Project: Sanlorenzo SL86 Asymmetric

Sanlorenzo present the project for a new SL86 Asymmetric as designed by Zuccon.  The SL86A is the last model to join the Asymmetric concept, which Sanlorenzo introduced in 2018 and with this upcoming 26 meter pocket super yacht will make nearly all the SL Yacht range with the exception of the entry SL78 model.  The Asymmetry and its semi wide body in the SL86 Asymmetric adds volume versus the replacing SL86, but space is also increased with the raised pilot house design of this project which frees the main deck, moving the dinette forward and a larger galley to starboard.  With this upcoming SL86 Asymmetric Sanlorenzo return to its more traditional core design, something which the entry level SL86 and SL78 as designed by Mauro Micheli deviated a bit from.  The Sanlorenzo SL86 Asymmetric is to be powered by twin Man 2000hp for top speeds up to 29 knots and a cruise of 25 for a range of 355 nautical miles.  The Sanlorenzo SL86 Asymmetric will debut at the coming Cannes boat show 2024 in September.

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

Project: Contest 52MC T-top

Contest present project for a 52MC T-top bringing the best of Dutch semi-custom building. This introduces a complete new set of standards, improving on comfort both underway and at rest, on safe working and movement around deck, on the level of personalization, and the absolute thrill and pleasure in ownership. The T-top is also the most modern looking of the five 52MC versions available, with two having been produced and the other two; Open Sport and Classic still remaining as a project.   The Contest 52MC T-Top is offered in a three double cabins layout and is standard powered by twin Cummins 550hp.

www.contestyachts.com

Project: Benetti 80 meters Project Iron Man

Benetti announces the sale for a custom eighty meter super yacht, code named Project Iron Man, this new order showcases Benetti’s worldwide appeal as a builder of full custom super yachts. At 80 meters, she embodies her owner’s ideals, expertly interpreted by Benetti and the designer, a common vision was realized to raise the bar across the board. Project Iron Man is a testament to Benetti's commitment to excellence in yacht building. The full-custom 80-meter yacht is a repeat Benetti owner, who sought out the Italian's expertise to create a yacht on the frontiers of design, technology, and seakeeping. With exteriors designed by Giorgio Maria Cassetta and his Designers Team, the mega yacht meets the highest standards for refinement and quality of life. The owner, having fallen in love with the aesthetics, functionality and reliability of Benetti from a previous vessel, returned to the Shipyard to rediscover and refine a shared vision with deep involvement in the design process. One of the key considerations was creating large outdoor entertaining areas to accommodate the owner’s multi-generational family, offering the relaxing and scenic environments they are used to on their current Benetti, ensuring the peace and tranquility they cherish. The delivery of Project Iron Man is anticipated in late 2028, marking the beginning of a new chapter for her owners and a proud achievement for Benetti.

www.benettiyachts.it

Project: Rustler 41

 

Rustler was an unknown name to me, up until some months ago when I came across the rendering of this 41 project as designed by Tony Castro.  Doing some research I have found that Rustler was founded in the early eighties in Falmouth debuting with a 36 sailing boat, and today offers a seven model sail yacht range from 24 up 57.  The Rustler 41 is the Falmouth yacht builder debut in motor boating, with British designer Tony Castro presenting a two cabin lower deck layout with a living on the main deck.  The first unit is currently in build and is to be powered by twin Yanmar 320hp on shaft drives, with pod or outboard options also factored in the design for different customers requests.

www.rustleryachts.com

Project: Steeler B62 Beachclub

Steeler is currently doing the finishing touches for the B62 Beachclub. Build of aluminum the B in B62 stands for the Bronson line which is Steeler line of fast yachts designed and marketed for the North American market.  The Steeler B62 Beachclub will offer a three double berths accommodation with a forward master stateroom, with the lower deck connected to the stern layout with patio doors.  The main deck is actually a helm station partly covered with a three part hard-top.  The first Steeler B62 Beachclub which is currently being finished in the Netherlands, will feature an Aston Martin Tungsten silver color.

