Monaco Yachts

Hemisphere

monacoeye.com — 2011-09-26T13:32:23+02:00

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Yacht name: Hemisphere
Length: 145 ft • 44 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Pendennis Shipyard
Naval architect, exterior: Van Petegham Lauriot Prevost
Interior design: Michael Leach Design

Billed as the world’s largest luxury catamaran, Hemisphere is truly a sight to behold.

Joy Me

monacoeye.com — 2011-09-26T13:32:27+02:00

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Yacht name: Joy Me
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Philip Zepter Yachts • # 556
Architect: Srdjan Djakovic
Design: Standby / Marijana Radovic, Srdjan Djakovic

Joy Me added colour to the show.

Papi du Papi

monacoeye.com — 2011-09-26T13:32:32+02:00

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Yacht name: Papi du Papi
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2011
Builder: ISA • # 500 / 02
Architect: ISA
Exterior: Andrea Vallicelli
Interior: Francesco Pazkowski

Papi du Papi, sistership to Liberty, is the second in ISA’s new 500 series. Here arriving for the yacht show.

Seven Seas

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Yacht name: Seven Seas
Length: 282 ft • 86 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Oceanco • Y706
Architect: Azure Naval Architects, Oceanco
Exterior: Nuvolari & Lenard

Seven Seas at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Helix

monacoeye.com — 2011-09-26T13:32:40+02:00

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Yacht name: Helix
Length: 146 ft • 45 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Feadship • # 804
Architect: De Voogt
Exterior: De Voogt

The latest Feadship F45 Vantage, launched August 2011, arrives for the Monaco Yacht Show.

Monaco Yacht Show 2011

monacoeye.com — 2011-09-26T13:32:44+02:00

Wednesday, 21 September: The 2011 Monaco Yacht Show kicks off today. Port Hercule is bristling with new yachts, and offshore I counted a good seventy yachts yesterday.

To pick just three, in the port, the 86m Seven Seas from Oceanco is sure to garner a fair deal of attention, while outside the superb Palladium, designed by Michael Leach, is currently moored off the Sporting d’Eté, with stylish tender zipping in and out of port regularly - not far from Fincantieri’s massive launch, Serene.

And now for your monacoeye weather report: the weather is fine, the sea is calm, the sky a cloudless blue …

Thursday, latest photos:

Helix…

Seven Seas…

Palladium…

Areti

monacoeye.com — 2011-07-16T10:17:05+02:00

T043 2011 198ft Areti

New Trinity Yachts 60m. Photo needed.

Falcon

monacoeye.com — 2011-07-16T10:14:10+02:00

T060 2011 164 Falcon

New Trinity Yachts 50m. Photo needed.

Mia Elise

monacoeye.com — 2011-01-16T10:12:05+01:00

T055 2010 164 Mia Elise

Photo needed

Carpe Diem

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-18T23:59:08+02:00

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Yacht name: Carpe Diem
Length: 191 ft • 58 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Trinity Yachts • #47
Naval architect: Trinity Yachts
Exterior design: Trinity Yachts
Interior design: Carol Williamson

Nice shots of the new Carpe Diem in Monaco.

Yogi

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-16T09:25:37+02:00

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Yacht name: Yogi
Length: 198 ft • 60 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Proteksan Turquoise Yachts • #49
Naval architect: Proteksan Turquoise Yachts
Exterior design: Proteksan Turquoise Yachts, JG Verges
Interior design: JG Verges

Yogi

Latitude

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-16T09:13:31+02:00

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Yacht name: Latitude
Length: 143 ft • 43 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Dutch Yacht Builders (now Acico)
Naval architect: Van Oossanen
Exterior design: Cor D Rover

Lady Kathryn V

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-19T00:07:36+02:00

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Yacht name: Lady Kathryn V
Length: 203 ft • 62 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Lürssen Yachts • # 136__
Naval architect: Lürssen Yachts
Exterior design: Espen Øino International
Interior design: Adam Lay Studio

Lady Kathryn V

La Stella Dei Mari

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-16T08:51:55+02:00

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Yacht name: La Stella Dei Mari
Length: 107 ft • 32 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Timmerman Yachts • # 33-2
Naval architect: Ginton Naval Architects
Exterior design: Guido de Groot Design
Interior design: Guido de Groot Design

Air

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-16T08:21:47+02:00

Air launched by Feadship March 2011. Photo needed.

Musahi

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-16T08:20:51+02:00

2011 #1002 82 m DV Musahi - sister to Fountainhead launched in 2011.
Photo needed.

Follow Me V

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-19T00:02:37+02:00

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Yacht Name: Follow Me V
Length: 148 ft • 45 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Factoria Naval Marin • # Y0104
Exterior design: Reymond Langton Design
Interior design: Design Studio Spadolini

Follow Me V was launched in June.

Ariadna

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-16T07:47:11+02:00

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Yacht Name: Ariadna
Length: 153 ft • 47 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Heesen Yachts • # 15347
Design: Omega Architects

Thanks to René for the shot below before the mast section was added and NT for the one above in Monaco.

Alpina

monacoeye.com — 2011-07-16T07:41:32+02:00

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Yacht Name: Alpina
Length: 81 ft • 25 m
Year: 2001
Refit: 2011
Builder: Nautor’s Swan • #82 FD - 07
Design: German Frers

Aifos

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-19T00:03:48+02:00

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Yacht Name: Aifos
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2011
Builder: CBI Navi • #43/50
Naval architect: Hydro Tec
Exterior design: Studio Vafiadis
Interior design: Studio Vafiadis

Aifos

Waterlily

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-15T19:24:04+02:00

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Yacht name: Waterlily
Length: 142 ft • 43 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Aarhus Vaerft • # 246
Naval architect: Diana Yacht Design
Exterior design: Diana Yacht Design
Interior design: Michela Reverberi

Waterlily beside looky-likey sister Caneli.

DP Monitor

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-15T19:46:38+02:00

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Yacht name: D.P. Monitor
Length: 94 ft • 29 m
Year: 1953
Builder: Benetti

Thanks to Francesco Porcaro for sending in shots of his own converted tug. Originally built by Fratelli Benetti in 1953, he says it was the first ever tug conversion in Italy. Looks like a nice job.

Port Hercule Cruise Terminal

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-14T14:24:06+02:00

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There has been a flurry of activity in Port Hercule this year, culminating in the construction of a covered area on the big jetty that serves as an exit to the cruise ship terminal …

Toys on Noble House

monacoeye.com — 2011-02-14T14:13:02+01:00

Maridome tender

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Lady Britt

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Yacht name: Lady Britt
Length: 223 ft • 68 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Feadship • #681
Architect: De Voogt
Interior: Redman Whiteley Dixon

The new Feadship Lady Britt.

Olivia

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-14T18:56:00+02:00

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Yacht name: Olivia
Formerly: Valerian Albanov -> Arctic Fantasy -> Galapagos -> Delta Bravo
Length: 230 ft • 70 m
Year: 1972
Builder: OY Laivateollisuus
Naval architect: OY Laivateollisuus
Exterior design: Rouvia Road Yacht Design & Construction

Olivia recently joined the superyacht circuit. Originally built as a Russian hydrographic vessel, she was refitted from 2008 to 2010 by Rouvia Road Yacht Design.

Boardwalk

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Yacht name: Boardwalk
Length: 163 ft • 50 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Westport • 5007
Naval architect: William Garden
Exterior design: Donald Starkey Designs

Boardwalk, a new 50 metre from Westport.

Commitment

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Yacht name: Commitment
Formerly: Alfa Cinque
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 1989
Builder: Carp Navi • 18
Naval architect: De Vries Lentsch
Interior design: Bannenberg & Rowell

Commitment.

Tanusha

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Yacht name: Tanusha
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Benetti • BC 123
Naval Architect: Benetti
Exterior Design: Stefano Righini

Tanusha, a new Benetti Classic.

Hermitage

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Yacht name: Hermitage
Length: 224 ft • 68 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Lürssen • # 13667
Naval architect: Lürssen
Exterior design: Espen Øino
Interior design: Andrew Winch

The recently-launched Hermitage, from Lürssen…

Shooting Star

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-13T16:07:08+02:00

Yacht name: Shooting Star
Danish Yachts, 38m, 2011

Nomade

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-14T16:24:39+02:00

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Yacht name: Nomade
Length: 119 ft • 36 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Tansu Yachts

Turkish-built Nomade displayed at the Superyacht Rendezvous earlier this year.

Seanna

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-10T23:30:59+02:00

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Yacht name: Seanna
Length: 213 ft • 65 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Benetti • FB 254
Naval Architect: Benetti
Exterior Design: Redman Whitely Dixon

Seanna on her maiden voyage.

Thanks to all those sending in photos - I am working on them and will be uploading them shortly…

Told U So

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Yacht name: Told U So
Length: 143 ft • 44 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Benetti • BV 16
Naval Architect: Benetti
Exterior Design: Stefano Righini
Interior Design: Molori Design

Told U So is 16th in the Benetti Vision series.

Rahil

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Yacht name: Rahil
Formerly: Flying Eagle
Length: 154 ft • 47 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Bloemsma & van Breemen
Architect: Vripack
Stylist: Reymond Langton

Rahil - new name for Flying Eagle.

Angara

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-10T23:30:52+02:00

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Yacht name: Angara
Length: 136 ft • 41m
Year: 2011
Builder: Horizon Yachts • P 130 # 5
Naval architect: Greg Marshall
Styling: Espinosa Yacht Design

Angara is the 5th in the successful Horizon Premier 130 series - slightly longer than her sisters. She arrived for this year’s Showboats Rendezvous, earlier in the summer.

Caneli

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Yacht name: Caneli
Length: 142 ft • 43 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Aarhus Vaerft • # 247
Naval architect: Diana Yacht Design
Exterior design: Diana Yacht Design
Interior design: Michela Reverberi

Caneli…

Valerie

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-10T16:34:32+02:00

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Yacht name: Valerie
Length: 276 ft • 84 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Lürssen • # 13660
Naval architect: Lürssen
Exterior design: Espen Øino
Interior design: Reymond Langton

The recently-launched Valerie, from Lürssen…

Cakewalk

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Yacht name: Cakewalk
Length: 281 ft • 86 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Derecktor • # 86055
Naval architect: Azure Naval Architects
Exterior design: Tim Hewood Design

Cakewalk, which premiered last year at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

Daedalus

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Yacht name: Daedalus
Formerly: Affinity
Length: 151 ft • 46 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Delta Marine • # 150-002
Exterior: Ron Holland Design

Daedalus around the time of the wedding.

Numptia

monacoeye.com — 2011-07-01T11:57:41+02:00

70m from Rossi Navi, launched April 2011.

Fountainhead

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Yacht Name: Fountainhead
Length: 288 ft • 88 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Feadship • # 1003
Naval architect: De Voogt Naval Architects
Exterior design: De Voogt Naval Architects
Interior design: Sinot Yacht Design, Axel Vervoordt

Fountainhead is third in the Feadship XL series, which are the largest yachts yet built by this respected Dutch yacht builder. Seen here visiting Monaco.

