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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 ...
57-meter Feadship Superyacht "HALO" Soon To Be Delivered
After being launched in August 2015, the Feadship hull 810 now known as "HALO" is nearly ready to be delivered to her eager owner. The owner is no stranger to the yacht lifestyle. In fact it was from chartering on another Feadship, the F45 "Megan" (ex. "Helix") that they decided to build the HALO and replicate many of the features they loved so much onboard the F45 charter yacht. It is very easy to notice some of those features particularly the multiple vertical rectangular windows running along the forward main deck...
First Nordhavn N96 Nearing Completion
The first hull in the new N96 line is nearing completion by Nordhavn. The yacht was recently moved to the test floating tank to check for leakage and associated issues. She is so near to completion that the company is expected to ship the yacht from the Chinese yard to the U.S to have her commissioned there. Shipping is anticipated for early November. The N96 is essentially based on the successful N86 but offers a larger platform for owners to step-up to if they desired. To prove that this philosophy is accurate, five other orders were made for this model and four of those orders have been made by current Nordhavn owners...
Project 'Genesi' By Wider Yachts Vacates Build Shed
Originally due to launch in September 2015, the Wider Yachts Project 'Genesi' finally crept out from her build shed into the open on her 'technical launch'. The 150-foot project is anticipated to be fully launched sometime later this week. With a design by Fulvio de Simoni, this yacht is sure to expand the boundaries of itself. By now readers would know this is the Italian company's largest build to-date showcasing their dexterity in transforming the features that made them well-known in the yachting industry into a megayacht sized vessel...
55th Westport 112 Hull Launches
The 55th hull in the Westport 112 series has been launched by American yard Westport Yachts. This particular one was commissioned by a repeat Westport owner and will be having it displayed at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International boat Show (FLIBS) set to take place in early November. The vessel was seen being loading onto a cargo ship in Nanaimo, British Columbia for transport to Florida for the yacht show...
Nordhavn Delivers N60 "Scolamanzi"
Nordhavn announced they delivered the latest N60, hull number 63 to their Australian owners. She is called "Scolamanzi" and already has started her rigourous cruising campaign with their owners. They plan to take her several areas on the Pacific NorthWest including Alaska, Washington State and British Columbia over the next three cruising seasons...
101-foot Yacht "Cutting Edge" Delivered By Hargrave Yachts
American yacht builder Hargrave Yachts recently delivered the latest 100-foot yacht with the name "Cutting Edge". She is a near sister to "Sassy" which was the first yacht to kick off Hargrave's 101 raised pilothouse (RPH) series, Cutting Edge is now the second and latest. 1,675 horsepower each comes from a pair of CAT C32 marine diesels which will allow her to run at 21-knots and a high cruising speed of 17-knots...
Otam's First 35M Build
The first custom all aluminium 35-meter yacht by Otam is coming along nicely in the build process. The yacht has a design by Tommaso Spadolini who is working closely with the Italian owner to also create bespoke interiors. The 295 GT vessel is expected to be named "Gipsy" when completed and will mark new territory for this yard in terms of the type of build...
Kitalpha 22 Revealed By Cantieri di Pisa
Something new has been revealed from the Cantieri di Pisa yard in Italy. The yard announced recently the design for the Kitalpha 22 luxury yacht. At only 22-meters long, finding a space in the marina will never be an issue or getting in close to those shallow but beautiful coves and bays. The new design has a couple of highlights. The main tender is carried on the aft main deck and of course when launched, the are becomes opened for relaxing -with loose outdoor furniture and accessories-...
Sunseeker Yachts Sell Sunseeker 116 Yacht At 2015 MYS
It was a successful 2015 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) for UK yacht builder Sunseeker from the viewpoint that they got contract for a new 116 hull. They also announce that the yard is currently in the final stages of negotiations for the sale of Sunseeker 131 hull to prospective owners with potential deliveries in 2016 and 2017 respectively. The Sunseeker 116 sold at the Monaco Yacht Show 2015 is expected to be delivered to her new owner in late 2016 according to Sunseeker Yachts...
New 125-Meter Production Shed at Abeking & Rasmussen
Numerous representatives from national and local government, the maritime industry as well as CEO Hans M. Schaedla and the entire Abeking & Rasmussen staff we're on hand for the inauguration ceremony of the yard's newly resurrected shed. The new production facility allows the construction of ships up to a length of 125-meters. This milestone heralds the next chapter of the traditional family owned shipyard. The new shed offers some special amenities that facilitate work on superyachts such as different decks that can be reached by passenger and freight elevators. When a finished yacht is pushed out of the hall onto a heavy-lift pontoon, it is then lowered into the water...
Pershing Unveils New Pershing 140 Design
Italian yacht manufacturer Pershing has taken the drapes off their largest model yet, the Pershing 140. To be honest, it represents a departure from the regular design of 'Pershing' performance yachts in their line. The build will be of aluminium -different from composite boats they are accustomed to building-. For this reason perhaps, the 140 is expected to be built at CRN, their sister brand in the Ferretti Group. The bow design is a major change as well -just look at the renders-. The design is by the regular Fulvio De Simoni who is the staple designer at Pershing...
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