British design studio Redman Whiteley Dixon talks superyachts, the future of design and how a team of talented designers all ended up on the same track.

The down-to-earth group of designers at Redman Whiteley Dixon has firmly established themselves as a household name in the superyacht design world, with industry-changing projects such as Vava II, Twizzle and Como all benefitting from their design handy work. SYT caught up with Justin Redman and Toby Ecuyer from the acclaimed studio based in Hampshire in the UK to find out what contributed to their past successes, the value of partnership within a modern design company, and what exactly driving around in old-school cars has to do with it all?

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How did RWD start in 1993?

Justin: We founded RWD with two partners; Mark Whiteley and myself, and together we formed Redman Whiteley Design. We originally met when we were studying Industrial Design together at The Central School of Art &amp; Design in London. Some years later, Mark had been working with Andrew Winch and I had likewise had been working with the great John Munford. Having very much kept in touch, there came a time to try going it alone, put our names on the door and so together we decided to set up shop! That was 23 years ago in Chelsea, London, just down the road from Mr. Bannenberg. Tony Dixon joined us in 2001 and our company name subsequently changed to Redman Whiteley Dixon.

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You were designing mostly sailing yacht (and a few motor yacht) interiors when you started, was it difficult to land your first exterior project because of that initial specialism?

Justin: I guess so. We had added elements of exterior design to one or two sailing yachts we had been working on at the time, but really the major game changer for us, from an exterior design perspective was the exterior and interior commission for the 73 metre Amels built Ilona. She was all about innovation and our landscape very much changed following her launch. Every company seems to have 'significant’ yachts in its history and for us clearly, one was Ilona. From a size perspective, she was a notable calling card into the larger yacht arena, but she also introduced the exterior element of our business and gave us some of our trademarks and styling cues that we've evolved and developed since. We’ve had the most lovely relationship with that family, with perhaps five commissions over the years and we are now very proud to have designed the interior of a yacht for the next generation of the family, which was recently launched in New Zealand. As such, another very important commission for us and I think we have again achieved something really very personal and bespoke once more.

Vava II was also a very significant exterior design project, could you tell us more about her?

Justin: Yes, she was. This was an incredible opportunity for us, winning the commission over other wonderful designers who had been considered as well. We felt we won it because we developed not only a very unique looking profile for her owner, but one which incorporated key influences which he had brought to the table from sailboat racing. She is the largest private yacht ever to be built in England, a fact which made us very proud as a company, but also personally as she was constructed in a place where generations of my own naval family came from over the years. She was a phenomenally special and important commission for us and the final result was even better than we could have hoped for. Interestingly, the fact that hardly anybody has really seen her, because she spends her life all around the globe, is great testament to her owners vision, sense of adventure and intent to explore the oceans of the world, exactly what should happen to more of these yachts.

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We don’t see many concepts done by RWD, is there a specific reason for that?

Justin: We are incredibly fortunate to be enormously busy actually building boats, to the point where concepts haven’t been a great priority for us. The Monaco Yacht Show is a wonderful showcase for such concepts, but I also think that gifted conceptual work can also get lost; you can walk around the show in Monaco, passing endless new and no doubt wonderful concepts, but perhaps they get a little lost, fighting for attention. I think if we were to imagine and offer a visionary RWD concept, a significant part of the challenge would be evolving an environment or occasion where that concept was noticed, allowed to breathe and therefore catch the imagination in a very different and unique way - maybe we should… watch this space!

Would you say the average size of the yachts you are working on is growing?

Justin: I do think it is fair to say there was a time, that with some exceptions, a lot of what we were designing perhaps averaged say 60 metres in length and now that average is probably more like 80 - 90 metres. It has definitely increased, but we have been very fortunate as it’s the sector of the market that we feel very comfortable in. Equally, if we were asked to design a 30 metre sailboat or a 10 metre tender for example, then we would enjoy those challenges just as much, with the ultimate quest being utter perfection for the owner, whatever the size. This is and will always be the absolute mainstay of our business and reason for doing what we do. Not that we must do bigger and bigger, that’s never ever been the ambition. That said, not many people are aware of our interior role within Al Said, until very recently, the largest yacht by volume in the world.

Are these projects both motor and sailing yachts? Or perhaps more motor yachts these days?

Justin: They are mainly motor yachts currently which is very good, but may I say I think it’s a great sadness that the large sailing yacht industry, which I always felt would remain a smaller but constant force, because it was more enthusiast driven, seems to be a sector of the market that has slowed right down. It’s a great shame for those of us with a passion for sailing and an appreciation of the technical grace of these vast and powerful machines, that this very specialised and innovative sector of our world is struggling somewhat. That said, the recently launched Elfje, with our interior, is the very opposite of that, a perfectly proportioned, stunningly conceived and technically brilliant project that really should inspire many.

