Nordhavn 86 Expedition Yacht Debuts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show Oct. 27-31

The transoceanic Nordhavn 86 explorer will make her public debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this week. The N86 is the first superyacht launched by Pacific Asian Enterprises Inc. (PAE). According to the company, it is the success of the hull that has served as a catalyst in the design and forthcoming launch of the Nordhavn 120, which will place PAE into a firmly competitive position in the expedition and superyacht market.

Expedition yachts are designed as long range, ocean-crossing vessels. For the Nordhavn 86 to be successful in today’s competitive market, the design must prove to be seaworthy, safe, eco friendly and luxurious. PAE built the N86 using exotic woods, stone and materials, handcrafted in house by skilled artisans. Each hull is customized to incorporate the owners’ unique vision and state-of-the-art technology and equipment.

During the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 27-31, the Nordhavn 86 will be open for viewing at the Las Olas Marina, slip 123. The N86 on display is built for fun, optimized to carry toys with custom storage for SCUBA equipment, fishing gear and Jet skis. The layout features two VIP suites with an aft-facing master suite on the bridge level complete with sliding doors, which lead out to a private balcony. A second VIP stateroom is located on the main level.

Showcased alongside the 86 at Fort Lauderdale will be the Nordhavn 64, currently one of PAE’s top selling models. Both yachts will be at the Las Olas section of the show. Additionally, a Nordhavn 55 will be in Fort Lauderdale at the main section of the show on B Dock slip #230.

CaryAli is a Nordhavn 86 built in 2007 that is available for charter in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. CaryAli offers luxury accommodations, outstanding features, electronics and toys.

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Posted on October 25, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Fabulous Feadships: Superyacht HELIX, Luxury Charter Yacht GO and Concept QI, Make US debut at FLIBS

The 146’6” superyacht HELIX and the 128’ charter yacht GO are head-turning yachts that should not be missed at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The brand-new Feadship HELIX is the latest in the successful F45 custom-series and features a superb nautical interior. She will be making her debut in the United States and private tours onboard are available by appointment.

Brand new luxury superyacht GO, now available for charter, offers guests an unsurpassed opportunity to experience high-end design and supreme comfort. An exceptionally flexible interior

layout ensures guests equal accommodation, for example by transforming two of the four guest suites into one full-beam VIP stateroom, complete with its own lounge. Exteriors focus on the al

fresco lifestyle with a voluminous sundeck and the lovely aft deck areas that offer a wide range of seating and dining options. Serene and stately interiors onboard GO feature all of the finest facilities and amenities to ensure an unforgettable experience at all times of the day and night.

Feadship will also be displaying the sixth Future Concept 184’ QI (pronounced chee, a word representing the Eastern concept of a circulating life force or energy flow that permeates creation.) QI is designed to generate a positive energy among owners and their family & friends as they reconnect with nature through inspiring surroundings. The ancient way of writing ‘qi’ in Chinese consists of three wavy lines. These curved lines are clearly visible in the shell above QI`s waterline and mirrored in the hull.

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Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

YACHTONUS – FREE ONLINE SAILING and MOTOR YACHT MANAGEMENT

YACHTONUS.com is a new international online platform for yacht management that allows owners to input data and create an individualized maintenance plan, with the additional option of inviting providers and other users to assist in the process.

It is difficult to remember when various components on your yacht will require servicing, oil and battery changes, life rafts, flares, first aid kits, etc. YACHTONUS.com offers a simple format to create an online profile complete with images.

Sailing yacht and motor yacht registration is free for any boat owner. The user creates an online boat profile in their chosen language that includes all components on board and their state of repair. Owners develop a maintenance plan and safely give service suppliers access to their online boat profile enabling them to update the configuration, the corresponding maintenance plan and schedule essential tasks in the future. A brief overview of the boat can be shared easily via an email link.

Users can review the highest rated advice for items on board; raise questions with fellow boat owners and specialists as well as accessing required products or services with the click of a mouse. The service is currently being expanded to offer an online comparison against predefined profiles for boat safety and offshore racing regulations.

Alex Dowdalls is the founder and managing director of YACHTONUS.com. Born and raised in Hamilton Scotland, he is currently based in Amersfoot, Netherlands. YACHTONUS.com, Dowdalls’ vision for an international online platform, is currently available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch.

