10 largest superyachts launched in 2014 | Marine News Writer Rob Peake lists the 10 largest yachts that were launched during the year. He starts off by mentioning last year’s number one, the 180-metre Azzam, that is still the number 1 biggest superyacht in the world, but mentions that the class of 2014 is far from tiny. The past 12 months have seen some spectacular superyachts hitting the water and Boat International, whome Peake writes for, has been first with the news as the champagne cracked across each of their bows. Listed are the 10 largest superyachts launched in 2014: 1. The Fincantieri is the largest superyacht launched in 2014. 2. The new yacht was supposed to be 102.6 metres but at Quantum Blue’s launch in July, she came out at 104 metres, making her the second largest superyacht launched this year. 3. 4. The yacht's main saloon is vast, hosting overstuffed settees, a bar and a high-tech entertainment system. 5. 6. 7. Measuring 81.8m, Kibo is the seventh largest superyacht launched in 2014. 8. 9. 10.
Pussycat Doll to star at Sunseeker Predator 57 launch | Marine News by Chris Jefferies, mby.com January 08, 2015 Special guest Nicole Scherzinger will be attending the London Boat Show. The former sexy X-Factor judge has been named Sunseeker's special guest and will assist at the launch of the Predator 57. Sunseeker is known to always go all out for the London Boat Show and this year promises to be no different, with Nicole Scherzinger due to appear at the unveiling of the new Sunseeker Predator 57. The former Pussycat Dolls is currently in London performing in the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats at the Palladium. Jefferies writes that Scherzinger will be at the Excel Centre on Friday (9 January) for the midday unveiling. Her fiancé, reigning F1 champion Lewis Hamilton, is believed to be a Sunseeker owner, although his off-season training regime makes a cameo appearance unlikely. Almost there: please complete this form and click the button below to gain instant access. LIKE BOATS? We hate SPAM and promise to keep your email address safe.
New Kind of Shark Tank!! | Marine News by Scott Kearnan, Jaunted January 10, 2015 If you’ve still never watched “Jaws”... don’t start now. Scott Kearnan writes a short and amusing post on the new way to shark dive in Australia. Have a read and let us know if you would get in the Aqua Sub! Visitors to South Australia now have a new way of getting up close and pee-your-pants personal with monsters of the deep: the “Aqua Sub,” an innovative shark diving contraption now in use by tour operator Adventure Bay Charters. No wetsuit? Scott Kearnan described The Aqua Sub to be a 'six-seat extension of Adventure Bay’s boat that slices down into the ocean water like a semi-submerged piece of Tupperware'. It’s totally safe, and you can always climb out quickly if the sharks start tapping a bit too ferociously at your underwater “window.” Then again, sequels don’t always live up to the first experience anyway. Rates for a trip on the “Shark Warrior” begin at USD $406 for adults and USD $316 for a child. LIKE BOATS?
Ribeye Prime series to launch at London Boat Show | Marine News by Chris Jefferies, mby.com December 12, 2014 The RIB manufacturer has teased its latest product range, the Ribeye Prime, which will be launching at the London Boat Show. RIB and tender manufacturer Ribeye has teased its latest product range, which will be unveiled at the 2015 CWM FX London Boat Show (9-18 January). The Ribeye Prime series is an all-new product that has been redesigned from the hull upwards by Adam Younger. The company claims that they have taken a “no-compromise” approach and the result is “class-leading performance and reliability”. In a statement, Ribeye added: “Calling on 17 years boat building and feedback from 1000s of owners, we’ve combined advanced technologies and contemporary style to create a truly transforming RIB experience.” Apart from that, details are thin on the ground, with no word on engine options, hull size or pricing.
TOP 5 Yacht Concepts | Marine News With so many beautiful yacht concepts out there, it's difficult to choose just 1 concept that may potentially be the best one. Here is our list of the Top 5 yachts we cannot wait to see once they are built! 1. Project Magnitude by Oceanco The Project Magnitude luxury yacht comes with a retractable solar panel on the top deck, which shows a sundeck underneath. 2. The floating tropical island would be made out of steel and would measure 90 meters in length, plenty of room to build a luscious and luxurious environment that would sail away in the sunset. 3. Zaha Hadid has started the New Year with German shipbuilders Blohm + Voss. 4. The 75 metre long vessel is an extravagant, multipurpose yacht which even comes with its own supercar. 5.Streets of Monaco Yacht, Yacht Island Designs Designs for a £244million gargantuan yacht that replicates the streets of playboy's playground Monaco have been unveiled.
