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FLIBS 2025 hosting global and US premieres

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FLIBS 2025 hosting global and US premieres

October 23, 2025
8:13 am

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is again packed with debuts and displays from the world’s leading shipyards.

Azimut Seadeck 7

Azimut will have one of the most impressive displays at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (October 29-November 2), with the Italian builder showing 13 models across six series.

The display includes the flagship Grande Trideck (38m) plus the Grande 32M and Grande 26M from its superyacht series, as well as the Magellano 30M, Magellano 25M and Magellano 60. The Seadeck 7 and Seadeck 6 Sundeck represent the brand’s newest collection, while its other yachts on display comprise three Fly models (68, 62, 53), an S7 sportbridge, and the Verve 48 cruiser.

Pershing GTX70

Ferretti Group is showcasing the American debuts of Pershing’s new GTX70 – a world premiere earlier this year – and Wally’s wallywhy200, the 89ft, 200GT flagship of the brand’s ‘spaceship’ series. The group’s display also includes the Custom Line Saetta 106’, Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90, Riva’s 82’ Diva and 76’ Perseo Super, Pershing 8X and Wally’s wallypower58.

Sanlorenzo is staging the American premieres of the SL86A, SX100 and SP92, alongside the SX88, SD90 and SL90A, while sister brand Bluegame hosts the BG74, BG54 and the US debut of the BGM75 power catamaran. Sanlorenzo is also opening its new regional headquarters, located at Pier Sixty-Six Marina in Fort Lauderdale and designed by Piero Lissoni, Sanlorenzo’s Art Director.

Sanlorenzo SX100

Massimo Perotti, Chairman and CEO of Sanlorenzo, said: “At Sanlorenzo, we don’t just build yachts – we craft experiences and connect communities. Our new headquarters at Pier Sixty-Six embodies this philosophy and stands as a tangible symbol of our commitment to this key market for the brand’s future growth.”

Van der Valk, a leader in bespoke superyachts from 80-150ft, is exhibiting the 34m Lady Lene and the Edge 65, which can be viewed at Pier 66 A126 and D418A respectively. Custom built for her first owners by the Dutch shipyard, the all-aluminium Lady Lene features a fast-displacement hull, wave-piercing bow and Hull Vane transom wing, and is now available for purchase.

Van der Valk 34m Lady Lene

Lady Lene followed up a special commendation at the 2022 World Superyacht Awards by winning a 2023 Boat Design & Innovation Award, with the Dutch shipyard and Carla Guilhem Design receiving the prestigious Neptune trophy for Best Interior Design.

The Edge 65, also featuring a Guilhem interior, was launched in 2023 and later that year won the Custom Yacht category at the World Yacht Trophies. The yacht has a top speed of 40 knots and foldout aft sides. A second Edge 65 is under construction and available for purchase, with customisation options still open for technical spaces, equipment and exterior colour.

Van der Valk Edge 65

Damen Yachting is showing the 74m Casino Royale, an Amels 242. In its dedicated hospitality area, the Dutch shipyard will also offer guests an Amels 60 experience “powered by innovative Augmented Reality”, showcasing the options, configurations and possibilities for the Amels 60, as well as how the different interiors by Harrison Eidsgaard, Winch Design and Laura Sessa can be applied.

Cheoy Lee Yachts is staging the global debut of its custom-built 130 Explorer superyacht and teaming up with Nick Boksa of Boksa Marine Design to present Cheoy Lee’s Discovery Series of luxury, long-range, steel-hulled explorer yachts. CL Yachts, Cheoy Lee’s sister brand, will showcase its CLB72 and CLB65 flybridge motoryachts.

Absolute Navetta 62

Absolute is staging the US debuts of the 70 Fly and Navetta 62, just weeks after both models had their world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September. The inland Italian builder’s seven-yacht display also includes the Navetta 75, Navetta 70, Navetta 64 and Navetta 53 from its semi-displacement series, and the 56 Fly from its planing line.

Among catamaran builders, Sunreef will host the US premiere of the 60 Sunreef Power alongside the 80 Sunreef Power.

