Designed inside and out by Christian Grande in collaboration with the yard’s research centre, Settantotto’s superstructure features an “eye-catching" colour combination, according to the yard. The exterior is also characterised by a sleek and sinuous profile and ample socialising and relaxation areas at the bow and stern of the yacht’s al fresco flybridge and main dec...
The builder has previewed a new explorer series headed up by the 27 metre Explorer (27E) which combines “incredible interior volume” with “impressive exterior amenities”. Key features include an extended aft deck of 225 square feet which serves as an exterior lounge space for the guests and storage space for a number of water toys and tenders. Ocean Alexander’s Dan...
Key features include an exterior design characterised by “continuous and sinuous” shapes combined with a sleek profile, Canto said. The main deck includes storage for two 7.8 metre tenders which are deployed using two tender cranes integrated into the hull. When the tenders are launched, a total exterior deck space of 140 square metres is freed up for guest use. Ac...
Designed by Enrico Gobbi’s Team For Design, the steel and aluminium ISA Continental 80 will be ready for delivery in summer 2023. The decision to start construction on spec has been described as “part of a new strategic plan of investment” by the company as it recognises the importance of cutting down delivery waiting times for customers. The yacht, which will be t...
The six decked superyacht was launched yesterday, July 9, from Lürssen's yard. It comes after the yacht, which is scheduled for delivery later this year, was technically launched in January 2019. Designed by Italian design studio Nuvolari Lenard, Opus was first announced in December 2015 by Moran Yacht & Ship as a 139 metre project. Project Redwood boasts a number ...
Already in build and set to launch in summer 2021, the yacht has been described as a “lightweight masterpiece of craftsmanship” by the builder. Exterior design and naval architecture have been penned by Bill Tripp while the interior has been styled by Norm Architects in collaboration with Design Unlimited. Speaking about the yacht, YYachts founder Michael Schmidt s...
It comes after the yacht was transported to Vlissingen to begin outfitting in August last year. The customised explorer passed its keel laying milestone in July 2018 and is due for delivery in September 2020. La Datcha was commissioned by a client wanting to use the expedition yacht as a surfing, diving and heliskiing platform. The 2,560GT yacht follows the first S...
Built by British shipyard Sunseeker in 2019, the 98 GT all-GRP vessel features both in-house interior and exterior design. Motor yacht PV 95 for sale is presented to the market in pristine condition and boasts low engine hours. Able to accommodate 10 guests across four staterooms, those staying on board PV 95 can make use of a master bedroom, a VIP stateroom (which is...
Designed for pace with twin, triple or quadruple engine set-ups and 7,300 hp to 15,000 hp, Xenos has a maximum speed of 90 knots - making her one of the fastest yachts in her size category. The yacht is available with either a traditional or foil hull to suit the owner’s taste. The aluminium and carbon concept is fitted with photochromic windows which change transpare...
A go-anywhere ice-classed explorer, the design process behind Thor Explore began from the interior and worked outwards, resulting in internal spaces which directly inform the exterior design - which includes large nautilus windows as a key feature. The main deck features a light and spacious saloon with double-height windows for panoramic ocean views, an eye-catching ...
Hull number C127 is set to be delivered during the spring of 2023 and will feature an exterior design by Cantieri Codecasa. The "innovative and technical" new superyacht will be able to reach a maximum speed of around 21 knots at light displacement - making her one of the fastest yachts in her category. Inside, up to 12 guests will be able to reside in either the owne...
Originally set to launch in April this year, the yacht faced delays due to the coronavirus pandemic and launched later than planned in July. Sold in April 2019 by Northrop & Johnson, Passion VI features accommodation is for eight guests in four cabins - two twins, a VIP suite and a full beam master suite. Meanwhile the crew quarters can accommodate a staff of three. ...
It comes after the motor yacht emerged from the shipyard in Pisa for the first time on January 31 2020, after a construction period that lasted approximately two years. Lel was designed by Luca Dini and is the first collaboration between Rossinavi and the Florence-based studio. The yacht was sold to a long standing client in September 2017 and is scheduled for deliver...
Describes as a “Formula One car of the seas”, the 24 metre yacht is designed by Tuscany based studio Acube Design. Intended for both family-friendly cruising and as a luxurious day boat, the AB80 features a planning hull that acts as a “blade that cuts the water”. Key features include a completely customisable interior, with a main deck saloon encompassed in 360 de...
Panam was sold in September 2018 to a European owner and features "sleek and aggressive" lines with a vertical bow penned by Francesco Paszkowski. Large angular windows add to her modern exterior styling and allow plenty of natural light into the interior which was designed in collaboration with Margherita Casprini. Key features of the 340GT interior include a large ...
The 36.6 metre explorer was sold in June 2018 to an Italian client and left the sheds after two years in construction. According to the yard, the owners were looking for an "original design" and a yacht they could travel the world with. Built in steel and aluminium to a design penned by A. Vallicelli & C. Yacht Designers, K-584 sports a "masculine" exterior with "mili...
The news follows the yacht's launch last month which was live-streamed on the Virtual BOAT Show from The Italian Sea Group’s shipyard in Marina di Carrara. Built in aluminium as one of the yard’s Admiral S-Force series, the motor yacht was sold in October 2018 with the buyer introduced by IYC. Accommodation is for 12 guests in six cabins comprising a main deck mast...
The Maiora 30 Walkaround Infinity has been described as “the open version” of the previous Maiora 30 Walkaround model and measures 30.5 metres LOA with a beam of 7.5 metres. The Maiora 30 Walkaround Infinity offers three double cabins and one VIP cabin on the lower deck, with the master stateroom located forward on the main deck. Up to five crew members can also be ac...
