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Storm Yachts will soon launch the Storm X53 motoryacht​

Storm Yachts is working on a number of yachts simultaneously. The popular S78 which for a while was their flagship is doing well. Now they have introduced the S-100 which is essentially a larger version of the 78-footer to cater to owners who may want more space and longer range. Of course they have the X53 which is going to launch pretty soon. The Storm X-53 packs a punch in many ways, synthesising all the assets of the Storm brand in sixteen mighty metres of motoryacht. The highly distinctive lines and profile come into their own in the X-53 design, while the FDFH hull shape guarantees a first class sailing performance that few if any yachts can offer in this size...

Admiral starts construction on 52-meter and 55-meter superyachts​

Italian yacht manufacturer Admiral has started construction on two new superyachts with lengths of 52 and 55-meters respectively. Keel laying and the traditional ceremonies associated with them signalled the start of construction at the yard in Marina di Carrara. The two yachts are actually part of Admiral's new E Motion displacement series of superyachts with design by Dobroserdov Design along with Admiral's in-house design department, Centro Stile.

Even though the two yachts are from the E Motion series, they are actually quite different from each other in styling and layout. One glaring difference is at the bow. The 55-meter has the straighter but more conventional-looking bow while the 52-meter has a reverse type bow. The Admiral E Motion 55-meter superyacht is going to weigh in with a Gross Tonnage of 850 GRT and is expected to deliver a maximum speed of 17-knots...

SanLorenzo sells first SD126 megayacht​

Italian builder SanLorenzo have completed the sale of the first unit in the new SD126 model. The sale was secured at the Miami Show in February. Designed by the usual Francesco Paszkowski, Project SD126-40 is already well underway in construction at the shipyard in Viareggio, Italy. She is expected to be delivered to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in October and will be displayed in the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show...

Nautor Swan sells third Swan 115' Flush Deck sailing yacht​

Sail yacht manufacturer Nautor Swan continues on a good run with their latest bit of success, the sale of the third Swan 115-footer. Naval Architecture of the new yacht is by none-other-than German Frers. The second quarter of the year therefore has started well for this Finnish yacht manufacturer.

On the interior on the Swan 115 is light and airy with a flexible cabin layout. In fact, the master's cabin can be placed aft or forward according to how the owner wants it. Of course there are other cabins for guests, up to four cabins and accommodation for up to six crew members. The entire construction process of third Swan 115-foot is expected to take place all in-house at Nautor’s facilities in Pietarsaari. As per Swan's high standards, the yacht will be built from a female mould and of pure carbon materials (pre-preg)...

Feadship 57-meter Eidsgaard designed superyacht​

Dutch custom superyacht builder Feadship is currently working on a 57-meter superyacht with a radical exterior design by Eidsgaard design. The new superyacht will certainly look different from the average but this is partly what full customization can bring. The new hull, YN810, was recently seen being towed to the Feadship yard on Kaag Island where of course she will be completed and launched.

The contract for this unique looking superyacht was signed back in May 2013 by an Edmiston client. With radical exterior styling by Eidsgaard Design, the yacht will be painstakingly built to the highest standard by the craftsmen at Feadship. Due for delivery in 2015, this 57-meter yacht will have accommodation for 12 guests in an owners stateroom and five additional guest cabins at main deck level, cared for by a crew of 15...

Nordhavn delivers N86 expedition yacht "Koonoona"​

In the vein of the Nordhavn 120 delivery comes another transit of the South China Sea, this time by Nordhavn 86 "Koonoona". Like the trip undertaken by her famous big sister, Koonoona will set sail from the South Coast factory in Xiamen, China, to be delivered to her owner and will make a stop in Hong Kong. The trip will also be crewed by PAE staff including president Dan Streech, project manager Trever Smith, salesman Eric Leishman, as well as webmaster and graphic artist Doug Harlow, who will document the journey on nordhavn.com. And, just as was the case with the N120, Koonoona’s owners are repeat Nordhavn buyers; this owner, who hails from Asia, previously owned a Nordhavn 62.

The voyage, scheduled to commence April 30, is bound to be another exciting one for Nordhavn fans to follow, but despite the many similarities there are major differences between the two deliveries...

SanLorenzo launches SD112 motoryacht "O"​

Italian yard SanLorenzo just launched the first hull in the new SD112 series -called "O"-. The series has already taken off with another six of them sold to date. The semi displacement series SanLorenzo offers starts from the SD92 and runs to the SD122. The SD112 sits nicely between the larger and the smaller end of the series.

