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DCH Marine, APAC, David Walder, Danny Zheng, Hong Kong, Sunseeker, Saxdor, Williams Jet Tenders, Andrea Frabetti, Danny Zheng, Thailand, Royal Phuket Marine, Australia, Lantau Yacht Club Boat Show - Festa Nautica, McLaren

DCH Marine’s APAC growth motors onward

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DCH Marine's APAC growth motors onward

October 15, 2025
11:55 pm

With a strong presence at this year’s Lantau Yacht Club Boat Show in Hong Kong, DCH Marine yacht services company is at its most regionally active to date.
Words: Andrew Dembina

Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed in Hong Kong

The expansive changes of the last year for DCH Marine – the Asia-Pacific dealership for Sunseeker, Saxdor and Williams Jet Tenders – continue, with new senior personnel at its Hong Kong headquarters, a soon-to-launch Thailand office, new yacht models arriving and a strong events and boat-show presence in the region.

Prominent Asia region yachting-industry veterans recently joining the DCH Marine team include David Walder, who takes on the role of Regional Sales Manager from Hong Kong, and Danny Zheng as the Thailand Country Manager.

David Walder, Regional Sales Manager, DCH Marine

“I am very excited to be joining DCH Marine,” said Walder. “I am committed to leading our efforts in expanding our market presence across the region while maintaining the high standards our clients come to expect from us. We have many exciting new models coming to Asia which we know the market will love.”

HONG KONG PRESENTATIONS

At Lantau Yacht Club Boat Show – Festa Nautica from October 17-19, DCH Marine will exhibit the Asia-Pacific debut hull of the Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed flybridge motoryacht (formerly known as the Ocean 182), which maximises usable interior and deck space, and features a Williams SportJet 435 at its aft.

Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed

Newly arrived Saxdor 400 GTC and Saxdor 320 GTO weekender-adventure models are set to showcase cutting-edge design and performance. On the last two days of the show, DCH Marine offers a complimentary Saxdor 400 GTC shuttle service between Discovery Bay Ferry Pier on Lantau Island and the venue, at 30-minute intervals from 11am-5pm (on a first-come, first-served basis).

A Sunseeker 100 Yacht model is scheduled to make its Asia-Pacific debut at the Hong Kong International Boat Show at Club Marina Cove in Sai Kung from December 4-7. Here, the DCH Marine line-up is expected to also feature the Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed, Saxdor 400 GTC, Saxdor 320 GTO and Saxdor 270 GTO.

DCH Marine and McLaren Hong Kong Sunday Morning Drive

On September 28, the DCH Marine and McLaren Hong Kong Sunday Morning Drive brought together owners of the British supercar brand for a scenic convoy drive to the berthed brand-new Sunseeker 90 Ocean Enclosed, upon which breakfast was served. An exhilarating sea trial followed, aboard the brand-new Saxdor 400 GTC.

SINGAPORE GRANDSTAND

In Singapore, DCH Marine showcased its brand-new (2021 version) Sunseeker Manhattan 68 in a spectacular setting at Marina Bay Sands during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend.

Sunseeker Manhattan 68 at Marina Bay Sands

The vessel was then carefully lifted out of the water and placed within the iconic Marina Bay Sands complex, offering guests aboard exceptional views not only of the surrounding architecture but also a unique vantage point of the racetrack.

THAILAND DEVELOPMENTS

DCH Marine is preparing to expand to Thailand, where its office will be located at the Royal Phuket Marina and headed up by Zheng, who was previously the General Manager of the same marina.

Danny Zheng, DCH Marine Thailand Country Manager

“I am thrilled to bring the full suite of DCH Marine’s services to Thailand’s thriving yachting community,” Zheng said. “I am committed to delivering innovative yachting services, world-class after-sales support, and an unmatched ownership experience for our clients here.”

From September 27–28, DCH Marine partnered with Bentley Bangkok and Singha Estate for a luxury lifestyle showcase at the new Singha Estate clubhouse in the Thai capital.

DCH Marine’s reception desk at the Bentley and Singha Estate collaboration

The event celebrated the debut of Bentley Bangkok’s new Continental GT and the launch of Singha Estate’s latest residential project, complemented by a Sunseeker display.

AUSTRALIA ACTIVITY

At the Sydney International On-Water Boat Show in Darling Harbour from November 13-16, DCH Marine is due to present the Sunseeker 76 Yacht, Sunseeker Predator 75, Saxdor 400 GTO, Saxdor 340 GTWA and Saxdor 320 GTO.

