<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7872" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GX Superyachts (Company)">GX Superyachts</a> has unveiled its first explorer project, the 38-metre GX38 Voyager, at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/271" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2025">Monaco Yacht Show</a>. Developed at the request of an experienced client, the model extends the brand’s portfolio into the expedition sector, following the debut of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GX42 RPH/0142.1m (138'1&quot;)GX Superyachts2026">GX42</a> and GX34 hybrids.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/373118/image/large-ed4191eb0c1e1b054467c27fb262aea9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/373118">The design, led by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4335" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marco Casali Too Design (Company)">Marco Casali</a>, provides flexibility in both layout and configuration. Owners may choose between a traditional or ultra-wide beam version, accommodating five to six ensuite staterooms, plus crew cabins for up to seven. Key interior options include a main deck owner’s suite, an enclosed sundeck saloon for all-weather use or a sundeck owner’s suite with private deck access.Outdoor spaces include a foredeck lounge with a fire pit, an extended aft deck with a Jacuzzi, and storage for tenders and expedition gear. Casali notes the brief focused on supporting extended stays at sea, with “generous tankage, storage, and liveability designed for extended voyages.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/373117/image/large-beb5cf629ea250b486db914cc2240e2e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/373117">The aluminium-hulled GX38 Voyager has been conceived for long-range exploration in challenging environments. Central to its design is a hybrid propulsion system that combines solar panels, diesel generators and electric motors, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 30 percent. In hybrid mode at six knots, the yacht offers a range of 10,000 nautical miles while retaining a top speed of 16 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/373119/image/large-3e611e898495743bb2a97aabb6df5c05.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/373119">A class-approved ice-strengthened hull, unusual for aluminium construction, alongside optional Azimuth pod drives, gives the model the capacity to operate in remote and high-latitude regions.“The GX38 Voyager extends our commitment to responsible yachting into the adventure sector,” said Vladimir Zinchenko, founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7872" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GX Superyachts (Company)">GX Superyachts</a>. “It is a yacht designed to operate in remote destinations with efficiency and comfort at its core.”Construction updates were also provided for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="GX42 RPH/0142.1m (138'1&quot;)GX Superyachts2026">GX42</a>, currently inbuild at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SES Yachts (Company)">SES Yachts</a> in Istanbul and on track for delivery in 2026.

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GX Superyachts has unveiled its first explorer project, the 38-metre GX38 Voyager, at the Monaco Yacht Show.

38m GX Superyachts hybrid explorer yacht GX38 Voyager unveiled

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a> has unveiled the first details about the new 72.3-metre steel superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a>. With keel laying due to take place in November 2026, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> represents the largest steel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> yacht to date. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395428/image/large-f158c2fcd8d4f7d456e286c1a8ceadb5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395428">Built on speculation as a Smart Custom platform, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> offers extensive personalisation options. Her interior design has been crafted in-house by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>, in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a>, which are also responsible for her exterior design. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395434/image/large-8f83d86aa528b04e1dc5c58150202475.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395434">According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> reflects a highly client-focused approach to yacht building, with her name translating from Sanskrit to mean ‘inner joy’. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> is characterised by a sleek silhouette, thanks to her ultra-efficient steel hull. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395442/image/large-63d1a2b57d38ce122e6508237b14af90.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395442">Designed with guest amenities in mind, a midship shell door opens onto a docking platform, leading to a central glass elevator and allowing for easy guest arrival and access. “This arrangement transforms a functional operational feature into a ceremonial arrival experience, allowing guests to bypass social areas and access their quarters with complete privacy” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395436/image/large-4430b723ab70ce77c290ab5e8c4210f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395436">Spanning five decks, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> prioritises fluid movement and layered privacy, creating &nbsp;highly adaptable options for owners to choose from. Her two configurable owner’s deck arrangements allow the owner to select between a forward-facing private deck, or an aft-focused deck experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395435/image/large-9189a56c9c17745756b7c812391739bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395435">Conceived as an apartment-like environment, the master suite on the foredeck features a private office and extensive panoramic views. A second master suite which mirrors the first can be found on the bridge deck, removing traditional hierarchies while offering flexibility for charter operations or multi-generational family use.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395437/image/large-864a8f7290ce4645b23d4bda860a984d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395437">Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> include a travertine limestone swimming pool area, which connects directly to a Teppanyaki-style bar within the main saloon. Heesen has also selected travertine flooring instead of teak decking, which extends from the outdoor pool area into the fully openable indoor lounge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395438/image/large-b1a44dac4c880a232845697dc85ed7c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395438">As well as this, the deck space is entirely flush and free from visible mooring equipment and can be easily transformed into an entertainment and party deck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> is also equipped with a midship spa and beach club, which spans approximately 100 square-metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395433/image/large-305211bd6c216a1f4cfe7fbbc83a3a2f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395433">Developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>’s Human Health Engineering department, the wellness suite includes a sauna, steam room, ice bath, snow shower, hyperbaric chamber, massage and medical treatment room and a bar.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395432/image/large-bc317f7f196290585e66a4933c9e3156.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395432"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395431/image/large-f3df31ba2f5793a1251f416d050a2242.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395431">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> is powered by a hybrid propulsion system which incorporates twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines and PTI/PTO gearboxes, delivering a range of 5,000 nautical miles at 12 knots and a maximum speed of 16 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395429/image/large-0069345ff675646c1b47ee183fb3aa7d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395429">Design, naval architecture and tank testing phases have already been completed with her resistance, trim, heave and wave response already validated at the University of Southampton’s Wolfson Unit.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Ananda72.3m (237'2&quot;)Heesen Yachts2030">Project Ananda</a> has an expected launch and delivery date of 2030.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395430/image/large-21bbbc3e2096a4c2ff935dc5001bb08c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395430">

Project Ananda: 72m Heesen steel flagship yacht unveiled

Heesen Yachts has unveiled the first details about the new 72.3-metre flagship steel superyacht Project Ananda.

Heesen unveils 72m hybrid steel flagship yacht Project Ananda

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> has unveiled its latest explorer yacht model, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 100, a new 30.76-metre long-range explorer yacht building upon the cruising pedigree of the award-winning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 96. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394088/image/large-e48cce791e8b9bfbcce84df26bb13830.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394088">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 100 evolved directly from the existing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 96 platform, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15609" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Passage30.76m (100'11&quot;)Nordhavn Yachts2025">Safe Passage</a> becoming the first hull to fully transition into what the shipyard now considers a true <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 100.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394113/image/large-ea4479969451a4d0998f8e7f4e1b13a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394113">Rather than simply extending her hull aft, the yacht gained a larger traditional cockpit with fully extended side decks. According to the builder, these modifications not only increased the yacht’s waterline length, but also her outdoor spaces and interior volume, particularly within her main saloon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394105/image/large-8aec764285b33c789619b9cc71b1ea16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394105"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394097/image/large-8cc85adee81593f750d6fbae90e73fcb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394097">Developed in-house by Jeff Leishman alongside the company's engineering team, the new model has been conceived for world cruising across high-latitude and tropical regions with an emphasis on redundancy, safety and operational reliability.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394098/image/large-1df54cdd76a1818c15888e34bbddc37e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394098">Onboard highlights include social spaces arranged around an open-plan main deck salon, dining area and galley framed by large windows that maximise natural light. Aft, her enlarged cockpit lounge provides additional space for entertaining and relaxation, while her upper deck houses a more secluded area for the owner, and elevated lounge areas and ocean views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394121/image/large-8aa6f6e374b2ff91b661d64085f0899e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394121">With a beam of 7.32-metres, accommodation onboard is configured for up to 10 guests across five staterooms. This layout comprises a full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck and four additional guest staterooms on the lower deck. Dedicated quarters also sleep up to five crew members. Notably, the layout can be customised to suit owner preferences.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394122/image/large-55a629d61840f76f4015f2bc16bf6c0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394122"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394115/image/large-a06904cdaa15cfc3cded9ab9769906de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394115">Moving to the lower deck, the yacht houses its operational spaces including the crew quarters, technical areas, laundry facilities, and dedicated storage for tenders and toys. Located amidships, the engine room is designed to minimise noise and vibration during long-range voyages.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394120/image/large-4fd44613fcd63b67186122b98d927cbc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394120">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 100 also distinguishes itself from smaller <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> models through its ability to offer ABS classification due to its size bracket, while alternative certification standards, including CE compliance, are also available depending on owner requirements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394117/image/large-27d9165c4a4a36960bd145c694bb9c26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394117">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, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 100 is also equipped with extensive backup systems for extended offshore operations. Moreover, her fuel capacity totals approximately 26,498-litres, giving the yacht a projected cruising range of more than 5,000 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394110/image/large-9b70242872e43df8e09f2153bd2ee97c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394110">Construction time for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nordhavn Yachts (Company)">Nordhavn</a> 100 is expected to range between 30 and 36 months depending on the level of customisation requested by the owner. Delivered to an American owner in Hong Kong, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15609" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Passage30.76m (100'11&quot;)Nordhavn Yachts2025">Safe Passage</a> is expected to embark on a maiden voyage to the Philippines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394089/image/large-e2b984692890680f76c3be04b2cd170d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394089">

Nordhavn unveils new 31m explorer yacht

 Nordhavn has unveiled the new 30.7m Nordhavn 100 explorer yacht, an evolution of the Nordhavn 96, designed for long-range world cruising.

