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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts (Company)">CL Yachts</a> has announced their new flagship of the CLX range, the 30.5-metre CLX99 superyacht concept. Building upon the design of her sistership, the 29.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Forakis</a>-designed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CLX96/0129.5m (96'9&quot;)CL Yachts 2022">CLX96</a> yacht, the CLX99 yacht, which also employs the craftsmanship of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Jozeph Forakis</a> for her design, has more interior volume, additional exterior spaces and upgraded features. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316337/image/large-c3fbe17d724345e1404e560d527c97e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316337">As <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts (Company)">CL Yachts</a> Director Martin Lo explains, “The hull is the same great hull as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CLX96/0129.5m (96'9&quot;)CL Yachts 2022">CLX96</a>, with its excellent design ensuring performance, stability, handling, and sea-worthiness, but the beach area has been extended and the new yacht reaches an overall length of 30.5-metres.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316338/image/large-d1610e3917eb327a18a11c675bb0f403.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316338">When it comes to the flagship vessel, the main deck has undergone a two-metre long extension, causing the interior layout to be redesigned.“CLX99 features a generous dining room forward with the galley adjacent and with portside access for the crew,” interior and exterior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Forakis</a>, “as well as featuring a relaxation area with an enlarged sofa – from sanctuary to dining to observation lounge, multifunctional space highlights the diverse operational roles the yacht as a whole is capable of taking on.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316344/image/large-88b620e3d47b3d64a54f15c4f312dd08.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316344">On the reimagined lower deck for the standard version of the CLX99 model, five opulent staterooms, including a full-beam master suite, two VIP doubles forward, and two twin/double staterooms can comfortably accommodate guests. Moreover, each stateroom is complete with an ensuite bathroom for optimal privacy.Alternatively, the clients can also choose to place a main deck master suite where the forward dining and observation lounge is located, and reserve five staterooms on the lower deck in order to accommodate up to 12 guests total. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316345/image/large-fe2c39143da08da3fac45781742956bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316345">Meanwhile, the crew living quarters, which are situated between the engine room and aft bulkhead, has been expanded so that it can host up to five crew members onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316343/image/large-8477775e6e29f1597eaa29a7379227b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316343">Moving outdoors to the sundeck, the skylounge and flybridge helm are slightly altered to maximise space, with a seating arrangement and sunbathing area forward of the bridge serving as a secondary, elevated bow terrace, which draws from the signature “Terrazza Portoghese” found on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CLX96/0129.5m (96'9&quot;)CL Yachts 2022">CLX96</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316341/image/large-5ff15f9b282ef41cf583d4178fe22855.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316341">“The skylounge has been extended by over three metres, with the helm – which is on the same level as the skylounge – separated from the guest saloon allowing the captain to work freely without interfering with the guests,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Forakis</a> adds. “However, the skylounge forward bulkhead is essentially largely glass, which not only means CLX99 retains the 360-degree panoramic views, but also means guests can still observe the operation of the yacht. A sliding door connects the two spaces.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316342/image/large-d2c0c8b41fe61db6d5b8156ef699badb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316342">In addition, the aft sundeck has a dedicated lounge settee for relaxation, while the overall width of the aft deck is increased thanks to the integration of an arch in the bulwark. The aft end of the yacht exhibits an aft water-level beach and swim platform equipped with drop down bulwarks that can form sea terraces on either side.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316340/image/large-57079102422d229e55dccbd2fc3c6d73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316340">Regarding the interior decor, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Forakis</a> aims to capture the essence of “nature and coastlines” through the presence of sinuous curves in combination with elementary shapes. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316339/image/large-3532304b93e72be7bd99825995d02363.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316339">“The leitmotif of CLX99’s interiors is the rounded and smooth lines that characterise all the furnishings,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Forakis</a> says, “evoking pebble beaches with their smooth stones, both in shape and in the choice of materials.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/316336/image/large-584605702fa62b75358fc0e0544b2f12.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/316336">

CL Yachts unveils new 31m CLX99 flagship yacht concept 

CL Yachts has unveiled their new flagship yacht, the 30.5-metre CLX99 superyacht concept.


