New Launch: Yachting Developments 34.9m Hull 1024

Yachting Developments have launched in 2024 hull number 1024, a 34.9m custom build Carbon Fibre super sportfish yacht titled m/y Gramac VII. Designed as three of the four sportfish yachts build by Yachting Developments by Warwick Yacht Design, hull 1024 sports similar lines to the 2020 launched less to two meters smaller hull 1017.  Yachting Developments Hull 1024 is a custom super sportfish yacht with its criteria being able to do long range international passages on her own bottom. Thanks to the clever use of carbon fibre and weight saving interior, Yachting Developments is again able to build a large Sportfish that has the best of both worlds, capable of both high speed and long range.  Mostly specialized in sailing yachts Yachting Developments has become an important addresses for custom build 24 meters or larger super sportfish yacht, with the builder delivering four custom units from from 27 to 39 meters in the last twelve years.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 34.9 m (114.4ft)

Beam - 7.7 m

Draft - 1.9 m

Displacement - 225 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 24,000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V 2600hp

Propulsion - line shaft with moulded propeller tunnels

Speed - twenty knots cruise

Construction - carbon fibre

Project - Warwick design and naval architecture

www.yachtingdevelopments.co.nz

Project: Ferretti 800

Ferretti present the 800, a pocket super yacht which completes the circle of the range renewal which started in 2018 with the 670 model. Now Ferretti Yachts has all its models from its entry level 500 to the 1000 all designed by Filippo Salvetti. A replacement of the 780 the 800 project was presented during Boot Düsseldorf and is under construction at Ferretti Cattolica shipyard, a result of collaboration between Filippo Salvetti exterior design, Ideaeitalia for interior, and the Product Strategy Committee led by Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department. The 600 will have a length overall of just over 24 meters, a version with a shorter stern platform is also available to comply with the 24-metre limit established by French law and a maximum beam of just under six meters.  Ferretti Yachts 800 is designed to offer the owner peerless comfort and a superior on-board lifestyle for a yacht this size, thanks to optimised spaces and meticulous layout planning. The most innovative features include large windows for uninterrupted views of the surroundings from the interiors and an optional sliding door on the starboard side of the salon; perfectly separated spaces to ensure total privacy; and optimisation of the exterior surfaces and particularly the flybridge which is now forty squared meters in size, further enriching the on-board experience. Turning to the exterior design, Ferretti Yachts 800 combines a modern aesthetic with the brand’s signature identity, and follows the lines as introduced with the 860, and now to be followed in the upcoming 940. The new design has a bold personality that projects the Ferretti Yachts range into the future, combining a sporty design with sophisticated detailing. One of the characteristic features of this model is in fact the gradual slope of the flybridge’s lines down towards the stern, breaking with the tradition that they are parallel to the hull. The result is a perfect balance between timeless elegance, dynamism and impressive volume. Ideaeitalia focused its efforts on layout-related and architectural choices, aiming to enhance the elegance of the interiors at the same time as ensuring functionality and intelligent design. There was a special focus on the main deck, where an in-depth analysis of movement flows has resulted in an innovative configuration, in which the galley opens onto both the main hallway and the helm station area, with the introduction of a new concept for separating guest and crew flows. The standout elements, unusual for a boat this size, include a day head on the main deck and, in the master cabin, a freestanding dressing table, a vanity area and a particularly generous and comfortable bathroom. In a rapid overview starting on the main deck, the beach area is aft, and also offers a fold-down sofa in the transom. The cockpit has a spectacular glass parapet designed to extend the view outside and towards the beach club, with access to the crew area, which features three separate cabins with entrance from the port side walkway. Continuing through the interiors, the salon is bathed in light thanks to extensive glazing, one of the signature features of the boat, which offers uninterrupted views of the sea and the surrounding area even when sitting on the sofa. The generous interior volumes are further enhanced by the exquisite arrangement of the furniture to maximise liveability and by the two-metre ceiling height. The two interior decor moods available are Classic which taps into earthy elements, and Contemporary, featuring glowing woods and fabrics in fresh hues inspired by the colours of the sea. In perfect Made in Italy style, both are designed to offer owners an elegant, inviting and well-balanced ambiance. Moving past the living space, the dining area contains an elegant table seating eight. At the same time, the fully appointed and separate galley is directly connected to this space through a sliding section in the bulkhead. Separate walkways are another unusual feature of the yacht, allowing the crew to enter the galley from the outdoor area and then access the wheelhouse without interfering with guest flows. It’s also possible to access the helm station from the hallway, which can be closed off completely to ensure maximum privacy. The exterior living area forward features a sunbed and a forward-facing C-shaped sofa designed for comfort. On the lower deck, the sleeping area consists of a master stateroom, a VIP suite forward and two guest cabins, providing a total of eight berths. There are four en suite private bathrooms. The flybridge area is also larger than the category average thanks to the sleek, arched profile of the superstructure. On the starboard side there’s an al fresco dining area and table, with a generous storage compartment under the fibreglass sofa, while on the port side there’s a bar unit with optional stools. The freestanding furnishings such as the chairs and poufs are by Talenti. The helm station forward offers comfortable seating and excellent visibility. Ferretti Yachts 800 is powered by standard Man 1550hp for a speed up to 27 knots, and or optional 1800hp for 31 knots of wide open throttle.

