The new Ferretti Custom Line wins "Custom Yacht Award"

  The new Ferretti Custom Line yacht has won the 'Custom yacht Award' category at Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2012 in London. This is the second award that the model, with the most sportive design, has obtained in a few months.    The Motor Boat of the Year award, annually elects boats with the most exclusive designs, with excellent performance and the latest technological innovations.  ...

Riviera 61 Series II Flybridge - Factory Customised Special

What boat is that? Riviera's ubiquitous flybridge production cruisers are recognised all around the world, though it's not everyday that you see a factory customised special, particularly one as stunning as this. Then again, not every owner is on to their seventh straight Riv.   Read the full article ...

World's largest yacht builder now in Chinese hands

It’s certainly symbolic of the shift in power, and testament to the foresight and might of China, that the Ferrari of the yachting world, Ferretti Group (under which there are eight brands: Ferretti, Pershing, Riva, Itama, Bertram, Mochi Craft, CRN and Custom Line) will soon be under the control of the state-owned parent of China’s biggest bulldozer-maker, putting the Communist nation in control of the world’s largest luxury yacht builder.  ...

Prestige 500 awarded “Motor Yacht of the Year” in the category of yachts up to 55 feet in length

At the official ceremony of the MOTOR BOAT OF THE YEAR AWARDS, held on the 9th January in London at the Savoy Hotel,  the superb Prestige 500 was awarded the title of “Motor Yacht of the Year” in the category of yachts up to 55 feet in length.     ...

See the PRESTIGE 350, 390S et 500 at the London Boat Show from 6th to 15th January 2012

First Presentation of the Prestige 500 at the London Boat Show The Prestige 500 lies perfectly in the philosophy of the world of the Prestige : “clear” design, good sea-keeping qualities, simple, elegant style, very large living space.    In addition, the Prestige 500 offers a very special consideration unveiling a new type of layout: t ...

Ocean Magazine: Riviera 53 Flybridge

Hi Flyer - Riviera lifts the game with innovative IPS powered 53 Flybridge.   ...

Phuket: Luxury Living

Over the last 25 years, Phuket has evolved from a backpacker’s paradise into a high-end resort destination. Phuket: Luxury Living is an insight film that examines the world-class development potential within the luxury property sector on the island and what has made it such an attractive investment opportunity.Through interviews with those responsible for Phuket’s successful evolution into a luxury destination, Phuket: Luxury Living looks at the re ...

Riviera recorded its biggest hull release when the new 75 Enclosed Flybridge was released from the mold

Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded luxury boat builder has recorded its biggest hull release this month and called in two high capacity cranes to lift the new 75 Enclosed Flybridge hull from the mold to allow the 75 to move into the next stage of production, Fit Out One. Riviera’s 75 Flybridge project manager Paul Wrench said the boat hulls were usually lifted from the mold using Riviera’s onsite overhead gantry cranes but bec ...

Prestige Weekend: November 18-20, 2011

An enormous success, the launch of the Prestige 550 and 60S brought together over 200 people – customers, journalists and prospects – to visit a beautiful private showroom at the PRESTIGE shipyard in Les Herbiers, France.      Both a technical and a commercial success, the event resulted in new sales and purchases in progress.  In a beautiful debut for the Prestige 550 and 60S, both mo ...

Riviera: Family fun of a nautical kind

Pint-sized boating enthusiasts Jacob, Joshua and Jemma Thacker are looking forward to the inaugural Gold Coast Marine Expo on November 4, 5 and 6 where they will enjoy free family entertainment including a YAK aerial show, wakeboarding demonstrations, a Kids Club with jumping castles and face painting.   There will be ...

It's full throttle for Riviera with 32 new Boats currently under construction

Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded pleasure boat builder is powering forward into the southern hemisphere summer with 32 new boats with a retail value of $50 million currently under construction and all scheduled for pre-Christmas completion and delivery.    The 32 boats currently under construction are destined for owners around Australia and around the world including Dubai, Seattle, New ...

Prestige 500 nominated for the European Power Boat of the Year Award

We are glad to announce you the nomination of the PRESTIGE 500 for the "European Powerboat of the Year Award 2012" in the category boats over 45 ft.   This prestigious nomination confirms the success of this model launched in january 2011 in Düsseldorf.   We remind you that the trophy for “Best interior design” in the category of motor ...

Jeanneau Merry Fisher 855 nominated for the European Power Boat of the Year Award

We are glad to announce you the nomination of the MERRY FISHER 855 for the European Powerboat of the Year Award 2012 in the category boats up to 35 ft.   As usual, the winner will be announced during the Boat show at Düsseldorf in January 2012.   ...

Motorboat Monthly September 2011

Darwin Theories. Superyacht space and explorer yacht capabilities, the Darwin 86 has achieved big things.   Nothing is quite what its seems with Darwin. This new 86 might look like a cross between a tug and a trawler, but it has more in common with a superyacht than most vessels this size can claim. Its steel huU and aluminium superstructure are fa ired to the micron and polished to ...

Genoa Boat Show 1 - 9 October 2011

Genoa 51st International Boat Show will be held from 1 to 9 October Innovation, design and quality blend with love for the sea: sea trials, late opening hours and celebrations in town with “GenovaInBlu”   ...

