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…
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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…
RS Global building specialist refit centre in Palma de Mallorca opens
November 06, 2011
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…
146m fast ferry Capricorn to be converted into a luxury superyacht
November 01, 2011
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…
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…
52m Expedition Yacht SuRi to undergo refit and extension to 63m
October 12, 2011
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…
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…
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 -…
A new season for the Palumbo Malta Superyacht Facilities
August 23, 2011
The Palumbo Group has yet reached another successful milestone. After a year of the Group’s successful internationalization of its services from Messina and Naples to the Malta Shipyard, an area covering 270,000m2, the Group recently acquired the Malta Superyacht Facilities. The superyacht Yard is fully in operation and has in a few weeks carried out…
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…
44m motor yacht BLADE (ex H2ome) refitted and re launched by the Monaco Marine Shipyard
August 02, 2011
The 44m motor yacht BLADE (ex H20me) has successfully finished an extensive refit at the Monaco Marine Shipyard and re launched after an eight month refit. The refit of superyacht BLADE (ex H2OME) included not only a completely new interior design and layout, exterior colours, layout and facilities, but also there were enormous structural and machinery…
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…
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…
Pendennis to open Mediterranean Superyacht Refit Base in Palma
June 29, 2011
Pendennis has announced the opening of a new technical refit office and workshop in the busy Mediterranean port of Palma, Spain. Opening this Summer the new Pendennis facility will be based in STP in central Palma and will provide an extension to the UK based company’s facilities and services. Targeting the ports large superyacht community, Pendennis will…
