The dramatically beautiful W.100′ superyacht concept is a modern classic sloop, currently in design for Newport-based W-Class Yachts. A sistership to W.123′ yacht, W.100 will be constructed by Front Street Shipyard in Belfast, Maine.
Front Street Shipyard will boast a new 485-US-ton hoist, ordered from the Italian company Cimolai, that is expected to be fully operational by August 1. The company has also begun the permitting process to expand their facilities.
Front Street Shipyard has successfully completed a one-year refit of the 32 m Burger Boat superyacht Stoneface (ex Katalina). The 1978 vessel left the well known US refit facility on the last day of 2012.
After having purchased Belfast Boat Yard, Front Street Shipyard has started the second phase of its expansion. The company is also considering buying a 300-metric-ton marine hoist that will haul superyachts.
The splendid 1978 superyacht Stoneface by Burger Boat is presently at the final stage of an extensive refit, being performed by Front Street Shipyard in the USA.
The classic 122′ superyacht Atlantide is currently based at Front Street Shipyard in the USA, where she will undergo a major refit.
Luxury expedition yacht TIVOLI will be available for charter vacations around the South Pacific islands of Vanuatu, Fiji, Tuamotus and Tonga from 1st April, 2013. Accommodation aboard TIVOLI charter yacht is available to a maximum of 8 charter guests in 3 comfortable and well appointed cabins.
Making her debut at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, the latest W.123 superyacht is one of the three new designs, making part of the W-Class Yacht Company’s expanding family. She is developed by Bruce Johnson, former chief designer of Sparkman & Stephens, and Rockport Marine Yacht Design.
As part of its expansion strategy, the Maine-based Front Street Shipyard has recently purchased Belfast Boatyard, gaining 500 feet of deep-water frontage, 22 slips, 20 moorings as well as harbor floats.
Organised by Maine Built Boats Inc., the Open Boat Yard Days provides the unique opportunity to visit the yacht builders throughout Maine and learn more about the yacht construction as well as repair processes.
Carbon Ocean Yachts of Bristol, Rhode Island, is transfering its operations to Front Street Shipyard’s extensive new facility on the waterfront of Penobscot Bay, in Belfast, Maine.
Front Street Shipyard in collaboration with yacht design studio Sparkman & Stephens unveil the FS 118 sloop and the FS 130 yacht.