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XF75 Expedition Foiler Launched By Voodoo Yachts
The first XF75 Expedition Foiler has been launched by Voodoo Yachts. In fact, the yacht is in the water and already conducted sea trials. The vessel is a performance-oriented yacht and the sea trials have already yielded 51-knot top-end. The 22.8-meter is built on a twin-hull platform and and this is not only beneficial comfort wise but efficiency wise too. The yacht recently concluded a run from New Zealand to Queensland (Australia) in 36 hours covering approximately 1,170 nautical miles. Speaking of Australia, this vessel will make her debut at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show which is coming up in a few days-time 22 to 25th of May...
34-meter "Vagabond" Launches At Delta Marine
Delta Marine has launched their latest vessel a 33.5-meter called "Vagabond". The new vessel is for a client who wants to comfortably cruise in the area of San Juan Islands, British Columbia and Alaska. The client hails from the Pacific Northwest region and to establish the owner's wishes, the build spawned a new hull platform for the yard. One that features forms that optimize the best of both worlds -range and speed-. The hull of Vagabond has a double chine, semi-displacement design for long-range efficiency at up to 14-knots and an impressive maximum speed of 27-knots. Images by William Wright Photography...
First Adventure 780 Launched By Outer Reef
The first hull in the Adventure 780 series has been launched. She has left the shed, splashed and preparing for sea trials. This is a monumental achievement for the yard is it marks their first steel-hulled expedition yacht. Bare in mind, Outer Reef Yachts has now merged with Lynx Yachts and are now building in Europe. We see the launch of the new vessel in this Nick Smits image...
Nordhavn Displays At 2 Boat Shows In May
May is seeing pocket-explorer and trawler specialist Nordhavn display its vessels at two different boat shows. The first show kicked-off yesterday and will run through the 17th at Cap Sante Marina, which is also the site of Nordhavn’s Northwest sales office. The other boat show will be later this month running from the 22-25. That's Australia's Sanctuary Cove Boat Show in Australia’s Gold Coast...
Second Westport 135 RPH Under Construction; Sold.
The second hull in the Westport 135 RPH (Raised Pilot House) model is currently under construction. The good news is that particular hull has now been sold and work is progressing on the vessel to have delivery on track for September, 2026. This vessel started its build on speculation back in 2024. In fact at one point, Westport started 3 of these 135 RPH units under speculation as they were confident that they would secure their sale at some point along the build process...
Abeking & Rasmussen Redelivers 73-meter "STARFIRE"
The Lurssen 70-meter "Saint Nicolas" arrived at noted custom superyacht builder and refit specialist Abeking & Rasmussen for a refit back in March of 2024. She then stayed at the yard for exactly 12 months while the extensive refit was carried out. Not only extensive but transformative as the yacht relaunched in March 2025, 3-meters longer, with a totally restyled exterior design, different respray (she was white before) and the interior too was restyled along with a major overhaul of the yacht's systems to bring them up-to-date. Having been relaunched in early March 2025, there was also a name-change and she is now known as "STARFIRE"...
Many years ago we had a sub-forum on YF for owners of private jets. As it grew in popularity, we launched a standalone website... JetForums. In recent years we've watched jet aviation undergo a revolution that is reshaping private aircraft and we've documented this daily. We're literally watching the future unfold with a slew of supersonic jets, electric airplanes, eVTOLs and Ducted Fans. If you have an interest in jet aviation, come join us for some headset-free, oxygen deprived squawk at.....
35-meter "Sandrine" In Build At Hargrave Yachts
One of Hargrave's upcoming new builds is the 35-meter "Sandrine". The yacht recently saw daylight as the empty shell of the vessel was moved to the next phase of construction where outfitting will continue to take place. This yacht is anticipated to be completing in 2025. CAT marine engines have been installed and is expected to run the vessel to a 21-knot top speed and a fast cruising speed of 17-knots...
Second Burger 180 Interior Renders Released
Currently under construction as Hull 515 by the Burger Boat Company, the second hull in the company's 180-foot model has well underway and interior renderings have now been released. That interior is by Patrick Knowles from Patrick Knowles Design showcases mid-toned to light design ethos that complements the large floor-to-ceiling windows found throughout the yachts interior...
