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H2X Yachts & Ships

The 30-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/847" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="JMV Industries (Company)">JMV</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4115" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Diamond30.0m (98'5&quot;)JMV Industries2004">Blue Diamond</a> sold in a deal with Sébastien Clavé of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> representing the buyer and Claude Niek of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/377" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CSO Yachts (Company)">CSO Yachts</a> and Youri Loof of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernard Gallay Yacht Brokerage (Company)">Bernard Gallay Yacht Brokerage</a> standing in for the seller during negotiations. The French-built yacht was delivered in 2004 and is a great example of a classic-built sailing yacht with luxury elements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226072/image/large-e95e77a95591e358b70a565a712dd0f1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226072"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4115" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Diamond30.0m (98'5&quot;)JMV Industries2004">Blue Diamond</a> was recently refitted in 2021 where she received a full rig service, new protections on her spreaders and updates to her interior. She features naval architecture and exterior design by Gilles Vaton of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/462" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vaton Design (Company)">Vaton Design</a> and built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/518" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2X Yachts & Ships (Company)">H2X</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222244/image/large-5d84636949c5aebdfa3d0d866c289d62.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222244"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222245/image/large-c98911a8338d69962ecff3c452abf62c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222245"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4115" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Diamond30.0m (98'5&quot;)JMV Industries2004">Blue Diamond</a> effortlessly combines five-star comfort with ample deck space and high performance, to comfortably accommodate up to eight guests in four staterooms. Each stateroom has a double bed, en-suite bathroom and plenty of storage. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4115" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Diamond30.0m (98'5&quot;)JMV Industries2004">Blue Diamond</a> has a spacious main saloon that provides various seating options for her guests to relax after a long day on the water. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222240/image/large-1ed54f422eac99ff551208c452e4b8bd.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222240"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4115" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Diamond30.0m (98'5&quot;)JMV Industries2004">Blue Diamond</a> is powered by one <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins Inc.</a> engine, which gives her a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12 knots. She had a last known asking price of €1,800,000.&nbsp;

JMV sailing yacht Blue Diamond sold

The 30m sailing yacht Blue Diamond sold in a deal with Northrop and Johnson representing the buyer and CSO Yachts standing in for the seller.

30m JMV sailing yacht Blue Diamond finds new owners

The 28.96-metre Blue Coast Yachts sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cartouche28.96m (95'0&quot;)H2X Yachts & Ships2010">Cartouche</a> sold in Guadeloupe, the Caribbean, after nearly two years on the market. The deal was concluded by Alex G. Clarke of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison</a> representing the seller, while Catherine Relandeau of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6588" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CathYacht International (Company)">CathYacht International</a> represented the buyer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/176566/image/large-aa50b01de04db4e56bf75a56bac4b874.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/176566">The yacht was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/518" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2X Yachts & Ships (Company)">H2X Yachts &amp; Ships</a> in La Ciotat, France, and designed in totality, including naval architecture, by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coste Design (Company)">Coste Design</a>. Her interior is contemporary and light, the main saloon is open plan and surrounded by windows. The open plan galley has a blue island and black marble top with breakfast bar. There is also a lounge and TV screen for enjoying evenings on the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173814/image/large-42bc58961eca4a924259383a79b7368e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173814"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173817/image/large-2d896185caebf738776d3030b210a6b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173817"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cartouche28.96m (95'0&quot;)H2X Yachts & Ships2010">Cartouche</a> can accommodate as many as eight guests between four staterooms, as well as a crew of four. The master suite is situated forward of the saloon and opens directly onto the foredeck. The styling echoes the main space of the yacht, with black wooden fixtures and floor and white walls.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173819/image/large-0bc349cbc23b390fe30647163ba12b8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173819"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/173816/image/large-75b85dca493fc2fce3ae3f8cc8294d7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/173816">Externally her foredeck is the main zone of the yacht, with a hammock spread between the hulls for lounging. The aft deck is home to a dining table and the tenders and toys are stored on the transom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175788/image/large-77ef1826d53af371e30cea34b530b7c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175788">She had a last known asking price of $6,500,000.

Blue Coast sailing yacht Cartouche sold

The 29m Blue Coasts Yachts sailing yacht Cartouche sold in Guadeloupe.