www.steeleryachts.com

Project: Admiral Quaranta

The Admiral Quaranta project is developed in collaboration between the Monaco-based studio The A Group and The Italian Sea Group Centro Stile for a forty meter semi-production super yacht, while maintaining the brand’s distinctive and elegant design lines.  The style of the exterior lines is contemporary and modern, but without any excesses with curved, sharp or soft lines alternate with more distinct and marked straight lines which provide an elegant and timeless character to the overall aesthetic.  Thanks to its shallow draft, and a flexible internal layout easily adaptable to diverse owner preferences, the Admiral Quaranta is a super yacht ideal to cruise in both the Mediterranean and Caribbean sea.  Admiral Quaranta with feature interiors with six guest cabins, two of which are dedicated to the owner; one located on the main deck, and a more spacious one on the upper deck.  The later with exclusive access from an off-center external staircase, giving maximum privacy and ample outdoor spaces entirely dedicated to the owner.  On the main deck, a large salon houses the living-dining area and a technologically advanced game area.  Three expansive full-height windows frame the landscape, offering uninterrupted views of the surroundings. Putting guests in close visual communication with the open spaces and ensuring optimal natural lighting.  On the aft deck, a striking full-beam staircase becomes the iconic “signature” element of the yacht.  The conventional platform or “beach club” conceals an additional platform that, smoothly extending like a drawer triples the surface area, allowing sea access typical of larger yachts.  The interiors of this new line are envisioned as an expression of sporty and youthful elegance that dialogues perfectly with the exterior style, with sinuous curves, soft surfaces and sophisticated details create a welcoming, relaxed, and luxuriously discreet atmosphere.  With a view to eco-sustainability, the Admiral Quaranta is aluminum build for less weight to minimize fuel consumption, with twin Man 1429hp giving a top speed up to fifteen knots and a cruise of twelve.

www.admiral-yachts.com

Project: Grand Banks 62

Grand Banks Yachts presents the project of the 62, a new model which continues to solidify the near seventy-year history of designing and building pioneering long-distance explorer yachts that combine both speed and range. Like all Grand Banks models, the 62 evolved from the company’s relentless quest to build a better explorer yacht, with the new project coming as an evolution of the 60 model which debuted the Mark Richards designed era of models with V-warp technology hull in 2017. The Grand Banks 62 is to be standard powered by twin Volvo 900hp with line shaft propulsion for a top speed up to 30 knots. Alternatively the same engines can be offered with IPS pod drives for an extra one knot of speed but less range at 27 knots, and Grand Banks also offering the 1000hp Volvo engines as optional. In both line shafts and pods propulsion set the Grand Banks 62 engines are mounted at midships. If adventures lead you farther over the horizon, the 62 can deliver a range of 2,000 nautical miles with 10-percent reserve at ten knots. At twenty knots, total fuel burn will average 120 liters-per-hour representing market leading performance when compared to other similar sized explorer yachts, thanks to the running attitude of the V-Warp® Technology hull angle remains at about six degrees, keeping the maximum amount of waterline in the water for added efficiency and speed.  The Grand Banks 62 is to offer a three double guest cabins layout, with the owners stateroom being located in between the fore VIP suite and the three berth midships cabin.  The living is all located on the main deck with the Grand Banks 62 coming with an astern galley layout.  A 62 Skylounge version which encloses the helm up top, with an L-shaped dinette and a day head to starboard is also to be available.