Tango

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Yacht name: Tango
Length: 255 ft • 80 m
Year: 2011
Builder: Feadship • 802
Naval architect: De Voogt Naval Architects
Exterior design: Eidsgaard Design

Tango is the new eighty-metre from Feadship, launched May 2011. Thanks to Andreu for the shots from Barcelona.

Alexander Again

monacoeye.com — 2011-09-22T23:09:08+02:00

Alexander Again, 49 metres from Mondo Marine, delivered June 2011. Architect Giorgio Vafiadis, interior design Luca Dini.

Rêve d'Or

monacoeye.com — 2011-07-01T11:44:56+02:00

Rêve d’Or launched June 2011 - Sanlorenzo 46 Steel #3. Design: Francesco Paszkowski.

Santa Anna

monacoeye.com — 2011-07-01T11:44:09+02:00

Scorpion launched June 2011 - Sanlorenzo SD122 #4. Design: Francesco Paszkowski.

Scorpion

monacoeye.com — 2011-07-01T11:41:57+02:00

Scorpion launched June 2011 - Sanlorenzo Alloy 40 #6. Design: Francesco Paszkowski.

Zaliv III

monacoeye.com — 2011-07-01T11:39:22+02:00

Zaliv III, 49 metres from Mondo Marine, delivered June 2011. Architect Giorgio Vafiadis, interior design Luca Dini.

Prince Albert - Royal Wedding

monacoeye.com — 2011-07-02T16:41:45+02:00

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Update Saturday - good atmosphere Friday night with the free Jean-Michel Jarre concert in Port Hercule which attracted large numbers from the surrounding area. The music was good and brought back pleasant memories from the seventies, for those that were born at that time!

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene, appeared on stage and thanked averyone for coming. Beforehand residents and Monegasques were served tasty nibbles and fine champagne by Fouchon caterers.

Relatively few yachts attended - Turama, Sunrays, Alfa Nero, Over the Rainbow, Radiant, Nomad were counted among them. Charlene looked splendid. Princess Caroline couldn’t hold back the tears.

Click photo above for larger pics.

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It’s good to be Prince!

The Principality is in full Royal Wedding swing, as Monaco gears up for a weekend of celebrations for the marriage of Prince Albert to South-African fiancée Charlene Wittstock.

Tonight a free Eagles concert at the Stadium (ticket-holders only). Tomorrow Jean-Michel Jarre in the port, (who can ever forget that classic from the 70s “dum de dum dum dum” ).

All the yachts have been moved from the T-jetty, and buildings miles away lit up all week by the blinding preparations for the lightshow that will accompany Jarre’s music.

Extraordinary sight of a cohort of about 50 French police bikers filling up all lanes on the motorway, making their way to Monaco this afternoon.

World media have been speculating wildly all week, after a report by l’Express that Charlene might have had more than a bad case of pre-wedding jitters, and was caught at Nice Airport trying to hot foot it back to South Africa (humming “you can check out but you can never leave”, no doubt).

I don’t believe a word of it, not a word of it! The Palace has issued an official denial, and we wish them both a happy wedding and the best of luck for the future.

Directly below, miniclip of Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock greeting fans before the Eagles Concert last night. Hotel California was great to see live and definitely the highlight of the evening.

On the next page are a few shots taken at various public events over the last few years.

2011 Monaco Grand Prix

monacoeye.com — 2011-05-28T18:43:13+02:00

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A few pics from the Grand Prix… Indian Empress dominates the T-jetty again with Force India beside her. Incongruous sight of a dozen portaloos being hauled off yesterday - apparently they’d had a party with 600 guests the night before and didn’t want them using the ships toilets! Out at sea, the new 85m Cakewalk (above) is the most impressive…

Here are the big photos, new all-on-one page format this year - you do have broadband, don’t you? - enjoy!

PS A couple of pics from Cannes, which finished last week thrown in (Sea Shepherd and Octopus), plus a couple of Katara, which also visited Monaco fairly recently.

J Craft Torpedo

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-30T14:28:08+02:00

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Model name: J Craft Torpedo
Length: 41 ft • 13 m
Model year: 2009
Builder: J Craft
Architect: Södergren Yacht Design

Neptune, a Swedish-built J Craft Torpedo tender added a bit of colour to the Monaco Yacht Show.

This sky-blue Torpedo is called Neptune. It can reach speeds of 44 knots with its two Volvo Penta engines. At that speed it has a range of about 350 nautical miles.

Although reminiscent of wooden Rivas from the 1960s, with leather upholstery and inlaid wooden panelling, J Craft hulls are built from modern materials; vinylester and fibre glass with a PVC core.

J Craft were pleased to announce that they received an order for a new Torpedo, on the first day of the Monaco Yacht Show, and it will be delivered to the owner early 2011.

Pictured below, the dashboard of the white-hulled, Baccarat, the new top of the range Torpedo R line. The Torpedo R can reach speeds of 50 knots, with its Volvo IPS 600 system, and comes with matching luggage!

Blackwood

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-29T22:33:49+02:00

Yacht name: Blackwood of London
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Bod Yat
Architect: Studio Scanu
Design: Gilles & Boissier

Blackwood left port just before the show started.

Singularity

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-29T22:25:39+02:00

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Yacht name: Singularity
Length: 80 ft • 24 m
Year: 2010
Builder: McConaghy Boats • Lutra 80

Singularity, new Lutra 80 racing yacht from McConaghy Boats.

Mazokist

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-30T14:22:31+02:00

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Tender name: Mazokist - S8000
Length: 32 ft • 10 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Art of Kinetik

Here’s an unusual tender with an unusual name. Mazokist by new builder Serbian-based Art of Kinetik. It has a top speed of 42 knots, powered by 2 Yanmar 260 hp engines. At this speed it has a range of 250 nautical miles. Detail.

Moon'n Star

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-29T00:35:35+02:00

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Yacht name: Moon’n Star
Length: 85 ft • 26 m
Year: 1989
Builder: Moonen

Moon’n Star

Vicem VIII - 78 Cruiser

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-30T14:28:41+02:00

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Yacht name: Vicem VIII • 78 Cruiser
Length: 78 ft • 24 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Vicem

A new Vicem 78 Cruiser.

Arcadia 85

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-22T09:32:27+02:00

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Yacht name: Arcadia 85
Length: 85 ft • 26 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Arcadia Yachts

Arcadia 85

Tenaz

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-22T09:29:49+02:00

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Yacht name: Tenaz
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 1996
Builder: Pendennis
Interior: Redman Whitely Dixon

Tenaz taking her place for the show, spotted here by Henry.

Sanlorenzo SD122

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-29T22:38:01+02:00

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Yacht name: SD122
Length: 122 ft • 37 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Sanlorenzo

The SD122 model from Sanlorenzo.

Blind Date

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-17T21:28:09+02:00

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Yacht name: Blind Date
Length: 154 ft • 47 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Heesen • # 14347
Architect: Omega Architects

Blind Date was launched in 2009. Seen here off Cap Ferrat.

Action One III

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-17T22:30:41+02:00

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Yacht name: Action One III
Length: 89 ft • 27 m
Year: 1976
Builder: Codecasa

Action One III…

Monaco Yacht Show 2010

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-29T22:40:54+02:00

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Monday: Port Hercule is starting to fill up with yachts for the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show, which runs from 22-25 September.

Check out a preview of many of the yachts here.

Saturday: Large photos start here - many more to come…

Tuesday:

The 2010 Monaco Yacht Show ended on a tragic note, as a 28-year-old British sailor from Perini Navi superyacht Burrasca, fell overboard from his RIB tender after colliding at speed with 31-metre sailing yacht Fado, which was at anchor off the Sporting d’Eté in Monaco.

The accident happened at about 10.30 pm on Saturday night, a few hours after the show had ended, as many yachts had already started to leave.

After an intensive search, divers had been unable to find him by Sunday night.

Alicia

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-17T23:04:32+02:00

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Yacht name: Alicia
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Westport • #7725

Alicia, Westport 112.

Harmony

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-18T22:13:30+02:00

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Yacht name: Harmony
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Westport • #5006

Harmony, a recent 50m Westport, cruising past Monaco.

Aphrodite

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-17T22:05:51+02:00

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Yacht name: Aphrodite
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Westport • #4002

Aphrodite in Port Hercule.

Seagull

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-17T15:38:38+02:00

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Yacht Name: Seagull
Formerly: Enterprise III -> Alma -> Bid Eagle II
Length: 131 ft • 40 m
Year: 1980
Builder: Feadship • # 622

Seagull cruising past in the summer.

Xasteria

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-14T11:23:33+02:00

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Yacht name: Xasteria
Length: 170 ft • 52 m
Year: 1995
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2018
Design: Perini Navi

Thanks to Aeolos for this shot of Xasteria in Athens…

Cracker Bay

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-18T15:32:01+02:00

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Yacht name: Cracker Bay
Formerly: Campbell Bay
Length: 147 ft • 45 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Hakvoort
Architect: Diana Yacht Design
Interior: Andrew Winch Design

Cracker Bay spotted in the Bay Harbor Resort in Michigan by William.

Sea Legend

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-17T15:30:43+02:00

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Yacht name: Sea Legend
Length: 111 ft • 34 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Hargrave

Sea Legend.

Ocean Dream

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-17T15:29:37+02:00

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Yacht name: Ocean Dream
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Benetti • # BC122

Ocean Dream, this year’s Benetti Classic.

Kwikumat

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-31T09:29:18+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • August 2010 • Croatia • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Kwikumat
Length: 190 ft • 58 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen • # 6464

Nice shots of Kwikumat steaming by in Croatia last week. Larger photos to follow.

Cynthia

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-31T09:17:34+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • August 2010 • Croatia • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Cynthia • 35 DP
Length: 136 ft • 36 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Maiora • # 199-35

A new Maiora.

Zaliv II

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-29T09:13:54+02:00

Copyright: Aeolos/monacoeye • 2010 • Athens • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Zaliv II
Formerly: Blu Mizar
Length: 136 ft • 41 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Mondomarine

Zaliv II, spotted near Athens, by Aeolos.

White Knight

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-29T08:54:38+02:00

Copyright: Aeolos/monacoeye • 2010 • Athens • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: White Knight
Formerly: Sociego, Night, White Knight of Araby
Length: 152 ft • 46 m
Year: 1985
Builder: CRN
Stylist: Jorge Chediek

A nice set of photos of White Knight cruising in Greek waters from Aeolos…

Petara

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-30T08:49:36+02:00

Copyright: Aeolos/monacoeye • 2010 • Athens • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Petara
Length: 191 ft • 58 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Proteksan Turquoise
Exterior: Osman Tanju Kalaycioglu

Petara, seen here by Aeolos in Athens.