New Dutch yacht brand <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaver Yachts (Company)">Seaver Yachts</a> has unveiled its first range of yachts spanning from 20- to 30-metres, alongside an offering of a unique ownership model.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392843/image/large-e89b3019794d2ca65e2e8bc0781ef22f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392843">Founded by experienced yacht owners Simon Schilder and Mike Verweij alongside designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernd Weel Design (Company)">Bernd Weel</a> and project lead Julian van Santen, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaver Yachts (Company)">Seaver</a> has launched with a line-up of five yachts across two distinct model lines: the Nordic 65 and 80, alongside the Azure 65, 80 and 95. &nbsp;The new brand was conceived to relaunch a selection of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernd Weel Design (Company)">Bernd Weel</a>’s original yacht designs under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaver Yachts (Company)">Seaver</a> name. Future models will be constructed at Dutch shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5951" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Altena Yachting (Company)">Altena Yachting</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392841/image/large-964d68dd09566dc22244aafd58eaaeb1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392841">The creative force behind the Seaver range is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7963" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weel Sluijter (Company)">Weel Sluijter Studio</a>, which was co-founded in 2024 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernd Weel Design (Company)">Bernd Weel</a> and Jim Sluijter.Rather than operating as a traditional shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaver Yachts (Company)">Seaver</a> establishes itself as a partner, “supporting clients from concept through construction, delivery, and into an exclusive ownership collective.” According to the company, the model aims to address common challenges associated with yacht ownership by bringing together independent specialists under a single coordinated structure. NordicThe two ranges have been developed with different cruising styles in mind. The Nordic line, comprising 20- and 24-metre models, is tailored towards colder climates and extended stays onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392836/image/large-4c51ad6d1158a7cebada2aed26dd0432.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392836">Intending to create a residential feel at sea, her interior embraces a villa-style design featuring expansive glazing and a generous headroom. A large retractable sunroof draws in natural light and airflow throughout the yacht’s living spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392835/image/large-ac7801a339e67e56eaabb2f5b2a5ea5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392835">AzureMeanwhile, the Azure range, first available with 24 metres with 29- and 20-metre editions currently underway, has been conceived for Mediterranean-style cruising, placing greater emphasis on outdoor living. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392839/image/large-04feb49b45254c8fc204ff8bcce37f65.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392839">The yacht features expansive flybridges and exterior layouts arranged around lounging, dining and socialising, alongside shaded and open-air spaces distributed across the decks. Moreover, owners will have an option to include a Jacuzzi into her sundeck configuration. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392840/image/large-cf13afb9183b42620a8beeae42360182.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392840"> Across both ranges, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaver Yachts (Company)">Seaver</a> yachts are constructed with lightweight aluminium hulls designed to improve cruising efficiency and manoeuvrability while maintaining onboard comfort. Each yacht also incorporates a hydraulic tender platform and a full-beam watersports garage. Moreover, each vessel's layout is configurable for either owner-operator use or a fully crewed operation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392842/image/large-116940c1da62e80f01acacdc1a30458b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392842" 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;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392846/image/large-1a34bb5254a93b3b20341fa86fd949d8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392846">Inside, the yacht range embodies a warm contemporary aesthetic defined by natural timber finishes, muted fabrics and integrated ambient lighting. Open-plan saloons optimise flexibility, while full-height windows introduce abundant natural light throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/392845/image/large-c30ee93ebee21d36a512720c7a054c06.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/392845" 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;">“Our approach is driven by purity and creativity,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bernd Weel Design (Company)">Weel</a>. “We aim to distill each concept to its most essential elements –never overdesigned, though always distinctive for each project.”An official launch event for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8842" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaver Yachts (Company)">Seaver</a> brand is scheduled to take place on 27 June 2026.

New yacht brand Seaver launches yacht range and ownership model

Dutch yacht brand Seaver has launched a new range of 20 to 30-metre yachts through a unique ownership model.

New Seaver yacht range by Bernd Weel launched with unique ownership model

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Comar Yachts (Company)">Comar Yachts</a> has unveiled the first details of the 24-metre sailing catamaran concept C-Cat 80. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391736/image/large-05fd06b2f03f18cfb30f6482ecef6f95.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391736">Currently in the final stages of development, the C-Cat 80 was created at the request of an owner, and is designed for those who are looking for both fun and pleasure at sea. She also provides owners with the freedom to choose their own interior layout and furnishings, thanks to her in-house construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391731/image/large-d1c005abcda5b7d1b72264d4bbc175c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391731">Built in Italy by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Comar Yachts (Company)">Comar Yachts</a>, she features interior design in-house by Flavia Proietti, alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amadio&Partners (Company)">Amadio &amp; Partners</a>, with naval architecture by the latter and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8837" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Design Collective (Company)">Yacht Design Collective</a>.“The C-Cat 80 is a blend of elegance, lightness and speed, with total customisation freedom,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Comar Yachts (Company)">Comar Yachts</a>. “She is a sailing catamaran that pushes the limits of pleasure sailing, with impressive volumes and comfort designed to conquer any route.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391740/image/large-993b057ba06ef67601fc84cfe52bcdb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391740">The C-Cat 80 yacht is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2534" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Comar Yachts (Company)">Comar Yachts</a> second maxi model, following on from the 31-metre Comet 100 RS yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Shadow31.0m (101'8&quot;)Comar Yachts2011">Shadow</a>, which was launched in 2011. She features a 195 square-metre main sail with a 86 square-metre self-tacking jib.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391739/image/large-78f538decf9827da1060396c6c3bc0a8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391739">Depending on her configuration, the C-Cat 80 can be equipped with four or five staterooms, as well as one crew cabin. Key features onboard include a spacious open-plan main saloon and dining area, while a large swim platform provides space for a tender or Jet Skis.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391735/image/large-dd33ece5dd331fe94c580f34f7d2155b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391735">The C-Cat 80 boasts wrap-around exterior decks, providing seamless access to her forward and aft decks. Guests are also provided with direct access to the water, thanks to twin staircases to aft.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391734/image/large-53fdf920377f8e21ce958bd1b12f95ed.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391734">In terms of propulsion, the C-Cat 80 is equipped with twin 150 horsepower engines, &nbsp;providing her with an estimated cruising speed of up to 10 knots and a maximum of 12 knots while under power, and a cruising speed of 12 knots and top speed of over 15 knots, under peak sailing conditions.

Comar C-Cat 80 sailing catamaran concept

Comar Yachts has unveiled the first details of the 24-metre sailing catamaran concept C-Cat 80.