www.ferretti-yachts.com

New Model: Majesty 60

The Majesty 60 is the Gulf Craft prime brand current entry level model.  Conservative in look but with a sleek design, the Majesty 60 offers interesting spacious outdoor and indoor areas, including an expansive swim platform and alfresco dining. Her accommodation layout includes an astern galley layout looking inside, with a dinette opposite the galley and a saloon further forward of the main deck dining, lounging area.  The lower deck offers a three cabins layout with three heads with a full beam midships owners staterooms.  Majesty always says that a two cabin version, were I would imagine that the smaller third guest cabin becomes an office or an utility room.  The Majesty 62 offers also a spacious crew cabin aft with two opposite berths.  The Majesty 60 is powered by twin MTU 966hp for speeds up to nineteen knots, and a cruise of fifteen. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.39 m (60.3ft)

Beam - 5.27 m

Draft - 0.9 m 

Displacement - 29 t, 50 gt*volume

Fuel Capacity - 3646 l

Water Capacity - 567 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, two crew in one cabin

Engines - 2 x MTU 8V2000 M72 966hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - nineteen knots max, fifteen cruise, twelve knots economic

Range - 900 nautical miles at twelve knots

Certification - RINA CE B

www.majesty-yachts.com

Project: Marex 440 Scandinavia

The Marex 440 Scandinavia is the second version of the Danish shipyard’s flagship model, which debuted with the 440 Gourmet Cruiser in the second half of 2023.  The Marex 440 Scandinavia redefines the living and social spaces, offering two large dining areas onboard and ensures quick and direct access to the deck thanks to its pilot and co-pilot side doors.  The cockpit deck and one in the cabin area, with the galley moving on opposite side.  For the remaining the Marex 440 Scandinavia is identical to the Gourmet Cruiser, with a choice for a two or three cabins lower deck layouts, and engine choices which go from twin Volvo 440hp to 480hp, and are available in the trinity of propulsion options; IPS pod drvies, line shafts, and stern drives.

www.marex.no

New Model: JPK Nomad 40

JPK the France yacht builder founded in 1992 by Jean-Pierre Kelbert, specialized first in composite and then since 2003 sailing boat builder, enters into motor boating, with the Nomad 40. The JPK idea was to design an attractive motorboat for cruising with a focus on quality of life on board. The experience in building racing and fast cruising sailboats allowed JPK to approach the world of motorboats from a completely different perspective, both in terms of design and construction optimisation. In studying the sector JPK found that in the majority of cases, motorboats do not cover many miles and are limited to short trips because of discomfort and high fuel consumption. Enters the 40 Nomad as designed by Jean-Baptiste Dejeanty who presented a looking minimal design with a flush deck just above the water, and a modern, warm, open-air interior to communicate with a panoramic sea view. The Nomad 40 aim is to appeal to both sailors and motor enthusiasts by combining a thin, high-performance hull with voluminous superstructures for maximum optimisation of the living space all with a stylish clean design. The JPK Nomad 40 is powered by standard 110hp engines with optional engines going up to 195hp.  The JPK Nomad 40 also features options for extended range and living onboard, see option to to have double fuel capacity and extender water capacity by about sixty per cent.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.98 m (39ft)

