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New Horizon RP110 RPH Yacht Order from Western Australia

June 10, 2013

The well known Taiwan-based luxury yacht builder, Horizon, is thrilled to announce that a new owner, working with the Western Australia office of Horizon Motor Yacht Australia, has just signed a build order for the new Horizon RP110 raised-pilothouse yacht.

Horizon RP110 RPH Yacht

Horizon RP110 RPH Yacht

The order is the result of a one-day visit to the Horizon shipyard, where the client toured through Horizon’s four facilities and reviewed the specifications, drawings and details for the new motor yacht RP110 build.

Luxury motor yacht RP110 RPH by Horizon - upview

Luxury motor yacht RP110 RPH by Horizon - upview

“Horizon is delighted to welcome a new owner into our growing family,” said Horizon CEO John Lu.  “The RP110 model is extremely well-suited to the client and his lifestyle, and we look forward to working together with he and Horizon Motor Yacht Australia in bringing his dream yacht to life.”

The first RP110 yacht hull currently under construction

The first RP110 yacht hull currently under construction

This is the second order for the Horizon RP110 raised-pilothouse superyacht, with completion expected in winter 2015; the first RP110 hull – motor yacht Andrea VI – is currently under construction for a U.S. client and will showcase at the 2013 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

The first RP110 yacht hull in build - aft view

The first RP110 yacht hull in build - aft view

Below is a choice of the superb charter yachts built by Horizon.

Horizon Charter Yacht Images

MISS ROSE - Her Profile
MISS ROSE - Her Profile
MISS ROSE - Underway
MISS ROSE - Underway
MISS ROSE - Aft Dining
MISS ROSE - Aft Dining
MISS ROSE - Profile
MISS ROSE - Profile
MISS ROSE - Deck Jacuzzi
MISS ROSE - Deck Jacuzzi
MISS ROSE - Dining
MISS ROSE - Dining
More: Horizon Image Gallery

Latest Hargrave 101′ RPH motor yacht SECOND LOVE

May 30, 2013

The prestigious US builder, Hargrave, is currently completing its commissioning of motor yacht Second Love, representing the latest Hargrave 101′ Raised Pilothouse model. Scheduled for delivery by the end of June 2013, superyacht Second Love will make her premiere at this year’s Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Hargrave 101 RPH motor yacht SECOND LOVE

Hargrave 101 RPH motor yacht SECOND LOVE

Hargrave 101 RPH yacht Second Love is fitted with the popular country kitchen layout and provides comfortable accommodation in four lovely guest staterooms, plus accommodation for a crew. Full custom interior by Yacht Interiors by Shelley features 7’2” headroom, superb walnut hardwoods with detailed inlays, full beam master suite, completely private VIP suite forward, and $300,000 electronics package.

Luxury motor yacht Second Love by Hargrave

Luxury motor yacht Second Love by Hargrave

Dependable Cat C-32 1700 hp engines gives 24 knot performance.

Superyacht Second Love - aft view

Superyacht Second Love - aft view

When stepping inside luxury yacht Second Love, one will begin to understand why Hargrave is the number one builder in this size range.

Superyacht Second Love - aft view

Arrival of Second Love Yacht after one month's voyage from the shipyard in Taiwan

Below is a gallery for the stylish charter yachts built by Hargrave.

Hargrave Charter Yacht Images

MISSY B II - Main
MISSY B II - Main
MISSY B II - Main salon
MISSY B II - Main salon
MISSY B II - Flybridge 2
MISSY B II - Flybridge 2
MISSY B II - Skylounge Bar
MISSY B II - Skylounge Bar
MISSY B II - Dining
MISSY B II - Dining
MISSY B II - Skylounge
MISSY B II - Skylounge
More: Hargrave Image Gallery

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.

ISA announces new office in the USA

May 15, 2013

May 10, 2013, saw the prominent Italian luxury yacht builder, ISA (International Shipyards Ancona), announce the grand opening of its North American operations, with an office at the Portside Yachting Center at the 17th Street Causeway in Fort Lauderdale.

Edward Sacks ISA Yachts-North American Operations

Edward Sacks - President of ISA Yachts-North American Operations

It was auspicious timing for ISA as the day marked its 12th anniversary! ISA President of Sales and Marketing, Marcello Maggi, was on hand at a celebratory cocktail party at the Bimini Boatyard Restaurant with brokers, press, and members of South Florida’s marine industry to discuss on- going activity at the shipyard in Italy as well as new marketing initiatives.

