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Rene van der Velden 110' Plumb Bow Yacht​

Desirable concept promises economic construction and operation ​

This snug, boldly handsome all-weather cruiser is ideal for today’s economy-minded families. She was conceived to assure fun, pleasure, and low building and running costs. She is based on a less-costly steel hull, with each living space made as versatile as possible, and without cumbersome features and over-sophisticated technology that savvy owners find unnecessary and expensive. With longitudinal framing, the steel hull is relatively inexpensive to build and maintain, and is easily repaired anywhere, even in low-tech facilities. The superstructure can be aluminum or composite, depending on builder’s or client’s preference and, like the interior styling, can be customized to suit your needs and taste. The hull is shaped for comfortable speeds up to 18 knots...

Benetti launches Classic 121' "Option B"​

A few days after the launch of the first Classic Supreme 132’, last Wednesday, 16th May, the curtains were raised on a Classic 121’. The 121’ is the crowning jewel of the Benetti Class range, featuring six models constructed in composite materials and ranging from 93’ to 145’ in length, all built at the historic Benetti boatyards in Viareggio. In the early hours of the afternoon, the yacht was lowered into the water, a ceremony witnessed by the owner and his family, along with technical personnel, workers, and all Benetti staff who oversaw outfitting and construction over the past several months.

The Classic 121’ is the iconic symbol of the Benetti brand for semi-custom models — the first Benetti Classic ever made ten years ago when production of the range got underway...

Progress on Moonen 42-meter "Sofia" superyacht​

Construction on the new "Sofia" is going well and quickly. It shouldn't be in the too distant memory that the owner wanted the Moonen flagship to be even larger with a four-foot extension to the stern area over the initial LOA. The difference in length at the stern was to allow storage of a three-person U-boatworx submarine. Sea trials on the submarine will begin in Malta in mid-May while back in Holland the dedicated launch crane is being pre-assembled and tested before final installation onboard the yacht.

Two of the suites are nearly complete giving a better idea of the Art-Line interior concept. Meanwhile, the entertainment system is being engineered and installed, increasing in sophistication all the time to include a full Kaleidoscope video server with Samsung Smart LED TVs and multi-room control (including lighting, blinds and climate control) via i-Pad...

Construction starts on Cosmo 50-meter Explorer superyacht​

The Cosmo Explorer brand is a brand dedicated to the design, construction and production of strong and reliable luxurious explorer yachts packed with innovations and cutting edge technology, ready to explore the roughest seas. The location of the building was selected to be Greece.

Exterior and Interior design of COSMO 50 was submitted to Mr. Cristiano Gatto of Cristiano Gatto Design Team Srl. Permanent collaboration with design team allowed for the concept of the Cosmo 50 Explorer Yacht to be compiled as unique masterpiece. Presently COSMO Explorer is fully time dedicated to the building of COSMO 50 Explorer Yacht, for which, Alizul Finance Corporation Ltd. holds all rights of Naval Architecture and Engineering.

The concept of a unique, hi-end specification, five deck explorer yacht forthe owner was born...

Project 'Topaz' superyacht launches at Lurssen​

The widely anticipated and much talked about superyacht Project 'Topaz' emerged from her floating drydock at Lurssen today. The technical launch allowed the world to finally see the design in totality. The new superyacht has been built under a veil of secrecy and details are almost none as the yard is holding fast to confidentiality agreements.

Even the LOA is not widely known but she is believed to be either 144-meters or a bit longer. Her beam is a staggering 21.5-meters (about 72-feet). The Topaz project was transferred from the yard to the floating dry dock in May 2011 to be fitted out. It was this same dry dock that she sailed out of today. Topaz is now possibly Lurssen's second largest superyacht constructed. As further details emerge we will keep you posted.

For more information:

Lurssen
Fr. Lurssen Werft GmbH & Co...

Custom Line Navetta 26-meter "Immagine"​

The latest Custom Line Navetta 26-meter recently splashed in Italy. In fact, "Immagine" was launched just the day before the Custom Line 124. Top speed on this vessel will vary depending on the engine option chosen by the owner. The top end speed could be either 14-knots or 16-knots with cruising anywhere between 12 and 13.5-knots.

On the inside, the new Custom Line Navetta 26-meter Immagine plays host to up to eight guests in four cabins. The cabin layout is in two doubles and a twin located on the lower deck while the Owner's suite is on the main deck. We can expect Immagine to be delivered to her owner for use this Summer...