Beam - 3.70 m

Draft - 0.78 m

Displacement - 5 t

Fuel Capacity - 420 l, optional 2 x 420 l

Water Capacity - 440 l, optional 2 x 320 l

Accommodation - four plus two berths

Engines - 1 x Yanmar 110hp, 4LV 195hp, optional 15kw Blueline electic hybrid available

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - eighteen knots max with 110hp, twelve knots cruise, twenty knots max with 150hp

Project - Jean-Baptiste Dejeanty design, J Valer naval architect

Certification - CE B 6

www.jpk.fr

Project: Outer Reef 540 Adenture

Following the successful announcement of the 780 Adventure in the Fall of 2024, Outer Reef presents the project for a 540 Adventure. Designed and engineered as the larger 780 Adventure in the Netherlands by Bernd Weel Design, with engineering by Studio Delta Naval Architects and interiors by Julian Moore Design, the 540 Adventure is a masterful blend of advanced technology and timeless elegance. The Outer Reef 540 Adventure is engineered for long-range and coastal cruising, offering a range up to two thousand nautical mile range at best per mile cruise, and is constructed and designed to CE Category A Unlimited Ocean certification. Known for their forward-thinking approach to yacht design, the Dutch design team, in concert with Outer Reef’s design team, have created a vessel that seamlessly blends cutting-edge innovation with timeless aesthetic appeal. Compact yet versatile, the 540 Adventure is designed to meet the needs of a broader audience, including new cruisers, owner-operators seeking a manageable size, and seasoned owners downsizing for ease of use. As a production style yacht, the 540 Adventure also offers a tailored touch, with a variety of fabrics and veneers available to suit individual tastes. The 540 Adventure features a three staterooms layout, including a full-beam midship master suite, and two well-appointed heads for maximum comfort and functionality during extended stays. Optional crew quarters offer additional flexibility for accommodating guests or staff. The Outer Reef 540 Explorer is to be build in fiberglass and powered by twin 800hp Volvo with conventional shaft drive propulsion systems.

www.outerreefyachts.com

Beneteau Explorer Cruised Ends Aground in Big Pass, Florida

A thirteen meter Beneteau explorer cruiser with two persons onboard ended aground by Turtle Beach near Big Pass, Sarasota, Florida for a story shared by Florida Gulf Coast Marine Services on his YouTube Channel on the eight March.  Florida Gulf Coast who is part of TowBoatU.S assisted the boat, and ungrounded it who then proceeded with its own power, which suggest little power was made.  The boat ended aground for some missing markers which make it more difficult to navigate the channel.  

The boat in this accident is a Beneteau Swift Trawler 44 as designed by Joubert and Nivelt and produced from 2011 to 2019 in about five hundred units.  The Swift Trawler 44 was a replacement to the Swift Trawler 42, and was replaced by the Beneteau Swift Trawler 41.

Aquila New Web Site

Aquila presents its new web site.  Aquila from Hangzhou, China was founded in 2012 by the Xiong family owned Sino Eagle Group in a joint venture with Lex Rass, and MarineMax co-founder at the time CEO Bill McGill.  Sino Eagle Group was founded officially in 2007, but its founder John Zhangyou Xiong entered boat building in 1985 when he was studying carpentry and furniture making in China and working part time with a boat builder.  At the end of that same year John starts his own business and started designing and building high performance rowing shells, with his first build launched in March 1986, and the same rowing boat winning a gold medal in April 1986.  In 1990 Xiong will get his important breakthrough as he gets an order for 61 racing shells for the 1990 Asian Games, but this gets disrupted as the factory roof collapses in a storm some weeks before delivery destroying some of the finished shells.  Still Xiong and his staff with commitment and hardship will manage to complete the order, and deliver the shells in time.  In 2007 Sino Group is founded, while in 2011 Sino Eagle USA is formed in Florida.  This will lead to the Aquila brand arriving in 2012, first with the Aquila 38 which debuted in that year, and is followed by the Aquila 48 as designed by JandJ with input from MarineMax.  Today Aquila is recognized as the largest in volume Power Catamaran builder in the World, currently offering twelve power catamarans from eight to 21 meters, and divided into four series; Offshore, Sport, Coupe, and Yachts.  Aquila latest 2025 models are the just launched 42 Coupe and 46 Coupe.  Aquila new website takes you around with the following buttons; Offshore, Sport, Coupe, Yachts, Luxury, About, and Find a Dealer.  Aquila is also on social media with bottom page buttons taking you to its; Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Linkedin pages.

