Superyacht News

British boat builder, Plymouth-based Princess Yachts International revealed its new Princess 72 Motor Yacht to great acclaim at the London Boat Show in January and has already created an enormous amount of interest around the world for her exquisite elegance and refined style. She perfectly combines the sophistication and detail of a true motor yacht with the agility and performance of a sports cruiser. On display at the Southampton Boat Show for the first time, the new 72 Motor Yacht is the ultimate craft for combining luxurious long range cruising and sophisticated entertaining.

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ISA Yachts announced on April 15th that it launched the first motor yacht in its Granturismo range at the end of March. The yacht still has to undergo sea trials before ISA delivers her to the owner in June.

This 43-meter FILMI (pronounced "feel me") yacht builds on an earlier Granturismo concept released at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show.

This version of the yacht has larger dimensions that offers greater interior space. She has four guest cabins and a master suite. This offers enough room for up to 10 guests. The interior also features a gym, tender garage, and a main saloon with two large skylights.

Interior design was overseen by Sandrine Melot. The concept uses plenty of natural light, Foglizzo leather, and a warm color palette.

FILMI's exterior has several excellent features, including specially designed furniture and decorative panels, large sun pads, a Jacuzzi, and a transparent bar that comes to life with brightly colored lights at night.

FILMI also has technical specs that will impress yacht enthusiasts. A steel and aluminum structure makes her lightweight and buoyant. She has two CAT engines that help her reach a maximum speed of 17 knots and cruising speed of 15 knots. Traveling at cruising speed, FILMI has a 2,800-nm range.

Assuming that the sea trials go well, ISA should deliver its latest Granturismo yacht to the owners by the end of June.

Given the concept's success, hopefully we can look forward to seeing more innovative yachts from ISA.

Light defines and envelopes sinuous elegant lines that guard the secret of balanced beauty.The large mirror-finished windows on the main deck are situated in the midst of superb elegance further enhanced by natural light. The bow characterises a grand planing vessel, marking the creation of a silhouette synonymous with the hard top. A hidden side door leading into the deckhouse is used as crew access, allowing a high level of privacy for the owner and their guests.

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The Wally 47 is a spacious sports cruiser that blends practicality with indulgence. Drawing on the inspirational styling of the world famous Wally//118, Wally//47 has been designed with an emphasis on simplicity and a focus on performance. Wally//47 provides a luxurious day boat experience, with fantastic space and accommodation including two cabins and a comfortable bathroom. Alternatively, the Wally//47 can be specified with a large lounge and galley area. In both configurations, these light and natural interiors are simple and stylish in design.

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The new Sunseeker Predator 115 follows in the success of her award winning big sister, the Predator 130. Although smaller in length, the Predator 115 retains many of the stunning characteristics that have made the Predator 130 so successful. She has the exterior deck space of a Yacht but remains Predator in her look with an exemplary level of onboard luxury and, taking inspiration from the 34 Metre Yacht's accommodation plan, can comfortably accommodate a party of up to 10 in five cabins, with a crew of five.

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Sunseeker unveils its latest yacht, a 28-meter with plenty of interior and exterior space. This is the smallest of Sunseeker's current yachts, but it maintains the same level of craftsmanship that owners have come to expect from its full line of vessels.

The interior features floor-to-ceiling windows that offer an unobstructed view of the ocean. A well-placed table makes the perfect location for all meals. The saloon has plenty of comfortable seating for guests during social gatherings. It also has an optional drown-down balcony.

Guests also get to enjoy well-appointed cabins with private heads. Some cabins have twin beds while others have double beds. The yacht's master stateroom uses dark wood and light fabrics to create a space that's simultaneously luxurious and comfortable.

The exterior also has impressive features that make the 28-meter yacht fun and beautiful. The foredeck offers the perfect place for soaking up the sun's rays. Large sunpads provide a comfortable place for guests to relax while enjoying the sea's relaxed surroundings. The foredeck also has a seating area that makes a great place for eating outdoors.

The flybridge offers a comfortable place for the owner and his guests to enjoy drinks while watching the water pass by.

