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When summer turns to fall, welders at Heesen will lay the aluminum keel of Project Akira, a spec build. Projected for delivery in 2024, the megayacht will become the shipyard’s 13th yacht currently under construction. Heesen’s longtime design partner, Omega Architects, is responsible for the styling. As the first hull in the 5700 Aluminum Class,Continue Reading
A nearly complete megayacht under construction in Italy is up for sale, with just seven months of work needed before delivery. It’s enough time to make Project Mirage 401 personally appealing throughout the interior. The 125’8″ (38.35-meter) megayacht began under the shipyard Italia Super Yacht in Viareggio, which is now Gianetti Custom Yachts. The GianettiContinue Reading
With her sights set firmly on the Rolex Fastnet, the ClubSwan 125 Skorpios is out to prove a few things. Firstly, she intends to break records. Secondly, Nautor’s Swan is confident this performance One Design racing yacht will “be a milestone in the history of yachting,” says Leonardo Ferragamo, Nautor Group president. The black-and-yellow colorContinue Reading
Count a European customer among the fans of Extra Yachts’ crossover series. The client recently signed a contract for an X76 Loft, a twist on the smallest project available in the series. The crossover models, which the builder introduced in 2018, all bear an X designation. Besides this entry-level project, the lineup includes the X86Continue Reading
With a volume of 1,050 tons, the six-deck-high Benetti Triumph is on her maiden voyage, having her formal handover to her owner at the end of June. Despite such towering height, the 214’6″ (65.4-meter) megayacht has a relatively sleek stance, due to the design work of Benetti’s longtime partner, Giorgio M. Cassetta. The yacht additionallyContinue Reading
There’s a lot to be said for casting aside your land-based woes and feeling the wind in your hair while at sea. While plenty of yachts make quick work out of departing shore, the super-fast ISA Super Sportivo 100 GTO makes quick work out of cruising, too. Hull number one, Aldabra, recently clocked 55 knotsContinue Reading