<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spars</a> has released the final episode of a four-part mini-series giving a behind-the-scenes look at the various development and design phases of the 59.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (Company)">Malcolm McKeon</a>-designed project MM597 (ex: Project 404), which is currently in-build at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a>. In this episode, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spars</a> offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by designers and naval architects as work to fulfil the owner’s demands whilst pushing the boundaries of technological innovation.<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I6QlLHqkRPk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> With delivery scheduled for the spring of 2022, the 59.7-metre superyacht project with her alustar aluminium hull and carbon composite superstructure sports a sleek <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (Company)">McKeon</a> exterior design with interiors by the Parisian studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/331" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liaigre (Company)">Liaigre</a>. The MM597 will be <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4373" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design (Company)">Malcom McKeon</a>’s largest sloop-rigged yacht to date and is set to redefine performance sailing and efficiency using the latest technological innovations by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spars</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Future Fibres S.L.U (Company)">Future Fibres</a>. <img src="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/uploads/store/photo/59218/image/large-a941d05b3f7daca8a1df6b99eecb5312.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/59218">A <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spars</a> high modulus carbon mast and boom with captive winches and AEROsix hybrid carbon rigging system by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Future Fibres S.L.U (Company)">Future Fibres</a> will provide project MM597 with the highest performance and optimal rig control when under sail. Together with the latest furling boom design with a new reefing car system, a double deflector rig and a square top mainsail, project MM597 will give her guests an unprecedented performance experience. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/108096/image/large-2ec3f8385ca4ea3f39f91092f92f7edb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/108096">Over the last decade, many high-level racing and superyacht programs have already benefited from an integrated package from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Sails</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/804" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Future Fibres S.L.U (Company)">Future Fibres</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/758" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Sails (Company)">North Sails</a>, including the latest Americas Cup teams Emirates Team New Zealand, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team and the INEOS Team UK.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/107638/image/large-b188977ebd45da97fe9ff0c3ce69d7c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/107638">Above: Owner's Representative, Gregory Monks Below:&nbsp;Southern Spars' Head of Superyacht Sales, Paul MacDonald<img src="/uploads/store/photo/107639/image/large-54dc4bf7c056d9e5bffb23fb6cb65a07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/107639"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spars</a> is the world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance carbon fibre spars. 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Southern Spars has released a four-part mini-series giving a behind-the-scenes look at the 59.7-metre project MM597 (ex: Project 404).

Video: The innovation behind the 60m sloop Project MM597

An +80-metre in-build <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht passed through Amsterdam this afternoon, while preparing for the next stage in her construction. Believed to be the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13848" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship De Vries 101585.0m (278'10&quot;)Feadship2028">Feadship 1015</a> yacht, she was transported from Amsterdam past the SuperYacht Times office. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397570/image/large-ad9d9924bf86962a7671dfafe522af44.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397570">According to AIS data from the 22-metre tug Broedertrouw XIV which was transporting her, the yacht is expected to arrive at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> facility in Makkum, the Netherlands early tomorrow morning (19 June).<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397589/image/large-da0779229d75e3fb61d9cf0339c7e9e2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397589"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397564/image/large-480deb10862bfecffd09ea64e740ae6c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397564"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397572/image/large-ef48e0b62d475aef54ea48a31de5db92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397572">Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, it is believed that based on her build, construction began around 2024. The yacht will be transported to Makkum for outfitting before her estimated launch of 2028.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397582/image/large-b35029bf696a77331b1a0c3297ab4a32.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397582"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397571/image/large-132e5bff53544ba8beda5fdffd0bb7f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397571">The first images show a sleek and contemporary profile with expansive deck overhangs and a near-vertical bow. She adopts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>’s distinctly architectural aesthetic that prioritises volume and visual simplicity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397577/image/large-1d9454132afa63c152e9cb7e31a418b7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397577"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397574/image/large-53179c0de31e2c4f019af612c9959a02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397574">According to SuperYacht iQ, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has several yachts currently in-build including the +140-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Maestro143.5m (470'10&quot;)Feadship2029">Project Maestro</a> and the 101.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> 1014 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12236" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Destiny101.2m (332'0&quot;)Feadship2026">Destiny</a>, with delivery dates of 2029 and 2026 respectively.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397670/image/large-99028cef2eaf45c60b7d5aca65f6e6b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397670"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397573/image/large-778bfa2e6c0a1ed9d1e753dfd94962e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397573">

+80m Feadship yacht seen for the first time

An +80-metre in-build Feadship superyacht passed through Amsterdam this afternoon, to the Feadship facility in Makkum.

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+80m in-build Feadship 1015 superyacht seen for the first time

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard Group AS (Company)">Vard</a> has announced the keel laying for Inkfish's new 100-metre research vessel, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RV6000100.0m (328'1&quot;)Vard Group AS2028">RV6000</a> at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard Group AS (Company)">Vard</a> Shipyard in Brăila, Romania. Known during construction as NB 999, the vessel will be the first research platform purpose-built for Gabe Newell’s research organisation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397061/image/large-d35a472dcc679e61841c880a2655ea40.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397061">Developed from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard Group AS (Company)">Vard</a> 9 33 platform, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RV6000100.0m (328'1&quot;)Vard Group AS2028">RV6000</a> represents a contract of more than €200 million. Upon delivery, she will join Inkfish's expanding fleet alongside the 55.75-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1643" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Auroux (Company)">Auroux</a> vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydra55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Hydra</a> and the 68.28-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tacoma Boat Building Co (Company)">Tacoma Boat Building</a> vessel <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dagon68.28m (224'0&quot;)Tacoma Boat Building Co1985">Dagon</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365665/image/large-908318675f42f6a91544e68f54985a77.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365665">Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64326" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="From gaming to yachting: Gabe Newell on life at sea and building the future with Oceanco (2025-09-25 13:30:00 +0200)">From gaming to yachting: Gabe Newell on life at sea and building the future with Oceanco</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RV6000100.0m (328'1&quot;)Vard Group AS2028">RV6000</a> is designed to support deep-ocean exploration and scientific operations. She will be equipped with a remotely operated vehicle capable of operating at depths of up to 6,000-metres. Like the rest of the Inkfish fleet, she will contribute to global marine research efforts and share collected data through open-access scientific repositories.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397058/image/large-4eb30edccf76f557eef22493215f51d9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397058">The project is the result of a collaborative design programme initiated in early 2024 between Inkfish and its UK-based technical advisers, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YTMC Limited (Company)">YTMC</a>. With a beam of 20.7-metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RV6000100.0m (328'1&quot;)Vard Group AS2028">RV6000</a> will be able to accommodate up to 70 people, including scientists and crew. Onboard, she will feature state-of-the-art laboratories, office spaces and workshops, complemented by high-quality accommodation and leisure facilities designed for extended missions at sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397059/image/large-a5ea1a627ba59ada6647e8daad68fc5d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397059">The vessel will utilise a hybrid power and propulsion arrangement and is expected to reach a top speed of 15 knots. Her hull has been engineered to optimise seafloor mapping performance while delivering enhanced seakeeping capabilities. Anti-roll technology will help reduce vessel motion and accelerations, while dynamic positioning systems will allow her to maintain precise station-keeping during scientific operations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/365663/image/large-c61127683cf23a8c4c8a30a5e12daadd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/365663">Following hull construction, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RV6000100.0m (328'1&quot;)Vard Group AS2028">RV6000</a> will proceed to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4590" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard Group AS (Company)">Vard</a> Søviknes for final outfitting, commissioning and delivery. Together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17142" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RV11000162.0m (531'6&quot;)Vard Group AS2030">RV11000</a>, she forms part of Gabe Newell’s expanding research fleet.Read more about RV11000: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vard signs €700M contract with Gabe Newell’s Inkfish for 162m research vessel (2026-05-29 14:00:00 +0200)">Vard signs €700M contract with Gabe Newell’s Inkfish for 162m research vessel</a>Newell is the co-founder, president and majority owner of the video game company Valve Corporation. He is also the owner of Inkfish and a shareholder in Dutch yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372661/image/large-efbaa1c91bfa6988f938d8e2732895dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372661">Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63947" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gabe Newell buys Oceanco (2025-08-01 10:15:00 +0200)">Gabe Newell buys Oceanco</a>In September 2025, Newell revealed in an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/64326" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="From gaming to yachting: Gabe Newell on life at sea and building the future with Oceanco (2025-09-25 13:30:00 +0200)">exclusive interview with SuperYacht Times</a> that he owns the 78.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rocinante78.4m (257'3&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2008">Rocinante</a>, the 72.15-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Game Changer72.15m (236'9&quot;)Damen Yachting2017">Game Changer</a>, the 92.8-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4018" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Draak92.8m (304'6&quot;)Oceanco2014">Draak</a>, and the 111-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leviathan111.0m (364'2&quot;)Oceanco2025">Leviathan</a>.As previously noted, his research platforms include <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10637" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dagon68.28m (224'0&quot;)Tacoma Boat Building Co1985">Dagon</a>, operating as a full-ocean-depth surface support vessel, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2832" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hydra55.75m (182'11&quot;)Auroux1974">Hydra</a>, designed for coastal research and scientific studies.