Introducing the 24m Comar C-Cat 80 sailing catamaran concept

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> has unveiled a new Classic superyacht line, introducing two models: the 38XPC and 39MXPC. The new range builds on the shipyard’s long-range explorer platforms, reinterpreted through a timeless and lifestyle-driven design approach. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391859/image/large-fdc96a15247e3313deb95ef61858d2ed.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391859" 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;">Both models feature exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Can Yalman (Company)">Can Yalman</a>, naval architecture 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</a> and initial interior concepts by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/908" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hot Lab (Company)">Hot Lab</a>.Exterior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Can Yalman (Company)">Can Yalman</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a> underpins that the concept of “classic” is not rooted in nostalgia, but in rediscovering the core principles of naval design to deliver a contemporary expression. “After years of working on highly optimised, contemporary explorer yachts, there was a desire to reconnect with more timeless principles,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Can Yalman (Company)">Yalman</a> explained.39MXPC with a focus on outdoor living &nbsp; The 39MXPC builds on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a>’s long-range platform, where outdoor living spaces are central to the concept. Her layout emphasises connection to the sea, including shaded dining areas, and an open terrace close to the water, ideal for socialising while cruising the Mediterranean waters.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391858/image/large-e19a7eff7ece2a55bdcbb0e80ef4260f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391858" 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;">A reconfigured aft section houses a Jacuzzi, while her upper deck is partially secured by a wide overhang, creating layered exterior spaces without disrupting the yacht’s overall silhouette.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391860/image/large-1c7b8a949fc347e5c1d1fba5c9cb6718.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391860" 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;">39MXPC boasts an exterior profile defined by clean horizontal lines and expansive glazing. Recognisable by her two-tone hull, her softened superstructure edges provide a more approachable look without losing the robust character of an explorer yacht.38XPC with a more classic configuration &nbsp;The 38XPC takes a more classic approach, drawing inspiration from gentleman’s yachts with a layout that focuses on balance and calmness. While it shares the same platform with the 39MXPC, her design emphasises a more contained and structured onboard experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391850/image/large-0222f4b4bd383c6bdef421b156d26245.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391850">As with her sistership, 38XPC’s exterior features clean lines and a seamless deck flow, underlining clarity and proportion. Moving forward, a tender on the front deck reinforces her explorer capabilities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391853/image/large-b6be575e427602352484b370753ad7ad.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391853" 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;">A shift towards timeless design &nbsp; “With the new Classic superyacht line, we are proud to maintain the same core principles of efficiency, seaworthiness, stability and autonomy,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Umberto Tagliavini - Marine Design & Services (Company)">Tagliavini</a>. These attributes are carried over from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a>’s existing platforms, but they are now being reimagined through a more architectural and lifestyle-led lens.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391863/image/large-d99b4a8f67246a86db192c4e5b4b6a57.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391863">Patrik von Sydow, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1088" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Numarine (Company)">Numarine</a>, added: “This Classic Line represents a natural and strategic evolution for Numarine. It allows us to broaden our design language while staying true to the core principles that define the brand.”

Numarine unveils Classic superyacht line

 Numarine has unveiled its new Classic superyacht line, introducing the 38XPC and 39MXPC models.

 Numarine unveils new Classic superyacht line with two models 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine Group</a> has unveiled the first details of its new 49.9-metre Mangusta GranSport 50 yacht model at the <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 International Boat Show 2026</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389573/image/large-7d9d5453ed9b7fdf13f1e4995aa2dd1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389573">The announcement comes less than a month after the launch of the Mangusta GranSport 38 at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami International Boat Show - 2026">Miami International Boat Show</a>. The latest model features naval architecture by engineer Ausonio of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (Company)">P.L.A.N.A. Design</a> of the shipyard’s Engineering Department. Meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini</a> led both the yacht’s muscular yet sleek exterior styling and her interior design.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht model unveiled at Miami International Boat Show (2026-02-13 10:30:00 +0100)">New Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht model unveiled at Miami International Boat Show&nbsp;</a>“With the Mangusta GranSport 50, we wanted to take the onboard experience to the next level while also preserving the brand’s DNA,” commented Alberto.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389574/image/large-db01b8805efcff2f3f8f918ef9a064de.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389574">Conceived as a Sport Utility Yacht, her exterior is defined by extensive glass elements, making its sides appear transparent. For the first time, the signature fashion plates are frameless, while Grigio Europa glass inserts add a sophisticated effect through subtle light and shadow reflections.“The Mangusta GranSport 50 has everything one expects of a Mangusta yacht: a highly recognizable sporty profile that embraces generous, stylishly harmonised interiors and exteriors, in an engineering feat that combines high speed, fuel efficiency, and unmatched comfort with trans-oceanic range,” commented <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine Group</a> CEO Maurizio Balducci.Meanwhile, the new Mangusta GranSport 50 interiors place a strong emphasis on openness, with each deck designed to offer a distinct interpretation of life onboard. She accommodates up to 12 guests across five well-appointed staterooms, while nine crew members are housed in five dedicated cabins. The full-beam master suite features extensive glazing and can be fitted with an automatically operated balcony. The entire main deck is now devoted to the owner with the galley relocated to the lower deck.Described by the shipyard as an ‘elevated escape,’ the sundeck serves as an exclusive terrace where guests can enjoy panoramic views. The yacht introduces an elevated perspective through a layout spanning three and a half decks, complemented by a raised pilothouse (RPH). The ‘Upper Deck-and-a-Half’ configuration creates a higher helm position, offering enhanced visibility during navigation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389576/image/large-d973d16b6a6383e8931af5d650491841.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389576">President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Mangusta Americas</a> Stefano Arlunno oversaw the design process. “The inspiration behind the Mangusta GranSport 50 is equally simple and revolutionary: to offer ‘1/2 more' - half a deck more,” said Stefano.With the pilothouse positioned on the upper deck, additional space is freed up forward, maximising the potential of this area. It now features the signature infinity pool alongside a panoramic lounge. The pool, characterised by its minimalist design, has been reimagined as a central feature of the deck.“The Raised Pilot House changes everything: we wanted to free up the upper deck by envisaging new configurations that would radically redefine the onboard experience and create spaces to live, and not just to walk through. On this vessel, the sea doesn’t simply surround you; it also stretches out right in front of you,” added Stefano.&nbsp;Moreover, the owner can choose between two pre-engineered configurations: the lounge area may instead be transformed into a sixth panoramic cabin filled with natural light or a private family lounge or office overlooking the bow and infinity pool. This latter option effectively turns the entire level into the owner’s private deck, repurposing an area traditionally reserved for the bridge for the exclusive enjoyment of the owner and their guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389575/image/large-f4e5095b8f4dd1055ed3a6fb00e57164.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389575">At the bow, an integrated side-opening garage provides ample space for a 6.3-metre tender and two JetSkis, leaving the stern completely unobstructed. A standout feature aft is the dramatic central staircase linking the main cockpit to the swim platform. Two curved side wings, sculpted like supercar doors, unfold to reveal a private beach club that can transform into a lounge on the water or a panoramic gym with sweeping sea views. Meanwhile, the sun loungers, seamlessly integrated into the transom, build upon a design concept seen on the Mangusta GranSport 38.With a volume of 499 GT and a beam of 9.6-metres, the new Mangusta GranSport 50 yacht is propelled by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 16 knots and a top speed of 20 knots.“Today, true luxury means space flexibility, brightness, and freedom - this yacht embodies them all,” concluded Alberto.

New Mangusta GranSport 50 Yacht Model Unveiled

Overmarine has unveiled the first details of its new 49.9-metre Mangusta GranSport 50 yacht model.


New Mangusta GranSport 50 yacht model unveiled at PBIBS 2026

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a> has unveiled the new 31.58-metre 30P and 40.27-metre 40P yacht models, both completing the Puro Series, alongside the previously introduced 35P. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389313/image/large-49b0ae31bff7dc6b1525826a34686b78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389313">First unveiled in 2024 with the debut of the 35P, the Puro series has been conceived as a range of yachts defined by a shared design language centred on “purity of form, calm confidence, and a more refined expression of life on the water.”Developed in collaboration with Italian designer Giorgio M. Cassetta of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Cassetta Yacht Designers</a> and naval architect Andrea Agrusta of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5432" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="NavalHEAD Srl (Company)">NavalHEAD</a>, the Puro Series reflects a cohesive approach to contemporary yacht design. Clean lines, composed proportions and carefully considered spaces define the series, with each model tailored to its scale while maintaining a consistent identity. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389308/image/large-db0d647fc04b5fbe39083a2cecf95199.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389308" 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;">The 30P brings the Puro philosophy into a versatile 31.58-metre platform with an interior volume of 225 GT, combining sculpted exterior lines with generous living spaces, well-suited to entertaining and extended voyages. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389311/image/large-1a8cce744ff49d78d91f1cfe5331f238.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389311" 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;">At the other end of the range, the 40P serves as the flagship of the series, expanding the Puro concept into a larger platform. Measuring 40.27-metres with an interior volume of 357 GT, the 40P emphasises scale while retaining the same design language seen across the series.On the outside, The 30P presents a sleek, tri-deck profile with strong glazing and a lifestyle-focused aft deck arrangement. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389312/image/large-7f5fbfb2b956a46eee56d0440798c86f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389312">Stepping inside, the 30P favours a more residential approach, with intimate living spaces and clean understated detailing. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389316/image/large-cd78f8cbde909c66e24ab4fa701ffacc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389316"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389327/image/large-5b005709b940146c87b37251455bc1a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389327">In contrast, the exteriors of 40P adopts a more expansive form, a taller profile, heavier deck layering, and a more pronounced stern arrangement. The 40P’s beach club and glass-fronted pool is a true focal point for the yacht, rather than just an amenity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389347/image/large-607379235c0c2482d1164d64f94239cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389347"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389344/image/large-e9eb38ed49b78e661e103fc350a96a65.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389344"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389346/image/large-9b9ce6985838b2b2be50d542b7b02424.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389346">Inside, 40P pushes the design into superyacht territory, with a larger open-plan layout and increased spatial separation, particularly in the owner’s suite and upper deck lounges. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389352/image/large-a53a8b06c6f317128fbdec8f0c988d6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389352"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389348/image/large-c59036fdbc74573105b09b2a804b7421.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389348"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389355/image/large-d4801d616fbbfcc4d90009e256f1d297.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389355">In terms of performance, both models are 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. Furthermore, 30P and 40P models are scheduled to make their world debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/389351/image/large-c42cdfde4dc09370129c3d690c8819db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/389351">“The completion of the Puro Series is a defining moment for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a>,” said Johnny Chueh, President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a>. “We wanted to build a family of yachts with a clear identity, one that speaks to owners around the world who value beauty, craftsmanship, and true capability.” All images provided courtesy of Ocean Alexander.&nbsp;

