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Swan developing new flagship Maxi

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Swan developing new flagship Maxi

October 13, 2022
10:35 am

Nautor Swan has begun building hull one of the Swan 128 in Finland, where it’s also completing the first hulls of the Swan 88 and Swan 108.

Swan 128

Nautor Swan is expanding its Maxi Swan Yachts line with a new flagship Swan 128, which is already under construction in Pietarsaari, with the hull plug already completed. Following the launches of the Swan 98 in 2020 and the Swan 120 last year, the Swan 128 is among three new Maxi Swan Yachts models in build, along with the Swan 88 and Swan 108.

German Frers, who has been designing for Swan since 1981, is responsible for the naval architecture of the Swan 128, which marks his 13th new model – including seven 80ft-plus Maxis – for the Finnish builder in the last 10 years. Hull features include a double rudder blade, while the contained heel – around 20 degrees in optimal conditions – enables a comfortable ride.

Swan 128

Cape Horn Engineering handled CFD analysis, to test and optimise the shape of the canoe body in all dynamic sailing conditions.

Micheletti + Partners designed the deck and the coachroof, developing upon the style of the Swan 108. The design was studied and enhanced through an exchange between all the parties involved, especially in terms of the relationship between the hull and superstructure, the latter being particularly agile and sporty despite the semi-raised saloon layout.

Swan 128

The bow has been designed to have good separation between the headstay and Code 0 while the cockpit offers the typical three-area division that characterises all Swans. The front area, close to the deckhouse, is protected by a sprayhood and a bimini top, while a retractable model with rigid structure is optional.

The classic configuration with C-shaped sofas, double table and aft-facing sun deck is standard, while the flat-floor layout has no fixed volumes and can be customised. The central cockpit area includes the winches and the second companionway, connecting the crew quarters with the wheels.

Swan 128

The entire stern is dedicated to the beach club, which connects to the large swim platform that can be further extended in the optional double-action version. The aft garage can accommodate a tender up to 4.5m.

Misa Poggi worked with Frers and the shipyard on the interiors, as she has done for all recent Swan Yachts and Maxis. The interior’s notable features include a large area of the foreship entirely dedicated to the owner with no design constraints in terms of shape or structure, allowing the space to be customised and to make each yacht unique.

Swan 88

Meanwhile, the Swan 88 and Swan 108 are also by the design team of Frers, Micheletti and Poggi. Hull one of the Swan 88 is the yard’s first to feature a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion platform, while hull two – also in build – features a traditional diesel-powered shaft-line.

Hull one of the Swan 108 will launch in spring 2023 and has been conceived to cruise around the world, featuring a customised interior by Poggi.

Swan 108

Swan’s other recent maxi-sized models include the ClubSwan 125 Skorpios, which launched and started racing last year, and the ClubSwan 80, which competed in two regattas last month before its world premiere at the Monaco Yacht Show.

http://www.nautorswan.com

Amer 41M Explorer set for 2025

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Amer 41M Explorer set for 2025

October 13, 2022
9:53 am

Italy’s Amer Yachts is building a 41m explorer by De Basto Designs and Optima Design that features an open foredeck for water toys deployed by integrated cranes.

Optima Design handled naval architecture

Italy’s Amer Yachts is building the Amer 41M Explorer, which features exterior and interior design by Luiz de Basto’s Miami-based De Basto Designs studio. Naval architecture and engineering are by Italy’s Optima Design, which is based in La Spezia and headed by Antonio Luxardo and Michele Zignego.

Scheduled for delivery in 2025, the explorer-style yacht has an overall length of 41.32m (136ft) and a beam of 9.76m (32ft), and features accommodation for 10 guests in five cabins and up to eight crew. It has a shallow draft of just 2.25m (7ft 4in), which Miami-based sales broker Juan Morillo, Amer’s US dealer, said was among key factors behind the sale.

