Construction of the Moonen 133 superyacht Sofia proceeds as expected, including all necessary changes to meet the Owner’s desires in the best possible way. As he wished, this magnificent vessel was also extended by an additional four feet so that she could boast a U-boatworx three-seater yellow submarine.
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Moonen 72 motor yacht SJS (ex Lady Jalinka) and Moonen 84 Aurora superyacht being refitted at Moonen Refits
February 23, 2012
Moonen 72 motor yacht SJS (ex Lady Jalinka) and Moonen 84 Aurora superyacht are currently being refitted at Moonen Refits. The Moonen 72 SJS is being comprehensively upgraded technically and aesthetically while the Moonen 84 Aurora is being given a brand-new paint system.
Moonen Yachts start outfitting Moonen 100 Explorer Superyacht YN195
January 16, 2012
Moonen shipyard announced the start of the outfitting process on their latest explorer vessel the superyacht MOONEN 100, as her hull arrived to the yard in The Netherlands.
Works on the Moonen 100’ explorer yacht YN195 in progress
January 12, 2012
Work continues on the Moonen 100´ yacht YN195, due to be launched in the spring of 2013. This stunning vessel will be on display during BOOT Dusseldorf at the Moonen booth located in the heart of the Dutch pavilion, Hall 07A number F24.
Moonen Yachts welcome eight important luxury yacht designers
December 22, 2011
Moonen Yachts welcome eight well known designers for a all-round comprehensive tour of the shipyard.
Moonen 100 Explorer Motor Yacht YN195
October 06, 2011
Moonen Shipyard is currently building a Moonen 100 Explorer motor yacht for a repeat client. The Moonen 100 Explorer will be the fourth expedition yacht built by the yard. The Moonen 100 Explorer yacht features naval architecture and interior design by Vripack, with interior engineering by Moonen. Built under the yard number YN195 is built…
120ft Motor yacht Crystal by Dixon Yacht Design launched by Moonen Yachts
July 27, 2011
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has launched the 120ft motor yacht Crystal, a unique project designed by Bill Dixon of Dixon Yacht Designs and completed by Moonen. The 36.93m (120ft) yacht Crystal was started by Royal Denship in Denmark and was around a quarter complete when they went bankrupt in 2009. The semi-displacement superyacht Crystal arrived…
Update on Moonen Yachts first Moonen 82 Alu motor yacht in build
July 11, 2011
The construction of Moonen’s brand-new 25.20-metre high-speed aluminium motor yacht, the Moonen 82 Alu got underway in March 2011. As you can see from the images the building process for the hull of the motor yacht Moonen 82 Alu is proceeding apace at the yard in Den Bosch (‘s-Hertogenbosch). Creating a perfectly shaped hull is…
Moonen Yachts choose Stabilis Electra by CMC Marine
July 11, 2011
The Stabilis Electra, the revolutionary system stabilizer fins with electrical actuator – studied, developed and patented by CMC Marine, is confirmed as a product of great interest to the recreational boating and luxury yacht market. In fact, since the first system installation in June 2010 on a San Lorenzo 82 motor yacht, a remarkable 20…
Fourth Moonen 97 Motor yacht completes Sea trials
June 15, 2011
The brand-new Moonen 97 motor yacht has started her sea trials on the North Sea and the results were very impressive. Below are the first images of the fourth motor yacht in this much praised Moonen 97 series, including her beautiful interior. The first sea trial day on 22 May offered ideal conditions for a…
Fourth Moonen 97 Motor yacht ready to be launched by Moonen Yachts
May 05, 2011
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands is close to completing and lunching the fourth yacht in its much admired range of Moonen 97 steel-hulled displacement motor yachts. With sister ship motor yacht Livia being a finalist in the upcoming World Superyacht Awards, the yard is confident that a buyer will be found for the new Moonen 97 yacht by the time she is launched ahead of the sailing season.
Fourth Moonen 97 is close to completion
April 28, 2011
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands is close to completing the fourth yacht in its much admired range of Moonen 97 steel-hulled displacement cruisers. With sister ship Livia being a finalist in the upcoming World Superyacht Awards, the yard is confident that a buyer will be found for the new Moonen 97 by the time she…
Largest Moonen extends to 42m – The Moonen 137 motor yacht
March 28, 2011
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has announced that its largest project to date, which was originally slated to be a Moonen 133 (133 feet in length), has been extended by a further four feet to become a Moonen 137. The fully customised 42 metre Moonen will now carry a submarine that is capable of seating three passengers instead of the originally specified two.
Moonen Shipyards complete refit of the Moonen 52 Trojan, launched in 1988.
January 24, 2011
Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has successfully completed the refit of the Moonen 52 Trojan motor yacht, originally launched in 1988. Having already enjoyed both the experiences and results of an earlier refit at the yard, the owner of the Moonen 52 Trojan, decided to return to Moonen for a wide range of work.
Moonen to build first Moonen 82 Alu
December 02, 2010
Moonen are delighted to announce the order for a brand new Moonen 82 Alu, a 24.45 metre high-speed aluminium motoryacht, (Building Number 196). The Moonen 82 Alu will be capable of reaching 25 knots and have an exceptional range for a fast yacht, being able to cruise much further than vessels of an equivalent size and speed.
The Moonen 133 superyacht
July 06, 2010
The Moonen 133 superyacht can be described as ‘a cross-over of a cross-over’, blending rugged adventurous looks with modern superyacht stylishness and classic elements. This exceptionally elegant explorer has a low profile, excellent sea handling performance and a very long range. The Moonen design team was responsible for the overall design concept, with René van der Velden adding his delicate touch to the styling.
Moonen Yachts to complete Dixon 120 superyacht
May 28, 2010
The owner of the uncompleted Dixon 120 yacht contacted Moonen due to the yard’s growing reputation in the refit market as well as its fine track record of building new superyachts. “Due to the status of the project at the time it was abandoned, the completion of the yacht is a delicate balance between a new build and a refit,” explains Moonen’s director operations Mark Vermeulen.
Superyacht LIVIA Launched by Moonen Yachts
May 19, 2010
Motor yacht Livia was styled by René van der Velden, who has created a sleek low-profile exterior with an elegant flared bow, a sloping stern with twin stairways, a graceful sheer line and bold fashion plates. The round-bilged hull from the boards of Diana Yacht Design ensures exceptional comfort at sea, while the economical shaping combines with tankage for some 28,000 litres of fuel to give Livia an impressive transatlantic range.
Moonen 84 Motor Yacht Etoile d’Azur makes historic Atlantic Crossing
April 28, 2010
Superyacht Etoile d’Azur is the first Moonen 84 yacht to cross the Atlantic on her own bottom. The Netherlands: Etoile d’Azur, the seventh in the highly successful Moonen 84 series, crossed the Atlantic Ocean last December, from Gibraltar to Sint Maarten, via the Azores (3.350 nm). Delivered to her owner in May 2007, she is…
