Thw NISI 2400 motor yacht by NISI Yachts has been chosen as a finalist for ‘Best Power (24 to 40 meters)’ in the 2011 International Superyacht Society (ISS) Design Awards. Each year, the prestigious ISS Awards celebrate the world’s best in naval architecture, design, interiors, engineering and builds. Finalists are selected based on peer review.... ... read full story
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This part of the site showcases news and information relating to new luxury yacht designs and design concepts as created and sent in by the large yacht designer community. Yacht design is the sometimes unheralded heart of the luxury yacht industry as this is where a large custom yacht begins her journey from conception to eventual launch and navigation.
CharterWorld keeps informed of the latest ideas, designs and technology in yachting as a pointer to where the yachting industry is heading. Some of the yacht designs in this section are general ideas or concepts that may never be built and become launched yachts whilst others have been commissioned and are currently in build or navigation.
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NISI 2400 motor yacht a 2011 International Superyacht Society (ISS) Design Awards Finalist.
September 27, 2011
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46m Sailing Yacht 378 by Vitters and Dubois Naval Architects
September 27, 2011
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Project 378 is a 46m Sloop designed by Dubois Naval Architects for a repeat client, currently in build at the Vitters Shipyard. The All-aluminium 46 meter sailing yacht 378 features a large, powerful rig designed for the owner who enjoys taking the helm himself. A lifting keel reduces draught by two metres without compromising interior... ... read full story
100m Sailing Yacht 380 by Dubois Naval Architects
September 27, 2011
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Dubois Naval Architects have designed a spectacular 100m sloop with a design number 380. The 100m sloop by Dubois will be one of the most spectacular private yachts in history once built, with a main mast that will tower 125 metres above the water. The 100 metre Dubois sloop is an explorer superyacht designed for... ... read full story
63m Sailing Ketch P1710 by Dubois Naval Architects
September 27, 2011
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Dubois Naval Architects have designed an impressive 63m sailing yacht for a repeat client. The 63m Dubois Ketch has a design number P1710. The P1710 Dubois sailing yacht will boast a spectacular glass-blister superstructure that is just one high-tech features of this performance cruising ketch. Other special features of the P1710 yacht includes a huge,... ... read full story
Feature: 2011 Motor Yacht Turquoise – a Proteksan Turquoise Superyacht designed by Dubois
September 27, 2011
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The 55.4m Turquoise motor yacht is one of the most spectacular launches of 2011. The Proteksan-built superyacht Turquoise was designed by Dubois Naval Architects and made her public debut earlier this summer at the Dubois Cup, in the glamorous surroundings of Sardinia’s Yacht Club Costa Smeralda. HOLDIN' MY OWN Water Toys Sun Deck Seating And... ... read full story
45m Motor Yacht 379 by Dubois Naval Architects
September 27, 2011
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Dubois Naval Architects have designed a 435 meter motor yacht known as the design number 379. The 379 Dubois superyacht measures 44.4 meters (145ft) and features a steel displacement hull and an aluminium superstructure. The purposeful-looking sleek 45m motor yacht by Dubois boasts a fold-down bulwark balcony on the port side for the main-deck VIP... ... read full story
60m Motor Yacht Excellence V launched by Abeking & Rasmussen
September 27, 2011
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German superyacht builder Abeking & Rasmussen have launched the 60m Motor Yacht Excellence V. Superyacht Excellence V measures 60m (196’9”), 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 the... ... read full story
New Ferretti 870 motor yacht project
September 26, 2011
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Ferretti Yachts’ range of great boats expands further with the new Ferretti 870 motor yacht project which offers comfort, sporty features and larger onboard available space. With an overall-length of over 26.5 metres the Ferretti 870 motor yacht allows guests to fully enjoy the spaciousness of a great Ferretti motor yacht in spite of a... ... read full story
Exclusive interview with luxury super yacht designer Guido de Groot of Guido de Groot Design
September 26, 2011
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In this exclusive interview we asked Guido de Groot about his work, influences as well as current and future concepts. You can read about one their latest projects, the Selene 128 Ocean Explorer superyacht and get a 'glimpse' of Guido de Groot Design's current project - the Jongert 500LE motor yacht. ... read full story
Bilgin 160 Classic Motor Yacht
September 26, 2011
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The Bilgin 160 Classic motor yacht is a 48.70m (159’9″) yacht that is currently under construction at the Bilgin Yard in Istanbul, Turkey. The Bilgin 160 Classic gentleman’s yacht is scheduled for launch in October 2011. The Bilgin 160 Classic motor yacht has a hull made out of steel integrated with cold-moulded superstructure. The yacht... ... read full story
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