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Palma show kicking off Med season

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Palma show kicking off Med season

April 18, 2024
3:57 pm

Founded in 1984, the Palma International Boat Show in Spain is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

The 45m Forever

Camper & Nicholsons is planning to display five superyachts at this year’s Palma International Boat Show, which will be held in Mallorca from April 25-28, overlapping with the Singapore Yachting Festival. In the Varadero area, Camper & Nicholsons will show Borkumriff IV, the 51m Royal Huisman sailing yacht, with two Italy-built motor yachts, the 45m Logica Forever and 35m Benetti Sea Belle.

In the Moll Vell area, the brokerage house will display Merrymaid, the 34m sailing yacht launched by Camper & Nicholsons in 1904, and the 23m Silver Cavalier, built in mahogany by James A Silver and launched in 1966. Yachts in the surrounding area include the 35m Admiral Cinquanta-50 and Silvertip, the 34m sailing yacht by Yachting Developments.

Sanlorenzo SP110

Sanlorenzo is showing an SP110 smart-performance coupe and an SD96 from its semi-displacement series in Marina Moll Vell, where the Italian shipyard’s sister brand, Bluegame, is displaying its BGX63 and BG54.

Arcadia Yachts is showcasing the sixth unit of Sherpa 80, with the Italian builder stating that the Balearic Islands have always been a thriving market for the brand. The model includes extensive use of solar panels and is fitted with the Volvo Penta IPS propulsion system, which helps reduce fuel consumption.

Arcadia Sherpa 80

Ugo Pellegrino, Arcadia’s founder and CEO, said: “Arcadia yachts are appreciated all over the world and particularly in the Mediterranean, the area that embodies the shipyard’s approach. In 2016 we first took part in the Palma International Boat Show, which is an important event for the entire industry, marking the start of the yachting season in the Med and attracting over 30,000 visitors every year.”

Sunseeker’s display is headed by the Ocean 182 – the 182GT enclosed-flybridge version of the Ocean 90 – while the British builder will also show a Superhawk 55 and Manhattan 55.

Sunseeker Ocean 182

Sean Robertson, Sunseeker’s Sales and Marketing Director, said: “Sunseeker and Mallorca are almost synonymous with one another. Enter any marina, and you will see a fleet of new and classic Sunseeker yachts. Our presence in this region is unmatched and continues to be a world-leading destination for boating. The Palma International Boat Show is an unmissable event in incredible surroundings.”

Pearl Yachts, in partnership with long-time Spanish distributor Mallorca Marine Group, will show all three of its current models, the Pearl 62, Pearl 72 and flagship Pearl 95, which will be complemented this summer by the Pearl 82, the British brand’s newest project.

Pearl 72

Iain Smallridge, Pearl’s Managing Director, said: “Our participation in the Palma International Boat Show with Mallorca Marine Group marks a significant moment for Pearl Yachts. It reflects our ongoing dedication to pushing the boundaries of luxury yachting and our commitment to excellence. Each model we display is a representation of our ethos: to build few, but to build extraordinary.”

Prestige, represented by Ancasta, will show four yachts from three ranges, including the F4 flybridge that debuted last year. The French-owned builder will display its two M-Line multihull models, the M48 and the flagship M8 (65ft) that debuted last year, as well as the X60 from its X-Line. From Poland, Sunreef will show a Sunreef 70 sailing catamaran, Stylia.

Sunreef 70, Stylia

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Singapore Yachting Festival set for bigger second edition

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Singapore Yachting Festival set for bigger second edition

April 18, 2024
3:28 pm

Headlined by superyachts up to 56m, this year’s Singapore Yachting Festival features Asia premieres from the likes of Sanlorenzo, Bluegame, Azimut, Wally, Fairline, Leopard, Jeanneau and Saxdor.

Galileo

Perini Navi’s 183ft Galileo, Sanlorenzo SD118 and the first HH88 sailing catamaran are exciting additions to the line-up for the second Singapore Yachting Festival at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove from April 25-28. Organisers stated that all booths and berths are ‘fully subscribed’, with over 70 yachts expected along with water toys, in-water demos, sea trials, speedboat rides and supercars.

The four-day show will be preceded by the ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference (April 23-24) and Wednesday evening’s YACHT STYLE Awards (April 24), with both events also held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove.

Show tickets are available online and priced S$54.50 nett for a single-day pass and S$81.75 nett for a multi-day pass, while a two-day conference pass costs S$218 nett.

