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Sanlorenzo Asia becomes Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific Nick Stratton on Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific’s Sanlorenzo 50Steel Sanlorenzo SD90 in Australia Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific’s Bluegame BGX63 Sydney International Boat Show Richard Allen Chief Operating Officer of Simpson Marine

Sanlorenzo expands footprint in Australia and New Zealand

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Sanlorenzo expands footprint in Australia and New Zealand

August 1, 2024
9:01 am

Luxury yacht builder Sanlorenzo, with its Sanlorenzo Asia, a division of Simpson Marine, is making new broader waves in the Asia-Pacific region with a significant expansion of its operations. The company has announced the transformation from Sanlorenzo Asia into Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific, as it ventures deep into the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Sanlorenzo sets its sights on Sydney and beyond

At the heart of this expansion is a new sales office at Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney, Australia. This strategic location positions Sanlorenzo well to tap into Australia’s burgeoning superyacht market, which has been riding a wave of growth fuelled by economic prosperity and a passion for maritime luxury.

Offering an ideal backdrop for yachting are unparalleled cruising grounds of the Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays and the Kimberley region.

Joachim Howard, newly appointed as Simpson Marine Australia Country Sales Manager, will spearhead the company’s efforts in the region. Howard’s expertise in new and brokerage yacht sales, charter and services is expected to be crucial in navigating the unique preferences of Australian and New Zealand yacht enthusiasts.

Simpson Marine’s Nick Stratton says Sanlorenzo’s and sister brand Bluegame’s crafts are well-suited to the Apac appetite for luxury yachts

“We see immense potential in Australia as the Sanlorenzo Pacific Hub,” added Nick Stratton, who is Chief Sales Officer of Simpson Marine Group. “Our tailored approach to yacht design and craftsmanship resonates with clients seeking bespoke solutions.”

This Sanlorenzo 50Steel – a recently-released new model

Sanlorenzo is set to make a splash with the arrival of two notable vessels in Sydney: Australia’s first Bluegame BGX63 and the Sanlorenzo SD90. These luxury craft will be officially unveiled alongside the grand opening of the Sanlorenzo Australia office in the autumn.

Ready to sail: Sanlorenzo SD90 is scheduled to appear in Australia

The company’s expansion follows Simpson Marine’s regional growth under Sanlorenzo SpA ownership, which completed in early March 2024. This move signals a strong commitment to serving the increasing demand for high-end yachts and related services in the Asia-Pacific region.

Flying the flag for Italian style: Bluegame BGX63

Boat enthusiasts can look forward to seeing Sanlorenzo in action at the Sydney International Boat Show from August 1-4, 2024, where the local team will officially launch the market expansion.

An outing to the Sydney International Boat Show will offer the chance mingle

Additionally, a major activation featuring Sanlorenzo and Bluegame yachts is planned for late autumn, offering clients a firsthand experience of the Sanlorenzo vessels.

Richard Allen is Chief Operating Officer of Simpson Marine

As Australia’s luxury yacht market continues to thrive, Sanlorenzo’s expansion promises to bring a new level of Italian craftsmanship to the southern hemisphere’s bright blue waters.

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Excess 13 ushers in new era for catamaran design

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Excess 13 ushers in new era for catamaran design

August 1, 2024
8:28 am

The Excess 13 blends sailing prowess with cruising comfort following a redesign.

The new Excess 13 retains asymmetrical hulls with structural updates to reduce weight

Crafted by a team of sailors, the new 15.30m Excess 13 catamaran comes as the result of extensive research into the passion for sailing, onboard living, and marine environment.

The new Excess 13 embraces a “less is more” philosophy, focusing on functionality and comfort while minimising environmental impact by including some innovative features like a rainwater recovery system and dual-function cabin doors.

Excess Design partnered with yacht design agency Marc Lombard for the new edition

Building on the DNA established by design group VPLP and heralded French designer Patrick Le Quément, Excess Design partnered with yacht design agency Marc Lombard for the second generation of Excess catamarans.

Lombard’s Eric Levet, who served as naval architect, explains,”Our goal was to create a balanced, reliable catamaran offering great sensations, combined with the comfort and interior volume that define Excess.”

While retaining the asymmetrical hulls for easy gliding, sleek lines and window shapes of previous models, the Excess 13 introduces several structural innovations focused on weight reduction, resulting in a lighter, more responsive vessel.