CL Yachts unveils new 31m CLX99 flagship superyacht concept 

The 29.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts (Company)">CL Yachts</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CLX96/0129.5m (96'9&quot;)CL Yachts 2022">CLX96</a> is on the market with Carmen Lau of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247074/image/large-9b3ba7d3cf1ff50b3450a349fb836650.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247074">Delivered by her Hong Kong-based shipyard in June 2022 as the first hull of the CLX96 series, the explorer yacht exhibits an exterior and interior design, both imagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Jozeph Forakis</a>, while her naval architecture was crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6114" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfaro Design (Company)">Alfaro Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247066/image/large-2d4472813a9875637cf89cf62ca95096.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247066">Across a volume of 99 GT, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features a four stateroom and five stateroom layout that can host as many as four guests, while there is also accommodation for as many as three crew members onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247060/image/large-18fa88c7fb46a4e8dee4e03bb8d2e6f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247060">As a multiple award-winning yacht, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/clx96-01/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht CLX96 for sale</a> boasts several state-of-the-art elements, including two decks complete with a reverse-angle pilothouse, and an eye-catching flybridge bulwark resembling wings on her exterior profile. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247049/image/large-b3673c8d5de2c94e534a5ebf7a914257.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247049">Besides providing stylish aesthetics for the yacht itself, the exterior silhouette allows guests to bask in extensive panoramic views thanks to the vast windows and tri-fold doors at midship that can convert the area to a luxurious alfresco dining space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247059/image/large-db466522c3caeb705ea9cbca88b3fb88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247059">In terms of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>’s four palatial staterooms, which are found below deck, polished, contemporary furnishings are adorned with enlivening pops of colour that range from striking orange to a nautical blue and a rich forest green.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247069/image/large-cf9ef361c9f166266d69ac1a2ed15b13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247069">Meanwhile, the lavish main saloon serves as the vessel’s standout social hub, and boasts an integrated and fully equipped open kitchen for easy transit between making refreshments and lounging on the plush, cream seating area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247065/image/large-ebb4740e70db73f31c4c15c8a11084c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247065">Regarding the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/clx96-01/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">CL Yachts yacht for sale</a>’s performance, her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines propel her to a cruising speed of 22 knots and a top speed of 25 knots for a comfortable but fast-paced journey.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/247053/image/large-8700422a317194516e20e8bb0ef2075e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/247053">

First 30m CL Yachts yacht CLX96 for sale

The 29.5-metre CL Yachts motor yacht CLX96 is on the market with Carmen Lau of Camper & Nicholsons. 



First 30m CL Yachts motor yacht CLX96 for sale

12 unique superyacht concepts from 2023

2023 saw a variety of unique and innovative superyacht concepts, we take a look back at 12 of the most exciting.

