Upon taking delivery of their first yacht in December 2014, Travis and Tina Fox met their orientation captain on board in preparation for their maiden voyage home. The captain wagered $100 that within two years of that date they would be buying a bigger boat; an idea they thought would never come to fruition.
For two years, the Foxes enjoyed all of the experiences that came with their yacht – cruising hundreds of miles in the U.S. and Bahamas, exploring uninhabited islands and spending quality time together, as well as with family and friends – and felt a great sense of achievement at all they had accomplished. Yet it became clear that the Foxes were outgrowing their 50-foot yacht and needed something larger to suit their family adventures and cruising lifestyle.
On December 20th, 2016 – exactly two years later – the Fox family took the first steps on their next adventure: a new build Horizon Yachts FD87 Skyline, a customized enclosed bridge based on the popular FD85 model with some new features. During their research for a new boat the Foxes were already familiar with the exterior styling of designer and naval architect Cor D. Rover, so when they entered the Horizon Yachts display at the 2016 Ft Lauderdale Boat Show and were greeted with three new Cor designs for Horizon (the FD74, FD85 and FD102), they knew they were in the right place.
In 2017, Skyline will debut a cool blue hull and contrasting white superstructure, calling to mind the pristine Caribbean waters meeting a clear sky. A spacious 23’3” beam, floor-to-ceiling windows in the salon and dining areas, and incredible views from the on-deck master create an aura of peaceful serenity on the ocean for its owners. The five en suite staterooms and two crew cabins, beach club, bow seating and enclosed bridge with Portuguese walk-around complete the design, leaving nothing to be desired in both form and function. A true partnership with the client, architect, and shipyard is evident in the evolution of this enclosed bridge FD87 and the speed in which it all came together.
After gathering and analyzing feedback from the show, including that from the Foxes, the open bridge FD85 morphed into an additional model—an FD87 Skyline enclosed bridge co-developed by Cor and the Horizon Yachts team. CEO John Lu loved the Foxes’ creative Skyline concept so much that he asked if the name could become a permanent part of the Horizon brand, and so the Horizon FD87 Skyline model was officially born. This model offers its own set of unique features; instead of a raised pilothouse like the FD85, she offers a full main deck level and enclosed bridge with Portuguese bridge forward and with a spacious boat deck. Additionally, the aft beach club – a newly popular design for the U.S. market – provides a great spot for relaxing, watersports and other activities, and the large bow area, just forward of the Portuguese bridge, is ideal for entertaining guests or lounging in the sun.
Taiwanese shipyard has recently unveiled models in the revolutionary series: the FD74 and FD102. Hull 1 of the FD85 debuted at the 2016 Taiwan Boat Show and Hull 3 is scheduled to make her appearance in the U.S. in 2017. The FD74 and FD102 models are currently in final design and engineering stages.
142.8-meter S/Y A, the largest sail assisted motor yacht in the world, built for Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, left Nobiskrug on February 5th and has been spotted in Formentera, Spain.@king_of_never_landIn October 2016 we've seen S/Y A undergoing her sea trials and returning back to the German shipyard afterwards. Boasting over 12,600 gross tons, S/Y A has an interior volume 4,6 times larger than the largest sailing yacht, Black Pearl ( ex Project Solar) and her 2,700GT.With masts taller than Big Ben at nearly 100 meters in height, S/Y A had managed to reach a top speed of 20 knots without using her sails during her first sea trials. The yacht is projected to have a cruising speed of 16 knots powered by twin MTU engines of 4,827hp each which will give her a transatlantic range of 5,320 nautical miles.@alvaroaparicioThe yacht also boasts a digital control system that has a touch sensitive sheet of black glass, allowing the crew to raise and lower sails and the anchor with a simple swipe according to the Daily Mail. Amongst the yacht's key features is also an underwater observation pod and a large swimming pool with a retractable roof located towards the bow of the yacht.@rodrigomg83Philippe Starck, who had also worked on M/Y A, is responsible for the design, whilst the rig and keel were done by Dutch-based Dykstra Naval Architects, with the masts constructed by British firm Magma Structures and the sails by Doyle Sails in the United States. The yacht boasts eight decks and her keel incorporates one of the largest single pieces of curved glass ever made at 193 square feet and weighs a whopping 1.8 tons. S/Y A is expected to be operated by a crew of 54.@alvaroaparicioWhen the project for S/Y A was first announced in August 2015, she was first referred to as a sail-assisted motor yacht and can in fact reach up to 20 knots without using her sails as became known during her sea trials. Stretching across a beam of 24.8 meters at her widest point, she comes in at just 3,100GT less than Dilbar, the largest yacht in the world by interior volume.M/Y A, which also belongs to Mr Melnichenko, has been recently spotted in Iceland, the South of France, the Netherlands ( Rotterdam and Amsterdam), Germany, Bordeaux, France and most recently Abu Dhabi.@ibizashipping
June 26, 2017