Toby: Elfje was an immensely rewarding project. She is a fabulous yacht, and to work on the design of the boat with her owner, and with Royal Huisman, was just enormous fun. The fact that she was 51 metres, wouldn’t have been any better if she was 81 metres. Size isn’t actually important. Seemingly the slowing down of new builds in the sailboat industry is continuing and that seems very sad, but I can’t think it will be forever.

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Has Twizzle been the only sailing yacht exterior which you have designed so far?

Justin: No, we designed a smaller ketch many years ago, but at 57.5 metres, Twizzle is by far the largest. It was a major project and something that came out of a relationship with an existing motor yacht owner, where we had collaborated on the interior. At the outset, our task was to focus entirely on how they wanted to live on board a sail boat, not what it looked like, not how many masts or indeed the length; it was really a study of how they liked to spend each day, interacting with each other as guests and with their crew and from that came an arrangement, but no exterior. So then and only then, did we start to 'clothe' the package in a form that, from an exterior viewpoint, was always to be very clean and elegant with very subtle surfacing. Our expression perhaps of how a pilot house configuration should look like. However, being rubbish at making things float or perform, we then asked our great friend Ed Dubois, if we might reverse roles from so many prior sailing yacht projects, and whether he could he help us turn this special vision into a sailing machine, which he charmingly and expertly did. It was a very respectful and wonderful collaboration, and we were humbled that the great Mr Dubois allowed us to shape the forms of this yacht. This would normally be his rightful task, but because of our great history with him, it was a “fabulous, why not?!” and a further example of the ethos of our company; it’s always a collaboration of minds.

You have also collaborated with Benetti to design the interior of the Benetti Veloce series, Cheers 46 for example?

Toby: Correct. We have designed a handful of 60-65 metre projects with this great and historic shipyard in the past and as a result have got a really good relationship with Benetti. They asked us if we could come up with three different schemes for an interior for a semi production boat so the client can then choose between them. The brief was essentially to design a modern, traditional and an in-between interior. Our approach was to design interiors where material choice was the key to creating a modern or traditional scheme, whilst the architecture of the design is contemporary in keeping with the exterior design.

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Is dealing with clients directly easier when you have a few partners in the studio, where one partner might get along better with a certain client then another?

Justin: I think it can help on that level, yes. It also helps with a large order book, in that as an owner you’re not passed down to a project manager after the first meeting, and that you actually spend time with the principals of the company. That was one of the founding principles that Mark and I felt to be crucial when we first started. We’d seen examples of it before, where the principal comes along on the first morning and then isn’t seen until the launch. This doesn’t seem to be very appropriate to us, we felt it would be far more productive to deal with someone who’s a part of the company and all of the RWD Directors are always available for this. One of the most important elements for us at RWD is the personal relationships that we forge with our clients. It is also critical to us to ensure that designing and creating with that RWD partnership is a very, very enjoyable journey. So when visiting our unique studio, this might mean helicoptering in to stay in one of England's very best Country house spa hotels, the nearby Lime Wood, and perhaps enjoying riding in the New Forest, fly-fishing on one of the best chalk streams in the South, all things frankly which have nothing to do with yacht design, but add to the memories of the creation of that yacht. The more pleasurable we can make the whole design experience, the more valuable the journey is.

Tell us about the Auto Tour. How did that start?

Justin: It started by the three of us sitting in the pub, trying to decide the best way to get to the Monaco Yacht Show that first year, now eight years ago . We had just spent another year on planes, so why take yet another flight, why not just drive down!?! It would give us time to chat with each other, think about the show before we got there, a sort of calm before the storm if you like... We did drive down, in only four cars that year and yes, the first trip was very much like that. Since then, people have got to hear about it and it has built and built over the years. We started planning it better and staying in more beautiful hotels along the way and it kept growing to the point where we are now up to maybe 30 cars with perhaps 50 people on the road, driving either their classic or super cars, entirely as our guests, a sort of 'thank you' to friends and colleagues from the preceding year if you like.

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Toby: It’s also about people that we’ve just enjoyed working with. It’s more like a 4 day super yachting dinner party on the road. The clients are getting something completely different that has nothing to do with boats, and what’s really interesting, is that no one talks about boats. There is very little conversation of yachts, instead people talk about their cars, they talk about their family, and they talk about pretty much everything but boats. Normally on the last day, we have a picnic lunch with amazing food and wine and it’s there where people say, I don’t want to go to the show, I want to carry on. This is something we would never have expected; you can’t predict these things.

The brand of a design company is always an interesting topic to discuss. Do you see a future for design without the founder-designers being present?

Justin: Yes, I very much do. The very last thing we want is for our company to wither on the vine and die just because we are either less involved or indeed not involved at all. I would regard this as failure. There has to be succession and evolution. Toby shares this vision as do many others in our 30 strong company and the future will come from within. We’ve been able to very successfully move on after Mark’s leaving, we still see him regularly, we are even working together and of course he’s now created his own company again. Why not? We’ve always looked at everything we do as a collaboration, it's just that the make-up of the team may and will change in the future, but the philosophy should not and that has greater potential. Ever since Mark and I set up the company, it’s been that way, and when Tony joined, the collaboration grew and so it did again when Toby joined. There is enough talent within to honour our history if you like, but definitely more than enough to continue to grow and develop the brand into many more sectors and we are thrilled to see that metamorphosis happening.

