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Riva launches 82’ Diva

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Riva launches 82’ Diva

July 13, 2023
10:53 am

The new entry-level model for Riva’s growing Flybridge series, the 82’ Diva will have its world premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.

Riva has launched the first 82’ Diva at its La Spezia shipyard, where the company builds all its models from 76-130ft, ranging from the 76’ Bahamas Super and 76’ Perseo Super from the Open and Sportfly series respectively to the 130’ Bellissima in the Flybridge range.

Set to premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival from September 12-17, the 82’ Diva joins the builder’s Flybridge line, which also includes the 90’ Argo, 102’ Corsaro Super and 110’ Dolcevita.

Like all Riva models in the last 27 years, the 82’ Diva has been designed by Officina Italiana Design co-founders Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta in collaboration with Ferretti Group’s Strategic Product Committee led by Piero Ferrari and its Engineering Department.

The yacht retains the low, sporty profile of her Flybridge sisters, while new additions include higher, safer lateral gunwales with painted composite profiles instead of traditional stainless-steel handrails. Owners can choose twin 1,800hp or 1,900hp MAN V12 engines, which produce a top speed of 29 or 31 knots and a cruising speed of 26 or 27 knots, based on provisional data.

Highlights include a 40sqm flybridge, which Riva has described as one of the largest for this size of yacht. Protected by a carbon-fibre hard top with glass panels, the upper deck includes a lounge with dinette and bar in the centre, another lounge area aft and a sunbathing area forward.

Other Diva highlights include the beach club, which features large, drop-down bulwarks that create lateral terraces and increase the yacht’s beam from 6m to 9m. A garage can accommodate a 3.45m jet tender and a sea scooter, while the 35sqm aft cockpit features facing sea-view sofas.

Indoors, the saloon precedes the raised dining area, which offers panoramic views. The galley is forward and can be closed off from or open to the dining area, while also offering access to the helm station and to the foredeck by the port side deck. The interior staircase to the flybridge appears to blend into the decor due to glass walls.

The lower deck has four en-suite guest cabins including a full-beam owner’s suite, while the crew quarters include two cabins for three crew and is accessed by a dedicated walkway.
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Fraser: Spring rebound in superyacht sales

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Fraser: Spring rebound in superyacht sales

July 13, 2023
10:42 am

As published in Issue 72, brokerage house Fraser says demand continues to outperform expectation as the total value of superyacht sales worldwide matches that of early 2022.

Total asking price, Jan-May (2012-23)

Yacht sales worldwide were up 24 per cent on the average for the last 14 years, as of late June, according to Fraser in its latest contribution to YACHT STYLE in Issue 72 (click for PDF of full magazine).

Number of sales, Jan-May (2012-23)

The second quarter of 2023 revealed a rebound from the slowdown witnessed in the first quarter and included some of the largest yacht sales of the year so far, with sales such as the 75m Feadship Arrow by Fraser closing in just 10 weeks. Indeed, the 60-70m size sector was about 50 per cent up on 2022.

Feadship Arrow

“With the headline Monaco Yacht Show coming up, work is also wrapping up on several new-build and extensive refit deliveries that will be presented to the market in September. Watch this space, as they say,” said Mark Duncan, Fraser’s Director of Marketing & Business Development.

Mark Duncan, Director of Marketing & Business Development, Fraser

“The entry level to luxury yachting is still trending down compared to 2022, yet demand for charter remains strong and at the time of writing was seeing a very late and above-average level of bookings ahead of the summer season.”
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Tesoro T-40 Outboard set for Asia-Pacific premiere

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Tesoro T-40 Outboard set for Asia-Pacific premiere

July 13, 2023
9:40 am

APAC debuts of Tesoro and Dufour models are among highlights of the Multihull Solutions and The Yacht Sales Co display at this year’s Sydney International Boat Show.

Tesoro T-40

Multihull Solutions and The Yacht Sales Co plan to exhibit six models – including three premieres – at this year’s Sydney International Boat Show in Darling Harbour from August 3-6.

The sister companies plan to stage the global launch of the new ILIAD 53F (click for article) powercat along with the Asia-Pacific premieres of the Dufour 37 (click for article) and the Tesoro T-40 Outboard, a stunning walkaround luxury day boat from the Spanish shipyard.

Dufour 37

The display at the four-day event will also include the Absolute 47 Fly and two Fountaine Pajot models: the MY5 powercat and the Isla 40 sailing catamaran (click for Review).

