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Columbus Yachts presents the two new models of the Atlantique line from 37 to 55 meters. These projects embody Hot Lab’s “Architecture for Voyagers” design philosophy that prompted the immediate sale of the line progenitor: Columbus Atlantique 43 meters.The design is a combination of stylistic, planning and functional elements. The hull silhouette of the entire line recalls the sailing yachts of bygone days and the stern area, with its large panoramic swimming pool, is just 50 cm above water level.Atlantique 55 is the line’s flagship. With steel hull and aluminum superstructure, the yacht has a tonnage of 900 GT and a layout spread over four decks. The convivial area on the main deck aft has been designed to achieve maximum comfort thanks to the three levels of the cockpit sloping down to the sea and comprising: the large swimming pool, the living area with C-shaped sofa and coffee table and the bar area near the entrance to the main hall. The main deck is available in two layouts both with the owner cabin forward: the first version has a gym with a private balcony, whereas the second one has a fifth VIP cabin and a private balcony in the owner cabin. Below deck there are four double cabins with en-suite. The 13-member staff are accommodated in seven cabins. The second pool is on the sun deck, while tenders and jet skis are stowed in the forward garage.Atlantique 37 is compact (under 300GT) and combines sporty lines with refined interiors. Below deck, the layout includes four double cabins with en-suite, while the owner cabin is on the main deck forward. There are two dining areas, one outdoor on the main deck and the other one on the upper deck to cater for up to ten people.The first garage for the 4.45m tender is located on the right side while the forward hangar is to house a second 3.25m tender and the rescue boat.Thanks to 2 MAN 1400 hp engines, this superyacht can reach a maximum speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots.Palumbo Superyachts took root in 2008, when the Columbus Yachts brand was established, and in 2011 it launched its first 54 metre superyacht, emblematically christened Prima (“the First”). Currently, Palumbo Superyachts comprises a representative office in Monaco and a logistics network of five shipyards in the Mediterranean (Ancona, Malta, Marseille, Naples, and Savona); it also operates ISA Yachts, Columbus Yachts, Mondomarine and Palumbo SY Refit.Credits: Palumbo Superyachts

The ‘pocket explorer’ Veronika was delivered by Bering Yachts after just 18 months of construction. The 23.99m B77 has been conceived as the perfect long-range voyager with enough power, supplies and entertainment for a family of intrepid travelers.Designed in-house by Bering, this steel-hulled yacht blends a classic exterior with the most up-to-date specifications. The three-decked Veronika can accommodate six guests and up to four crew, although she can also be sailed shorthanded. Veronika is equipped with twin Cummins Inc. QSM 11 diesel engines. She can reach a top speed of 11 knots and cruise at 8 knots. With a massive 170 GT of volume, she outperforms most other yacht brands below 24 meters. Veronika is now on her way to Australia, where she will explore the untouched nature.Bering Yachts is located in Antalya, Turkey. Its shipyard designs and builds semi-custom steel expedition yachts and luxury steel trawler yachts ranging in size from 50 to 145 feet. Credits: Bering Yachts

The legendary superyacht Octopus has been sold. The 126m ground-breaking exploration vessel was delivered by Lurssen in 2003. Her exterior design was made by Espen Oeino and interior by Seattle based Jonathan Quinn Barnett. She can accommodate 26 guests in 13 staterooms. Her amenities include a cinema and a recording studio with a specially designed floor to damp out noise and vibration. There is also a private observation lounge, a beach club and diving deck, pool, gym, and spa with a hammam and sauna. Built to Ice-class 1A with a range of 12,500 nautical miles and capable of reaching a max speed of 19 knots, Octopus is still the world’s largest explorer superyacht. She is equipped with a helipad forward and a larger landing deck aft with an adjoining helicopter garage for two aircraft. She also has a float-in tender bag at her stern, a Pagoo submarine and a dive center. In 2019 Octopus had a major refit at Blohm+Voss. Octopus was listed for sale by Fraser and Burgess and had a last known asking price of €235,000,000.Now she has joined the Camper and Nicholsons charter fleet. Her new owner is committed to maintaining the expedition spirit she became renowned for. After an upcoming yard period, the yacht will be available for charter for the first time in her storied history. This will be an incredible opportunity for guests to experience her sense of adventure for themselves as she embarks on a two-year round-the-world tour from January 2022.Credits: Camper and Nicholsons

