by  OneMoreThing.nl

by www.superyachts.com

1.Motor Yacht Eclipse

Motor yacht Eclipse, completed at the end of 2010 at the Blohm + Voss Hamburg shipyard, features interiors by Terence Disdale Design and is the world’s largest superyacht.

At 164m Eclipse’s unprecedented size had ensured her construction had been shrouded in secrecy, and as such, subject to much rumour and speculation from both the international press and superyacht enthusiasts.

Although details of the luxury megayacht are being extremely well hidden, it is known that her interiors feature designs by the renowned London-based team at Terence Disdale Design.

Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich is the owner of this giant yacht which is believed to accommodate 36 guests in 18 cabins and also cater for a staggering 70 crew members.

Among the armada of lavish extras thought to be onboard are a three-man leisure submarine, two swimming pools, one of which is 16-m long with an adjustable depth feature that allows it to be converted into a dance floor. Other extras include an exterior fireplace and six tenders as well as accommodation for three helicopters.

2. Motor Yacht Dubai

Launched in 2006 by Platinum Yachts, Dubai is the world’s second largest private yacht, measuring 162 metres. Dubai’s incredible size is disguised by the elegant lines of her steel hull and aluminium superstructure – the work of renowned designer Andrew Winch. Her stunning interior was designed by Platinum Yachts.

The construction of this megayacht began for Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei more than 10 years before the yacht’s launch. The construction, then a joint project between Blohm + Voss and Lurssen shipyards, was halted until 2001 when the hull was acquired by Platinum Yachts for His Highness Sheik Mohammed Rashid al-Maktoum. The project, previously named Platinum, Panhandle and Golden Star, was re-named Dubai.

Dubai’s luxurious interior design blends bold colours with fine fabrics and intricately detailed handmade mosaics. A spectacular staircase creates Dubai’s showpiece. Bathed in natural light from the top deck, this dramatic circular staircase features glass steps, which change colour. Dubai’s spacious decks offer a split-level owner’s deck; a large social area including the main lounge with its centrepiece red sofa; numerous VIP and guest suites, and a crew area to accommodate 115 people including crew and guest staff.

With seven decks, Dubai has a wealth of sunbathing areas; a striking mosaic swimming pool and several Jacuzzis. She can accommodate a helicopter of up to 9.5 tonnes and can carry two 10-metre long tenders.

Dubai has a displacement of 9,150 tonnes, yet can reach an impressive 26 knots at maximum speed. She has exceptional worldwide capability with a range of 8,500 miles at 25 knots, powered by four MTU diesel engines.

3.Motor Yacht Al Said

Al Said is a 155m motor yacht which was custom built in 2008 by Lurssen Yachts in Bremen. This magnificent yacht features exterior styling by Espen Oeino, with interior design by Redman Whitely Dixon.

Al Said has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure with a beam of 24m (78.74ft) and a 5.20m (17.06ft) draft.

The mega yacht is capable of 25 knots flat out, with a cruising speed of 22 knots.

Al Said offers accommodation for up to 70 guests. She is also capable of carrying up to 154 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

4.Motor Yacht Topaz

Topaz is a 147m (482’3″ft) motor yacht, custom built in 2012 by Lurssen Yachts in Bremen (Germany).
Topaz has a steel hull with a aluminium superstructure.

5. Motor Yacht Abdul Aziz

Prince Abdulaziz (formerly Abdulaziz) is a 147m (482’3″ft) motor yacht, custom built in 1984 by Helsingor Vaerft in Helsingor (Denmark). This luxury vessel’s sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of Maierform Maritime Technology. The yacht’s interior has been designed by David Hicks and has exterior styling by Maierform Maritime Technology. She was last refitted in 2005.

Prince Abdulaziz has a steel hull and superstructure with a beam of 18.30m (60’0″ft) and a 4.88m (16’0″ft) draft. This custom yacht is equipped with an ultra-modern stabilization system which reduces roll motion effect and results in a smoother more enjoyable cruising experience.

Performance + Capabilities
Prince Abdulaziz is capable of 22.00 knots flat out, with a cruising speed of 182.00 knots from her NaN-litre fuel tanks.

Prince Abdulaziz Accommodation
Prince Abdulaziz offers accommodation for up to 64 guests. She is also capable of carrying up to 65 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

by YachtsXL

Moonen Yachts is one of the world’s foremost builders of motoryachts between 65 and 150 ft. Located in the medieval Dutch town of Den Bosch (‘s-Hertogenbosch), the first yacht to be built by what is today called the Moonen yard was launched in 1963. Gaining a reputation for quality and service, Moonen soon grew in sophistication and expanded its client base first across continental Europe and then much further afield – in fact to wherever connoisseurs of fine yachting reside. Covering every option Moonen has now delivered a global fleet of yachts to major critical acclaim, winning many prestigious awards.