Bluegame BG42 and BGX73

As well as an increase in yachts on the water, a notable addition to this year’s show is the on-land Lifestyle Festival Market featuring pop-up F&B stalls and family-friendly carnival games, while live music and roving entertainment will keep visitors entertained on and off the pontoons.

The show’s largest yacht will be the 55.7m Galileo, a steel and aluminium expedition yacht built by Perini Navi, exhibited by IYC and available for charter in the Maldives and Southeast Asia. The show will include several other superyachts including the 40m Silentworld charter yacht exhibited by Iseo Yachting and the 36m Azimut Hye Seas 2 by ONE°15 Charters Luxury Yachting.

Sanlorenzo SD118

Simpson Marine’s line-up includes the Asia debut of the SD118 – the flagship of Sanlorenzo’s semi-displacement range – as well as its SL96A and SX88 superyachts. Asia’s largest yacht dealer is also staging the regional premiere of Bluegame’s flagship BGX73, Southeast Asia debut of the BG42 and Asia first for Fairline’s two-balcony Squadron 58, which had its world premiere last September.

Wally’s 89ft wallywhy200 ‘spaceship’ and the wallypower58 both have Asia-Pacific premieres, while Ferretti Group Asia-Pacific and dealer Hong Seh Yachting will also show a Ferretti Yachts 780 and stage the Singapore debut of the Rivamare, the elegant 39-footer from Riva’s Open line.

Wally’s wallywhy200

Princess’s flagship X95 and Y95 will appear at a boat show together for the first time, while the British builder’s X80, F55 and F45 will also be shown by its Southeast Asia representative, Boat Lagoon Yachting. The multi-brand dealer will also stage the Asia premiere of Jeanneau’s Merry Fisher 1295 and the French builder’s Cap Camarat 7.5 Centre Console.

The Asia premiere of the Magellano 60 is a highlight of an Azimut display including a Fly 78 and a Fly 53, while Absolute’s new 56 Fly will be displayed by local dealer FP Autosports. Sunseeker plans to show a Manhattan 52 and potentially a 76 Yacht, while Aquitalia Yachts will make its Singapore debut with the Aquitalia 68 following the appointment of Raffles Yacht as its regional representative.

Azimut Magellano 60

Regional dealer Asiamarine will show a Galeon 400 Fly and a Nimbus T11. Derani Yachts is set to show the Singapore debuts of the Axopar 45 XC Cross Cabin and Greenline 40 Hybrid, as well as Axopar’s 37 XC Cross Cabin, while Asia’s first Brabus Shadow 1000 is set to arrive after the show.

Saxdor’s new Asia-Pacific dealer, DCH Marine, will publicise its appointment with the Asia debut of the brand’s flagship 400 GTO along with a 270 GTO. The Candela C-8 electric hydrofoil from Sweden has its Asia premiere, while other highlights include Southeast Asia debuts for De Antonio’s D50 from Spain and Parker’s Monaco 110 (37ft) from Poland, plus the UX Spin (19ft) by South Africa’s UX Marine.

Leopard 40, 46 and 53 Powercats

Leopard will have a spectacular five-model line-up. Built by Robertson and Caine in Cape Town, the models comprise the Leopard 42 and 50 sailing catamarans, and the brand’s full fleet of powercats, from the 40 PC – making its Asia debut – and 46 PC to the flagship 53 PC, which recently topped 100 units delivered across the world.

Marine Italia, a multi-market Azimut dealer, will exhibit an Aquila 32 Sport following the company’s new representation of the powercat brand in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Aquila 32 Sport

Fountaine Pajot’s MY6 powercat (46ft) will be shown in collaboration with The Yacht Sales Co, while other power catamarans include the 48ft Lynx built by Australia’s Outlaw Boats and represented by Malaysia-based Lynx Adventures Asia.

HH Catamarans will stage the world premiere of its flagship HH88, designed by Morelli and Melvin, and the show’s large sailing catamaran. Built in carbon-fibre and finished in materials including hardwood and exotic stone, the yacht features an enclosed flybridge, a hot tub and jetski launch.

Dufour 61

The Yacht Sales Co is also showing Dufour’s flagship 61 and 41 as the latter makes its Southeast Asia debut following displays at shows in Hong Kong in December and Japan in March, while other sailing monohulls include a Hanse 460 displayed by SEA Yacht Sales.

