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Astondoa 120 Century Flagship
With the second Astondoa 110 Century hitting the water earlier this year the yard has its attention set on launching an even larger model, the Astondoa 120 Century. This yacht will pick up where the 110 model left off and be the crowning jewel in the manufacturer's range. The first hull in the 37-meter vessel model is actually under construction and expected to hit the water in the Spring of 2019...
CCN 37M DOM123 Motor Yacht
Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN) announced a new concept recently at the Versilia Yachting Rendez-vouz. The vessel which isn't in build but a presented concept calls for a 37-meter or 123-foot motoryacht called the DOM123. It is a tri-deck (internal) yacht with full open-plan sun deck and features a semi-displacement hull. The name DOM is short for DOMUS which is essentially Latin for HOME. You will find the exterior design penned by Stefano Vafiadis...
W165 Project 'Cecilia' Launched By Wider Yachts
Italian brand Wider Yachts has launched their newest yacht that now represents their flagship. The first Wider 165 has left the build shed and is now being prepared for splashing. The yacht was built under Project name 'Cecilia' and is now their second large build after the completion of the Wider 150 'Genesi' -now known as "Bartali"...
43 Sportfish By BlackWater Boats
The Center Console (CC) game is well alive with a plethora of boat manufacturers around and whether they are used for the weekend, express runs, cruising or as a sportfishing platform, the CC is a staple in the industry. One of the many players is BlackWater Boats...
40-meter "Viatoris" launched By Conrad Yachts
The largest yacht to leave the build facilities of Conrad Yachts has been splashed. The 40-meter "Viatoris" preciously known as the C133 while under construction is now in the water and represents a remarkable achievement for this yard. Based on the renderings, the interior will look stellar as well with Makassar Ebony contrasting nicely with Santos Rosewood...
First EXTRA 76 Delivered By ISA
Earlier this week YF alerted you to the sale of the EXTRA 126 and now the yard announced he delivery of the first EXTRA 76. The yacht is now completed and already has been on display at a show in Viareggio, Italy. The yacht has three decks with an emphasis on lounging and relaxation. The design of this EXTRA 76 is by Francesco Guida showcasing soft and subtly aggressive lines mixed into one package...
50-meter "Latona" Delivered By CRN
"Latona" is the latest superyacht to be delivered by CRN Yachts. She is a 50-meter displacement luxury yacht with a design by Zuccon International Project. Hull 136 as she was called while in build, was commissioned for a determined owner who demanded to get whatever they wanted on the build...
"Virgen Del Mar VI" Splashes At Alia Yachts
The latest yacht from Turkish manufacturer Alia Yachts emerged and was splashed this week. She is a 31-meter motoryacht with a design by Omega Architects. The interior is by British firm Redman Witeley Dixon (RWD). This yacht more than likely was built on speculation as she was only sold to her current owner earlier this year and was under construction for a long time...
ISA sells An 'Extra' 126 Model
Italian builder ISA has sold another yacht from its new EXTRA line. The EXTRA line consists of yachts from 76-feet up to 126-feet and in between has 86, 93 and 116-foot options. The one sold is a unit from the 126 section and it was sold to a European client...
Abeking & Rasmussen Project 6502 Rolls Out
German superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen weaved their way into the spotlight this weekend with the rolling out of their latest superyacht project. This yacht is a 74.5-meter vessel that stands four decks above the waterline. Her beam is a healthy 12.8-meters overall or just over 42-feet. She was built under project number 6502 to a design by Harrison Eidsgaard. Eidsgaard was also responsible for the interior of this build. The general platform is noticeable based on what we have been seeing from A&R in the last few builds but the styling from Eidsgaard is what sets this yacht apart...
115-foot Expedition From Nordlund
There is an expedition yacht currently under construction by Nordlund Boat Company. The yacht is being built for experienced owners who are working closely with the yard and designers. When completed, the yacht will represent the yards second largest build at 115-feet or 35.05-meters. Of course their largest was around 121-feet and called "Southern Way III"...