Cruising World announces 2015 Boat of the Year winners | Marine News Cruising World magazine has recognized six boats in its annual Boat of the Year contest, with top honors going to the Gunboat 55 catamaran as the Domestic Boat of the Year and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 as the Import Boat of the Year for 2015. The two top awards were chosen from 19 nominees in six categories, with sizes ranging from 32 to 57 feet and price tags of $125,000 to $2.1 million. The Gunboat, also named Best Multihull Cruiser, was the most expensive boat in this year’s field of entries. The Jeanneau 349, also named Best Pocket Cruiser, was one of the smallest boats tested and also was the most affordable. Other winning boats recognized in the 2015 Boat of the Year contest included: Best Midsize Cruiser: Beneteau Oceanis 35 Best Cruiser-Racer: Salona 44 Best Full-Size Cruiser Under 50 Feet: Garcia Exploration 45 Best Full-Size Cruiser Over 50 Feet: Dufour 560 Grand’ Large
2015 Motor Boat Awards Winners | Marine News Team Britannia's round-the-world record attempt | Marine News Powerboat adventurer Alan Priddy is back with Team Britannia - a new project to break the round-the-world record in 2015. A British team of 10 adventurers will attempt to smash the record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe in a powerboat next year. Team Britannia, led by round-the-world veteran Alan Priddy (pictured below), will set off from Europa Point in Gibraltar on 1 November 2015. The British crew aims to knock ten days off the current record of 60 days, 23 hours and 49 minutes, which was set in 2008 by New Zealander Pete Bethune in his 78ft powered trimaran, Earthrace. Team Britannia’s, as yet unnamed, fast planing monohull (pictured above) is aiming for an average cruising speed in excess of 16.2 knots. A project reborn: Claiming the world circumnavigation record has been Alan’s aim for more than a decade. However, the November 2015 start date is now set in stone, with backing secured from the likes of Raymarine, Iridium, Cobweb and SulNOx.
Grady White 330 Express | Boats for Sale Grady-White is famous for innovative fishing features and the Express 330 is no exception. With a 45-gallon livewell built into a starboard side module in the forward cockpit and a rigging station with cutting board, tackle center and sink in the opposing port side module this is a formidable fishing platform. Add the extensive list of standard fishing features such as the hardtop with radio box, storage net, spreader lights, six rod holders, out rigger mounting plates and a complement of drop curtains and there is no mistaking the Express 330 would satisfy even the most demanding fishing enthusiasts. However, the Express 330 is equally well equipped with features that provide creature comforts when fishing offshore or cruising the harbor.
Giant origami boat! A short & amusing article reported by BBC News. A giant origami boat captained by a descendent of engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel has been launched on a lake in south London. Almost 100 metres of paper were used to create the 12ft (3.7m) long boat - which can carry one person at a time. The boat was launched by school children on Southwark Park boating lake. Engineer Morwenna Wilson, 32, who is a direct descendent of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, captained the maiden voyage. Ms Wilson, the great, great, great, great, great granddaughter of Brunel, said: "Engineering runs in my family and I really want to show young people that this career can open doors to amazing opportunities and adventures." Brunel designed the 19th Century long-distance passenger ship the SS Great Britain - which was built out of iron.
Ferretti Back at Dusseldorf Boat Show 'The Ferretti Group is back at the BOOT 2015, the first boat show to be held this year, where it will also display two Riva iconic yachts: the Aquariva Super and the Rivarama Super This Saturday 17th January, the 2015 edition of th BOOT, the Düsseldorf International Boat Show, will officially open. During the event, which will last until 25 January, the Ferretti Group will display four of the most prestigious models in its fleet: the iconic Riva yachts Rivarama Super and Aquariva Super, and two première for the German market, the Ferretti Yachts 750 and the Pershing 62. The Ferretti Group is taking part directly in the BOOT again after a few years away. The Ferretti Yachts 750 has an overall length of 22.75 metres and a beam of 5.70 metres, and is a true milestone in the evolution of the brand's range above 70 feet in length. Read the rest of the article by clicking on the link.