I am so tired from all my weekend activities to write anything tonight so I am just going to leave you with the press release from Rolls-Royce Marine : they decided to enter the megayachts market to meet the global demand and help the poor wealthy people who have been waiting for their luxury yacht for too long : )
European shipyards are backed up with megayacht orders, charging up to $1 million per foot for yachts over 250’, and with customers waiting 6 years for delivery due to a dearth of building capacity. To help meet this demand, Rolls-Royce Marine has been contracted by a consortium of American shipbuilders led by Atlantic Yachts and its CEO Paul Madden, the former North American representative for Blohm+Voss - Germany’s ‘über’ yacht builder specializing in megayachts from 300-feet, to over 500-feet in length.
The US-built megayachts are European-designed. With the Dollar-Euro advantage, combined with US shipyard capacities, the megayachts will cost one-third less, and can be delivered in half the time as the European-built megayachts.
“Our core management were recruited from the top European shipyards, and we enlist sub-contractors from both sides of the Atlantic,” reports CEO Paul Madden. “This is a classic technology and design transfer from Europe to the US, where we currently have a significant advantage in the manufacture of sophisticated equipment, such as large steel motor yachts. We are using the same shipyards that build the next-generation US Navy ships.”
Rolls-Royce Marine is working in concert with several top European yacht designers, providing engineering and integrated power, propulsion and stability systems on all of Atlantic’s US-built yachts.
Rolls-Royce’s Marine Division provides engineering and equipment on 20,000 commercial and naval vessels operating around the world, ranging from nuclear submarines to megayachts. They also provide ongoing warranty and unparalleled service from Rolls-Royce’s 40 offices in 30 countries.
The venture plans to deliver 2 to 3 megayachts per year, representing over a half billion dollars in gross sales annually. The customer list can not be discussed, according to Madden. “Suffice it to say that they are high-net-worth individuals who value discretion.”
The company does not advertise. Its phone number is unlisted. “We only deal directly with owners and their designers and technical teams,” states Madden. “Rest assured, our clients have my cell number. And they are not shy about calling, day or night…”
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Rolls-Royce joins American shipyards to meet global demand for Megayachts
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Submerge Yourself in Luxury
For the first time ever, you can own your very own luxury submarine. The Phoenix 1000 makes underwater travel for adventure-seeking billionaires a reality.Phoenix 1000 is the biggest and luxurious private submarine ever designed. It is the top of the line model produced by U.S. Submarines Inc., the first company to bring luxury submarines to the commercial market.
The 65-meter personal luxury submarine has 460 sq meters (5,000 square feet) of interior space on four levels and is able to dive up to 1,000 feet. The Phoenix is capable of making trans-Atlantic crossings at 16 knots yet can dive along the route and explore the continental margins of some of the most fascinating waters on earth.
And unlike surface yachts, when the water gets rough, the submarine can submerge into a perfectly smooth and quiet environment, continuing on toward its destination, assuring long journeys in most luxurious and comfortable way.
On board, it offers accommodation for around 12 guests divided into 6 cabins with private bathrooms; while on the main deck have a fantastic deck saloon from which they can admire the unusual and fascinating landscapes of navigation in depth. The luxury amenities include Jacuzzis, gyms, wine cellars and the clients even have the option of going for a basketball court.
The uppermost level of the vessel is the flying bridge. This area is similar to its equivalent area on most yachts, with the exception of the fact that the materials selected can stand immersion.
The utmost depth is reached 305 meters but if you want to go down even more, the integrated docking mini-sub can take 8 passengers to an extreme 610 metres below the surface. Additionally, in the unlikely event of an emergency at depth, the minisub could be used to take passengers and crew to the surface.
The estimated price of the Phoenix is $78 million and this luxurious undersea vehicle takes about three years to build.
Monday, June 23, 2008
XSMG XSR48 luxury Speedboat
The XSR48 Speedboat from XSMG is hailed as the “world’s fastest superboat”. It is a supercar on water, a luxury powerboat with supercar looks.
