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Caillou Boats: Smaller but Better?

Posted May 22nd 2008 4:02PM by Rigel Celeste
Filed under: Water

When it comes to luxury it seems bigger is always better (with the exception of gadgets and technology, of course) but when it comes to boating Caillou is embracing a new philosophy: that small is good.

Inspired by sailboat designs from the 1800s and combining it with methods of today, Caillou strives to take the best of both old-fashioned boat building and modern technology to come up with a unique set of small boats that all have ease of use and convenience at heart. There are 3 different models available (Okume, Teak, and Glass) plus a small selection of used boats for sale on their website.

Gallery: Caillou Boats

Powerboat Sales on the Decline

Posted Jan 8th 2008 11:02AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Water

Are gas prices for another declining market? BYM News reveals the report from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) that says registrations for new powerboats fell 3 percent in the third quarter of 2007 and 7 percent year-to-date through September. A total of 352,418 new powerboats were registered in the U.S. for the rolling 12-month period through the third quarter of the year. The Providence Journal reports that Thom Dammrich, president and CEO of the NMMA, speaking on National Public Radio Monday said that boat sales nationwide may have fallen more than 10 percent last year. The areas of the marine market that grew included ski/wakeboard boats and personal watercraft and the no-gas-required kayaks and canoes. The NMMA has found that more and more people are getting interested in boating, which could bode well for the industry once economic tensions ease.

Kitano Kite Sailing Yacht

Posted Nov 11th 2007 8:02AM by Rigel Celeste
Filed under: Water, Green

Now here's a yacht that will catch an eye or two, plus blow your hair back and give you a thrill. Not to oversimplify things, but it's basically a yacht with a kite instead of a sail. The kite principle takes advantage of the greater and more consistent wind speeds found at higher altitudes, raising the boat to planing speeds and making sailing in the shallows and littorals a realistic option.

And on top of everything else the Kitano Kite Sailing Yacht is environmentally-friendly, so us "greenies" can indulge our love of the water guilt free.

Via Gizmodo

Gallery: Kitano Kite Sailing Yacht

Carlson Boats CB 25

Posted Aug 6th 2007 3:04PM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Water

A handcrafted mahogany runabout boat is a classic beauty that never goes out of style. Carlson Boats is a company in Michigan that is creating a new version that has the same visual appeal as the older yachts but with updated design for a sleeker ride. The 25-foot yachts will hit speeds over 50 mph and has hand-polished mahogany,, raw teak decks, and hand sewn leather. The boats seat seven and remind me of the Riva yachts for pure gorgeousness. The first CB25s will be rolled out in 2008 but can be reserved now.

Nahema Plans To Launch Luxury Cruising Catamarans

Posted Jun 1st 2007 10:02AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Water

The luxury catamaran market just become more interesting. Nahema is a new French company headquartered in Marseille which builds cruising catamarans over 100 feet. The first catamaran, a new build for a client, will be 110 feet and will have four suites. It will have a carbon daggerboard and a rotating mast for the large sail. The yacht features contemporary interiors designed by Franck Darnet that show off a larger interior space that is open and light (more interior schematics can be found on the Luxury Catamarans blog.. Nahema will show off their designs at the Monaco Yacht Show and the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Show.

Sabre 52 Express Yacht Launches

Posted Apr 7th 2007 11:05AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Water

March isn't the best time to go boating in Maine but Sabre Yachts recently launched their Sabre 52 Salon Express, the largest motoryacht in the company's history in Portland, Maine on March 16. . The Sabre 52 has a classic trawler styling with an elevated helm deck that has twin Stidd helm chairs. The salon has a retractable sunroof to let in air and sunlight. It has an oversized U-shaped lounge around a cherry dining table. Other amenities of this small cruiser include a retractable LCD television, built-in wine cooler and icemaker, concealed bar area and exceptional recessed lighting. The galley includes a drawer refrigerators, a dishwasher, washer, dryer and a coffeemaker with a dedicated waterline. The yacht has an MSRP of $1,275,000.

[via BYM News]

Galactica Yacht

Posted Mar 28th 2007 6:02PM by Deidre Woollard

The first launch from Heesen yachts in 2007 was yacht number 13350, Galactica. Galactica, a 164-foot semi displacement vessel is the second yacht built for the same owner. The yacht has an aluminum hull and superstructure and can hit a cruising speed of 24 knots. The interior was designed by Omega Architects and has a contemporary design in semi-gloss lacquered pear wood combined high gloss lacquered burl woods with off-white ceilings. The bathrooms have marble details. The lower deck has two VIP double guest rooms and two twin guest rooms all with en-suite bathrooms. There are also four cabins for accommodation of two crew each. The main deck includes a full width owner's stateroom, full width owner's bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, study, galley, pantry, and day head. There is also a central entrance lobby, atrium, salon and dining. The wheelhouse deck is home to the wheelhouse, captain's cabin, VIP guest room with en-suite bathroom, day head and a sky lounge.

Nordia Yachts Get Into the Motoryacht Business

Posted Feb 20th 2007 11:04AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Water

Nordia, a Dutch company famed for their bespoke sailing yachts is the latest company to announce a semi-custom line of motoryachts. The aluminum power boats will be officially announced at the Moscow International Boat & Yacht show on April 12, 2007. The yachts will be designed and built in the Van Dam shipyard in Holland. The new range includes 72, 85 and 98 foot semi-displacement hull designs. There will be two main styles, the LX which is a luxury cruiser and the GT, a Gran Turismo with a sportier style. All interiors will be custom designed for the purchaser.

