Perini Navi Sell 3rd 60m

Perini Navi this week announced the sale of the 3rd superyacht in their 60m (197ft) series. She will be a ketch as seen in the above image and have the project hull number C.2232. The contract was recently signed with the collaboration of Fraser Yachts.

Her interior, for the first time, will see the collaboration between Perini Navi and the Italian Architect Michela Reverberi whose elegant design style will complete the innovative interior design. Following on from the recently delivered "Seahawk" and the soon to be launched sloop "Perseus 3", C. 2232 has a sleek hull and superstructure in aluminum with a gross tonnage of under 500 GT and displacement of approx 570 tonnes. At her racing debut in the recent St. Barths Bucket, Seahawk’s performance amply exceeded her predicted performances, much to the joy of her new owners.

C.2232 is created by Perini Navi Design Team whose naval architecture is enhanced by the collaboration with Ron Holland and her two Panamax aluminum masts, which will be dressed with carbon fiber rigging, booms and spreaders. She will have a performance oriented centerboard keel which will give her accessibility to shallow waters.

Her delivery is scheduled for 2016.

M5 (ex.Mirabella V) Powers Up

The newly refurbished superyacht M5 (ex.Mirabella V) was put through her paces off Falmouth in the UK as her new carbon rig was tested during sea trials. Her super light weight rigging was designed and manufactured by Carbo-Link with OYS making the fittings, the 34 new carbon fibre stays and titanium fittings with built-in dynamic fibre optics have decreased the weight of the rig by a massive 18 tonnes. During several hours of sea trials with challenging sea conditions M5 reached 17.7kts in 18-23kts of wind.

During the refit Pendennis completed extensive engineering works which included replacing the main engines, generators, switchboards and sewage treatment plant along with an upgrade of the air conditioning system, electrics and entertainment system, and a 10 year DNV survey. The interiors have been redesigned by Redman Whiteley Dixon.

The project was a collaboration between Pendennis and the original designer Ron Holland, to achieve the owners idea of extending the stern by 3m which has created a new sleeker profile providing an impressive aft deck area. Access to the yacht has been improved with the installation of side boarding platform. M5 is currently undergoing her final fit out and systems testing before her scheduled departure from Falmouth later this month.

Perini Navi Step and Launch 60m Seahawk

Perini Navi have just stepped and launched Seahawk, the first superyacht in their new generation 60m (197ft) series at their yard in Viareggio. Seahawk has new innovative hull lines designed by the New Zealand designer Ron Holland and modern technology that will enhance her speed and performance through the water.

To enhance her performance even more her two aluminium masts measuring 62m (203ft) and 52m (170ft) have been fitted with a carbon rigging package from Future Fibres. This carbon package is some of the largest carbon rigging produced by Future Fibres to date and could be the start of a long relationship between the two companies.

On the foredeck she has new generation of furlers that are fully recessed for the furling of the head sails and have been created in-house by the Mast Division of Perini Navi which have also developed the new captive winches installed on board, increasing the manoeuvring speed.

Her contemporary interior has been designed by the famous French designer Christian Liaigre. The new series is moving along quickly at the Perini yard in Viareggio as they are currently working on their second. C.2218 is going to be a 60m (197ft) sloop with a carbon fibre mast measuring 75m (246ft), and is scheduled for delivery in 2014. The third in the series C.2232 will be another ketch just like Seahawk and will be delivered in 2015.

The order books are looking pretty full for the Perini Navi Group.

Ron Hollands Latest Design

The magician (Ron Holland) has worked his magic again in his latest design collaboration, which utilizes an existing Rayburn yachts hull. By using an existing hull it will save a potential owner time and money in today's economy. The hull is being offered for a price of $600,000 USD and the 34m (110ft) project will be managed by Freedom Marine, offering a range of designs.

"The hull was originally developed by the late Ed Hagemann for Rayburn Yachts. It was designed to be an efficient and seaworthy hull well suited for a range of uses" says Paul Rayburn. "Based on the accolades from captains and owners of the existing sister ship hulls I felt that this new design was a natural fit."