Ocean Alexander unveils 30P and 40P models to complete Puro Series

Ocean Alexander unveils the 30P and 40P motor yacht models, completing the Puro Series designed by Cassetta and NavalHEAD.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> has unveiled the first details about the new 34.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> Navetta 35 yacht. With the first hull sold and three currently in-build, the Navetta 35 is described as an evolution of the yard’s Navetta series, with a strong emphasis on natural light and onboard comfort. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/373288/image/large-d27d2b314f0095762d3e4bc69ec39ce9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/373288">Positioned alongside her larger sistership, the Navetta 35 yacht adopts the same core design language, defined by clean architectural forms. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Filippo Salvetti (Company)">Filippo Salvetti</a>, with interior design courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5082" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (Company)">Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel ACPV Architects</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386761/image/large-7a87f96bdc6adcd7967e4a81d3cf1869.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386761">According to her designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Filippo Salvetti (Company)">Filippo Salvetti</a>, her exterior styling balances dynamism and clarity, avoiding overly aggressive lines in favour of progressive, fluid surfaces. Based on the sculpted muscles of an athlete and the flowing curves of a high-performance sports car, her profile conveys both power and elegance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/373290/image/large-c74acaa1347b74e13a1dd10a0e1b9a50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/373290"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/373289/image/large-635faa8b9dadbeac06d68e09a4d517ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/373289">The Navetta 35 yacht features a natural colour palette, designed to enhance comfort and warmth. She boasts brushed oak flooring, lacquered ceilings, brushed nickel detailing and Bianco Avorio stone surfaces to create a refined yet understated atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386767/image/large-5749b047fa0f7a4e97cf225c99a71f98.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386767">Large floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors define the formal dining area, while linen fabrics in the main saloon introduce softness and texture, complementing the sense of comfort onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386768/image/large-63d6172c0fbc025a1c8eb9138470f320.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386768">The Navetta 35 yacht can accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration, with her full-beam owner’s suite positioned forward on the main deck. This private suite includes separate his-and-hers bathrooms connected by a shared central shower.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386762/image/large-c57b0fa4c5d5d2ed59da6f2370e3f132.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386762">On the lower deck, four guest staterooms are accessed via a dedicated lobby, including one suite fitted with a Pullman berth to accommodate additional guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386759/image/large-bd6ceed64b3c667a2c6101813948fa0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386759">A distinct feature in her exterior design is the notch in her gunwale, which aims to reduce the perceived mass of her superstructure, and allow for an increase of natural light to her interior spaces, creating an overall more streamlined profile and a further sense of openness.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386746/image/large-fe18d661873dbf7aa52b9c72962be13a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386746">The Navetta 35 yacht’s layout aims to prioritise both functionality and space, with the absence of an exterior staircase on her aft main deck allowing for a larger and more usable dining space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386748/image/large-8dbc11e8ff74070e70c4859ce9f4821e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386748"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386745/image/large-475cbba0fde9531c76e20e72da74ea67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386745">This design decision is repeated again on the flybridge, where the removal of staircases enables a wider and more versatile deck arrangement, including a Jacuzzi and expansive lounging areas. Forward, her bow features freestanding furniture and a sunset lounge area that offers unobstructed panoramic views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386760/image/large-939b545383e765789f22c63b18886c2c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386760">Her sundeck features an open-air sea view pool, while covered areas provide shade and protection, ensuring usability in a range of conditions. On the main deck aft, a lounge area provides direct access to the beach club.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386756/image/large-a47ae9a5faa42122bc938a1477605179.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386756">In terms of performance, the standard Navetta 35 yacht 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> V12 1,400 horsepower engines, providing her with a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. She can also reach a range of 1,750 nautical miles at an economic cruising speed of 10 knots. There is also an option to install twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C32 1,622 horsepower engines, which would propel the Navetta 35 yacht to a top speed of 16 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386755/image/large-184cadf1944897f280dfdb283e17302a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386755">The first two hulls are currently sold and already in-build, alongside a third hull also in-build with a delivery date of 2027.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386754/image/large-22fdafd5036bcfa08cde703abfdb5ff6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386754">

Custom Line Navetta 35

Custom Line has unveiled the first details about the new 34.5-metre Custom Line Navetta 35 yacht, with the first two hulls sold and in-build. 

Custom Line unveils new Navetta 35 yacht with first hull sold and in-build

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> has unveiled the first details of its new 37.58-metre Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht model at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Miami International Boat Show - 2026">Miami International Boat Show 2026</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385649/image/large-3deef1f96aaa81c7761fecae94122d18.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385649">The new model completes the current GranSport line, which already includes the GranSport, 34, 45 and 54 models. Built in composite at the Viareggio facility, she is conceived as Sport Utility Yacht, combining performance, volume and long-range capability with a focus on onboard comfort.The core design of the Mangusta GranSport 38 features a dual asymmetrical configuration developed across two decks. Her main deck has one walkway on her port-side, while the starboard side has been absorbed into the interior, enlarging her main saloon. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385650/image/large-b0507cb5e73803d2e866636f97339172.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385650">On the upper deck, the arrangement is reversed, with a single walkway to starboard increasing usable interior volume to port. As well as this, floor-to-ceiling windows and minimal structural interruptions create visual continuity between her interior and exterior areas.The main saloon of the GranSport 38 yacht connects directly with the aft cockpit, with her full-beam owner’s suite also positioned on this deck. According to the yard, the layout has been developed to maximise natural light and horizon views, with wide glazed surfaces and open sightlines throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385651/image/large-a03170a781a3cbb9e1ddd5e826c93c18.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385651">The Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests across five staterooms, as well as a crew of seven in four cabins. Interiors have been developed in collaboration with designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini</a>, with Mangusta continuing its custom-focused approach that allows owners to tailor layouts, materials and finishes.On her upper deck, her main saloon opens onto an alfresco dining area, while her foredeck features Mangusta’s signature infinity pool. Furthermore, the sun deck of the Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht has been conceived as a private observation space, offering extended sea views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385648/image/large-476dc9f6a9833f7aa71ac6d02d649c13.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385648">Her beach club spans two levels, with a staircase from the main deck cockpit leading down to her swim platform, alongside fold-down side wings and a transformer platform to extend the usable area at anchor. Her garage can be accessed from the side and accommodates a tender of up to 5.5 metres alongside two Jet Skis.In terms of performance, the Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht is powered by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> D13 1,000 horsepower engines, paired with IPS pods under the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS Professional platform. The result is a top speed of 20 knots, a cruising speed of 18 knots, with her configuration enabling a more compact engine room, freeing additional interior volume.&nbsp;

Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht model unveiled

Overmarine has unveiled the first details of its new 37.58-metre Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht model at the Miami International Boat Show 2026.