Trinity Yachts Imagine A Bright Future

Posted Feb 15th 2007 8:05AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Water

Ever since Hurricane Katrina, I've had a special concern for Trinity Yachts, which was based in New Orleans and then moved to Gulfport, Mississippi. Well, no need to worry, Trinity has been creating some amazing yachts. The latest is the 161 ft. tri-deck motoryacht Imagine. The yacht has a sleek look with vertical oval windows on the port and starboard sides. She has a cruising speed of 22 knots. Imagine can hold ten guests in five staterooms with en suite baths, two with king size berths and two with twin berths. There is also a full beam owners' suite with walk-in his/her closets and an ensuite master bathroom that includes a whirlpool tub and an Art Nouveau stained glass wall. There is also a formal dining area as well as outdoor dining space on the deck. On the sundeck there is a Jacuzzi, bar and sunpads. Imagine also has an 18 foot swim pad, large enough for you to dine with your toes in the water or park jet skis. There are also three crew cabins, engineer's quarters and a captain's stateroom. The bright white Imagine is currently spending time in the Caribbean delighting her new owners.

[via Synfo.com]

Discovery 50 Spirit Catamaran

Posted Jan 21st 2007 11:04AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Water

Another yacht that made its premiere at the London Boat Show, was the Discovery 50 Spirit Catamaran. The 50-foot yacht is Discovery's first multihull. The new boat is designed for cruising and can reach speeds of up to 16 knots. The interior will feature a large saloon and galley with raised saloon seating. Future buyers of the yacht will be able to choice either a three or four double cabin layout. The yacht is designed to be easily sailed by two. There will also be a hot tub on the foredeck. The yacht should be officially launched later this year. The yacht will sell for over $1.2 million.

BYM News Gallery of the London Boat Show

Posted Jan 6th 2007 7:05PM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Water

Remember that Sunseeker tri-deck I mentioned earlier this week? It made its debut at the London Boat Show this week as the most expensive yacht there; it has a sticker price of over $17 million. The picture on the right is of the saloon. BYM News has an extensive gallery from the London Boat Show which includes pictures of the exterior of the Sunseeker (it's a beauty), action shots of the Extreme 40 Challenge sailing event and the gorgeous Azimut 98.

Sensation Superyacht

Posted Jan 6th 2007 3:01PM by Nicole Weston
Filed under: Water

The New Zealand-based Sensation Yachts has just finished up a $60 million superyacht called the "Sensation." This yacht is 50 meters long (164-ft.) with a 9.5-meter beam, four decks and room for 12 full-time crew members. The yacht will sleep at least 10 guests very comfortably, but can accommodate many more for entertaining.

The upper deck features an "enormous saloon," panoramic views, space for a fresco dining and a piano for entertainment. The main deck has a smaller saloon, formal dining room, kitchen and the huge owner's suite, which includes a private office, full bathroom and steam room and more than enough space for a king size bedroom suite. The lower deck has guest cabins, two of which can be combined to convert into a second suite, and the sun deck has a lounge, Jacuzzi, bar and a barbecue. Materials used throughout the ship include onyx, marble, handmade carpeting, opulent silks and carefully made furniture of french oak, cherry and madrona burl. Hand-stitched leather patterns and padding grace the walls.

In terms of power, the yacht has 3000 HP Caterpillar engines and a top speed of 22 knots. It will debut in late January in Auckland before sailing to Dubai for the Dubai International Boat Show.

BYM News Launches Downloadable Magazine for Yacht Lovers

Posted Dec 25th 2006 8:05AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Water

If you are bored today and looking for a little reading, BYM News, one of the major sources for yachting news has added a new downloadable magazine to its website. The first issue is a 68-page PDF that covers some of the key stories of 2006 in the boating world. Highlights include an interesting story on alternative fuels, pieces on Mirabella V & Maltese Falcon, the world's largest sloop and the world's largest clipper and a round-up of some of the important megayacht launches for the year. The magazine is the first of monthly planned magazines from BYM News.

Riva Venere 75

Posted May 19th 2006 12:01PM by Trey Evans
Filed under: Water

My Italian is rusty, but thanks to Systran, the page containing the first live shots of the Venere 75 is almost readable. Details of the Ferretti Group yacht include a 32 knot top and 29 knot cruise, 54 ton gross weight, and a 1,453 gallon fuel tank. The photos indicate a very open design with gorgeous sloping glass and plenty of hardwood. (On a side note, YachtWorld.com has one listed for sale at 3.3 million Euro)

[Thanks to Mr. Carosella]

Fast Track To Power Cruising Program

Posted Mar 31st 2006 10:03AM by Deidre Woollard
Filed under: Water

If you'd like to learn how to navigate a power boat but are wary of spending your summer taking boating classes, the Fast Track to Power Cruising could be your dream working vacation. Steve and Doris Colgate, founders of the Offshore Sailing School have partnered with NauticBlue charters to offer a six-day live-aboard learning vacation in the Bahamas and British Virgin Islands. The course which starts June 1, will use 35 - 47 foot power catamarans. Participants are trained by US Cruising Power Boat Certified instructors and learn about on-board systems, docking, anchoring, navigation, engine maintenance and more so that they can confidently handle boats up to 50 feet. Up to four participants live aboard with an instructor during the program.

[via BYM News]

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Caillou Boats: Smaller but Better?

Powerboat Sales on the Decline

Kitano Kite Sailing Yacht

Carlson Boats CB 25

Nahema Plans To Launch Luxury Cruising Catamarans

Sabre 52 Express Yacht Launches

Galactica Yacht

Nordia Yachts Get Into the Motoryacht Business

Trinity Yachts Imagine A Bright Future

Discovery 50 Spirit Catamaran

BYM News Gallery of the London Boat Show

Sensation Superyacht

BYM News Launches Downloadable Magazine for Yacht Lovers

Riva Venere 75

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