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Heesen launches 55-meter "Serenity" superyacht​

Dutch aluminum superyacht specialists Heesen launched their latest yacht very recently. She is based on the 5500 hull and would be a sister to the "Quinta Essentia". Her name is "Serenity" and this launch makes her the second yacht using the 55-meter hull platform.

The 55-meter model comes in slight styling options so that although the vessels are similar in concept, close attention would reveal subtle differences in the exterior style. Serenity comes in traditional livery with a dark blue hull and white superstucture.

As a near sister to the Quinta Essentia she should bear similar statistics. For example, the QE has a top speed of 24-knots and cruising speed of 22-knots using a pair of 20V 4000 M93L engines. QE carries accommodation room for twelve guests and a crew of ten. Serenity has been seen in Barendrecht Holland on the river Oude Maas...

Benetti splashes 60-meter "Diamonds are Forever" superyacht​

“Diamonds Are Forever”, this is the name of the new Custom megayacht launched on Saturday 26th November 2011 at the Benetti shipyard in Livorno. Benetti FB253 60mt is the boat’s official identification, but for its owner it’s Diamonds Are Forever: the official name of the yacht and the very personal signature of Mr. John Staluppi, an established yacht owner who has always been a fan of the Bond, James Bond saga.

Based on Benetti naval architecture and engineering, the elegant external line of the new FB253 Diamonds Are Forever bears the signature of Stefano Natucci and is characterized by compact forms and dynamic slender lines: a balanced combination of traditional design elements and modern innovative stylistic solutions which have become the shipyard’s distinguishing mark throughout the world...

ADM Shipyards launch 141-meter "Yas" superyacht (ex. Swift 141)​

The ADM Shipyards in Abu Dhabi (UAE) successfully launched the ultra large project known under the build name 'Swift 141'. The vessel was once an ex-naval frigate that was converted into a high-rolling luxury superyacht. Swift 141 is now called "Yas" as her final name and has been redesigned by the French studio Pierre Jean Design inside and out.

One look at the vessel and she is stunning in many aspects. Some may call her odd looking but it is a good break from traditional design. Her 'odd' appearance comes from very fluid curves and shapes all over the superstructure where composite meets over-the-top expansive glass surfaces.

As an ex. Naval Frigate, her hull lines were originally designed for speed. Even now as a superyacht, Yas and her hull will aid in high speeds for her size. At her size top speed is expected to be in the region of 26-knots...

Bilgin soft-launches their 40-meter X-bow megayacht "M"​

One of Bilgin's latest projects has been soft-launched at their yard. The Turkish builder carried the megayacht from the construction shed into the open. Bilgin Yachts are definitely upping the ante when it comes to their new yachts and design. This 40-meter yacht features what can be called an X-bow and is reminiscent of Feadship's "Predator" and Blohm + Voss's "A" (bow related).

The design of "M" stems from a collaboration between H2 Yacht Designs and Bilgin Yachts themselves but H2 mainly worked on the exterior and interior styling. Bilgin states that she carries 2 x MTU/ Blue Line 16V – 2000/M93 engines that are expected to run her along at 23-knots top speed. RINA CLASS C + Hull • Mach Ych represent her classification...

Grand Bay 100' motoryacht by Kajan Designs​

Grand Bay Yachts has unveiled their new project, 100´ ELEGANCE. The 30 meter superyacht will be custom built with a carbon / glass /epoxy hull and superstructure, and features a beautiful classic profile. With a cruising speed of 20 knots, and a maximum speed of 32 knots, this super yacht is designed for blue water cruising around the world.

100´ELEGANCE main deck offers a spacious main salon, and her adjacent dining room is designed for 8 guests. The owner’s cabin, located forward on the main deck, offers a bedroom, a generous walk-down closet and en-suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi & shower. Tree large VIP cabins are located on the lower deck, each with a large bathroom.

The bridge deck features a sky-lounge with a Jacuzzi, and an inviting aft deck with lots of space to entertain or relax...

Ivan Erdevicki 85-meter "Romanza" superyacht​

Earlier this year, Canadian Naval Architect and design firm Ivan Erdevicki unveiled a new design for an 85-meter superyacht dubbed "Romanza". The vessel bears a striking blue hull with contemporary white superstructure and decks stretching over five levels. Overall the design is sleek for an 85-meter yacht giving other designs coming from European yards and designers a run.

The accommodation layout could see two VIP staterooms on the upper decks. Additionally, four guest staterooms as well as an owner's stateroom. Eight crew cabins for the crew members would be on the lower deck...

Coste Design produces 60-meter power catamaran design​

A 60-meter power catamaran was designed by Coste Design with Blue Coast Yachts. The vessel is of epic dimensions being 62-meters LOA and 22-meters BOA.

The new vessel is envisioned to be built of advanced composite materials to save weight and increase efficiency. The 62-meter vessel will also incorporate the latest in hybrid propulsion with the aim at being as environmentally friendly as possible without loosing potential horsepower and then speed as a result.

