The 44.33-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a> has been launched from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a> in Zwartsluis, the Netherlands. Launched on 3 January, her 62-metre tall <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2447" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Spars (Company)">Southern Spars</a> rig was stepped earlier today.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/343645/image/large-6c8df367d191d2c962b7a4db2bc92e46.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/343645">Also known as Project 3093, construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a> began in 2021, with the Dutch shipyard announcing the turning of her hull in June 2023. This important milestone in her construction also marked the first time the yacht had been seen outside of the shed.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/57971" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="44m Vitters superyacht Project 3093 hull turned (2023-06-28 10:15:00 +0200)">44m Vitters superyacht Project 3093 hull turned</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/343642/image/large-729bbff9b9f1b1281955302ff32ecb66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/343642">The aluminium sloop yacht features naval architecture, deck plan and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design</a>, with interior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a>, in collaboration with Pieter Laureys. During her construction, Ezio Dal Maso of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Stephenson Harwood</a> acted on the behalf of the owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/343641/image/large-5f4e8f1eaaba113765d9ed7d67056f09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/343641">The owner’s brief for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a> was to create a “a sleek and relaxed interior, with an effortless grace that’s infused throughout every part of the yacht.” Her owner tailored the interior architecture to achieve interior living spaces which perfectly suited their preferences.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/343640/image/large-4538bf0e1a5eb2ff5691a8d055fdb358.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/343640">The first interior renderings of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a> were unveiled in September 2024 in preparation for her launch in January 2025. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a> exhibits a colour palette of warm, harmonious tones that integrate between finishes with juxtaposing textures.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/343638/image/large-bb453174be04597633868658868006fa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/343638">At the forefront of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a>’s design is a constant merging between the indoors and outdoors, which is demonstrated in the main deck 360-degree views visible from the saloon. Her layout prioritises sea views, allowing for a sense of spaciousness, through openness and natural light.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/61385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First interior look at in-build 44m Vitters sailing yacht Magic (2024-09-17 12:30:00 +0200)">First interior look at in-build 44m Vitters sailing yacht Magic</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/343643/image/large-9ffd3d744270ca05666fc7d2952f0a82.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/343643">In terms of accommodation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a>’s owner’s stateroom is located at the stern and is complete with an ensuite bathroom, his-and-hers walk-in wardrobes and a private office for space for work at sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/343644/image/large-3e68c725482f7d7ff75623f493afe055.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/343644">Towards the bow and forward of the engine room there’s a double stateroom to port and a bunked stateroom for children to starboard. To aft and accessed via a grand staircase from the main deck, there are two ensuite staterooms, which can be converted as either twin or doubles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325425/image/large-7ed3a0c35656bc8b8dd764f1d354bf31.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325425"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325424/image/large-1490e4d310bb58a3404ac6792cfd6edf.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325424"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a> is characterised by a modern exterior design, with dynamic lines combined with a timeless contemporary interior styling. She features a large use of glass and expansive deck space, which includes a large covered cockpit that is protected from the elements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325422/image/large-7adadfd5a6acffc0b22126ef52ac017a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325422"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325423/image/large-fe8d50e27321be31b46c8d86eb11783c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325423"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a> is equipped with a wealth of innovative solutions and onboard amenities such as, two submarine anchor systems and a peak shaving battery system for efficient power management. As well as this, her transom area can be converted into a large beach club, offering direct access to the sea. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325421/image/large-f4179eccfa2fd6192bdd0f385f928e4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325421"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325416/image/large-97bfd2337c6eb47b3c9d1909c9c529f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325416">All deck winches, furlers, tensioners and captive winches for blade, staysail, main halyard and mainsheet are hydraulic &nbsp;powered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a>’ in-house engineered and built hydraulic power units.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325418/image/large-2044165867f8ce264ce0942610ca676f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325418">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a> is a single-screw diesel yacht, with a cruising speed of nine knots, a top speed of 12 knots and a range of 3,000 nautical miles. She is currently for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325417/image/large-a99591bfeacc4546ade35ba93d303221.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325417">Following her launch, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a> will undergo commissioning and sea trials in Amsterdam. Delivery is &nbsp;scheduled for February 2025. After delivery, Magic will set course for the Mediterranean.

Magic: 44m Vitters sailing yacht Project 3093 launched

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The 44.33-metre Vitters sailing yacht Magic has been launched from the Vitters Shipyard in Zwartsluis, the Netherlands. 

44m Vitters sailing yacht Magic launched

The 50.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dearsan Gemi Insaat Sanayii A.S. (Company)">Dearsan</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Queen Yaz50.2m (164'8&quot;)Dearsan Gemi Insaat Sanayii A.S.2026">Queen Yaz</a> has been launched from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dearsan Gemi Insaat Sanayii A.S. (Company)">Dearsan</a> shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396859/image/large-66e26da04a7b7aeb2bcef3c2456e5bab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396859">Construction on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Queen Yaz50.2m (164'8&quot;)Dearsan Gemi Insaat Sanayii A.S.2026">Queen Yaz</a> began in 2022, with interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8047" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MilimetriQ (Company)">MilimetriQ</a>. As one of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>’s flagship projects, she collaborated with multiple shipyards, with project management by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8085" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MORE Marine (Company)">More Marine</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345749/image/large-f493bef8678282c7ba3acb9e015ee416.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345749">Spanning 488 GT, boasts a warm and inviting interior design, with light tones and natural materials. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to cater to the owner’s vision, blending contemporary aesthetics with comfort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/345748/image/large-62d292dbc41853588cfb4bb25e099a9f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/345748">Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Queen Yaz50.2m (164'8&quot;)Dearsan Gemi Insaat Sanayii A.S.2026">Queen Yaz</a> include an aft lounge, along with an expansive bow lounge located on the main deck, both of which lend themselves to outdoor relaxation or socialising. She is also equipped with a Jacuzzi, sunbeds, lounge sofas, a bar and an alfresco dining area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396858/image/large-09e90c9bfcadd193dbfec4a24b5dbcab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396858">Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13601" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Queen Yaz50.2m (164'8&quot;)Dearsan Gemi Insaat Sanayii A.S.2026">Queen Yaz</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines.&nbsp;

