03/2009 – After her first tests in hard conditions, the Xc 42 shows to be stable and consistent with the philosophy of the new “Cruising” range of X-Yachts. This range aims at enabling the shipyards’ fans to sail more quietly. The new hull, larger and deeper, appears to be safer though the sail capabilities of […]
Continue Reading ...02/2009 – The first Next Sly Contest has been won by 3 italian engineers, Davide Tagliapietra, Massimo De Luca and Alberto Pozzo, with their Green Cruiser 50 project. This project was unanimously acknowledged by the jury as the winner among 14 competitors, gaining the well-deserved 5.000 € prize. In spite of the high planning level […]
Continue Reading ...12/2008 – Blue Coast Yachts, builder of extraordinary catamarans, continues to improve the standards of its range. The company, encouraged by the success of “Allures”, which was celebrated by the press and nominated as “Best Sailing Yacht” of the World Design Awards in 2007, prepares a brand new mega-yacht, the Blue Coast 165‘. Her launch […]
Continue Reading ...Dockwise Yacht Transport’s Super Ship Scheduled for First Trip to UAE In style appropriately “fit for a king,” a shipload of luxury yachts will arrive at the Dubai International Boat Show and the inaugural Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (set for March 3-7 and March 12-14, respectively) next year. The royal ride for the vessels will […]
Continue Reading ...12/2005 – Construction The 300 Express from American manufacturer Cruisers is one of the most compact models in the range, measuring in at 9.40 metres by 18 metres. The Cruisers brand’s French importer is Azur Performance, based in Saint-Raphaël. The Express range, comprised of some 15 different models, has an excellent reputation and is one […]
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Construction. Designed by naval architect Niels Jeppesen, the X-46 is one of the major innovations unveiled at the 2004 autumn-winter boat shows. This 46-footer built with a sandwich hull and deck and galvanized steel girder is the new addition to Danish manufacturer X-Yachts’ range of cruising yachts. Deck. The X-46 is equipped with the best […]
Continue Reading ...The 2008/2009 European Sailing Yachts of the Year awards took place at the Boot Düsseldorf show on saturday january the 17th. The jury, made of journalists from 11 European magazines, evaluated, measured and tested twenty different units.The results are somewhat interesting. The small Bénéteau Océanis 31 wins the “Cruiser” category, the “Performance Cruiser” being won […]
Continue Reading ...11/2008 The Bénéteau Group, the world number one for sailboats and the European leader in the 5 to 15 meters powerboats market, is preparing for its arrival on the yacht market (powerboats over 15 meters). In Italy, which leads the way in luxury yacht design and innovation, the Group has just created Monte Carlo Yachts […]
Continue Reading ...05/2007 – Swedish Racer. After the 11.00 and the 10.50, the latest addition to the Swedish Maxi Yachts range is the 13.00, presented at the Grand Pavois in La Rochelle and distributed in France by Arzal Nautique. Award winning architect. Pelle Peterson is the man behind the Maxi Yachts brand. The former sailor turned designer […]
Continue Reading ...The Far East market is increasing importance in the yachting world. The Italian shipyard specialized in luxury fiberglass flying bridge motor yachts ranging between 46 and 88 feet has just announced two important distribution agreements. The first one with ANTEK Co, which will be responsible for the Shaghai market and the provinces of Zhejiang and […]
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