Categoria: Boats and Yachts
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Princess X80: a standard 24-meter yacht which is actually custom
In the wake of the larger X95, the Princess X80 has been developed to fit owners’ needs with an expansive options catalog and non-standard options bespoke service. After the successful introduction of Princess X95, here comes her smaller sibling in the Superclass range, the new X80. The Plymouth, Uk based shipyard has designed her, together…
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Numarine 32XP now features a fancy new interior by Hot Lab
She’s the fourth unit of the 105-ft expedition yacht built in Turkey. This Numarine 32XP features an interior designed by Hot Lab studio, and will soon go to US. The Istanbul-based shipyard Numarine has provided us with really comfortable and powerful yachts that fully comply the taste of Mediterranean seafarers, and 32XP is undoubtedly an…
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Slow pace, true comfort: Beneteau Grand Trawler 62 is the epitome of displacement cruising
It’s the first full-displacement hull from Beneteau. Grand Trawler 62 wants to meet the needs of experienced boaters, who enjoy the journey as much as the destination. We’ve had a talk with the Product Manager Robert Chaffer. We all know Beneteau Swift Trawlers. A range of semi-displacing boats made for comfortable cruising, at rather low…
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Alva Yachts Eco Cruise 50 will take electric propulsion and brand new ideas into monohull yachts
After the catamaran projects Ocean Eco 90 and 60, and the Ocean Sail 82, Alva Yachts introduces a monohull fully electric yacht. Eco Cruise 50 has an original layout and some technical peculiarities. The path towards green mobility is irreversible, and although the yachting sector is always trailing behind (to say) automotive, there’s plenty of…
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When practicality meets sportiness: the new Beneteau Gran Turismo 41
In the wake of the successful GT 40, Beneteau Gran Turismo 41 improves on the winning formula, adding even more comfort and some good performance. The Gran Turismo 40 has been a bestseller for Beneteau, thanks to a good blend of sporty attitude, smart solutions, and cosy comfort. Now the French boatyard has decided it…
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Next Silent Yachts electric catamaran will use technology from Volkswagen
The new model of electric catamaran by the Austrian builder Silent Yachts shares the modular electric drive matrix with VW, while the design is by car brand Cupra. We have seen several partnerships between automotive and marine sectors, sometimes just sharing badges (1990 Riva 32 Ferrari, for instance), sometimes exterior design (Magnum 80 by Pininfarina),…
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Boston Whaler Dauntless 220 and 250: have no fear no matter what you do
Faithful to their names, Boston Whaler 220 Dauntless and 250 Dauntless emphasize their versatility for boaters who want to have 360-degree fun. When you think of Boston Whaler Dauntless range, you know the main point is their multitasking capabilities. Now, the brand has introduced two new models which allow their owners to cruise fast, go…
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Absolute 50 Fly: is the new Italian yacht an Absolute achievement?
The shipyard names the new Absolute 50 Fly as “The Absolute Achievement”. Let’s try and see why, and if it’s close to the truth. In the 15-meter range, owners of yachts are usually particularly demanding, trying with their boats to satisfy many conflicting needs. Certainly every boater, when buying a craft, aims to have the…
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Canados Gladiator 411 Carbon Series: an outboard-powered 100 mph open can be Italian
No need to go to the US: Canados Gladiator 411 Carbon Series is an excellent open boat capable of extraordinary performance. And 100% Made in Italy. On one side you have extreme American open boats, with the beam of a city car, boasting sporty hulls, eye-catching finishes and two (offset) inboard engines.On the other side,…
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Linssen Grand Sturdy 40.0 Sedan Intero, the apotheosis of slow cruising
An Italian-sounding name for the new Linssen Grand Sturdy 40.0 Sedan Intero. It’s definitely not a fast boat, but, it will have its passionate owners, who cruise with true love for the sea. Displacing hull, a single 110 hp engine, the most understated exterior look ever seen, and just one proper cabin. All this in…