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Vripack Yacht Design and Royal Huisman have announced the overall looks of the new Project 406 for the first time since contracts were signed at the end of last year.Vripack Yacht Design is responsible for the exterior, interior, and naval architecture and is working in close collaboration with Royal Huisman. The project is managed by Aqua Marine, representing the owner’s team, alongside Bush & Noble and Hampshire Marine as technical managers in a close collaboration to deliver an exceptional project.“Project 406 is a sportfisher on steroids. It has the true proportions and long flaring bow of a typical American sportfish boat paired with the harmonious feel of a luxurious superyacht. It’s a supersized model with super chic curves, realised on a grand scale,” notes Vripack Co-Creative Director Bart M. Bouwhuis. Unveiling of Royal Huisman project 406: the world’s largest true sportfishing yacht from Royal Huisman on Vimeo.The yacht’s purposeful lines sweep dramatically aft from her distinctive long and sleek bow through six towering decks to the stylish downward arc of her stern profile. This unique vessel effortlessly blends the ultimate sports fishing experience with genuine superyacht scale, comfort and refinement. One feature is the sky lounge, which offers the extraordinary “theatre” of spectacular fish catches by day and the relaxed ambience and stunning outlook of a boutique hotel penthouse by night. The Project 406 is designed for an experienced owner who is passionate about fishing, so it will combine the high end sportfishing and luxurious living. Her Alustar® aluminium hull and superstructure offer strength and resilience, as well as a lighter weight, which facilitates smooth and efficient passages from berth to fishing grounds.Sport fishing has attracted many new owners in recent decades, with larger boats growing to around 30m in length and a handful exceeding 40m. Against this backdrop, Project 406’s 52m is a serious step up.“It is well known that the Royal Huisman team likes nothing better than the opportunity to solve fresh engineering challenges – especially if they come in the shape of a unique project concept. The world’s first true sportfish superyacht is a very exciting order and we are delighted to be unveiling it as we prepare to launch another highly distinctive motor yacht – the 58.5m/192ft sub 500GT Phi. It is good to know that our reputation as the home of the world’s finest sailing yachts is now expanding to embrace the world’s most distinctive motor yachts,” says Royal Huisman CEO Jan Timmerman.Waiting for the further details.Royal Huisman is a Dutch shipyard established in 1884 in Ronduite, building and refitting custom luxury sailing and motor yachts at its shipyard in Vollenhove, the Netherlands.Credits: Royal Huisman

Sea Eagle II is the world's largest aluminium yacht, and yesterday she entered the Whangārei Harbour (New Zealand), which created some difficulties at the Whangārei Airport due to her mast height of 62.5m (large enough to impede arriving and departing aircrafts). This led to a five-minute delay for air traffic, which was not a big problem, according to the airport manager. The airport staff were warned in advance by the port team. Sea Eagle II was launched by Royal Huisman in 2020 and supposedly belongs to Taiwanese billionaire businessman and philanthropist Samuel Yen-Liang Yin.Royal Huisman is a Dutch shipyard established since 1884 in Ronduite, building and refitting custom luxury sailing and motor yachts at its shipyard in Vollenhove, the Netherlands.Credits: Rusty Russell/New Zealand/Facebook

Prince Philip passed away on Friday 9 April at age 99. His funeral will be held today at St George's Chapel, in the grounds of Windsor Castle. The Prince PhilipThe Duke of Edinburgh was well known for his love of sailing and also for the naval career. He trained at the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth in 1939, during the Second World War he served with the Mediterranean and Pacific fleets. He married Princess Elizabeth in November 1947. His active naval career as a commander ended in January 1953, but he held a position Honorary Admiral of the Fleet and the title of Captain General of the Royal Marines till December 2017. He was an experienced yachtsman, racing in Cowes Week in 1957 in the Dragon Bluebottle. Sailing yacht BloodhoundIn 1960’s the Queen and Prince Philip has their personal yacht – the 63feet Bloodhound, built by Camper and Nicholsons and launched in 1936. Prince Philip often used to cruise on her with Prince Charles and Princess Anne. The family sold it in 1969.Bloodhound is a classic racing yacht with many achievements, such as winning the legendary Fastnet Race (twice), the North Sea Race, the Southsea to Brixham Race and the Round the Island Race.The family continued to attend Cowes Week with the Queen on board the HMY Britannia. HMY BritanniaThe Royal Yacht Britannia was in service from 1954 until 1997 and became the 83rd such vessel since King Charles II acceded to the throne in 1660. HMY Britannia travelled more than a million nautical miles around the globe and the Duke of Edinburgh has travelled around 70,000 miles on Britannia. He wrote about the vessel: ‘The combination of her ocean-going capacity and efficient management reflected our long maritime traditions and made an invaluable contribution to the prestige of this country.’HMY Britannia receives a last visit from the British royalSince 2017 Britannia has been sitting at a dock in Edinburgh and attracts more than 300,000 visitors each year.Since Prince Philip’s death last week the Britain’s authorities have begun to discuss the idea to name the yacht in his memory – HMY The Duke of Edinburgh. “The towering figure that was the Duke of Edinburgh deserves a permanent tribute to his support for the country, the Commonwealth and the Queen,” says MP Craig MacKinlay. “I can think of nothing better than a replacement for Royal Yacht Britannia bearing his name as the permanent memorial to his love of Commonwealth, Britain and the sea.”“The Duke of Edinburgh was well known for his love of Britannia – it is a fitting tribute to now create a new royal yacht named the Duke of Edinburgh in his memory and for the Queen,” says Jake Berry, chairman of the Northern Research Group of Conservative MPs. Credits: Wikipedia; YouTube