Lady Sarya

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-01T08:44:16+02:00

Copyright: Aeolos/monacoeye • 2010 • Athens • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Lady Sarya
Formerly: La Belle Simone -> Lady Sarah I
Length: 250 ft • 76 m
Year: 1972
Builder: NC Apuania
Exterior: Rinaldo Gastaldi

The 76-metre Lady Sarya seen here in Athens.

Astarte II

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-31T08:39:23+02:00

Copyright: Aeolos/monacoeye • 2010 • Athens • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Astarte II
Formerly: Katalina
Length: 214 ft • 65 m
Year: 1987
Builder: Blohm & Voss • # 224
Exterior: Ross Industrie
Interior: Michael Inchbald, Jacqueline Thwaites

Nice pics of Astarte II down in Greece.

Apache II

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-17T21:29:24+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • August 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Apache II
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Baglietto • # 10208
Engines: 5300 hp

Apache II in Monaco.

Valquest

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-30T09:50:29+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • August 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Valquest
Length: 134 ft • 41 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Bloemsma & van Breemen • # 49
Design: Dubois Naval Architects

Valquest is booked for the Monaco Yacht Show.

Sycara V

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-21T21:48:35+02:00

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Yacht name: Sycara V
Length: 224 ft • 68 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Nobiskrug • # 780

Sycara V

Salperton

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-22T10:36:14+02:00

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Yacht name: Salperton IV
Length: 148 ft • 45 m
Year: 2009
Builder: FitzroyYachts
Architect: Dubois Naval Architects

Salperton can be found on the Quai des Etas Unis - E12

Roxane

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-22T09:01:39+02:00

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Yacht name: Roxane
Length: 154 ft • 47 m ?
Year: 2010
Builder: Su Marine
Architect: Taka Yachts
Interior: Remi Tessier

Roxane from Su Marine.

Psyrax

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-21T21:48:22+02:00

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Yacht name: Psyrax
Length: 102 ft • 31 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Van Dam Nordia Shipyard • # 1079
Architect: Robert Van Dam

Psyrax

Nuberu Nau

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-22T10:36:09+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 2010 Monaco Yacht Show • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Nuberu Nau
Length: 93 ft • 28 m
Year: 2001
Builder: CNB
Naval architect: Philippe Cabon
Interior: Frank Darnet

Nuberu Nau …

Maxi Dolphin MD51 Power

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-29T22:27:36+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Sep 2009 - 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Model name: Maxi Dolphin MD51 Power
Length: 51 ft • 15 m
Model year: 2009
Builder: Maxi Dolphin

Maxi Dolphin MD51 Power

Marie

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-29T22:28:43+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • September 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Marie
Length: 179 ft • 55 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Vitters • # 3064
Design: Hoek Design

Marie, a beautiful new 55-metre ketch from Vitters, designed by Hoek. Detail.

Mandarine VI

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-21T21:48:09+02:00

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Yacht name: Mandarine VI
Length: 92 ft • 28 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Hakvoort

Mandarine VI …

Grenadines III - Majesty 125

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-22T10:35:45+02:00

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Yacht name: Grenadines III
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Gulf Craft

Grenadines III, the new Majesty 125, arriving for the show.

MT Time

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-30T09:06:44+02:00

MT Time from Debirs - Gulfstream

Hetairos

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-29T22:31:06+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • September 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Hetairos
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
Naval architect: Bruce King
Interior: Andrew Winch

Hetairos at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Bagheera

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-21T21:47:22+02:00

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Yacht name: Bagheera
Length: 79 ft • 24 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Wally

Bagheera…

Ariela

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-30T14:28:23+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • September 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Ariela
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2004
Builder: CRN • 128 # 1
Design: Zuccon International Project

Ariela, the first in the CRN 128 line, launched in 2004.

Adora

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-30T08:44:38+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • August 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Adora
Length: 202 ft • 61 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Benetti • # 249
Design: Stefano Natucci

This recently-launched Benetti, Adora, should be at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show in September.

Lady Sisa

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-05T12:42:04+02:00

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Yacht name: Lady Sisa
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Benetti • # BC27

Lady Sisa, the 2006 Benetti Classic.

Shubra II

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-27T12:40:11+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, August 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Shubra II
Formerly: Baronessa -> Frequency -> Beluga -> Nira
Length: 195 ft • 59 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Palmer Johnson • # 228
Architect: Sparkman & Stephens
Design: Nuvolari & Lenard

Shubra II, an early Nuvolari & Lenard design, in Monaco a couple of weeks ago.

Unity

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-27T09:29:07+02:00

Copyright: WAM/monacoeye • August 2010 • Michigan • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Unity
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Palmer Johnson • # 235
Architect: Vripack
Exterior: Palmer Johnson, Murray & Associates

Unity, from Palmer Johnson, spotted here by Alex in picturesque Little Traverse Bay in Michigan.

Z

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-27T09:23:45+02:00

Copyright: AE/monacoeye • August 2010 • Sydney Harbour • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Z
Length: 152 ft • 46 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Leopard Yachts
Design: Andrea Bacigalupo
Engines: 3 x 2400 hp MTU
Top speed: 35 knots

Here’s the recently-launched 46 metre Leopard, Z, at home in Sydney Harbour - thanks to Andrew for the pics.

Onassis

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-05T00:01:23+02:00

Onassis, the play, coming soon to the West End. Poster with Christina O in the background…

Oberon

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-05T18:44:32+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • August 2009 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Oberon
Length: 168 ft • 51 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Damen
Engines: 4 x 12V 4000 M60 MTUs
Top Speed: 28 knots

Oberon is the first purpose built yacht support vessel in a powerful new “Sea Axe” line, built by Damen and marketed by Amels.

Oberon will be presented at the Monaco Yacht Show, September 2010.

Elandess

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-06T00:00:53+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • August 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Elandess
Length: 197 ft • 60 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen • # 6481
Stylist: Donald Starkey
Interior: Bannenberg & Rowell

Elandess heading past Monaco yesterday …

Glaros

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-05T18:44:23+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • August 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Glaros • Maiora 38 DP
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Maiora

Glaros from Maiora

Al Mirqab III

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-05T18:44:17+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • August 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Al Mirqab III
Model: Mangusta 165 #4
Length: 165 ft • 50 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Overmarine
Engines: 3 x 16V 4000 M93L MTUs
Top speed: 40 knots

Al Mirqab III’s three MTU engines deliver over 4,500 hp, producing a 40-knot top speed via three waterjets.

Ancora

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-04T23:51:47+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • September 2009 • Monaco Yacht Show • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Ancora
Length: 140 ft • 43 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Baglietto • #10211
Exterior: Francesco Paszkowski
Interior: Art Line

Ancora at the Monaco Yacht Show last year…

Baglietto List

monacoeye.com — 2005-08-02T15:32:12+02:00

2010 10209 42 m 138 ft Lucky Me
2009 10206 53 m 174 ft Baraka
2009 10205 42 m 137 ft Natori
2009 10211 43 m 140 ft Ancora
2009 10208 44 m 144 ft Apache II
2009 10204 42 m 138 ft Oxygen
2008 10203 34 m 112 ft Pure Insanity
2008 10201 58 m 192 ft Vicky
2008 10199 52 m 172 ft Gitana
2008 10197 33 m 110 ft Bolaro
2007 10198 33 m 110 ft Percal 2
2007 10196 43 m 140 ft Le Yana
2007 10200 42 m 138 ft Tin Tin
2007 10194 44 m 145 ft Tatiana Per Sempre
2007 10193 48 m 157 ft Antalis
2006 10195 35 m 114 ft The One
2006 10191 52 m 172 ft Blue Scorpion
2006 10190 43 m 140 ft Annamia
2005 10192 34 m 112 ft Blue Princess Star
2005 10189 33 m 110 ft Revitality
2005 10188 42 m 138 ft Nina J
2004 10187 33 m 110 ft Amici Per Sempre
2004 10186 42 m 138 ft Blue Eyes
2004 10185 41 m 134 ft RC
2004 10184 32 m 105 ft Astarte
2003 10183 39 m 127 ft Bellissima
2003 10182 30 m 100 ft Sarama
2003 10181 33 m 110 ft Gas Gas
2003 10180 42 m 138 ft Blue Scorpion
2002 10178 33 m 110 ft My Space
2001 10175 32 m 105 ft Blue Magic
2001 10177 33 m 108 ft Nauta
2001 10173 44 m 146 ft New Master
2001 10176 33 m 110 ft Thunderball
2000 10174 30 m 098 ft Charly Boy
1999 10169 41 m 135 ft Blue Ice
1999 10170 41 m 134 ft Benedetta 2
1993 10158 30 m 100 ft Albat
1993 10154 33 m 108 ft No Name
1992 10149 41 m 135 ft Hemilea
1991 00000 38 m 123 ft Rominta
1989 10131 36 m 119 ft VanLis III
1989 10127 37 m 119 ft Alfa One
1989 10119 30 m 098 ft Luc An

Mamba

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-30T18:15:16+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht Name: Mamba
Length: 127 ft • 39 m
Year: 2009
Builder: BPT • #
Architect: Mulder Design

The Czech-flagged yacht, Mamba, was launched in 2009 and designed by Mulder Design. Its two MTU diesel engines produce over 5,000 hp and give a top speed of 28 knots. It is built by BPT Trade, a Slovakian yard.

New Sunrise

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-30T18:11:36+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht Name: New Sunrise
Formerly: Numptia
Length: 202 ft • 61 m
Year: 2000
Builder: CRN • # 113
Architect: Studio Scanu
Interior: Zuretti

New Sunrise from CRN.

Hataty

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-30T11:36:53+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Hataty
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Westport • # 7741

Hataty, a new Westport 112, has recently made its way to the Med from outfitting in Port Angeles in Washington. Seen here in in Monaco.

Steve Irwin

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-30T09:52:06+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Name: Steve Irwin
Formerly: MY Robert Hunter
Length: 174 ft • 53 m
Owner: Sea Shepherd

The Sea Shepherd Organisation’s anti-whaling ship Steve Irwin was welcomed to Monaco harbour last week, as it took a break from its work releasing illegal undersized blue-fin tuna catches in the southern Mediterranean.

Mystere Shadow

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-30T09:18:50+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Cote d’Azur, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Mystere Shadow
Formerly: Sabine Seahorse
Length: 163 ft • 50 m
Year: 1981
Builder: Candies Shipbuilders • Houma
Architect: Candies, Kirilloff and Associates
Conversion: Shadow Marine

Although the name was not fully visible behind all the toys, this looks like Mystere Shadow with a smart new paint job, including custom design on the garage door.

Julia

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-30T09:03:15+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Julia
Length: 99 ft • 30 m
Year:
Builder: Benetti • #

Julia, a Benetti Tradition, arriving in Monaco.

Renaissance

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-24T23:03:09+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Renaissance
Length: 99 ft • 30 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Benetti • # BT07

Renaissance, seventh in Benetti’s 30m Tradition series.

