Black Pearl grabs headlines for being the world’s largest sailing superyacht. But there’s more to this Oceanco beyond her sheer size. In fact, the entire genesis of the project centers on flexibility and efficiency. The owner wanted not just propulsive flexibility and efficiency, but also less electrical consumption. Furthermore, he wanted to maximize the luxury Continue reading
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American yacht owners and their advisors will be most interested in hearing the latest American Superyacht News Roundup by our editor, Diane M. Byrne, on Superyacht Radio. The interview, which just aired this week, provides insight into a significant situation that seems to be on the precipice of change: U.S. flagging regulations. As you’ll hear Continue reading
Brooklin Boat Yard has quietly turned out a number of impressive yachts over the years. Sonny III, which recently completed sea trials, is the latest. A cold-molded superyacht sloop, she went from start to finish in just a year and a half. What’s more, she did so while challenging her design and build teams to Continue reading