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WhisperPower introduces hybrid propulsion systems at Boot Dusseldorf

December 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

WhisperPower will introduce a complete range of hybrid propulsion systems from 5 to 250 kW at the Düsseldorf Boat Show, Stand 10F17. ... read full story

18th annual Boat of the Year (BOTY) award winners announced

December 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Topping this year’s list of winners for the 18th annual Boat of the Year (BOTY) awards in the sailboat industry were the Catalina 355 and the Discovery 50. The Catalina 355 won the Domestic Boat of the Year award, and the Discovery 50 was named Import Boat of the Year. ... read full story

Ferretti Group first in Showboats International 2011 Global Order Book

December 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The Ferretti Group, a world leader in designing, building and marketing of luxury motor-yachts with a unique portfolio of the most prestigious, exclusive brands in the nautical world, ranks first in the 2011 Global Order Book 2011 noted as the most thorough and accurate analysis of the global nautical industry. ... read full story

Green Marine builds one of World’s largest composite rudders for Vitters Superyacht

December 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Green Marine builds one of World’s largest composite rudders for Vitters superyacht - Credit Green Marine

Green Marine one of the world’s leading specialists in advanced carbon fibre moulding techniques, has completed the build of one of the largest composite rudders ever made. The rudder was designed by Dubois Naval Architects for a 66 metre (216 foot) sloop, which is currently in-build at Vitters Shipyard in the Netherlands. ... read full story

Pershing 108 Motor Yacht to launch in January 2011.

December 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Pershing 108’ motor yacht, the new Pershing flagship, a Ferretti Group brand among the world’s leading manufacturers of high performance open motor yachts from 15 to 35 metres, has passed the electrical and mechanical tests in a test tank, leading it to the launching scheduled for January 2011. ... read full story

32m BMD 105 Raised Pilothouse Motor Yacht by Boksa Marine Design

December 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Boksa Marine Design, Inc. a full service design, naval architecture and marine engineering firm, will again aim their efforts toward the custom and semi-custom yacht industries with the release of a 32m Raised Pilothouse motoryacht concept. ... read full story

Cummins to build first manufacturing site in Turkey

December 12, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Cummins Inc. announced that it will break ground in early 2011 on a multi-phased manufacturing site at the Aegean Free Trade Zone in Izmir, Turkey. The Company plans to first build a filtration manufacturing plant and follow with a facility to produce alternators for its power generation business. ... read full story

Andrew Winch Designed Motor Yacht Sea Owl Delivered

December 11, 2010

Written by Mike Smith

The latest yacht to be delivered nd designed by Andrew Winch Designs is the beautiful motor yacht Sea Owl. With a combination of classically balanced proportions and meticulous attention to detail by both the engineers and designers; Andrew Winch Designs and Burger Boat Company have jointly ensured that Sea Owl will be regarded as one... ... read full story

World’s Largest Superyacht Eclipse leaves Blohm + Voss

December 10, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

The World’s largest superyacht ECLIPSE measuring 162.5m (533ft) has left the Blohm & Voss yard in Hamburg, Germany around one year after the megayacht was completed. ... read full story

122m Explorer Superyacht ALPINE by Christopher Seymour Designs

December 10, 2010

Written by Chelsea Smith

Christopher Seymour Designs have released details on the Luxury Explorer superyacht design called ALPINE measuring just over 122m (122.55m/408ft). Motor yacht ALPINE was designed with exploration in mind and she will be able to travel to the hot and tropical locations ... read full story

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