Senses

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-29T22:35:49+02:00

Copyright: KG/monacoeye • Bremen, June 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht Name: Senses
Length: 194 ft • 59 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Schweers • # 6500
Architect: Kusch Yachts - Francis Design
Exterior: Francis Design
Interior: Philippe Starck

Senses emerged last month from a million-pound refit at Testbank Ship Repair in Portsmouth.

After final checks in Southampton Docks she headed across the channel to Blohm and Voss’ facility in Bremen, where these photos were taken, for some finishing touches.

She will attend the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show.

Andrea

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-23T09:20:07+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht Name: Andrea
Length: 126 ft • 38 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Delta Marine • # 126-002
Design: Michael Kirschstein

Andrea spotted last week.

2003 126-002 126 ft Andrea

Flying Dagger

monacoeye.com — 2009-12-20T18:11:43+01:00

Yacht Name: Flying Dagger
Length: 135 ft • 41 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Codecasa • # C119

Flying Dagger was launched in 2009

Photo needed, please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com.

Bistango

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-22T10:36:21+02:00

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Yacht name: Bistango
Length: 193 ft • 59 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Benetti • # FB244

Bistango was launched in November 2009.

Anya

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-20T13:38:53+02:00

Copyright: DK/monacoeye • Kimberley, June 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht Name: Anya
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Evolution Yachts
Architect: Mark Ellis
Design: Sam Sorgiovanni

Dainis just sent in some great shots of the Australian catamaran Anya, launched in 2009, enjoying the pristine waters of the King George River in the Kimberley region of northwestern Australia.

Bacarella

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-01T21:18:23+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, September 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Bacarella
Formerly: Corrie Lynn (project name)
Length: 196 ft • 60 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 40
Interior: Bannenberg & Rowell

Bacarella was launched in 2009, and is the largest yacht built by Trinity Yachts to date. Here she is in Port Hercule this afternoon.

Bacarella should be at this Monaco Yacht Show this year.

Unbridled

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-04T16:41:50+02:00

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Yacht name: Unbridled
Length: 191 ft • 58 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 39

Unbridled …

Norwegian Queen

monacoeye.com — 2007-12-20T12:52:01+01:00

Yacht Name: Norwegian Queen
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 42

Norwegian Queen was launched in 2007.

Photo needed, please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com or upload in the comments section below.

Mary P

monacoeye.com — 2008-12-20T12:50:59+01:00

Yacht Name: Mary P
Length: 122 ft • 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 44

Mary P was launched in 2008.

Photo needed, please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com or upload in the comments section below.

Wheels

monacoeye.com — 2009-12-20T12:50:35+01:00

Yacht Name: Wheels
Length: 163 ft • 50 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 46

Wheels was launched in 2009.

Photo needed, please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com or upload in the comments section below.

Blind Date

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-19T22:04:35+02:00

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Yacht name: Blind Date
Length: 161 ft • 49 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 49

Blind Date was launched in 2009. Seen here arriving for the Monaco Yacht Show 2010.

Red Sapphire

monacoeye.com — 2009-12-20T12:46:34+01:00

Yacht Name: Red Sapphire
Length: 166 ft • 51 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 54

Red Sapphire was launched in 2009.

Photo needed, please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com or upload in the comments section below.

Ulysses

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-20T13:52:58+02:00

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Yacht Name: Ulysses
Length: 192 ft • 58 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 19

Great shot of Ulysses, the US-based Trinity Yachts explorer, visiting Monaco yesterday.

Panthalassa

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-30T14:28:30+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • September 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Panthalassa
Length: 184 ft • 56 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Perini Navi • C 2123
Naval architect: Ron Holland Design
Interior design: Foster & Partners

Panthalassa, is a new 56-metre Perini Navi, aimed at the charter market, with interior from Foster and Partners.

Eviva

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-18T22:15:19+02:00

Copyright: BKE/monacoeye • Croatia, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Eviva
Length: 140 ft • 43 m
Year: 2009
Builder: CRN • CRN 43 #5

Eviva, the fifth in CRN’s Navetta 43 series, was launched in 2009. Here she is spotted in Croatia, by Bahar.

Pestifer

monacoeye.com — 2010-01-19T21:30:14+01:00

Yacht Name: Pestifer
Length: 213 ft • 65 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Feadship • # 680

Pestifer was launched in 2009.

Nahlin

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-31T15:05:50+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • 2010 • Croatia • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Nahlin
Formerly: Nahlin -> Luceafarul -> Libertatea
Length: 300 ft • 91 m
Year: 1930
Builder: John Brown
Architect: GL Watson
Restoration: Blohm & Voss

James Dyson’s beautifully restored 1930’s yacht, Nahlin, was spotted on the River Dart in Devon this summer and last week was cruising in the warm waters of the Croatian Adriatic.

Nahlin started life commissioned by Lady Yule, built by John Brown in Clydeside, and was later chartered by Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson in 1936 for a cruise to the Adriatic and Istanbul.

There, she caught the eye of King Carol II of Romania, who went to buy her, renaming her Luceafurul. After the outbreak of war, she languished in Romania, and was finally converted into a restaurant.

She was bought by Edmiston and William Collier, who had her fully restored in the UK and Germany, with the help of the plans from the original design house GL Watson. 450 tons of asbestos were removed and the steam engines, I understand, were replaced with diesel electric engines.

Nahlin is now reportedly owned by the vacuum cleaner designer, James Dyson. Larger photos to follow…

Lady B

monacoeye.com — 2010-03-18T14:45:48+01:00

Yacht Name: Lady B
Length: 147 ft • 45 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Vitters • #

Lady B launched in March 2010.

Imbros

monacoeye.com — 2010-01-18T14:45:40+01:00

Yacht Name: Imbros
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Troy Marine • #

Imbros was launched in Jan 2010.

Mi Sueño

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-10T16:53:03+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 2011 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Mi Sueño
Length: 190 ft • 58 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Trinity Yachts • #45
Naval Architect & Exterior: Trinity Yachts
Interior Design: Patrick Knowles Design

Mi Sueño was launched in 2010.

Imagine

monacoeye.com — 2010-02-18T14:45:30+01:00

Yacht Name: Imagine
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Trinity Yachts • #53

Imagine launched in Feb 2010.

Photo needed, please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com.

Big Zip

monacoeye.com — 2010-03-18T14:45:24+01:00

Yacht Name: Big Zip
Length: 142 ft • 43 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Trinity Yachts • #48

Big Zip launched in March 2010.

Photo needed, please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com.

Talal

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-30T14:28:47+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • September 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Talal
Length: 148 ft • 45 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Tecnomar • # Nadara 45

Talal was launched in May 2010. 2 metres longer than her Nadara 43 sister, Villa Sul Mare, launched last year, she is the new flagship for Italian-based Tecnomar.

Ceylan

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-15T19:46:41+02:00

© Riza Tansu / monacoeye

Yacht name: Ceylan
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Tansu Yachts

Ceylan was launched in March 2010.

Thanks to Riza Tansu for sending in this photo of the “mothership”.

Zelda

monacoeye.com — 2010-02-18T14:44:57+01:00

Yacht Name: Zelda
Length: 118 ft • 36 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Sumarine • #

Zelda was launched in Feb 2010.

Thalima

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-22T09:02:44+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 2010 Monaco Yacht Show • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Thalima
Length: 110 ft • 34 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Southern Wind • # SW 110 RS - 1
Naval architect: Farr Yacht Design
Interior: Nauta Design

Thalima was launched in Jan 2010. She is first in the SW 110 RS (Raised Saloon) series.

Baiterek

monacoeye.com — 2010-05-18T14:44:47+02:00

Yacht Name: Baiterek
Length: 159 ft • 48 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Sumussky • #

Baiterek was launched in May 2010.

Lena

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-01T14:44:41+02:00

Yacht Name: Lena
Length: 126 ft • 39 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Sanlorenzo • #

Lena was launched in July 2010.

Princess Claudia

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-18T14:44:34+02:00

Yacht Name: Princess Claudia
Length: 126 ft • 39 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Sanlorenzo • #

Princess Claudia was launched in April 2010.

Anastasia M

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-17T23:07:04+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • September 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Anastasia M
Length: 122 ft • 37 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Sanlorenzo • # 116

Anastasia M was launched in May 2010.

Dandy Six

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-18T14:44:21+02:00

Yacht Name: Dandy Six
Length: 108 ft • 33 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Sanlorenzo • #

Dandy Six was launched in April 2010.

Mentxu

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-18T14:44:16+02:00

Yacht Name: Mentxu
Length: 104 ft • 32 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Sanlorenzo • #

Mentxu launched in June 2010.

Genie 2

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-18T14:44:13+02:00

Yacht Name: Genie 2
Length: 91 ft • 28 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Sanlorenzo • #

Genie 2 was launched in April 2010.

Lady Jane

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-18T14:44:07+02:00

Yacht Name: Lady Jane
Length: 91 ft • 28 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Sanlorenzo • #

Lady Jane was launched in April 2010.

Twizzle

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-16T09:24:09+02:00

© NT / monacoeye.com • 2011 • Monaco.

Yacht name: Twizzle
Length: 189 ft • 57 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Royal Huisman • #386
Naval architect: Dubois Naval Architects
Exterior design: Redman Whitely Dixon
Interior design: David Collins, Todhunter Earle

Twizzle was launched in July 2010.

Status Quo

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-18T14:43:33+02:00

Yacht Name: Status Quo
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Richmond Yachts • #

Status Quo was launched in April 2010.

Photo needed, please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com.

Baraka

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-12T16:06:52+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 2010 Monaco Yacht Show • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Baraka
Length: 191 ft • 58 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Proteksan Turquoise • #

Baraka was launched in April 2010.

Melek

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-01T14:43:18+02:00

Yacht Name: Melek
Length: 184 ft • 56 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Perini Navi • #

Melek launched in July 2010.

Fivea

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-18T14:43:06+02:00

Yacht Name: Fivea
Length: 148 ft • 45 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Perini Navi • #

Fivea was launched in April 2010.

DB9

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-15T19:46:33+02:00

© Brian Rowlands / monacoeye. Isle of Wight. Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: DB9
Length: 171 ft • 52 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Palmer Johnson • #501
Naval architect: Palmer Johnson
Design: Nuvolari & Lenard

DB9, the first Palmer Johnson 170 was launched in 2010. I had a good look at her exterior in Cap d’Ail this afternoon. The angled bow is a salient feature, seemingly combining a conventional and axe bow.

© monacoeye. Monaco. Do not copy without permission.

Vantage PJ 150 #7

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-30T11:50:09+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht Name: Vantage
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Palmer Johnson • # 259
Design: Nuvolari Lenard

Vantage, the 7th in the PJ 150 series, was launched in May 2010 and has arrived in Monaco.

Livia

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-29T00:37:26+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • September 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Livia • Moonen 97
Length: 98 ft • 30 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Moonen • # 192
Naval architect: Diana Yacht Design
Interior: Art Line

Livia, this Moonen 97, was launched in April 2010.

