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Heesen sells 51M superyacht Project ‘Paloma’​

Yard Number 16551 at Dutch builders Heesen, currently under construction has been sold recently. She goes by the name Project ‘Paloma’ and is a 51-meter displacement superyacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The exterior design is by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects while the interior has to be finalized but the same Laupman is expected to work on the interior.

Expect twelve guests to be hosted onboard being slept in five cabins, two twins, two doubles and the master stateroom. The yacht will be powered by a pair of MTU 12V4000 M53 diesel engines driving dual propellers. With this engine set we can expect a maximum speed just above 15.6 knots. It is anticipated that Project Paloma will be delivered in 2014...

Feadship launches 78-meter superyacht "Venus"​

Call her modern and unconventional but the latest superyacht launch at Feadship is truly out of this world. Actually, she is called “Venus” and is a 78-meter all-aluminium superyacht. Venus is fully custom and probably is the largest all-aluminium superyacht built by the yard so far. She was launched on Sunday, 28th October 2012 at the Feadship De Vries yard in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands.

Project ‘Aqua’ -Hull number 684 (Venus)- is definitely one of Feadship’s most secretive projects to date owing to the customer that commissioned her. Even though she is outside to finish prepare her for sea trials not many details are known about this radically modern custom superyacht. What we do know is that her design styling is by the radical Philippe Starck, same person behind 119-meter superyacht “A”. Engineering and architecture is by De Voogt Naval Architects...

Benetti launches latest Delfino hull number 5​

The latest Benetti Delfino megayacht left the outfitting sheds and was launched. She is Delfino BD005, the fifth hull in the series. Already the Italian yard launched two Delfino-line yachts for 2012 prior to hull five. Those two were "Ocean Drive" and "Azul". The design of the fifth hull is by Stefano Righini with an interior by Carlo Galeazzi.

Two twin cabins, two VIP-type suites and a Master cabin round out the accommodation for ten guests at double occupancy. Twin CAT series engines run the latest Benetti Delfino to a top speed near 14-knots. Cruising should be a knot or two slower. To differentiate BD005, she has a blue hull. The fifth and latest hull is expected to be handed over before the end of 2012.

For more information:

Azimut | Benetti S.p.A...

Benetti 63-meter superyacht FB265​

New superyacht hull FB265, currently under construction by Italian yacht manufacturer Benetti saw the light of day for the first time recently. Benetti moved the new hull to the finishing/outfitting building hall. Hull FB265 is located at the Benetti Livorno yard where she will stay until launch in 2014.

Benetti's yachts are becoming larger and more diversed in design. In fact FB265 is the second largest superyacht currently in production. The other superyacht larger than her is the 90-meter (FB262) giant slated for 2015. FB265 features a steel hull and aluminum superstructure and the overall design looks reminiscent in a combination of two recent Benetti superyachts, "Nataly" (ex. 'Amnesia IV') and "Diamonds are Forever".

Speaking of design, the new 63-meter superyacht is designed in-house at Benetti while the interior designer's name remains unknown at this point in time...

Alloy Yachts launch 39-meter Expedition yacht "Cary Ali"​

New Zealand yacht manufacturer Alloy Yachts recently launched a new yacht. She is hull AY44, the expedition-styled megayacht. Her name has also been revealed already as "Cary Ali". The expedition yacht takes design from Rene van der Velden and bears interior design by UK firm Redman Whiteley Dixon...

Sunseeker completes and delivers 28-meter motor yacht "Zozo"​

UK yacht builder Sunseeker completed and delivered a motoryacht from their 28-meter line. She was christened as "Zozo" and in fact she is the third 28-meter motoryacht from Sunseeker to be delivered in 2012 so far. She is only three months old and is already for sale asking 4.75 million pounds. Zozo features a balcony on the saloon, a jacuzzi and stabilizers. There is also room for eight guests in four staterooms.

Reaching new heights in the design and use of ultra modern materials has given rise to this extraordinary motoryacht. With its revolutionary use of space, incorporating full height and wrap around glazing, the vast saloon will be the centre of this masterpiece. With a range of cabin plans this yacht allows for adaptation to suit client needs but will always deliver the expected Sunseeker “wind in the hair” performance...

