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Proteksan & Turquoise launch 60.20-meter "Yogi"
Top Turkish yacht builder Proteksan & Turquoise are rolling in the vein of success. They launched another yacht from their facilities recently. The 60.20-meter "Yogi" or build number 'NB49' was launched early in March. She follows the successful launching of the the 'NB52' "Turquoise" in January.
Yogi was built in steel and aluminum with an exterior design done jointly by Proteksan & Turquoise and Guy Verges. Jean Guy Verges also worked on the interior of Yogi. When completed she will be available for charter in the Summer period of 2011 in the Mediterranean.
The light two-toned 60-meter yacht will feature charter essentials such as large jacuzzi and pool! The pool, located on the extreme aft of the main deck has a circular glass bottom that funnels natural light directly below deck to a beach club. As many as twelve guests can be accommodated in six well appointed cabins...
Kingship unveils Ocean SUV series
Kingship shipyards based in Hong Kong unveiled a new series of yachts known as the Ocean SUV. The reason why they are known as the Ocean SUV is because the series of yachts independently mirror many of the functional and practical characteristics of an SUV. They are long range expedition styled luxury motor yachts. The three yachts in the series range in size from 90-feet to 148-feet.
The range on these yachts are expected to be phenomenal. The 90-footer showcases a range in 5,000 nautical miles while the 116-footer is at 7,500 nautical miles and the 148-footer with an astounding range of near 10,000 nautical miles. Unlike the land-based SUV they are being likened to, these yachts in the series are not overly large comsumers of fuel.
The uncluttered exterior is frill free, easy to maintenance and offers passengers a high vintage point from which to view the passing scenery...
Chris Seymour 96-meter "Sunset Heaven"
Plumb Bow Beauty Tweaks Tradition
Christopher Seymour has just released his second design concept; “Sunset Heaven”. Coming
in at a gargantuan, giga-yacht topping length of 96-meters (96.77m/317.50’), this resto-mod cruiser
sports traditional lines and fresh elements to produce a beautiful modern classic.
in at a gargantuan, giga-yacht topping length of 96-meters (96.77m/317.50’), this resto-mod cruiser
sports traditional lines and fresh elements to produce a beautiful modern classic.
Starting subsurface, the hull improves efficiency with a plumb bow; extending the waterline to improve the displacement to length ratio. It has a superfine entry for less resistance and a spray chine to reduce wetted surface area and create a small amount of lift. Even the anchors are hidden to help improve the flow of water and air across the sides of the hull. Together with diesel-electric propulsion and pod-drives, the vessel should prove efficient and grant long range distance...
Rossi Navi 74-meter mega yacht
Italian yacht builder Rossi Navi is set to build a 74-meter mega yacht for completion in 2013. Naval Architecture is by Giovanni Arrabito while the exterior and interior styling and design are by Team 4 Design.
Expect eighteen guests to be slept aboard in nine lavish staterooms and cabins. Those nine rooms include seven double cabins, one VIP and a master stateroom The crew of twenty will have their own cabins away from the guest areas.
The Rossi Navi 74-meter will employ twin CAT 3512B-DITA marine diesels slated to power her to 16.5 knots. From 220,000 LT capacity fuel tanks she is expected to manage a 5,000 nautical mile continuous range at around 12 knots. She will have a steel hull and aluminum superstructure.
A spacious interior is expected aided by a maximum 13.60-meter beam. The draught at full load should be in the region of 3.30-meters...
Westport launches eighth 164' motor yacht "Wabi Sabi"
American yacht builder Westport has launched another yacht from it's Westport 164-foot line. The latest is the eighth in the series and is called "Wabi Sabi". She is designed by Donald Starkey inside and out and has naval architecture by William Garden.
She is very similar to her sisters in the line and feature mirrored statistics. At 12 knots Wabi Sabi can knock up over 5,000 nautical miles. Powered by a pair of MTU 16V 4000 diesels to give her a top speed of 24 knots. A cruising speed of 22 knots is expected and with sea trials iminent, these figures will be confirmed.
