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Solar Impact Motor Yacht Concept
The world of yachting has been increasingly becoming more environmentally conscious in not only construction practices but also when it comes to the operation of the yachts that roam the world's oceans and waterways. Solar is definitely one of the more practical ways of being a bit more green to the environment when it comes to power generation. This latest concept from Solar Impact Yachts called the Solar Impact is envisioned to use a Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) configuration...
American Owner Steps Closer To Delivery Of Lynx YXT 24 Evolution
The first 27-meter YXT 24 Evolution from Lynx Yachts has been launched from the construction hall. The new yacht is the new YXT 24 Evolution and is going to be delivered to an American owner who specified certain adaptations of the design to match his wants. The design is by Bernd Weel with Naval Architecture work by Diana Yacht Design. The interior is by Darnet Design...
Feadship Unveils The 93-meter Hull 814 "Lady S"
A large 93-meter superyacht with design lines by Michael Leach Design emerged from the construction hall of Feadship's Royal van Lent facilities in Kaag today. The interior is by Reymond Langton which has been described as being likened to a, ''beautiful and contemporary jewelry box''. This is a yacht built under hull-number 814 with sizable proportions. 93-meters in length she also has a generous 14.10-meter beam. The new superyacht, expected to be called "Lady S" when completed is packed with features including unique facets...
80-meter Project 'Artefact' By Nobiskrug
German yard Nobiskrug is presently working on the 80-meter Hull 790 or project 'Artefact'. The environmentally-friendly explorer type cruising superyacht is progressing in build and the yard has released new renders of the yacht. One thing that is highlighted is the immense use of glass onboard. Nobiskrug says that approximately 223 pieces of glass will be used on the structure of the yacht...
23-meter "Joy" Delivered By Van der Valk
Luxury yacht "Joy" has been delivered. Not to be confused with the Feadship "JOY" built in 2016 this yacht is also Dutch-built but much smaller, 23-meters LOA. Joy belongs to the flybridge range of yachts from Van der Valk and is the latest in that series. The flybridge is quite extensive for a 76-foot yacht and certainly will be a focal point of the owner's and guests enjoyment onboard...
"18 Reeler" Launches At Weaver Boatworks
Weaver Boatworks launched their latest sportfishing yacht last week according to images dated October 8th from the builder. The new yacht is called "18 Reeler". The 97DC represents the Maryland-based builder's largest build to date. The enclosed bridge sportfisher is powered by powerful MTU 16V 2000 marine diesels that account together 5,200 horsepower and easily should push her above 30-knots...
DOM123 Commences Construction At CCN
The new DOM123 which was introduced earlier this year by Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN) has now started build. There is no owner (as far as we know) so it is expected that the vessel started construction on spec. The design of the DOM123 is by Stefano Vafiadis. With a semi-displacement hull this model is expected to be able to operate to a 3,000 nautical mile range at a continuous 10 to 12-knots. She is going to be powered by a pair of MTU 16V 2000 M96Ls and run at a top speed of 21-knots...
In Build; New (ninth) Johnson 80 Motoryacht
Another Taiwanese based yard Johnson Yachts has their build cycle going. Johnson Yachts is presently working on the latest Johnson 80 motoryacht. This one is the ninth unit in that particular series from the builder...
First FD102 Unit Sold By Horizon Yachts
Taiwanese builder Horizon Yachts is proud to announce the sale of the first hull in the new FD102 series. There are a number of sub-models in the 'FD' line including the FD77 Skyline, FD85, FD87 Skyline and FD125 Skyline. You will find the design of Cor D Rover on all of them. To be built in GRP materials, the new FD102 has a few customizations to fit the new owner's taste. The transom will feature a small beachclub area as well as on the upper deck, there is a full walk-around deck. A jacuzzi is to be located on the aft deck...
Pardo 50 By Pardo Yachts
Ever heard of Pardo Yachts? They are a builder located in Italy and build luxury day-boat type vessels that are of course more than capable of sustaining operation for more than a day out on the water. Last year the company had the Pardo 43 which proved to be pretty popular but this year the slightly larger Pardo 50 came to the market and even had its premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The Pardo Yacht brand is actually relatively recent having being established in 2016 but the Cantiere Del Pardo yard has been around for 40 years building boats...
