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Groupe Beneteau out in force at Miami show

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Groupe Beneteau out in force at Miami show

February 22, 2024
2:18 pm

Following a strong display at Boot Dusseldorf, Groupe Beneteau brands also had a powerful presence at the Miami International Boat Show.

Beneteau Antares 12

Groupe Beneteau, which has nearly 8,000 employees around the world, put on a strong display at this year’s Miami International Boat Show led by 13 models from Beneteau.

Beneteau, which is celebrating its 140^th anniversary this year, displayed nine motorboats at Herald Plaza including four outboard models: the Flyer 9 SunDeck, Flyer 10, Antares 11 Coupe and Antares 12, the new series flagship that had its world premiere at last year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.

The French builder’s outboard models at Herald Plaza ranged from the Gran Turismo 41 and Gran Turismo 45 cruisers to the Swift Trawler 41 Fly, Swift Trawler 48 and brand-flagship Grand Trawler 62. In Museum Park, the French builder showed four sailing boats: Oceanis 37.1, Oceanis 46.1, Oceanis 51.1 and Oceanis Yacht 60, its biggest sailboat.

At Herald Plaza, sister brand Jeanneau showed six Cap Camarat centre-console and walkaround models (7.5 CC, 9.0 CC, 9.0 WA, 10.5 CC, 10.5 WA and 12.5 WA), the Merry Fisher 895, 1095 and 1295 Fly, as well as the DB/37 OB and DB/43 OB outboard luxury day boats. At Museum Park, the builder displayed the Sun Odyssey 410, Sun Odyssey 440 and the innovative Jeanneau Yachts 55.

Prestige M8

Meanwhile, Prestige staged the US debut of its new F4 from the F-Line series and the M8, the 65ft flagship of its M-line of multihull motor yachts, with both models having their world premieres at Cannes last September. The motor yacht builder also showed a 520 flybridge model and the X60.

Lagoon, celebrating its 40^th anniversary this year, showed four sailing catamarans (42, 46, 55 and Sixty 5), while fellow cat builder Excess exhibited its 11 and 14 models. Other Groupe Beneteau models on display included Four Winns’ TH36 power catamaran, Wellcraft’s 435 and Scarab’s new 235 Open Wake ID wakeboat.

Gianguido Girotti, CEO of Groupe Beneteau’s Boat Division, said: “The complementary nature of our brands is a major asset in meeting the diverse needs of sailing enthusiasts around the world. Each bring unique expertise, which allows us to remain at the forefront of innovation across all our market segments.”

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CRN reveals details of Comfortably Numb

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CRN reveals details of Comfortably Numb

February 15, 2024
3:13 pm

The Ferretti Group megayacht builder has shared details of the 60m Comfortably Numb, which has been based in the Caribbean.

Comfortably Numb; Photo: Karl Borg

CRN has shared technical information of the 60m Comfortably Numb, which was delivered in December 2022 and is currently in Saint Martin, having been based in the Caribbean since last year. Featuring an overall length of 60.33m, the five-deck superyacht has a 10.55m beam and a volume of 1,114GT.

Built at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona on Italy’s east coast and launched in September 2022, the all-aluminium yacht is a custom build featuring sporty exterior styling and spacious interiors designed by Venice-based studio Nuvolari Lenard.

“The sculpted silhouette and bold exterior styling are eye-catching even from a distance, breathing life into a one-of-a-kind, full-custom icon,” CRN stated.

The yacht was commissioned by experienced owners who wanted a high-performance displacement superyacht with a reduced draft for cruising in the shallow waters of the Caribbean, which is achieved through in-line propellers.

Comfortably Numb features two MTU 20V 4000 M93L engines, the first to be fitted on a CRN yacht, which power the vessel to an impressive top speed of over 25 knots and a cruising speed of 22.5 knots.

Certified IMO Tier III, the yacht also features an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system, which helps reduce harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions in the engine exhaust by up to 70 per cent.

With the aim of achieving the weight and speed requirements stipulated in the build contract, CRN’s approach to design and sourcing materials included the use of lightweight cork – as opposed to higher-density alternatives – during the application and levelling of the teak decking.

With its team of specialist engineers and technical experts, CRN devised a system of precise strain gauges to constantly monitor the vessel’s weight and centre of gravity via Wi-Fi.

