Sailing yacht Christopher, a 46m performance cruising ketch built by Pendennis with Naval Architecture by Ron Holland has been launched at the Pendennis Shipyard in Falmouth, Uk. ... read full story
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What is the latest news in the world of yacht design? What yacht designers are driving the latest and greatest superyacht projects?
This part of the site showcases news and information relating to new luxury yacht designs and design concepts as created and sent in by the large yacht designer community. Yacht design is the sometimes unheralded heart of the luxury yacht industry as this is where a large custom yacht begins her journey from conception to eventual launch and navigation.
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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VGD Open 90m Yacht Concept by Van Geest Design
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Van Geest Design, a specialist in luxury yacht design, project management, interior design and exterior styling have developed a new Open 90 yacht Concept which pursues the interior and exterior interactions on board, extending the living and lounging areas to the exterior in a terrace arrangement. ... read full story
Sunreef Yachts to launch new Sunreef 58 Sailing catamaran in 2011
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Sunreef Yachts is now launching its new model - the Sunreef 58. The first out of several ordered units will be delivered in March 2011. ... read full story
Balk Shipyard and Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design’s 36m explorer motor yacht.
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Balk Shipyard and Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design have joined efforts again to create a new 36,4 metre explorer superyacht. ... read full story
Motor yacht Leviathan by 2pixel Studio and Navtec Marine
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Motor yacht Leviathan is a 49 metre superyacht designed by 2pixel studio & Navtec Marine using as the base the hull of an existing ship that was never finished but had all necessary documentation and hull approvals finished. ... read full story
Mondo Marine 52 meter ‘Fast’ yacht by Luca Dini Design
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Mondo Marine has teamed with Luca Dini Design to create a 52m ‘fast’ superyacht concept. The Naval Architecture of the 52m Fast yacht is by MondoMarine and the exterior and interior styling by Luca Dini Design. ... read full story
Benetti Vision 145 motor yacht “Told U So” by Benetti Yachts and Molori Design.
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Benetti Yachts and Molori Design are collaborating on a new Benetti Vision 145 superyacht called ‘Told U So’. The new 145ft motor yacht Told U So is expected to be launched in the summer of 2011. ... read full story
Sailing yacht Zefira by Fitzroy Yachts, Dubois Naval Architects and Remi Tessier
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Superyacht Zefira is a luxury sailing yacht built by Fitzroy Yachts, designed by Dubois Naval Architects, with interior design by Remi Tessier . Measuring 49.7m, sailing yacht Zefira is the largest luxury yacht crafted by Fitzroy Yachts in New Zealand to date and is the largest sloop Dubois Naval Architects has designed without a fly bridge. Sailing yacht Zefira is the 7th Dubois designed sailing yacht to be built by Fitzroy Yachts. ... read full story
Logica 160 motor yacht
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The new tri-deck superyacht called the motor yacht Logica 160 boasts elegant lines and a low profile designed by Luca Brenta and features an innovative layout. ... read full story
55-foot ‘Paperboat’ Concept by the Artax Studio
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Described as “55’ of simplicity and elegance”, the Paper Boat concept by the Artax Studio is a cleverly designed motor yacht. The clear and distinctive feature of this yacht design is reference to the lines of a traditional yacht folded from paper. ... read full story