www.grandbanks.com

Project: Rio Le Mans 45

Rio Le Mans is the new range from the Italian builder based on the Daytona line, but featuring a more covered hard-top cockpit . The Rio Le Mans 45, is the second model of the series following the debut of the Le Mans 50 which launched in early 2024. The Le Mans 45 retains the main features of the line: walkaround with wide passages in the bow, maximum space on board, unlimited cockpit, ease of movement and safety, and the crystal glassed hard-top that wraps around the cockpit and provides extra protection. The Le Mans 45 is designed with sleek and symmetrical lines which is coupled to an entertaining performance, and a top speed up to 44 knots from twin Mercury 400hp outboards, and 38 knots with Yanmar 380hp diesel and stern drive set up. The outboard set-up is particularly intriguing as these are cleverly hidden by the garage door. The Le Mans 45 offers a spacious cockpit which is transformable thanks to two large flip balconies that allows to connect with the sea and the surrounding nature. Here you will find a generous sundeck, a tender garage, and flexible seating that allows to be modularized in minutes, creating a large sofa around the fixed table. The helm station, featuring modern technology and design, is flanked by an outdoor galley, ensuring total comfort. The forward passage is spacious, comfortable and safe, leading quickly to the opposing double sofa on the bow, next to the sundeck on the deckhouse. The interior of the Le Mans 45 is designed by SY Design studio, who bring a bright and represents a smart multi-use open space, which offers accommodation of four berths in two cabins, accompanied by a well-designed bathroom.

www.rioyachts.net

Project: Cheoy Lee CLX99

When Cheoy Lee debuted the CLX96 during the 2022 Fort Lauderdale boat show, the head-turning design and function-fit super yacht showed CL Yachts was not only drawing on its 150-year heritage but was also firmly focused on the future. CLX96’s bold styling came as the result of a decision to look outside traditional yacht design inspiration, and that in turn led the Cheoy Lee to Milan-based yacht designer Jozeph Forakis. That decision was instantly validated when Forakis produced a design that centered on function while emphasizing a brilliantly bold form rooted in rugged workboat ethos, the perfect platform for a modern, go-anywhere cruising yacht. Now Cheoy Lee and Forakis have taken their tour-de-force CLX design a step further with the unveiling of CLX99 project. At first glance, it is clear the new CLX99 draws heavily on her sibling, and not just in styling and design DNA. But this is much more than a facelift with the CLX99 is essentially a new model, which takes the core ethos and essence of the striking and functional CLX96 and carries it further into the realm of the superyacht with more interior volume, more external space, more clever design elements, and more features that have been refined for the demands of European and Asian markets. CLX99 bears the clear rugged-yet-finessed workboat-chic of CLX96 that hints at the yacht’s serious cruising capabilities, but stretches the dimensions of every facet which in turn has created all new areas and opportunities to enhance the general arrangement. The main deck benefits from a two-metre extension, which has led to a reorganisation of the interior space. The lower deck has also been revised and redesigned, with the standard version of CLX99 offering five generous staterooms that include a large, full-beam master suite, two VIP doubles forward, and two guest twin/double cabins, all ensuite. The crew area, located aft between the engine room and the aft bulkhead of the master which means insulation from technical noise from the owner, has also been extended and reconfigured to accommodate up to five crew members, making CLX99 highly suitable for fully crewed charter operations. In addition, clients can opt for a main deck master suite in place of the forward dining and observation lounge, while retaining five suites on the lower deck for a total of twelve guests. Up top, the sundeck, sky lounge and flybridge helm have all been modified to optimize the proportions and further carrying the CLX range into new realms of luxury. Of course, CLX99 retains the trademark Portuguese Terrace of the CLX96, creating an expansive seating and sun bathing area forward of the bridge that serves as a secondary, elevated bow terrace. But the real transformation has taken place aft of the striking, forward-raked windscreen as the sky lounge is extended by three meters repositioning with the helm station separated from the saloon aft. The sky lounge also retains the up/down opening windows; port, starboard and the aft-bulkhead service bar, a signature feature of her smaller sibling. That essence of bringing the outside in is coupled to a reconfigured aft sundeck for alfresco entertaining and chilling. The aft end has also received a major change, with the aft water-level beach and swim platform now boasting large drop down bulwarks that create generous sea terraces either side. The angular styling has always been about capturing the practicality of workboats and taking luxury into new and exciting directions, including offering guests sensational panoramic views from anywhere in the interior. The underlying ethos toward seaworthiness and reliability has been further enhanced on CLX99 with revisions to the technical space. In addition to the extended hull, styling tweaks and layout enhancements, Forakis has also turned his attention to the interior themes and finishes, drawing on sinuous and sensual curves combined with elementary shapes and ideas inspired by nature and coastlines. One thing is clear, just as CLX96 was conceived for life without compromise, so CLX99 takes an uncompromising look at what life on board a superyacht should be, and delivers that experience in all areas from optimized hull design to optimal interior space planning.

