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What does a boatbuilder do when a customer has a special request? Fulfill it, of course. The new Wooden Boats WB27 doesn’t just replicate part of a Bentley Mulsanne. In fact, the tender features actual Bentley tail lights… at the transom, naturally. The request came from the owner of KD, a Sanlorenzo 52 Steel. TheContinue Reading
Some traditions never change, despite time marching on. Such is the case with the Monaco Yacht Club. For years now, when a special floating visitor arrives, she receives a fire brigade salute. The rugged Ragnar became the latest to experience the watery welcome this weekend. Furthermore, she kicked off a weeklong focus on sustainability inContinue Reading
So much goes into a yacht name. Sometimes it obviously represents a person near and dear to the owners’ hearts. Witness the abundance of yachts bearing “Lady” on their nameboards. Other times the name equally obviously reflects a passion, or a personality trait. (One of our favorites: Totally Nuts.) That’s what makes this list ofContinue Reading
In mythology, Pollux and his twin brother Castor bore renowned athleticism, plus came to the aid of sailors at sea. Similarly, as the newest Heesen 55M Steel, Project Pollux shows off a strong stance, and will come to the rescue of those in search of rest and relaxation. Available for sale, Project Pollux celebrated herContinue Reading
Special guests of Benetti will be among the first to see hull number one of the semi-custom Oasis 40M series. Rebeca debuts at a private event in Portofino, Italy tomorrow, where the builder is showcasing yet another yacht, the Magellano 25 Metri. Featuring a sporty exterior style by RWD, the Oasis 40M series concentrates lifeContinue Reading
When she arrived, she was a 225-footer (68.5-meter). Now that she is approaching sea trials and ultimately departure, Lady E is nearly 20 feet (6 meters) longer. This follows an almost-yearlong refit at Pendennis. Lady E originally saw launch from Amels in 2006. She has enjoyed a healthy charter routine for several years, too. However,Continue Reading