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<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naval Yachts (Company)">Naval Yachts</a> is bolstering the ranks of its raw explorer XPM series, with a 23.9-metre catamaran: the XPM 78 CAT. This latest installment is nearing completion as the Turkish yacht builder is expecting to launch her during June of this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225057/image/large-0b1f2615ab038e374436988b4af02324.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225057"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225046/image/large-935735e97f3fcdf108a8214f18aa5ed2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225046">Michael Schutte was the studio behind the naval architecture and exterior styling of XPM 78 CAT, and in keeping with the rest of the series has opted for a gun alloy finish. The CAT will have a sleeker finish though, as Michael Schutte and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naval Yachts (Company)">Naval Yachts</a> will give her a painted finish, rather than leaving her raw with her Marine Grade Aluminium metalwork exposed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225043/image/large-fe6980ebaa9c0250171fa78d169973e3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225043">The XPM 78 CAT will accommodate as many as eight guests across four staterooms, comprising two master suites and two VIPs. Her ultra-modern interior design is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Karine Rousseau (Company)">Karine Rousseau</a> who was committed to delivering comfort, class and plenty of space for socialising. Her main saloon fully encapsulates this spirit: it's generous in size, wrapped by glass and furnished with Scandinavian minimalism. Teak has been used throughout to create a synergy between the interior and exterior spaces. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225041/image/large-b414f7d126692f80d83132950a70a4fa.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225041">Another unusual feature of her main saloon is that it is split over two levels, offering onboard guests panoramic views from an elevated height. To aft the saloon backs directly onto a large deck area that has not one, but two swim platforms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225060/image/large-e0f1ee5bd79c8864c939ab696616eb87.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225060">&nbsp;Much like the rest of the XPM Series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naval Yachts (Company)">Naval Yachts</a> has installed a collection of solar panels on the XPM 78 CAT to reduce her footprint. Thanks to 50 square-metres of solar panels, the XPM 78 CAT is expected to be able to generate 75 kilowatts of power daily, enough for her hotel load and to charge her Lithium battery packs coupled to her e-motors, if her owner opts for a hybrid system. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225048/image/large-62ba94f3c2f696c83416e7994bcb139f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225048"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225051/image/large-8ba67a76c44e77bbcad13ac06a363f14.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225051">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Introducing Naval Yachts’ utilitarian “go-anywhere” XPM Series (2022-03-24 11:30:00 +0100)">Introducing Naval Yachts’ utilitarian “go-anywhere” XPM Series</a>The XPM series is relatively new, as the first hull entered the water only last year. Alongside this CAT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naval Yachts (Company)">Naval Yachts</a> is busy working on two monohulls: the second from the 23.9-metre XPM 78 line and the first unit from the 25.4-metre XPM 85 one.&nbsp;

Naval Yachts’ 24m XPM 78 CAT nears completion

Naval Yachts is bolstering the ranks of its raw explorer XPM series with a 24m catamaran: the XPM 78 CAT.

Naval Yachts’ 24m catamaran from its rugged XPM series nears completion

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

Nahema is a new luxury catamaran builder, with head offices in Marseille in the South of France. Nahema designs and builds cruising catamarans over 100 feet. Nahema’s CEO, Pierre Lacagne, thinks there is a great potential for luxury catamarans in the yacht market. Nahema will exhibit at the Monaco Yacht Show (19-22nd September) and the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Show (25-29th October). Nahema arose from the meeting between: <ul> <li>A first customer, passionate and demanding owner, in search of a <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1400">110 feet catamaran</a>, combining a great design with performance, and luxury. </li> <li>An internationally renowned architect, Gilles Vaton. </li> <li>A comprehensive team of management, effective and capable of satisfying all the requirements of such a challenging project. </li>
</ul><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122669/image/large-90f0728fa97c24cd29249e1c95daf4fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122669"> Nahema CEO, Pierre Lacagne says "we are very excited about this project; we have gathered a great team with a tremendous experience in composite work and catamarans building. Our Nahemas are fast with carbon dagger boards, rotating mast and luxurious inside with a lot of space on the deck. They feature a huge access from the cockpit to the main saloon making a great living space. The <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1400">first unit (110 feet)</a> will display four suites and the whole yacht living area will measure 195 square meters. This is a unique project." Franck Darnet was selected as the Designer for the first unit. Franck Darnet has a great experience in working both for large production shipyards such as Beneteau and custom yachts builders both sail and motor such as JFA, Garcia, Lazarra and CNB collaborating with famous architects as Bruce Farr, Philippe Briand. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122670/image/large-bd7511b15fe8fbb14b1a2c4f8f9c2cbe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122670"> Franck Darnet says “We have answered to the requirements of an open, very clear interior where the cockpit and the salon would make one large leaving space. The shipyard also asked us to pay attention to the lightness of the materials used to build a fast boat. Finally this first Nahema had to be as convenient as possible for the guests and the crew to leave aboard”. Franck Darnet works on the project with Karine Rousseau, a French Designer with offices in Miami, and lots of references in designing interiors of luxurious homes and hotels. <noscript></noscript>