On the interior, guests will be accommodated in five cabins. The Owner's suite is on the main deck while the main guest housing is on the lower deck fitted out with four cabins. There is cabin housing for seven crew members as well on the lower deck. The SD112 model will have a number of features seen on some of the other SanLorenzo models and other models from other Italian manufacturers.

One of these is the fold-down terrace or balcony outside of the main saloon...

ISA splashes 43-meter Granturismo megayacht "Philmi"​

The Granturismo concept was presented to the yachting community in September 2011 at the Monaco Yacht Show and the contract for the construction of the first 43 meter GT was signed 6 months later, in March 2012 and is the second sale in the Granturismo range. The increase of dimensions allow to have exceptional internal volumes for a yacht of this size. Light is a major feature in the crisp interior design by Sandrine Melot. Two large skylights in the main saloon and the Owner cabin enhance the white and light grey decoration where plenty of leather by Foglizzo cover walls, ceilings and the Owner cabin's floor. In the stern area a gym opens onto a large swim platform while an athwartships tender garage hosts the tender...

Blohm+Voss delivers 82-meter superyacht "Graceful"​

The eagerly anticipated yacht "GRACEFUL" has left her berth in Hamburg on Friday, April 18 after the shipyard successfully achieved a challenging 23 month completion programme. This stunning yacht joins an impressive lineage of truly iconic vessels from the renowned yard and currently ranks as the 67th largest yacht ever to be launched. Graceful was fitted out both inside and out by Blohm+Voss working alongside the owner's representatives under the lead of Capt. Alexander Mozhayskiy. A unique, close-cooperation model was developed at the start of the project, thereby optimising the decision-making process, minimising delays and facilitating a unique scheduling system. This led to a very fast build time overall for a yacht of this size, quality and level of complexity...

140-meter superyacht Project 'Victory' launches from Fincantieri​

After the wide interest created by Fincantieri's first yacht, "Serene", it would be understandable that the second yacht, a lot larger, would cause a stir in the industry. The bated breath has now been released witht he launching of Fincantieri's second superyacht, the 140-meter Project 'Victory'. The contract for this gigantic superyacht was signed back in late 2009 with construction starting nearly in the last quarter of 2010.

Fast forward to the present time in April 2014, the drawings, models and renderings are now realized with the launching of the real superyacht. The yacht sprawls across seven decks. Hull 6218 has a floodable dock, large enough to host her nearly 15-meter main tender...

Sunseeker 101-foot motoryacht "Black Legend" delivered​

UK yacht manufacturer Sunseeker recently delivered the first Sunseeker 101-foot Sport motoryacht "Black Legend" to her owner. Black Legend is indeed a very customized motoryacht not only with the exterior black and red pirate paint theme but the interior is also pretty custom. It just goes to show the extent that Sunseeker is willing to go to meet the owner's brief with the Sunseeker 101 series...

Azimut launches Azimut Grande 95' RPH​

Italian brand Azimut celebrated the recent launching of another member to their Azimut Grande family, this time an Azimut Grande 95'RPH motoryacht. Currently, the Azimut Grande family runs from 95-feet up to 120-feet but there is a 140-footer in the works which will inevitably lengthen the range significantly. The 95-footer is made in GRP to a design by Stefano Righini with Studio Salvagni Architetti doing the interior work. Technically, the 95-footer uses a pair of MTU 16V 2000 M84 marine engines. She then is expected to have a top-end speed of 26.5-knots and cruise around 20-knots.

The 95-footer is a gorgeous looking yacht featuring the usual Azimut sports lines and fast appeal, she is a head-turner even though she is at the bottom of the Azimut Grande line. You'll find accommodation for up to ten guests in five suites...

Tankoa Yachts sell 69.30-meter superyacht​

Tankoa Yachts announces the recent sale of a near 70-meter superyacht they have currently under construction. The yacht was sold last month and has been under construction at the Genova, Italy yard. Hull S693 will have a few style changes due to the new owner. Designer Francesco Paszkowski, who has designed two other projects for Tankoa before, was asked to revise the exterior lines of the S693 superyacht. They additionally teamed-up with Yacht-Ology to create a timelessly modern-classic yacht. After the completion of the redesign, Yacht-Ology showed the project to an Eastern European client who signed a building agreement with the combined forces of Tankoa, Paszkowski and Yacht-Ology.

She will end up displacing around 1,300 tonnes and as a full-displacement superyacht a top speed of 16.5-knots should suffice...