Between them, Multihull Solutions and The Yacht Sales Co represent Fountaine Pajot, ILIAD

Catamarans, Neel and Leen Trimarans, Cora Cat, Absolute, Maritimo, Dufour and Tesoro, while also listing pre-owned yachts within their Brokerage divisions.

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Fourth Amels 60 launched

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Fourth Amels 60 launched

July 12, 2023
3:49 pm

The fourth hull of the popular Amels 60 is distinguished by a custom interior by two collaborating design studios.

The fourth Amels 60 has been launched in Vlissingen ahead of delivery to its owner this October. Featuring an exterior design by Espen Øino and naval architecture by Damen Yachting, the newest Amels 60 is distinguished by a custom interior by two collaborating studios, Studio Indigo and Pure Living.

Since being introduced in 2019, the popular Amels 60 series continues to grow, with a sixth unit already in production. While the sisterships share similar features and a proven platform, the semi-custom design offers owners the opportunity to customise the interiorsand elements of the exterior.

For the owner of the fourth Amels 60, the windows were transformed into long lines of glazing, including floor-to-ceiling windows in the main saloon.

Jan van Hogerwou, Damen Yachting’s Commercial Executive USA, said: “We’ve had a very strong reception to this new Amels design, largely because an owner can step into a new build, make some customisations and yet still benefit from a two-year delivery time.”

The 830GT superyacht offers up to six staterooms including a full-beam owner’s suite forward on the main deck. Designed as a private retreat, the suite features a folding balcony terrace and an adjoining cabin that can be used as a VIP suite, children’s room, office or gym. The remaining four guest suites are on the lower deck, while there’s also accommodation for 13 crew.

Other highlights include a beach club sauna, a Jacuzzi on the sun deck and a touch-and go helipad, and storage for a 9m tender on the foredeck, a notable feat for a yacht of this size. To lower the impact on the environment, the Amels 60 features IMO Tier III-compliant hybrid power and propulsion technology, which contributes to a transatlantic range of 4,500 miles.

www.amelsyachting.com

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YACHT STYLE Issue 72 out now

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YACHT STYLE Issue 72 out now

July 6, 2023
5:38 pm

As well as a cover story on the brand-new 80 Sunreef Power Eco, the ‘Summer Issue’ includes Reviews of the Riva 76’ Perseo Super, Prestige M8, Galeon 375 GTO and Dufour 37, a feature on luxury day boat brands eyeing the Asia market, interviews with Tankoa, Camper & Nicholsons and Torqeedo, charter features on Indonesia and Vietnam, and a ‘Tried & Tested’ evaluation of iAqua’s water scooters.

YACHT STYLE Issue 72

YACHT STYLE has released Issue 72, this year’s ‘Summer Issue’, which includes an Owner feature about Sol, the new gold-coloured 80 Sunreef Power Eco, which is being delivered to a family preparing to enjoy the 24m eco-friendly catamaran in the US and Caribbean.

Review: Riva 76’ Perseo Super

Reviews include Asia-Pacific’s first Riva 76’ Perseo Super, which arrived in Hong Kong ahead of the summer boating season, with the 37-knot Sportfly soon impressing onlookers and guests including Ferrari owners.

Review: Prestige M8

Reviews also include hull one of the Prestige M8, the new 65ft flagship of the French builder’s M-Line of multihull motor yachts, with hull two set to be used for the model’s world premiere at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival (September 12-17).

Review: Galeon 375 GTO

We also look at the Galeon 375 GTO, the asymmetric second model in the Grand Touring Outboard series, which lives up to its nickname of ‘The Fun Machine’ by offering exhilarating performance, transformer features and spectacular lighting.

Review: Dufour 37

The fourth and final Review is the Dufour 37, which is the second-smallest model in the French shipyard’s portfolio and has already secured multiple sales in Asia following its debut at last year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.

Feature: Luxury day boats eye Asia

Following up on an Issue 70 article, YACHT STYLE looks at specialist luxury day boat builders in Europe hoping to increase their presence in Asia’s key markets.

Tried & Tested: iAqua Sea Scooters

There’s also a special feature from Yachting Pages’ Tried & Tested series, with a team evaluating iAqua’s AquaDart Nano and AquaDart Pro series of water scooters in Phuket.

