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NextWave debuts Nextender

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NextWave debuts Nextender

December 28, 2023
11:43 am

NextWave Yachting has launched its own 28ft Nextender, a versatile speedboat with a platform built to house modular furniture and fittings.

NextWave Yachting debuted its own Nextender at the Hong Kong International Boat Show in Club Marina Cove. Available to purchase as a production model or for charter, the 28ft speedboat was showcased in the water alongside an Invictus GT280 and a Capoforte CX240, with the Italian sister brands among the dealer’s portfolio of international brands.

Designed and built by NextWave with multiple units already on the water, the Nextender is a versatile open day boat with drop-down sides and one or two outboard engines. The nonslip deck includes a series of bolt holes that allows modular furniture, including bench sofas, sunpads and tables, to be fixed and removed depending on the boat’s requirements or the boating season.

The centre console is fixed, but otherwise the boat can be completely cleared of furniture if, for example, it’s being used to transport goods. As shown by the Nextender based in Kwun Tong, a full-beam bench seat with storage and backrests can be inserted at the aft end of the deck, while three-person benches can be placed fore and aft of the helm.

The forward end includes a built-in, aft-facing bench that can also be used as a step to get on or off the boat at the bow, which includes a removable handrail to assist with access. A canvas bimini covering the helm can also be inserted or removed when needed.

NextWave offers a Nextender for crewed charters with themed options including harbour or sunset cruises (two or four hours), a Geopark tour (four or eight hours) or fishing tours (eight hours), with options such as catering, inflatables, water toys and stewardesses.

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E1 reveals ‘Race to Hong Kong’

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E1 reveals ‘Race to Hong Kong’

December 28, 2023
1:52 am

Hong Kong has signed up to host the season finale of the world’s first all-electric race boat championship in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

Victoria Harbour; Photo: Hong Kong Tourism Board

The UIM E1 World Championship has revealed a seven-event schedule for its first series in 2024, with Hong Kong hosting the concluding event from November 9-10 and signing up to also host the season finale of the second and third seasons in 2025 and 2026.

The official standings will be known as the ‘Race to Hong Kong’ as the 2024 championship concludes in a city that has also hosted Formula E, the electric race car series inaugurated by E1 co-founder Alejandro Agag.

Kevin Yeung, the Hong Kong SAR Government’s Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, said: “We are most excited to see the debut of UIM E1 World Championship in 2024 and are proud that Hong Kong will host the grand finale of the first three seasons.

“It will be the only East Asian host city in the inaugural season, highlighting Hong Kong’s reputation as a world-renowned events capital and one of the best destinations for tourists around the world.”

E1 World Championship 2024 schedule

The 2024 season starts in Saudi Arabia as Jeddah hosts the first weekend event from February 2-3. Over three months later, the series resumes with five events in Europe from May to September, taking in Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Monaco and the Netherlands.

The European swing kicks off in the Venetian lagoon from May 11-12, moves to Puerto Banus on the Costa Del Sol from June 1-2 and then heads to the ‘gateway to the Alps’ in Geneva for lake racing from June 29-30.

The series then visits Monaco from July 26-27 and Rotterdam from September 7-8, as the Dutch city welcomes back the Racebirds after hosting a test event last September. The 2024 tour then heads east to Asia for the season finale in Hong Kong.

The teams will compete in all-electric Racebirds

Rodi Basso, co-founder and CEO of E1, said: “I share the pride of everyone at E1 as we announce this spectacular calendar of events for our first season. These cities are all world renowned for their cultural, touristic and sporting offerings and will each provide our fans with a unique and unforgettable experience.

“Our race locations not only provide a stunning backdrop for our Racebirds but align with our goals of improving the ecosystems in which we race, and accelerating marine electrification.”

As of late December, eight teams had been announced with seven headed by sporting and entertainment celebrities: Tom Brady (American football), Rafa Nadal (tennis), Virat Kohli (cricket), Didier Drogba (football) and Sergio Pérez (F1), Steve Aoki (DJ) and Marc Anthony (singer). Up to 10 teams will compete in the inaugural E1 championship, with each choosing two pilots to share driving duties.

Alejandro Agag, co-founder and Chairman of E1, said: “The list of names in the season one calendar shows the immense confidence our city stakeholders have in E1 before the first race has even started and there’s still so much more to come from the championship.”

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Sunreef’s Ultima series takes route 66

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Sunreef’s Ultima series takes route 66

December 26, 2023
11:19 pm

The Polish catamaran builder has added a fifth model to its new slim, sleek series of Ultima powercats.

