Derecktor of Florida

Feadship motor yacht HIGHLANDER relaunched after refit at Derecktor

The iconic Feadship superyacht HIGHLANDER has been recently re-launched, following her comprehensive refit at Derecktor Florida, fully respecting the groundbreaking exterior lines of the yacht’s designer, Jon Bannenberg.

Re-power yacht projects at Derecktor – Florida

This summer saw a number of re-power projects at Derecktor – Florida, including the 130′ Westship charter yacht Northern Lights, as well as the 122′ Delta superyacht SOC, and many others.

Persak & Wurmfeld to participate in Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show 2013

Persal & Wurmfeld from New York will be attending the highly anticipated Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Their Performance Schooner Yacht Series will be showcased at the Derecktor Booth in Yachting Tent 719.

Derecktor Florida to re-launch classic 150′ Feadship Yacht THE HIGHLANDER in late November

Currently under refit at Derecktor Florida, the classic 150-foot superyacht The Highlander by Feadship is scheduled for re-launch in late November. The refit includes re-furbishment of the engine room, new interior, as well as hull extension.

Derecktor Florida-refitted The Big Blue Yacht undergoes sea trials

Following an extensive refit at Derecktor Florida, the 147-foot expedition yacht The Big Blue (ex Imbros) by Troy Marine left the yard to go through sea trials on September 12, performing just as she was expected to.

Derecktor Florida starts refit of classic 150′ Feadship Yacht THE HIGHLANDER

The Florida-based shipyard Derecktor has started working on an extensive refit of the iconic 150-foot Feadship superyacht The Highlander, built for the legendary Malcolm Forbes of Forbes Magazine.

Derecktor completes five year survey on classic 164′ Feadship Yacht Aurora B

The magnificent 1992 164-foot Feadship superyacht Aurora B has undergone a full five-year survey at the Derecktor Florida yard.

Successful yacht projects completed by Derecktor in first half of 2013

The first half of 2013 was very busy for the Derector Florida, having completed such significant projects as the 170′ Feadship yacht Battered Bull or the 178′ Benetti charter yacht Starfire.

Derecktor completes system changes on 142′ explorer yacht THE BIG BLUE

Derecktor Florida is proud to announce that they successfully re-launched the 142ft explorer yacht The Big Blue last month, following an extensive refit.

Derecktor’s Cimolai® 900 ton mobile boat hoist a Great Success

The new Cimolai® 900 ton mobile boat hoist, purchased by Derecktor Shipyard in November 2012, has proved to be highly successful, having worked on plenty of 50m motorboats, including the Feadship yacht Aurora B or superyacht Kisses, and many others.

44m Persak & Wurmfeld Yacht Concept for Derecktor: Update

New York-based design studio, Persak & Wurmfeld, is currently working on a new 44-metre sailing yacht concept for Derecktor to become exciting, fast, responsive as well as comfortable vessel, featuring all the performance of the leading boats in the “Bucket” fleet.

Safe Harbor Maritime Academy’s Summer Mega Yacht School aboard 114ft motor yacht AMAZING GRACE

A limited number of adolescent boys, ages 15-17, have a unique chance to spend their summer aboard the 114ft Derecktor superyacht Amazing Grace, thanks to the exclusive Summer Mega Yacht School, organised by the Florida-based Safe Harbor Maritime Academy.