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Sarp Yachts Unveil Hybrid Range At MYS
The 2017 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) ended on the 30th of September but Sarp Yachts unveiled a new range at the show. YF told you about the 55-meter Nacre project they unveiled but they also took the veil off a trio of yachts in a new Hybrid Propulsion range. The XSR Range is the new line of yachts from this builder and it comprises three yachts. The XSR 85, 105 and 125 are the individual vessels in the new range and Sarp expects to build examples from all three on speculation...
55-meter Explorer Concept 'Maverick' Unveiled By Rossi Navi
Italian yard Rossi Navi presented it's design for the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) and it is an explorer design called 'Maverick'. The vessel is on a 55-meter hull developed by Arrabito Naval Architects and the exterior design is by Gian Paolo Nari. The explorer yacht is envisioned to exist on four decks and since Maverick is touted as a luxury explorer detailed attention has been paid to both the interior as well as the external deck space environment...
Benetti 77M 'Se77antasette' Concept
Benetti Yachts released a concept on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) called the 'Se77antasette'. Benetti, in an exclusive partnership with designer Fernando Romero, one of the world’s most influential architects and famed for his high-profile civil projects, premieres the innovative Se77antasette concept yacht at the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show...
Project 'Nacre 55' Announced At MYS By Sarp Yachts
Another announcement from another yard at the ongoing Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). This announcement came yesterday from Sarp yachts and they unveiled a new project called the 'Nacre 55'. This yacht, bearing design styling from the Hot Lab Studio, does not have an owner and is to be built on speculation. Again they are using the visibility of the Monaco Yacht Show to at least stir some interest in the build and at best, get an owner for this build...
Tankoa Yachts 50-meter Hybrid Project Elettra
Tankoa Yachts is in the news at the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) because they announced that they will be starting construction shortly on a new 50-meter Hybrid superyacht called Project 'Elettra'. As far as we know, that vessel does not have an owner and will be built on speculation but they announced it at the show to most-likely create as much visibility for the new project as possible. Tankoa has the 50-meter "Vertige" at the show making her debut and that is actually a close sister to the newly announced project...
CCN Unveils 55-meter; 75-meter Yacht Projects
Turkish builder CCN has unveiled two new designs at the ongoing Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). One is a 55-meter and the other a 75-meter design. Hot Lab Studios are behind the designs and spread across CCN's Ice and Explorer ranges. Both yachts are similar in design having common design traits, however, the length in main as well as window placement are the differentiating factors...
Heesen 66-meter Project 'Avanti'
Dutch yard Heesen Yachts announced on the first day of the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) two new projects. One is the 66-meter Project 'Avanti' and the other 83-meter Project 'Maximus'. The former is an actual yacht presently under construction while Maximus is a concept that was basically designed to stir conversation and change the thinking of design. Project Avanti has design in and out by the Winch Studio who was sure to combine a sleek and sporty exterior with a lightfilled interior...
SeaXplorer 55-meter Announced By Amels/Damen
Amels/Damen used the opening morning of the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) to announce the addition of the SeaXplorer 55 to the SeaXplorer line of vessels. The SeaXplorer line was first introduced at the 2015 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). Since then there is a SeaXplorer 75 and a SeaXplorer 65 sold currently under construction. Now they are proud to introduce the smaller 55-meter (183-foot) variant at the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS)...
42-meter Evolution Sloop In The Works At Perini Navi
It has been an interesting start to the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) for Italian builder Perini Navi. Yesterday on the eve of the show, they announced that they are retiring their exclusive motoryacht brand-name Picchiotti. At least their plan is to bring the motoryacht works under the Perini Navi name for future endeavours. Perini Navi also hinted at a 42-meter sloop that is in development called the 'Evolution' for now at least. The 42-meter 'Evolution' project is actually a real project and Perini Navi suggests that they have a Letter of Intent (LOI) for this design in the works. It has a really modern sleek appearance but the propulsion system is state-of-the-art too. It is said to be an electric propulsion system but not alot of specifics has been revealed to this point. The yacht, once built will be constructed in carbon if Sales director Fabrizio Sgariglia words are anything to go by...