The owner’s hull boasts a spacious cabin, large heads, and a unique closet. A naturally lit desk area doubles as a boat office, complementing the chart table for those balancing work with their sailing passions. Two guest cabins with private bathrooms occupy the opposite hull.

Interior designer Jean-Marc Piaton conducted extensive interviews in his bid to capture the essence of the Excess brand and delivers modern and dynamic interiors that balance living space and storage.

This is evident at anchor, when diving, snorkelling, wingfoiling and kitesurfing gear can be retrieved and launched via fold-down sugarscoops like those usually seen on monohulls for safe sea access.

Space and safety is prioritised, daredevil watersports are encouraged

Excess, which is a Beneteau Group brand, first launched in 2019, and specialises in catamarans ranging from 11m to 15m.

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How to invest in carefree yachting

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How to invest in carefree yachting

July 30, 2024
11:27 pm

The Moorings and Sunsail offer the opportunity to own a boat based in one of the charter companies’ exotic locations around the globe and use yachts at any of them for up to 12 weeks a year.
Words: Andrew Dembina; photos: The Moorings/Sunsail

Sunsail 424 Catamaran

Ikraam Galant is a Yacht Sales Agent at The Moorings and Sunsail – which are part of Travelopia owned by KKR, a global investment firm with over US$570 billion in assets under management.

Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, he joined the two merged global personal ownership, yacht-share and charter management companies 13 years ago as Charter Sales Manager for Africa.

Pre-Covid-19 era, Galant was appointed Business Development Manager for Asia and spent time in Thailand. He has since moved onto handling Asia Yacht Sales for Sunsail and The Moorings charter yacht management programmes.

The Moorings and Sunsail merger of 2005 formed the world’s largest charter company, now with some 800 employees globally, currently managing a fleet of about 700 boats all over the world.

When The Moorings was founded in 1969, it had a total of six yachts in the British Virgin Islands, and five years later, Sunsail launched in Greece.

Moorings 403PC’s large outdoor flybridge

The Moorings and Sunsail have revolutionised the charter industry and ownership options within charter programmes. In total, they’ve had well over 5,000 boat owners on their books between them.

The companies offer a large fleet of Leopard power and sailing catamarans built by South Africa’s Robertson & Caine shipyard and sailing monohulls built by the renowned French brand Dufour.

Leopard catamarans and Dufour sailing boats are well-known, owned and used throughout Asia, but The Moorings Yacht Ownership programme offers an alternative way of buying and using these yachts. So, how does it work and what are the advantages?

Galant explains.

Standard contracts typically last five to six years, depending on the location of the yacht. In Asia, The Moorings has a base in Phuket, Thailand, while other destinations around the world include Tahiti, Seychelles and right across the Mediterranean, Americas and Caribbean.

The Moorings and Sunsail yachts are operated for a maximum of six seasons, with only limited numbers of boats extended longer. Almost all are individually owned – with contracted owners promised highly-maintained yachts. Operation docks are staffed with employees trained to high levels of customer service and technical expertise – as peace of mind and inclusive maintenance and upkeep of the yachts are all part of the contracted packages.

The ownership programme includes the option of almost any Leopard sailing or power catamaran model, and a wide range of Dufour sailing monohulls, which are then branded as The Moorings or Sunsail charter boats, with charter-specific options and upgrades available.

Sunsail 454 Catamaran and Sunsail 41.3 Monohull

Models include the sailing catamarans Moorings 4200 / Sunsail 424 (Leopard 42, three or four cabins), Moorings 4500 / Sunsail 454 (Leopard 45, four cabins) and Moorings 5000 (Leopard 50, four or five cabins). The Power catamarans offer includes the Moorings 403PC (Leopard 40PC, three cabins) and the Moorings 464PC (Leopard 46PC, four cabins).The Sunsail 41.3 (Dufour 41), Sunsail 44.3 and Sunsail 44.4 (Dufour 44) and Sunsail 53.5 (Dufour 530) sailing monohulls are among other models available within the ownership programme.

As for payment options, The Moorings and Sunsail offer the Guaranteed Income programme at most bases worldwide and the Option to Purchase programme in Greece and Thailand.

Guaranteed Income requires 100 per cent payment upfront (with attractive rebates currently offered) and then returns fixed income paid monthly (not dependent on charter activity).

