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Opacmare SpA

Following her debut at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2026">Palm Beach 2026</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> has unveiled the first interior images of the 39.42-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12774" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mitan39.42m (129'4&quot;)Numarine2025">Mitan</a>. She is the second hull in the yard’s 40MXP series.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390426/image/large-c3a445e7f52ab4f65b5e32b3ef3b5f62.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390426">The name 'Mitan' draws from Hindi and Nepali roots, translating to ‘chosen companion.’ Her design brief centers on extended voyages and quality time at sea for the family owner who commissioned her.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390416/image/large-05c330215ab9a64a0faa7990df80c350.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390416"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390415/image/large-fdd5ef941177adcaf343a649888fd2bf.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390415"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12774" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mitan39.42m (129'4&quot;)Numarine2025">Mitan</a> features naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design & Services (Company)">Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design &amp; Services</a> and exterior design created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Can Yalman (Company)">Can Yalman</a>. Inside, the yacht's interior blends contemporary minimalism with residential warmth, featuring a soothing palette of light wooden tones, soft taupe, cream textiles, and olive accents throughout. This natural palette is complemented by natural stone, wood and glass accents.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390420/image/large-7fc4e106f6ad9074b3b75499f6c478df.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390420">At a volume of 379 GT, she can accommodate up to 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms. Her layout comprises a full-beam master suite on the main deck and to complete the accommodations, two of the remaining staterooms offer flexible configurations. These areas easily transform from guest accommodations to a children's suite or private office depending on the voyage and those aboard. Dedicated crew and guest passageways ensure seamless service behind the scenes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390414/image/large-4b52a0f11642cfa206e1a82f9a0617cc.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390414"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390418/image/large-60e093675ba676fc47a7401f2ddb84f1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390418"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12774" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mitan39.42m (129'4&quot;)Numarine2025">Mitan’s</a> stern serves as one of her onboard highlights. The stern unfolds over three tiers. Here, guests can enjoy an upper dining area, a mid-level lounge anchored by a custom pool, and a sea-level swim platform fitted with an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opacmare SpA (Company)">Opacmare</a> transformer for direct ocean access. This seamless vertical flow connects the main saloon to the water's edge, placing guests just moments away from a post-dinner dip.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390413/image/large-9b461ec3744d1286d102e70bc87d67e3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390413">The flybridge functions as the yacht's social hub, open on three sides with panoramic sightlines in every direction. Forward, the foredeck offers a quieter counterpoint, with a private lounging retreat.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390412/image/large-7f00d030ed4fdd509b11e9530fcf4374.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390412"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12774" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mitan39.42m (129'4&quot;)Numarine2025">Mitan’s</a> tender stowage can house a 9.7-metre tender, a dinghy, two waverunners, two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3030" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cayago AG / Seabob (Company)">Seabobs</a> and two kayaks. The upper deck crane lifts up to three tonnes, while smaller tenders and toys stow neatly in dedicated stern lockers. Hull-mounted stabilisers operate both underway and at anchor, keeping the platform steady whether Mitan is crossing open ocean or resting in a sheltered bay.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390429/image/large-578191c14974bcaa3ff90bc0efd59b29.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390429">On the technical side, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12774" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mitan39.42m (129'4&quot;)Numarine2025">Mitan</a> draws power from twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines delivering a transatlantic range of 6,000 nautical miles at 8 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> collaborated with Silent Line to develop the vessel's acoustic and vibration engineering, tailoring the structural specifications to minimize transmitted noise.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390424/image/large-e570f607184863e4753737cb352691f7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390424">The shipyard reports that three 40MXP hulls have been sold to date, with two now delivered, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12774" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mitan39.42m (129'4&quot;)Numarine2025">Mitan</a>. The third is slated for handover this summer, while a fourth is currently under construction.

Onboard Numarine yacht Mitan

Numarine has unveiled the first interior images of the 39.42-metre Numarine yacht Mitan.