Moonen Presents 47-meter MotorYacht Concept
Dutch builder Moonen Yachts kicked-off the opening day of the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) with the announcement of their 47-meter concept for a motor yacht they are calling 'Navarino'. The tri-deck design is penned by Rene van der Velden in collaboration with the yard. Moonen suggests that the yacht will have exploring capabilities and they choose the name Navarino as it is an island gateway to the Antartic region...
Post-Hurricane Images and Videos
A member of YF posted this in a thread to update captains on the status of marinas in the path of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. This footage gives a birds-eye view of mother natures temper. Because power and communication are limited on the islands, any information or images you can share with other captains and crew on YF would be helpful...
85-meter "Silver Loft" Under Construction
Silver Yachts in Australia are building their largest yacht to date, the 85-meter "Silver Loft". It is in the category of a fast world explorer yacht which fits well with the type of slender high-performance 77-meter craft they have built so far. The Silver Loft is alot different though as it focuses on the exploration concept which not only mandated a change in the traditional Silver Yachts/Hanseatic Marine look but the ability to carry out exploring functions...
Hatteras Finishes First M90 Panacera Ahead Of FLIBS Debut
The M90 from Hatteras Yachts is now completed and ready to be sent to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) where she will make her world debut for the first time. The M90 will be available in open as well as enclosed flybridge models. Power comes via a pair of CAT C32 ACERT marine diesels which can comfortably run her just above 22-knots...
Benetti 67-meter "Seasense" To Debut At MYS
The Italian yard will have a brand new superyacht to debut at the 2017 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). The 67-meter "Seasense", which was recently completed by this yard weeks ago will star at the large superyacht gathering next week. The design of Seasense is by Cor D. Rover while Log Angeles based firm AREA formulated the interior based around Sense of the Sea concept...
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C133 By Conrad Yachts Nearing Completion
The flagship for Polish yacht builder Conrad Yachts is progressing well at this stage and is moving along towards the final stages of build. The C133 is a 40-meter motoryacht bearing exterior design by Reymond Langton with Naval Architecture by Diana Yacht Design. The interior is being done by the in-house team at Conrad Yachts. This is a groundbreaking yacht for Conrad Yachts and when completing it will represent the largest yacht built in Poland to-date...
65-meter Superyacht Sold For ISA Yachts
Italian yard ISA Yachts announces the the sale of a new build 65-meter superyacht. The vessel will be based on an existing platform but of course be heavily modified and customized for the new owner. ISA is using the "Kolaha" and "Mary Jean II" base for this new 65-meter and enlisting Team For Design to design both the exterior and interior of the new yacht...
Alloy 43 By ISA Has Been Sold
The already in-build Alloy 43 by ISA Yachts has been sold in a recent confirmation by the yard. General Manager at ISA Yachts, Francesco Carbone is happy with the sale and says it has gone to a customer who is experienced having owned several yachts in the past. The yacht is called the Alloy 43 because of its all-aluminium construction. As for the design the exterior and interior were done by Italian designer Luca Dini. Naval Architecture was in-house by the yard...
"17" Named As Latest Astondoa 80GLX
The fifth hull in the 80GLX line from Spanish yard Astondoa has been launched and completed. Christened as "17", she made her debut at the just concluded Cannes Yachting Festival. She was built to Germanischer Lloyd standards using GRP materials. The yacht features a completely open plan saloon and relaxing area. MAN 12V marine diesels are onboard to push 17 to a top speed of 31-knots. She is calculated to have a maximum range of 400 nautical miles...
Pershing Completes First 9X Yacht
Another Italian yard is showcasing a new model and it is Pershing Yachts. Pershing finished the construction of their new 9X model. Now construction is completed we can reveal that the yacht's name is "Najati". She is the first hull in this new series and basically is replacing the Pershing 92...
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