Queen Yaz: 50m Dearson yacht launched

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

50m Dearsan superyacht Queen Yaz launched

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

Elvi: First Swan 80 Maxi yacht launched

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

First 24m Nautor Swan 80 Maxi yacht Elvi launched

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a> has announced the launch of the fourth hull in the 29.07-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">Arcadia A96</a> yacht series from its facility in Napoli, Italy. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396355/image/large-5409c93db25bb7dd035f199e3a50768d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396355">Customised with her owner in mind, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">A96</a> yacht features exterior design and naval architecture crafted in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lobanov Design (Company)">Lobanov Design</a>.“The A96 yacht perfectly embodies our concept of Arcadian Living,” explained Ugo Pellegrino, founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a>. “For this fourth <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">A96</a>, exchanging ideas with the owner has produced a design with a strong sense of identity, one that truly reflects his personal approach to experiencing the sea.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396356/image/large-ed29911e4107830ec8a38c953fc34ec6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396356">A key focus of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">Arcadia A96</a> yacht is her use of natural light, with her living areas benefitting from large sliding doors and windows that open fully to bridge the gap between her indoor and outdoor spaces.&nbsp;Spanning 214 GT, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">Arcadia A96</a> yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration, with her master suite situated forward on the main deck, while two double and two convertible twin staterooms can be found on the lower deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396570/image/large-3a7ef50a82fb319bd63b3aa0a74d5a75.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396570">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">Arcadia A96</a> yacht features a 140 square-metre upper deck, making it one of the largest in her class. Her folding side terraces also expand her exterior deck space, offering almost 90 square-metres for her aft cockpit.&nbsp;With a beam of almost eight-metres and a draft of 1.77-metres, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">Arcadia A96</a> yacht is able to access and anchor with ease in shallow waters, allowing her to access more anchorages and ports.&nbsp;In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">Arcadia A96</a> yacht is powered by quadruple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 24 knots.&nbsp;

Arcadia A96: Fourth 29m yacht launched

Arcadia Yachts has announced the launch of the fourth hull in the 29.07-metre Arcadia A96 yacht series from its facility in Napoli, Italy. 

Fourth 29m Arcadia A96 yacht launched in Italy

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AvA Yachts (Company)">AvA Yachts</a> has announced that the 25.7-metre first Kando 85 motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V25.7m (84'4&quot;)AvA Yachts2026">V</a> has been launched. The yacht was sold in 2025 with Maria Razumi of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Smart Yachts (Company)">Smart Yachts</a> introducing the buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396327/image/large-59817de000449dbe1bab7fddabc62b80.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396327">Built for long voyages, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V25.7m (84'4&quot;)AvA Yachts2026">V</a> features exterior design and naval architecture penned in-house by her Turkish builder. The full-displacement yacht is constructed with eight to 10-millimetre thick underwater steel and several watertight bulkheads. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396526/image/large-7d3c602f7faa3542851de876601077af.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396526">"We are delighted to see <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V25.7m (84'4&quot;)AvA Yachts2026">V</a> meet the water for the first time," said AvA Yachts Founder and Chairman Atilla Küçükdiker. "This launch is the result of the trust placed in us by the owners and the dedication of our entire team. I would also like to thank <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Smart Yachts (Company)">Smart Yachts</a>, and especially Maria Razumi, for their support and commitment throughout the project. We are proud to deliver another yacht that embodies the explorer spirit of the Kando series."Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62221" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New images of 26m in-build AvA yacht Kando 85 unveiled (2024-12-13 10:45:00 +0100)">New images of 26m in-build AvA yacht Kando 85 unveiled</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V25.7m (84'4&quot;)AvA Yachts2026">V</a> accommodates up to eight guests across four well-appointed staterooms, with a volume of 200 GT. Her layout features a master suite located forward on the main deck, complete with a dayhead, panoramic windows, a desk, and an en suite bathroom. A full-beam VIP, a double stateroom to starboard, and a twin suite to port that can convert to a double complete the accommodation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396328/image/large-2a69398f74f5bb986761edc79ab45116.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396328">Aft, built-in seating surrounds an outdoor dining table for alfresco meals, complemented by a spacious swim platform providing easy access to the water. The foredeck is fitted with a Jacuzzi, offering guests a relaxed space to enjoy the surroundings.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396525/image/large-636048e854d1708f94578fb0a9859097.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396525">In terms of propulsion system, the yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of nine knots and a top speed of 12 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396527/image/large-323bab95ca1b560cc7be555b013a084f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396527"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396524/image/large-753c3f921f10b7afb2376e4874483310.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396524">Moreover,&nbsp;the second&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AvA Kando 85/02 25.7m (84'4&quot;)AvA Yachts">Kando 85</a> yacht is currently available for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Smart Yachts (Company)">Smart Yachts</a> and is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2027. She will also be displayed at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2026">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/338" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2026">Monaco Yacht Show 2026</a>.(Photos provided courtesy of Smart Yachts.)

