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Rossi Navi pre-launches 48-meter "Vellmari" megayacht​

Italian yard Rossi Navi rolled out their first yacht for 2013. She isn't fully launched as yet, she will take to the water next week. She is the 48-meter Enrico Gobbi-designed "Vellmari". She was built under project name 'Ketos' as hull-number FR026 at their Viareggio yard. The vessel is powered by twin MTU 16V 2000 M94 engines, with 2,600 BHP each. This choice was not based on a desire to reach high speeds, a maximum of 17.5-knots, but to offer maximum cruising comfort. The Humphree interceptors were chosen to provide the best cruising performance.

Ketos summarizes elegance and aggressiveness: the first is expressed by the lean exterior lines and the sleek, racy style of its volumes, while the second is provided by the numerous more risqué details, reminiscent of the world of aeronautics and car design...

Feadship launches 99-meter Project 'Dream' superyacht​

More than four years in the making, project name 'Dream' left the massive building hall today. The project is also a prime example of Feadship’s unrivalled ability to build superyachts exactly according to client specifications – in this case a striking and sleek concept presented by AWD, resulting in a totally custom creation-. “Feadship enters 2013 on a crest of a wave as we continue to set new standards in partnership with discerning owners,” concludes Vermeer...

Christensen Announces the Sale of a New Custom 50M Series yacht​

Christensen Shipyards is pleased to announce the signing of a contract for a Custom 50M Series project. This sale, known as Project '2GES', was brokered by Steve Elario of Y. CO. With a massive beam of over 29’ and the international tonnage of approximately 499 GRT, this luxury 164’ vessel has a total interior square footage of over 5,000 square feet. Twelve guests will be comfortably accommodated in six gracious staterooms each with an en suite bathroom adorned with custom finishes. It will feature a main deck Master Suite, a VIP stateroom, four guest cabins, and an elevator servicing all decks.

The exterior square footage of over 4,000 square-feet provides abundant opportunities for entertaining and basking in the sun along with ample room designated for a touch-and-go helipad and toys...

Hakvoort reveals new 63.3-meter classic superyacht​

Dutch yard Hakvoort is going to be making use of that newly expanded indoor facility with them publicizing a new build project of 63.3-meter. She has been given build number YN249 and bears both exterior and interior design by Rene van der Velden. Naval Architecture has been developed by Diana Yacht Design.

The twin-screw ocean-going classic-looking superyacht is being built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She is expected to keep 150,000 LT of fuel in her tanks to provide a decent range and a top speed estimated to be 14.8-knots. There is also provision to store 20,000 LT of fresh water. Twin CAT 3512 C marine diesels will power YN249. Her LOA is 63.33-meters while her BOA is 11.30-meters with a draft of approximately 3.25-meters...

Dunya Yachts 72-meter "Red Square" launched​

Dunya Yachts have finally launched the 72-meter "Red Square" -several years after projection-. She was built in Turkey at the Dunya-Ursa yard and boasts exterior design by Sterling Scott and an interior by the late Alberto Pinto. Red Square was launched on the 2nd of February, 2013. Powered by a pair 3,150 horse power CAT diesel engines, Red Square is expected to run to a maximum speed of 17 knots while a cruising speed of 14 knots and a range of 4,200 nautical miles are estimated and to be confirmed at trials.

Red Square is spread out across four decks and has a number of nice features. First she provides accommodation for twelve guests in six rooms. There is an amazing owner's suite that features a walk-in dressing room, twin bathrooms, and a cinema/lounge. There is also a double height saloon, sure to make a grand statement...

Amels launch first unit of the LE199 series​

Dutch yard Amels kicked off 2013 with the launching of not only their first yacht for the year but also the first yacht of the Limited Edition 199 line. While a name has not been disclosed by Amels, the Tim Heywood design has been widely refered to as "Event". Hull 5501 bears interior by Laura Sessa with the ability to sleep as many as twelve guests and fourteen crew plus the captain. The yacht's bow gives her a distinct appeal and one that isn't that unfamiliar from Amels. The straight bow is somewhat reminiscent of Amels Sea-Axe line of Fast Support Shadow vessels.

The first LE199 boasts many features that you would expect on a 60-meter superyacht. Many of the superyacht's notable features are inclusive of a touch and go helipad that is located on the bow -forward of the bridge- and an enclosed lounge on the sun deck...

Newcruise pens 180-meter superyacht "My World"​

German designers Newcruise were asked to pen a very large design for a superyacht, perhaps gigayacht. With vessels such as "Dubai", "Eclipse" and Project "Azzam" (fitting out) pretty much in existence, it shows that some owners aren't afraid to design yachts of world proportions. In fact the new design from Newcruise is dubbed "My World". The vessel is just a design, a concept at the moment but it is surely one that could be built. As can well be imagined, a vessel this size, 180-meters, will have every conceivable feature expected on a yacht and even on land! There are two helipads one of which has a hangar, conference rooms, space for submarines, plethora of tenders, spa, cinema, sports club, large island-oasis pool and so on.

