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Sunbird Yachts announced a contract signed to design a 60M (198’) mega yacht for a customer in China, following the construction agreement of a Dream Cat 30M recently. The shipyard is positive that this will eventually turn into a build contract.

“This is our biggest project so far and we intend to work with industry leaders worldwide to provide the best solutions for the client’s boating requirements” stated Mr. Li Yue Xian, CEO of Sunbird Yachts, “such areas will include structural design, acoustic controls, interior and exterior styling.”

The 60M design work at value of half a million US dollars, will feature full composite structures, with carbon and Kevlar fibers as required, and a big garage for cars, water sport toys, etc...

Vitters Launches Largest Carbon Sailing Sloop​

The Dutch yard Vitters Shipyard adds its latest performance superyacht to its portfolio, SY Sarissa. With her 42.6 meters (138ft), Sarissa is the largest carbon sloop ever built in the Netherlands, and one of the largest worldwide. Her lightweight construction and rigging with her state of the art systems and lifting keel are only a few characteristics of this performance focused design by naval architect Bill Tripp. The distinctive interior design by Rhoades Young, which combines various finishes like carbon, glass, stainless steel, leather and several types of wood, ensure a stylish and comfortable stay on board.\

The Vitters team only needed 11 months to transform the Green Marine built carbon hull into the spectacular yacht Sarissa is today. Sarissa was transported from Vitters Shipyard in Zwartsluis to Harlingen on the 24th of June...

New Design: Burger 40-meter RPH Motoryacht​

The Contemporary Classic Cruiser​

Burger Boat Company, in association with Ivan Erdevicki Naval Architecture
is proud to present a newly conceived, contemporary style 40m Raised
Pilothouse Motor Yacht design for the ever expanding world market.​

Ivan Erdevicki has a long history of designing state-of-the-art motor yachts, racing sail boats and mega sailing yachts. The designer's objective is to meet the client's expectations and visions through the creation of truly artistic and elegant designs of the highest quality, reinforced by uncompromised engineering. Today, Erdevicki's signature is synonymous with unique and stylish designs. As a world renowned builder of custom yachts, it is only natural for Burger Boat Company to collaborate with such a prestigious designer as Ivan Erdevicki to develop a yacht of this caliber...

Danish Yachts presents the 'AeroCruiser 38F III" yacht​

Danish Yachts have now completed the AeroCruiser 38 II also known as Project 116 and christened as "Shooting Star". She is now in the Mediterranean. However, Danish Yachts have another vessel in the AeroCruiser 'line' in the works.

The Danish Yachts AeroCruiser 38F III is the next AeroCruiser in line. The notation of 'F' suggests Flybridge on this particular unit. The yacht's hull shape more-or-less retains a similar shape to the rest of the AeroCruiser family however, the cabin/superstructure is somewhat different.

She now totes a squared and angular shape for the upper structure which is radically different to the "Moon Goddess" and the Shooting Star. Ample glass is to be used in the construction which will allow superb views to the outside. The design also opens up, not just with sliding doors on the aft of the cabin but to the front and also the sides...

CRN 52-meter Classic Superyacht​

Blending Trends and Technology​

By blending trends from 1970's & 80's with the technology of the new millennium, CRN has
created the "Classic 52m", a completely new, fully customized, steel and aluminum displacement
yacht where luxury becomes “social” and innovation blends harmoniously with timeless design.​

The 52-meter mega yacht, was developed from the CRN naval architectural solutions, in collaboration with Studio Zuccon International Project and meets the ship owners’ greater need to be flexible. This new layout allows one to have closer contact with the sea, thanks to the outdoor “beach club” at the stern and on the terrace of the owner’s suite. The boat easily accommodates up to 12 passengers in five guest cabins (a master cabin and four guest cabins) and 12 crew members...

Oceanco 90-meter by Luiz De Basto​

An Atrium at Sea!​

Designed by Luiz de Basto to be recognized as a true Oceanco by its architecture
and proportions, the DP009 features a superstructure completely finished in reflective glass, providing
panoramic full height views from the interior, not only to the aft decks but sides as well, from floor to ceiling.​

Exploring the latest advances in glass technology, the innovative design also separates the aft decks from the walk around used by the crew, offering total privacy on the top deck which is exclusively dedicated to the owner, with a Jacuzzi installed on a private verandah facing forward...

Citadel Yachts launch 102-foot "Polar Bear" Expedition​

Citadel Yachts is pleased to announce the launch of their latest build, a 102-foot expedition yacht named Polar Bear, for an experienced U.S. yachtsman. This robustly constructed long range vessel features an efficient, steel displacement hull with a bulbous bow, active quad-fin stabilizers, bow and stern thrusters and fully protected propellers and rudders. Powered by twin 685-hp Caterpillar C-18B diesel engines, she has a range in excess of 5,000 nautical miles. Her massive 28-foot beam offers over 3,000 square feet of interior living space, with the engine room and lazarette providing an additional 720 square feet. This gives the owner the large living spaces normally found on vessels 30 feet longer, but with the added benefit of half the crew. Lower deck accommodations provide fully self-sufficient crews quarters forward with a separate stairway leading up to the starboard companionway...