Saxdor 320 GTO

Andrea Frabetti, CEO of Sunseeker International, commented: “We are proud to return to the Sydney International Boat Show alongside our incredible distributor, DCH Marine. The 76 Yacht and Predator 75 perfectly capture what makes the Australian market so special, a passion for luxury.”

Frabetti added that DCH Marine’s regional offices in Australia will cover the different territories across the country. It will open an office in Sydney to cover New South Wales, another in Sanctuary Cove for the Queensland territory, and one more in Perth for Western Australia. It will work with a partner in Melbourne for Victoria.

DCH Marine encourages guided-inspection requests at the above–mentioned boat shows from now onwards, through contacts on its website.

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Cheoy Lee debuting 130 Explorer

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Cheoy Lee debuting 130 Explorer

October 15, 2025
11:48 pm

Cheoy Lee is staging the world premiere of the 130 Explorer and presenting its Discovery Series at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Cheoy Lee 130 Explorer

Cheoy Lee Yachts is staging the global debut of its custom-built 130 Explorer superyacht at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), which will be held from October 29-November 2.

Having been delivered to her owner, the 130 Explorer recently returned from extended cruising adventures and will be available for viewing at FLIBS by appointment only. During the show, CL Yachts, Cheoy Lee’s sister brand, will showcase its CLB72 and CLB65 flybridge motoryachts.

Cheoy Lee Yachts and Nick Boksa of Boksa Marine Design will also present more information about Cheoy Lee’s Discovery Series, a line of luxury, long-range, steel-hulled explorer yachts. Boksa and Cheoy Lee Yachts have collaborated to design the range, which includes the Discovery 115, Discovery 120 and Discovery 127.

Like Cheoy Lee, Boksa has drawn on an extensive background in both commercial and leisure marine projects to design the “compact, efficient, go-anywhere explorers” whose “high-volume layouts feature the same level of styling and luxury amenities found on larger explorer yachts”.

Cheoy Lee Discovery 127

Design highlights on the three models include the bridge-deck master suite on the Discovery 115, the spacious beach club on the Discovery 120, and the Discovery 127’s generous sundeck with a bar, grill, spa tub and multiple seating areas.

Cheoy Lee stated that it approaches the engineering and construction of its superyachts in the same way it tackles commercial projects. The design of robust systems with commercial-level equipment ensures inherent reliability, self-sufficiency and issue-free operation, even when cruising far from the beaten track.

B.Y. Lo, Executive Director of Cheoy Lee Shipyards, said: “We are proud to have the opportunity at FLIBS to introduce plans for the Discovery Series. This robust new explorer yacht line and the new Cheoy Lee 130 truly showcase the modern yacht-building capability of our family shipyard.

“Cheoy Lee has been building large yachts capable of long-range voyaging for more than 70 years, combining fine artisanship and luxury amenities with cutting-edge technology and commercial maritime practicality.

“The Discovery series draws on everything we know about building seaworthy global cruisers and hardy, reliable commercial vessels and workboats, and combines it all into an elegant, contemporary oceangoing yacht that delivers luxurious world cruising without compromise on facilities or service.”

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De Antonio debuts D60 flagship

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De Antonio debuts D60 flagship

October 15, 2025
11:40 pm

Barcelona-based De Antonio has debuted its new flagship D60, which conceals four covered outboard engines.

De Antonio has introduced the D60, the new flagship of the young Barcelona-based brand founded in 2012. The Spanish builder, whose dealers in Asia include SunAzure in Hong Kong, has described the D60 as “a masterpiece that stands as the culmination of years of experience”.

The D60 is 10ft longer than the builder’s previous flagship, the D50, and was first unveiled at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival. Constructed in GRP, the yacht has an overall length of almost 61ft and a beam of 17ft, and is built in the shipyard’s facilities in Poland where De Antonio also produces its E23, D29 and D32 models.

Featuring De Antonio’s signature covered outboard engines, the D60 is fitted with four 400hp V10s as standard. However, on hull one, the upgraded option of four Mercury V12s deliver a total of 2,400hp for a top speed of 48 knots and a cruising speed of 25-32 knots, while it has a range of over 300nm at about 28 knots and almost 400nm in slow cruising mode at 10 knots.

Described by De Antonio as sporting an “avant-garde, elegant and timeless design”, the D60 abounds with subtly concealed features throughout.

The foredeck includes a large sofa with side tables and a generous sunbed, which has the option of being converted into a spa pool with integrated storage.

Aft is a hydraulic swim platform, which can descend into the water aft of the engines and offers access to the tender garage. The garage is covered by a wide, aft-facing sunpad, which shares a backrest with a forward-facing C-shaped sofa that wraps around a dining table in a cockpit partly covered by the hardtop overhang. The hardtop can also include a slide-out awning for further shade.