www.cheoylee.com

Project: Absolute Navetta 53

Absolute present the project for an upcoming Navetta 53 model.  The Navetta 53 is to be a replacement for the long eight years produced Navetta 52 which debuted in 2016 and was the second Navetta range model of more livable type of yachts as offered by Absolute.  As the saying says though, you do not change a winning product, you evolve it into the future, and so this new Navetta 53 is based on many technicalities on the 52, all hull dimensions and layout is mostly the same, as is the twin Volvo 480hp power units coupled to twin IPS pod drives.  So what is changed?  The most important changes in the Navetta 53 come in two areas the stern and the glazing serving the main deck.  The stern of the Navetta 53, just like the bigger Navetta 75 and 70 sisters will feature the glass aft parapet for uninterrupted view which coupled with the modular furnishing give a new meaning to the aft deck.  The second is the glazing for the living main deck, now featuring floor to ceiling windows which with the lowered bulwark offer uninterrupted views from outside to inside.   

www.absoluteyachts.com

Project: Palm Beach PB85

Representing nearly three decades of innovative Palm Beach Motor Yachts design and construction, the PB85 is set to become the new flagship of the renowned global yacht brand.  Entering the Superyacht realm is a natural progression for Palm Beach Motor Yachts, the acclaimed builder established by ocean-racing champion and performance yacht builder, Mark Richards.  Since its founding in 1995, Palm Beach Motor Yachts has garnered international recognition and a devoted following among enthusiasts of technologically advanced, meticulously designed and built, high-performance motor yachts. They are becoming increasingly known for their impressive fuel efficiency and range, consuming less fuel than other yachts in their class.  The Palm Beach PB85 is designed to be available in three exterior versions; Sedan, Extended Flybridge as pictured above, and Skylounge choices.  The interior of the PB85 will offer an upper galley layout, with this getting more space in the Skylounge option as this version does not feature a main deck helm station.  Lower deck accommodation is for three double cabins forward, with two cabins for crew located at midships located in between the engine room and fuel tanks.  The Palm Beach PB85 is to be powered by twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives and or twin Man 1300hp on line shafts with top speeds up to 26 and 27 knots respectively.  As is usual for Palm Beach the PB85 is whisker light weighing at just 43 tons unloaded, and thanks to this able to give an impressive 700 nautical mile range at 21 knots with the Volvo set up.  Give or take this would be about 8% more with the shafts set up, which is still an impressive number. 

www.palmbeachmotoryachts.com

Project: Sabre 51 Saloon Express

Sabre announces the latest addition to it's fleet with this new project for the 51 Salon Express model. With all the traditional grace, performance, and nautical sophistication that Sabre has embodied for the past fifty years, the 51 Salon Express boasts enhanced social spaces in both the cockpit and foredeck. A generous salon provides a sanctuary of comfort for longer cruises, while the charming environment allows an owner and his guests to unwind aboard for a sunset cruise. The Sabre 51 will feature an accommodation with two guest suites, master stateroom at midship and a forward VIP suite plus an utility room which can be ordered as a single berth crew cabin.  Some innovative highlights of the Sabre 51 Salon Express are foredeck seating with sunbed and forward bench seat, expanded cockpit and enhanced salon, and Sabre digital switching with connect app control.  The Sabre 51 Salon Express is to be powered by twin Volvo 600hp with IPS pod drives and is set to arrive in the fall of 2025.