CGI of Aquila 36 Molokai

Aquila is staging the global premiere of the 36 Molokai and the US debut of its 46 Yacht, which had its world premiere at Cannes last month. The builder’s six-model display at Dock E in Bahia Mar Yachting Center also includes the 54 Yacht, 50 Yacht, 47 Molokai and 42 Coupe.

Among British builders, Princess’s 10-model line-up includes the North American premieres of the S80 and F58, the show debuts for the Y80 and S72, plus the S80, Y72, F65, F50, V55 and V50. Sunseeker is exhibiting its 100 Yacht, 95 Yacht, 76 Yacht, Predator 75, Manhattan 68 (2025) and Manhattan 55, while Pearl is hosting the American debut of the Pearl 63 alongside its 72 and 82.

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Fountaine Pajot to debut ‘Asian-centric’ Aura 51

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Fountaine Pajot to debut ‘Asian-centric’ Aura 51

October 23, 2025
7:37 am

The catamaran builder is debuting a new version of its Aura 51 tailored for the Asian market.

Fountaine Pajot is debuting a special ‘Asian-centric’ edition of its Aura 51 sailing catamaran at the Shenzhen Bay International Boat Show in China from October 23-26.

“This boat is special and has been commissioned especially with Asian buyers in mind, as they regularly request more shade and living space on the flybridge,” explained Kevin Corfa, Fountaine Pajot’s Asia Network Manager.

“After months of work with the French design office, the team developed this specific ‘Asian-centric’ version with a fully built-in flybridge and higher hard top and boom, while managing to reduce the main sail by only 3sqm to keep the balance and the performance.”

Corfa added that the Aura 51 has been a popular model in Asia, with multiple units already sold in the likes of Korea and Singapore.

“We are very proud of the team and the extra service we offer our in-house custom département. The catalogue of what they can offer is becoming wider and wider,” said Corfa, adding that the new version of the Aura 51 “proves that the shipyard is listening to its yacht owners”.

Penned by Berret-Racoupeau Design with a lightweight infused composite superstructure, the Aura 51 is available with up to six cabins and dedicated crew quarters depending on the chosen configuration. Equipped with 2,000 watts of solar panels, the sailing catamaran is also available in an electric propulsion version.

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Hanse Yachts strengthens in Hong Kong

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Hanse Yachts strengthens in Hong Kong

October 23, 2025
12:58 am

Todd Barr, Amani Gong and Olivier Decamps join forces to strengthen Hanse Yachts’ presence in Hong Kong.

Hanse Yachts has announced a partnership with marine entrepreneur Todd Barr, long-standing business partner Amani Wong, and experienced industry professional Olivier Decamps to expand the brand’s presence and market share in Hong Kong.

Coming from a professional marine family in Brisbane, Australia, Barr moved to Hong Kong in 2000. A former airline captain, he founded his first company distributing marine products and became the authorised dealer for several international boat brands.

He later launched Lifestyle Yachts, designing and building tailor-made yachts, while other ventures included Calm Water Management and AquaHub. Barr remains a passionate sailor, competing both inshore and offshore in a wide variety of racing and cruising yachts.

Barr and Amani Gong, who has an extensive background in the manufacturing, import and export industry, now service the mainland and local market as well as foreign expatriates, and can offer one-stop-shop solutions including in-house mooring and management.

Maxim Neumann, Sales Director of Hanse Yachts, said: “With Todd, Amani and Olivier, we now have long-term partners in Hong Kong to strengthen our market position and introduce more customers to the Hanse Yachts brand. This is another important step in expanding our presence and bringing the unique Hanse philosophy to passionate sailors and yacht owners in Asia.”

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Absolute developing Navetta 58

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Absolute developing Navetta 58

October 22, 2025
10:09 pm

The inland Italian builder will debut the semi-displacement flybridge motoryacht at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival.

Absolute is developing the Navetta 58, which will debut at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival alongside the Navetta 66 and another new model. According to the Italian shipyard, the design of the Navetta 58 “embodies a perfect balance between elegance and strength, tradition and innovation”.