The saloon, topped by a sliding sunroof, includes two long, facing sofas, a foldable, high-low table to port, and electric windows on both sides. Forward is a central, triple-seat helm station with two 19-inch screens, while above it, the forward part of the hardtop can feature integrated sunpads or a second sliding glass sunroof.

The lower deck is accessed by two stairways. Port steps lead to an intermediate-level galley that can be enclosed or open to the hallway, while starboard steps lead directly to the hallway and starboard access to the day head.

Midships is the full-beam, owner’s cabin with an en-suite bathroom to starboard and a walk-in wardrobe to port. Forward is either a VIP cabin with an aft-facing double bed, or two twin cabins. In the bow is a skipper’s cabin with two berths and a bathroom.

The D60 is available in a white or grey hull, while owners also have a range of choices for interior palette and deck finishes. As well as the foredeck jacuzzi and forward sliding sunroof, options include a hydraulic gangway and a stabiliser.

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Princess reveals Odyssey superyacht series

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Princess reveals Odyssey superyacht series

October 9, 2025
10:56 am

The British builder is focusing on the 30m-plus sector with its new Odyssey range of motoryachts.

Princess Yachts has announced that it’s returning to the 100ft-plus superyacht segment with the 106 Odyssey, which will feature the Plymouth shipyard’s new hybrid fast displacement hull and is the first in a range of larger yachts.

Princess formerly focused on the 30m-plus market with the M Class, which included the 30M, 35M and 40M. Its current flagship models are the X95 and Y95, which share the same platform and are produced in the builder’s famous South Yard facility in the southwest corner of the coastal city.

Will Green, CEO of Princess, said: “Odyssey represents the next significant step for Princess Yachts, a return to building yachts above 100ft, without losing the elegance of design or characteristic seakeeping that define us.

“The 106 Odyssey is the first in a new family of 30m-plus yachts, which highlights our vision for a new generation of superyachts that combine exceptional volume with unrivalled comfort, style and attention to detail.”

Princess stated that the 106 Odyssey offers “numerous interior configurations … due to an innovative layout and the increased volume afforded by its hull design”. The main deck features an expansive cockpit and transom with flexible furniture and drop-down balconies, while the owner’s suite forward includes a private lounge or ante-room, dressing area and spa-inspired en-suite bathroom.

The upper deck offers configurable layouts with bespoke furniture options, an optional spa bath, floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights. There’s also outdoor dining for up to 10 guests on the aft deck, sheltered beneath the skylounge canopy.

The lower deck features a full-beam VIP stateroom that can be transformed into two en-suite double cabins, providing up to four guest cabins. Crew quarters are located forward and feature a crew mess and three cabins for five crew, including a private captain’s cabin.

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Ulysse Nardin Diver Air: World’s Lightest Mechanical Dive Watch

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Ulysse Nardin Diver Air: World’s Lightest Mechanical Dive Watch

October 9, 2025
10:46 am

Ulysse Nardin’s Diver Air introducing a 52 g skeletonised titanium dive watch, the world’s lightest mechanical model.

By Ashok Soman & Daniel Goh

In the previous two editions of Watches and Wonders Geneva (WWG), Ulysse Nardin brought just one watch to the party. That watch was the Freak, in various forms, and the idea was to focus the world’s attention on just the one watch. In the case of the Freak, this made a lot of sense, and we told the top brass at Ulysse Nardin so; the Freak needs time to grow on a collector and the model should be far more successful than it is. This year, Ulysse Nardin switches gears with the watch models but it maintains the ‘one watch at a time,’ strategy. The Ulysse Nardin Diver Air, or as the brand has it Diver (Air) is basically the brand’s take on a skeletonised diver’s watch, paired with ultra-light materials, resulting in a record-breaking, world’s lightest mechanical dive watch.

This perhaps is a thrilling space for Ulysse Nardin to play in because usually records broken when it comes to diving watches always relate to depth; nobody is even looking at weight. Additionally, the contrast between the chunkiness of a dive watch versus the Diver Air’s supreme lightness is sure to surprise anyone who picks it up. And perhaps the third reason this is good for Ulysse Nardin is that alongside its Freak series, the diver collection tends to fall to the wayside and this new watch is the talking point the collection needs.

At just 52g in weight, this thing is just ultralight. The brand spared no expense to cut weight for the watch, incorporating titanium not just in the case but in the components of the movement as well. We were even told that the fabric strap paired with the watch was a result of a collaboration between Ulysse Nardin and suppliers who make lightweight wear for top-level athletes.

