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Pure "Joy" At Benetti As Second Oasis 40 Launched
Yesterday (March 31) was the launching of the second unit in the new Benetti Oasis 40 line. The 40-meter motor yacht bears the name "Joy". As you will remember, the first hull in the Oasis 40 line was a yacht called "Rebeca" https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/news-benetti-completes-first-oasis-40-rebeca.33483/ Joy offers accommodation to up to ten (10) guests in five (5) cabins with four being on the lower deck and the master suite on the forward main deck. The master suite is full beam and has a fold down balcony/terrace situated on the starboard side...
52-meter Hull 142 By CRN In Build
Another one of CRN's superyachts under construction is a 52-meter vessel being built under hull number 142. The exteriors is the work of Omega Architects working in collaboration with the technical offices at CRN. The interior on the other hand is by Italian Studio Massari Design. With a delivery timeframe for 2022 the four-deck yacht is moving apace in construction. Note construction of this 52-meter vessel is all aluminum...
41-meter Superfast Yacht Order For Baglietto
Italian yard Baglietto has a new order for another superfast yacht or at least it appears that way. The last article YF wrote on a Superfast Baglietto yacht under construction at this yard was for a 42-meter vessel with delivery in mid-2022. Now there is news from the yard of a Superfast 41-meter that is slated for delivery in 2023. Being built from aluminum as Hull 10242, the design is by Francesco Paszkowski on both the exterior and interior. They have created aggressive yet streamlined exterior with a sportive look and finished by a "Champagne" color. Below is a render of how the 41-meter Superfast looks...
First Hybrid-Solar 26XP Delivered By Numarine
This delivery from Numarine's flourishing 26XP line might be their 12th unit overall but it marks the first hybrid-solar specimen. The exterior is still designed by Can Yalman and looks the same way as the standard 26XP but the keen eye will notice the extra-long hardtop on the aft of the radar arch. This is where the Solar theme in this particular unit comes alive or even electrified because it is the location for the photovoltaic panels. This is the only real visual differentiating feature over the regular 26XP...
New N71 From Nordhavn
On March 17th, Nordhavn announced two new models, the N625 and the N71. The N625 is seen here: https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/news-nordhavn-announces-the-n625.34366/ . The N71 is a modern option for those owners and buyers in the 65-75-foot market. There has always been a thrust on the part of Nordhavn to keep their model line-up fresh and by listening to customer feedback this helps guide the implementation of new features on new models too. The N71 is partly a result of this but it is also a new boat entirely, in fact it is a new hull according to the yard...
26-meter "Helga" Launches At Van der Valk
The latest launch from Dutch builder Van der Valk is a 26-meter vessel the owners christened "Helga". In case you are wondering, Helga means blessed in Old Norse. The exterior is penned by Guido de Groot with Naval Architecture drawn in-house at the yard. Take a look at that blue hull, beautiful. The yard calls it Pastel Blue. The interior is designed to a finish by Guido de Groot as well. Helga is now the fifth 26-meter vessel to be launched from the yard...
X-54 Unveiled By Holterman Yachts
A new model has been released by the Holterman yard. She is called the X-54 and in a press release the yard detailed the latest member of the X-line. Latest member because the yard already unveiled the X-105 since March 2020 and at the time they did suggest that two smaller designs were 'in development'. The design of the X-54 is by Bernd Weel Design and showcases a modern and sleek profile. Naval Architecture is by Kitty van der Kamp Design. At around 16.60-meters this puts the vessel at 54.4-feet long with a 4.90-meter (16.17-feet) beam. At this size, the draft is not much more than a meter coming in at 1.25-meters...
Custom Line Launches Second Navetta 30
Today, Custom Line announced the launch of the second hull in the Navetta 30 model. In fact the model hit the water yesterday (24th) at Ferretti Group’s Superyacht Yard in Ancona. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Custom Line has been keeping busy with as many as seven yachts between 30 and 42-meters launched for the year so far...
New Westport 35-meter Restarts After Covid Restrictions
Westport Yachts started construction on a 35-meter yacht from their Westport 117 line in early 2020 but was promptly halted as the Covid 19 pandemic took hold across the United States especially in Washington. The yacht would have been completed this year if construction was not interrupted but now that some restrictions are being eased in that state work has recommenced on the build. The revised timeline for delivery of the new W117 is 2022...
New 24-meter Evo V8 To Launch This Year
A new 24-meter luxury yacht is currently under construction by Evo Yachts and it is called the Evo V8. In certain aspects the 24-meter yacht blends the sailing look of a sailing yacht with the speed of a motor yacht. You might have heard of this vessel previously named as the Velar 78 but the name has been changed to the Evo V8 and will be delivered to her Italian owner this year. It is the first model in the new V line from this yard. In fact, if there is a 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival, it is set to debut at this boat show...