First AvA Kando 85 motor yacht V launched

AvA Yachts has announced that the 25.7-metre first Kando 85 motor yacht V has been launched.


<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has launched the 89-metre Project 828 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milky Way89.0m (291'12&quot;)Feadship2026">Milky Way</a> from its Royal Van Lent shipyard in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396373/image/large-c575de78ebd63cb44f0b077cbc5cc8d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396373">The custom superyacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">Studio De Voogt</a>, with interiors by British design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>. The design brief was focused on creating a highly flexible multi-use yacht, with technical support for the project was provided by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Occam Marine (Company)">Occam Marine</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396372/image/large-54c666a5f387d72b6460887bd3ef21c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396372"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396371/image/large-f11ac8ce4af05e4b097343bdb3a3e882.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396371">“From the earliest concept sketches to the very last detail, bringing this project together has been a genuine pleasure,” explained David Waite-Wright, Senior Associate Designer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>. "“Our partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> is rooted in experience, expertise and deep trust, a foundation that allows us to refine and evolve each project further with every collaboration.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396376/image/large-62c14f4ff245ee7859d3435613b510fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396376">The launch follows an earlier construction milestone in May 2025, when the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63248" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: 89m highly-secretive Feadship 828 superyacht seen for the first time (2025-05-05 15:15:00 +0200)">yacht was seen out of the shed for the first time</a>, as her hull was launched from the NMC hull fabrication facility in Nieuw-Lekkerland.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396375/image/large-d731349f81766f1826a0446394e9bc97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396375"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milky Way89.0m (291'12&quot;)Feadship2026">Project 828</a> was sold in 2023 and is defined by a purposely long bow, which is designed to optimise her exterior deck spaces. Her interior incorporates soft, flowing lines, creating a cohesive spatial experience throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396324/image/large-d7c701ac79a9f785ee73706e82a68384.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396324">“We refined the language with a very strong vertical bow and an emphasis on the long structural lines of the decks,” added Matt Bacon, Lead Designer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">Studio De Voogt</a>. “The mast has a very strong character to balance the volumes of the superstructure.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396323/image/large-f71c6523299ec8b45784e401bab8b1b4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396323">

89m Feadship project 828 Milky Way launched in Amsterdam

The 89m Feadship superyacht Feadship 828, Project Milky Way,  has been launched. 

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89m Feadship 828 yacht Milky Way launched in Amsterdam

Italian yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> has announced the launch of the 69.7-metre custom superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> from the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> Superyacht Yard in Ancona.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396076/image/large-f645ec7c3870794ae7ea2c24efb1c285.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396076"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> was first announced in September 2023, with the yacht seen outside the shed for the first time in May 2024 when she was transported to the yard in Ancona for outfitting.Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> brings together <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a>’s Superyacht Division, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack Yacht Design</a> which were responsible for her exterior lines, preliminary naval architecture and general arrangement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396084/image/large-79814660dbb43f8d0e8e324159c49142.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396084">Also known as CRN 145, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> is characterised by a classic elongated bow and a sleek profile, which paired together mirror the graceful lines of sailboats. This is complemented by her gently curved bilges and seamless surfaces, as well as a classic colour scheme of a deep blue hull, and white superstructure, accented by a red bootstripe close to her waterline.&nbsp;Milan-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> developed both her interior concept and the exterior social spaces, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a> has overseen the yacht’s engineering, the final definition of naval architecture and general arrangements, as well as overall project management through to delivery.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396083/image/large-aec99c9840f00e343e94d23e14244c47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396083">Her interior design has been developed around the relationship between functionality and aesthetics, with attention given to detailing and material selection. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/153" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nauta Yachts S.r.l. (Company)">Nauta Design</a> has worked closely with the shipyard throughout the design and production phases, focusing on both the overall architectural layout of the spaces and the finer elements of detailing.Read more:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63921" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crossing Borders: Building Project Thunderball (2025-07-30 12:30:00 +0200)">Crossing Borders: Building Project Thunderball</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396080/image/large-9d23deb9c676e32f776e64466ff9ace2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396080"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> acted as the owner’s representative and project management team, providing technical oversight throughout the build. Working alongside the shipyard, they coordinated third-party suppliers and managed inspection, supervision and acceptance processes to ensure alignment with the owner’s requirements.With an 11-metre beam and a gross tonnage of 1,100 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> is designed to accommodate up to 12 guests, across an owner’s suite and five VIP staterooms. Crew accommodation is also provided for up to 15 across nine cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396078/image/large-f68150a34f94cc582fcde37465b002da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396078"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a>’s onboard systems have been integrated into her design wherever possible, with components concealed or visually adapted to suit their surroundings. The emphasis has been placed on functionality and finish rather than overt technical expression.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396077/image/large-c0b8e301d15dbf764d62c2c8e690adaa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396077">From a technical perspective, the yacht is equipped with an Energy Storage System intended to manage onboard energy flows according to operational requirements. The system is designed to enable peak shaving and silent operation at anchor, contributing to reduced fuel consumption in certain operating modes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396079/image/large-1aeed783f66388ce1b6a27c69b7e10a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396079">In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> V12 engines, rated at 1,213kW each, giving the yacht a top speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots.In the coming months, work will continue on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cerulean69.7m (228'8&quot;)CRN2026">Project Thunderball</a>'s interior and exterior outfitting, as well as sea trials, before handover to her owner, which is scheduled for summer 2026.(Images courtesy of CRN Yachts.)

Project Thunderball: 70m custom CRN yacht launched

CRN has announced the launch of the 69.7-metre custom superyacht Project Thunderball from the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona. 