Onboard the 40m Numarine motor yacht Mitan

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM)</a> has released post-refit images of the 34.18-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/60" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alloy Yachts (Company)">Alloy</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akiko34.18m (112'2&quot;)Alloy Yachts2007">Akiko</a>, following the completion of an extensive four-month project at its Australian facility.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365936/image/large-bcc5121d1fa6b41aabdcf1d2a22c708c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365936">The refit was managed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="BM Consulting (Company)">Baily Marine Yacht Consulting</a>, who coordinated the works at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">GCCM</a>. This included a comprehensive service of the air-conditioning system, main engine intake upgrades, and routine tender maintenance consisting of antifouling and polishing. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365935/image/large-97018b05c1c923aac6977696a9b61d8f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365935"> Significant deck modifications included the installation of a new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opacmare SpA (Company)">Opacmare</a> transformer lift. The project was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6786" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Periscope Naval Architects (Company)">Periscope Naval Architects</a> and installed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8311" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lumark Pty Ltd (Company)">Lumark</a>, with upper-deck alterations incorporated to optimise functionality.Interior upgrades featured a refit of the owner’s stateroom and conversion of manual sliding doors to fully automated electric systems, completed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8307" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Workshop 28 (Company)">Workshop 28</a>. Soft furnishings throughout, both interior and exterior, were refreshed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8309" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pacific Trim (Company)">Pacific Trim</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wrap It Marine (Company)">Wrap It Marine</a> handled vinyl repairs and interior detailing enhancements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365934/image/large-2606dba42be9faed64b1ad7664fab19e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365934">On deck, the aft teak was upgraded by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Timber by Design (Company)">Timber by Design</a>, who also contributed to swim platform modifications. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sweep Marine Services (Company)">Sweep Marine Services</a> performed tank maintenance and a full repaint of the aft lazarette, applying a new paint system to all bilges throughout the vessel.Mechanically, the refit included engineering works on the generators by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Transmarine Asia Pacific (Company)">Transmarine Asia Pacific</a>, running gear maintenance by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Watson Marine Engineering (Company)">Watson Marine Engineering</a>, and comprehensive electrical upgrades executed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8304" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coastal Marine (Company)">Coastal Marine</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365933/image/large-900ce9bf6d06f56b1690595ae06c3828.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365933">Additional contributions from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3647" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Solutions (Company)">Superyacht Solutions</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wise Boatbuilding (Company)">WiseBoatbuilding</a> were integral to the overall refit. Following its complete exterior refinish of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akiko34.18m (112'2&quot;)Alloy Yachts2007">Akiko</a> in 2022, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3647" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Solutions (Company)">Superyacht Solutions</a> was invited by the yacht’s new owners to return for a series of exterior maintenance, repair, and modification works.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/379227/image/large-57e3801c38a77119f03d5a057c6230d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/379227"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366106/image/large-3c7d98e6732e78ec19a30139475780a1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366106">Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8318" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carter Marine (Company)">Carter Marine</a> acted as the clients local representatives on the ground during their time in Australia. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">GCCM</a> is Australia’s most comprehensive and awarded marine facility with over 90 leading marine businesses working together in the shipyard. The refit was successful and achieved on time and on budget thanks to the proximity of the expert marine trades gathered at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">GCCM</a>,” concluded the company.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365932/image/large-0c8191b1ae15e3a2e662ff8cc727dbcb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365932">All photos provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3255" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (Company)">Gold Coast City Marina &amp; Shipyard</a>.

34m Alloy motor yacht Akiko completes refit

Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) has released post-refit images of the 34.18-metre Alloy motor yacht Akiko