The most obvious way they have cut all that mass is by skeletonizing the movement to an insane degree. Bridges are cut to the bare minimum and even then hollowed out to reduce weight. The result is the space inside the watch consisting of 80% air and only 20% material. Now the last question to ask is that at 52g, will its weight completely disappear underwater considering the amount of air and its buoyant nature?

This story was first seen as part of the WOW #79 Summer 2025 Issue

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DCH Marine’s growing presence in Southeast Asia

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DCH Marine’s growing presence in Southeast Asia

October 9, 2025
10:16 am

Andy Toh, DCH Marine’s Singapore Country Manager, explains how the company is developing in the Lion City and other Southeast Asia markets.

Andy Toh, Singapore Country Manager, DCH Marine

DCH Marine is a growing Hong Kong-based, Asia-Pacific yacht services business which regionally distributes the Sunseeker, Saxdor and Willams Jet Tenders brands. Singapore Country Manager Andy Toh spoke to Andrew Dembina about the company’s expansion, with recent highlights including hosting VIPs on a Sunseeker Manhattan 68 at a privileged berth during the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.

Andy, what has been your focus since DCH Marine opened its Singapore office in June 2024?

As Country Manager, my responsibility is primarily to take care of and manage the Singapore office, and to also work on sales of both new and brokerage boats. Singapore is near Malaysia and Indonesia, where we expect more marinas will be opening soon, so I’m also taking care of these markets. Vietnam is another market, and is growing slowly.

Sunseeker Manhattan 68

However, our focus remains on Singapore because we manage parts of our Southeast Asia business through this office. As a yacht hub, we have all the after-sales tech and logistics situated locally.

Previously, I worked in marine components sales in Singapore including for the distributor of Swedish OXE outboard engines, and for the company selling US-made Seakeeper stabilisers.

Sunseeker 90 Ocean

What are DCH Marine’s plans for adding to its offices in Asia-Pacific?

Singapore was the first office outside of Hong Kong, and not within the Hong Kong and China market. We have offices due to open soon in Thailand and coming up after that in Australia. The Thailand operation that we’re setting up now will be in Phuket and will be run by my colleague Danny Zheng as the Thailand Country Manager.

Danny Zheng, Thailand Country Manager, DCH Marine

Across the region, the current yachting market is experiencing a period of steady adjustment since the Covid pandemic’s over-supply of yachts. But after-sales services are going well, which is very important for us and owners, and we are now seeing some light at the end of the tunnel.

Sunseeker 90 Ocean saloon

DCH Marine presented the Asia-Pacific premiere of the Sunseeker 90 Ocean at Singapore Yachting Festival 2025 and will do likewise in Hong Kong with the 90 Ocean Enclosed at this year’s Lantau Yacht Club Boat Show – Festa Nautica (October 17-19). How do these models suit regional owners?

These 90-footers have generated a lot of interest in our market – they are totally different boats. They not only have the capability of long range but are also spacious and luxurious. In terms of volume and deck space, they’re comparable with 100ft-plus yachts. The enclosed-flybridge version has caught a lot of interest because in our region’s tropical climates, some owners want full air-conditioning.

Sunseeker Manhattan 68 saloon

What are the attractions of the Sunseeker Manhattan 68 in your inventory?

It has the same key factors as the upgraded Manhattan 68 (2025) in terms of performance and luxury. Its Asia-Pacific layout has three cabins, instead of the four that are standard. This allows for a very large, luxurious master suite with separate study and lounge areas. Also, there’s one staircase to the lower deck, rather than the standard two, which allows more social space in the saloon.

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Fountaine Pajot announces Yachts collection

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Fountaine Pajot announces Yachts collection

October 9, 2025
10:10 am

The French catamaran builder has revealed designs for the sailing and power versions of the FPY 70 and FPY 110.

Fountaine Pajot FPY 70S

Fountaine Pajot has created the Fountaine Pajot Yachts (FPY) brand to represent its large models, which include the FPY 70S sailing catamaran due to debut in 2026, the FPY 70 powercat, as well as the FPY 110S and FPY 110.

Other catamarans in the Fountaine Pajot Yachts series include current models with their existing names: the Samana 59 and Thira 80 sailing cats, and the Power 80, which uses a modified version of the Thira 80’s hull.

Fountaine Pajot FPY 70

The French builder also introduced a new naming style for its smaller catamarans, which include the FP 41 and FP44 that debuted at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, and the FP48 and FP55 due in 2026, while the Aura 51 remains in the current portfolio. Asia Yachting recently sold a unit of the FP41, along with two other Fountaine Pajot catamarans.