Luiz de Basto designed the integrated cranes

De Basto’s exterior design is distinguished by a raised touch-and-go helipad forward of an open deck for storing tenders and toys, which can be launched and retrieved by two 8,000kg heavy-duty cranes integrated into the sides of the superstructure.

Other features include a high bow and an innovative steel hull in terms of shape and technology. Fitted with Volvo Penta D13 IMO III engines, the yacht features an advanced propulsion system able to significantly reduce consumption and emissions while ensuring silence and comfort on board.

The Amer 41M Explorer is due in 2025

The Amer 41M Explorer is expected to have a cruising speed of about 12 knots, a top speed of about 15 knots, and a range of 4,500nm at 11 knots.

Amer Yachts is also building the Amer 70 Steel designed by Optima Design, which is scheduled for delivery in 2026 (click for article).
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Gulf Craft partners with Dubai design institute

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Gulf Craft partners with Dubai design institute

October 13, 2022
9:39 am

The UAE builder is collaborating with the Dubai Institute of Design & Innovation, with the first class focused on developing brand and design innovations.

DIDI students with Gulf Craft’s Abeer Alshaali (far right)

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Gulf Craft has initiated a collaboration with Dubai Institute of Design & Innovation (DIDI) as part of its commitment “to make the UAE a global yachting centre of excellence”. The builder’s aim is to develop a new generation of innovators by encouraging students at the Dubai Design District-based institute to consider an exciting career in the region’s expanding yachting sector.

Abeer Alshaali, Gulf Craft’s Deputy Managing Director, said: “Innovation, design and empowering the next generation of the yachting community is a passion for Gulf Craft, which is why we’re partnering with DIDI, to share its values and vision, and exchange knowledge and expertise with up-and-coming design talent.

“Maintaining our global reputation for excellence means we constantly seek world-class talent. DIDI shares our philosophy when it comes to pushing the bar in design innovation, so it’s an honour to collaborate and provide the upcoming generation with an immersive experience. But to us, what matters most is the passion and commitment an individual brings to the table. We look forward to the outcome.”

Professor Elmar Schüller (DIDI) and Abeer Alshaali (Gulf Craft)

One of the first projects with DIDI is a studio class involving students in their second, third and fourth year taking on the challenge to ‘Create new Strategic Brand and Design Innovations for Gulf Craft’. Running between September and December, the classes include a Gulf Craft Shipyard tour, a visit to the Gulf Craft Experience Centre in Dubai, and presentations judged by a panel of Gulf Craft experts.

Led by Professor Elmar Schüller, former Vice President of the Red Dot Design Award, the class is designed to develop skills in research and development, design, marketing and sales, and communications. In the final presentations, students discuss their learnings and showcase 2D and 3D design simulations.

Professor Schüller, Strategic Design Management, DIDI, said: “Partnerships with forward-thinking companies such as Gulf Craft are extremely valuable learning experiences for our students. Abeer’s passion for encouraging and empowering the next generation has delivered the impetus to create a new channel of work experience for our students.

DIDI students visit Gulf Craft’s Umm Al Quwain shipyard

“Through working with companies on practical projects such as this, they better understand how design and innovation strategies work in the real world and in the context of a global business and entrepreneurship.

“Innovation is not just about design or technology but also business challenges, identifying opportunities for growth and creating a value proposition that sets a brand apart. Our students are excited to have this opportunity to work in such an exciting sector, where innovation and design are paramount.”

Gulf Craft is an integrated shipyard that manages R&D, design and production in-house, last year delivering the Majesty 175, the world’s largest composite-built production superyacht. It has production facilities in Umm Al Quwain, UAE, and the Maldives, and its portfolio includes the Majesty, Nomad, Oryx and Silvercraft yacht brands.