The new line includes the 26.4 metre Monohull 86, 34.2 metre Monohull 116 and 27.4 metre Catamaran 89. Built from aluminium, the three yachts will feature Volvo Penta IPS propulsion, a large flybridge and large interior layout. The Monohull 86 features a beam of 8.2 metres, semi displacement hull and accommodation for a total of eight guests and two crew. The yacht wi...
One of Vikal’s most popular models is its D-RIB tender. A ‘D’ fender is half the diameter of an inflatable RIB fender, so a D-fendered tender offers increased space saving in addition to the rugged RIB characteristics that are beneficial for berthing and coming alongside vessels. Garage space on board superyachts is expensive real estate, so the concept has great appeal ...
Burgeoning Bluetooth technology has ushered in a host of new wireless engine kill switches from brands such as Fell Marine and Mercury Marine. T h e latest to appear is the Guardian engine cutoff from ACR Electronics. Guardian, part of ACR’s Overboard Location Alert System (OLAS) product portfolio, is designed to stop the boat engines within two seconds of a person go...
Providing owners and guests with quick and easy access on and off the vessel, a helicopter is a huge asset on board any superyacht. However, a helicopter can also take up a large amount of valuable space on board, so how the helicopter is stored and handled is paramount to the superyacht ownership experience. The Typhoon tug was initially created out of necessity, when a...
DSP (digital signal processing) is the hot new feature in marine audio that allows optimizing the sound quality for each audio channel. JL Audio’s new MVi amplifiers enable this function using a laptop, tablet or smartphone connected to the amp. JL’s marine speakers have long been regarded as among the best in sound quality and durability among boaters. Now the compan...
Following the launch of its first amphibious RIB, the X100, in 2018, and increasing demand from RIB users, Iguana Yachts has announced the launch of the Iguana Knight. The Iguana Knight combines all the functional capability of a RIB with Iguana’s versatile and innovative mobility system. “After the huge success of the X100, Iguana experienced an unprecedented demand ...
Having been building boats in Devon since 1998, Ribeye originally begun producing premium RIBs for the leisure sector, with a focus on seaworthiness and comfortable riding. Due to its reputation for making such boats, the company started receiving interest from superyachts that were unable to find tenders on the market that successfully delivered in these areas. Now with...
Dutch shipyard Van der Valk has today introduced the market the newest addition to its Explorer range. The 30m concept is the fourth vessel available in the range that now includes 27m, 28.5m, 30m and 36.8m options. “Building on Van der Valk’s long experience in building explorer yachts, we are pleased to share these first images of a brand-new concept for a 30m versi...
Due to the spread of coronavirus and respiratory infections, safe indoor air quality has become a major concern for consumers worldwide. This has become evident with the overwhelming increase in demand for residential air purifiers over the last month. According to a new report by Reports & Data, "The Air Purifier Market is projected to reach $21.69 billion by 2027". ...
The Below Deck Terminal (BDT), single cable antenna connection and AptusNX control software are identical to those used for the larger GX100NX, which is already approved. This allows ship management companies and ship owners to benefit from the ability to work with a standard platform across diverse fleets. The GX60NX is 2.5GHz Wideband Ka ready, and the BUC is easily...
The newly leased 12.8m antenna is transmitting and receiving in both C-band and L-band frequencies, bolstering capacity for the Tracking, Telemetry and Command (TT&C) and traffic operations of the Inmarsat satellite network. The Santa Paula teleport hosts Inmarsat's Standard C equipment, supporting Inmarsat in delivering global maritime safety service. The additional ...
Now, the new SmartShunt combines the BMV’s shunt and electronics into a single unit barely larger than the regular shunt with Bluetooth and Victron’s VE.Direct networking built-in. In my testing, the SmartShunt works just like a BMV without the gauge portion, while also being much simpler to install. And I don’t miss the little gauge display because there are so many oth...
Available in five variations, they deliver all the speed and benefits of the latest plug-and-play communications standard, without the expense and time expenditure of replacing old networked devices. Onboard sensors measure liquid levels, temperature, pressure and other system parameters. Easily installed LinkUp gateway modules replace the original wiring, delivering ...
The new SI-TEX SP-120C Color Autopilot features a compact, rugged housing and bright full-color LCD display that can be easily viewed from a variety of different angles on open or enclosed helm stations. This makes the SP-120C and ideal autopilot option for a wide variety of vessels up to 38 feet in length, including center console fishing boats, sailboats and cruisers. ...
Positioned between Jeanneau Yachts 54 and Jeanneau Yachts 64, and replacing the Jeanneau Yachts 57, the Jeanneau Yachts 60 will inaugurate a new style, which will then be applied to the rest of the range, while offering a semi-custom personalisation programme, marking an undeniable move upmarket. Great versatility of use At the heart of the project to renew the heart...
One of the restrictions for many brands is a lack of choice, whether in shape, output power or light colour. Not so with AquaIDEA LED lights. There is a choice of frame finish and a selection of outputs ranging from 6 to 20 watts and, depending on the model chosen, a choice of blue, cool white and even an RGB option with a separate controller. AquaIDEA have been build...
The optically bonded display is viewable from every angle, with 24-bit colour, as well as 500-nit brightness, which can be dimmed for night-time viewing. The Touch 7 incorporates built-in Wi-Fi connectivity for iPad pairing via the CZone 2.0 iPad app. This allows users to control operations from anywhere onboard the vessel. Connected to an onboard router, it can also ...
Many serious engine system failures are caused by runaway temperature rises in battery banks, hydraulic systems, bearings, etc. Sterling Power’s Daisy Chain provides a cost-effective IP66-rated overheat warning device, with sensors rated 50, 60, 70 or 80°C. The Sterling Power Alternator Protect Device is acts as a ‘Load Dump,’ earthing any high voltage spikes to prote...