Vard research vessel RV6000 keel laid

Vard has marked a major construction milestone for Inkfish's new 100-metre research vessel, RV6000.

Construction begins on Gabe Newell's 100m Inkfish research vessel RV6000

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa Yachts</a> have announced that the new 61-metre full-custom superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> is currently in-build, following her coin ceremony on 4 June in Civitavecchia. She has an expected delivery date of February 2029. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396335/image/large-20994b343d36614474f692d586e21e01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396335">The sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> to an American client was first announced in September 2025, with Jim Evans and Juan Andrade of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> introducing the buyer. The yacht is described by the shipyard as prioritising space efficiency, with meticulous attention to detail.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> features exterior design and layout by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horacio Bozzo Design (Company)">Horacio Bozzo Design</a>, who also designed the concept, alongside interior design by <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> and basic engineering and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1403" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axis Group Yacht Design (Company)">Axis Group Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396332/image/large-41685bdb5247420ded4295c027b7ff08.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396332">Composed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the yacht has been designed in line with the owner’s vision, as well as staying true to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa’</a>s boutique philosophy. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> bridges the gap between a 60 and 70 metre platform, offering volume and luxury often associated with larger vessels.Conceived around a strong connection with the sea and an outdoor-oriented lifestyle, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> features an exceptionally large beach area which opens on three sides through fold-down platforms. These directly connect to a wellness area providing a gym, a sauna and a massage/beauty centre.Spanning over 1,200 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> boasts a private owner’s apartment on the upper deck, complete with a forward private terrace with a swimming pool, while additional guest accommodation can be found on her main deck<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396333/image/large-d50634b1d185cea5297db27942d72387.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396333">Her spacious sun deck has been designed with entertainment and relaxation in mind, with a second pool taking centre stage. A third pool can be found aft on the bridge deck, while additional features include a cinema lounge positioned aft on the bridge deck.“We worked closely with the clients for several months, initially focusing on one of our existing projects before moving on to a full custom design,” said Claudio Corvino, Sales and Business Development Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa Yachts</a>.Construction will now further progress, with an expected delivery date of February 2029.

Project Dream: Construction begins on 61m Tankoa yacht

Tankoa Yachts have announced that the new 61m full-custom yacht Project Dream is currently in-build.

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61m full-custom Tankoa yacht Project Dream in-build

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/201" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Yachts (Company)">ISA Yachts</a> has announced that the keel of the third 43.7-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Unica 45M/0343.7m (143'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2029">ISA Unica 45M</a> yacht has been laid from the shipyard in Ancona, Italy, marking the start of her construction. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396273/image/large-966918cdfe1cdf289affc294bd4fded0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396273">The sale of the third displacement yacht was announced in April 2026 to a client from the United States, with delivery scheduled for 2029. Developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1197" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Team for Design - Enrico Gobbi (Company)">Enrico Gobbi of TEAM for Design</a> in collaboration with the shipyard’s technical department, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Unica 45M/0343.7m (143'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2029">ISA Unica 45M</a> yacht features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure.&nbsp;Distinguished by fluid, perfectly balanced lines that create a sleek silhouette, the ISA Unica 45M yacht combines generous interior volume with extended outdoor spaces and large glazed sections.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Third ISA UNICA 45M Steel superyacht sold with 2029 delivery date (2026-04-14 20:30:00 +0200)">Third ISA UNICA 45M Steel superyacht sold with 2029 delivery date</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396272/image/large-8336c72513a1f53dfad504c1679588b9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396272">Spanning 430 GT, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Unica 45M/0343.7m (143'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2029">ISA Unica 45M</a> yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests across a six stateroom configuration, with her owner’s suite positioned aft on the upper deck. The suite includes a private lounge, desk area, walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom.Further guest accommodation includes a VIP suite on the main deck with large side windows, a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite with a separate shower, while the remaining guest accommodation can be found on the lower deck, comprising two further VIP suites and two twin suites.&nbsp;Moving outside, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Unica 45M/0343.7m (143'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2029">ISA Unica 45M</a> yacht boasts a stern layout spanning three levels. Descending towards the water, the space includes sunpads, a pool and an infinity cockpit, all of which are enclosed by a glass balustrade.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396271/image/large-796abe1179971e5145e9e562c63fbc12.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396271">Her main deck includes a gym, while dining spaces will be arranged both indoors on the main deck and outside on the upper deck, each accommodating up to 12 guests for formal dinners.Other key features include her upper deck which features a forward lounge and sunpad area, while her 16-metre fly deck incorporates additional lounging and dining spaces, a bar and a circular Jacuzzi.In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17023" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ISA Unica 45M/0343.7m (143'4&quot;)ISA Yachts2029">ISA Unica 45M</a> yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, giving her a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.

Keel of third ISA Unica 45m yacht laid

ISA Yachts has announced that the keel of the third 43.7-metre ISA Unica 45M yacht has been laid from the shipyard in Ancona, Italy.

