July 30th, 2010
The newest cruiser that joins the fleet of luxury yachts is the ‘Orchid’. It’s most striking aspect is its intelligent design layout and the accommodation she offers for a yacht of her size.
Designed by famous yacht designer Luiz de Basto and the German shipyard Lurssen Yachts, the 88-meter Orchid motor yacht features a reduced number of cabins for the yacht of her size.
The megayacht accommodates just eight guests, with large windows in the four staterooms to take in the view.
The designer and builder have kept the number down to increase the amount of space devoted to saloons, dining areas, alfresco spaces, and other entertainment and relaxation areas that everyone can use.
July 20th, 2010
British designer Richard Sauter has unveiled plans for the world’s first zero carbon megayacht, a hybrid craft combining solar and electric power with Mercedes-Benz & BlueTec clean diesel engines.
Dubbed Transcendence, the sleek, high-performance 49 metre yacht will be capable of 25 knots under full power using what Sauter claims is the cleanest marine propulsion system in the world.
The yacht’s emissions are not zero at full power obviously, but the point is Transcendence is capable of 100% and operates normally at just 50%.
July 14th, 2010
The name Perini Navi conjures up the world’s most elegant sailing yachts, headed by the incomparable Maltese Falcon.
However the company is now getting into the the motor yacht business in a big way, starting with the brand new 50-metre Exuma launched under the Picchiotti marque newly formed by the Perini Navi Group.
The aluminum-hulled Exuma is the first model in the Picchiotti Vitruvius series, a collaboration between Perini Navi, Vitruvius Ltd. and architect Philippe Briand.
June 21st, 2010
A crane gingerly lifts a 13-metre Riva into Lake Iseo after the last coat of varnish has dried on its mahogany finish.
The speedboat, an icon of “Made in Italy” luxury design, is going for a final spin before a potential buyer checks it out.
“Tradition and innovation, that’s what drives us,” said Paola Procopio at the shipyard.
Like many symbols of La Dolce Vita, Riva started as a family venture in 1842.
June 21st, 2010
Leopard Yachts have recently launched their latest superyacht model, the Leopard 43.
Powered by three MTU engines, the motor yacht has a displacement of 190 tonnes and with a booster can reach a maximum speed of 38 knots.
This latest innovation unveiled by Leopard Yachts offers comfortable accommodation for nine guests and seven crew members.
June 15th, 2010
The Ferretti Group has unveiled Summer Line, the new telephone service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, established to solve any technical problems Ferretti Group’s clients may have.
The service is provided by Easea Yaching, the Group’s Service Division, developed to bring together the After Sales resources of all Group brands.
The aim is to guarantee owners of all Ferretti Group yachts a better and increased range of services.
