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Richmond Yachts announces launch of 150ft motor yacht RICHMOND LADY (hull 7)

May 21, 2013

Friday, May 17, saw the official launch of the all-new 150′ motor yacht Richmond Lady (hull 7) by Richmond Yachts. A sister ship to the 2010 luxury yacht Excellence (ex Status Quo), the 45-metre superyacht Richmond Lady is also designed by Ward Setzer, with interior design by Pavlik Yacht Design. She is scheduled for delivery to her new owners in Fort Lauderdale in June 2013.

New 150ft superyacht Richmond Lady (hull 7) by Richmond Lady

New 150ft superyacht Richmond Lady (hull 7) by Richmond Lady

Luxury yacht Richmond Lady can comfortably accommodate a total number of 12 guests in six lovely cabins. There is a full-beam master cabin on the main deck, a VIP cabin on the bridge deck, three double cabins as well as a twin cabin on the lower deck. In addition, the bridge-deck VIP cabin can also be used as a captain’s stateroom.

Twin 1,491kW Caterpillar diesels can deliver the 45-metre yacht Richmond Lady (hull 7) a top speed of 18 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 16 knots.

First 50m Cosmo Explorer motor yacht Hull 163.10 launched

May 20, 2013

Constructed by subcontractor MegaTechnica Ltd. Shipyard in Greece, the first 50-metre Cosmo Explorer motor yacht Hull 163.10 has been successfully launched. The sister ship of Hull 163.10 yacht, luxury yacht Hull 164.10, is currently under construction, due to be launched in 2014. Both of them are entirely designed by acclaimed Cristiano Gatto.

Cosmo 50 Explorer Yacht Hull 163.10

Cosmo 50 Explorer Yacht Hull 163.10

The beautiful five-deck superyacht Hull 163.10 represents an ocean-going high class luxury explorer of full displacement type, with round bilge hull, transom stern and semi flared bow, with welded steel hull and aluminum superstructure. ABS classed and MCA compliant, it is constructed for unrestricted service.

Cosmo 50 Explorer superyacht Hull 163.10 - Main Saloon

Cosmo 50 Explorer superyacht Hull 163.10 - Main Saloon

Royal Huisman launch 43m sailing yacht BLUE PAPILLON (hull 391)

May 20, 2013

Last week saw the respected Dutch shipyard, Royal Huisman, launch its all-new 43m sailing yacht Blue Papillon (hull 391). Designed by bespoke German Frers, Blue Papillon yacht is a beautiful all-aluminium sloop with a low-profile deckhouse. Transferred to Harlingen for sea trials, she will be presented to the press during this year’s Yacht Valley Press Tour, organised by HISWA.

43 m Royal Huisman superyacht Blue Papillon by German Frers and Rhoades Young

43m Royal Huisman superyacht Blue Papillon by German Frers and Rhoades Young

Royal Huisman superyacht Blue Papillon boasts lovely interior design by Rhoades Young, providing elegant and comfortable accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 well appointed cabins. There is a full-beam master suite, a double, a twin and a convertible cabin. The spacious owner’s cabin is connected with the aft deck to be used as a beach club.

Luxury yacht Blue Papillon is powered by a single 533kW Caterpillar C-18 diesel engine. She features a moderate fixed-bulb keel as well as a deep carbon rudder.

Below is a choice of the spectacular charter yachts built by Royal Huisman.

Newly launched Jarrett Bay 77 Yacht BLANK CHECK to be delivered soon

May 17, 2013

It has been a busy period for Jarrett Bay Boatworks as the yard has raced to finish motor yacht Blank Check (hull 56) and dial her into perfection before the Blank Check team takes delivery shortly before Big Rock. The 77′ custom Jarrett Bay yacht Blank Check will make her public debut at the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in a few short weeks.

Jarrett Bay 77 Yacht Blank Check undergoing sea trial

Jarrett Bay 77 Yacht Blank Check undergoing sea trial

On her initial sea trial luxury yacht Blank Check clocked in at an impressive 42.6 knots under full load and rode so soft and pillowy, she almost lulled some of the yard’s crew members to sleep. OK, not really, but what the yard is trying to say is this is easily one of the sweetest riding hulls it has ever built.

Luxury yacht Blank Check under sea trial

Luxury yacht Blank Check under sea trial

Watch the video of the Jarrett Bay 77 yacht Blank Check, undergoing sea trial here.

Blank Check yacht will be available for showings on her lay days at Big Rock. At a height of 38 feet, her full tower shouldn’t be too hard to find on the waterfront.

Blank Check Yacht - aft view

Blank Check Yacht - aft view

After fishing Big Rock she’ll chug off to Bermuda for the Triple Crown events and then the USVI Boy Scout tournament later this summer.

Horizon releases new video tours of its E88, E56 and PC60 Yachts

May 17, 2013

Horizon recently partnered with Seattle-based Yachtvid to capture the interior as well as exterior beauty of the superyacht Horizon E88, motor yacht E56 and power catamaran yacht PC60. The two-day video shot took place along Palm Beach, Florida, which provided beautiful weather and an unbeatable backdrop. Each model has its own video, showcasing plenty of features and amenities found on board and providing an in-depth view of each of three yachts.