Top 12 unique superyacht concepts from 2023

From class-approved propellers to fully printed hulls, 3D printing is on the rise. We take a look at the opportunities for yachtbuilders and ask whether the industry is more confined by mindset than technology.From model-making to printing food or even replacement organs, it seems there is nothing 3D printing cannot do. The use of additive manufacturing, as it is also known, is already viable across a range of industries for the production of plastic, metal and ceramic elements. And earlier this year we learned of 88-metre Pegasus, a concept by designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Jozeph Forakis</a> touted as “the world’s first 3D printed superyacht”. But is this emerging technology the miracle solution that will enable us to print entire boats in a matter of days?<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295550/image/large-2e977725d308de0c51d4f283798ac61c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295550">“When we started out, we looked at how we could introduce this technology in a field where everything is strictly artisanal,” says Paolo Nazzaro, co-founder and MD of Superfici, an Italian additive manufacturer based in La Spezia.“ The shipyards reacted like it was arcane magic, and it took time to prove to them that we could use new technology to improve design and functionality.”With clients ranging from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5753" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sacs Marine (Company)">SACS</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1440" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heinen & Hopman (Company)">Heinen &amp; Hopman</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4062" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Raymarine UK Ltd (Company)">Raymarine</a> to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, Amer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini</a> and even Lamborghini, the message is starting to get through, although the challenge now is convincing shipyards to change the way they approach design. Nazzaro points to a tender helm console Superfici designed and printed for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5753" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sacs Marine (Company)">SACS</a>, which was an exercise to show that when you change the way you build parts you also change the way you design them.&nbsp;“Now they understand,” he says. “We design not only the exterior but also the internal parts because we print everything as one; it means parts are becoming more complex even though they are actually easier to build, and shipyards are starting to change the way they conceive projects.”“It’s a different mindset,” agrees Adam Wheeler, Design Office Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker International</a>. “Rather than just designing for manufacture, we can design for form now. The beauty of 3D printing is it lends itself to free thinking. There are no limitations.”&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> has started using 3D printing across its range and has set up an internal programme known as RAMP (Research into Additive Manufacturing Processes). Currently its 60-strong design office uses 3D printing primarily for components in non-visible areas, but the tech allows the team to create complex pieces that are not possible to manufacture by conventional injection moulding, such as parts for plumbing or air-conditioning ducts that can maximise available volume, or elements like plenum boxes and manifolds that by printing them whole mitigates the risk of leaks through human error.&nbsp;“We can develop and realise organic shapes that subtractive manufacturing doesn’t allow us to do,” Wheeler confirms. “It’s definitely the future and we’ve got high aspirations as to how we utilise additive manufacturing going forward, although the print resolution isn’t quite there yet to print a major moulding without having to revisit it with paint or other finishing.”For Will Penfold, Senior Project Manager at 3D printing company AMufacture in the UK, designers and shipyards are still playing catch-up with the technology. “A lot of the time parts come to us that have been designed for injection moulding or machining and are not designed with 3D printers in mind,” he says. “We then advise how they can tweak the design and add value or features, because we can print parts that can’t be made in any other way.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295551/image/large-73b02ba3b3b53862aafcc41a6b980e6d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295551">AMufacture prints custom components for high-end race boats, and low-volume production parts for sailboats, motoryachts and luxury tenders. A supplier to companies like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1640" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harken Inc. (Company)">Harken</a>, it announced at the start of 2023 that it was the new 3D printing technical partner for SailGP.&nbsp;“Over the past six months we’ve had a lot of conversations with a lot of different marine companies, not only in the UK but also in Europe,” Penfold says. “It suggests that the technology is on the verge of becoming mainstream in the marine sector.”Print tech&nbsp;There are a bewildering number of 3D printing technologies. Not all are suitable for finished parts or the marine environment, and others may be promising for future adoption but right now are very expensive. The key methods currently include:Fused deposition modelling (FDM): A method of material extrusion, this is perhaps the best-known 3D printing technology in which a print head lays down extruded layers of melted plastic filament, concrete or other materials. It is used in most hobbyist 3D printers.Vat polymerisation: In this method, light is used to selectively cure a photopolymer resin in a vat to create a complex solid shape. Stereolithography (SLA) is perhaps the best-known process, but there are many variants based on differing light sources and proprietary processes.Powder bed fusion: In a way, this is a more advanced version of FDM whereby a thermal energy source is used to fuse powder particles (thermoplastic, metals or ceramics) to build a solid object layer by layer. Selective laser sintering (SLS) and multi-jet fusion (MJF) are two example technologies. Parts produced using these methods tend to have excellent mechanical properties and can have complex geometries.Material jetting: Material jetting works in a similar way to a standard inkjet printer, but instead of ink uses photopolymers which are sprayed in layers and then cured with UV light.Binder jetting: This process is similar to SLS but uses binder droplets rather than heat to fuse power particles. It is a low-cost process for functional metal parts, although mechanical properties do not match those of powder bed fusion parts.Direct energy deposition (DED): An electron beam, laser or plasma is used to feed and fuse material simultaneously when it is deposited. Wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) used to create the RAMLAB/<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6617" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shipyards (Company)">Damen</a> propeller is a form of DED. The tech is expensive and parts require surface finishing, but it can be used for high-end components in automotive, aerospace etc, making it one to watch for superyachts in the future.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295557/image/large-d45a2e168c0ce486d13f9c90f6eb01e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295557">Are we there yet?While the possibilities for 3D printing are immense, there are still some barriers to its widespread adoption in yacht construction. The WAAMpeller project by RAMLAB in Rotterdam showed the potential of additive manufacturing when it successfully printed a ship propeller in nickel alloy, aluminium and bronze that was subsequently class-approved by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bureau Veritas (Company)">Bureau Veritas</a>. However, the propeller required additional finishing, and the cost of such printing technologies is still prohibitively high for small-scale production.There is also the problem of size with most printers currently offering print scales of up to around one cubic metre, and the rapidly changing nature of the technology means it is a hard call for a yard to invest in a serious printer – one reason why third-party print companies will likely continue to provide off-site parts manufacture even as the technology matures.“The interesting thing is in metal 3D printing, which is still a bit boutique and expensive,” says Penfold. “But as new technologies come online, that’s getting cheaper and there are a lot of fabricated parts that suddenly you’re going to be able to print.”The result is more design freedom, which promises to provide savings in both cost and weight – advances that are probably only two to three years away. Similarly, the issue of size is being overcome not by larger print beds, but by designing in junctions that allow for component elements to be bonded together.&nbsp;“In FDM printing you can build bigger with print beds up to 12 metres long, but the quality is not great,” says Penfold. “The print technology that we use, which is MJF [see sidebar], can create parts that are 100 percent homogenous and equally strong in every axis. As the technology matures and metal printing gets cheaper, I think that will be a big thing for the marine industry.”Spares on demandIt is not just ease of manufacturing that 3D printing offers; it also opens up opportunities for spare parts on demand or, in the case of older models or obsolete parts, one-off replacements via laser scanning, modelling and printing.&nbsp;The idea of a yacht carrying its own 3D printer and printing off plastic and metal parts on demand is also tantalising, and this prospect was further bolstered in 2017 when Rotterdam-based RAMLAB partnered with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6617" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Shipyards (Company)">Damen</a>, Promarin, Autodesk and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bureau Veritas (Company)">Bureau Veritas</a> to 3D print a class-approved, 1.35-metre diameter ship propeller. The reality, however, is that such steps are likely many years away not least because of cost, space and the need for parts to be finished post-printing.&nbsp;“I don’t think we’re all going to have 3D printers on our yachts,” says Will Penfold, “but I think instead of having ten parts on a shelf somewhere gathering dust, companies will have a design on a server and when someone needs a part it will just be printed off and three days later it will be on board, rather than having to go through the longer process of conventional fabrication. We’re already in discussions along those lines.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/295552/image/large-76d0e6721af67d976ea6a576c5c10514.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/295552">A future blueprint&nbsp;Despite the challenges, 3D printing allows for complex geometries, custom designs and limited production runs, all of which are pertinent to the low-volume, high-quality nature of yacht building. Another relevant advantage is that the materials used are fully recyclable and reusable, which means an end-of-life solution for parts and tooling, waste reduction for prototyping, and the evolution of parts on the fly without having to create new moulds.So does this mean that we will soon be cruising in printed yachts that have come off a production line in a matter of days? This prospect was mooted in 2019 when the University of Maine printed a 7.62-metre open boat that broke three world records in 3D printing. But while you can now 3D-print houses, and 3D-printed boats are being made in the Netherlands for use on calm canals, it is unlikely we will get to this point in mainstream yachting.“The way the University of Maine boat is printed means it can float, but it would crack if you tried to navigate with it in waves,” says Nazzaro. “The other problem is weight [it came in at 2.2 tons].”&nbsp;Instead, Nazzaro believes the future is more likely in 3D printing moulds, which can then be used to build boats. AMufacture’s CEO and co-founder Craig Pyser agrees that printing tooling will become more widespread, but in tandem with CNC machines. Clearly, we are on the verge of more widespread adoption of 3D print tech in yacht construction, and that opens up some delicious prospects in terms of design and efficiency.&nbsp;“Someone said to me in my early days in this field that with 3D printing, complexity is free,” says Pyser. “When I fully understood what that meant it was an incredible moment, because it means clients are only limited by their imagination. And what excites me isn’t so much the advancements in technology, where you’ll probably gain on speed and the range of materials you can utilise, but about the increased understanding and adoption of 3D printing across various industries, including marine.”This article was originally published in Issue 2 of How To Build It, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/magazine/how-to-build-it-issue-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">download the magazine for free here</a>.

