Planing yachts are generally faster and more agile than displacement yachts because they have less volume touching the water and have a v-shaped hull which creates lift. They are usually better suited to shorter voyages but use less power, increasing fuel efficiency.
The judges will cast their eye over every inch of the yachts in these three Planing categories.
Planing (or semi-displacement) Motor Yachts 40m +
M/Y FRANCESCA II | 49.9m (135’4”) | Baglietto| 2023
Motor yacht FRANCESCA II
Naval Architecture: Andrea Bacigalupo
Exterior Design: Francesco Paszkowski Design
Interior Design: Francesco Paszkowski Design
M/Y JIMMY | 52m (163’7”) | Tankoa Yachts | 2023
Motor yacht JIMMY
Naval Architecture: Studio Francesco Rogantin
Exterior Design: Francesco Paszkowski Design
Interior Design: Martin Hanff and owner
M/Y MILELE | 49.9m (148’3”) | Royal Hakvoort Shipyard | 2023
Motor yacht MILELE
Naval Architecture: Van Oossanen Naval Architects
Exterior Design: Omega Architects
Interior Design: Overmarine Group
M/Y RIVA 130 BELLISSIMA | 39.63m (130’) | Riva | 2023
Motor yacht RIVA 130 BELLISSIMA
Naval Architecture: Ferretti Engineering Department
Exterior Design: Officina Italiana Design
Interior Design: Officina Italiana Design
M/Y ULTRA G | 60m (196’8”) | Heesen Yachts | 202
Motor yacht ULTRA G
Naval Architecture: Heesen Yachts and Van Oossanen Naval Architects
Exterior Design: Omega Architects
Interior Design: Omega Architects
Planing (or semi-displacement) Motor Yachts 35m-39.9m
M/Y PERSHING GTX116 | 35.2m (115’4”) | Pershing | 2023
Motor yacht PERSHING GTX116
Naval Architecture: Ferretti Engineering Department
Exterior Design: Fulvio De Simoni
Interior Design: Fulvio De Simoni
M/Y QUEEN TATI | 37.4m (122’7”) | MCP Yachts | 2023
Motor yacht QUEEN TATI
Naval Architecture: Vripack
Exterior Design: Vripack
Interior Design: Vripack
M/Y SEAFLOWER | 36m (118’1”) | Mulder Shipyard | 2023
Motor yacht SEAFLOWER
Naval Architecture: Van Oossanen Naval Architects
Exterior Design: Claydon Reeves
Interior Design: Vickers Studio
M/Y SWEET DEBBIE | 35.5m (116’4”) | Ocean Alexander | 2023
Motor yacht SWEET DEBBIE
Naval Architecture: Ocean Alexander
Exterior Design: Evan K. Marshall
Interior Design: Evan K. Marshall
M/Y WRAITH | 37.1m (121’7”) | AB Yachts – Next Yacht Group | 2023
Motor yacht WRAITH
Naval Architecture: AB Yachts – Next Yacht Group
Exterior Design: AB Yachts – Next Yacht Group
Interior Design: AB Yachts – Next Yacht Group
Planing (or semi-displacement) Motor Yachts 30m-34.9m
M/Y MAJESTY III | 34.1m (111’8”) | Gulf Craft | 2024
Motor yacht MAJESTY III
Naval Architecture: Profjord
Exterior Design: Phathom Studio
Interior Design: Phathom Studio
M/Y MINI K2 | 30m (98’4”) | Extra Yachts | 2023
Motor yacht MINI K2
Naval Architecture: Jeff Leishman
Exterior Design: Jeff Leishman
Interior Design: Ardeo Design
M/Y NOMAD 101 | 30.8m (101’) | Gulf Craft | 2024
Motor yacht NOMAD 101
Naval Architecture: Wolstenholm Yacht Design
Exterior Design: Gulf Craft
Interior Design: Gulf Craft
M/Y PESA II | 34.99m (114’8”) | Maiora – Next Yacht Group | 2023
Motor yacht PESA II (sistership)
Naval Architecture: Maiora – Next Yacht Group
Exterior Design: Maiora – Next Yacht Group
Interior Design: Maiora – Next Yacht Group and owner
M/Y PILOT | 34.04m (111’7”) | Van Der Valk | 2023
Motor yacht PILOT
Naval Architecture: Ginton Naval Architects
Exterior Design: Cor D. Rover
Interior Design: André Fu
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Not long to go now before we hear the winners across all the World Superyacht Awards categories. We will finalise our overview of the nominees tomorrow with the Sailing Yachts which are looking to pick up an award.