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70m custom CRN yacht Project Thunderball launched

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> has announced the launch of the first 49.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50 yacht</a> from its shipyard in La Spezia, Italy. The yacht is the debut unit in the Italian shipyard’s new FAST50 series, introducing a new generation of aluminium superyachts combining high-performance, generous volumes, and aggressive styling.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395886/image/large-26d5b7f1e0ee1e363785c3eb868454d2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395886" 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 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50 yacht</a> was first unveiled as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>’s flagship fast yacht concept in February 2024, combining the performance capabilities of the shipyard’s historic aluminium builds with the volumes and liveability typically associated with larger displacement yachts. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59694" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto introduces Francesco Paszkowski-designed X50 and FAST50 superyachts (2024-02-08 15:45:00 +0100)">Read: Baglietto introduces Francesco Paszkowski-designed X50 and FAST50 superyachts</a> According to her builder, the model has been developed to reinterpret through a contemporary lens the legacy of iconic Baglietto fast yachts such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1635" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Adler36.0m (118'1&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.1987">Adler</a>, Pachamama and the Compasso d’Oro-winning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2036" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monokini44.0m (144'4&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2013">Monokini</a>. “With the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50</a>, we wanted to reinterpret <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>’s most authentic DNA- that of the large, high-performance aluminium yachts that shaped the shipyard’s history- translating it into a contemporary platform capable of combining performance, comfort and extraordinary liveability,” commented Fabio Ermetto, Chief Commercial Officer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a>. “This project perfectly represents our vision: sporty yachts with a strong identity, yet architecturally and technically advanced, and deeply tailored around the owner’s lifestyle.” Built entirely in aluminium, the FAST50 features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>, who also collaborated with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6365" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Margherita Casprini (Company)">Margherita Casprini</a> on the interior design. Her naval architecture was crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (Company)">Pierluigi Ausonio Naval Architecture</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395885/image/large-0f0cbb8a980f43063a7800f391c1bc74.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395885" 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);">Throughout the project, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> has drawn inspiration from the automotive sector, with integrated air intakes, sports car-inspired stern fairleads and a bespoke “Porsche Chalk” hull colour developed using a custom Boero paint cycle.A key feature of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50</a> is her two-level stern, which is fitted with several innovative features introduced on the T-line, including the yard’s signature fold-down bulwarks that extend the beach club area closer to the water, alongside a hidden transformer replacing the traditional passerelle to keep the yacht’s sleek look. In addition, the yacht’s indoor and outdoor areas are seamlessly connected thanks to her full-height windows and Baglietto’s signature “cut-out” bulwarks, which strengthen connection to the sea.On her upper deck, a veranda that opens on three sides hosts a panoramic dining room, while her foredeck features a lounge area, sunpads and a Jacuzzi located at the bow. Moreover, a rooftop, rare for yachts of her category, serves as a private retreat where guests can dine, lounge, and relax.Furthermore, a stern garage with a flooding launch system is capable of accommodating a tender up to seven-metres, alongside a second garage forward.The yacht's interiors have been designed to complement the exterior design. Lacquered surfaces, experimental woods such as burnt oak, and artistic lighting all harmoniously contribute to her contemporary design profile. Lightweight materials were favoured over heavier marble and natural stone to support the yacht's high-performance credentials, with even the exterior handrails crafted from titanium to optimise weight.Unlike many of the shipyard’s earlier fast yachts, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13932" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto Fast 50/0149.9m (163'9&quot;)Baglietto S.p.A.2026">FAST50 yacht</a> has been developed across three full decks, featuring a wide-body owner's suite on the main deck.&nbsp;At an interior volume of 499 GT, accommodation onboard is arranged across four staterooms, including two VIP staterooms and two twin staterooms on the lower deck, all with en-suite facilities. Crew accommodation comprises four dedicated quarters, captain's quarters and a spacious crew mess.In terms of performance, the yacht is powered by four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which are expected to deliver a top speed of 30 knots.&nbsp;

First 50m Baglietto FAST50 superyacht launched

Baglietto has launched the first 50m FAST50 yacht from its shipyard in La Spezia, Italy.


The 49.9-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> B.Now 50M yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12785" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inari49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2026">Inari</a> was launched from the Benetti shipyard in Livorno, Italy on 30 April 2026. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395566/image/large-a5afff69ad2570f9b5464ce73c8d70e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395566">Also known as Project FB619, the contract for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12785" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inari49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2026">Inari</a> was signed in February 2023 with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7274" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Divo Yacht (Company)">Divo Yacht</a>, with exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a> and naval architecture by her Italian builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>. “Yesterday she was a project, today she is a yacht,” added <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7274" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Divo Yacht (Company)">Divo Yacht</a> founder and CEO Volga Diaugo.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395578/image/large-102372f0730470f1016956c86d6cc1d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395578">Launched as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> B.Now 50M series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12785" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inari49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2026">Inari</a> features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, which has been inspired by automotive elements. A key feature of the B.Now range is her Oasis Deck, which boasts fold out wings, which expand her deck space. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395565/image/large-607bac5c7197bc316cb547f05ebde73a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395565"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12785" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inari49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2026">Inari</a> can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration, with her master suite situated forward on the main deck, alongside three double and one twin stateroom on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395564/image/large-777651ab6e0852405c70dcf170e8503f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395564">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12785" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inari49.9m (163'9&quot;)Benetti SpA2026">Inari</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, which provide her with a top speed of 15 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of 13 knots. Once her sea trials are complete, Inari will be delivered to her owner in July 2026.(All images courtesy of Divo Yacht.)

