Benetti Shipyard has released details about three of their projects in the final stages of construction: the 50 meter Vica, the 63.5 meter Project FB264 and the 56 meter Surpina. Vica has a fiberglass hull and aluminum superstructure, the first Benetti yacht built with this hybrid technology. Generous exterior space with large decks to the…
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Although the Antibes Yacht Show has been cancelled for 2015, a new event called “Antibes Celebrates Yachting–Antibes fête le yachting” will take its place at the end of April. The Association de Soutien à l’Aménagement et aux activités du Port d’Antibes (ASAP), a group that works on the improvement of Antibes Harbour learned from the…
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During the calendar year 2014, shipyards worldwide received 181 new superyacht projects over 30 meters in length, a 13.8% increase over 2013 when 159 orders were placed. Motor yachts comprised almost 91% of the orders at 164, while sailing yachts numbered 14. The average size per contract was 48 meters, an increase of almost 3…
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Sunreef has unveiled the interior of WildBerry, the first catamaran in the shipyard’s new Sunreef 74 line. Launched in December 2014, WildBerry was delivered to her owners just seven months after the contract was signed. WildBerry has impressive living spaces throughout, including a fully open 35-squarmeter saloon on the main deck. The vessel accommodates up…
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With the Euro-to-dollar exchange rate remaining low, the Mediterranean is becoming a more favorable option for Americans to visit this summer. Countries in the Eurozone like Italy, Greece, France and Spain are expected to benefit tremendously from increased yachting tourism. The increased popularity also means increased competition for those looking to reserve berths in the…
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Two students at the Politecnico di Milano studying Yacht and Cruise Vessel Design who are entered in the Young Designer of the Year contest have released their 55m ketch concept design. Named Helios, the performance flybridge vessel, designed by Marco Ferrari and Alberto Franchi, has an emphasis on eco-friendly functions for cruising and occasional racing.…
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Christensen Yachts appears to be on its way to liquidation as a judge in Clark County Washington has appointed a receiver to take over the shipyard’s operations following a suit filed by Henry Luken of Christensen Financing and 50% owner of the shipyard. The court appointed Miles Stover as the receiver. Stove has until April…
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Upon unveiling its new headquarters in Milan, Italy, the Ferretti Group has indicated it will continue to develop its core portfolio brands, most notably Feretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing and Custom Line. Ferrett Group CEO Alberto Galassi outlined growth and expansion strategies for the next three years that include investment in product development of more than…
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What a difference a year makes. Although February brought harsh weather across much of the United States the same as it did in 2014, the beginning of the luxury boat industry’s spring selling season saw a complete reversal of fortunes. Powerboat sales rose 5.5 percent to 4,261 units sold in main segments and 3.8 percent…
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You’d think so in the way the French goverment is acting toward yachting with some proposed yachting taxation. The European Committee for Professional Yachting (ECPY) has petitioned the French government over what the association calls a “catastrophic” legislative proposal. In January, the French Senate presented a bill to tax yachts cruising in 322 managed marine areas…
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