At the end of the programme, an owner can either keep their yacht, sell it through the company’s in-house brokerage service (which, added to the monthly returns, results in an overall profit), or trade it in and start a new programme.

The Option to Purchase programme (offered in Greece and Thailand) requires owners to pay only 45 per cent of the price of the boat to join the programme. At the end, they can either make a final purchase payment of a further 20 per cent of the yacht’s original price to take full ownership of the yacht, or take a guaranteed cash buyback of the equivalent 20 per cent of the original listed price of the boat.

Built into ownership programmes are a number of weeks’ usage of the yacht for owners themselves each year – during a mixture of peak and off-peak months (the exact details of which depend on the purchased model and location base) – the maximum in some cases is 12 weeks. The Moorings and Sunsail network have bases all over the world and owners have access to all of them and the option to pay an upgrade for a larger model.

During the Covid-19 period, it was the sign of a reputable operator that The Moorings and Sunsail continued to pay its boat owners in full, unlike many other charter companies.

Prices for both programmes include the yacht’s equipment and charter inventory, delivery to the charter base and commissioning. Owners have zero operating costs as The Moorings and Sunsail covers all of them, including annual berthing, insurance and maintenance costs. Furthermore, professional management is provided for the yachts all year round.

Another of the benefits of this global programme is that identical specifications of each yacht allow familiarity with the yachts whether owners holiday in Thailand, the Mediterranean, Caribbean or anywhere else around the world, and for the companies to easily maintain interchangeable parts for various yacht models, internationally. The spare-parts inventory at all bases ensures timely maintenance of yachts.

Ikraam Galant, Asia Yacht Sales, Sunsail and The Moorings Sales Agent

The companies boast a very methodical maintenance programme. An inspection for any repairs is scheduled for the end of every charter for minor issues. These are attended to before the start of the next charter.

Regular upkeep in monitoring the boats, regardless of the number of charters includes tracked and logged periodic oil, transmission and other fluid changes, required for preventive maintenance.

Major maintenance, as with any yacht, is scheduled periodically, where the hull is hoisted and the hull below the waterline is treated. Major maintenance recommended by engine and transmission manufacturers is also undertaken, along with cosmetic work to the hull and bright work.

The final yacht maintenance is at the end of a contract, when it receives a full refit upon departure from the charter fleet or handover back to the owner.

An advantage with The Moorings yachts coming out of the charter fleet, and either handed back to the owner or sold through the companies’ in-house brokerage team, is that the boat is never passed on ‘as is’ but in a refreshed, ready-to-sail condition.

The Moorings and Sunsail yacht ownership programme offers a lower-cost, worry-free option of purchasing a yacht without all the overheads, with the option of cruising for up to three months a year in some of the world’s most beautiful locations.

However, if owners want a yacht all to themselves, there are also the options of buying pre-owned from the companies’ brokerage arms or a brand-new, personalised version directly from Leopard or Dufour.

For those who wish to sail for a limited period of time, less than two weeks a year, The Moorings and Sunsail can provide bareboat or crewed charters to some of the world’s most beautiful destinations.

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Jeanneau reveals all-new coupe in 2025 powerboat line-up

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Jeanneau reveals all-new coupe in 2025 powerboat line-up

July 25, 2024
1:48 pm

Jeanneau’s latest range will also include a Merry Fisher Sport Series update, and new flagship versions of its Cap Caramat.

Jeanneau introduces the second generation Merry Fisher 895 Sport Series

French boat-maker Jeanneau has added an all-new model to its Merry Fisher line for 2025, announcing a new coupe flagship, the Merry Fisher 1295 Coupe. Flagship versions for Cap Caramat 10.5 WA and 12.5 WA were also unveiled, as well as several key updates to its Merry Fisher 895 Sport Series 2.

The new range will be on-show at the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival In September, and will be available in Asia.

Sleek new looks for Cap Camarat

One element giving new identity to the flagships Cap Camarat 10.5 WA and 12.5 WA is an optional tinted, stylised high windscreen intended to offer extreme protection from wind and inclement weather, even at high speeds, the brand said.

But the line has also received a few additional design flourishes, including doors to the exterior galley, which are now white, seatbacks adorned with the brand’s chrome logo, and handrails now in black to underpin the line’s sporty image.

The line also welcomes new sand-tone oak wood, to add brightness and warmth to the Cap Camarat Walk Around and Center Console models, from September 2024.