“The CRN engineering team’s focus on fine-tuning the design and calculations created a supremely innovative, lightweight and high-performance superyacht,” CRN stated. “Comfortably Numb is a totally bespoke, handcrafted ship with spaces designed to offer a fantastic cruising experience, perfect for an owner family who enjoy spending long periods on board.”

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Genoa show expands berths, exhibition area

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Genoa show expands berths, exhibition area

February 15, 2024
3:05 pm

The 64th edition Genoa International Boat Show will feature more berths and exhibition space due to the ongoing Eastern Waterfront development.

The 2024 edition of the Genoa International Boat Show (September 19-24) will feature over 100 new berths and an additional 5,000sqm of land exhibition space, as part of the Eastern Waterfront redevelopment project.

Compared to 2022, the 63^rd edition last September offered 143 additional berths due to the opening of new canals in the waterfront project, which has been designed and donated to the city by renowned architect Renzo Piano.

This year, there will also be double the parking space for visitors following the completion of a new car park underneath the city’s iconic indoor sports arena, which connects directly to the show venue.

Organised by the Italian Marine Industry Association (Confindustria Nautica), the show has been enjoying a post-pandemic resurgence, with last year’s 118,269 visitors over six days marking an almost 14 per cent increase on 2022, itself a 10.7 per cent rise on 2021. Last year’s show featured over 1,000 boats and 1,043 brands on display.

Saverio Cecchi, President, Confindustria Nautica

Saverio Cecchi, President of Confindustria Nautica and I Saloni Nautici, said: “The Genoa International Boat Show represents a key asset for the country, a global showcase for an industry that has demonstrated its tremendous ability to renew itself, to invest in innovation and to create a multi-specialised platform that can attract the world’s leading players.

“This boat show has become an authority, a reference point for the sector, an expression of all the values that define the ‘Made in Italy’ brand and its world leading industry. The records broken and forged over the years continue to strengthen the authoritative role of the Genoa International Boat Show, which, on the global stage of trade events, has remained ahead of the curve by investing in innovation, sustainability and tailored services.”

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Ferretti Group stages two US debuts

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Ferretti Group stages two US debuts

February 15, 2024
2:41 pm

Ferretti Group hosted the American debuts of Riva and Itama models at the Miami International Boat Show.

Riva 82’ Diva

Ferretti Group staged the Americas premieres of both the Riva 82’ Diva and Itama’s 62RS on the opening day of the Miami International Boat Show in Florida. The 82’ Diva had its world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival and is the new entry model for Riva’s growing Flybridge range of models, which are all built at the brand’s La Spezia facility.

Officina Italiana Design, which has designed Riva models since it was founded in 1994, collaborated with Ferretti Group on the 82’ Diva, which is the brand’s first model to feature drop-down aft bulwarks, which expand the beam of the waterside beach club area by 3m.

Riva 82’ Diva

Itama’s 62RS made its global debut at the 2022 edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival and is among the brand’s range of open yachts, which includes the flagship 75 and the 45RS that debuted at last year and is an upgrade of the 45S presented in 2017.

Ferretti Group’s Miami line-up also included the Ferretti Yachts 860, Pershing 8X (84ft), wallywhy150 (79ft) and Custom Line 106’.

Itama 62RS

The Group’s partners at the show included Range Rover (automotive), Flexjet (private aviation), Dolce & Gabbana (staff uniforms), La Scolca (wine), Pommery (champagne), Smeraldina (water) and Seabob (water toy), while Frette, Poltrona Frau and Perennials & Sutherland provide the furnishings for Custom Line.

Spanish builder Astondoa showed an As5 and a 66 Flybridge at Herald Plaza. Earlier Miami show preview articles included anticipated line-ups from Sunreef, ILIAD and Aquila, followed by Sunseeker, Prestige, Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Excess and CL Yachts and then Azimut, Sanlorenzo, Absolute, Fairline , Fountaine Pajot, Dufour and Burgess.
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Sanlorenzo reveals double-digit growth

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Sanlorenzo reveals double-digit growth

February 14, 2024
11:02 pm

The Italian shipyard has announced impressive year-end financials including a 13 per cent increase in revenue from Sanlorenzo and Bluegame yacht sales.

