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The iconic sailing yacht Maltese Falcon has been revitalized through an extensive refit. This 88-meter superyacht, commissioned by Tom Perkins and built in 2006 by renowned Perini Navi, with naval architecture by Gerard Dijkstra and interior design by Ken Freivokh, has undergone an impressive transformation at Lusben Shipyard. The meticulous refit, involving over 80 dedicated professionals collaborating seamlessly with the yacht's crew, spanned more than six months.“It was a challenging project for all of us, not least because the sheer size of this sailing yacht required us to design and build a special system to accommodate the vessel in dry dock. We worked in synergy with the various teams involved in the refit work and with the customer, satisfying their wishes and at the same time suggesting improvements with a view to increasing efficiency and energy savings. It was an honor for all of us to be able to carry out this modernisation work on such an iconic boat, one that has made international yachting history,” said Gianni Paladino, Lusben Commercial Director.Lusben successfully transformed the owner's vision into reality by orchestrating a range of aesthetic and functional enhancements. One of the most challenging tasks was the meticulous repainting of the entire hull, restoring the distinctive 'Perini Blue' color to its former glory.Following the hull's transformation, Lusben's expert teams meticulously carried out maintenance work on the yacht's intricate onboard systems, including generators, main engines, and propellers. Notably, the mast handling system received careful attention and a delicate overhaul.Embracing the growing significance of sustainability in the boating industry, Lusben prioritized eco-conscious upgrades during the refit process. The generators were replaced with superior-class units that boast enhanced efficiency and reduced fuel consumption. Additionally, the main engine mufflers were exchanged, resulting in considerable environmental benefits and reduced noise levels for the comfort of guests. The propellers were inspected, with the shafts, blades, and bearings disassembled and serviced to optimize fuel efficiency for years to come, reflecting the collaborative efforts between Lusben, the captain, and the crew.The most vital and delicate system of the Maltese Falcon, its sail rig, underwent extensive work to ensure optimal performance. Developed by UK-based Insensys, the pioneering Dynarig system features three rotating carbon fiber masts capable of deploying an impressive 2,396 sqm of sail. This remarkable rig allows the yacht to reach top speeds of 25 knots with a displacement of 1,240 tonnes. During the refit, the teak deck was replaced, and the interiors were refurbished, with a particular focus on the cabins and bathrooms to enhance comfort and provide a more welcoming night area. The galley was also fully appointed to meet the highest standards. Energy-efficient LED lighting was installed, resulting in substantial energy savings. Routine maintenance, including hull cleaning and valve overhauls, was also diligently executed as part of the commission.The yacht now returns to its captain and crew as a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and a commitment to sustainability in the yachting industry. “It was a challenging job and an effort that involved everyone, because of the high expectations around the project and the complexity of its planning and execution, but the result is more than satisfactory thanks to the support of the yard and Lusben’s team. The Maltese Falcon can now return to the sea in all her splendor, regaling her guests with new and unforgettable experiences,” said Pierfrancesco Cafaro, captain of Maltese Falcon.Lusben was founded in 1958 in Viareggio. The shipyard has over 60 years of experience in the yacht refit sector. Credits: Lusben

Omega Architects has lately unveiled its concept, the impressive 83.5-meter superyacht named Seasar. Designed by studio founder Frank Laupman, Seasar represents a "rational" evolution of Omega Architects' integrated hull-and-body design philosophy, seamlessly blending the two components for a visually cohesive superyacht.Crafted from a combination of steel and aluminum, Seasar features a masculine exterior characterized by a graceful arch that breaks up the horizontal lines and creates a captivating transition to the aft exterior spaces. The yacht boasts six decks, each thoughtfully designed to serve different purposes, enhancing privacy and ensuring a logical flow throughout the vessel. The lower deck is dedicated to the crew, while the main deck caters to guests and tender storage. The owner's deck offers exclusive accommodations, and the wheelhouse deck is focused on yacht handling and management. Finally, the observation deck provides unrivaled