Posted in Luxury, Outdoor, Travel, Yacht on 10 November 2009
Oceanco is a well known Dutch yachtbuilder and it has recently added another feaher to its superyacht cap. The new vessel in question has a very technical name, read Y708, and is already being touted as one of the most advanced version in the size 283 ft category. This one is still in production and will be ready only by 2012 and will come with a huge price tag of $150 million.
Referred to as a floating palace, this beauty has been designed by Russian Igor Lobanov. The target audience is definitely the oligarch set for who else can afford this mammoth luxury. Among the various amenities, the Y708 yacht features a library, sushi bar and cigar bar that are spread across it four decks along with many others.
Posted in Sports, Travel, Yacht on 3 November 2009
Cigarette will usher in its 40th anniversary celebrations at the Lauderdale International Boat Show in a rather inimitable style. It will showcase the entire Cigarette powerboat range, a visual treat for powerboat fans.
The Cigarette 50’ Marauder will be its showstopper. This star of a powerboat has triple Mercury Racing engines, from the 850SCi to the thundering 1200’s, and can speed so swift you gape in awe. Visitors at the show can also get to see the iconic 38’ Top Gun. Top Gun is a typical old world kind of design in the Cigarette powerboat range, although the brand has embraced modernity and technology with ease. The model is easy to drive and has low maintenance, and is known for its superb handling characteristics.
Other Cigarette models are great too. The display’s new designs will be spectacular cockpits.
The Cigarette range display for this 40 year old brand established by the late Don Aronow at North Miami Beach, is evidently all about bringing to fore its commitment to quality, be it in the construction, power, rigging, upholstery and paint work of powerboats.
Posted in Luxury on 28 October 2009
The market seems to be really improving considering all the cool new yachts being announced. Here is one such luxury yacht called the Anjilis which is the result of collaboration between Glade Johnson and Trinity Yards. The yacht comes with Art Deco influence and because of such artistic influences, the yacht ends up looking a tad too luxurious.
Even the furniture within the yacht has been carefully chosen and thanks to all the exotic wood used, the yacht ends up being a really high quality floating machine. The yacht can manage a speed of 16 knots and since it is built in aluminium and ABS, it matches world class shipping standards. At $37.85 million, it is one of the most expensive yachts I have come across.
Posted in Luxury on 23 October 2009
Here is good news for those luxury travel enthusiasts and folks who love splurging on yachts! Porto Cupecoy, a resort-style marina catering to mega yachts on St. Maarten in the Caribbean Islands, which is set to open by this year’s December, is offering a free residence with the purchase of a mega yacht to celebrate its launch.
All the 11 mega yacht slips an accommodate vessels up to 300 feet in length. The prices vary from $1.5 million to $3million. The offer is valid on purchases made between October 1, 2009 and January 29, 2010. The luxury resort is situated in a harbor-side village that has a European-Mediterranean ambiance. It comprises of 182 richly-appointed one to four bedroom residences.
Posted in Automobile, Luxury, Yacht on 9 October 2009
The Alfra Vico’s Marine 52 motor yacht is a masterpiece designed by Barrett Prelogar and Franco Marino Cagina. And this dreamboat has set out to meet the needs and tastes of the most discering buyers. The Marino 52 brings to you all the comforts and luxuries expected of a life on board full time. Conceptualised as ‘motion art’, this little creation boasts of the highest quality materials in its construction to promise quality and beauty all through life.
We are quite impressed by the fact that the makers of Marino 52 have left no stone unturned to make this yacht as maginificent as its name. There are cleats, a projectile anchor, convertible lounge sofas as well as a computer-controlled helm station. And then, it is big enough to have 15 to 18 people enjoy the seas comfortably.
Posted in Events, Fashion, Luxury Brands, Watch on 25 September 2009
Hublot is watch brand that always does something special to commemorate events all over the world. Recently, it was the Perfect Polo Match by Hublot that brought it into news. And now, it has decided to launch a limited eidtion timepiece to mark the 100th anniversary of the very famous Yacht Club of Monaco.
Titled Hublot Classic Fusion Yacht Club de Monaco (phew!), this one claims to be quite a class apart. This ultra luxury timepiece has been crafted in 19 carat gold with rubber and titanium frame measuring 45 mm. It has a carbon fiber dial that lends its own sleekness to the watch.
Posted in Luxury Brands, Outdoor, Yacht on 24 September 2009
Here is yet another yacht for you to drool over. The famous Monaco-based yacht maker Wally has joined hand with lucury brand Hermes to create a very fine dream boat by the name of WHY Wally-Hermes Yacht. A rare of exclusivity defines this splendid design. The most latest of all revolutionary technologies have been used to make wthis 38-meter wide yacht that takes the WallyIsland concept a step further. The dramatic sillhouette is spectacular.
Interestingly, the triangular hull has been shaped so that it doesnt have a superstructure and none seems to be complaining. The interiors reveal a water resistant buffalo leather lining across the three decks as well as a 25-meter interior swimming pool alongside a 36-meter artificial beach.
Posted in Celebrity Shopping, Luxury, News, Worlds Most Expensive, Yacht on 23 September 2009
Rich man Roman Abramovich is doing quite a bit with his little toy that is already being celebrated as the largest and most expensive privately owned yacht in the world. Well, we did talk about the new 557-ft Eclipse in this space some time back and here is some more. The dreamboat has been lent a military-grade missile defese system complete with armor plating and bullet-proof windows.
Apparently, this wasn’t all for its owner because the Russian ogliarch has just decided to further upgrade the yacht with a high-tech anti-photo shield meant to keep the paparazzi at bay. Boy, oh boy! This unique system works on infrared lasers that detect any digi cam lens nearby and block it.
Posted in Automobile, Concept, Designer, Diamond, Luxury, Outdoor, Travel, Yacht on 4 September 2009
It’s a new trend among yacht makers to steer awar from conventional designs that have become just a little over common. Porsche Design Group is one of them for being amng the first one to create a dreamboat that looks like a spacecraft. This little feat was achieved in collaboration with the Singapore-based megayacht builders Royal Falcon Fleet.
The ’spaced’ out new superyacht has been dubbed RFF135 and it comes equipped with nothing but sheer luxury. There is a helipad, suken pool on the deck, a Jacuzzi and what not. You just have to think of the exotic luxury requirements and you will find them all here. And all of this has been done very tastefully so!
Posted in Concept, Designer, Yacht on 31 August 2009
Drive is the name of a Marine and Automotive design company that loves to create expensive water toys for the rich folks. And the latest from them is called 125m 7Cs super yacht and we suggest that you should no judge this boat by its name for this one come with an innovative automotive design. We are told that an air of exclusivity surrounds this luxurious affair.
And why not! It has some of the finest features ever displayed in this category. Check out the sunken pool towards the front complete with a retractable cover that makes it fit for every season. Then there is the helipad and the jacuzzi in the rear that offers shelter and privacy as and when you like it. The interior decor has a spectacular atrium space with a rather stylish double curved staircase.