Sanlorenzo 57Steel; Photo: Guillaume Plisson

Sanlorenzo announced €840.2 million of net revenue from the sale of new yachts in 2023, which represented a 13.4 per cent increase on 2022 and was among last year’s double-digit growth in multiple metrics. The shipyard issued financial information following the Board of Directors’ approval of the preliminary consolidated results as of December 31, 2023.

The new yacht revenues comprised €510.6 million from Sanlorenzo’s composite Yacht series (24-38m: SL, SD, SX, SP), €238.3 million from Sanlorenzo’s metal Superyacht lines (40-73m; Alloy, Steel, Explorer, X-Space), and €91.3 million from Bluegame composite ranges (13-23m; BG, BGX, BGM).

The company also announced €157.5 million of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization), which was 21.5 per cent higher than in 2022 and with a 18.7 per cent margin on revenues.

Sanlorenzo also announced €44.5 million of organic net investments, of which 90 per cent was expansionary, dedicated to production-capacity increase and developing new models and lines.

Sanlorenzo SD90

The shipyard had a net cash position of €140.5 million as of December 31, which was significantly up on €100.3 million a year earlier and in line with the guidance revised upwards after the H1 2023 results. Other financials included a backlog equivalent to €1,041.7 million, of which €587.1 million refers to 2024 and €454.6 million to ensuing years.

Massimo Perotti, Chairman and CEO of Sanlorenzo, said: “Reliability, commitment, determination and transparency, always on track towards our goals. These are the values that have always guided the Group, which shows the preliminary results of 2023 hitting the guidance already increased on the approval of the first-half results.

“The performance of the year is substantiated by the growth of all the main metrics – at income and assets level, as well as in terms of constant ability to generate new cash to support future investments and the remuneration of our shareholders.

“Sanlorenzo products are icons of the sea, ambassadors of Made in Italy excellence in the world, the highest expression of quality craftsmanship, design, innovative inspiration as well as technological and execution know-how. A unique ability enhanced by the clear high-end positioning strategy of our brand, which is not limited to product excellence but is an essential element of all our actions to keep this positioning.”

Sanlorenzo SL90A

Perotti also spoke about Sanlorenzo’s year-end acquisitions of international charter company Equinoxe and Simpson Marine, Asia’s largest yacht dealer, which has represented Sanlorenzo since 2015 and Bluegame since 2020.

“The acquisition of Simpson Marine allows us direct control in the APAC area towards which we have significantly high expectations in the medium to long term, while the capillary structure in the Southeast Asia will be synergic with the international development strategy of services,” he said.

“For example, in chartering, besides the activities started with the acquisition of Equinoxe, the Group’s network will allow us to extend the offer on an intercontinental basis.”

Sanlorenzo has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore a possible partnership with Nautor Swan, the Finnish yacht builder owned by Italian Leonardo Ferragamo since 1998.

“This would fit perfectly into our long-term strategy,” Perotti said, “especially in terms of sustainability given the obvious complementarity between the world of sailing and the cutting-edge technologies we’re applying, with the use of green methanol and hydrogen as yachting fuels of the future.”

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

www.bluegame.it

Azimut to debut Magellano 30M at Miami show

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Azimut to debut Magellano 30M at Miami show

February 8, 2024
4:25 pm

The Italian builder will show eight models at the Miami International Boat Show, with Sanlorenzo, Absolute and Fairline also announcing line-ups.

Azimut Magellano 30M

Azimut will stage the world premiere of the Magellano 30M (click for Review) at the Miami International Boat Show (February 14-18), albeit 1½ years since the model was expected to debut at the 2022 Cannes Yachting Festival before a late cancellation.

The yacht is the flagship of the expanding Magellano series and features an exterior by American Ken Freivokh with an interior by Italian architect Vincenzo De Cotiis, with both having also designed the Magellano 25M.

Azimut Fly 72

The Italian motor yacht builder will also stage the US debut of the new Fly 72, which had its world premiere at last year’s Cannes show and is the shipyard’s first model to feature interiors by Fabio Fantolino.