The owner will have his/her own private deck. Yes an entire deck of the eight decks is devoted to the owner...

Horizon to Display Four Luxury Yachts at the 2013 Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show ​

During the 2013 Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show from February 14th– 18th,Horizon Group will showcase four luxury yachts – the E88 motoryacht, EP69 expedition yacht, PC60 power catamaran and E56 motoryacht – at the Horizon display on ramp 15, slips 410 – 413 along Collins Avenue. “This is our largest Miami show in recent years regarding product on display,” said Roger Sowerbutts of Horizon US dealer.

“We are looking forward to seeing the response, especially for the new E56 model we debuted last fall.” This year’s Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show line-up will allow visitors a chance to experience Horizon’s flexibility as a luxury yacht builder, as each of the four yachts on display offers distinct styling, layout and performance features...

Bury Designs 60-meter trimaran explorer superyacht​

The popularity of multihulls has been taking root in the superyacht industry, at least on paper. Another designer, Bury Yacht Design, presents an exploring multihull design, this one with three hulls. The trimaran concept, even though it is largely a monohull has two smaller hulls, supersized outriggers more-or-less.

Bury Yacht Design worked in conjunction with Triton Yachts to design the vessel in such a way that storing submarines onboard would not be a problem. The 60-meter trimaran explorer has plenty of room on the aft main deck thanks to the multi hull concept. The yacht has been designed also to accommodate twelve crew along with six guests and a private deck for the owner. It would be a suitable platform to carry any of Triton's larger or smaller submarines and provides the chance to prospective owners, the oportunity of a lifetime...

ISA's first hull of the 41-meter Classic megayacht series​

Italian builder ISA is presently working on a number of yachts. Like many other yards they have a few new hulls of new series under construction. One of them is the first hull of the Classic 41-meter series set to launch this year.

She is 41-meters LOA, approximately 8.40-meters wide and draws 2.40-meters. Design has been penned by Andrea Vallicelli and underscores the modern lines that ISA are known for. The steel hulled and aluminum superstructure vessel will sleep ten guests in double occupancy mode. The guest suite arrangement sets out in a Master stateroom and four guest doubles and twins. She'll provide acommodation for crew in a captain's cabin and three twins.

Below decks, the Classic 41-meter hull is powered by twin CAT C-18 engines to a top speed of 14.5-knots. The 41-meter is also available in more powerful twin C-32s which would push her to a 16-knot top speed...

Cerri sells third 102' Flying Sport megayacht​

Cerri Yachts, a member of the Rodriguez Group successfully sold another one of their 102-foot Flying Sport megayachts, their third hull so far. She has been sold to a Russian client and they will be changing up a few elements onboard the yard as compared to the other two 102-foot Flying Sport hulls.

These yachts aren't slow either with a top speed in the region of 38-knots and high-cruise speed of 30-knots thanks to their twin 2,600 horse power MTU set up. Okay to those changes we spoke of earlier. The normal fit out with a flying bridge yacht is a helm station on the flying bridge as well as one below -indoors-. However, the third hull only has one on the flying bridge. You may ask why? The owner apparently wants a two-level master stateroom, so the space that typically goes to the interior helm station, gets incorporated in the owner's master plan, literally...

Enrico Gobbi unveils new 88.5-meter superyacht design​

A new design for an 88.5-meter superyacht has been unveiled by Team 4 Design. Headed by Enrico Gobbi, the design focuses on broad deck spaces and large glazed areas to maximize the interaction of light and view. Gobbi comments, ‘Another part of the brief was to have a lot of glass, clients want wide windows for views.’

One of the main features of the yacht design is the owner's deck or decks I should say. The master stateroom is actually situated across two of the uppermost decks of the design. The owner's deck boasts other prim and proper features. Gym and ensuite bathrooms are also in the offing. A heli-pad is located outside of the lower level owner's deck. They can easily arrive by the yacht's helicopter and stroll into the lower level of the owner's suite. Subject to potential owners' preferences the yacht can have four double guest cabins and a VIP on the main deck...

Converting a Chinese Research vessel into a luxury yacht​

This design is the last project from the five finalists of the "Young Designer of the Year Award". Matthew and Kyle describe their project in the following manner. When approaching the task of converting a Chinese research vessel into a modern luxury yacht, we aimed to develop an elegant and realistic design while maintaining original features in terms of both styling and manufacture.

Exterior features include a unique ducktail and aft beach design, an extensive forward pool and bathing area, and a multipurpose flybridge with a bar and hot-tub. The yacht also features several exterior dining areas. The main feature retained from the donor vessel is the funnel, which we have redesigned to be more modern and to feature prominently within the yacht’s interior...