However, the biggest change for Fountaine Pajot is the concentrated push on larger yachts, which was recently highlighted by the world premiere of the Power 80 at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival and the appearance of the Thira 80 at the Monaco Yacht Show along with the Power 80 at anchor.

Fountaine Pajot FPY 70S

Romain Motteau, Deputy CEO of Fountaine Pajot, said: “With Fountaine Pajot Yachts, we are taking another step forward. The high-end market is witnessing growing demand, driven by owners and future customers with increasingly demanding expectations.

“Our ambition is to respond to this with iconic yachts, featuring signature design, advanced customisation and a sustainable vision of sailing. This is a natural evolution that confirms our desire to structure our offering, strengthen our presence and prepare for the future.”

Fountaine Pajot FPY 70S

The first new yacht in the Fountaine Pajot Yachts era will be the FPY 70S, which has an overall length of 22m, 226sqm of living space and a wide array of options for layouts and finishes.

Self-sufficiency and silent cruising and operations are enhanced by 7,000W of solar panels and a range of on-board technologies.

Fountaine Pajot FPY 110S

Fountaine Pajot also promoted the FPY 110S, a 35m sail cat that offers 600sqm of living area over three levels. Features and options include an enclosed flybridge, fold-out balconies by the beach club, a duplex owner’s suite and accommodation for up to seven crew. The motor yacht version, FPY 110, includes a fourth level, with an open sun deck on the flybridge roof including a spa pool and sunpads.

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Amels 120 on course for 2026 delivery

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Amels 120 on course for 2026 delivery

October 9, 2025
9:56 am

Having embarked on sea trials, the 120m Project Tanzanite is on course for delivery in 2026, with over 1,000 workers involved in the yacht’s completion.

The Amels 120 Full Custom, Project Tanzanite, remains on course for a 2026 delivery following a successful start to its sea trials from its project base at Damen Yachting’s Vlissingen shipyard in southwest Netherlands.

Over the coming year, more than 1,000 workers, from both Damen Yachting and its supply network, will be involved in the final stage of outfitting of the 120m, 6,083GT superyacht. The 394-footer is the biggest build to date by Amels and Damen Yachting, the yachting division of the Damen Shipyards Group conglomerate.

Featuring naval architecture by Damen Yachting, Project Tanzanite started construction in 2020 in Romania, where the hull was built at the company’s facility in Galati and launched in May 2023, before being relocated to Vlissingen the following month.

In September 2025, the superyacht was floated at the Vlissingen shipyard ahead of the first sea trials this month. The yacht’s owner is represented by Deeside Maritime, which has managed the build and construction of the over the past two years and will continue in its role during through the final phase.

Project Tanzanite is an Amels Full Custom with exterior design by Espen Øino, who has also designed the Amels 60 and Amels 80 from the Dutch builder’s popular Limited Edition series.

Project Tanzanite easily surpasses the length of Amels’ previous flagship, Here Comes The Sun, which was 83m upon delivery in 2017 and extended to 89m following a major refit in the Vlissingen shipyard that was completed in 2021.

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GX Superyachts presents Voyager concept

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GX Superyachts presents Voyager concept

October 9, 2025
9:18 am

The superyacht builder has unveiled designs for the GX38 Voyager, an ice-class aluminium explorer yacht designed by Marco Casali.

GX Superyachts has released designs for the GX38 Voyager, an explorer yacht project. The concept for the 38m hybrid motoryacht was designed at the specific request of a client, and marks the brand’s move towards creating eco-friendly yachts that can also undertake adventurous, long-distance voyages.

Vladimir Zinchenko, founder of GX Superyachts, said: “GX Superyachts is delighted to have unveiled the GX38 Voyager, which is the fruit of months of work with a very motivated client. It extends our unique commitment to responsible yachting into the adventure sector for the first time, with a yacht equally capable of heading to high latitudes or remote areas – all in exceptional comfort.”

The exterior and interiors have been penned by Marco Casali, who has also designed the GX42, which is due for delivery in summer 2026, and the GX34 hybrid yacht.

Casali explained that the designs for the GX38 Voyager began “from the assumption that guests would want to spend extended periods on board to reach remote cruising grounds”. Key features include generous tankage, food storage and lots of space for belongings ranging from clothing to water toys.

The GX38 Voyager will feature an ice-class aluminium hull available with either a ‘traditional’ shape with an 8.2m beam or an ‘ultra-wide’ 9m beam. The hull shape is designed to provide greater interior volume towards the bow and a lengthened aft deck, which features fold-out sides and can carry water toys.

The yacht will be powered by a hybrid propulsion system that reduces carbon emissions by 30 per cent compared to conventual diesel engines, while still being able to achieve a top speed of 16 knots and a globetrotting cruising range of 10,000nm at six knots in hybrid navigation mode.