Third ISA Unica 45M motor yacht keel laid

Dutch design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> has revealed new renderings of in-build 69-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> ahead of her launch this summer, offering a closer look at her design philosophy, custom interiors, and renewable energy systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396254/image/large-94d02d1ae28bc065a048800a6e2d96e3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396254">Developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/230" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dykstra Naval Architects (Company)">Dykstra Naval Architects</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> has spent six years in development. Rather than purely focusing on reducing energy consumption, the yacht is reported to be the first of her class to be designed around energy generation. This radical approach allows the yacht to run for up to two weeks on purely renewable sources, without relying on fossil fuels.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396253/image/large-7447c42b77f8a8f7bc690af39433370f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396253"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> has been designed to honour the owners' appreciation for traditional sailing yachts while introducing a host of bespoke design solutions. Outside, custom elements can be found throughout, from the spoon bow and matte-finished deck hardware to the sculpted stern cap and hand-painted transom finished in a wood-effect treatment. Her notable metallic blue hull is further distinguished by a feather-inspired boot stripe, a reference to the black-browed albatross that served as a major inspiration for her design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396256/image/large-a8857968400b95119871dc187c9832f9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396256">Looking inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> embraces a holistic interior concept centred on natural materials, craftsmanship and owner-focused living. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>’s interior rejects highly polished finishes in favour of tactile textures and organic materials to embody nature. Smoked European oak, reclaimed bark-based materials, leathered stone and hand-selected veneers are featured prominently throughout. Natural knots, cracks and grain variations have been deliberately preserved rather than concealed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396255/image/large-213cb67058fc8448969608065d402377.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396255">A unifying design language runs throughout the entire yacht. The designers have employed curved architectural forms, shaping joinery, furniture, structural glazing, and lighting. They further remark that all elements either begin or end in a full radius, creating a sense of continuity between the spaces.The owners' choices can be seen throughout <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a>’s design. Her main saloon features a flexible dining table designed to double as a puzzle and craft table, reflecting the owners' hobbies during extended periods onboard. Elsewhere, modular cockpit furniture can be swiftly reconfigured into either lounge or dining arrangements. Meanwhile, electrically operated cockpit windows enable guests to enclose exterior spaces at the touch of a button.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396257/image/large-90f1c0052c3eb53d6f1ebf5adf3d6cce.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396257">Accommodation onboard includes four staterooms. Each stateroom is personalised around places of significance to the owners, all taking inspiration from destinations from Italy to French Polynesia. The owner’s suite is arranged around the mizzen mast, which has been wrapped in a bespoke artwork by American sculptor Sienna Martz. Moreover, this area benefits from a dedicated study to support long periods of working remotely while cruising.Further customisation extends behind the scenes, where the traditional full-beam engine room has been eliminated to make room for a concealed service corridor, enabling the crew to move discreetly throughout the yacht while maintaining guest privacy.According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, the yacht combines hydro-generation through regenerative turbine propellers with more than 100-square-metres of photovoltaic thermal panels integrated into her biminis. These panels generate electrical and thermal energy to power onboard systems, heating and cooling.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396258/image/large-478db106ff098d1896050a1003af3d87.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396258">The yacht's sailing performance has also been refined thanks to a collaboration with Emirates Team New Zealand. Through advanced computational fluid dynamics testing, they developed a distinctive topside curvature that reportedly improves sailing speed by 2.5 percent while simultaneously increasing the vessel's electric power generation by approximately eight percent.Currently under construction at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12410" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Zero68.85m (225'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2026">Project Zero</a> is scheduled for launch in summer 2026.

First look: Vripack unveils interior concept of 69m ‘fossil-free’ sailing yacht Project Zero 

Interior concept of 69m sailing yacht Zero, an all-electric project by Vripack and Dykstra Naval Architects currently under construction at Vitters.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen Yachts</a> has announced that the hull of the tenth 37.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> 122 Martinique yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Martinique #1037.37m (122'7&quot;)Moonen Yachts2027">YN208</a>, has been turned at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5062" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Talsma Shipyards (Company)">Talsma Shipyards</a> in the north of The Netherlands. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395547/image/large-c8185c394a3f634d39f22e1f231ae032.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395547">Construction on the tenth hull began in January 2026, with delivery scheduled for June 2027. Built on speculation and currently for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>, the steel hull of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Martinique #1037.37m (122'7&quot;)Moonen Yachts2027">YN208</a> will now move to the next stage of construction, with ample time remaining before delivery, allowing a buyer to still tailor the yacht to meet their needs.&nbsp;“The hull turning is always a proud and highly visible moment in the life of a yacht,” explained Nicky van Zon, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen Yachts</a>. “For prospective owners, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Martinique #1037.37m (122'7&quot;)Moonen Yachts2027">YN208</a> offers the ideal balance between reduced delivery time and meaningful customisation possibilities, all within one of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen’</a>s most successful series.”Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65266" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tenth 37m Moonen 122 Martinique yacht begins construction (2026-01-29 15:45:00 +0100)">Tenth 37m Moonen 122 Martinique yacht begins construction</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395546/image/large-0fe29670cf84f4bf78b62aefb32fe687.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395546">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> 122 Martinique yacht series has become a signature design for the Dutch studio and features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/241" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="René van der Velden Yacht Design (Company)">René van der Velden Yacht Design</a>, with interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>.&nbsp;Spanning 349 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Martinique #1037.37m (122'7&quot;)Moonen Yachts2027">YN208</a> showcases a calm and light-filled interior, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> selecting American pine woods, Emperador marbles and the finest of Italian leather throughout. Large picture windows also illuminate her interior with plenty of natural light, bridging the gap between her indoor and outdoor spaces.&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> 122 Martinique yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across five staterooms, including her owner’s suite on the main deck measuring 37 square-metres., with the addition of forward-facing windows and panoramic 180-degree views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395545/image/large-35caafefad6d69f0fc49c64476377c7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395545">The remaining guest staterooms consist of two VIP suites, and two additional staterooms located on the lower deck, all ensuite. A generous main deck galley and pantry are designed to support an enhanced onboard dining experience.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Martinique #1037.37m (122'7&quot;)Moonen Yachts2027">YN208</a> yacht features an extended 20 square-metre swim platform with hydraulic Z-lift swim stairs, alongside a sun deck arranged for relaxed socialising, including sheltered dining, a bar and the option to install a custom whirlpool. Forward, a Portuguese bridge sofa provides a protected vantage point with uninterrupted views over the bow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384479/image/large-3b9bf918a4b61ed1f020f211d0edbe26.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384479">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> 122 Martinique yacht combines transatlantic range with onboard comfort. She is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 17 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 14.5 knots.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Martinique #1037.37m (122'7&quot;)Moonen Yachts2027">YN208</a> is currently for sale with Richard Gray and Matthew Stone of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384429/image/large-8e4f0139fea31fec318dedd685fd8329.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384429">(All images courtesy of Moonen Yachts.)

Moonen 122 Martinique: 37m tenth hull turned

Moonen Yachts has announced that the hull of the tenth 37.4-metre Moonen 122 Martinique yacht YN208, has been turned at the Talsma Shipyards.