Sold: 29m catamaran Cartouche sold

Although discussions continue as to what exactly constitutes an explorer yacht, there remains a category of yachts whose exploration credentials are undisputed. Many of the early yacht conversions started life as rugged utility vessels, and have been transformed into true explorer yachts in every sense of the word. Here, we pay homage to two iconic groups of these fascinating early conversions: three German tugs and four Dutch pilot cutters.The tugsA number of large salvage tugs were built for the towage company Bugsier GmbH &amp; Co. KG from Hamburg, Germany between the early 1960s and the mid-1970s. These tugs had plenty of towing power and ice-breaking capabilities, so it should come as no surprise that three tugs ended up being converted into explorer yachts in the 1990s: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/900" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arctic P87.58m (287'4&quot;)">Arctic&nbsp;</a>and her slightly smaller sister ships <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Ranger77.4m (253'11&quot;)">Simson</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Khozam77.34m (253'9&quot;)">Atlantic</a>. Although we will mainly focus on the conversions of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/900" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arctic P87.58m (287'4&quot;)">Arctic</a>&nbsp;and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Ranger77.4m (253'11&quot;)">Simson</a>, it is interesting to note that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Khozam77.34m (253'9&quot;)">Atlantic</a> was converted into a yacht support ship for a Middle Eastern ruler and renamed<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Khozam77.34m (253'9&quot;)">&nbsp;Khozam.</a>Arctic P<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/53463/image/large-2293b6a1441b3600990c5c2aca19c677.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53463">Completed in 1969, the very powerful 87-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/900" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arctic P87.58m (287'4&quot;)">Arctic</a> and her sister were the flagships of the Bugsier fleet for many years. In the early 1990s, however, Bugsier divested of all but one of its large salvage tugs. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/900" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arctic P87.58m (287'4&quot;)">Arctic&nbsp;</a>was sold to a Dublin-based investment firm in 1993 and renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/900" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arctic P87.58m (287'4&quot;)">Arctic Research.</a> Soon after, in 1994, she was sold to an Australian owner - whose family still own the yacht today - and sent to Malta Drydocks for an extensive conversion. Kusch Yachts presided over the conversion and redesigned the exterior, while C. Kidston and A. Sassoon designed the new interiors. While her conversion was extensive, the yacht retained her distinctive exterior features. She re-emerged in 1994 as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/900" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arctic P87.58m (287'4&quot;)">Arctic P</a>, a name which she has kept to this day. Accommodating 12 guests and a crew of 25, a range of 20,000 nm and fuel capacity of 1.4 million litres, qualifies her for explorer status.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/27417/image/large-2db6416965548bab6de15a6cb9e826f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/27417">Sea RangerThe <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Ranger77.4m (253'11&quot;)">Simson</a> was sold in 1994, to famous French owner Jack Setton, known for his taste for unusual yachts. He renamed her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Ranger77.4m (253'11&quot;)">Simson S.</a> and like her fleet mate <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/900" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arctic P87.58m (287'4&quot;)">Arctic P</a>, she went to Malta for conversion into a yacht under the supervision of Kusch Yachts. She emerged from the rebuild in 1995. Like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/900" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arctic P87.58m (287'4&quot;)">Arctic P</a>, she retained most of her original exterior design after the rebuild, while sporting a completely new interior by Heinz Voller. Setton sold her in 1997, and her new owner, the late Peter Lewis, renamed her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Ranger77.4m (253'11&quot;)">Lone Ranger</a> while putting her through another extensive refit in Miami. Lewis literally took her all over the world, including Antarctica in 2005. In 2009, Lewis gifted the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Ranger77.4m (253'11&quot;)">Lone Ranger</a> to an ocean research charity before being sold at auction in Antibes in 2013. Under her new name <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Ranger77.4m (253'11&quot;)">Sea Ranger</a>, she proceeded to Romania for a refit. She re-emerged briefly in the Mediterranean in 2014 before heading to Romania again. In 2018, she reappeared off the South of France, looking as good as ever.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/50887/image/large-d471041d58451615e9927766ea8883d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/50887">The pilot cuttersThe Dutch ship pilot service previously owned a significant number of pilot cutters, which are floating pilot bases. Despite their elegant looks, the cutters were tough vessels, able to stay out on station during the most punishing gales the North Sea could throw at them. During the 1980s and 1990s, the pilot service sold many of these cutters. Enterprising yacht owners quickly saw opportunities to create unique yachts out of four of these vessels: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Capella C59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Capella</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intuition II59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Spica</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Altair III59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Altair</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/632" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Fomalhaut</a>, which