The vessel is being called the 'Event Cat' and with it's enormous beam of 22-meters, a multiplicity of special features can be had onboard. Some include the possibility of a helipad, a large pool, large accommodation areas and spacious entertainment regions...

Heesen's 44-meter Project "Zentric" is sold​

Dutch builder have successfully sold the 44-meter Project "Zentric" which is on course for launch in early 2012. She represents the ninth hull in the 4400 series by Heesen Yachts. Nakhimov who is overseeing the project facilitated the sale.

Project Zentric is a semi-displacement yacht with five staterooms with a top speed of 25 knots. For Nakhimov this continues a successful close collaboration with the yard as, earlier this year they oversaw the delivery of the 55m "Quinta Essentia" – the largest Heesen built to date – and the 37m "Aurelia". Nakhimov has also been appointed the owner’s representative during final construction and will be managing Project Zentric post delivery in April 2012...

Soraya 46-meter superyacht build update​

Soraya Yachts and its Soraya 46-meter superyacht have now pushed forward the estimated launching date for that particular vessel. The new vessel was scheduled to have been launched earlier this year. The revised time is now an expected launch in early 2012, March to be precise.

Top speed on the new luxury yacht is projected at 16-knots with low cruising at 12-knots. An impressive range of 4,500 nautical miles at cruising is also expected.

Ten guests are to be slept in five staterooms ranging from the owner's room on the forward main deck to guest accommodation on the lower deck. The crew of nine are also provided for. The design for the interior has been done by Ales Bratina and actually being executed by Bobic Yacht Interior. The Soraya 46-meter is being built to be compliant to RINA and MCA standards. One of the main stand-out features on this vessel is the hydraulic helipad located on the bow...

Horizon Yachts secure new order for PC58 catamaran​

After launching the first Horizon Power Catamaran 58-footer and subsequently officially unveiling her at the recently concluded Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), a new order for the said model has been secured.

The PC58 garnered significant interest at the show from persons all over globe. The new model was unveiled at the FLIBS at a cocktail event held at the Horizon Yacht display booth. Since then the interest in the model shot through the roof. That alone signalled success at the show for Horizon.

Horizon's PC58 is on a catamaran platform with a top speed in the region of 25-knots and high cruising speed at 20-knots. "We are all very proud of this new yacht, and thank the entire team at Horizon Yachts for all their hard work!” said John Lu about the new PC58 model...

Tansu Yachts and Diana Yacht Design team up on 33.90-meter "Only Now"​

Diana Yacht Design and Tansu Yachts collaborated on a new near 34-meter design being called "Only Now". The exterior styling was clearly the work of Tansu Yachts while the naval architecture has been by Diana Yacht Design (DYD).

Accommodation has been cited for six guests in three cabins, that is, the master stateroom and two double cabins. The vessel uses angles and simple lines to come to the conclusion of design. Even at 34-meters a large section of the space onboard the yacht is dedication towards exterior relaxation. Plenty finished teak exterior spaces with seating.

The aft sun deck has space for a tender with dedicated crane for service. As with many Tansu yachts the Only Now has a straight bow hinting at her effortless ease in sailing through the water. Top speed is expected to be around 22-knots...

Erdevicki 110' "Durabo" sailing yacht​

The 110-foot "Durabo" sloop designed by Ivan Erdevicki is under construction. Construction on the yacht started nearly three years ago in 2009 but the financial crisis squeezed the pockets of the then owner and now work on the vessel have ceased.

Some quick statistics show that she has a waterline length of 98.10-feet, an overall beam of 24.50-meters with a draught of 16-feet with the hydraulic lifting keel fully extended and just 7.6-feet retracted. Displacement at half load is expected to be just under 125-tonnes. "Durabo" can be fitted with a sloop rig or a special carbon fiber schooner rig. Either way she is set to be a performance sailing yacht...

57-meter "Lady Linda" launches at Trinity Yachts​

The near 190-foot "Lady Linda" has been launched by Trinity Yachts. The late 2011 build is expected to be completed and handed over in very early in 2012. She boasts exterior and interior design by Evan K Marshall and Naval Architecture by Trinity Yachts.

She has been built in all aluminum to the highest standards with Classification to ABS Maltese Cross A1 Yachting Service, AMS, MCA. While in construction she was known as hull T050 and of course has her final name as Lady Linda.

LL is powered by a pair of 3,384 horse power CAT engines. Top speed is set at around 20-knots with crusing at 18-knots. LL will host twelve guests in six staterooms and room for the fourteen crew members. The superyacht also has a heli-pad for heliborne operations.

For more information:

Trinity Yachts, LLC
13085 Seaway Road
Gulfport, MS...

Arcadia Yachts launch 115-foot "M'Ocean"​

Italian based Arcadia Yachts just this week successfully launched the first hull in their 115-foot series call "M'Ocean". The innovative yacht reportedly splashed Monday 14, 2011 as suggested by Arcadia showing that she is not just a bigger take on her smaller sister, the Arcadia 85'.