FC100 sailing yacht under construction at Maxi Dolphin​

There's a 100-foot racing sailing yacht currently under construction at the Maxi Dolphin facility in Italy. Everything about this boat shouts modernity, from the minimalist interior to the smooth hydrodynamically efficient hull lines. Actually the reason why she is called the FC100 is because her design is by French Naval Architects, Finot-Conq. The minimalist interior is designed by Pierre Frutschi...

Update on the 56.4-meter sailing ketch "Encore" by Alloy Yachts​

One of the latest yachts under construction at top New Zealand yard Alloy Yachts is AY46, a fly-bridge sailing ketch. The vessel with an LOA of 56.4-meters or some 186.12-feet is to be the successor of another yacht they built a few years ago for the same owner. If the name "Mondango" sounds familiar, well this new yacht will be th sequel to her. In fact, most media outlets were refering to her as Mondango but it seems as though that her name will actually be "Encore", which isn't far off for a successor yacht...

Horizon Announces the Sale of New 115-foot Expedition Yacht to Singapore ​

The Horizon Group just sold a new Horizon EP series 115-foot expedition yacht, which is still under construction, to an owner in Singapore. The 115-foot long-range explorer yacht is scheduled to deliver to the new owner in March 2013 and will become the largest luxury yacht Horizon has delivered in the Singapore yacht market.

The solid yet stylish 115-foot expedition yacht is the newest addition to the Horizon EP series and has a full-displacement steel hull with a bulbous bow and fiberglass superstructure -- while she is the second Horizon yacht built with a steel hull (the Horizon EP148 was the first), she is the first one with a composite superstructure...

Heesen unveils new line of yachts at Monaco: 42M, 45M, 55M​

Dutch mega and superyacht manufacturer Heesen, raised the curtain on a few new designs they have had in the works. The unveiling took place at last month’s Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) in the Principality of Monaco. Heesen’s Fast Displace Hull Form program has taken off and proof of that was with the introduction of the 65-meter FDHF Project, presented in 2010. She was sold very quickly after introduction and is currently under construction as Project ‘Omina’ with delivery expected in June 2013. However, there are three other models now in existence. There’s a 42-meter design, 45-meter as well as a 55-meter design...

2Oceans launch 75-foot expedition catamaran "Quo Vadis"​

Designing this impressive expedition catamaran was a project that took 30 months and involved 1750 hours of design work, with three designers involved at various stages in drawing up the interiors, lines, structure and various mechanical details.

Accommodation is luxurious by expedition yacht standards, and at the same time comfortable and highly practical. The catamaran has ample accommodation and sleeps up to eight guests in four double cabins. Each cabin has its own spacious en-suite bathroom, with a heads and a shower. In addition, there are two crew cabins, accommodating three crew.

Aptly named "Quo Vadis", Open Ocean 750 Expedition Yacht is an impressive 75 foot catamaran, powered by two Cummins 228 kW/305 HP motors. It was custom designed by Du Toit Yacht Design for a seasoned game fisherman, and is stylish and luxurious as well as comfortable and functional...

Garcia Trawler 54-foot completed by Garcia Yachting​

The first model of the Garcia Trawler 54 was launched in Cherbourg on July 30th. The launch of this fuel efficient trans-oceanic trawler is an important step for Garcia Yachting which now proposes motorized blue water cruising solutions in addition to ocean crossing sailboats, its traditional savoir-faire.

Within days, the Garcia Trawler 54 departed on its maiden voyage around the Iberic peninsula in order to be officially introduced in Cannes at the Festival de la Plaisance between September 11 and 16, 2012. Subsequently she will then undertake an Atlantic crossing on her own bottom to participate to several East Coast boat shows in the fall in the US.

Stay tuned to YachtForums for an upcoming review by Judy Waldman on this new trawler; scheduled to to go live in October 2012...

37M Expedition yacht "Far Far Away" on the verge of delivery​

In a few days, the 37-meter luxury expedition Inace yacht "Far Far Away" will leave her builders for Florida. Far Far Away was built by Inace Yachts in Brazil as hull number 576. She's not the fastest yacht but she has a significant 6,000-nautical mile range at 10-knots, top speed is at 13-knots.

The overall design of Far Far Away is by designer Luiz de Basto. On the interior, also by Luiz de Basto, contains guest accommodation in five cabins. Two doubles, two twins and a master stateroom account for the break down in guest accommodation. Delivery is set for October 3rd, 2012.

