For the second unit of the 23.8-metre XPM78 explorer yacht 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 ditched the raw aluminium finish for a bold, vibrant orange hull contrasted by a gun metal grey superstructure. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260495/image/large-64791379f7d40de66d323ae6ee53cd64.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260495">Despite being the more colourful sister in the series, the XPM78-02&nbsp; is just as voracious in the explorer department. Designed and engineered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6665" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artnautica Yacht Design (Company)">Artnautica Yacht Design</a>, the all-aluminium explorer is being built for a U.S. client. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naval Yachts (Company)">Naval Yachts</a> oversaw the curation of her interior spaces.At the owner’s request, the second unit from the series will have a number of unique features and a remapped general arrangement, to offer accommodation for even more guests than her predecessor. The XPM78-02 can sleep six guests across three staterooms and has an enlarged saloon and flybridge. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260493/image/large-1b134c0e5a919ac027c41c6e30ee01b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260493">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55017" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naval Yachts’ 24m catamaran from its rugged XPM series nears completion (2022-04-25 12:00:00 +0200)">Naval Yachts’ 24m catamaran from its rugged XPM series nears completion</a>She’ll be fitted with 36 square-metres of solar panels and twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Deere (Company)">John Deere</a> diesel engines. The XPM78-02 is expected to deliver an impressive 7,000 nautical mile range at 10 knots and a top speed of 15 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260494/image/large-dedc1d3793aee97b3dc4a47eec7ebb42.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260494">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56208" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naval Yachts reaches major construction milestone with its 25m explorer yacht XPM85 (2022-10-21 09:30:00 +0200)">Naval Yachts reaches major construction milestone with its 25m explorer yacht XPM85</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naval Yachts (Company)">Naval Yachts</a> delivered the first yacht from the series <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12014" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Möbius 23.8m (78'1&quot;)Naval Yachts2021">Mobius</a> in 2021 and expects the XPM78-02 in the water this year.&nbsp;

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Naval Yachts has presented the second unit from its XPM78 explorer series and she’s to be painted in a vivid orange. 

XPM78-02: The first colourful 24m explorer by Naval Yachts 

The 33.37-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freedom33.37m (109'6&quot;)Horizon Yachts2022">Freedom</a> has now entered the market with Bob Friscia and Chris Collins of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/freedom-33m/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Freedom for sale</a> has been designed for modern luxury and comfort and is in turnkey condition.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332415/image/large-de59e27fce546b0a6840b2b049cc9a0c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332415">Delivered in 2023 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon</a> FD110 Tri-Deck series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freedom33.37m (109'6&quot;)Horizon Yachts2022">Freedom</a> stands as a flagship model within the popular FD line. Built by Horizon Yachts and designed by the renowned team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">Cor D. Rover Design</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freedom33.37m (109'6&quot;)Horizon Yachts2022">Freedom</a> boasts both exterior and interior sophistication.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332418/image/large-66aec2eeb8c38ab33bd8ae6cce44cadc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332418"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332419/image/large-9a4e8d7273081cfc65bbe2979c93a09d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332419">With an expansive 250 GT interior, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freedom33.37m (109'6&quot;)Horizon Yachts2022">Freedom</a> offers a rich and elegant design that showcases sculptural lighting by Italian brand Slamp, complemented by wenge wood, dark oak, and walnut accents throughout. Her main saloon provides a voluminous open-plan living space with panoramic views, perfect for relaxation or entertaining, while her convertible dining table seamlessly transitions between a breakfast bar and formal dining setting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332422/image/large-286a93f6a67302a0f0fc964a5b3daf2c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332422"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332421/image/large-826424e77e0c1e94884652cdcb346e74.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332421"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332423/image/large-72a3a77a71296958c7fc2770195dfb85.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332423">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> can accommodate up to 10 guests across five luxurious staterooms. The master suite of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freedom33.37m (109'6&quot;)Horizon Yachts2022">Freedom</a> is located on the main deck and benefits from full-height windows that illuminate the space with natural light, offering uninterrupted views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332430/image/large-d288f6287098e603444c55dabb57a138.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332430"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332428/image/large-cb850cb8cabc6ad312ac3126383a7378.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332428"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332429/image/large-13d5114c518ba9ded544cf8aa716e832.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332429">Her four additional guest staterooms are situated on the lower deck, each with its own ensuite bathroom, providing comfort and privacy. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/horizon-yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Horizon yacht for sale</a> can also sleep a crew of four across three cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332435/image/large-90cba6edd49be9986d220e635f62d97d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332435"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332434/image/large-26c41356d96560ec47bac767cc1373d7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332434">The exterior spaces of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> are equally impressive, offering a range of amenities for both leisure and entertainment. Her enclosed skylounge comes equipped with a wet bar and ample seating, while her expansive aft deck features an L-shaped lounger that can convert into a sunpad. The foredeck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freedom33.37m (109'6&quot;)Horizon Yachts2022">Freedom</a> houses a Jacuzzi and alfresco dining area, ensuring guests can enjoy the outdoors in style.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332416/image/large-18c5ed3622ed1e9fc86207f28c8d9ea8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332416">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10532" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freedom33.37m (109'6&quot;)Horizon Yachts2022">Freedom</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, offering a comfortable cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 17 knots.

