When Riva introduced the all-mahogany Aquarama in 1962, it used the slogan “Sun, sea, joy of living!” And what joy that runabout brought: Whether used as a primary boat or a superyacht tender, the 8.02-meter-long (26-foot-long) speedster was, and remains, among the world’s most highly coveted craft. When the Italian builder ceased production of the…
If you attended last year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, then you may have seen the daily demonstration dives that U-Boat Worx held with one of its personal submarines. The subs have been attracting the attention of megayacht owners looking for a different type of watertoy, and no wonder. The newest model, the C-Explorer 5,…
The first-annual Spectacular Superyachts wall calendar is here! Why limit your enjoyment of megayachts to harbor visits or looking at the pages of a magazine or website? Enjoy the view all year long! The calendar contains 12 months of inspiring images, with date boxes providing plenty of room to write in important events. •…
Brandaris Yachts may not be a familiar name to most American yacht buyers, but the Dutch builder has been in business since 1934. Also known as ‘ti Wije Watersport, it currently specializes in runabouts and tenders for the megayacht market. In fact, earlier this year it launched the Brandaris Q52, featuring naval architecture and interior…
If you think the photo of Madsummer above is beautiful, imagine how it’ll look on your wall for the entire month of November next year. Madsummer is just one of 12 spectacular superyachts showcased in the first-annual, aptly named “Spectacular Superyachts” calendar produced by Megayacht News. Measuring 17”x11” folded, it’s an oversize format that lets…
First it was New York City, and now it’s Monaco. The Riva re-imagined by industrial designer Marc Newson has debuted. The Aquariva by Marc Newson, as the limited-edition model is being called, made its first public appearance last Tuesday at the Gagosian Gallery in New York City. (It was part of the “Transport” exhibition of…
What’s old is new again these days, especially when it comes to runabouts and tenders. You need only see the retro Rivas and classic Chris-Crafts carried aboard some of the world’s most famous megayachts. Other yachts are toting new tenders that happen to look like ones from days gone by. British Columbia-based Kazulin Boats is…
If you pay close attention to the toys toted by superyachts, then you may recognize the name Smuggler Marine. Its RIBs have been aboard Alloy Yachts deliveries such as Salperton. Now the New Zealand-based RIB and trailer-boat manufacturer is setting its sights on farther-flung shores, touting its ability to customize the craft for nearly any…
Limo tenders are increasingly appearing on the decks and in the garages of superyachts, and no wonder. They’re more sophisticated than your usual runabout or RIB, and sometimes their styling echoes that of the yacht they accompany. Vripack, which has designed a number of both megayachts and yacht tenders, has fashioned a 25-foot limo tender…
Dockwise Yacht Transport has established itself as a leader when it comes to carrying yachts of all sizes to and from the most popular cruising grounds around the world. Since 1987, it’s been providing float-on, float-off transportation services, in which yachts literally cruise on and off the carrier ship, thanks to them being fitted…
