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…
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1930 Sailing yacht Dorade refitted and ready for the 2012 Caribbean regatta season
February 18, 2012
The famous Sparkman & Stephens 1930 yawl, sailing yact Dorade, has proudly entered the 2012 Caribbean regatta season after a major restoration in the USA. She will then returns to ocean racing – with yacht and crew in tune. Dorade has emerged from a major restoration in the USA. Expense was not spared as the…
Classic sailing yacht Endeavour completes Sea Trials in New Zealand
February 15, 2012
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…
Christensen Shipyards refit the Custom 120’ motor yacht First Draw (ex Cacique)
February 03, 2012
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…
More photos of Classic Superyacht Endeavour JK4 after 18month refit
October 26, 2011
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…
Classic sailing yacht Endeavour launched after 18 month refit
October 09, 2011
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,…
Nautor’s Swan Mediterranean Service Centre in La Marina di Scarlino
September 27, 2011
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…
ISS Announces 2011 Design Awards Finalists, Including New Refit Award
September 19, 2011
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…
Classic sailing yacht Endeavour Refit nearing completion
September 15, 2011
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…
Devonport Yachts Ltd to refit 71.2m motor yacht Dona Amélia (ex. Haida G)
September 12, 2011
Devonport Yachts Ltd (DYL) is excited to announce that the first Falmouth based project has just commenced at the Pendennis facilities in Falmouth. The impressive 1929 classic motor yacht Dona Amélia (ex. Haida G), sister ship to another Devonport project motor yacht Talitha G, arrived mid-August for a three month refit programme. HAIDA G -…
Sailing yacht Sea Lion rebuilt at Southampton Yacht Services
August 19, 2011
Sailing yacht Sea Lion, a 21m (67ft) Abeking & Rasmussen yawl, that was built in 1953, arrived at Southampton Yacht Services for a complete rebuild in early in 2010. Yacht Sea Lion was in a poor state after many years in Greece and her new owner wanted to have her completely rejuvenated. With many new…
Sailing yacht Sleighride refitted to an Adam Voorhees Design
August 01, 2011
Sailing yacht Sleighride, a sloop originally designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in a joint venture between Eric Goetz of Bristol, Rhode Island (composite work) and Robert E. Derecktor of Mamaroneck, New York (joinery and systems). Launched in 1996, S/Y Sleighride is undertaking a major refit at Westerly Marine in California with her new…
50m Motor yacht MYSTERE SHADOW Refit by Pastrovich Studio
July 14, 2011
The 50m motor yacht MYSTERE SHADOW has just completed a refit designed by Pastrovich Studio. Superyacht MYSTERE SHADOW (ex Sabine Seahorse) was originally built by Candies Shipbuilders in 1981. Originally measuring 47.55 metres / 156 feet, the yacht was extended and refitted over 6 months converting the yacht from a working vessel to a luxury…
2012 Antibes Yacht Show dates announced
July 11, 2011
The 2012 Antibes Yacht Show will take place from April 12th to 15th 2012 in the biggest superyachting pleasure harbour in Europe, the Port Vauban in Antibes, France. The 2012 show will again showcase motor yachts and sailing yachts from 15m to 60m for brokerage and charter as well as having a dedicated REFIT department,…
Mondo Marine Refit motor yacht VIUDES 45
July 07, 2011
The semi-finished 45-metre superyacht VIUDES 45, displacing 450 tons, has successfully been unloaded at Mondo Marine Repair & Refit division at Savona yard today. The yacht was loaded onto the cargo ship “Storm” of around 100m in length. The vessel then left Barcelona and the M/Y VIUDES 45 was shipped to Mondo Marine’s Savona yard. The…
Phil Everingham to Guide Miami River’s Boatyard and Marina Services Enhancement Team
July 07, 2011
“No one is better connected than Phil Everingham,” Eyerdam said. Philip Everingham, perhaps the most seasoned veteran on the South Florida yachting and boat yard scene has been retained by the Miami River Marine Group to help guide the resurgence of the Miami River’s boatyards and marina resources. The continued success of Jones Boatyard, Norsemen…
WOSA Yacht Refit Management refits motor yacht Mistral 55
July 06, 2011
On the 20th of May this year WOSA Yacht Refit Management launched the Pershing 115 motor yacht Mistral 55, after completing an extensive refit. The 35m superyacht Mistral was originally launched in 2006 by Pershing (A Ferretti Group brand). M/Y Mistral 55 was brought to the AR.PE.CA Shipyard inside the Port of Viareggio, Italy in November of…
Pure Superyacht Refit completes 8 month refit on 47m motor yacht
July 05, 2011
Nic Clarke and the team at Pure Superyacht Refit, based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, have completed an extensive eight-month refit of a 47m motor yacht. The refit included the team carrying out a Lloyds 25 year survey and achieving subsequent sign off and acceptance. Works carried out for full Lloyds compliance included full shaft…
ISA Refit Division has Positive Season
June 28, 2011
ISA Refit Division has been very busy over the last months with several yachts already completed or due to be delivered in the coming weeks. One important project is now in the final phase: the engine refit of Motor yacht SEA D. The port side engine of this 38 meter Proteksan Turquoise motor yacht SEA D…
Pendennis Yachts Yard Update May 2011
May 26, 2011
Pendennis has recently concluded its busiest refit season in their 23 year history, with six vessels being finished over the past few weeks. A significant project undertaken was motor yacht Audacia with an impressive list of updates completed in just nine weeks. This included comprehensive design improvements including a 2m stern extension, reconfigured aft curving…