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Posted on October 15, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

View 154′ OHANA at FLIBS: The Qintessential Family Charter Yacht

In Hawaiian Ohana means family, and family means no-one gets left behind or forgotten. A family charter onboard OHANA provides an unforgettable experience that will thrill guests of all ages.

OHANA is a superbly elegant yacht with the comfort and charm of a Cape Cod seaside estate. This 154-foot superyacht of contemporary classical style was designed by the renowned Donald Starkey and built by Admiral Marine Works, Inc. OHANA is an ideal yacht for charter families, equipped with an amazing array of water toys and a very child friendly crew.

Enter the main deck lounge onboard OHANA and feel immediately relaxed. Sumptuous creamy carpeting and upholstery offset by rich wood paneling and nautical works of art inspire the seafaring spirit. A surround of panoramic windows allows for magnificent views and flood interiors with daylight.

Aft of the dining room OHANA has an elegant veranda deck and entertainment center. Here an excellent view out of the main aft deck through double glass doors further expands the sense of space. This is an ideal room for children and games, with easy access to water sports.

The subtle nautical theme throughout OHANA transitions with a more casual attitude in the upper lounge, where plush, overstuffed furniture beckons repose. Aft, double stainless steel doors access the protected dining deck on OHANA, with ample seating for 12 guests.

The full beam master compartment on OHANA is at once voluminous and cozy, decorated in a casual cottage style, it includes a lounge and office area and enchanting his and hers facilities. Two guest cabins are furnished with queen beds and two with twin beds, each with stunning ensuite bathrooms. Combining two adjacent staterooms, an excellent option for families with small children, can configure VIP accommodations. All staterooms are equipped with their own safes, entertainment centers and computer network access. OHANA has many notable features, including a handsome circular staircase to provide access from the sundeck to the lower decks and a sundeck staircase with accesses through all decks. The sundeck features a six person Jacuzzi with sun lounging pads and a BBQ grill, with circular settees surrounding teak cocktail tables. An optional tent awning is available for guests who prefer shade.

OHANA has a well-deserved reputation as being a fun charter yacht. The near endless array of watertoys includes four waverunners and a thrilling waterslide. The highly skilled crew of 10 is adept at pampering charter guests of all ages, and take great pleasure in unloading the grand toy chest for a day of excitement above or below the waterline.

Photo Credits: Marc Paris

Be sure to view these magnificent charter yachts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 27-31:

OHANA is available for viewing at the Hall of Fame Face Dock, Slip 41.

NEWVIDA 160′ Delta Marine, Hall of Fame Face Dock – Slip 43

MR. TERRIBLE 154′ Delta, Hall of Fame Face Dock – Slip 40

SEA LOAFERS III 112′ Westport, Hall of Fame Face Dock – Slip 39a

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Posted on October 13, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓

Perini Navi Delivers 180 Ft. GALILEO G: An Ice Class Yacht Poised for Arctic Adventure

The Perini Navi Group, world leader in designing and constructing large motor and sailing yachts, is pleased to announce delivery of the the 180-foot superyacht GALILEO G, the second of three motor yachts sold to date by the Perini Navi Group’s Picchiotti division.

The delivery took place at the Picchiotti shipyard in La Spezia in the presence of representatives of the company that owns the yacht and the shipyard’s team. After formalities, Galileo G’s crew proceeded with the flag changing ceremony.

The Picchiotti Galileo G from the Vitruvius® series has been designed and built according Ice Class classification rules for navigation along the Northwest Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans through Canada’s Arctic Archipelago.

The fundamental concepts behind the yacht project were born from a collaboration between Vitruvius Ltd, Philippe Briand and the Perini Navi Group. These are expressed mainly in the hull and superstructure, in the arrangement of on-board spaces and in the abundance of tenders and toys for the exploration and discovery of the yacht’s environment.

The third motor yacht in the Picchiotti Vitruvius series, the 240-foot MY C.2189 is scheduled to arrive in La Spezia in early 2012. Here it will be finished after initial hull construction is completed at the Perini Istanbul-Yildiz shipyard. The yacht is scheduled to be consigned in the first half of the year 2013.

The Perini Navi Group will be presenting Sailing Yacht P2, a 38m sloop from their Racing Line, and Sailing Yacht Antara, a 46m ketch at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 27th to 31st.

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Posted on October 6, 2011 by admin — No Comments ↓