Merry Fisher 895 Sport Series 2

For the second-generation version of the Merry Fisher 895 Sport comes a reimagining of the space. A hull overhaul offers extra driving comfort and fast planing starting at intermediate speeds, while a large modular aft cockpit has been included in the new model with marine activities and water sports in mind.

Updates to the Sport Series were focused on improving comfort levels for longer stretches at sea

Inside the cruiser, the interior galley at deck level has shifted aft, closer to the cockpit and the exterior living space. Changes to the owner’s cabin include a sliding door that allows easy access to a double berth and additional storage.

Grey walnut wood and Corian counters are among some of the upgrades in high-quality materials, and a new vanity space has been installed in the boat’s bathroom.

Introducing: Merry Fisher 1295 Coupe

With three cabins and two head compartments, the new 40ft coupe model features all the elements that made the Merry Fisher 1295 a desirable choice – large, bright windows in the hull, a forward owner’s cabin with separate shower, and two guest cabins. Twin berths or one large berth are available.

A U-shaped galley opens onto the cockpit, which features side terraces that can be lowered to and open to starboard, expanding the space.

Jeanneau welcomes the Merry Fisher 1295 Coupe to its Merry Fisher Weekender line

Jeanneau said the coupe was born out of market demand and that the family cruiser maintains all the key strengths of the line – its modular design, space, and clever layouts. Its inclusion in the Merry Fisher Weekender line is intended to move the brand further upmarket.

Controls are inspired by larger craft, with a joystick control, genset and gyroscopic stabiliser.

The Merry Fisher 1295 Coupe will debut in France, in October, at the Grand Pavois la Rochelle boat show, and will be available to view in Cannes.

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Benetti launches first B.Now 67 superyacht

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Benetti launches first B.Now 67 superyacht

July 25, 2024
2:31 am

Italian luxury-yacht builder Benetti marked a new milestone on July 19 with the launch of M/Y Iryna: the 66.2m superyacht is the first hull of its B.Now 67 model.

M/Y Iryna is the first model in Benetti’s B.Now 67 line

Benetti once again partnered with UK firm RWD, who have been design collaborators for the entire B.Now line. With a steel hull, M/Y Iryna has six decks with around 500 sqm of usable space, a 65 sqm main saloon and a full-beam owner’s suite on the upper deck.

M/Y Iryna features Benetti’s aft cockpit concept, “Oasis Deck,” with vertical barriers that can extend the deck and built-in pool.

The boat is also characterised by distinctive curved glazing, which covers up to 70 per cent of the overall vertical surface area. The boat’s hull colouring and superstructure can be personalised with three different shades of grey.

The superyacht has six decks and features an extendable deck and in-built pool

Interiors are almost entirely bespoke, and put together under the direction of Mariarosa Remedi. A notable feature, furniture pieces and furnishings are by Visioannaire, a special request from the owner, who was present at last week’s launch. Prestige woods, including curly maple wood and Macassar ebony, leather details, and marble-effect ceramic tiling complete the design, much of which was chosen for their sustainable elements.

The boat was completed in just three years, a new record for Benetti

The yacht can accommodate up to 15 guests, across six cabins, two of which are VIP cabins located on the main deck. Numerous wellness areas include a sauna in the beach club and a gym on the main deck – included at the owner’s request.

Having taken just three years from concept sketch to completed project, the new boat marks a new record time for the Italian shipyard, which expects to make delivery to the yacht’s owner at the end of the summer this year.

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Simpson Marine announces Expansion into Vietnam with Sanlorenzo, Bluegame and Fairline

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Simpson Marine announces expansion into Vietnam with Sanlorenzo, Bluegame and Fairline

July 24, 2024
11:28 pm

Asian yacht dealership Simpson Marine unveils a strategic expansion into Vietnam, partnering with yacht brokerage O2H2O Vietnam and SS&Sons Group, which represents prominent luxury brands and will become the official partner for Sanlorenzo, Bluegame and Fairline in Vietnam.

Simpson Marine’s Sanlorenzo’s fleet readies itself for Vietnam; photo: Guillaume Plisson for Sanlorenzo

The expansion comes as leisure-boating and lifestyle gains traction in Vietnam. Key industry players are beginning to invest in local operations and marinas in important locations, including Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang. Opportunities for new marinas to be built could also potentially position Vietnam as a popular yachting destination in Asia.