An eye-catching addition set to generate a lot of attention is the 10-seat AirFish 8 wing-in-ground craft, which flies just above the surface of the water and has been developed by ST Engineering AirX, adhering to International Maritime Organization (IMO) guidelines.

AirFish 8. Photo: ST Engineering

Each day, the supercar parade takes place from 3-6pm, with highlights including The ExotiCar Club on April 25, Porsche on April 26, Lamborghini on April 27 and Ferrari on April 28. In addition, Aston Martin Singapore will display the DB12 Volante, DBX707 and DB12 Coupe throughout the show.

The Singapore Yachting Festival is organised by ONE°15 Events Management – an SUTL Enterprise subsidiary – in collaboration with SG Marine Guide owned by Wade Pearce.

ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove

Arthur Tay, SUTL Enterprise’s CEO and Executive Director (Leader, Issue 76), said: “The Singapore Yachting Festival serves as a cornerstone in revolutionising the luxurious yachting lifestyle. It symbolises ONE°15’s commitment to curating the absolute best of yachting innovation and unique lifestyle experiences in Singapore. With SYF, our mission is to ignite a fervent passion for yachting, elevating it into a lifestyle embraced by discerning and aspirational individuals.”

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Wanda reportedly selling Sunseeker to Lionheart Capital

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Wanda reportedly selling Sunseeker to Lionheart Capital

April 18, 2024
2:53 pm

The Chinese conglomerate has reportedly agreed to sell the British yacht builder to the US investment firm, according to multiple reports.

Sunseeker 88 Yacht

Wanda Group, majority owner of Sunseeker International since 2013, has agreed to sell the Poole-based yacht builder to Miami-based investment firm Lionheart Capital, according to Bloomberg.

The news agency stated that, “according to people with knowledge of the matter”, Wanda Group and Lionheart had signed a sale-and-purchase agreement. The transaction could close as early as May, depending upon British regulatory approval.

Sunseeker has declined to comment on the situation. Last year, Sunseeker CEO Andrea Frabetti announced that the yacht builder had a retail forward order value of £625 million, signalling a continued recovery following a downturn in 2020 due to the pandemic.

Lionheart, led by founder and CEO Ophir Sternberg, has backed companies including restaurant chain BurgerFi International, reimbursement specialist MSP Recovery and technology company SMX (Security Matters). In 2021, the firm was part of a group that bought US powerboat maker Cigarette Racing, which recently launched its Middle East operation.

In 2013, Wanda Group, China’s largest shopping centre operator, reportedly acquired nearly 92 per cent of Sunseeker for £320 million. However, the conglomerate has increasingly come under pressure after borrowing costs surged and Beijing cracked down on the property sector, Bloomberg reported.

In early December 2023, Wanda Group was divesting core businesses, including its commercial facility management and movie divisions, to avoid bankruptcy. In January of this year, the Group were selling assets such as the 193-room Shanghai Wanda Reign luxury hotel, situated in Shanghai’s famed Bund district.

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Leopard 53 Powercat reaches century landmark

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Leopard 53 Powercat reaches century landmark

April 18, 2024
2:38 pm

Among Leopard’s five models lined up for the second Singapore Yachting Festival, the brand’s flagship power catamaran has reached the 100-unit mark.

Leopard Catamarans has announced the delivery of the 100^th unit of the Leopard 53 Powercat, a model that had its world premiere at the 2020 Miami International Boat Show. Founded in 1997, Leopard is one of the world’s leading builder of pleasure powercats, as well as sailing cats, with all its models built by Robertson and Caine in Cape Town, South Africa.

Franck Bauguil, Leopard’s Vice-President Yacht Ownership & Product Development, said: “We’re thrilled to celebrate the delivery of our 100th Leopard 53 Powercat. This shows the recognition from the motor yacht market of the advantages of a catamaran – more space, more stability for a lot less fuel consumption.

“The Leopard 53 Power catamaran offers exceptional value, simplicity, ease of maintenance and awesome modern design, making it the number one choice in this category for customers around the world.”

Since the launch of its first power catamaran in 2002, the company has been at the forefront of the sector, developing nine models in cooperation with sister charter company The Moorings and Robertson and Caine, and delivering over 700 powercats over the past 22 years under both the Leopard and The Moorings brands.