Toby: There are some people where the brand is that person. We’ve worked very hard to make that brand collaborative and independent of one person. The way we do things, the way we present ourselves and the effort we go to is right across the company, it’s not just the people at the front making the effort, it’s everybody. RWD has a great heritage of wonderful work and great people who have achieved that - the ambition is very much to carry this forward in to the future.

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Do you also feel it is a saleable company, or rather a company that promotes young designers whom have joined to become partners of the company?

Justin: The interesting thing is that we’re just getting going now! The last thing we would want to do at the moment is sell! We have all the potential in the world; we have a wonderful site, wonderful designers, and wonderful partners. The potential is huge. I genuinely get excited to come in every day because it feels like we’re starting afresh. Do I think it's a saleable company? That’s not the question; the question is how we continue it and develop it and if we ever did sell, hopefully it would be to the people here in some way, shape or form. The people are the company, the people who started here as young designers and became a partner, just like Toby did, these are the people who have the drive for the future of 'their' company.

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China has approved new measures that will reduce administrative and financial barriers for Hong Kong and Macau yacht owners. 

China eases cross-border travel rules for Hong Kong and Macau yacht owners

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a>&nbsp;is both a leader in the field of waterjet technology and a point of reference for serial production tenders. Active across the military, commercial, and superyacht sectors, the Italian brand is now applying its propulsion and manufacturing know-how to the specialist market for limousine tenders.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396631/image/large-062ebf001bce4c2cc3c7a9d7b4ad2e91.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396631">The small town of Albairate in landlocked Lombardy might seem a strange place for a boatbuilder to set up shop, but it is closely linked to the brand’s origins in one of Italy’s richest agricultural regions. Luigi Castoldi was a pioneering engineer in the agricultural machinery sector through his company BCS, which is still extant today. He began exploring waterjet propulsion – still a novelty in the early 1960s – because boats were damaging their propellers on the shallow bottom of the nearby River Ticino.&nbsp;After importing a waterjet drive, he set about re-engineering it to create a more durable and effective design. His first mass-produced <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> waterjet, model Jet 05, made its debut at the 1969 Genoa Boat Show. Since then, over 40,000 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> waterjets have been delivered around the world, from the compact 224 unit up to the mighty 600 HCT drive that can support installed power of up to 2,700 horsepower.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396632/image/large-4d83f3db58d65cf02a38baa8d387c061.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396632">Today, the company is still family-owned under the directorship of Giacomo Castoldi, Luigi’s grandson, who with his father Franco spearheaded the company’s diversification into the tender market with its own range of diesel-powered jet tenders. The first model, the JT 18 Pro in 1998, served as the blueprint for the current range, from the entry-level Jet Tender 14 up to the 10.5-metre Jet Tender 34. The latter also provides the technical platform for the Jet Tender 34 Limo, the company’s first venture into the limousine market.Why waterjetsWaterjet propulsion for superyacht tenders offers several advantages over traditional propeller-based systems. These include enhanced manoeuvrability, higher efficiency and durability, lower noise and vibration, and the reversing bucket can ‘crash stop’ a boat in less than twice its own length. But arguably the most critical feature – as Luigi Castoldi was quick to realise – is shallow draft.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396635/image/large-accb3204fb1c42a0f2bfa16fdfac9f5c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396635">“Jet tenders can drive right up to a beach, and most of our models are equipped with bow ramps as standard,” says Giacomo Castoldi. “Combined with a folding console, low draft also means they occupy less vertical space inside the tender garage, while the lack of exposed propeller blades reduces the potential for injury to swimmers, divers, or marine life.”Over the years, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> has finessed its waterjet technology. Unlike other systems requiring external gearboxes, all <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> waterjets except the entry-level Turbodrive 224 DD have integrated gearboxes. This results in a more compact overall footprint, which means more space for passengers and luggage storage, and simplifies the installation process while reducing the potential for errors or rework. They are also equipped with a patented anti-clogging system that enhances the waterjet’s reliability in challenging conditions. The Clear-Duct unclogging system works by reversing the direction of the impeller and simultaneously opening the protective intake grid to flush out any debris that may have accumulated.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396660/image/large-44d8926e35b1304d60e5cdbcb14c3137.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396660"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a>’s latest waterjet drives that carry the HCT acronym have been redesigned to offer a 12% increase in performance compared to previous iterations. Advancements in impeller design, a pre-stator vane system, and an updated post-impeller stator work together to improve the flow of water through the system, reduce cavitation, and ultimately deliver more thrust combined with lower fuel consumption.&nbsp;“These enhancements are largely thanks to investment in CFD analysis,” says Giacomo, “Combining fluid dynamics with our own practical engineering know-how has generated a lot of new ideas."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396615/image/large-28e2be0f5dedca48b4f2f92405172d02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396615">Total control<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> also produces its own control systems, from simple mechanical options to the sophisticated ACES system developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7877" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xenta (Company)">Xenta</a>. Powered by a 32-bit embedded processor and utilising a proprietary CAN bus network protocol, the ACES system delivers precision control of engine RPM, waterjet steering nozzles and reversing buckets when transitioning between docking and cruising modes. Additional functions include dynamic positioning and smart anchoring, which simulates mechanical anchoring by swinging around a virtual GPS point. Adaptive steering logic can even provide ‘propeller mode,’ which recognises when the vessel is in reverse to simulate conventional propeller behaviour – a useful feature for operators transitioning to waterjets.To maintain quality control, most of the waterjet components are machined in-house, an exception being the Duplex stainless-steel impellers that rely on precision investment casting technology. With regard to tender production, the whole process – from the 3D design, hull lamination and tube fabrication to the hydraulic and electrical systems – is carried out internally before final testing in its own water basin in front of the factory.