Pendennis Refits Dona Amelia, ex-Haida G

One of the world’s most famous and oldest megayachts recently wrapped up a refit at Pendennis’ Pendennis Plus yard. The 233-foot Dona Amélia, formerly known as Haida G, spent four months in the UK-based facility. A few things about Dona Amélia’s arrival at Pendennis were noteworthy. First, she marked the largest megayacht to be serviced… [Continue Reading]

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Drettman Yachts DMY 32m to Start Construction

When Drettman Yachts was reborn as Drettman-Sunrise Group in 2010, one of the goals was to develop new builds under its own name. Over the prior four decades, Drettman Yachts had evolved from a brokerage house representing multiple brands to a new-construction representative for Bandido and Elegance Yachts, among others. This month, Drettman Yachts expects… [Continue Reading]

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VIDEO: Heesen 65m FDHF Time-Lapse Construction

It’s been nearly two years since Heesen Yachts announced the 65m FDHF, then known as the 6500 Fast Displacement Hull Form. Construction on the all-aluminum megayacht began in December last year, and just recently the hull and superstructure were welded together. She’s now sitting in a dry dock at Heesen for full outfitting. But YN… [Continue Reading]

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Megayacht News Onboard: Custom Line 100

In nearly every family, there’s a sibling who marches to the beat of his or her own drum. That’s the case with the Custom Line 100. When you look at the Custom Line 100 alongside the Custom Line 124, 112 Next, and 97, there is some family familiarity. However, this new megayacht exerts her independence… [Continue Reading]

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New Yachtique Styling Lounge for Benetti Megayacht Clients

For years Benetti has had a large conference room at its shipyard in Viareggio, Italy set aside for owners to select interior-design treatments. Now, there’s a full, stand-alone showroom with thousands of square feet of stone, wood, and other samples from which to choose. It’s the Yachtique Styling Lounge, and it joins a similar one… [Continue Reading]

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