Manifiq

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-19T22:04:28+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 2010 Monaco Yacht Show • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht Name: Manifiq
Length: 133 ft • 41 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Mondomarine • #

Manifiq was launched in March 2010. Here she is taking her place this afternoon in Port Hercule for the show.

Serenity

monacoeye.com — 2010-02-18T14:41:19+01:00

Yacht Name: Serenity
Length: 131 ft • 40 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Mengi Yay • #

Serenity was launched in Feb 2010.

Big Fish

monacoeye.com — 2010-03-18T14:41:10+01:00

Yacht Name: Big Fish
Length: 148 ft • 45 m
Year: 2010
Builder: McMullen & Wing • #

Big Fish was launched in March 2010.

Red Pearl

monacoeye.com — 2010-02-18T14:40:59+01:00

Yacht Name: Red Pearl
Length: 100 ft • 30 m
Year: 2010
Builder: MCP Yachts • #

Red Pearl was launched in Feb 2010.

Marnaya

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-18T14:40:49+02:00

Yacht Name: Marnaya
Length: 104 ft • 32 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Maiora • #

Marnaya was launched in 2010.

Meya Meya

monacoeye.com — 2010-03-18T14:40:42+01:00

Yacht Name: Meya Meya
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Logos Marine • #

Meya Meya was launched in March 2010.

Tamara RD

monacoeye.com — 2010-01-18T14:40:30+01:00

Yacht Name: Tamara RD
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2010
Builder: CNL Lavagna • #

Tamara RD was launched in January 2010.

Victoriano

monacoeye.com — 2010-01-18T14:40:21+01:00

Yacht Name: Victoriano
Length: 101 ft • 31 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Kha Shing Hargrave • #

Victoriano was launched in Jan 2010.

Lucia M

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-18T14:40:17+02:00

Yacht Name: Lucia M
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Jongert • #

Lucia M launched in June 2010.

Uisge Beatha

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-18T14:40:10+02:00

Yacht Name: Uisge Beatha
Length: 80 ft • 24 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Jongert • #

Uisge Beatha was launched in June 2010.

Mary Jean II

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-19T21:20:21+02:00

Copyright: DR/monacoeye • August 2010 • Puerto Andratx • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Mary Jean II
Length: 198 ft • 61 m
Year: 2010
Builder: ISA •

Mary Jean II was launched in May 2010. Thanks to Domenico for the photos.

Off Cap Martin this afternoon below.

Baton Rouge

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-22T10:39:46+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 2010 Monaco Yacht Show • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Baton Rouge
Length: 205 ft • 63 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Icon Yachts • #

Baton Rouge was launched in May 2010. Here she is taking her place on Monday.

Antithesis

monacoeye.com — 2010-01-18T14:39:42+01:00

Yacht name: Antithesis
Length: 136 ft • 41 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Horizon • # 29714
DNV Full Class

Antithesis was delivered & arrived at Marco Island, Florida early August 2010. The yacht will be presented at the upcoming FLIBS 2010 near the SYBA member zone

Athos

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-18T14:39:31+02:00

Yacht Name: Athos
Length: 203 ft • 62 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Holland Jachtbouw • #

Athos was launched in April 2010.

Calliope

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-22T10:36:17+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 2010 Monaco Yacht Show • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Calliope
Length: 139 ft • 42 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Holland Jachtbouw • #
Architect: Langan Design
Interior: Rhodes & Young

Calliope was launched in May 2010.

Mirgab VI

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-30T11:54:05+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht Name: Mirgab VI
Length: 160 ft • 49 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Hakvoort • # 243
Architect: Diana Yacht Design
Design: Glade Johnson

Mirgab VI was launched in March 2010. Here she is cruising into Monaco last week.

Pretty Woman

monacoeye.com — 2010-05-18T14:38:57+02:00

Yacht Name: Pretty Woman
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Hakvoort • #

Pretty Woman was launched in May 2010.

Pegaso

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-18T14:38:52+02:00

Yacht Name: Pegaso
Length: 240 ft • 73 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Freire • #

Pegaso was launched in March 2010.

Photo needed, please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com.

Zefira

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-18T14:38:39+02:00

Yacht Name: Zefira
Length: 163 ft • 50 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Fitzroy Yachts • #

Zefira was launched in June 2010.

Lady Christine

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-18T21:28:05+02:00

Copyright: LB/monacoeye • August 2010 • Puerto Andratx • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Lady Christine
Length: 223 ft • 68 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Feadship • #801
Architect: De Voogt
Interior: Rodney Black Design

The new Lady Christine was launched in June 2010. Here she is spotted by Liz in Puerto Andratx, Mallorca.

Lady Christine is currently in Monaco for the yacht show.

Kahalani

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-15T19:46:45+02:00

©: Josko Spagnol / monacoeye.com • 2010 • Rab, Croatia.

Yacht Name: Kahalani
Length: 181 ft • 55 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Feadship • #679
Architect & Exterior: De Voogt Naval Architects
Interior design: Rémi Tessier

Thanks to Josko and Marc for sending in these first pictures of Kahalani from the Mediterranean island of Rab off the Croatian coast and Rhodes in 2010.

Kahalani was launched in Jan 2010.

Sirius

monacoeye.com — 2010-03-18T14:38:22+01:00

Yacht Name: Sirius
Length: 146 ft • 45 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Feadship • #

Sirius was launched in March 2010.

Photo needed, please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com.

Crowbridge

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-18T14:37:31+02:00

Yacht Name: Crowbridge
Length: 102 ft • 31 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Diano • #

Crowbridge was launched in June 2010.

Lady Lau

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-18T22:17:48+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, September 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Lady Lau
Length: 213 ft • 65 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Codecasa • # C118

Lady Lau was launched in June 2010. Here’s a nice shot from a couple of days ago.

Family Day

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-31T08:57:08+02:00

Copyright: PC/monacoeye • Sitges, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht Name: Family Day
Length: 213 ft • 65 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Codecasa • # F71
Interior: Della Role Design

Family Day was launched in April 2010. Here she is cruising in Catalonia, near Sitges. Thanks to Pedro for sending the photo in.

Framura 2

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-27T09:25:16+02:00

Copyright: YH/monacoeye • August 2010 • Michigan • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Framura 2
Length: 149 ft • 46 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Codecasa • # F72

Framura 2 was launched in April 2010. Here she is in Menorca.

Lionheart

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-19T21:18:40+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Sept 2010 Monaco Yacht Show • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Lionheart
Length: 142 ft • 44 m (+17m overhangs)
Year: 2010
Builder: Claasen Jachtbouw • #
Design: Hoek Design
Original plans drawn up by Olin Stephens and Starling Burgess?

Lionheart was launched in June 2010. This new aluminium-hulled J Class was adapted from “Ranger” plans - one of ten unbuilt J-class plans from 1937. She is one of the few J-class available to charter. Sail number J-H1.

Remember When

monacoeye.com — 2010-03-18T14:36:54+01:00

Yacht Name: Remember When
Length: 162 ft • 49 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Christensen • #35

Remember When was launched in March 2010.

Team VIP

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-18T14:36:50+02:00

Yacht Name: Team VIP
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2010
Builder: CNC • #

Team VIP was launched in June 2010.

Mimtee

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-04T16:16:09+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Mimtee
Length: 197 ft • 60 m
Year: 2010
Builder: CRN • # 128
Naval architect: CRN
Exterior design: Zuccon International Project
Interior design: Laura Sessa Romboli, Zuccon International

Mimtee was launched in April 2010.

Kate

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-18T14:36:33+02:00

Yacht Name: Kate
Length: 140 ft • 43 m
Year: 2010
Builder: CRN • CRN 43 #6

Kate was launched in April 2010.

Photo needed, please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com.

Mystic

monacoeye.com — 2010-05-18T14:36:27+02:00

Yacht Name: Mystic
Length: 151 ft • 46 m
Year: 2010
Builder: CMB Yachts • #

Mystic was launched in May 2010.

Gattopardo VI

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-18T21:08:55+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 2010 Monaco Yacht Show • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Gattopardo VI
Length: 131 ft • 40 m
Year: 2010
Builder: CBI Navi • #

Gattopardo VI was launched in June 2010. Already taken her place at the yacht show, above.

Sea Owl

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-01T14:36:15+02:00

Yacht Name: Sea Owl
Length: 142 ft • 43 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Burger Boat • #

Sea Owl was launched in July 2010.

Tee-Dje

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-18T14:35:49+02:00

Yacht Name: Tee-Dje
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Bilgin • #

Tee-Dje was launched in June 2010.

Ulysses

monacoeye.com — 2010-05-20T17:35:06+02:00

Yacht Name: Ulysses
Length: 194 ft • 59 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Benetti • #

Ulysses was launched in May 2010.

Photo needed, please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com or upload in comments below.

Imagination

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-05T18:44:29+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • August 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Imagination
Length: 154 ft • 47 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Benetti • # FB501

Imagination was launched in May 2010.

Illusion

monacoeye.com — 2010-05-20T17:34:50+02:00

Yacht Name: Illusion
Length: 153 ft • 47 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Benetti • #

Illusion was launched in May 2010.

Photo needed, please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com or upload in comments below.

My Sisa

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-20T16:56:19+02:00

Yacht Name: My Sisa
Length: 145 ft • 44 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Benetti • # BV15

My Sisa was launched in April 2010.

Photo needed, please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com.

Nilaya

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-30T14:28:19+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • September 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Nilaya
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Baltic Yachts • #
Naval Architect: Reichel Pugh Yacht Design
Design: Nauta Yachts

Nilaya was launched in May 2010.

Mirage

monacoeye.com — 2010-01-18T14:35:02+01:00

Yacht Name: Mirage
Length: 102 ft • 31 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Baia • #

Mirage was launched in Jan 2010.

Lucky Me

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-15T17:13:25+02:00

© Dusan Letis / monacoeye.com - Croatia.

Yacht name: Lucky Me
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Baglietto • # 10209
Designer: Francesco Paszkowski

Lucky Me was launched in Feb 2010. Thanks to Dusan for the photo, taken in ACI marina, Opatija, Croatia.

Marienella

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-18T14:34:41+02:00

Yacht Name: Marienella
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Arno • #

Marienella was launched in June 2010.

Tsara 4

monacoeye.com — 2010-01-18T14:34:31+01:00

Yacht Name: Tsara 4
Length: 106 ft • 32 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Arno • #

Tsara 4 was launched in Jan 2010.

Bel Abri

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-19T21:53:08+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 2010 Monaco Yacht Show • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Bel Abri
Length: 172 ft • 52 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Amels • # 457

Bel Abri was launched in February 2010. Below, on the T-jetty at the Monaco Yacht Show 2010.

Imagine II

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-18T14:30:10+02:00

Yacht Name: Imagine II
Length: 145 ft • 44 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Alloy Yachts • #

Imagine II launched in June 2010.

