Every year we sum up the results and this year is no exception. Let's take a look at the news that caught the attention of our readers in 2023.
Number 1
Cosmopolitan Yachts presented the Cosmopolitan 77, aluminum catamaran model, at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023. The catamaran has the ability to effortlessly accommodate helicopter landings. The yacht features a beach club, three private terraces, a jet ski garage. Thanks to the latest hybrid technology, the catamaran fusing unmatched power with eco-conscious efficiency.
Number 2
The launch of the VisionF 82 sets new standards for Turkish VisionF Yachts. Boasting a sleek all-aluminum construction, this 24-meter catamaran, signifies an evolution in design and material choice. The shipyard has pushed boundaries, creating a vessel with a high level of customization to cater to diverse markets. The catamaran's exterior and interior are the brainchild of VisionF Yachts' design studio. With a modest draft of 0.8 meters, it is ideal for cruising shallow waters.
Number 3
Silent-Yachts Silent 120 Explorer features interior design by Marco Casali, also offers owners the chance to make the most of their adventure cruising itineraries with space for two of the latest must-have toys for remote voyaging – an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for heli-cruising and a submarine for underwater discovery.
Number 4
A line of compact luxury tenders was developed by Marco Arnaboldi, founder and designer of the Viareggio-based Wooden Boats shipyard. The 8.3m Limo Blue is a day cruiser rather than a tender, with rounded lines that slope towards the stern, bringing to mind some of the motorboats that accompanied divas and VIPs in the roaring Fifties and Sixties. The vintage design stays true to some of the shipyard's distinguishing features. A deep V hull, particularly performing in terms of speed, but also very seaworthy, so suitable to face any type of sea conditions. With a 270 hp inboard motor and sterndrive, Limo Blue can reach a top speed of 35 knots and a cruising speed of 30 knots.
Number 5
Lazzarini Desig’s concept Plectrum, a 74-meter superyacht powered by a foiling system inspired by America’s cup sail yacht (Prada’s 2023 model).
The superyacht runs on three hydrogen-powered motors (fuel cells), 5000hp each (15,000 hp in total) and can reach an estimated maximum speed of 75 knots. After 15 knots the yacht can lift above the water surface.
Number 6
Yacht Harbour’s lineup of vessels for the 32nd edition of the Monaco Yacht Show.
Number 7
The impressive 140m concept was drawn by Milan-based designer Enzo Manca specifically for the Middle Eastern country. Named UAE One, the megayacht was designed in collaboration with a Sheikh (unnamed for privacy) who wanted to create an official flagship of the nation. The vessel is convicted for international meetings, as well as multiple transfer options.
Number 8
U-Boat Worx has revealed the interior design for the Nautilus Yacht Submarine, which was developed in collaboration with Officina Armare. The Nautilus is a superyacht submarine that serves as a private yacht and a fully functional submarine. It has a diving depth of up to 150 meters and can cover a range of 3,200 nautical miles. Officina Armare has created a contemporary and comfortable interior that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technology with elegant design elements.
Number 9
A superyacht concept named Soar was made by J. David Weiss of Designova. With a sleek and curvaceous exterior resembling a bird's beak, and an interior that mimics the intricate structure of avian skeletons, this concept pushes the boundaries of superyacht design by taking cues from nature's own creativity.
Number 10
The news about Benetti’s innovative "Benetti Veranda Deck™," disrupting the conventional boundary between interior and exterior on the main deck. The Veranda Deck opens up space on three sides, creating a seamless blend between the lounge and the stern. This concept debuts on the Motopanfilo 45M, a steel project paying homage to the iconic yachts of the 1960s, with the exteriors designed by RWD and interiors envisioned by Lazzarini Pickering Architetti.
Credits: Yacht Harbour archive