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Mauro Lecchi & Fenice Milano Team Up to Build Lamborghini-Inspired Motoryacht

When we first saw images of Mauro Lecchi's design for a Lamborghini motoryacht, we were suitably impressed, but we didn't think it would ever grace the water. Turns out we were mistaken, because the first example has been commissioned and is currently under construction.

The design takes its cues from Lamborghini sportscars and translates them into a 50-foot express power yacht – and an impressive one at that – made out of lightweight carbon-Kevlar. Fenice Milano – the same outfit responsible for those guilded Fiats and Rolls-Royces – has been brought in to work the interior, so you know it will be as outlandish as the exterior is menacing. We've updated the image gallery below with additional renderings as well as pictures of the vessel under construction, so why not take a look for yourself.

Gallery: Lamborghini poweryacht concept by Mauro Lecchi

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Strand Craft Expands its Ambitions with new 166-ft Megayacht

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Earlier this year we brought you plans for the Strand Craft 122, and followed that with particulars of its availability. Now the shipyard has returned with an even bigger, more impressive design.

Measuring 166 feat instead of the 122-foot original, the new Strand express megayacht is every bit as stealthy. Its smooth lines conceal a number of deployable extensions that transform its svelte shape into a haven on water. Like other express yachts, the Strand Craft features a hidden garage at the stern, but instead of housing jet skis or tender craft, the 166 like its smaller sibling houses a bespoke supercar.

Inside there are five staterooms – each 52-inch flat-screen televisions controlled via iPad – a hidden Jacuzzi tub in the bow and much more. See for yourself in the video after the jump and the images in the gallery below.

Gallery: Strand Craft 166

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$1.5 Million Riva Motor Boat by Marc Newson

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Avant-garde Australian designer Marc Newson has designed a limited edition version of Riva's famed 33-ft. Aquariva speedboat priced at $1.5 million. Only 22 examples of the sleek, stylish vessel, due to be unveiled this September at the Gagosian Gallery in New York, will be produced. Newson drew on his work in work in automotive and aerospace design for the project for the famed Italian boatyard. The windscreen is made from a single sheet of glass, the instrument panel is streamlined, and the handles, hooks and holds are made from anodized aluminum and disappear from view when not in use. The deck is covered in Micarta, an industrial resin. "When you think of small speedboats, inevitably you think of Riva, and particularly of the Aquarama, the Aquariva's predecessor which was the most glamorous boat of the 1950s and 1960s," Newson says. "It was beautifully made in a particular style that was very, very identifiable. I wanted to reinterpret the Aquariva in my own style, with cues from the Aquarama."

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Cruise Like Madonna & Harrison Ford Aboard the Mariner III

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Last month we told you about Johnny Depp's yacht being offered for charter this summer. If the $130,000 per week he's charging seems a bit steep, you can still cruise like a celebrity aboard the classic Mariner III (above) for a fraction of that price. The stylish 122-ft. fantail motor yacht, built in 1926, appealed to Harrison Ford so much that he used the craft as his personal quarters for three-and-a-half months while filming a movie in the Caribbean. Other stars who have chartered the classic cruiser include Madonna, Kate Winslet, Robert DeNiro, Bruce Willis and Brooke Shields, and she's also played host to several fashion shoots including the Victoria's Secret catalog. Now docked at New York City's Chelsea Piers in the summer months and the Palm Beach Yacht Club in winter, she's available for charter in New England, Southern Florida and the Caribbean at $30,000 a week. With rich varnished teak, gleaming brass, and hand crafted beveled lead crystal windows from Paris adorning the luxe interior, the yacht features seven staterooms plus quarters for a crew of six.

[via JustLuxe]

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Keeping Up with the Abramoviches: The 100 Largest Motor Yachts of 2010

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In case you're a Jones-watching type, when it comes to this year's motor yachts you can take your eyes off the Joneses for a moment and turn them to Roman Abramovich. He'll be the one with the year's largest offering, the Eclipse, a yacht already so storied we wouldn't be surprised if it came with a paparazzi deck. That is, of course, assuming the intergalactically expensive yacht even gets finished.