For more information:

Inace Yachts
.: Indústria Naval do Ceará S.A...

46.4m Dubois-designed motoryacht to commence build with Feadship​

The second Dubois design to begin build with the Feadship yard this year, this stunning 46.4m motoryacht is for an existing client, in a contract which was brokered by Dubois Yachts. The fixed-keel megayacht amazingly will be capable of 5,500-nautical mile endurance at 10-knots. At 46.4-meter LOA, the beam is 9.00-meters with a slim draft of 2.25-meters.

This aluminium construction will feature a unique accommodation layout, with the entire upper deck given over to a private owner’s apartment. The owner’s cabin occupies the forward section behind a panoramic sweep of windows. The yacht also offers five guest cabins, three twin, a double and a VIP. This capable and luxurious yacht will achieve a top speed of 16.5 knots and is due for delivery in 2015.

For more information:

Dubois Naval Architects Ltd...

110-meter superyacht "Equilibrium" by Sinot Design​

Yet another new design comes from the recently concluded Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). It is a design from Sinot Design, a 110-meter superyacht called "Equilibrium". If the design looks even remotely familiar, think, the 88-meter "Musashi" by Feadship. According to Sinot... "with Equilibrium, we challenged ourselves to take a more radical direction without losing the eye for feasibility." He further comments...Equilibrium reflects the ‘balance between man, machine and nature’...

Maxi catamaran VPLP 110' launched at JFA ​

The latest yacht to launch from the French builders JFA is the new maxi VPLP 110-foot sailing catamaran. The name VPLP accompanies the yacht because Van Peteghem & Lauriot Prévost designed the vessel. At 33.5-meters LOA and over 14-meters BOA, she takes honours as being one of the largest luxury yacht catamarans built in carbon epoxy.

Eight guests are accommodated on the Cittolin Polli-designed interior. Not many details are available as yet on the new VPLP 110 maxi sailing catamaran as JFA is in a confidentiality agreement with the owner. We do not even know the name of the vessel. This latest vessel should be delivered to her owner in the Fall...

Moonen launches 42-meter megayacht "Sofia"​

Moonen celebrated a significant launch recently and that was for the 42-meter megayacht "Sofia", a fully custom yacht catering to the whims of the desiring owner. Sofia is so custom a megayacht that as the project was being built the owner was still making changes and alterations to the build. You would remember the original project was extended a couple feet to it's current length to accommodate the owner's desire to have a three-person (two guests and captain) submarine onboard. The submarine itself is by U-Boat Worx. On the inside, entertainment will be top-notch with the extensive custom video server and custom multi-interface controls via Ipad for window treatments, lighting, interior control of the climate. If this wasn't enough, the interior of Sofia, like many other Moonen yachts is by the artful Art-Line Interiors...

San Lorenzo unveils new 42-meter Explorer ​

Italian yacht manufacturer San Lorenzo made a step further in diversifying their product offering to the public with the unveiling of a 42-meter Explorer megayacht. San Lorenzo is not known for expedition yachts but they have decided to enter that market segment based on the rising popularity for explorer yachts.

The new 42-meter expedition yacht will have a few ‘green’ features to help make its environmental footprint a little lighter. She is expected to be classified under ‘Green Plus’ with the ability to remain at anchor for up to two days without having to utilize the polluting generator sets. Additionally, they expect that the San Lorenzo EXP 42-meter will have long-range because of its high fuel efficiency –another environmentally friendly feature...

Newcruise Design show new yacht designs at MYS 2012 ​

The German yacht design company Newcruise Design presented a few new designs at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). One of the designs is in the form of a luxury tug, in fact, it is called MY “Tug”. The other design is dubbed MY “Cube” and for good reason!

MY Tug is really a tug platform for exploring but doesn’t sacrifice the luxury appeal of yachting. Basically she’s an ocean-going tug with styling and amenities that softens the character of an otherwise rugged yacht. Sporting features to outfit her persona she would be the perfect yacht for the avid explorer. Bare in mind, this design comes in three variant sizes, 42-meter, 45-meter and 47-meter. This particular variant is the 45-meter yacht.

MY Tug has a heli pad on the aft upper deck for the yacht’s helicopter tender. Below the heli-pad is room to store the vessels’ RIB tenders (X2)...