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SuperYACHTING Insights

by Diane M. Byrne
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About Diane M. Byrne
Diane M. Byrne is a longtime yachting journalist, specializing in the megayacht market since 1993. Besides writing on a freelance basis for Yachting, she is the editor and owner of MegayachtNews.com, a founding member of the United States Superyacht Association, and a member of the board of directors of the International Superyacht Society. Read Full Bio
July 11, 2012
By Diane M. Byrne
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It’s only July, but so far there have been a number of high-profile megayachts making Dennis Conner’s North Cove marina a stop on their summer cruising schedule. [ Read More ]
Yachting Life / Superyachts
July 3, 2012
By Diane M. Byrne
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Vicem is celebrating the first launch in its new all-fiberglass megayacht series, the Vulcan Line, with this 151-footer (46-meter). She’s the first of three sleeker, speedier, and more voluminous 100-foot-plus megayachts set to debut this year. [ Read More ]
Vicem / Superyachts
June 27, 2012
By Diane M. Byrne
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AB Yachts is known for sleek and swift, waterjet-equipped yachts and megayachts from 58 to 136 feet LOA. Its latest delivery, Diamond, is no different. [ Read More ]
Superyachts
June 20, 2012
By Diane M. Byrne
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Five years after taking delivery, the owner of the Amels-built megayacht Ilona wanted more. Specifically, he wanted more ways of making his megayacht more enjoyable. An eight-month stay at Amels, which wrapped up last month and which marked the yard’s 37th refit, made it happen. [ Read More ]
Amels / Superyachts
June 13, 2012
By Diane M. Byrne
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Windy Boats is best-known for its sporty-looking cruising boats. Now, the company is eyeing the megayacht market, but not by leaping into large-yacht construction. [ Read More ]
Windy / Tenders
June 5, 2012
By Diane M. Byrne
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Since Northern Marine has had a number of existing clients return for repair and renovation work, the Washington State yard has officially launched a refit division. [ Read More ]
May 30, 2012
By Diane M. Byrne
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If the Bugatti blue hull of Wally’s Better Place doesn’t get your attention, then maybe her classification will. The 164-footer is the first sailing yacht to be granted the environmentally minded RINA Green Star classification. [ Read More ]
Wally / Sailboats / Superyachts
May 23, 2012
By Diane M. Byrne
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Benetti marked two significant firsts early this month. That was the day the first Benetti Classic Supreme 132 hit the water, and the megayacht was the first model built in its new Lucca Dockyard facility. [ Read More ]
Benetti / Superyachts
May 16, 2012
By Diane M. Byrne
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Megayachts were made for toting toys. These days, the more unusual the toy, the better. Which is why the AquaQuad Classic Sport (CLS) may attract some interest. It’s part PWC, part RIB, and intended for everything from zipping around to fishing. [ Read More ]
Accessories / Water Toys
May 9, 2012
By Diane M. Byrne
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Plain and simple, the brokerage market across a spectrum of sizes is still pretty full. Sanlorenzo is among myriad builders that have taken trade-ins that haven’t budged due to this brokerage glut. Rather than wait for global economies to recover, Sanlorenzo borrowed a page from the automotive sector. Why not create a pre-owned program wherein the yachts are spiffed up and buyers are given a guarantee? [ Read More ]
Sanlorenzo / Superyachts
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