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While Mangusta has introduced a few long-range megayacht models in recent years, it has not abandoned its history in maxi opens. In fact, the maxi models remain popular. Leveraging that popularity, the Italian shipyard is collaborating with Lobanov Design for a new series, the Mangusta Sport 104. Igor Lobanov of Lobanov Design has earned aContinue Reading
Smart yacht design starts with the purpose of the vessel. With the Ocea Nautilus 45, the design brief was a “comfortable, spacious boat that can carry large tenders,” says Philippe Briand, her naval architect. He and the French shipyard want to tap into today’s desire for exciting adventuring, away from marinas. Simultaneously, they want toContinue Reading
Refit, repair, and general service are consistent needs among megayachts from year to year. Atlantic Refit Center, which provides these services on France’s Atlantic coast, has formed a joint-venture company. Its partner is IMS Shipyard, a fellow French refit yard in the South of France. Arcteam, their new company, will take over the Atlantic coastContinue Reading
For the past several years, Invictus Yacht has been producing megayacht tenders with high style, in collaboration with noted designer Christian Grande. The Invictus GT280S continues the tradition, as well as personalization choices for hull colors and interior outfitting. It does so while packing a power punch, up to 500 hp outboards—explaining the “S” notation,Continue Reading
The Astondoa Century range debuted a few years ago, attracting owners in Europe as well as in the United States. The Spanish shipyard anticipates similar success with the newest model in the series, the 125 Century. “Century” holds a particular significance. Astondoa celebrated a century in business in 2016, still in the hands of theContinue Reading
She features the first vertical bow on a Sunseeker model, as well as a flexible layout with a super-private spa tub. The 133 Yacht also addresses customers’ increasing tendency to spend more time onboard. All the while, the 133 Yacht remains faithful to Sunseeker’s tendency to provide fast speeds. The 131’6” (40.1-meter) megayacht is essentiallyContinue Reading