht, one with an LOA of 145-meters. The project has gained deep development and while still a concept can be built once a buyer is found. For those of you who were present at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) back in September, there was a model of this project on display. The interior design is by Dobroserdov Design with interior concept by GMC; Gian Marco Campino. Project 'X-Force' appears to be a six-deck superyacht (above the waterline) and puts heavy emphasis on the utilization of glass. Open deck space is also provided and in any-case would not be a problem on a nearly 480-foot superyacht. Main features include two helipads for large helicopter, one of which has a hangar. The bow also has a pad for optional usage. On the aft end of the yacht there is a very large pool, in fact two pools...
Horizon Yachts Launch RP110 MotorYacht "Paradise"
Horizon Yachts successfully launched the third motoryacht in their RP110 series. The new yacht is currently undergoing sea trials and is scheduled to deliver to her owner in Australia at the end of this month. "The new Horizon RP110 superyacht model has enjoyed global success since being launched last year,” said Horizon CEO John Lu. “Hull one ‘Andrea VI’ was delivered to her second-time Horizon owners in November 2013, and hull two has delivered to an owner in Asia. Hull three ‘Paradise’ is definitely another notable launch for Horizon, as she is the largest yacht we have sold in Australia.” With a total LOA of 116-feet, “Paradise” is tailored to suit her Australian owner, his family and their cruising lifestyle. Her sleek exterior and sweeping style lines are the work of J.C...
Benetti Yachts Sell Fourth Veloce 140' Motoryacht
The first Veloce 140 from Italian builder Benetti made her public debut at the 2014 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). Now the builder has gained contract for the fourth hull in that fast displacement series. The 42.67-meter series is designed by Stefano Righini with a comfortable interior that is input with the owner’s wishes. Three interior decks are available with a large open sun deck, the forward end shade-protected by a hardtop with optional slide/shade system to control the amount of overhead sunlight. A small bar and plenty of seating and sunbed areas are on hand for guests to enjoy on the sun deck. This yacht will be able to run over 20-knots and cruise somewhere near 12-knots to reduce fuel consumption. The fourth hull in this series is expected to be completed for the new client in April of 2016...
Overmarine Announces Sale of Oceano 42-meter Motoryacht
A year ago, a new project for a 42-meter steel and aluminium yacht designed by Alberto Mancini for the long range line was officially presented at the Monaco Boat Show, this was Mangusta Oceano 42. Today, the Overmarine Group has announced the sale of Mangusta the Oceano 42. When the Group decided to enter a different market segment to that of long-range yachts, it was not looking for an alternative to the Maxi Open yachts which remain the company’s strong point. Rather, the Group wanted to seize an opportunity as it had both the technical and managerial skills necessary. This sale marks an important step for our shipyard and for our ocean-going vessels line. This is a segment in which we believe we can play a key role and become a leader, as indeed we believe we already are in the Maxi Open segment,” declared Francesco Frediani, Group Commercial Director...
Esenyacht Unveils More on 50-meter Project 'Taurus'
Esenyacht is excited to announce that it is attending the Qatar International Boat Show for the first time, and has brought with it more details of the exciting new 50-meter composite motoryacht first announced in September. With its lightweight construction and ultra-efficient hull form this is a yacht ideal both for high speed trips at speeds of 30-knots or more, and worldwide cruising for the more adventurous. However, this is a yacht for those who enjoy entertaining family, friends and business associates. Mannerfelt Design Team in partnership with Esenyacht has created an internal layout that emphasizes large, flexible interior spaces that can be adapted both for large scale entertaining and adapted for more private gatherings...
Alloy Yachts Launch 44-meter Motoryacht "Hey Jude"
New Zealand builder of both motor and sailyachts Alloy Yachts recently launched their latest project. This 44-meter motoryacht is actually one of their more confidential projects in recent times. She has a design by Sam Sorgiovanni which represents the first time Alloy Yachts teamed with this design firm on the exterior. The interior is by Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD)...