DIDI, which had its first intake in 2018, is focused on nurturing, mentoring and creating designers. Its curriculum is designed to empower students to map out their own four-year educational journey, culminating in the region’s first Integrated Bachelor of Design degree, with a choice of concentration in the areas of Product Design, Multimedia Design, Fashion Design and Strategic Design Management.

www.gulfcraftinc.com

WiderCat 92 to launch in spring 2023

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WiderCat 92 to launch in spring 2023

October 13, 2022
8:59 am

Italy’s Wider is producing the first units of its in-demand WiderCat92 powercat at its expanding facility in Fano, while building its 72m Moonflower at its new superyacht hub in Venice.

WiderCat 92, showing side access to VIP cabins

Wider is scheduled to launch the first hull of its WiderCat 92 from its new Fano shipyard in spring 2023 ahead of the model’s world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 12-17. The shipyard has announced that five hulls have been sold, with two set to be delivered to the United States through Widers partnership with MarineMax as its exclusive dealer in US.

The hulls and decks of the WiderCat 92 are being laminated and will be assembled and joined in November 2022, before work begins on the lower deck, such as systems and furnishings. The models of the two superstructures have also been completed.

WiderCat 92 saloon

The WiderCat 92 featured in Yacht Style’s 2022 Multihulls Issue (click to read) Designed by Luca Dini and Wider Centro Stile (Wider Style Centre), the 92ft powercat has a beam of over 39ft. The beam extends when the side platforms drop, which offers direct side access to both VIP cabins and forms a 720sqft, three-sided beach club with the garage door down.

Solar panels covering 1,830sqft deliver self-sufficiency at anchor, with unused energy stored in the lithium batteries to power systems at night. Wider’s serial hybrid system enables a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range over 1,600nm at eight knots or up to 2,400nm at six knots, while in zero-emission mode, the yacht can travel 27nm at six knots in silence.

WiderCat 92 in build in Fano

Focused on production of Wider’s powercats, the Fano shipyard is situated by a popular marina on Italy’s Adriatic coast and occupies an 11,000sqm seafront site, with an almost-100m quay. The shipyard also includes an innovation centre dedicated to design, new technologies and eco-friendly initiatives such as incorporating sustainable materials such as wood and glass.

In Venice , further up the Adriatic coast, Wider has laid the keel of the Moonflower 72 hybrid superyacht at the builder’s brand-new hub dedicated to superyachts and full custom projects.

The 236ft Moonflower 72 features an exterior by Nauta Design

Announced earlier this year and due for delivery in 2025, the 236ft, 1,450GT steel and aluminium superyacht features an exterior by Nauta Design, and naval architecture and interiors by Wider.

Moonflower 72 will be equipped with the Wider hybrid propulsion system comprising two variable-speed generators of 1,860kW each and a sodium nickel battery bank of approximately 1mW.

Moonflower 72 under construction in Venice

Wider’s new facilities in Fano and Venice follow last year’s recapitalisation under Marcello Maggi and holding company W-Fin Sarl, with the company already surpassing all its objectives set in September 2021.

www.wider-yachts.com

Conrad to build custom 130ft flybridge sailing yacht

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Conrad to build custom 130ft flybridge sailing yacht

October 13, 2022
2:07 am

Poland’s Conrad Shipyard signs contract for a 130ft flybridge performance sailing superyacht designed by Germany’s Frank Neubelt.

C-130 measures 130ft in length

Poland’s Conrad Shipyard has announced a new build contract with Frank Neubelt Yacht Designs and Neubelt’s German Yacht Couture project agency for C-130, an innovative 40m sailing superyacht.

Neubelt and German Yacht Couture affiliate Lyacht are handling exterior and interior design, and naval architecture, while FNYD is providing interior styling. Conrad, located in the north-coast city of Gdansk, is scheduled to start building the 130-footer in spring 2023, with construction estimated to take up to 24 months.

Mikołaj Król (Conrad CEO), Frank Neubelt (designer) and Marcin Czarniawski (Conrad Project Manager)

Mikolaj Krol, CEO of Conrad, said: “Our collaboration with Frank Neubelt is based on strong superyacht expertise on all sides but also on the trust and long-lasting friendship between our companies. I feel truly privileged and motivated to build this demanding, game-changing project.”

