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Fincantieri Yachts 70-meter "Prospect"​

Prospect is designed as a seagoing vessel for unrestricted service. The hull construction will be steel, with a light alloy superstructure. The vessel will be twin screw with a bulbous bow. Propulsion will consist of twin diesel engines, each coupled to a controllable pitch propeller (CPP) through a reduction gear. The vessel will also be equipped with a twin high lift rudder plant, one bow thruster and two pairs of stabilizers designed to provide active roll reduction both in underway and at anchor. Power for the ship will come from 3 diesel generators, with one back-up emergency generator...

Perini Navi 50-meter "Vitruvius" Concept​

Perini Navi announces the sale of a 50 metre motor yacht. Designed by Vitruvius Ltd., this new project combines the characteristics of the Vitruvius Concept – a new type of yacht created by the French naval architect Philippe Briand – with the features of an Explorer vessel, following the owner’s requirements.​

The Vitruvius Explorer 50m will be the first yacht to be built with the Vitruvius Concept and the first motor yacht by Perini Navi under the Picchiotti brand. In the words of Giancarlo Ragnetti, Perini Navi CEO: “The name of Picchiotti is part of the Italian shipbuilding tradition of which it was one of the founders. Since the 1990s Picchiotti is part of the Perini Navi Group which absorbed its experience and valuable traditions. Today we are re-launching the Picchiotti brand on a class of motor yachts different from any other product present on the market...

Nordhavn 86' "Super Trawler"​

Measuring in at a sizable 86 feet, the Nordhavn 86 trawler model is the largest of the company so far. This size pushes them ever-so-close to the megayacht market. Trawler yachts allow high endurance and range with the comfortable accommodations needed for long endeavors. The Nordhavn 86 model gives this plus more. It is clear the 86 footer continues some of the same genes present in the smaller models.

With an incredible beam of 24 feet, she offers sizable latitude. This includes storage on the fore for a tender of up to 20 feet. This is attainable as a result of the aft configured wheelhouse and salon areas. Moving these areas aft does not compromise the abundance of space.

The space in the social areas is large, upwards of 30 feet, in areas like the sky lounge and saloon...

Hatteras Announces the 56 Motor Yacht​

New Entry Level Model To Debut Spring of 2008​

NEW BERN, N.C., Sept. 19, 2007 – Hatteras Yachts is pleased to announce the newest member of its fleet, a 56 Motor Yacht that incorporates original design concepts, a spacious interior and intuitive features that make this an ideal boat for the owner-operator. Priced at under $2 million, the 56 Motor Yacht represents a new entry-level product for the thousands of boat owners who aspire to own a Hatteras.

Boaters the world over appreciate the advanced design and robust construction that sets Hatteras apart from the fleet. Like all Hatteras models, the 56 features a solid-fiberglass hull bottom that includes beefy support for key areas such as the tunnels, shaft log and strut locations. Divinycell coring is infused into the hull sides, decks and superstructure to add stiffness and reduce weight...

New Launch: Horizon 62' Elegance​

“Yaretti by Fiona” ​

“Yaretti by Fiona” is a special version of Horizon Elegance 62 motoryacht in Europe. In more than a year’s time, the “Yaretti by Fiona” has been manufactured by hand at the VISION Shipyard in Taiwan, one subsidiary of Horizon Group. The special version of Horizon Elegance 62 combines the stylish exterior and technical expertise with the creative and sparkling esprit of Fiona Swarovski and with the breathtaking quality of Horizon Yachts.

The idea was born when Nathalie Siegl from “YHG Yachthandels GMBH”, Horizon’s Austria’s dealer, met Fiona at the presentation of her FWS fashion collection in Vienna: “I was immediately captured by Fiona’s energy and her outgoing and charismatic personality. Soon after the show we decided to create an exciting design project together...

Abeking & Rasmussen SWATH "Silver Cloud"​

Not many builders have ventured into S.W.A.T.H platforms for motoryachts. The acronym S.W.A.T.H means Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull and there are numerous advantages to this hull technology.

The name Silver Cloud was once written on the sides of a monohull. In particular, this mono hull was a Feadship with a length of 143 feet. This is not to be mixed up with the small cruiseship of the same name. Now there is a new project under construction currently by Abeking and Rasmussen which seems to be the successor of the 143 foot Feadship.

The new A&R S.W.A.T.H vessel will be a bit smaller in length than the Feadship but will make up for it in stability and added space. The new Silver Cloud will be 133 feet long and 58 feet wide with a draft of 13.5 feet...

