At 139 feet (42.5 meters), this megayacht, under construction on spec, is smaller than other globetrotters pursuing adventures in icy waters. However, the Arkin Pruva Explorer Ice Class meets RINA ice-class and unrestricted-navigation regulations. Further noteworthy for sensitive environments, she underwent a major reconfiguration to meet the IMO Tier III emissions regulations. We have reported…
The triangular pattern on the upper-deck windows, along with the elongated boat deck and tiered lower leisure areas hint that this custom Damen Yachting 72M (236-footer) is for an owner with a sharply honed vision. He’s tapped Michael Leach Design for the looks, and has an equally honed vision on how she should operate. In…
A megayacht delivered nearly three years ago not only has inspired a same-size series, but also now has led to two additional, larger projects, creating an even broader series. The Vripack-designed Rock XL starts construction soon, to be followed by the even larger Big Rock. The roots of this series date back to Rock, an…
There’s a tendency to believe that the larger the yacht, the more opulent the spaces. The newest Framura, for a three-time customer of Codecasa, proves this doesn’t have to be the case. In having his designer work with the shipyard’s own interior-design team, he has created an unassuming, subtly sophisticated ambience. Measuring 180 feet (55…
Delayed more than a decade, the rugged explorer yacht Ulucitcan has found a home for completion. Dunya Yachts will finish the project for delivery in 2023. The yacht began construction as Project Chuggaboom at Newcastle Shipyards in Florida in 2011. Originally, delivery was 2013. Work halted, however, within about a year or so, when Newcastle…
UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 1, 2021: Bob and Amy Book, the owners of the Heesen Book Ends (which sold this summer and is now Artisans), have acquired Project Sapphire. “We knew we were in good hands,” says Bob Book. The couple visited the shipyard in August to personally inspect the yacht. “The technology is amazing; think of it…
Sold toward the end of last year, the semi-custom B107 from Bering Yachts recently celebrated her keel-laying ceremony. This should allow the owner to begin cruising toward the end of next year. The megayacht, whose LOA is actually 108 feet (33 meters), is the latest in the builder’s long-range cruiser lineup, a.k.a. its Exploration Yachts….
In looking at Polaris, you’d likely expect her to stick to warm-water cruising grounds that megayachts prefer. Interestingly, though, her looks are deceiving. Not only is she heading out into icy waters, but also Polaris is for polar conditions. In fact, her owner requested an unusual ice classification right from the very start. Rossinavi launched…
Over recent decades, each U.S. President has traveled frequently via air, aboard Air Force One. In the era before modern aviation, however, the Commander in Chief used yachts and naval vessels. Primarily, the yachts hosted meetings with fellow international leaders. Additionally, though, they served as respites from the pressures of political life. These five U.S….
PHOTOS: Onne van der Waal It’s hard to summarize just how dramatically different Broadwater is now compared to two years ago. “No area was left untouched,” says Peter Wilson, co-founder of MCM and the owner’s representative. The refit of Broadwater challenged the experienced team of managers, designers, and craftspeople behind her. Happily, though, they rose…
