An interesting 60 metre expedition super yacht concept has been created by Derecktor and Vripack. Noted U.S. superyacht builder Derecktor Shipyards is pleased to present a ground breaking new yacht project designed by the world-renowned Vripack studio of The Netherlands. The Vripack 60M Expedition Motor Yacht is a highly efficient, steel and- aluminium vessel combining extreme seaworthiness... ... read full story
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Explorer motor yacht Big Fish waits to force Drakes Passage
December 20, 2010
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Motor yacht Big Fish, the flagship of Aquos Yachts, is currently in Ushuia, at the southern tip of Patagonia, waiting for a weather window to cross the infamous Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula. There, she will continue her extraordinarily successful maiden voyage charter career, offering the only fly-in, fly-out luxury yacht charters offered in Antarctica. ... read full story
Saenz Yachts Motor yacht Antibes completed
December 20, 2010
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Super yacht Antibes, the latest 32m M/Y built by Saenz Yachts from the drawing board of Ed Dubois, Dubois Naval Architects has been completed. Yacht Antibes is the second yacht completed by the Saenz Yachts shipyard in Turkey, after the delivery of the 32m sister ship motor yacht X.O.S. ... read full story
Filippetti Yachts Launch Eco-Chic Series Navetta 26 Motor Yacht
December 20, 2010
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Filippetti launched the motor yacht Navetta 26, a RINA “Green Star Yacht” classed luxury boat that inaugurates the green collection of the Filippetti shipyard in Rimini, on December 11-12, 2010 at the Winter Season Gala ... read full story
Trinity Yachts Launch 57m Motor Yacht Carpe Diem (ex T047)
December 20, 2010
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Trinity Yachts have launched their latest superyacht Carpe Diem. M/Y Carpe Diem (ex Hull No. T047) measuring 189 ft. (57.6m) completed her sea trials on November 30 2010 just before a storm. Photo's of the Trinity motor yacht Carpe Diem will be released in due course. ... read full story
The Spirit of Tradition Ketch (SoT) by Royal Huisman and Dykstra & Partners
December 20, 2010
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Dutch superyacht builder Royal Huisman is currently building a 48.97m (160.66 ft) sailing yacht called The Spirit of Tradition Ketch (SoT). The sailing yacht features naval architecture and styling by Gerard Dykstra & Partners and interior design developed by the Rhoades Young Design office. The yacht offers strong design references to the early working sailors like the pilot cutter and the Brixham Trawler. ... read full story
Yacht KOGO
December 17, 2010
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Motor yacht KOGO is an important 71,71m (235' 3") superyacht that combines a striking Tim Heywood exterior design with superior construction quality by Alstom and a wonderful Terence Disdale interior. Delivered in 2006, Yacht KOGO with a length of over 71 meters raised the standard for large luxury yacht charter boats with her arrival on the charter market. ... read full story
Benetti launch First Crystal 140′ motor yacht
December 17, 2010
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Benetti launched their First Crystal 140′ model of the new Benetti Class Range in Viareggio on Wednesday, December 1st 2010 amid enthusiasm and satisfaction for Benetti Shipyard. ... read full story
Pendennis sailing yacht Akalam – project B105 completes sea trials
December 16, 2010
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Pendennis 32 metre Barracuda Design sailing yacht B105 project Akalam was launched last month an since then great progress has been made on the vessel. After her 22 month build journey at Pendennis, the completed yacht Akalam was able to show off her distinctive lines and styling during the two-day sea trials in Falmouth. ... read full story
53m Pleasant Climate Explorer Yacht (PCE53) by Donald L. Blount and Associates
December 15, 2010
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The 53m Pleasant Climate Explorer (PCE) motor yacht concept by Donald L. Blount and Associates is an exciting project resulting from an investigation into the relationship between architecture and structure as related to lifestyle and environment. ... read full story
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