www.aquilaboats.com

Production History;

38 2012-14 (12)

48 2013-18

44 2014-25

54 2021-

70 2021-

42 2023-

50 2024-

42 Coupe 2025-

46 Coupe 2025-

46 2025-

The first Aquila the 38 debuts in 2012

Azimut Ends Beached in Bucerias Nayarit Mexico

A fourteen meter Azimut flybridge cruiser titled m/y Yalusa with seventeen people onboard ended semi beached and partly sunk at the mouth of the Arroyo del Indio river in Bucerías, Bahia de Banderas, on the Mexican Pacific Coast on Friday seventh March. Yalusa is reported to have first crashed in an Oyster farm, and then partly sunk and ultimately ended part beached.  Five days after the sinking on Wednesday the twelfth March, an excavator was filmed removing and wrecking the vessel, all this without any authorization from the federal agencies responsible for the care of maritime-terrestrial zones.  The oyster farmers in the area, pointed out that this would jeopardize the production of the mollusc for the Oyster Festival, which takes place annually at the end of March.

The Azimut in this accident is an AZ 46 model as designed by Stefano Righini for exterior and Carlo Galeazzi for interior, and produced from 1997 to 2004.  The Azimut AZ 46 came out as a replacement to AZ 43 Quarantatré, with the model evolving with minor modifications into the 46 Evolution in 2004 and then replaced by the 47 in 2007.

New Launch: Van der Valk 34.00 M Hull no WV0144

Van der Valk have launched m/y One hull number WV0144, the third yacht based on the 34 meter platform which debuted with hull WV0127, the ultra prized Lady Lene, and was followed by the WV0140 in 2023.  WV0144 came as an order from knowledgeable owners who’ve enjoyed decades on the water and joined the creative talents of exterior designer Guido de Groot and interior designer Carla Guilhem.  The answer is the powerful Project 111.11, a full-displacement 34-metre superyacht with twin Volvo Penta 750hp continuous duty engines and a top speed up to fourteen knots.  All four decks have been designed to meet specific needs on a yacht with a fold-out platform aft and a lazarette for jet-skis that will be a superb relaxation area in its own right. In fact, everything about this 34 meter Van der Valk revolves around entertaining large groups of people in style on a compact super yacht with lots of volume.

Technical Data:

LOA - 34.13 m (111.9ft)

Waterline Length - 31.8 m

Beam - 7.80 m

Draft - 2 m

Displacement - 295 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 31020 l

Water Capacity - 5550 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, six crew in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D16-Mh 750hp

Propulsion - line shaft with five bladed fixed pitch propellers

Speed - fourteen knots max, thirteen cruise

Hull Shape - round bilge full displacement

Construction - aluminium H321 4.5mg

Project - Guido de Groot exterior, Carla Guilhem interior, Diana naval architect

Certification - RINA C Hull Mach Y Short range

www.vandervalkshipyard.com

One Boat Two Yachts Wrecked by Fire in Northwest Miami

One boat and two yachts were destroyed by a fire off Northwest North River Drive near the Miami Marine Center marina and Jones Boat Yard, Miami River at 03:30 early morning time of Friday seven March. A nearby resident which works at Jones boat yard reported that the fire started as the smaller boat of the three exploded, with its fire then expanding to a yacht in-front, and a super yacht of thirty meters docked at its stern. Miami Dade Fire Rescue intervened for the fire with thirty units fighting the blaze from the land and water.  All three boats and yachts were wrecked, the smaller boat which started the fire sunk completely, the eighteen meter yacht mostly sunk with its bow left sticking out, and the large third one did not sink but had its super structure completely destroyed.  No one was injured in the fire as all yachts were unattended with this controlled just after 06:00 morning time.  An oil boom was deployed between the yachts to contain pollution as Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office arson investigators are probing the cause of the blaze.