Columbus 54-meter megayacht "Prima"​

"Prima" is the final name given to the 54-meter mega yacht that was under construction at the Palumbo shipyard for Columbus Yachts. Otherwise known as the Columbus 177, Prima is out in the open now on the verge of launching to the water in the next few days.

The displacement yacht was built with a steel hull and light alloy superstructure. Her overall beam is a spacious 10.20-meters aiding in the total feeling of expanse through out the yacht. The interior was fashioned by Studio Spadolini while the exterior design styling was the work of Hydro Tec. They also worked with the Naval Architecture.

Prima carries dual MTU 16V 4000 M60 engines. Top speed from the engine package is expected to be 18 knots with cruising two knots slower. The range for Prima is set at approximately 5,000 nautical miles with just under 120,000 LT of fuel in her tanks...

Horizon E54 Sport Yacht​

Horizon is pleased to introduce their latest model – the Horizon E54 AERO sport yacht; featuring
Volvo IPS drive technology, an eco-friendly design and immense interior volume for a 54-foot yacht. ​

Driven by environmental awareness in manufacturing and operation, the Horizon E54 AERO is a lesson in modern yacht design. Dual Volvo 900 IPS engines work together with the E54 AERO design for improved performance, with a projected maximum speed of 34 knots and cruise speed of 28 knots – all while reducing fuel consumption and minimizing emission output. This advanced drive system also provides an extended cruising range, which means more time spent enjoying all the E54 AERO has to offer...

Heesen launches 3700 "Aurelia" megayacht​

Dutch yacht manufacturer Heesen successfully launched another yacht recently. A few days ago, the latest member of the Heesen 3700 series hit the Dutch waters. From the first glance it is apparent that this new yacht isn't the average 3700, at least from the painting scheme.

Given the name "Aurelia", the latest hull of the 3700 series was initially known as Project 'Petra' under construction. She is also the tenth Heesen 3700 to be launched and even more interestingly she was launched on the tenth of June. Is it even more coincidental that she has the number 'ten' painted on her racing-car livery?

Dual MTU 16V 4000 M90 engines races her to top end speed of 30-knots. Just like her speed -racy- her staterooms are race car inspired to match with the external livery that is of a Racing Car origin. Even the main 14-foot tender is finished in similar paint scheme as the Aurelia...

Westport completes 40-meter "Gene Machine" megayacht​

The latest member of the Wesport 130 series has been completed by the American yacht builder. She is the fifth 130-foot hull in the newly re-designed and restyled original 130 series. If you were to include all of the 130hulls, this latest one would represent the thirty-third.

She was launched at the very end of last year (2010) and completed earlier this year. Hull 4005 has been christened as "Gene Machine" following, "Namaste" (4004), "Mustang Sally" (4003), "Aphrodite" (4002) and the first hull, "Miss Michelle".

Gene Machine has been manufactured in composite materials like her sisters. The design is by Taylor Olson, William Garden on the naval architecture while the interior was in-house by Westport. She is powered by twin MTUs with a top speed of 24 knots. On the inside, a maximum of ten guests can be slept in four double cabins and a master...

Tankoa Yacht 69-meter superyacht update​

A big change has come to one of the superyachts currently under construction at Tankoa Yachts in Italy. Hull C.102 is the 65-meter that is in build and originally had a launching date for September 2011. However, the said yacht is being extended significantly.

She is expected to go from 65-meters to 69-meters in order to house an expansive beach club in the aft part of the hull. Additionally, a large area of specially designed glass to MCA code will be built to draw natural light into the beach club and provide views outward.

The design of the Tankoa 69-meter remains by Francesco Paszkowski. The accommodation for the guests will be slightly in non-traditional areas with the five double guest staterooms being situated on the main deck and not the lower deck. The sixth stateroom belongs to the owner and that is going to be located on the upper deck.

She is dual classed, RINA/Lloyd's (MCA LYC2)...

Lurssen launches 62-meter "Lady Kathryn V" superyacht​

The latest in a line of 60-meter superyachts has been launched by German superyacht builder Lurssen. She is the 62-meter successor, the "Lady Kathryn V" built for an experienced owner. In build she was known as Project "Coco" with project management by ***** Ship & Yacht.

She was constructed in steel and aluminum, standing out at just over 200-feet long. Not surprising her naval architecture is in-house by Lurssen. The design comes by Espen Oenio and interior styling and design by Adam Lay Studios.

Lady Kathryn V is the final name given to the same yacht that might have been known at Project Coco or project 061. Essentially she is a slightly larger near sister to past 60-meter Lurssen builds like the "Linda Lou", "Arkley" and "Solemates II". Up to twelve guests may be slept onboard in her six beautifully done staterooms...