Modern Yachts

Fairline Boats to participate in Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show 2013

Fairline Boats will be present at the upcoming Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, showcasing its latest models, including the flagship Squadron 78 CUSTOM yacht, as well as Fairline 19 yacht, a model first produced in 1967.

New Zealand yacht makers once again nominated for major international awards

Three prestigious New Zealand-based luxury yacht builders, including Alloy Yachts, Yachting Developments, as well as Fitzroy Yachts, have been shortlisted for the 2013 ISS Design Awards. The winners will be announced in Fort Lauderdale tomorrow, on October 23.

Overmarine Group Mangusta to attend Qatar International Boat Show displaying Mangusta 165 Yacht

Set to take place from November 12 to 16, the very first Qatar International Boat Show will feature the beautiful superyacht Mangusta 165 by Overmarine Group Mangusta, to be the largest boat on display at the event. The yard will be also presenting their latest Mangusta Oceano 42 yacht project.

New Alloy motor yacht MY47 offering Turnkey Package

Alloy Yachts has proudly introduced the all-new 47m superyacht MY47, designed by Dubois Naval Architects and based on the spectacular Loretta Anne yacht. The vessel is a turnkey solution, offering an Alloy customer the confidence as well as simplicity of an all inclusive process and price. The model of MY47 will be displayed at FLIBS.

Video of Columbus Sport Hybrid 40M Yacht

This is a video presenting the brand new superyacht Columbus Sport Hybrid 40M by Columbus Yachts, part of the Palumbo Shipyards. She made her world premiere at the last month’s Monaco Yacht Show.

New 84′ motor yacht ORION (Project B16) launched by Bayliss Boatworks

The all-new 84′ superyacht Orion has been successfully launched by the US builder, Bayliss Boatworks. She underwent the initial sea trials in early September, achieving an impressive top speed of 42 knots.

Henry Ward-designed Floating Lodge concept nominated for IY&A Awards 2014

The highly innovative Floating Lodge concept by Henry Ward Design has become one of the finalists for the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2014 in the ‘Yacht Concept Desing up to 30 metres’ category.

New 50m sailing yacht TROY by Esenyacht with delivery in 2014

The new 50m superyacht Troy is currently in build at Esenyacht in Bodrum, Turkey. Designed by Tim Saunders, she is due to be delivered next year.

ClearLine Communications appointed by Esenyacht for publicity and marketing support

The well known Turkish builder, Esenyacht, has appointed the UK-based Clear Communications for publicity as well as marketing support. The yard is currently working on the 50-metre sailing yacht TROY, scheduled for delivery next year.

Recently launched 91m mega yacht Project ORCHID designed by Reymond Langton

The respected German shipyard, Lurssen, has recently launched the breath-taking 91m superyacht Project ORCHID. This impressive vessel has been designed by the prestigious London-based design studio, Reymond Langton Design.

Azimut Benetti Group to attend FLIBS with 21 yachts on display

The highly anticipated Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show 2013 will feature an amazing fleet of 21 yachts, to be displayed by the Azimut Benetti Group. Benetti’s Vision 145′ charter yacht Checkmate will make her world premiere at the event, while it will be a US debut for the all-new Azimut 80 yacht.

PlanetSolar open to the public at the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly in Lorient, France

From next month, the world’s largest solar boat, PlanetSolar, will be open to the public at the Cité de la Voile Eric Tabarly in Lorient, Southern Brittany, France.