The hangar system on the Bray 42 m Ocean Explorer motor yacht places the helicopter into what would typically be the central engine room space, but in this case the below-decks area is split into port and starboard mechanical bays either side of the hangar. Through the use of diesel/electric propulsion we were able to fit a standard-shafted drive system with the electric motors mounted on the prop shafts below the sole plates. A standard diesel propulsion system utilizing aqua-drive couplings is also an option. ... read full story
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Motor yacht PRETTY WOMAN launched by Hakvoort
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Superyacht PRETTY WOMAN 39 metre ocean-going motoryacht with a steel hull and aluminium alloy superstructure as launched by Hakvoort 2010. Pretty Woman - hull project YN 245 - will be ideal for chartering, offering fabulous accommodation for up to 10 guests. ... read full story
Trinity Yachts Super Yacht IMAGINE Launched
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Trinty Yachts have recently launched the 49.90 metre super yacht IMAGINE with a hull number T053. Trinity Yachts is centrally located on the Gulf Coast of The United States from where the ship yard produces their fine luxury superyachts. Trinity Yachts has earned its place as one of the world’s elite builders of custom superyachts.... ... read full story
Final results for Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2010.
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Final results for Rolex Capri Sailing Week 2010. ... read full story
Louis Vuitton Trophy: Day 9 – New Zealand beats BMW Oracle
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A hard-fought battle between Emirates Team New Zealand's Dean Barker and BMW Oracle Racing's James Spithill at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today went the Kiwis' way when the American team lost a penalty call in an aggressive luffing match approaching the second weather mark. ... read full story
Louis Vuitton Trophy: Day 8 – One point separates the top five boats
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Just one point separates the top five boats at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena after an eventful program of five races sailed in fresh breezes. ... read full story
Day Seven Luois Vuitton Throphy La Maddalena – Russia Joins Sweden and New Zealand in Three-Way Tie
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Russia’s Synergy Racing Team joined Sweden’s Artemis and Emirates Team New Zealand on top of the points table at the Louis Vuitton Trophy La Maddalena today as unstable wind conditions limited the schedule to just two races. There were upsets in both races sailed as the Russians beat the America’s Cup champion BMW Oracle Racing... ... read full story
The x50 49.7 metre Fitzroy Yachts Zefira Superyacht is close to launch in 2010
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Sailing yacht Zefira's interior design details and interior designer are not known at this stage, although it could well have been created by Adam Lay Studio Limited which worked on the yacht SALPERTON IV. The yacht has a lower saloon with a studio and there is also a main deck pilot house. Zefira is a able to accommodate the yacht owner in and owner's cabin and at least a further 6 guests in 3 guest cabins. The crew also have 3 cabins along with a captain's cabin. ... read full story
Rolex Capri Sailing Week: Penultimate Day Tension On The Dock.
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On the penultimate day of Rolex Capri Sailing Week there was tension on the dock. Virtually all of the classes are very much in the balance. The competitors sailed out to the race area in a fresh southeasterly breeze of 15 knots gusting up to 18 knots. A squall just before the start had crews... ... read full story
Proteksan Turquoise 55.40 m Yacht Turquoise NB52 hull under construction and due to be launched in 2010
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Proteksan-Turquoise Yachts Inc. is Turkey’s largest superyacht builder, established by the two leaders of the Turkish Boat building Industry; Proteksan Yachts Inc. and Turquoise Yacht Construction. This union constituted the pioneer of luxury yacht builders in Turkey with worldwide recognition and impressive fleet at sea. The company was established in 1997 to start building the... ... read full story