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Northern Marine 90-foot expedition "Blood Baron"​

"Blood Baron" is a 90-foot expedition yacht currently in the final phases of construction at Northern Marine in the U.S. As you will expect she carries the range and fuel efficiency of a long-range cruiser while having the attributes and appointments of a luxury yacht larger than she is. Blood Baron has a voluminous interior for her size and large windows to further enhance the spatial appeal...

Perini Navi signs contract for 38-meter sailing yacht​

The Perini Navi Group has closed the contract on the second yacht in their 38m Racing Line, a performance line that unites comfort with the quality that has always characterized Perini Navi yachts. Sloop C.2130 is under construction at the Perini Navi Group’s Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia and will be delivered in the year 2015. Compared with her sister ship "P2", hull C.2130 has been designed according to a brief for fast and easy sail handling through three semiautomatic Perini Navi electric captive winches.

This sloop will mount laminated sails and will have a carbon fibre furling boom for performance and safety in all conditions. Hull and superstructure are in Sealium, a lightweight aluminium alloy that is highly corrosion resistant...

Italian yacht manufacturer MondoMarine is continuing to produce new designs and also translate them into new contracts. The same has happened with their new 40-meter semi-displacement motoryacht. The news comes after MondoMarine secured the sale of their top-of-the-line M60 model a couple months ago. The new model design rises an impressive four decks above the waterline and boasts a number of notable features throughout. Accommodation appears to be for ten guests in five rooms most of which exist on the lower deck. The master is located in a somewhat new location for onboard a 40-meter yacht. The master is forward on the upper deck, typically where you expect to find the bridge. The owner's cabin is expected to have doors on both sides of the room and open up to slim side decks but can be marginally broadened by use of fold-down bulwarks to form terraces...

Azimut is preparing to launch the third Azimut Grande 120SL motoryacht​

Italian manufacturer Azimut is in the final stages before they launch the third hull in the Azimut Grande 120SL series. The new yacht is expected to launch in April, 2014 and will showcase exterior design by Stefano Righini and interior design work by Carlo Galeazzi. Paolo Vitelli, chairman of the Azimut Benetti Group commented: “Azimut Grande represents a tangible response to the needs expressed by our boat owners: it is an appealing and distinctive line that doesn't cut corners in terms of comfort and flawless performance. Rigorous trials and tank testing have helped develop a high performance keel that can cruise with ease, even in rough seas. Adopting water jet transmissions has significantly limited vibrations and noise, maximising on board comfort for the boat owner and guests”...

SanLorenzo launches SD118 "H1" in Italy​

Italian yard SanLorenzo successfully launched the first member of the new SD118 line. She has been christened as "H1" and as usual, the owner and family were on hand to witness the momentous occasion. The yacht was built for a German owner who opted for a modern atmosphere and feel .

The new SD118 is actually closer to 120-feet long with a beam of about 25-feet and a draft of 7.38-feet. H1 has design by Francesco Paszkowski and Naval Architecture by SanLorenzo themselves. The GRP-made vessel is powered by dual MTU 16V 2000 M94s and can easily hit a 28-knot top end speed. She is expected to carry ten guests in her staterooms onboard. H1 is expected to be delivered to her owner after sea trials are satisfied...

CRN technically launches 60-meter superyacht hull 133​

Italian yacht builder CRN technically launched their first yacht of 2014, hull 133, a 60-meter superyacht. The new superyacht was rolled out the shed earlier this week but won't be fully launched into the water until the start of March. For now, the yacht is being prepared for official launching and interior work to continue. Francesco Paszkowski is responsible for the exterior design and the Naval Architecture is a collaboration with CRN's technical staff as well...

Heesen launches 40M megayacht "Galatea"​

On January 17th, during a private ceremony at the shipyard facility in Oss, YN 15640, the first 40-meter Heesen ‘sportster’, was launched and christened M/Y "Galatea". She is the true incarnation of Heesen DNA; with advanced aluminium hull technology, powerful performance, uncompromising interior design and peerless Dutch construction standards. M/Y Galatea has the optimum balance of comfort and power: she may have marble bathrooms among her luxurious interior design features, but she’s still capable of 27.5-knots...

Delta Marine unveils 40-meter megayacht "Onika"​

Delta is excited to unveil its latest project, a 40-meter superyacht with a new high-efficiency hull design. Built for repeat Delta owners, "ONIKA" embodies the simple elegance and warmth of a true Gentleman’s yacht. The Delta Design Group was entrusted with the entire design and engineering package, beginning with the challenge to design a hull for shallow draft cruising with the same seaworthiness and capabilities as a full-displacement design.