Based on a semi-displacement hull, the 58ft motoryacht’s most distinctive elements include the brand’s uniquely shaped ‘squircular’ bow windows, glazed cockpit gunwales to ensure unobstructed views, and reverse-angled aft hull sides to improve access to the water. In addition, integrated shading systems ensure privacy and comfort while at anchor.

Among social areas is the panoramic flybridge, which offers alfresco entertaining with a central lounge and dining area, plus a space for sun loungers aft. A barbecue, fridge, icemaker and cooler are situated forward while the helm station is situated to starboard. Shade is provided by a generous hardtop which can include a sliding section or solar panels.

Indoors, the main saloon has been designed as a spacious, step-free area. Starboard of the aft galley, Absolute offers room for either a starboard dining table for up to six guests, a relaxation corner with chairs and a coffee table, or extended storage.

Forward to port is the lounge area with a C-shaped sofa that faces a starboard cabinet with a high-low TV, aft of the raised helm station.

The lower deck includes three guest cabins: the forward owner’s suite with a walk-in wardrobe, an en-suite VIP cabin midships, and another guest cabin with twin berths that can be electronically converted into a double bed.

The contemporary interiors are finished with soft lines, rounded edges, neutral colours and ambient lighting, now typical features found inside all Absolute yachts. Absolute Marine, headquartered in Hong Kong, is among the Italian builder’s dealers in Asia.

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Camper & Nicholsons selling 65m Global

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Camper & Nicholsons selling 65m Global

October 16, 2025
7:38 am

The brokerage house is the new sales CA for the Hong Kong-based support vessel, which features a helipad, 35-tonne crane and two submersibles.

Camper & Nicholsons has announced the 64.52m Global as a new Central Agency listing, represented exclusively for sale by Senior Advisor Carmen Lau.

Now with an asking price of US$12.5 million, Global began her life in 1982 as a commercial workboat, before being transformed by Shadow Marine in 2007 “into one of the world’s first true support vessels”, according to Camper & Nicholsons.

“The result is a 65m expedition mothership of remarkable capability, conceived to carry more, travel further, and unlock experiences no conventional yacht can match,” the brokerage house stated.

Features include a certified helipad (15m x 10m), climate-controlled hangar (14.6m x 10.7m x 5.8m) and heavy-duty deck equipment including a 35-tonne telescopic crane. Global is being sold with two U-Boat Worx submersibles: a Cruise Sub 7 and a Super Yacht Sub 3.

The yacht has an impressive 1,303GT of interior volume, with a lounge, dining area, cinema/briefing room and gym among common facilities. The upper deck includes six guest cabins, each with a private balcony, while there’s also accommodation for 13 crew.

Lying in Hong Kong, Global is currently based at the Lantau Yacht Club. The yacht is scheduled to be among Camper & Nicholsons’ three-superyacht display at the Lantau Yacht Club Boat Show – Festa Nautica (October 17-19) with the 37m all-aluminium Zeepaard (2003) and the 32m Mirae (2023), the only MCY 105 Skylounge built by Monte Carlo Yachts.

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Fraser reveals Carinthia VII 2026/27 world tour

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Fraser reveals Carinthia VII 2026/27 world tour

October 16, 2025
2:13 am

Available for charter with Fraser, the 97m Lürssen will travel through Central America before exploring Asia-Pacific’s iconic cruising grounds.

Scheduled to leave the south of France in April 2026 and head across the Atlantic, Carinthia VII is embarking on a ‘world tour’ that will include four legs – Latin America, South Pacific, Asia and Arctic – before the 97m Lürssen returns to Hamburg in northern Germany in October 2027.

Fraser is the official charter agent for the 17-month charter itinerary, which will be led by captains Michael J. Zerr and Luca Mosca, who share decades of global yachting experience.

“The tour is set to span 17 months and take in some of the planet’s most remote and remarkable cruising grounds,” Fraser stated. “The captains will bring in-depth expertise to every destination on the tour, working alongside local experts to ensure a superlative guest experience on board.”