The large super yacht wrecked in this fire is m/y Nirvana, a 2005 Rodman 105 as designed by its Spanish builder and reported to be delivered in only one unit.  The 105 is the largest Rodman build to date, with the Spanish builder being more known for its flybridge cruisers from ten to twenty meters.  The yacht further forward is an Azimut 62 Evolution, with the smaller boat in the middle looking to be a center console of about thirteen meters in length not identifiable.

This is the second news involving the same yacht Nirvana who in the same spot on the night of Sunday 23 July 2023 had a group of seventeen people who chartered the yacht holding the captain and crew at gunpoint demanding their money back.  No one was injured in this accident with one of the guest reported to be a known rapper whose name was not mentioned.

Carver Cruiser Destroyed by Fire in Little Creek Norfolk

 

A 72 year old man escaped uninjured as a ten meter Carver aft cabin cruiser was destroyed by a fire in Little Creek, Norfolk, Vancouver for a blaze which started at about 20:30 of Thursday sixth March.  Norfolk Fire-Rescue tended to the fire first, and were later assisted by the US Coast Guard.  The fire was tamed with both foam and water for a boat which ultimately was wrecked and half sunk.  The man who escaped the boat fire uninjured, was a live aboard on the aft cabin cruiser.  Norfolk Fire-Rescue, the Coast Guard, and the Environmental Protection Agency worked together to ensure any threats to the environment are minimized.

The boat in this fire is a Carver 36 Aft Cabin as produced from 1990 to 1992.  The 36 Aft Cabin was a replacement to the Carver 3607 Aft Cabin, and soft evolved into 370 Aft Cabin and then produced up to 1996.

Project: Amer 96 Sanremo

Amer enters the sportier size and side of the market with the project for this upcoming 96 Sanremo. A design of Antonio Luxardo the 96 Sanremo will feature an overall length of 28 meters with water line just under 24 meters, therefore making it able to be helmed by a yacht master offshore licence. Few details are available on layout of the 96 Sanremo, with the yacht set to challenge the likes of the Extra Fast line for example, or the more performance focused Sanlorenzo SP series. The 96 Sanremo will also be build with what Amer calls a new 4.0 mould that regulates the quality of the shapes, while interestingly it is reported that the yacht will have an aluminium super structure. The Amer 96 Sanremo is to be powered by twin or triple Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives. No speed data is yet provided.

www.ameryachts.it

New Model: Cormorant COR780

Cormorant Yachts from Poland presents the COR780. The COR780 is Cormorant second in size model and presents itself as a spacious offer in a very competitive market segment. The Cormorant 780 offers a three double cabins lower deck, with a fourth small cabin, which can also be fitted as an owners office. The owners stateroom is located at midships, and also features a walk-in wardrobe, while a second large VIP suite is located forward. A crew cabin is located aft and has a storage room, and direct access to the engine room. The Cormorant COR780 is powered by twin Scania 700hp, with optional engines available till 1400hp for speeds up to 23 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.4 m (80ft)

Waterline Length - 21.1 m

Beam - 6.25 m 

Draft - 1.78 m

Displacement - 77.27 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 15,000 l

Water Capacity - 1800 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, or six berths in three cabins, 1 crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Scania DI13 700hp, John Deere 6135SFM85 750hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - seventeen max with 700hp, 7 knots long range, up to 23 knots with 1400hp engines

Range - 6550 nautical miles at seven knots with 700hp engines

Hull Shape - semi displacement with Extended Trailing Edge 

Construction - fiberglass

Project - Damian Dymecki Cormant yachts exterior and interior, Gregorz Wladzinski naval architect, StructTeam Limited UK

