This Saturday, January 17, 5 pm at the Düsseldorf Boat Show 2015, will be marked by the world premiere of the Dominator virtual reality experience. During the event, the Dominator D26M super yacht Ilumen will be brought to life by virtual reality. ... read full story
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Dominator motor yacht Ilumen to be brought to life by virtual reality at Dusseldorf Boat Show 2015
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Giorgio & Stefano Vafiadis-designed 72m motor yacht O’PARI 3 to be launched by Golden Yachts soon
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The brand new 72m super yacht O’PARI 3 (Project O'Pari II) is set to be launched by Golden Yachts soon. Entirely designed Giorgio & Stefano Vafiadis, this breath-taking vessel can accommodate its guests in 8 deluxe cabins. ... read full story
Tiranian motor yacht ANATOMIC 42 for sale
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Superbly designed by Egg and Dart, the 42-metre Tiranian motor yacht Anatomic 42 is currently available for sale. She is presently sitting at the Eurocraft yard about 12 months from delivery upon signing of a new contract. ... read full story
Classen Shipyards celebrating 30th Anniversary
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The year 2015 has started in a festive mood for the well known Dutch luxury yacht builder Claasen Shipyards as they celebrate their 30th anniversary. The yard has launched 19 Truly Classics so far, and is currently working on a Truly Classic 126 yacht, set to be launched soon. ... read full story
Construction begins on first 24m Continental Trawler Yacht by Wim van der Valk and Guido de Groot
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Construction on a new 24m Continental Trawler Yacht has started at the Wim van der Valk Yard in the Netherlands. The vessel represents the first of a new series of semi-custom Continental Trawler Yachts, designed by Guido de Groot. ... read full story
Successful technical sea trials for Guido de Groot-designed Mulder 98 Flybridge super yacht YN1391
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Guido de Groot-designed Mulder 98 Flybridge motor yacht YN1391 has successfully concluded her technical sea trials, reaching a maximum speed of 22 knots; two knots more than expected. ... read full story
Fresnel Hydrofoil Trimaran – A futuristic solar-powered yacht designed by architect Margot Krasojevic
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Architect Margot Krasojevic has unveiled the Fresnel Hydrofoil Trimaran. This is a ground-breaking solar-powered yacht that can convert from a racing trimaran to a single-hulled cruising boat. ... read full story
Sunseeker International releases interior images of second ‘155 Yacht’ motor yacht Project GOLD DIAMOND
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The interior images of the second ‘Sunseeker 155 Yacht’ super yacht Project GOLD DIAMOND have been proudly unveiled by Sunseeker International. Due to be delivered in early 2016, the vessel will provide up to 12 guests with elegant and comfortable accommodation in six cabins. ... read full story
Unusual 33m motor yacht refit project unveiled by Sea Level Yacht Design & Engineering
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Sea Level Yacht Design & Engineering from the Netherlands has unveiled an unusual 33m motor yacht refit project. The vessel was originally built for the Dutch navy in the 1960s as one of sixteen 33-metre minesweepers. The refit is currently underway at a yard in the Netherlands and delivery is scheduled for 2015. ... read full story
New motor yacht ‘SLeek 39m’ design by SABDES Design and Feadship
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The all-new super yacht 'SLeek 39m' design has been unveiled by Scott Blee of SABDES Design, in partnership with Feadship. This striking vessel can be characterized by unique and alluring smoothness. ... read full story