Sunreef has presented the 66 Ultima, the fifth design in a powercat range that also includes the 44, 55, 77 and 88, with Tim Ciasulli among owners who have ordered the series flagship. Like others in the line, the 66 Ultima is available with traditional or hybrid propulsion, with the shipyard’s ‘solar skin’ among advanced green technology options.

Combining the attributes of monohull and multihull yachts, the Ultima powercats are much sleeker and narrower than Sunreef’s standard Power models.

The 66 Ultima has an overall length of over 72ft (22m) yet has a sub-24ft beam, making it less than two-thirds the width of the 70 Sunreef Power, which has a beam of over 37ft. The 66 Ultima also has a shallow draft of just 1.2m, with the capacity for 2,000 litres of fuel and 800 litres of water.

“Her shallow draft, sleek hull shape and high-tech features are a breath of fresh air in yachting,” Sunreef stated. “This dynamic catamaran rewrites the rules of luxury cruising and lifestyle.”

The reduced width has allowed Sunreef to create a full-beam lower deck linking the two hulls, with a spacious, full-beam owner’s suite among guest accommodation for eight guests and three crew. Overall, the 66 Ultima offers 228sqm (2,454sqft) of living space on three levels including a large 35sqm (377sqft) flybridge.

Large social zones also include a spacious fore and aft decks, while a high-low swim platform flanked by drop-down balconies create an ‘ocean lounge’ for sunbathing and watersports, which also benefit from a hidden jet-ski garage.

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Camper & Nicholsons represents NL Plus collection

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Camper & Nicholsons represents NL Plus collection

December 26, 2023
9:54 pm

The global brokerage house has been appointed as the exclusive worldwide sales agent for Nuvolari Lenard’s Plus superyacht designs.

CGIs of Nuvolari Lenard NL 50 Plus

Camper & Nicholsons has signed an exclusive partnership with Nuvolari Lenard for the sale of the Italian studio’s Plus collection, which includes the NL 50 Plus, NL 60 Plus and NL 65 Plus designs.

One of the world’s most renowned superyacht design firms with a portfolio including many 100m-plus builds, Nuvolari Lenard is responsible for exterior and interior of the 52m NL 50 Plus, which features naval architecture by Dutch firm Van Oossanen.

The first hull is under construction at the Mengi Yay shipyard in Turkey and presents the possibility of “tailor-made customisation with a rapid delivery date”, according to Camper & Nicholsons. The larger NL 60 Plus and NL 65 Plus are both in the advanced design stages.

Paolo Casani, CEO of Camper & Nicholsons, said: “Innovation, excellence and a client-centric approach are at the heart of what drives Camper & Nicholsons and Nuvolari Lenard. This synergy helped forge the relationship.

“Applying a 100m-plus design philosophy to a 50m yacht is completely unique and adds a level of quality and experience that sets the Nuvolari Lenard Plus line apart from anything else on the market. With Nuvolari Lenard’s unique approach to yacht design and the global reach of Camper & Nicholsons, I’m certain we’ll achieve great results together.”

Nuvolari Lenard states that the exterior design of the NL 50 Plus “conveys a strong character and will maintain its modernity and beauty”, adding that “the meticulously designed interior utilises materials with certified sustainability, and a more efficient hull form offers reduced fuel consumption and a lower environmental impact”.

Carlo Nuvolari, co-founder of Nuvolari Lenard, said: “We’re excited to collaborate with Camper & Nicholsons and with such an important team on a global level. This is a fantastic opportunity for our studio to promote this innovative design.

“It also represents an excellent chance for a fortunate owner to secure this dynamic project, with the confidence of receiving support throughout the process from one of the most reliable names in the industry.”

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Sanlorenzo and Nautor Swan sign MoU

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Sanlorenzo and Nautor Swan sign MoU

December 26, 2023
9:22 pm

The Italian motor yacht builder and Italian-owned Finnish sailing boat builder are evaluating “possible joint strategic opportunities”.

Massimo Perotti, Chairman and CEO of Sanlorenzo Group

Sanlorenzo Group and Nautor Swan Group have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding – encompassing an exclusivity period – to evaluate joint strategic opportunities between the two yacht builders, which specialise in motor and sailing yachts respectively. Earlier this month, Sanlorenzo announced the acquisition of Simpson Marine, Asia’s largest yacht dealer.