New Rupert 80-foot motoryacht design signed and in construction​

Rupert Marines' latest design is an 80-foot luxury motor yacht intended for owners of super yachts and other demanding customers and designed in cooperation with world-renowned naval architects and designers, the exterior bears the signature of Ted Mannerfelt. This 80-foot yacht is the first in series of Rupert Yachts now in development.

Rupert 80 is a truly professional boat. Built in Sweden by skilled craftsmen to professional workboat and yacht standards and with a superior finish to the exterior as well as the interior. This extraordinary yacht is equipped with all the space and amenities for guests and crew you can expect from a truly exceptional yacht.

Speed range between 32 – 46 knots and relevant fuel capacity will ensure a sufficient cruising range...

Custom Line launches third 124-foot megayacht​

Recently, Italian brand Custom Line launched the third unit in their 124-foot series. This new nearly 38-meter megayacht has been constructed in GRP materials to a design by Gianni Zuccon. Zuccon also materialized the interior design work.

On the interior, up to ten guests are accommodated in a lavish and luxurious atmosphere where five cabins await. This light motoryacht will get you around at 27-knots if you push her twin MTUs that can generate just over 3,500 horse power each...

ADM Kiel launches 73-meter superyacht "Plan B"​

One of the more talked about and anticipated superyachts from the ADM group for this year has been launched. A 73-meter superyacht built under the yard number 422 has now left her dry dock and is floating alongside in preparation for sea trials and other finalizing works.

Although a name isn't visible on the yacht's structure, the name has been confirmed through her AIS transponder as "Plan B". Plan B bears both exterior and interior design work by German firm FOCUS Yacht Design. The 73-meter steel and aluminum superyacht's exterior design is modern and aggressive. Not alot of details are available on this new project at the moment but YF will keep you informed as they come to hand...

Mariotti Yachts launch 54-meter superyacht "RAHIL"​

Mariotti Yacht finally launched the long awaited 54-meter Luca Dini designed superyacht "RAHIL". She was apparently launched in mid-February and is a sistership to the 2008-built "Sea Force One". Although a sistership RAHIL has quite a few distinguishing features including a more sedate and elegant paint scheme with a light-grey hull and white superstructure. The white mast is also different because it is vertical and not raked as on Sea Force One.

RAHIL is carrying twin CAT engines with the ability to power her to 17.5-knots. The steel hull and aluminum superstructure offers sturdy construction and a cruising speed of 15-knots was calculated. The new yacht was seen at the Genoa Charter Show...

PerMARE launches Amer 116 "Il Gattopardo"​

PerMARE launches a new Amer 116 called "Il Gattopardo". Il Gattopardo is powered by dual CAT C32 engines, allowing her to attain a top-end speed of 27-knots and cruising speed of 22-knots. The 116-foot yacht boasts a maximum beam is of 7.42-meters and fully loaded draft of 2.30-meters.

Three cabins have been provided for guests and three for the crew as well. Engineered by Massimo Verme, the Il Gattopardo superyacht boasts a comfortable and luxurious interior done by CGA Architects...

Horizon RP97 "Summer Wind" on the verge of completion​

The brand-new Horizon RP97 "Summer Wind" successfully completed her sea trial in Kaohsiung harbor in April and is now ready for delivery to her Australian owner. Powered by twin CAT 1600bhp engines, Summer Wind has a cruising speed of 16-knots and top speed of 22-knots at full load. Thanks to the advanced technology Horizon utilizes to control weight, Summer Wind is lighter than previous RP97 models – even though she has plenty of sound insulation material – and she runs 2 knots faster.

The stylish exterior of the RP97 Summer Wind was designed by well-known Sweden designer John Lindblohm, and her interior design was a collaborative effort between Horizon’s in-house design team and Nikki Parris from the owner’s selected Australian Design Company...

Codecasa unveils new 72-meter platform​

Italian yard Codecasa is working on completing the 50-meter open sport yacht as well as the second hull in the Vintage series, hull F.75. However, in the background, the yard is working on developing a 72-meter platform from which a few designs have been drawn up.

The designs range from a vintage style and arrangement with straight bow to a modern a conventional styling with contemporary bow. The other design also has a straight bow but the styling of the superstructure is modern and sleek. While the designs are sharing a common 72-meter hull, the lay-out and arrangement are totally different from the other.

The conventional design with the contemporary bow features the largest pool on the aft end of the bridgedeck and wrapped on the foward end by a seven-seater bar. This design has provision for landing a helicopter on the bow. The other two designs have helipads on the aft decks...