Classic yachts in Phuket

Phuket is currently home to a growing collection of ‘classic’ yachts, some for charter, some for sale, but all with a vintage sense of style and a rich heritage, as outlined in a special feature.

Leader: Fabian Bez, Torqeedo

There are also three Leader interviews starting with Fabian Bez, CEO of Torqeedo, which is working with forward-looking builders on electrifying their motor boats, sailing yachts, catamarans and RIBs.

Leader: Paolo Casani (right) with Dr Peter Lam, Chairman of Lai Sun Group

Paolo Casani, CEO of Camper & Nicholsons, talks to Yacht Style after returning to Asia for the first time in 3½ years to revisit a region where the company’s Hong Kong hub is now complemented by new offices in Singapore and Dubai.

Leader: Eva Orsi, Tankoa

Eva Orsi, President of family-owned Tankoa since 2018, explains the recent rise of the Genoa-based boutique superyacht builder and how it has evolved to now build and promote 45-80m designs by a wide range of Italian designers.

Charter: Vela, Indonesia

The Charter section starts with the 50m Vela, a stunning six-cabin phinisi delivered in 2022 yet already in high demand for memorable charters in Indonesia, available through Camper & Nicholsons.

Charter: VietyachtClub, Vietnam

Meanwhile, Yacht Style visits Vietyacht, which is a dealer for multiple leading European builders and has developed a thriving charter business dominated by Jeanneau motorboats, with Phu Quoc Island marking its sixth base around Vietnam.

Lifestyle: Sanlorenzo SX76 in Southeast Asia

As always, the issue features strong Yachts, News, Racing, Shows, Lifestyle and Events sections, while the Racing section includes articles on the 50^th Rolex Fastnet Race, 70^th Rolex Giraglia, SailGP Season 4 and the third Golden Globe.

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Sunseeker announces nine models for Cannes Yachting Festival

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Sunseeker announces nine models for Cannes Yachting Festival

July 6, 2023
5:09 pm

The Poole shipyard has revealed a nine-model line-up including the Superhawk 55 and 75 Sport Yacht that debuted at Boot Dusseldorf this year.

Sunseeker Superhawk 55

Sunseeker has released a nine-model line-up for this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival (September 12-17), where the British builder will host guests at an exclusive VIP lounge and a Whispering Angel bar courtesy of Moët Hennessy.

The line-up of yachts is headed by a spectacular edition of the 100 Yacht in Midnight Grey and includes the new Superhawk 55 and 75 Sport Yacht, which both had their world premieres at the Boot Dusseldorf indoor show in January.

Sunseeker Superhawk 55

An open day boat design, the Superhawk 55 (click for article) is a new addition to the Poole shipyard’s Performance series and has proved a hugely popular addition to the portfolio, with the entire Willis Way facility dedicated to its production.

The Manhattan series of flybridge motor yachts will be represented by the Manhattan 55 and 68. The Predator 65 will represent the builder’s sport cruiser series, while the new 75 Sport Yacht, an upgrade of the former 74, represents the sportbridge series.

Sunseeker 75 Sport Yacht

The 90 Ocean will represent the new Ocean line of wide-beam, high-volume yachts, while the Yacht series of large flybridge motor yachts will include the 76 Yacht, 88 Yacht and an eye-catching version of the 100 Yacht, a model that had its world premiere at last year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.

Sunseeker vows that the bespoke 100 Yacht in Midnight Grey “will be the most photographed yacht in the Mediterranean this summer” and is set to catch the eye of onlookers in Cannes with an all-grey exterior, black hardtop, glimpses of stainless steel and crystal-clear glazing.

Sunseeker 100 Yacht in Midnight Grey

Sean Robertson, Sales and Marketing Director at Sunseeker International, said: “The upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival will be one of the best yet. We’ve never seen so much variation in a product line-up, including two of the most highly anticipated launches from the last year. The Superhawk 55, an open yacht with a performance heart, will stand proudly next to the groundbreaking 100 Yacht.

“Joining these two exceptional yachts and having a show debut is the brand-new 75 Sport Yacht, alongside the Manhattan 55, Predator 65, Manhattan 68, 76 Yacht, 88 Yacht and 90 Ocean. Together, these yachts will all make for an exciting showcase of Sunseeker yachts.”