Kusch Yachts Launch 101-meter Superyacht "iDynasty"
German yard Kusch Yachts launched a large custom superyacht recently. Many of you would have known of this project as V853 by Vega Yachts. Her name boards are still covered up but it appears as though as she will be named "iDynasty". Her design is by Vega Yachts with an interior by the sophisticated Studio Massari. As long as iDynasty is the design keeps a potentially bulky appearance to a minimum. She appears to span five decks above the waterline and the steel yacht has a beam of approximately 16-meters. She is touted to have diesel-electric power package allowing her to cruise relatively efficiently at 14-knots. Slightly slower will give her a range in the region of 6,000 nautical miles. iDynasty is expected to provide berthage for up to twenty-two guests and around twenty-nine crew members...
JetForums 2014 NBAA Jet Aviation Coverage
In October 2014, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) celebrated their 60th anniversary in Orlando, FL with their annual exhibition of turbines and technology. If you've never attended, this is jet aviation's version of FLIBS. The latest crop of new jets are studies in computational fluid dynamics; justifying their costs with efficiency. The result of all this refinement are some very sexy jets that become eye-candy for shutterbugs. Join JetForums photographer Tom Serio as he brings his D-frame perspective to our digital world with jet aviation's celebration of life approaching Mach.....
2014 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show
In years past, YF's team of dock walking, boat boarding bandits brought the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show live to our readers around the world, literally putting you on the docks with us as we ad-libbed the latest boats and discovered the newest products. This year, we didn't do that! Instead, one of our esteemed members covered the show for us, uploading over 300 images with captions on each subject he focused on...
SanLorenzo 60-meter 'Steel' Superyacht
Italian megayacht builder SanLorenzo is currently building their largest yacht a 60-meter hull from their 'Steel' line. She will rise five decks with four of them being internal and the other an open air sundeck retreat. The 60-meter Steel model bears design by Stefano Natucci and once completed will become the yard's flagship model but not for very long. There is a 62-meter Steel model in the works. This particular vessel has been sold to a Russian client who will take delivery of her in the next couple of years. Onboard, she is expected to sleep twelve guests as well as many as thirteen crew members. Power will come via a pair of CAT 3512C DITA marine diesels able to run her to a top speed in the region of 17-knots. Dial her back and she will easily have ocean-crossing range up to 6,000 nautical miles at 11-knots. Her owner should take delivery in 2017...
Sunrise Yachts Sign Three Yacht Projects at 2014 FLIBS
Turkish builder Sunrise Yachts enjoyed a great 2014 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). They have come away with the confident signing of multiple superyacht projects. They are already quite busy with other projects under build at the moment and these new orders will perhaps stretch them into 2018. Three new projects were signed at the 2014 edition of the show all stretching along their portfolio. One is for a sistership to the "Atomic" which was displayed at the show and also a near-sister to the first of that class "Africa". This build would be around 45-meters closely matching their sisterships. There is another order for a vessel in the 50-meter range and also one on the 60-meter range. Andrea Vallicelli is anticipated to be in on the designs. The news is very heartwarming for Sunrise Yachts justifying their attendance at the show...
SanLorenzo Sells Second Hull in 42-meter Explorer Series
Italian yacht builder SanLorenzo has gained a sale for a yacht in their 42-meter Explorer series, representing the second hull. The sale of the new hull was officially announced at the just concluded 2014 edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). She is a longer range explorer type yacht that is both utilitarian blending with style and sophistication. One of the neat features about the second hull is that she will be Green Plus rated. What that means is that the yacht will have the ability to stay on anchor for up to 48-hours operating silently without releasing any emissions from her generators. So she can anchor in environmentally sensitive coves and bays without worrying about the footprint she leaves there for that span of time. The series is off to a good start with the first hull sold and announced at the 2014 Monaco Yacht Show...
Fincantieri Unveils 80.4-meter Superyacht Project 'SkyBack' by Cor D Rover
Dutch yacht designer Cor D. Rover has designed another superyacht project, this time for Fincantieri Yachts of Italy. The new design calls for a 80.4-meter superyacht that centers around a major element in the package; the main pool. It is a key features onboard Project 'SkyBack' and by extension, the patented cover for the pool area on the aft main deck. Project SkyBack features a long fore deck with a relatively straight bow but her aft main deck is longer to accommodate the large, undercover pool. The emphasis was on designing a large pool area that can be used in any weather, such as in temperate to frigid or sweltering climates...
