Although Oceanco has built its reputation on large, fully custom megayachts, potential customers progressively don’t want to get involved in granular-level details. Instead, they’d rather save construction time overall by relying on a proven engineering base. Simultaneously, this lets them focus their efforts on design details. Oceanco Simply Custom provides a set technical foundation along…
A yacht calling to mind the bygone era of ocean liners goes up for auction next month. The 45-year-old custom yacht Ariadne has as interesting as a back story as she does a recent history. PHOTO: Charl Jordaan/Yachting Image A 124-footer (37.8-meter) whose original name was Framar, Ariadne emerged from Louisiana-based Breaux’s Bay Craft in…
These days, 105-footers (32-meters) are nearly exclusively semi-custom yachts, with some close to being production yachts. In the latter case, the only customization is for furnishings, woods, stones, and other decorative features. Therefore, the explorer yacht Hanaa is special not just for being fully custom, but also for being an explorer-style project. Equally special, Antonini…
Following arrest in Croatia two years ago, the superyacht Royal Romance is under court-ordered forfeiture. The same court has ordered an expeditious transfer to Ukraine, which intends to sell her at auction. It’s the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine that an asset seized under sanctions abroad will be put up for sale….
Since the keel is already laid, a 108-footer (33-meter) packed with pleasant surprises is available for buyers to tailor further. Even with your input, the yacht Project May launch and delivery dates can take place in 2026. Van der Valk Shipyard in The Netherlands started construction based on the technical platform of the yacht Blue…
Pledging a top speed around 34 knots while preserving your ability to cover several hundred miles at still-swift speeds, the Pershing GTX80 yacht is the latest sport boat from the brand renowned for fast, sun-chasing fun. Joining a series that includes the Pershing GTX116 yacht, the GTX80 reflects the range’s hallmark curves and indoor-outdoor…
While two sets of owners are looking forward to taking delivery of similar superyachts in April and June, this particular Moonen 122 Martinique yacht will be ready in April 2025. She doesn’t yet have an owner, which means plenty of time remains for a buyer to personalize her. The project, specifically the Moonen YN205, is…
On a breezy winter day this past weekend, the yacht Project Asia celebrated her official launch at Royal Hakvoort. She’s just a few months away from delivery—and cruising in much warmer temperatures. Also going by her hull number, YN253, the code-named megayacht has ample guest areas amid her 200-foot (61-meter) length. In fact, staterooms for…
A mission that began 22 years ago, when a cruising enthusiast couldn’t find a dayboat to his liking, continues. In fact, it continues in what some may consider a surprising way. The Zeelander 8 yacht represents Zeelander Yachts’first steps toward the megayacht market. Set for series production, the 78-footer (nearly 24-meter) is the new flagship…
With fanfare including a blast of orange confetti, the yacht Acali lowered into the water in Fano, Italy at Wider Yachts’ headquarters. The twin-hulled megayacht is not just its first catamaran, but also one reliant on electric motors and other emissions-eliminating operations. Wider Yachts conceived the 92-foot (28-meter) catamaran series to which Acali belongs for…