Inari: Benetti B.Now 50M yacht launched

The 49.9-metre Benetti B.Now 50M yacht Inari was launched from the Benetti shipyard in Viareggio, Italy on 30 April 2026. 

Benetti B.Now 50M yacht Inari launched

The 31-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> (CdM) motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mon Coeur31.0m (101'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">Mon Coeur</a> has been launched. She was sold in February 2024 to an Australian owner and marks <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM’s</a> third launch this year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395301/image/large-c080cda3183e7821d403275da61c8a67.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395301">“We built this yacht for her owners, their vision,” said the shipyard’s co-founder and CEO Vasco Buonpensiere. “The RJ family had never ventured this compact before <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mon Coeur31.0m (101'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">Mon Coeur</a> came along. She exists because someone dreamed her and both designer Paszkowski and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche&nbsp;</a>turned that dream into reality.”The RJ 102 model features sleek exterior design developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>. Her profile is characterised by a sinuously curved stern, flared bow and subtly recessed windows.“We faced a puzzle when entrusted to design the RJ102: how do you preserve the commanding presence and go-anywhere confidence of a larger yacht in a rather small package? The answer arrives today,” explained designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Francesco Paszkowski (Company)">Francesco Paszkowski</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395303/image/large-da560583c8c4a48a0fca637d123e6efd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395303">Inside, the interiors have been designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Giorgio M. Cassetta</a>. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mon Coeur31.0m (101'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">Mon Coeur’s</a> mission is to serve as a base camp for a couple exploring the world from aboard her,” said designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Giorgio M. Cassetta</a>. The design reportedly combines understated elegance with warm, richly detailed finishes, incorporating natural materials, organic forms and bespoke furnishings throughout.&nbsp;According to the designer, the highly customised layout prioritises spacious living areas for a smaller number of guests, creating an intimate setting focused on shared experiences. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mon Coeur31.0m (101'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">Mon Coeur</a> can accommodate nine guests across four staterooms and a multi-functional room, which can be converted into a fifth cabin.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395302/image/large-703588e7b8eee9a4ca3eab344a2b55f4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395302">The owner explained that working with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">Cantiere delle Marche</a> on the creation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mon Coeur31.0m (101'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">Mon Coeur</a> had been a rewarding and memorable experience. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mon Coeur31.0m (101'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">Mon Coeur</a> is more than a yacht; it’s the culmination of a wonderful partnership and the beginning of countless adventures ahead. We couldn’t be prouder or more grateful to the entire <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13675" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mon Coeur31.0m (101'8&quot;)Cantiere delle Marche (CdM)2026">CdM</a> family for helping us bring this dream to life,“ concluded Mon Couer’s owners.In terms of propulsion system, 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, giving her a cruising range of 3,500 nautical miles at 10 knots.According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">SuperYacht Times iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> has several yacht in-build, including three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a> Flexplorer 165 yachts.Photos provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) (Company)">CdM</a>.

CdM yacht Mon Coeur launched

The 31-metre CdM motor yacht Mon Coeur has been launched.

31m CdM motor yacht Mon Coeur launched

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Custom Yachts (Company)">Alpha Custom Yachts&nbsp;</a>has announced the launch of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Squalo 430.02m (98'6&quot;)Alpha Custom Yachts2026">fourth 30.02-metre Squalo 100 motor yacht</a> in Fano, Italy. Designed with liveability at its core, the yacht offers a maximised 410-square-metres of onboard space.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395100/image/large-8d026b0160ae27a8c302fec0aeeadf49.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395100">“The livable space is what people truly appreciate,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Custom Yachts (Company)">Alpha Custom Yachts</a> CEO Roberto Aboumrad. “No matter how beautiful a yacht may be, if you don’t have the human spaces that make you feel comfortable and at home, you won’t enjoy the boat the way it’s supposed to be enjoyed.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395098/image/large-82da4c75a1c74970ebf764357ed9136c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395098">The Squalo 100 features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1365" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Verme Projects (Company)">Verme Projects</a>, while her clean exterior lines and interiors were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4651" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roberto Curtò - RC Design (Company)">Roberto Curtò - RC Design</a>. Generous deck spaces, expansive glazing, and welcoming social areas are prioritised throughout her design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395104/image/large-0f359200ef44ed619b7353c549f16410.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395104">Meanwhile, her interiors focus on comfort and everyday liveability, where natural materials and soft textures contribute to the warm onboard atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395102/image/large-5f22245d3662999e5a68c299b71a7ad4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395102"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395101/image/large-9f8cdfcd216a09e5045753108d411e92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395101">The yacht also reflects the shipyard’s philosophy that comfort is experienced through all five senses. This concept is expressed through floating walls, floors, and ceilings integrated throughout the interior, meaning the living spaces are structurally separated from the hull and superstructure to significantly reduce sound and vibration transfer across the vessel.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395099/image/large-194c0780a1ab3fa543b87222046d960a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395099">“That’s why you don’t hear generators, vibration, or even conversations from other cabins,” added Roberto. “There is total silence onboard.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395103/image/large-7e3a1fdd617312e23daa91d100256827.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395103">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Squalo 430.02m (98'6&quot;)Alpha Custom Yachts2026">fourth Squalo 100</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 13.5 knots and a top speed of 15 knots.According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" target="_blank">SuperYacht Times iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Custom Yachts (Company)">Alpha Custom Yachts</a> has several yachts in-build, including two Squalo 90 yachts and two Squalo 125 yachts.Photos provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alpha Custom Yachts (Company)">Alpha Custom Yachts</a>.