Wabi Sabi will be able to sleep as many as twelve guests in her six cabins. These are arranged in a Master, a VIP, four double cabins. She is another case of large scale lamination with her GRP construction but still keeping her under the 500 ton range...
CBI Navi launches 50-meter "Afios"
Built in steel and aluminum, this 50-meter displacement luxury yacht is the latest offering from CBI Navi. An overall beam of 9.00-meters compliment the light, modern and contemporary interior by Studio Vafiadis. The exterior is also by Studio Vafiadis with naval architecture by Hydro Tec.
Her name is "Afios" and she was launched today at the CBI Navi yard in Viareggio. Dual MTU 16V 4000 M9 engines power Afios to an anticipated top speed of 22 knots. At 12 knots she should have a range in the region of 1,800 nautical miles. Cruise speed is about 20 knots for the Afios. There are 85,000 LT capacity fuel tanks onboard and also provisions for storage of 12,000 LT of fresh water.
Her main tender is stored aft on the lower deck across the beam with a smaller rescue/crew tender on the bow. There is lots of seating on this 50-meter...
New Build; Nedship 101 sloop
This new build in Turkey is earmarked for early 2012. Being built by Nedship, the composite made vessel will feature a sloop rig and a design by Andre Hoek. Four guest staterooms will be available and three cabins for the crew. Like many sloop designs she will feature a raised saloon to allow natural light into the sunken saloon below.
The Nedship 101 offers more volume and a lighter displacement on comparing yachts on the market this size. Using Composite materials as epoxy and carbon, the 101 will achieve great success in competitions and will be an attraction in each marina.
Aft of the main living area is the crew mess, galley and three crew cabins. A second layout solution offers the guest accommodation in the aft section and the crew in the forward areas. The Project already has started so that a delivery is more advanced.
For more information:
Nedship Group
T.S.M.M Teknecilik San. Tic...
Heesen launches 50-meter "Satori"
Dutch yacht builder Heesen has once again marked another milestone by launching another luxury yacht. The new yacht is a 50-meter semi displacement yacht named "Satori". The all-white yacht is one of the new designs out of the 50-meter platform developed and her lines are simply proportionately stunning.
On the interior, French star designer Remi Tessier went wild creating his minimalist and chic design. The interior is a sophisticated mix of browns from the Zebrano wood as well as tans and whites from leather fabrics. The design is carried throughout most of the interior including the cabins. Satori can accommodate ten guests comfortably in five cabins. One master, two VIP type cabins and two twins.
Back on the outside, those sinuous external design lines were drawn up by Omega Yacht Design...
Couach launches 37-meter yacht "Arion"
Another unit of the Couach 37-meter series has been just launched. This is the sixth unit for the popular line of sports-styled yachts. She is the first launch by Couach for 2011. "Arion" is her name and has been designed by the Couach's in-house design team in conjunction with Exequiel Cano Lanza.
On the inside, Arion depicts an interior conceptualized by Ken Freivokh. She has the ability to sleep up to nine guests comfortably inside of four cabins. In addition, five crew members will reside in four crew cabins. Mechanically Arion mounts a pair of 2,735 horse power MTU engines capable of boosting her to 28 knots. Finishing and trials are all that are left to be completed for the Arion. Couach is also working on launching their first 5000 model, the flagship model of the offered range...
Alloy Yachts launch 67.20-meter "Vertigo"
New Zealand top yacht manufacturer Alloy Yachts have just launched the very secret 67.20-meter yachts known as AY41 under construction. Of course she is also known by her the name revealed last year, "Vertigo". Interestingly, the launching of Vertigo comes on the heels of an 6.3 magnitude earthquake that rocked parts of New Zealand.
