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The first megayacht in the Bilgin 263 series, Tatiana, took to the water today. Not only is she the largest project to date from Bilgin Yachts, but also she marks the biggest build from any Turkish shipyard. Throughout construction, the shipyard has referred to the project as Bilgin 263-1. She commenced construction in 2015, withContinue Reading
UPDATE, JANUARY 15, 2020: Feadship has finally officially revealed the true name for Project 703. Arrow celebrated her christening ceremony this week. Her owner was on hand, of course. He shared his joy with the crowd, explaining, “Although I had a ten-foot dingy as a child, this is actually my first real boat. I have, however,Continue Reading
Barracuda have a formidable appearance and excel at spying and seizing their prey. The superyacht concept Barracuda will engage in less-predatory behavior, but is still tough and assertive in her stance. Designed around a proven Turquoise Yachts technical platform, she simultaneously should fit in where more gentle-looking craft like to cruise. Turquoise Yachts conceived theContinue Reading
The astronomer Ptolemy chronicled four dozen constellations, with Lyra being one. On a more exclusive basis, Turquoise Yachts developed Lyra for cruising customers craving something different. With a proven hull form, the megayacht takes a fresh approach in her layout, as well as volume. Measuring 210 feet (64 meters), Lyra employs a hull design fromContinue Reading
PHOTO: Tom van Oossanen American owners have their long-awaited megayacht from Hakvoort in their hands. Scout, which is the largest-ever yacht from the Dutch builder, saw delivery this week. Her rugged exterior styling hints that this custom yacht is atypical. In fact, the overall aesthetic blends industrial maritime looks with imaginative design details. Scout, whichContinue Reading
Global cruising is within reach for the owners of Scout. The new Hakvoort set off on her initial set of sea trials last week. We finally have a good look at the nearly completed megayacht. Scout, built for cruising to distant shores, emerged into the public eye a few weeks before the holidays last year.Continue Reading