Sub-100-meter 'Griffin' Series By Fincanteri
After only achieving the completion of two major 100-meter superyachts -"Serene" and "Ocean Victory", there is a strong thrust to attract more business. Fincantieri has teamed up with Guido de Groot, Castleman International and YachtForums' member Christopher Seymour for the designs. As hinted in the title, the 'Griffin' is pegged to be a series and so, there is a 66-meter, 77-meter, 88-meter and 99-meter. For the purpose of the article we will focus on the 66-meter Griffin...
112 Johnson Motor Yacht "Mitan" Delivered
The largest Johnson yacht to date has finally been delivered to her American owner. The Johnson 112 is named "Mitan" and now represents the company's flagship. This yacht started construction on speculation and luckily picked up an owner later in the build process. The design lines you see on the exterior are by Dixon Yacht Design. She was expected to be handed over in late January or early February but it appears she was delivered in mid-April...
28-meter Van der Valk Explorer Yacht Ordered
Dutch builder Van der Valk has announced that they received an order for a 28-meter explorer yacht. The yacht represents the third yacht in their Explorer line. Van der Valk says that the yacht is being built for a repeat client of the yard. The customer has a Van der Valk yacht presently and it only required them to enjoy it for one season to know that an explorer yacht from the builder was next in their scope...
33-meter "Mirabilis" Launches At Custom Line
The custom 33-meter "Mirabilis" was recently launched by Italian brand Custom Line. She is the latest in the yard's 33-meter Navetta line. The yacht was launched earlier this month (April 5th) and is now in the water being prepared for sea trials. Zuccon International Project worked on the vessel's exterior design as well as the interior. The brief was simply for a vessel that was roomy...one with interior volumes of a 40-meter but not physically larger than 33.5-meters...
First Numarine 26XP "Gioia" Delivered To Owner
Turkish builder Numarine announced the delivery of their first 26XP yacht called "Gioia". She is now on the way with her Turkish owner after being launched in February of this year. The owner is clearly a fan of Numarine as this is now their fourth build with this yard. The design of Gioia is by none other than Can Yalman who is a staple collaborative designer with Numarine...
Bering Yachts Unveil B92 Flagship
American yard Bering Yachts is taking the wraps off the latest yacht in their lineup. It is a 28-meter vessel that will become the company's flagship yacht. It is called the B92 and in terms of aesthetic, it is a distinct departure from the usual rugged explorer look that we have become accustomed to from this yard. The B92 features sportive styling on the exterior looking more like a planing flybridge yacht...
Tactical 77 From Tactical Custom Boats
Fast, Custom, Luxurious are three words that will describe Tactical Custom Boat's latest offering, the Tactical 77. Ever heard of them in the yachting business? They are probably better known for their aluminium work on recreational and commercial vessels. So while they are new in this field they do have some experience thanks to their roots with Platinum Marine. As for the design of the new yacht, it has lines by Bill Prince Yacht Design...
'Long Island' 78 Power Cat Signed By JFA
A new project has been signed by French builder JFA. It is from their 'Long Island' series... which essentially are sailing catamarans. This one is a power cat and is just under 80-feet long. As a catamaran the twin hulls will give the sub-100-foot yacht plenty of room from the main deck up. The beam is around 36-feet (11.17-meters). Marc Lombard is onboard once again on the exterior design. On the interior, Franck Darnet penned the light and airy interior that focuses on light and contrasting dark timbers...
Hinckley Unveiled Sport Boats
Hinckley Yachts last month unveiled a new Sport Boats design, the Sport Boat and Sport Boat Center Cabin. "As we celebrate our 90th anniversary this year, we reflect on a heritage that has risen to the pinnacle of yachting refinement. With the introduction of the Hinckley Sport Boats today, we are bringing that refinement to performance boats", said Pete Saladino, Chief Marketing Officer at Hinckley...
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