34m Horizon yacht Freedom for sale 

The 33.53-metre Horizon motor yacht Freedom has now entered the market with Bob Friscia and Chris Collins of Ocean Independence.

34m Horizon FD110 Tri-Deck yacht Freedom for sale 

In the competitive superyacht industry, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3619" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtwerft Meyer Gmbh (Company)">Yachtwerft Meyer</a> distinguishes itself through a blend of innovation and heritage. Located on the River Weser in Bremen, this German shipyard joined Zodiac Milpro Group to enhance production and technology, meeting growing demand and accelerating development in Germany and Eastern Europe.As the shipyard marks its 30th anniversary, CEO Patrick Bloch and Head of Engineering Michael Schutte reflect on its evolution and showcase their latest tender models, including the new semi-custom Impetus series and ongoing electric tender advancements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329097/image/large-3e5b98ad612bc8577dc8e57c66bfbeba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329097">Evolution of the Yachtwerft Meyer shipyard Founded in the 1980s, the yard that later became <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3619" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtwerft Meyer Gmbh (Company)">Yachtwerft Meyer</a> initially focused on winter storage and minor repairs, with its first superyacht tender being a 4.5-meter clinker-built sail dinghy. In 1994, the shipyard shifted its focus to high-performance tenders and fast boats, including developments for the German Navy, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3619" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtwerft Meyer Gmbh (Company)">Yachtwerft Meyer</a> as it is know today came to be.&nbsp;The company emphasised composite construction, expanded its team and invested in research and development. Key milestones include acquiring an in-house milling machine more than 15 years ago and installing a state-of-the-art spray shed in 1997 for composite parts. In 2005, the sister company Fibretech Composites was founded, advancing superyacht components with a patented mould-heating method that garnered industry awards.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250089/image/large-9983c2bd16a2bacd075f97bdfe54fedf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250089" 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; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Today, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3619" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtwerft Meyer Gmbh (Company)">Yachtwerft Meyer</a> operates its own laboratory to ensure the durability of these innovations. This dedication to technology has kept the yard at the forefront of the industry. To date, it has delivered over 60 superyacht tenders, mostly custom-built to owners' specifications.Originally specialising in large open tenders, the yard has expanded into limousine tenders and now offers beaching catamarans, Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)-certified tenders, sport fishing tenders, and high-speed rigid inflatable boats (RHIBs). Committed to pushing innovation boundaries, the yard continues to develop new lines and technologies. This effort has been further bolstered by the 2022 decision to sell <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3619" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtwerft Meyer Gmbh (Company)">Yachtwerft Meyer</a> to Zodiac Milpro Group, a leading company of the naval defence industry based in France, and operating worldwide.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329289/image/large-58143ab6db54eeb3362d42092bde854f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329289" 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; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">Joining forces with Zodiac MilproWhile <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3619" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtwerft Meyer Gmbh (Company)">Yachtwerft Meyer</a> remains a small, exclusive builder of luxury craft, the new leadership and financial backing from its Paris-based parent company, Zodiac Milpro, are enabling the yard to invest in new areas. This includes expanding into new markets, enhancing R&amp;D efforts, and competing for larger tenders in the professional sector. This alliance strengthens research and development while broadening their global footprint.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3619" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtwerft Meyer Gmbh (Company)">Yachtwerft Meyer</a>’s unique selling point has always been delivering fully custom tenders with superyacht quality and attention to detail. “We craft tenders that reflect the mothership’s design language, materials, and finishes while meeting various functional requirements,” says Patrick Bloch, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3619" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtwerft Meyer Gmbh (Company)">Yachtwerft Meyer</a>. From fitting into a garage and lightweight specifications to beach landings and dive operations, “every vessel is a bespoke creation designed to meet a single owner’s wish list,” he emphasises.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250092/image/large-c1c9f3bcb7bb080889b8683b7a2268a6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250092"> Focusing on design and ease of handling, their tenders are engineered for optimal functionality for both crew and owner. Their commitment to innovation is evident in their renowned semi-custom line Silverline, as well as in the full custom production.Introducing the Impetus seriesTo mark its anniversary, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3619" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtwerft Meyer Gmbh (Company)">Yachtwerft Meyer</a> has unveiled the Impetus series, a semi-custom range featuring a bold, modern design. The series includes larger tenders, measuring between 10.5 and 12 metres, available in both open and limousine styles, accommodating up to 16 passengers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329093/image/large-b1991d5ceb2a7a48849c29cfb5223f26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329093">The open configuration enhances the sensory experience, allowing guests to fully engage with their surroundings. Boarding is facilitated by removable cushions on the aft platform and optional retractable side steps. Forward, guests can relax in deep, comfortable seating with various options, including an awning for additional shade. The area behind the ergonomic helm can serve as sunpads or storage for water toys, and an electric, adjustable swim platform is situated at the stern. Optional features include a bar with a refrigerator, storage space, and a day head for added convenience.In contrast, the closed limousine configuration features sleek exterior lines and provides easy access to an exterior seating area that can double as sunpads or toy storage. Inside, a sliding door reveals a spacious cabin with a 2.1-metre height, available with either aft or forward helm stations. This version features ergonomic seating, electrical sun blinds, a comprehensive AV system, and a wine cooler. For moments when a connection with the outdoors is desired, an opening glass roof can be included.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329096/image/large-e68b6d5c6d1a267e389ec4482dd49928.