www.sabreyachts.com

Project: Bluefix Boatworks NorthCape 43

The NorthCape Custom 43 is currently under build at Bluefix Boatworks in Opua, New Zealand. Full epoxy foam core construction using resin infusion and powered by twin Cummins 600hp engines, the NorthCape Custom 43 has been designed for maneuverability with a dramatically curved transom and tumblehome hull running aft, this sportfish cruiser will get through the corner fast thanks to extra split drive trains. Fuel efficiency and long-range capabilities have also been a focus in this design, with 3100 liters of diesel capacity unheard in a sportfish of this size. Comfort and luxury is also a major factor with a drop down aft window creating an open bulkhead for a very social fishing experience, along with a two cabin layout sleeping a four comfortably.

www.bluefixboatworks.co.nz

Project: Van Der Valk Project Evo 40m

Van der Valk in the Netherlands has started construction on Project Evo, a completely custom 40-metre superyacht that will be the largest built by the yard to date in terms of length and volume. Its sleek exterior was originally penned by SFG Yacht Design and Fancy by Dada, with Cristiano Gatto Design adding new length and angles to the profile while also creating an exceptionally detailed interior. This all-aluminium blue water super yacht will have a round bilged fast displacement hull and a target top speed of 24 knots.  Project Evo has been ordered by experienced clients who have previously owned a number of high-performance yachts and decided the time had come to create a bespoke yacht for their family. The owners came to Van der Valk, with a team of experts involved in developing the yacht have also included the naval architects from Diana Yacht Design and Ginton Naval Architects. Built to ABS class, Project Evo will also be fully compliant with the latest IMO Tier III emissions regulations.

www.vandervalkshipyard.com

Project: Solaris Power 70 Long Range

Solaris Power present the project for a new upcoming 70 Long Range flagship as designed by Dragoni and the Italian builder design team. The Solaris Power 70 Long Range will offer the largest cockpit in its size category and is to feature a planning hull, which can go as good, without the hump in displacement mode. Its lower deck accommodation layout is offered in four or three double cabins, with a choice to replace the fourth cabin with a fourth day head. The interior living area will offer an astern galley area, while a drop down bulk-head is available as optional to starboard serving the interior saloon area. The 70 Long Range will offer a tender garage storage facility. The Solaris Power 70 Long Range is standard powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS propulsion, with an optional 1000hp engine and same pods set up. Top speed is declared up to 25 knots although it is not understood if this is with the standard engines or the optional units.

www.solarispower.com

Project: Duchy 60

Cockwells present the project for the 60 model, the largest leisure boat in the down East inspired looking Duchy Motor Launches brand. Designed by Andrew Wolstenholme the Duchy 60 standard layout provides a comfortable accommodation for five guests in three cabins, with an owners stateroom forward, a guest cabin with twin berths to port side, and a single berth cabin to aft. A galley is located in the lower deck, while a relaxing, sofa dinette is on the main deck. Still it is important to note that the Duchy 60 offers an interior layout that can be tailored to chime precisely with clients needs. The Duchy 60 is to feature a semi-displacement hull shape which powered by rather modest twin 500hp diesel engines on shaft will offer top speed up to 24 knots.

