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170-foot 'Merideon' Design Unveiled By Sunrise Yachts
Turkish builder Sunrise Yachts recently unveiled the Sunrise Yachts 170 called 'Merideon'. The 51-meter project falls in just under the 500GT threshold at 499GT and has a design by Focus Yacht Design. It is part of a new line of yachts developed for the yard that range from approximately 43-meters all the way up to 100-meters...
91-meter Lurssen Superyacht "Lady Lara" Delivered
The announcement of the delivery of another Lurssen superyacht rings music to the ears. She is the 91-meter superyacht built under the project name ‘Orchid’ and christened as “Lady Lara”. It can be assumed that she is the successor to the 59-meter 2009 Benetti of the same name, which is presently for sale. Her very distinctive lines and curves are the work of Reymond Langton Design...
47-meter Motoryacht By H2 Yacht Design In Build
H2 Yacht Design out of London has designed a 47-meter luxury yacht that is presently under construction in Turkey. Even though the yacht is sub 50-meter she will feature some big yacht traits and characteristics. This 47-meter motoryacht will carry a minimum of ten guests in five cabins. Four of them are on the lower deck while the full-beam master suite is forward on the main deck. There is an area that can be transformed into another cabin if expressly needed, that can be found just aft of the bridge...
150-foot Open Yacht From Sunrise Yachts
Say it... 'Sunrise Yachts and Open Yacht in the same sentence'. Oh, so it wasn't just us that stuttered in reading it. Regardless, Turkey-based builder Sunrise Yachts unleashed a 150-foot Open Yacht design to blister the waves at a hot 28-knots. The Sunrise 150 as it is being called is their first step towards this style of yacht, express yachts. She will be built in all aluminium to a design by Focus Yacht Design and in fact, the interior is also by them...
85-meter 'Silver LOFT' In Build At Silver Yachts
Australian based yacht manufacturer Silver Yachts (formerly Hanseatic Marine) has their largest build to-date under construction at the moment. She is presently termed 'Silver LOFT' although it is unclear whether that will be her finished name at launching. The design as well as utility of this vessel differs vastly from what we are accustomed to seeing from Silver Yachts. They build fast, sleek and stylish superyachts and this lofty offering takes their current build philosophy in the other direction...
Project 'Omar' Prepares For Launch At Lurssen
German full-custom superyacht builder Lurssen is preparing to launch the very large 156-meter project 'Omar'. She was recently seen revealed in the floating dry dock and scaffolding has been disassembled which usually precedes launching. There is still alot of work to be done but Project Omar surely will launch very soon. Part of the main mast can also be seen in the foreground. This yacht caused quite a stir when she was towed to the same floating dry dock earlier in the year -around April-. Her sheer scale is insane and just to give you an idea, she will become the fourth largest superyacht on the planet once delivered to her owners in 2016...
Hatteras 90 Unveiled at 2015 Fort Lauderdale International boat Show
American yard Hatteras has unveiled the Hatteras 90 at the ongoing 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). This year's edition of the show commenced yesterday but the actual boat is set to debut in 2017 at the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show. “We are expanding our Motor Yacht series in order to let our customers choose from a larger portfolio to meet their individual needs. These are semi-custom yachts that give owners a wider range of opportunities for personalization. In addition, we will offer the Hatteras 90 Motor Yacht in both Open and Enclosed Flybridge versions”, according to Hatteras Yachts President & CEO John W. S. Ward...
Four Motoryachts In Production At Christensen Yachts
Since coming under new ownership the American-based Christensen Yachts report a number of yachts under construction and with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) starting tomorrow, we are expecting to hear more on some of these builds as they will be present at the event. However, we can tell you that there is a 50-meter -hull 42-, a 49-meter -hull 40-, hull 38 and hull 36 all in various stages of build. Hull 36 is the most advanced and is nearing completion with finishing expected to be done in a few months time. She was originally supposed to be a 2015 delivery but will premiere in 2016. Hull 36 will be hosting up to twelve guests across six cabins. Hull 36 is anticipated to be christened as "Silver Lining"...
50-meter Superyacht In Build At Mayra Yachts
Mayra Yachts based in Turkey is currently working on a 50-meter superyacht due to be launched in 2016. The builder highlighted this at the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) back in September and will be anticipating the debut of this yacht in-the-flesh at the 2016 edition of the show. At this point, the yacht is going by the name 'Euphoria' and is being built in both steel and aluminium. Project Euphoria appears to have accommodation for up to ten guests in five cabins. Four on the lower deck for guests and the owner's suite forward on the main deck...
First Hargrave 116' "Renaissance" Launched By Hargrave Custom Yachts
American yacht builder Hargrave Custom Yachts recently launched the first hull in the new Hargrave 116 line. She is called "Renaissance" and was launched in Taiwan at the Kha Shing yard. The Jack Sarin designed motor yacht is destined for the United States where she will be on display for Hargrave Custom Yachts at the 2016 Miami Boat Show in February...