With a coastline spanning 3,260km, Vietnam boasts 2,800 islands. Picturesque bays, vibrant culture, and famous destinations like Ha Long Bay are seen to present ripe cruising potential.

Vietnam’s marine scenery holds much potential for an emerging boating lifestyle

Hong Kong-headquartered, Asia-wide yacht distributor and services company, Simpson Marine is driving growth in the country by working with local industry organisations. Reducing import taxes and complex registrations could speed growth and allow more Vietnamese to enjoy the boating lifestyle, the company surmises, echoing the progress made in neighbouring Thailand and Hong Kong.

“Together with O2H2O Vietnam, we will unlock the full potential of Vietnam’s yachting industry, leveraging on their local expertise, experience and passion for bespoke luxury and yachting,” said Simpson Marine’s Chief Operating Officer, Richard Allen.

Richard Allen, Simpson Marine’s Chief Operating Officer

The expansion will see a new office open in Ho Chi Minh City’s business district this autumn that will serve as a hub for yacht sales, charter services and customer support.

Simpson Marine will open an office in Ho Chi Minh later this year

The announcement furthers Simpson Marine’s plans for growth into emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific under its ownership by Sanlorenzo. Sanlorenzo acquired Simpson Marine from founder Mike Simpson in March this year.

Alexandre Heng, Founder of O2H2O Global & Vietnam and Sassy Nguyen, who is CEO of O2H2O Vietnam

O2H2O’s founding partner, Alexandre Heng, said he shared a common vision with Simpson Marine to spread yachting culture to Vietnam’s beautiful coastline “by offering the best world-class yacht brands and nautical lifestyle experience.”

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Codecasa’s M/Y Vero is delivered to Camper & Nicholson

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Codecasa’s M/Y Vero is delivered to Camper & Nicholson

July 24, 2024
9:17 pm

Camper & Nicholson has taken delivery of the one-off classically-styled yacht, which is bound for Asia.

M/Y Vero, built in Italy and bound for Asia

Italian shipyard Codecasa has delivered its all-aluminium vessel M/Y Vero. The 23.9m yacht, designed by Luca Dini Design & Architecture has been received by Camper & Nicholson. The yacht is bound for Asia, for a client who first viewed the yacht in its concept stage on the pages of a magazine during the Covid pandemic.

Under Luca Dini’s direction to create an “ultra-stylish, yet functional vessel,” the one-off craft blends classic structural lines with vintage mahogany touches, as well as incorporating powerful technology such as 1,550hp MAN V12 engines. M/Y Vero has a range of 2,000 nautical miles and can reach top speeds of 25 knots.

Vintage charm meets modern elegance on M/Y Vero with mahogany, stainless steel and a touch of ’60’s chic that beguiled its new owner

The interior comprises a saloon lounge and owner’s cabin on the main deck, and three guest cabins on the lower deck, as well as two cabins dedicated to crew. There is also an aft beach club.

Senior advisor Carmen Lau at Camper & Nicholsons Asia first introduced the client to M/Y Vero, who said the client “fell in love with this project from the very start.”

The brokers have taken delivery on the client’s behalf, and were also involved in the flagging of the vessel, insurance provision, and will continue on with management duties.

On bringing the yacht to the Asia-Pacific, Lau said, “It is truly exciting to welcome this special gem.”

Vero is expected to depart from the shores in the Mediterranean to make her homeward-bound voyage to Asia in the coming few weeks.

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Singapore Yachting Festival announces dates for 2025

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Singapore Yachting Festival announces dates for 2025

July 24, 2024
5:57 pm

The Singapore Yachting Festival has confirmed dates for its next outing. The festival’s third edition will be held from April 10-13, 2025, organisers have said.

The next Singapore Yachting Festival will take place from April 10-13, 2025

The third Singapore Yacht Festival, held at Singapore’s ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, is expecting higher numbers than ever. The festival is intended to broaden appeal and access for boating in the region, and has been gaining in popularity year-on-year.

The second edition, which took place in late April this year, featured 72 vessels and 75 exhibitors (representing 115 brands), and attracted 11,500 visitors over four days – a 25 per cent increase from the previous event.