Here are a few words from Delta’s Chief Naval Architect, Jay Miner:

“The new Delta hull design combines the best in long range passage making capability and fuel efficiency along with moderate draft to allow the owner access to the shallower water destinations that otherwise might not be accessible. In profile, the bow has a long overhang, with enough flare to keep the decks dry and present an overall classic look...

47-meter Project 'Margarita' to launch in April 2014​

One of the many yachts currently under construction at Dutch builder Heesen is the 47-meter Project 'Margarita'. She is a sister to "Lady Petra" and is slated to be launched by Heesen in April of this year. The interior has been developed by Omega Architects showcases a mature concept utilizing quality luxurious finishes like walnut, oak, silks, linen and leather.

Although the 47-meter series is not new now with project Margarita being the 10th hull, she is set to break-up the styling set that many are accustomed to with this series. New styling elements that are used on this new hull are more modern looking windows. The traditional-looking windows as well as their mullions have been replaced with continuous glued glass and that adds to the more modern style referred to earlier...

Hunt Yachts 80-foot Sport Motoryacht​

Hunt Yachts of the U.S recently announced the commencement of construction on their largest build yet, the Hunt 80' Sport Motoryacht. The 80-foot motoryacht is destined to become the flagship of the company. The design for the record yacht of this yard is C. Raymond Hunt Associates.

The yacht is expected to be run via a pair of 1,600-bhp diesels engines. They will be connected to Hamilton water-jet drives for spectacular results. Top speed is anticipated to be in excess of 31-knots. On the interior, the accommodation is in a three-stateroom layout along with a full-beam master suite midships. Additionally, there is going to be an extra room with the intention of sleeping a child, or member of the owner’s party. She has been commissioned by an experienced owner who already owned a yacht from Hunt and launching is expected in Summer 2015...

OceAnco, Tim Heywood 105M project 'Dana'​

Hold on, this 105-meter superyacht isn't under construction but it is just a concept showcasing OceAnco's ability to build this large and complex yacht. For the yachting enthusiasts and elite out there, project 'Dana' may appear very reminiscent in many aspects to another existing yacht. With the sand color hull and white superstructure, classic bulges on the forward upper deck, long sloping transom and the signature Tim Heywood reverse-line that plunges to the bow's waterline, you may think "Pelorus" and you would be correct.

The 344-foot Dana is also similar length too but besides those features the new proposal is unique-enough on her own. One of her striking features is the main pool situated on the aft main deck...

Eurocraft, Gaspard Yachts collaborate on 43M motoryacht "Peacemaker"​

A new project is presently under construction and it is a collaboration between builder Eurocraft and Gaspard Yachts. The 43-meter is going under the project name "Peacemaker" and can be completed in the next year and a half. Peacemaker is currently for sale with an asking price based on request. She stretches 43-meters, an overall beam of 8.00-meters and draft just under 2-meters at 1.90-meters.

Peacemaker will be a performance type yacht expected to run to a top-end speed of 30-knots and cruise at around 24-knots. She will have a pair of MTU 16V 4000 M90s below decks. Accommodation is to be provided for up to 10 passengers and 6 crew members. There will be a full beam mastersuite on the main deck, which will include a fold-down balcony. Special features include a jacuzzi located on the aft end of the upper deck, bar and alfresco dining...

Sunseeker technically launches 155 superyacht "Blush"​

The largest motoryacht ever built by UK builder Sunseeker has rolled out of the shed and is now being prepared for full launching into the water in early February. Now named "Blush", the Sunseeker 155 showcases an Ice Blue hull color and white superstructure. After launching, Blush will be prepared for sea trials and then delivery to her owner Eddie Jordan in Spring.

The 155-foot yacht boasts impressive accommodation for as many as 12 guests in ultimate style and luxury, while the forward lower deck area can accommodate up to 10 crew, with a separate captain’s cabin. Blush is the first semi-displacement, round bilge hull from the company. The unique interior will feature an exclusive design palette that pulls colors like gray, blue, green to the fore and help create an overall chic aqua atmosphere...

Benetti Sail Division unveils new 41-meter motoryacht design​

Best known for distinct pocket-sized motoryachts with a classic feel, Benetti Sail Division recently unveiled a new 41-meter motoryacht design that is both modern and classy at the same time. One of the distinctive features seen on the tri deck design is the relatively long bow. That element really adds a depth to the overall design and gives alot more fore-deck space to guests.

