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The owner of Sea Star has spent his first summer season onboard in Turkey, following delivery in July. The fully custom megayacht stands out not only for her size, but also for her amenities. Specifically, Sea Star is 116’5″ (35.5 meters), a size where almost all projects are semi-custom, and even production-built (the latter offeringContinue Reading
Three years ago, Sanlorenzo introduced its SX line, what it terms a crossover series. The SX blends the looks of traditional motoryachts with those of explorer yachts and flying-bridge yachts. They may seem like disparate designs, but they actually all serve the same purpose. As proven by the Sanlorenzo SX112, the combination opens up newContinue Reading
The X Class from Princess Yachts is growing. While the series is getting bigger, the newest model is actually smaller than the first. Meet the Princess X80, a nearly 83-footer (25.18-meter) that promises entry-level megayacht buyers conveniences of bigger boats. The smaller sister to the Princess X95, the new model is a “Superfly,” in Princess’Continue Reading
Celebration was in the air today at The Italian Sea Group shipyard in Marina di Carrara, Italy. The 157-foot (48-meter) Crocus, belonging to the Admiral brand, slipped into the water for the first time. The RINA-classed megayacht springs from the Admiral Atos concept, an in-house design which prioritizes big spaces for owners and guests toContinue Reading
Cloudy skies had no impact on emotions the day that Kokoro came out of her build shed at Moonen Yachts. A name that refers to the heart, mind, and spirit, Kokoro belongs to an owner who is a longtime follower of the Dutch shipyard. The yacht, a.k.a. Moonen YN199, started on spec, with the ownerContinue Reading
With boating and yachting surging, some industry insiders report cruisers keen to buy still outnumber available yachts. Project Triton, a.k.a. Heesen YN 18850, might solve that issue, since she’s ready for delivery. A sistership to Omaha, which saw hand over in 2018, Project Triton is hull number two in the Heesen 50M Steel series. TheContinue Reading