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Princess to debut Y80 at Cannes Yachting Festival

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Princess to debut Y80 at Cannes Yachting Festival

July 6, 2023
4:50 pm

The Plymouth builder will stage the world premiere of the Y80 alongside the first showing of the Y95 outside of the UK.

CGI of Princess Y80

Princess Yachts will stage the global debut of the Y80 at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival (September 12-17), where it plans to display eight models. The British builder’s line-up in Vieux Port will also include the Y95, which will making its first official appearance outside the UK.

The Y95 and Y80 join the British builder’s Y Class of large flybridge motor yachts, which also includes the Y72 and Y85. The Y80’s exterior styling follows the new direction of the Y Class design language with a continuous hull window line graphic and elegant hard top. The yacht is fitted with twin 1,900hp MAN V12 engines expected to produce a top speed over 30 knots.

CGI of Y80 saloon

Three cockpit designs include a traditional C-shaped sofa with additional storage solution for two Seabobs. Options with a large glass balustrade aft comprise either a central cockpit table with freestanding furniture to seat eight guests or the builder’s new ‘infinity cockpit’ layout, first seen on the new Y85, with electrically sliding seating and table mechanism to transform the area from a relaxed sofa arrangement to an informal dining area.

The foredeck can seat up to 10 people and has a traditional forward-facing sofa with a small table facing a larger C-shaped sofa and a bigger table that can also be covered and filled in to make a large sunbathing area. The main-deck interior starts with a saloon that includes an L-shaped sofa to port facing a curved sofa to starboard, where a diagonal cabinet leads the eye to an eight-seat dining table to port, opposite the galley.

CGI of Y80 master suite

The raised helm area includes twin pilot seats in front of the day ahead, and a U-shaped sofa and a table to port. Optional partitions to the galley and wheelhouse are available, as is a helm pantograph door to the side deck.

The lower deck is accessed by port stairs forward of the dining table and has four en-suite guest cabins including a full-beam master midships with large double bed, dressing area, starboard sofa and vanity unit to port. Forward are a double to starboard and a twin to port, while the VIP is in the bow. The two-cabin crew quarters is accessed from the swim platform.

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Excess Catamarans debuts in China

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Excess Catamarans debuts in China

July 6, 2023
4:35 pm

A new Excess 11 in Hainan offered the opportunity for the young catamaran brand to celebrate its debut in mainland China.

The China premiere of the Excess 11 was held in Hainan, having been sailed from Hong Kong (click for article). Held at Clearwater Bay Marina and organised by dealer Vastar Yachts, the evening event doubled as the young Groupe Beneteau brand’s debut in mainland China and was attended by local government officials, media, industry partners, yacht owners and sailors.

Yu Jiang, owner of the Excess 11, said: “I’ve always had a strong passion for sailing and this Excess 11 allows me to explore the ocean. We’ve been waiting for this boat for more than 2½ years, but she’s worth the wait.”

Guillaume Andrebe (click for Leader), Excess Sales Director for Asia Pacific, said: “We’re glad to see the first Excess 11 in China sailing beautifully in the waters of Hainan, where most of China’s yachts are registered and which acts as a barometer of the country’s yachting industry.

“The Excess 11 boasts space and comfort that a multihull can offer and brings the sailing pleasure of helming a monohull. We’re thrilled that Vastar Yachts is introducing the Excess brand to the Chinese market and glad that the owner loves this model.”

Over 25 Excess catamarans – including the Excess 12, 14 and 15 – are expected to be sailing in the Asia-Pacific region by the end of this year.

www.excess-catamarans.com

Swan 108 begins sea trials

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Swan 108 begins sea trials

July 6, 2023
4:19 pm

Set to debut at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, the Swan 108 recently started sea trials in Finland.

The first Swan 108, which launched in Pietarsaari last month (click for article), recently began sea trials in the Gulf of Bothnia off Finland’s west coast. Nautor Swan said the results of her first sea trials “were extremely positive” and that the superyacht will be sailing in the Mediterranean waters in the coming weeks.

Featuring a hull length of 33m (108ft 3in) and an overall length of 35m (114ft 10in) with the bowsprit, the sailing superyacht will have its world premiere at the Monaco Yacht Show from September 27-30.

Positioned between the Swan 98 and 120, the latest addition to the Swan Maxi line features exterior styling by Italian designer Lucio Micheletti of Micheletti + Partners, interior design by fellow Italian Misa Poggi and naval architecture by German Frers, the 82-year-old Argentine who has designed for Swan for over four decades.