New Filippetti F93 Under Construction
Expected to launch in 2016, the new Filippetti F93 model is well advanced in the construction process. The design of this near 100-footer is penned by Fulvio de Simoni and combines a sport performance look with sexy and elegant flair. The 28-meter flybridge yacht adds character with distinctive hull windows for the guest accommodations. The guest accommodation situated on lower deck is broken down into 1 X Master suite, 1 X VIP and 2 X Doubles...
61-meter Superyacht "Just J's" Launches At Hakvoort
Dutch builder Hakvoort launched one of their largest yachts this morning at their Monnickendam facilities. Now that she is launched, the 61-meter superyacht officially becomes the yard's largest build to-date. She was constructed as YN248 under the code name 'Golden Age'. However, her finished name and badge can be clearly seen displayed from her sides, "Just J's"...
Princess Yachts Displaying Strong Line-Up At 2015 FLIBS
British yacht builder Princess Yachts is preparing to display a strong line-up at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) early next month. The company says that they will have a 12-yacht strong display and that is sure to be impressive at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Face Dock 6. A couple yachts in that line-up will be making their North American debuts. The Princess 66 FLY will be making her Fort Lauderdale debut while the Princess 88 Motor Yacht and the V48 will be getting their their North American public starts...
Wider 165 Project 'Cecilia' Build
Just last week Wider Yachts launched the first Wider 150 with name "Genesi" (Italian for Genesis) to the fanfare of the media. She is the largest yacht built and launched to-date for the Italian yard. However, it won't be keeping that title for too long as there is an even larger yacht under construction by this yard. Meet the Wider 165 Project 'Cecilia'. Recently, the yacht was seen being transported on the highways on its way to the Wider finishing shed...
Bilgin Yachts Sign 80-meter Superyacht Contract
A couple a months ago Bilgin delivered their largest yacht, the 50-meter "Dusur". Fast forward to today, we learn that the Turkey-based company has landed themselves a mega contract in the form of an 80-meter superyacht which will now take over expressly as their largest commission so far. The design of the superyacht is coming from Unique Yacht Design and being built for a Bilgin Yacht repeat client...
Delta Marine 72-meter Superyacht "Albatross"
Delta Marine launched their latest yacht last month, a 72-meter superyacht called "Albatross". With a flag blue hull and snow white superstructure, she beckons the attention of onlookers. At first glance the superyacht appears much like the Lurssen superyacht "Polar Star". Albatross now represents the second largest superyacht -by length- the American yard has launched to date. Naval Architecture is suspected to be in-house by the Delta Designers while the exterior has been pinned to Espen Oeino...
Bering; Portofino Yachts Sign Contract
The U.S-based Bering Yachts and Portofino Yachts (of Brazil) recently signed a contract that allows them further access the Brazilian market. With that said, Portofino Yachts becomes the exclusive distributor for the Bering Yacht brand in Brazil. Of course Bering is still a relatively young company but has built a name for itself since coming to the market in 2007. Specializing in pocket yachts and go-anywhere expeditions and trawlers, Bering Yachts will get you where you need to go albeit sipping on the fuel...
125-meter Lurssen Superyacht "Golden Odyssey" Delivered
German custom superyacht manufacturer has delivered their latest custom project. The 125-meter superyacht built under code name Project 'Tatiana' and since then revealed as "Golden Odyssey" appears to have been handed over to her owner as she has left the Lurssen yard and enroute to Gibraltar. Touted to be designed by Martin Francis of the Francis Design Studio, the massive superyacht hit the water in March of 2015...
Wally Cento "Galateia" Launches At Wally Yachts
Italian builder Wally Yachts launched the third unit in the Wally Cento series. The 30.48-meter racing luxury yacht is called "Galateia" and showcases Naval Architecture by Reichel Pugh Yacht Design. She will be having a dual personality allowing her to duel in maxi races but still being luxurious and comfortable enough to be a high-end cruiser for her owner and family. The schedule is already up for Galateia with her destined for Caribbean cruising and regatta racing in the winter once she is completed...
Crescent Custom Yachts Returns to Yacht Building
Crescent Custom Yachts has announced new ownership and the restart of new-build with two sold projects and more in the design stage with a client. First to launch in late 2015 is a Crescent 145’ designed by Jonathan Quinn Barnett. The Lloyd-classed custom fiberglass yacht has been sold to an American client. A Crescent 110’ with an exterior designed by Luiz Debasto is underway for an American client as well. And finally, a Crescent 155’ is in early design phase with clients. The new 145' designed by JQB is based on the original 144' featured on YachtForums in late 2009... Crescent 144' TriDeck ...
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