Maggi commented to the Friday audience, “I have a strong personal connection to the US and have long been aware of the importance of the American market for our yachts.”

Marcello Maggi from ISA Yachts and Edward Sacks from ISA Yachts-North American Operations

Marcello Maggi from ISA Yachts and Edward Sacks from ISA Yachts-North American Operations

Ed Sacks, a well-known veteran of the luxury yachting industry, who has enjoyed a long-term friendship with Maggi, gave a colorful anecdotal speech to the crowd on his history in the industry and identified his primary mission. “While ISA already has a presence in North America, my task is to increase their visibility in the US marketplace by interfacing with the brokerage community and facilitating ease of communication with the shipyard. To be clear, I am not a broker. My objective is not to sell boats, but to assist established brokers with their efforts in selling ISA construction.”

Marcello Maggi from ISA Yachts with Edward Sacks from ISA Yachts-North American Operations

Marcello Maggi from ISA Yachts with Edward Sacks from ISA Yachts-North American Operations

In its relatively short 12-year history, ISA has delivered 27 yachts and currently has five under construction. They build yachts both in fiberglass and steel in the 30-70m range and are developing new lines with an eye toward expansion to eventually build yachts up to 100m.

Lazzara Yachts launch all-new motor yacht LSX92

May 10, 2013

The next all-new motor yacht LSX92 was recently launched by Lazzara Yachts and embarked on her first sea trial. Superyacht LSX 92 will be displayed at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, running in October.

Newly launched Lazzara LSX92 Yacht

Newly launched Lazzara LSX92 Yacht

About Lazzara LSX92 Yacht
Luxury yacht LSX 92 by Lazzara Yachts is a beautiful sporty vessel, representing luxury, convenience, as well as quality. She provides elegant and comfortable accommodation in 4 lovely staterooms. There is also space for her crew, sleeping in 2 crew cabins.

Luxury motor yacht LSX92 by Lazzara Yachts

Luxury motor yacht LSX92 by Lazzara Yachts

Superyacht LSX92 is powered by four Volvo IPS 900 diesel engines, reaching an impressive top speed of 31 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots. Her beam is of 6,4m (21′), while her draft is of 2,82m (9’3”).

Superyacht LSX92

Superyacht LSX92

Technical Specifications of the Lazzara LSX92 Yacht:

Size and weight

L MAX = overall length (Std. ISO 8666): 91′′8” (27.42 m)
LWL = waterline length (Std. ISO 8666): 72′ (21.95 m)
Beam: 21′(6.4 m)
Draft: 4′ 10”(1.47 m)
Freeboard fwd: 9’3”(2.82 m)
Freeboard aft: 6′’5”(1.95 m)
Height above water to SAT-TV: 19’8”(6 m)
Deadrise at Transom: 12 degrees
Accommodations Owner/Guests/Crew 4 staterooms + 2

Capacity

Displacement (half load): 136,000 lbs (61,690 kg)
Fuel capacity: 1700 gal. (6435 l)
Water capacity: 350 gal (1438 l)
Waste Holding Capacity: 250 gal (644 l)

Equipment

Main Engines and transmissions: 4 Volvo IPS 900 Systems
Generator: 2 x Onan 27.5kw
Maximum speed: 31 knots
Cruising speed: 25 knots

Below is a gallery for the superb charter yachts built by Lazzara.

Lazzara Charter Yacht Images

Motor yacht Don Carlo - Main
Motor yacht Don Carlo - Main
Motor yacht Don Carlo - Main Salon
Motor yacht Don Carlo - Main Salon
Motor yacht Don Carlo - From Above
Motor yacht Don Carlo - From Above
Motor yacht Don Carlo - Sundeck with Jacuzzi
Motor yacht Don Carlo - Sundeck with ...
Motor yacht Don Carlo - Galley
Motor yacht Don Carlo - Galley
Motor yacht Don Carlo - Counrty Kitchen
Motor yacht Don Carlo - Counrty Kitchen
More: Lazzara Image Gallery

Busy time at Bradford Marine Ft. Lauderdale

May 08, 2013

It has been a busy time at the Ft. Lauderdale-based yacht repair facility Bradford Marine, with two of the late Jon Bannenberg-designed Feadships just completed: motor yacht The Highlander, as well as the Lion Wind yacht. Bannenberg designed some of the world’s most outstanding vessels, such as mega yacht Rising Sun, Limitless, Lucky Blue (ex Gail), The One (ex Carinthia VI), Kingdom 5KR (ex Nabila) and plenty of the Oceanfasts.

