There has always been an air of mystery surrounding the definition of a bluewater cruiser. On the one hand, it has always been difficult to specify the characteristics a boat should have to be able to boast this title, and on the other hand,shipyards have misused the definition as a
Boot Dusseldorf is cancelled It was obvious and predictable. So much so that we were surprised by the carelessness with which, just a few weeks ago, the trade fair authority confirmed the event would be held. We had expressed our complete disagreement with this decision which, as has just been
Advanced A80, sea trial for the queen of blue water cruisers. If someone had told me that I would find myself testing the same boat, with the same skippers again, after six years, I would not have believed it. And yet Jung must have been right when he wrote about
The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. (“TISG” or the “Company”), global operator in the luxury yachting industry, through its 100% subsidiary New Sail s.r.l., won the Auction held by the Lucca Court for the bankruptcy of Perini Navi S.p.A., at an overall price of 80 million Euros. As indicated in the
Another Baglietto DOM133 sold: the shipyard closes the year with no less than seven orders acquired. 2021 has been a stunning year for Baglietto which, confirming the positive trend of these months, scores the seventh sale of the season with another unit of the DOM133, a superyacht that is receiving
After disclosing the signing of a Letter of Intent last September, Rosetti Superyachts is delighted to announce the signing of a sales contract for another RSY 38m EXP. This sale was managed and closed with the invaluable collaboration of Burgess, who introduced the owners to Rosetti Superyachts and advised them
The new Y8 from the YYachts shipyard is the unprecedented evolution of large yachts from Teutonic production. It proves that boats like these, although very large, can include the coveted “simplicity”. Without omitting top luxury and safe navigation. The “good mood” on board also comes from the super performance, optimal
Moon Sand, the semi-displacement, simply stunning superyacht launched by Lürssen, could only head for a vibrant city like London. Seeing it in these photos, sailing along the Thames with Tower Bridge as a backdrop, is a unique emotion. The Moon Sand’s vintage-inspired design is striking, reminiscent of the warship lines
On 24 November 2021, the 115.1-metre AHPO (previously project ENZO) left the Lürssen shipyard and embarked on her maiden voyage. AHPO has been built for a repeat client who previously owned an 86-metre Lürssen and required top-notch design and engineering as well as seagoing comfort for his family. For the
Marco Panzavolta, Quick’s area manager for Asia, tells us about the interconnection, autonomy and performance of the new thrusters equipped with QSY Quick Synchronous Motors electric motors. The Ravenna-based company’s research project lasted more than two years and has produced a product that will appeal to boatyards and owners all