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329096">The semi-custom Impetus line offers flexibility with quicker build times and a range of deck and interior layout options tailored to the owner’s preferences. Customisation includes a choice of interior and exterior colour schemes, logos, and upholstery to complement the superyacht's aesthetic. Powered by up to two Volvo D6-440 engines, the tenders can reach speeds over 45 knots. Additional features available include a carbon stand-up shower, a carbon rocket launcher for fishing rod storage, and underwater lights for enhanced night-time visibility and aesthetics.Cutting-edge technologies for the new Impetus lineThe use of variable geometry production moulds is one of the elements keeping <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3619" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtwerft Meyer Gmbh (Company)">Yachtwerft Meyer</a> tenders ahead of the curve. These moulds allow the yard to build custom-sized hulls, providing flexibility on the final length of the vessels, explains Head of Engineering Michael Schutte. “This flexibility enables maximum luxury and utility while ensuring the vessel fits in the garage. We maintain a policy of continuous design development,” he adds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329095/image/large-9a5ebe9e18ab2fbd87c4c128ae88b6fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329095" 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; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">“We constantly work to optimise our designs and construction methods to reduce the weight of our boats,” details Schutte. “This not only improves handling in and out of the garage but also reduces fuel consumption over the vessel's lifetime.”Highlighting in-house innovations that make the Impetus series unique, Schutte further notes: “In addition to the variable geometry mould technology, we have adopted male moulding for some non-cosmetic parts. Notably, the structural grid has reduced production time slightly and cut energy consumption by a quarter, while reducing waste volume by up to three-quarters.”In line with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3619" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtwerft Meyer Gmbh (Company)">Yachtwerft Meyer</a>’s commitment to sustainability, hybrid or fully electric drive options are available for this series.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329094/image/large-4ef8011cd8df6715b475fcb7478453a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329094" 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; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> Exploring hybrid and fully electric drive optionsMichael Schutte reveals the latest advancements in drive technology for superyacht tenders. In collaboration with Torqeedo, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3619" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtwerft Meyer Gmbh (Company)">Yachtwerft Meyer</a> has developed a fully electric version of its Silverline open tender, showcased at the Monaco Yacht Show this year. Schutte notes that while electric drives offer a zero-emission alternative, they come with a weight penalty and limited autonomy, similar to current electric cars. Nonetheless, they meet many mission needs and represent a significant step toward sustainability.Looking ahead, Schutte and his team are focusing on a fuel cell system to overcome the limitations of fully electric drives. “Small fuel cells are now being used in vehicles with specific mission profiles,” he explains. “We are working on a zero-emission hybrid system that could address the current range limitations of electric drives.” The anticipated fuel cell technology could revolutionise the practicality of electric tenders, potentially making them a viable option for more large yacht owners in the near future.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250090/image/large-f485eacb75c6691ffa5255347b2349e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250090">When discussing the benefits of hybrid versus fully electric drives, Schutte highlights the trade-offs. “The primary challenge with fully electric propulsion is weight and limited range due to battery storage capacity,” he says. In contrast, hybrid systems mitigate some of these issues by combining electric and internal combustion engines, reducing range anxiety. However, hybrids also introduce additional weight and complexity, including these associated with onboard charging systems. “While hybrid systems offer zero-emission operation in sensitive areas, the balance of risk and reward still leans towards the risk side due to these factors,” Schutte concludes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/329290/image/large-e76ab14c9380d7c998fa69f16ba6469c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/329290">Integrating natural and innovative materialsMichael Schutte discusses the company's approach to integrating natural and innovative materials into their tender designs. While the team experimented with flax fibre cloths and bio-resins for laminating parts, they found that the additional weight required to match traditional strength led them to reconsider this practice. “Though we studied laminating with these materials, the weight penalty for equivalent strength has dissuaded us from making it standard,” Schutte explains.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327714/image/large-ccb57d627e75c82bd62a71fb97ef1cc4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327714">Despite these challenges, the company has successfully adopted alternative decking materials to replace scarce genuine teak. Schutte notes, “We have tested various alternative decking materials with positive customer feedback.” They are now exploring a super-light insulating foam from the aerospace industry, which Schutte believes could significantly reduce thermal gain and weight in engine spaces.Bio fabrics and resins are currently sourced from smaller manufacturers, but Schutte is optimistic that growing industry interest will improve their reliability and consistency. He notes that while small batch production can lead to variability in mechanical properties and might require more layers to match traditional materials' strength, the commitment to experimenting with these materials has already led to significant improvements. Schutte remains positive about the potential for bio materials, despite ongoing challenges.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327722/image/large-b420e3ca617fade23ad0cd7b05b01420.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327722">Towards a more sustainable future<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3619" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtwerft Meyer Gmbh (Company)">Yachtwerft Meyer</a> is deeply committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability. Patrick Bloch emphasises the company’s dedication to minimising its environmental impact: “Our riverside location constantly reminds us of the need to protect our surroundings.”For 2030, the company has set ambitious goals, including reducing non-sustainable materials, decreasing the environmental footprint of vessels, minimising construction waste, and cutting overall energy consumption. “We are dedicating resources to exploring innovations in materials and processes to achieve a smaller future footprint,” Bloch explains.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/250088/image/large-963371dbe12908d38b4892184567bc88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/250088" 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; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> Bloch takes pride in the company’s proactive approach to sustainability and innovation. “We allocate a portion of our Design &amp; Engineering time to innovation,” he says, with each team member focusing on specific areas of interest. Recent initiatives include testing laminates with flax fibres, organic resins, and natural cork cores. The company also offers electric and hybrid drive options for essentially every tender in its portfolio.Looking forward: the next 30 yearsReflecting on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3619" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtwerft Meyer Gmbh (Company)">Yachtwerft Meyer</a>’s evolution from winter storage and repair to a leader in yacht tenders, Bloch highlights the company’s dedication to innovation and quality. “We aim to redefine luxury and innovation in yacht tenders,” he states. For 30 years, the company has combined cutting-edge technology with meticulous German craftsmanship.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/327730/image/large-1b217dc9053571896d54c32d514771d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/327730">Bloch asserts, “Every boat we deliver is a masterpiece, perfectly complementing the mothership.” Looking ahead, Bloch reaffirms the company’s commitment to innovation and setting new industry standards. “Our international team strives to exceed client expectations with custom yacht tenders that reflect their vision and lifestyle,” he states.As the superyacht industry faces mounting environmental scrutiny, CEO Patrick Bloch envisions a transformative shift in the tender market. “With increasing awareness of superyachting's environmental costs (...) our key achievements will focus on reducing tender operation pollution,” he concludes.