A flexible interior will offer five or six en-suite cabins, with the owner’s suite and private deck situated on the main deck, while there will also be accommodation for up to seven crew.

Owners will be able to completely customise the interior, with optional features including an eagle’s nest for optimum views, an enclosed sundeck saloon for 360-degree vistas even in extreme weather conditions, a cosy foredeck lounge with a firepit, and a spacious aft deck with room for a jacuzzi and adventure toys such as submersibles and land vehicles.

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Axopar 38 to debut at Boot 2026

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Axopar 38 to debut at Boot 2026

October 9, 2025
3:28 am

The Finnish brand has released details of its first Axopar 38 model, which will debut indoors at the Boot Düsseldorf show in January.

Following the success of the Axopar 37, the brand’s best-selling model in 2024, Axopar has released details of its 38, which will debut in its Cross Cabin version at the Boot Düsseldorf indoor show from January 17-25, 2026. The Axopar 38 will later be available in Sun Top, Cross Top and CCX (centre console) versions.

Building on the Finnish brand’s signature ‘adventure boat’ style, the new 38ft model is described by Jan-Erik Viitala, Axopar’s Founding Partner, as “our biggest investment and the most passionate development in our history”.

“On the Axopar 38 we’ve introduced new innovations and features never seen on an Axopar before. At the same time, we have fine-tuned the already world-class drivability found on the 37 without compromising it in any way,” Viitala continued. “The 38 carries the same unmistakable Axopar feeling, now with even more versatility, more comfort and more possibilities than ever before.”

Constructed in GRP at the brand’s facilities in Poland, the Axopar 38 has an overall length of 11.84m, a beam of 3.56m and an overall weight of 6,380kg. Featuring a 22-degree sharp-entry hull and two 350hp outboard engines, the Axopar 38 is expected to have a top speed of over 45 knots.

A total of 14 guests can be hosted on board during the day, while owners are able to include up to five berths in their chosen layout.

Modularity is again key to the design, with owners given a multitude of options to customise the boat’s layout to their lifestyle. Aft, optional folding platforms can further increase the deck space, with modular fender boxes doubling as either bench seats or a wet bar.

The main socialising space in the wheelhouse has been reimagined, with the lounge offering seating and a dining table for up to six guests. Options include a port-side bar cabinet and an electric table that can convert into a bed to accommodate additional overnight guests.

The forward cabin has been redesigned with increased headroom and a combined sofa and bed setup for flexibility. Design options include adding an en-suite bathroom or a kitchen module for longer voyages.

In the bow, owners can choose from a multitude of layouts, including a U-shaped sofa that converts into a sunbed.

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Camper & Nicholsons’ growing Asia sales fleet

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Camper & Nicholsons’ growing Asia sales fleet

October 9, 2025
3:17 am

Across Asia, brokerage house Camper & Nicholsons is expanding its sales fleet, with vessels ranging from popular semi-custom models to refitted classics.

Camper & Nicholsons is powering a new era of superyachting in Asia with one of the region’s strongest sales fleets. The company represents more than 20 superyachts over 24m, with a combined value above €200 million, a line-up that highlights both the growth of the market and the brokerage house’s expanding footprint across the continent.

Since 2023, the company has opened a second office in Singapore and strengthened its team of brokers, building on decades of heritage to offer expertise in new build, brokerage, charter and yacht management. Following are selections from its brokerage fleet for sale.

Solafide

52.00m (170ft 6in) | Benetti | 1995 (2024)

6 cabins | 12 guests | 12 crew

Eight months of work by nearly 100 craftsmen has brought Solafide, a mid-1990s Benetti, firmly into the present day.

Under the eye of Italian designer Tommaso Spadolini, her familiar profile gained graphite accents and stainless-steel detailing, while her interiors were rethought for modern family life. The changes run deep, from structural alterations on deck to the smallest details in finish and fit.

Once a purely operational space for tender launch and recovery, the aft main deck has been completely reimagined. The drop-down bulwarks still perform their practical role, but with the tenders deployed, the area transforms into a shaded lounge, turning a working deck into a social space in minutes.

The 120sqm teak-laid sundeck carries the same spirit of adaptability. Extended during the refit, it is helicopter-capable, while freestanding furnishings can be cleared in moments, shifting from daytime retreat to evening entertainment space.

Even inside, built-in furniture conceals storage, an extendable dining table accommodates larger gatherings, and seating can be reconfigured for different occasions. The technical works were just as comprehensive, from overhauled main engines to new CMC stabilisers and upgraded systems throughout.

