New boats: Gia Nhien Boats and Ships

Gia Nhien, high-quality, hand-crafted model boats and ships manufacturer, began their family business in 80s, starting producing products from natural material. In 2004 they built their first wooden ships and boats under the name of Quality Wooden Ship Model Builder. All the materials used in construction are carefully selected and prepared, from the seasoned hard-woods to the polished metal fittings and hand-stitched leather upholstery.Gia Nhien boats collections include classic-modern speedboats, yachts, majestic ocean liners, fishing boats, historic tall-ships, famous yachts and popular watercraft of all kinds. All the models come ready to display and are supplied with a wooden base and brass name plate. Selection of attractive display cabinets is offered so that your model can be displayed dust-free. Gia Nhien boats and ships are in demand among many collectors around the world. If you’re interested in collaboration, contact Gia Nhien CO., LTD via email: sales@gianhien.com. More info from gianhien.net.

Source: pricy-spicy

New boats: 45m Green Voyager hybrid motor yacht concept by Kingship

Kingship shipyard, one of the top yacht builders in Asia, in a press conference held at the 2009 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, announced a new boat concept. Kingship’s Green Voyager 144' is a unique, low impact motor yacht, capable of global cruising, and at the same time offering both luxury and comfort. The hybrid motor yacht can use and store energy from the different sources. A photo-voltaic mounted roof-top provides the yacht with solar energy. Power Management System created by Siemens sends excess energy to the batteries and diligently control its extraction during the day and at night.It has to reduce the power demand by an average of 20%. Kingship could even achieve the highest Platinum level of Green Star Plus. Green Voyager concept has the opportunity to enter protected sea areas with the most exotic and rare cruising grounds of the world. To achieve this, Kingships’ engineers and Axis Designs have worked to increase the hull’s efficiency. The plumb bow is not only practical, but stylish. Green Voyager will be offered with three different propulsion and generating packages. The Green Voyager interior by Kingship is one that extends the onboard life not only from the ‘tropical loft cool’ interior to the deck but stretches beyond with fold down balconies to overview the emerald waters on which the yacht rests. Green voyager’s beach house interior consists of 12 full height opening windows giving greater cross ventilation than any yacht to date. Public areas like the salon were conceived to be wide-open when desired to allow full cross-ventilation with no obstructions. Fold down balconies further enhance air flow.

Source: kingship/yachtforums

New boats: Couach 5000 Fly yacht by Couach Yachts

Cannes based shipyard Chantier Naval Couach in collaboration with a French artist Jean Pierre Fantini are hardly working on the creation of Couach 5000 Fly yacht. Couach flagship’s 5000 FLY 2 first models under construction are already well advanced. The new boat’s advanced Kevlar-carbon facilitates the yacht to reach a top speed of 30 knots, while having the characteristics to act like a displacement yacht at low speeds, it feature new generation engines 2 x MTU 20 V 4000 / 5 300 HP. Couach 5000 can provide a cruising speed of 12 knots over a transatlantic range of 4000 nautical miles.The 5000 FLY will be both capable of crossing the Atlantic in 10 days and reaching unequalled speeds for a yacht of its size. Couach 5000 Fly is a semi planned vessel. For the first time, a 50 meter yacht reunites the recognized advantages of composite construction – lightness, agility, speed, strength – and those of aluminum flagships – spacious, stability, sea comfort.
Currently two units of the first 5000 fly are under construction, with the no.1 hull expected to be launched in March 2011.

Source: liveyachting

New boats: 58m Ethereal Sailing Yacht

58 meter Ethereal Sailing Yacht by Royal Huisman Shipyard is based on the legendary 43 meter Juliet yacht, launched 10 years ago. The original team of Royal Huisman Shipyard, Pieter Beeldsnijder (interior design) and Ron Holland Design(naval architecture) collaborated again to create the new boat. During the building were considered the client's desires such as using new technologies to create an energy-efficient and eco-friendly boat.
The yacht’s interior designer incorporates the tradition of yachting building with integrating the modern needs of stylish, yet relaxed, living and a functional approach to light, natural wooden joinery and space. Up to 10 luxury yacht charter guests can be accommodated overnight, in 3 double and 2 twin bedded cabins, while 12 can be aboard for day sailing.
Sailing Yacht Ethereal blends together traditional and classic yacht lines with a modern technological innovation which focuses on energy conservation and sustainable, autonomous operation. Ron Holland has done a wonderful job in collaboration with the yacht's owner on this very successful superyacht project. Price: €225,000.

Source: ronhollanddesign

New boats: Monte Fino S Range by Kha Shing, US

Kha Shing Enterprises Co. Ltd, US based builder of the Monte Fino motor yachts, continues the popular range by the new boats. The Kha Shing right now is hardly working with its neighbor Setzer Design Group on a new 19-meter and 34-meter boats for the Monte Fino S range. The 34m boat will got a sport water experience still offering all the advantages that come with buying a Monte Fino.A flybridge version will be offered as well. The all-new MF-S 112 provides traditional yachting needs with a fresh and refined style. It has three spacious guest staterooms and one master suite across two levels while the crew cabins and lounge are located aft of the engine room. With a beam of 6.9m and a draft of 1.9m, the 112 is ideal for extended cruising and offers top speeds from 16 to 26 knots depending on the selected power option.

Source: superyachttimes/khashing

New boats: Visit 2010 London Boat Show for free

Don’t lose your chance to visit 2010 London Boat Show that will be held from the 8 to 17 January 2010 at ExCeL London, the international exhibition and conference centre, located in the heart of London's Royal Docks, on One Western E16 1XL. Be the first to see new boats and luxury yacht models. If you know interesting, unusual or funny boating stories or yarns and are ready to tell them at the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show, than share your boating experience on the show’s main stage.
You can use video or pictures to illustrate your performance on a 60ft screen behind you. Your performance will last for around 15 to 20 minutes and can be supported by professional presenters if you wish. You will also get two free tickets to the show. Anyone who is interested in taking part is asked to contact Ashley Simmons by 1 December via: tel.: +44 (0)1920 873004 or email: ashleys@dellardavies.com. More info from classicboat.co.uk.

New boats: 115 metre Explorer LUNA Motor Yacht

Recently launched 115metre LUNA motor yacht is the second largest private boat of the year after ECLIPSE. It is a product of collaboration between German commercial ship builder Lloydwerft with Stahlbau Nord Shipyards. 115m explorer LUNA motor yacht can be used in long range expeditions in the world’s most unexplored and remote areas.

This huge motor boat can be operated remotely from support for extended periods. LUNA also features various peripheral yachting equipment. It has a number 111 for Lloydwerft. After its final outfitting and sea trials this newest yacht will be delivered late 2009 and early 2010.

Source: superyachttimes

New boats: 42m Bikini Queen2 luxury yacht

Drettmann Group has released its latest luxury motor yacht - 42m Bikini Queen2. This luxury boat is one of the 135 models of Drettmann’s Premier. Bikini Queen2 features three decks, its length is 42m and a capacity of 265 tonnes. The superyacht weighs around 265 tonnes. It is powered by two 1550 horsepower MTU V8 series 4000 engines and has a maximum speed of 15.5 knots. This fly bridge motor yacht has a huge balcony located amidships on the ship’s bridge deck, exactly behind the cockpit and a private office.
It is connected to the owner’s master cabin, which features a spacious private Jacuzzi. The flybridge is equipped with several sunbathing and relaxation areas, an exclusive lounge, kitchen and dining area, bar, external shower and separate day toilet. Large-scale panorama windows in all living areas, a dining table for 12-14 guests in the salon and a stainless steel/granite galley.