Asiamarine represents Swan in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam.
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Ferretti Group participates in Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

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Ferretti Group participates in Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

July 6, 2023
4:06 pm

Riva’s El-Iseo prototype is participating in Yacht Club de Monaco’s annual event focused on alternative energy sources.

Riva’s El-Iseo prototype at Yacht Club de Monaco

Ferretti Group is taking part in the 10th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (July 5-8), which featured Riva’s 27ft El-Iseo prototype participating in the opening day’s 21nm YCM E-Boat Rally from Monaco to Ventimiglia and back. Ferretti Group is among the event’s partners along with the likes of Lürssen, Sanlorenzo, Oceanco, Monaco Marine and Palumbo SY Refit.

El-Iseo, Riva’s first full-electric powerboat, was among new models the brand launched last year as it celebrated its 180th anniversary. The 27-footer has a traditional stern drive propulsion system and an electric motor, with a top speed limited to 40 knots and an acceleration curve “significantly better than conventional boats of the same size”, according to Ferretti Group.

Organised by Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM), this year’s Monaco Energy Boat Challenge features 25 nations, 31 universities, about 50 teams and nearly 500 international students, with the event featuring conferences, talks and forums, as well as sea trials, races and speed trials.

On Thursday morning, Nino Ascone, Head of Engineering and Design at Ferretti Group, participated in the ‘Sustainability Transition: challenges, engagement & adoption’ conference.

Recently, Ferretti Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Enel X Way to develop strategic solutions and services for sustainable recreational boating in Italy. The first step in this collaboration is the installation of Enel X Way charging stations at the Group’s shipyards in Italy, starting with Sarnico on Lake Iseo.

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ILIAD 53F to debut at Sydney show

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ILIAD 53F to debut at Sydney show

July 6, 2023
3:57 pm

The powercat builder is following the recent debut of its 53S with the premiere of the 53F flybridge model at the Sydney International Boat Show.

ILIAD Catamarans is preparing to debut the 53F at the Sydney International Boat Show from August 3-6. The ILIAD 53F is the flybridge version of the 53S sedan-style model, which debuted at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in late May.

With twin 440hp engines, the 53F has a top speed of 21 knots (lightship) and a range well over 3,100nm at low speeds with a 3,500-litre fuel capacity. The CE A power catamaran has a beam of 25ft, a high freeboard and one of the highest bridgedeck clearances in its market segment, according to ILIAD.

Options include a tender platform, while the aft cockpit features a bar area and dining setting for up to 10 guests. The flybridge features a C-shaped sofa and a dining table to port, a bench-seat helm station and companion seating forward, plus a long wet bar along the starboard side.

The large interior living spaces include an expansive lounge forward, dining for up to eight people and optional lower helm. The galley includes an island bench, full-size refrigerator and freezer, well designed storage and European appliances.

Guest cabins are headed by the master suite, which occupies one hull and features an oversized island queen bed, panoramic windows and spacious en-suite bathroom.

ILIAD has forward orders stretching into 2024 and is finalising plans to open a new state-of-the-art shipyard to increase production across its range.

www.iliadcatamarans.com

Singapore’s first Custom Line Navetta 30 visits Lazarus

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Singapore’s first Custom Line Navetta 30 visits Lazarus

July 6, 2023
2:37 pm

The first new Custom Line yacht sold into Singapore has been photographed visiting Lazarus Island on a picture-perfect day.

A Navetta 30 (click for Review), the first new Custom Line superyacht sold into Singapore, has arrived in the city and been photographed and filmed cruising past Marina Bay Sands area and south to Lazarus Island.

Featuring an overall length of 28.4m and a 7.3m beam, the Navetta 30 is the popular entry model for Custom Line’s series of displacement yachts, with one in Singapore and multiple sales in Hong Kong. The model’s first hull – which was delivered to Hong Kong – debuted in late 2020, while last month the 14th unit was launched at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona.

The Navetta 30 is Custom Line’s first yacht featuring an exterior design by Filippo Salvetti, who has worked on all of Ferretti Yachts’ most recent models. The interiors are by the Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (ACPV) architectural studio, with the Custom Line Atelier also working with clients on customisations.

The tri-deck yacht features stabilising fins, optional Seakeepers for extra stability while at anchor, and extensive soundproofing including a ‘floating floor’ to reduce engine noise.

www.customline-yacht.com

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