Certification - RINA CE A Ocean

www.cormorantyachts.com

Project: Galeon 620 Fly

Galeon present the project for a 620 Fly, challenging the competition with its asymmetric main deck, and for having three drop down side balconies, two of which expand the beach club. The 620 Fly also features a dynamic two-tone hull, wide beam, and expansive glazed windows, ensuring breath taking views and a sunlit main deck. The flybridge offers U-shaped seating, a wet bar, and an automated sunroof, while an optional fabric awning provides extra shade. At the stern, which can spec'd with free-standing sun loungers or a spacious seating zone, creating the ultimate relaxation space. The asymmetric main deck maximizes space and accessibility, featuring wide starboard-side access to the bow’s leisure area. The innovative pantograph doors on both sides allow smooth movement between the helm and bow, while the center windscreen panel swivels open, seamlessly connecting the saloon and front lounge. The Beach Mode panels extend the cockpit by two meters, transforming the stern into an open-air oasis, with the hydraulic aft platform and starboard balcony create a spacious leisure zone, perfect for launching water toys. The owner’s private beach club offers direct sea access, while the crew cabin includes two berths, a kitchenette, and a bathroom for extended stays. Every element is designed for effortless transition between relaxation and water activities. Inside, the Galeon 620 Fly will feature modern design coupled to premium craftsmanship, developed in collaboration with a Hong Kong-based interior architecture firm it.  The lower deck will be available in three or four-cabin layouts, and will be designed with rounded cabinetry, and ambient lighting to create an atmosphere of luxury and comfort.. The Galeon 620 Fly is also offered in five distinct interior themes; Ocean, Amber, Terra, Pearl, and Ivory each inspired by natural materials and colours. The Galeon 620 Fly is to be powered by standard twin 900hp, and or optional engines up to 1200hp.

www.galeon.pl

New Model: SantaSevera 52

A fresh Italian name which presented itself in 2024 SantaSevera launches its first model as it debuted the 52 at the Düsseldorf boat show in January 2025.  Designed by naval architect and yacht designer Francesco Guida, the SantaSevera 52 could not have made a better debut, with the fresh Italian boat builder selling four units of the new model. The SantaSevera 52 blends sophisticated design, spacious and meticulously crafted living areas, and exceptional performance.  For the SantaSevera 52 Franesco Guida presented a modern, refined aesthetic, evolving the demands of today’s luxury weekender and chase boat market, all while showcasing the distinctive Italian craftsmanship that sets them apart. The SantaSevera 52 offers a lower deck sleeping four in two cabins combined with an exterior which features one of the spacious cockpit decks in its size.  The first unit of the SantaSevera 52 was powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod propulsion, with the yacht also available with shaft line propulsion amd or outboard power option.  Encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive response at Boot Düsseldorf, SantaSevera is now focused on expanding its market presence, with a second 40 model being in advanced stages of construction and set to arrive in the second half of 2025.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.35 m (53.6ft)

Hull Length - 15.7 m

Waterline Length - 14.4 m

Beam - 5.05 m

Draft - 1.15 m

Displacement - 16.5 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 1400 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Max Persons - fourteen

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp

Propulsion - line shaft, or Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - thirty knots max with Volvo 480hp and line shaft 

