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Benetti was established in 1873, making it the oldest Italian builder of motor yachts and an icon of timeless Italian styling and construction excellence. The Italian yacht builder celebrated the delivery of “Spectre”, a unique in the world 69-meter full custom mega-yacht to repeat clients.
A 100 years of boat building across 4 shipyards in Spain Astilleros Astondoa presented its new 100 Century model during the Cannes Yachting Festival. The new yacht is the consolidation of the Century project, being the second model in the range. The WSB team take a closer look at this enticing spectacle from Astondoa.
Ferretti Custom Line, a brand of the Ferretti Group specialising in the production of fibreglass planing and semi-displacement maxi yachts between 28 and 38 metres in length, is introducing the Custom Line 108’. The new project, which is part of the planing line, will make its debut this summer and is the heir of its successful 100-foot predecessor, which was largely appreciated all over the world, as proven by the 14 models sold in only three years.
Gulf Craft launched the Majesty 135 super yacht to the water on an autumn morning in 2013, it was the largest within Gulf Craft’s portfolio of super yachts completed to date and the flagship for the Majesty range. Since the launch, the 135 has steadily built the order bank for the UAE outfit, which has led to expansion of the Majesty range. The WSB team has had the chance to take a closer look at the winning formula of the 135, which has led to an international interest in the brand.
A very special moment in the history of Riva happened on the 16th March, the launch of a brand-new class of yacht, entirely conceived and built in Italy with the heir of a centuries-old tradition. The Riva 122’ Mythos is bound to mark a turning point in the history of the brand and, at the same time, become a symbol of it with its fitting Mythos name. The WSB team takes an exclusive look at the ground breaking arrival from Italy.
Now in its 23rd year, the Monaco Yacht Show will again serve as the world’s most amazing showcase for spectacular yachts, brought together in one place to enchant global superyacht enthusiasts. From September 25th to 28th, over 100 of the world’s most significant luxury yachts will be on full display in Port Hercules, either available for charter or being exhibited to promote a shipyards’ expertise in new builds. WSB takes a look behind the scenes of this prestigious show.
Acclaimed for their prestigious Sport Yachts, Palmer Johnson is now recognized as the one of the benchmarks for innovative design, meticulous engineering and super yacht pedigree in the industry. The latest Palmer Johnson’s 135′ Sport Yacht is striking, with crème colored paint, sparkling merlot accents and black mist domes reflecting the pedigree and time proven build quality of one of the world’s premier superyacht brands.
Feadship has launched the 78.50-metre custom motoryacht Hampshire II for an experienced Feadship owner with a great love of action and sports. From the foredeck ball court to the 25-metre high crow’s mast, this latest scion of the Feadship fleet is a yacht full of adventure. During the launch ceremony on Saturday 14 April at the Feadship Kaag yard, Feadship director Dick van Lent paid tribute to the owner of Hampshire II.
