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Unlike a number of yacht concepts, Big Shadow is based on an existing, proven naval-architecture platform. The 214-footer (65.1-meter) additionally has garnered a coveted Good Design Award for its creator, Kirsten Schwalgien Design (KSD). Now in its seventh decade, the awards competition celebrates products as well as design and manufacturing leaders that raise the barContinue Reading
In response to customers requesting a smaller megayacht model, the Mangusta Oceano semi-custom series now includes the Mangusta Oceano 39. What’s more, six hulls are already under contract, and the yacht has far more glass than her predecessors. This makes her “an oceangoing glass villa,” in the words of Stefano Arlunno, Mangusta’s president of theContinue Reading
Most of the yachts coming out of Horizon Yachts’ sheds recently have gone to customers around the world. The newly launched, third Horizon FD92, however, is a spec build that will be stateside within the next month. Similar to the first FD92, Crowned Eagle, the latest megayacht has five staterooms, including a main-deck master suiteContinue Reading
One of the largest contracts to date for The Italian Sea Group should see delivery in four years. Bearing the code name Project Titanium, she will measure 328 feet (100 meters). Unfortunately, scant information is public thus far. Imperial Yachts, which is serving as the owner’s representative as well as his build supervisor, does disclose,Continue Reading
Stepping up from a 203-footer (62-meter) to 308-footer (94-meter) megayacht is a significant jump. But, it’s one that the owner of the somewhat still confidential Feadship Project 817 clearly felt comfortable taking. His new yacht celebrated her official launch late last week, ahead of delivery in several weeks. Equally noteworthy, she features diesel-electric propulsion andContinue Reading
A longtime dream is about to come true. The owners of 4Ever, the first Long Island Power 78 from JFA Yachts, have taken delivery. They are embarking on a maiden voyage to the Med before heading nearly around the world. In fact, after the Med, they will cross the Atlantic to cruise the Caribbean’s WestContinue Reading