Phoenix 2

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-20T13:53:01+02:00

Copyright: TD/monacoeye • Kiel 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht Name: Phoenix 2
Length: 286 ft • 87 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Lürssen • # 13659
Design: Andrew Winch Designs

Phoenix 2 was launched in April 2010, and is currently in Isle of Man.

Many thanks to Thomas for sending in these nice photos of Phoenix 2, taken in the Nordostseekanal in Kiel a week ago.

In addition to the eye-catching, sleek, arrowhead design, there is a nice little touch of an eagle figurehead on the prow. As far I know this is a first for a modern yacht (correct me if I’m wrong in the comments below).

Pacific

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-19T00:18:19+02:00

Copyright: WF/monacoeye • August 2010 • Helgoland • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Pacific
Length: 279 ft • 85 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Lürssen • # 13658
Exterior: German Frers
Interior: Bannenberg & Rowell

Pacific was launched in July 2010. Here she is, spotted on sea trials near Helgoland in northern Germany by Werner. An interesting design from German Frers - something new!

New recent shot directly below from Bertram Böhm - thanks!

Solemates

monacoeye.com — 2010-10-06T21:53:51+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • September 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Solemates
Length: 197 ft • 60 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Lürssen • # 13661
Exterior: Espen Øino
Interior: Glade Johnson Design

Solemates, arriving for the yacht show.

Katara

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-15T22:04:24+02:00

©: Bob Trusty / monacoeye.com • 2011 • Barbados.

Yacht name: Katara
Formerly: Project Crystal
Length: 408 ft • 124 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Lürssen • # 13656
Exterior design: Espen Øino

The Qatari yacht formerly known as Project Crystal was launched in April 2010. Now named Katara, she has now made her first ocean crossing, visiting the Caribbean and southern Europe.

Here at monacoeye we’ve received several nice photos. Above from Bob Trusty in Barbados, (with a near identical one from Ron Pearson, perhaps from the same cruise ship?) And below, a nice one of the lights at sunset from Brian Watson. A few more to follow …

©: Brian Watson / monacoeye.com • 2011 • Barbados.

Silver Shalis

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-17T16:33:01+02:00

Copyright: Tamara Wills/monacoeye • Washington, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Silver Shalis
Length: 174 ft • 53 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Delta Marine • #175-038
Exterior: Langan Design
Interior: Jonathan Quinn Barnett

Silver Shalis leaving Port Angeles in Washington a few weeks ago.

Thanks to James and Ken for ID!

Kolaha

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-18T22:19:05+02:00

Copyright: NT/Josko Spagnol/monacoeye • Rab, June 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Kolaha
Length: 207 ft • 63 m
Year: 2010
Builder: ISA • #630.1
Naval Architect: Andrea Vallicelli
Interior: Patrick Knowles

Here is Kolaha, the first of the new ISA 630 line, photographed at night in Rab, Croatia, by Josko in June. And a nice shot in Monaco from NT.

Heesen Model

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T17:35:39+02:00

4 You

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:45:12+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: 4 You
Length: 147 ft • 47 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Heesen • #14647
Naval Architect: Omega Architects

The newly launched 4 You arrives in Monaco.

Sky

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-30T18:35:37+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • September 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Sky
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Heesen • #14750
Naval Architect: Omega Architects
Interior: Mojo Sturner Associates

Sky, a new look from Heesen.

My Petra

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:45:16+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, June 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: My Petra
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Heesen • #14844
Naval Architect: Omega Architects

The recently-launched My Petra came to Monaco in June at the time of the Monaco Rendezvous.

S Bernardo

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-15T16:58:28+02:00

Yacht name: S Bernardo
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Heesen • #15044
Naval Architect: Omega Architects

Mamma Mia

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-05T11:39:02+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Mamma Mia
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Benetti • BC106

Mamma Mia, Benetti Classic 120 …

Enchantress

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-05T11:34:53+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Enchantress
Formerly: Bella Dawn -> Freedom -> Distraction -> Smitten
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Benetti • BC010

Enchantress, Benetti Classic 115 …

Benetti Classic List

monacoeye.com — 2005-07-08T10:23:33+02:00

All Benetti Classics

120 ft - 37 m

__________ Santa Domenica
BC122 2010 Ocean Dream
BC121 2009 Claudia of MC -> Red Anchor
BC120 2009 Blue Bay
BC119 2009
BC118 2009 Giorgia
BC117
BC116 2009 Kos
BC115 2008 Gladiatore
BC114 2008 Vila Velebita
BC113
BC112 2008 Quest
BC111 2008 Beverley
BC110 2007 Elena
BC109 2007 Mylo
BC107 2007 Kai
BC106 2007 Mamma Mia
BC105 2006 Andiamo
BC104 2007 Orinokia
BC103 2006 Mi Vida -> Sea Bluez
BC102 2006 Wild Thyme
BC101 2006 Euphoria -> Nataly

115 ft - 35 m

BC029 2006 Follow Me 4
BC028 2006 Black Rose
BC027 2006 Lady Sisa
BC026 2005 Kos -> Blu
BC025 2005 Bacchanal
BC024 2005 Domani ->
BC023
BC022 2004 Asia II -> Stilvi III
BC021 2004 Diane -> Inouis
BC020 2004 Constance -> White Pigeon
BC019 2004 Brianna -> Benalex -> Almadhoub
BC018 2003 Eliza Jean -> Latiko
BC017
BC016 2003 Blind Date -> Blind Date Too
BC015 2003 My Johanna
BC014 2002 Siete
BC013
BC012 200? Stella Maris -> Alani II
BC011 2002 Elaldrea
BC010 2001 Bella Dawn -> Freedom -> Distraction -> Smitten -> Enchantress
BC009 2001 Satine
BC008 2001 Grand Coroto
BC007 2000 Symphony
BC006 2000 My Marzy -> Rebellious -> If -> Aminah
BC005 2000 Aladina
BC004 1999 Sympa -> Sea Century
BC003 1999 Felidan
BC002 1999 Intrinsic -> Nanseabee -> Paradigm
BC001 1998 Stella Fiera

Go

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-07T13:22:45+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Go
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Feadship
Architect: De Voogt
Interior: Fokkema

Feadship’s recent launch, Go, attended the Monaco Rendezvous yacht gathering in June. Go, Go!

Victory

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-07T13:22:48+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Victory
Yacht name: O'Ptasia -> Victory V
Length: 170 ft • 52 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Lamda M Shipyard • Golden Yachts

Victory V (below) is now called Victory (above) and has a pale blue hull.

Villa Sul Mare

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-07T13:22:51+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Villa Sul Mare • Nadara 43
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Tecnomar
Design: Luca Dini Design

Tecnomar call their flagship model the Nadara 43. Launched in 2009, Villa Sul Mare, the first in the series, boasts twin 3000hp MTU engines, which deliver a top speed of about 28 knots.

Lammouche

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-04T22:14:16+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Lammouche
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 2010
Builder: SanLorenzo • #102
Naval Architect: Mario Grasso - Navirex
Interior: Francesco Paszkowski

The new 44m Lammouche from SanLorenzo spotted in Monaco by NT.

Dubai East

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-04T22:11:06+02:00

Dubai East hospitality

Olialia

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-04T22:05:06+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Olialia
Formerly: Jacklo
Length: 98 ft • 30 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Sunseeker
Engines: 2 x 2400 hp MTU
Top speed: 28 knots

Olialia at the Grand Prix.

Ocean Pearl

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-04T22:43:18+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Ocean Pearl • YachtPlus 2
Length: 135 ft • 41 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Rodriquez • YachtPlus
Design: Norman Foster

The second of this Lord Foster designed series is named Ocean Pearl. Here she was cruising off Monaco a few weeks ago.

The third will be Ocean Sapphire.

Blade

monacoeye.com — 2011-09-26T13:31:11+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, June 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: H₂Ome -> Blade
Length: 147 ft • 45 m
Year: 2010
Builder: MMGI
Naval Architect: Mario Grasso - Navirex
Styling: Raffaella Berge
Engines: 2 x 1900hp Cats & 1 5000 hp Vericor TF50 Gas Turbine
Top speed: 40 knots

The stylish new gas-turbine propelled 45-metre yacht, H2Ome, was seen visiting Monaco in June 2010.

Rendezvous 2010

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-04T21:36:52+02:00

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The line up for this year’s Monaco Rendezvous, captured here outside the port, by NT last week. Go, 4H, Icon, Trident, Happy Days, Sea Force One, Blue Eyes, Ingot, Galactica, Millenium, Phocea, Linda Lou and H2ome participated …

Louis Vuitton Trophy - La Maddalena

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-09T17:55:17+02:00

Photos copyright: LM/monacoeye • La Maddalena, June 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Some beautiful shots of the Mascalzone Latino Audi boat in the Louis Vuitton Trophy sent in by Leandro.

The next LV Trophy event is in Dubai in November 2010.

Titan

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-09T16:14:34+02:00

Photos copyright: DS/monacoeye • Netherlands, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Titan
Length: 257 ft • 78 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
Design: Reymond Langton

Thanks to Daniel for sending in these first shots of Titan, the new launch from Abeking & Rasmussen.

Heesen 13237

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-09T15:32:29+02:00

Photos copyright: RK/monacoeye • Netherlands, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: 13237
Length:
Year:
Builder: Heesen
Design:

René spotted this yacht “Heesen 13237” - is this Millenium 37m 2006/7 ?

Amigo

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-09T15:31:53+02:00

Photos copyright: RK/monacoeye • Netherlands, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Amigo
Length: 98 ft • 30 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Heesen • # 11830 ?
Design: Pieter Beeldsnijder Design

Hey, Amigo.

Casco

monacoeye.com — 2010-06-09T16:02:52+02:00

Photos copyright: RK/monacoeye • Netherlands, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Unknown casco
Length:
Year:
Builder: Heesen • ?
Design:

Heesen casco spotted by René. Maybe 44m ?

Perle Noire

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T17:35:54+02:00

Photos copyright: RK/monacoeye • Netherlands, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Willpower -> Perle Noire
Length: 122 ft • 37 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Heesen • # 14537
Design: Omega Architects

Willpower, the latest in the 3700 line, now renamed as Perle Noire.

2010 Monaco Grand Prix

monacoeye.com — 2010-05-14T15:33:37+02:00

All photos on this page copyrighted: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

“Jenson what took you so long?”

Above, Lewis Hamilton stands on his car for photos after a decent finish in Q3, assuring himself of 5th place on the grid, and looks over at Button arriving in 8th place (back right).

Force India, below, the popular new Mangusta 165…

Photos copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

The James Bond themed Quantum of Solace, ex Midlandia…

Photos copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Looks like the official Jenson Button yacht …

Photos copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

At least someone’s got their priorities right. Friday night is party night for the Virgin Racing crew on entrepreneur Richard Branson’s new catamaran, Necker Belle. A couple of hard working team members let their hair down and take a few Carlsberg-fuelled holiday snaps on the bouncy castle. Boss of the year, surely!