Fourth Alpha 100 yacht launched

Alpha Custom Yachts has announced the launch of the fourth 30.02-metre Squalo 100 motor yacht.

Fourth 30m Alpha Squalo 100 motor yacht launched

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

Ecstasea: The Feadship yacht that was built for speed

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

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

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

TISG: Florence court removes protections affecting five yacht contracts

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

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

The 27.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exit27.1m (88'11&quot;)Sunseeker2023">Exit</a> has been sold. Jonathan Lafortune of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4666" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lafortune Yachts (Company)">Lafortune Yachts</a> introduced the buyer, while Filip Jerolimov of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/348913/image/large-3e4bc3cf0b85982a7e7c677bb64cfbe8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/348913">Delivered in 2023, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exit27.1m (88'11&quot;)Sunseeker2023">Exit</a> features exterior and interior design and naval architecture penned in-house by Sunseeker. Her design combines modern styling with outdoor living.She can accommodate up to nine guests across four well-appointed staterooms. Her layout comprises a master suite which can be expanded to incorporate the adjacent guest suite. Moving outside, Exit’s flybridge is fitted with alfresco dining, a Jacuzzi and spacious exterior deck spaces.&nbsp;In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exit27.1m (88'11&quot;)Sunseeker2023">Exit</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 20 knots and a top speed of 26 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11264" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exit27.1m (88'11&quot;)Sunseeker2023">Exit</a> had a last known asking price of €5,200,000.Photo courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>.

Sunseeker yacht Exit sold

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


27m Sunseeker motor yacht Exit sold

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

Inside the build of a 45m Royal Hakvoort superyacht

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

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

Feadship yacht Halcyon following refit

47m Feadship superyacht Halcyon emerges from extensive refit

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396774/image/large-a930a2ff3cfa4b35df518a453ca17847.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396774">The 59.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/588" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le Pharaon59.2m (194'3&quot;)Feadship1989">Le Pharaon</a> was recently seen anchored in Stabia Main Port, Castellammare di Stabia, Italy. According to AIS data, the yacht arrived from Bizerte, Tunisia, where she had been located since late last month.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/588" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le Pharaon59.2m (194'3&quot;)Feadship1989">Le Pharaon</a> is the second yacht to bear the name, having been commissioned by the same owner. After spending much of each year living aboard the original 55.5-metre Le Pharaon, now called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/596" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Victory55.5m (182'1&quot;)Feadship1983">Victory</a>, the owner opted to commission a larger successor tailored to extended periods of cruising.Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, the yacht is characterised by the angular styling of her main deck superstructure and a timeless profile. Inside, the original interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Larvor (Company)">Larvor</a> were extensively refreshed and restyled in 2015 by designer Laura Pomponi of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2090" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luxury Projects (Company)">Luxury Projects</a>, with accommodation available for up to 12 guests.Constructed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/588" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le Pharaon59.2m (194'3&quot;)Feadship1989">Le Pharaon</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 that enable a cruising speed of 15.6 knots. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, both generations of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/588" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Le Pharaon59.2m (194'3&quot;)Feadship1989">Le Pharaon</a> were conceived with highly advanced engine room arrangements designed to support long-range cruising and global exploration.

Feadship yacht Le Pharaon in Italy

The 59.2-metre Feadship superyacht Le Pharaon was recently seen anchored in Stabia Main Port.

59m classic Feadship superyacht Le Pharaon in Italy

The 26.78-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/358" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azimut Yachts (Company)">Azimut</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chillin26.78m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2020">Chillin</a> has been sold, with Sercan Nersesoglu of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5693" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Redna Yachts (Company)">Redna</a> representing the buyer and Matthew Palmer 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> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/282928/image/large-2eec32659524312f3cdad943251a694d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/282928">Delivered in 2020 by the Italian shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chillin26.78m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2020">Chillin</a> forms part of the popular Grande 27 Metri series and was previously named Dawo.Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chillin26.78m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2020">Chillin</a> has a beam of 6.59-metres and a draft of 1.45-metres.The yacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Righini Design (Company)">Stefano Righini Design</a>, while her interiors were penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salvagni Architetti (Company)">Salvagni Architetti</a>. Her naval architecture was developed in-house by her builder.At an interior volume of 145 GT, accommodation onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chillin26.78m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2020">Chillin</a> is arranged for up to 10 guests across five well-appointed staterooms. Four dedicated quarters are also provided for up to four crew members, including her captain.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chillin26.78m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2020">Chillin</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines delivering a cruising speed of 24 knots and a top speed of 28 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chillin26.78m (87'10&quot;)Azimut Yachts2020">Chillin</a> had a last known asking price of €3,999,000. Image courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>.

 27m Azimut motor yacht Chillin sold

 The 26.78-metre Azimut motor yacht Chillin has been sold with a last known asking price of €3,999,000.