With a total of no less than 1600hp from two bi-turbo diesel engines, the XSR48 has supercar acceleration with a stablization and propulsion system meant to handle this insane amount of power.
But style has not been sacrificed for speed. The XSR48 combines the DNA and high performance of a supercar with superyacht styling making it the "Bugatti Veyron" of the sea.
The XSR48 has been developed in collaboration with a number of world class design and construction partners including legendary hull designer Fabio Buzzi, award winning superyacht designers Redman Whiteley Dixon and High Modulus the world’s leading exponent in composite marine structures.
The interior is filled with smooth, modern lines, high-grade materials, and niceties like flat-panel TVs.
No price has been specified yet
Saturday, June 21, 2008
RIVA and Veuve Clicquot Design Collaboration
Veuve Clicquot have launched a new limited edition champagne collection in collaboration with Italian yacht maker Riva, called the La Grande Dame by Riva Collection.
Following Globalight’s success, this is the latest in a string of high profile collaborations between Veuve Clicquot and the likes of Andrew Putman, Christian Schwamkrug of Porsche Design Studio, Pablo Reinoso, Pucci, Karim Rashid and Jason Bruges
Riva is the luxury speedboat company behind the iconic boats of the 60’s and the golden age of the Dolce Vita lifestyle. Today they continue to make some of the most beautiful boats in the world.
The design collaboration with Riva is for Veuve Clicquot's top champagne (prestige cuvee) called La Grande Dame, and includes 2 different accessories for Riva boats - a "made to order" piece and a limited edition one :
The “made to measure” Cruise Collection would cost $80,000 and includes 4 bottles of La Grande Dame 98, 2 magnums of La Grande Dame 88, 6 champagne flutes Riedel and 6 water tumblers, plates, table mats and cutlery. It features the same gorgeous craftsmanship, richly-hued woods and elegantly curving lines for which Riva yachts are known.
Another one is a limited edition Cruiser Bag with counted 300 pieces available and includes a bottle of La Grande Dame 98 and two champagne flutes. It is also inspired by the design of one of Riva's yachts with black lacquer, mahogany inlay, chrome accents and leather trim. Expected to be available from July, it is priced at $425 and would be available at Veuve Clicquot.
All the pieces are made of mahogany, chrome and leather - and made by some of the world's best craftsmen.
Thanks Margot ! Related articles :
Veuve Clicquot Globalight
Veuve Clicquot Night Clubber
Veuve Clicquot Vertical Limit Giveaway
Monday, June 9, 2008
Pershing 80 launches in Italy
Ferretti Group company Pershing recently launched the new Pershing 80 motoryacht in Italy.
Designed by Italian naval architect Fulvio De Simoni, the 24.4m (80ft) yacht is said to offer exceptional performance. The standard version is powered by two 2030hp MTU engines combined with ASD 15L surface propellers for speeds of up to 44kt, while a faster version equipped with two 2435mhp MTU engines allows for speeds of 50kt at 1/3 loaded displacement.
The yacht’s construction process uses the “Scrimp System”, a fiberglass vacuum molding process that significantly reduces voids in the laminate and increases strength.
Pershing says that several elements give the new yacht an edge over its competitors, including an elegant slide-away glass partition, designed in collaboration with Besenzoni, that allows the cockpit to be closed off from the upper saloon. Alternatively, the owner can choose to join the two areas together to create a large open space, all on the same level. Another exceptional Pershing 80’ feature is the extendable-retractable hard top over the upper saloon.
Source IBInewsFriday, June 6, 2008
24 karat gold automobile sculptures
For more than 25 years, Michael Dunlap has crafted uniquely original automobile models. Typically they are built to 1:12 scale, hand engraved and finished in 24 Karat gold. They are purchased for different reasons -- their beauty as artwork, display in museums and trophies to commemorate special automotive racing events.