Azimut’s eight models at Herald Plaza include its 38m flagship Grande Trideck, the Fly 53 and Fly 68 flybridge models, S7 sportbridge, Magellano 60 and Verve 48 outboard cruiser, with the latter two world premieres at Cannes last September.

Sanlorenzo SD90

Sanlorenzo and its dealer Sanlorenzo of the Americas will show an SD90 from the Italian shipyard’s semi-displacement series, an SL86 and SL90A asymmetrical model from its planing line, and an SX88, the first model in its iconic crossover series.

Absolute is showing four models at Herald Plaza ranging from its 48 Coupé to the Navetta 52, Navetta 58 and Navetta 75, the inland Italian builder’s flagship model.

Absolute Navetta 52

From the UK, Fairline is showing four models including the F//Line 33, which appears in the new Argylle film starring the likes of Henry Cavill, Samuel L. Jackson and Dua Lipa. The Oundle shipyard will also show the Targa 45 Open, Squadron 50 and flagship Squadron 68.

Steve Leeson, President of Fairline Americas, said: “We’re excited to kick off our US boat show season at Miami with an impressive line-up. Visitors will have the opportunity to catch up with our team about what we’re bringing to the US later in this year and get on board some Fairline favourites, including the F//Line 33, which plays a starring role alongside an A-list cast in Argylle.”

Fairline Squadron 50

Italy’s Fiart will show the Seawalker 35 and 39 models at the North Dock stand with YachtCreators, its exclusive importer for US. Meanwhile, French catamaran builder Fountaine Pajot will display the Isla 40, Elba 45, Tanna 47 and Aura 51 sailing cats and MY6 powercat, while sister yard Dufour will show its 41, 470 and 530 sailing monohulls.

Among superyacht brokers, Burgess is showing the 25.2m Incentivized, which was launched last year and is the ninth hull in the AB 80 series by Italy’s AB Yachts. Featuring exteriors by ACube Design Studio and fitted with triple MAN V12-2000 diesel engines, Incentivized can reach 57 knots and cruise at 45 knots, while zero-speed stabilisers contribute to comfort at anchor.

Incentivized, the AB80 listed by Burgess

Jonathan Beckett, Chief Executive of Burgess, said: “We look forward to kicking off a robust 2024 at the Miami International Boat Show after enjoying a banner year in 2023 with more than US$1.3 billion in brokerage sales and 804 charters.

“We’ve long been participating in the annual Miami show. It’s a hub for superyachts and given the tremendous wealth migration to the city, we feel it holds an ever important place on the international yacht show schedule. With our office in the city’s financial district, we’re always happy to showcase our expertise and inventory to those in search of a yacht for charter or purchase.”

Earlier preview articles include anticipated line-ups from Sunreef, ILIAD and Aquila, as well as Sunseeker, Prestige, Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Excess and CL Yachts.

www.miamiboatshow.com

Dubai show exhibitors announce line-ups

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Dubai show exhibitors announce line-ups

February 8, 2024
3:56 pm

British builders Princess and Sunseeker are among shipyards to announce strong displays for the 30th Dubai International Boat Show.

Princess X95

Princess’s flagship X95 heads the British builder’s impressive six-yacht line-up for the 30^th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show, which will be held at Dubai Harbour from February 28-March 3. Located before the Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal, Dubai Harbour is hosting the Middle East’s biggest boat show for a third successive year.

The Princess line-up also includes the Dubai show debut of the X80, the second model in the shipyard’s super-flybridge series, while the Plymouth shipyard’s other models comprise the Y72, F55, F45 and V40. Last year, Princess also showed the X95 in a six-yacht display including the V60, F55, F50, V50 and F45.

Princess X80

Last year, Sunseeker exhibited a 74 Sport Yacht XPS, but this year has expanded its display with Sunseeker Gulf to four models, comprising the 88 Yacht, Manhattan 55 and 68, and the eye-catching 65 Sport Yacht featuring the Poole builder’s iconic SkyHelm™ low-set, sportscar-inspired driver’s seat on the sportbridge.

An earlier show preview by YACHT STYLE revealed that Sunreef has expanded its display to three large catamarans, comprising the 80 Sunreef Power Eco, Sunreef 80 sailing cat and a 60 Sunreef Power.