we now know as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Capella C59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Capella C</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intuition II59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Intuition II</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Altair III59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Altair III</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/632" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Akula</a> respectively.Capella C<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1301" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Capella C59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Capella C</a> was a bit older than the other pilot cutters, as she was completed in 1968 by the Gebroeders Pot yard in Bolnes, near Rotterdam. In 1985 she was sold to an Australian owner who converted her into a yacht, based in Monaco. She was now able to accommodate 22 guests across 12 cabins, as well as a crew of 17. Externally, she remained largely unchanged, except for being painted all white. She underwent several refits over the years, the latest taking place in 2008. In 2014, she was sold to an unknown owner, believed to be based in Britain. Most recently, she has been out and about in Scandinavia.Intuition IIBefore Amels delivered its first new build yacht in 1982, the yard built cargo and utility vessels, including a series of three pilot cutters for a division of the Dutch Ministry of Defence. The first of the cutters from Amels was <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intuition II59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Spica</a>, delivered in 1973.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/53466/image/large-03eeffd7108cef3434b03f1be4cfaeab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53466">She was sold in September 1997 to an American owner and dispatched to Southampton, Britain, to be rebuilt into a superyacht by Vosper Thornycroft and Southampton Yacht Services. She underwent a complete metamorphosis leaving few clues about her previous identity apart from her sturdy hull. Indart signed for the exterior redesign, while Southampton Yacht Services together with Nicholson Interiors drew up a completely new interior providing ample room for 14 guests and 14 crew members. The rebuild was completed in 1998 and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intuition II59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Intuition II</a>, as she was now named, spent a lot of time in the USA, the Caribbean and the Mediterranean until she was sold in August 2017 to an unknown owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/33233/image/large-39504ba393831a6bf66fe3229aae5c38.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/33233">Altair IIIAmels delivered the next pilot cutter, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Altair III59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Altair</a>, in 1974. She was sold in 1995 after 21 years of service to a Dutch private owner, who chartered her out to Greenpeace that summer for an eventful campaign against nuclear testing. The campaign had a dramatic ending when she was raided by French commandos in the Italian port of Brindisi in October 1995. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Altair III59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Altair</a> then set course for a different future. In 1996, she was sold to an American owner, who sent her to the Oceanfast yard in Australia to be completely rebuilt. With a new exterior and interior design by the late Jon Bannenberg, she is arguably the most heavily converted yacht mentioned in this feature. When her next owner bought her in 2000, he put her through another refit at the Arredamenti Porto yard in Genoa, which she visited again in 2003, following a further sale. This time, her bridge deck was lengthened under the supervision of Australian designer, Sam Sorgiovanni. She has remained with the same owner since 2003 and has been cruising the Mediterranean under the name <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Altair III59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Altair III</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/32981/image/large-ee10ff73b1d61812df4d8dc862b2a1f9.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32981">AkulaThe last of the three pilot cutters by Amels was the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/632" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Fomalhaut</a>, delivered in 1974 as yard number 335. She was initially sold in 1997 and renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/632" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Princess Laya</a>. In 1998, she also visited Vosper Thornycroft for a rebuild. Naval architects BMT Nigel Gee provided all naval architecture and structural design for the conversion.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/27181/image/large-01dd695d37cc04d28d329d962f5571f0.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/27181">She emerged in 1999 as the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/632" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Elanymor</a>, now sporting a flight deck and helicopter hangar, amongst other changes. In 2008, she was sold on, renamed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/632" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akula59.0m (193'7&quot;)">Akula</a> and subjected to a partial interior and extensive exterior refit at H2X in La Ciotat. In 2010, her engines and generators were overhauled in Malta. Although she has been on the market now for a while, she is being kept in perfect condition.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/38762/image/large-c65760229bdd3fc978731fb84248138e.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/38762">Successful trailblazersAll of these seven tugs and pilot cutters were converted into yachts over 20 years ago, yet almost all of them are still highly active and in mint condition: a testimony to the quality of their original build, their smart conversions and loving owners. Most of them are travelling around the world, so be on the lookout!This article is featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">Subscribe now</a> to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

