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Dubois Naval Architects design 45-meter megayacht​

Design number 379 at Dubois Naval Architects is for a 45-meter megayacht. The design is angular and edgy and features a more vertical bow than usual. Large dominant windows stud the hull allowing natural light to pour into personal spaces.

With a steel displacement hull, aluminium superstructure, and an efficient cruising speed of around 15 knots, this purposeful-looking 44.4-meter motor yacht features a fold-down bulwark balcony on the port side for the main-deck VIP cabin, four or five guest cabins down below - depending on the client’s final layout choices - and a large, side-loading tender garage. But most attention will be focused on her fully enclosed upper deck, which is entirely given over to a spectacular private owner’s suite. Her builder is yet to be finalised.

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Dubois Naval Architects Ltd...

Odyssey Yacht Design 52-meter "Veloce" superyacht​

The 52-meter "Veloce" is being called a new breed of yacht by the Odyssey Yacht Design firm. The design company is located in Australia and they are focused on producing dramatic styling, cutting edge technology that is designed around an ethos that promises efficient and environmentally conscious yachting.

The luxury yacht design is exceedingly sleek in nature and is presented in two colour options by the design firm. There is classic white as well as metallic pewter giving the design slightly different appeal.

The interior of the Veloce has elegant proportions that are both clean and classical. The colour palette leans more towards neutral tones and with the addition of vast areas of glass that accentuates the light feeling. On the outside, two jacuzzis are available, one on the bow and the other on the aft upper deck...

Front Street Shipyard unveils new sail yacht designs by S&S​

Front Street Shipyard is located in Belfast, Maine and they have new designs that have been unveiled. Sparkman and Stephens were responsible for the designs and are expected to be built in composite materials in the most modern techniques.

The yachts have traditional hull lines and trademark S&S sheers, invoking a classic aesthetic from yachting’s golden era. The construction will be of advanced composite materials using the most modern processes available, making the 118 and 130 powerful and pleasing vessels to sail. This collaboration between Front Street Shipyard and Sparkman & Stephens will be actively marketed to prospective buyers beginning this fall so that construction can commence as early as 2012.

The yachts’ long, graceful lines are paired with large, powerful sail plans on both the 118 and 130. The elegant deckhouse with generous windows dominates the profile...

Dixon Yacht Design; Ken Freivokh design 80M 'Mantis' sail yacht​

The design is for a ketch-rigged sailing yacht of 80-meters with collaborative work by Dixon Yacht Design and Ken Freivokh. Dixon Yacht Design worked on the overall concept and design of the vessel while Ken Freivokh ran ideas and penned the interior.

The large sailing yacht has three decks that are all connected via a central staircase. On the outside, every effort was made to conceal or hide features that would take away from the smooth and clean stem to stern lines. Features like life-rafts and winches are all hidden from view.

80-meter 'Mantis' has bulwarks with folding balconies that jettison on demand allowing better views from inside and extra relaxing space...

In Build; Nobiskrug 73-meter superyacht ​

Germany based yacht builder Nobiskrug has added another luxury yacht to their new-build portfolio. The new yacht was signed in 2011 for Nobiskrug with expected completion in 2013 according to schedule. The stylish displacement yacht has an LOA of around 73-meters. H2 Yacht Design are working on the interior of the new yacht and it is described as being New Hampton's in style.

The Nobiskrug 73-meter yacht will represent a big step-up for the repeat client/owner who now wishes for a luxury platform that is focused on...relaxed family cruising with a secure environment. Some quick feature expected to make way onboard the new yacht include...an intimate beach club in the transom as well as a substantial gym located on the sundeck for panoramic work outs.

With a length of 73-meters she will also have an overall beam of 12-meters...

Blohm & Voss unveils 88-meter superyacht concept "Ice"​

Does the yacht in the rendering below look familiar? It probably does because it may resemble that of the B+V "Palladium". It is no coincidence perhaps that Michael Leach is also behind the exterior styling of the 88-meter "Ice".

At the end of July YF alerted you to the intended showcasing of the yacht at the MYS. The revealing of the superyacht concept for the 88-meter Ice was made on the start of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) at Blohm & Voss' stand. The new concept is geared to be MCA compliant and with this is expected to accommodate twelve guests in six staterooms.

The concept was unveiled with a scale model of the proposed. Although the vessel is large (88-meters), she was developed to deal with MCA rules instead of SOLAS stipulations. The styling is individualistic however, the overall concept is based on the 96-meter Palladium...

Wider-Yachts present 150' project​

Wider-Yachts have come to the 2011 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) with new design. After the buzz created by their transformational project, the Wider-Yachts 42-footer, a new and much larger project was envisioned.

The Wider-Yachts 150-footer is one of the latest steps forward for the company and it involves a 150-megayacht that looks little like the 42-foot yacht that brought so much attention to them. However, the company is keeping the concept of a 'wider' yacht in place with the 150-footer.