Jongert 3200P sailing yacht with Rhoades Young Design​

Jongert has been trying to keep its line fresh and contemporary and the new Jongert 3200P sailing yacht ticks all those boxes. The vessel is one that has been introduced to the public already, in design featuring styling inside and out by Rhoades Young Design. According to the Rhoades Young Studio website, this vessel is to launch in 2013. On the other hand, Naval Architecture is by Doug Peterson.

The following is what Jongert said ahead of the Monaco Yacht Show. "This year we will be presenting the new Jongert Sailing Performance line, starting with the 3200P. This semi -custom performance sailing yacht seamlessly follows the successful Jongert strategy with a lines plan from Doug Peterson and interior & exterior styling from the boards of Rhoades Young." There is great flexibility in both the design and production of this platform...

Benetti 47-meter hull 'FB502' megayacht in-build​

Italian yacht manufacturer Benetti has been kept busy with a myriad of yachts they have under construction across their many classes and ranges. One of them is the second 47-meter megayacht, hull FB502. You will remember hull FB501 which was the start of a new line of 47-meter yachts for Benetti, FB501 was later christened as "Imagination".

The yacht presently under construction is the second vessel in this line, hence FB502. She features Naval Architecture by Benetti and the build is being supervised by Project Manager Jens Cornelsen. On the interior, she boasts a design by Rhoades Young Designs. If the first hull is anything to go by, FB502 should be 47-meters LOA, 8.80-meter BOA and have a draft of 2.70-meters. Full load displacement should be around 350-tonnes. If she is using twin MTU M90 16V 4000 engines, top speed will be around 24.5-knots with a range of 3,400 nautical miles at 12-knots...

Oyster 125' sailing yacht "Twilight" launches​

Nearly two months ago YF alerted you to the upcoming launch of the Oyster 125-foot yacht "Twilight". Upcoming Launch: Oyster Sailing Yacht 125' "Twilight" - YachtForums.Com She has been launched now and in the water at the RMK yard in Turkey. Presently being readied for sea-trials, you as a potential owner can have her as she is for sale, asking 16.8-million Euros.

The composite fly-bridge sailing sloop has a design by Dubois Naval Architects. Twilight offers accommodation for eight guests in four cabins in her Rhoades Young designed interior. The guess accommodation comes as a Master stateroom, two double cabins and a twin...

San Lorenzo SD122 megayacht "Alchemist Too" launches​

Italian yard San Lorenzo launched one of their latest yachts recently, another member of the well-known SD122 series family. In fact, this yacht is the seventh hull in the series and has been named "Alchemist Too", built for a Mexican client. Here is the sixth http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/sanlorenzo-yacht/19903-delivered-san-lorenzo-yachts-sd122-lady-cecilia.html#post162960 hull of the series...

'Continental III' 26M motoryacht in build at Wim van der Valk​

A fruitful collaboration between Wim van der Valk yard and Guido de Groot resulted in the creation of the design for the new 26-meter 'Continental III' motoryacht. That very vessel is in a well-advanced stage of construction and is expected to be completed by August 2013 according to schedule.

The modern appeal, sizable layout and emphasis upon privacy were all taken into account when designed by Guido de Groot in consultation with the yard and the owner. We can expect triple Volvo Penta IPS-1200s below decks to power this yacht. She will be equipped with a Seakeeper M26000 Gyro system among other modern pieces of equipment.

The Continental III is the newest series offered by Wim van der Valk and is available in sizes of 26, 28 and 30 meters...

Gulf Craft launches second Majesty 135' megayacht​

Gulf Craft have successfully launched their second 135' megayacht of the Majesty semi-custom series. It is also their first launch for 2013. The Gulf Craft Majesty 135 is designed by Gulf Craft themselves. The interior is a custom job sporting accommodation for twelve guests in a Master, VIP and four doubles.

With the vessel just having completed sea trial the yacht should be closer to completion now. Top speed is anticipated to be in the region of 25-knots and give an 1,100 nautical mile range at cruising speed all thanks to her pair of MTU 12V 4000 M94 series engines. This particular hull will make her debut at the upcoming Dubai Boat Show in March 2013.

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Rodriguez Group/ItalYachts delivers megayacht "Phoenician"​

The latest yacht from the Rodriguez/ItalYachts has been completed! Her name is "Phoenician" and is a 34-meter performance motoryacht bearing design by Andrea Bacigalupo. Her design has been compiled with aggressive yet soft and flowing lines. Again, Cristiano Gatto pens the interior on this yacht. Matured and modern interior characterized by white ceilings and side panelling, offset by deep browns on the floor and cabinetry by prized woods yet tied together again with a white place mat in the mid-saloon...