138m mega yacht Rising Sun designed by late Jon Bannenberg

138m mega yacht Rising Sun designed by late Jon Bannenberg

Bradford Marine has just completed several refits at the yard, including a 151′ Benetti, a 155′ Christensen, a 130′ San Lorenzo, a 151′ Feadship, and a 115′ Benetti, just to mention a few.

Bradford Marine also welcomes A.D. Copeland to its Ft. Lauderdale yard. A.D. joined the company in February as one of their Project Managers. He has a long career in the yachting industry. Jimmy Floyd from Bradford Marine first met him when he joined the 140′ Feadship superyacht Masquerade of Sole (ex Limitless) in 1987 as a deckhand and then moved on to the first officer position. Since then, A.D. has served as Captain of several yachts with longevity on all. His last command was a 20-year stint on a 103′ Oceanfast through three different owners.

New Hatteras 100 RPH Yacht to make her debut at 2013 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show

May 06, 2013

Following a great success of the Hatteras 80 Motor Yacht H2OME, boasting a newly redesigned interior, that was not only the buzz of the Collins Avenue dock walk at this year’s Miami International Boat Show, but one that has become the new interior design standard for the motor yacht series, the work on the latest up and coming launch of the Hatteras 100 Raised Pilothouse (RPH) yacht continues to advance. Superyacht 100 RPH is set to make her debut at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

New Hatteras 100 RPH Yacht

New Hatteras 100 RPH Yacht

Luxury yacht 100 RPH will join her sisterships as the new Hatteras Flagship of the motor yacht line. With the added space, up some 20 feet from the 80 MY H2OME, the planners and designers will be able to expand on the already industry- and trend-setting ideas and features found on all its models, whether they be on the convertible or motor yacht side.

In a unique styling statement, the 100 RPH superyacht will feature a curvy, low profile exterior designed in collaboration with Hatteras and famed Italian designer Enrico Gobbi and the Italy-based Team For Design (T4Design).

While she may look different fromthe top down, especially in the eye-catching shape of her hardtop along withthe notable pitch of the supports, she is all Hatteras from the bottom up.

As with all Hatteras builds, the interior of motor yacht 100 RPH will be the result of a close and ongoing group effort between builder and owner. The end result will be a very personal statement of taste, design, and purpose in the overall look of the inside with special attention and optional configurations taken in such intimate areas as the master stateroom – available on the main deck in lieu of the more traditional layout below – as well as in the country kitchen and salon.

Below is a gallery for the stylish charter yachts built by Hatteras.

Hatteras Charter Yacht Images

CAPRICORN Water Slide
CAPRICORN Water Slide
CAPRICORN Dining
CAPRICORN Dining
CAPRICORN Jacuzzi Too
CAPRICORN Jacuzzi Too
CAPRICORN Salon
CAPRICORN Salon
CAPRICORN Jacuzzi
CAPRICORN Jacuzzi
CAPRICORN Master
CAPRICORN Master
More: Hatteras Image Gallery

Joint Effort Results in Important Changes to FLIBS Events Line Up

April 30, 2013

ISS (International Superyacht Society), MIASF (Marine Industry Association of South Florida), Show Management, SeaKeepers and SYBAss (Superyacht Builders Association) are pleased to announce that thanks to their close collaboration and their united effort various date changes for events at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show have been applied.

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2013

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2013

Carlos Vidueira, acting Executive Director of MIASF, the owner of FLIBS, comments, “ISS, SYBAss, MIASF, SeaKeepers and Show Management are working cooperatively on a variety of initiatives for the benefit of our combined members, customers and stakeholders. Today, we are pleased to announce a realignment of key FLIBS events in a manner that better serves the needs of our industry.”