Conrad believes C-130 will be the first flybridge performance sailing yacht of this size with its specially invented indoor-outdoor saloon.

C-130 will have a carbon-fibre hull and deckhouse

The wide, sled-style hull is set to be made from lightweight carbon-fibre, while a telescopic lifting keel-fin with bulb provides a draft of 3.8-6.0m. The rigging and mast will offer a powerful Code-0/Gennaker sail plan with a retractable carbon bowsprit.

The carbon-built deckhouse features specially developed full-screen side windows, while the lower deck provides a spacious owner’s area with its own aft-deck terrace entrance, plus three guest cabins and forward crew quarters for six.

C-130 is distinguished by a flybridge

At the owner’s request, the yacht will also be equipped with a retractable, 360-degree, hybrid-powered engine with two rudders offering a cruising speed of 12 knots. The yacht will have storage for a 5m owner’s tender and a smaller one for crew.

Conrad was founded within the Marine Project shipyard in 2003 and is currently completing C144S, Poland’s biggest luxury motor yacht to date.

www.conradshipyard.com

Sunseeker appoints Middle East distributor

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Sunseeker appoints Middle East distributor

October 13, 2022
1:58 am

The British luxury motor yacht builder has appointed Bush & Noble as its representative in the Middle East, trading under the name Sunseeker Gulf.

Douglas Culverwell, Brett Noble, Joanne Smith, John Bush, Sunseeker CEO Andrea Frabetti and Sean Robertson

Sunseeker International has appointed Bush & Noble as its new distributor in the Middle East, where the company will trade under the name of Sunseeker Gulf in their representation of the British builder. John Bush and Brett Noble founded Bush & Noble in 2012 in Dubai and will develop Sunseeker’s presence in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain.

Douglas Culverwell, Sunseeker’s Director of Distributor Development, said: “We are delighted to unveil Sunseeker Gulf as our new distributor in this critical market. Their strength and expertise will offer exceptional customer service and ample opportunity to develop our presence in the region.”

Sean Robertson, Sunseeker’s Sales and Marketing Director, added: “Our new alliance with Sunseeker Gulf will offer the market direct and unprecedented access to the entire Sunseeker range. Yachts ranging from 55-160ft will offer prospective customers a diverse portfolio of luxury motor yachts, from the all-new and incredibly exciting Superhawk 55 to the magnificent 100 Yacht and recently launched Ocean range.”

Following the success of the Sunseeker Showcase in the builder’s headquarters in Poole and in Hong Kong, Dubai will also benefit from an on-land, client-focused showcase. Sunseeker Gulf’s upcoming events including next year’s Dubai International Boat Show (March 1-5, 2023), where it will participate with a range of Sunseeker motor yachts.

John Bush, co-founder of Sunseeker Gulf, said: “We are incredibly proud to embark on a new venture with Sunseeker. Representing an iconic brand in a growing market will enable us to develop our business in the Middle East.

“We are very excited to present the incomparable quality found in Sunseeker’s yachts. As true leaders in yacht design and innovation, this is an exceptional new offering to the Middle East market which sees us represent one of the most prestigious yacht brands in the world today.”

http://www.sunseeker.com

Entries rising for second Beneteau Cup Hong Kong

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Entries rising for second Beneteau Cup Hong Kong

October 12, 2022
12:06 pm

Tonny Chung’s First 31.7 Foxzhead is back to try to defend its Beneteau Cup Hong Kong overall title, as entries rise ahead of the second edition from October 29-30.

Tonny Chung’s First 31.7 Foxzhead returns after winning last year

Pascal Martin’s Oceanis 51.1 Legende II and Tonny Chung’s First 31.7 Foxzhead are among boats returning for the second edition of the Beneteau Cup Hong Kong Supported by Aon, having won Division A and Division B respectively at the inaugural event in May 2021 (click for 2021 report).

