The first Wally Ace 26m is launched

on Nov 16 2012 in Super Yacht by admin | No Comments
The first Wally Ace 26m is launched Monaco, 26 June 2012 – The first unit of the innovative displacement line WallyAce, the 26m Kanga, was successfully launched in Marina di Ravenna, Italy. “Today Wally opens once again a new route in yacht design – enthusiastically says Luca Bassani, Wally President and Founder – We are well-known for our performance yachts: WallyAce is indeed a performance yacht in the sense that exceptionally performs the mission to provide more volumes, more comfort, more stability, with super reduced fuel consumption, noise and vibrations, aiming at the lovers of long cruises and life in the bays. “We have succeeded to developed a product -continues Bassani – that carries the indisputable Wally signs of improved functions combined with contemporary and clean style,... Read More

Superyacht Lullaby II in Marina Zeas, Piraeaus Greece

on Apr 10 2012 in Super Yacht by admin | No Comments
Superyacht Lullaby II in Marina Zeas, Piraeaus Greece By Merijn de WaardSuperyacht Lullaby II in Marina Zeas, Piraeaus GreeceThe 34.50 metre superyacht Lullaby II seen at her home berth at Marinas Zeas in Piraeus, Greece. Lullaby II was built by the Italian shipyard Benetti Sail Division in 1992 as Genca and has been based in Greece for over 10 years. Twin 510hp Caterpillar engines propel this private motor yacht to a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots.... Read More

The magnificent superyacht Twizzle in the Caribbean

on Apr 10 2012 in Super Yacht by admin | No Comments
The magnificent superyacht Twizzle in the Caribbean By Maarten Janssen, photo by Benoit Donne The Royal Huisman superyacht Twizzle in the CaribbeanThe magnificent Twizzle was built by Royal Huisman in The Netherlands, and designed by Redman Whiteley Dixon. She?catches the eye with her powerful contemporary lines and integration of indoor and outdoor spaces. She was built for experienced owners who previously owned the 55 metre Feadship now named Issana. For the interior, the owners relied on the same team as for their previous superyacht. The design brief went to Redman Whiteley Dixon, while decoration was in the hands of the London-based Todhunter Earle Group. Read our SuperYacht of the Week article on... Read More

Perini Navi’s P2 sailing past superyacht Eclipse

on Apr 10 2012 in Super Yacht by admin | No Comments
Perini Navi's P2 sailing past superyacht Eclipse Photo by Benoit DonnePerini Navi’s P2 sailing off St BarthPerini Navi launched the 38 metre fast sloop superyacht P2 on Saturday June 14th in 2008. She was at that time the first Perini Navi designed by Philippe Briand. The hull is constructed in Sealium, an aluminium alloy which provides greater mechanical strength and improved corrosion characteristics, while reducing weight. In racing trim, S/Y P2 displaces approximately 138 tonnes. Twenty nine tonnes of this is in her fin-and-bulb lifting keel whose draft reduces from a maximum of 5.50m to a minimum of 3.50m – ideal for allowing entrance to smaller harbours and shallow anchorages. She is seen here sailing next to the world’s largest yacht,... Read More

The 49.5 metre RS Eden, Built in 1930

on Apr 10 2012 in Super Yacht by admin | No Comments
The 49.5 metre RS Eden, Built in 1930 By Maarten Janssen, photo by Merijn de WaardThe 49.5 metre RS Eden, Built in 1930 RS Eden was built by?Defoe Boat & Motor Works and completely rebuilt in 2007 with many of her original features restored, RS Eden offers every modern comfort, including a large sun deck complete with Jacuzzi. What began as a major refit rapidly became an almost complete reconstruction from the keel up. RS Eden?sleeps 11 guests in 6 cabins. RS Eden is available for charter. Read more about her refit in this... Read More

Superyacht Skat arriving in Europe after Atlantic crossing

on Apr 07 2012 in Super Yacht by admin | No Comments
Superyacht Skat arriving in Europe after Atlantic crossing By Maarten Janssen, Photo by Giovanni Romero Skat arriving in Europe after Atlantic crossingSkat is a 70 metre Espen Oeino designed superyacht, built in Germany by?the Lürssen shipyard in Bremen. Skat has a minimalistic interior, designed by Marco Zanini, to match her military exterior styling. She is powered by twin 2,717 HP MTU 16V 4000 M70 Diesels. Skat’s owner not only enjoy’s yachting, but also vertures further out; he is one of only a handful of people to have visited the international... Read More

The 60 metre converted Royal Navy ship Titan

on Apr 06 2012 in Super Yacht by admin | No Comments
The 60 metre converted Royal Navy ship Titan By Maarten Janssen, photo by Merijn de WaardThe 60 metre converted Royal Navy ship TitanTitan is a 1968 ex Royal Navy ship, that was converted into a yacht in 2004, with further improvements in 2008. She can accommodate 22 guests in 11 cabins, being fully SOLAS compliant. She features a bar, gymnasium and library among her guest comforts. Her interior has a very welcoming and luxurious touch with an Italian twist. She is for sale through Ocean... Read More

The Horizon Premier 136 superyacht After You

on Apr 06 2012 in Super Yacht by admin | No Comments
The Horizon Premier 136 superyacht After You By Merijn de Waard, Photo by Benoit Donne The Horizon Premier 136 superyacht After YouThe 39.62 metre superyacht After You was built by the Taiwanese Horizon Yachts shipyard in 2008. Built to DNV class, After You was sold early January 2010 and is seen her cruising off Italy in the Summer of 2011. The yacht features interior and exterior design by Espinosa Yacht Design with naval architecture by Gregory C Marshall.... Read More

The 78 metre superyacht Titan in Gibraltar

on Mar 11 2012 in Super Yacht by admin | No Comments
The 78 metre superyacht Titan in Gibraltar Photo by Giovanni Romero The Abeking & Rasmussen TitanThe 78 metre superyacht?Titan, was delivered late last year by the German yard Abeking & Rasmussen. The interior of the yacht was designed by Reymond Langton and features custom made furniture pieces by Silverlining. The yacht is certified for 12 passengers and is fully equipped with all the tenders and toys you would expect. She features a state of the art AV system and cinema by Bond.... Read More

Superyacht Alexander Again in Port Hercule of Monaco

on Mar 11 2012 in Super Yacht by admin | No Comments
Superyacht Alexander Again in Port Hercule of Monaco By Merijn de WaardSuperyacht Alexander Again in Port Hercule of MonacoThe 49.15 metre superyacht Alexander Again was launched in June 2011 by the Mondomarine shipyard in Savona, Italy. The luxury yacht was designed by Giorgio Vafiadis and features an interior design by Florentine designer Luca Dini. The interiors are majestic and imposing, with a concept based on contrasting glossy black lacquer and rosewood with gold and silver leaf and the use of... Read More