Tenth 37m Moonen 122 Martinique yacht hull turned

American shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver Boat Works</a> has shared a first look at its new in-build 24.58-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a> sportfisher yacht, currently under construction at its facility in Maryland.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395516/image/large-5a56344d613b12c3240699ddb994fae5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395516">The in-build sportfisher yacht will become the seventh hull in the Weaver 80 series. This follows the most recently completed sixth hull, Mama Who, which was delivered in March 2026 and is expected to cruise between the US East Coast and the Caribbean. The in-build <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Donald L. Blount &amp; Associates</a>, which also crafted her naval architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395477/image/large-3dd8278c3f4ed75b56a806d22aaab3a0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395477" 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 vessel is being constructed with a wood hull and wood superstructure, continuing the yard's traditional approach to custom sportfishing yacht construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395475/image/large-7ee8ebfb711a71b838e451b92e215809.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395475">Recent images released by the yard show the yacht's hull structure taking shape on the build jig, marking an early milestone in the construction process. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver</a>, the project is progressing from its initial structural phase as the vessel begins to emerge from raw timber components.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395474/image/large-934434409c077a736473671f90d2c26c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395474">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a> is built around the series’ signature deep-V hull form, incorporating a flared Carolina bow with a tumblehome stern. Like previous examples in the series, the yacht is being built using wood and epoxy techniques.With a beam of 6.5-metres and an interior volume of 78 GT, accommodation is expected to be arranged for up to six guests across a three staterooms configuration alongside dedicated quarters for a crew of two.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395507/image/large-56a1cd6f9cf74e35c11592f1fe375d16.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395507">In terms of performance, the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a>&nbsp;will be powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 6V2000 M96 engines, delivering a projected cruising speed of 38 knots and a top speed of 45 knots. According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver</a> has delivered a total of nine yachts over 24-metres.Founded by Jim Weaver in 2000, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver Boat Works</a> began with an 18-metre sportfisher yacht built by Weaver in his backyard using knowledge passed down from his father-in-law, who worked as a boat builder during the 1960s and 1970s. Since then, the Maryland-based shipyard has completed 52 vessels ranging from 12- to 30-metres in length.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395502/image/large-28c50b088dd8699292e6c9b2131cada6.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395502">According to the builder, the seventh <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/17143" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver 80 sportfish yacht24.58m (80'8&quot;)Weaver Boat Works 2028">Weaver 80</a> is expected to be delivered in 2028. Construction is also underway on a new Weaver 75, the fourth hull in that series, which will likewise be powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 6V2000 M96 engines. Both projects are currently progressing at the yard's Maryland facility. All images provided courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Weaver Boat Works (Company)">Weaver</a>.&nbsp;

New in-build 25m Weaver 80 sportfisher yacht

Weaver Boatworks begins construction on a new 24.5-metre Weaver 80 sportfish yacht, the seventh hull in the series.




Construction begins on new 25m Weaver 80 sportfisher yacht

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a> has announced that the 30.88-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Berlin30.88m (101'4&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2027">Project Berlin</a> motor yacht is entering the final phase of superstructure installation. The yacht is now progressing to outfitting following the joining of the wheelhouse on the custom aluminium raised pilothouse design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/382278/image/large-92206bfa2b4febd1907b981d4b931a80.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/382278"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Berlin30.88m (101'4&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2027">Project Berlin</a> draws inspiration from previous <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a> pilothouse yachts and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot Design</a>. The latter is responsible for both the exterior and interior design, while naval architecture is by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a>. Her bespoke interior has been tailored to the owner’s preferences, with a focus on modern aesthetics and comfort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395126/image/large-0d6ac2eabd1b3070fe25b027902d327e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395126">She features an asymmetrical layout to maximise interior volume within her seven-metre beam. Her portside crew passage is narrower than her starboard guest side, allowing for increased guest space on board. This is particularly evident in her main saloon and forward dining area, which benefit from large three-metre-long and two-metre-high windows. These glazing panels can be opened and flood <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Berlin30.88m (101'4&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2027">Project Berlin’s</a> interior with natural light and enhance the connection to her exterior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395191/image/large-66cc024485412d40d3499b83d79f4ebe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395191">Moreover, accommodation is provided for up to six guests across three staterooms at a volume of 199 GT. Her layout includes two large VIP ensuite staterooms on her lower deck, while her full-beam master suite is positioned on her main deck and features large opening windows, mirroring those in the saloon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395127/image/large-43cebbbd13cee4ccc2a897feb0ed5d83.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395127">Crew accommodation has also been prioritised, with generous space including a large crew mess and three cabins. A dedicated laundry area has been included, a feature often reserved for significantly larger yachts.Moving outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Berlin30.88m (101'4&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2027">Project Berlin’s</a> wide beam enables a spacious sundeck fitted with an aft spa pool, wraparound sunpads, and multiple lounging and dining areas. Her foredeck also offers additional sunpads, seating, and a barbecue station.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395128/image/large-63d05764b6023588ddcc6f193ed39c49.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395128">At 23.7-metres on the waterline, she sits just below the 24-metre regulatory threshold, simplifying technical requirements by removing the need for Tier III-compliant exhaust scrubbers. This design optimisation also enables the integration of a tender garage accommodating a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Williams Jet Tenders (Company)">Williams</a> Dieseljet 415 tender.Built with a hard chine semi-displacement hull, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Berlin30.88m (101'4&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2027">Project Berlin</a> is expected to reach a top speed of 24 knots and a cruising speed of 20 knots. Her two-metre draft also allows access to shallower bays and anchorages.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Berlin30.88m (101'4&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2027">Project Berlin</a> is still set for delivery in the summer of 2027.Photos provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a>.

Van der Valk yacht Project Berlin outfitting

Van der Valk has announced that the 30.88-metre Project Berlin motor yacht is entering outfitting.

31m custom Van der Valk motor yacht Project Berlin moves to outfitting

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8273" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferrari (Company)">Ferrari</a> has shared the images of its in-build 30-metre Project Hypersail racing yacht, revealing the monohull’s hull structure for the first time following her removal from her mould.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395138/image/large-b2841953b6ca77396028ec7adb6c11fd.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395138">This construction milestone has provided the first clear look at the form and proportions of the in-build racing monohull.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395145/image/large-d28247408cfcde0176af631edb1e1bd9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395145" 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;"> First revealed in 2025, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferrari Project Hypersail30.0m (98'5&quot;)Ferrari2026">Project Hypersail</a> marks <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8273" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferrari (Company)">Ferrari</a>’s foray into offshore sailing. The vessel has been designed as a technology‑led foiling monohull intended to run entirely on renewable energy sources, including solar, wind and kinetic energy recovery systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395139/image/large-1d4a57a6f3d932d4475eb1acfaf2e1c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395139" 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;">Naval architecture for the project has been developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4347" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guillaume Verdier Architecture Navale (Company)">Guillaume Verdier</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8273" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferrari (Company)">Ferrari</a>’s internal engineering and design teams led by Matteo Lanzavecchia, Marco Guglielmo Ribigini and Flavio Manzoni.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395141/image/large-0950778bf65415d77db3431212e2ede6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395141"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395144/image/large-da85e75987275eee3527a7cc6a4cdecb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395144">Earlier this year, during Milan Design Week, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8273" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferrari (Company)">Ferrari</a> unveiled the yacht’s official livery, which pairs exposed carbon fibre finished in a bespoke “Grigio Hypersail” tone with accents of “Nuovo Giallo Fly”, a historic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8273" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferrari (Company)">Ferrari</a> colour closely tied to the brand’s heritage.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferrari unveils 30m Project Hypersail racing yacht livery (2026-04-22 14:00:00 +0200)">Ferrari unveils 30m Project Hypersail racing yacht livery</a>“Hypersail is a vessel unique in scale and technology, engineered to deliver peak performance within an environment as singular and unpredictable as the ocean,” explained Matteo Lanzavecchia, Head of Vehicle Engineering at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8273" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferrari (Company)">Ferrari</a> and Chief Technology Officer of Hypersail.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395140/image/large-41561ce1d123538a40cea259094a18a4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395140" 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;">“This is achieved through its core concept: foiling, made possible by a sophisticated control system, leveraging the expertise gained from our automotive developments and powered by energy recovered from renewable sources such as wind, solar and motion.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395142/image/large-52cfc628b13f1cd8820e445723f75c54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395142" 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;">Constructed entirely in carbon fibre, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferrari Project Hypersail30.0m (98'5&quot;)Ferrari2026">Project Hypersail</a> has a beam of 20-metres and an internal volume of 120 GT. She is the first yacht project developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8273" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferrari (Company)">Ferrari</a>.Images courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8273" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferrari (Company)">Ferrari</a>.

in-build Ferrari Hypersail racing yacht build update

Ferrari has shared a first look at its 30m in-build Hypersail racing yacht following the removal of its hull from its mould in Italy. 