Italian marine accessories manufacturer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opacmare SpA (Company)">Opacmare</a> has announced the acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4043" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pin-Craft (Company)">Pin-Craft</a>, a Viareggio-based company known for its production of high-quality components for the yachting industry. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/360445/image/large-2400bb5c04259c956e0e863cea4cc4c0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/360445">The acquisition allows <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opacmare SpA (Company)">Opacmare</a> to strengthen its position in the high-end yacht accessories market and broaden its product range, particularly for yachts over 50 metres in length. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opacmare SpA (Company)">Opacmare</a>, the move is part of a five-point strategy that includes increasing production capacity, offering turnkey solutions with installation included and improving internal efficiency through integration.&nbsp;“We strongly believe that this acquisition shall add value not only to our company, but to clients, suppliers and partners as well,” explained &nbsp;Pietro Sacco, President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opacmare SpA (Company)">Opacmare</a>.“It is a forward-looking choice aiming for growing together towards excellence, innovation and sustainability.”The company stated that it plans to leverage <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4043" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pin-Craft (Company)">Pin-Craft</a>’s existing infrastructure and technical know-how to optimise service delivery and support larger, more complex projects.The acquisition is also expected to provide <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4043" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pin-Craft (Company)">Pin-Craft</a> with access to new international markets through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opacmare SpA (Company)">Opacmare</a>’s distribution network, potentially increasing its commercial reach and turnover.The integration process is already underway, with teams from both companies collaborating on the transition.

Opacmare acquires Pin-Craft

Opacmare has announced the acquisition of the yacht component production company Pin-Craft. 

Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> has announced the delivery of a 26-metre custom motor yacht called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="011026.54m (87'1&quot;)Alia Yachts2023">0110</a> following successful sea trials. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278787/image/large-dfcc7e05894005f02b1f274c2e1256e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278787">Scheduled to be delivered later this year, she features a sporty exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dixon Yacht Design (Company)">Bill Dixon</a> with interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia</a>, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7242" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CT Design Studio (Company)">CT Mimarlik</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278786/image/large-6ca6028031dcc79214aa962c8606683c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278786">The owner's vision materialised into an open-plan yacht, artfully blurring the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a contemporary living experience on water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278785/image/large-1cbac1f850d18ec8328dc01e41ffac2f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278785">From the inviting terraced deck adorned with fold-down bulwarks, graceful sliding glass doors lead to the covered lounge and helm station, effortlessly blending with the superstructure, and onward to the foredeck lounge area through a forward door. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278789/image/large-9cb98ba16fd1c4c0dbccc7701252d587.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278789">With a focus on comfort and space, the lower deck houses just three staterooms, including the forward master stateroom, ensuring a more expansive accommodation experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278791/image/large-5d3726254f212432f2a2e5a6ce7d4a9e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278791">Other unique features consist of the terraced aft deck leading down to a swim platform with an integrated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opacmare SpA (Company)">Opacmare</a> transformer staircase for easy access to the sea, as well as for launching and retrieving a 5.2-metre tender. The staircase lifts up to reveal a garage for toys like Seabobs and paddle boards.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278784/image/large-fca036ab236f81ae8bd97f8e224d322f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278784">Gökhan Çelik, president of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> described the yacht as "super cool" with its crisp exterior lines and chic modern interior styling. The vessel proudly boasts an unwavering attention to detail, a hallmark characteristic observed in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia's</a> renowned superyachts. Remarkably spacious with a beam of nearly 7.3-metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="011026.54m (87'1&quot;)Alia Yachts2023">0110&nbsp;</a>defies expectations, providing an indulgent experience that transcends its length.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278790/image/large-fa3c776183e3df9418212dbf58390fff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278790">Performance wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10974" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="011026.54m (87'1&quot;)Alia Yachts2023">0110</a> is fitted with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> 1350 engines for a top speed of 22.5 knots. For extra comfort, especially at anchor, she has two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seakeeper, Inc. (Company)">Seakeeper</a> gyro stabilisers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278788/image/large-64f6284e8b88ecc7c17c741c9d209ced.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278788">&nbsp;According to SYT iQ, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia</a> currently has eight projects under construction up to 60 metres in length.