www.cockwells.co.uk

Project: Alia Yachts 53 Metres Sea Club

Alia Yachts in Antalya, Turkey, has started construction of the 53m Sea Club hull number ALY531. The 499 gross tonnage super yacht’ simple yet sleek exterior design, nearly vertical bow and flexible general arrangement was conceived by Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture in the Netherlands. The steel and aluminum Alia 53 meter Sea Club’s stand-out features include a large covered tender bay on main deck, which will accommodate a thirteen meter luxury guest tender, an eight meter crew tender, a submarine, two wave-runners, two sailing dinghies and two sailing catamarans. Utility is the yacht’s primary vocation wrapped in an innovative package that includes a fully certified Heli-deck and a fifty squared meters storage area on the lower deck, where a complete inflatable waterpark will be stored in addition to other toys. A special area onboard is the water sport centre, a showroom space for storing diving gear equipment, sea-bobs, various surfboards and electric bicycles, where guests can prepare for their adventures. In addition, the yacht is equipped with two guest cabins, one large master cabin and luxurious relaxation areas where guests can take it easy after their water activities. The bridge deck and sundeck, for example, are ideal for parties and social events. The yacht can accommodate up to ten guests and twelve crew members. Currently Alia Yachts has six custom super yachts under construction from thirty to sixty meters and deliveries going into 2025.

www.aliayachts.com

Project: Canados Oceanic 51 EXP

Canados present this original project for a baby Oceanic 51 EXP model, a fifteen meter explorer yacht with sturdy pilot boat looks, and a host of options.  For starting the Oceanic 51 EXP is offered in three versions; Sport, Yachtsman, and Party.  The Sport version will distinct itself the most with its drop down bathing platform and open stern area and a capacity for carrying maximum PWC ever imaginable in a yacht of fifteen meters.  The other Yachtsman and Party versions both feature a fixed bathing platform, with the first featuring an aft dinette and two chaise lounges sun-pad located further forward of the aft, with the later offering a central sun-pad area and a large wet bar to port side and a dinette to starboard looking aft.  The interior of the Oceanic 51 EXP offers a main deck with a central console helm station, with a dinette to port side and a galley to starboard, while the lower deck offers two cabins, with an owners stateroom at midships and forward double berth and a shower head to starboard.  The Canados Oceanic 51 EXP is to be powered by twin Cummins 550hp with integrated U-drive for top speeds up to 31 knots and a fast cruise of 26 for a range up to 380 nautical miles.

www.canados.com

Project: Blu Martin HT 50

Blu Martin present the project for a new HT 50 model, a hard-top sport yacht of just over fifteen meters in length.  The Blu Martin HT 50 unites the comfort of a hard-top sport yacht with features of a walk around characterizing its main deck exterior design.  The Blu Martin will welcome guests onboard in a central sun-pad and aft looking L-shaped dinette making the aft area, with the exterior continuing forward offering a second fore sun-pad and a forward looking settee.  Inside the Blu Martin HT 50 welcomes you with a C-shaped dinette to starboard with a galley opposite, with the lower deck reserved to the two large cabins, with an owners stateroom located at midships.  The Blu Martin HT 50 is powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives, or 725hp and Cummins  715hp on shafts.

www.blumartinyachts.com

Project: Cantiere Delle Marche RJ 102

Cantiere delle Marche has in mid February signed the sale of an RJ 102 to another Australian owner, marking its fifth new build sale in less to a quarter of the year 2024. The RJ 102 is the latest addition to the RJ family, developed in collaboration with Francesco Paszkowski. As of today Cantiere delle Marche has delivered one RJ 130 titled Nuri, and two RJ 115; Stellamar and Pazienza. Exteriors and interiors of these yachts are designed by Paszkowski with the upcoming RJ 155, the line’s flagship currently in built in Ancona, will feature sophisticated interior envisioned by Achille Salvagni. The RJ 102 profile is well-proportioned, sleek and elegant, underlined by an array of exquisite design details, from the sinuously curved stern to the slightly recessed windows, and the gently flared bow. The yacht will have a length over all of 31 meters and a beam of seven meters. The Owner asked for a four guest cabins layout with a multi-functional room that can turn into a fifth guest cabin. Owners and guest spaces are spread over two decks with an immense, partially shaded Upper/wheelhouse deck where to enjoy all sort of en plein air activities. The yacht encourages indeed outdoor living and a glance at the layout reveals that the exterior areas take the lion’s share while cozy interior spaces, which this time are designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta, are meant to provide the utmost comfort to the owner and his guests.

www.cantieredellemarche.it