Sunseeker 88 Yacht

Meanwhile, Yachting Ventures and Monaco Marina Management (M3) have invited startups to pitch at the GCC Smart Yachting Days, which will be held at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina from February 28-29 (9am-3pm each day).

The event’s topics include regional debates around how GCC countries can promote sustainable economic growth, and conversations about how to balance luxury with responsible practices and circular economy strategies for sustainable yachting.

Sunseeker 65 Sport Yacht

An Innovation Competition will feature 10 startups comprising five building new products to advance the sustainability of marinas, and five building products and technologies for the future of sustainable yachts. The deadline for startups to apply to participate in the competition is February 16.

Gabbi Richardson, founder of Yachting Ventures, said: “We recognise the significant potential for yachting in the region and the willingness of key stakeholders to invest into innovation. We hope that the GCC Smart Yachting Days will help catalyse investments into the startups within our network, and we look forward to building on collaboration with the M3 team.”

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Burgess enjoys strong year in Asia

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Burgess enjoys strong year in Asia

February 8, 2024
3:24 pm

The superyacht specialist’s Asia team reflects on a strong year in brokerage, new builds, sales CAs, charter and yacht management.

Lürssen Amatasia, now Gigia

Burgess’ Asia team had a “very strong year” in 2023, despite a quietening market for superyachts in the region. Since setting up its Asia operation in 2015, Burgess has transacted more than 30 yachts for Asia clients, averaging 54m in length and totalling more than US$1.5 billion in transaction values.

Jean-Marc Poullet, Burgess’ Chairman Asia, said: “Despite a subdued Asia market in 2023, our deep relationships and proven large-yachts expertise resulted in a very strong year. I want to thank our excellent ‘glocal’ (global-local) Asia team, which worked very hard the whole year to achieve this result.”

On the brokerage side, the Asia team advised sellers on the transaction of a 90m-plus Oceanco, the 85m Lürssen Amatasia (formerly Areti, now Gigia and for charter with Burgess), the 74m Amels Lady E and the 61m Amels Event, while completing the new build and delivery of a 42m Custom Line and progressing on the new build of a 38m Rosetti.

Amels Lady E

In addition, Burgess obtained new exclusive sales mandates for the 55m Amels Papa, 52m Codecasa Atlas, new 42m Heysea Song of Songs and a new Custom Line Navetta 42.

For charter, the Asia team welcomed 85m SilverYachts Wanderlust and 68m Abeking & Rasmussen Starlust to the global charter fleet, while completing about 30 central agency and direct charters on yachts ranging from 30-90m.

In 2023, the Asia team’s yacht management fleet comprised 10 yachts from 35-85m cruising in various places globally, with Burgess providing a mix of operational, administrative, financial and crew management services.

Mark Woodmansey, Partner and Head of Brokerage Asia, said: “While we had strong success in the 50m-plus segment in 2023, we are equally focused on expanding our activities in the 30-50m range and look forward to recruiting more brokers specialised in that segment.”

www.burgessyachts.com

Ferretti Yachts reveals Infynito 80

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Ferretti Yachts reveals Infynito 80

February 8, 2024
2:41 pm

The upcoming Infynito 80 will complement the Infynito 90 that debuted last year before hull one headed to Asia.

Ferretti Yachts is scheduled to stage the world premiere of the Infynito 80 at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 10-15. Built at the Ferretti Group’s new Marina di Ravenna shipyard on Italy’s east coast, the model is the second in a new range that began with the Infynito 90 that debuted at Cannes last year before hull one made its way to its owner in China.

Featuring an overall length of 23.7m (77ft 9in) and a beam of 6.36m (20ft 10in), the Infynito 80 features exteriors by Filippo Salvetti and interiors by IdeaeItalia, and was designed in collaboration with Ferretti Group’s Strategic Product Committee chaired by Piero Ferrari and the company’s Engineering Department.

Like the Infynito 90, the Infynito 80’s signature feature is the ‘all-season terrace’, a covered foredeck that can be set up in a variety of ways, while notable differences include a flybridge that can be open or semi-closed.

Salvetti said: “After Infynito 90, we developed the range’s second model with the aim of retaining some of this design’s unique and inimitable characteristics, while also adding new features tailored for a project of a different size.