Founded in 1958, Sanlorenzo and its sister brand Bluegame produce motor yachts from 42ft to megayachts of 73m. Italian Massimo Perotti, Chairman and CEO of Sanlorenzo, which he bought in 2005, said the addition of Swan would create a high-end portfolio of brands.

“This transaction, if carried out, would allow Sanlorenzo to extend its presence into the high-end yachting industry, preserving Swan’s long-lasting expertise and experience, which provide Sanlorenzo with unique heritage,” Perotti said. “The combination of these brands within the same group would create a unique maison of motor and sail yachts at the top end of the nautical competitive landscape.”

Nautor Swan, founded in 1966, builds sailing monohulls from the Swan 48 to the Swan 128 in its Swan Maxi line, with most of its yachts built in Finland. The 43ft Swan Shadow and OverShadow motor yachts produced in Italy are among exceptions.

Italian Leonardo Ferragamo, Nautor Swan’s Chairman, bought the shipyard in 1998 and currently owns it through his company Sawa.

“Swan has a legacy of globally unmatched product excellence in the high-end sailing yachting industry,” Ferragamo said.

“A strategic partnership with Sanlorenzo Group would offer opportunities to move forward on this virtuous path with joint investments in innovative technologies, sustainability and a more extensive service network for our customers globally. A journey with one of the most qualified groups in the yachting arena would strengthen our long-term vision, preserving the Swan brand’s unique values.”

In 2021, Sanlorenzo Group indicated an interest in buying a sailing yacht brand when it announced a joint-venture with Ferretti Group to buy Perini Navi, before the latter was eventually acquired by The Italian Sea Group.

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Wally presents wallywhy100 in Venice

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Wally presents wallywhy100 in Venice

December 26, 2023
9:09 pm

The Ferretti Group plans to display the third model in the wallywhy series at the Venice Boat Show and Cannes Yachting Festival.

Wally staged a private presentation of the wallywhy100 at an exclusive Ferretti Group event in Venice, where the yacht’s coupé design offered a contrast to her 200GT and 150GT flybridge sisters. The main deck is dominated by Wally’s iconic ‘stealth-style’ glass superstructure and a vast beach deck, while the lower deck includes three en-suite guest cabins.

Stefano de Vivo, Wally’s Managing Director, said: “The wallywhy100 offers a connection to the sea by bringing the cutting edge, open-terrace design of her larger sisters to an approachable, sleek, nimble and class-leading 70-footer.”

The 14sqm beach deck includes a hydraulic high-low platform for launching tenders and toys up to 3.6m, a hydraulic passarelle for easy access to the water or dock, and drop-down wings that extend the terrace by close to 50 per cent.

Forward, the angular glass superstructure contains the hybrid saloon and dining area plus a helm with joystick that controls two Volvo Penta D13-IPS engines up to 1,000p each, which produce a top speed of 27 knots. The flexible foredeck has a dining table and two seats that can be converted into sunbeds with headrest cushions.

Luca Bassani, Wally’s founder and Chief Designer, said: “The yacht’s appearance is 100 per cent derived from its function. It stands out from other boats due to its strengthening of the relationship between functionality and performance. The closed cockpit is pushed far forward to provide space for inside/outside living which gives the wallywhy100 an eye-catching, sleek but still aggressive look.

“It’s further emphasised by a large, inviting beach area and the tall, imposing, slightly reversed bow, which guarantees a dry and safe ride in all conditions. It’s unmistakeably a Wally and unmistakeably a wallywhy, but that also means it’s unmistakeably seaworthy.”

The lower deck has a full-beam master cabin aft, with extensive storage options and en-suite bathroom featuring electrically switched privacy glass that can act as a blind or become see-through to increase the light and sense of space in the cabin.

There’s also a VIP stateroom to port and a twin to starboard, both with en-suites and large portholes, as well as crew quarters with dedicated access both from the main and lower decks.

The wallywhy100 is scheduled to appear at both the Venice Boat Show (May 29-June 2) and Cannes Yachting Festival (September 10-15).

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Marc Anthony joins E1 team owners

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Marc Anthony joins E1 team owners

December 21, 2023
1:23 pm

Owned by music star Marc Anthony, Team Miami has joined the 2024 E1 World Championship, the world’s first all-electric raceboat championship.

Marc Anthony, owner of Team Miami

Marc Anthony became the latest high-profile team owner in the UIM E1 World Championship after the music star and movie actor entered Team Miami for the 2024 season.

