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August is prime summer cruising time in the Med. The timing couldn’t be better for the owner of CRN 135, who can now enjoy his maiden voyage aboard. It comes about five months after he saw her slip into the water for the first time. In fact, CRN 135, measuring 259 feet (79 meters), wowedContinue Reading
When we hear of a private ceremony, we imagine an intimate affair, with a small number of people. While it was still quite private, the launch of the code-named CRN 135 took place with more than 1,000 invited guests. They ranged from the owner’s family to the various craftspeople who have shaped the megayacht overContinue Reading
Two to three decades ago, the “gentleman’s club” was a common interior theme for megayachts. Picture a sumptuous atmosphere, with mahogany paneling and rich colors. In more recent years, the casually chic “floating beach club” has become the preference. There’s always an exception to the rule, of course, and the owner of Latona is aContinue Reading
Perini Navi has 35 years of history behind it. So, too, does it have a long history of delivering timeless sailing superyachts. It’s bringing that ethos into its motoryacht projects with the Perini Navi Heritage range. Spanning different sizes, they draw, literally and figuratively, on its sailing tradition. Announced at last week’s Monaco Yacht Show,Continue Reading
While Sanlorenzo is only just publicly announcing its latest SX series model, already eight customers have commissioned the first several hulls. Meet the Sanlorenzo SX76, bringing the advantages of the crossover series’ larger sister to the entry-level megayacht customer. Sanlorenzo initiated the series with the SX88, which brings new thinking to the motoryacht market. WhileContinue Reading
With two months to go before the annual Cannes Yachting Festival, buyers are already planning what yachts they want to see. The show, from September 11 to 16, regularly serves as the official debut for all sizes of yacht models. This, certainly, includes ones in the 80-foot-plus (24-meter-plus) range. In fact, the show is a favoriteContinue Reading