Photos copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Monte Carlo Tennis Masters 2010

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-15T08:55:20+02:00

Photos copyright: monacoeye • Monte Carlo Tennis Masters 14 April 2010 • Do not copy without permission

The Monaco season has finally got under way with the 2010 Monte Carlo Tennis Masters, after what seems like a protracted winter. But the sun was shining yesterday as Nadal and co warmed up on the back courts of the Monte Carlo Country Club. Any tennis buffs out there? Other than Nadal, I have no idea who this latest bunch of tennis players are… Please leave answers below in comments!

Only one month to go before this year’s Monaco Grand Prix, most of the stands are up already. Flavio Briatore’s Force Blue is currently in port on the T jetty, although he’s currently facing a three year suspension from Formula One for “match-fixing”. Nomad arrived a couple of days ago …

And what’s going on here…?

Sequel P

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-02T12:41:50+02:00

Photos copyright: monacoeye. Do not copy without permission. St Barths, Jan 2010.

Yacht name: Sequel P
Length: 179 ft • 55 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Proteksan Turquoise • # 50
Exterior Design: Dubois Naval Architects
Interior: H2 Yacht Design

Bob sent in a couple of great shots of Sequel P, the new launch from Proteksan Turquoise, which headed down to the Caribbean for the 2010 New Year celebrations.

Sequel P is pictured with her Intrepid tender below.

Kai

monacoeye.com — 2010-03-02T12:31:05+01:00

Photos copyright: RP/monacoeye. Do not copy without permission. St Barths, Jan 2010.

Yacht name: Kai • Benetti Classic 120
Formerly: Allegro
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Benetti • # BC 107

Kai, formerly Allegro, in St Barths.

Water Slide

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-06T11:22:51+02:00

Photos copyright: RP/monacoeye. Do not copy without permission. St Barths, Jan 2010.

Inflatable water slides on yachts were all the rage this season in St Barths. Above, a giant one on Fortunato.

And below a different style on Aquarius.

Ohana

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-06T11:22:48+02:00

Photos copyright: RP/monacoeye. Do not copy without permission. St Barths, Jan 2010.

Yacht name: Ohana
Length: 143 ft • 43 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2055
Architect: Perini & Ron Holland

A couple of nice shots sent in by Bob of the Perini Navi Ohana moored off St Barths after New Year’s celebrations in January.

Planet Solar

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-01T09:18:38+02:00

Photos copyright: KG/monacoeye. Do not copy without permission. Images: Kiel, March 2010.

Yacht name: Planet Solar
Length: 102 ft • 31 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Knierim Yacht Club, Kiel
Solar banks: 536 m²
Autonomy: Infinite …

An exclusive set of photos detailing yesterday’s launch of the world’s largest solar-powered ship, Planet Solar, from monacoeye special correspondent in Kiel, Klaus Gaeth.

This Kiel-built 31-metre catamaran, which is only powered by light, will soon be embarking on a round-the-world-trip at an estimated average speed of 7.5 knots (14 km/h) and a very impressive top speed of 14 knots (25 km/h), drawing on the 127 hp produced by its 536 square metres of photovoltaic cells.

But what if it’s cloudy? The ship only consumes 27 hp so there should be a fair amount of power to spare, with some large batteries on board presumably to store all that solar goodness.

Three or four crew members will skipper this boat, which can accommodate a total of 40 passengers.

Palladium

monacoeye.com — 2011-09-26T13:32:29+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye. Do not copy. Monaco, Sep 2011.

Yacht name: Palladium
Project name: Project Orca
Length: 315 ft • 96 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Blohm & Voss • # 971
Naval architect: Blohm & Voss
Design: Michael Leach

Palladium visited Monaco for the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show. Most interesting exterior design, IMHO.

Beothuk

monacoeye.com — 2009-12-24T10:24:32+01:00

Photo copyright: Robert Paylor. Do not copy. Image: Ft Lauderdale Boat Show, October 2009.

Yacht name: Beothuk
Length: 102 ft • 31 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Kuipers
Architect: Vripack

Sycara IV

monacoeye.com — 2009-12-24T10:17:31+01:00

Photo copyright: Robert Paylor. Do not copy. Image: Ft Lauderdale Boat Show, October 2009.

Yacht name: Sycara IV
Length: 151 ft • 46 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Burger Boat • # 500
Design: Burger Design & Ken Freivokh
Architect: Burger & Bruce King

The star of this year’s Fort Lauderdale was Burger Boat’s Sycara IV, which made its debut at the show. This retro 1920’s fantail cruiser will be used by owners Ray and Elsie Catena to explore the United States - the Great Lakes and Intracoastal Waterways. It is currently in St Barths for the holiday season.

Exuma

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-22T10:39:40+02:00

Copyright: HOS/monacoeye • 2010 Monaco Yacht Show • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Exuma
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Perini Navi - Picchiotti • C 2134
Interior: Perini Navi
Exterior Design: Vitruvius
Architect: Briand Yacht Design

Above, a nice shot of Exuma backing in to her central location on the T-jetty, from Henry. Launched July 2010.

Alinghi 5

monacoeye.com — 2009-11-10T00:40:48+01:00

Yacht name: Alinghi 5
LWL: 90 ft • 27 m (LOA about 120 ft)
Built: Villeneuve, Switzerland
Architects: Rolf Vfroljik and Alinghi design team headed by Grant Simmer

Photo: LM • Genoa • September 2009

The new Alinghi 5 was flown down to Genoa from Geneva (over the Alps?!), suspended beneath a helicopter, after initial tests on Lac Leman. This shot was taken by Leandro at the Amico yard soon after it arrived. That's Azzurra II in front and Cuor di Leone behind.

As it stands, the 33rd America's Cup will see Ernesto Bertarelli's Alinghi team (Société Nautique de Genève) challenged by Larry Ellison's BMW Oracle team (Golden Gate Yacht Club) off the East coast of Australia in February 2010. Alinghi will be sailing their 90 ft sloop-rigged catamaran and Oracle sailing a similar-sized trimaran, BMW Oracle Racing 90.

Controversially, Alinghi's winches are electrically powered.

Given the insane amount of legal manoeuvring that has characterized this race, one can only assume the legal challenges are not yet over.

Antares Avance

monacoeye.com — 2009-11-09T00:00:19+01:00

Yacht name: Antares Avance
Length: 98 ft • 30 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Jongert

Photo: LM • Genoa • October 2009

Genoa Boat Show

monacoeye.com — 2009-11-09T23:57:50+01:00

A few shots below from the Genoa Boat Show which follows the Cannes and Monaco Shows in October…

PK Boo II

monacoeye.com — 2009-11-08T23:47:56+01:00

Yacht name: PK Boo II
Length: 88 ft • 27 m
Year: 1982
Builder: Tréhard Marine
Naval Architect: Francis Design

Photo: LM • Genoa • October 2009

Stylish stern on PK Boo II …

Out

monacoeye.com — 2009-11-10T00:36:14+01:00

Yacht name: Out
Formerly: Ice
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Amtec
Stylist: Turhan Soyaslan

Leandro spotted Out in Genoa. Thanks to Merijn for ID…

Vicky

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-05T18:44:27+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • June 2010 • Cote d’Azur • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Vicky
Length: 192 ft • 58 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Baglietto • #10201

Vicky from Baglietto.

Y3K

monacoeye.com — 2009-11-09T23:36:26+01:00

Yacht name: Y3K
Length: 100 ft • 30 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Wally
Design: German Frers

Photo: LM • Genoa • October 2009

The new Y3K at the Genoa Boat Show in October.

Black Pearl

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-23T09:59:53+02:00

Yacht name: Black Pearl
Length: 76 ft • 23 m
Year: 2008
Shipyard: Baltic Yachts
Naval Architect: Tripp Design
Interior Architect: Rhoades Young

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Liara

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-23T09:59:29+02:00

Yacht name: Liara
Length: 98 ft • 30 m + bowsprit
Year: 2009
Builder: Southern Ocean Marine
Design: Dixon Yacht Design

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Marmalade of Manchester

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-23T09:58:57+02:00

Yacht name: Marmalade of Manchester
Length: 70 ft • 21 m
Year: 2008
Shipyard: Van Dam Nordia Shipyard
Design: Robin ten Hoope

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Bikini Queen 2

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-23T17:12:04+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • September 2009 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Bikini Queen 2
Length: 135 ft • 41 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Horizon Yachts
Design: Horizon Yachts

Here was Bikini Queen 2 arriving for the 2009 Monaco Yacht Show.

Quasar

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-23T17:12:01+02:00

Yacht name: Quasar
Length: 95 ft • 29 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Peri Yachts
Naval Architect: Bill Dixon
Interior Architect: Scaro Design

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Quasar the new 29m from Peri is on sale for an asking price of €3.7m.

Riva 86 Domino

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-27T22:44:22+02:00

Yacht name: Riva 86 Domino
Length: 86 ft • 26 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Dancing Milly

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-22T00:32:06+02:00

Yacht name: Dancing Milly
Length: 123 ft • 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Sanlorenzo

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Northlander

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-22T00:23:04+02:00

Yacht name: Northlander
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Moonen

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Awesome

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-22T00:14:26+02:00

Yacht name: Awesome
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Mangusta

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Astarte

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-15T18:37:47+02:00

Yacht name: Astarte • 105 Open
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Baglietto • # 10184
Design: Francesco Paszkowski

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Astarte was recently listed for sale at €6.5 mil.

Monaco Triathlon 2009

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-08T19:23:06+02:00

Photos: NT • 6 September 2009 • Larvotto Beach, Monaco

To those about to dive, I salute you! The Monaco Triathlon started early on Sunday morning at 7.30 a.m. with the swim event. NT has sent in a superb set of photos. I'll say no more, click through the links to see the action…

Icon

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-24T09:30:26+02:00

Yacht name: Icon
Length: 205 ft • 62 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Icon Yachts
Architect: Jouke van der Baan
Design: Redman Whitely Dixon

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

This is Icon, the first yacht built by the new Dutch shipyard Icon Yachts.

The Icon 62 has a large fold-out transom beach terrace, with shower, leading onto an open day-room at the stern - a similar arrangement to the CRN Blue Eyes which is berthed alongside her in the show.

Africa

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-27T22:49:32+02:00

Yacht name: Africa
Length: 147 ft • 45 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Sunrise Yachts
Architect: Studio Scanu
Design: Frank Darnet Design

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Quest

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-05T12:38:00+02:00

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Yacht name: Quest
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Benetti • BC112

Quest, Benetti Classic 120.

Passe Partout

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-22T09:05:30+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 2010 Monaco Yacht Show • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Passe Partout
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Jongert
Naval Architect: Tony Castro
Interior: Jongert

Passe Partout

Montigne

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-15T18:33:17+02:00

Yacht name: Montigne
Length: 187 ft • 57 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Aegean Yachts

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Montigne is a new 57 m motorsailer from Aegean Yacht.