panoramic views from an elevated vantage point.Accommodating up to 14 guests, Seasar features five double cabins and a luxurious owner's suite. The owner's deck incorporates a unique glass window that maximizes interior freedom. It is equipped with a built-in heat barrier, ensuring a cool and comfortable atmosphere. Among its notable features, Seasar showcases a spacious swimming pool on the upper deck, offering enhanced privacy while in port, and an elevated beach-club style lounge area on the main deck, providing a delightful space for relaxation.With a gross tonnage of 2,000GT, Seasar offers the flexibility to be powered by fuel-cell or biofuel generators, allowing for a quieter and more environmentally friendly cruising experience. The yacht is optimized for exploration, featuring 150 sqm of toy storage to accommodate four Jet-Skis, a 9.6-meter limo tender, a five-meter rescue tender, and a submarine. The helideck is strategically designed without interior spaces below, providing a dedicated area for helicopter operations and seamless reception for arriving guests.Technically, Seasar boasts a moderate 3.2-meter draft and an impressive transpacific range of 5,000 nautical miles. The yacht is capable of reaching a top speed of 18 knots, with a comfortable cruising speed of 16 knots. Laupman emphasizes that the welding of Seasar's steel structure will be executed with meticulous precision, requiring minimal fairing while maintaining the impeccable finish expected of a superyacht.Credits: Omega Architects

Marco Casali and Umberto Tagliavini have created a new version of the best selling Gozzo 35 for year-round navigation, in all weather conditions and for several days at a time when desired, as well as in northern Europe waters, the great lakes of North America and Turkey. Elegant and impactful, the deckhouse bathes the entire cockpit in a profound sense of protection: the volume of the structure is made to look lighter by the extensive perimeter glazing, which floods the lounge with light and offers guests a spectacular 360-degree view of the horizon. The interiors and exteriors united through a four-section plate glass door. Its functions are twofold: to create a single space connecting the indoor and outdoor settings or, when closed, to protect guests from excessive heat or bad weather. Here is the helm station and a functional galley behind it with a sink and hob, there is also an L-shaped dinette.The new Cabin version is also characterized by the care lavished on onboard comfort: the very generous stern platform, an extensive sun pad forward with panoramic seating, the pull-out L-shaped table seating six in the cockpit and the wide side decks. The high bulwarks have also made it possible to raise the deck and therefore increase the volume of the interiors, without compromising the boat’s lines. As a result, the height of the gunwale is 20 cm lower and a rail has been added to maintain the boat’s lateral flow, but also and most importantly for reasons of safety, given this new model’s exceptional cruising capabilities. Below the deck guests can find the layout with two cabins and a bathroom. While the forward area remains basically the same, the new layout brings benefits for the bathroom and shower, which now offer more surface area. The guest cabin amidships also gains in terms of width, with room for a bed that is 140 cm wide at head level.In terms of propulsion, the boat offers the practicality and reliability of a traditional in-line shaft arrangement with two Volvo Penta D4 270 engines, but there is also the option of twin Volvo Penta D4-270 DPI stern drives.The first Gozzo 35 Cabin will be presented to the public in the early months of 2024.The history of the shipyard starts in 1849, when Giovanni Aprea started to handbuild rowing and sailing boats used for fishing in Sorrento, basing his craft on the shape and form of the traditional “gozzo sorrentino”. Now the shipyard range includes the Apreamare and Maestro yachts.Credits: Apreamare

Burgess announced a unique opportunity to acquire a large yacht currently under construction at the Dutch shipyard, Feadship. Project 825, a 74.8m motor yacht, is scheduled for delivery towards the end of 2024. This vessel features a Lloyd's-classed royal-blue steel hull and a polar-white aluminum superstructure, ensuring both elegance and compliance with charter standards.Renowned Parisian design studio Gilles & Boissier, known for their work on New York's Baccarat Hotel, has created a sophisticated and tactile interior concept. The use of earth tones, lime-washed grained wood, and finished stone exquisitely complement the floor-to-ceiling glazing, allowing natural light to transform the surfaces throughout the yacht.Spread across four decks and boasting an impressive 1,750GT, the yacht offers the expansive lower deck beach club that opens on two sides, providing