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The word innovation gets tossed around a lot, not always properly. Wider Yachts first opened its doors about a decade ago with an eye toward building voluminous, environmentally minded megayachts. In fact, the founder, Tilli Antonelli, was so convinced of the importance of hybrid propulsion packages that every proposal included them. The new ownership teamContinue Reading
“Classical elegance” are the watchwords for the latest new contract for Turquoise Yachts. The Turkish shipyard spent the last days of 2018 finalizing the sale details with the owners. Although the yacht name and the owner’s identity are confidential for now, the shipyard can reveal a number of details about this 74M Vallicelli design. VallicelliContinue Reading
This simple illustration is the only look we’re getting so far at the newest contract that CRN has signed. Regardless, CRN 139 will soon join three already-under-construction superyachts at the Italian builder’s shipyard in Ancona. Unfortunately, scant details are available. CRN is revealing that the new project measures 229’6” (70 meters). As you would expect, CRNContinue Reading
Since Skyfall was announced at Sunrise Yachts about a year ago, the 19th James Bond-themed megayacht commissioned by famed yacht owners John and Jeanette Staluppi has attracted a lot of attention. So, since Sunrise and the Staluppis are seeking new buyers for Skyfall—the Staluppis have another yacht on their hands at present—there’s new imagery availableContinue Reading
Fincantieri Yachts continues to market to mega-size megayacht buyers, with the Vanitas proposal being among its latest enticements. Vanitas measures 405 feet LOA (123 meters) and rises six decks high. She’s the result of a collaboration once again with Andrea Vallicelli, who styled a previous concept project with Fincantieri called Armonia. Like Armonia, Vanitas isContinue Reading
Cerri is known for its sporty and speedy fiberglass yachts. It’s now venturing into the explorer world, plus steel and aluminum construction, with the Phileas line. “Phileas” comes from the famed character of the same name in Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Days. Cerri (pronounced “cherry”) is offering Phileas in metal to tapContinue Reading