The 2012 Boot Dusseldorf International Boat show opened its doors last week to a selection of new motor boats and motor yachts. So we have collected for you the “what was hot guide” to this year’s show.
Following the positive results of the tank test completed at the Wolfson Unit in April 2010, Heesen Yachts is proud to present the revolutionary 65 Metre concept based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) Mega Yacht.
Princess Yachts International launched another two exciting new models to their V Class range of sports yachts at the London Boat Show, the V39 which marks a return to the sub 40-foot market for the brand (see our separate review Princess V39) and the new V57. Elegant, exhilarating and incredibly spacious, the new V57 is set to be the ultimate sports yacht for versatility, fun and sociable cruising.
The first of a distinctive new generation combining the very latest in innovation and technology, the new 28 Metre Yacht has made its world debut at the 2012 Tullett PrebonLondon Boat Show. This new design launches the next generation of the ‘Sunseeker’ Yacht look. The element most captivating is the remarkable extent of main deckglazing. Unusually full height and pillarless, the glazing flows continuously down the sides and around the rear of the saloon, merging with the aft patio doors. This new wrap around glazing gives the main deck accommodation a unique uninterrupted floor to ceiling panoramic view and an extraordinarily bright interior, bringing the outside in.
The new SanLorenzo SL94 arrives in her unmistakable Sanlorenzo line, summarizing elegance, volume balance and proper ratio between solid body and openings, the Ameglia shipyard condensed in a perfect harmony its new styling elements so successfully introduced in the multi-prized SL104, in which is concentrated a bunch of innovations that never altered the consistent family feeling of the yard planning fleet.
Grand Banks Yachts have unveiled two new models: the 46 Eastbay FB, a flybridge version of its Zeus-powered Down East cruiser, and the 76 Aleutian RP, set to be the largest and most luxurious motor yacht in the company’s growing lineup. The 76RP features the same proven Tom Fexas hull design and timeless exterior styling shared by other yachts in the raised-pilothouse Aleutian Series. But this newest model also introduces a brand new interior design that is more contemporary and European in flavor than any of its predecessors.
Sunseeker International will launch an exciting new addition to the Predator range, the new Sunseeker Predator 53 at the forthcoming 2012 Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show (6th-15th January). The world launch of this stunning new model will take place on Friday 6th January at 11.45am. The new Predator 53 may be the smallest in the Predator family; however she offers more interior space than most in her class whilst boasting a sharp, sporty and bold design.
Tamara Ecclestone is set to open the 2012 Tullett Prebon International London Boat Show on friday 6th January. Model, heiress and broadcaster Tamara Ecclestone will officially open the 2012 Tullett Prebon London Boat Show at ExCeL London on Friday, 6 January. Tamara – star of the recent popular TV series “Billion Dollar Girl” and the face and body of Ultimo – will add all the glamour to the world-class event that would be expected of the model.
Welcome to the newly launched Tecnomar Nadara 30 metre. Designed by Tecnomar Centro Stile, the yacht has been personalized with each Owner’s taste and style by combining comfort, space and high quality craftsmanship. The result is unique space optimization, charming lines, stylish interiors and stunning lighting system. The lighting design plays a crucial role: the natural light coming through the large windows blends with the led lighting system underneath the furniture and the walls. Interiors are clean and renewed by mixing different tone-on-tone materials and textures.
Launched by Benetti in 2011, Seanna is the fourth yacht in Benetti’s successful 65m hull range. Although she shares a very similar Steffano Natucci design with Benetti’s Silver Angel and Lionheart, she does feature slight changes in the foredeck section and is larger than her two near-sister ships. Seanna can accommodate 12 guests
Superyacht Attessa IV was bought by her American owner in 2007. The yacht started out as a 92 metre yacht called Evergreen, and was built by the Japanese Evergreen shipyard Corporation in 1998 for the chairman of Evergreen Shipping. Her new owner took the yacht to the West Coast to be rebuilt
Built in 2010 in the United States, by the renowned Delta Marine yard, Silver Shalis is a 53 metre superyacht, designed by Langan Design Associates. Not much is known yet about the yacht, she is kept very private by her owners, who before building this yacht, owned a 1987 high speed Abeking & Rasmussen
The brand new Amels 55-metre yacht, Step One, has arrived in Gibraltar, on her maiden voyage. Step One’s exterior is designed by the renowned British designer Tim Heywood and her full custom interior by Laura Sessa. She is the first in line of the 55 metres series and measurs 660 Gross Tons