3D printing in the yachting industry 

From class-approved propellers to fully printed hulls, 3D printing is on the rise. We take a look at the opportunities for yachtbuilders.

Is 3D printing reshaping the yachting industry?

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts (Company)">CL Yachts</a> has announced its latest model, the 24-metre CLB80. Internationally known and award winning designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Jozeph Forakis</a> will lead the design efforts for both the interior and exterior. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292319/image/large-3a54d1938063f8f8f8d13dd54c4e69c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292319">The exterior of the CLB80 embodies a contemporary and refreshing aesthetic, seamlessly blending avant-garde elements with the distinctive characteristics that define the brand and the B-series.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292322/image/large-f1b64978ca586eb8be3e7ba5e2217031.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292322">&nbsp;A notable feature that distinguishes this model is the evolution of its unique stepped side windows. These meticulously designed windows not only introduce a modern touch, but also significantly improve visibility, allowing an abundance of natural light to illuminate the living spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292327/image/large-f7a637dd575738ca5f68fb9e028b684b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292327"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292328/image/large-0d2a08635b6016b3691009a4d774aa50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292328">Another unique design element is the incorporation of 'boomerang' fashion plates, which serve as a distinctive <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts (Company)">CL Yachts</a> design hallmark, while also contributing to the yacht's streamlined and aerodynamic appearance. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292330/image/large-0ecfe2ec7c8be6a4d78ff4f85bbbcd40.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292330">Luxurious layout options include the choice between a forward or aft galley on the main deck, as well as the selection of either a single or double helm station.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292334/image/large-24fe463018ce0992d046b51e83d35b0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292334">Production of the inaugural CLB80 is scheduled to commence in the second quarter of 2024.

