With a new year comes a host of new launches and deliveries. From the United States to the United Arab Emirates, notable projects will celebrate christenings and maiden voyages in 2024. Here, we’ve gathered details on superyachts you won’t want to miss—and not just because some are super-size superyachts. In fact, in some cases, size has nothing to do with why the project is so significant.
Burger 180, Burger Boat Company
The first of two superyachts you won’t want to miss should hit the water at Wisconsin-based Burger Boat Company toward the end of 2024. The Burger 180 (her name is confidential for now) has several stand-out features. For example, she’s handicapped-accessible on four decks, plus her four guest suites convert to two large suites. Finally, the Burger 180 is the superyacht with Naiad’s Total Ride Control system, a stabilization system employing trim tabs aft and a T-shaped foil at the bow. The system partly stems from similar equipment that Naiad developed for the U.S. Navy more than 40 years ago. As for the second Burger superyacht not to miss, she, too, is a 180, but set for a 2025 debut.
Danzante Bay, Crescent Custom Yachts
British Columbia-based Crescent Custom Yachts is putting the finishing touches on its largest-ever project. The 164-foot (50-meter) yacht Danzante Bay headed out for her first set of sea trials in September. She’s noteworthy for yet another reason: hull construction took place at Christensen Shipyards before it shut down. The owner is an American who’s behind the same-named resort in Mexico. Interiors are by H2 Yacht Design, while styling and naval architecture is by Gregory C. Marshall. One more fact making her significant: Danzante Bay will be the largest private yacht from a Canadian shipyard upon delivery.
Feadship 821
With a volume of about 7,300 gross tons, the still-confidential Feadship 821 (her Royal van Lent hull number) is certainly large. Her LOA of 390 feet (118.9 meters) makes her the largest-ever Feadship, too. Although first seen taking shape in 2022, she was in such an early construction stage that no discerning design details stood out. The owners’ team has kept a pretty tight lid on all information.
Project Ali Baba, Lürssen
Technically, Project Ali Baba might not count among superyachts you won’t want to miss, because she already made her debut. Sort of. It was quite by accident—literally. On December 12, a reported technical failure of a shed gate at Lürssen forced water out of the flooded dock inside, therefore also forcing the bow of the yacht into the dock curtain. Since the dock needs repairs, the shipyard “prematurely unveiled project Ali Baba,” it said, in a good-natured statement.
Project Fox, Pendennis
The 115-foot (35-meter) Project Fox is a new-build expedition-style megayacht. The shipyard recently finished her exterior paint job and provided a sneak peek (above). Yacht watchers expect Project Fox to head outside of her shed in the coming weeks, since some prep work will take place on the hard before her spring delivery. With a steel hull, the megayacht has an ample main aft deck for stowing big RIBs and other watercraft.
Westport 135, Westport Yachts
The Westport 135 yacht series replaces the Westport 125 series. It’s due to the need for more engine-room space, accommodating the IMO’s Tier III emissions-reducing equipment. Westport also didn’t want to risk crowding guest areas in installing the large tanks that hold the fuel additive. The first Westport 135 slipped out of her build shed in early November. She’s still ideal for Bahamian cruising, something a lot of Westport buyers enjoy. Furthermore, she still accommodates an owners’ party of 10, just like the 125.
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