Megayacht Naval Architects Setzer Unveils Vestal Series 42, 50 and 60 Meter Yacht Plans : Setzer Yacht Architects has revealed designs for a superyacht series that consists of vessels measures 42, 50 and 62 meters. Named the Vestal Series, these yachts have been designed in conjunction with Admiral to target North and South American clients. Characteristics…
Yachting Deal? New Law Allows 180 Days of Tax-Free Cruising in Washington State The Marine Tourism Bill, passed by the Washington State legislature in a special session last July and enacted on September 1, 2015, allows yachts registered as an LLC to stay in the state’s water for up to 180 days text-free. When the…
Italian Megayacht Builder Benetti Bullish on Recent Success: At the recent Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, officials from the Italian shipyard Benetti outlined the brand’s strong success across the American market in 2015, with eight sales out of a worldwide figure of 18. Benetti has secured four contracts in North American for fast displacement vessels,…
Megayacht Builder Hargrave Launches 116 Renaissance: Taiwans shipyard Kha Shing Yacht Builder has announced the launch of their first Hargrave 116 christened Renaissance. As the largest yacht launched by the yard this year, Renaissance is undergoing her final outfitting followed by sea trials before she is shipped to Florida to make her debut at the…
Megayacht Builder Hakvoort Launches 61m Just J: Dutch manufacturer Hakvoot has launched Just J, a 61m motoryacht that is the shipyard’s largest project to date, from its Havenstraat facility. With a careful balance of indoor and outdoor space designed by Sinot Yacht Design, Just J features incredible views from the private owner’s deck, as well…
Christensen Confirms Construction of Four Superyachts: Following sale of the company earlier this year to a receiver, American manufacturer Christensen Shipyards has confirmed current production of four superyachts, Hull 36, Hull 38, Hull 40 and Hull 42 from the company’s Custom Series, at their facilities in Washington State. Silver Lining is the name of Hull…
Yacht Sales Dip 4 Percent in October: Despite four months of sales levels above 2014, brokers reported an unexpected slowdown in October, with 2,219 boats sold, a decline of 97 units or 4 percent. That figure, however, remained slightly ahead of sales for the last five years, indicating that October 2014 had better than normal…
91m Lürrsen Superyacht Lady Lara Delivered: Lada Lara has left the Lürrsen shipyard in Rensburg, Germany, and is now making her maiden voyage and crew training trip to Norway. The 91m yacht was launched in April 2015 and went through sea trials in July. Reymond Langton Design crafted her interior and exterior.The latter features grade…
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Megayacht Builder Heesen Presents 38m Project Nina: Dutch shipyard Heesen unveiled their new 38m superyacht project Nina at the 2015 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Milan-based studio Hot Lab designed the exterior and interior of this semi-displacement yacht, while Heesen’s in-house engineering team is responsible for the vessel’s naval architecture. Hot Lab created a stylish…