a seamless connection to the surrounding environment. Guests can enjoy the dappled light filtering through the glass-bottomed pool on the main deck aft. Additionally, hot tubs on the bridge deck and a private hot tub for the owner add to the wellness center's allure.The wellness center itself features a gym with stunning aft-facing views, offering climate control or the option to open on three sides. Overlooking a terrace with a bar, lounge, daybed, and sunbathing area around the hot tub, the gym provides a serene retreat. Walkaround side decks allow guests to appreciate the surrounding scenery, while forward of the gym, a sauna, dayhead, and an elevator serving the bridge to main decks.The owner's deck occupies the lower level, with the owner's bedroom suite forward, offering access to a private terrace with a hot tub and two lounge areas that can transform into sunbeds. A touch-and-go helipad is situated forward of the owner's suite. The spacious en suite includes a shower room, walk-in wardrobe, and a private study.An owner's lounge featuring a wall-mounted TV, located on the aft. Sliding glass doors open onto an aft terrace with private dining shaded by the overhang and comfortable sun lounge seating. Walkaround side decks provide external access to the forward terrace, ensuring seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.The main deck aft is highlighted by a captivating pool flanked by sunbeds, a refreshing bar, and a drop-down swivel TV for onboard entertainment. Inside, a remarkable beach house awaits, complete with a lounge and dining area. Sliding glass doors on three sides seamlessly merge the interior with the exterior surroundings.In total, Project 825 can accommodate up to 12 guests in six cabins, while comfortably accommodating a crew of up to 17.Powered by twin 2,000hp MTU diesel engines, this yacht achieves a top speed of 15.6 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots, and has a transatlantic range of 5,000 nautical miles. Zero speed stabilizers ensure optimal comfort while at anchor. The main deck forward features shell doors that house a 9.8m tender, toys, and a rescue tender.As a Central Agent, Burgess asking price of EUR169,500,000. Feadship was formed as a group in 1949 as a marketing partnership between six Dutch shipyards, de Vries Lentch, Van de Stadt, Witsen & Vis, Akerboom, De Vries Scheepsbouw and Van Lent Shipyard, and De Voogt Naval Architects. Feadship is well-known as one of the Netherlands’ most elite yacht builders and delivers superyachts from 50–100+ meters in length.Credits: Feadship

ISA Yachts announces the christening of their latest model at the Ancona shipyard, the ISA GT 45 M/Y UV II. The esteemed client was introduced to ISA Yachts by Peter Redford and Eugenio Cannarsa of Fraser Yachts Australia.True to the distinctive ISA DNA, UV II boasts prominent features and stylistic elements, including the iconic side arches that seamlessly connect the three decks, a circular dining room on the upper deck, and the exquisite sophistication evident in its exterior lines. The naval engineering for this vessel was skillfully handled by Palumbo Superyachts, while the renowned Enrico Gobbi – Team for Design lent their expertise to craft the striking exterior lines. The interior design of UV II was meticulously penned by Luca Dini Design & Architecture.An abundance of large windows, capable of being opened on all decks, bathes the interior spaces in natural light. Harmonizing the ambiance, a tasteful color palette of gold, sand, and turquoise pervades throughout.Below deck, four VIP cabins await, including two with twin beds that can be seamlessly converted into doubles, and two cabins featuring double beds.The full-beam owner's cabin, situated on the main deck forward, offers an impressive array of amenities. It features an inviting entrance hall complete with a sofa and TV, a luxuriously appointed bathroom with double sinks, a walk-in wardrobe, and an exclusive balcony. One unique highlight of this space is the direct access to the forward outdoor lounge via a private staircase, further enhancing the owner's privacy and comfort.With a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, UV II is powered by two CAT C32 ACERT engines, each generating 970 kW. These engines provide a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 14.5 knots, ensuring exceptional performance on the water. Additionally, the yacht boasts a side-opening starboard garage on the lower deck, capable of stowing a 5-meter tender.UV II will be presented as a world premiere at the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show.ISA Yachts is part of Palumbo Superyachts network, which also includes: Columbus Yachts, Mondomarine and Extra Yachts. Currently in build are two 80-meter yachts which will serve as the new flagships models for ISA Yachts.Credits: ISA Yachts