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All 239 feet (72.85 meters) of Feadship Project 705 are now out in the open at the shipyard. She floated out of her build shed this week, in preparation for the traditional christening formalities in a few weeks’ time. When we last saw Feadship Project 705, she was on the move to the Royal DeContinue Reading
Earlier this month, we gave you an inside look at Project Ragnar, an extensive refit that has been at Icon Yachts for some time. Yesterday, the adventure yacht celebrated her official launch, in her official new role. Suiting her purpose as a tough adventurer, Project Ragnar gets her name from a Viking king and warrior.Continue Reading
PHOTOS: Facebook/Icon Yachts Many megayacht owners enjoy a glass or two of wine, and of course serving special vintages to their guests. Judging from photos so far of Project Ragnar, the owner is more than just a casual consumer. Check out the dedicated wine-stowage area (really, more like a room) aboard the megayacht in theContinue Reading
After about two years, a former icebreaking commercial vessel is rapidly approaching launch as a luxury adventure cruiser. Project Ragnar, the robust-looking conversion, is in the proverbial home stretch at Icon Yachts. To call Project Ragnar a refit is an understatement. She is really more of an extreme makeover, given her previous life. Constructed asContinue Reading
PHOTOS: Jeff Brown and Lionel Bouffier More and more, megayacht buyers realize they can enjoy impressive speed without compromising on impressive range. This discovery led to the launch of Samurai, which makes her global debut at the Monaco Yacht Show this week. Built in Turkey by Alia Yachts, she is a remarkable performer thanks toContinue Reading
UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019: Two additional Oasis 40M megayachts have sold. Both see delivery next summer. Of note, hull number three is going to an Azimut Grande 35 Metri customer. Read on for our original article. Tim Ciasulli knows a thing or two about boats, and speed. He holds four world speed records inContinue Reading