Anthony, who had a high-profile marriage to Jennifer Lopez, has sold more than 12 million albums and appeared in over 10 movies. He’s the second American from the music world to own an E1 team, following Steve Aoki (DJ), a DJ and producer.

“I’ve always been fascinated by all things nautical. Water is the essence of life and as the human population approaches the limit of what the planet can sustain, it’s time to cherish water for the essential value it has as an enabler of life,” said Anthony, 55, a minority owner of the Miami Dolphins NFL team.

“I’m thrilled to join forces with E1 to welcome a new era of competition and a new standard of race excellence. I’m looking forward to embarking on a journey that has never been witnessed before, an era where passion is a given and winning is a must.”

CGI of Team Miami’s Racebird

Up to 10 teams will compete on Racebird electric boats in the inaugural E1 championship, with each choosing two pilots to share driving duties. The season starts in Saudi Arabia with the opening event in Jeddah from February 2-3, when Team Miami and Aoki Racing Team will be among an exciting line-up of entrants including franchises owned by sporting celebrities.

These include American football legend Tom Brady (Team Brady), tennis icon Rafa Nadal (Team Nadal), cricket star Virat Kohli (Team Blue Rising), football icon Didier Drogba (Team Drogba) and F1 driver Sergio Perez (Team Mexico), as well as Venice Racing Team.

Rodi Basso, co-founder and CEO of E1, said: “E1’s list of owners exemplifies how our championship’s strategy is leading the way in sports marketing and we’re thrilled to have Marc join our roster of global icons. His commitment to worthy causes and sustainability mirrors our own passion to drive change and improve the health of marine environments.”

Marc Anthony with Rodi Basso, CEO of E1

Anthony is operating Team Miami through his company Magnus, which is set to host an event in Miami during the second E1 season as the championship makes its way to American shores.

Alejandro Agag, co-founder and Chairman of E1, said: “It’s a great sign for the future of E1 that we’re already speaking about our season two destinations. With Marc bringing our series to Miami, I could think of no finer place for E1 to make its US debut.”

Magnus says it aims to elevate the E1 experience by organising a glamorous weekend that combines racing with entertainment including a star-studded concert and the renowned fan village, Acceleration Festival.

Felipe Pimiento, COO of Magnus, said: “This is a very exciting venture for us at Magnus and continues to solidify our footprint in the sports world. The E1 platform will allow us to continue to offer fans the best-class sports entertainment while being conscious about the environment and doing our part to preserve our oceans.”

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Princess Y95 set for Thailand show

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Princess Y95 set for Thailand show

December 21, 2023
1:03 pm

The new Princess superyacht could be the largest model at January’s Thailand International Boat Show.

Princess Y95

The Thailand premiere of the Princess Y95 is set to be among the highlights of the second Thailand International Boat Show, which will be held at Royal Phuket Marina from January 11-14. Based on the hull of the British builder’s flagship X95, the Y95 is the largest model in the Y series of large flybridge motor yachts and recently had its Asia premiere in Singapore.

The yacht is being displayed by Boat Lagoon Yachting, the Southeast Asia dealer for Princess since 1994, which will also show a Princess F62 and F55 from the flybridge range, a Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5 CC (click for Review) and a Ferretti Yachts 850.

Ferretti Yachts 780

V Yachts Asia, Ferretti Group’s Thailand dealer, will show a Ferretti Yachts 780, Ferretti Yachts 500 and a Riva 76’ Perseo Super. Lee Marine will display Riviera’s flagship 78MY and a Riviera 4600 SY sport yacht, Asia Yachting will display Prestige 590 and Prestige 420 flybridge motor yachts, while Leopard will show a Leopard 45 sailing catamaran and a Leopard 46 Powercat.

Derani Yachts is set to exhibit three Axopar models (22, 37, 45), a Brabus Shadow 500 Cabin and a Greenline 40. Sub-40ft models include a Premier 38 (Northrop & Johnson Asia), Gulf Craft Silvercraft 36 (Go Boating), Al Dhaen 365 Centre Console (Extreme Marine) and a Zodiac Open 7 RIB (Asia Yacht Agency).

Leopard 46 Powercat

As revealed in an earlier preview, Simpson Marine will be displaying a Sanlorenzo SX76, Lagoon 51, Beneteau Swift Trawler 48, Fairline Targa 45 GT, Aquila 36 and Beneteau Flyer 8 SunDeck, while a Dufour 61, Fountaine Pajot Alegria 67 and a Monte Carlo Yachts MCY 70 will be exhibited by The Yacht Sales Co and Multihull Solutions.