“We’re proud to present Infynito 80, a solution with above-average covered exterior space, enabling owners to enjoy the yacht in all seasons and weather conditions but without sacrificing direct contact with the sea, the surrounding environment or the sun.”

Like her big sister, the Infynito 80 features Ferretti Sustainable Enhanced Architecture (FSEA), a package of environmentally friendly cruising solutions. They include an integrated system that stores the solar energy collected by the photovoltaic panels installed on the hard top in an energy bank consisting of 14 high-density lithium batteries.

The battery pack is in the engine room, in watertight steel containers fitted with temperature-monitoring sensors. There’s also a special focus on the use of green materials, such as natural and bamboo fabrics, regenerated leather and recyclable materials, ecological water-based paints and lamellar teak with FSC 5 certification, used throughout the exteriors.

The beach area has an aft platform with a linear lift for launching and hauling up the tender, and is overlooked by a sea-view couch incorporating a generous storage unit. The 19sqm cockpit has free-standing furniture for greater flexibility in terms of layout and use.

In the 29sqm saloon, the dining room can be replaced by a show kitchen with a bar counter and stools. The main galley is at the forward end of the main deck, with an electrically operated sliding glass door providing direct access to the all-season terrace.

The covered forward terrace is sheltered by an extension to the superstructure for protection and total privacy. The 13sqm terrace can be configured as a dinette, with seating and an extending table, or as a bar counter. The semi-raised pilothouse is accessed by a staircase in the centre of the main deck.

The standard flybridge is totally open, although owners can choose a semi-closed one with glass panels, while the fixed hard top provides shade for the upper dining area. The aft flybridge features an outdoor galley and a clear area for free-standing furniture such as sun loungers.

The 43sqm lower deck has a full-beam master suite midships, a VIP cabin and two guest cabins, while the crew quarters contain three berths in two cabins.

Davide Bernardini and Alessio Battistini of IdeaeItalia said: “Infynito 80’s interior design builds on the sustainability solutions adopted for Infynito 90, which are the key plus point of this range. From lamellar teak and eco-friendly paints to regenerated leather and other recyclable materials, everything is designed to offer a yachting experience that fully respects the environment.

“Not to mention the iconic Ferretti Yachts moods: Classic, which taps into earthy elements, and Contemporary, featuring glowing woods and fabrics in fresh hues inspired by the colours of the sea. Both moods create a sophisticated aesthetic in functional and efficient spaces designed for owners who increasingly see their yacht as a new place to live in, as if it were an extension of their home”.

The Infynito 80 can be fitted with a pair of 1,400mhp Man V12 engines for a top speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots, based on preliminary data, while with high-efficiency hull helps achieve a range of 1,000nm at 12 knots.
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Gulf Craft sells first Majesty 160

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Gulf Craft sells first Majesty 160

February 8, 2024
1:19 pm

The UAE builder has sold the Majesty 160, which has been designed by Italy’s Cristiano Gatto and is due to launch in 2026.

Gulf Craft has announced the sale of the first hull of the Majesty 160, which was announced at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show and is scheduled to be completed in spring 2026. The project is the second-largest model built by the shipyard and follows the Majesty 175, the world’s largest composite production superyacht, which was delivered in 2021.

Italy’s Cristiano Gatto has designed the exterior and interior of the Majesty 160, with Dutch studio Van Oossanen Naval Architects handling the hull design of the sub-500GT design, which is being built to commercial class and has seven guest cabins.

Mohammed Alshaali, co-founder and Chairman of Gulf Craft, said: “The Majesty 160 project embodies both Gulf Craft’s and Majesty Yachts’ bold vision to fill a distinct gap in the market. This extraordinary superyacht offers unparalleled space and amenities, delivering luxury living on the water just under the 500GT mark.

“With meticulous attention to detail, we’ve created a vessel that redefines the yachting experience, setting a new standard of elegance. The Majesty 160 is not just a superyacht; it’s a testament to our commitment to innovation and our dedication to exceeding the expectations of our clients in every aspect of luxury cruising.”

The Majesty 160 has an overall length of 164ft (50m) and a volume of 498GT. Twin 2,000hp MTU 16V 2000 M87 engines provide a top speed of almost 20 knots and a range of 3,500nm at 12 knots or 4,300nm at 10.8 knots.

