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Discovery 50 Spirit Catamaran

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.

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BYM News Gallery of the London Boat Show

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

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.

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Sensation Superyacht

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

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.

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BYM News Launches Downloadable Magazine for Yacht Lovers

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

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.

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Riva Venere 75

by Trey Evans (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

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]

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Fast Track To Power Cruising Program

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

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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IFA Yacht Ownership Club

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

AME Info covers the IFA Yacht Ownership Club, which is a different concept than I have seen before. Instead of fractional yacht ownership, members pay an annual fee which gives them access to the club's services which include a fleet of luxury yachts. Different membership levels give different amounts of credits that can be used to reserve cruising days. The club currently has three Maiora yachts which are 75 to 89 feet in length in three ports, Dubai, Beirut and Cannes. The yachts can travel to a variety of places and cruise at speeds up to 28 knots. Each yacht has a captain, deckhand and steward and sleeps eight in four cabins. The yachts can also meet you in a variety of cruising destinations.

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Shadow Boats

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

You know you are doing okay when your boat has a boat. You know you are doing really well when your boat's boat has a boat of its own. A Shadow Boat basically a boat that follows your yacht around and holds all the toys (helicopters, cars, boats, etc.) that might otherwise take up valuable lounging space on your megayacht. The boats can be ordered in a variety of sizes and have guest cabins, crew space and can be configured with a spa, gym, salon, hospital or whatever the client desires. The Paladin Shadow is the first shadow boat which debuted at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. Their next boat, the Mystere Shadow, is currently being completed, and has a game room and an observation deck.

[Thanks, Rob]

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Phuket's Marina Boom

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

The International Herald Tribune has a piece on the Royal Phuket Marina in Phuket, Thailand. The marina is a booming development that offers homes with their own yacht berths. The marina covers nearly 75 acres and the first phase of the development has all but sold out. Despite the tsunami, interest in the area is still strong. The Royal Phuket Marina is just one of three marinas in the area. Boat Lagoon was the first and Yacht Haven is located on the north end of the area where a deeper channel makes for larger yachts. According to the article, the Thai government is doing their best to help growth in this sector along. Thailand used to charge imported yachts a heavy fee if they stayed in Thai waters longer than six months and laws regarding boat ownership and a requirement that any boat must have a Thai captain are under review. Other developments with a marine focus are also planned for the Phuket area including the Paradise Bay Marina Resort at Cape Yamu which will have mooring for 500 yachts. There is some concern that all this building could lead to an oversupply of berths in the area in a few years but if the yacht business in that part of the world continues its rapid growth it shouldn't be a problem.

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Westport Shipyard Set To Launch 164-Foot Yacht

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Yachts & Sailing

Last August, we mentioned that Westport Shipyard in Washington was working on a new 164-foot yacht. The yacht, now named Vango, is set to be unveiled next week. The $30 million has a beam of more than 30 feet. The yacht accommodates owners and up to ten guests. The top-deck VIP suite has its own sun deck and the master suite on the main deck spans the full beam. There is a large covered deck aft for outdoor gatherings. The flybridge includes a hot tub and full-service bar and a hard roof folds back to accommodate a helicopter. The owner hasn't been named but the shipyard has squashed a rumor that this is Oprah's new boat.

[via Peninsula Daily News]

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