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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
June 27, 2012
AB Yachts Delivers Diamond
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
Ilona Gets a Makeover at Amels
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
May 30, 2012
Better Place, the Newest Wally Sloop
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
Meet the First Benetti Classic Supreme 132
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 9, 2012
"Experienced Yachts," Sanlorenzo Style
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
April 18, 2012
Arianna Making Progress at Delta Marine
By Diane M. Byrne
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Delta Marine recently launched the 164-foot Arianna, a yacht with more volume than most the same size. [ Read More ]
Delta / Superyachts
March 14, 2012
Famed Sailing Yacht Athena Wraps Up Refit
By Diane M. Byrne
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One of the world’s largest sailing yachts just made history as being the largest megayacht ever to undergo a refit in New Zealand. Athena, the Royal Huisman launch coming in at 295 feet LOA (90 meters), wrapped up a nine-month stay at Orams Marine Services. [ Read More ]
Orams Marine Services / Refit and Repair / Royal Huisman / Sailboats / Superyachts
February 29, 2012
J Class Replica Rainbow Launches
By Diane M. Byrne
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The replica of the famed 1934 America’s Cup winner Rainbow gently touched salt water for the first time in mid-February, christened by the owner’s daughter. [ Read More ]
Holland Jachtbouw / Sailboats / Dykstra and Partners / Superyachts
February 13, 2012
Tsumat, the Newest Launch at Trinity Yachts
By Diane M. Byrne
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Last month saw the launch of Tsumat at Trinity Yachts.

Measuring 164 feet (49.9 meters), Tsumat is for experienced megayacht owners.

 [ Read More ]
Trinity / Espinosa / Superyachts
February 8, 2012
Imaginocean Yacht Design's Two New Projects
By Diane M. Byrne
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What started as a tender design project turned into a two-boat deal. Tasmania-based Imaginocean Yacht Design is working with fellow Aussie company C.Way to build a 26-foot tender and a 154-foot motoryacht. [ Read More ]
Imaginocean Yacht Design / Superyachts
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