Each model is a commissioned order. Therefore, the price is determined by the complexity of the project desired by the client. The Indy cars displayed on the website got sold off for $60,000 and the NASCAR models managed to generate $70,000. Mike Dunlap is currently pricing a yacht, for a potential client in Dubai, for around $180,000.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
The AZIMUT 68S at the Cannes Film Festival
The luxury yacht Azimut 68S were the most exclusive limousine yacht of the Croisette, chosen by Chopard to offer its VIP guests an unprecedented attention.
Chopard was the Main Sponsor of the “Palme d’Or” Festival besides being the maker of the coveted award.
On the occasion of the 61st Film Festival, the Azimut 68S becomes the most impressive stage on the sea in all of Cannes, welcoming onboard the stars of the Film Festival who are Chopard’s guests for “glitzy” photo shoots organised by the prestigious firm and offering short cruises between the Croisette, the famed beach of the Hotel Carlton and the Eden Roc of Cap d’Antibes, the exclusive venue for Chopard’s trendiest parties.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Megayacht of the week : The Riva 92 Duchessa
After the hugely successful 115' Athena, flagship of the fleet since 2005, Riva continues its adventure in the megayacht segment, with a new, refined model. Mauro Micheli's pencil, the work of his team at Officina Italiana Design and Riva's Engineering Department have once again managed to sketch a winning yacht.
Curved, racy lines harmoniously design the profile of this yacht which encloses all the elegance and inimitable Riva style.
The novelties are numerous, both in the exterior design and in the interior layout and fittings, that won't miss to match the requests of the most demanding owners. This megayacht features implements like an exquisitely crafted black American walnut interior, spacious VIP and master cabins, a large sunpad, an above-board Jacuzzi and an advanced entertainment system.
The 92 Duchessa has been added to the Riva collection, which currently features twelve models, and will be on display in September at 2008 Cannes Boat Show.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Luxury Yacht 4H - San Lorenzo
Luxury yacht 4H is a 2008 San Lorenzo 40 alloy motor yacht which is available for charters in the western Mediterranean EUR€ 110,000 /week ($173,000 usd !!!) Built by San Lorenzo Yachts of Italy, 4H is a sleek and modernist yacht with an interesting and novel approach to design. The luxury yacht’s interior and exterior design is by Francesco Paszkowski. 
M/Y 4H has a semi displacement aluminium hull which is capable of a cruising speed of 22 knots and is powered by 2 MTU 12V 4000 M90 engines. Able to move quickly and easily between beach and port 4H has great outdoor entertainment spaces including a fantastic sundeck as well as a stylish aft deck. She has a study, a gym, gullwings, a Kaleidoscope Video Server and Sea Terraces. 
This San Lorenzo 40 accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 cabins and has high speed V Sat internet.
The brand new admiral displacement yacht
The first 54-meter mega yacht by AMY, the joint venture founded in October 2005 by Cantieri Navali Lavagna and T.Mariotti/Genova with a view to building Admiral branded displacement yachts, will be launched next July.
A grand party will celebrate this event, an important achievement for AMY: the advancement from spectators in the world of mega-yachts to significant players of such ever-growing industry.
Designed by Luca Dini and planned by AMY, the Admiral flagship enters the international stage as a truly unique vessel. Since the very first stages of design and construction of its steel hull and light alloy superstructure new construction criteria, typical in ship construction yet innovative in yacht building, have been adopted: the results are excellent.
The black hull and sleek silhouette of this stately vessel and the care put in the exterior lighting immediately convey an idea of the owner’s strong personality, showing a clear choice of style.
The yacht spreads over 4 bridges and is conceived to welcome 10 passengers (5 cabins) and up to 12 crew members, it reaches almost 54-meter in length and 10,50-meter in width.
The stern is arranged to offer a spectacular 'balcony on the sea' and the garage is outfitted with a sofa and a table turning into a true veranda when the platform opens while the tender and jet skis are stored in a side-accessed service garage.
On either side of the main deck, where the hall and the master’s cabin are located, hydraulic doors lower becoming balconies over the water. One of them, located at hall’s level, links up with a staircase providing access to guests. Other two terraces are sited in the masters cabin creating two private areas that allow the closest and most enjoyable contact with nature. The sundeck is a spacious relaxing area complete with a Jacuzzi and a sushi bar while the upper deck has a gym space as well as an ample dinner salon that can easily welcome up to 30 guests.