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First look: 30m Ferrari Hypersail racing yacht in-build

Baltic Yachts has unveiled the fourth and latest Baltic 78 Custom, a 23.99-meter-long-distance performance cruising yacht currently in-build for delivery in summer 2027.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394669/image/large-612a71aabd6dd0c872902c82d4a742eb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394669">Commissioned for an experienced family with ambitious cruising plans, the custom sailing yacht has been conceived for exploration throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean waters, &nbsp;balancing comfort and safety during long voyages with high-performance sailing.Naval architecture for the yacht is crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/328" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Judel / Vrolijk & co (Company)">Judel / Vrolijk &amp; co</a> while interiors are being designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a>, whose previous collaborations with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a> include the Baltic 175&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Charis29.65m (97'3&quot;)Baltic Yachts1999">Charis</a>&nbsp;and Baltic 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4749" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="WinWin33.04m (108'5&quot;)Baltic Yachts2014">WinWin</a>. Discussions surrounding the project began in late 2025, according to the Finnish shipyard.The yacht is being built around <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a>’ expertise in lightweight composite materials. The goal is to create a boat that is capable of bluewater, easy to manage, with a generous interior volume, all while offering high sailing performance.A semi-fixed bimini has been added into the design to provide protection from the weather while also assisting with mainsail handling during stowage. The yacht will also feature a lifting keel configuration, which allows for good performance when sailing offshore and makes it easier to access shallower bays and anchorages.Autonomy was a key pillar of the design process. The yacht is equipped with a substantial battery bank aiming to support extended periods of silent operation at anchor, allowing owners to enjoy the serenity of long-distance cruising without the hum of machinery.The Baltic 78 Custom has an overall beam of 6.27-metres, a draught ranging from 2.8 to 4.15-metres, and a light displacement of 42 tonnes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/394408/image/large-464bd2ae0ad469a50c322fb36b4c7fa7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/394408">The yacht joins a growing construction portfolio at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a>, which recently launched the 37-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic</a> 121 Custom from its Jakobstad facility. According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>, the yard is also building the first Baltic 107 Catamaran, alongside the first Café Racer 80, both scheduled for delivery in 2027. Images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/327" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baltic Yachts (Company)">Baltic Yachts</a>.

Fourth 24m Baltic 78 Custom yacht in-build

Baltic Yachts has unveiled the new Baltic 78 Custom, a 24m long-distance performance cruising yacht scheduled for delivery in 2027.

Delivered in 2023 by Spain's <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard (Company)">Freire Shipyard</a>, the 111.85-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> holds the record of being the largest yacht ever built in the country. Recently spotted in Èze, Côte d'Azur, France, SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the landmark project that established a new benchmark for Spanish yacht construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397033/image/large-5febe1ee12603bd7dd248d3e7ae5c365.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397033">1. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> is the largest yacht ever built in SpainLaunched and delivered in 2023, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> is the largest yacht ever built in Spain. The Spanish flagship yacht demonstrated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard (Company)">Freire Shipyard</a>’s ability to adapt and meet the highest standards of quality and luxury in the industry and created a new and successful line of business traditionally dominated by other countries. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397036/image/large-9b565408a41c5b0508ca31177f424e67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397036">2. She was built by a yard better known for commercial vesselsFounded in 1895 in Vigo, Spain, under the name Constuccuiones Navales Paulino Freire, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1732" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Freire Shipyard (Company)">Freire Shipyard</a> was founded to repair and build fishing vessels for the owner Paulino Freire Piñeiro. By the 1920s the shipyard manufactured its own steam engines and ship components, before focusing on more specialised rotor tugs as well as fishing, patrol and oceanographic vessels by 1990. In 2022, they launched their first superyacht over 100 metres, the 111.85-metre superyacht Renaissance. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397040/image/large-b3599dcf3dff25245330f82792f15b53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397040">3. Her interior volume spans an impressive 7,200 GTWith an impressive interior volume of 7,200 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> ranks as one of the largest yachts on the charter market. With such a large volume, her interior and exterior designers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a> have utilised her 5.7-metre ceiling height in her main saloon, adorning her with sumptuous fabrics and exquisite furnishings from Höller, while creating an air of unrestricted freedom.You can explore <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A first look at the interiors of the 112m Freire superyacht Renaissance (2024-06-24 15:00:00 +0200)">more about her interior here</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397037/image/large-352dc58338bab504de7fc7ac16c0353c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397037">4. She accommodates up to 36 guests onboard<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> can accommodate up to 36 guests, across 19 elegant staterooms, with her full-beam master suite located on the owner’s deck. The owner’s stateroom includes his-and-hers walk-in wardrobes and his-and-hers bathrooms with a connecting lounge. Her 60 square-metre owner’s deck features a media, cinema room and an opulent saloon bar, while exterior spaces include a bar and an alfresco dining area, with seating for up to 12 guests, as well as a Jacuzzi for six on the owner’s foredeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397032/image/large-35cbf896ac39b970ebfa29088e6b0f8e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397032"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397039/image/large-159277765b9f948d43e77dbb98316f82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397039">5. She was designed with charter in mindWith six decks to enjoy, guests have plenty to explore onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a>. Her triple-aspect beach club provides the perfect opportunity for guests to unwind, while her Jazz bar and cinema provide infinite entertainment. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> even boasts a pizza oven for an authentically Italian dining experience. She is also equipped with a fully-certified helipad which is the perfect location for evening events, as well as four custom-designed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5735" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cockwells (Company)">Cockwells</a> tenders, allowing guests to explore further afield when onboard.She is currently available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>, with rates starting from €3,000,000 per week.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397035/image/large-4d00fe7e9d9861f348c6a623bfb2af92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397035">6. Her onboard facilities rival a five star resort hotelKey additional amenities onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7970" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Renaissance111.85m (366'12&quot;)Freire Shipyard2023">Renaissance</a> include a capacious gym area, which her designers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell Design</a> claim is one of the largest onboard a yacht and which opens out onto yet another aft deck. The spa deck is also home to an extensive wellness centre, including two plunge pools, a steam room, sauna, massage rooms and a hair salon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397031/image/large-3752462f6b43d5aba82f7e1bb10f1817.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397031">

