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New Couach 4400 Christened As "Tosca"
French manufacturer Couach Yachts is preparing to deliver their latest yacht for a repeat client. The new Couach 4400 FAST FLY was launched back in December 2016 and since then has been having final touches made and conducting her sea trials. Since then also, her final name has been fixed. The new yacht is called "Tosca" and she is slightly smaller than similar yachts the yard launched over the last few years, namely "La Pellegrina" and "Belongers"...
49-meter "Aurora" Launched At Rossi Navi
The latest luxury yacht from the facilities of Italian yard Rossi Navi recently emerged and was launched into the water. She is called "Aurora" and is what was known under construction as the Longitude 47. This 49-meter yacht features sportive and radical design by Fulvio di Simoi and yes she is actually 49-meters because changes were made during construction of the original 47-meter frame...
Moonen Martinique Build Progress
Recently, the Moonen Martinique model came together, literally. The aluminium superstructure was joined to the steel hull and the two became one marking a major milestone in the yacht's construction. Project manager for the yacht Nicky van Zon says, "There are perhaps three major moments in the build of a yacht after the laying of the keel. The marriage of the hull and superstructure is the first as you get a visual impression of the true shape of a boat. The other two milestones are when the boat comes into the daylight for the first time and the launch itself...
120-meter+ Project 'Thunder' Emerges At Lurssen
German custom superyacht manufacturer Lurssen launched another large superyacht this morning at their facilities. This time it is the 120-meter (plus) superyacht known under the build name; Project 'Thunder'. Her exact length is not known but Lurssen commented that the craft is above 120-meters. Many sites that she may well be in the region of 135-meters but Lurssen has yet to confirm that...
New Horizon RP110 Nearing Completion
Taiwan-based yacht manufacturer Horizon Yachts is presently working on completing another RP110 model. In fact the yacht is nearing completion and is expected to be done in a couple months. This is now the fourth unit in the RP110 model for Horizon Yachts. This yacht will be able to run at a top speed of 20-knots thanks to her CAT C32 ACERT marine diesels rated at around 1,800 horsepower each. Fast cruising speed is set at 18-knots with the powerplants consuming from her 21,000 LT capacity fuel tanks...
Azimut S7 In Carbon Fiber Revealed
Azimut recently revealed a new model to the world. The Azimut S7 is a 21-meter express yacht that will either come in Sport-Fly of Coupe versions. The S7 is using carbon fiber in the construction particularly in the superstructure. Stefano Righini is responsible for the exterior design while the interior is the work of Francesco Guida...
In Build Bering 65 On Track For May Launch
This month Bering Yachts updated on the construction process on their latest Bering 65 trawler yacht. The yacht is progressing nicely and the yard says that she should be ready for launch by May. Bering said they have been fairing the yacht for the last few months providing a superb foundation for the spraying of the top final paint coats...
Pershing Introduces Refreshed 82 VHP
Sometimes all that is needed is a refresh and a makeover. Ferretti Group brand Pershing has announced that they have given their 82-foot coupe model a makeover thanks to Fulvio di Simoni. The interior of the craft has been totally re-imagined and redone. Refinements made and the style factor raised, this craft will appeal to even those who do not fancy the blistering performance of this type of craft...
Heesen 55-meter Project 'Alida' Gains Owner
Dutch yacht manufacturer Heesen is presently working on the 55-meter Project 'Alida'. News is that she was recently sold as announced on the first day of the Palm Beach International Boat Show (PIBS). Distinctive vertical windows on the forward main deck make a statement along with the general use of glass particularly on the upper deck. That upperdeck which houses the sky lounge is wrapped beautifully with glass in the majority aiding outward views from that space...
As130 Motoryacht Launches At Al Shaali Marine
UAE-based Al Shaali Marine recently launched their latest yacht and also their flagship. The As130 is a 38-meter GRP-made yacht that rises three decks above the water. Al Shaali Marine has been in existence for a very long time but they came into the 'big boat' sector more than 15 years ago...