Project -Francesco Guida design and naval architect

www.santaseverayacht.it

PowerYachtBlog Best of 2025 Nominated

Project: Viking 50 Convertible

During the Miami boat show Viking announced and showcased the renderings for an upcoming new 50 Convertible.  The third generation 50 Convertible will be the first of a quadrumvirate of fifteen meter Viking's to come in the Open, the Sport Coupe/Sport Tower, and the Billfish sharing the same hull but different in the rest.  The 50 Convertible comes as a replacement to the third generation 48, which saw eighty boats delivered in the Convertible, Open, and SC/ST.  The 50 Convertible is set to debut for the 2025 Fort Lauderdale boat show, a model that shares design traits with the latest larger Vikings: flush foredeck for increased safety; modified upper chine and aggressive strakes for improved spray deflection and a dry ride, stylish feature lines on the hull, deckhouse, and bridge; and recessed salon windows highlighted with radiused perimeters. The flybridge features a streamlined walk-around center console with a recessed black acrylic dash holding two touchscreen Multifunction Displays. The captain has excellent sightlines to the cockpit, and a dropdown electronics box can be integrated into the fiberglass hardtop, just forward of another space dedicated for teaser reels.  A lounge with armrests and drink holders is integrated into the forward section of the console, with storage beneath. Additional padded bench seating is to port and starboard. Immediately to starboard of the helm is a refrigerated drink box. The 50's length-to-beam ratio has been optimized for maximum speed and a soft, dry ride.  To maximize strength and minimize weight, specific construction materials and methods are utilized to build the Viking 50. The hull along with all tankage and structural bulkheads are resin-infused to optimize the fiberglass-to-resin ratio, achieving exceptional strength.  Additional construction techniques, such as Light Resin Transfer Moulding, along with the incorporation of various core materials, with specific densities based on their location and the use of carbon fibre increase overall build quality and ensure industry-leading fit and finish. Significant weight savings have also been achieved with specially selected interior woods. Throughout the hull, a modified vinilester-epoxy resin is employed for blister protection and improved structural performance. The business end centres around the twelve square meters cockpit, which is equipped with large, insulated in-deck fish boxes that can be refrigerated. The transom holds a live well that doubles as a fish box or a place to store gear. Anglers have toe-kick space in every direction and rounded coamings for comfort. The boat is engineered for the installation of a Seakeeper 10 or 14, with the unit mounted in a dedicated space on centreline in the lazarette, protected by a watertight lid with compression latches.  There's a freezer under the mezzanine's lounge seat, along with a cooler beneath the step. On centreline, you have access to the engine-room. On the port side, there’s additional cooler storage and a tackle cabinet. The flybridge overhang provides shade. The cockpit also features a transom door with a lift gate, recessed stainless steel cleats with corner hawse pipes for easy line handling and power cord management. The coamings are fitted with four flush-mounted rod holders (with the option for more) and optional haunch rod holders. Accommodations Step into the salon, and you'll be delighted by its open-concept, contemporary design that accentuates the natural light flowing through the large windows. The interior's horizontal grain walnut can be ordered in high gloss or satin. In keeping with its clean, spacious styling, the salon features overhead strip LED lighting bordered by walnut. To port, you'll find an L-shaped lounge and a walnut cocktail table.  New to this size of Viking is a raised dinette, which provides excellent visibility outside and storage for rods in a slide-out drawer below.  Another convenience is the standard icemaker, located at the inboard end of the peninsula-style galley's countertop. There’s also a refrigerator and a freezer under the counter, each with two pull-out drawers. The galley is appointed with a stainless steel sink, a Miele four-burner cooktop and cabinet storage above, that includes a standard microwave oven. Viking interior designers are constantly striving to provide you with the utmost comfort while maximizing the interior volume. Depending on your choice of accommodation plan, you can comfortably sleep up to nine people on the 50. The master stateroom located at midships to port-side is appointed with a walkaround queen bed, and an ensuite head with a large shower.  A spacious forward stateroom can be appointed with either a queen bed or a crossover arrangement featuring a double lower bunk and a single upper bunk. The second guest stateroom, located aft on the starboard side, features upper and lower bunks and private access to the guest head, which is shared with the forward stateroom. Storage is plentiful throughout the staterooms, with cavernous compartments beneath the queen berths, hanging lockers and other cabinet spaces. The Viking 50 Convertible is to be powered by standard Man 1000hp or optional 1200hp engines.  Speed data is not yet specified by Viking says exceptional, so to the least this should be in the high thirties.

