Scheduled to run for sixty days, K1 Britannia Kickstarter will offer a range of quality rewards, created in limited numbers. Taking part in the project, yachting enthusiasts and organisations have the unique opportunity to own a special piece of Britannia. ... read full story
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K1 Britannia Kickstarter launched to help complete Britannia yacht’s refit
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The rebuild of sailing yacht Britannia launched on Kickstarter
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Sailing yacht Britannia was the most famous racing yacht in the world at the turn of the last century and now K1 Britannia are re-building this prestigious J Class sailing yacht at her former home in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The design and engineering of the new Britannia, the famous yacht originally owned... ... read full story
Refit of the 61m motor yacht WHITE RABBIT ECHO by Integrated Marine Group at the half way stage
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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
Palma Refit completes refit of the 46m motor yacht Hokulani
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In order to be ready for the 2012 summer season, the Palma Refit in Mallorca has successfully finished an extensive 8-month refit of a 48m superyacht. The vessel got the largest retro-fit installation to date of four Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizer units. ... 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
RS Global building specialist refit centre in Palma de Mallorca opens
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The modernised and refurbished RS Global building located in the heart of the STP (Servicios Técnicos Portuarios) superyacht refit and repair yard in Palma de Mallorca was officially opened at a ceremony on Thursday the 3rd of November 2011. The locally based chandlery, rigging and yacht-painting specialists Rolling Stock Group took over the building last... ... read full story
146m fast ferry Capricorn to be converted into a luxury superyacht
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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
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
52m Expedition Yacht SuRi to undergo refit and extension to 63m
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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