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SilverYachts Roll Out 77-meter Superyacht "SilverFast"
Australian based yacht company SilverYachts (formerly Hanseatic Marine) has rolled their latest superyacht out of her build shed. She is the 77-meter superyacht "SilverFast" and has been on the tongues of the yacht industry for a while. SilverFast is part of a line of sleek, very fast and efficient superyachts and one of them, "Dragonfly" (ex. "Silver Zwei") was in the news for it's humanitarian work in the wake of the devastating effects from Cyclone Pam on the island of Vanuatu. Perhaps as a good omen, the 77-meter flagship rolls out of her shed not too long after. SilverFast is designed by Espen Oeino and is the fourth and most advanced ecofuel-efficient vessel in the ground-breaking silver series. Achieving top speeds close to 29-knots and a range of 4500 nautical miles at 18-knots or around 6000 nautical miles at 14-knots...
Sunrise Yachts Offer New 68-meter Superyacht For Sale
Turkey based yacht manufacturer Sunrise Yachts is offering a 68-meter superyacht for sale. The yacht is currently under construction. Right now, various customizations can still be made based on a new owner's wishes. Expected completion time would be in 2017 or around 24-months time from now. The design is by A. Vallicelli & Co and is attempting to usher a new chapter in the history of yachting as the finest balance between elegance and strength, beauty and space for Sunrise Yachts. The Sunrise 68-meter will feature a sumptuous contemporary interior, balancing a richness in decor and a contemporary elegance which complements the yachts sleek exterior styling. The interior is being done by Focus Yacht Design and naturally can be tweaked to suit the new owner's wishes. The hull and superstructure at this point are close to assembly...
Benetti Splashes 56-meter Superyacht "Surpina"
Italian motoryacht manufacturer Benetti splashed the 56-meter superyacht "Surpina". She is quite different to alot of Benetti launches especially with the styling of the windows and the arrangement of the decks. She was built as hull FB267 and looks quite interesting with her squared appearance. Alot of Surpina's exterior deck space has been taken up by most of the deck structure suggesting the owner perhaps wants to hide from the sun. Onboard Surpina, she will host as many as fourteen guests in seven cabins. The Classic Italian-styled interior is punctuated by the use of marbles and white plush carpeting juxtaposed with prime wooden veneers and paneling. Mahogany meets Elm and Walnut with Rosewood details. Surpina runs on twin MTU 12V 4000 M53 series marine diesels. A 5,000 nautical mile range can be achieved at a more sedate 12-knots...
Rossi Navi Inks 47-meter Project 'Longitude'
Italian yard Rossi Navi has been having a decent time lately in securing orders. Just a couple weeks ago this yard announced the signing of contract for a 50-meter superyacht called project 'Endurance'. Now there is good news about the signing of yet another project called 'Longitude'. The new build is a near 47-meter (46.80-meter) performance type yacht. She can give you a sprint speed of 21-knots if needed or she can throttle back and increase her range to take you longer, perhaps the name of the project Longitude? At economical speeds she has Trans-Atlantic range in the region of 3,800 nautical miles. With dual MTU 12V4000 M93L diesels she can high cruise at around 17-knots as well. On the inside, the all-aluminium Longitude 47 will carry up to twelve guests in her six cabins. The owner has their palatial full beam panoramic suite up front on the main deck along with two VIP-type suites...
OceAnco 110-meter Superyacht Y714 (Jubilee)
Dutch superyacht builder OceAnco smoldered their national competition with the launch of the 110-meter Casco for yard number Y714. Just a few weeks ago Feadship held the title for launching the largest yacht in the Netherlands with hull 808, 101-meter "Symphony". That prestige did not last for long when OceAnco's subcontracting builder Zwijnenberg slid the 110-meter Y714 into the water for the first time. The yacht will now be towed to OceAnco's finishing facilities in Alblasserdam. It is assumed that hull Y714 will become the first superyacht to utilize OceAnco's brand new indoor finishing drydock. Not alot is known about the 110-meter Y714 but we do know that she is designed by Igor Lobanov. A visit to the design company's website is met with a banner displaying that the superyacht is a confidential project...
125-meter Project 'Tatiana' Launches at Lurssen
The 125-meter Project 'Tatiana' emerged from the floating dry dock at Lurssen at the end of the week. Anticipation was building that launch was imminent when photos surfaced of the yacht in full view inside the floating dry dock. Even though visible, details surrounding this particular yacht are quite scarce and that isn't surprising since this is confidential project of Lurssen. Although unconfirmed, it is quite possible that Project Tatiana is the successor to the Golden Fleet. A comparison of the badges on both yachts -even though Tatiana's is covered- lends credibility to this notion. As to the design of the new 125-meter superyacht, it is said to be from the boards of Martin Francis. The displacement superyacht weighs in at around 7,600 tonnes and is suggested to be powered by a diesel-electric propulsion package. The yacht conceals a number of interesting features...
