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We have “smart” homes, so why not smart yachts? A new project at Baltic Yachts will have some of the very same features that these homes do. The Baltic 117 Custom Classic may look like a traditional design in some respects, but she is forward-thinking in her energy consumption. The superyacht sloop has taken shapeContinue Reading
UPDATE, JUNE 4, 2019: My Song is now in Palma de Mallorca. Having been recovered from the water, she awaits inspection and evaluation by her insurer. Images show significant hull damage. She lost her mast as well, though that occurred during the initial accident. Read on for our original article. Editor’s note: On MayContinue Reading
One-hundred twelve feet (34.41 meters) in length, Liara launched earlier this week in Finland, at Baltic Yachts. While her owner eagerly looks forward to enjoying family cruising in summertime, competition is on his mind, too. Suffice it to say that when the 2019-2020 Caribbean superyacht regatta season starts, he intends to leave other racers inContinue Reading
PHOTOS: Facebook/Baltic Yachts With her keel assembly taking place last week, Canova is quickly approaching launch and hand-over to her performance-oriented owner. “Performance” is the key word. The 142-footer (43.3-meter) is the first private yacht fitted with a retractable, speed-boosting foil created with contributions by a famed America’s Cup racing team. Commissioned by a repeatContinue Reading
Should the owner of Canova decide to enter a superyacht regatta, the competition will be in his wake. Thanks to being the first superyacht with a special foil, this Baltic Yachts build could see 25 knots while fully loaded in flat-calm conditions in 25 knots of true wind. Simultaneously, Canova should be a much moreContinue Reading
One year from tomorrow, Baltic Yachts plans to start construction on a new bluewater cruising sloop. The Baltic 146 Custom, which is the moniker for now, will be the third-largest sailing superyacht by volume from the Finnish builder. The 146-footer (44.6-meter) bears styling and naval architecture from a familiar design partner. Judel/Vrolijk & Co. isContinue Reading