Mulder 98' Flybridge Motoryacht Completes Seatrials
The technical sea trials of the all-aluminium Mulder 98 Flybridge have been successfully concluded. The 30-meter custom-built Mulder with its stunning round-bilged hull achieved a maximum speed of 22-knots; two knots more than expected. The sound levels of the 98-footer were also impressively quiet. The Mulder 98 Flybridge had its global launch in September during the HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show. In addition to being the largest yacht at the show, it is also the largest Mulder Flybridge ever built.The sea trials of the 30-meter Mulder with its beam of 6.90-meters were started immediately after the HISWA Boat Show; initially in Rotterdam and later on the North Sea from the port of Scheveningen (close to The Hague). The Mulder 98 Flybridge features a round-bilged hull and is powered by two Caterpillar C32 engines with a capacity of 1685hp each...
Perini Navi Introduces 49.50-meter Vitruvius Superyacht
Project C. 2287 is part of the new generation of Picchiotti motor yachts from the Vitruvius series and is born from the collaboration between Vitruvius Ltd, Philippe Briand and the Perini Navi Group. The yachts have been designed for maximum efficiency and autonomous navigation. In addition to her outdoor living spaces, she also comes with an abundance of tenders and water toys. With an LOA of 49.50-meters and a comfortable overall beam of 9.50-meters, the new Vitruvius model will be a superb candidate for the prospective owner. The four-deck yacht has three principle interior decks, lower, main and upper decks with an open air sun deck. The project has been given build number C.2287 and will come in at around 400 tonnes. Twin CAT C32 ACERT engines will be onboard to power the near 50-meter superyacht...
Perini Navi Unveils 39-meter Philippe Briand Designed Performance Sloop
Italian sail yacht specialists Perini Navi recently unveiled a couple new designs and projects of which one of them is a motoryacht from the Vitruvius series of the Picchiotti brand. However, we will focus on the 39-meter performance sloop designed by Philippe Briand. The sloop is being tipped to be introduced as part of Perini Navi's racing line and is build number C.2196. The overall design presents a very sleek-looking racing/cruising yacht featuring lines by Philippe Briand in conjunction with the technical departments at Perini Navi. To match the fast and light profile of the yacht the interior benefits from large amounts of glazing to the superstructure. An ample sweep of windows along the sides of the superstructure pour natural light towards the interior. More light filters in from above with the inclusion of glazing works to the roof of the structure...
Columbus Yachts Unveil 32-meter 'Liberty' Motoryacht Design
Columbus Yachts continue to stir interest in the megayacht world with continuous releases of new designs proposed to be built by their yard. The latest design is for a 32-meter luxury motoryacht that they are terming 'Liberty'. The day-to-day living onboard the yacht is expected to reflect the philosophy of liberty. The design is being pushed seriously and you will be able to explore the concept in more detail at the upcoming edition of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). The tri-deck luxury motoryacht will be hybrid in terms of power source. She is proposed to have marine diesel engines, ranging from twin MTU 12V 2000 M94s and coupled with twin 60 Kw Siemens Ecoprop auxiliary engines. This allows the owner to have the liberty to run longer cruises at around a consistent 12-knots with low emission and consumption or have faster journeys at more than 20-knots...
Latitude Yachts building 53-meter trimaran "Galaxy"
Remember the "Adastra" by McConaghy Yachts? Of course you do, that was a ground-breaking trimaran design that had everyone talking. Fast-forward to today and there is another trimaran design, 53-meters long, under construction at Latitude Yachts in Latvia. The designers are to no surprise, Coste Design & Partners. The vessel will be three decks tall, the lower deck in the main hull, the main deck above and an open-air sun deck for relaxation perched behind the bridge. The main deck is spacious with provision for al-fresco dining on the aft main. Take two sweeping access stairs on either side of the aft main deck and you ascend to the aft sun deck. This deck features a large jacuzzi pool flanked by sunpads. As large as the trimaran is, she is only expected to sleep six guests and six crew members...
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