Superyacht News

Viareggio, October 5, 2012 

A twinning of the exception that lies between the flagship of the Perini Navi fleet : The Maltese Falcon, and the historic Amerigo Vespucci. Together they inaugurated the 52nd edition of the Genoa Boat Show during the opening ceremony that was held last week in the presence of Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Mario Ciaccia. The two largest Italian sailing ships met for the first time as guests of honor at the main national boat show. Both over 80 meters in length - 88 meters Maltese Falcon, 82 meters the Ship Vespucci - are the pride of the Italian sailing tradition both past and present .

Hull 413 (413th Hodgdon hull - which is also the 3rd tender hull)

Hodgdon Yachts announces the launch and delivery of Hull 413 (413th Hodgdon hull - which is also the 3rd tender hull) of a custom limo tender for a prominent European shipyard client.

This week HODGDON launched another of the 10.5m MPYD designed Limousine tenders, also for a prominent European shipyard project and has three more custom tenders under construction including two designed by Andrew Winch Designs.

A bold step paving the way to incredible success, the 34 knot Portofino 48 is the first Sunseeker designed exclusively for pod drive propulsion. Rave press reviews focus not just on the point-and-park joystick manoeuvring, low noise levels and high performance values, but also on the class leading layout above and below decks, with both having the space and plan of much larger craft.

The 2012 Monaco Yacht Show opened in spectacular style on Wednesday with the impressive Alloy Yachts built Vertigo being presented with the Prix du Design at the Show.

Tony Hambrook hosted HSH Prince Albert onboard Vertigo, along with invited dignitaries, industry leaders and the team from Alloy Yachts.

This is the sixth award that Vertigo has been selected for this year, a testimony to this yacht's incredible design, workmanship, engineering and technological achievement.

Enjoying yourself is what is important and on board of the Azimut 40S, enjoyment is just the start. The yacht has been designed to offer a much wider range of emotions: from wonder at the amazing number of equipments and innovations to admiration for a sporty style that can be seen in a powerful and yet slender structure extending along aggressive, elegant lines that seem to go well beyond the stern and the bow and almost penetrate the external environment.

She started life with the official ID Benetti FB253 61m but to her new Owner she is DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, a name that is the personal signature of experienced yacht Owner Mr. John Staluppi, who has always been a fan of the inimitable Bond, James Bond, saga. Her naming ceremony was held at Benetti's Livorno 50m+ facility in the presence of the Owner's, crew and construction team.

As the size of the boat increases, so do the privacy needs of its owner. Large boats have a careful separation between the spaces and even the passageways used by crew and guests. With a hull of 18 metres, this is a feat that only very few can achieve. In designing the Azimut 60 project, this was viewed as a distinct need, and it found expression in the spacious layout of the crew cabin, with two beds and a separate entrance from the stern platform. The positioning of the beds can be changed if the Seakeeper anti-roll system is installed, which allows two separate beds to be converted into twin beds.

In the wake of the CNB 76 and the earlier CNB 77, here is "Spip". She is slender, light, exquisite and benefits from the latest technology and naval architectural progress. The integrated superstructures are made of vacuum infused composite, the hull is fluid and powerful, the deck plan provides ideal sea access.

The Princess V42 is one of the best known sports yachts in production today, thanks to its legendary combination of style, pace and agility. The optional hardtop incorporates a large opening sunroof that combines the excitement of open boating with the flexibility of protection from the elements when required.

The 'M Class' long-range cruising yachts herald a bold new era for Princess, the pinnacle of over 45 years of innovation and engineering excellence. This new range of technically advanced yachts has already stamped the Princess marque firmly on the 100 ft-plus market.

An exceptionally spacious performance motor cruiser, Wally 73 provides beautiful, comfortable accommodation for up to eight guests while allowing them to enjoy the excitement of its 40 knot top speed. 

Three main concepts shape the Sun Odyssey 439: a fast, seaworthy sailboat, simple to use deck and sail plans and a high-quality interior.