If it doesn't, then the number two motor yacht (pictured), the Dubai, will maintain its place. Superyachts.com has a preview of this years private floating wonders, and a breakdown of the first 100 as far as size goes. In addition to the potential addition of Abramovich, there are two other new entrants to the top ten: the novel looking Swift141, and the 134-meter Fincantieri, which has been in the works for three years. Bringing up the aft is another newcomer: the 73-meter Admiral. Just 73.5 meters will get you on the list, so there's still time to place your order with the shipyard if the economic recovery has been good to you...

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Wheels Yacht Available At A Discount

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A charming 116-foot motor yacht is back on the market with a discount. The motor yacht Wheels was built by Horizon Yachts in 2002 and sleeps ten guests in five staterooms. The yacht's master suite includes a sunken bathroom and reflects italian style with a Versace-like opulence. The yacht was designed by Tomaso Spadolini with a low profile silhouette that includes a deep hull and large windows. The upper deck stows the yacht's tender and jet skis which are craned into the water for use. The upper deck is also home to a Jacuzzi and sunbathing area. There is ample dining space on the aft deck. Inside the yacht has been designed by Evan Marshall and has details like birds eye maple wall paneling, engraved glass door panels and marble floors. Twin engines keep Wheels spinning along at a cruising speed of 14 knots. The yacht is listed with Ocean Independence for 7,200,000 euros, a price reduction of 1,750,000 euros.

[via Superyacht Times]

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Lady Goodgirl Yacht For Sale

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A classic motor yacht has hit the market. Lady Goodgirl, once known as the Lady Angela, was originally built back in 1964 by Hall Russell of Aberdeen. She had a refit in 2001 and additional cosmetic work in 2004. The yacht now offers room for 10 or 11 guests in three double staterooms and two twins. The 140 yacht cruises at 12 knots.

The yacht has a main saloon with dining area and a also a dining space on the aft deck for at least 12 people. The interior also offers a study with television, large day bathroom. The bridgedeck has a horseshoe bar with seating for 10 and drop down television/sky receiver and a large area with rattan seating and cushions. The upper deck has a sunbathing pad and exercise equipment. Entertainment options include Sky television and DVD access in all cabins.

The list of tenders that come with this yacht is impressive. Not only do you get a 15' Zodiac tender with 40HP Yamaha and a 25' tender with 200HP outboard but the yacht also comes with water skis, a wakeboard, two clear bottom canoes, snorkeling gear, fishing equipment, four sets of golf clubs and more. Lady Goodgirl has an asking price of $ 7,850,000.

[via Superyacht Times]

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James Packard's Vintage Yacht For Sale

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This beautiful old yacht has a long history. The Matthews yacht was custom built in 1903 as a day cruiser for James Packard, the car manufacturer. This flush-deck type motor yacht has dual cabins and was used by Mr. Packard on Chautauqua Lake, New York hosting guests including Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. It represents the great beginnings of wooden motor yachts and has white oak frames with white cedar planking and mahogany interior trim. The exterior hardware is brass and the running lights and spotlight which were manufactured prior to 1890 were once oil lamps which have been converted to electric. This yacht was designated as a U.S. Postal boat in the 1970s and was portrayed on a special stamp. The nearly 42-foot yacht is listed for $750,000.

[Thanks, Seth]

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The Sleek Sentori 58R Yacht

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Yacht design renderings don't get much sexier than these. The Sentori 58R was dreamed up by Christian Gumpold and Christopher Gloning while they were working on their diploma thesis at the university of applied science in Graz, Austria. The 58-foot flybridge yacht has three decks and the vessel is powered by 2x 715 HP Volvo Penta diesel engines and can reach a topspeed of about 30 knots. The main deck includes the open air stern, pantry, dinette, and main helm station. The owner's state room, vip cabin, and guest cabin, each ensuite are located in the lower deck. The third deck holds a second helm station, lounge area, sunbathing area and the wet bar. This second helm station can be protected with a sliding transparent panel.

The Sentori 58R was designed to be lower and wider than other flybridge yachts. Its beautiful juxtaposition of light and dark with a black and gray hull set against a loft-like airy and white and light wood interior give the yacht a very modern feel. The first prototype is currently under construction in Turkey and should be out in the Spring.