The changes are as follows:

ISS Annual Gala for Design & Leadership

o Now: Wednesday, October 30 from 7:00 pm at the DCOTA (formerly Thursday evening)

SYBAss Florida Sunset Event as part of ‘The Superyacht Experience’

o Now: Thursday, October 31 from 6:00-9:00 pm (formerly Wednesday evening)

SeaKeepers Founders Dinner

o Now: Thursday, October 31 from 7:00-10:00 pm at Lauderdale Yacht Club (formerly Wednesday evening)

$150,000 raised by the 5th Annual Spin-A-Thon

April 30, 2013

With over 600 participants and more than 300 − 400 attendees throughout the day, the Marine Industry Cares Foundation 5th Annual Spin-A-Thon presented by the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation was a great success. The event held to help two children’s and family charities in South Florida, Kids In Distress and the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center, raised over $150,000.

From L-R Mayor Walter Duke, Mayor Jack Seiler, Mole Telfer, MICF Chairman, Mayor Kristin Jacobs

From L-R Mayor Walter Duke, Mayor Jack Seiler, Mole Telfer, MICF Chairman, Mayor Kristin Jacobs

For six hours the wheels never stopped turning. It was a high energy, fun-filled, festive affair from start to finish, which went well into the evening for the Event After-Party. “We can’t say a big enough thank you to everyone who helped make the 5th Annual Spin-A-Thon such a success,” said Mole Telfer, Marine Industry Cares Foundation Chairman. “To bring together such diverse cross sections of the marine community, large and small local businesses, government and  community groups to raise awareness about the needs of children and families in our community and money for Kids In Distress and Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center is an accomplishment that we are extremely proud of,” he added.

Spin-A-Thon 2013

Spin-A-Thon 2013

Several local elected officials were on hand to help kick-off the event and participate in the spinning including City of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler, Broward County Mayor Kristin Jacobs and Dania Beach Mayor Walter Duke. Mayor Seiler in his remarks said, “I love the Spin-A-Thon and when you can combine exercise and do something like this to bring everyone together to support two great organizations like CDTC and Kids In Distress, it makes for a great day in the City of Fort Lauderdale.”

MICF Chairman Mole Telfer recognized several people and companies that played an integral role in the event’s success after the countdown to the 7pm finish and air horns were blown. He acknowledged the support of presenting sponsor Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation and all the other major sponsors, in-kind sponsors and donors, in addition to MICF community partners Winterfest Boat Parade and Riverwalk Trust. Special recognition was given to the contributions of several key volunteers including Event Chair Mark Bononi, Melissa Gribas and Peter Hult of MHG Insurance Brokers, Sabrina Farmer and Beverly Grant of IMA Yachts, Paul Kahn, a Winterfest Board Member, Darla Skaf of Fairport Yacht Support and the management and staff of National Marine Suppliers.

Marine Industry Cares Foundation’s Spin-A-Thon raises $150,000

April 29, 2013

Presented by the Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation, the Marine Industry Cares Foundation‘s fifth annual Spin-A-Thon, raised a remarkable $150,000 for the south Florida charities Kids in Distress and Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center.

Spin-A-Thon 2013

Spin-A-Thon 2013

The six-hour event saw over 600 participants, with up to 400 attendees, in the form of both spectators and supporters, turning up throughout the day to witness the mass charitable effort.

“To bring together such diverse cross sections of the marine community, large and small local businesses, government and community groups to raise awareness about the needs of children and families in our community and money for Kids In Distress and Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center is an accomplishment that we are extremely proud of,” said Mole Telfer, chairman of Marine Industry Cares Foundation.

Mayor of Fort Lauderdale Jack Seiler, Broward County mayor Kristin Jacobs and Dania Beach mayor Walter Duke were on hand to help kick off the event and even participate in the spinning. “I love the Spin-A-Thon and when you combine exercise and [doing] something like this to bring everyone together to support two great organisations like CDTC and Kids in Distress it makes for a great day in the city of Fort Lauderdale,” said Seiler.

At the close of the event Telfer recognised those that played an integral role in the event’s success: presenting sponsor Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation, MICF community partners Winterfest Boar Parade and Riverwalk Trust, as well as the in-kind sponsors and donors. Special recognition was also given to the contribution of key volunteers including the chair of the event Mark Bononi, Melissa Gribas and Peter Hult of MHG Insurance Brokers, Sabrina Farmer and Beverly Grant of IMA Yachts, Wimterfest board member Paul Kahn, Fairport Yacht Support’s Darla Skaf and the management staff of National Marine Supplies.

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