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Superyacht SOLILOQUY Wins Condé Nast Traveller Award
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The super green Superyacht concept SOLILOQUY has won a Condé Nast Traveller Award at a presentation ceremony last night in London. The mega yacht SOLILOQUY was submitted for nomination by a panel of experts however it was the general public that gave her the final recognition. ... read full story
Sealegs Amphibious Boat News
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Sealegs Corporation (NZX:SLG) has announced an unaudited operating profit of $642 thousand for the year ended 31 March 2010. This represents a 174% improvement when compared to the $869 thousand loss in the previous year. ... read full story
Focus: The PANAMAX Ketch Superyacht & Baltic Yachts
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Panamax will be a fast performance sailing yacht with the classic appearance and styling of a Bristol Pilot Cutter. This 66.90-meter ketch is expected to launch in 2010 at Baltic Yachts in Finland. Dykstra & Partners (and co designer Reichel/Pugh), are responsible for the Naval Architecture and exterior styling working in close collaboration with the owner and the owner’s project manager Jens Cornelsen. Intensive towing tank and wind tunnel tests have been carried out to increase performance with the largest composite standing rigging to date. Interior designers appointed on this project are Rhoades Young Design. ... read full story
Broads Authority UK – Green ways of Protecting your Yacht
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The Broads Authority routinely applies an environmentally friendly peroxide based underwater paint which deters algae to its four trip boats, navigation ranger launches and work boats. This is an alternative to traditional antifouling paint which can cause environmental problems. ... read full story
Heesen Yachts Present Revolutionary 6500 FAST DISPLACEMENT HULL FORM (FDHF) Superyacht.
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The exterior design of this 65-metre luxur motor yacht is by Dutch designer Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. Other leading international yacht designers have also been asked to create alternative proposals for the exterior styling. ... read full story
SP-High Modulus Introduces New Products at Sanctury Cove International Show Australia
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Exhibiting at the show in Pavilion A, Stand 151-152, SP-High Modulus – which supplies the superyacht market, high-performance custom, production and workboat sectors – will introduce its comprehensive range of marine composite products. ... read full story
Porsche Design Superyacht Royal Falcon Fleet Catamaran RFF135 to be Launched in Q2 2011
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After successful completion of the superyacht hull of the first RFF135, the technical installation and interior fitting out begins now. Just like the outer hull, the interior follows the functional, timeless and purist signature of the Porsche Design Studio in Zell am See (Austria), which is responsible for its exceptional appearance on the water. Completely new design opportunities arose, especially because of the catamaran platform, both for interior and exterior design. ... read full story
New Zealand Yacht Big Fish Successfully Completes First Sea Trial
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After delivery, Yacht Big Fish will embark on the first leg of her historic round-the-world Polar Circumnavigation voyage. Her first stop will be the enchanting islands of French Polynesia, where she will be photographed prior to starting her charter career. ... read full story
Luxury Superyachts yet to be Launched in 2010
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By the end of 2010 the worldwide superyacht fleet is going to have changed quite markedly. The number, size and design advancements of luxury yachts to be launched (and already launched) this year has changed. This bulge in production began last year in 2009 and will continue into 2011. Some experts have suggested that we will never again see such a proliferation of new yachts being launched. It is certainly exciting times for the superyacht industry. There has been plenty of action for yacht designers, builders, managers, but also luxury yacht charters and yacht sales. Superyacht supply is for once keeping up with - and in many cases outstripping - superyacht owner demand. ... read full story