The 146m motor yacht Capricorn which has been operating as a fast ferry is to be converted into a superyacht. The Capricorn yacht was built in 1999 by Fincantieri and will be rebuilt as a 152m superyacht. The fast ferry Capricorn is able to reach 40 knots thanks to four diesel engines and two gas... ... read full story
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Southern Spars´ new rig for J-Class charter yacht Endeavour
October 31, 2011
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Southern Spars fitted J-Class charter yacht Endeavour with a new 53.7 meter (176.18ft) gold-tipped mast and rigging package, being a part of her refit. ... read full story
More photos of Classic Superyacht Endeavour JK4 after 18month refit
October 26, 2011
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Yachting Developments is pleased to announce the launching of the iconic J Boat Endeavour, having completed an extensive 18 month refit at their Hobsonville yard in Auckland. There was a long term philosophy of longevity and serviceability throughout the refit ensuring sailing yacht Endeavour will remain an historic Icon for future generations. Sailing yacht Endeavour... ... read full story
52m Expedition Yacht SuRi to undergo refit and extension to 63m
October 12, 2011
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The 52.43m (172′) expedition motor yacht SuRi is to undergo a full rebuild and extension of 10.9m (36 foot) at Bay Ship and Yacht Co. Located in Alameda, California, Bay Ship and Yacht Co. (BSY) in collaboration with naval architects Kirilloff and Associates of Green Cove springs, Florida, and Jeffrey Botwin of Herringbone Design of... ... read full story
Classic sailing yacht Endeavour launched after 18 month refit
October 09, 2011
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Yachting Developments proudly re-launched the iconic J Boat Endeavour superyacht on Saturday the 8th of October 2011. The classic sailing yacht Endeavour was launched after the completion of an extensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments yard based in Hobsonville, Auckland. Sailing yacht Endeavour touched the water at 8am, onboard systems were commissioned and checked,... ... read full story
Nautor’s Swan Mediterranean Service Centre in La Marina di Scarlino
September 27, 2011
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Nautor’s Swan, a leading builder of luxury sailing yachts, will launch a new Mediterranean Service Centre based out of Marina di Scarlino beginning 30 September 2011. Skilled personnel will be available to take on refits, modifications, upgrades and insurance works on Swan sailing yachts. The addition of the Nautor’s Swan Mediterranean Service Centre at La... ... read full story
Inaugural Superyacht Captains Forum in Auckland a success – Superyacht Captains enjoy Pacific tour
September 19, 2011
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The inaugural Superyacht Captains Forum in Auckland, New Zealand from 14 to 16 September achieved its ambitious schedule of superyacht-related topics and gave international superyacht captains a comprehensive overview of New Zealand and the South Pacific as a superyacht cruising and refit destination. The NZ Marine Export Group’s Superyacht Captains Forum was held at the... ... read full story
ISS Announces 2011 Design Awards Finalists, Including New Refit Award
September 19, 2011
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Industry’s Original Awards Program, One Based Purely on Peer Review and Selection ISS (International Superyacht Society) has released its lists of finalists for the 2011 International Design Awards. For more than 20 years, ISS’s Design Awards—based entirely on peer review—has celebrated the very finest naval architecture, design, interiors, engineering and builds the large yacht industry... ... read full story
Classic sailing yacht Endeavour Refit nearing completion
September 15, 2011
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The extensive refit of the iconic J Boat Endeavour sailing yacht is nearing completion at Yachting Developments Auckland yard. As a historic vessel, absolute care has been taken to preserve as much of the vessel as practical while taking advantage of twenty first century sailing systems, enhanced safety and improved functionality. There has been a... ... read full story
Seakeeper welcomes Brook Streit as new regional sales manager
September 14, 2011
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Expanding its national sales force, Seakeeper named Brook Streit as regional sales manager for North America. He will be responsible for generating business in the recreational market. “Brook’s great contacts and extensive industry knowledge will help us as we focus on the refit market over the upcoming months,” said John Kermet, Seakeeper VP of sales... ... read full story
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