According to Arcadia the M'Ocean is powered by 2 X Man 1,224 horse power engines with ZF gearboxes which are enough for a 19-knot top speed. Some special features onboard include the use of photovoltaics embedded into the roof structure to help recharge the batteriers. There is even optional electric propulsion. The interior is minimalist yet contemporary sporting neutral colours. Delivery of M'Ocean could occur before the year ends...

Cheoy Lee introduces the Alpha 76 Express yacht​

Cheoy Lee built a radical and sporty yacht to a design of Micheal Peters Yacht Design and introduced it at the recently concluded Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The yacht created quite a buzz with passers-by wondering who possibly built her.

The CL Apha, aimed at being the 'head of the species' made quite a splash on her debut. She has an interior by Luiz de Basto Designs that is described as being 'sophisticated'. The quality of materials and finishes should be self-evident. For this reason Luiz de Basto designed an interior that is practical. Starting with overall space planning, the Cheoy Lee Alpha 76 gives the feeling of a much larger yacht.

She has been built in composite materials makin her light and strong at the same time over other construction materials...

Baia delivers express yachts "Argonauts" and "Katara III"​

Baia Yachts have delivered two Baia 100 express yachts called "Argonauts" and "Katara III". The boats, hull 4 and 5 respectively have been designed by Italian Galeazzi Design. Both yachts were delivered recently in 2011.

Triple MTU brand engines run these express yacht to a top speed of 50-knots with cruising at approximately 45-knots. Both yachts are made in GRP materials and have been built on spec with similar dimensions. A length of 31-meters, beam of 7.34-meters and a very shallow draught of just 1.20-meters. The Baia One Hundred series started in 2008 with the launch of the "Fan One", followed by "Mirage" and "Black Legend". Hull number 6 is currently under construction.

For more information:

Cantieri di Baia S.p.A...

Perini Navi completes 45-meter "Clan VIII" sloop​

"Clan VIII" was launched on September 6, 2011. The result is a collaboration between Perini Navi and designer Ron Holland. This sloop features all the hallmarks of Perini Navi yachts, including a spacious flybridge and the opening stern which reveals a structural staircase that descends to a 7m2 swimming platform which complements a lateral opening shell door on the yacht’s port side.

The Perini Navi-built mast rises 52 metres above the waterline and the vessel carries an upwind sail area of almost 900 m2. The centreboard affords a draft of 3.9 m with the board up to 8.75 m down and in conjunction with her efficient appendages - including a rudder with a relatively high aspect ratio - and large sail area provides the best possible sailing performance for this ocean cruising yacht boasting a particularly large internal volume...

Horizon debuts EP69 model in the United States​

Horizon EP69 long range expedition yacht has gained high reputation when she presented in Europe and Australia, and following the success, Horizon decided to introduce the popular EP69 to her next target market – the Americas by attending Seattle Boats Afloat Show.

Lex Mitchell of Emerald Pacific Yachts, Horizon’s dealer in West Coast since 2003, reported “The new EP69 drew potential buyers from a couple of areas. One, of course, is the group that dreams of going long distances in their Expedition yacht. Many saw the EP69 as a step up from the traditional competitors in this arena and many remarked how the boat was finished more like a yacht with big yacht systems and finish and joinery work. They were attracted by the fact that the EP69 could cruise easily at 10.5-11 knots while many so called trawlers only reach 7.5 knots...

Reichel Pugh deisgn 35-meter classic sloop​

A new classic sloop has emerged from the design boards of Reichel Pugh. She is a 34.95-meter long classic racing sailing yacht with very clean lines and a low profile yet dominating deckhouse. Al Fresco eating can be had at the long table accompanied by padded seating located to the aft to the deckhouse, between the dual helm stations and the deckhouse.

The design is effortlessly simple yet sophisticated easily drawing the eye to all ends of the yacht. The gray hull paint further accentuates the classic appeal with white hydrodynamic keel bulb clearly seen below. Flexibility in the design is also afforded by the option to build the vessel either in composite or alloy materials.

Additionally the aforementioned keel and bulb can either be lifting or fixed all depending on the owner's wishes. While the exterior is of a design respecting a bygone era, the interior is more modern...

Van Geest unveils 60-meter superyacht design​

Van Geest Design have unveiled another design to a 60-meter superyacht. The motoryacht has a design with a straight bow and conventional transom area with dual stairs leading to the swim platform.

According to Van Geest Design...the deisgn brief of this 60-meter motor yacht stated fast, performance oriented and is to look sporty. The hull is smoothly tailored and is cut away going aft, stripping itself to reveal a fully glazed superstructure.

The two tones, silver hull and charcoal superstructure create a distinctive look introducing graphic lines in the three-dimensional shapes, playing with volumes. The design invites you to have fun, exterior areas are laid out for all guests to interact or to find a private retreat.

For guests accommodation is in four guest cabins and a VIP-type cabin. The Master stateroom is forward on the main deck...