With 5 units already sold ahead of its presentation, the new model has taken to the water at Ferretti Group's Superyacht Yard in Ancona. Following on from the Navetta 37, the Navetta 33 is the second model in the new series to hit the water and the third project in the new generation of Custom Line yachts, joining an unrivaled fleet of semi-displacement superyachts that includes the Navetta 42 in development.The fleet built in the shipyard include Navetta 28, 37-metre yacht with 5 units sold in under a year, and the flagship Navetta 42, the first of which has already been sold while still under construction.The Navetta 33 will define the nautical landscape in the years to come with its irresistible beauty. Thanks to its special charm and its innovative features, cutting-edge technology and superior design, it outclasses every other boat within the same category. It’s essentially in a league of its own. It is uniquely chic, upgrading luxury to the pure sophistication that every yacht owner desires in order to enhance the pleasure of yachting. I am not surprised that we’ve already sold 5 units ahead of its presentationMr. Alberto Galassi, Ferretti Group CEOThe presentation event “Midsummer Dream” will keep as well the uniqueness of the brand new Navetta 33. It will be held in Ibiza on 29 and 30 July and will see the unveiling of the yacht in the world’s first official preview before a select group of owners. The new model will also be among the yachts showcased from 8–10 September this year, at the Ferretti Group's Private Preview in Monte Carlo. The new 33-metre yacht is yet another product of the joint efforts of the Product Strategy Committee, headed by Mr. Piero Ferrari. Along with Studio Zuccon International Project for the exterior design and the Group's Engineering Department for the interior design.The hull with bulbous bow delivers performance at the top of its class in terms of seaworthiness and stability with a range of 2,000 nautical miles (preliminary data) at economic cruising speed. The yacht offers spaces to owners and their guests across all 4 decks: from the wide-body master suite forward on the main deck, through to the 4 guest cabins on the lower deck.The Navetta 33 features all the technical innovations that characterize all Custom Line's latest models: the patented DMT system for optimal use of the stern area; VOTIS software to provide the most flexible and practical on-board infotainment systems; and an integrated helm station for safe monitoring of the systems and equipment on board while under way. Moreover, the first Navetta 33 is equipped with a top of the range Hi-Fi system. Additional features include a special flexible joint in the transmission lines, which absorbs shaft vibrations, and other cutting-edge solutions that reduce noise levels to a minimum.The floating floor beneath the parquet flooring, for example, helps reduce the transmission of noise to the living areas by softening any footfall. Further comfort and safety solutions when mooring and at anchor include the electro-hydraulic stabilizing fins and (on request) Seakeeper stabilizers. There are three engine options available: MAN 1,400 HP, MAN 1,600 HP, or CAT 1,622 HP, all EPA Tier 3 certified.Ferretti Group, the Italy-based holding behind brands such as Riva, Pershing and Ferretti itself, has indicated it made €14,1 million in net profit in 2016 making it the first year since the financial crisis of 2008 where the group posted a profit.
June 26, 2017
On June 20, the hull of Feadship’s project 700 was launched by subsidiary Slob in Papendrecht. The 87m yacht will be moved to Feadship's Aalsmeer yard to complete her construction. Our colleagues from Dutch Yachting has followed the transport of the vessel and reported that hull 700 has passed a total of 15 bridges of which many are having a max. passage width of 14m with the yacht having a beam of 13.8m leaving only 10 cm space on each side. Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design is responsible for both the exterior and interior of the twin-screw diesel motor yacht. Feadship has launched 73-metre Hasna for an Australian owner on Saturday, June 3, making it the first yacht ordered by an Australian customer in the Dutch shipyard's history. The superyacht left Feadship Kaag yard last week and was on her way to Rotterdam.Photos by Dutch Yachting
June 26, 2017
On June 20, the hull of Feadship’s project 700 was launched by subsidiary Slob in Papendrecht. The 87m yacht will be moved to Feadship's Aalsmeer yard to complete her construction. Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design is responsible for both the exterior and interior of the twin-screw diesel motor yacht. Feadship has launched 73-metre Hasna for an Australian owner on Saturday, June 3, making it the first yacht ordered by an Australian customer in the Dutch shipyard's history. The superyacht left Feadship Kaag yard yesterday and was on her way to Rotterdam.Photos by Dutch Yachting
June 23, 2017
Recently delivered CRN Yachts vessel Cloud 9 has been spotted in Bonifacio after being seen in Portofino, Italy, a couple of days ago. Launched in January 2017, the 74-meter Cloud 9 becomes the shipyard's second largest yacht to date, outranked only by the 80-meter Chopi Chopi. Burgess acted as Owner’s Representatives throughout the project.With an exterior by Zuccon and an interior by Winch Design, Cloud 9 is able to accommodate up to 16 guests (12 when chartering) in a master suite, a VIP suite and 6 guest cabins catered to by a crew of 22. Focused on a free interior-exterior flow, Cloud 9 boasts over 1,000 square meters of liveable space. Amongst the yacht's key amenities are a private deck, complete with an intimate lounging area, forward of the master cabin, an extensive beach club with an extended platform. From a technical standpoint, the yacht is featured by twin Caterpillar 3516C engines of 2,680 hp each, giving Cloud 9 a maximum speed of 16.5 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.The owner's previous Cloud 9 was a 60-meter CMN built in 2009 and sold in June 2015 at an asking price of €34,900,000. She has since been renamed to Ice Angel, a name previously held by a 50-meter Heesen, which is currently on the market asking €22,500,000.Photo by Julien Hubert
June 23, 2017