www.vikingyachts.com

New Launch: Feadship 65.00m Hull.711

Feadship has launched the 65 meter hull 711.  Tiltled m/y Promise.D, hull 711 is built to Ice Class notation and has full explorer functionality. The super yacht joins other famous Feadship explorers which started in 2003 with the 42.63 meter hull. 791, followed by hull. 815 in 2018, the similar looking hull.701 from 2018, and the most recent hull. 708 from 2021. Designed by Studio De Voogt who also did the naval architecture, hull 711 like the same designed and similar looking hull. 701 is the least explorer looking of the quintet of Feadship explorers.  This Feadship 65 meter has interior designed by Bannenberg and Rowell, who presented a twelve guests in six luxurious staterooms accommodation.  Feadship hull 711 is equipped with Veth 1250 kw electric motors and azimuth thrusters propulsion for a top speed up to fifteen knots and a range of over five thousand nautical miles. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 65 m (213.2ft)

Beam - 12.86 m

Draft - 3.60 m

Displacement - 1809 gt*volume

Fuel Capacity - 47,661 l

Water Capacity - 2742 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, 

Engines - 2 x Veth 1250i CR 1676hp

Propulsion - Azimuth pods

Speed - fifteen knots max

Range - 4500 nautical miles

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - De Voogt exterior and naval architecture, Bannenberg and Rowell interior

Certification - Lloyds 100A1 Ssc Yacht, Mono G6, Eco, Ice class 1E LMC UMS Hybrid Power  

www.feadship.nl

Risky Fairline Again

It looks like only a couple of years ago that Fairline went bust only for it to be revived by two Russian entrepreneurs and get the going again.  In reality this was the fall of 2015, nine years ago, all of this seeming so present and similar to what happened in the last month or so.  

Truth be told the Russians had a good plan at the get go, they hired Alberto Mancini, when he was in that growing sphere, and today makes him one of the most sought yacht designers of current times.  The Russian owned Fairline started well, with three entirely new models coming in the first three years, and updates to the ones which were still in production and had a good time going and growing for them.  Then after 2019, Fairline returned to its usual self, new models apart some updates here and there were slow to come by, and Mancini was let go.  All this made it miss the yachting boom and opportunity the following Covid-19 pandemic gave to yachting.  Especially since this left it with a few important holes in its model offer versus the competition.  For example in the competitive seventeen meter flybridge segment Fairline had no offer from 2013 till 2024.   

Ultimately from 2021 to 2024 Fairline had three ownership changes, with the last one coming from Arrowbolt Propulsion Systems Limited in early December not looking pretty from the start.  In January Fairline ends for the second time in its story in administration in a bit less to ten years.  Since then Fairline has stabilized itself, at least for now, with some buyers reportedly lined up interested in buying it.  But truth be told, for Fairline the time has come to find itself again, looking at what it was in its story and what it wants to be.

Its recent and current business plan, which has not changed much since the noughties, of offering larger and luxurious boats and yachts is not doing any good.  Fairline has to become more competitive, and stop to try re-inventing its wheel, and look at itself before looking at the others.  When Fairline did this, see the F-Line 33 it actually worked, as this has been its best selling model onwards from 2016.

George Nicholson 1937 - 2025

 

It is with great sadness that Camper and Nicholsons announce the passing of George Nicholson at the age of 87 on the 27 February.  Born 23 April 1937 into a family and name which is part of yachting history, fourth generation Nicholson George was the man responsible for adding the brokerage arm of the then famous and exclusive Camper and Nicholsons yacht builder.  He will be the chairman of Camper and Nicholson International, the brokerage firm till 2007.  George Nicholson started the brokerage adventure in 1959, opening its first sales offices in Cannes, then Antibes, Monaco, London, Palma, and then the United States, what today is thirteen World scattered offices in all the important yacht places of the globe.  George Nicholson also made headlines over the years, as when for example he sold motor yacht Albecaro, the 1963 Dutch build Kerstholt 40 meters from the hands of Monaco’s Prince Rainier to Abu Dhabi’s Sheik Shakbut, the first brokered yacht exceeding one million US$ in value.  Another headline for George Nicholson will come when he represented the owner for the new build CRN 47 meter m/y Awal which was the first yacht with a touch and go helipad.  George Nicholson contributions to the yacht industry are part of yachting, in brokerage as in yacht building, as Camper and Nicholsons looks to the future, now carried forward by next generation Fernando Nicholson.