Previously known as Project 707, the yacht is currently being readied for sea trials. The yacht first arrived at Feadship’s Aalsmeer shipyard for outfitting back in December 2019. Details surrounding the project still remain tightly under wraps including accommodation and interior renderings. Reportedly commissioned by an experienced yachtsman, the project has been d...
The launch of the 45 metre model comes after Overmarine announced the sale of the yacht in November 2019. Sold to a repeat Mangusta owner described as an “experienced yachtsman”, Project Amalfi is designed by Alberto Mancini. The model features a “timeless” exterior and “simple layout”, allowing the owner to choose from a range of different configurations. The ya...
GMDSS is an internationally regulated service, governed by the International Maritime Organisation’s Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) convention. Iridium’s system is said to the first in the world to offer a real-time voice calling service. “This is a historic moment in both the satellite and maritime industries,” said Matt Desch, chief executive of Iridium. “It is not e...
Today, founder Greg Sharrow said the company was one step closer to this goal, announcing it would locate its global manufacturing headquarters in his hometown of Detroit, Mich. “We are thrilled to be announcing our plans to build our new headquarters in Detroit,” said Sharrow in a statement. “Detroit will become the new home base for manufacturing, customer service, ...
Earlier in the year, they teased a move into the tourism industry called Silent-Resorts. Their latest effort is a collaboration with Volkswagen and Cupra on a solar electric catamaran that will be powered by VW’s Modular Electric Drive matrix, the system in which the German automaker is developing its e-mobility architecture. VW recently opened its MED to third par...
“We always strive to push the limits of what is possible in yachting and in doing so look to pave the way for the next 20 years,” managing director Stefano de Vivo said in a statement. “Through the WHY200, we are challenging preconceived notions of what a yacht should be and how it can be used.” The absence of side decks and other exterior walkways allows for full-...
In the last eight years, the Netherlands-based builder’s boldly styled vessels have veered from the competition with all-aluminum construction — allowing for a wellspring of custom options and layouts that has attracted its share of buyers. The company is coming off a successful Fort Lauderdale International Boat show, inking deals on five boats, including three VQ40s...
The world’s first fully electric foiling vessel utilizes Torqeedo’s Deep Blue 50i — the equivalent of 80 hp — to propel the 25-foot Candela Seven to a reported top speed of nearly 30 knots. At 20 knots, the boat has 57-mile range. “If you want to go far and fast with a battery, foiling is the only way,” Mahlberg said. Candela founder and CEO Gustav Hasselskog was i...
Texas-based GEOS operates the International Emergency Response Coordination Center, the “nerve center” for rescue efforts triggered by Garmin’s inReach personal satellite communicators. The IERCC’s response coordinators have fielded more than 83,000 emergency incidents around the globe since 2007, including more than 5,000 generated by Garmin customers. “With this acq...
Liberty National Golf Club selected the Brix Marine design last year and will utilize the planing catamaran to transport passengers between North Cove Marina in New York City and the private club’s dock in New Jersey. Liberty National I carries a USCG COI for 30 passengers and two crew, and features Helm Master electronic steering, an aft second station, spacious walk...
Nantes headquartered design office Stirling Design International (SDI) has been in partnership with Piriou on the project since 2019 and says that the newbuilding will give the Pays de la Loire region and ship operator Compagnie Yeu Continent a 40% increase in capacity compared with the earlier ship, with larger RO/RO spaces, additional cargo deck space on deck and in ho...
Lifting the benchmark for an anchor design Viking Anchors have lifted the benchmark for anchor design by being at the forefront of the use of high tensile (HT) carbon steel throughout the anchor. There is no escaping the fact all anchors are a compromise, some perfectly good anchors don’t fit on all bow rollers, some work better in sloppy mud but not in weed, some ne...
No, your eyes are not deceiving you, this does look a lot like the Greenline NEO and that’s because it is, or was. Earlier this year, Bavaria acquired the rights to construct the NEO after Greenline felt the outboard-powered sportsboat wasn’t entirely aligned with its eco-friendly message. The boat, now dubbed the Vida 33, fits neatly into Bavaria’s portfolio which, u...
The 30.4-metre motor yacht for sale underwent a refit in 2018 and received new paintwork and teak decking. Yacht Maraya, for sale as a modern flybridge yacht, is capable of accommodating up to nine guests in her four staterooms laid out as a full-beam master suite and three doubles. Maraya is decorated in a contemporary style with orange joinery and furnishings. Th...
Now lying in Miami, Florida, the 3,120 GT Lürssen yacht was created by Harrison Eidsgaard and interior designer Laura Sessa for an owner who isn’t afraid to stand out from the crowd. Sessa's style for yacht Madsummer, for sale, incorporates a chic colour scheme of blues, whites and reds with contemporary textures that is homely and personal – a design influenced by th...
She stood out as she stalked the shores of the Mediterranean this summer and that’s where SuperYacht Times caught up with her designer, Gian Marco Companino, to find out how he tackled the owner’s brief. He divulged on everything from the superyacht’s unique beach club to her granite-neutral contrasting interior. Cosy, neutral interiors Geco is a charter yacht, an...
Inside, this Benetti yacht for sale can host up to 12 guests within her five staterooms. The full-beam master stateroom has a structural balcony to starboard as well as his-and-hers wardrobes and heads. The guest staterooms on this motor yacht for sale are configured as two twins and two doubles, each with its own ensuite. Another VIP suite on the bridge deck has been co...
The Island is now a signature feature of a number of designs developed by Nauta from 54 to 96 metres in length. Nauta Design’s 75-metre concept Dune was the first to feature the newly-patented beach club concept in 2017. The designer’s latest superyacht designs benefit from the concept: the 78-metre Slipstream will have 66 square metres of supplementary area provided by ...
