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Despite her wood hull, Tempus Fugit is a modern-day sailing superyacht. She has been at Front Street Shipyard since last fall, seeking some significant renovations and repairs. Within the next few weeks, though, the bluewater cruising sloop should be back in the water. Built in 2013, Tempus Fugit is the first Tempus 90, a semi-customContinue Reading
Four years after BlackCat Superyachts emerged to tap into the growing interest in large catamarans, the company has its first project set for construction. Simultaneously, the team is announcing its build partner. The BlackCat 30, with carbon fiber and composite construction, will take shape at McConaghy Boats in Australia. BlackCat Superyachts started in 2016 asContinue Reading
At 163 feet (49.7 meters) in length, Meraki will soon take her owners and guests to some of the most remote places on earth. She will additionally pursue line honors at regattas. It’s thanks to one experienced owner who was hands-on in every aspect, Vitters Shipyard, and an all-star design team that includes two world-famousContinue Reading
Noting that the multihull market is the fastest-growing segment in yachting, Southern Wind Shipyard has decided to create a semi-custom project to captivate attention. Called the SWCAT90, the carbon-composite sailing superyacht can suit fast cruising, charter, or simply private family time. Measuring 88’6” (27 meters), the SWCAT90 leverages the biggest advantages of multihulls, including performanceContinue Reading
“Competitiveness is no longer an appealing motivation for today’s younger generation of yacht owners,” notes Philippe Briand. In fact, he adds, “the market for such advanced sailing yachts is dramatically down. I believe we need to embrace ‘lateral thinking’ when it comes to the future of sailing-yacht design. We want to work alongside owners toContinue Reading
More than 150 craftspeople (pictured below) have contributed to the construction of Sea Eagle II, set to be the world’s largest all-aluminum sailing yacht, thus far. Having emerged from her build shed this week, the 266-footer (81-meter) has delivery in a few months in her sights. Due to the dimensions of the yacht. a.k.a. ProjectContinue Reading