Leopard’s current range of power catamarans comprises the 53 Powercat, with 100 units delivered since 2020, the 46 Powercat, with 65 units delivered since 2022, and the 40 Powercat, with 25 units delivered since debuting in 2023. All three powercats, along with the Leopard 42 and 50 sailing cats, will be shown at the second Singapore Yachting Festival from April 25-28.

“We take pride in our ability to consistently deliver world-class power catamarans that offer unparalleled performance, comfort and reliability,” Bauguil added. “Our success is testament to the close, historic cooperation between Leopard Catamarans, The Moorings, Robertson and Caine, and Simonis Voogd, the naval architect.”

In addition to serving private buyers, Leopard offers a unique yacht management program in partnership with The Moorings. Under the programme, owners receive a guaranteed income, along with benefits such as no dockage fees, no insurance fees, no maintenance fees and no operational costs. Owners also have access to similar yachts across The Moorings’ 20 destinations worldwide.

Leopard is one of the world’s leading catamaran brands, developing 26 sailing and power models since 1997 and delivering over 2,800 units.

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ONE°15 Marina expands network into Thailand

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ONE°15 Marina expands network into Thailand

April 18, 2024
9:29 am

The Singapore-based marina developer and operator expanded to Indonesia last year and is now adding Phuket to its network.

CGI of ONE°15 Marina Panwa Phuket

SUTL Enterprise has announced that it’s currently developing ONE°15 Marina Panwa Phuket in collaboration with the Numchai Group, which owns Numchai Ocean Transport Company and is supported by the Ministry of Industry (Thailand).

SUTL Enterprise is the owner and developer of ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, which opened in 2007 and hosts the ICOMIA Boating Industry Conference, YACHT STYLE Awards and Singapore Yachting Festival later this month.

Last year, SUTL Enterprise launched ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island – situated in Indonesia but just 8nm south of Singapore – and said it expects the upcoming ONE°15 Marina Panwa Phuket to be welcoming yachts up to 120ft by the fourth quarter of this year.

The marina is in Cape Panwa, a headland peninsula on Phuket’s southeast coast, which offers access to Phang Nga Bay to the north, Phi Phi islands to the east and Racha islands to the south. ONE°15 Marina Panwa Phuket is expected to include “upscale dining options and recreational club facilities, ensuring an exceptional experience for marina guests”, according to SUTL Enterprise.

Arthur Tay, CEO and Executive Director of SUTL Enterprise (Leader, Issue 76), said: “Harnessing the established ONE°15 brand, we are excited to add another marina to our global network. ONE°15 Marina Panwa Phuket is committed to delivering the best-in-class marina standards and experience that our esteemed ONE°15 members and boaters worldwide can expect. We look forward to welcoming ONE°15 members, new and existing, to this exciting new marina location.”

Phuket’s existing marinas include Phuket Boat Lagoon and Royal Phuket Marina in the middle of the east coast and two megayacht-friendly marinas, Ao Po Grand Marina in the northeast and Phuket Yacht Haven in the far north.

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YACHT STYLE Awards 2024: And the nominees are …

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YACHT STYLE Awards 2024: And the nominees are …

April 11, 2024
5:46 pm

YACHT STYLE reveals the nominees for the 30 categories, with the winners to be presented with their trophies during a gala dinner at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove on April 24.

The YACHT STYLE Awards 2024 will be held at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in Singapore on Wednesday, April 24, ahead of the Singapore Yachting Festival. The yacht categories generally include models that premiered at a major boat show in 2023, while the superyacht categories are focused on innovation and design developments emerging out of the Covid years.

To book a table for the special evening at the Constellation Ballroom, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/yacht-style-awards-gala-dinner-2024-tickets-864813469367?aff=oddtdtcreator

YACHT STYLE Awards 2024: Nominees

Motor Yachts Under 13m: Beneteau Antares 12, Invictus TT420, Jeanneau DB/37, Nimbus W11, Saxdor 400 GTO

Motor Yachts 13-15m: Azimut Verve 48, Galeon 440 Fly, Swan Overshadow

Motor Yachts 15-18m: Absolute 52 Fly, Fairline Squadron 58, Galeon 560 Fly, Prestige F4, Sunseeker Superhawk 55

Motor Yachts 18-21m: Azimut Magellano 60, CL Yachts CLB65, Ferretti Yachts 580

Motor Yachts 21-24m: Azimut Fly 72, Gulf Craft Majesty 72, Maritimo M75, Pearl 72, Wally wallywhy150