26m Alia custom motor yacht delivered in Turkey

Turkish shipyard Alia yachts has announced the delivery of a 26-metre custom motor yacht called 0110 following successful sea trials.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a> began building wooden boats back in 1798. Today, the family-run business with a rare royal warrant of approval has evolved into a specialist refit yard able to take on technically demanding projects. A case in point is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a>, a 50.4-metre classic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> approaching the end of a 15-month refit at the yard near Amsterdam.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297730/image/large-25c67c7a5458ad6780bbfb8239c01341.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297730">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> story begins in 1990 when she was launched as Alfa Alfa, a 45.55-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> with the new ‘hard-edged’ exterior lines fashionable in the mid-’80s, a trend borrowed from the car design world. She changed hands and names several times before ending up in Malta as Legacy V. By the time the current owners came across her, she was looking a little tired and in need of a facelift to bring her up to modern standards. That process is now approaching completion at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a>. &nbsp;Although <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> is the first experience of ownership for her new owners, they have chartered extensively and had particularly enjoyed family time aboard 53-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/276" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mirage53.0m (173'11&quot;)Feadship1979">Mirage</a>, another <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> with the more classic lines of a decade earlier. She has an award-winning refitted interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a> and the UK-based studio was tasked with coming up with proposals to refresh their new acquisition inside and out.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297737/image/large-bbd6bdb61f9ecad4da17faa15856e813.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297737">“The owners wanted to combine the best features of yachts they had chartered, then wrap them within the signature <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> exterior,” says Marcus Raynor, lead designer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a>. “They had a precise, family-oriented vision for the boat and extensive changes were proposed to modernise and improve the interior spaces for both guests and crew, and the exterior design went through an equally extensive process of styling evolution rather than revolution.”The next step was to find a yard to carry out the refit work and the tender went out to various companies. As the yacht was in Malta, the most obvious choice was somewhere in Italy or Turkey, but because the yacht had been built in in the Netherlands her owners eventually decided she should be refitted in her country of birth at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk Shipyard</a>.“She arrived here with all the guest spaces completely stripped out and just a few loose wires and smoke detectors hanging down from the ceilings,” recalls Peter Lassche, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/434" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balk Shipyard (Company)">Balk</a> project manager. “But before starting on the interior we had some major metalwork to do.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297738/image/large-1e8e898f2b6229522bbdacbad24f7c22.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297738">MAJOR METALWORKThe hotworks involved cutting off and lengthening the stern to make way for more comfortable stairs connecting the main deck and swim platform. The original steps on either side of the transom door into the now enlarged lazarette had been straight, narrow and somewhat steep; the new ones are wider and gently curved with shallower risers for more comfort and under the portside stairs is a telescopic passarelle. In addition, the extended cockpit provides more al fresco relaxation and dining space on main deck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> was contracted to redraw the underwater lines in the stern.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297863/image/large-e99cfed34812eb0379e8ea812359f930.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297863">At some stage in the yacht’s history an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opacmare SpA (Company)">Opacmare</a> Transformer had been added by attaching it on top of the swim platform, an inelegant solution that hampered use of the deck space. The new stern meant it could be integrated flush into the platform for a much more attractive and practical result. The brow over the bridge windscreen was extended to offer more shade and the imposing radar mast was restyled to lend the yacht a sleeker profile.&nbsp;Also known as the boat deck because the guest tender is stored there, the upper deck was originally served by two cranes, which have been replaced by a single custom unit with a capacity of 3.5-tonnes. Built by LCW Lagendijk, a company more accustomed to supplying ships and offshore platforms vessels, it can extend 6.5 metres to facilitate tender operations on both sides of the yacht (an MOB tender and jet skis are stowed in the bow on main deck).&nbsp;GO WITH THE FLOWA new addition is a spiral staircase on the starboard to the main deck aft. This much improves circulation for both guests and crew as the only prior outside access was from side-deck stairs amidships.&nbsp;The sky lounge on the upper deck was extended aft in line with the foot of the exterior stairs to the sundeck, and the traditional hinged doors onto the open aft deck were replaced with a modern, sliding glass doors that open up the room to the exterior. A new dining table for a full compliment of guests and sofa seating was added in the stern. Once the tender is in the water, the boat deck is likely to be the hub of family life on board.To maintain the yacht’s balanced lines and provide a shady overhang on the deck below, the sundeck was also extended aft. Here again the arrangement was completely modernised to make way for a custom-built, 6,500-litre capacity Aquademi hot tub flanked by sunpads on a raised level overlooking the foredeck, as well as a wet bar and new sofa seating.&nbsp;The rest of the metalwork was more a question of taking away material than adding it. The window mullions in the master suite on the main deck forward, for example, are now slimmer to make way for larger windows and the fashion plates were reduced in size to allow more light into the main salon and better views outboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297864/image/large-5169510b06e6ac1bd83f977a25fb0be1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297864">MOTION CONTROLTo improve comfort at anchor, the old hydraulic stabilisers were replaced with electric <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum</a> XT extendable fins to increase the effective fin area and improve zero-speed stabilisation. The naval architects at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> advised on the positioning and installing of the three-metre long fins– much larger than the originals – that are required by Class to have a separate watertight box or cofferdam and thicker steel plating surrounding the entry points into the hull.