Foxzhead was the overall winner last year, when 21 Beneteau yachts competed. This year’s event is again organised by Beneteau Asia Pacific and Simpson Marine, and supported by Aberdeen Boat Club.

The first edition featured 21 yachts

Oceanis 48 entries include Thomas Kwan’s Captain Ernie and Benny Ip’s 142500, while Mike Simpson’s Freedom and David Fung’s PT2 are among Oceanis 46.1 yachts. Other Oceanis models include John Berry’s 43 Five O One, Ming Lou’s 40 Coral Harbour and Olivier Dewailly’s 35 Spirou.

Henry Lu’s Sense 50 Sea Monkey is among the largest entries, but otherwise the fleet is dominated by First models including TC Leung’s First 47.7 Polar Star III, which finished third in Division A last year.

Captain Ernie, Thomas Kwan’s Oceanis 48

First entries also include the 41s5 Easy Breezy II owned by Alfred Lau and Castor Kong, Robert Cook’s 405 Ichiban and Fukushima Kunihiro’s 265 Water Rabbit.

Day one features an island race and a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed gala dinner on Middle Island to celebrate Halloween. Day two starts with a pursuit race followed by an afternoon on the beach with a water toys experience organised by Decathlon, concluding with a sunset awards party at The Bay restaurant on Lamma Island.

The Beneteau Cup features two days of racing

Sailability Hong Kong (click for website) is the regatta’s official charity. Founded in 2009, Sailability Hong Kong provides the opportunity for anyone with a physical disability or special educational needs to learn to sail or have a water-based experience.

The organisation says it has provided lessons for over 6,000 sailors with a disability or other challenges, and conducts over 3,000 individual sailing lessons each year.

TC Leung’s First 47.7 Polar Star III finished third in Division A last year

Beneteau Cup sponsors providing awards and prizes include Beneteau, Amore Pacific, Devialet, Fortnum & Mason, Frette, Imperatrice, Lantau Yacht Club, Mazu, Moonzen Brewery, Oliver James Lilos, Raze, Rituals, Supergoop, Sevenstar Yacht Transport and Tumi.

To register for the Beneteau Cup Hong Kong Supported by Aon click here, or visit the official website for more details.

www.beneteaucuphk.com

Sanlorenzo’s 40-knot SP110 open coupe sold to Asia

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Sanlorenzo’s 40-knot SP110 open coupe sold to Asia

October 12, 2022
11:24 am

Sanlorenzo Asia’s recent sales include Asia’s first orders for the new SP110 that debuted at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival and the upcoming SX100, as well as another SD118.

Sanlorenzo SP110

Sanlorenzo Asia, represented by Simpson Marine, has secured the region’s first sale of the SP110 (click for article), the 40-knot open coupe that debuted at the Cannes Yachting Festival last month. The order for Asia is set for delivery in spring 2024.

Measuring 33.5m with an 8m beam, the SP110 is the first model from Sanlorenzo’s new Smart Performance (SP) series and can reach 40 knots with water jet propulsion powered by three 2,000hp MAN V12 engines.

View into SP110’s two-level atrium-style interior

The yacht offers a fractional propulsion system, so depending on conditions and needs, the boat can move using just one engine, a pair or all three, allowing reduced consumption at a wide range of speeds. Solar panels on the hard top supply power to run the hotel load.

Tilli Antonelli over saw product development of the SP110, Marco Arnaboldi handled hull design, while Bernardo Zuccon and Piero Lissoni designed the exterior and interiors respectively. The interior is distinguished by a two-level atrium-style interior, with both the lower and main saloons visible from the aft platform and beyond.

Saloon and dining area on the SP110’s main deck

Nick Stratton, Sanlorenzo Asia Sales Manager, said: “We are delighted to have received the first order for this amazing new yacht by Sanlorenzo, which pushes the boundaries of design, performance and sustainability to the next level. It’s an incredibly powerful yacht that is at the same time elegant, light, nearly silent at high speeds, and provides incredibly smooth handling.