Yachtwerft Meyer celebrates 30 years of innovation in tender design

Yachtwerft Meyer is celebrating 30 years of innovation and heritage in superyacht tender manufacturing.

The first 26.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12104" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering 88/0126.2m (85'11&quot;)Bering Yachts2024">Bering 88</a> motor yacht has successfully completed her sea trials, following her launch in June of this year. She is slated to be delivered to her owner by the end of 2024. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313553/image/large-39e27fbca976d31bf45567373ea6629a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313553">According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering Yachts</a>, “The sea trials revealed that the vessel exceeded all speed, range, and fuel efficiency expectations.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332414/image/large-9d9470e80d0713f854fcef4bdbe2d089.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332414">Featuring exterior design and naval architecture crafted in-house by the Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering Yachts</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12104" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering 88/0126.2m (85'11&quot;)Bering Yachts2024">Bering 88</a> is capable of accommodating as many as 10 guests across her five stateroom layout. Moreover, the yacht can also support a crew of up to five members onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313551/image/large-eef2e4ad543846501cd64c40c3890ea0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313551">Previously known as the Bering 80, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12104" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering 88/0126.2m (85'11&quot;)Bering Yachts2024">Bering 88</a> is developed with efficiency at the forefront of her design. Described by her shipyard as “a perfect charter vessel”, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12104" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering 88/0126.2m (85'11&quot;)Bering Yachts2024">Bering 88</a> combines low operational costs with comfortable amenities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313562/image/large-30082c83d1909283b348185af72b46fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313562">Inside, the motor yacht offers more than 177-square-metres of interior living space, including 43-square-metre crew quarters, and 128-square-metres worth of technical areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225271/image/large-e36ea5368db0cdd81606b6de5827fe50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225271"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225264/image/large-1b51281b00145927fdfbd8815ea29285.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225264">With 223 metric tons of displacement, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12104" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering 88/0126.2m (85'11&quot;)Bering Yachts2024">Bering 88</a> allows for plenty of storage room to support independent voyages. In terms of her performance, the yacht can reach a top speed of 10.5 knots. When cruising at a speed of 8.5 knots, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12104" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering 88/0126.2m (85'11&quot;)Bering Yachts2024">Bering 88</a> has a range of 5,000 nautical miles. &nbsp;“The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12104" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering 88/0126.2m (85'11&quot;)Bering Yachts2024">Bering 88</a> combines space, efficiency, and versatility, making it an excellent choice for commercial and private use,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering Yachts</a> concluded.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225275/image/large-c83a0c2b21d7e7cdbeea3e2f49ce4893.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225275">

First 26m Bering 88 yacht completes sea trials

The first 26.2-metre Bering 88 motor yacht has completed sea trials, following her launch in June of this year. 