&nbsp;“That meant cutting two huge holes in the hull and building reinforcements into the engine room and the fuel tanks under the guest cabins,” says Lassche. “These are very tight spaces because the engine room is full of machinery that you have to try and work around.” &nbsp;Apart from removing a couple of opening portholes in the hull (which shouldn’t have been there under Flag rules) and adding new AC chiller units, no major work was done in the engine room, where the original twin 770-hp GM <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Detroit Diesel (Company)">Detroit Diesels</a> were overhauled but remain in place. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297865/image/large-de0d04464a41ffaee915b98fc79a5cd8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297865">BACK TO BASICSIt was not just the interior décor and furniture that were redesigned and rebuilt; the layout also underwent a dramatic transformation, which meant ripping out and replacing wiring, piping, AC ducting, and much more. &nbsp;“We basically took her back to a bare shell and started again,” says Lassche.The new materials and colour palette based on dark wenge veneer, light-toned soft furnishings and natural stone varieties resulted from a visit by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a> team to the owners’ residence in London to align their interior concept with the family’s feel for finishes and style.“We combined face-to-face collaboration and physical sample testing with the latest CAD and visualisation software to finalise the interior design package, says Raynor. “The result is a stylish mix of sophisticated opulence and serene informality that will also appeal to a wide charter market.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297867/image/large-925a102e847d1daa5e3b0dc51d63fe5b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297867">Apart from the new décor and bathroom fittings, adding vanity desks and increasing storage, the guest accommodation on the lower deck aft of the engine room (two double and two twin single cabins with sliding beds) is one of few guest areas that remained more or less intact. Elsewhere the owners requested a VIP cabin in addition to the master stateroom on the main deck forward – quite a challenge on a yacht the size of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> built at a time when optimising space was not the priority it is today. &nbsp;The first step was to do away with the existing VIP cabin on the lower deck forward of the engine room. This had the advantage of increasing the size of the crew quarters by about 30 percent, allowing for a larger crew mess, a dedicated laundry room, a chief engineer’s cabin, and additional refrigerated storage. The crew accommodation was in good condition, so the décor was refurbished rather than replaced and the new additions finished in the same style. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297868/image/large-8bc8b8b09f9ac083dc5b930b360e615d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297868">TAKE THE STAIRSRelocating the VIP to the main deck was more complex. The old yacht had no fewer than four staircases for guest and crew use arranged around the galley amidships. This was clearly inefficient. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a> cleverly reduced the number of staircases to two, improving circulation flow in the process while maintaining privacy for guests, but also creating a modern and user-friendly galley with a large pantry that did not exist before. It also freed up floor space, which in addition to shifting the forward bulkhead in the master stateroom 800mm forward and repositioning the ensuite bathroom, provided just enough room for a comfortable VIP cabin.&nbsp;“The rearrangement is a win-win on a number of levels,” says Raynor. “It does away with the rather poky VIP on the lower deck, increases crew comfort, reduces the number of staircases, improves the galley layout, and introduces two nicely proportioned suites on main deck where before there was only one.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297869/image/large-b2a71888c04253c1d9048a166bc6b83c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297869">The new staircase arrangement means a stairs emerges from under the observation sofa directly into the wheelhouse. The navigation and communication electronics on the bridge were completely upgraded and a new Böning control and monitoring system installed by integrators <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7372" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Van Der Leun (Company)">Royal Van der Leun</a>, along with new wing stations.&nbsp;“The challenge here was fitting a lot of new hardware and cabling into a console designed for the much simpler systems of 30 years ago, while still maintaining the access space for someone to be able to crawl inside if something needs fixing,” says Lassche.The captain’s cabin was flipped to the starboard side with direct access from the wheelhouse. This created space on the port side for a ship’s office/radio room and a servery area dressed as a guest space where guests can help themselves to a cool drink, or it can be manned by crew if required.In the main saloon the staircase to the lower deck cabins was rotated 90 degrees &nbsp;anticlockwise so the entrance was from the starboard side rather than the middle of the room. This increased the available floor space in the lounge for free-standing furniture. Feature partitions introduced between the saloon and the forward dining room provide a degree of separation and easily accessible storage for tableware. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297866/image/large-cf04a2b284925dc0aaa50e14ef783d7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297866">PICTURE POSTCARDThanks to the sympathetic touch of the designers and specialist experience of the shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> is a better looking <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> than when she first hit the water more than 30 years ago – by no means a foregone conclusion when refitting classic yachts. Her new interior, built and installed by Metalika in Slovenia, is fresh and contemporary yet in keeping with the timeless exterior styling, and her layout is vastly more conducive to modern family life afloat and the expectations of eventual charter clients. Add a glossy Jotun topcoat in Orion Green and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/853" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Emerald50.4m (165'4&quot;)Feadship1990">Emerald</a> is a picture postcard example of how an extensive yet sensitive refit can give an old yacht a new lease of life.