CL Yachts introduces 24m new model CLB80 yacht

CL Yachts has announced its latest model, the 24-metre CLB80.



CL yachts unveils new 24m CLB80 motor yacht

Largest yachts attending Miami International Boat Show 2023

SYT looks at the largest yachts attending the Miami International Boat Show 2023.

The largest yachts attending Miami International Boat Show 2023

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256374/image/large-a44097b06ecf18f21fc9478653df1157.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256374">Designer<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">&nbsp;Jozeph Forakis</a> has now unveiled the 88-metre Pegasus superyacht concept. Pegasus is designed to be "virtually invisible" both visually and from a sustainability perspective. Forkasis is eager to take "courageous leaps toward our collective sustainable future," with "PEGASUS [being] a bold but achievable vision for the near future, where man and machine live in harmony with nature rather than competing or compromising." This notion led to Peagus running entirely on solar energy converting seawater into hydrogen. She will produce zero emissions offering an infinite range. Similarly, onboard fuel cells convert the H2 into electricity stored short-term in Lithium-ion batteries making Pegasus a one-of-a-kind superyacht. Forakis's ambitions are prevalent across the interior and exterior proposal. The exterior design begins with a low, linear hull exhibiting a plumb bow and silver metallic finish. This feature blurs the separative layer between the yacht and the sea itself, as though the vessel is in harmony and one with the water. Like a sustainable gliding plane through the sea, the Pegasus will model reflective multi-tiered "Solar Wings" as floating mirrors of the sky and clouds championing the surrounding natural landscapes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256375/image/large-29522f081ee8011adfaa7ab8f8c7c6cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256375">Another exterior and interior fascination of the Pegasus is the multi-level monument to nature, the "Tree of Life," expanding across all 4 levels. A wellness zen garden and reflective pool will surround this symbolic tree, framed by a sculpted spiral staircase that interweaves Forakis's vision to interconnect nature through his conscious design. A sustainable hydroponic garden will also provide fresh food and air purification onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256377/image/large-5d41180c144a84348fb9c2f755487562.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256377"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256376/image/large-33f403cf7fc401bf106f6e259da77301.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256376"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256383/image/large-9c1b29159e54dffb3f6db0125609c1e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256383">The interior spaces of Pegasus guest lounges showcase the juxtaposition between minimalist design and living nature, both inside - with living greenery and rich appointments skillfully integrated throughout where copious daylight penetrates across the entire boat. The top level is exclusive to the owner, with a forward-facing primary suite featuring a large private terrace. The forward pool club has an aquarium-style lap pool and expansive horizontal windows that transform into open balconies on both port and starboard. The versatile pool cover also functions as a helipad. The open beach club features a substantial Jacuzzi and collapsable terraces at the aft of the ship.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256380/image/large-f376c5c88bf4ea8bb6687185f0dbd2d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256380"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256381/image/large-d3a34aabd62cc90da59cea4f67d70f6b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256381"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256378/image/large-1453d9aa48b6a2a4feb09fc214b27b24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256378">The environmentally-conscious ethos of Pegasus also runs through the funnels of her structural build. The substantial 88-metre superyacht's construction will use robotic 3D printing to create a mesh framework integrating both hull and superstructure. The result is a robust yet lightweight vessel that will be crafted using less energy, waste, space, material, and time than conventional construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256371/image/large-7c39a3e6905dbae0cf98feba14e97440.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256371"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256369/image/large-ce6d5eb6dc2fb3de24c7edc39349d689.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256369"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256366/image/large-0983272da319763432aba1def0cf68f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256366"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Jozeph Forakis</a> is prized for his innovative designs and dedication to catapult a market, disrupting the boundaries of technological capabilities to create transformative models that are both seamless and unlike anything seen before. After the world premiere of his award-winning CLX96 design (exterior and interior) at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2022">Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in 2022</a>. Similar to his previous successes within the superyacht industry and his championed cordless Havana lamp for Foscarini (now a permanent fixture in MoMA, New York), it is undoubtedly an exciting time to witness the Pegasus come into inception through the fascinating lens of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Jozeph Forakis</a>. With a research background in the bio-medical sectors, it is clear that Forakis’ work is grounded in science. Yet, his admiration for cultural arts penetrates through his theatrical, seamless designs, often punctuated with elements of awe-inducing surprises. Expectedly, Forakis's inspiration for Pegasus was conceived on the Greek island of Koufonissi, where Forakis, "was inspired to create a yacht as close to the sea and nature as possible”. &nbsp;With philosophical thought, Forakis intended to create a superyacht similar to the "clouds floating above the waterline" to "honor nature by blending into it, becoming virtually invisible."Read:<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55363" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts’ award-winning CLX96 motor yacht enroute to the US for sea trials (2022-06-16 12:30:00 +0200)">CL Yachts’ award-winning CLX96 motor yacht enroute to the US for sea trials</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256372/image/large-8f9a413b555af05d9c92856ea3037d57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256372">

3D-printed 88-meter Pegasus superyacht designed by Jozeph Forakis

Discover the first 88-meter 3D-printed Pegasus superyacht designed by Jozeph Forakis which is virtually invisible both visually and environmentally.