Technohull is getting ready for the 2021 Olympic Yacht Show (1-5 October 2021). Eight models will be on display: two Omega 47, four Explorer 40 with different configurations, both inboard and outboard, a 38 Grand Sport and a unit of the brand new T7. In addition, visitors will have the chance to visit Technohull’s lounge and customer service point located at Olympic Marine in Sounio, one of the most important marinas in Attica.T77,8mCombining comfort and functionality, the T7 offers everything that a cruising day demands of the driver, while spoiling the guests as well. The boat has a flexible layout and two ergonomic pilot seats facing the central console. A clever seating arrangement in the aft offers ample seating space. Further lounging at the bow is in the form of a delta sunbed that can easily be turned into an even larger one. The boat has 65mph top speed. Another awesome feature is that the boat stays on plane even at 9mph. 38 Grand Sport11,1mTechnohull's 38 Grand Sport represents a step up in terms of aesthetics and interior finish. Athletic lines betray the boat’s top speed of over 100 knots. She has a 12.1m long jet-blackhull. It contrasts beautifully with the boat’s hand-stitched premium quality upholstery in rich orange, crimson, or any colour you choose. The options list is lengthy, and includes an elegant carbon T-top for extra protection. Twin Mercury Verado 300s to twin 450R are proving the most popular propulsion package to date, in line with the family appeal that the 38GS exerts. Out-and-out sport mode allows the transom to take up to three Verado 450 V8s for speeds over 100 knots, but it is a flexible platform giving owner’s a host of engine choices.Explorer 4012,1mA range of inboard and outboard propulsion options push the athletic Explorer 40 to a top speed of more than 75mph. For peak performance, choose a pair of Mercury 450 motors toting a 900 total horsepower. She is a comfortable boat – there is a sunpad and a deep, comfy seat at the bow. There is a fridge, wet bar and espresso machine, high-end Fusion entertainment system and the choice of a sleek hard top or a simple bimini for shade. It all adds up to a formidable family cruiser.Omega 4713,8mNew Omega 47 seamlessly combines superyacht finish with the sporty performance that has made the Greek brand famous. Developed out of the popular Omega 45, the new flagship is slightly longer and broader in the beam to offer a flexible deck space and a superbly comfortable interior. Performance can exceed 80 knots, making the Omega 47 a true sports boat.Greece company Technohull launched its first hull in 2004. The most popular Technohull models of today include: Omega 45, 38 Grand Sport, 909, Explorer 40 and SeaDNA999. Credits: Technohull

The success of Azimut Yachts products on the US market, where dealer MarineMax operates process by teamwork with the company, is backed up by the numbers: in the brand’s leading market, Azimut Yachts reported 27% growth in the quarter from April to June 2021, with the delivery of 25 new units totalling 472.4 meters. This result represents a 27% rise compared with the same period last year. The average length of yachts has also increased and now stands at 19 meters, up 15% compared to last year.Trideck external viewThe two most popular collections are the top of the range Grande Collection, which with deliveries up 75% confirms the growing interest in larger models, also highlighted by the US debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October of the new Trideck, and the Verve Collection, which has reported spectacular results with the Verve 47, a product developed specifically for the US market that has sold 45 units in just a year and a half since the launch. The popularity of this model has exceeded all expectations and prompted the shipyard to create a smaller version, the Verve 42, which will be unveiled in world preview in Fort Lauderdale, but retail contracts have already been signed for ten units.Trideck external view“Americans love Azimut yachts more than ever,” says Federico Ferrante, Azimut-Benetti Americas President. “In recent months in particular, we have seen steadily increasing interest in all the products in the range, from the super sporty Verve models to our largest yachts, including the new Trideck flagship. The notoriously knowledgeable and demanding American public is particularly appreciative of our proven capacity for product innovation, of the fact that we offer technologically advanced models with a rich array of highly intelligent design solutions. As well as recognising the great reliability of our after-sales service.”Verve 47 RunningAzimut Yachts is an Azimut Benetti Group brand. With its Atlantis, Magellano Flybridge, S, Verve and Grande collections, it offers the widest range of 34- to 125-foot yachts.Credits: Azimut Yachts