The first of the new Vantage 86 explorer catamarans has reached the final stage of its design and is now ready for build. This striking luxury yachts has been superbly penned by the Vantage design team, comprising Nigel Irens Design and Christophe Chedal Anglay, and will be able to accommodate two motorbikes on board. ... read full story
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Impressive 60M Mega Yacht Concept SAMURAI by Alia Yachts
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A video presenting the imposing 60m superyacht concept SAMURAI by Turkish shipyard, Alia Yachts. The vessel boasts a ground-breaking, patented hull form, ensuring excellent performance. ... read full story
Interior renderings of NEW Codecasa 43 Full Beam – Vintage Series – Hull F76
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Renderings showing the superb interiors of the new Codecasa 43 Full Beam – Vintage Series – Hull F76 yacht, currently under construction, with launch scheduled for the beginning of Summer 2016. ... read full story
World premiere of NEW 116’ Hargrave Superyacht RENAISSANCE at Yachts Miami Beach 2016
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The all-new 116' Hargrave motor yacht RENAISSANCE is set to make her world debut at next week's Yachts Miami Beach show. She bears a new hull design by Jack Sarin, with interior design by Yacht Interiors by Shelley. ... read full story
NEW Sailing Yacht Swan 115-03 to feature 51m mast by Hall Spars & Rigging
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The team at Hall BV in Breskens, Holland sent two masts totaling over 100m in length to Nautor's Swan at the end of December. The larger, a 51m mast, was destined for the Swan 115-03 yacht, beautifully designed by German Frers. ... read full story
Imposing 165M Mega Yacht GLEAM by Nauta Yachts
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Measuring impressive 165m in LOA and spanning over seven amazing decks, GLEAM is a striking superyacht concept, created by Nauta Yachts from Milan, Italy - designers of the current largest luxury vessel in the world: the 180m AZZAM. ... read full story
New Rapsody R110 Yacht designed by Dykstra Naval Architects
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The all-new R110 superyacht has been proudly unveiled by the Dutch shipyard Rapsody Yachts, in partnership with Dykstra Naval Architects. Among the many special features of this lovely 110-foot vessel belongs a sports car. ... read full story
Nemo 44 – First Sport Utility Yacht developed by Fulvio De Simoni for Ocea Yacht
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Take a look at the first ever Sport Utility Yacht NEMO 44, developed by Fulvio De Simoni for Ocea Yacht. This lovely and well sized vessel can easily host tenders, sailing boats, as well as jet skis. ... read full story
NEW Lagoon sailing catamaran project SEVENTY 7
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French shipyard, Lagoon Catamarans, is currently working on their all-new flagship - the striking sailing yacht SEVENTY 7, with lovely interiors by Massimo Gino of Nauta Design. She is due to be launched in Autumn 2016. ... read full story
Persico Marine and Pininfarina working together on NEW WallyCento hull #4
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Italian design house, Pininfarina, has signed the interiors of the new WallyCento #4, currently under construction at the Italian shipyard, Persico Marine. The beautiful 100ft racer-cruiser is scheduled for delivery in Summer 2017. ... read full story