Post Tagged "Boats and Yachts"
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Freedom R Yacht goes on sale for $4.9 million
We had heard the Hargrave brand name a few years ago with the Vitesse luxury yacht, which was up for $1.9 million. Going on that very trend of building million dollar personal cruising yachts, they are here with the Freedom R yacht, which will up the ante of grandeur even further. With state of the art modern amenities, high grade technical components, and plush interior decoration in most area on the yacht, this vessel is ideal for a long cruise in the waters with one’s family. Seemed like a perfect toy for the billionaire yacht collectors!
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YPI puts Cyclos III sailing yacht for sale
The Cyclos III yacht, which first made an appearance in 1990, will now go on sale with an expectant price of €3.5 million ($4.63 million). During this production year 1990, it made headlines because of the modernistic outlook, and the amenities on board which were pretty much the best available at that time. The people responsible for creating this luxury vessel were, Ron Holland who designed the exteriors, and interiors were done up by Andrew Winch. If the former captain of this yacht, and current listing broker, Mr. Will Bishop is to be trusted, this yacht is supposedly one of the most exciting to sail around with, especially on the Caribbean waters.
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Chris Craft releases the Limited edition Silver Bullet tender yacht
When thinking of mahogany wood classics amongst tender yachts, our thoughts go back to prime examples like the Destino 20 Runabout yacht, and the Strand Craft 39’ tender. But seeing a one in teak wood with silver ascents was something we had to wait for until Chris Craft bought in his limited edition Silver bullet tender yacht. Produced in a limited set of just 150 units, speed boating will go greater depths of aesthetics and power packed performance in the waters, with this 20-footer tender vessel. Seems like the ideal toy for those looking to make something of their cruising journey at sea.
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Gian Paolo Nari's expedition vessel merges yacht design and aviation
With the new age trend of blending in new concepts on vessel, the luxury yachts receive a radical change in design, which helps in bring more utility and flexibility on a common platform. One such trend is bringing aviation and luxury yacht building together, which is what the Gian Paolo Nari’s latest creation, the NPe75 yacht symbolizes. Luxury amenities part, this new yacht brings together safety features, as well as a vessel which can be taken on expedition journeys at sea. Perhaps revolves around the similar arena of the Axantha II yacht.
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The Recreational floating island is a perfect toy for the billionaire's superyacht
When we covered the Island Paradise superyacht and the Wally Yacht previously, we were certainly fascinated about the concept of having a luxury yacht, whose aft deck would be a mini beach-cum-island, or simply having your private island on the deck of your yacht. Along with great design, it was also a new direction for concept and utility in the space of luxury yachts, which still remain a favorite toy of the billionaires. Now ushering in a further new concept of having a floating island with the yacht, is the BMT Nigel Gee and Henry Ward presentation, the Recreational Island.
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CEO's super yachts for charter
From all the exotic toys that the uber-rich indulge in buying, it seems safe to assume that the yachts will always remain a classic favorite. No wonder that the highly paid Chief Executives of different conglomerates, still prefer as one of their primary indulges. But the recent state of affairs on their front, has resulted in some of them hiring these toys for vacationers to use during their time-off. This list points out to 3 such yachts, which have recently gone on hire from the stable of well-heeled CEO’s.
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Perini Navi to build the second largest yacht for a mystery buyer
The race towards the top slots in the yacht world seems to begin again; Perini Navi which came to light for its Maltese Falcon yacht, which also happens to be amongst the most expensive yachts, has now successfully begun work for the C2227 yacht. If records are anything to go by, this vessel shall become the world’s 2nd largest yacht, and perhaps stand as a competitor to Abramovich’s Eclipse, which still tops the list by leaps and bounds. In 2015, an unnamed but certainly well endowed, monetarily, will be become the owner of this giant yacht.
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GardaSolar eco-friendly yacht tenders for spending some time all alone
If one was to draw a complete flavor of the season, it would be safe to bank on the fact that’s it’s all towards eco-friendliness. When it comes to enjoying one’s cruises and rides, there is a serious bend towards developing technology that’s more eco-friendly in nature, and more specifically, zero-emissions levels. For those water sports addicts, who are planning for their time ahead for vacations in the oceans and seas, Garda Solar has bought in a series of solar and electric powered boats which will give you similar thrills, yet not leave behind carbon footprints in nature. They include 4 models; Solar e-xclusive, Electric Light, Solar light, and Electric e-xclusive.
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Mahogany Strand Craft 39′ Coupe yacht tender by Bo Zolland is for retro lovers
For those who are planning for their cruises at sea next year, and looking at retro styles of vessels, the new Mahogany Strand Craft 39’ coupe tender yacht by Bo Zolland may be the toy you are looking for. Using aerodynamic designing and high-end fabric such as mahogany wood, the Swedish boat maker has managed to bring in every bit the retro essence to the vessel, where as taking care of the discerning speed boat fans.
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Misha Merzliakov’s Eva yacht concept could be the largest superyacht catamaran in the world
Using clues from the Dutch Art movement, Australian superyacht designer Misha Merzliakov has come up with his creation, called the ‘Eva’ yacht. Though it’s currently at a concept stage, experts from the industry believe that, converting the idea into reality will make Eva the largest superyacht catamaran in world. Such has been the fanfare behind the design that the designer has been amongst the finalists of the Young Designer of the Year Awards 2011, which includes famous designers from around the world judging the various designs.