Picchiotti Vitruvius 73-meter superyacht​

The new Picchiotti Vitruvius 73-meter superyacht has reached a critical point in construction. The Vitruvius 73-meter is the third in a line of yachts from this brand. Recently she had been transported from where she was built at Perini Navi’s Turkish facility to Perini's La Spezia finishing facility.

She is being built under hull number C.2189 to a design by Philippe Briand. The interior is being brought to reality by Remi Tessier. Some quick features include accommodation for twelve guests and as many as twenty-two crew members. She will be driven via a diesel-electric package to two Azipods. The Flagship of the Vitruvius series will have a top speed of approximately 16.5-knots with a range of 7,500 nautical miles at 12-knots.

Other features onboard are a gymnasium, sauna and spa that cover the wellness aspect of living onboard...

San Lorenzo launches 40-meter "111" megayacht​

Another megayacht recently launched from the San Lorenzo facilities and she is a member of the 40-meter Alloy family. Her name is given as "111" and represents the seventh unit of the line that is characterized in part by gull-wing doors on the superstructure.

As per every San Lorenzo megayacht, the latest 40-meter Alloy 111 is manufactured to reflect the owners wants and needs in the yacht. They built a unique masterpiece realized according to his style and requirements, always different one each other and personalized by the use of some of the rarest and most precious materials.

For example, in the bathrooms exclusive limestone Malyat and for the furniture prestigious woods such as olive ash and burned oak. 111 will be delivered to her owner for use in the upcoming Summer yachting season...

SW 102 Ds hull n° 1 "Almagores II" has been launched ​

The first unit of the brand new SW 102 DS project, SY "Almagores II", has just been launched and christened in Cape Town. She was commissioned by an Italian owner, who has been a passionate sailor since ever. With Almagores II he came back to the sailing world after a temporary break with a power boat: he is confident Almagores II will finally match his desire of comfort with his passion for sailing.

Almagores II, designed by Nauta Yacht Design and Farr Yacht Design, will complete her sea trials in the Table Bay waters, and will leave South Africa to the Med, shortly. She will be officially presented as a world premiére during the forthcoming Monaco Yacht Show. "Atalante", SW 102 hull n° 2 is due for launch on December 2012...

Benetti launches first Classic Supreme 132'​

The technical launch of the first Benetti Classic Supreme 132’ was held on Friday, May 4th at the Benetti site in Viareggio. A mark of design continuity – this new gem of technology and Italian style – springs from a project with exteriors designed by Stefano Righini and interiors by Francois Zuretti who, for this first boat and following the Owner’s indications to draw inspiration from a particularly contemporary style, creates a sober, elegant interplay between the oak natural shade, the warm wenge, diamond pattern leathers and hide.

The Classic Supreme 132’ is not just a new model to complete the Benetti Class range; it is also the first model built and outfitted in the Lucca Dockyard, the company’s new 4200 m2 plus facility...

Wally 50-meter sloop "Better Place" launches​

The long awaited 50-meter Wally sailing vessel has now been brought into the open and now has her -nearly 68-meter- mast stepped. The stepping of the mast of "Better Place" occured at ISA's yard in Italy.

The exclusive 50-meter superyacht Better Place has been equipped with a four-spreader high modulus carbon mast, a Hall Oceanfurl boom – also the largest ever built by Hall, delivered by the New Zealand factory – and a unique mast collar to support all halyards and sheets.

Mounted on the spreaders stand 18 antennas for the ultimate monitoring and navigation systems. The mast stepping, carefully planned and supervised by Hall Med’s manager Andrea Merani, was smooth and neat, even if, with the boat on the hard, it was necessary to hoist the mast butt 12-meters high to feed the mast collar on the deck...

McConaghy Boats launch 42.5-meter "Adastra" Trimaran​

During April, McConaghy Boats launched the radical-looking "Adastra", a 42.5-meter long Trimaran. She was built at McConaghy Boats Zhuhai Facility, China for a Hong Kong client for long range ocean voyaging. Designed by John Shuttleworth Design. Adastra takes the power trimaran concept further than has ever been attempted before, previous vessels like "Earthrace" and "Cable and Wireless" were stripped-out record-breaking machines.

Adastra's 16-meter beam creates a spacious saloon area on the main deck which offers superb views through a panoramic window and accommodates a lounge area, dining table, and navigation station. The aft deck has a sofa and bar area to port and a dining area to starboard, further aft of this there is space for a 4.9-meter tender and directly below is a garage which can store a 3.1-meter tender...