Renaissance: Six facts about Spain’s largest superyacht

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the 112m yacht Renaissance that established a new benchmark for Spanish yacht construction.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4700" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grand Soleil (Company)">Grand Soleil</a> has unveiled all the details of the 26.2-metre sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bianca II26.2m (85'11&quot;)Grand Soleil2026">Bianca II</a>, the first unit of the Grand Soleil Plus 80 Long Cruise, and ahead of her public debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> this September.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397627/image/large-d2b48ce4c7fa394b7bf17202f633c445.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397627">Following her March 2026 launch and a private owner preview during the Grand Soleil Cup (21–23 May) in Porto Cervo, the new flagship joins the shipyard’s Plus line for yachts over 18 metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397663/image/large-6dc4bf80e1a324b5553074bbe652810b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397663">Built entirely in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Del Pardo (Company)">Cantiere del Pardo</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bianca II26.2m (85'11&quot;)Grand Soleil2026">Bianca II</a> features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8039" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Matteo Polli Yacht Design (Company)">Matteo Polli</a>, while her exterior and interior design were penned 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</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397632/image/large-9cf46fa7f4bc95a043247d79f161f289.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397632"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397634/image/large-d8ce8f4d2b61b94c0ac9b12c9b62b00e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397634">Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65738" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First 26m Grand Soleil Plus 80 Long Cruise yacht Bianca II launched (2026-03-30 14:30:00 +0200)">First 26m Grand Soleil Plus 80 Long Cruise yacht Bianca II launched</a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4700" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grand Soleil (Company)">Grand Soleil</a> Plus 80 Long Cruise is constructed using a composite sandwich structure with epoxy-based vinylester resin and vacuum infusion techniques, complemented by extensive carbon fibre reinforcements in high-load areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397636/image/large-988931bf3055a59de2fb3d66b664f0d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397636">According to the shipyard, the yacht is built using an "in-place" method, where the structural elements are engineered around the final interior layout, improving the integration between construction and onboard systems with the overall design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397642/image/large-37c96fd66d0afa54f62a008ff25077ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397642"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397660/image/large-87a605e2cfa9cffa913767afe6e3319a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397660" 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);">Commenting on the project, Franco Corazza, Project Manager of the Plus said: "In true <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4700" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grand Soleil (Company)">Grand Soleil</a> tradition, the GS Plus 80 LC has been built entirely in-house, from lamination through to launch. This approach allows stricter quality control and promotes greater integration between construction and onboard systems, enabling us to fully meet the requirements of our owners."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397641/image/large-13db70ec6ee01903e4441753f23ce6b3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397641">Designed for long-range cruising, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bianca II26.2m (85'11&quot;)Grand Soleil2026">Bianca II</a> is equipped with a fully integrated hydraulic system managing all deck operations, including the winches, mast systems, telescopic keel and sail plan adjustments through a single centralised hydraulic circuit. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397647/image/large-478cdd82b21b750a2913ccb1c08af504.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397647">At the center of her energy architecture is a Torqeedo hybrid platform integrating propulsion and hotel loads management, powered by twin 40 kWh battery packs and supported by twin 45 kW generators for extended cruising autonomy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397661/image/large-f739aefefae17cfd0be94b294423c62d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397661">In terms of blueprint, her sail plan features a carbon mast and boom, rod rigging and a fixed bowsprit configured for multiple sail combinations. This includes traditional and furling gennakers, with optional staysail and storm jib arrangements for varying sailing conditions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397644/image/large-78b79496a8427b226b6b035396738f43.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397644">Stepping inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14791" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bianca II26.2m (85'11&quot;)Grand Soleil2026">Bianca II</a> features a raised coachroof with 270-degree glazing, flooding her warm oak interior with natural light and panoramic sea views. The open-plan saloon serves as the main social hub, featuring discreet technical space beneath the sole for electrical and mechanical systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397648/image/large-6c9481e582fe9c6d07e104ce657c8c02.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397648"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397657/image/large-94db26bf6ce12bdc42753178bbdecf19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397657">Spanning a beam of 6.6 metres, accommodation onboard the 80 GT yacht includes a forward owner's suite and three guest staterooms. Designed for comfort during extended passages, her layout features a spacious galley and navigation area, while maintaining clear separation between guest and crew quarters for enhanced privacy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397651/image/large-ed4a40be0b9497ad1f17eabc3cfdc0ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397651"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397652/image/large-2e965ae899a24144b0a377a998e2bb77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397652">Reflecting on the design, Massimo Gino, CEO and Co-Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta</a>, said: "An 80-foot [26.2-metre] yacht is among the most demanding sizes to design. We've meticulously optimised the freeboard heights, interior spaces, and cabin sizes, integrating all necessary equipment and accessories in every area. An 80-foot yacht must encompass the qualities, functions, and features typically found on yachts ranging from 95 to 100 feet."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397661/image/large-f739aefefae17cfd0be94b294423c62d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397661"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397666/image/large-799f3d164adb970e0c3896b180dc5173.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397666">

Grand Soleil unveils details of flagship Plus 80 Long Cruise yacht Bianca II

Grand Soleil has unveiled details of its flagship Plus 80 Long Cruise yacht Bianca II ahead of her public debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival.


Onboard the 26m flagship Grand Soleil Plus 80 Long Cruise yacht Bianca II

“Without data you’re just a person with an opinion,” says Giovanni Palamà. For the data &amp; measurement specialist, entrepreneur, and founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV</a>, the quote is not a provocation – it is the premise on which he built an entire company.&nbsp;After years as a professional sailor on the international race circuit, Giovanni Palamà understands that performance on the water is never the product of instinct alone: it is the result of consistent, objective and repeatable measurement.&nbsp;“When I left racing and moved into consultancy, I realised the superyacht industry lacked this scientific discipline,” he says. “Extremely complex vessels were being delivered, yet there was no standardised way to quantify whether they actually performed according to their design. I founded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV</a> in 2015 to answer that question.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396519/image/large-66c4d58023dbf7660b99d59595acd406.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396519">By not only gathering but also precisely interpreting data, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV</a> is going beyond the limits of “traditional” industry processes. It works with the major Italian shipyards to provide sea-trial analyses, onboard monitoring and long-term performance assessment via a broad spectrum of diagnostic data, including vibration readings, power-management behaviour, thermographic imagery, 3D scans, strain-gauge load measurements, and its onboard AI platform D.gree.The goal is not simply to identify faults, but to understand how every component behaves within the broader system. This is where the approach becomes transformative. Indeed, at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metstrade - 2025">Metstrade 2025</a> the company presented itself as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV Group</a>, where “group” is intended as a set of multidisciplinary services and brands, organised into specialised areas covering the entire yacht lifecycle, from management and analysis to value preservation and innovation.With operational offices in Ancona, Pisa and La Spezia in Italy, a service point in Palma de Mallorca, and an innovation hub in Palo Alto, California, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV</a> employs technologies rarely seen outside high-end industrial sectors. Motion Amplification, for example, transforms ordinary video into a magnified analysis tool that reveals vibrations far too subtle for the human eye to see – vibrations that can lead to premature wear, reduced efficiency, or outright failure. And as diesel-electric and hybrid propulsion systems become the norm, high-frequency sampling is used to detect issues that traditional monitoring systems would miss. These measurement techniques allow shipyards and crew to shift from reactive maintenance to true condition-based maintenance.“In commercial shipping, predictive maintenance is standard,” says Palamà. “But superyachts behave differently. Their operational profiles vary dramatically from vessel to vessel, making uniform maintenance intervals unreliable. A charter yacht that spends its summer shuttling between Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast wears very differently from one that crosses the Atlantic or spends long periods at anchor.”Because every supplier uses its own communication protocol, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV</a> has designed its systems to ‘speak’ with virtually every machine on board, from the main engines to the stabilisers and HVAC system. The company has a multi-year programme with both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6046" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut-Benetti Group (Company)">Azimut|Benetti</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> to optimise the performance of their superyacht fleet. During sea trials of all <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benett</a>i’s 100-metre-plus yachts, for example, it used its own certified technology to log up to 5,000 variables.“The results are measurable,” continues Palamà. “For example, after monitoring a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> Tradition for several seasons, we recommended switching propellers – a change that saved roughly €30,000 in fuel in a single season.”Also during <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metstrade (Company)">Metstrade</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV</a> presented its newest development: D.gree V26, and its first AI Agent, Sailly, as the industry moves toward intelligent autonomy at sea. Offered in three configurations – One, Pro and Ultra – D.gree V26 is designed to adapt to both new-build and refit projects by fully leveraging intelligent node technology. Accessible both locally and remotely, the system is aboard a current fleet of around 70 yachts (expected to grow to 300 within three years), processing over 5 million data points per hour and predicting failures before they occur. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396518/image/large-6c625f4bf1121bf5cbf12eb760b705ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396518">D.gree can also track external conditions, such as weather, to provide an even more complete picture of the yacht’s actual operating environment. The benefits ripple across the industry: owners gain transparency and asset protection; captains receive a clear overview; engineers can plan work rather than firefight; fleet managers can monitor multiple vessels through a single coherent system; and shipyards are able to draw on a continuous closed loop between design, operations and service.As younger, more tech-oriented owners enter the market, expectations are shifting. They demand accountability, connectivity and smarter systems. Anchored by solid engineering and strengthened by data, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8890" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SailADV Group (Company)">SailADV</a> is working to meet those expectations. In a sector built on craftsmanship, beauty and tradition, the company aims to bring something more tangible: proof. And as Palamà likes to remind people, in modern yachting, proof is power.

