McConaghy Boats has launched its new powercat, the MC82p, which has completed successful sea trials in Hong Kong. This all-rounder catamaran is designed as a long-range cruiser, suitable as a family yacht, coastal weekender, and platform for commercial charter. McConaghy says the yacht’s internal volume has been maximised through open-plan design. The main deck boasts […]
The AC40 foiling yacht, created by Emirates Team New Zealand, is now available for private owners to compete in a new AC40 Grand Prix Circuit. The AC40 is a 40-foot one-design rendition of the AC75 yachts that took to the water during the 36th America’s Cup. The AC40 Management Group — comprised of Emirates Team […]
McConaghy has been appointed the exclusive build partner for the next generation of Infiniti 52 racing yachts. The Infiniti 52 is built around a highly efficient transverse DSS foil, and, says McConaghy, provides proven performance without the risk and cost of more complex class-driven foil solutions. “A collaboration with Infiniti Yachts is a no-brainer for […]
Construction of the new AC40 monohulls is underway, just over 11 months since Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75 Te Rehutai crossed the finish line to claim the 36th America’s Cup. The new AC40’s hull shape is based on that of Te Rehutai – but organisers say the AC40 class is a “generational step forward”, incorporating […]