New video tour of the Horizon E88 Yacht

New video tour of the Horizon E88 Yacht

The Horizon E88 model (example is motor yacht Mechtilda) is a sleek and elegant motoryacht that provides a 21’ beam for a highly spacious interior layout – her main deck incorporates a large salon, formal dining, fully-equipped galley and country kitchen forward.  Four guest staterooms are found below deck forward, with additional crew quarters and mess aft, and her enclosed bridge offers a place away from the elements to pilot the yacht.

New video tour of Horizon E56 Yacht

New video tour of Horizon E56 Yacht

Also in the E series, the E56 motoryacht is a bit more sporty in design, with large salon windows that bring in natural light and a hi/lo swim platform for water activities; yet her interior is still comfortable, with a salon, dinette, lower helm, and galley on the main deck, and three staterooms below deck.

New video tour of catamaran yacht Horizon PC60

New video tour of catamaran yacht Horizon PC60

Last but certainly not least, the Horizon PC60 redefines interior volume for power catamarans with a 24’6” beam that provides the “wow” factor when entering the salon; she features an on-deck master with amazing views and a guest stateroom in each hull, not to mention her flybridge and expansive aft deck are perfect for entertaining.

Below is a new video tour of Horizon E88 Yacht, made by Horizon in partnership with YachtVid:

Pershing launch 10th motor yacht Pershing 115

May 17, 2013

The brand-new 10th hull of motor yacht Pershing 115′ series has been recently launched at Marina dei Cesari, in Fano, Italy. The Pershing 115′#10 yacht represents the flagship of Pershing, a yard amongst the world’s top builders of high performance open motor yachts from 15 to 35 metres.

Hull 10 of the Pershing 115 superyacht at her launch - Photo Maurizio Paradisi

Hull 10 of the Pershing 115 superyacht at her launch - Photo Maurizio Paradisi

The new launch represents an important result for the historic seat of the brand, the Mondolfo shipyard: the maxi yacht of 35 metres, representing the brand at its best, is characterized by refinement and performance. As a mark of the tradition which has made Pershing 115′ yacht a timeless model, hull number 10 is characterized by sinuous, but decisive external lines with extraordinary performance, thanks to the collaboration between the architect Fulvio De Simoni, AYTD – Advanced Yacht Technology & Design – and the team of engineers and designers of the Ferretti Group.

Among the technological innovations it is worth mentioning in particular the highly innovative on board entertainment and domotics system, which can manage the audio, video and lighting systems directly from connected Apple devices – such as the iPad and the iPhone – and also makes it possible to monitor the utilities and the systems on board.

Pershing 115 hull 10 yacht at her technical launch - Photo Maurizio Paradisi

Pershing 115 hull 10 yacht at her technical launch - Photo Maurizio Paradisi

Luxury yacht Pershing 115′#10 is a unique yacht of her own kind and it is worth noting the innovative slide in the stern garage that facilitates launching manoeuvres and the storage of a tender and the new type of opening from the bow hangar, which is in line with the family feeling of the Pershing ships: characteristics that contribute to making this new 115′ a perfect balance between the traditional elements and some of the new innovations of the most recent models.

Pershing 115′#10 yacht has a layout with four cabins (an Owner’s suite and three guest cabins), which can host a total of ten people, and three crew cabins with five beds. A distinctive feature of every Pershing 115′ is the personalisation that contributes to making the flagship of the fleet a unique product, varying from one model to another and which can be customized according to the Owner’s needs.

The peculiarity of this model is the elegance that distinguishes its interior design, characterized by the essence of a texture with grey tones, which combines well with the classic metallic outdoor areas and the hull, creating continuity among the various areas of the yacht. Distinctive are also the numerous Alcantara™ fittings, with sandy and ecru tones, present in the roof, wall and door finishes, which make Pershing 115#10 yacht a vessel with an extremely contemporary style.

The boat is motorized by two MTU 3510 mhp engines combined with the applied thrust of two Kamewa hydro-jets.

Nada Serafini, Sales Manager EMEA of Pershing, expressed the enthusiasm of the brand and the Ferretti Group: “The launching of hull number 10 of the fleet flagship is for all of us a reason for great pride and it confirms the ability of the brand to make more and more unique and strongly avant-garde products. A boat that is tailor-made for the ship owner, the perfect expression of the values that distinguish the brand, namely, innovation, comfort, performance, design and class, with a spirit that is always oriented towards the future and the next challenge.”

Below is a selection of the superb charter yachts built by Pershing.

Westport 164 motor yacht Hull 5011 launched by Westport Yachts

May 17, 2013

The prominent US builder, Westport Yachts, has recently launched its 11th Westport 164 motor yacht Hull 5011 – a sistership to luxury yacht Annastar (hull 5010), delivered in late 2012. Featuring naval architecture by William Garden and Taylor Olson, the Westport 164 superyacht Hull 5011 belongs to the successful 50-metre semi-custom series, designed by award-winning Donald Starkey.