After being provided with the existing hull lines and parameters, Ron Holland agreed to move forward on the project. Holland states, "I am excited. I think this is an innovative project. The fact that we have a hull ready to go will help to move this along quickly and I believe this will excite the buyer as well."

At this stage in the project there are two primary design concepts available. The first has been designed towards an adventure/expedition style with a large aft deck with the intent of carrying a personal submarine. The second has been designed to suit your more traditional cruising market, but both designs can be tailored to incorporate a sport fishing cockpit and fly bridge.

Ron Hollands New Designed Stern For m5 (ex Mirabella V)

Ron Holland the original designer of the Mirabella V project has taken the task of making a few changes for her refit at Pendennis Plus. The refit will include an exterior upgrade, a new designed stern, new main deck seating area, sky deck extension redevelopment and the addition of a hull side platform. The yachts systems will be upgraded as well as a full rigging overhaul and upgrade. The interior aspects of the refit will be carried out by Redman Whiteley Dixon.

She will be renamed m5 when she is finished her refit and her most noticeable refit feature will be her completely redesigned stern that can be seen in the Before and After pictures below. Leave a comment and let Mega Yacht Global know your thoughts on the new design.

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After

The Antibes Yacht Show 2012 Pictures

Mega Yacht Global attended the Antibes Yacht Show 2012 last week and what a show. Its not like your typical busy yacht show, it was nice, quiet, eventful and there were some great Megayachts to observe on the dock. We also had the chance to talk to some of the top people in the industry. The highlight and the star of the show had to be the 106ft Ron Holland designed Ketch Kestrel that was built in Turkey. Mega Yacht Global had the pleasure to tour the yacht and attend the owners party on the Friday night which included drinks and Irish dancing. Some other Megayachts that we had the pleasure of touring were, the 141ft expedition yacht Axantha II and the 150ft Palmer Johnson Blue Ice. See the slide show below for some of the pictures from the show.

'Mirabella V' Arrives at Pendennis

The worlds largest sailing sloop Mirabella V 247ft (75.2) has just arrived at the Pendennis yard for and extensive year long refit. The new owner has renamed the yacht M5 and has briefed the team on adapting the yachts exterior and interior to his needs. M5's refit at Pendennis will see the structural fabrication and composite work undertaken by another UK based company, Green Marine, with support from structural engineers High Modulus Europe Ltd. This will include the redesign and extension of the stern by 3m and the installation of a side boarding platform.

She will also have a substantial amount of engineering work done including, the main engines, generators, switchboards and sewage treatment plant replaced along with an upgrade of the air conditioning system, electrics and entertainment system. A full hull repaint along with a mast (which is 90m in length) and rigging overhaul is to be conducted as well. The interior will see the main and lower decks undergo a complete restyle. M5's main deck will be completely transformed once all joinery is replaced to complement Redman Whitely Dixon's new contemporary design.

Ron Holland who were the original naval architects when Mirabella V was launched in 2004, will be in charge of the structural improvements for the refit commented:

"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the new owner on Mirabella V and respond to their requirements for this substantial refit. We look forward to working in partnership with Pendennis and RWD once again."

This refit with the collaboration of the new owner and some of the industries finest will give a new lease of life to one of the most well known Superyachts in the world today.

RMK Marine Launch 45m Mega Yacht

On the 10th of December 2011 RMK Marine launched the newest addition to their Mega Yacht fleet the RMK 4500, which as suggested in the production name its 45m (147ft) in length. The yacht was designed by Ron Holland Design, and the above picture shows their usage of elegant flowing lines that they used in producing this superb yacht.

The RMK 4500 over the next few months will undertake sea trials and systems testing so that is it ready for the 2012 Mediterranean season. It was announced at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show that she would be sale for €19 million and is now waiting a new owner. She will be able to accommodate 12 guests and 11 crew in comfort during long distance cruising, and will feature a private owners deck which will include a full beam owners master cabin and a studio.

A spokesman for RMK Marine said "You can now see the wealth of details and features on board that separate this yacht from others on the market."

The RMK 4500 will definitely live up to her image in been one of the most elegant Mega Yachts in the Mediterranean in 2012.