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Latest N41 Christened "Escape" Delivered
The third hull in the new N41 model has been delivered to its owners and is called "Escape". N4103 is one of several owners of the N41 in the bracket of the first 10 hulls sold who decided to take their new boat from the factory and head directly to the Mediterranean first before heading home. Escape as the name implies is destined to roam far and wide with long voyages planned by the owners in the near future. In fact, their ultimate goal is to cruise the world in their N41 with plans to travel to the U.S...
New Ownership For Cigarette Racing
A manufacturer of one of the largest center consoles in the world, the 59' Tirranna is now under new ownership. Miami-based brand Cigarette Racing which has been in operation for over 50 years was bought from long-time owner Skip Braver who spent 20 years helping to build the brand to what it is today. The company has been purchased by Lionheart Capital, run by Founder and CEO, Ophir Sternberg. The acquisition was made in conjunction with billionaire entrepreneur, John H. Ruiz...
Evo V8 Yacht Launches At EVO Yachts
EVO Yachts has launched their flagship yacht the 24-meter Evo V8. You might have known this vessel while it was in the design phase as the Velar 78. The design lines both outside and internally are by Valerio Rivellini Yacht Design while the naval architecture is in-house by the yard. With the yacht being launched to the water last week it is now time to further systems test with a sea trial period in time for delivery to her Italian owner. If the Cannes Yachting Festival is staged this year, this yacht will make its debut at the show...
68-foot 'Diable' By Riva
Today Riva unveiled a new model in the under-70-foot category called the Riva 'Diable'. This is a market segment the Italian builder is accustomed to and keen to expand upon. The project, like all Riva yachts in last 27 years, is an expression of the creative flair of Mauro Micheli, the founder of Officina Italiana Design with Sergio Beretta, working in partnership with the Product Strategy Committee led by Mr...
Third RJ115 Sold By CdM Australia Office
The CdM shipyard recently setup an Australian office and now the yard has announced that it has sold its first RJ115 in Australia, the third of that model overall. As you can imagine, the third RJ115 has gone to an Australian owner...
37-meter RMK Yacht "Seven Seas" In Build
RMK Marine is presently building a 37-meter pocket explorer yacht for a client. It is expected to be called "Seven Seas" when completed. It showcases a design by Vripack who kindly released more information and photos on the new build. The owner wanted a big-ship feel and to pack many features that you perhaps would find on a vessel larger than 37-meters. As is typical for RMK builds, they are geared towards long-range cruising and exploring off the beaten track. Therefore her construction is being fashioned from steel...
95-meter "Bliss" Launched At Feadship
Dutch superyacht builder Feadship has launched their latest build this morning. She is the yacht known in-build has Hull 1009. It is a 95-meter superyacht that will be christened "Bliss" for her new owner. The design of this 94.75-meter, 3000 GT superyacht is by De Voogt while the interiors are by Remi Tessier...
New 80-foot Power Cat In Build At Incat Crowther
Incat Crowther is currently working on an 80-foot power cat for a client to be delivered by 2023. The yacht which goes under the Project name 'Elysium'/IC20126 is expected to fly the Australian flag when completed. The design all-around is by the yard meaning the Naval Architecture, exterior and interior designs have been done in-house by Incat Crowther. Project Elysium is going to be powered by a pair of Scania DI16 076M marine engines which will help power her to a projected top-end of 29-knots and cruise at 21-knots. Her fuel tank storage will be approximately 13,400 LT and fresh water capacity for 1,200 LT...
Navetta 30 "Mrs G" Launches At Custom Line
The newest Custom Line Navetta 30 has been launched to the water ahead of delivery to her owners. The yacht is really a 28.4-meter vessel -despite the model name- was sold to her owners just last month, in April. Being launched now the new vessel will be delivered by Summer. Her name is "Mrs G" and features a design by Filippo Salvetti with an interior by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel...
First Super Sportivo 100-foot GTO Launched
Today ISA Yachts announced the launching of the first Super Sportivo 100-foot GTO yacht. The vessel is now in the water and will be prepared for further testing and finishing. It will then make its debut at the next Cannes Yachting Festival which is scheduled to be this September. The Naval Engineering has been done by Palumbo Superyachts while both the exterior and interior design is by Marco Casali (Too Design). Just looking at this vessel it screams sleekness and performance and the Super Sportivo 100-foot GTO is not short on this...