Grand in Green: A closer look at the refit of Feadship superyacht Legacy V

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="KRC Yachting (Company)">KRC Yachting</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5007" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marti Yat (Company)">Marti Yat</a> partnered up to design the 33.5-metre KRCM 110 yacht series, and the duo has recently released a new set of renderings to showcase the three models from the series: Exuma Explorer, Rhino III and T-Rex. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238999/image/large-39c064f1400c9313c34839adb51e8d44.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238999">The three models from the series are based on the same <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a> classified and sub-300 GT platform. The team opted for steel and aluminium for the hull and superstructure and estimates that it can construct a unit in just 24 months. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238994/image/large-59c84a93bb3f7907341a82e3da27db5b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238994">Designed for exploration, the KRCM 110 yacht series will be equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines with 800 horsepower each. The series is expected to have a range of 4,000 nautical miles and the ability to reach speeds of up to 14 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238995/image/large-c3f5ffd9a9d884381bc7766a6be73989.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238995">The series is very generous with deck space; the sun deck has been furnished with a tear-drop settee and a bar, making it an ideal spot for the more informal occasions. The main deck, on the other hand, is where guests will find an alfresco dining table. The area benefits from the overhanging upper deck, providing shade and protection from the weather.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238992/image/large-a26ba0b142a6e8061a3556995d16a631.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238992"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238989/image/large-a764a43423445cd091969c516e14b461.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238989">Rather than utilising the foredeck for tender storage, KRC Yachting and Mati Yacht cleared the space for guests’ use. The foredeck can be accessed by both port and starboard and is home to a nest of seats. Tender storage KRCM 110 yacht series is found aft on the upper deck, and will be captured and deployed via her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opacmare SpA (Company)">Opacmare</a> crane. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238986/image/large-08df2400b07f5ff3ae97f83729a352c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238986">

KRCM 110 yacht 

KRC Yachting and Marti Yat partnered up to design the 33.5-metre KRCM 110 yacht series, which comprises: Exuma Explorer, Rhino III and T-Rex. 

