One of the best-known luxury-bedding companies that hand-crafts mattresses for superyachts is Savoir. One of the best-known interior designers for superyachts, meanwhile, is Winch Design. The two companies have collaborated on multiple custom projects for customers over the years. So, why not create a bed that is still hand-made and still personalized but available for…
RIBs with inboard diesels and waterjets are the exclusive focus oof Castoldi’s tenders division. From SOLAS rescue boats to super-fun, super-big watertoys, it has a variety of models. Recently, it redesigned a model whose success dates back about two decades. The Castoldi Jet Tender 17 is more modern in style and more versatile in performance….
When a special-edition Highfield Boats pink RIB went up for auction to combat cancer, the company felt confident it would succeed. Little could the executives know, however, that the winner would match the value. Highfield opened the auction as a fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation in February. It partnered with Tohatsu America Corporation,…
First came wine “cellars” aboard superyachts, beautiful displays of prized vintages. Could caviar cellars be next? The colorful tins from Yacht Life Caviar might just convince an owner or two to start the trend. More than a marketing gimmick, Yacht Life Caviar uses the bold colors to distinguish each of its nine caviars. Similarly, from…
The list of yacht and superyacht builders that collaborate with Williams Jet Tenders is long. Princess Yachts, Sanlorenzo, and Sunseeker are among them, for instance. Naturally, owners and their crews work directly with Williams Jet Tenders for their needs, too. To better serve large luxury yacht clients, the company’s backers have launched a new superyacht…
Customs and border protection regulations in the European Union are changing this summer. A law passed six years ago restricting certain fine art, antiquities, and cultural goods entering from other countries will go into effect. This new law for art on superyachts as well as pieces arriving through other importation means is broad in scope….
Among all the watertoys that have debuted in recent decades, the Seabob certainly has taken the superyacht business by storm. The very first model premiered upwards of 20 years ago, in fact. Since then, these colorful water scooters have been appearing in tender garages from Palm Beach to Palma de Mallorca. Speaking of Palm Beach,…
Obviously not all tenders look alike, but it’s probably safe to say there aren’t many, if any, like this one. An owner whose family loves diving, fishing, overnight stays, and more all off their main yacht commissioned a customized Protector Targa 380. The 38-foot (11.5-meter) Protector Targa 380 is already a high-performance RIB for serious…
Let’s face it, a traditional white yacht doesn’t suit everybody. Some of us are more inclined towards the nautically inspired Dolphin Blue, while others prefer the bold Venetian Red. Whatever your preference, from your superstructure to your hull and even to your bootstripe, a new online Alexseal color configurator puts myriad imaginative combinations at your…
Concerns over Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, have shut down resorts and public buildings in recent weeks. Although there isn’t widespread evidence of it in yachting, a superyacht hot tub maintains water temperatures allowing the bacteria to thrive. Clearly, no crew or owners want anyone becoming seriously ill. A Legionella Field Test kit…