LY650 Motoryacht By Lexus
Lexus/Toyota are at it again in the yachting sector believe it or not. The automotive company is further dipping its feet into the luxury yacht market with the LY650. You might remember that YF announced a concept for a V8 Twin Sport Yacht earlier this year in March. That vessel was only around 42-feet or 12.7-meters. At the time they said that this concept would eventually scale up to a 65-foot vessel, well here is that vessel, the LY650...
30-meter Explorer Commences Construction In Turkey
A new builder is on the yacht scene and it is coming from Turkey. V For Explorer Luxury Yachts maybe new to building yachts but their business in the charter arena is more solidified with the company V For Blue Exclusive Yacht Charter. The new company was at this year's Cannes Yachting Festival...
Two 26-meter Motoryachts By Holland Jachtbouw Delivered
Dutch yard Holland Jachtbouw was quietly working on a pair of 26-meter Explorer-type yachts. The yachts both having design by Knud E. Hansen were recently delivered to their owner earlier this month. Both are built on the same platform and generally look similar. One yacht is finished in a flag blue hull and the other with a light grey hull. One yacht is called "Poseidon" and the other "Arizona". Both are for one owner who plans to use them extensively in Norway, Denmark, Baltics area as private vessels...
63-meter "Satori" By Delta Marine
This superyacht was built, launched and also delivered in secretive fashion by American yard Delta Marine. The 63-meter vessel designed inside and out by Delta Marine is one of their larger yachts but comfortably sits behind their largest, a 72-meter yacht called "Albatross". Not alot is known about this superyacht and information about the build is limited...
Adventure 29 Joins Lynx Yachts Lineup
Dutch builder Lynx Yachts who are more known for building pocket-sized yacht support/shadow vessels is expanding their territory and offering explorer designs. Their Adventure line which was recently introduced has now taken on another member, the Adventure 29. As the name suggests it is a 29-meter explorer style yacht with design by Bernd Weel Design...
Q3 Yields 4 Yacht Sales For Ocean Alexander
Ocean Alexander announced yesterday that they finished the Third Quarter of the year with four yacht sales. One was a new build order and the other three were inventory sales according to the US builder. The new build order was placed for the West coast of the US while the inventory sales came from the East Coast...
First Tecnomar EVO 120 Completed
Many would have seen a striking new vessel outside of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) last week and were perhaps unable to identify her. The yacht is the recently completed EVO 120 from Tecnomar. The vessel was completed very quietly as there was no press releases about the vessel released but it was unveiled at a private event at the Italian Sea Group just before the start of the MYS...
45-meter Project 'Adur' Commences Construction At Hakvoort
Dutch yard Hakvoort Yachts used the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) to announce the new build 45-meter codenamed Project 'Adur'. Only one render of the vessel is available at this time so we contrast her with the 61-meter "Just J's". The build is quite different to what we usually see coming from Hakvoort and features an exterior by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. The yacht is being built for private use for the owners and is not expected to be available for charter...
Baglietto 43M Explorer; 63M V-Line Designs Revealed
Italian yard Baglietto took the veil off two new concepts at the just concluded 2018 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). The first concept is for a 43-meter Explorer yacht and the second is a much larger 63-meter vessel destined for the V-Line. The two yachts are very different in purpose and style. The Explorer is designed for long missions with emphasis on safety, seaworthiness and comfort...
Heritage Line From Perini Navi Unveiled
Italian builder Perini Navi has been known for a long time to be a manufacturer of blue-water sailing yachts. In recent years the yard started to 'experiment' in motoryacht construction via it's then brand Picchiotti Yachts with vessels such as the 50-meter "Exuma" and others. It was then decided that after a few motoryacht builds they would drop the Picchiotti brand and brand the motoryachts under Perini Navi. Fast forward to this year's Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) and we have this announcement of more motoryachts from this yard. The Italian yard is introducing the Heritage line which consists of vessels in three size segments, 55-meter, 65-meter and 75-meter...
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