One of the world’s most iconic racing superyachts, Shamrock V, has returned to the water after a historic multi-year restoration. The 1930 America’s Cup challenger Shamrock V, known as ‘The Queen of the J Class’, was relaunched on Monday (20 May 2024) at Saxon Wharf, Southampton, UK, after the most comprehensive restoration and rebuild of […]
Monaco-based superyacht builder Dynamiq has launched its refit and conversion operations in its facility in the Antalya Free Zone, in the south of Turkey. Dynamiq says its facility in Antalya, a designated low-tax zone and boatbuilding hub, can now accommodate superyachts up to 65 meters (215 feet) for bespoke refits. The first vessel to participate […]
Is a Sunseeker for a pound a bargain? According to Kara Gladman, group marketing executive at Avon Marina and Hypro Marine, her boss, Steve Clarke (commercial director), thought so. He bought one from eBay in November 2023, sight unseen. Hypro Marine is a designer and manufacturer of power-assisted steering systems and a sister company to Avon […]
In the dynamic world of marine craftsmanship, the concepts of ‘fit-out’ and ‘refit’ stand as critical junctures in the lifecycle of a vessel, writes Edward Tuite, technical manager at British Marine. And now the sector’s considerable breadth is enjoying significant growth. Both terms, while distinct in their application, underscore the intricate process of transforming a […]
The 70.3m Lürssen superyacht Saint Nicolas has arrived at the Abeking & Rasmussen Services shipyard in Lemwerder, Germany, undergoing an eight-month refit. The yacht, which was built in 2007 and underwent a mechanical overhaul in 2017, has six decks and exterior lines by designer Espen Ønio. It can accommodate 12 guests in six rooms and […]
The Boat Works — a shipyard and marina facility on Australia’s Gold Coast — has announced a further extension to its refit and maintenance facilities, adding 50 per cent more sheds and hardstanding. In addition, the supporting marina expansion will provide more in-water service berths. Adding to the existing 70 sheds on-site already operating at […]
The three-masted 88-metre sailing superyacht Maltese Falcon has completed its refit at the Lusben shipyard in Italy. The refit has taken more than six months and involved over 80 people working on various teams in synergy with the boat’s crew. Maltese Falcon was commissioned by Tom Perkins and built in 2006 by Perini Navi, with […]
Lusben has completed its refit of M/Y Far Far Away (FFA), which was originally designed by Inace Yachts and delivered to its owner in 2012. The refit, which began in November 2019, involved important structural changes, starting from the length of the hull. This was elongated from the initial 36.7m to nearly 47m. The yacht’s […]
A 44m Royal Huisman world cruising ketch has been relaunched following a hybrid conversion. Juliet, first launched in 1993, has completed nearly a quarter million of ocean miles. She returned to Royal Huisman‘s Huisfit, the shipyard’s refit services, in Amsterdam, to “go green” and become future-proof. Juliet’s hybrid conversion features a new gearbox, aligned with […]
Lusben has recently completed the refit of M/Y Audace, the explorer launched from Viareggio by Cantiere delle Marche in 2019. The full-custom yacht, commissioned by Andrea Merloni, former president of Fineldo and Indesit who recently passed away, has been the subject of an overhaul by the Lusben team. Designed by the close collaboration of Merloni, […]
The Feadship yard in Makkum, The Netherlands, has welcomed back the 57.30-metre Amara, first launched by Feadship as Cacique in 1986. Originally designed by Frits de Voogt with an interior by Terence Disdale, the current owners purchased Amara in 2020. Having spent time onboard the classic Feadship, they decided to use their experiences to refit Amara to their personal preferences and uses. […]