The world’s first 3D printed superyacht: 88m Pegasus yacht concept unveiled by Jozeph Forakis 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts (Company)">CL Yachts</a>’ 29.5-metre award-winning motor yacht CLX96 has reached a new milestone as it has been loaded onto a transport vessel for a transpacific voyage to the United States where it will undertake its sea trials. Notably, this is the builder’s first Sea Activity Vessel (SAV).<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231055/image/large-c531db737d249616eb1ae145d7b237a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231055">The yacht CLX96 was recently loaded onto a transport vessel in Hong Kong, where she was built, and will pass through the Panama Canal enroute to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The explorer yacht was designed inside and out by the Milan-based designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Jozeph Forakis</a>, who penned her with rugged, captivating exterior lines – which CL Yachts believes “will no doubt appeal to American sensibilities.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231057/image/large-b7ae33e279e629fbc22d8b39211c5496.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231057"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Jozeph Forakis</a> drew inspiration from the commercial sector; the yacht CLX96 sports a two-level deck house and inverted windshield, which will smooth passage through rough waters a lot easier than if she was drawn with a traditional raked windshield. Furthermore, this design allows for more tranquil passages through more temperate waters, as it helps keep the yacht’s interior cooler. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231290/image/large-de1e6434ebc7051be18d31f1140db05e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231290"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231291/image/large-f3ccc80431c230a2183dfdbf7339b72f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231291"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231289/image/large-5e9fd2e29ad164f9e87ad9484938f5ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231289">The interior design of the CLX96 yacht is soothing and modern. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Jozeph Forakis</a> opted for a clean and minimalist styling, making great use of a soft muted colour palette. Guests onboard will benefit from large windows throughout the yacht, which offers plenty of light and outstanding views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231060/image/large-53fb83d215823bc91dbe83be65a8bde9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231060">The CLX96 yacht also brings alfresco space in spades; she has a large sundeck with ample space both forward and aft. Two more decks grace the stern – the main deck, which cascades to her extendable swim platform.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231058/image/large-7166b709179a3d502faf750549b1fb51.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231058">This 99 GT motor yacht is draped in accolades and has already won a Good Design Award 2020, a Bronze A’ Design Award 2021, and bagged a trophy from the International Yacht &amp; Aviation Awards 2021.As many as eight guests can reside in the CLX96 yacht, across her four staterooms. Alongside three crew members. In terms of performance, this GRP explorer yacht can cruise at 22 knots and reach speeds of up to 25 knots at full load, thanks to twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">CAT</a> engines. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/231059/image/large-ce4b9edbf4271d6ba4f726ca756542cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/231059">Upon arrival in Florida, the CLX96 yacht will undergo sea trials with a select group of potential owners.

CL Yachts’ 30m CLX96 motor yacht enroute to US

CL Yachts’ 30m award-winning motor yacht CLX96 is enroute to the US where it will undertake its sea trials. 

CL Yachts’ award-winning CLX96 motor yacht enroute to the US for sea trials

The first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CLX96/0129.5m (96'9&quot;)CL Yachts 2022">CLX96</a> yacht from<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts (Company)">&nbsp;CL Yachts</a> has completed her sea trials and has hit top speeds of 25 knots in full load conditions. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216402/image/large-fc24bc749de9f0c84d2919b219443714.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216402"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216404/image/large-7f5ee3285c4f3c0e60cfbcf6cde96815.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216404">Martin Lo, Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts (Company)">CL Yachts</a>, commented, “Our captain reports that the boat handled well and was very responsive to the helm. Two thrusters at the bow and stern provided a much higher level of confidence when docking. We have ourselves a yacht that operates smoothly throughout her RPM range. Thanks to her stabilisation options, including a Quick MC56 gyrostabiliser and Sidepower fins, she is very steady in a seaway as well.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216403/image/large-4d9d5bc626f5fd1914a588c71d0d2c7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216403">Featuring exterior and interior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Jozeph Forakis</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6114" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfaro Design (Company)">Alfaro Design</a> completed her naval architecture. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts launches first 30m CLX96 SAV (2021-12-15 11:00:00 +0100)">The yacht was launched in December</a> and can accommodate as many as eight guests between four staterooms. Martin Lo added, “We wanted a fresh approach to the norm, and we did that by allowing designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Jozeph Forakis</a> the freedom to create something different and unique, while holding true to our core values of quality, innovation and uncompromising seaworthiness.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216405/image/large-38db53150122eb0d81d834ade6fcdaa1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216405">Following the final outfitting which has now begun, the yacht will be debuted in Hong Kong this spring. Her international debut is planned for the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2022">2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show</a>. She is currently on the market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216410/image/large-f18dcf77e72f9d0d53bafee330ebf4a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216410"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216408/image/large-21968575e4d0c69d6e47839ef6c35de4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216408"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/216407/image/large-9471e7b3054dc5551cd20705ebf7f8ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/216407">

