08/2009 – SYCARA IV, a classically-styled custom 151’ (46m) Fantail Motor Yacht, underwent an extensive sea trial on Lake Michigan where all systems were thoroughly tested. Her owners, being particularly concerned about the environment, wanted this yacht to have low fuel consumption and a small wake that would not cause damage to the shoreline. The […]
Continue Reading ...08/2009 – The Maltese Flacon, the world’s largest sailing yacht (289 ft) has been sold for $100 million, only a week after a drop in price (from $140 M to $100 M), but after a full year of patience. Her previous owner, the venture capitalist Tom Perkins estimates that “it is not the best time […]
Continue Reading ...07/2009 – Following an extensive ten-month refit, Feadship De Vries Makkum has re-launched the Feadship Pegasus. Built in 1995 by Koninklijke De Vries Scheepsbouw in Aalsmeer as White Rabbit, she was bought by a new European owner in 2008 who decided to bring the yacht ‘home’ for a major rebuild. The project included an extension […]
Continue Reading ...07/2009 – Since thursday July the 2nd, a megayacht is particuliraly exciting people on the French Riviera. A, a 119 meters megayacht, also known as Sigma Project or SF99 is at sea right in front of Antibes. Designed by naval architect Martin Francis and Philippe Starck, this contemporary unit is remarkable. With a reversed bow […]
Continue Reading ...06/2009 – After the anouncement of last april (see our article) of the French shipyard facing troubles, here’s a more positive news: Mr. Fabrice Vial, Founder and Chairman of the industrial Group VIAL, takes over the reins of Couach Shipyard, the French luxury yacht and Military Patrol Boats manufacturer, now called CNC. The new business […]
Continue Reading ...06/2009 – To follow the launch of Toy-A (the fifty-fifth yacht which bear the Mondomarine’s logo) Alexander Two, a light alloy Semidisplacement 41 Metres (external lines by Cor D. Rover, interior design by Luca Dini, delivery 2009) is the 56th yacht launched by this mythic shipyard. Four other motoryachts are already under construction at […]
Continue Reading ...07/2009 – Publi-report Why register your yacht outside of France? Because some countries are more attractive on the subject of rights and maritime taxes. Why choose the Seychelles Flag? Because the republic of Seychelles is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth, the O.U.A (Organization of African Unity), the Commission of the Indian Ocean […]
Continue Reading ...07/2009 – It is one launch after another at the MULTPLAST shipyard at the moment. Last month, the 60-foot day sailor « CIAO GIANNI » was delivered to her owner. Today another 60-foot yacht in a different style altogether was launched. Paolo ROASENDA has named his yacht “OURSON RAPIDE“, designed for fast long-distance cruising. When […]
Continue Reading ...07/2009 – AMELS announces the addition of an all-new model to its highly successful LIMITED EDITIONS range. The AMELS 199 is designed with bold originality by Tim Heywood, with flexible interior styling by Nuvolari Lenard. At 1,045 Gross Tons, the AMELS 199 sets a new standard for superyacht owners who wish the ultimate in comfort, […]
Continue Reading ...06/2009 – SYCARA IV, a classically-styled custom 151′-03″ Fantail Motor Yacht, was launched this past Saturday in front of a crowd of well wishers. Her owner, family and friends watched as SYCARA IV was gently lowered into the Manitowoc River by Burger’s 500mt Marine Travelift shortly after she was christened by Elsie Catena. SYCARA IV […]
Continue Reading ...Monday 31st May 2021, the launch ceremony of the new RSY 38m EXP took place in the presence of the owners and their family, in full compliance with the COVID measures, which did not hinder the important operations of launching a new boat.