The yacht is fitted with two pairs of zero-speed carbon fin stabilisers, twin 100kW generators and solar panels at the top of the sun deck roof capable of powering one of the generators, so reducing fuel consumption.

Exterior areas include an expansive sun deck with modular and moveable furniture along with an infinity pool and a customisable, multi-purpose beach club that can be used as a lounge, bar area, gym or health club. The swim platform provides easy access to the water, while fold-down balconies on both sides expand the sunbathing and social areas.

The smart layout has an innovative climate control system and accommodates up to 12 guests across its seven staterooms, which include a full-beam master suite forward on the main deck that includes a private lounge, retractable balcony and a large bathroom with both bath and shower room. The yacht can also accommodate up to nine crew.

Wing stations on the main deck aid manoeuvring in and out of tight marinas and ports, while options include a helm station on the sun deck. The Majesty 160 draws just 2.3m so can cruise shallow areas, enabling close beach access due to its ground-breaking engineering and use of a lightweight, sturdy composite hull.

Founded in 1982, Gulf Craft has built over 10,000 boats and currently manufactures yachts and boats from 34-175ft across five series: Majesty, Nomad, Oryx, Silvercraft and Touring Passenger Vessels. The shipyard operates a 462,000sqft production facility in Umm Al Quwain (UAE), a 100,000sqft factory in the Maldives, and a service centre in Ajman (UAE).

www.gulfcraftinc.com

Pearl expands dealer network in Asia

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Pearl expands dealer network in Asia

February 8, 2024
1:08 pm

In Thailand, the renowned motor yacht builder has appointed Max-Marine Asia, which established its reputation as a dealer for another British brand.

Supranee and Craig Murphy of Max-Marine Asia

Pearl Yachts has appointed Max-Marine Asia as its exclusive dealer for Thailand, further growing its dealer network around Asia. The British-owned motor yacht builder appointed VP Yachts as its Hong Kong dealer in late 2022.

Max-Marine Asia is headed by Craig Murphy and his wife Supranee, with the dealership previously representing Sunseeker for 17 years. Prior to establishing Max-Marine Asia in 2006, Murphy managed the marine division for Aman resorts across Asia including in Thailand.

Murphy, Managing Director of Max-Marine Asia, has extensive experience of yacht sales, operations and mechanics, holding qualifications as a boat builder, shipwright, commercial captain and commercial engineer. The Australian also has a strong track record in managing yacht refits and has been involved in marina designs and installation projects.

Max-Marine Asia has an office and a factory service centre in Phuket, as well as an office in Ocean Marina Jomtien in Pattaya, a 1½ -hour drive from Bangkok.

Pearl was founded in 1998 and today produces four flybridge models: the Pearl 62, Pearl 72, flagship Pearl 95 and upcoming Pearl 82. All Pearl motor yachts feature exterior design by Bill Dixon and interiors by Kelly Hoppen.

http://www.pearlyachts.com

http://www.maxmarine.asia

Northrop & Johnson sells Xanadu

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Northrop & Johnson sells Xanadu

February 8, 2024
12:13 pm

Thailand-based Joshua Lee sold the 34m Moonen superyacht, formerly known as Xanadu of London.

Northrop & Johnson has announced the sale of the 111ft Moonen motor yacht Xanadu, with Yacht Broker Joshua Lee acting on behalf of the seller. Xanadu’s last asking price was US$4,750,000.

In 2022, the 1997 Dutch build underwent a comprehensive refit, which included a full respray, installation of new teak decks and an upgrade of systems. The interior was freshly updated, featuring “vibrant artwork, rich high-gloss woods, and plush furnishings that collectively contribute to an elegant ambiance”, according to Northrop & Johnson.

Xanadu’s features include a cockpit that leads into an aft dining room, with the saloon forward. The main deck also includes a luxurious full-beam master suite with a skylight, a king-size bed, an en-suite bathroom with gold-plated fixtures, and a private office with an optional sofa bed for a ninth guest.

The VIP suite and two double guest cabins, all with en-suite bathrooms, are located on the lower deck, which is also home to a sauna. The flybridge includes a bar, barbecue, sunpads and alfresco dining. The yacht is equipped with Naiad AtRest® zero speed stabilisers.