Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has sold the fourth motor yacht in its award-winning Moonen 97 range of steel-hulled displacement cruisers. Built by the yard on spec, the Moonen 97 superyacht has been bought by yacht owners who recognise the yacht’s distinctive blend of premium Dutch quality, the latest technologies, exceptional comfort and an industry-leading…
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Motor yacht LA PELLEGRINA launched – the 1st 5000 FLY COUACH superyacht
April 11, 2012
Chantier Naval Couach has just launched the 50m motor yacht La Pellegrina, the largest yacht ever built by the historical French Shipyard. The new Couach Super Yacht 5000 Fly La Pellegrina has been long anticipated by the charter market. Now with her bold lines true to the shipyard’s military origins and her exceptional performance class,…
Sailing yacht Kestrel 106 by Ron Holland launched in Turkey
December 20, 2011
The Ron Holland designed Kestrel 106 sailing yacht, conceived by Kestrel Superyachts and built by the Aganlar Boatyard in Bodrum, Turkey has been launched and is undergoing sea trials. The first Kestrel 106 yacht measures 32.4 metres and is a new breed of superyacht designed for an exceptional onboard lifestyle. The Kestral 106 yacht, seen…
242’ (73.8m) Six-Deck superyacht New Horizon launched by Trinity Yachts – The Largest American Built Superyacht to Launch in 2011
December 07, 2011
Trinity Yachts is pleased to announce that its largest custom superyacht to date—and the largest American built yacht launched in 2011—the 242’ (73.8m) six-deck, full displacement steel hull, motor yacht New Horizon, launched in mid-November 2011. M/Y NEW HORIZON is the epitome of design, naval architecture and engineering that Trinity Yachts incorporates in each meticulously…
61m Charter yacht Diamonds are Forever launched by Benetti Yachts
November 30, 2011
Superyacht DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER, the new 61m Benetti Custom motor yacht was launched at a Bond styled christening party on Saturday 26th November 2011 at the state-of-the-art Benetti shipyard in Livorno. Â The megayacht DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER started life with the official ID Benetti FB253 61m but was named Diamonds are Forever by her experienced yacht…
SW 100 RS Sailing yacht Mrs Marietta Cube launched by Southern Wind
October 27, 2011
The latest SW 100 RS Sailing yacht Mrs Marietta Cube has just been launched by Southern Wind Shipyard. The word ‘Cube’ in the yacht’s name means 3 which is a reference to the fact that Mrs Marietta Cube is the third Southern Wind sailing yacht commissioned by the same passionate owners’ family. The owners’ first…
First RP110 motor yacht Lady Gaga launched by Horizon
October 06, 2011
Stunning luxury yacht Lady Gaga is a RP 110 Horizon vessel launched as the first motor yacht over 100 feet built for the Chinese market.
78m motor yacht Amaryllis launched by Abeking & Rasmussen
September 28, 2011
The 78m megayacht Amaryllis has been launched by the German superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen. The 78m yacht Amaryllis was built under the hull number 6492 and has only just been revealed as being called Amaryllis after her recent launch and sea trials. The yacht is expected to be delivered to her owner very soon….
61m Motor Yacht Excellence V launched by Abeking & Rasmussen
September 27, 2011
German superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen have launched the 61m Motor Yacht Excellence V. Superyacht Excellence V measures 60.96 metre (200ft), and is the fifth yacht in the line of successful Excellence yachts. The yachts called Excellence are well known within the yacht industry and include the Motor Yacht Eminence (ex Project Excellence IV) and…
Horizon Delivers First PC58 Power Catamaran
September 14, 2011
Horizon is proud to announce the launch of the first Horizon PC58, a highly refined and technologically advanced luxury cruising Power Catamaran which is designed, engineered and built to meet the demands of the most discerning cruising yachtsman. The Horizon PC58 will make her debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 27-31, 2011….
