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Eclipse-ski the New Super Yacht
Monday, June 15th, 2009
Russianillionaire launches new Super Yacht The world of super yacht aficionados is, this week, agog with the news that the worlds longest super yacht has been launched for the Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich by the German yard of Blohm & Voss. Just feet longer than Dubai his new yacht Eclipse pushes that yacht into second […]
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Super yacht Big City on the Market
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
Twenty Seven Million and she is yours Big City, the 43 metre super yacht launched late last year by Trinity, and one of the stars of this years Genoa Charter Yacht show is now up for sale. Joint central agents have been appointed with IYC and Denison & Daves handling it. US $26.95 million will […]
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Sleek and Stealthy Super Yacht
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
Power comes from a combination of solar technology and Formula 1 engines Code-X a Swiss company based in Meggen on Lake Lucerne, has created a super sleek high speed motor boat whose power comes from a combination of solar technology and Formula 1 engines. The uncompromisingly designed yacht, symbolises a dream come true for the […]
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Italian Villa Over looks Super Yacht Cruising Grounds
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
Perfectly priced for super yacht owners, a villa that over looks the water The Amalfi Coast in Italy is hugely popular as a cruising ground for super yachts that enjoy the beautiful and renowned stretch of mountainous coastline south of Naples, in Campania. Now, perfectly priced for super yacht owners, is a property that over […]
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Tunisia, the Next Super Yacht Destination
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
Prices are low, and ideally positioned geographically Tunisia is emerging as the next super yacht hot spot and marina berths and the associated property market is likely to take off. Prices are low, and ideally positioned geographically, it serves as a gateway between Africa & Europe, especially the south of France. This stable Arab country […]
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Super Yacht Fortress
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
A very distinctive if a somewhat aggressive look. Described by Messerschmitt Yachts as a Fortress for owner guests and crew, the German company’s newly released concept range of yachts under their Bulwark range is probably well described. A high blunt nosed axe bow and an extra long aft deck give this explorer yacht a very […]
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How Big Can a Super Yacht Become
Monday, June 8th, 2009
Stretching the term super yacht just a little comes news that the French Compagnie du Ponant have ordered two new super yachts form the Italian ship building yard, Fincantieri where construction has already begun. Le Boréal, the first of two, 264-passenger sister-ships has been ordered for delivery in spring 2010. The second, L’Austral, will follow […]
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Family & Friends Fund Search for Missing Sailor
Friday, June 5th, 2009
Where is Joe Dunsavage? The coastguard and government authorities in Central America might have abandoned the search for missing American sailor Joe Dunsavage but his family and friends continue to privately fund a full on air and sea search raising the cash to do so using credit cards and by holding money raising events. Joseph […]
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Permanent Yacht Exhibition will Feature Super Yachts
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
Ferretti Group sets up Easy to see yacht show Hot off the heels and following their financial restructuring the Ferretti Group have devised away in which would be buyers can visit a private yacht show at any time they wish avoiding the crowds and inconvenience of a public show. Branded as Easea>show the company has […]
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Owner declares super yacht a piece of art
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
The first 60m yacht is launched in Cherbourg and exceeds owners expectations At the naming ceremony in Cherbourg of Slipstream the first in a line of 60 metre superyachts to be built by CMN, the Australian owner announced that Slipstream was “more than a yacht, a piece of art”. “This yacht has exceeded my expectations’’ […]
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