The Columbus 177 motor yacht Prima has been launched by Palumbo Shipyard in Naples, Italy in the presence of government authorities and company management. She is expected to be delivered in July this year after taking just two years at the yard to construct. The celebration of the technical launch of the megayacht PRIMA included... ... read full story
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Columbus 177 Motor Yacht Prima by Palumbo nearing launch
June 20, 2011
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The 53.9 metre Columbus 177 motor yacht has now been named Prima. The motor yacht Prima will be launched today at the Palumbo superyacht yard in Italy and will be ready for delivery later this year. Superyacht Prima, is an ABS/RINA classed and MCA compliant superyacht giving her the potential to become an excellent charter yacht. She was built... ... read full story
5 sailing yachts by Dubois Naval Architects finalists at the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards.
June 17, 2011
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Dubois Naval Architects are delighted to announce that superyacht Kokomo, sailing yacht Twizzle, yacht Zefira, S/Y Lady B and sailing yacht Imagine are finalists in the 2011 ShowBoats Design Awards, presented by Boat International Media. The winners are to be announced on the 25th of October at an awards ceremony held at the Mar-A-Lago Club, Palm... ... read full story
2011 ShowBoats Design Award Finalists
June 17, 2011
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Having received more than 250 nominations for the second annual ShowBoats Design Awards, Boat International Media’s senior editors were faced with the challenge of reducing this impressive list of entries to a shortlist of outstanding finalists. With such quality and innovation of design found amongst the nominees, this was no easy task. After much consideration,... ... read full story
30m Sailing Yacht Antares III by Yachting Developments Sets Sail
June 16, 2011
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International award winning Auckland based Superyacht builder Yachting Developments is proud to launch another custom built 30m composite performance cruising sloop, sailing yacht Antares III. From the design board of naval architects Dixon Yacht Design the vessel is referred to as build number YD69, or by its project name “Meteor 100” but is now proudly named ‘Antares III’.... ... read full story
Esthec® signs Teak Marine as distributor for Canada and US West Coast
June 16, 2011
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Esthec® is pleased to announce that Teak Marine is now the official installer of Esthec® for Canada and the Western United States. Teak Marine, known for its fine nautical decks and floors, works with builders, refit yards, captains and owners on many of the yachts in the area. Esthec® is thrilled to have established this... ... read full story
Fourth Moonen 97 Motor yacht completes Sea trials
June 15, 2011
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The brand-new Moonen 97 motor yacht has started her sea trials on the North Sea and the results were very impressive. Below are the first images of the fourth motor yacht in this much praised Moonen 97 series, including her beautiful interior. The first sea trial day on 22 May offered ideal conditions for a... ... read full story
Maiden Voyage in the Norwegian Fjords for Charter yacht DAMRAK II – A 70 SUNREEF POWER
June 15, 2011
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Following a widely successful launch last month, Sunreef catamaran Damrak II has just completed her maiden voyage in the Norwegian fjords. The beautiful, serene background proved to be the perfect setting for her owner to experience the power and grace of his new 70 Power Sunreef Catamaran. M/Y DAMRAK II is currently on the way to... ... read full story
VT 36 Speed Yacht design by Hyun-Seok Kim
June 14, 2011
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Hyun-Seok Kim presents his latest and once again futuristic yacht, the VT36 tender. ... read full story
Motion Code Blue Open Water 60m Explorer Yacht Design
June 14, 2011
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Christian Gumpold of 'motion code: blue naval architecture and design' in Austria sent in this very interesting 60 metre 'Open Water' explorer type luxury motor yacht design. OPEN WATER 60 M a 60 metre Explorer superyacht - Design and development: motion code: blue GmbH, Graz, Austria. ... read full story
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