The First Horizon PC58 launched – A 58ft power catamaran by Horizon Group
September 05, 2011
The first Horizon PC58 motor yacht, a new model of luxury power catamaran has been launched by Horizon. With over 630 custom built luxury yachts to Horizon’s credit, the PC58 yacht is further testament to Horizon’s finest craftsmanship in the luxury yacht market. John Lu, the CEO of Horizon Group says, “We are all very…
54.9m (180’) motor yacht Harbour Island launched by Newcastle Shipyards
August 18, 2011
Newcastle Shipyards, LLC (Newcastle) is proud to announce the successful launch of its largest build-to-date, Superyacht HARBOUR ISLAND on 11 August 2011. Under the glow of a full moon, yacht Harbour Island entered the water to the roar of cheers from the employees and spectators. M/Y Harbour Island, Hull One of the Newcastle 5500 Series…
Sailing yacht Hetairos (ex project Panamax) sets Sail
August 18, 2011
The Baltic Yachts, Finland built 66.7 meter Panamax project (now named sailing yacht Hetairos) has successfully completed her first couple of sea trials. Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects are proud to have been part of a team of people and companies to make this special yacht Hetairos (Panamax project) a success. S/Y Hetairos’s design features…
F45 motor yacht Helix launched by Feadship Royal Van Lent
August 18, 2011
Yesterday the Feadship Royal Van Lent shipyard launched the fifth motor yacht in the F45 Vantage superyacht series, named Helix. Superyacht Helix, built under the hull number 804 is the first yacht in the series to feature a nautical interior theme, which features a modern mix of light fabric covered walls in mahogany wooden frames…
Superyacht Helix the 5th F45 Vantage motor yacht launched by Feadship
August 17, 2011
Motor yacht Helix, the fifth Feadship in the exclusive F45 Vantage custom series has just been launched at the Feadship Royal Van Lent shipyard. Superyacht Helix shares the phenomenal finish and first-class facilities of her four F45 sister ships, however yacht Helix is the first to feature a Nautical interior. The Feadship F45 yacht is…
Newcastle 5500 motor yacht Harbour Island by Newcastle Shipyards
August 15, 2011
Newcastle Shipyards of Florida announced the launch of the 54.87m (180′) Newcastle 5500 motor yacht Harbour Island, their largest motor yacht to date, in December 2010. The yacht is now nearing completion and ws videod being towed down the Intracoastal Waterfront to St. Augustine as seen in the video below. She spend a few weeks…
Second Predator 115 motor yacht Never Say Never delivered by Sunseeker
August 04, 2011
Sunseeker have recently delivered the second Predator 115 motor yacht Never Say Never. The Never Say Never yacht features a navy blue hull and white superstructure with aggressive lines and sharp long bow. The Sunseeker Predator 115 motor yacht Never Say Never boasts plenty of exterior deck space with an exemplary level of onboard luxury…
Sanlorenzo installs new Marina travel lift for superyachts
July 14, 2011
Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo inaugurated a new Marina Travelift for its 8 berth superyacht marina with a lifting area for motor yachts up to 100’ in length on July14th 2011 at 11 am. This important redevelopment is right on the edge of River Magra, where Sanlorenzo’s Headquarters and production area for fibreglass planning hulls from 62 to…
Columbus 177 Motor yacht Prima by Palumbo completes Sea trials
July 08, 2011
Palumbo Group has sent CharterWorld the latest photos of first sea trials of the Columbus 177 superyacht Prima after her launch on the 20th June 2011. Megayacht PRIMA is a 54 m Superyacht built at Palumbo Shipyard in Naples for a Shipping Company, owner of Columbus Yacht brand. The motor yacht PRIMA was designed by Sergio Cutolo…
Feadship XL 88 Motor yacht Musashi delivered by Feadship
June 29, 2011
The 88 m Feadship XL superyacht Musashi (known under the Feadship hull number 1002) has left Harlingen in the Netherlands en route to Gibraltar to be delivered, according to Boat International.  The Feadship XL motor yacht Musashi had a preliminary / unofficial launch by Feadship Yachts at their De Vries Makkum shipyard in August 2010 and since then, Feadship…