A sistership to Westport 164 Yacht Hull 5011 - luxury yacht Lady Kathryn IV (hull 5009)

A sistership to Westport 164 Yacht Hull 5011 - luxury yacht Lady Kathryn IV (hull 5009)

About Westport 164
Accommodation aboard Westport 164 yacht is offered to 12 guests in 6 elegant cabins. There is a master suite on the main deck, a VIP cabin on the bridge deck as well as two double cabis and two twin cabins, which can be found on the lower deck.

Twin 3,650hp MTU diesel engines can deliver Westport 164 superyacht a maximum speed of 24 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. Her range is 5,200 nautical miles at 12 knots.

Below is a gallery for the beautiful charter yachts built by Westport.

Video of newly launched Jarrett Bay 77 motor yacht BLANK CHECK (hull 56) undergoing sea trials

May 15, 2013

Launched by the Beaufort North Carolina custom boat builder Jarrett Bay Boatworks earlier this month, the magnificent 77 motor yacht Blank Check (hull 56) represents the yard’s new Sportfisherman flagship model. Below is a video of the latest Blank Check yacht at full speed, undergoing sea trials. She will soon have additional features added at Jarrett Bay prior to fishing at the world’s largest marlin tournament (the Big Rock) in June, and then heading to Bermuda and elsewhere in the popular yacht charter destination – the Caribbean.

Moonen 100 motor yacht Hull YN195 launched

May 14, 2013

The prominent Dutch manufacturer, Moonen Shipyards, has launched its Moonen 100 motor yacht Hull YN195. Luxury superyacht YN195 represents the fourth long-distance expedition vessel constructed by this prestigious yard. She features both the naval architecture, as well as interior design by award-winning Vripack.

Moonen 100 superyacht YN195 under construction at Moonen Shipyards

Moonen 100 superyacht YN195 under construction at Moonen Shipyards

A total number of 6 guests can find maximum comfort and luxury aboard Moonen 100 expedition yacht YN195. She boasts three magnificent double guest cabins, as well as two double crew cabins.

Twin 690-hp Caterpillar diesels can deliver the Moonen 100 yacht HUll YN195 a maximum speed of 13 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 12 knots. She is Lloyd’s registered, as well as MCA compliant.

Below is a choice of the beautiful charter yachts built by Moonen.

Launch of Admiral Impero 40 motor yacht CACOS V

May 14, 2013

Representing the first Admiral motor yacht after the acquisition of the glorious brand in 2011 and the first superyacht of the Italian Sea Group to be moored at the new yard Nuovi Cantieri Apuania, the Admiral Impero 40 motor yacht Cacos V was sucessfully launched last Sunday. Luxury superyacht Cacos V is a 40-metre aluminum vessel of the semi-displacement “Impero”  line, designed by the naval architect Luca Dini, in partnership with the Group Style Center.

Admiral Impero 40 Yacht Cacos V at launch

Admiral Impero 40 Yacht Cacos V at launch

Innovative lines, vertical bow and strong personality are the main features of the Cacos V yacht.

The design is traditional in line with Admiral brand values, but with a very masculine character: it reminds, indeed, a powerful “military” ship.

In order to improve visibility, the wheelhouse of luxury yacht Cacos V has sloped reverse windows (as big transatlantic) to reduce reflections and water effects on the windows and it has also wide bridge wings which protrude from the external profile of the superstructure to let, during maneuvers, maximum visibility fore and aft.

The external bulwarks are almost vertical in order to increase space and visibility; windows, instead, are very wide to allow the natural light come in.

The particular external gleanings and the shining/matt colours contrast of the hull increase the stylistic appeal.

Launch of Cacos V Yacht

Launch of Cacos V Yacht

Cacos V yacht has great spaces for her category: with a 470GT volume, it boasts the record of being the 40 meters motor yacht with the biggest internal volume ever.

Layout and internal equipment have been designed by the Style Center of the Group according to Owner’s choices.

Internal furnishing have been made open pore in dark oak and polished Makassar, silk carpets and a succession of leather and polished Makassar ceilings are recognizable.

A peculiar detail is represented by the staircase which combines the lower with the upper deck, which features single cantilever steps out from the wall and a trunk illuminated by a LED panel polished with bicolor resin gaining a 3D effect.

Luxury motor yacht Cacos V on the water

Luxury motor yacht Cacos V on the water

Each cabin is enriched by a different art installation at the headboard.

The main deck houses the large living and dining areas characterized by wide full height windows.

The Owner’s area is totally bow oriented with a private office, a large full beam cabin and a double bathroom.

On the lower deck, mid-ship, the 4 guest cabins can be found, while, at the bow, there is the crew area with 3 cabins.

On the upper deck there is another saloon, full beam, the wheelhouse and the Captain’s cabin.

On the sundeck there is a comfortable Jacuzzi with large table and sofa chairs.

All crew members have independent transits to ensure maximum privacy to the guests on board.

Below is a gallery for the beautiful charter yachts built by Admiral.