Carinthia VII’s world tour begins with the Latin America swing, starting in May 2026 in the San Blas Islands on the Atlantic side of Panama, in the Caribbean Sea. In June, the yacht charters the Pacific Coast side of Panama and neighbouring Costa Rica. In July, it’s set to head southwest to the iconic Galapagos Islands west of Ecuador before heading northwest to the Sea of Cortez west of Mexico.

After heading southwest across the Pacific Ocean, Carinthia VII starts its South Pacific swing in French Polynesia from August to September before visiting Fiji and the Solomon Islands from September to October.

Carinthia VII’s Asia leg starts with six months in Southeast Asia, with an extensive cruise through Indonesia and Thailand from November 2026 to February 2027 followed by travels through the Philippines from March to April. The yacht then heads north for three months in Japan, during the late spring and summer from May to July.

The charter tour then concludes with a spectacular Arctic voyage in September 2027, as Carinthia VII sails around Alaska and the north of Canada, travelling the Northwest Passage, before heading home across the North Atlantic.

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From backyard shed to industry benchmark

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From backyard shed to industry benchmark

October 16, 2025
12:58 am

How Metan Marine restores the world’s most exclusive vessels with Awlgrip.

Nearly three decades ago, former trainee car mechanic Mike Borrelli launched Metan Marine from a shrink-wrap shed in his backyard. Inspired by his time as a mate aboard a fishing boat in Scituate, Massachusetts, Mike teamed up with his father and a friend to turn his passion into a business.

Today, Metan Marine is one of the most sought-after boat restoration companies in the United States. The company now operates from a 25,000sqft facility and restores vessels for clients around the world.

With US$100,000 spray booths and expert craftsmanship, all documented for thousands of loyal YouTube subscribers, Metan Marine has become synonymous with quality and precision. For Mike, one constant has been crucial to his success from the very beginning: Awlgrip® coatings.

“I have always used Awlgrip for all my boats. I will never forget the late Steve Smith pulling into my driveway on my second project. He was an absolute book of knowledge and such a kind gentleman,” Mike said.

“I was used to the automotive industry, where it was base coat, clearcoat and enamel over it. Steve took the time to explain the difference between linear urethanes and acrylic urethane, and how the clear rises to the surface during the cure process.”

Mike quickly saw the benefits of switching to Awlgrip premium polyurethane finishes, known for their ease of application and outstanding gloss retention.

“For years you could not wet sand and buff using linear urethane finishes because you would break the surface,” he said. “Awlcraft 2000 changed that, by allowing the new coat to melt into the previous layer during wet sanding, enabling polishing to the point you would not even know the repair is there.”

Today, Mike applies the latest topcoat technology, Awlcraft® 3000, in combination with AkzoNobel’s advanced colour platform to deliver flawless results.

“We have just completed one of the longest paint runs ever, using both spray booths on five projects. The feedback on the Awlgrip finish and durability has been unbelievable.”

From humble beginnings to international acclaim, Metan Marine’s journey is one of grit, innovation and a commitment to excellence, supported by the reliability and performance of Awlgrip coatings.

“Awlgrip has been with us from day one. It is more than a product. It is a partnership that allows us to deliver the best possible results for our customers.”

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Sixth Amels 80 superyacht sold

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Sixth Amels 80 superyacht sold

October 16, 2025
12:24 am

The sixth unit in the Amels 80 Limited Editions series, due for delivery in 2028, has been sold by Damen Yachting and Burgess brokerage.

Damen Yachting has announced the sale of the sixth Amels 80, which was sold in collaboration with brokerage house Burgess. Scheduled for delivery in 2028, the superyacht is currently under construction at the Damen shipyard in Galati, Romania, and will finish final outfitting at the builder’s Vlissingen City shipyard in the Netherlands.

Jan van Hogerwou, Damen Yachting’s North America Sales Director, stated: “We are thrilled to have sold the most recent yacht. Working alongside Burgess once again accentuates our shared commitment to delivering world-class yachts and service to our clients.”