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396658/image/large-b3c15147d7d49ce31a9b749e8a305ff2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396658">When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> began production of jet tenders in the mid-90s, it decided from the start to take a platform-based approach with fixed hull forms designed around its own propulsion system. By standardising the production process, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> ensures consistent quality while reducing unit costs through repeated tooling and manufacturing processes. Additionally, serial production provides opportunities for continuous optimisation, further enhancing the performance and quality of each new upgraded model. As the range evolved, customised interior materials, finishes and layouts have become the norm to meet the specific needs of individual clients without having to build costly and time-consuming one-offs.&nbsp;The company has applied exactly the same production philosophy to its new Jet Tender 34 Limo designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a>. Conceived initially for a fleet of luxury cruise ships currently under construction, each ship will carry four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> Jet Tender 34 Limo tenders to deliver a sophisticated ship-to-shore guest experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396657/image/large-a20e0e70cb5a086260c495f6e811d4a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396657">Limo luxury&nbsp;Historically, the limousine tender segment has been defined by high levels of customisation, where each unit is tailored specifically to the design and needs of a particular superyacht. While this approach allows for alignment with the mothership’s aesthetic, it often results in longer lead times, higher costs, and compromises in terms of performance and systems integration. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396633/image/large-bb3ca9a1c828124e6a74dc5b67525448.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396633"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a>’s entry into this market introduces a shift toward standardised, platform-based design, which allows for quicker production times and greater system optimisation, while still providing owners with a high degree of personalisation, particularly in the interior architecture. Two primary interior layouts are offered: one with all-seated configurations for maximum comfort, and another combining seating with a pantry and bathroom for longer transfers. Material finishes can also be tailored to suit individual preferences."This project represents a new chapter for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> that expands our offerings to new markets, while maintaining the commitment to innovation, quality, and luxury we are known for,” says Giacomo. “The opportunity arose to enter the limousine tender market with a semi-serial product that embodies our construction philosophy of creating optimised vessels rather than one-offs.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396625/image/large-24bbf67840c4bba049f3423e568ddbaa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396625">“In practical terms, we estimate that our serial-produced limousine tenders are priced at least 35% lower than equivalent full-custom examples,” adds <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a>’s commercial director Luca Taccani, “without sacrificing the luxurious finish or technical sophistication that clients expect.”In addition to the four limo tenders, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> is also supplying the cruise ships with two customised Jet Tender 28 SV units. The ‘SV’ stands for ‘Support Vessel,’ and the model is specifically designed to work in tandem with the limousine tenders, with an enhanced bow sun-pad, extensive storage, pantry, and premium features like a T-top.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396622/image/large-6c33afd5ceeb462bb96cd2592a9fa250.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396622">The flywheel effect&nbsp;As <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> has expanded its offerings and capabilities, its workforce has grown accordingly and is now nearing 100 direct employees. In terms of business performance, the company has seen consistent growth, especially over the past two years since Luca Taccani joined the company. Annual turnover is currently distributed fairly equally across the waterjet and tender markets (50% and 40% respectively) with the remainder from spare parts and commissioning activities.&nbsp;Although <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> builds its tenders in series, each sale is essentially a one-off transaction with an end client. Its propulsion products, on the other hand, can generate recurring clients that expect reliable and ongoing service. Naval procurement involving multiple waterjet units is an expanding sector for the company, for example. To meet this demand, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> has made a deliberate effort to ensure the availability of components, stocking spare parts for older models well beyond customary timelines – often for more than ten years.“We’ve focused strongly on spare parts and after-sales support with dedicated back-office staff for service management,” says Luca Taccani. “This long-term outlook not only boosts customer loyalty but has also proven financially advantageous. As raw material costs have risen sharply, having a ready stock of components means we’ve been able to avoid significant cost increases.”<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a>’s trajectory over the past few years reflects a competitive company that is expanding its product range while also refining its operational efficiency and service capabilities. By focusing on technical innovation and long-term service, it has effectively created a “flywheel” effect, whereby small but consistent wins build momentum over time in a self-sustaining cycle of growth. Moreover, the brand’s entry into the limo tender market aims to demonstrate how serial production methodologies, when combined with proprietary propulsion and rigorous quality control, can challenge the prevailing bespoke approach.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396659/image/large-9f4ecad812d4f5c94c3664909275b1d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396659">