Sport Yachts 21-24m: Azimut S7, Maritimo S75, Sunseeker 75 Sport Yacht, Princess S72

Motor Yachts 24-27m: Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90, Princess Y80, Riva 82’ Diva

Motor Yachts 27-30m: CL Yachts CLX96, Princess Y95, Sunseeker Ocean 182

Motor Yachts 30-40m: Ferretti Yachts 1000 Skydeck, Gulf Craft Majesty 111, Pershing GTX116, Sanlorenzo SX100, SilverYachts SpaceCat 36M

Superyachts 40-60m: Benetti B.Now 50M with Oasis Deck, Custom Line Navetta 42, Damen Yachting SeaXplorer 58, Echo Yachts 56m Adventure Support Yacht Charley 2, Gulf Craft Majesty 43-49-53m, Pershing 140, Riva 54Metri, Sanlorenzo 44-57m Alloy Steel Explorer X-Space

Superyachts 60-80m: Benetti 62m FB283, Benetti 67m FB285, CRN 72m, Damen Yachting-Amels 60 + 80 Limited Editions New Wave, Lürssen 78m, Royal Huisman 60m Sarissa, Rossinavi 66m Alchemy, Sanlorenzo 64-73m Steel

Superyachts over 80m: Benetti to 108m, Damen Yachting 89m Refit + Extension Here Comes The Sun, Feadship 84m Obsidian, Lürssen 90m Norn, Oceanco 127m Koru, SilverYachts 85m Wanderlust, Turquoise 87m

Power Catamarans Under 15m: Aquila 42 Yacht, Aquila 47 Molokai, Four Winns TH36, Leopard 40 Powercat, Tesoro T38 Power Cat, Yot 36

Power Catamarans Above 15m: Bluegame BGM75, ILIAD 53F, Prestige M8, 70 Sunreef Power, 80 Sunreef Power Eco

Production Sailing Catamaran: Bali Catsmart, Fountaine Pajot Thira 80, HH44, Neel 52 Trimaran, Sunreef 60 Eco, Sunreef 70 Eco

Production Sailing Yacht: Beneteau Oceanis 37.1, Dufour 41, Hanse 460, Jeanneau Yachts 55, Swan 48 MKII

Most Active Global Catamaran Group: Groupe Beneteau, Catana Group, Fountaine Pajot, Travelopia (Leopard/Sunsail/The Moorings)

Best Builder in Asia: Aquila, CL Yachts, Gulf Craft, Heysea, Horizon, Ocean Alexander, PMG Shipyard

Best Dealer in Asia: Asiamarine, Asia Yachting, Boat Lagoon Yachting, Hong Seh Yachting, Lee Marine, NextWave, Simpson Marine, Starship Yachts, VP Yachts, Yacht Sourcing

Rising Dealer in Asia: Asia Global Yachting, The Yacht Sales Co, VP Yachts, V Yachts Asia, Yacht Sourcing

Best Global Brokerage in Asia: Burgess, Camper & Nicholsons, Fraser, IYC, Northrop & Johnson

Best Global Charter Company in Asia: Burgess, Camper & Nicholsons, Fraser, IYC, Northrop & Johnson

Best Asia-Based Charter Company: Asiamarine, Asia Global Yachting, Simpson Yacht Charter, Silolona Sojourns

Best Marina in Asia: Club Marina Cove, Lantau Yacht Club, Ocean Marina Jomtien, ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Royal Phuket Marina

Best New Marina in Asia: Lantau Yacht Club, ONE°15 Marina Nirup Island

Best Yacht Club in Asia: Aberdeen Boat Club, Hebe Haven Yacht Club, Republic of Singapore Yacht Club, Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club

Best Sailing Event in Asia: Around The Island Race, China Coast Regatta, Phuket King’s Cup, Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta, Rolex China Sea Race

Sustainability Leader in Asia: Julian Chang, Francis Lapp, Arthur Tay

Best Sustainability Organisation: SYBAss, The International SeaKeepers Society – Asia, Water Revolution Foundation, Yacht Club de Monaco

Lifetime Achievement Award: Oh Kean Shen, Philippe Guenat, Mike Simpson

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Pershing launches first GTX80

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Pershing launches first GTX80

April 11, 2024
4:09 pm

The Ferretti Group brand has splashed the first unit of the second model in its ‘Sport Utility Yacht’ series of flybridge motor yachts.