First 26m Bering 88 motor yacht completes sea trials

The 27.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maiora (Company)">Maiora</a> 27 motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Willful27.3m (89'7&quot;)Maiora2006">Willful</a> is on the market with Daria Tomassetti of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332333/image/large-4f456e295a7e5a2a0c54d309543e4c72.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332333">Delivered in 2006 by her Italian shipyard, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/willful/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Willful for sale</a>, previously known as Cintia, features exterior design and interior design conceived by the studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/767" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roberto Del Re (Company)">Roberto Del Re</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332339/image/large-d0600b7f0c3b6267f90dbde64ffb1924.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332339"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332335/image/large-06a0631effd083a54021d57280f81ce7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332335"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332334/image/large-a10399b70695b113f6ee94caaf2491f4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332334">At a volume of 147 GT, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is capable of sleeping as many as nine guests across a four stateroom layout, with a pullman berth. Throughout <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Willful27.3m (89'7&quot;)Maiora2006">Willful</a>’s interiors, light wood panelling is complemented by cream upholstery for a luminous, opulent atmosphere. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332344/image/large-eb15e727ca4c85a17d0726e45b4fb502.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332344"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332342/image/large-1b6cd22415cba0b77b07008a20915275.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332342"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332341/image/large-654763dcbafcd0f800a62100938d73e5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332341">Outside, the yacht is encapsulated by an athletic, yet elegant silhouette, sporting continuous and precise lines. Guests are offered two decks for exterior entertainment, as well as a flybridge boasting an outdoor kitchen, dining area, and sunbathing area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332351/image/large-11f41ee246db1bcc81a8e4bf2de92ffd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332351"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332352/image/large-bc2d107fa78c2f4666f0ab0fe4777123.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332352">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>’s main deck contains a bright lounge with sofas and a dining table, a guest head, the helm station, and the galley with double access. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Willful27.3m (89'7&quot;)Maiora2006">Willful</a>’s main deck and flybridge are notably spacious for a vessel of her size. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332349/image/large-20acac6ac10b32dba0b4fc1c7d856e09.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332349"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332350/image/large-020d58d41d2ee0da8d4e3421a002bca6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332350">Performance-wise, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/maiora/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Maoira yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 24 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Willful27.3m (89'7&quot;)Maiora2006">Willful</a>’s economical cruising speed of 15 knots ensures both fuel consumption and a long range.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332338/image/large-8c3500821a98836f0a5aa159862c049b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332338">

27m Maiora 27 yacht Willful for sale 

The 27.3-metre Maiora 27 motor yacht Willful is on the market with Daria Tomassetti of Ocean Independence. 


27m Maiora 27 motor yacht Willful for sale 

The 38.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Wonder38.4m (125'12&quot;)Gulf Craft 2012">Marina Wonder</a> sold in an in-house deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> broker Richard Higgins introducing the buyer and Ed Dickinson representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332408/image/large-e04da7523e0fb751a40b805019dff7eb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332408">Delivered in 2012 as part of the Majesty 125 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Wonder38.4m (125'12&quot;)Gulf Craft 2012">Marina Wonder</a> features exterior design and naval architecture carefully crafted by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, while her interior stemmed from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1746" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cyrille Bieri Designs (Company)">Cyrille Bieri Designs</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291236/image/large-d25bd5438ef8a4ef05163444bdc5c863.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291236"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291237/image/large-4c35dc49e92d4674b2d863536517e2a2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291237"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Wonder38.4m (125'12&quot;)Gulf Craft 2012">Marina Wonder</a> can accommodate up to 11 guests across her five stateroom layout, with space for a crew of seven members. She displays a cosy interior aesthetic, blending warm American cherrywood onyx stone with solid white oak flooring. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291239/image/large-099c08b51ca38ae820dd1eb74696d98b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291239"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291238/image/large-2cd4f6dc6ade5743eacc1047a6f2e2f0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291238">Her full-beam master suite showcases a king-sized bed and marble ensuite complete with a Jacuzzi, rain shower and his-and-her sinks. The suite also displays a walk-in-wardrobe, vanity area and adjoining private workspace.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291234/image/large-08d9a75f5e3478ce8799d9e559def982.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291234"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291235/image/large-6af042fd892994b823ba1076510dc384.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291235"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Wonder38.4m (125'12&quot;)Gulf Craft 2012">Marina Wonder</a> boasts plenty of exterior deck space, perfect for dining alfresco or taking in the sea views. Her sundeck displays a six-person Jacuzzi, cream fitted sofas and comfortable sun loungers, while her swimming platform provides direct access to the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291233/image/large-1b46608d96f4e3fc144dc93e4de4226c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291233"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291232/image/large-20eafb74597b19fa3e3a7d55c649fb84.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291232">Regarding performance, the tri-deck motor yacht is 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> engines, providing her with a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3668" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marina Wonder38.4m (125'12&quot;)Gulf Craft 2012">Marina Wonder</a> had a last known asking price of €5,500,000. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291222/image/large-733f71b405b8235c62d54aa039ab4f6f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291222">

38m Gulf Craft motor yacht Marina Wonder sold

The 38.4-metre Gulf Craft motor yacht Marina Wonder sold in-house with Northrop and Johnson. She had a last known asking price of €5,500,000. 

