Performance Yachts picked up two prestigious awards last night at the Showboats Design Awards 2010 in Florida. Awards were presented to sailing yacht Liara for the Naval Architecture by Dixon Yacht Design and the modern technology on the Performance Yachts highly innovative lifting keel.
The inaugural ShowBoats Design Awards took place last night at the exclusive Mar A Lago Club, Donald Trump’s private members club in Palm Beach, Florida. Following a two-day Superyacht Design Symposium, 350 guests gathered for an evening of cocktails, a gala dinner and Awards ceremony honoring the Superyacht industry’s creative talents; the architects, designers, stylists, craftsmen, and innovators in yacht technologies.
With more than 200 nominations for The Showboat Design Awards 2010, it was an incredibly tough task for the experienced panel, however the 2010 winners have been selected.
Sunseeker International will fit Raymarine products as standard on Sunseeker’s motor yacht range including Portofino, Manhattan, Predator, and Superhawk Yacht models – up to the 30 Metre Yacht. Breadth of product range, global service and support, and product development were cited as key decision-making factors.
Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) is delighted that full planning consent has been granted by the Isle of Wight Council for the next phase of the Cowes Outer Harbour Project – the East Cowes marina development on the Isle of Wight.
Gulf Craft Inc. and Majesty Yachts have introduced new layouts of the Majesty 63 and Majesty 56 motor yachts for the European market this season. The new development and layouts provide owners with greater usage flexibility; enhance onboard space available in both the main saloons and the crew quarters, while maintaining the same level of luxury.
Sanlorenzo has signed an agreement with Boffi to furnish its yachts with Boffi kitchens and in the future with bathroom elements too. The first prototype has already been launched on the 2010 Sanlorenzo SL100 New flying bridge motor yacht.
The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami, one of the World’s greatest boating events, returns Feb. 17-21, 2011, showcasing thousands of the newest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and marine accessories from more than 2,000 leading manufacturers around the world.
The 86m Feadship Superyacht Ecstasea has introduced a policy of carbon offsetting her fuel to balance her carbon footprint.
The Pershing 92 motor yacht, the successor to the Pershing 90-footer showcases a few different advancements and features. Motor Yacht Pershing 92’, is a racy and modern model, with maximum comfort on board, ensuring continuity between the interiors and the exteriors and incomparable living spaces.
Vicem Yachts are currently building a 46-meter super yacht featuring lines penned by Mulder Design and an interior design created by Art-Line Studios. The new 46m Vicem motor yacht is expected to be ready sometime in 2011.
Tricon Marine has signed a contract to build a new custom Argos Gulfstream 70 (G70) motor yacht for a private European buyer with launch scheduled for late 2011. The G70 pilothouse yacht is the latest addition to Tricon’s innovative, limited-edition Argos series.