Holland Jachtbouw launches 45-meter sloop "Heureka"​

The latest yacht from Holland Jachtbouw has been launched and she is a 45-meter sloop with the name "Heureka". She is a Dixon designed sloop with an interior design by Rhoades Young Designs. The interior is said to be done to a minimalist concept. Roeland Franssens, a Director at Holland Jachtbouw was at the launch and said, “We are delighted to see Heureka move onto the next phase of her sea trials – the engineering and project teams at HJB have worked around the clock to ensure that she was launched on time and that all systems are operational...

Codecasa 43-meter Vintage series megayacht in build​

By now we all know of the Codecasa 42-meter Vintage Series of which a couple have been launched and are sailing around. However, there is a 43-meter version under construction at the moment, yes, only a meter longer. The slight addition in length is towards the aft of the yacht and is expected to offer more comfortable working and service areas in the garage around the tender.

She is under construction as hull F76 and this Italian yard -Codecasa- gathered feedback and information from owners and industry-specific professionals to develop a completely new layout for hull F76. Codecasa's in-house designers and technical team collaborated with Franco and Anna Maria Della Rolle on the yacht’s design and layout. The yacht will have larger windows as well for better views out and more natural light in...

Fitzroy launches 37.5-meter sailing yacht "Escapade"​

The time has come for project FY17 to leave the build shed of New Zealand builder Fitzroy Yachts. It would have been a bittersweet moment for them and the workers involved because not only has FY17 transformed from an idea to reality but she is also the last yacht that will come from the yards of Fitzroy. FY17, now christened as "Escapade", is the last yacht launched by Fitzroy before they close their doors. Enough orders have not been coming through for this New Zealand builder as a result of the financial crisis...

Heesen launches 50-meter superyacht "Monaco Wolf"​

Dutch luxury yacht manufacturer Heesen recently launched the 50-meter superyacht that was being built under the project name 'Azuro' (YN 16650). Now that she has been launched, and now christened by her owners, the new name is "Monaco Wolf". M/Y Monaco Wolf can accommodate up to twelve guests in six staterooms. The master suite is located in the traditional area on the forward main deck. Both bedroom and bathroom are full-beam with windows running along their entire length. The other guest suites are found on the lower deck and include a full-beam VIP, two double and two twin cabins. The interior has custom lighting to suit the needs of the situation. The design is enhanced by particular attention to the lighting systems throughout the yacht. Custom-controlled lighting can transform the atmosphere from bright party mode through to pools of subtle illumination...

Christensen launches 50-meter superyacht "D'Natalin IV"​

Another 50-meter superyacht launches from American yacht builder Christensen. She is the new "D'Natalin IV" and is from the well-known 164-foot Custom Series. The name may sound familiar to you and that is because the owner has had several yachts carrying the name D'Natalin in the past. They chose Christensen to produce their latest yacht, the D'Natalin IV with a gorgeous Navy Blue hull and gleaming white superstructure.

She is built to be fully classified and certified to ABS Commercial Yachting Services classification & MCA-LY2 Large Commercial Yacht Code Compliance. Superyacht D'Natalin IV is expected to be delivered in early May after she satisfies sea trials. “We are excited to see the D'Natalin IV sitting in the water perfectly on its lines as designed. The blue hull is flawless in its finish and really strikes the attention of anyone who sees it...

Keel Laid on 60-meter MondoMarine superyacht "Sarastar"​

Last Friday saw the keel laying of the first 60-meter superyacht being built by MondoMarine. Previously known as simply 'M60' the project now has an actual name, "Sarastar". The majority of this superyacht is going to be built in aluminium to a design by Luca Dini. In fact Luca Dini is also doing the design work on the interior.

Even at 60-meters the semi-displacement hull will aid the twin MTU 16V 4000 M73L engines in the yacht attaining the expected 21-knot top speed. Pull the throttle back significantly to around 12-knots, a Trans-Atlantic range and more can be had (4,100 nautical miles). Sarastar is being done by the same team that worked on the 41-meter MondoMarine motoryacht "Nameless".

While the specific arrangement of Sarastar isn't known to the wider public, we have an idea how many guests she will be carrying eventually...

Blue Coast Yachts unveil new 60-meter power Trimaran superyacht​

French builder Blue Coast Yachts recently unveiled the design for an all-new 60-meter power Trimaran superyacht. The design has been done by Coste Design & Partners and wraps around the concept of three hulls. There is the main central hull and two outriggers to provide a very stable platform. She is envisioned to be constructed in composite and offer sumptuous living and accommodation for guests and owner alike. The accommodation arranges for as many as twelve guests and provision for eight crew members...