Vertigo is indeed of massive proportions, boasting an LOA of just over 67-meters, that's just over 220-feet long and makes her among some of the largest sail yachts in the world. At this length, she comes with a more than decent 12.53-meter overall beam and an impressive maximum draft of 9.10-meters. However, she can reduce that draft to about 5-meters for trolling shallower waters.
The Vertigo's build story started around October 2008 making her build schedule just about 29 months...
Diverse Projects complete and deliver "Black Pearl"
The well attended "Black Pearl" christening and official handover took place on January 22. The relaxed gathering was held at Auckland’s viaduct, overlooking the vessel. Festivities included a blessing of the vessel, champagne over the bow, speeches over lunch and the opportunity for guests to take a look onboard. A very common theme in speeches and discussions was the very high standard of finish and quality throughout this vessel.
"Black Pearl" is a 31.50-meter displacement yacht with the possibility of cruising extended ranges. The design of Black Pearl was penned by Lomocean Design and the interior work envisioned and executed by Chris Connell Design. The interior is based on neutral tones with hints of bright splashes in the throw cushions.
The Black Pearl is powered by twin CAT C-18-ACERT engines. Top speed is 13 knots...
Proteksan & Turquoise launches 55.40-mter "Turquoise"
Turkish top yacht manufacturer Proteksan & Turquoise launched their latest yacht at the very end of January. The new yacht is the displacement 55.40-meter "Turquoise". If that name sounds familiar, it might be as a result of the old Turquoise that is currently known as "La Naturalle Dee". So, the new Turquoise is the successor to the 1994-built boat by the same yard.
The newly built yacht was constructed under the hull ID NB52. The 650 ton yacht was designed by Dubois Naval Architects. Six staterooms await up to twelve guests. Four double cabins are located on the lower deck while a VIP type cabin and the Master Stateroom are both situated on the main deck.
Turquoise features twin 1,500 horse power engines expected to enable her to a top speed of 17 knots when tested on trials...
Delta Marine's 47.50-meter "Rochade"
Delta Marine was scheduled to launch the 47.50-meter "Rochade" very early in 2011. The new yacht from the American builder was built in GRP materials with design all-round by Delta's in-house team. The interior is of a modern contemporary style.
She can sleep up to twelve guests in five cabins and up to ten crew members in five crew cabins. Rochade is classed to Lloyd's Register and compliant to the MCA.
On the technical side, Rochade uses twin MTU V16 4000 diesel engines. 22 knots is the expected top speed with a cruising speed of 18 knots. At 12 knots, a healthy range of 2,700 nautical miles is expected, drawing from 53,000 LT tanks. This new Delta is up for sale through a reputable broker.
For more information:
Delta Marine
1608 S. 96th St...
37-meter Project 'Maxima' by Tecnomar
A 37-meter new build by Tecnomar is currently in the works. Project 'Maxima' boasts a range in the region of 3,000 nautical miles when travelling at 12 knots. She will employ a pair of MAN 2862LE463 engines to power her through the water.
The new build by Tecnomar is expected to host up to ten guests in five comfortable cabins. Project Maxima is to be built to RINA class and is also expected to be MCA compliant. Delivery of this yacht from Tecnomar can be made about 20 months after contract signing.
For more information:
Tecnomar,
Via Massa Avenza 85,
Massa (MS), 54100 - ITALY...
Palmer Johnson 170; unit 2
The second unit in the Palmer Johnson 170 series is well underway. Although the design a somewhat radical in nature, it stays true to the sports theme that Palmer Johnson have honed so well especially with the success of the PJ120 model. The 170 takes the concept to a much larger size and level and throws in the added new feature of a much straighter knife-like bow profile.
The design is again by Nuvolari & Lenard who have worked numerous times in the past with Palmer Johnson. Like the first unit which was launched and completed in 2010, hull 2 will have a large swimming pool on her fore deck, allowing guests to actually have the ability to swim without having to go into the open ocean.