Song Of Songs

42.20m (138ft 5in) | Heysea | 2022

6 cabins | 12 guests | 7 crew

Song of Songs is the first yacht built on the Asteria 139 platform, created by Heysea Yachts in collaboration with VYD Studio. As well as a 42m-plus overall length, she offers 431GT of interior volume and flexible deck spaces suited to both private and charter use. Highlights include a bow lounge with Jacuzzi, a beach club, and an owner’s suite with an aft-facing private terrace.

Her three decks are designed for outdoor living. The swim platform leads to a glass-enclosed beach club with a lounge and bar, while an integrated transformer platform provides easy boarding and water access.

The main deck aft converts from coffee tables to shaded dining, and forward a Portuguese bridge features sunpads and a Jacuzzi. The sundeck offers shaded dining, a bar, barbecue, and open aft space for versatile use.

Light oak joinery, pale fabrics and hammered-metal accents create a calm, contemporary interior. Accommodation is for 12 guests in six cabins, including two master suites. Twin Caterpillar C32 ACERT engines deliver 19 knots and a range of 2,000nm, with zero-speed stabilisers ensuring comfort.

Taku

33.53m (110ft 0in) | Riva | 2024

4 cabins | 8 guests | 5 crew

Since Carlo Riva’s mahogany runabouts first turned heads on the Côte d’Azur, the Riva name has stood for glamour, speed and exceptional Italian craftsmanship. Taku carries that heritage into the superyacht era as a 110’ Dolcevita, translating the brand’s signature style into a modern, high-performance form.

Her silver hull is framed by dark-tinted windows forming a continuous ribbon along the main deck, accented by polished stainless steel details. Inside, walls of glass flood the saloon with light, illuminating high-gloss rosewood and pale grey leathers, materials perfected on Riva’s smaller icons.

A standout feature is the 32sqm multi-purpose space on the main deck, offering exceptional flexibility. It can be tailored to suit an incoming owner, whether as a gym, cinema, games room or lounge, or reinstated as a main-deck owner’s suite. In the present configuration, a full-beam lower-deck cabin serves as the owner’s suite, complemented by two double cabins.

Outdoor areas include a foredeck lounge, a beach club and a flybridge helm, giving both captain and guests the open-air thrill that made Riva famous, with the added advantage of a cruising range suited to more adventurous itineraries.

Silentworld

39.60m (129ft 11in) | Astilleros M. Cies | 2006 (2023)

6 cabins | 12 guests | 7 crew

For nearly two decades, Silentworld has called the Pacific Ocean home, crossing thousands of miles between Southeast Asia, Fiji, Vanuatu, the Cook Islands and even the remote Pitcairn Islands. Built in 2006 with the range and economy for serious passage making, she cruises over 4,000nm on just 145 litres per hour.

Lloyd’s classed, commercial registration and a Thai charter licence give her the flexibility to switch between private expeditions and high-end charter.

A 2023 refit refreshed her interiors without losing the traditional warmth of her walnut joinery. Pale carpets and wide windows lighten the main saloon and dining area, while the skylounge can convert to a cinema or games room.

The master suite is framed by large vertical windows and features a grand marble en-suite bathroom accessed through sliding doors. Two doubles, two twins and a convertible bridge-deck cabin complete the accommodation

Across her decks, she offers a sundeck with a spa pool, barbecue and dining tables beneath awnings, as well as sheltered dining on the bridge deck aft. With rebuilt engines, new teak decks and overhauled systems, Silentworld is a proven, long-legged cruiser ready for her next chapter.

Mirae
32.97m (108ft 2in) | Monte Carlo Yachts | 2023

5 cabins | 12 guests | 5 crew

The only MCY 105 Skylounge, notable for a fully enclosed flybridge, Mirae carries the poise of a far larger yacht. Italian studio Nuvolari Lenard, the design team behind some of the biggest superyachts afloat, shaped her exterior and interior, adding the shipyard’s signature interlocking portholes and a layout that maximises light and space.

Still under her original ownership and in as-new condition, she is equipped for global cruising with tropical-grade air-conditioning, a shore power converter, and Seakeeper stabilisers.

Forward, a bow lounge shifts from morning coffee spot to full dining area, while the aft deck’s indoor-outdoor bar connects the main saloon to the sea. Above, the skylounge terrace houses a full open-air galley with twin barbecues, ideal for hosting on board.

Inside, light woods and aquamarine accents create a bright, beach-house sensibility. Drop-down balconies and wide sliding doors blur the lines between interior and exterior, while the skylit master suite occupies a prime position forward on the main deck. Two VIPs and two convertible twins with Pullmans bring guest capacity to 12.