Flagship Grand Banks 85 Launched
Back in 2019 YF wrote am article about the sale of the first Grand Banks 85. Fast forward to just over a year later in early 2021 we have the launch of this new flagship vessel for Grand Banks, the GB85. Not only is the yacht in the water it has also commenced sea trials with the yard saying that it has already attained a 21-knot speed for long-range cruising. The 25.9-meter vessel still has alot more testing to conduct before being in a position to deliver to her owner...
N625 Among The Latest New Models From Nordhavn
Trawler pocket yacht specialist Nordhavn have been keeping their product offering fresh in recent years with the introduction of several new models. Most notable have been the new entry-level N41 which has been built and brought stateside since introduction. Nordhavn is at it again with the release of two new models in their famous passage-making line, the N625 and the N71. In this article YF will focus on the N625. The N625 form factor may appear familiar but it is targeted at those in the 60 to 65-foot market while offering a twist in design to keep a fresh appeal...
New Tradition and Explorer Designs Surface At Cheoy Lee
Cheoy Lee's yacht division has been hard at work behind the scenes developing a new range of yachts. The yard has added new members to the Explorer and Tradition families and the designs to these can be seen on their website. Cheoy Lee has partnered with Overing Yacht Designs to pull together the exterior designs for the new yachts while Sylvia Bolton Design has penned the interiors. The Tradition family is joined by the Cheoy Lee 118 Tradition. This vessel has a five-cabin layout as the standard configuration featuring a main deck master suite with two twins and two doubles on the lower deck for ten (10) guests. A country-style kitchen, salon and master suite are on the main deck. The skylounge and bridge are on the upper deck with a smaller sun deck fitted with jacuzzi and al-fresco dining. The top end of this particular model should be in the 21-knot region...
Vicem 50 Classic Lined-Up For 2021 PBIBS Debut
With the green light given for the 2021 Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) to go ahead, Vicem Yachts is eager to showcase their Vicem 50 Classic at the show. This vessel will be making its debut at the show which starts on the 25th of March and concludes on the 28th. The first two hulls in this new model have arrived state-side in the US. Another two hulls are currently in production in Turkey at the yard's facilities...
Second DOM133 By Baglietto Signed
Italian yard Baglietto recently signed their latest yacht which is a member of the DOM (Domus-home) line of yachts. This time it is a DOM133 which is the 40-meter variant of the line and this makes it the second one to be sold. Just recently the yard delivered the first DOM123, slightly smaller variation called "Run Away". The second DOM133 is presently under construction which means it likely started build on spec. It didn't stay a speculation build for very long. Construction will persist until delivery in 2023...
First 30.5M Ferretti 1000 Launched In Italy
The first unit of the 30.5-meter Ferretti 1000 model has been launched in Italy. The first hull was sold and has an owner, in fact it will be delivered to a French owner. There are a couple other hulls in the works at present...
50-meter Project "ALTEA" Launched At Heesen
The newest yacht to splash at Dutch yard Heesen is called Project "ALTEA". It is a 50-meter aluminum superyacht with a design by Frank Laupman and it is for sale! Delivery is expected to happen by June, 2021. The interior is by Cristiano Gatto Design and she will be ready overall for an owner to take delivery of a turn-key superyacht in time for the upcoming Summer period without delay...
37-meter "Run Away" Delivered By CCN
The CCN yard has now delivered the 37-meter motor yacht named "Run Away". She was built to a design by Stefano Vafiadis and has some automotive features to the exterior which the new young owner was attracted to. The interior of the vessel has been tailored to meet the modern flair of the owner's tastes. Indeed, looking through the 395 GT interior it's evident of this modern flair in addition to the free-form nature of the furniture and tray ceilings...
Unveiled; Bering B72 Explorer
The latest addition to the Bering fleet has been made, it is an iteration of an existing model that was created based on customer feedback. The B72 is the new model and it is essentially an update and evolution of the B65 model. If customers liked the B65, they would like the B72 as it is utilizing the same platform just offering more space for relaxation, comfort and storage to help the long enduring capability of the vessel even more...
"Fifty" Launches In Italy At Riva
The second hull in the new 50-meter model from Italian yard Riva has hit the water today. She is called "Fifty" and has similar paint and finish work as the first hull in the model, named "Race". The design internally and externally is by Officina Italiana Design. Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi said, "Fifty is the demonstration that we Italians know how to imagine and realize masterpieces like no one else in the world. And at this difficult time, my thanks goes to everyone whose skills and efforts have helped build this magnificent ship." There is a third hull that is currently under construction at the yard expected to be completed in 2022...
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