Insight: Explorers, the early conversions

Edmiston has recently announced the sale of the 25.81 metre catamaran Bradley, which was built by the French shipyard H2X Yachts &amp; Ships in 2007. She features naval architecture and exterior design by Vaton Design.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/154081/image/large-475978808e4a72ca37f3bf54892e616e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154081">On board she accommodates up to 14 guests as well as a crew of 4. Amongst her stand out features are her large interior volumes provided by her wide beam of 10.64 metres. Powered by twin MAN engines, she has a top speed of 30 knots, a cruising speed of 20 knots and a range of 1,000 nm at a speed of 10 knots.She was listed for sale by Mike Horsley at Edmiston &amp; Company and at the time of sale was listed at an asking price of €3,800,000.By Gemma Fottles

Catamaran motoryacht Bradley sold

The Blue Coast 95' Cartouche, the first Blue Coast yacht, designed by naval architect Jean-Jacques Coste and built by H2X shipyard, was launched on Wednesday, September 29 at La Ciotat, after a record construction time of 14 months. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/132859/image/large-770c697343d073b471cbd64b7c31e955.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/132859">The owners, the shipyard team and the designer Jean-Jacques Coste, initiator of the Blue Coast Yachts range and Director of Coste Design &amp; Partners, were all very proud of this incredible achievement. The naval architect and the builder were very happy to see their creation in the water exactly as they had anticipated: "The boat is perfectly within her lines and trim, this is very satisfying, because we haven’t renounced to any element of comfort and Cartouche is fitted with the latest in equipment.” Construction, fully managed by H2X, started in August 2009. "The first review of this project is very satisfying," said Maurice Klein, General Manager of the shipyard. "The quality of construction is of the highest level and we can build a sister ship even faster if we are asked to.” <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/132860/image/large-c53fa1127851969cd4929ce2eabc9496.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/132860">Designed exclusively for private use, the Blue Coast 95’ is a pure one-off which enjoys the unmatched experience of Coste Design and H2X in such projects. This triple-deck yacht, sloop rigged is also one of the largest catamarans in the world with a length of 28.80 metres and beam of 12 metres. H2X Maurice Klein <a href="mailto:maurice.klein@h2x.com?subject=The%20Blue%20Coast%2095%20Cartouche%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">maurice.klein@h2x.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.h2x.com">www.h2x.com</a> Blue Coast Yachts Jean-Jacques Coste +33 6 85 37 52 50 <a href="mailto:jjcoste@coste-design.com?subject=The%20Blue%20Coast%2095%20Cartouche%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">jjcoste@coste-design.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.coste-design.com">www.coste-design.com</a>

H2X launches Blue Coast 95 superyacht Cartouche

The Blue Coast 95’, one of the biggest cruising catamarans in the world designed by Jean‐Jacques Coste, is still under construction in the workshop of H2X shipyard in La Ciotat. It has been a year now since the client, who came through charter‐brokerage‐management company Gaspard Yachts, chose H2X. The yacht will be launched at the end of the summer, a record‐time for a 28,80 m custom catamaran. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131194/image/large-18b6cdc3ea33a6e0a292e61a10fb08fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131194">The construction began in July 2009 with the modeling of the project by the H2X design and engineering department, and the construction of 2 composite hulls. The hulls were assembled in December. Since the beginning of the year, partitions, systems and the floors have been laid. Fittings are currently under construction and the painting of the ship has begun. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131195/image/large-bc3fdcc0b46f8096134587d333df65b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131195">The composite department is currently adding on the roof via the “one‐shot” infusion process. This part has an area of 198m² and requires all the knowhow and the experience of the H2X teams. The perfect management of the process will contribute to reaching the ambitious objective of a large ship construction in less than 18 months. This construction illustrates the H2X project expertise in management, which has been one of the decisive points in the choice of the shipyard: optimum coordination of the different teams, very efficient forward planning tools, and personalized followup of the client’s needs and questions. The official launch of the ship will take place during the Cannes boat show from 8 to 13 September 2010. H2X Yachts &amp; Ships +33 (0)4 42 98 10 25 <a href="mailto:contact@h2x.com?subject=H2X%20Yachts%20%26%20Ships%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">contact@h2x.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.h2x.com">www.h2x.com</a>