As the second new-build sale above 70 metres for IYC and Admiral this year (following the sale of the 72-metre project Metamorphosis in June), this marks the companies' eighth collaboration since 2010. Global Managing Partner at IYC, Michel Chryssicopoulos, commented: “We are very excited to start one more innovative project with Admiral. The shipyard’s management has...
Launched by the Turkish shipyard in 2011, this Cavusoglu Yat Imalathanesi yacht for sale was refitted in 2019 and has been well-maintained throughout her life. Gora's naval architecture and exterior design come from the drawing boards of Turkey-based design team Gora Yacht. Yacht Gora, for sale, features two master suites and three VIP cabins, with enough space to hos...
The 579 GT motor yacht for sale was built in 2002 by Benetti and features a unique exterior style with eye-catching lines, designed by John Bannenburg. Yacht Queen Aida, for sale, can accommodate up to 11 guests over five guest cabins serviced by a crew of 13 who are spaced over seven crew cabins. All five guest cabins are located along a wide hallway on the main deck...
At 33.83-metres long, this motor yacht for sale benefits from in-house naval architecture and exterior lines from Brazilian shipyard Inace. Input on her exterior and interior design came from English designers Kirschstein Designs. Inside, this Inace yacht for sale can host up to nine guests within her four staterooms. With the light and airy feel of a beach house, Nor...
Among many cosmetic changes on board are her new classic blue hull, custom-built composite mast hardtop and all-white paint job. Most recently purchased in 2018, the owner of Broadwater is a long-time Feadship fan who had already refitted various yachts, including his previous Feadship, also called Broadwater. His ambition was “to give the yacht a new lease of life an...
After being refitted in 2019 by Columbus in collaboration with Hot Lab, the fully-refreshed yacht is now back on the market. Hot Lab is responsible for the interior design of the yacht while Hydro Tec completed her exterior design and naval architecture. Able to accommodate up to 10 guests in her five ensuite staterooms, this Columbus yacht for sale is ideal for famil...
Infinity Nine is the second hull in the Kando110 series built by AvA Yachts in Antalya where Parker has made several visits to with his build advisory team. Infinity Nine features both an interior and exterior design as well as engineering and naval designers by the team at AvA. The 340 GT motor yacht now has a completed steel hull and aluminium superstructure and the...
Awarding the most prestigious prize in recreational boating is no easy task. And it’s not getting easier; the dedication to craftsmanship, performance and safety exhibited by contemporary boatbuilders continues to rise. Boats in all categories now prove better than ever, as a review of our five 2020 Boat of the Year finalists attests. Still, there can be only one. ...
You might not think marine electronics need winterization, but they do. Here are tips from Jim McGowan, marketing manager for FLIR/Raymarine, for preparing your marine electronics for long-term storage this winter. Remove and Store If practical, remove your electronics from the boat and store them at home. Back 'em Up Save your waypoints, routes and tracks to ext...
The awards, which were founded in 2014, are designed to identify the best motoryachts of the year. They are competed for in five categories: Best for Beginners, Best for Family, Best for Fun, Best for Fishing and Best for Travel and are judged by 18 highly respected and experienced international marine journalists from top publishing houses. In announcing the Absolute...
The judges commented that the integration of electric hub motors into the Sealegs system is a good fit, saving space and taking the existing system a step further. The judges went on to say that paired with a redesign of the overall control and information console, the Sealegs E4 electric amphibious boat is a refined, cohesive and modern utility craft. Sealegs CEO ...
Riviera owner Rodney Longhurst describes the milestone as a very proud moment for the entire Riviera team. “While the launching of this yacht honours the continued refinements made by our team, to have built 100 of the 5400 – and more than 100 of the 6000 Sport Yacht – affirms their global popularity and our dedication to creating world-class luxury motor yachts.” ...
It’s when you find yourself caught out in 50 knots with the big kite up on a single-handed Figaro yacht as you’re trying to get round Cape Finisterre that you appreciate the time you spent getting some night sailing routines sorted. For Henry Bomby, that big night just off La Coruña was much scarier than anything he encountered in the Southern Ocean during the last Volvo...
The ice may have some Northern anglers locked out of their favorite waters, but not the sect who embrace and flock to that ice by foot, ATV or snow machine. Fishing never ends for these die-hards. And for those who have discovered Raymarine’s powerful Element HV series of CHIRP Sonar/GPS displays on open waters, being a “smarter” angler doesn’t need to end once the ice s...
Hand-built with Oyster's thoroughbred blue-water DNA running through her from stem to stern, the 495 offers many of the exceptional features found on the luxury boat builder's larger yachts, making her unique amongst her peers. Easily handled by a couple or family, she is equally at home on coastal cruising trips, crossing an ocean or even circumnavigating the globe. ...
The innovative Italian startup presented to the world federation their ecoprimus and ecoracer projects - the first recyclable boats built from 100% linen and with a recycled core - which were chosen by the jury for the ambitious goal of creating a new circular economy in boating, for the recyclability guaranteed by the thermoplastic resin and the choice of using natural ...
In this article we give you some simple rules for estimating the required lengths of single or continuous loop furling lines. Single versus continuous furling lines All genoa reefing furlers, and some older style flying sail furlers, have a single furling line. By this we mean there is a single line leading back from the furling drum to the cockpit. The sail is unf...
These included new chartplotter communication capabilities for the company’s latest generators, enabling compatibility with Raymarine, Garmin, B&G, Lowrance and Simrad multifunction displays. In addition, new NMEA 2000 certification for Fischer Panda’s gensets further enhances their integration with other on-board systems, supporting the trend towards single point con...