Introducing the 34m KRCM 110 yacht series 

Continuing work on their ongoing Oceanic 140 explorer yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canados (Company)">Canados</a> has announced that its flagship project is back on track with a new delivery date set for March 2022. The delay has been attributed to the anticipation of a new series of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 32B engines - a new Tri-Turbo evolution of its 32 Acert engines not yet released to the public.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177964/image/large-2025c1124d32e15f6ef8bbb5b1bf33c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177964">Designed for extended ocean voyages, the project is expected to offer a range of over 6,000 nm at 10 knots. An efficient hull shape optimised in Rome also delivers a top speed of 25 knots while keeping the vessel’s draught as low as 2,1 metres at half load.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177962/image/large-eec5654ce17bf9aeb9cba5ad8f28805e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177962">Although this first project is expected to remain in the South of France after completion, the Oceanic 140’s 110 square metre aft deck lends itself perfectly for adventurous owners looking to carry large tenders on deck. This first unit is kitted with an open-plan entertainment area including an infinity pool and outdoor lounge. However, hidden in the hull at the stern will be two electric cars which are launched via an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1824" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opacmare SpA (Company)">Opacmare</a> Transformer. This space can then be transformed into a waterside beach club.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177963/image/large-7c3ac20033d92581864974e1b79bd171.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177963"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177966/image/large-8e16655ce73c7c80ad40668d8a69eaab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177966">The interior of the Oceanic 140 is the design work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/92" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michela Reverberi (Company)">Michela Reverberi</a> from Rome who is no stranger to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canados (Company)">Canados</a> ecosystem, having worked on the recent <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51597" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="27m Canados 888 Evo superyacht Passion VI launched (2020-07-30 09:30:00 +0200)">Canados 888</a>. Rich materials such as saddle leather, bronze inserts and rosewood panels characterise the interior style and create a contrasting theme throughout the yacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177969/image/large-109a69aa2275ce5c68978eb8b3c79650.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177969"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177970/image/large-797a43321f5ac4d6bd5189f80c736e3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177970">A generous owner’s suite is located on the upper deck that comes complete with a forward terrace and Jacuzzi along with a private aft deck area that leads into the master bedroom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177971/image/large-6c3be91053522681ddb7d1f8fd1b097f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177971"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177968/image/large-b859cb5764e7bcd58eb0011e134b4468.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177968">On the lower deck, four guest cabins can be found including two large VIP staterooms with a private seating area.

Canados Oceanci 140 explorer yacht

The Canados Oceanic 140 explorer flagship is back on track with a new delivery date.

Canados Oceanic 140 explorer now set for 2022 completion

Innovation and research are at the base of this new product presented by Opacmare for the 2010-2011 season: a semi-automatic superlight pantograph door, both innovative in use and concept of materials – a vacuum composite – as well as for the simplicity in its mechanisms, developed for a well-known boatyard that wasted no time in understanding its potential. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/133368/image/large-a72b956ab5728ada7f455b9a45914721.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/133368">This patented door can be adapted for either lateral access to the helm, engine room or garage. Superlight and extra slim (15-18 kg/33–40 lbs against the usual 60 kg/133 lbs. of a traditional door) thanks to both the composite structure and the fact that all the mechanisms are mounted on the frame as opposed to the door itself. Easy to open, even by a child, installation by the boatyard is also facilitated as less than two hours and only two workers are needed. The opening/closing mechanism is driven by four electric actuators with sensors, operated by two internal push buttons (located on the frame) and one external button (on the handle) that easily release and/or recall the door leaf: a horizontal handle, of simple linear design, with an upward grip facilitates manual operation of the door. Four very effective automatic junction devices guarantee perfect weather-tightness. Being positioned on the interior frame a greater glazed surface is possible, thus greater vision from the inside. The super light extra slim structure of this door, made possible through RTM-resin transfer moulding- as opposed to spraying, has also allowed for the development of a smaller rotating arm with a reduced radius which allows the door to align better with the superstructure when open limiting encumbrance along the side passage (up to 15 cm/6 inches less!). Opacmare +39 011 9045 411 <a href="mailto:info@opacmare.it?subject=Opacmare%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@opacmare.it</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.opacmare.it">www.opacmare.it</a>