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The first Pershing GTX116 leaves the Mondolfo facility Ferretti Group has staged the launch of the first Pershing GTX116 for an American owner who has named the yacht Caffeine in honour of the ingredient that made his fortune. The yacht is painted a new shade of grey, with a special shade of blue for the

Dubai Harbour is hosting the show for a second year The 29th Dubai International Boat Show from March 1-5 is set to feature over 175 yachts, boats and watercraft – including 50 global and regional launches – and more than 1,000 brands, according to event organiser Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Italian builders Azimut, Ferretti

When you’ve been whisked around Italy to see all six of Ferretti Group’s shipyards, the words “we never stop” come to mind. It’s a phrase that Ferretti Group CEO Alberto Galassi frequently uses when speeding through progress reports from a company that oversees seven yacht builders: Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Custom Line, CRN, Itama and

Ferretti Group is staging the US debuts of the Ferretti Yachts 860 and the Wallypower58 among a nine-strong display at this year’s Miami International Boat Show from 15-19 February. Wallypower58 Trideck The Italian company’s other models include the Ferretti Yachts 780, Wallytender48X outboard, Riva 90’ Argo and 56’ Rivale, Pershing 8X and 9X, and Custom

The world premieres of the Absolute 52 Fly and Galeon 560 Fly motor yachts, and the Leopard 40 Powercat and Aquila 42 Yacht power catamarans are set to be among highlights of this year’s Miami International Boat Show, which will also feature a variety of US debuts from February 15-19.  Absolute 56 Fly Italy’s Absolute

ILIAD Catamarans will stage the global premiere of its new ILIAD 53S at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show from 25-28 May 2023. Signalling a departure from the flybridge design that distinguishes the ILIAD 50, 62 and 75, the 53S features a sporty sedan silhouette and a comprehensively optioned model is priced from US$1.795

Damen Yachting’s SeaXplorer 58 has been lowered into the water, having emerged from its production shed in Antalya, Turkey. Featuring an exterior by Azure Yacht Design and naval architecture by Damen Yachting, the 58m, 1,090GT yacht is the first SeaXplorer to be constructed in Antalya and will undergo her final build phase in preparation for

The Princess F65 is fitted with twin MAN engines The new Princess F65 is the flagship of the British builder’s F Class of flybridge motor yachts, joining the F45, F50 and F55. The exterior features an extended knife-edge hull window and an accented colour styling blade. The yacht is fitted with twin MAN V8 engines,

Hall 6 hosts luxury motor yachts Sunreef has a booth in Hall 7a entitled ‘Superyacht Show’, where the Polish catamaran builder is presenting updates on its range including the upcoming 55 Open Sunreef Power, Sunreef Hydrogen 80 and the Sunreef 43M Eco, the shipyard’s biggest sailing catamaran to date. Among French builders, Jeanneau is exhibiting

Fairline’s Squadron 68 enters Messe Dusseldorf Hall 6 Brand-new models from Sunseeker, Princess, Azimut, Ferretti Yachts and Jeanneau are among many exciting world premieres at the 52nd edition of Boot Düsseldorf, as the world’s biggest indoor boat show returns for the first time since January 2020. Three years ago, show organisers announced that over 250,000

Galeon 560 Fly Galeon is preparing to launch the 560 Fly, which sits between the iconic 500 Fly — the model that popularised the brand’s drop-down sides and waterside bar — and the Galeon 640 (click for Review) and 650 models. Featuring an overall length of 57ft 7in, the upcoming model has a 53ft 5in hull with

Changing consumer attitudes and a taste for new types of models are predicted to shake up the luxury yachting industry in 2023. At the start of the new year, we look ahead to this year’s anticipated trends. Living for Today The number of superyachts under construction has risen from 1,024 in 2022 to 1,203, making

Sundeck version of the Flyer 8 Able to reach 40 knots, Beneteau’s new Flyer 8 sits in the middle of the French builder’s outboard dayboat range, above the Flyer 6 and 7 models, and below the Flyer 9 and 10. Like the Flyer 6, 7 and 9, the 8 is available in a Sundeck version

A world premiere at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show, the B.Now 50M is the first in a family of four steel B.Now models, which also includes the 60M, 67M and 72M. UK-based studio RWD designed all four and each is available with a traditional aft deck or the Oasis Deck®, which was pioneered by the

Wally has revealed details of the new model wallywhy100, which follows the 200GT Wallywhy200 that debuted in 2021 and the 150GT Wallywhy150, set to launch in early 2023.  The Wally-Ferretti Group Engineering team handled the exterior and naval architecture of the three-cabin Wallywhy100, with Studio A. Vallicelli & C. responsible for interior design of the

Prestige’s new X60 has a hard act to follow. Her elder sister, the X70, was a revolution for both the market and the French builder, renowned for its classic F-Line and S-Line ranges up to the 690 and a world leader in the 40-60ft motor yachts sector. The X70 broke the mould, shaking things up

Wally has revealed details of the new model wallywhy100, which follows the 200GT Wallywhy200 that debuted in 2021 and the 150GT Wallywhy150, set to launch in early 2023.  The Wally-Ferretti Group Engineering team handled the exterior and naval architecture of the three-cabin Wallywhy100, with Studio A. Vallicelli & C. responsible for interior design of the

Bernardo Zuccon designed the shark-like exterior Exterior designer Bernardo Zuccon says the knife-like profile of the SP110 was inspired by the great white shark. Sanlorenzo Art Director Pierro Lissoni says “one feels its architectural power” when inside the atrium-style interior. Tilli Antonelli, Product and Development Manager of Sanlorenzo’s SP line, describes the shipyard’s first Smart

Beneteau’s new models for 2022 include the Antares 7 enclosed motorboat, which is available in Cruising and Fishing versions. The second-smallest model in the Antares range, the Antares 7 has an overall length of 7.48m (24ft 6in), a hull of 6.48m (21ft 3in) and a beam of 2.53m (8ft 4in), so is trailerable by road.

Wake surfing is an exhilarating sport, combining the excitement of surfing with the speed of a wake boat. But many don’t realise the complexities that go into creating the perfect wake, including the effect depth of the water has on your ride. If the water is too shallow, your wake will generally be smaller, which