 38m Gulf Craft motor yacht Marina Wonder sold in-house

New images of the 37.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> Martinique motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lumière37.8m (124'0&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Lumière</a>, spotted in Sardinia following her delivery in June of this year, have been unveiled.&nbsp;Captured by photographer Charl van Rooy while at anchor, the yacht is seen glimmering in the sunlight, while her Australian owners enjoy her for their first season onboard the vessel. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332361/image/large-9ac69a0b3268fd22abd9d695fe2eb134.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332361">“We commend <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> and the extended team on delivering what I can only describe as an exceptional vessel. After her delivery to Mallorca from the Netherlands we stepped aboard and spent 4 weeks cruising with various family groups and the odd friend. Without exception every person who stepped aboard was amazed with the quality of finishes and level of comfort," the owners of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lumière37.8m (124'0&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Lumière</a> commented. “It exceeded all expectations. It was wonderful to see four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> Martinique yachts berthed in Port Adriano.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332362/image/large-6c822d759d5ba5f7bc1fa9c561ab728c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332362">As the fifth yacht bearing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a>’s premium Martinique design, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lumière37.8m (124'0&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Lumière</a> is recognised for her fast-displacement, long-race capacity, and an equilibrium between interior and exterior living spaces. Her high level of customisation also stands out, as her owners were heavily involved in the yacht’s two-year construction process.Among her owners’ requests were an extension to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lumière37.8m (124'0&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Lumière</a>’s sundeck and the inclusion of a generous Jacuzzi pool, an expanded swim platform, and bespoke interior design, which was developed with the collaboration of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4664" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Indigo (Company)">Studio Indigo</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332321/image/large-2b1071ec9e50eb91368790da616f6e3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332321">As the yacht’s Captain enthused, “It's very comforting to know you are on a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a>, where safety in quality makes the difference.” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lumière37.8m (124'0&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Lumière</a>’s Captain also maintains that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> Martinique “is simply the best in her size range.”At a volume of 345 GT, the motor yacht is capable of sleeping as many as 12 guests across her five stateroom configuration, while separate accommodation is also available for a crew of up to seven members. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332320/image/large-41595699e4651858ba29e0c85f07b425.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332320">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60777" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fifth 38m Moonen Martinique motor yacht Lumière delivered (2024-06-18 13:30:00 +0200)">Fifth 38m Moonen Martinique motor yacht Lumière delivered</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lumière37.8m (124'0&quot;)Moonen Yachts2024">Lumière</a> is composed of a high tensile steel hull and aluminium superstructure. In terms of her performance, she is 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> engines that propel her to a top speed of 17 knots. When cruising at a speed of 10 knots, she has a range of 4,000 nautical miles. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332332/image/large-7adebbe5a5d1aa855213de04e59ae009.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332332">

New images of 38m Moonen Martinique yacht Lumière

New images of the 37.8-metre Moonen Martinique motor yacht Lumière have been unveiled, as she was spotted in Sardinia.

New images of 38m Moonen Martinique motor yacht Lumière unveiled 

SuperYacht Times and YachtEye are pleased to announce their participation in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/260" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Technology Show - 2025">Superyacht Technology Show 2025</a>, taking place on 18-19 March 2025, taking place in the Barcelona World Trade Centre. This year’s show will centre around the theme, "The pivotal role Superyacht Technology plays in the owner’s luxury ecosystem," exploring the seamless integration of high-end luxury assets.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332318/image/large-7efc514847aa8bd095fe1c0091b234ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332318">The event will focus on the synergy between superyachts, luxury residences, private islands, private jets, and supercars, highlighting the cutting-edge innovations that enable a connected lifestyle for the world’s most discerning owners.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/260" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Technology Show - 2025">Superyacht Technology Show</a> is the only event in the superyacht calendar dedicated entirely to superyacht technology. It brings together a unique community of over 100 exhibitors and provides and array of networking opportunities throughout the event. In addition to the exhibition spaces, the show hosts TECHTalk conferences within a 500-seat auditorium with 20+ industry leading speakers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332315/image/large-232a24af9921c75b2a5727874f2f7513.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332315">SuperYacht Times and <a href="https://www.yachteye.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">YachtEye</a> will be hosting a stand during the show, where attendees can engage with the latest insights into the superyacht industry, while the <a href="https://www.yachteye.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">YachtEye</a> team will be available to demo the latest developments of the system. The team will also be distributing issues of SuperYacht Times’ newspaper and How to Build It magazine, offering guests valuable resources on the craftsmanship and innovation that define the world of superyachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332317/image/large-1914649d45de05a653c48052c12f2174.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332317">We look forward to seeing you at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/260" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Technology Show - 2025">Superyacht Technology Show 2025</a>, where the future of luxury will be on full display.

Superyacht Technology Show 2025 partner

SuperYacht Times and YachtEye are pleased to announce their participation in the Superyacht Technology Show 2025.