The landlocked yard building limousine tenders

Castoldi is entering the limousine tender market with the Jet Tender 34 Limo, combining waterjet technology with a serial-production approach.

The 28.72-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D Five 28.72m (94'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">D Five</a> is currently on the market with Christopher Mosley of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> and Maël Fiolet of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275737/image/large-bfdd94504b5a0ff1ba8b21536e797bab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275737">Delivered in 2021 by the Italian shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D Five 28.72m (94'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">D Five</a> is the flagship model of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>'s S-series. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3025" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alberto Mancini Yacht Design (Company)">Alberto Mancini Yacht Design</a>, with interiors penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4541" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Guida Design (Company)">Francesco Guida Design</a>. Her naval architecture was developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>.Constructed with a GRP hull and carbon fibre superstructure, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=azimut" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Azimut yacht for sale</a> has been used exclusively for private cruising since her delivery.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275795/image/large-fb7dc69216e8915da0a60d6362a11af3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275795">From the outside, the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D Five 28.72m (94'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">D Five yacht for sale</a> presents a sleek and sporty profile, defined by a dark metallic hull contrasting her white superstructure. Her generous deck spaces include a foredeck lounge, flybridge retreat and an inviting fold-down beach club creating a direct access to the sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275800/image/large-d2c413371399c0d655949d6bc63b72ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275800">Her aft cockpit and flybridge offer guests several spots for dining, entertaining, and relaxing in the sun, making the yacht equally suited to short day trips and longer stays onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275798/image/large-51b0d3027870bc108a02afee12d0c5fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275798" 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;">Stepping inside, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D Five 28.72m (94'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">D Five&nbsp;yacht for sale</a> features a split-level main saloon, creating a fluid indoor-outdoor living. Warm timber finishes, glossy surfaces and large windows that bathe the interiors in natural light all contribute to her bright and modern ambience. According to the broker, extensive storage and room for supplies support longer periods at sea without needing to resupply.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275801/image/large-2f2956eeae26da8b87f51d5acc83b0a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275801">With a beam of 6.34-metres and a volume spanning 155 GT, accommodation onboard the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D Five 28.72m (94'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">yacht D Five for sale</a> is arranged for up to 11 guests across four staterooms. Dedicated quarters are also provided for a crew of four, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275805/image/large-9598d5bfb8222552d1a8ad9f3035afde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275805">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="D Five 28.72m (94'3&quot;)Azimut Yachts2021">yacht D Five for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 28 knots and a top speed of 36 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275793/image/large-8a524678608acbbb13c67c4c0568d8de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275793">All images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>.

29m Azimut motor yacht D Five for sale

The 28.72-metre Azimut yacht D Five is currently for sale. The flagship S10 motor yacht reaches 36 knots with spacious onboard living.


<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Nautor Swan</a> has announced the launch of the first new 23.99-metre Swan 80 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> series from its shipyard in Pietarsaari, Finland. The Swan 80 yacht is the opening model in the Swan Maxi range and an evolution of the highly successful Swan 78 platform. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396571/image/large-443eccad33fbc877c7ada335794a362d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396571">First unveiled during the 2023 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2023">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>, the new Swan 80 also draws on the historic Swan 80 lineage. Designed under 24 metres, she aims to deliver the volume, presence and offshore capability of a significantly larger yacht.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396572/image/large-5724f283d5a36c50398957a6f43875b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396572"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396573/image/large-eccfe9faf109deffa8fc30b242c08bdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396573"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> features the signature style of naval architect <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/171" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="German Frers (Company)">Germán Frers</a>, with exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4626" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Micheletti + Partners (Company)">Micheletti + Partners</a> and interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Misa Poggi (Company)">Misa Poggi</a>. She displays a clean and low profile, with long uninterrupted deck spaces to create an agile sailing silhouette.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396575/image/large-32ff2a9d2b6588e5cbf577159ae0d874.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396575"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396574/image/large-1e422fa3e22f640e8f48864e0523d2e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396574"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> showcases a sophisticated interior design, which can be transformed into a versatile space. Her lounging area with a TV and daybed complements her spacious dining area, allowing for guests to relax. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396576/image/large-c6e5f3d80c21f5feb13f572a3e0c8f13.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396576">Her technical areas have been integrated beneath her saloon sole, allowing for her to maximise volume while preserving a calm and uncluttered environment for all guests onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396585/image/large-e61f21af40f45cae451be7fccabbbc20.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396585"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> features a forward master suite, a forward VIP stateroom and two aft guest staterooms, with one of her guest rooms able to be converted into a media lounge or an additional dining area. Her crew cabins are situated aft and have independent access, ensuring privacy and seamless service for guests. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396579/image/large-817c8b74465a36a0c2e4f144fe78853d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396579"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> combines foam-cored glass fibre reinforced epoxy with carbon fibre reinforcements, alongside sacrificial rudder tips, sealed structural compartments and multiple keel options, including deep fixed, shallow and telescopic lifting configurations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396580/image/large-90cb4c3341bdbdba2fe85bbd680d1e1f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396580">She pairs a near flush teak deck which flows from her cockpit to stern, with her winches and controls positioned for handling in both short-handed and fully crewed configurations. Her cockpit can also be configured as a protected cruising lounge, an open racing space or a social terrace.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396583/image/large-8b3cbb1b7fe6813ad11ed89a8dd537f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396583">Her transform provides guests with a direct connection to the water by opening into a beach platform with integrated access to the swimming area and tender garage. &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elvi25.55m (83'10&quot;)Nautor Swan2026">Elvi</a> will make her world premiere at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2026">Cannes Yachting Festival 2026</a> and her sailing debut during the Rolex Swan Cup in Porto Cervo in September 2026, marking the 60th anniversary of the yard with the rest of the fleet.&nbsp;

