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125-meter Project "Jag" Announced By Lurssen
Another large custom superyacht is coming from Lurssen. The German custom superyacht builder announced today on the opening day of the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS), the existence of a new 125-meter superyacht code-named "Jag"...
Project 'Skyfall' Sold And Announced At MYS '19
The first news coming from the opening day of the 2019 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) is from Dutch yard Heesen. They have announced the signing of a 59-meter project called 'Skyfall'. The vessel will be all-aluminium and built on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) with an exterior by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. The custom superyacht is for an owner who wants performance while still enjoying the joys of angling. To satisfy both of these requirements Heesen has a 22,000 horse power propulsion package linked to four waterjets! 37-knots is the anticipated top-end under light-load circumstances. The aft will be made into a fishing cockpit. The exterior paint finish will also be of note, designed to highlight the aggressive design and power of this new yacht. Hull 19959 is expected to be completed by the Spring of 2023...
Best of the Best!
2019 Monaco Yacht Show
2019 Monaco Yacht Show
With one day to go until the official start of the 2019 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS), we take a look at the best of the best that is lined up at the show. One of the largest superyacht's actually attending this year's show is not necessarily a brand new vessel but it is one that came to the market very recently and created alot of stir simply because her interior was a closely guarded secret. We speak none other than the "Amadea". This large Lurssen comes in at 106-meters and was completed in 2007 with an exterior by Espen Oeino and an interior by Franscois Zuretti. Some stand-out features onboard include a helipad on the bow, a large swimming pool on the aft main deck, fire pits on the aft decks, jacuzzi, cinema, hammam, sauna, a winter garden. Top speed is near 20-knots with an astonishing 8,000 nautical mile range at a more sedate 13-knots...
Lexus LY650 Launches
For a while now you were hearing of car manufacturer Lexus making a foray into the yachting business. Their offering is called the LY650 (Lexus Yacht 65-footer) and it is now a reality with the yacht now in the water and active. Lexus themselves aren't actually the builders as it is Marquis Yachts that is doing the real building here. The design of the yacht is by well-noted design firm Nuvolari & Lenard...
In Build EXTRA 86 Sold
Just ahead of the 2019 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) news is that Extra Yachts has sold another EXTRA 86 model. This one is currently under construction and will go to the European owner that recently purchased her in 2020. While there is no particular rendering that points to this new vessel, below is a render of the EXTRA 86 for illustration...
Thrice as nice, the Third Mulder ThirtySix
The third Mulder ThirtySix (36-meter), Project 'Mana' is presently under construction on a speculation basis and the yard recently showcased what the interior could look like to lure possible owners into taking on the build. The added bonus of picking up an owner at this stage is that there is not that much of a wait as the yacht is pegged for a Spring 2020 completion...
Second Hatteras 105RPH Yacht Sold
Hatteras Yachts has some good news regarding the sale of another yacht in their Raised Pilot House (RPH) series of vessels. The latest, is the second unit in 105RPH line. The 105RPH will be delivered to her owner towards the end of 2020. Construction will be in GRP materials for both the hull and superstructure...
First Acciaio 123 Launched By CdM Yachts
The first Acciaio 123 has been launched by Cantiere delle Marche (CdM). You may remember a yacht built by this same yard called "Gatto" with a blue hull that looks very similar to this current new launch. Well, the two belong to the same series called the Acciaio Explorer line. Gatto is a bit smaller, at 105-feet (32-meters) and was the first overall in the Acciaio series of yachts. The Acciaio 123 (37.35-meters) is the second overall but first in this larger model...
New Trimaran Designs From Echo Yachts
With the success of the large Trimaran "White Rabbit" under their belt, the Australian yard Echo Yachts has created a new line of trimaran yachts. While the new range is not as large as the new White Rabbit, the new line will span a range from 28-meters, 30-meters, 38-meters and 40-meters...
2019 FLIBS Debut For Ocean Alexander 84R
While much of the attention has been on the Ocean Alexander 90R, which has been at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) before and even at the recently concluded 2019 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival, the 84R is now set to make an impact. This year will see the 84R make her debut stateside at the FLIBS...