The 52.20-meter hull is classed to Lloyd's and compliant MCA. A maximum of twelve guests may dwell in her fives well-appointed staterooms. Crew members will abide in five crew cabins...
First AB Yachts 166
The largest yacht in AB's range at present is the AB Yacht 140. However, a new flagship model has been created that is significantly larger. AB Yachts is now going to build their first 49.90-meter yacht in this new model. Essentially she is an enlargened version to the AB 140.
Power to the AB 166 will come via triple MTU M93L engines and feed into AB's quality water-jet package. The estimated top speed will be 48 knots, impressive for such a large open yacht. Cruising speed is set at 40 knots and full tank is estimated at 35,000 LT with a range of 2,500 nautical miles at 12 knots. The new model also will place AB in the waters that Overmarine's Mangusta 165 are treading.
The AB 166 will have a very large master stateroom located to the fore of the yacht...
Hargrave completes 135-foot "DREAmer"
Hargrave completed the 135-foot long "DREAmer" in 2010. The model year is actually 2011 and is a new model for Hargrave and automatically assumes the flagship status. She was actually built by the Ned Ship Group in Turkey for Hargrave and features an exterior design by Orhan Celikkol.
The GRP made yacht is now the largest Hargrave model currently. She possesses a nearly 30-foot wide beam accommodating as many as thirteen guests. Sleeping quarters for eight crew are also available. She is expected to be on show at the Miami Beach Yacht & Brokerage Show in February 2011.
DREAmer has a top speed of just under 20 knots and cruising in the region of 17 knots. She is fitted with the latest in navigation, engineering and entertainment systems to ensure she performs and is as enjoyable as expected...
Filippetti launches Navetta 26-meter yacht
Filippetti recently launched the Navetta 26 at the end of 2010. A luxury boat that inaugurates the green collection of the shipyard. Navetta 26 is the first of an eco-chic series designed with environmental sustainability criteria: displacement hull, soft and rounded lines, low emissions and consumption, long range fuel and water. From these characteristics is the idea of the Winter Season Gala, a zero impact event on the sea for the launch of the yacht that celebrates the new Filippetti Yacht shipyard.
Thanks to the purchase of VERs (Voluntary Emission Reduction certificates, a parallel circuit to the Kyoto Protocol), the emission of carbon dioxide during the event was totally offset by the reduction of CO2 in the same quantity...
Cizgi 42-meter "Jasmin II" motor yacht
The new 42-meter explorer type yacht currently under construction at the Cizgi Shipyard in Turkey is progressing well and is expected to be launched for Summer 2011. She is the successor to the old 37-meter "Jasmin" (built by RMK) and hence is being labeled as the "Jasmin II".
The Jasmin II has an overall beam of just over 9-meters and a draft of 2.72-meters. A designed weight of 480 tonnes keeps this new yacht sitting well. She has been constructed with a steel hull and mostly aluminum for the superstructure. Composite materials have also made way into the superstructure as well.
Jasmin II is powered by twin 737 horse power engines to give her an expected top speed of 13 knots. On the inside, the interior has been penned by the well known Art Line Studios. Ten guests will be able to be accommodated in the five available staterooms. This is inclusive of the master stateroom...
Van Dam Nordia introduces 95' performance cruiser
One of the oldest boatyards in the world, Van Dam Nordia and Simonis Voogd team up to create a new line of high performance cruising yachts. The first yacht in this exciting line will be a 95’ high performance cruiser in aluminum and carbon. The design will be shown at boot Düsseldorf from 22 January til 30 January. Van Dam Nordia will be present at boot Düsseldorf in Hall 7A, stand F24.
The Van Dam Nordia 95-footer is a very sleek design suited for racing but she was also penned with relaxation in mind as well. Her raised saloon emerges from the deck to provide ample views of the outside world. The roof of the saloon is made of glass to maximize those views. On the aft deck, there are two navigation stations for ease of sailing. The cockpit is large enough to entertain and relax in...
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