“We’ve witnessed how successful she was at the Cannes Yachting Festival, becoming one of the most iconic reveals of this season. The show was very successful for Sanlorenzo Asia, who assisted customers in selecting their own yachts from the Sanlorenzo collection. The sale of SP110 is tangible proof that Asian customers are ready for the next level in fast performance yachting.”

Sanlorenzo SX100 will debut in 2023

Sanlorenzo Asia’s recent sales also include Asia’s first SX100 – a model set to set in 2023 – and another hull of the SD118, which had its world premiere at last year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.

Briefly announced at last month’s Cannes Yachting Festival, the SX100 joins the successful SX crossover range, which also includes the SX76, SX88 and SX112. Early this summer, units of all three models were delivered to Hong Kong, while further orders for the SX76 and SX88 are due in Asia later this year.

Lower-deck lounge on the SX100

The upcoming SX100 features many of the options available on the range’s flagship model including the signature fold-down terraces and a huge lower-deck lounge. The hull for Asia will be delivered in April 2024, with the owner working with Sanlorenzo’s designers on a bespoke interior.

“It’s rewarding to witness the remarkable growth of the SX range and its rapid expansion in Asia,” Stratton said. “Sanlorenzo’s low production numbers ensure unique builds and ample customisation options, which strongly appeals to owners seeking to purchase a special yacht that reflects their own tastes and living philosophy. This new SX100 is no different and is sure to be another stunning bespoke Sanlorenzo build.”

Multiple units of the Sanlorenzo SD118 have been sold to Asia

Asia’s latest sale of the SD118, from the builder’s semi-displacement line, joins earlier orders of the model in the region, which began after its world premiere at Cannes last year. The new sale is to Southeast Asia, which already features many large Sanlorenzo models including the SD118, SD126 and 44.5m Alloy.

The SD118 has a volume of 290GT, is available with either twin 1,622hp Cat or 1,450hp MAN engines, and has proved another success model for Sanlorenzo, with the next delivery only available in 2025.

Meanwhile, a new Sanlorenzo SL86 en route to Asia has become available for sale. The SL86 planing model features Roda and Minotti furniture, and can accommodate eight guests in four cabins and three crew.

http://www.simpsonmarine.com/manufacturer/sanlorenzo/

The Superyacht Life Foundation announces The Honours awards

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The Superyacht Life Foundation announces The Honours awards

October 11, 2022
11:42 pm

The Superyacht Life Foundation and Monaco Yacht Show have created The Honours, an annual event starting in September 2023 that recognises ‘the people, not the yachts’.

The Honours was announced at Yacht Club de Monaco

The Superyacht Life Foundation and the Monaco Yacht Show have invited nominations for the first edition of The Honours, which aims to celebrate the people of the superyacht industry rather than the yachts. The inaugural Honours evening be held in Monaco on September 26, 2023, on the eve of the Monaco Yacht Show, with three honourees receiving a Bowsprit, an avant-garde design in carbon and crystal glass crafted by Preciosa.

Dilan Sarac, Marketing Manager of The Superyacht Life Foundation, said: “Behind the glitz, the glamour and the attention-grabbing headlines, superyachting has a deep and generous soul that is reflected both in the philanthropic endeavours of its owners and in the ideals of its professionals. The Honours is a chance for us to recognise and celebrate the endeavours of the extraordinary people this exceptional sector encapsulates.”

The Honours invites is inviting nominations

Gaëlle Tallarida, Managing Director of Monaco Yacht Show, said: “We believe The Honours will be a new milestone in superyachting’s history as this will be the very first award ceremony that distinguishes people behind the scenes of yachting.”

Sponsored by Feadship, BWA Yachting, RINA and Preciosa, The Honours seeks to highlight and recognise people within superyachting, presenting positive stories and actions to a wider audience.