New Mangusta GranSport 38 yacht model unveiled at Miami International Boat Show

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> has announced that its first hybrid 23.99-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts Hybrid Y823.99m (78'8&quot;)YYachts 2027">Y8</a> yacht is currently in-build. The yacht marks the first in the series to be equipped with an advanced hybrid propulsion system since the first yacht in the series launched in 2015.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385331/image/large-80bf416394850dd1bb8472ecfa68a5fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385331">Developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> and founder Michael Schmidt, the Y8 yacht series has been continuously developed over the years since the launch of the first hull Cool Breeze (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">Peregrin</a>).According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a>, the Y8 yacht is conceived for owners who value long-range capability, generous space and understated elegance. She features clean, minimalist lines, paired with a light filled interior.&nbsp;“Intelligent layouts, premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship create a calm, luxurious atmosphere onboard, while the yacht’s efficient hull design ensures excellent sailing performance,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385329/image/large-193bc7bdb603499acaaaf2771da643cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385329">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts Hybrid Y823.99m (78'8&quot;)YYachts 2027">hybrid Y8</a> yacht is powered by a conventional diesel propulsion with a powerful electric drive from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1741" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yanmar Co., Ltd. (Company)">Yanmar</a>, allowing owners to choose the optimal mode. In electric ‘silent-mode’, the hybrid Y8 yacht operates on lithium battery power, enabling near-silent cruising with zero local emissions.&nbsp;Flexible charging options further enhance her sustainability, with the option to charge via shore power in port or through onboard solar energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing her autonomy.In addition, the diesel engine is fully approved for HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), a renewable fuel that can significantly lower CO2 emissions, without compromising on performance or reliability.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385330/image/large-b0fccfcbb1a7d0e11554fc3dde5426e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385330">As well as this, the propulsion system can be controlled and monitored in real-time via a touch display, ensuring effortless operation and maintenance of her energy flow and battery status.“With this hybrid-powered Y8, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> demonstrates that sustainability and luxury are not opposing concepts but natural partners,” concluded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a>. “Advanced technology, responsible energy use, and timeless design come together in a yacht that is as future- oriented as it is elegant.”

First 24m hybrid YYachts Y8 sailing yacht in-build

YYachts has announced that its first 23.99-metre hybrid Y8 yacht is currently in-build, with an advanced hybrid propulsion system by Yanmar. 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> has unveiled the first details of the 60-metre superyacht concept Apex. Designed in-house by the Dutch studio, the motor yacht has been conceived around a performance-oriented brief.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396926/image/large-419221d207de5e8d99df4c3ee8096ce5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396926">Apex features naval architecture and exterior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a>, which have opted for a lightweight aluminium hull and superstructure. She showcases a clean and highly geometric exterior design, with extensive glazing spanning her sleek silhouette.At the core of the design lies the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> High Speed Cruising hull form, which has been engineered to deliver efficient performance across a wide operational profile. The advanced hull platform of Apex&nbsp;operates comfortably and efficiently from economical transoceanic passages to high-speed cruising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396927/image/large-c596a59bc5ef08f7d483435fc198b0fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396927">With a beam of 10.7 metres, Apex can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests, as well as a crew of 14 for a high level of service and comfort. Her interior design can also be fully tailored to suit the wishes of her owner.&nbsp;Apex displays balanced expansive deck volumes, with her aft deck maximised to create a social platform for guests onboard. The first renderings show a large alfresco lounge area at her bow, offering the perfect space for guests to entertain or relax.&nbsp;In terms of performance, Apex 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, providing her with a top speed of 28 knots, a cruising speed of 22 knots and a range of 4,500 nautical miles at 13 knots.&nbsp;

Apex: 60m Mulder Design yacht concept unveiled

Mulder Design has unveiled the first details of the 60-metre superyacht concept Apex. 

Mulder Design unveils 60m yacht concept Apex designed for performance 

This article is featured as a guest post by Michel L'Ortye, the second generation of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8888" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paul L'Ortye Yacht Insurance (Company)">Paul L'Ortye</a>&nbsp;Superyacht Insurance.In superyacht insurance, ''the difference is rarely found in what is covered, but in how it is worded''. At first glance, two insurance proposals may appear comparable. Similar limits, familiar terminology, and a competitive premium. Yet beneath the surface, the real differences emerge in structure, interpretation, and legal context.We asked ChatGPT to compare two superyacht insurance proposals. The outcome was structured, fast, and seemingly logical. But it also revealed a fundamental limitation: without true contextual understanding, critical differences remain unseen.This article highlights where that gap lies, and why specialist expertise remains essential.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396822/image/large-d04de7387341e559ee1e637ffd910549.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396822">1. Failure to understand layered policy structures and how clauses interact and override one anotherFor example, ChatGPT does not understand layered policy structures or how clauses interact and override one another.Policy wordings are built as layered legal frameworks, where clauses interact, override, or apply conditionally. AI tends to read them as isolated statements rather than as part of a structured system. Each insurer applies its own structure and hierarchy within the wording, often influenced by the applicable jurisdiction and its legal framework.For example, Policy A may state “worldwide navigation,” while Policy B specifies “worldwide excluding war zones.” ChatGPT may conclude that A offers broader coverage. In reality, Policy A may contain a separate war exclusion clause elsewhere in the wording that has the same, or even stricter, effect.2. Comparing apples with orangesOne operates on a Named Perils basis (only explicitly listed risks), the other on an All Risks basis (everything is covered unless excluded). The same term, but a completely different scope. ChatGPT sees “Hull &amp; Machinery” twice and concludes it is comparable, while the difference in coverage for a machinery breakdown or latent defect can amount to hundreds of thousands of euros.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396820/image/large-aa15c287e8791d5230e10db1b947032c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396820">3. Deductibles and sub-limits are overlookedAI tends to focus on the main coverage and premium, while the real differences are often found in the sub-limits. These include maximum payouts per incident for tenders, crew medical limits per person, and differing deductibles for machinery damage versus navigational incidents. Such details are typically scattered throughout the policy and are easily missed.It also struggles to recognise requirements for minimum underlying covers, such as mandatory national healthcare or other primary insurance arrangements. These elements can be critical to the validity and effectiveness of the coverage, yet are rarely identified without expert review.4. What is NOT included remains invisibleChatGPT can only compare what is written. It cannot identify what is missing. No cyber clause? AI will not flag it, because there is nothing to read. A specialist, however, knows what should be there and recognises the gap immediately.It also lacks the ability to properly assess how coverage is structured. Policies may appear comparable, while in reality one is based on an all risks foundation and another on named perils, or where insurers apply their own wording with a tailored definition of “all risks.” These structural differences ultimately determine what is and is not covered, yet remain largely invisible without expert interpretation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396862/image/large-15929412d50cbaf94d80733c90eaecca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396862">5. ConfidentialityOwners upload commercially sensitive documents to a public AI. Vessel values, cruising areas, crew details, claims history, all of this is shared with external servers. For high-profile owners, this represents a serious privacy risk.6. “Cheaper = better” biasAI tends to conclude that the lower-priced option offers “comparable coverage.” In marine insurance, however, a lower premium is almost always a reflection of reduced coverage, higher deductibles, or an insurer with a weaker claims reputation. It also lacks the ability to properly weigh subtle but critical differences in policy wording, such as a depreciation clause on masts and rigging, or to recognise exclusions that carry the same practical meaning but are phrased differently, such as a market value clause applied to running and standing rigging, which in practice can largely have the same effect.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396821/image/large-5911d8a80dbdc0631242e59608f5517a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396821">7. Jurisdiction and applicable lawThe governing law of a yacht policy determines how policy wording is interpreted at claim stage. The same wording can produce a very different outcome depending on the legal system behind it.This becomes particularly relevant in areas such as disclosure duties, warranties and gross negligence. Under some systems, sailing outside marked channels or ignoring a weather warning may already qualify as gross negligence, with a direct impact on the claim payment. Other systems apply a more proportional approach, or require a much higher degree of misconduct before cover can be reduced or declined.One policy may therefore respond very differently from another, despite similar wording and circumstances. These legal differences can have a major impact on the final claim outcome, yet in practice the governing law is often treated as little more than a footnote.Michel L'Ortye is the second generation of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8888" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Paul L'Ortye Yacht Insurance (Company)">Paul L'Ortye</a>&nbsp;Yacht Insurance, the family business&nbsp;that his father founded in 1978 and which focuses entirely on yacht insurance. Joining the company full-time over ten years ago, Michel has been working alongside his brother Didier, who leads the in-house claims operation. Michel's focus is on the high-end yacht and superyacht segment.

