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Luiz DeBasto Designs 40M Evolution
Blending the lines between a flybridge boat and an express cruiser, Luiz Debasto has hit on a new 'open' concept with the debut of a 40-meter yacht design at the 2016 Miami Boat Show. The Top Deck 40M is the ocean-going evolution of a radical party boat that made it's first appearance in 2014, the Top Deck 63' for Astondoa Yachts; a hybrid center console that transformed into a self-contained island. Mostly utilitarian in nature, it created serious envy with anyone under a t-top...
Hakvoort Delivers 61-meter Superyacht "Just J's"
Dutch yard Hakvoort recently delivered its largest superayacht to date, the 61-meter "Just J's". Diana Yacht Design (DYD) was responsible for the Naval Architecture. Sinot Yacht Design was responsible for the exterior and interior design. She was built under the project name 'Golden Age' and as hull YN248. Construction was in both steel and aluminum and she sits on four internal decks above the waterline with an open sundeck...
"Chrimi III"; The Latest Benetti Supreme 132
The latest Benetti Supreme 132 motoryacht has been launched by the Italian yard and currently represents the seventh hull in that series to-date. Her name is reported to be "Chrimi III" and built as BS007. Nothing is surprising with the design as that has been penned by Stefano Righini while the interior has been done by Alessandro Pulina in partnership with Benetti's in-house team. No other specifics about BS007 are known at this point...
New Bering 65 Expedition Under Construction
Bering yachts recently announced that they have another new build Bering 65 in the works. The Bering 65 is arguably one of the most popular Bering models and quietest as well. She will be built with a steel hull and mated with an aluminium superstructure. The 235,000 lbs displacement vessel is set out to have its interior finished in American Walnut...
33.6-meter Hull 692 Launches At Feadship
Dutch builder Feadship has launched their second yacht of the new year. The 33.5-meter all-aluminium motoryacht has been built as Hull 692 and comes after the launch of the 66-meter “Vanish”. Hull 692 is quite different and really looks like a smaller and shorter version of the 72.8-meter “Venus”. The design comes from Feadship De Voogt design and they are also on the Naval Architecture. The interior though is by the talented team at Bannenberg & Rowell...
New Ocean Alexander OA112 To Debut At Miami Show
The first hull in the new Ocean Alexander 112 line has been launched prepped and sent packing to make her official debut at the Miami Yacht Show. She is a proper tri-deck luxury motoryacht that has been designed by Evan K. Marshall. The interior is also by Marshall and is customizable to an extent. There are a couple of interior choices in terms of finishes and materials as well as looks offered...
New Nordhavn N60 Ships To Florida
One of the newest Nordhavn N60 trawler/expedition yachts safely arrived in Florida recently onboard a freighter. In fact, she was shipped with the first Nordhavn N96 both to be commissioned at Nordhavn's East Coast facility in Northern Palm Beach...
60-meter Project 'Samurai' At Alia Yachts
Information surrounding this particular yacht has been kept under a veil for a while now but Turkish builder Alia Yachts have released some details as well as renderings recently. Back in 2015, the yacht company handed over their first major yacht in the form of the 41-meter "Ruya" now they have their ambitions set much higher by firmly heading into superyacht territory with the build of Project Samurai. At 60.2-meters the Omega Architects designed vessel will become the yard's flagship when launched...
Nearing Completion; AB Yachts 30-meter AB 100
In a few months Italian builder of very fast open-style luxury yachts AB Yachts is expected to launch the first AB 100, their 30-meter yacht. All AB Yachts are characterized by two aspects, speed and style. Performance of the AB 100 will be similar to some of their other models offering her owner a blistering 52-knot top speed using triple CAT Acert marine engines linked to three MJP waterjets...
New Horizon E62 Yacht Completed For U.S Clients
Taiwanese yacht company Horizon Yachts announced recently they launched an E62 for a United States client. The experienced owners conducted intense research and concluded that the Horizon E62 was best fit for their current needs. They placed the order for the yacht in late 2014. The new owner plans to operate the yacht himself and wants to have his wife with him. A second helm chair for his wife was made so she could accompany him on the flybridge...
First Nordhavn N96 Hull Arrives In Port Everglades
The first hull in the new Nordhavn N96 arrived in Florida and was offloaded today after her long journey from China. Hull 11 will be moved from the offload point in Port Everglades to the Nordhavn commissioning dock in North Palm Beach. Nordhavn says she arrived with two other models from their in-production portfolio; the Nordhavn 60 and Nordhavn 68...