Denison Yachting, ranked #1 in superyacht sales in 2020 with 65 total transactions of yachts over 80 feet in length, started this 2021 at full throttle. The leading brokerage company presents an overview of the top 5 yachts sold over 100 feet during the first 2021 quarter.ReviveRevive is a 150′ Richmond superyacht built in 2013 and located in Savannah. She represents the last and best Richmond yacht ever built. In 2019, the second owner spent roughly $2 million making this yacht flawless, including a completely new interior decor package by Patrick Knowles Designs. Other updates include all-new hydraulics systems, bottom job, zincs, prop speed, shafts, and propellers. This 150’ Richmond accommodates up to twelve guests in six staterooms. The staterooms include an on-deck king master, four guest cabins below decks, and an optional VIP queen stateroom on the upper deck, which can be used as the captain’s cabin. Revive’s asking price was $14,900,000 at the time of sale.Catching MomentsCatching Moments is a 120′ Benetti yacht built in 2008 and located in Palm Beach. This Benetti motor yacht was refitted in 2015 with an interior upgrade to include new floors, furnishings, marbles, and main salon redesign. Twin Caterpillar C32 diesel engines give her a range of 3,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12.5 knots. She’s fitted with Naiad zero speed stabilizers.Catching Moments sleeps ten guests in five cabins consisting of a main-deck master suite with a king-sized bed, two double cabins with queen-sized beds, and two twin cabins. The aft deck is perfect for al fresco dining, while the sun deck boasts panoramic views, bar, fridge, barbecue grill, sun pads, and a hot tub. Catching Moments asking price was $7,800,000 at the time of sale.Isabella Isabella is a 118′ Westport motor yacht built in 1999 and located in Fort Lauderdale. This custom-built 118′ Westport was constructed in Hoquiam, Washington, and launched in 1999 with refits in 2008 and 2017. The yacht’s general design is by naval architect Anderson Yacht Design. She’s powered by Detroit Diesel engines and cruises comfortably at 18 knots. Isabella can accommodate ten guests in five staterooms, with the master cabin on the main deck. The full-beam main salon comfortably accommodates large gatherings.Isabella’s asking price was $2,499,000 at the time of sale.108 Custom Line The 108′ Custom Line was built in 2018 and is located in Fort Lauderdale. This 33m superyacht was custom built by an experienced American yachtsman and overseen by a well-known build surveyor. She has 1622 horsepower CAT main engines, with only 700 hours, and comes equipped with zero-speed fin stabilization along with Seakeeper Gyro stabilization for a smooth ride. This 108’ Custom Line is perfect for charters or big groups, accommodating ten people in one full-beam master stateroom, plus four additional lower deck staterooms. A stern garage can fit a Williams 505 Diesel Jet tender and can also transform into a beach club. The sun deck is custom-designed with a jacuzzi, wet bar, and a drop-down 180-degree rotating TV.Her asking price was $11,500,000 at the time of sale.FridayFriday is a 101′ Arno Leopard built in 2007 and located in Miami. This superyacht was built at the Arno Shipyard in Italy features a recognizable hull with excellent performance and speed. Friday was delivered in 2007. The planing hull and three 1,800 horsepower MTU diesel engines linked to triple KaMeWa water jets give her a cruising speed of 30 knots and a maximum speed of 37 knots. Friday can accommodate nine guests in four cabins, consisting of a full-beam master suite, a forward VIP suite, and two cabins to port and starboard. Each room is equipped with flat screen televisions and ensuite bathroom facilities.Friday’s asking price was $1,649,000 at the time of sale.Denison Yachting has long been a leader in the yachting industry and has a rich family history dating back to 1948 with the start of Broward Marine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Denison's locations include twenty brick-and-mortar marina offices in the U.S.Credits: Denison Yachting

The beautiful 94m Project 817 on her way to the North Sea for sea trials and final outfitting. Another Feadship yacht goes through spectacular Dutch landscapes. 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 Netherlands’ most elite yacht builders and delivers superyachts from 50–100+ meters in length.Credits: Feadship/Facebook