Superyacht By Columbus Yachts, 70M Oceanic Taking Shape: Columbus Yachts has made significant progress on the initial construction of the shipyards biggest project to date, the Oceanic 70m. With design plans unveiled at the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show, the 70m vessel is one component of the Italian yard’s Oceanic Series, with yachts ranging between 50…
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Yacht Brokerage Volume In USA Increases in August: For the third consecutive month, American brokerages reported small but positive sales results. Sales increased 1 percent during the month when compared with the previous August, with 2,908 boats sold. Sailboats led the gains with a 3 percent increase at 527 boats. For the third quarter, sailboat…
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Superyacht Explorer Vessel Design By All Ocean Yachts: Fort Lauderdale-based All Ocean Yachts has revealed that it is working on a new design to add to its superyacht explorer range. The 40m Ocean Rover, designed by Bray Yacht Design, is targeted as a successful charter vessel able to operated in any locale in the world.…
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Megayacht Developed by Bilgin Yachts, New 156 Project: Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts has reported that Hull Number 1 of the latest addition to their line, the Bilgin 156, should be completed in the fourth quarter of this year with delivery to her owner in 2016. The vessel is among three yachts that Bilgin currently has…
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Florida Yacht Sales Tax Cap? Fort Lauderdale Boat Show to Present Seminar: The $18,000 sales tax cap on yacht purchases in Florida was a plus for buyers as well as the South Florida marine industry. Unfortunately, this cap has had unintended consequences in the eyes of state tax authorities in other states on the East…
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Megayacht MUST SEE’s at 2015 MYS:The biggest stars of the annual Monaco Yacht Show are the megayachts that grace the docks. In 2015, a record 121 will be on display. Not all of the superyachts on display are brand new, with some older models offered for sale. As time is limited and you must make…
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Italian Yacht Builders Establish Nautica Italiana: A group of Italian shipyards has finalized its decision to form a new industry organization to rival UCINA. Nautica Italiana was established the first week of September in Milan by 25 brands, including top shipyards such as Ferretti, Azimut/Benetti, Perini and Baglietto. The new association will focus on the…
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Megayacht Builder Palmer Johnson Relocating to the Netherlands: American shipbuilder Palmer Johnson have announced that they will close their Sturgeon Bay, WI, facilities and relocate their operations to the Netherlands. Founded in 1918, the manufacturer will close following completion of hull number three of he PJ170 yacht currently under construction. That vessel is expected to…
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75M Superyacht Expedition Concept Revealed By Andy Waugh Yacht Designs: Andy Waugh Yacht Designs has developed a new 75m project that has excellent long-distance cruising abilities and houses a large volume. The Expedition superyacht boasts a modern appearance with an array of expedition-friendly amenities that include a full set of exploration tenders, a large helicopter…
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Megayacht By Mondomarine Named Serenity to Debut in Monaco: Mondomarine will showcase the SF40, its latest superyacht design, at the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show 2015. The SF40 is a semi-displacement yacht produced in a collaboration between Mondomarine Engineering and designer Luca Vallebona of SF Yachts. Upon launching, she will be christened Serenity, and is due to…
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