90-meter Superyacht "Lionheart" Launches At Benetti
Italian yard Benetti Yachts recently launched their first superyacht of 2016. The new yacht is also their largest build representing a 90-meter superyacht built for a repeat client of the yard. Her name is "Lionheart" and those of us who follow these yachts very closely would know who she belongs to. However, we do not disclose names here but we can tell you that she is the successor to the owner's 63-meter, 2006-built Benetti formerly of the same name. That yacht is presently called "Lioness V". As for the new yacht, she was built under hull ID FB262 and even though the identity of the yacht is well known, information about the yacht itself isnt't...
66.25-meter Superyacht "Vanish" Launched By Feadship
Days after the 66-meter superyacht "Vanish" was christened she was floated and towed out of her build shed at Feadship. Vanish has an interesting layout not only for guest accommodation but overall. All guest accommodation appears to be located on the forward end of the main deck. This gave the owner opportunity to have the mid to aft of the upper deck for themselves. On the starboard side, in the midships area there is a double-height atrium that has floating stairs with a view through the expansive glazing for guests who traverse that area. And just forward of this area is where the owners full-beam suite is. On the Starboard side, there is a slide-out balcony cleverly integrated into the superstructure. The large bed is off center on the port side of the room again with great views outward through the large window...
Spring 2017 Delivery For Heesen Project 'Nova'
Dutch yacht builder Heesen is eyeing Spring of 2017 to deliver their 50-meter all-aluminium hybrid superyacht currently known as Project 'Nova'. Construction is apace and the yacht is quickly coming together. She has her engines and the superstructure has been mated with the hull as well...
66.25-meter Feadship Superyacht "Vanish" Prepares For Launch
Feadship is about to launch their latest superyacht and she goes by the name "Vanish"! She is what has been under construction as hull number 809. The 66.25-meter superyacht was treated to a large christening ceremony and party recently inside the build-shed. Vanish has design all-round by Eidsgaard Design and is marks another successful collaboration with Feadship since yachts like "Tango" and "HALO"...
68-meter "Sycara V" Superyacht By Nobiskrug
"Sycara V" superyacht was built for an experienced repeat client with interesting taste. The yacht has a design by Nobiskrug and interior by Pure Detail which was done to exacting detail. The 68-meter yacht appears to be a couple meters larger than she really is, but this illusion is thanks to the clever lines Nobiskrug incorporated to keep your eye busy. The steel displacement ocean-crossing superyacht was delivered to her owner in September of 2010 and has been a fixture in marinas around the world ever since...
Sunseeker 155 "Princess AVK" Prepares For Launch
The second hull in the new Sunseeker 155 series has seen the light of day and has been technically launched from her build shed. She is being prepared for actual splashing and already her nameplates have been installed allowing us to know her identity –"Princess AVK"-...
First Nordhavn N96 Shipped To Florida
The first hull in the Nordhavn N96 is presently in transit to Florida where she will be commissioned for her owner at Nordhavn's East-coast commissioning facility in Palm Beach. She is expected to arrive there in the first week of February and delivered by March 2016. The N96 is based on the very popular N86 hull and will naturally appeal to those owners who are willing to step up. At the moment there are four N96 hulls sold to owners and are under construction in various phases of build...
First Astondoa 110 Century Hull Launched
Spanish builder Astondoa kicked-off the new year on the right note with the launching of the first hull in their 110 Century line. The yacht has been launched ahead of the Miami Boat Show which takes place in February. The launching has more significance than just being another launch for the company. Astondoa is celebrating 100 years and the Astondoa 110 Century helps commemorate this. Performance is also part of the package with this type of yacht and the 110 Century is anticipated to run up to 24-knots full speed. Twin MTU 16V 2000 M84's are in the engine room to facilitate this. She has space for a couple toys too with the main tender stored in the aft garage and two PWCs cleverly hidden under the foredeck...
SL96 "Blue Angel 2" Launches At SanLorenzo
The first yacht of 2016 for Italian yacht manufacturer SanLorenzo has hit the water. She is from the company's SL96 line and is called "Blue Angel 2". With the kind of portfolio that SanLorenzo has you would expect it to be busy for them and to solidify that fact, they are expected to launch six yachts in the next two or three months. The SL96 called Blue Angel 2 is one of them and she features a traditional type layout for her owner and guests...
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