The new Pershing 74' - a natural evolution

Pershing 74’ is an natural evolution of Pershing 72’, the first model of the new range of the new aesthetic line launched in 2007 and continued with success in the last models, P64’ and P80’, P92’ and P108’ characterized by the distinctly open personality, with its big volumes and total luminosity for direct contact with sea. ...

Six Senses Phuket Race Week 2011

Six Senses Phuket Raceweek, now in its eighth year, has been voted ‘Best Asian Regatta of the Year’ in the Asia Boating Awards 2011, which recognise the cream of Asia’s marine industry across 23 categories, from boat builders to marinas to regattas.    The awards ceremony was held at the Gold Coast Yacht and Country Club in Hong Kong on May 6, 2011.  ...

Lee Marine at Cannes Boat Show 2011

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Christening of new Jeanneau sailboat models in Cannes

At 6:00 PM on Saturday, September 10th, Jeanneau was the talk of the Cannes Boat Show, holding a special event to present three new sailboats:  the Sun Odyssey 509, ?agship of the line, the Sun Odyssey 44DS and the Sun Odyssey 379.  Speakers included Executive Director, Jean-Paul Chapeleau, Director of Sailboat Marketing, Erik Stromberg, and Olympic Sailing Medallist, Mateusz Kusznierewicz. ...

Riviera's newest models will make their American debut at Fort Lauderdale

The latest models from Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded pleasure boat builder will make their American debut at the 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show held in Florida from October 27-31.   The 52nd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the largest in-water b ...

Riviera showcases the new 4400 Sport Yacht Series II at the Mandurah Boat Show

Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded pleasure boat builder will showcase its new 4400 Sport Yacht Series II at the Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show to be held from October 14-16.   Established in 2001, the annual Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show is Australia’s third largest boat show held over 24,000 square metres of hardstand space and with about 100 boats on the water. ...

Riviera's global exports continue to defy industry standards

Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded pleasure boat builder continues to export defying industry trends with its latest shipment of 10 new boats with a retail value of USD$12.3 million, shrink wrapped in heavy duty plastic and ready for shipping next week to varying ports around the globe.   Riviera will export one 4400 Series II Sport Yacht, two 5000 Sport Yachts, two 38 Open Flybridges, two 43 Op ...

Dulcinea haul out in Phuket August 15, 2011

Hi All,  I thought you might be interested in what Jim Poulsen a Yacht Sales Executive from Lee Marine undertakes in a days work. Dulcinea is a Shuttleworth 64 located in Phuket of composite construction. She is currently out of the water in Ao Chalong which required quite an amount of co-ordination and exactness from all parties to be successful. You can get away with a haul out like this because she is co ...

Riviera signs first order for NEW 75 Enclosed Flybridge

Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded pleasure boat builder has just signed its first order for the new 75 Enclosed Flybridge bound for New Zealand in May next year.    This new model follows hot on the heels of the recent launching and export of the Riviera 70 foot enclosed flybridge which will be delivered to her new owners in Spain later this year.   ...

Prestige 440S: Full Test and Video

The Mediterranean must be awash in 40-some-foot express cruisers, all of them similar in most respects. At first glance this 43'9" (13.36 m) LOA Prestige 440S seems like just another member of the class, but she has something most of the others don't: A smaller price tag. Prestige is one of the Beneteau Group companies, and keeps up the family tradition of selling quality yachts at attractive prices ...

Riviera continues to defy the market

Riviera, Australia’s largest and most awarded pleasure boat builder has continued to defy the market with $14.7 million in retail sales over the five days of the 2011 Sydney International Boat Show that concluded on Monday of this week.   The sales were achiev ...

Ferretti Custom Line a resounding success in Trieste, and an award for the new Navetta 33 Crescendo

Three new Ferretti Custom Line models presented as world premières, and a prestigious RINA (Italian Naval Register) plate awarded to Group Chairman and Founder, Norberto Ferretti for the Navetta 33 Crescendo.     Trieste, 30th May 2011 - A weekend of festivities and an extraordinary nautical celebration featuring the best Italian-made nautical products in the world. Ferretti Custom Line dis ...

Ferretti Custom Line presents Navetta 33 Crescendo

The new semi-displacement stands out for the innovative solutions of size and versatility in various different areas. The evolution of the range continues with this new model, which has also attained prestigious acknowledgement from RINA.    Ferretti Custom Line, Ferretti Group brand operating within the production of fibreglass maxi-yachts measuring 26 to 38 metres, presents Navetta 33 Crescendo, the new m ...

Ferretti Custom Line 124': The new flagship

The new model is clear evidence of both the renewal of the lines and a fresh design approach. With an exclusive “view” of the sea.    Ferretti Custom Line 124’, 37.8 metres in length (124ft) and 7.35 metres in width (24ft 1 in.) is the largest yacht ever to have been produced by Ferretti Custom Line. Consequently, the new flagship of the planing line marks a moment of significant rene ...

Ferretti Custom Line 100': Agility and elegance, shape and sportiness

The latest planing line model has brand new features and continues the expansion of the range   Ferretti Custom Line, Ferretti Group brand operating in the production of fibreglass maxiyachts measuring 26 to 37 metres, presents the new Ferretti Custom Line 100’.   Developed through the close working relationship between Studio Zuccon Interna ...