Mengi Yay Finishes Up 36.5-meter Motoryacht "Pennon"
Turkish builder Mengi Yay is in the process of finishing up work on one of their latest motoryachts. The 36.5-meter motoryacht built under hull number NB89 is pretty much completed now and has its named revealed, "Pennon". The tri-deck motoryacht has been designed by Ginton Yacht Design who also did the Naval Architecture. The construction - believe it or not - is in wood. Pennon is powered via a pair of CAT CF32 marine diesels to a top speed of 24-knots and throttles back to around 20-knots at higher cruise. The interior, designed by YS Design Office is all done as well leaving little to be completed. The interior features guest accommodation across five cabins for up to ten guests...
Ferretti Group Unveils Navetta 37-meter
The Ferretti Group has unveiled the design for the flagship of their Navetta series, the Navetta 37, a 37-meter yacht. It will represent the largest yacht built in the Custom Line Navetta series and is set to take Navetta style to the next level. The design was unveiled at the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show and the real yacht is anticipated to make her international debut in the Summer of 2016 to align with Custom Line's 20th anniversary celebrations. It should not be surprising that Studio Zuccon International Project is in on the design. The interior is going to be a beautiful, typical modern Italian appeal using neutral and sandy tones to flesh out comfortable internal spaces. Five suites are on board to house guests. Four of them are situated on the lower deck while the master is forward on the main deck...
Cheoy Lee displaying 4 yachts at Palm Beach
Cheoy Lee Shipyards announced that they will be displaying four Cheoy Lee motor yachts at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 26 -29, Ramp 6. Included will be the Alpha 87 Express Sportbridge, Alpha 76 Express Flybridge, Bravo 84 Cockpit Motor Yacht and a pre-owned Bravo 72 Cockpit Motor Yacht. In addition to this impressive line-up, visitors will be able to learn more about the exciting new Cheoy Lee models including the Explorer 150 and the exciting new "OneEleven" concept that builds off the sporty Cheoy Lee Yachts the company has been rolling out in recent years. Designed by Overing Yacht Designs, the new OneEleven has crossover appeal for both the large express and traditional motor yacht customer. Her increased volume and fuel capacity for a yacht of this style gives her a true motor yacht feel...
"Vica" Splashes; Becomes Benetti's First Hybrid Superyacht
Italian yard Benetti has had a good run recently highlighting the launch of three new yachts. One of them is "Vica", a near 50-meter superyacht with a very special package. She has hybrid power source and thus takes the distinction of being Benetti's first hybrid superyacht. Not only is she hybrid in propulsion but she also has been built a bit differently. Her construction is in fiberglass and aluminium, however, the fiberglass is the hull and the aluminium is on the superstructure, some may have been expecting it to be the other way around. Vica has accommodation for her guests in four cabins on the lower deck. The master/owner's suite is on forward end of the main deck and features a private balcony on the starboard side. If needed there is an additional cabin space on the upper deck. Crew are located forward on the lower deck...
Sunrise Yacht's Third 45-meter Megayacht Under Construction
After the successes enjoyed by Sunrise Yachts with the current units in the Sunrise 45-meter series, they announce a third hull is currently under construction. Cast your minds back just to 2014 where this Turkey-based yard completed the 45-meter "Atomic", the second 45-meter in the series. Of course, the debut hull, then named "Africa" was built in 2009. A third one is now in build currently at their Antalya facilities is another tri-deck. The full displacement megayacht has had her keel laid already and having her structure fleshed out. This series of yacht is definitely a winner with both of them being recognized in international media constantly and the Atomic being able to have been a finalist in the World Superyacht Awards last year. The third hull is also for sale for a prospective owner asking €18,700,000. Also expect this hull to be completed in 2017...
Hunt Yachts 80-foot Motoryacht Nearing Completion
Hunt yachts based in Rhode Island is working on their 80-foot motoryacht and is currently well advanced and heading towards completion. Expect the yacht to be completed for May, 2015 and sea trials a month after. Right now the yacht appears to be being prepped for painting. Although called the Hunt 80, she actually has a LOA of 87-feet and just under a 20-foot beam. She is expected to weigh in at around 140,000 lbs at half load and be able to hit a top speed of 31-knots. The new Hunt 8o is inspired off the Hunt 68-footer and is designed to travel the world in exceptional style, comfort, and elegance. This offshore cruiser features a hull and superstructure designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates. The hull and deck of Hunt 80 Sport yacht are fared for gel coating and painting...
Benetti Launches 63.5-meter Superyacht 'FB264'
Italian yard Benetti Yachts launched another superyacht recently. This time it is a 63.5-meter yacht built under hull ID 'FB264'. This one is going to be one-hundred percent for private usage and so far no name has been seen on her sides as yet. This 63.5-meter yacht appears to have four internal decks above the waterline and a sun deck. She was built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and displaces around 1,000 tonnes at full load. Although not as wide as she could be given her 60+meter frame she still has a comfortable 11-meter beam. The interiors aren't sprawling either but made up of intimate spaces for her private owner and guests/family. It appears as she is carrying seven staterooms for her guests and owner. Three twins, a double, two VIPs and the owner's suite. She is powered via a pair of MTU 12V 4000 M53 marine diesels with a top speed of 15.5-knots anticipated...