"SOLO"; The Latest N68 From Nordhavn
The latest hull in the proven Nordhavn N68 model has been launched. She represents the 45th hull for this model and is now known as "SOLO". She is distinctive too with her light blue paint finish and accents. The yacht saw exterior conditions for the first time since being put together at the Ta Shing factory when it was transported to the dock for splashing this past weekend...
New Buyer Acquires Fairline Yachts
British yacht builder Fairline Yachts that was under administration during the last few months has found another owner and has now been acquired by Bronzewood Capital. The private equity firm was careful in what in wanted to acquire after only taking on brand assets and tooling. It appears they have not acquired liabilities nor the factory in Oundle as Fairline rents that from the current landlord...
Hull 4 Of Nordhavn's N51 Model Launched
Around this time in 2022 Nordhavn released the first N51 from its mold. The new model has now progressed and the yard recently launched the 4th hull in this model a few days ago. The 5th hull in the model is expected to be launched to the testing tank in May. Below is a look at the new yacht at a stage just short of leaving the indoor factory in Turkey...
St-Barths 85 FLY Launched
The 26-meter St-Barths 85 FLY has be launched and taken to the water in preparation for display debut and world premiere at the 2025 Palma International Boat Show. The show itself will be taking place from the 30th of April and run to the 3rd of May. The yard says that sea trials have already been completed and the yacht is already making its way to Mallorca. Pictured below at launch in a Nick Smits photo is the 63 GT yacht that we believe is still available for sale...
Sell Your Boat and Skip the Commission!
A judge dismissed the lawsuit against the IYBA and YachtWorld for exorbitant commissions and anti-competitive conduct. To list your boat on YachtWorld, you must hire a broker and pay a commission. If the commission is discounted, other brokers may not show your boat...
Watertight Capacity Testing At Nordhavn
When you buy/build a Nordhavn vessel there are a number of processes that happen that the average person will not be privy to or understand why it is done. Often, most only see the finished product that is cruising or stationary at a marina or berth. One of the aspects to testing a Nordhavn is ascertaining the vessel's watertight capacity...
Day 3: News From PBIBS 2025
By Day 3 most of the news from the 2025 Palm Beach International Show (PBIBS) had slowed, however, here are a few of the news items that surfaced. Tankoa Yachts decided to release information on the new S520 with renderings and essentially capitalizes on the foundations of the S501 model. Pershing has the GTX116 at the show although this would have been part of the 6-boat display by the Ferretti Group...
Day 2: 2025 PBIBS News
Day 2 kicked off and some announcements still were emerging from the 2025 edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS). GX Superyachts unveiled their 34-meter RPH model known as the GX34. Moonen unveiled the interiors for the 8th Martinique hull presently under construction. Benetti released full details on the ready-to-build Project 'LIFE' concept. Majesty Yachts expanding its presence at U.S Shows with the U.S debut of the Majesty 120 and Majesty 140...
Day 1: News From PBIBS 2025
Quite a few yachts both large and small are making their U.S or international debuts at this year's Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025. In the eyes of many, the show is gaining some popularity and the caliber of yachts are on the uptick. At this year's show you can find from the smallest vessels under 30-meters to the largest in 85.3-meter superyacht "BOLD"...
2025 PBIBS Sees Three Yacht Display By Westport
If you are a Westport Yachts aficionado then you will be pleased to note that the company is displaying three yachts at the 2025 Palm Beach International Boat Show. The PBIBS kicked-off today and will run to the 23rd of March. Westport Yachts announced that they will be having the 35-meter Westport 117 - a 2025 unit-. Additionally they will be displaying a 2020 unit from the Westport 125 (35-meter) model along with a 2017-built Westport 112 (34-meter). If you are attending the show, you can find Westport at Dock: E-301J...
Sold & Delivered: Sixth OA 35R
Ocean Alexander is on a roll with the announcement of the sale and delivery of the 6th hull in the OA 35R model. Earlier this month they advised of the sale of a new 27R with metallic paint finish. The 'R' in the model name refers to Revolution and at present the Revolution line features the 27R, 30R and 35R. As for the 6th hull in the 35R model being sold that was facilitated by Michael Tyrrell of MarineMax Pompano...
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