Elvi: First Swan 80 Maxi yacht launched

Nautor Swan has announced the launch of the first new 23.99-metre Swan 80 yacht Elvi series from its shipyard in Pietarsaari, Finland.

First 24m Nautor Swan 80 Maxi yacht Elvi launched

The 109-metre <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O3109.0m (357'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2026">O3</a>, ex. Project Icecap/Project Shackleton, has been delivered to her owner from the shipyard's facility in Hamburg. The superyacht is now cruising the Danish coast, having briefly stopped in Kristiansand in Norway on route, and is currently anchored in Flenburg on the south west coast. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/385756/image/large-55d770ba67f165c3682a05d06f089bca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/385756">Originally announced in 2017, the superyacht was then resold in-build in 2022 and underwent significant changes under the supervision of the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Occam Marine (Company)">Occam Marine</a> who oversaw her construction of behalf of her new owner. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384315/image/large-c656645bce219c33e33273c7a4090898.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384315">Originally the superyachts exterior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4827" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salt Ship Design (Company)">Salt Ship Design</a>, however since the resale the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino Design</a> have dramatically redesigned her, adding an additional deck to the aft of the yacht that features a helipad ontop. The superyacht's interiors are the work of Parisian studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CG Design (Company)">CG Design</a> and have been kept tightly underwraps.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384314/image/large-9b4b8c9cd9bf8c33f745e7f938cdf2ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384314">Construction began at the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a> Peene-Werft shipyard in Wolgast, Germany, before she was transferred to the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/lurssen" target="_blank">Lürssen</a> Hamburg facility for outfitting in 2022, where she was completed in a floating drydock. &nbsp; &nbsp;Designed and built for expedition, the superyacht has an ice-class hull, expansive tender, toy and equipment storage, in addition to the commercial helipad on her aft upper deck. &nbsp;

Lürssen yacht O3 delivered

The Lurssen superyacht O3 has been delivered to her owner.

109m Lürssen superyacht O3, ex.Shackleton, delivered

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> has announced that the 49.98-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> is preparing for her sea trials.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396522/image/large-f97599b52b7c3e4adb33a5e23df0ca8b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396522">The yacht was launched from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen's</a> facility in Oss, the Netherlands, on 14 March and marks the fourth hull in the Dutch shipyard's 5000 Aluminium series. Construction commenced in 2023, with her aluminium hull and superstructure united in July 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396523/image/large-9314ce312161350642ebea29231c6ef3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396523">Penned entirely in-house, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia's</a> naval architecture is based on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen's</a> hard-chine, shallow-draught Fast Displacement Hull Form. Her exterior design was crafted by Frank Laupman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a> and is finished in a distinctive Whisper Grey <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1485" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Awlgrip (Company)">Awlgrip</a> paint scheme.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396651/image/large-a603ef8da832512f7f449be519a433b4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396651"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396649/image/large-205f426ce70968959dc26de7e55d1248.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396649">Inside, the semi-custom yacht features interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto Design</a>, where a sophisticated palette of sage green tones, mustard accents and warm bronze details creates an inviting atmosphere throughout. Drawing inspiration from her name, which derives from the Greek word for wisdom, the interior concept aims to evoke a sense of refinement and understated elegance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396652/image/large-546c42eb9478bab7a3c65d2890fd6cd3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396652"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396521/image/large-94b3294045e1a5ec9b8051e43a93085a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396521">Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> accommodates up to 12 guests across five staterooms at a volume of 499 GT. The arrangement is centred around a spacious owner's suite on the forward main deck, while the remaining guest accommodation is located on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396654/image/large-02734840dc2a01b6adc255a522411d83.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396654"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396648/image/large-4000c45f762e6e39242191239693e51b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396648">Outdoor living is a key feature of the yacht's design. A generous beach club provides direct access to the water, while the main deck aft terrace offers ample space for lounging and relaxation. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining on the bridge deck aft, with additional entertaining and sunbathing areas available on the expansive sundeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396653/image/large-ab0cf674fd5eaebcc711944e0736c3cf.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396653"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396520/image/large-bc3e170199cfcab010ffbf2bec2571f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396520">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, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> is expected to reach a top speed of 23 knots and offers a transatlantic range of 3,100 nautical miles when cruising at 11 knots.Built on speculation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> is currently listed for sale and is scheduled for delivery on 15 July 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396647/image/large-318a3cc36ef6d0d7e0136af4f2acdb03.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396647">Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>.