4th Millennium 80HT "Mystere" Launched By Otam
The latest hull in the Millennium 80HT line has been launched by Otam. She is grey and white and showcases the name "Mystere" from her transom. The Millennium 80 line is a performance segment with the 80HT expected to give great offshore power. Thanks to a pair of powerful MTU 16V 2000 M94s onboard she can run to a top-speed just shy of the 50-knot range. These diesel engines are connected to dual Arneson surface drives...
New Outer Reef 860 DeluxeBridge In Build
American yard Outer Reef is presently working on the latest 860 DeluxeBridge at its factory in Taiwan. The hull of the craft recently was released from it's mould which is a major step in the construction process. This particular yacht is being built for a repeat customer. They expect to take delivery of this new sub-100-footer next year. The traditional looking vessel is expected to be a bit more spacious than the regular 860...
27-meter "Anemeli" Nears Completion At Van der Valk
One of the yachts under construction at Van der Valk Yachts in the Netherlands is the 27-meter "Anemeli" to which the company has said is nearing completion. They said the yacht should be completed in a few months time. The photos below showcase the craft moving around the yard. It also shows that they have already started to spray the hull in a Alexseal metallic Silver finish. Their skilled craftsmen are now putting the finishing touches to the last remaining elements...
Niniette 66 By Palmer Johnson; Bugatti
A collaboration between Palmer Johnson and exotic supercar manufacturer Bugatti has resulted in a line a fast superboats between 55 and 88-feet long. The boat we are focusing on is the Niniette 66 which is based off Bugatti's Chiron supercar. Carbon fiber plays a large part in the construction of this craft not only giving the vessel a high-end look but pays homage to Bugatti's material of choice in many of their supercars. Palmer Johnson too has some light experience utilizing this high-end material in their 48-meter SuperSport Series...
74-meter "Aurora" Hits The Water At Lurssen
German custom superyacht manufacturer Lurssen splashed their latest yacht over the weekend. This time around there is no secret in knowing the name of this yacht. The nameplates showcase the yacht's final name as "Aurora". This is the same yacht that was known to the world as Project 'Thor' but interestingly if you have a look at the earlier renderings for Thor it is easy to see that many changes were made during construction...
34.5-meter "Letani" Launched By Feadship
Dutch yard Feadship launched the fourth unit in the so-called 'Lagoon' series back in January. The yacht is now conducting her sea trials ahead of its delivery. The craft was recently spotted departing Amsterdam to conduct her first round of sea trials in these photos below by Dutch Yachting. This yacht was built as hull 698 and is the fourth to date. The yard also has another 'Lagoon' cruiser at the facilities, the fifth hull...
Riva 50-meter Superyacht Under Construction
Veteran Italian yacht builder Riva Yachts is presently working on their first 50-meter superyacht. The yacht is under construction at their yard in Ancona. Remember back in 2014 the yard launched its first true superyacht standard vessel with the 37-meter "Sol". When this 50-meter build is completed it will assume the new flagship status for the yard...
Crescent 145-foot "Muchos Mas" Delivered
Crescent Yachts have delivered their latest motor yacht. The yacht which was called the Crescent 145 under construction has her final name, "Muchos Mas". This yacht is designed both on the exterior and interior by Jonathan Quinn Barnett (JQB). Rgw 44.2-meter hull is made from GRP materials while the superstructure is of composite materials. Naval Architecture was done by Jack Sarin...
Horizon Sells CC115 To Mexican Customer
Taiwanese base company Horizon Yachts has sold a CC115 to a customer from Mexico. The customer wants a yacht that is custom-tailored to his needs and his large family. To have the features the owner wants, they are working closely with the Horizon shipyard and designer Cor D Rover...
Heesen Unveil 50-meter 'Maia'
The newest Heesen project emerges to the light. It is a 50-meter hull that is called 'Maia', named after a celestial body. The three-deck design is by Clifford Den with an interior by Reymond Langton. It is a full displacement 50-meter hull that is presently under construction at Heesen's Oss yard facilities. According to the renderings, the yacht will be finished in the traditional all-white...
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