Turkey

Brilliant Boats

Turkish companies Brilliant Boats and BB Yacht have announced the delivery of their latest yacht project, the 21.5 metre Thunderbird 2. She is specifically designed to carry a 3 PAX, 1000 metre capable Triton submarine, and featured an 8.5t capacity hydraulic platform for launch and recovery of the submarine as well as other tenders and water toys.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152323/image/large-b1cc213f2f1bb22070327ff8b2a0c023.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152323">Her interiors are by Karine Rousseau, and offers sophisticated and welcoming accommodation for guests over an owner’s suite and guest cabin, both located on the lower deck.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152324/image/large-b2ae151fe0e6d348b12d5d9eefd237ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152324">The aft deck is the so-called center of operations for the submarine with a dedicated sub support locker, but also has dive bottle storage and filling, a fuel pump and davits for the tender and large swim steps with ladders for easy access to the water. Forward is an al fresco dining area, a giant sun pad for relaxing, and barbecue and bar area with built in fridge and ice maker.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152325/image/large-7c74f5458db3852f71ec010dd6894e6d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152325">Amongst her notable features is a full load draft of less than 1.1. metres, allowing increased access to waters all over the world, and especially significant in her home waters in the Caribbean. She has a maximum speed of 22 knots, and a transatlantic range at a cruising speed of 10 knots.A sistership is already under construction at BB Yacht and is available for delivery in time for summer 2016.By Gemma Fottles

Brilliant Boats and BB Yachts deliver 21.5m Thunderbird 2

Bob O’Brien of the Palm Beach, FL office of Camper &amp; Nicholsons International has listed the 42.10 metre motor yacht Forty Love with an asking price of $ 15,500,000. The luxury motor yacht accommodates 10 guests in 1 master, 3 double and 1 twin cabin. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/138523/image/large-aa110fa97d19075984a57a9948c4dd8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/138523">Built by the West Coast Custom shipyard in 2002, Forty Love features exterior design by Jack Sarin Naval Architects and naval architecture by Brilliant Boats. Thanks to twin 1,350hp Caterpillar engines Forty Love can reach a top speed of 17 knots and cruises at 12.5 knots. Camper &amp; Nicholsons International Bob O’Brien +1 561 655 2121 <a href="mailto:bobrien@camperandnicholsons.com?subject=M/Y%20Forty%20Love%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">bobrien@camperandnicholsons.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.camperandnicholsons.com">www.camperandnicholsons.com</a> By Merijn de Waard