Once completed, the refitted White Rabbit Echo superyacht will become the New Zealand's largest refit paint job. Measuring 61 meters in length, this exceptional vessel arrived at Integrated Marine Group in Auckland in early January 2012 to get the new exterior repaint and interiors refit. ... read full story
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Refit of the 61m motor yacht WHITE RABBIT ECHO by Integrated Marine Group at the half way stage
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Sailing yacht Amadeus refitted and available for luxury yacht charters in Croatia
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Sailing yacht Amadeus is a 33.5 m (109.9 ft) charter yacht built by the famous Dynamique Yachts shipyard in 1995. The AMADEUS sailing yacht received a total refit in 2004 and has just be ‘reborn’ thanks to 45 days in the drydock. S/Y AMADEUS finally hit the water this morning and is looking better than... ... read full story
Classic sailing yacht Endeavour completes Sea Trials in New Zealand
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The Iconic J Class boat Endeavour sailing yacht has successfully completed sea trials and race trim preparations on Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and in the Hauraki Gulf. Fresh from her comprehensive 18 month refit at Yachting Developments Auckland shipyard, there were smiles all round as yacht Endeavour’s crew and members of the Yachting Developments team proudly... ... read full story
Christensen Shipyards refit the Custom 120’ motor yacht First Draw (ex Cacique)
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Christensen Shipyards has recently completed a total refit of motor yacht First Draw. M/Y First Draw was first built in 1995 as M/Y Cacique, and has been updated to both the technical and styling standards of 2012. Everything from two new Caterpillar engines, to the floors to overhead panels has been retouched to make First... ... read full story
More photos of Classic Superyacht Endeavour JK4 after 18month refit
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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
Classic sailing yacht Endeavour launched after 18 month refit
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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
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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
ISS Announces 2011 Design Awards Finalists, Including New Refit Award
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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
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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