CLX96 yacht sea trials

The first CLX96 yacht has completed sea trials.

The first CLX96 has completed sea trials

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts (Company)">CL Yachts</a> has launched its first Sea Activity Vessel (SAV), its CLX96 series. The 29.5-metre motor yacht has been built to a design by Milan-based designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Jozeph Forakis</a> who penned her exterior lines along with her interior styling.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213832/image/large-9ab2d035265f3c5d23ecd3f86827145b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213832">The yacht was preparing to be launched in October, but was postponed due to issues brought on by the pandemic.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213831/image/large-7ffd33568dde4f383d0d111443455886.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213831"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts (Company)">CL Yachts</a> describes its CLX96 SAV series as “workboat chic”, combining the utility of a workboat with the level of aesthetic expected on a yacht. Her designer was inspired by a New York loft, “The yacht’s distinctive profile is born from observations of living habits at sea and reconsidering the preconceptions of space, comfort and conviviality. Of course, comfort is a priority on a luxury yacht, but I also want those onboard to always be aware that they are on a ‘vessel’ built to transport them through space and time,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Forakis</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213829/image/large-09026fc36491ac64944d870d2fb74f64.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213829"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213830/image/large-81c0bbee4754b17734c41c70944512c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213830">Her deckhouse is two levels and has reverse-sheer windshields that are highly functional. Not only do they help to maintain visibility in rough seas, as water washes away smoothly, but they also help to reduce a ‘greenhouse effect’ in the yacht’s interior, ensuring that the interior is always cool and comfortable.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213834/image/large-3234e4304396eafa30de6fa11bee1835.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213834">The yacht accommodates as many as eight guests across four staterooms, each of which have ample natural light due to skylights and large windows used throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/213835/image/large-ed55a82c2ed65f62a1a548a91cf9874a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/213835">CLX96 SAV will be equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C32 engines and will reach a top speed at 27 knots, when at half load, and will cruise comfortably at 22 knots.