The 49.98-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> has been spotted on sea trials in the North Sea, following her transport through the Netherlands earlier this week in preparation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396813/image/large-b91f23af584a7316444180ce1cfb0db1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396813">The yacht was launched from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen's</a> facility in Oss, the Netherlands, on 14 March and marks the fourth hull in the Dutch shipyard's 5000 Aluminium series. Construction commenced in 2023, with her aluminium hull and superstructure united in July 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396812/image/large-7d000f0063adbc92f318e9b2d58c7018.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396812">Penned entirely in-house, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia's</a> naval architecture is based on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen's</a> hard-chine, shallow-draught Fast Displacement Hull Form. Her exterior design was crafted by Frank Laupman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a> and is finished in a distinctive Whisper Grey <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1485" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Awlgrip (Company)">Awlgrip</a> paint scheme.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396810/image/large-1961eda3c76187add8a6af4115b8c74d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396810"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396807/image/large-d1870b2254f1e3bdb2da557f0bd61daf.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396807">Inside, the semi-custom yacht features interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto Design</a>, where a sophisticated palette of sage green tones, mustard accents and warm bronze details creates an inviting atmosphere throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396806/image/large-fc903b7fb9906edeb7c5cc615bbf59fd.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396806"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396814/image/large-703c345b11640b9751c6d66bb4dc87be.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396814">Drawing inspiration from her name, which derives from the Greek word for wisdom, the interior concept aims to evoke a sense of refinement and understated elegance.Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> accommodates up to 12 guests across five staterooms at a volume of 499 GT. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396804/image/large-14beb04d7750059930cccd1561845462.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396804">The arrangement is centred around a spacious owner's suite on the forward main deck, while the remaining guest accommodation is located on the lower deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396649/image/large-205f426ce70968959dc26de7e55d1248.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396649"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396652/image/large-546c42eb9478bab7a3c65d2890fd6cd3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396652">Outdoor living is a key feature of the yacht's design. A generous beach club provides direct access to the water, while the main deck aft terrace offers ample space for lounging and relaxation. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining on the bridge deck aft, with additional entertaining and sunbathing areas available on the expansive sundeck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396651/image/large-a603ef8da832512f7f449be519a433b4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396651"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396653/image/large-ab0cf674fd5eaebcc711944e0736c3cf.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396653">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> is expected to reach a top speed of 23 knots and offers a transatlantic range of 3,100 nautical miles when cruising at 11 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396520/image/large-bc3e170199cfcab010ffbf2bec2571f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396520">Built on speculation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12972" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sophia49.98m (163'12&quot;)Heesen Yachts2026">Sophia</a> is currently listed for sale and is scheduled for delivery on 15 July 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396647/image/large-318a3cc36ef6d0d7e0136af4f2acdb03.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396647"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396522/image/large-f97599b52b7c3e4adb33a5e23df0ca8b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396522">

Heesen yacht Sophia sea trials

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

50m Heesen superyacht Sophia on sea trials

The 28.04-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/538" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westship Yachts (Company)">Westship</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Zulu28.04m (91'12&quot;)Westship Yachts1997">Bravo Zulu</a> has been sold. Mark Mitchell of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2223" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="HMY Yacht Sales (Company)">HMY Yacht Sales</a> represented the buyer, while Cole Watkins of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allied Marine (Company)">Allied Marine</a> represented the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/374227/image/large-685e94b0a17dddfab290192c1d7f58e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/374227">Delivered in 1997 by the American shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Zulu28.04m (91'12&quot;)Westship Yachts1997">Bravo Zulu</a> is a flybridge motor yacht that marries generous onboard space with long-range cruising capability. According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Zulu28.04m (91'12&quot;)Westship Yachts1997">Bravo Zulu</a> most recently underwent a refit in 2023.Stepping inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Zulu28.04m (91'12&quot;)Westship Yachts1997">Bravo Zulu</a> embraces a classic styling, pairing warm timber finishes with soft neutral tones and rich navy accents. Expansive windows flood her main saloon with natural light, while airy lounge areas on the deck and a full-beam owner’s suite all contribute to her relaxing atmosphere.With a beam of 7.01-metres and spanning 137 GT, accommodation onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Zulu28.04m (91'12&quot;)Westship Yachts1997">Bravo Zulu</a> is arranged for up to eight guests across four well-appointed staterooms, alongside dedicated quarters for crew members.&nbsp;In terms of propulsion, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Zulu28.04m (91'12&quot;)Westship Yachts1997">Bravo Zulu</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 17 knots and a top speed of 22 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7431" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bravo Zulu28.04m (91'12&quot;)Westship Yachts1997">Bravo Zulu</a> had a last known asking price of $695,000.

28m Westship motor yacht Bravo Zulu sold

The 28.04-metre Westship motor yacht Bravo Zulu has been sold with a last known asking price of $695,000.

Netherlands-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> has announced the turning of the hull for the 44.3-metre superyacht Project 3093. The hull turning marks an important milestone in the construction as it is also the first time the yacht has been seen outside of the shed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275859/image/large-e0e7cf43f4a127a4ab067843bb178daa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275859">Naval architecture, deck plan and exterior design is by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Reichel/Pugh Yacht Design</a>, interior design by Design Unlimited, in close cooperation with Pieter Laureys, TK interiors. The aluminium sloop yacht will now move onto the next stage in her construction timeline where she will be outfitted.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275860/image/large-101da70a5ffaad280cc5efc5b517a095.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275860">The sailing yacht is characterised by a modern exterior design with dynamic lines combined with a timeless contemporary interior styling. Project 3093 features a large use of glass and expansive deck space, which includes a large covered cockpit that is protected from the elements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275858/image/large-c6fee613a3a4ea303948df18c7add2ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275858">The transom area of Project 3093can be converted into a large beach club, offering direct access to the sea. During her outfitting she will be equipped with a wealth of innovative solutions and onboard amenities such as, two submarine anchor systems and a peak shaving battery system for efficient power management."<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Reichel/Pugh</a> celebrates its 40th anniversary this year and continues to be humbled by our incredible clientele, design collaborators and builders," reflects company president Jim Pugh. "Our teams continue to set new paradigms for the cutting edge. The concept for design No. 298 reimagines family-centric superyachting in a long-range, blue water cruiser. Emphasis has been placed on luxurious quarters for living, learning and entertaining - providing a versatile home on the waves. It is not necessarily the destination that defines the ultimate adventure, but the sailing itself. For each superyacht design, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Reichel/Pugh</a> studio is committed to providing a safe experience for the helmsperson, crew and guests with the reassuring feeling of stability, excellent seakeeping and control even in arduous wind and sea conditions."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/275857/image/large-bac520aabd35ac5c2a89b979af87561b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/275857">“Project 3093 is the creation of a unique, modern beauty, where no effort is spared in the quest for safety, comfort and speed,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a>. “This project is a fine example of Vitters’ credo that no Matter where you want to take your yacht, we are always pushing to go where we haven’t gone before."<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207613/image/large-87d4daf7c866c3c9c5091980e4d666b0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207613">Project 3093 has an expected delivery date to her owner of spring 2024, following her launch and a period of sea trials.&nbsp;