The festival draws big names, like this Sanlorenzo SD118 from Simpson Marine

This year, the festival is expected to welcome some 13,000 visitors. To house extra attendees, SYF 2025 will have an increased exhibition and festival space, including a 1,000-plus sqm exhibition hall for a land-based exhibition, a new dedicated superyacht zone, and more space set for on-water leisure marine activities with live demonstrations.

This festival’s third edition will showcase superyachts like this M/Y GALILEO

New trends, tech and sustainable offerings will be a main draw in the land-based exhibition. Festival visitors will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of industry insiders, from engine manufacturers, navigation systems and equipment suppliers, to experts from the worlds of interior design, tourism and property development. Luxury car makers and aviation companies will also be present.

New to the 2025 edition is a dedicated superyacht zone with an exclusive superyacht lounge that will host prospective buyers and industry representatives in plush surroundings as they view new offerings and learn more about superyacht ownership.

Show attendees are invited to get their feet – and more – wet with more live demos planned

Live demonstrations have been a firm favourite with past festival crowds, and so the event’s organisers have accessed additional space for exhibitors to provide more hands-on experiences. Visitors will have the opportunity to test out new equipment and try their hands at various marine activities, including fishing, diving, sailing and e-sports.

Many of last year’s exhibitors reported a good turnout with high interest and are expected to show again. Vendors interested in exhibiting are invited to book spots now.

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Pearl 62 to debut at the Sydney International Boat Show with Premier Marine

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Pearl 62 to debut at the Sydney International Boat Show with Premier Marine

July 24, 2024
3:58 pm

After appointing dealerships for Hong Kong and Thailand, UK-based Pearl Yachts now focuses on Australia. The shipyard will introduce its yachts to the Australian market at the Sydney International Boat Show, from August 1-4.

Pearl best-seller, the Pearl 62, is headed for Sydney

Pearl Yachts will partner with Premier Marine who acts as the builder’s exclusive dealer in Australia to showcase its Pearl 62 model.

The Pearl 62 is a 18.61m family yacht that combines sporty looks and performance with four comfortable guest cabins – plus a crew cabin or jet-ski garage – packing a mighty amount into its size range.

A lot of features are built into the Pearl 62’s diminutive size

Starting aft, the yacht can be fitted with an optional rising bathing platform that also glides outwards to become a sea terrace, while the transom has a built-in bench that can be used as seating or as a passageway.

Parties of up to eight can be hosted on-board

Starboard steps lead to the aft cockpit where there is a large table with banquette seating. Glass doors leading to the saloon slide all the way sideways and a window slides down so that the cockpit opens onto the saloon to become an indoor/outdoor space.

Pearl 62 accomplishes four guest cabins

A fully-equipped galley boasts Miele appliances and comes with a private stairway leading to the owners’ cabin.

Side decks lead to the foredeck where guests will find a large seating area and sunpads with adjustable backrests. The area can be fitted with an optional Bedouin-style canopy.

Dixon Yacht Design crafted exteriors to include a full-length flybridge, aft galley open to the cockpit and a foredeck lounge

The full-length flybridge has a helm station with joystick controls and Garmin touch screens with controls for everything from the yacht’s anchor to its Fusion entertainment system. This is accessed via a staircase on the starboard side of the aft cockpit.

Garmin touch-screen displays makes accessing the yacht’s systems easy and intuitive

Owners can set up the aft section of the flybridge as they please with loose furniture or side couches, and enjoy a wet bar, barbecue grill, banquette seating and a dining table.

The yacht has Volvo IPS propulsion and can reach a maximum speed of 32 knots.

Family cruiser Pearl 62 displays sporty good looks

The Pearl 62 will be on show at Darling Harbour Marina, at the Sydney International Boat Show.

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Yacht Style issue 78 is out now

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Yacht Style issue 78 is out now

July 18, 2024
5:33 pm

The Summer Issue – our fourth of 2024 – features a sailing multihulls cover story, Beneteau and Excess brands’ plans for the APAC region, a look into yacht ownership with charter income or buy-back options through The Moorings and Sunsail, charter and marine tourism in Thailand and Indonesia, 30 years of sales and services for Phuket-based Boat Lagoon Yachting, and reviews of the Ferretti Yachts INFYNITO 90, Azimut Verve 48, Brabus Shadow 1200 Sun-Top, Lagoon 60 and Beneteau 37.1.