Mirae offers the rare combination of a proven platform and a one-of-a-kind layout, making her a singular opportunity in the MCY 105 series.
camperandnicholsons.com

Cape Town hosts new chapter for Africa’s boating industry

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Cape Town hosts new chapter for Africa’s boating industry

October 8, 2025
10:05 pm

The first African Boating Conference from October 20-22 will help shine a spotlight on the potential of the continent’s yachting sector, writes Maryanne Edwards in a Column for Yacht Style.

The V&A Waterfront hosts the inaugural African Boating Conference

There is an undeniable energy building in Africa’s marine sector, and it reaches a defining moment with the first African Boating Conference in Cape Town from October 21-22. Originally conceived as a dual showcase along with the Cape Town International Boat Show, the spotlight now falls squarely on the two-day conference.

I’ve had the privilege of working with many stakeholders across the continent, and we’re now seeing a shared vision. From marina developers and OEMs to superyacht captains and tourism strategists, the narrative is shifting. Africa is no longer on the fringe of global boating conversations – it’s taking its place at the centre.

The African Boating Conference presents a dedicated forum to address Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities, allowing the marine sector to place undivided attention on critical issues: infrastructure gaps, barriers to intra-African trade, investment frameworks, and the blue economy’s potential to drive inclusive growth.

SHOWCASING AFRICAN CAPABILITY

A highlight of this year’s conference is the keynote by Theo Loock, CEO of Robertson & Caine, the manufacturer of Leopard catamarans. Few individuals embody the resilience and ingenuity of the South African marine sector as strongly as Theo.

Theo Loock, CEO, Robertson and Caine

Under his leadership, Leopard has grown into an iconic and a globally respected brand, particularly in Asia, Europe and the US. With production rooted in Cape Town and a legacy of collaboration with The Moorings and Sunsail, Leopard has built more than 3,000 vessels, placing South Africa firmly on the global export map.

But what is especially important about Leopard is the way it represents confidence in African capabilities. As Theo will share, the brand’s success is a result of long-term investment in workforce skills, lean manufacturing and a global mindset, all elements that will be critical if Africa is to scale its marine economy across regions.

ADDRESSING REALITIES, UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES

The conference will not shy away from the real challenges Africa faces. Among the most pressing is the issue of trade and import duties that continue to hinder the free movement of vessels, components and marine services between countries on the continent. These tariffs stifle growth, discourage investment and limit Africa’s ability to develop an integrated, competitive marine industry.

Other challenges include limited infrastructure in many coastal and inland regions, and the need for policy frameworks that enable, rather than obstruct, marine tourism and investment. But these hurdles also point to opportunity. With rising costs in established markets, there is increasing interest in relocating manufacturing and refit services to Africa.

A Leopard 42 in build at Robertson and Caine, Africa’s biggest yacht builder

Panels will highlight how African shipyards are already proving competitive on a global scale, and how the continent’s natural assets – its coastlines, waterways and workforce – can position Africa as both a source and a destination in the global marine ecosystem.

GROWING THE SUPERYACHT AND CHARTER MARKET

Another area of opportunity is the luxury and expedition yacht market, where we’re seeing growing interest in routes along the east coast of Africa, Indian Ocean crossings, and stops in South Africa on the way to the Mediterranean or Caribbean.

Wes Bartho, the South African captain of the 56m Galileo, believes African destinations – if properly supported by marinas, agents, and government policy – can tap into this high-value segment.

“As a South African and captain of an expedition superyacht that has explored some of the world’s most remarkable destinations, I believe Africa holds enormous untapped potential,” Bartho says.

“From remote coastlines and rich cultures to world-class wildlife and warm hospitality, there’s truly nothing like it. I’d love to see the superyacht industry develop further, as we have something genuinely unique to offer the global cruising community.”

LOOKING FORWARD

If there’s a message I’d like to share through this Column, it’s this: Africa’s boating future is not something to watch – it’s something to join. Whether you’re an OEM looking for production capacity, a charter operator scouting new destinations, or a marina group exploring expansion, Africa is open, evolving and full of promise.

The African Boating Conference now stands as the defining platform – a new era of visibility, collaboration and confidence in Africa’s marine sector.

africanboatingconference.com

MARYANNE EDWARDS

Currently Director of Marketing and Development for the African Boating Conference, and a Consultant for Global Marine Business Advisors (GMBA), Edwards has had a long leadership career within the corporate, commercial and sporting/volunteer sectors. She spent almost 12 years (2006-18) as CEO of Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) and Superyacht Australia, while earlier roles included General Manager (Marketing-Membership) of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Chief Executive of Wellington Racing Club. maryanne@africanboatingconference.com

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