Examples include owners, crew and industry people leading humanitarian and disaster relief efforts, citizen scientists performing groundbreaking research aboard a superyacht, business leaders preserving artisan skills, and pioneering designers and engineers developing sustainable innovations. It could also be a deckhand who goes above and beyond, or a submarine pilot who has helped guests achieve their dreams and fight their fears.

Three honourees will each receive a Bowsprit

Farouk Nefzi, Chief Marketing Officer at Feadship, said: “Our industry is a people’s industry, and there are so many stories to be told about the amazing achievements of engineering, design, philanthropic ventures and sustainable innovations. They all make our industry and the world a little better. We have chosen to support The Honours because of the inspiring people, captivating stories, and great content.”

Nominations can be made by visiting the Nominate page on https://www.thehonours.org/. Nominees will be considered by an independent judging panel comprising leaders from varied sectors of the superyacht industry, who will select three laureates each year to receive a Bowsprit.

www.thehonours.org

Silent’s flagship superyacht due to deliver in 2024

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Silent’s flagship superyacht due to deliver in 2024

October 11, 2022
11:13 pm

Silent-Yachts is building a 120ft solar-electric flagship as well as multiple units of the Silent 80 and the Silent VisionF 82 developed with Turkish partner VisionF.

Silent 120

Silent-Yachts has announced that it currently has 12 superyacht catamarans under construction, ranging from the Silent 80 to the expanded Silent 120. Production is shared across the brand’s own 44,000sqm shipyard in Fano, Italy, and partner shipyard VisionF’s expansive facilities in Turkey, which cover more than 100,000sqm of production area and include the Tuzla Viaport Marina.

Michael Köhler,founder and CEO of Silent-Yachts, said: “It has been a whirlwind 12 months. Three great trends have converged to make our boats enormously successful. The rebound in yacht sales since Covid is already well documented. Add to that the growth of environmental sensibilities and the recognition that two hulls provide a far more luxurious platform for life at sea, and you have a recipe for unprecedented demand. This is the age of the super catamaran.”

Silent 120

The solar-electric Silent 120, in build in Turkey, has expanded from its initial design of 100ft to 120ft, and now has a huge interior volume of 499GT and 900sqm of exterior and interior space. Delivery is scheduled for 2024.

The first hull will feature a swimming pool on the aft deck and grassy areas for dog walking on the side decks. The solar hard top is designed to slide out in two sections to reveal an upper sun deck, which also doubles as a touch-and-go helipad.

Silent 120

The Silent 120’s solar panels are capable of generating up to 40kWp and it’s also equipped with back-up generators. The yacht cruises at eight knots and has a top speed of 16 knots.

The Silent 80, the big sister of the Silent 60 launched last year, is proving popular, with 10 orders to date and seven currently in build, with designs split between the retractable flybridge version and the 3-Deck model.

Silent 80 3-Deck

The first Silent 80 hull features the smaller flybridge, whose hard top lowers flush to the coachroof. This boat is being finished at the yard in Italy and is due for launch in March 2023.

Other customers have opted for a dedicated 90sqm sun deck with a fixed hard top. The sun deck includes a teak and stainless-steel dining table, two deep lounging areas, a huge expanse of sunbeds and a bar. The first Silent 80 3-Deck is also set for launch in March 2023.

Silent 80 3-Deck

On both versions of the Silent 80, there are lounging and dining areas, and a galley on the main deck, with the indoor helm set to starboard. Accommodation in the hulls can include four or five guest cabins, and for up to four crew members.

Solar panel production can reach 26kW, with the battery bank and e-motors sized according to the client’s wishes. The boat is optimised for up to two 340kW motors and 429kWh of battery capacity. Generators can ranging from 100kW to two 145kW units. The yacht offers a cruising speed of 6-8 knots and a top speed of 19.

Silent VisionF 82

The Silent VisionF 82 is a redesigned, hybrid version of the Turkish-built VisionF82 and is built in aluminium rather than composite. Four are currently in build, with launches staggered between December 2022 and June 2023.