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Sophie Spicknell takes a deep dive into the history of the 1916 schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a>, which is currently for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311795/image/large-2ef8340d2413af081bce995632e01d36.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311795">Few yachts command the reverence and admiration of the classic 1916 schooner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a>. At 42.06-metres, her graceful lines, storied past and impeccable craftsmanship have, rightfully, positioned her as a beacon of timeless elegance and maritime heritage.Built by the illustrious <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Herreshoff (Company)">Herreshoff Manufacturing Company</a> and designed by the legendary Nathanael Greene Herreshoff, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a> is not merely a yacht; she is a floating piece of history, a testament to the golden age of sail.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332325/image/large-2ef9ae47bcf6383b82a884823b30a923.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332325">The steel-hulled schooner was launched from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/829" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Herreshoff (Company)">Herreshoff Manufacturing Co</a>. slipway in Bristol, Rhode Island, in spring 1916 under the name <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a>. Launched as the American flagship, she was built for Jacob Frederick Brown, a Boston textile manufacturer and avid yachtsman, who paid $75,000 to have her commissioned (around $2.3 million in today’s currency).The name <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a> was chosen in honour of Brown’s wife, with all his yachts bearing her name. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a> was crafted from the same half model as her near-sisterships <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vagrant39.0m (127'11&quot;)Herreshoff1913">Vagrant II</a> and Ohonkara, built in 1913 and 1920 respectively, with a design rescaled from Harold Vanderbilt’s first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5248" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vagrant of Burnham32.0m (104'12&quot;)Herreshoff1910">Vagrant</a> boat of 1910. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5247" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vagrant39.0m (127'11&quot;)Herreshoff1913">Vagrant</a> yacht featured steel frames and a wooden backbone and planking, with the rescaling of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a> resulting in a 43 percent increase in length and a 35 percent increase in her beam, draft and freeboard. This not only saved on carving, but enabled him to tweak the already successful design to be better. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/332327/image/large-ab5850dabb9fd4aa2e6f6790aaa84e1d.png?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20241011%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20241011T104749Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=05f749ac03ddba49068982af1911f294811c4be20b0fa99c9a30399bb222f88e" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332327">Mariette</a> remained in Brown’s fleet until 1927, when the schooner was sold to businessman Francis Boardman Crowninshield, the brother of renowned yacht designer B.B. Crowninshield. Renaming her Cleopatra’s Barge II, he painted her black with a white boot-top and a gilded stripe, inspired by the original Cleopatra’s Barge of 1816, which was owned by his family and reportedly “America’s first yacht.”&nbsp;Francis and his wife, Louise Evelina duPont Crowninshield, sailed aboard Cleopatra’s Barge II&nbsp;until 1942 when she was acquired by the US Navy for coastal patrol during the war. After the war, Francis refused to reclaim her, believing she had been ruined by naval operations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332326/image/large-6d7422a3cf76d092c5882e7ff839f0c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332326">Passing through several owners, the schooner was listed as Gee Gee III in 1946, according to a supplement to the 1939 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd's Register</a> of Yachts UK. She remained in Boston until 1950 when she was registered in the 1950 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd's Register</a> of American Yachts, as Evening Star by John P. Hazzard, from Morehead City, North Carolina. During this period, she received a new diesel engine, a Bermudan staysail rig, and new sails.By 1955, she was renamed Guinevere and registered in the 1955 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd's Register</a> Of Yachts, as in New York, under Mrs Edgar Palmer. She was then sold in 1960 to charter captain Walter Boudreau, who renamed her Le Voyageur and offered sailing charters in the Caribbean.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332323/image/large-92033a00497110a31ce9c846f9a53b79.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332323">Despite this, after just five years, Boudreau was talked into selling her to one of his charter guests. He later regretted this decision and bought her back in the late 1960s, this time renaming her Janeen, after his daughter. Janeen was eventually sold in 1975 to Carlo Monzino, a great art lover, who renamed her Kebyar and owned her until 1979. The boat reached Monaco in the autumn, where she underwent another quick refit that was to last till summer 1976.In 1979, Italian publisher and film producer Alberto Rizzoli purchased and renamed the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a> again. This also marked the start of her restoration journey at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4793" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri Navali Beconcini (Company)">Beconcini</a> shipyard in La Spezia, Italy. Between 1979 to 1982 she was completely dismantled and reconstructed, with everything restored, except for her original interior and her schooner staysail rig, which was fitted in 1949. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332324/image/large-485a026400200cb1c7cb57be698ad0dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332324">Alberto Rizzoli continued to sail <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a> until the end of 1988 when he sold her to a Neapolitan, Wolf Chitis. Six years later, she was sold to American Thomas J. Perkins by Mike Horsley of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a>; and upon finding another vessel already registered as Mariette, he renamed her Mariette of 1915. Perkins appointed Tom Eaton as skipper, who convinced his owner to restore the boat to her original topsail gaff schooner rig.&nbsp;The original plans and data of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a> were obtained from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where Nathanael Greene Herreshoff’s archives are held. Using these plans, her rig was constructed by legendary rigger Harry Spencer of Cowes and installed at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4793" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantieri Navali Beconcini (Company)">Beconcini</a> yard in Italy. In spring 1995 her hull was repaired again, as well as modifications made to her deck, with her wheel placed into a sunken cockpit. By the summer of 1995, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a> was competing in Mediterranean classic yacht regattas under her new rig, earning many awards and accolades, before being sold again in 2005.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252022/image/large-0b1abc54fc5a92a9b9423fe9af8e91f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252022">In 2000, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a> completed a major refit at Tréhard in France, which saw her sails replaced, before she made her first visit to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pendennis Shipyard Ltd (Company)">Pendennis</a> Falmouth facility in February 2010 for a pre-summer refit. She returned for minor works in spring 2012, &nbsp;ahead of the Pendennis Cup. In autumn 2017, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a> returned to Falmouth for a more extensive refit, in partnership with her crew. The refit saw her deck and sub-deck replaced entirely, with all but two deckhouses removed, re-varnished and put back into position.Internally her saloon saw a new flue installed for the wood burner and headlining fully replaced, while the guest and owner’s staterooms were renewed with carpet throughout, including an update of all electrical fixtures.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311777/image/large-8c23885028c0decdc5a69a3b0c563a75.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311777"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311774/image/large-ade0afb253452d38b0a9aea2d5adaf24.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311774">The interior of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a> is a time capsule in itself, capturing the essence of sailing tradition from over a century ago. Her walls are adorned by beautiful wooden panelling, intricate golden light fixtures, and artworks centred around sailing. She can comfortably accommodate up to six guests across three sumptuous staterooms, all finished in her traditional interior styling. She features a master suite with its own separate office, along with one twin stateroom and a bunk stateroom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311778/image/large-9f1bb2469872d936905db3c0d63ad58d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311778"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311781/image/large-8f645245e34b321384e16cf6374eea01.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311781">But <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a> is not just a showpiece; she is a formidable performer on the water. Her powerful sail plan, combined with a deep keel and balanced hull design, ensures exceptional sailing performance and stability. Whether competing in classic yacht regattas or enjoying leisurely cruises, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916">Mariette</a> promises an exhilarating sailing experience.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311787/image/large-fa82a363ebae0d34afcfa820ea8acf49.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311787"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311789/image/large-c2406dfde6dc5b8f9da9365fd9c3c051.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311789">Mariette</a> boasts large open deck spaces for relaxation, allowing guests to take in the uninterrupted panoramic views. Towards her midship, she features an alfresco dining area with additional seating, sheltered by a removable awning. Guests are also never far from the water, with a ladder on her starboard side providing direct access. Meanwhile her bow is home to a further forward-facing sun lounging platform and her lower deck houses formal lounge and dining areas, all of which are surrounded by magnificent traditional finishings.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1190" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mariette 42.06m (137'12&quot;)Herreshoff1916"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311790/image/large-9f1bda1e634c255abc06edebce918d11.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311790"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311792/image/large-b545fe3fd2ec30e05e4775ca67ccf5f8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311792">Mariette</a> now embodies sailing tradition in every sense, through her elegant profile, with a stunning dark navy hull, contrasted with the warm wooden toe rail and lighter teak deck finish. She is currently for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> broker Hans Van Doornmalen and has been meticulously maintained over the years, leaving her in great condition for collectors and sailing enthusiasts alike.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311794/image/large-452dab2b4b040ab36e7276aeac576ebb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311794">This article was originally published in the 50th issue of the SuperYacht Times Newspaper,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/newspaper/newspaper-issue-50" target="_blank">available for download here.</a>

