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January 23 marks the start of the annual Boot Düsseldorf, an important yacht show in Europe. It also marks the global premiere of the DEY 24. This 78-foot (23.9-meter) Drettmann Explorer Yacht (hence “DEY”) is the first of a new series meant for intrepid travelers. Drettmann Yachts collaborated with Focus Yacht Design to create theContinue Reading
Following their collaboration on the recently delivered Irimari, Focus Yacht Design and Sunrise Yachts have put together a few proposals. Merideon, a Sunrise 170, is among them. She emphasizes leaner, longer dimensions for a sub-500-gross-ton megayacht. With a somewhat slender aluminum hull, Merideon might not seem capacious. But, her 29’5” (8.99-meter) beam is in keepingContinue Reading
PHOTOS: Jeff Brown The merits of a megayacht are often put in terms of LOA. The common assumption is that the longer the yacht, the better the amenities. But, length is only part of the picture. Volume—measured as gross tonnage—is really the figure to focus upon. The reason: You can do quite a lot design-wiseContinue Reading
An all-aluminum, swift superyacht is yours to personalize at Sunrise Yachts. The Sunrise 150 Open is the first express-style megayacht from the Turkey-based builder. With a predicted 28-knot top speed, the Sunrise 150 Open fits the mold of fast semi-displacement designs. So, too, does her styling, from Focus Yacht Design. Her 153’2” (46.7-meter) LOA andContinue Reading
In less than a week, Irimari will make her global debut at the Monaco Yacht Show. Delivered by Sunrise Yachts this summer, she’s a 207-footer (63.1-meter) bearing styling by Espen Øino and interior design by Focus Yacht Design. The video below provides some of the first looks at her capacious decks and accommodations. “Capacious” indeed,Continue Reading
Sunrise Yachts closed out the month of April with the launch of Irimari. The 207-foot (63.1-meter) megayacht is the first of a same-size series at the Turkish shipyard. Irimari attracts attention for being penned by Espen Øino, but she’s further notable for her volume. At nearly 1,500 gross tons, she’s among the most voluminous yachtsContinue Reading