“The 2024 Thailand International Boat Show includes an expanded in-water display with many of the top brokers in the region showcasing leading boat brands from around the world,” said David Hayes, CEO of show organiser JAND Events.

Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5 CC

A wide range of marine businesses and products, and services from the luxury lifestyle sector will exhibit onshore. A new purpose-built, air-conditioned exhibition space is set to host A. & Marine, Aqua Air Asia, ASA Group, Cholamark Boat, Flexiteek, FLS Yachts, Hull Co. Ltd, Marine Services Asia, Nava by Thaicom, Nespresso, Octopus Electrical Service, Royal Phuket Marina, SEA Yacht Sales, Siam Legal (Thailand) and Thailand Privilege.

Meanwhile, the boardwalk will host the likes of AMI Marine International, Aoy’s Hoy Oyster Bar, Disabled Sailing Thailand, Entropy Solar, Hilda Loe Associates, SEABOB, Torqeedo Asia Pacific, UWC International School.

Private jet companies Cessna & Beechcraft by Textron Aviation, the VIP Lounge Presenting Sponsor, and Chapman Freeborn, will participate in the show for the first time. The four-day event will be preceded on January 10 by the Thailand Yachting Conference, which will be held at the White House in the nearby NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort.

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Wallypower50 to debut at Boot

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Wallypower50 to debut at Boot

December 21, 2023
12:21 pm

Ferretti Group will premiere the wallypower 50 at the upcoming edition of Boot Dusseldorf, which will be held from January 20-28, 2024.

Wally and the Ferretti Group have announced that they will stage the world premiere of the wallypower50 at Boot Düsseldorf from January 20-28, 2024. The wallypower50 serves as a link between the more open style of the wallytenders (43, 48) and the more spacious wallypower 58.

The model’s clean lines and stem design reflect the iconic style of the larger wallypower – and predecessors such as the 118 wallypower – although the wallypower50 can also be specified with the wraparound fender of the wallytenders. An extensive options list allows it to be a chase boat, dayboat or whatever owners choose.

The wallypower50 comes with two separate sunbeds, which increases the use of space on deck, particularly with the wings opened creating an additional 6sqm of aft deck space. The covered cockpit area provides ample seating for eight guests under the coachroof plus four more on two forward-facing bench seats.

Below deck is a large, open space plus a comfortable bathroom with separate shower, a large couch and a double bed. Natural light comes from above and through the optional addition of Wally’s ‘magic portholes’ in the hull.

With a deep-V hull and two Volvo Penta IPS650 engines, the yacht can top 36 knots and cruise at 30 while offering easy joystick handling with optional DPS in close-quarters manoeuvres. The X version with four 400hp Mercury outboards can reach 48 knots while offering a 240nm range, and even top 50 knots with the option of four 500hp versions.

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Codecasa launches ‘one-off’ Vero

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Codecasa launches ‘one-off’ Vero

December 21, 2023
2:05 am

Camper & Nicholsons is overseeing the build of the 24m, classically styled motor yacht, which is set to arrive in Southeast Asia in 2024.

Codecasa launched the 24m Vero for an Asia-based client in Viareggio on Monday. Carmen Lau, Senior Advisor at Camper & Nicholsons, sold Vero to an Asia-based client in 2021 and was present at its christening ceremony in Italy. The motor yacht is scheduled for delivery in spring 2024 and to arrive in Southeast Asia by the summer.

“Vero is truly extraordinary, blending vintage charm with modern elegance through its use of mahogany, stainless steel and a touch of 1960s chic,” Lau said. “The client fell in love with this project from the very start. We eagerly await the arrival of this exceptional gem in Asia, confident that she will captivate the attention of anyone who sees her.”

Designed by Luca Dina Design & Architecture, Vero has the style of a classic gentleman’s yacht, but boasts modern systems, state-of-art technology and advanced functionality. Powered by two 1,550hp Man V12 engines, Vero can reach 25 knots and has a range of over 2,000nm at nine knots. The yacht is accompanied by a full-custom aluminium tender.

Codecasa’s build team for Vero is headed by Project Manager Roberto Dalle Mura with support from Gabriele Codecasa and Matteo Buonomo, while Camper & Nicholsons’ New Build team is overseeing the yacht’s construction, with Sara Maggi as Project Manager.