What data reveals about a superyacht’s operating environment

SailADV founder Giovanni Palamà explains how data, diagnostics and AI-led monitoring are changing superyacht performance analysis and maintenance.

SailADV: What data reveals about a superyacht’s operating environment

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397665/image/large-7994956440ed0f9f14c2520a58e5fb1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397665">The 55.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral Yachts</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Star I55.2m (181'1&quot;)Admiral2023">Silver Star I</a> has been sold. Julia Skoptsova of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Smart Yachts (Company)">Smart Yachts</a> introduced the buyer, while Jean-Claude Carme of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>, together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4841" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seawood Yachts (Company)">Seawood Yachts</a>, represented the seller.Delivered in 2024, she features naval architecture developed in-house by her builder, with bespoke interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Armani/Casa (Company)">Armani/Casa</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gian Marco Companino Design (Company)">Gian Marco Companino Design</a>, the latter also responsible for her exterior design.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Star I55.2m (181'1&quot;)Admiral2023">Silver Star I</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms, including a full-beam VIP suite. Her main deck dining area seamlessly connects to the exterior decks through sliding glass doors, creating a fluid indoor-outdoor living experience. Additional onboard highlights include a beach club and a large multifunctional circular helipad. On the upper deck, guests can enjoy a Jacuzzi, bar, and lounge area.In terms of propulsion, she is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 16.5 knots and a top speed of 18 knots.At the time of sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Star I55.2m (181'1&quot;)Admiral2023">Silver Star I</a> had a last known asking price of €29,990,000.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral Yachts</a>.

Admiral yacht Silver Star I sold

The 55.2-metre Admiral Yachts superyacht Silver Star I has been sold

55m Admiral superyacht Silver Star I sold

The 46.3-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/40" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Hakvoort Shipyard (Company)">Hakvoort</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/608" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amica Mea46.3m (151'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2004">Amica Mea</a> is currently on the market with Richard Higgins and Kristen Klein of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397668/image/large-2d7768e93b694cd08f1846a7ba40e2d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397668">Delivered in 2004 by the Dutch shipyard, the<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/608" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amica Mea46.3m (151'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2004">&nbsp;Amica Mea yacht for sale</a> features exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/42" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Glade Johnson Design, Inc. (Company)">Glade Johnson Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397667/image/large-d3891bd4c42eb96ef4207749668929be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397667">Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, 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> completed her 20-year <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd's Register</a> survey in 2024 and has since benefitted from a substantial technical programme carried out between 2023 and 2025, including major machinery, navigation and stabilisation upgrades.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397674/image/large-6d7ff09ced6d5c63daf6dbd1ceaa4e3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397674">Stepping inside the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/built-by=hakvoort" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Hakvoort yacht for sale</a>, her main saloon is illuminated with natural light thanks to her floor-to-ceiling windows. Designed for gatherings, she also features a bar alongside a formal dining area that could seat up to 12 guests. Moreover, her skylounge is fitted with a second bar, offering an additional social space for guests to socialise while enjoying the ocean vistas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397672/image/large-04ae72ad470b83122fa30497d544df43.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397672"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397671/image/large-0ea431bd1d3ff6f4e0330efb8d14fe8c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397671">On deck, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/608" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amica Mea46.3m (151'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2004">Amica Mea</a> offers an aft deck arranged for alfresco dining, while her sundeck features a Jacuzzi wrapped with seats for guests to unwind in while cruising. Moreover, a beach set-up complete with chairs, tables, a gazebo and barbecue, providing more spaces for entertaining. Additional amenities include a tender garage, extensive onboard storage and dedicated toy stowage to support extended cruising as well as day-to-day operations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397673/image/large-1234461961641effa3d80c5801598ee2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397673" 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;">With a beam of 8.94-metres and an interior volume of 499 GT, accommodation onboard the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is arranged for up to 11 guests across a five-staterooms configuration. This comprises a main-deck owner's suite and four guest staterooms on the lower deck. Dedicated quarters provide accommodation for up to nine crew members, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397675/image/large-00dcdf148e7a47ac50d7428716082a3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397675"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397677/image/large-148c9f4974b50652b698b3db45c9a7c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397677"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397676/image/large-a9668a9276c35f40b638d1a630e13187.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397676">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/608" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amica Mea46.3m (151'11&quot;)Royal Hakvoort Shipyard2004">yacht Amica Mea for sale</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, delivering a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 14 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397669/image/large-a6385bb1f65a07a9d92e582ac73baf6b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397669">All images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>.

46m Hakvoort motor yacht Amica Mea for sale

The 46.3m Hakvoort motor yacht Amica Mea has joined the market with Northrop & Johnson.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397455/image/large-20ac566c8bb51a7b8a4b1ec5e51b7440.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397455">The 52-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/518" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady B52.0m (170'7&quot;)Benetti SpA2008">Lady B</a> was recently spotted at anchor off Salcombe, on the South Devon coast of England. According to AIS data, she is currently moored in Falmouth.Delivered in 2008, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/518" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady B52.0m (170'7&quot;)Benetti SpA2008">Lady B</a> features exterior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/245" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Natucci (Company)">Stefano Natucci</a>, interior created design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mauro Izzo (Company)">Mauro Izzo</a>, and naval architecture crafted in-house by her builder. She underwent a significant interior refit in 2022, carried out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2524" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Destry Darr Designs (Company)">Destry Darr Designs</a> at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1263" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dania Cut Super Yacht Repair Facility (Company)">Dania Cut Superyacht Repair Facility</a>.Measuring 812 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/518" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady B52.0m (170'7&quot;)Benetti SpA2008">Lady B</a> can accommodate up to 12 guests across six staterooms, including a full-beam owner's suite complete with two private balconies. Onboard highlights include an elegant glass lift and a generous sundeck offering multiple sunbathing areas and alfresco dining for up to 30 guests. The sundeck also features a Jacuzzi, providing a further touch of luxury whilst at sea.With regard to propulsion, the yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.

Benetti yacht Lady B in Salcombe

The 52-metre Benetti superyacht Lady B was recently spotted at anchor off Salcombe.