Pershing has launched hull one of the GTX80, which is scheduled to premiere this September at the Cannes Yachting Festival and follow the GTX116 that debuted at the same event last year. The 24m yacht with a 5.8m beam is a design collaboration between Vallicelli Design and the Ferretti Group’s Product Strategy Committee led by Piero Ferrari and its Engineering Department.

Featuring a dynamic, arch-shaped deckhouse, the sport-looking GTX80 has a sportbridge, main deck and lower deck, which can accommodate up to eight guests in a new four-cabin layout, while there’s also a crew cabin with two beds.

The CE Class A planing boat is equipped with three 1,000mhp Volvo Penta D13-IPS1350 engines, with preliminary data predicting a cruising speed of 28 knots and a top speed of 34 knots.

The exterior styling, in classic Pershing grey, is designed without stanchions, so points up the near-vertical bow and the continuous, slightly convex sheerline. In the bow, the bulwarks have been lightened by a longitudinal slot, while those in the stern have a dual function, both incorporating the winches and converting into drop-down lateral terraces.

The stern platform has three different positions: the default position, raised using the dual linear lift so it’s flush with the beach area, extending and integrating the aft living space in conjunction with the lateral terraces when open, and lowered such as for launching tenders.

The bright, airy spaces and extensive glazing on the main deck are a signature feature. The living area contains a generous corner sofa, a dining area – in a formal version with freestanding furniture on the first unit – and a fully integrated galley/bar in spaces directly overlooking the cockpit. Forward, the helm station is fitted with three 24-inch screens.

The black elements in the galley create a slight contrast with the pale parquet and are colour-coordinated with the metallic silver lacquered ceiling. The ceiling also features intersecting diagonal LED lights that diffuse light across the entire deck, from exterior to interior, in a pared-down design that focuses on multiple angles.

The 23sqm sun deck is 60 per cent larger than the category average, according to Pershing, and can be covered by an optional carbon-fibre hard top, as included on hull one.

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Cigarette Racing launches in Middle East

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Cigarette Racing launches in Middle East

April 11, 2024
2:59 pm

The American racing brand aims to “bring a new level of craftsmanship, performance and luxury to Middle East boating”.

Cigarette Racing officially launched its Middle East operation by presenting five Cigarette Racing boats at a high-profile VIP Open Day event in D-Marin’s Marsa Al Arab marina, which offered guests views of the Burj Al Arab.

A 59’ Tirranna, 52’ Thunder, 42’ Auroris and 41’ Nighthawk from the centre-console range and an iconic 515 Cigarette from the performance line were on display at the marina and in the sea.

Tim Trenker, CEO and Partner of Cigarette Middle East & Europe, said: “This is a significant milestone for Cigarette Racing as we re-affirm our commitment to the Middle East by launching our iconic brand in the region.

“Our VIP Open Day proudly displayed five Cigarette Racing models, with the brand showcasing its strength and commitment to luxury, premium quality in the region. The Cigarette Middle East team is excited to support and fulfil the boating dreams of customers in the region and we look forward to driving full throttle ahead.”

One of Cigarette Middle East’s first objectives is appointing dealers around the region “to ensure that the customer support on sales and aftersales are kept at the highest level for existing as well as future Cigarette boat owners”, the company stated.

Handcrafted by an in-house team of experienced laminators, upholsterers, riggers, metal workers and painters since 1969, Cigarette boats have a pleasure and racing tradition stretching back more than half a century.

“The demand for quality, craftsmanship and luxury performance boats is on the rise,” Cigarette stated. “Every Cigarette boat has a customised, high-end paintjob to ensure it is one of a kind.”

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Lagoon 43 to debut at Cannes Yachting Festival

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Lagoon 43 to debut at Cannes Yachting Festival

April 10, 2024
12:53 pm

As it celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, the French cat builder will stage the world premieres of two models at Cannes.

Lagoon, the world leader in pleasure cats with over 7,000 units built, has introduced several innovations on its upcoming 43, which is scheduled to premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 10-15.

For the Lagoon 43, the Groupe Beneteau brand has again teamed up with its regular collaborators, namely VPLP Design for naval architecture, Patrick le Quement for the exterior, and Nauta Design for the interior. Featuring an overall length of 45ft 8in and a beam of 25ft 3in, the Lagoon 43 will ultimately succeed the best-selling Lagoon 42, which has sold over 1,000 units.

