Heesen Yachts has set out to eliminate homesickness by letting the well-heeled take their home (or one of them, at least) along on their travels. The YN17850 Home superyacht is designed as a luxurious 164-ft (50-m) hybrid retreat for the fuel-conscious billionaire.
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Look past their overt flashiness, and some luxury yachts offer fascinating takes on how to effectively use limited space. With a simple hull design, airy interior and auxiliary solar power system, the Arcadia A85S aims to pack a clean, luxurious floating home into its 85-ft (25.6-m) hull.
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There are solar-powered boats in operation around the world, they tend to be the exception rather than the rule. Soel Yachts wants to play a part in championing cleaner modes of water transportation, starting with the SoelCat 12 electric catamaran launching in New Zealand this week.
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It might not have the dimensions of a superyacht, but Numarine has done its best to ensure those cruising the high seas (or bobbing in a Mediterranean port) on its 62-ft (19 m) 62FLY yacht won't feel cramped for space, thanks to high ceilings throughout giving the interior a spacious and airy feel.
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Pininfarina may be best-known as the design house responsible for the good looks of various Ferraris, although it's also tried its hand at things like bicycles, rapid transit systems and even kitchens. Now, it's joined forces with shipbuilder Rossinavi to design a luxury yacht known as the Aurea.
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Boat building is as much an art as a science – maybe more. So it's no surprise that Aeroboat chose the Saatchi Gallery in London to unveil its S6 yacht. Designed by British-based Claydon Reeves design studio and BMT Nigel Gee, the 65-ft (20-m) yacht boasts a number of luxury features.
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Carbon fiber has long been a beloved wonder material offering myriad benefits in segments like aerospace, motorsport and sports cars. It's now gaining more ground in other segments, including yachting. Italy's Azimut Yachts becomes the latest shipyard to put its weight behind carbon fiber.
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Evo Yachts gained fame with an expandable deck that provides extra space for fun in the sun. Its original 43-foot yacht was a tough act to follow, but it's risen to the challenge with the WA, which pairs its signature deck with a more open, walkable layout.
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Tasked with replacing the Veyron, Bugatti pulled out all the stops and created the Chiron. Not only is it fast the company says it should handle better than its predecessor and, to our eyes, it looks better as well. But it doesn't float. Thankfully, that's where the Bugatti Niniette 66 steps in.
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With about 100 days left before the America's Cup kicks off in Bermuda, Oracle Team USA recently took their racing boat out of the warehouse and put it in the water. New Atlas was on hand at the event, which included a question-and-answer session with team skipper, Jimmy Spithill.
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