It is immediately apparent the ingenuity of the new project. On first glance the new design looks like the contemporary 150-foot megayacht. The aft end of the yacht seems to be the expanding area showing folding shell doors, opening transom, extending bathing platform all to create more room when needed. The wider concept is clear in operation in this proposal...

Feadship completes 45M "Helix" superyacht​

Feadship, one of the leaders in the superyacht industry, have completed another yacht in time for the end of Summer yacht shows. The 45-meter "Helix" is the fifth and latest in the F45 series of yachts built by Feadship. Her sisters include, "Space", "HARLE", "MadSummer" (ex. "TV") and "Gladiator". She (Helix) has been delivered and now takes place at the ongoing Monaco Yacht Show (MYS).

Built with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure, the twin-screw diesel superyacht is a pure luxury pad. She is powered by twin 1055 horse power MTU brand engines. Helix was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects with an interior by Sinot Design. The interior of Helix itself is the first to offer the Nautical styling from Feadship.

Class for Helix Lloyds Register, +100A1, SSC, YACHT, MONO, G6, LMC, UMS, MCA Compliant...

Lurssen 91-meter 'Project Rio' superyacht​

German builder Lurssen is known for constructing large and very custom projects. Aside from being custom, many of their projects are also highly confidential and secretive in nature. One such project is a brand new signing for the German yacht manufacturer. The new luxury yacht is being called 'Project Rio' at the moment and stretches to a length of 91-meters.

Apparently the new project was signed for Lurssen to build just before the start of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). ***** Yacht and Ship are behind the signing and while details are very scarce at the moment, it is expected that a few details will emerge as time goes by. Keep a close eye on the Lurssen booth at the MYS. We leave you with a rendering of the proposed Project Rio.

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Lurssen
Fr. Lurssen Werft GmbH & Co...

JFA 85' 'Long Island' sailing catamaran​

French Yacht builder JFA recently signed a contract to build a new 85-foot sailing catamaran with long distance sailing capabilities. There is to be a series of these yachts called the 'Long Island' series. The first new build has been signed and will start construction.

The Naval Architecture and concept are shared between Marc Lombard and JFA. Due to the fact that the vessel is a catamaran platform, the sleeping room arrangement will be split naturally because of the two hulls. The owner has a spacious stateroom to the front of the yacht overlooking the trampoline with direct access as well.

In the starboard side hull you will find the bathroom to the owner's stateroom. There is also a guest cabin and generously sized office. In the other hull there is room for the yacht's galley, two crew cabins as well as another guest cabin...

Nod Design unveils XE90 superyacht​

Nod Design a firm in Turkey has unveiled a design for a superyacht. A superyacht with an LOA of 90-meters. One can't help but pair the design to that of another design firm and European build, closely reminiscent. The design showcases prominent features all over aimed at making life onboard totally relaxing and enjoyable.

There is a helipad located on the bow of the 'XE90' concept with ease of access to what is possibly the owner's stateroom. On the other extreme end of the yacht is the next prominent feature. A large pool with infinity edge is sure to give swimmers a great view out to the changing vistas.

The XE90 has expanses of open deck that are perfect for outdoor furniture, sun loungers, alfresco dinning table and chairs, sun beds with sunbrellas to provide direct or indirect relief from the sun. There are also exterior jacuzzi for guest use...

Bilgin's 160' classic gentleman's motoryacht​

Another new yacht is under construction at the Bilgin yard in Turkey. This particular build is a classic gentleman's motoryacht, very different from what we are accustomed to at Bilgin. The new vessel in essence tries to capture the feel of the bygone golden yachting era with its fully classical interpretation of traditional yachts.

The Bilgin Classic 160 appears to be classical and traditional but will be loaded with the latest in everything, from navigational and engineering equipment to entertainment systems and luxury fittings. She is also being built to RINA standards.

Her construction is done in steel for the hull and cold-molded GRP for the superstructure. She will have room to cruise and sleep up to twelve guests onboard. Six cabins are arranged to sleep them, the arrangement is in four double cabins and two twin cabins. There will be room to sleep seven crew members...

The superyacht world of design has always been filled with proposals and concept designs, here's a new one. It comes from a design firm called Impossible Productions Ink and they are showcasing a 90-meter concept simply called the IPI90.

It is a concept with an angular reverse bow, beautifully tiered aft decks and very interesting forward end decks with the glass design. The overall design is spread over seven decks and each deck offers a different scenario from a different view.

The upper-most deck is the smallest serving mainly as the heli-deck for a large luxury helicopter. The other upperdecks above the main deck have full-beam infinity-type pools on each end of the overhangs, a cool conceptual thought. All over the aft decks there are sun-padded regions, al-fresco dining and ample space for sun loungers.

On the top of the forward end of each deck also has space for the sun worshipper...

Vripack 65-foot 'Esquire' motoryacht​

Vripack Naval Architects constantly unveil new designs for showcase. One of these new designs recently surfacing from the firm is the Vripack 65' 'Esquire' motoryacht. A highly stylish motoryacht is envisioned to be built in all aluminum to a contemporary design with classical notes coming through in the design.

