Balk Shipyard has started the comprehensive rebuild of the 36.40m explorer yacht Lars. Named after the Disney ice bear character, motor yacht Lars will take her owners on expeditions to the North Pole region starting with a maiden voyage from Spitsbergen to Nova Zembla in the spring of 2012. The project involves raising the superstructure and a wide range of other exterior and interior work. ... read full story
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CharterWorld keeps informed of the latest ideas, designs and technology in yachting as a pointer to where the yachting industry is heading. Some of the yacht designs in this section are general ideas or concepts that may never be built and become launched yachts whilst others have been commissioned and are currently in build or navigation.
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38m Motor yacht Blackout by Docq Concepts
February 03, 2011
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Docq Concepts have unveiled their new innovative two deck, 38 metre motor yacht concept called Blackout. The Blackout yacht features a sleek design together with reliability, safely, comfort and breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean and sky. ... read full story
Heesen Yachts Sign Contracts for 50m and 51m Motor Yachts.
February 02, 2011
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Heesen Yachts proudly announce the signing of two contracts for custom motor yachts. The sale of the first of these, YN 16551, a 51-metre, full-displacement vessel was completed in December 2010 to create an enviable total of 7 vessels sold during that year. The first sale of 2011 – Motor yacht YN 15850, a 50-metre, all-aluminium semi-displacement vessel – was completed in January 2011. ... read full story
Perini Navi Sailing Yacht SY 40 hull C 2180 turned
February 02, 2011
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The latest Perini Navi sailing yacht SY 40 metre fast cruising cutter, C. 2180, hull was turned upright at the Perini Istanbul - Yildiz facility in Turkey. Designed by Perini Navi in collaboration with Ron Holland, this yacht is the first of the new Perini Navi fast cruising series that combines the typical characteristics of quality and comfort of a Perini Navi yachts, together with high performance in all wind conditions. ... read full story
40m Sailing Yacht DY 40 by 2Pixel Studio Yacht Design
February 01, 2011
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2Pixel Studio Yacht Design from Croatia has designed an out of the ordinary 40m sailing yacht which offers the owner distinct design solutions, new sailing technologies and respect of ecology. The DY 40 yacht has a beam of 8.44m and features an Aluminium Hull and a Composite Superstructure. ... read full story
8th Westport 164′ Motor Yacht Hull 5008 In Build
January 31, 2011
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Westport Yachts are currently building their 8th Westport 164' motor yacht of the Westport 164' flagship series. Westport Hull 5008 expected to be launched and completed in 2011. Westport 164’ Hull 5008 was designed by Donald Starkey and features naval architecture by William Garden. The interior concept and styling is also by Donald Starkey. ... read full story
Lurssen 85m Motor Yacht Project Nicki
January 30, 2011
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Lurssen Yachts (or Lurssen Werft), a family owned German shipbuilding company based in Bremen-Vegesack is currently working on a custom 85 meter superyacht project called Project Nicki. Measuring 85m the Lurssen motor yacht will boast 5 decks above the waterline. ... read full story
Italian Gian Paolo Nari Presents the NP 55 Explorer Yacht
January 29, 2011
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Italian yacht designed, Gian Paolo, presents the NP 55 NP55 expedition yacht 9explorer) and a new website: gianpaolonari.com ... read full story
The Devonport NINE ZERO Superyacht Design
January 29, 2011
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The Devonport NINE ZERO superyacht design was inspired by striking architecture and open spaces this 90m yacht was developed to combine extensive exterior spaces with unique ‘courtyard’ areas to maximise the outdoor living areas. ... read full story
The DEVONPORT Concept Motor Yacht SEVEN ZERO
January 28, 2011
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DEVONPORT developed the 72m superyacht SEVEN ZERO yacht design in house with the intention of providing an elegant but flexible motor yacht concept. Having worked on some of the world’s largest and most advanced yachts DEVONPORT believes it is essential to continue to develop new ideas in order to sustain their reputation as innovators in... ... read full story
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