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Independence Cruiser IC39 Passagemaker
New German boat builder Independence Cruiser presented their IC39 Passagemaker. The boat appeared to have been launched towards the end of 2017 but a Press Release was given at the start of this year. The vessel is 12-meters LOA (11.95-meters) and around 3.60-meters wide and made in GRP materials. It isn't a large boat by an standard but it should be comfortable for two to four persons. Why the company chose to name themselves and the model Independence? Independence relates to the large fuel and water tanks, the solar panels, the battery capacity as well as to the modern and fuel efficient engine. These facets help to make autonomy more of a standard notion rather than a luxury...
110-meter Superyacht Launches At Feadship Makkum
Feadship successfully launched their largest superyacht to-date earlier this week. The 110-meter yacht is also nearly the largest superyacht built in the Netherlands narrowly falling second to OceAnco's "Jubilee". Immediately the lines on this superyacht will look familiar to those who know the work of Michael Leach. Similarities are seen on this build consistent with two notable builds they collaborated on, namely Feadship's "Anna" and "Palladium" from German yard Blohm & Voss...
27.35-meter "Cadet V" Launches By Dominator Yachts
Dominator Yachts recently splashed a new yacht, the 27.35-meter "Cadet V". The GRP-built luxury vessel is a member of Dominator's Illumen line. Her racy, sharp and sportive lines are the work of AM Yacht Design while the interior as seen in the latter photos is a modern contemporary affair thanks to Luca Catino. The yacht was christened in Fano, Italy at the launch in the customary way with the breaking of a champagne bottle on the bow...
Custom Line Launches Latest Navetta 37
A Brazilian owner is quite happy with the latest milestone concerning the build of their yacht. The launch of the fifth Navetta 37 in Italy happened recently. The interior will now be finalized for the owner, the design was done by the yard's architects taking into consideration all that the owner would have wanted and envisioned for the various spaces onboard...
Bering 80 "Beyond Capricorn" Launched
Bering Yachts recently launched the Bering 80 "Beyond Capricorn". Does the name sounds familiar? Maybe not, but "Veda" does. Veda was the name of this yacht when it launched about two years ago. Yes, this yacht just relaunched from a solid two-month refit program with a new name, color change and all. She goes from the dark grey/blue hull and accents at her original launch to more subtle and neutral colors as can be seen in the photos...
Ocean King Ducale 118 Explorer Design
The latest design in the Ducale Explorer series from Ocean King has been released. It is a 118-foot rugged but stylish vessel for explorer cruising. The yacht is the third installment in this line after having the 88-foot and 108-foot versions and also they will design larger as is evidenced by a design near the 150-foot mark. Three internal guest decks will be available with the lower deck packing away accommodation for most persons onboard...
Van der Valk 26M "Nicostasia" Launches
The 26-meter Raised Pilot House Continental yacht from Van der Valk has been launched. She is called "Nicostasia" and is proudly wearing a metallic brown hull colour. Naval Architecture is by Ginton Naval Architects while the design on the exterior as well as interior was formulated by Guido de Groot...
Lurssen Project 'SHU' Ends Sea Trials
German custom superyacht manufacturer Lurssen has announced that their large superyacht the 136-meter (446.2-foot) Project 'SHU' has ended its sea trials in the Baltic Sea and will be soon ready for delivery. Espen Oeino was responsible for formulating the exterior lines of this massive yacht while Mark Berryman brought the interior to life with their concept for the owner...
Adler Suprema X Starts Build
The largest yacht for Adler leaves the design boards and starts construction. The Adler Suprema X when launched will become the yard's flagship vessel. It has started build on a speculation basis with hope to get it sold soon. The design is the fruit of Nuvolari & Lenard who have continued their partnership with Adler Yachts. The 83-foot (25.2-meter) yacht is being built from carbon which is one of the strongest composite materials outside of steel construction in the yacht business...
Kingship Yachts Kingcat 80 Under Construction
Chinese builder Kingship Yachts is presently working on a Kingcat 80 catamaran yacht for launch in September of this year. The yacht is being built from aluminium and comprises two internal decks. Kingship Yachts is also offering the vessel in full three deck configuration which would essentially enclose the area that is the flybridge on the model seen represented here. An interesting facet to note is that the superstructure is full-beam which is usually not the case but of course this is done to maximize the interior space as much as possible...
HCB Center Console Yachts 65 Estrella
The last time we talked about HCB Center Console Yachts (the former Hydra Sports Boats) we let you know about some upcoming models they were planning. Now it is time to take a deeper look at one of them, the 65 Estrella... HCB Center Console Yachts's largest offering. In fact it is the largest CC in the world. The 53-Suenos from then Hydra Sport Boats dominated the large CC market with other big names like Nortech and Midnight Express...
The Greenline 48 FLY
Ever heard of Greenline Yachts? They are a small yacht manufacturer that is based in Slovenia. They concentrate on yachts under 100-feet at the moment and are quickly expanding their offering. One of the models they make is the Greenline 48 FLY, yes a flybridge cruiser that packs some punch below decks. The Greenline 48 FLY is the current flagship of their Flybridge line that also includes 33, 39, 40 and 44-foot models...
Baltic 67 Sailing Yacht Launched
Finnish yacht manufacturer Baltic Yachts has launched their latest yacht a 67-foot luxury performance cruiser. The yard released a photo showing the hull outside of the build shed and being transported more than likely near the launch site then a launched shot became available. We can see that the Naval Architecture is formulated by judel/vrolijk & co. in cooperation with the shipyard. Baltic Yachts intend to have her delivered to her owner by June...
"Solo" Nears Completion At Tankoa Yachts
It's not the Italian yard's Solo launch but that is the name of Tankoa's latest build. You may recognize her as a member of the S701 'line'. She is nearing the end of her construction and is expected to deliver in about two months, just in time for her international debut at the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). The design is by a usual suspect in this part of the yacht world, Francesco Paszkowksi. Her sophisticated interior is the work of Margherita Casprini...
32-meter "Gatto" Launches At Cantiere delle Marche
Last week, Italian yard Cantiere delle Marche launched their latest yacht, the 32-meter "Gatto". This expedition type yacht was built with a full steel hull and large bulbous bow while the superstructure was fashioned in aluminum. The project was initiated back in 2016 and now the fruits of the yard's labour have come to reality...
The New Anvera 48 Carbon
Italian manufacturer Anvera recently announced that they have been working on a new model, the Anvera 48 Carbon. This vessel will be available for the Summer of 2018 and in fact the yard announced that it will be coming in May (the current month). With the Anvera 48 once again we wish to confirm our philosophy of a product entirely built in carbon much like the Anvera 55.The first hull was presented at the recently concluded Versilia Yachting Rendez-Vous earlier this month...
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...
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