On the main deck, all interior sitting areas are situated on one floor level, resulting in a stepless and therefore spacious and comfortable indoor space with plenty of light thanks to the large panoramic windows. Also situated on this deck are the main steering console and the galley.

The 20-meter semi-displacement vessel is going to be run by twin 750 horse power MAN V8 engines connected to Zeus Pods for propulsion...

Vitters 33.4-meter sloop-rigged sailing yacht​

Dutch builder Vitters secured another order and has it presently under construction at the moment. The new build is a 33.40-meter sloop-rigged sailing yacht being built in composite materials. Actually the hull is being built at the moment at Green Marine's facilities and once completed will be transfered to the Vitters yard for fitting out and completion towards launch.

The new vessel is being called "Inoui" and has a design by the talented Philippe Briand. The all-composite yacht will have special features as a performance yacht. Like many modern performance yachts, she will have a lifting keel allowing the draught to be increased or reduced on command.

The 110-foot yacht will have a beautiful interior that is functional, stylish yet lightweight to aid in the vessel's overall sailing performance...

SeaFa Yachts 55' Express Sports Yacht​

A few months ago yacht builder SeaFa Yachts showcased their 55-foot Express Sports Yacht in Australia. Sleek Euro-designed and built by high tech infused hull and superstructure, this model offers you a great fun of maneuverability and speed performance with the standard twin Volvo Penta IPS600 engines .

Plus, the well accessible engine room and spacious interior to a 60-footer is giving you the best value you can ever find in the similar-size range of boats. The hydraulic swim platform and many other features are standard as well.

The yacht has social and living spaces over two decks, the lower deck and the main deck. On the lower deck one may find the Master Stateroom located amindships and a Vip type guest cabin in the bow. There is a smaller cabin forward of the master on the starboard side. Up the internal main stairway you will find the saloon of the SeaFa 55' Express...

Cizgi 42-meter "E&E" Expedition yacht​

On the 8th of August, YF notified you of the launching of the new build that was under construction at the Cizgi yard, the 42-meter "E&E". In just over one month, the E&E has been completed. Last week she left the yard on her delivery cruise bound for Monaco where she is slated to be shown at the 2011 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS).

The E&E will stir interest at the show, as she isn't the ordinary Explorer styled yacht where function sometimes overtakes form. She is an ultra-luxury pad with sumptuous high-end finishes, fabrics and materials.

Stretching just over 42-meters long and going across 9.15-meters, the new Cizgi Yacht has spacious areas. E&E will sleep ten guests in five luxuriously appointed staterooms while thirteen crew members will have their own accommodation.

Art-Line Interiors were responsible for the delightfully tasteful interior design and styling...

Hanseatic Marine 77-meter "Smeralda" superyacht​

A new superyacht is currently under construction and nearing completion at Hanseatic Marine. She is the third installment in what can be called the 'SilVer'-series which started with the 73-meter "SilVer", now called "Rabdan" in 2007. She was followed by the 73-meter "SilVer Zwei" in 2009, a vessel that further highlighted the series' speed and fuel efficiency for a yacht of this size. The speed and fuel efficiency was first noted on SilVer Zwei's delivery cruise from Australia (where she was built) to Dubai where she transited in 12 days at just under 20-knots.

Another superyacht from this pedigree of lineage is about to come into being in the not-too-distant future. The third hull in this series is called "Smeralda" and while being a near sister she is actually larger than her sisters. Smeralda stretches to 77-meters while the sisters are approximately 73-meters...

Tecnomar signs three new yachts​

Tecnomar recently announced that they have secured the sales of three new motor yachts. Apparently the fruitful results came after a few months of intensive negotiations. For Tecnomar these are great results with three new sales secured. The new yachts range in size from 33-meters up to 45-meters. The 33-meter 'Regale' being bult in aluminum is a planing platform. The other two models are also being built in aluminum as well. These two yachts are 40 and 45-meters long respectively.

The 40-meter aluminum yacht is being called 'Impero' 40S while the 45-meter in aluminum is also from the 'Impero' Line just a little larger overall. All three yachts have been slated for completion in 2013...

Jongert to reveal 50-meter megayacht design at MYS​

Jongert is actually expected to present two new models at the upcoming 2011 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS). One is a sail yacht and the other a motor yacht. A new 30-meter sloop was designed in callaboration with Frers Naval Architects and a new LE 500 (50-meter) megayacht (motoryacht) with design work by Azure Naval Architects and Guido de Groot are to be unveiled later this month.

The 50-meter LE 500 is a green design not only from the standpoint of its reduced carbon footprint but also easily adaptable for accessibility. The yacht can become wheelchair friendly if needed while diesel-electric propulsion hybridized system with lithium-Ion bank of batteries run the yacht.

The LE 500 which essentially means Limited Edition 50-meter, stays true to the Jongert motoryacht design while elevating and creating a larger platform to operate from and enjoy...