Daniela Duck, Camper & Nicholsons’ Head of New Build Division, said Vero presented an “exciting challenge” to achieve superyacht features in a 24m motor yacht.

“With our Project Manager Sara Maggi on site throughout the two-year build and collaborating closely with the builder and buyer’s teams, we were able to deliver a highly functional and elegant motor yacht,” Duck said. “It was a pleasure to work with this family-run shipyard and their dedicated team to create such an authentic yacht.”

Vero’s main deck includes the saloon and owner’s suite, while the lower deck features three more guest cabins and two twin crew cabins.

Ennio Buonomo, CEO of Codecasa, said: “This yacht is a one-off. I’d like to thank Codecasa’s team and the Camper & Nicholsons New Build team for their professionalism. This is a unique yacht and it’s going to the East!”
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Sanlorenzo presents 44X-Space

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Sanlorenzo presents 44X-Space

December 21, 2023
12:40 am

The Italian shipyard’s 44.3m X-Space superyacht is distinguished by a vast, open aft main deck with a swimming pool and balconies.

Sanlorenzo has presented the 44X-Space following delivery of the series’ first two hulls including La La Land, which is part of IYC’s charter fleet and managed by Antonela Pericic, Head of Charter Management – Croatia.

Zuccon International Project designed the exterior of the six-level, 499GT yacht, which has an overall length of 44.3m (145ft), a beam of 8.3m (28ft) and a full-load draught of 2.8m (9ft 2in). Featuring two 1,450hp Man 12V engines, the 44X-Space has a top speed of 15 knots and an estimated range of 4,000nm at 10 knots with a fuel capacity of 54,000 litres.

The distinctive design includes an expansive aft main deck featuring a sea-facing swimming pool and two drop-down sides that deploy directly above larger, lower-deck balconies, which open each side of a full-beam beach area featuring a gym and spa.

Piero Lissoni, Sanlorenzo’s Art Director, handled the interior, which includes accommodation for 12 guests in five cabins and for nine crew.

“On 44X-Space, the hand has been forced and it has become an almost completely glass boat. There are large glass panes, large windows and some of the cabins no longer even have portholes but glass walls. The interior has forced its hand on the exterior and the exterior has been so elastic and so well designed that the interior almost fits in in a totally natural way.

“I believe this is the most innovative language I’ve seen to date on a superyacht. It has made it possible to create a boat that’s compact but with extraordinary proportions and the unique quality of Sanlorenzo.”

The main deck includes a large saloon and a full-width forward room that can be configured as a media room with a bar (as on La La Land), a formal dining room or a sixth guest cabin. The lower deck houses four en-suite guest cabins, as well as the crew quarters, while the tank deck houses the technical area.

The upper deck or owner’s deck has a covered cockpit that connects to a sky lounge, where the aft doors can slide out of sight and a side window can open to create a veranda. Forward is the owner’s suite, which has an openable skylight, 270-degree views through full-height windows, and access through sliding doors to a foredeck with sun beds and a spa pool.

A helicoidal staircase designed by Lissoni links the lower, main, upper and bridge decks. The bridge deck includes the wheelhouse and the captain’s cabin, while the open aft deck features outdoor lounging and dining. There’s also access to the sun deck, which has loose sun beds aft and a covered, integrated sunbathing area forward.

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Kata Rocks soft launches KR Cat

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Kata Rocks soft launches KR Cat

December 20, 2023
11:36 pm

Phuket has an exciting new charter option following the unveiling of the KR Cat sailing catamaran at the eighth Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous.

KR has soft launched the KR Cat sailing catamaran, which hosted selected guests at the eighth Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous on Phuket’s west coast. The cat is designed to cater for large groups of guests, with luxurious sofas and a dance floor covered by a hard top, while a barbecue is among onboard catering options.

The open foredeck includes bench seating around a jacuzzi-sized ice box, which can be used as a buffet display to showcase champagne, lobster, king prawns, steak tartare and other delicacies prepared by Kata Rocks’ Executive Chef, Andrew Dickie.

KR Cat offers water sports such as snorkelling and paddleboarding, while pop-out poles on either side of the catamaran can be used to create hammocks suspended just above the water.

As well as KR Cat, the latest Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous featured the 105ft Camara C and Sea Princess classic yachts from Asia Global Yachting. Other participating yachts included the 106ft Demarest, Estrella, Big Mama, Sanook, Grace, Era I, Aquila Sunrise 44, Kati and Happy Ours.

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