The aluminum and steel yacht has an Italian design by Acube Design. They also conceptualized the interior of this yacht while of course, Benetti Sail Division would be the builders. She is a yacht with fully customized interiors being afforded to the new owner. There are four different proposals ranging from glossy wood up to a very classic understated minimalist feel for the interior concepts. A top speed of 15-knots is dependable on the load factor and by twin MAN V12 engines...

Feadship launches hull 688, 46-meter megayacht​

The first month of 2014 hasn't passed and Dutch custom superyacht builder has launched their first yacht of the year. The 46-meter custom project known has hull 688 left her construction shed this morning at Feadship Aalsmeer yard. If you follow closely the yacht's external design it may be evident that this general design was seen elsewhere before, like "Como", "Ad Lib", "Loretta Anne" et al from New Zealand builder Alloy Yachts. Dubois Naval Architects were responsible for the exterior design of hull 688.

The twin-screw semi-displacement megayacht features a silver coloured hull and black masked windows along the main deck. Upon launch most of her surfaces were still covered in protective film. On the inside, the design was done by Redman Whitelely Dixon (RWD) and the accommodation appears to be for possibly 10 in the owner's suite and four other cabins that are located on the lower deck...

Construction on the Columbus Classic 68-meter superyacht underway​

The Columbus Classic 68-meter is well under construction at the moment and bears design and Naval Architecture by Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec. The Columbus Classic 68-meter is hull number C04 and represents the largest of the yachts currently under construction by this company. The yacht features a private owner's deck plus five to six spacious staterooms on deck that can accommodate ten to twelve guests. As you would expect, an elevator connects all decks for guests to use. She is expected to be compliant with the new LY3 and ILO regulations and is being built to ABS Unrestricted Worldwide Operation, Maltese Cross A1, Commercial Service, E, Maltese Cross AMS, Maltese Cross ACCU, MCA and LY3 classification...

Sunseeker 155' superyacht build update​

UK builder Sunseeker has updated us on the progress of the first hull in the 155-foot series, their current flagship model. Construction is coming to an end and the tri-deck superyacht has already undergone rigorous testing at the Sunseeker shipyard facility in Poole. Commissioned by Formula 1’s Eddie Jordan, the first 155 Yacht has been the talk of the town since it was first announced. What’s more, Eddie Jordan has taken advantage of the bespoke element of this Super Yacht and embraced every opportunity to stamp his unique marque on it. The new 155 Yacht’s innovative design and build process allows its owners a virtually free-hand when designing the yacht to their own specification and boasts an impressive range of up to 4,500 nautical miles...

Oyster sells Oyster 825 sailing yacht at Dusseldorf Boat Show​

Proving to be as successful as she is eye-catching, the all-new Oyster 825 is not only dominating the board walk by being the biggest sailing yacht at this year's Düsseldorf boat show, she is also enticing buyers to put pen-to-paper as Oyster announce the closure of a new contract for an Oyster 825 to a Russian client.

Oyster CEO David Tydeman commented: "Making her world premiere here at Europe's largest boat show, this sleek model and new breed of Oyster yacht, designed by Rob Humphreys is attracting many visitors and is already making a significant impact on the Oyster order book - bolstered by this latest contract...

Southern Wind Shipyard announce the launch of SW82#02 "Grande Orazio" ​

South African based Southern Wind shipyard is working actively to finish the outfitting of "Grande Orazio", hull number 2 of the new SW82 mini-series. Just three months ago the delivery of the first hull, "Feelin’ Good" was announced and the yacht has arrived in Genoa a couple of weeks ago after a challenging maiden voyage from Cape Town.

SW82 #2 Grande Orazio is conceived to achieve owner’s expectations to have a yacht capable to deliver thrilling performance on the most important offshore regatta fields and comfortable family vacations. The deck layout chosen for this project is the Flush Deck version with sleek and sporty coach-roof geometries...

CRN signs Letter-of-Intent for 68-meter superyacht for Chinese client​

Italian yard CRN maybe close to fully signing contract for a 68-meter superyacht. That is because they recently signed a Letter-of-Intent (LOI) with a Chinese client for the said 68-meter displacement yacht. If the LOI moves forward into a fully-signed contract, the 68-meter superyacht will represent the largest superyacht signed to a client from China by CRN.

The LOI for this yacht was signed in Weifang on the 14th of January. ‘The signing of our first LOI for 2014 with a Chinese client is not only something to take pride in, but also a true witness to the strategic path we have embarked on,’ comments Lamberto Tacoli, chairman and CEO of CRN...