Oyster Announces Sale of First Oyster 118-foot Sailing Yacht
Oyster expands their model range once again and is now offering a 118-foot platform. Of course it bares the same lines you are accustomed to from Oyster with a bit more sleek thrown into the mix. The yacht is a direct result of a collaboration between Oyster and Humphreys Yacht Design. Not only is it a new design developed but the first hull of the new design has been sold! “For this new project we are creating female tooling and additional construction facilities to enable building the second Oyster 118 overlapping with the first, such that we can produce up to four of this new addition to our range before summer 2020.” A new evolution of the Oyster/Humphreys plumb bowed, soft chined, twin rudder designs, the 35-meter super yacht Oyster 118 has grown naturally from the initially planned Oyster 115...
Nordhavn's 69th N40 Motoryacht Splashes
Nordhavn, manufacturer of custom trawler and expedition yachts recently launched their 69th hull in the N40 series. The yacht is going to an owner who resides in Quebec and expects to cruise the Great Lakes and Georgian Bay extensively when she is completed. This is the 69th hull of the design and it continues to be an extraordinary vessel yet with a fit and finish that was almost incomprehensible with that first N40 delivered 15 years ago. While expensive, there is likely not a better investment in a new build that anyone with ambitious cruising plans could make. The beauty of the N40 is that she is a stoutly built, confidence-providing and easily understood and operative vessel with the same capabilities and strength as any of the models in the Nordhavn line. A high resale price will reflect her excellence and if history repeats itself, most of the initial investment will be recovered...
Ocean Alexander Attending Palm Beach International Boat Show
Ocean Alexander announced that it is attending the 30th edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS). This time they are taking three models from their portfolio to be displayed at the show from Ramps 643 through 645. Detailing their display will be a 2014 Ocean Alexander 90 featuring open flybridge, a 2015 Ocean Alexander 85 motor yacht also with an open flybridge as well as a 2015 Ocean Alexander 72 Pilot House showcasing a new four-stateroom layout. Touted as one of the top five boat shows in the country – featuring more than $1.2 billion worth of boats, yachts and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers. It is truly an International Show...
Rossi Navi Secures Order For 50-meter Superyacht 'Endurance'
Italian builder Rossi Navi recently got an order for a 50-meter knife-bow superyacht they are calling 'Endurance'. This will be built under hull ID FR032 as expected since the last one, a transatlantic high speed yacht, was FR031. The design for this all-aluminum yacht is by Team 4 Design and is on a three deck basis. It is expected this this new yacht will be completed in 2017. As to the name chosen for the project, Endurance... there is a reason for it. The yacht is designed for long-range cruising and therefore endurance. She will be powered by twin diesel-electric engines designed to sip on fuel to extend her range. The interior is expected to be contemporary with minimalist detailing and a linear layout...
Designed by Ken Freivokh for Oceanco, Stiletto represents the distillation of several creative concepts. It is a deliberate departure from the accepted superyacht stereotype featuring a cavernous double height salon designed to provide a seamless and all-encompassing experience with the sea. Freivokh was approached by Oceanco to design a superyacht based on a newly developed Oceanco engineering platform. Ken’s brief was to implement a number of concept layouts from recent projects; taking these ides to a new level. For the complete feature.....
MCP Yachts Has Second 106 LE MotorYacht Under Construction
After launching the first 106 LE (Limited Edition), "Mars" last year, Brazilian manufacturer MCP is embarking on building another one. It is well underway in construction and is anticipated to be completed later this year. The aluminum motoryacht is quite interesting with the ability to run a decent speed while carrying as many as eleven guests. Top speed is usually in the region of 24-knots with a pair of CAT C32 Acert 1,825 horse power engines. Cruising speed is still fast too at 20-knots and dial back further, this smaller yacht can run out a 3,000 nautical mile range. Accommodation for the guests are in five staterooms with four of them being on the lower deck while the owners' room is on the main deck forward, full beam in nature of course. Speaking of the beam, the full width of the yacht is 7.22-meters...
Benetti Secures Sale of 7th Classic Supreme Motoryacht
This Italian yard is continuing with their hard work and success after securing the sale for the seventh Benetti Classic Supreme Class motoryacht. Fabio Ermetto, Chief Commercial Officer of Benetti, comments, “This signed contract was the result of a positive long term collaboration with the team from OCEAN Independence who represented the client in this project and who was able to interact in an extremely professional manner with the team from the yard. This confirms the trend of Benetti's commercial collaboration with the worldwide brokerage network and specifically with the major brokerage houses.” The seventh hull is having a design by Stefano Righini, no surprises there. However, the interior is being done by Alessandro Pulina of Pulina DNA in conjunction with Benetti's design office...
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