The Sunseeker 28-Meter distinguishes itself as a jewel that anyone in the yachting world would love to own.

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During speed trials held on March 4th and 5th, Heesen proved that it's one of the world's top yacht companies when it 40-meter sportster Galatea reached 29.7 knots in perfect sea conditions. That's 2.2 knots over the contractual speed agreed on by the yacht's builder and owner, an impressive accomplishment that would please any yachting enthusiast.

Galatea represents an innovative breed of new yachts produced by Heesen. An all-aluminum, semi-displacement hull makes the yacht lightweight, powerful, and easy to control. Galatea features two MTU engines that create 3,800 horsepower. She also has gyro stabilizers that contribute to her excellent performance.

Heseen says it will deliver Galatea to her owners by the end of March.

The new Leader range is all about elegance, innovation and performance. Developed out of Jeanneau's first runabouts of the 1950s, it's perfect for those who appreciate the combination of good looks and great capability at sea. Folding or fixed Sportop, long hull windows, light-filled interior and cockpit comfort are just some of the key features of this new generation.

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Maraya: a name that brings to mind echoes of distant paradises and given to the new 54-metre hull turned out by CRN shipyard. "Maraya", construction project number 121 in steel and aluminium is fruit of the working relationship between the technical staff of CRN and Zuccon International Project, which designed the external layout of this five-deck ship.

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With the new 72S, Azimut Yachts reinterprets and rewrites the canons of style, design and comfort of its S Line, confirming its status as a privileged reference for all yacht owners who want to combine a sporty spirit with the innovation and elegance proper to all Azimut Yachts models. The strong stylistic and technological innovation is perfectly represented by the presence of a large flybridge that ensures great livability and onboard comfort while fully maintaining the boat's streamlined, sporty exterior lines.

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CRN, which is a part of the Ferretti Group that specializes in building custom yachts, has announced that it will soon deliver its new 60-meter yacht to her owner. As March 1st approaches, the crew is making final preparations for a private launching ceremony in Ancona, Italy.

Designers are also putting the final touches on the yacht's interior.

The new superyacht was designed by Francesco Paszkowski, who worked closely with CRN's Technical Department. The CRN Design Department worked with a designer chosen by the owner to create the yacht's interior.

CRN has designed its newest yacht to look strong and streamlined in the water. It features a sleek profile that uses sharp exterior lines. The design team also created voluminous decks and interior rooms for the superyacht.

CRN is also working on five other vessels, including a 74-meter yacht designed by Zuccon International Project and a 73-meter yacht designed by Omega Architects.

The superyacht builder plans to launch the vessel on Sunday, March 1st in an exclusive ceremony.

Pendennis recently completed trials of the remodeled Mirabella V, also known as M5, and they show a marked improvement in the yacht's performance.

The new design replaces original materials with a carbon rig, titanium fittings, and fiber optics that reduces the yacht's weight by 18 tons (36,000 pounds). Pendennis worked closely with M5's original designer, Ron Holland, to meet the owner's latest expectations.

Rolls-Royce has released a design sketch for the newest concept car in its Bespoke Watershed Collection. Drawing inspiration from Britain's history of nautical innovation, Rolls-Royce creates each 35 Phantom Drophead Coupe in this collection to reach the company's highest aspirations.

Rolls-Royce has played a key role in Britain's naval history. The company's engines have proven effective at making boats move swiftly through the water. In fact, Rolls-Royce helped Britain reclaim its title as the fastest nation on water.

Following on from the bigger sibling with this time an optional flybridge and dual helm position, the Predator 84, brings additional new technologies and detailing into the line, drawing on the experience gained from the new and extending Sunseeker Yacht fleet.Considerably larger by waterline length and volume than its looks might suggest, this newcomer is set to turn heads with an impressive design-speed of 44 knots when fitted with top engine and twin Arneson drive options.

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It is not the length of a yacht that makes it special but its ability to meet the needs of its yachtsman and it is for this very reason that the Azimut 38 has been created. It is a boat that is extremely easy to handle, environmentally friendly, easy to maintain and, at the same time, conveys the style, elegance and comfort that distinguish an Azimut yacht.