Guest author Michel L'Ortye compares an AI insurance proposal to a handwritten one. 

Can ChatGPT create your yacht insurance proposal

Delivered in 2004 from Kaag, the Netherlands, the 86-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea86.0m (282'2&quot;)Feadship2004">Ecstasea</a> was once the largest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> yacht ever built. Recently photographed in St Tropez, SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the steel superyacht that was built for speed. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395950/image/large-78d864b2d934f5f50740eb7c6a29e533.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395950">Commissioned for Russian business oligarch and politician Roman Abramovich, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea86.0m (282'2&quot;)Feadship2004">Ecstasea</a> was inspired by the 49.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sussurro49.5m (162'5&quot;)Feadship1998">Sussurro</a>. Launched in 1998, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sussurro49.5m (162'5&quot;)Feadship1998">Sussurro</a> used aviation-industry specs, allowing her to reach an incredible 46 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395954/image/large-62905994bb01b749a975ff697414f3e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395954">Much like the owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sussurro49.5m (162'5&quot;)Feadship1998">Sussurro</a>, Abramovich was a keen diver and wanted to up the ante of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sussurro49.5m (162'5&quot;)Feadship1998">Sussurro</a>. Rather than creating a larger version, he sought to build a yacht that was capable of combining long-range cruising with exceptional top-end performance. However, Abramovich liked&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/684" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sussurro49.5m (162'5&quot;)Feadship1998">Sussurro</a> so much, he actually purchased the yacht several years later.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395960/image/large-fefa85fc5dee7d132c3e58941b4d3ace.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395960">Known for their high-speed yachts and crazily complex technical engineering requirements, the contract for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> 790 yacht was signed in 2000, with construction beginning shortly thereafter. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395955/image/large-105bb1a107567d475aca711626d08538.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395955">Unlike conventional displacement yachts of her size, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea86.0m (282'2&quot;)Feadship2004">Ecstasea</a> was equipped with a unique propulsion package, combining four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 16V 4000 M70 diesel engines of 12,444 horsepower, with a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1992" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="General Electric (Company)">General Electric</a> LM2500 gas turbine which produces 30,843 horsepower.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395953/image/large-e99a5cd6bb7a94017b38d6379e2cf1eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395953">Together, the system generates more than 43,000 horsepower, with her diesel engines powering twin propellers for efficient cruising, while her gas turbine is connected to a large waterjet integrated into the yacht's stern, providing her with an additional boost of power.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395959/image/large-57fa364d6428aed146796b54eec710e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395959">The result allows <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea86.0m (282'2&quot;)Feadship2004">Ecstasea</a> to exceed 30 knots and under diesel power alone, the yacht can reportedly reach 25 knots and cruise comfortably at around 22 knots, a remarkable achievement for an 86-metre superyacht at the time of her launch.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395951/image/large-63005575fa834528f357d86247188cf2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395951">Despite her impressive performance credentials, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea86.0m (282'2&quot;)Feadship2004">Ecstasea</a> was conceived first and foremost as a luxury superyacht, combining a sleek hull form with an unusually ambitious speed requirement for a vessel of her size. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, with interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395961/image/large-7227a5562f136cbb3a394c2158974fa5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395961"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea86.0m (282'2&quot;)Feadship2004">Ecstasea</a> boasts an Asian-inspired interior, which later went on to win several interior design awards. Rich woods are used through in tones of brown and beige, complemented by stone, glass and marble elements. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea86.0m (282'2&quot;)Feadship2004">Ecstasea</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests across a seven stateroom configuration, alongside a crew of 24. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395958/image/large-49e6ee1d492528cc251472df2de109ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395958">One of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea86.0m (282'2&quot;)Feadship2004">Ecstasea</a>'s most distinctive features is her enormous opening in her stern, which houses the outlet nozzle for the yacht's waterjet propulsion system. As well as this, she is equipped with a helicopter hangar by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Akerboom Yacht Equipment (Company)">Akerboom</a> on her bow, with her horizontal sliding hatches completely hidden in terms of both style and technical skill.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395952/image/large-1ddd66b1bacbe1579b97649f705483ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395952">In 2009, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ecstasea86.0m (282'2&quot;)Feadship2004">Ecstasea</a> was sold with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> representing the seller, before she was sold to her current owner in June 2014, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> representing the seller.

Ecstasea: The Feadship yacht that was built for speed

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the 86m Feadship superyacht Ecstasea that was built for speed.

Ecstasea: The 86m Feadship superyacht that was built for speed

The 50.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dearsan Gemi Insaat Sanayii A.S. (Company)">Dearsan</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Queen Yaz50.2m (164'8&quot;)Dearsan Gemi Insaat Sanayii A.S.2026">Queen Yaz</a> has been launched from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dearsan Gemi Insaat Sanayii A.S. (Company)">Dearsan</a> shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396859/image/large-66e26da04a7b7aeb2bcef3c2456e5bab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396859">Construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Queen Yaz50.2m (164'8&quot;)Dearsan Gemi Insaat Sanayii A.S.2026">Queen Yaz</a> began in 2022, with interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MilimetriQ (Company)">MilimetriQ</a>. As one of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>’s flagship projects, she collaborated with multiple shipyards, with project management by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8085" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MORE Marine (Company)">More Marine</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345749/image/large-f493bef8678282c7ba3acb9e015ee416.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345749">Spanning 488 GT, boasts a warm and inviting interior design, with light tones and natural materials. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to cater to the owner’s vision, blending contemporary aesthetics with comfort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345748/image/large-62d292dbc41853588cfb4bb25e099a9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345748">Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Queen Yaz50.2m (164'8&quot;)Dearsan Gemi Insaat Sanayii A.S.2026">Queen Yaz</a> include an aft lounge, along with an expansive bow lounge located on the main deck, both of which lend themselves to outdoor relaxation or socialising. She is also equipped with a Jacuzzi, sunbeds, lounge sofas, a bar and an alfresco dining area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396858/image/large-09e90c9bfcadd193dbfec4a24b5dbcab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396858">Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Queen Yaz50.2m (164'8&quot;)Dearsan Gemi Insaat Sanayii A.S.2026">Queen Yaz</a> 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.&nbsp;

Queen Yaz: 50m Dearson yacht launched

The 50.2-metre Dearsan superyacht Queen Yaz has been launched from the Dearson shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul. 

50m Dearsan superyacht Queen Yaz launched

The 24.38-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burger Boat Company (Company)">Burger Boat Company</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4654" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Summer Song24.38m (79'12&quot;)Burger Boat Company1974">Summer Song</a> has been sold. Dan Wood of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4755" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crow's Nest Yachts (Company)">Crow's Nest Yachts</a> introduced the buyer, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burger Boat Company (Company)">Burger Boat Company</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201050/image/large-b33744a281cd0a44ca553674c1cecec5.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201050">Delivered in 1974, the yacht was previously named Nobility and was designed inside and out by her builder. Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4654" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Summer Song24.38m (79'12&quot;)Burger Boat Company1974">Summer Song</a> benefitted from a refit in 2025 in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/13" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bradford Marine, Inc. (Company)">Bradford Marine’s</a> facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.She can accommodate guests in her full-beam owner’s suite with queen berth, vanity, bureau and hanging locker. Meanwhile, her guests can sleep in two VIP suites, complete with twin berths and ensuite heads with enclosed showers.In terms of propulsion system, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4654" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Summer Song24.38m (79'12&quot;)Burger Boat Company1974">Summer Song</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="General Motors (Company)">General Motors</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 14 knots.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burger Boat Company (Company)">Burger Boat Company</a>.

burger yacht summer song sold

The 24.38-metre Burger Boat Company motor yacht Summer Song has been sold.

24m Burger motor yacht Summer Song sold

German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> has announced the appointment of Gregor Bredenbeck, who will take responsibility for sales and international expansion. He will oversee the worldwide sales operations of the shipyard, effective 1 June.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396854/image/large-ef1cbdd6f2dcc9b8b9f7744e6ee5c394.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396854">His role will also focus on advancing the international growth of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> brand, while further developing its brokerage and charter divisions.Gregor commented on his appointment: “I felt it was time for a new challenge in my professional career, and I did not have to think twice when <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> approached me. I have worked with several of my new colleagues in the past, and over recent years <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> has built a truly exceptional team.”He brings decades of experience to the role, beginning in 1990 when he started building racing yachts. Gregor then moved into the sales of premium yachts, spending many years working with discerning international clients.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YYachts (Company)">YYachts</a> founder Michael Schmidt concluded: “Gregor and I have successfully completed numerous projects together over the years. I have always admired the professionalism he demonstrated in every role he held. With Gregor onboard, we are entering a new chapter in the development of our global sales activities.”