Sunseeker Introduces 65 Sport Yacht 'Sky Helm'
As part of a new influx of models from UK builder Sunseeker the 65 Sport Yacht 'Sky Helm' is being revealed to the industry. Sunseeker has built in this size bracket many times before with a number of different models. The Sport Yacht Sky Helm is a real looker and they are trying to make the operator as comfortable as possible in that secondary helm position on the Fly. Central to this yacht’s appeal, the modular sport bridge can be specified in two ways; a standard 'Sky Lounge' with comfortable chaise lounge and companion seating or a revolutionary and truly innovative 'Sky Helm'. Featuring twin bolstered seats set very low either side of a central console, instrumentation is courtesy of a state-of-the-art glass bridge plotter complete with retro chrome dials. Standard power on the 65 Sport Yacht Sky Helm is by Volvo Penta IPS 1200 which should see a 38-knot top end...
2020 Delivery For Sichterman Yachts 'Libertas'
Dutch builder Sichterman Yachts has something new in 2020 called the 'Libertas'. This vessel is a 15-meter open yacht they are calling the Libertas model and is expected to be completed next year. This is coming after the relatively new company completed their first yacht in May of this year, the 18-meter 'Inveni'. The near 50-foot Libertas offering is part of a general line-up of yachts from this Dutch company...
Dominator Yachts 42-meter Ilumen Motor Yacht
Dominator Yachts has a new yacht currently under construction. It is called the 42-meter Ilumen and is expected to have the name "Peppermint" when completed. Alberto Mancini is responsible for both the exterior and interior design of this new Dominator trideck. The sleek design will be available in displacement hull configuration or semi-displacement...
Two New Models From Astondoa For The New Year
Coming in 2020 Astondoa will have two new models to offer. The biggest example is called the Astondoa 125 Century and the other is the smaller 82 Flybridge. The first is called the Century because it belongs to the lineup of yachts that are called Century, marking the yard's 100th year anniversary. Stretching 38.20-meters and offering a handy beam of 8.36-meters, the Astondoa 125 Century builds on 110 and 100 Century models...
New 24-meter Flybridge Model From Van der Valk
Dutch builder Van der Valk is introducing another member to the Flybridge series of yachts they build. This one is 24-meters and is intended to complement the classic flybridge model. Cor D Rover is in on this design penningr more modern lines to the traditional figure. The new yacht will be built from aluminum and feature power from the Volvo Penta line...
90-meter Superyacht "Nero" Capsizes in Drydock?
Details are sketchy, but we know the 90-meter Nero (built by Corsair) was in drydock at Amico where she promptly laid down to rest. The yard stated she listed during the pumping out phase of dry docking for "reasons that are yet to be ascertained". Reportedly, six crew members sustained minor injuries...
Princess Yachts Y95 Unveiled In Cannes
British builder Princess Yachts joined the queue of companies unveiling new models and showing off their latest to the industry at the Cannes Yachting Festival for 2019. The Y95 is one of the new models from the UK builder and is now the top of the 'Y' range. One of the interesting aspects about it is a wave-piercing bow. While the vessel is not in existence yet the first hull in the Y95 model is expected to be completed by 2021...
Aerial Drone Footage of Green Turtle Cay
Hurricane Dorian Relief
Hurricane Dorian Relief
YachtForums member "Pascal" delivered relief supplies to Green Turtle Cay and brought us aerial drone footage of the aftermath. A big YF thank you to Pascal, as well as the generous owners of the 76' Lazzara that he captains...
Sunseeker 133 Design Appears At Cannes Yachting Festival
Another new model has made an appearance at this year's Cannes Yachting Festival. British yacht manufacturer Sunseeker Yachts unveiled the Sunseeker 133 to the world. The styling will appear very familiar to followers of Sunseeker but one facet of the design to note is that it has a near-vertical bow on the semi-displacement full-form...
Ocea Yachts Reveal The Nautilus 45
French manufacturer Ocea Yachts revealed their new Nautilus 45 design emphasizing its endurance capabilities; the yacht that goes further. Philippe Briand is responsible for the Naval Architecture while the design is by Vitruvius. It is designed to take you to as many locales as possible...
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