Gallery: Sentori 58R

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Sensation Yacht Comes With Its Own Berth

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One of the challenges of owning a yacht can be finding a place to berth her. The Sensation yacht for sale through Edmiston comes with its own spot on the French Riviera. The Sensation package includes the 1999 Mangusta 80 -foot Sensation as well as a desirable berth in Camille Rayon in the town of Golfe Juan and a 2005 Sunriva sports boat. Sensation has light interiors with cream leather sofas, plush carpeting and rare woods. The yacht went through a refitting and upgrading in 2007 and can sleep 7 guests and 3 crew. On deck there is a large cushioned sunbathing area aft of the cockpit and forward on the bow. There is also a dining and lounging area on deck and the entire cockpit area is air conditioned with a retractable cover for shade and privacy. The package is listed at 2,950,000 euros and a week's charter starts at 37,000 euros.

[via Superyacht Times]

Gallery: Sensation Yacht

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Slipstream Yacht for Sale

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The first thing that you notice about Slipstream is that its not one of those bright white generic yachts, the black hull and silver superstructure immediately attracts attention. This 141-foot motoryacht was built in 2001 by Warren Yachts of New South Wales, Australia and designed by Ed Dubois. She has room for ten guests in five cabins including the full width owner's suite which is located forward on the main deck and includes a study, lounge, dressing room and his and hers baths. There are four additional guest suites with en suite shower rooms. The yacht also has a jacuzzi dip pool, gymnasium and barbecue. She comes with toys including two tenders, waverunners, waterskis and snorkeling gear. She is listed for 16.6 million euros.

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Dardanella Yacht For Sale

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Vripack ship brokers sold the exploration yacht Turmoil last year and now they have put her sister ship on the market. Dardanella is a 121-foot research vessel designed to travel all around the world. The yacht has a full aluminum construction and underwent a refit in 2006/2007 in which the hull was painted, the decks were re-done, the main engines were overhauled and more. The yacht accommodates the owners plus eight guests and six crew, combining a tough exterior with a luxurious interior. The tenders are kept on the main foredeck and are launched and retrieved by using a giant crane. The most recent owner didn't have Dardanella very long, she was sold in April last year. After the jump, a cruise through Dardanella's expansive spaces.

[via Superyacht Times]

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ISA Yachts Launches Firouzeh

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The last yacht I featured was another Ancona launch and also a bright white motor yacht, but there the similarities end. This yacht, Firouzeh, is the sixth yacht of the ISA 120 series from ISA yachts and was recently revealed. The 36-meter (118 feet) yacht is built for speed. Yesterday's 141-foot Emerald Star glides along at a cruising speed of 13 knots while Firouzeh prowls the water at a 30 knot cruising speed and maxes out at 36 knots. She is powered by three MTU 2000 hp engines with two lateral water jets and a central booster jet. The trade off for the sleek look is less open air deck space of the kind we saw on the Emerald Star. The interior was designed by the Cristiano Gatto Design Team and there seem to be some mockups on their website (look under 2007, ISA 120) that hint at a very modern style with dark furnishings, pale walls and innovative use of glass and wood.

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Blue Ice Yacht

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The sleek yacht Blue Ice has recently hit the market. The 135-foot Baglietto yacht is not your everyday cruiser. First of all her metallic gray paint gives her a very high-tech look. On the flying bridge there is a large dining table and a false smoke turret which is home to a small gym, a bathroom and a galley. There is a large saloon, dining room and owner's office which are flooded with light and views. Spiral stairs lead to both upper and lower decks and another independent one links the owner's studio to his stateroom. There is a full beam owner's suite and then a single, a twin and a double cabins for guests. The yacht was built in 1995 and went through a refit last year. She sells for $15.861 million. You can find a gorgeous picture of the yacht here that shows off how nice the paint can look in the right light.

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Sunseeker 90 To Debut at Southampton

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Last year Sunseeker debuted their 60 and Predator 108 yachts at the Southampton International Boat Show, this year the Sunseeker 90 takes the stage at the show which takes place on September 15-24 2006. The new model is meant to be a step-up for those sold on the 82 Yacht but looking for a bit more boat. The new Sunseeker has a large flybridge deck with seating, sunbathing space, a wet bar and the option of a spa tub. The main deck area has a lounge with a bar and separate dining area. The yacht can accommodate up to eight people and each cabin has an LCD flatscreen TV with DVD/CD system. There are several different layouts giving you the option of larger crew space or more garage space. The yacht is also available with several different engine choices and is capable of speeds up to 30 knots.

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