Garcia Yachts Explocat 52 (hull 3)
Here is a look at the latest Explocat 52 which was technically launched at the end of March. This is actually the third hull in the Explocat 52 line so far and is anticipated to be completed in early 2022. The yacht arrived at its final assembly stage on the 1st of April to continue construction towards completion. The yacht is being built entirely from aluminium...
29-meter "III Amigos" Launch At Rybovich & Sons Boatworks
YF.com has been following the progress of this build and we can tell you that the project known as "III Amigos" has now been launched. It was launched last early last month in fact and is now in the water being fitted-out and undergoing testing. The yacht is a 29-meter (94-foot) large sportfisher with a design by Micheal Rybovich & Sons while the interior was all the work of Patrick Knowles Design (PKD). It is this collaboration with PKD that takes the interior of this vessel to another level. It serves to make you forget that you are onboard a serious fish-fighting platform...
First T580 Sold By Tankoa Yachts
The first unit in the new T580 model from Tankoa Yachts has been sold to a new owner. The yacht isn't under construction has yet but the yard suggests that it will start build in July and will continue in construction until delivery in 2024. The design of the yacht is by Francesco Paszkowski while the interior work is from the pen of Margherita Casprini. Onboard you can expect to find a six (6) cabin layout for up to twelve (12) guests...
55-meter Project 13800 Launches At Lurssen
One of the smallest superyachts Lurssen built since 1995 has been launched in Germany. The 55-meter Project 13800 also known as Project 'Moon Sand' is a 55-meter superyacht. For some builders this is a big vessel, for Lurssen it is just about the smallest they build, at least in 25 years. The design is by Bannenberg & Rowell Below we get a glimpse of this vessel in a photo taken by Klaus Jordan/Lurssen. "We are excited to see 13800 emerge from her shed...
36-meter "Phi Phantom" Launches At Alia Yachts
Turkish builder Alia Yachts have launched their latest creation. The 36-meter yacht is called "Phi Phantom" which has been under construction for an experienced owner. This vessel will serve as a shadow and support vessel to superyacht "Phi" -currently under construction at Royal Huisman-. The colours Phi Phantom is finished in also gives some insight into how the mother ship will be finished...
'Ayrton' 63 Design Unveiled By ISA
Today Palumbo Superyachts brand ISA unveiled the design for the 'Ayrton' line of yachts. Yes, line because there are three models proposed by the yard. The designs are by Enrico Gobbi of Team for Design and encompass 50, 63 and 70-meter models. The Naval engineering is by Palumbo Superyachts. This article will be focused on the middle model, the Ayrton 63...
24-meter "Mollymawk" Launches At Circa Marine
Circa Marine has launched another yacht. The aluminium 24-meter "Mollymawk" was brought out of the shed and prepared for her splashing. Since then she has been taken to the water floating on her own. Mollymawk is part of the yard's Circa24 series of yachts. As a reminder and if you do not know, Circa Marine is a yard in New Zealand. The name of the yacht may sound odd to many but it basically refers to a type of seabird found in the Southern Hemisphere...
33.7-meter "Blue Jeans" Under Construction
Van der Valk is presently working on a 33.74-meter yacht called "Blue Jeans". This yacht started build in December 2020 and is expected to be completed by 2022 for her Far-Eastern customer. The following photos showcase the advanced progress made to date with the aluminium structure largely completed and in the process of being mated together. Naval Architecture is in-house by the yard while the exterior design is by Guido de Groot as is the interior...
Summit 54; A Fresh Approach To The Kadey-Krogen
When you hear the name Kadey-Krogen a couple things may spring to mind immediately. The idea that the vessel will be one of traditional styling and slow and easy-going is likely to be forefront. You would not be mistaken either if this was your thought-process. The Summit 54 however, is the answer to a number of owner's request in the past. This was for the yard to produce a model or models that echoes the features and safety elements of the 42-year-old brand, but this time around with more speed...
New Princess X95 Unit Sold
UK brand Princess Yachts has another X95 unit sold to a new buyer. This yacht is a newbuild and is expected to be completed for its owner by the Summer of 2022. The yacht has a four-cabin layout for owner and guests with all those cabins being on the lower deck catering for the owners and six other guests. She can also accommodate up to five (5) crew members. Standout features on this model include a fully enclosed skylounge area, a jacuzzi on the foredeck and ample utilization of glass throughout making the connection with the outside world natural...
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