126 press releases : Sailboats : Monohulls, Catamarans, Trimarans

In only 11 days the Tripp 75' arrived to Virgin Gorda leaving from Canary Islands. The yacht with non professional crew, succesfully defied the Atlantic Ocean weaves with a maximum speed of 18 knots. . Boat speed was of-the-essence for Bella P.I.T.A, so the designer's research in the aero and hydrodynamic domains developed a final sail plan representing a workable balance between pure speed and of...

After the successful launch of the Privilège 745 and 615, with sharp lines, elegant esthetic and singular comfort of multihulls, Alliaura Marine shipyard has been approached by motor boats customers willing changes. This is why the conception of the Privilège 515 has been quickly imposed in order to propose a sailing yacht, at "human size", inspired of the motor yachts. As for all the models of...

The internationally acclaimed Marten 49 will make its Queensland debut at the 2009 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show to be held on the Gold Coast from May 21st – 24th. The uber-stylish cruiser-racer, constructed by Australian yacht builder Azzura Marine, has attracted clients from across the world including London, Germany and the Mediterranean through to Auckland, Sydney and Perth. This lates...

On March, 13, everyone at CNB (Construction Navale Bordeaux)celebrated the manufacturing of Lagoon 500 # 100, built in Bordeaux for Lagoon, the world leader in cruising catamarans. The Lagoon 500: an unmatched success in her category Launched in September 2005, the Lagoon 500,with 100 units built as of today, is an undisputable World champion: never before did a catamaran this size enjoy suc...

Thanks to the great sucess of the DELTANIA 20 Nautica on the market there`s now a Daysailer version available from 7560 Euro+ VAT. Please check DELTANIA`s website for specifications. This small Sailing Vessel sets new Standards regarding Comfort and Space, nothing compares to this of this size. The dimensions of the hull are conform to the MICRO-Class. Because of its low weight, it offers very ...

Though classic sailing boats are generally considered in this day and age to be heavy and slow, we also find some wonderful examples of light displacement and seaworthy boats from the drawing boards of some of the doyens of classic yacht design. Laurent Giles, Uffa Fox and Ricus van der Stadt come to mind. The Royal Cape One Design designed by Van der Stadt in the 1950's is a thirty footer that sti...

The latest in the long line of Passport Yachts is due to arrive in May 2009. The Bill Dixon designed Hull #1 the Vista 615 Twin Cockpit, this stunningly beautiful quintessential Blue Water Cruising yacht having being over 1 year in build is set to create waves of excitement over the large number of eagerly awaiting clients around the world. Hull #2 has also being sold straight from the drawi...

The Discovery 50 Catamaran has a prestigious pedigree. The power, sail and superyachts of Dixon Yacht Designs are famous the world over. This stunning yacht is a result of the 25 years experience of this design studio. The structural engineering is by High Modulus the company behind many of the world¹s greatest racing multi-hulls. Discovery Yachts has gained a reputation with its Discovery 55 mo...

The new Discovery 67 is an inspired development of the renowned Discovery 55. The new Ron Holland design keeps the same ethos of great performance, luxurious comfort and effortless handling that has become the trademark of Discovery Yachts. The Discovery 67 will provide more living space with choices of layouts to suit individual needs. She is an ocean going yacht that will be equally suited to ro...

RIMAR yachts has just launched a new model in its Sport Cruisers' range : New Rimar 45.3 will replace Rimar 44.3 to hilight sport spirit and high performances without forgetting comfort and high quality of disign. To visit the boat or to get further information, please contact : Ufficio Commerciale RIMAR yachts tel. +(39) 0543 723542 mail : sail@rimaryachts.it

2009 is shaping up to become another spectacular year for Marten Yachts. Following the success of the inaugural Marten 49 Summer Celebration event, the Australian-based company have announced the sale of Marten 49 hull 15 to a European client. The premium yacht brand continues its domination of the cruiser racer market. Demonstrating the diverse capabilities of the range, the Marten 49 Perpetu...

The Lagoons 400 and 620 already confirm their success in the cruising catamarans market: 8 Lagoon 400 and 10 Lagoon 620 have been sold as of today. The teams in charge of building these 2 new models are on time. The Lagoons 400 and 620 at the end of February 2009 • The Lagoon 620 received her deck last Monday, February 16, in Bordeaux. An impressive operation clearly followed by the Lagoon te...

Alliaura Marine shipyard continues to develop its presence around the world. Even if the Privilège, Feeling, Tresco Line and Transcat brands are distributed by a dynamic network, Alliaura Marine wishes to reinforce the marketing of its yachts being strongly present in the boat shows. You will be able to meet the sales team and discover the actual and coming models in the following boat shows : Mumb...

Some yachts are like fast cars. They carry famous brand names that owners aspire to, especially if they are new to the trappings of wealth as well as to sailing. They believe that owning a name gives them prestige. The reason for that is, these brands have become known outside yachting circles and acquired the cachet of the status symbol. There will always be a number of people prepared to pay more...

Between two storms we finally had some good weather and sailed the V8 catamaran for the first time Not surprisingly she was able to sail a little faster than the wind. And she slices through the waves with her wave piercing hulls just as I had expected her to do. Today the "test pilots" took her up to 15 knots and managed to get one hull out of the water. More to come. And she performs incredibl...

The Open 30 Class was conceived in 2000 to fill the gap in the market for short handed offshore racing boats between the Open 6.5 and the Open 40. The class is thriving across the Atlantic in South America (the head office of the Open 30 Class Association is in Argentina) and in North America and Europe. Some of the most innovative designers have applied their magic to this class which is designed ...

Matrix Yachts is pleased to invite you to board their recently launched Silhouette 760, Kings Ransom, which will be showing at the Miami International Strictly Sail Boat Show February 12 – 16. With its intelligent use of space and unrivaled Master Cabin, the Silhouette 760 has been unanimously voted as one of the most desirable charter yachts in the industry today. With its stunning lines and exc...

We are very proud to announce that the new Tripp 75', built by Maxi Dolphin's shipyard in Erbusco (Italy), after completion of a long and detailed series of sea tests last December in the Tigullio Gulf, since first January 2009 the yacht is sailing in the Atlantic Ocean to reach the Carribbean Sea.

We are proud to announce that the MD 65' number 5 is under construction.According to the custom philosophy of Maxi Dolphin shipyard, the interiors has been modified following the requirements and taste of a very special customer. Also, the deck plan was updated from the original project. The new boat will be ready for delivery to the owner in July 2009. The Maxi Dolphin 65’ by Luca Brenta repres...

Matrix Yachts produces the futuristic 76ft Silhouette catamaran that offers unrivalled luxury. The design boasts a magnificent master suite of spectacular dimensions as normally reserved for large motor yachts. It is one of the few yachts with a full fly bridge providing ample entertainment space and a vantage area with commanding 360 degree views. Due to its simple self tacking sail layout...