Nathan Durley-Boot, Deputy Head of Burgess Technical Services, added: “We are proud to have facilitated the sale of another Amels 80. This yacht represents an exceptional opportunity for our client to benefit from the proven Amels 80 Limited Editions while still enjoying a significant level of customisation.”

The 80m Limited Editions model has been penned by Espen Øino with bespoke interiors by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. With a 12.5m beam and a volume of 2,175GT, the Amels 80 can accommodate up to 14 guests in seven cabins, as well as 24 crew.

Features include a 200sqm sundeck and an expansive beach club, which includes a 6.5m glass-bottomed swimming pool, wellness centre, gym, sauna and massage room. Powered by an advanced hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, the Amels 80 offers quieter and more sustainable cruising while still being able to achieve a top speed of 16.5 knots.

Following the launch of the first Amels 80 in April 2025, the next two units are set to splash in 2026.

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Superyacht industry steady through the storm

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Superyacht industry steady through the storm

October 16, 2025
12:07 am

Marine Money’s Monaco Superyacht Forum examined how the yachting industry is showing resilience despite global economic and political uncertainty.

Photos: Marine Money/Ed Wright

Ahead of this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, Marine Money’s Monaco Superyacht Forum drew leading players from across the industry to Le Meridien Beach Plaza. Throwing the spotlight on the key economic and geopolitical forces shaping the yacht market, the one-day event gathered leading experts from across the superyacht ecosystem to exchange on market conditions and trends in finance, shipbuilding, ownership and operations.

Opening remarks were given by Mike McCleery of Marine Money and Bob Allen, founding partner at Robert Allen Law. Kicking off the programme, Heather Parkman, Director of BOATPro – Boat International, presented a deep dive into BOAT’s current Global Order Book, looking at the charter market, industry trends and market outlook.

Benjamin K.F. Wong of Invest Hong Kong presented details of four new marina developments in Hong Kong. Louis E. Sola, former Chairman of the US Federal Maritime Commission, licensed yacht broker and founder of Evermarine, shared his perspective on one of the biggest stories of the year: the impact of US trade policy on the superyacht market.

Tariffs remain a major concern, he said, noting that a 15 per cent levy on a US$20 million yacht adds US$3-5 million in costs, which directly impacts the industry.

Current US tax policy, known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, offers relief by allowing full first-year depreciation of yachts classified as business assets, even when financed, but its renewal depends on political decisions in Washington. Currency fluctuations add further pressure, as the weak dollar against the euro raises yacht prices by 10-12 per cent.

A Builders’ Panel featuring Barbara Amerio, CEO of Amer Yachts, Tim Kershaw of Dunya Yachts, Chris Blackwell of Echo Marine Group and Echo Yachts, and Erwin Bamps, CEO of Gulf Craft, exchanged on market agility, sustainability mandates and changing buyer expectations.

The Navigating HNWI Relationships in Yachting session examined relationships with high-net-worth clients, acquisition strategies and brand communication with a strong panel composed of Nada Serafini from Pershing and Itama Yachts, Carmen Lau, Senior Advisor, Camper & Nicholsons, superyacht industry expert Eleonora Pitasso, and Vivika Bellmann, Private Clients Manager, Döhle Yachts, Monaco.

In the key session, Today’s Superyacht Finance Market, capital providers Toby Robilliard (Investec Bank plc), Steven Hawkins (JP Morgan Private Bank), Willem Steenkamer (St Julian’s Maritime Finance), Zack Hamric (Azul Marine Lending) and Olivier Blanchet (BNP Paribas) reviewed funding models and investor expectations.

Bob Allen then hosted a one-to-one conversation session with Marco Valle, CEO of AzimutIBenetti Group, focusing on current challenges in the market. Boosted by a “very successful Cannes Yachting Festival”, Valle highlighted that instead of a perceived industrywide slowdown, it was yachts under 80ft (24m) that represented a more price-sensitive thus affected segment compared to larger vessels.

Afternoon discussions turned to communications, with influencers Alex Jimenez (TheYachtGuy), David Seal (Yachts For Sale) and Matthijs Rhee (MrSuperyachts) analysing the impact of social media on yacht sales.

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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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