Particular attention has been paid to the comfort of guests on board, noise and vibration reduction standards are stringent.
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The Admiral 54 will be a preview at the next Monaco Yacht Show (24-27 September 2008)
Monday, May 19, 2008
CRN launches the 54 meter Maraya
“MARAYA” which translates as “many mirrors” is the newest launch to hit the charter industry. This 2008, 54m motor yacht offers the very latest innovations in technology along with the rich and luxurious comforts expected from a charter vessel and an abundance of both internal and external spaces for her guests to escape, relax and fully enjoy their freedom onboard.
The yachts contemporary styling and crisp minimal interior designs by “Claude Misser” present the guests with elegant curves and strong vertical lines combined with exquisite materials and countless refined finishing touches.
Some of the yachts more striking features include: a Master state room balcony, which can be lowered whilst at anchor to provide a completely private external relaxation area for the principle guests, over 450m2 of external space consisting of 5 separate deck areas, each with their own on demand entertainments and a great selection of toys ranging from a professional ski/wake boat to a pair of radio controlled racing yachts.
International Yacht Collection offer 150' Palmer Johnson HOKULANI for charter
The 150’ (45.7m) M/Y HokulaniI has a spectacularly contemporary interior.
Built in 2007 by Palmer Johnson, this luxurious superyacht has plenty of exterior deck space for relaxing, large swim platform, and dining for 10 in the spacious dining room. There are five staterooms.
There is also a Lantic fully integrated and centralized entertainment system in every cabin and space for Music (inc iPod), Radio, TV, and Movies.
The HOKULANI is available to charter through IYC at a rate of EUR175,000 / week in the West Mediterranean - Riviera/Corsica/Sardinia for Summer 2008 and EUR160,000 / week in Winter 2008/09 in the West Med.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
The Platinum Yacht becomes the Golden Star
In 1996 Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei commissioned a secret project called 'The Platinum Yacht' but ran into financial difficulty and the project was put on hold.
The project was taken over in 2001 by the Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum and the yacht was renamed the 'Golden Star'. It is now in dry dock awaiting completion, but when it is finally completed the Golden Star will not only be the world's most expensive yacht at a cost of over $300 million USD, but also the longest at 525 feet.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Luxury yacht : Couach 3700 Fly
The new Couach 3700 Fly makes an ultimate charter vacation if you care for excellent sophistication and beautiful azure waterways. Hit the blue waters in style with this high-end 37 meter yacht that is crafted to offer everything that folks from affluent class are used to.
Coming from Couach, featuring the best of on-board technology, this 3700 Fly has been exclusively designed to cater to the needs of a businessman and making it a complete resource for both work and pleasure.
With more leisure options like the home automation management for lighting, blinds and videos also create a personalized atmosphere. [...]
With it’s 2 x 2735 HP engines, the 3700 Fly offers a top speed of 30 knots along with two 60 HP hydraulic propellers for an excellent maneuverability. Thanks to its pool of 22000 liters, autonomy is 1000 miles at 20 knots.
A large garage that is accessible from the outside can accommodate an annex to 5.40 m, a jet-ski, an air compressor and diving equipment. Even the launching of the Annex is ultra-simplified and facilitated by a single crew member. The two trolleys operated by a hydro-electric system leads directly to the sea annexes and back aboard with equal ease.
A Gem-Set Bowenite Magot by Faberge May Fetch $500,000
The gem-set Bowenite Magot by Faberge that is exhibited at Christie’s auction house in Geneva on 9 May.
Known as “Onassis Buddha,” it is a finely carved figure, with expressed hands, head and ruby tongue and was first bought by Aristotle Onassis in the early 1960’s and since then was kept on the “Christina” yacht.