44m Vitters sailing yacht Project 3093 hull turned

Vitters Shipyard has announced the turning of the hull for the 44m superyacht Project 3093. 

44m Vitters superyacht Project 3093 hull turned

The first interior renderings of the in-build 44.33-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a> have been unveiled, in anticipation of her launch in January 2025. The sailing yacht is currently listed on the market with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325417/image/large-a99591bfeacc4546ade35ba93d303221.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325417">The Dutch-built fast cruising sloop, previously named RP44, features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design</a>. Her interiors hail from the drawing boards of the British studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a> as well as Pieter Laureys. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325418/image/large-2044165867f8ce264ce0942610ca676f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325418">The client requested a sense of continuity in the interior detailing, and hand selected the combinations on display. As explained by the designer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a>’s overall aesthetic exhibits “an evolution of the owners’ properties, for whom they worked with Pieter Laureys, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/329" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Design Unlimited (Company)">Design Unlimited</a> applied this distinctive look to the yacht.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325426/image/large-ffcd7647de1f7954ac3cde2fa27f7f25.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325426"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a> exhibits a colour palette of warm, harmonious tones that integrate between finishes with juxtaposing textures. Across on the internal cabinetry is a shiny grey lacquer, while natural timbers are present across <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a>’s flooring, and nubuck leathers with thoughtfully selected grains contribute to an interesting tactile environment. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325423/image/large-fe8d50e27321be31b46c8d86eb11783c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325423">At the forefront of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a>’s design is a constant merging between the indoors and outdoors, which is demonstrated in the main deck 360-degree views visible from the saloon. Not only does this layout offer sea views, but it also accents the sense of spaciousness through openness and natural light. On the port side, guests are greeted by a comfortable seating area opposite a formal dining table to port. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325424/image/large-1490e4d310bb58a3404ac6792cfd6edf.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325424">Throughout this hub, glazing that runs overhead further synthesises <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a>’s interiors and exteriors, while expansive glass doors positioned aft are able to fully retract, leading the way to the recessed aft cockpit.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325425/image/large-7ed3a0c35656bc8b8dd764f1d354bf31.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325425">In terms of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters Shipyard</a>’s craftsmanship, they have installed below deck headsail furlers, while the mainsheet track and slider are concealed in a gutter. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a> also sports some signature <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/34" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vitters Shipyard (Company)">Vitters</a> innovations, including retractable V-Bollards to round off the flush deck aesthetics. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325421/image/large-f4179eccfa2fd6192bdd0f385f928e4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325421">Moreover, the sailing yacht’s submarine anchor system ensures her bow and foredeck are both aesthetically neat and functional. A spacious, flush fore deck houses plenty of deck lockers for storage, and a hydraulic tender crane can be found in one of these storage lockers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325416/image/large-97bfd2337c6eb47b3c9d1909c9c529f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325416">The deck's layout conists of a bulwark and sweeping sheerline crafted by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Reichel/Pugh</a> studio, which have also fitted <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a> with side decks gently sloping down alongside the saloon from the clean uncluttered foredeck to meet the large aft deck. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/521" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reichel / Pugh Yacht Design (Company)">Reichel/Pugh</a> team "worked closely with the captain to position all sail handling and mooring hardware to ensure safe and efficient handling of the yacht", the exterior designer states. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325419/image/large-07674c551f9bfdc06418f517c2efbf0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325419">When it comes to guest entertainment, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a>’s covered main cockpit promises protection across a range of weather during alfresco mealtimes or lounging. Meanwhile, the roomy aft deck contains an abundance of space for those onboard to enjoy the sailing. When the transom hatch is opened, this area also doubles as a generous beach club.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325415/image/large-3e6f51ac8e5642b93232c215d6edce42.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325415">In addition, the sloop’s contemporary hull design characterised by a wide beam stern means there is plenty of room for guests to enjoy. The palatial owner’s stateroom located in the stern is complete with an ensuite bathroom, his-and-hers walk-in wardrobes, and an office for concentration at sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325422/image/large-7adadfd5a6acffc0b22126ef52ac017a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325422">Remaining guests are accommodated in three guest staterooms, two of which are situated aft of the engine room, whereas one guest and one children's stateroom are positioned forward of the engine room. The sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic44.33m (145'5&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2025">Magic</a> is due to be launched in January 2025. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325420/image/large-bc4b34966f1cf372ad844ecf7dc460be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325420">

First interior look at 44m Vitters yacht Magic 

The first interior renderings of the 44.33-metre Vitters sailing yacht Magic have been unveiled, in anticipation of her launch in January 2025. 

New Launch

44m Vitters sailing yacht Magic launched