Gregor Bredenbeck joins YYachts sales

German shipyard YYachts has announced the appointment of Gregor Bredenbeck.

YYachts appoints Gregor Bredenbeck in worldwide sales operations role

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">The Italian Sea Group (TISG)</a> has announced that the Court of Florence has partially lifted protective measures for five shipowners, following the company's ongoing negotiated crisis settlement procedure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367061/image/large-152c0f12c19271f70607c9687ef33098.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367061">On 16 March, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">TISG</a> announced that it had initiated a negotiated settlement procedure under Italian Legislative Decree No. 14/2019, following internal financial irregularities. This legal framework aimed to enable them to restructure, while continuing to operate under the supervision of an independent expert.Following this, on 20 April, the Court of Florence granted protective measures for a maximum period of four months, restricting creditors from initiating or continuing enforcement actions against the company’s assets, including vessels currently under construction.The court also confirmed that these protective measures extended to shipowners, which prevented them from terminating their contracts of yachts currently under construction during the proceedings.The Court of Florence has now issued an order upholding the appeals filed by five shipowners which prevented them terminating their contracts. With respect to them it was also found that they were unable to exercise the other rights provided under their contracts.&nbsp;The court found that the yachts could not be covered by the protective measures because they were neither assets of the company, nor assets instrumental to its business operations.Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66150" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TISG enters restructuring phase after share capital falls below legal minimum (2026-05-22 11:15:00 +0200)">TISG enters restructuring phase after share capital falls below legal minimum</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/330852/image/large-4bf3eaa2517d3433bc0352c08e9306b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/330852">The ruling also determined that the shipowners were not creditors against whom such measures could be applied and their right to obtain performance under the pending contract could not be satisfied through enforcement or interim measures.The order applies exclusively to the five shipowners who filed the appeals and has no effect on the other shipowners or creditors, with the previous measures remaining in effect for the duration already established by the Court.&nbsp;TISG also stated that these measures do not affect the ongoing negotiations with its main stakeholders, including shipowners, suppliers and financial institutions, as part of the company's economic and financial rebalancing plan which is currently in progress.The company also stated that, with regard to the affected shipowners, the substance of the contractual relationships remains unchanged despite the lifting of the protective measures.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5565" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Sea Group (Company)">TISG</a> said it will continue to provide updates on developments relating to the procedure and any further initiatives undertaken in accordance with applicable regulations.

TISG: Florence court removes protections affecting five yacht contracts

A Florence court has partially lifted protective measures affecting five yacht contracts linked to TISG's ongoing negotiated settlement procedure.

Florence court lifts protective measures for five The Italian Sea Group yacht contracts

The 27.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exit27.1m (88'11&quot;)Sunseeker2023">Exit</a> has been sold. Jonathan Lafortune of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lafortune Yachts (Company)">Lafortune Yachts</a> introduced the buyer, while Filip Jerolimov of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/348913/image/large-3e4bc3cf0b85982a7e7c677bb64cfbe8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/348913">Delivered in 2023, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exit27.1m (88'11&quot;)Sunseeker2023">Exit</a> features exterior and interior design and naval architecture penned in-house by Sunseeker. Her design combines modern styling with outdoor living.She can accommodate up to nine guests across four well-appointed staterooms. Her layout comprises a master suite which can be expanded to incorporate the adjacent guest suite. Moving outside, Exit’s flybridge is fitted with alfresco dining, a Jacuzzi and spacious exterior deck spaces.&nbsp;In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exit27.1m (88'11&quot;)Sunseeker2023">Exit</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, giving her a cruising speed of 20 knots and a top speed of 26 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exit27.1m (88'11&quot;)Sunseeker2023">Exit</a> had a last known asking price of €5,200,000.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>.

Sunseeker yacht Exit sold

The 27.1-metre Sunseeker motor yacht Exit has been sold.