The history of the 1916 sailing yacht Mariette

Sophie Spicknell takes a deep dive into the history of the 1916 schooner Mariette, which is currently for sale with Edmiston.

Magnificent Mariette: The history of the classic 1916 sailing yacht

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Moreover, her expansive, elevated sundeck is ideal for soaking up the sun and dining alfresco. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332309/image/large-79e7a28e5a24f9152a8e3ea86c4c7ae5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332309"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332308/image/large-19f0e5f88ee3effd415bd56084d69510.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332308">Moving indoors to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8640" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ICE27.19m (89'2&quot;)Horizon Yachts2019">ICE</a>’s saloon, which is equipped with a state-of-the-art audio/visual system, floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors maintain a connection to the outdoors, while a sumptuous L-shaped sofa invites guests to socialise as they admire the seascape. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332310/image/large-9ba4e422b95ef8918c222d58f47ce038.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332310"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332312/image/large-a61be95140d8b4a0448e63c370394b33.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332312"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332313/image/large-c259896ecf6f4895b3cefdebbdfe48be.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332313">Regarding her performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/horizon-yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Horizon yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 18 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332314/image/large-83f4128fae6477e86850ba70f5235853.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332314">

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27m Horizon FD 87 motor yacht ICE on the market 

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Onboard the 78m Custom Amels Energy that made waves in Monaco

<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

The Turkey-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naval Yachts (Company)">Naval Yachts</a> is making strong headway with its 25.4-metre explorer yacht XPM85, which is scheduled to be delivered during the summer of 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245989/image/large-980095dbc3125bfbc7db42ced1f8ef30.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245989">The XPM85 explorer yacht features exterior styling and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6665" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artnautica Yacht Design (Company)">Artnautica Yacht Design</a>, while her interior spaces were curated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naval Yachts (Company)">Naval Yachts</a>’ in-house design team. The exterior styling can now be seen, as the XPM85 is starting to take shape. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246746/image/large-c4f2e450b42b7d85c25d304c4ed856cf.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246746"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/246745/image/large-ec6ee935520287890dbf175916329cc7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/246745"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naval Yachts (Company)">Naval Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6665" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Artnautica Yacht Design (Company)">Artnautica Yacht Design</a> have designed the XPM85 with long-distance exploration in mind, delivering the height of comfort class and the ability to cross large bodies of water. She’s designed for experienced and adventurous sailors that want to cross glaciers and oceans. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245991/image/large-283ff8d9d1e9068daa9503b97851b9dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245991">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 all-aluminium is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scania (Company)">Scania</a> engines that deliver a cruising speed of 10.5 knots and a top speed of 16 knots. She’s expected to have a 7,000 nautical mile range when travelling at 10 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220988/image/large-9ff13e6c6ef2189944de35dd99288278.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220988"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/220987/image/large-9d74ed75a072c539a3099e19ca9477f2.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/220987">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55017" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naval Yachts’ 24m catamaran from its rugged XPM series nears completion (2022-04-25 12:00:00 +0200)">Naval Yachts’ 24m catamaran from its rugged XPM series nears completion</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4229" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Naval Yachts (Company)">Naval Yachts</a> expect to deliver the XPM85 explorer in June next year.

25m Naval Yachts explorer yacht XPM85 

The Turkey-based shipyard Naval Yachts hits a construction milestone with its 25m explorer yacht XPM85.