The mast features an overlapping jib and is stepped further forward than on the 42, at the forward end of the saloon. Other notable innovations include a big cutaway at the aft end of each bulwark, where opening a see-through gate allows guests easy access to the cockpit from the pontoon. The aft transoms are just one step down from the cockpit level.

Patrick Le Quément said: “Access on board is facilitated by a cutout in the hull sides, designed to integrate harmoniously into the lines that frame the hull windows and create a previously unknown ease of movement. This new access combines a functional feature with a more emotional touch: its proximity with the sea is its true splendour. It’s there, in the aft cockpit, that I can imagine myself daydreaming.”

The cockpit features an aft sofa with an adjustable backrest for guests can face the sea if desired, while the davit can be covered by cushions to create a daybed above the water.

A wide step on the port side of the cockpit leads up to the helm station, where steps lead up to a flybridge featuring a C-shaped lounging area, a forward sunpad on the coachroof and an aft area for solar panels. The foredeck also offers an integrated C-shaped seating area.

However, arguably the biggest innovation is the possibility to connect the outdoor and indoor dining areas to seat up to 12 guests. Both the cockpit and the saloon each have fixed sofas on the starboard side and a lengthways dining table, which can be connected when the saloon doors slide away, creating one enormous table for covered dining or just a large social area.

Nauta Design stated: “On the main deck, the sliding glass door and the dining/café area are designed in such a way as to allow you to arrange the dining table in various configurations: six seats in the interior, six seats in the exterior, or eight to 12 seats in a configuration we call ‘inside out’.

“This solution combines the sofas in the cockpit with those of the interior dining area, so you can enjoy the exterior and interior spaces combined as one large space and not have to compromise on the interior or exterior.”

The saloon includes a large, open L-shaped galley in the forward port corner, while there are steps on each side of the room to the guest cabins. The new hull forms by VPLP offer generous interior volumes that have created larger berths and greater dimensions in every cabin compared to the 42, “offering unprecedented living space for a boat in this category”, according to Lagoon.

The four-cabin version offers two en-suite guest cabins in each hull. The three-cabin version includes a full-length owner’s cabin in the starboard hull, with the bed forward, a huge storage and desk area midships, and a large bathroom aft.

VPLP Design stated: “We took on the challenge of designing hulls that bring a real contribution to the living space in the cabins, while conserving the boat’s seaworthy qualities. The emotions we wanted to evoke from Lagoon customers were multiple.

“We wanted to offer large, modular living spaces, adaptable to various situations, whether cruising or at anchor, on a reasonably sized boat that’s easy to handle. The goal was also to bring continuous contact with the marine environment, with large windows in the hull, large glass panels, safe access to the sea, and enjoyable areas for relaxation.”

The Lagoon 43 is scheduled to debut at Cannes with the Lagoon 60, which was unveiled privately in March at the Lagoon Exclusive Days in Bordeaux. Meanwhile, the Lagoon 42 will continue production with a special anniversary edition featuring a unique four-cabin layout and a comprehensive equipment list.

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Silent-Yachts launches first 62 3-Deck

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Silent-Yachts launches first 62 3-Deck

April 10, 2024
12:22 pm

The Austrian-owned solar-electric catamaran builder has launched the first Silent 62 3-Deck at its facility in Italy.

Silent-Yachts has launched the first Silent 62 3-Deck solar-electric catamaran at its facility in Fano, Italy. The Austrian-owned company has produced multiple units of the Silent 60 and slightly extended 62, but the 62 3-Deck is the first version with a full flybridge.

The top deck can be ordered as an open sky lounge – as seen on the first unit – a closed sky lounge or closed owner’s suite. The model’s other options include a forward saloon door to the foredeck, which has been included on the latest launch.

Fabrizio Iarrera, CEO of Silent-Yachts, said: “The launch of our first Silent 62 3-Deck is a proud moment as we continue to innovate and expand the Silent range. It’s also positive proof that the brand continues to operate normally and is focused on delivering boats to clients.”

The first Silent 62 3-Deck’s open flybridge offers full dining facilities, while the interior includes five-plus-one cabins for up to 12 overnight guests, as well as six bathrooms.

The Silent 62 3-Deck shares the same ultra-efficient drivetrain as the two Silent 62 catamarans launched at the end of last year. This next-generation drivetrain implements a 286kWh, liquid-cooled Lithium-ion battery pack with higher energy density, greater capacity and faster charging rates, due to optimised thermal management.