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The comfort of 4 suites, the elegance of the main deck, and the largest flybridge in its category. The Azimut 70's 22 metres of hull length seem endless in a photograph... and it appears even larger in the water, elegantly reflecting the grace with which it was designed. A revolution that continues to provide new thrills.

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Yacht lovers who plan to visit the 2014 Singapore Yacht Show have a unique chance to view the Vertigo superyacht. The 220-meter vessel was completed in 2011 by Alloy Yachts. Few people have had a chance to explore the boat since Alloy Yachts delivered her to her owner, the Yacht Company, which sells and charters yachts to high-profile clients.

Now, Alloy Yachts announces an opportunity for viewers to experience Vertigo in person without the expense of chartering her for a voyage.

This has gotten a lot of attention because Vertigo stands out as such a unique vessel. In addition to being one of the biggest yachts in the world, she won the 2012 World Superyacht of the Year Award and the 2012 Prix du Design Award.

The 2014 Singapore Yacht Show is open from 10 April to 13 April. Vertigo will be at Dock G14. Alloy Yachts will also have a floating pavilion on Dock G13.

The only way to see Vertigo is to schedule an appointment. Contact us for more information.

Alloy Yachts, which is renowned as one of the world's most successful ship builders, recently had its commissioning crew test Mondango 3, a 56-meter boat purchased by Burgess Yachts. Testing every possible scenario lets Alloy Yachts offer its clients the highest level of reliability and style.

Alloy Yachts built Mondango 3 by building a team of experts: Dubois Naval Architects created the yacht's design, Reympond Langton Design created her interior, North NZ made her sails, and Southern Spars made her rigs. Godfrey Cray oversaw the project on behalf of the owner.

Mondango 3 has a sailing cruising speed of 12.0 knots. She primarily relies on her sails for power. When there isn't enough wind, the captain can use her 1,450 horsepower Caterpillar engine.

With five guest cabins, Mondango 3 can easily sleep up to 10 guests.

She will spend her first charter season under direction of Burgess Yachts in South East Asia's warm waters. Now that she has undergone a strenuous test by Alloy Yachts, the owner knows that she will take charter clients on amazing adventures without experiencing technical difficulties or inconveniences.

Looking for another good reason to visit the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show? Princess Yachts has a big one for you: the company plans to unveil its Princess S72, the first boat in the new S Class range.

The Princess S72 guarantees to offer a unique aesthetic as well as technical prowess.

By combining a low center of gravity with a deep-V hull, Princess S72 should have the ability to reach 37 knots without putting passengers in harm's way. Of course, her 1800-horsepower engines don't hurt when it comes to reaching top speeds.

Inside, Princess S72 has three guess cabins. The master stateroom occupies the beam's full length, giving the owner plenty of space. The dynamic portholes create a stunning view while enhancing the interior design.

She also has a Sportbridge that offers an uninterrupted view of the ocean.

Princess hints at other delightful features that visitors will have to explore for themselves. One thing is certain, Princess Yachts has created a very good reason for enthusiasts to visit the 2014 Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show.

The Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show begins 13 February and ends 17 February.

Delta Design Group has announced a new hull design for its 40-meter Onika yacht. The company says its hull will make Onika more fuel-efficient while also letting her travel through shallow waters. By making the yacht more efficient, she can travel greater distances without forcing owners to spend more money on fuel. That's an excellent benefit for anyone interested in saving money and the environment.

Delta's Chief Naval Architect describes the hull as having "round bilges with a bulbous bow and long easy run." These design aspects should make Onika more efficient without altering the yacht's traditional aesthetic. She has a range of 4,000 nautical miles traveling at 12 knots. She has a maximum speed of 16 knots.

Yacht lovers will find other features just as exciting as the newly designed hull. Onika has a central staircase with carved wood handrails and newel posts decorated with metal. The skylounge uses natural materials that have been enhanced by the craftwork of professional artisans. Every aspect of Onika has been carefully planned by Delta.

Delta Design Group is a leader in composite yachting materials. Located in Seattle, its team of naval architects, craftsmen, and naval engineers builds some of the most beautiful high-performance yachts in North America.