CL Yachts launches first 30m CLX96 SAV

After being postponed due to the pandemic, CL Yachts has launched the first unit of its 30m CLX96 SAV series.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts (Company)">CL Yachts</a> has announced that its first CLX96 Sea Activity Vehicle (SAV) motor yacht which is currently under construction at their Hong-Kong based shipyard, is nearing completion. Her construction began in late 2020 and she is preparing to be launched next month.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179219/image/large-1a8609133b3ca059b6176bc5f6089299.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179219" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">“It’s all coming together on CLX96 and it will be beautiful when the yacht is completed. The realisation of the designer’s vision is on track, and we are extremely proud of what is being achieved with our very first SAV,” commented Martin Lo, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts (Company)">CL Yachts</a> Director.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209682/image/large-d6907bcf5ec85715a174463e0e1b3fde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209682">Pandemic-induced supply chain issues have also proved challenging to the shipyard. “Throughout the significant challenges of the last 18 months, the team has rallied together and found a pathway to building our most complex and exciting yacht to date. We are reaching the final hurdles before CLX96 launches for the first time, and I am looking forward to showing the world the first of our remarkable crossover yachts from this design in the coming months,” added Lo.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209684/image/large-e907f3a8a9aba6146f079de45e472ad5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209684">The CLX96 SAV features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6114" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alfaro Design (Company)">Alfaro Design</a> and interior and exterior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Jozeph Forakis</a>. The yacht has already received widespread recognition, having &nbsp;won the award for the Concept Under 40 Metres from the International Yacht &amp; Aviation Awards as well as a GOOD Design Award and a Bronze A Design Award. Director Martin Lo remarked, “In order to be competitive in today’s market, you need to be daring and we believe that the CLX96 is a bold challenge of the status quo in its category.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179221/image/large-e4fad525cefe8a82e32d5644f65656a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179221">CLX96 SAV is designed to blend the traditional explorer yacht features while ensuring comfort and luxury style on board. The versatile CLX96 offers open-planned and clean lines. She features a two-level, reverse angled deckhouse to maximise space, whilst her vertical bow further amplifies space down below. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179223/image/large-66adc7ce88098a6f02e787111af37c50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179223">Designed to give an indoor-outdoor aesthetic, she features vast retractable windows and bi-folding doors on her flybridge, leading directly to her large al fresco dining space aft. CLX96 SAV has multiple unique outdoor entertainment spaces, including the ‘Terrezza Portoghese’, a sunbathing area forward of her skylounge, ‘Piazza del Sole’ seating and sunbathing area on her foredeck, and an expansive stern beach club at the waterline with a hydraulically-submerging swim platform.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179224/image/large-4750645ca803725e56146a14989c636d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179224"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179226/image/large-383812aa6829b50184376c33a2a83c4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179226">Her interior design is stylish yet discreet, focusing on simplicity instead of lavish additions. Her spacious, open-planned main deck hosts her saloon with a full service bar, multiple seating areas and a dining area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179228/image/large-8363a9b161b225e1bc3a9eb05b0b995a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179228" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179230/image/large-7922638567c970e6790e1c73bf5ee23e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179230"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179229/image/large-8ddc3cff5bb203d61befae51af7e7a92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179229">CLX96 will sleep up-to eight guests across her four staterooms with large windows and high ceilings for natural light. Her master suite will include a skylight while her VIP stateroom will have a virtual skylight, cleverly showing a feed from an on-deck camera to a display screen embedded above the VIP king-sized bed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179232/image/large-001fe3840b9fd41fe82610253932a18e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179232"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209680/image/large-ce41ff73a7ce0f3661b7c1d10a194f5f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209680"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179233/image/large-158ec9dbe42366400603468cd4ad897b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179233">CLX96 is made with a GRP composite hull to ensure enhanced performance of the yacht. She will be powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C32 engines, enabling her to reach top speeds of 27 knots and a cruising speed of 22 knots.&nbsp;

CL Yachts CLX96 SAV yacht prepares for launch

CL Yachts have shared details of their first CLX96 SAV yacht which is entering her final stages of construction. 

First CL Yachts CLX96 SAV yacht prepares for launch

Since the first plans were unveiled earlier this year, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CL Yachts (Company)">CL Yachts</a> has shared more about the in-build 29.26-metre CLX96. The first unit of the SAV (Sea Activity Vessel) range is due to be launched during Q1 of 2021 and is set to debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2021. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179219/image/large-1a8609133b3ca059b6176bc5f6089299.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179219">Claimed to be the holistic reinvention of the traditional motor yacht, the CLX96 comes from the drawing boards of international designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jozeph Forakis (Company)">Jozeph Forakis</a>. The design layout aims to blur the boundaries between the exterior and interiors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179226/image/large-383812aa6829b50184376c33a2a83c4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179226"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179225/image/large-956fe02784b306ca225f10c6fd53d2d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179225"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179224/image/large-4750645ca803725e56146a14989c636d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179224">“We wanted to offer those aboard the SAV a truly authentic experience, one that nourishes body and soul and celebrates wellbeing– the true luxury of modern life,” says Martin Lo, director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">CL Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179227/image/large-9faa780e8745ad8ee413db6293dbfa06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179227"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179232/image/large-001fe3840b9fd41fe82610253932a18e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179232">The exterior design includes a spacious area on the foredeck, Piazza del Sole, with sun pads that can be transformed into a variety of furniture styles, such as a coffee table or sunbeds. The Terrazza Portoghese skydeck was designed to allow guests to flow freely from adjacent areas and suit entertainment purposes. The loft-like saloon interiors of the new model offer 360-degree views throughout the yacht, including in the master stateroom and full-beam VIP staterooms.<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iXJfRGfK9ks?&amp;t=131s&amp;ab_channel=CLYachts&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> “CLX96’s distinctive profile, which is instantly iconic, is born from observations of living habits at sea and reconsidering the preconceptions of space, comfort, and conviviality. I wanted the feeling of being on the ocean to follow you everywhere, inside and outside. I was born in a New York City loft, and I wanted to capture that sense of the limitless possibility of living in open spaces. I think it is analogous to the inspiration we feel from the expansive horizon of the sea and the endless quest of human potential,” says Jozeph Forakis.

More details of CL Yachts' first in-build 29m CLX96

With her launch scheduled for Q1 2021, CL Yachts’ CLX96 will be debuted at FLIBS 2021.