Heesen yacht Sophia sea trials

Heesen has announced that the 49.98-metre Heesen motor yacht Sophia is preparing for her sea trials. 

50m Heesen superyacht Sophia prepares for sea trials

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> has announced the sale of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17173" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto DOM 155/0146.9m (153'10&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2029">first hull in its new DOM155 series</a>. Measuring 46.9 metres in length, the yacht is scheduled for delivery in 2029 and was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/76" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vafiadis (Company)">Stefano Vafiadis</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382594/image/large-8e21c024562bf809d3fe206fd62c8a70.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382594">The project was commissioned by a highly experienced owner, with Building Captain Simon Mackay overseeing construction. The sale marks Mackay's second collaboration with the La Spezia-based shipyard. Interior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leonardo Santi Design (Company)">Leonardo Santi</a> has been appointed to develop the yacht's bespoke interiors."We are very pleased with this sale, which comes just a few months after the project was first unveiled to the market earlier this year," said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> Chief Commercial Officer Fabio Ermetto.The DOM155 builds upon <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto's</a> ‘Roman domus at sea’ philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on spacious living areas and a seamless connection to the surrounding environment. Positioned below the 500 GT threshold the series is characterised by sculpted exterior lines and an aluminium construction. Moreover, it combines generous volumes with high performance, a shallow draught and extensive opportunities for owner customisation."The fact that the owner is already an enthusiast of our brand further confirms the growth path we are pursuing and the strength and credibility of our offering," added Fabio. "The DOM155 fits perfectly within this vision, embodying a yacht distinguished by a high degree of customisation, exceptional comfort and outstanding volumes. We are fully confident that it will establish itself as a benchmark in the under-500 GT segment."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396529/image/large-974aa645eaef7ef5909aa55ce81817ef.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396529">One of the yacht's defining features is her stern arrangement, which incorporates a multifunctional wellness area complete with an infinity pool and a configurable beach club. Depending on owner requirements, the space can be arranged as a spa, gymnasium or additional tender garage. Elsewhere, full-height glazing and open-plan layouts are designed to blur the boundaries between interior and exterior living spaces.Accommodation is centred around a full-beam owner's suite on the main deck, complemented by four guest cabins below deck, with the option to add a fifth cabin if desired. Crew quarters have been carefully integrated to support efficient onboard operations. Crowning the yacht is a 130-square-metre sundeck offering uninterrupted panoramic views, alongside multiple lounge spaces and an additional swimming pool.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 DOM155 is expected to reach a top speed of 16 knots.

First Baglietto DOM155 yacht sold

Baglietto has announced the sale of the first hull in its new DOM155 series.