Moonen can offer a fully customised superyacht, a custom series displacement yacht, an explorer vessel or a fast displacement all-aluminium powerboat. This diversity of talent is unique in the upper echelons of the superyacht industry. Opening a second yard Responding to a growing demand for increasingly large yachts, in December 2008 Moonen opened a second yard in Groot-Ammers, some 50 km from the ‘home-base’ in Den Bosch (‘s-Hertogenbosch). A state-of-the-art 60-metre hall is used to build yachts up to 45 metres (150 feet). The existing facility in Den Bosch continues to build yachts under 35 metres (115 feet) and perform design, engineering and interior joinery for the full Moonen line.

It is described as one of the most impressive super yachts, which marks the future of navigation.
The cost topped $ 16 million. The autonomy is 4 thousand miles, an element that was perhaps the most fundamental criterion owners from Hong Kong, and Helene Marnten Anto, who wish to travel long distances: for example, New York – UK without refueling.
Adastra, a trimaran in fact, it took over five years to plan, but the result justifies the authors. Constructed at McConaghy Boats yard based in China.
The quirky design of the vessel departs from the usual standards. Luxurious, elegant and functional, “burn” 120 liters per hour at a time characterized by a prolonged period of soaring oil prices.
Its length is 42.5 meters and is constructed so that it is quite light which makes fuel-efficient. As for performance, the vessel will be able to travel at a maximum speed of 22.5 knots at 2300 rpm.
A space resulting from the large dimensions in total three decks and a large width in the middle, which reaches 16 meters, are instrumental in creating large effective surface areas to the comfortable living.
Nine passengers will have access to large luxurious cabins. The same facilities will have the six-member crew.

 The 2012 edition of the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show is located in the centre of London’s Royal Docks and will no doubt mark the start of a brand new year by introducing more than 1,000 boats, both indoors and on the Thames.

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the world’s biggest boat show in terms of exhibit space sold with more than 3 million square feet on land and in the water. The annual show, which is held at the end of October, is spread across six sites: Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club, Hyatt Pier 66 Hotel & Marina, Hall of Fame Marina and Las Olas Marina, all in South Florida.

The Fort Lauderdale boat show is known for its collections of superyachts, which are boats 80 feet and longer. More than 200 of the vessels, some of which exceed 200 feet, are on display each year in the water. In addition to superyachts, the show has trawlers, cruisers, sportfishermen and high-performance boats in the water, plus inflatables, center consoles, flats boats, runabouts, personal watercraft and ski boats on display on land. Those looking to build or outfit a superyacht visit the yacht builders & designers tent and the international yacht builders pavilion. Also at the show are exhibits with diesel and gas engines, outboard motors, generators, electronics, clothing, artwork, jewelry, fishing tackle, coolers, furniture, boat lifts, fighting chairs and other accessories.

The value of the products on display is more than $2 billion. The economic impact of the show in South Florida is more than $550 million.

Enjoy the 2011 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show “Sights And Sounds” presented by Westship World Yachts.

by YachtXL

Sanlorenzo introduces its first steel megayacht: SLM 102 “Lammouche” Sanlorenzo moves forward in its program for metal megayachts. Sanlorenzo 46 Steel 46 metres three deck displacement hull yacht, semi-wide body, with high tensile steel hull and 5083 aluminium superstructure.

The 21th Monaco Yacht Show 2011 (Sept 21 to 24) offered a serious forum for luxury yachting professionals. In this unique world the most renowned brokers, shipyards and-high end service providers showcased their yachts, products and latest innovations to International Clients from around the Globe.

The Monaco Yacht Show presents the greatest showcase of luxury yachting in the world. A high-end show guaranteed by the meticulous selection of the exhibitors (500 exhibitors) presented top quality services and products and whose expertise is recognized by the industry.

9,000 m² of stands set up on the show’s total surface area of 22,000 m².

100 exceptional superyachts from 25 to 90 m long

The Monaco Yacht Show is the most prestigious gathering of superyachts: a selection of 100 outstanding super and megayachts from 25 to over 90 m long (average size of 44 m) is unveiled by the most renowned brokers and shipyards. The show was also the unique occasion to visit about forty of the superyachts delivered in the year and exhibited in world premiere.

by YachtsXL

This  50 metre full-displacement motor yacht, was launched from the shipyard in Oss in the presence of her owners, who christened her SKY. SKY is a fully customized 50 metre motor yacht of over 500GT (approx. 650GT), whose naval architecture has been conceived by Heesen’s in-house naval architects, while the exterior styling was drawn by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects.

 The Cannes Yacht Show, Festival de la Plaisance, took place from the 6th to 11th of September in the Vieux Port and Port Pierre Canto in Cannes, bringing together the key players from the worlds of pleasure boating and international luxury yachting.

This year were 500 boats on display between the two ports, of which 460 were new craft, with 160 of these on show for the first time.

bonus video : Festival DE LA PLAISANCE 2011