103 superyachts at Monaco Yacht Show 2012
From September 19 to 22, the 22nd edition of the Monaco Yacht Show 2012 will showcase a fleet of 103 superyachts. This year, the average length of the superyachts at the Monaco show reaches 46.70 meters (Length overall) for 103 constructions exhibited. With 40 units, the 40/49.99-m segment is mostly represented, which is significant of the current market with an average length of 40 meters of yachts delivered and 47 meters for the...
MD51 Power BELLAVISTA and GT at Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes
The Maxi Dolphin, a boatyard founded in 1987 by Vittorio Moretti unveil at Festival de la Plaisance in Cannes two new yachts: MD51 Power BELLAVISTA and GT (Gran Turismo). Both models have two 435hp Volvo Penta IPS 600 engines that guarantees a higher top speed, greater acceleration and improved performances with an incredible increase in efficiency compared with inboard engine systems. Also, both editions were entirely created using...
2012 Cannes Boat Show: Couach Yachts has unveiled 5000FLY La Pellegrina
From September 11 to 16, Couach Yachts will present exclusively at the 2012 Cannes Boat Show the new 5000 Fly La Pellegrina, a superyacht fully built in Glass Kevlar (hull and superstructure). Weighing only 290T, this more rigid, more solid, lighter and then faster vessel, which is also the symbol of new dynamics engaged by the yacht-maker on the boating global market, is able to cruise in amazing comfort at 28 kts in heavy sea...
Two Hybrid Megayachts With Chic Designs
GT-40 H and GT-55 H from Imaginocean Yacht Design are two hybrid megayachts, which measure 131 feet (40 meters) and 180 feet (55 meters), respectively. The hybrid propulsion system should permit the GT-40 H and GT-55 H to top out at 20 knots, according to Imaginocean Yacht Design. When run solely on battery power, the megayachts should still make 8 knots. Each of those two megayachts features folding balconies and bulwarks, plus a...
Largest yacht ever at Cannes show
61 metre Diamonds Are Forever is 61 metre is the largest yacht ever to be on display at the Plaisance de Cannes known as the Cannes Boat Show “Diamonds Are Forever” is a megayacht by Benetti shipyard in Livorno. Benetti FB253 60mt is the boat’s official identification, but for its owner it’s “Diamonds Are Forever”: the official name of the yacht and the very personal signature of Mr. John Staluppi, an established shipowner who has...
Sea Legs from Iguana Yachts travel across unstable land
Sea Legs from Iguana Yachts by Antoine Brugidou is a boat capable of traveling short distances on dry land across unstable land, at a low speed, but without the necessity to drive on roads. In other words a next generation of amphibians… The Iguana is a seaworthy boat even in rough seas, a fast boat (40 knots) and it is built according to a word-wide patent deposited by IGUANA YACHTS. In its hybrid version, the Iguana is fitted...
ORSOS Island – $4.7 million artificial island
Can’t find your dream island? Take a look at ORSOS Island, an artificial island which can be yours for $4.7 million U.S. dollars. The main advantage is that you can move your island where ever you want and transform it in a tropical island or in a paradise island. Also, it is storms proof so you are safe on it. The Island is over 20 meters wide and more than 37 meters in length, with about 400 m² on each floor, and up to 1,000...
SuperYacht: Karia by RMK and Ron Holland
Karia, a 45 metres ocean capable superyacht made by Istanbul-based shipyard RMK, has an overall sophisticated feel, blending Asian elegance with European versatility in a complete, classic package with pleasantly contemporary touches. A superyacht successfully aiming for optimal use of space, without compromising on style or comfort. All interiors was designed by Design Unlimited and were based on traditional Thai and Japanese...