First 47m Baglietto DOM155 superyacht sold

SuperYacht Times steps onboard the 49.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a>, currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a>. With final availability remaining this summer from 1 to 30 September, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> will cruise the South of France, Monaco and Corsica, with Greece also a possibility under the YET scheme. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396536/image/large-4257306e7ff1b305b461d14458fe4331.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396536">Delivered in 2024 as part of the Italian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>’s B.Now 50M series, she offers a refined sanctuary at sea designed around wellness and elevated living for the 2026 Mediterranean charter season.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396546/image/large-7fddf15923c2049f4813079836d7813d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396546" 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/396541/image/large-874e5aa35be08cfb38204726932545df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396541" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60803" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti B.Now 50m superyacht Dyna® delivered (2024-06-20 14:00:00 +0200)">Read: Benetti B.Now 50m superyacht Dyna® delivered</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/60803" href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/news/50m-benetti-superyacht-dyna-r#managed-by-system" target="_blank"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396549/image/large-3c556360c9cef4349494d51d0405bbdc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396549"></a>Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>, while her interiors and naval architecture were designed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>. &nbsp;Her Oasis Deck concept boasts amenities that are uncommon for a vessel this size, most notably her large main deck aft pool, which serves as a central entertainment area for guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396543/image/large-e3daca00b25eb3026106d0532ca616e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396543" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396550/image/large-088e9cc3768fc25179e16fb17ab91843.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396550" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Reinforcing an onboard experience anchored in rejuvenation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> guests can enjoy a spacious and serene spa, a massage room on the lower deck, with a sauna, a treatment area and steam shower, alongside dedicated gym equipment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396545/image/large-96124345e40d38781c6c2d1262291218.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396545"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396548/image/large-b1057713234562ec3d92e161c3ca7213.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396548" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The 499 GT yacht also boasts an outdoor cinema and a firepit forward on the upper deck for evenings under the stars. A selection of state-of-the-art water toys is complemented by a stylish <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Novamarine (Company)">Novamarine</a> Black Shiver chase boat, extending her exploration and entertainment capabilities.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396544/image/large-4e2be92e62159d20b5d3b832b065d4a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396544"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396569/image/large-739fd9d6ddca9db4200faf972a5c65f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396569">Inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> presents a light and airy aesthetic attributed by sand-toned hues and curated Italian artworks. Floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate the open-plan main saloon, where the lounge seamlessly flows to the formal dining, emulating the ambience of a gallery. Her sophisticated yet inviting layout is curated to ensure intuitive movement and comfort throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396567/image/large-11f9f696b645b8efaac15b029c28fd1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396567"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396568/image/large-a80e499200d7c6a08dd55384c56d55ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396568">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> yacht for charter accommodates up to 12 guests across six staterooms, comprising a master suite, three double staterooms and two twin staterooms, all ensuite. Her sumptuous master suite benefits from a private balcony, as well as a spacious ensuite and walk-in wardrobe.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396561/image/large-f3c42979e69a343b6274847664c659f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396561"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396565/image/large-219f317e50a87002c14bb78a237423f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396565">Moreover, she accommodates a crew of 11 across five quarters. The crew provides a highly personalised charter experience, with service that includes tailored health guidance spanning nutrition to movement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396562/image/large-6f89bf5ec3bbb0a01c34518aefca7f9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396562"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396564/image/large-99ffe004019afc2cd27f0f686e84d7dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396564">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, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11045" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dyna R49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2024">Dyna®</a> cruises at 12 knots and reaches a top speed of 15 knots, with a range of approximately 4,500 nautical miles at cruising speed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396547/image/large-d4ae5b757ae1b26b0637ba252b1153a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396547"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396540/image/large-48d4de799da8b2ad626854ba5f7479b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396540">All images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a>.

Onboard the 50m Benetti superyacht Dyna®

The 49.9m Benetti superyacht Dyna R is available for charter with Y.CO in the Mediterranean from May 2026.

Inside Dyna®: The 50m Benetti charter yacht designed as a floating wellness retreat

The 26.77-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</a> has been sold with Andrea Gallazzi of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358752/image/large-08eac157a11d1569886deed3904ae603.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358752">Delivered in 2023, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</a> forms part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> Grande 27 Metri series and was previously known as Catalina. The yacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Righini Design (Company)">Stefano Righini Design</a>, interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a> and naval architecture developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a>.Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</a> is characterised by sleek exterior lines, expansive glazing and generous outdoor living spaces. Her flybridge configuration provides multiple areas for dining, lounging and entertaining, while maintaining a strong connection to the sea.With a beam of 6.57-metres and an interior volume of 145 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 10 guests across five well-appointed staterooms. Additional quarters are provided for a crew of three, including her captain.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</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, delivering a cruising speed of 24 knots and a top speed of 28 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12834" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scudo26.77m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2023">Scudo</a> had a last known asking price of €5,900,000. (Image courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">Marinemax</a>.)

27m Azimut motor yacht Scudo sold

 The 26.77-metre Azimut motor yacht Scudo has been sold in a deal involving IYC.

The 28.93-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legacy28.93m (94'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">Legacy</a> has been sold. Tony Lazzara of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a> introduced the buyer, while Ariel Taubas of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4682" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo Americas (Company)">Sanlorenzo Americas</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371777/image/large-8d39369ff050e8dc3bd49f13f1565ee1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371777">Delivered in 2022, she features naval architecture penned in-house by her Italian builder. Meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a> took charge of the exterior design and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5443" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Patricia Urquiola (Company)">Studio Patricia Urquiola</a> crafted the interiors.At a volume of 180 GT, she can accommodate up to ten guests across five well-appointed staterooms. Guests can also enjoy the Jacuzzi in the foredeck of the yacht.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legacy28.93m (94'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">Legacy</a> is built with a GRP hull and superstructure and 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, giving her a top speed of 19 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9359" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legacy28.93m (94'11&quot;)Sanlorenzo2021">Legacy</a> had a last known asking price of $8,700,000.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5812" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FGI Yacht Group (Company)">FGI Yacht Group</a>.

Sanlorenzo yacht Legacy sold

The 28.93-metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht Legacy has been sold.