The first two vessels in-build will feature a conventional propulsion system combined with Silent-Yachts solar panels on the extended aluminum hard top.

Silent VisionF 82

All following orders will be equipped with the new Silent VisionF solar-hybrid drivetrain, where the system can decide whether the boat will manoeuvre under electric power, diesel engine or both – an appealing compromise for those unwilling to give up the internal combustion engine. The 13.6kWp solar hard top and 160kWh battery bank will be capable of running all the hotel loads aboard and keeping the yacht silent overnight.

www.silent-yachts.com

Ferretti Group acquires two suppliers

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Ferretti Group acquires two suppliers

October 11, 2022
5:26 pm

The Group acquired long-time suppliers Il Massello and Canalicchio to strengthen its supply chain and ensure ‘stability and reliability, and insourcing of expertise’.

Alberto Galassi, CEO, Ferretti Group

Ferretti Group has acquired the majority stake in Massello S.r.l and Fratelli Canalicchio S.p.A, two companies that are part of its supply chain.

Il Massello is based in Fano, close to several of Ferretti Group’s Adriatic coast facilities, and specialises in wooden nautical furnishings, recently launching an innovative onboard assembly service. Canalicchio is based in Narni, north of Rome, and specialises in static exteriors and automatic kinetic systems for yachts.

The two transactions are aimed at improving overall profitability and gaining even more control over the production and procurement phases for Ferretti Group. As of 2021, the combined revenues of the two companies amounted to about €13 million, but Ferretti Group believes the two companies could generate sales of around €30 million by 2025.

Alberto Galassi, CEO of Ferretti Group, said: “We have finalised these two transactions because the acquisition of control of a strategic supplier ensures stability and reliability, improves industrial performance and insourcing of expertise. We are confident that the upstream integration will allow us to express even more quality and optimise costs and time.”

www.ferrettigroupasiapacific.com

Riva 102’ Corsaro Super sold to Taiwan

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Riva 102’ Corsaro Super sold to Taiwan

October 11, 2022
3:57 pm

Amal Yachting has secured Asia’s first sale of the new Riva 102’ Corsaro Super, which had its world premiere at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival.

The Riva 102’ Corsaro Super in Riva’s La Spezia shipyard

Amal Yachting, which represents Ferretti Yachts, Riva and Pershing in Taiwan, has secured the sale of a Riva 102’ Corsaro Super, which had its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. The first Riva 102’ Corsaro was launched in La Spezia in May (click for article) and the yacht ordered for Taiwan is hull number five, which will be the first in Asia.

Among several new Riva models launched during the year of the brand’s 180th anniversary, the 102’ Corsaro Super is an update of the 100’ Corsaro, which had its world premiere in Hong Kong in 2017. The 102’ Corsaro Super can reach 26 knots with its standard 2,435mhp MTU 16V 2000 M96 engines, while two 2,638mhp MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines produce a top speed of 28 knots.

The five-cabin yacht has a length of 30m, a beam of nearly 7m and 100sqm of liveable open-air spaces, with new updates including an upgraded beach club area covering 35sqm. The superstructure and the hull have been completely renewed, and new glass fashion plates aft improve aerodynamics.

The 102’ Corsaro Super features a new beach club and expanded glazing

The new model features over 140sqm of glazing and glass surfaces. The glazing in the owner’s suite has been redesigned and extended to 2m in length, amplifying the sense of space in the widebody configuration and offering views on both sides of the yacht.

Interior innovations include a choice of two saloon layouts. One focused on the dining space has a table for eight aft, while the lounge has views through extensive windows that open onto the lateral walkways. The second layout features the lounge aft and dining space central. Options include special gunwales that swing out on either side of the main deck to create terraces.

The dominant wood inside is Canaletto walnut, with its warm tones set off by satin-effect titanium ceilings or glass surfaces and cool colours.

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