The Excess 14, designed by VPLP to look both playful and sleek; photo: EXCESS

Our idyllic cover for this issue hints at our special feature on sailing multihulls to know right now. It’s the second part of Yacht Style’s annual multihull special that follows our powercats-focused part-one feature last issue, which you can find on our website.

Erwan Her, Beneteau APAC

In interviews, Erwan Her, Sales Director for Beneteau sailing and power yachts in Asia-Pacific, informs on the brand’s regional plans, while Thibaut de Montvalon, France-based brand director for Excess sailing catamarans – also part of the Beneteau Group – reviews its global state of play.

Thibaut de Montvalon, Excess

Vrit Yongsakul, Boat Lagoon Yachting

More insights in this issue come from Vrit Yongsakul, Group Managing Director, Boat Lagoon Yachting, who reflects on the 30 years of success of his Phuket-based yacht distributor, charter and services company.

Sunsail 454 Catamaran and Sunsail 41.3 Monohull

Boat ownership plans that generate monthly income through charters or discounted end-of-contract outright purchases by The Moorings and Sunsail are explained by Ikraam Galant, a Yacht Sales Agent at the merged companies.

Cannes Yachting Festival

Our SHOWS pages preview Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show, both in September 2024, and Thailand International Boat Show, to be held in January 2025. The upcoming Sydney show and recently-held Sanctuary Cove show – in August and May 2024, respectively, are also in our reports, as is the Venice show, recently held from late May.

Monaco Yacht Show

Ferretti Yachts INFYNITO 90

REVIEWS begin with the striking Ferretti Yachts INFYNITO 90, with its covered foredeck a highlight in this superyacht that merges indoor and outdoor living.

Azimut Verve 48

We then review Italian Azimut Verve 48 motoryacht collaboration with Florida-based naval architect Michael Peters and Rome-based architect Francesco Struglia, which brings wide global appeal.

Brabus Shadow 1200 Sun-Top

Built on the Axopar 45 hull, the Brabus Shadow 1200 Sun-Top is an exercise in intentional, intuitive design and top performance.

Lagoon 60

The Lagoon 60 sailing catamaran, was reviewed on a sea trial in the crystal-clear waters off Manorca, Spain, ahead of its Cannes Yachting Festival premiere.

Beneteau Oceanis 37.1

The Beneteau Oceanis 37.1, with its APAC premiere in March, offers great volume and performance while retaining ease of use – a hallmark of this sailing line first launched in 1986.

Spain and Australia competing in SailGP Season 4

RACING reports include a round-up of the multi-leg Season 4 of SailGP; and the New York Vendée – both foiling-race events.

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Wider to make a splash with two new debuts

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Wider to make a splash with two new debuts

July 18, 2024
5:20 pm

Wider recently announced it is to unveil two debuts, a new WiderCat 92 and the sporty WiLder 60, this September at Cannes.

Italy’s Wider will debut a new WiderCat 92 at Cannes Yachting Festival; photo: Sand People Team

Italy’s Wider is scheduled to showcase an international debut for its new WiderCat 92, followed by the world premiere of brand new catamaran, the WiLder 60.

Wider has given its in-demand WiderCat 92 model a style and elegance reminiscent of a monohull. The catamaran features two VIP cabins and a twin guest cabin on the lower deck.

The WiderCat 92’s sophisticated form was designed to evoke a monohull; photo: Sand People Team

The main deck is dedicated to the owner’s suite, which is complete with a private foredeck lounge that occupies about half of the total space, as well as a conveniently-located galley.

Additionally, a four-cabin layout option is available.

Beyond a customisable aft cockpit on the main deck is an additional forward cockpit, sky lounge and helm station on the upper deck.

Hybrid propulsion with twin motors powers the WiderCat 92; photo: Sand People Team

Among the recreational spaces is a tender garage with a transom hatch that can be turned into a swim platform, and fold-down bulwarks that increase the beach club and are conveniently accessible from the VIP cabins.

Wider’s serial hybrid propulsion system powers the yacht, via Lithium-Iron Phosphate batteries, while solar panels ensure energy self-sufficiency at anchor. These inclusions allow cruising in ZEM (Zero Emission Mode) with a 27-nautical-mile range at 6 knots in complete silence or a 14-hour autonomy on battery power at anchor

Twin electric motors deliver 500kW each to the thrusters and two 349kW variable-speed generators for electrical energy production.