The CE A yacht is also equipped with 16.8kWp of solar panels, twin 180kW E-motors and a range extender, offering a cruising speed of six-eight knots and transoceanic range. Silent-Yachts plans to deliver the first Silent 62 3-Deck to its owners in a few weeks.

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Yamaha Motor acquires Torqeedo

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Yamaha Motor acquires Torqeedo

April 10, 2024
11:29 am

The Japanese giant has purchased the electric mobility pioneer from German company Deutz AG.

Yamaha Motor, which announced over US$17 billion in revenue for 2023, has closed its acquisition of Torqeedo. The Germany-based producer of electric marine motors was formerly owned by Deutz AG, the Cologne-based internal combustion engine manufacturer.

Yamaha is renowned for its motorcycles, while the Japanese brand’s mobility products also include outboard engines, WaveRunner jetskis and motor boats.

The Torqeedo acquisition marks Yamaha Motor’s entry into the dynamic electromobility market and marks a milestone in the company’s Marine CASE Strategy 2024, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality in the marine industry and includes the development of an electric propulsion line.

Toshiaki Ibata, Yamaha Motor’s Senior Executive Officer and Chief Director of Marine Business Operations, said: “With the acquisition of Torqeedo, the global market leader for electric mobility on the water, we are taking the next step in our Marine CASE Strategy for 2024. Torqeedo’s years of expertise provide us with expert support in driving the electrification of our marine applications to make an important contribution to a zero-emission shipping industry.”

Founded in 2005, Torqeedo has almost two decades of expertise in the electric mobility sector and more than 250 patents for electric motors, propellers and electrical systems. It also has series-production facilities and broad research resources, which the company now intends to use to develop boat motors with Yamaha Motor.

Fabian Bez (Leader, Issue 72), Torqeedo’s CEO, said: “With Yamaha Motor, we have a strong strategic partner at our side to jointly advance electromobility on the water. This merger offers us new opportunities to strengthen our leading position in the growing market for electric boat motor systems and to shape the future of boating sustainably together.”

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CRN signs contract for 67m motor yacht

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CRN signs contract for 67m motor yacht

April 10, 2024
6:44 am

The new Project 146 features a design by Italian studio Nuvolari Lenard and a diesel-electric propulsion system.

CRN’s Project 146 is designed by Nuvolari Lenard

CRN, which celebrated its 60^th anniversary last year, has announced the signing of a new contract for a fully bespoke 67m motor yacht that marks its 10^th superyacht project designed by Nuvolari Lenard. While the Italian design studio handled the yacht’s sleek, streamlined exterior styling and its interiors, the naval architecture and engineering are also fully customised.

Known internally as M/Y Project 146, the yacht will feature a steel hull, aluminium superstructure and a diesel-electric propulsion system. The client is represented by Moran Yacht & Ship, which is the owner’s representative and whose new construction team negotiated the building contract, drew up the technical specifications, and will supervise the entire build.

Standout features include a touch-and-go helipad on the upper deck, an extensive beach club with water toys, and a spacious dive centre, while a state-of-the-art hybrid propulsion system has been designed for increased energy efficiency and reduced fuel consumption.

The shipyard’s ongoing efforts toward sustainable yacht design include the development of energy-recovery solutions and proper sizing of equipment. Project 146 is fitted with a heat-recovery system that uses the thermal energy from the generators to heat the water in the pools, water boilers and deck washing system.

Earlier Nuvolari Lenard motor yacht designs for CRN include the 43m Magnifica (2001), 46m Kooilust Mare (2003), 46m Saramour (2005), 72m Azteca (2009) and 55m Atlante (2015). These were followed in recent years by the 62m Voice (2020), 60m Comfortably Numb (2022) and 72m Njoy (2023), plus the 67m Project Maranello, which is currently in build.

The 85m M/Y 144 and 70m Project Thunderball (M/Y 145) are other full-custom CRN superyachts being built at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona, on Italy’s east coast. The multi-brand hub is also producing six aluminium builds comprising the first two hulls of the Custom Line Navetta 50, hulls one and two of the Riva 54Metri, and hulls four and five of the Pershing 140.

The Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard is also where Custom Line’s composite range from 30-45m is built, with 26 yachts – as of early April – under construction in the sheds or at the finishing and testing stages on the docks before delivery to their owners and project management teams.

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