Superyachts will generally use hydraulics to power their davits, but pneumatics are used on vessels up to 50 feet to assist in the manual operation of luffing and jib extension. Continue Reading
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Yachts For Sale – What You Should Know Prior To Buying One
If you are interested in yachts for sale, then you should know that it is not something you wake and just go to a trader to buy. In actual sense, such purchase requires that you spend quality time carrying out research and analysis so that at the end of the day, you will lay your hands on a good deal that will be favourable to you. Continue Reading
Royalty expected at a ‘busier than ever’ Dubai International Boat Show
The Dubai International Boat Show, opening tomorrow (4th March) will feature 840 exhibiting companies and brands – a 12% increase over 2013 – and is expected to draw more than 26,000 visitors from over 70 different countries including regional royalty. This reflects the UAE’s increasing importance in the international luxury maritime market and heightened consumer confidence across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC).
Regional royalty and top buyers from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia and the UAE will join the thousands of visitors from Africa, Asia and China while strong visitor footfall from Europe and America is also expected. Dubai International Boat Show organisers believe the participation highlights the resilience of the region’s maritime industry. Continue Reading
LIFESTYLE: Oyster 625 – Guaranteed To Turn Heads Wherever She Goes
The triple award winning Oyster 625 is designed to bring some significant improvements to the already successful pedigree of the Oyster 61 and 62. A new hull design by Rob Humphreys, with increased performance and handling, options for a sportier rig, several interior layout options and increased space in the master cabin by utilising the fuller aft sections are just some of the enhancements we’re launching with this new design. Continue Reading
Rupert Murdoch Sells Rosehearty Yacht For $29.7 Million
Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has sold his stunning yacht, named Rosehearty, for a staggering $29.7 million. The 138 feet long yacht with an interior design by Christian Liagre features 5 guest cabins, a dining room, gym and a multi-media room. Water skis and full sets of diving gear were also included in the sale. Continue Reading
LIFESTYLE: Taking Wow To A Whole New Level
M/Y Eclipse is a luxury motor yacht constructed by Blohm + Voss in Hamburg, Germany. Its exterior and interior were designed by Terence Disdale Design and its naval architect was Francis Design.The yacht was delivered to Russian businessman Roman Abramovich on 9 December 2010.
At 536 ft. long, Eclipse is the world’s largest private yacht, 0.5 metres (1 ft 8 in) longer than the Dubai, which belongs to Sheikh Mohammed, the ruler of Dubai.The yacht’s cost has been estimated at approx. US $475M as of September 2011, but a September 2009 report indicated that final costs could approach US $1.12B. Continue Reading