More models are planned for the in-demand WiderCat 92; photo: Sand People Team

The WiderCat 92, first introduced this year at the Venice Boat Show, is a real hero model for the yacht builder, which says that plans are already in motion to expand the range with new models from its new facility in Fano.

The catamaran’s upper deck has an additional forward cockpit and sky lounge; photo: Sand People Team

Wilder’s all-aluminium WiLder 60 is a sporty new addition; photo: Leonardo Andreoni/Guerrieri Visual

Making its world debut, the first WiLder 60 is a slick, sporty new figure for the Wider group. A 18.9m multihull, the all-aluminium yacht with fully-custom interiors, is sleekly designed with superyachts in mind.

Modern sculptural elements include a subtly angular deck, reverse bow and classic reverse sheerline. On the deck are large sunpads, at the bow and aft – where there is also an alfresco dining area.

The WiLder 60 was conceived for discerning and adventurous boaters; photo: Leonardo Andreoni/Guerrieri Visual

Between the two party decks fore and aft lies a partially enclosed helm where twin MAN V8s deliver 1,300hp each – both are linked to surface drives, giving the WiLder 60 a 40-knot top speed and a 35-knot cruise. Bow and stern thrusters, a dynamic positioning system plus two optional Quick MC² X19 stabilisers add top-notch manoeuvrability.

Exteriors and interiors are inspired by luxury cars; photo: Leonardo Andreoni/Guerrieri Visual

Below the WiLder 60’s handsome, low-slung exterior cosseting interiors are to be found. Gloss lacquer, bronze insets, and oak parquet flooring achieve comfort and luxury, where warm neutrals interplay with cool greys and black accents. Notably these are seen in Krion coffee cream countertops in the heads, alongside grey crystal washbasins and black-finished Gessi taps and are continued in leather and marble finishes.

Design achieves a balance that feels expansive and inviting; photo: Leonardo Andreoni/Guerrieri Visual

The layout below comprises a spacious owner’s cabin forward with a generous ensuite, two additional guest cabins aft, a saloon with designer galley cabinet, and a further head and shower that can double as a day head.

Clients are welcome to work in partnership with Wider’s in-house design team, Wider Centro Stile, to configure and finish the yacht to preference, making each WiLder 60 fully-custom.

WiLder 60’s interiors are entirely customisable; photo: Leonardo Andreoni/Guerrieri Visual

Michele Lubrano Lobianco, Head of Wider Centro Stile, says bespoke interiors combine Italian design flair and top-level craftsmanship – and clients should let imaginations run wild. “Going WiLder means knowing no bounds – you don’t have to compromise on anything with the WiLder 60.”

Superstar looks and super-start performance; photo: Leonardo Andreoni/Guerrieri Visual

Visitors to this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, from September 10-15, will be treated to this double debut.

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Silveryachts’ second Silvercat has arrived

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Silveryachts’ second Silvercat has arrived

July 18, 2024
4:10 pm

Evoking the sense of a tranquil villa, Sliveryacht’s new supercat is an on-water refuge.

Australia’s Silveryachts has unveiled its latest supercat, MY Reduce

MY Reduce will be Silveryachts’ second unit in its SilverCat series, the Australian shipyard has announced. The 35.5m catamaran was launched this July from the shipyard’s facility in Guangdong, China.

Espen Øino conceived the catamaran’s impressive exterior design

Designed with a lightweight aluminium hull, the SilverCat series, including this second model, is conceived to reduce the environmental impact of yachting, which may explain its name.

The series is Silveryachts’ first foray into multihull design, and for MY Reduce the shipyard continued an ongoing partnership with the Norwegian designer Espen Øino, who crafted the design concept of the impressive 13.6m beam superyacht with a villa-esque appeal.

Design – including an on-board pool – and decor evoke villa life

Total deck space – split across main, upper and sun decks – is 575sqm, open-plan and features sunken seated areas, expansive lounge space, and, on the main deck, a generous swimming pool bathed in cream furnishings and pale wood.

First glimpses in Guangdong: MY Reduce will officially debut at the Monaco Yacht Show

Calming neutrals furnish 300sqm of interior living space, with room for 12 guests in generously well-appointed ensuite cabins. These comprise a master double cabin on the main deck, a further double guest cabin on the upper deck, and two twin cabins, one of which contains two Pullman beds.

The catamaran’s delivery will take place late July, and will be followed with an official debut at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show on 27 – 30 September.

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