Stepping up from a 203-footer (62-meter) to 308-footer (94-meter) megayacht is a significant jump. But, it’s one that the owner of the somewhat still confidential Feadship Project 817 clearly felt comfortable taking. His new yacht celebrated her official launch late last week, ahead of delivery in several weeks. Equally noteworthy, she features diesel-electric propulsion and…
A longtime dream is about to come true. The owners of 4Ever, the first Long Island Power 78 from JFA Yachts, have taken delivery. They are embarking on a maiden voyage to the Med before heading nearly around the world. In fact, after the Med, they will cross the Atlantic to cruise the Caribbean’s West…
UPDATE, MARCH 3, 2021: According to a report by the Daily Mail newspaper in recent days, eyewitnesses to the superyacht Go collision say she became entangled with equipment from a sailboat, resulting in her rudder locking up and her hitting the dock. However, Simon Johnson, the yacht’s captain, re-affirmed to The Daily Herald newspaper in…
Just prior to its 20th anniversary, Conrad Shipyard will deliver its largest yacht to date. The Conrad C144S features design from three major international firms, for a longtime charter enthusiast who wanted a custom yacht of his own. In fact, according to Radek Gendek, a broker with the charter firm Luxury Charter Group, the customer…
How many times have you or your family picked up seashells and river rocks in your travels? Pieter Van Geest, who runs Van Geest Design with his business partner Tracey Canavaggio, does it, too. In fact, the story behind the studio’s newest design, the Pebble yacht concept, involves two such trips. Some years ago, he…
UPDATE, MAY 25, 2021: YachtBid.com sold Nordic Star for $1.5 million, in conjunction with De Valk Yacht Brokers and BVA Auctions. The company coordinated more than 500 registered bidders in 27 countries. Read on for our original article. Starting March 1, you can bid on a megayacht that has entertained the who’s who of…
One of the largest megayachts in build worldwide for the past several years may finally be months away from hand over. The long-clandestine project Solaris came into view late last week in Germany. In related news, Solaris could turn out to be her builder’s last yacht. These aerial images are from Bremerhaven-based Lloyd Werft. The…
Experienced cruisers asked Horizon Yachts to create a yacht with ample elbow room, simultaneously remaining a relatively intimate LOA. The result is hull number one of the Horizon E81 series, affording her owners big spaces without needing a big crew. The new megayacht is part of the semi-custom E Series, which includes the E88, among…
UPDATE, JUNE 1, 2021: Hull number one of the Riva 76 Perseo Super launched at the shipyard on May 27 (above). Read on for our original article. Flying-bridge fans who enjoy flying across the water, take note. Hull number one of the Riva 76 Perseo Super, which will exceed 30 knots under either standard…
Tim Heywood has a strong prediction for the Amels 200, whose first hull has just rolled out of her outfitting bay. “I believe her delicate, fluid lines will prove to be timeless, and she will still look as attractive in 50 years’ time.” An evolution of the Amels 188, which led to a few deliveries,…