52m Benetti superyacht Lady B in Salcombe

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a> has unveiled the new GTX90, the latest model to join its Sport Utility Yachts range. Developed in collaboration between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/289" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vallicelli Design (Company)">Studio Vallicelli Design</a> and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, the new project combines comfort and performance, innovation and craftsmanship, technology and cruising pleasure.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397607/image/large-b179f88242cb1326329d8c10bddee37e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397607">First presented at boot Düsseldorf, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a> GTX90 has been conceived to maximise both interior and exterior volumes. She is meant to exceed the standards in its class while delivering excellent performance and seamless continuity between living spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397612/image/large-a0c80a11cb7f9777cd06ffd65f822ed0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397612">Her exterior follows the established language of the GTX range, characterised by a near-vertical bow, a continuous slightly convex sheer line and the brand's Anniversary Silver hull finish. Her stern features two fold-down side terraces which, when opened, expand the cockpit to a total surface area of 37 square metres. Moreover, a garage aft provides storage for both a tender and a Jet Ski.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397609/image/large-52c1409c702993610aab7e11cbb9f92c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397609">A defining feature of the new model is its 33-square-metre sportsbridge, which Pershing notes is 43 percent more spacious than the average for yachts of this size. On her main deck, a five-panel glass door creates a seamless connection between the interior and exterior living areas. Furthermore, the widebody saloon is designed for entertaining during voyage, featuring a &nbsp;show galley with a bar counter, a formal dining area for eight, alongside a lounge anchored by an L-shaped sofa . Forward, the helm station provides a commanding view, complete with three pilot seats and immediate access to the side decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397608/image/large-4569fb7cd9a9987b361849f5a9c9cf27.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397608">Accommodation is arranged across four ensuite staterooms on the lower deck, comprising a full-beam owner's suite amidships, a VIP stateroom forward and two guest staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397610/image/large-6a61452ca4af656286edaa8444907b54.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397610"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/397613/image/large-45e9c0f4fff98425596a9cb857d7e6a6.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20260618%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20260618T155847Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=7418909c1e257a5086f5da655fd2285c50146c7ce15e751b7050f2a0b04e8476" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397613">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 paired with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Castoldi S.p.A. (Company)">Castoldi</a> TurboDrive 600 HCT waterjets, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/584" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pershing S.p.a. (Company)">Pershing</a> GTX90 is expected to reach a top speed of 35 knots and a cruising speed of 30 knots. The model can also be equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seakeeper, Inc. (Company)">Seakeeper</a> NG18 gyroscopic stabilisers and is designed to achieve CE Class A certification.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397611/image/large-8c0d70844afa3cc85cde5c519586e028.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397611">

Pershing unveils 27m GTX90 Sport Utility yacht

Pershing has unveiled the new 27m GTX90 Sport Utility yacht, featuring a 43% larger sportsbridge, expanded living spaces and a top speed of 35 knots.

The 26.22-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All We Need For Today26.22m (86'0&quot;)Custom Line2009">All We Need For Today</a> has been sold, with Nicola Martinelli of Nauticart introducing the buyer and Edouard Vignal of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/319050/image/large-95f5982337a87b8df4377b9b9c8fd20e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/319050">Delivered in 2009 by the Italian shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All We Need For Today26.22m (86'0&quot;)Custom Line2009">All We Need For Today</a> forms part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> Navetta 26 series. She features both exterior design and interiors by <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>, with naval architecture developed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a>.Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All We Need For Today26.22m (86'0&quot;)Custom Line2009">All We Need For Today</a> has a beam of 6.93-metres and an interior volume of 89 GT. Accommodation onboard is arranged for up to 10 guests across five staterooms, while separate quarters provide accommodation for a crew of four, including her captain.Designed for comfortable long-range cruising, the yacht offers generous interior living spaces alongside spacious exterior decks for relaxing and entertaining. Notably, her trawler-style platform complements her sleek Italian design and cruising capability, making her well suited for spending some serious time out on the water.In terms of performance, she 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, which deliver a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8624" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All We Need For Today26.22m (86'0&quot;)Custom Line2009">All We Need For Today</a> had a last known asking price of €1,990,000.Image courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>.

26m Custom Line yacht All We Need For Today sold

The 26.22m Custom Line motor yacht All We Need For Today has been sold with a last known asking price of €1,990,000.


<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> has unveiled the new SL80A, introducing the shipyard's iconic asymmetric architecture to the most concentrated interpretation of its historic SL line.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397501/image/large-3c2c4040a8060ff3b9d5d0a05b4fe870.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397501">Described as the "First Icon" of the range, the SL80A intends to distill more than 40 years of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> design into what the shipyard calls the purest expression of its design philosophy. Devised under 24-metres, the SL80A is designed to deliver the openness, refinement and liveability typically associated with significantly larger yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397504/image/large-8113495dfc492d411659b809265baaa4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397504">The first SL80A features exterior design and interior design by <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>, continuing the studio’s long-standing collaboration with the Italian shipyard that has shaped the evolution of the SL line for decades.Taut yet balanced proportions, clean architectural lines and a strong continuity between her hull and superstructure preserve the distinctive identity of the SL line. Her flybridge, which is a defining feature of the SL line, fits seamlessly into the yacht's silhouette, highlighting her elegance without adding visual weight. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397502/image/large-e5489eb92275a143ef9bb950e314aaa9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397502">A defining feature of the SL80A is the further evolution of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo'</a>s asymmetric architecture, which was first introduced by the shipyard in 2018. By relocating the side passage to starboard, the interior volume on the port side expands. This increases onboard liveability by up to 20 percent, while strengthening the flow between her interior and exterior spaces, without altering the yacht's balanced proportions.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397505/image/large-b9c28e04016c5c824ff4d1e8130042a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397505">Accommodation onboard the SL80A is arranged across four guest staterooms, including a full-beam owner’s suite. Her main deck is designed to be bright and open thanks to full-height windows that also provide uninterrupted sea views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397508/image/large-ee603728cded8784d7d31d7571340e38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397508"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397511/image/large-9340e39cc8d89d66baf5ece8bfe32d96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397511" 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;">Meanwhile, the asymmetric layout allows the saloon to feel wider and more architectural in character. A mezzanine-level helm preserves visibility while freeing up space for the living areas below.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397510/image/large-beea15d848f8f06760a8dba08a589b4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397510" 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;">Inside, the yacht embraces a warm and contemporary theme, featuring warm materials such as Thai walnut, selected for its natural dialogue with the exterior teak decks. Throughout the yacht, bespoke "Azteca" parquet by Cadorin can be found, adding a geometric rhythm inspired by triangular forms. This pattern is repeated on wall panels and bed headboards to create a consistent look.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397509/image/large-f31556ccb3ab8089a47edb9650a5bc58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397509" 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;">Moving outside, the aft cockpit opens fully onto the water, making it easier to enjoy the sea view. The spacious bow lounge can be transformed from a sunbathing area into a dining space, versatile for relaxing or entertaining.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397506/image/large-1ec0eb8a4e0d528c7eacdb1784df9d31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397506">Commenting on the new model, Tommaso Vincenzi, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, said: "SL80A represents the essence of our philosophy. It is not a simplified version of a larger yacht, but a synthesis of the experience we have built over decades with the SL line." <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/397503/image/large-d84a66bc48999654b5c1edb30398974f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/397503">The SL80A continues the evolution of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>'s SL range, noting that they are “translating the architectural intelligence, liveability and timeless elegance that have defined the series for more than four decades into its most compact interpretation to date”. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a>, nine units have already been sold.All images provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo.</a>

Sanlorenzo unveils new SL80A model

Sanlorenzo has unveiled the new SL80A, featuring its signature asymmetric architecture in the most compact model of the SL range.

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