Construction of the Blue Coast 95 at H2X

H2X is currently building the first in a range of new catamarans in its workshops, the S/Y Nahema 120. On 22 September 2008, the mould of the port side of the hull was unveiled as it left the H2X composites clean room (an exceptional facility of 50m in length). The hull was removed and then placed on a cradle. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/126097/image/large-037e61a70887ffe7266e369a51e88f42.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/126097">This first 10-tonne composite sandwich hull (made of Glass/Epoxy, PVC Foam and Glass/Epoxy layers) was manufactured with a new and innovative technique - epoxy resin vacuum infusion. This is a complex process when used with epoxy resin, but offers a range of benefits:<ul> <li>A high-quality composite. The glass-fibre fabric layers are compacted and the fibre/resin proportions are optimised (35% instead of 60% with a direct application process). These proportions are very close to those used for aeronautical components and products. </li> <li>Improved productivity through significant time savings, particularly with large parts. </li> <li>Improved working conditions for shipyard staff and a further step forward as part of the sustainable development policy in place at the yard. The technique does not release any volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It contributes to improving the working environment for shipyard staff and reduces production waste. </li>
</ul>In addition to the excellent mechanical qualities achieved, the hull weight is kept under control, which in turns means optimal boat speeds. This success illustrates the capacity to innovate that H2X boasts, and its ability to integrate new technologies into its production process. The major investments made over the last few months, in particular in high-tech, state-of-the-art production facility, put the company in a position to meet the high market demand for larger and higher-performances yachts.

H2X shipyard manufactures a 35m hull through epoxy resin vacuum infusion

Saturday January 19 Boot Düsseldorf will open its doors for the public. The show will run until January 27 and like last year there is a special “superyacht show” in hall 7A. Lürssen Yachts For many years German superyacht builder Lürssen have been exhibiting at Boot Düsseldorf and this year will be no exemption. Lürssen has built some of the most impressive superyachts and this year will deliver no less than 5 superyachts ranging in size from 60m to well over 150m. For more information contact <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23">Lürssen Yachts</a> or visit them at stand B07.Ciris Capital Last year yacht finance and leasing specialists Ciris Capital opened an office in Florence (Italy) from where they can offer their ever increasing clientele with specialist leasing solutions. Ciris Capital is one of the few specialized yacht finance and leasing companies and with their in-depth knowledge of the market, they will get you the best possible deal. For more information contact <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/291">Ciris Capital</a> or visit their stand (E25) in hall 7A.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123899/image/large-60dcc93cce10b8d1ab09e92ce3267c6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123899">Dahm International Herbert Dahm is one of the founders of Boot Düsseldorf and his company Dahm International is a long time exhibitor. Last year they sold, among others, the 35m Benetti <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1488">If</a> and she is now available for charter through Dahm International. With more than 40 years of experience in the yachting business, Dahm and his team will be able to help you with the purchase or charter of your dream yacht. Contact <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/444">Dahm International</a> to make an appointment or visit them at stand F26. Other exhibitors at the “Superyacht Show” in hall 7A:<ul> <li> <div>Baltic Yachts – C08</div> </li> <li> <div>De Birs Yachts – B09</div> </li> <li> <div>Deutsche Yahcten (Abeking &amp; Ramussen, Newcruise, Pantaenius, Oldenburger, Merrill Stevens Yachts and other companies) – E7</div> </li> <li> <div>Dutch Yacht Builders – D22</div> </li> <li> <div>Fipa Italiana Yachts – E13</div> </li> <li> <div>French Nautical (H2X, CNB, JFA and other companies) – B11</div> </li> <li> <div>Hydromar – F29</div> </li> <li> <div>Jongert – F22</div> </li> <li> <div>Lewmar North – C01</div> </li> <li> <div>Moravia – E17</div> </li> <li> <div>Nahema – C26</div> </li> <li> <div>Nautor Swan – B17</div> </li> <li> <div>Orucoglu – D29</div> </li> <li> <div>PR Marine – F32</div> </li> <li> <div>Reckmann – D23</div> </li> <li> <div>Rizzardi – D06</div> </li> <li> <div>Rodriguez Group – B08</div> </li> <li> <div>Rondal – F07</div> </li> <li> <div>Royal Huisman – F19</div> </li> <li> <div>Schnaase – F02</div> </li> <li> <div>Seven Star – E29</div> </li> <li> <div>Shama Yachts – C09</div> </li> <li> <div>Southern Wind – E23</div> </li> <li> <div>Tecnomar – B29</div> </li> <li> <div>Vulkan Shipyard – B20</div> </li>
</ul>The Superyacht Times team will visit the boat show on Tuesday January 22, please feel free to <a href="http://www.superyachttimes.com/pages/contact/">contact us</a> if you would like to meet us.