It may fetch $ 500,000-$700,000 during an auction sale in London on 11 June.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
XSR48 super boat
Tall as 48 foot, this powerboat is power-driven by two diesel engines, 2,000 horsepower besides maintaining a top speed of 158 km/h (85 knots). The hull is developed using kevlar and carbon fiber with cross linked PVC cores linked using vinylester and epoxy resins.
You can opt for either a 2m long double bed or can go with two singles. Also other custom-built features would be made available on demand.
Developed and Designed in Lymington, England; it features full mood lighting and comes equipped with an entertainment system counting four 12 inch LCD screens, fridge and microwave. They say counted 100 models would be designed demanding a deserving price of £1.25 mn ($2.5 million).
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Slipstream Yacht for Sale
This 141-foot motoryacht was built in 2001 by Warren Yachts of New South Wales, Australia and designed by Ed Dubois. It has room for ten guests in five cabins including the full width owner's suite which is located forward on the main deck and includes a study, lounge, dressing room and his and hers baths.
There are four additional guest suites with en suite shower rooms. The yacht also has a jacuzzi dip pool, gymnasium and barbecue. It comes with toys including two tenders, waverunners, waterskis and snorkeling gear.
Via LuxistSunday, May 4, 2008
Skylge Yacht for Sale
Skylge is the ultimate modern-classic sailing yacht. Produced in 2006 by a collaboration of the Holland Jachtbouw yard and Hoek Design, SKYLGE represents the very best of Dutch build quality and design. Her powerful carbon rig, carbon-spectra sails and deep lifting keel allow SKYLGE to perform spectacularly at all points of sail.
A generous cockpit and elegant raised deckhouse allow guests the option of both outdoor and indoor dining, while enjoying the view in all conditions. Below deck a practical layout allows eight guests to be comfortably accommodated in four en-suite cabins. The yacht is listed at 14.95 million euros through Edmiston
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
IYC announce two new superyacht charter listings
IYC (International Yacht Collection, LLC.), recently announced the addition of two new superyachts to their charter and management fleet, the M/Y TUSCAN SUN and the M/Y CHEVY TOY (Ex JANIE).
The 147’ 7” (45m) six (6) stateroom M/Y TUSCAN SUN was built in 2006 by Izar/Navantia and can accommodate twelve (12) guests. She has a crew of nine (9). The beautiful interior also includes oversize windows on the main and bridge decks that provide stunning views. A selection of water toys are available as well as a gym.
The TUSCAN SUN is available at a rate of EU 160,000/wk. for the Summer of 2008 and $235,000/wk. for the Winter of 2008/09. Her charter schedule is West Med - Riviera/Corsica/Sardinia, West Med - Naples/Sicily for the Summer of 2008 and Caribbean - Windward, Caribbean – Leeward for Winter 2008/09.
The 157’ (47.8m) M/Y CHEVY TOY has a spectacularly rich interior that mirrors a stately home of Europe. Built in 2004 by Trinity Yachts, this plush superyacht has a baby grand piano, large swim platform, and air-conditioned alfresco dining for 10 on the aft deck. There is also a Kaleidescape entertainment system throughout for easy selection from yacht’s central movie and music libraries.
The CHEVY TOY is available at a rate of $157,000/wk. in the Bahamas for Summer 2008 and $165,000/wk. in Winter 2008/09 in Caribbean - Windward, Caribbean – Leeward.
Monday, April 14, 2008
World’s fastest 118 WallyPower yacht speeds for $25 million
Even with some of the most beautiful and fastest yachts in the world to admire and compete, this gorgeous beauty managed to set the world record. Cruise swiftly from one destination to another at a speed of 60 knots (in flat seas) in ultimate style and comforts with this best ever yacht. Equipped with three gas turbineswhich that pump16,800 HP power, it is also capable of tackling rough waters with ease.
Its V hull shape combined with the construction technology and the perfect isolation of the machinery noise and vibration renders an absolute smooth and stable ride.
The 118 WallyPower also has won the MYDA, the Millennium Yacht Design Award organized by Seatec (the yachting and shipping technology show of Carrarafiere) for the “Layout of the Third MillenniuM”.
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