27m Sunseeker motor yacht Exit sold

Project YB256 is a 45-metre steel and aluminium motor yacht under construction at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort Shipyard</a> in the Netherlands. The first collaboration between the family-run yard and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design Naval Architects</a>, the yacht’s retro styling masks a modern and highly capable cruiser engineered for long-distance voyaging.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396216/image/large-6096248c4df8137326bee068ed36838f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396216">The impossibly picturesque village of Monnickendam on the western shore of the Markermeer, a vast freshwater reservoir not far from Amsterdam, has been home to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort Shipyard</a> for more than a century. Wedged into a narrow strip of dockland between the old town centre and the water’s edge, space is as precious as the custom yachts it builds, but over the years the management has perfected a choreography of space and timing to ensure multiple projects can progress without tripping over one another.“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design</a> is just a few kilometres down the road and we’ve often wanted to work with them, but the stars never aligned,” affirms Klaas Hakvoort, fourth generation director of the shipyard with his brother Albert Jr. “In this case, the client wanted Dutch pedigree, was happy with our pricing, and the complexity of the project was a perfect match for a custom builder like us.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396206/image/large-71da8891dd01ddb5eed6ecc0455c82e1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396206">Project YB256 was inspired by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6037" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue II55.99m (183'8&quot;)Turquoise Yachts2020">Blue II</a>, the 56-metre expedition vessel with classic lines by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design</a> launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a> in 2020. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design</a> partners Andre Hoek and Ruurt Meulemans translated the client’s admiration for the retro-influenced yacht into a more compact platform that would echo the same timeless elegance free of nostalgic mimicry, while embracing modern technology and efficiency. The owner’s exacting brief included full wheelchair accessibility, an elevator connecting all deck levels, and transatlantic capability.“The hull and superstructure were conceived to balance classic proportions with today’s efficient hydrodynamics,” says Ruurt Meulemans. “Computational fluid dynamics [CFD] analysis informed every curve, refining the bow shape and optimising volume distribution to reduce resistance as much as possible and improve wake flow to the twin propellers. The objective was a smooth, efficient ride across a transatlantic cruising envelope of close to 4,000 nautical miles – no small achievement for a vessel under 400 gross tons.“<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396218/image/large-f219694742e3fedf1f00ff2c0b5c4003.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396218">Meeting these requirements called for some clever engineering based on robust, proven solutions. Finite element analysis (FEA) guided the placement of bulkheads, stringers, and the keel to ensure structural integrity under long passages without compromising interior volume. The challenge was compounded by hybrid-assisted propulsion comprising twin 1,000-hp MAN diesel engines paired with electric motors and supported by a lithium-ion battery bank.The system integrated by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3869" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eekels Technology BV (Company)">Eekels Technology</a> allows for flexible operational modes. Electric mode provides a few hours of silent propulsion at low speed, ideal for manoeuvring in harbours or environmentally sensitive zones. In diesel mode the electric motors can function as shaft generators to reduce fuel burn on extended passages. The electric motors also add redundancy for additional peace of mind far from home. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a> had direct experience of the latter: during sea trials of 61-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8621" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia61.0m (200'2&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2024">Asia</a>, an electrical fault caused an engine shutdown, but the gearbox-mounted e-motors allowed the crew to manoeuvre safely away from an offshore wind farm.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396210/image/large-bfbd4613c1cb6d84c9fb37fa9b5d37a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396210">The battle for spaceA signature feature of the yacht is the continuous ribbon of wraparound glazing on the main and bridge decks – 17 tonnes of it. The bulwarks are also glass and the hull windows incorporate a dot-fade pattern that blends with the white hull from a distance. Combined with the classic sheer line and bronze-metallic funnel, the green-tinted glass adds a touch of understated elegance that hints at an era that never quite existed – but should have. The wheelhouse windows are not full-height, but the aluminium surfaces beneath will be clad with glass and the same green reflective finish to create the visual effect of uninterrupted glass.&nbsp;Extensive glazing has a downside, however: heat. Solar load becomes a critical issue, especially for a yacht destined for hot climates. One option is to increase HVAC capacity, but a smarter one is to engineer better insulation. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Hakvoort</a> chose the latter. A two-year development programme with glass specialist Royal-Maritiem sought the ideal balance of solar control, privacy, clarity, structural strength, and colour uniformity. Each double-glazed laminated pane is filled with argon gas and coated with a low-emissivity metal film tuned to deliver the desired green tint. The result is a 50 precent reduction in heat transfer compared to conventional marine glass.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396219/image/large-043a6cfbb4c2ee18f77e9eca62c4d295.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396219">But heat is not the only issue. Full-height windows also eliminate the storage units and hidden cavities normally used to route ducting, wiring, and AC trunking, pushing the technical infrastructure inward. As a result, space became the defining constraint and the build team had to fight for every cubic centimetre. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/33" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoek Design Naval Architects B.V. (Company)">Hoek Design</a> has deep experience of designing sailboats where space is always at a premium, but it was up to the shipyard to find ways to integrate complex systems into tight envelopes.“Nothing fitted, so we had to make it fit,” says Klaas, which could be the unofficial motto of the project. “By the time everything is installed, the engine room will be very full, but accessible and maintainable. Not cluttered – engineered.”The electrical switchboards span the full height of the engine from port to starboard across, an unavoidable result of the hybrid system. The engine room itself relies on seawater-fed heat exchangers because there wasn’t room for conventional air-cooling systems. The pool doubles as a tender bay with a dump tank and its own dedicated crane compartment that closes flush with the teak deck. Under the sunbed on the foredeck is a two-storey garage for the crew tender and a pair of PWCs. Add the elevator, wider side decks and interior passages sized for wheelchair access, and every available every void had to serve a purpose.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396209/image/large-486995c89e482f3860ee5f1204771fb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396209">Hidden in plain sightThe metallic bronze faux funnel is more than a charming styling cue; it also highlights the kind of engineering concealment that defines the whole project. Since the yacht has underwater exhausts, there was no need for a traditional dry stack – nor was there space to route ducting up to one. Instead, the funnel became the home of the fresh-air unit that draws in and purifies outside air for the HVAC system. Fitting it inside that tight volume meant some early design assumptions had to be reworked.&nbsp;Routing the air quietly around the yacht from high up in the vessel posed further challenges. The onboard noise targets are uncompromising and the owner’s suite is engineered for a harbour maximum of 44 decibels, although <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Hakvoort</a> typically achieves lower. Underway, the expected levels sit in the low 50s – quiet enough that the only audible sound should be the soft splash of water along the hull. Modern superyachts achieve such low mechanical noise levels that airflow has become the primary acoustic concern, not the engines or generators.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396212/image/large-a2aeb88e2ca030f7dc36a4bed74abb21.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396212">“You won’t hear machinery these days – you’ll hear air moving through the ducting,” confirms Klaas. “That’s why we focus obsessively on silencing ducts, bends and terminations.”Consider the HVAC ducting for the crew quarters. To reach the lower deck forward, it has to pass under the bed in the owner’s stateroom, negotiating several dog-leg bends in the process. Air accelerates noisily through tight turns due to mass conservation and pressure shifts, so the yard routinely uses flexible elbow sections with larger diameters and internal damping to reduce turbulence and suppress sound. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396214/image/large-892daf254a9606fb0d0d5fed5e58dda4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396214">Elegance with an edgeThe aluminium superstructure was built at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5231" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alu-bouw Fryslân BV (Company)">Alubouw Fryslan</a> in Franeker and joined to the steel hull at Buijs Shipyard – the hull builder – before being towed to Monnickendam, but <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a> has its own joinery division and stainless-steel department that produce most of the fixed furniture and deck hardware in-house. Klaas points out the custom-engineered hinges used for the exterior doors as an example of the shipyard’s hands-on approach. During development, these hinges were tested in the most practical way imaginable: by suspending 40 kg weights to a toilet door heavily used by shop-floor workers. Any weaknesses that surfaced were corrected before installation.&nbsp;Another example is the aluminium hull platform that folds out from the topsides amidships and connects to the main deck by way of a boarding ladder for tender access. The platform being assembled in the metalworking department uses a hydraulic rotary or slew drive – more compact than conventional rams and able to generate high torque in tight spaces, it is a solution that has been refined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Royal Hakvoort</a> over years of building canoe-stern vessels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396211/image/large-9d9af2d4a7ba3a495473f7ac81ad923c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396211">Although capable of crossing the Atlantic, YB256 will primarily be used for short, comfortable runs with the frequent returns to port and high hospitality demands typical of most operational profiles. Every aspect of the interior has been conceived with wheelchair accessibility in mind, including a transformer-style platform in the stern. Guest and crew flows remain fully separated, which is not always the case on yachts of this size. The lower deck houses two full-beam VIP suites arranged around the main lobby and elevator; a third space will be used as an office/gym with a built-in recess for a running machine. The bridge deck is reserved for the owner’s sky lounge, while the captain’s cabin has been relocated to the lower deck. Crew areas have been configured to maximise discretion and operational efficiency with service and storage areas scaled to support day-use cruising.After touring the shipyard and the yacht, the lasting impression is that YB256 is not just a modern yacht in retro clothing. It is a study in constraint-driven design and smart engineering by a shipyard for whom “custom” is a vocation, not a marketing term. Its timeless elegance is more than skin deep, the result of many difficult decisions made in the belief that contemporary and classic can comfortably coexist – both in appearance and in engineering.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396220/image/large-95656d748cc09cc4e461acdaecb835d0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396220">

Inside the build of a 45m Royal Hakvoort superyacht

Inside Royal Hakvoort's Project YB256, in collaboration with Hoek Design.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has announced that the 47.1-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/864" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Halcyon47.1m (154'6&quot;)Feadship2001">Halcyon</a> has emerged from one of the most extensive rebuild programmes undertaken in recent years by its Refit &amp; Services division.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396848/image/large-8821793a232d9fd6e300af307993cb86.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396848">Launched in 2001 as Northern Lights, the yacht arrived at the Kaag facility in 2025. Initial works focused on a redesigned stern arrangement, a full repaint and a series of technical upgrades. However, it soon became clear that returning the vessel to proper standards, given her age, would require a far wider scope of intervention.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396849/image/large-fc76ffca2e26a85305672b12c99c6657.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396849">"When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/864" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Halcyon47.1m (154'6&quot;)Feadship2001">Halcyon</a> arrived, we expected a major refit," said Captain Joe Gallegos. "As the project developed, it became clear that we had the opportunity to do much more. With a knowledgeable and enthusiastic owner involved, it all came together."The yacht now features major structural, mechanical, technical and cosmetic improvements, while still retaining her original build heritage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396846/image/large-3c005ecf41d31b63211896ec2b37e432.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396846">Among her most visible changes is a new staircase linking her main deck to her swim platform, together with a completely renewed exterior finish across both hull and superstructure. A number of exterior elements have also been refreshed, alongside modifications made to her mast as part of her broader works.Moreover, the project extended deep into the yacht’s systems. This amounted to a full technical renewal rather than a standard refit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396847/image/large-a4569b2d5318908af6126f84b323a9f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396847"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/864" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Halcyon47.1m (154'6&quot;)Feadship2001">Halcyon's</a> bridge was fully updated with new equipment and related interior adjustments. Throughout the yacht, electrical systems were checked and upgraded, with new alarm, monitoring and power management systems fitted. The HVAC system was completely replaced, including new chillers, air handling units and fan coils.&nbsp;Guest and crew areas were also refreshed, including refurbished staterooms, restored marble surfaces, new blinds and updated interior finishes throughout. On deck, new teak was laid across most exterior areas. Key running gear was serviced and overhauled, including steering, shafts, bow thruster and rudders. Cold storage systems were renewed, diving equipment improved, tanks and technical rooms repainted, and her underwater hull coating fully redone after sandblasting.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396850/image/large-75c81ae7c7f8ec276ac58002cfd81609.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396850">The works carried out in her engine room and technical spaces were also substantial. Main engines and gearboxes were overhauled, two new generators installed, and core onboard systems replaced or upgraded. This included water production, ventilation, tank systems, sewage treatment, heating, freshwater distribution and fuel handling. Piping, wiring and supporting infrastructure were also replaced throughout the vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396851/image/large-cf76487ddc9091f4c992dfd8f969de75.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396851">"What started as a refit became something much closer to a modified new build. The result is a classic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, renewed and ready for years of successful cruising,” Captain Joe concluded.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/864" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Halcyon47.1m (154'6&quot;)Feadship2001">Halcyon</a> is now in the final commissioning phase ahead of her scheduled redelivery to her owner in July.

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