Volvo Penta's IPS Goes BIG!​

New Larger Engines and Drive Systems​

by Carl Camper​

Builders have been quick to adapt Volvo's IPS technology for many reasons. First and foremost, because of the gains in efficiency, performance and maneuverability over conventional drive systems. But also, because they can install an IPS system in a few hours. Compare that with days, or even weeks, for a standard powerplant & drive system. Think of it as an outboard.....

Jongert 3800​

SailPower!​

Having built reputable expertise in the construction of sailing super yachts, the Jongert yard now also employs its capacities in building motor yachts. Two semi displacement yachts by design of Guido de Groot have been commissioned following the introduction of a preliminary design at the Monaco Yacht Show, last year. The 3800MY is the first vessel being built in the new series of Jongert motor yachts.​

Exterior and interior styling of the yacht is by Guido de Groot Design. This internationally famed designer has joined in close co-operation with Jongert yard, Hugo van Wieringen of Azure Naval Architects and the client. Initially, De Groot composed a design for a 29 meter motor yacht featuring specific style elements of the Jongert sailing yachts. This design appealed to the client, as he has been sailing Jongert yachts for many years...

Hakvoort launches Perle Bleue for repeat client ​

On the auspicious date of 07/07/2007, Hakvoort Shipyard in Holland launched the 38-meter luxury motoryacht Perle Bleue. Her delighted owners, Mr and Mrs Stanley Bey, attended the ceremony and threw a thank you party for 150 guests and workers. Diana Yacht Design was responsible for the naval architecture brief and Donald Starkey designed the contemporary wood paneled interior. Perle Bleue’s maiden voyage will see her cross the Atlantic and go on display at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

Perle Bleue is the second yacht built by Hakvoort for the same owners, following on from the success of the 44-meter Campbell Bay. “The entire team at the Hakvoort yard is made up of exceptionally dedicated people,” commented Mr Bey...

Specializing in sail and power alike...​

Bloemsma Van Breemen is currently working on two new projects that illustrate the wide diversity of skills and facilities available at the yard. The comprehensive in-house expertise makes Bloemsma Van Breemen one of the few leading builders that can genuinely claim to specialise in both sailing yachts and motoryachts. Current projects include a 44-metre Beeldsnijder motoryacht and a 41-metre Dubois sailing yacht. ​

Enhanced facilities:

Bloemsma Van Breemen’s increasingly prominent profile in the global superyacht industry has necessitated further changes at the yard, which has already been extensively re-developed in recent years. A new canteen is currently under construction for completion in October 2007...

Oceanco “Y-702” Makes Official Debut​

The impressive 82 meter yacht, build number Y702 emerged on Friday, May 25th, 2007 from the Oceanco custom facility in Alblasserdam, The Netherlands. She originally entered the shed on April 8th, 2006 to be completely fitted out, only 14 months ago.​

Project Y702 follows the equally impressive project Y701, named Amevi, which was delivered to her owners in March of this year, becoming another proud member of Oceanco’s expanding new generation of super yachts. This magnificent new yacht, currently berthed at the Oceanco shipyard for final outfitting and commissioning, is expected to be ready for delivery after thorough sea trials near the end of July 2007...

Feadship's "Anna" Breaks Cover​

After her initial private launch in Aalsmeer in January 2007, Anna was moved to Feadship’s facility in Makkum for finishing. At the time only limited information was released so that the De Vries team in Makkum could ensure that this elegant lady was properly dressed. Now that this process has been completed, Feadship is delighted to present Anna to the public. This is the largest yacht in terms of volume ever built by the Koninklijke De Vries yard in Aalsmeer, the Netherlands...

Dockwise Yacht Transport Christens Super Ship in China​

FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA. (May 25, 2007) -- According to the Chinese Traditional Calendar, May 24, 2007, was "Huang Dao Ji Ri," an auspicious date that brought luck to anything new. On this date, Dockwise Yacht Transport (DYT), the world's only float-on/float-off yacht transport service, christened its newest ship, the 687.5-foot (209 meter) Yacht Express at the Yantai Raffles Shipyard, located at Yantai, Province of Shandong in China. The largest vessel of its kind in the world, Yacht Express was purpose-built with a semi-submersible dock bay that allows yachts of any size to be safely floated on and off as cargo. The process is unique to DYT, which also operates four other semi-submersible yacht carriers...