MYBA Selection 2009

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-07T09:59:22+02:00

Many of the yachts which previously might have moored offshore during the Monaco Yacht Show will this year be relocated to St Jean.

Brokers found the bad weather last year made it very difficult to for them to shuttle clients out to their yachts.

So they are staging a concurrent event entitled The MYBA Selection.

It runs from 25th to 27th September 2009 and will include yachts such as the 26m motor yacht Catriel, the 75 m SY Phocea and 57m SY Montigne from Aegean Yachts.

A list of yachts (updated nearer the event) on this site can be found here: MYBA Selection 2009.

Monaco Yacht Show 2009

monacoeye.com — 2009-10-26T08:10:45+01:00

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Sunday: All the yachts have left. Many photos to still upload. Here's a night shot from Saturday.

Wednesday: Day One - seemed busy for a Wednesday. Yachts have been sold… the largest reported so far is Boadicea.

Monday: The Monaco Yacht Show is fast approaching. The port is half full already.

The show runs from the 23rd to 26th September 2009 - opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

There are 100 yachts on display in Port Hercule, from 25 to 90 metres, with 40 new builds.

There are stands for 500 companies in yacht-related businesses - including everything from paint finishes to table settings.

This is the tag link on this site for yachts appearing at this year's Monaco Yacht Show: MYS 2009. Entries will be updated as the show progresses.

Indio

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-23T09:42:45+02:00

Yacht name: Indio
Length: 100 ft • 30 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Wally
Design: German Frers • Wally

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Indio is the new Wally 101

Tatii

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-27T22:53:18+02:00

Yacht name: Tatii
Length: 133 ft • 40 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Tamsen Yachts

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

The new Tamsen 41.

FX

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-07T09:21:43+02:00

Yacht name: FX
Length: 123 ft • 37 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Sanlorenzo • SD122
Design: Francesco Paszkowski

iBoat

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-07T09:18:32+02:00

Yacht name: iBoat
Length: 127 ft • 39 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Sanlorenzo
Design: Francesco Paszkowski

New Sanlorenzo 40 Alloy.

Moonen 124

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-07T09:15:16+02:00

Model: Moonen 124
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Moonen
Architect: Stolk Marimecs System
Stylist: René Van der Velden
Interior: Art-Line Interiors

Streamline

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-24T10:33:03+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, September 2009 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Streamline
Length: 162 ft • 49 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Mondomarine • C20
Design: Cor D Rover • Frederic Mechiche • Luca Dini

Streamline at the Monaco Yacht Show 2009.

Bandido 90

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-07T09:07:00+02:00

Model: Bandido 90
Length: 92 ft • 28 m
Year: 2009
Shipyard: Drettmann Group

Chrisco

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-07T09:04:02+02:00

Yacht name: Chrisco
Length: 98 ft • 30 m
Year: 2009
Builder: CNB
Design: Luca Brenta Design

New CNB 100 at this year's MYS.

Ludi

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-07T09:01:56+02:00

Yacht name: Ludi
Length: 86 ft • 26 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Cerri

Blink

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-23T17:12:06+02:00

Yacht name: Blink
Length: 135 ft • 41 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Akhir • Cantieri di Pisa

The second Akhir 135

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Admiral 42

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-07T08:53:53+02:00

Yacht model: Admiral 42
Length: 136 ft • 41 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Admiral • Cantieri Navali Lavagna
Design: Sydac • Luca Dini Design

Elisea Nova

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-30T11:58:41+02:00

Yacht name: Elisea Nova
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 2009 ?
Builder: Ocean Concept

Another design I didn't recognise, flying the Stars and Stripes. Turns out it's from the Turkish yard, Ocean Concept.

Krista • Astondoa 96 GLX

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-30T11:55:13+02:00

Yacht name: Krista • Astondoa 96 GLX
Length: 96 ft • 28 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Astondoa

This smart green-hulled yacht was in port for the Football Supercup Final last weekend. It's the new 96 GLX from Astondoa - thanks José Maria for the ID!

Nena

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-31T11:38:26+02:00

Yacht name: Nena
Length: 118 ft • 36 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Akhir • Cantieri di Pisa
Design: Carlo Galeazzi

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2009

Nena was launched earlier this year. She is the first in the new Akhir 118 line and the first to feature a metallic grey hull. She continues the strip porthole design of Lazy Me, the Akhir 135 launched last year.

Oneness • PJ 150 #6

monacoeye.com — 2011-07-14T10:54:33+02:00

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Yacht name: Oneness
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ 150 #6
Stylist: Nuvolari & Lenard

Oneness

Blue Ice • PJ 150 #5

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-31T19:39:26+02:00

Yacht name: Blue Ice
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ 150 #5
Stylist: Nuvolari & Lenard

Photos: NT • Monaco • August 2009

Wow, two more gleaming new PJ 150's arrive in Monaco, Blue Ice and Oneness.

Some differences in the porthole arrangements. Blue Ice resembles O'Khalila and Hokulani, while Oneness follows the Clifford II and Four Jacks styling.

Odalisque

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-31T18:38:28+02:00

Yacht name: Odalisque
Formerly: Claybeth -> Passage II -> Sophie B -> Paragon -> Danse -> Odalisque
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 1973
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • #726

Photo: Robert Murray • Fort Lauderdale • February 2009

Nice to see a shot of this 1973 Feadship from Robert.

Kalizma

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-22T14:33:45+02:00

Yacht name: Kalizma
Formerly: Minona -> Cortynia -> Odysseia
Length: 165 ft • 50 m (including bowsprit ?)
Year: 1906 • Rebuilt: 2006, with extra deck.
Builder: Ramage & Ferguson
Architect: GL Watson
Interior 2007: Dellatecnica

Photo: NT • Phuket • August 2009

Kalizma is the yacht that Richard Burton bought for Elizabeth Taylor and renamed after their three children Kate, Liza and Marie.

Following her refit and extra top deck, she has recently cruised in South East Asia, from Phuket to Hong Kong via Sarawak and Sabah.

Now there's a cruise that captures the imagination! The Malaysian state of Sabah on the island of Borneo still has an incredibly rich variety of bird life, and is a top destination for nature lovers from around the world…

Here's a shot of how she looked pre-refit in 1969…

Fortune Elephant

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-22T13:57:38+02:00

Yacht name: Fortune Elephant
Formerly: A Khaliq
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 1997
Builder: Alloy Yachts
Design: Warwick Yacht Design

Photo: NT • Phuket • August 2009

Now Thai based and named Fortune Elephant.

Lightning

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-30T09:28:30+02:00

Yacht name: Lightning
Formerly: Radiant
Length: 171 ft • 52 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Amels
Design: Terence Disdale

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2009

Now pretty sure Lightning is the new name for Radiant. Thanks to Tassos for helping with the ID!

Lady Lara

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-30T09:53:12+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Lara
Length: 194 ft • 59 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Benetti • FB243
Design: Stefano Natucci
Interior: Studio Massari

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2009

Lady Lara, Benetti's new 59 metre, seen here beside Siran in a crowded Port Hercule.

Northern Star

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-01T21:14:58+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht Name: Northern Star
Formerly: (Project Scout)
Length: 247 ft • 75 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Lürssen • # 13651
Design: Espen Øino International
Interior: Pauline Nunns Associates

Northern Star the 75m explorer from Lürssen, built under the project name Scout, was launched in 2009 and recently arrived in Monaco.

She is so similar in design terms to the previous incarnation of Northern Star that we mistook her for Polar Star!

The resplendent paint work should have given the game away…

Mirage

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T23:38:24+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Mirage
Formerly: El Corsario
Length: 131 ft • 40 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Heesen • # 8240

Mirage, 20 years old this year.

Plus Too • PJ 135 #3

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-04T22:49:16+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • August 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Plus Too
Length: 135 ft • 41 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ 135 #3 • PJ253
Stylist: Nuvolari & Lenard

Plus Too beside O’Khalila.

Cover Drive 2 • PJ 135 #4

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-21T10:49:38+02:00

Yacht name: Cover Drive 2
Length: 135 ft • 41 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ 135 #4
Stylist: Nuvolari & Lenard

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • July 2009

Cover Drive 2, the latest gleaming PJ135, in creamy beige with dark burgundy accents, pulled into Port Hercule yesterday evening. The fourth in the series by my reckoning.

Vaudrey Miller Limousine

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T12:34:42+02:00

Photo: Loic Riviere, Nice.

Here is the 11m limo tender to A, styled by Philippe Starck, with architecture by Patrick Banfield, built by Vaudrey Miller.

Vikal Tender 28 - Al Mirqab

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T12:29:14+02:00

Photo: Gerhard Merz.

Tender to Al Mirqab. This Vikal Open "Tender 28" is 12m long, equipped with 2 Volvo D6 diesels and 2 Hamilton HJ 292 Waterjets, has a top speed of 42 knots, and can carry 18 passengers and 3 crew.

Tender to Lady Anne

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T15:11:09+02:00

This tender to Lady Anne is a Hinckley Talaria 29 Runabout (T29 R) which reaches a maximum speed of 33 knots.

Tender to Madsummer

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T14:53:13+02:00

This is the new limo tender to Madsummer, launched just before Christmas. It's a custom design, featuring gull-wing doors, by Weaver Price and was built by Goetz Custom Boats in Bristol, Rhode Island. Made of pre-preg carbon fiber with luxury seating for 12 guests she achieved 50mph on her first day of sea trial. Site: weaverprice.com

Tender to Outback

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T14:32:37+02:00

Tender to Outback, built by Nautica. US-based Nautica International offers a very wide range of customised RIBs. This model looks like the Express 24.

Tender to Prince Abdulaziz

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T14:14:39+02:00

Tender to Prince Abdulaziz. Photo: monacoeye.

Tender to A

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T15:58:18+02:00

Photos: monacoeye & Loic Riviere

Built by New-Zealand based bespoke tender builder Vaudrey Miller, this 11m Open tender to A was styled by Philippe Starck, with naval architecture from Patrick Banfield

Czeers Mk 1 - Solar Powered Boat

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T15:58:25+02:00

Name: Czeers Mk1
Length: 33 ft • 10m
Year: 2008
Builder: Czeers
Design: David Czap & Nils Beers

This solar-powered speedboat prototype was the subject of great interest at the 2008 Monaco Yacht Show, with soaring oil prices in the forefront of people's minds.

The two questions asked were a) does it really work and b) how much does it cost?

The answer to the first question was most definitely yes. It can run at 30 knots, powered solely by its solar-powered, lightweight - and silent - 80 kw electric motor. 14 square metres of flush-mounted photovoltaic cells cover its upper surface, which either charge the battery or can power the engine directly for cruising at 8 knots. The boat is made from carbon-fibre and weighs only 1000 kg.

At full speed the Czeers Mk1 can run for 30 minutes, but at 10 knots autonomy is much longer.

David and Nils started on this project in 2005 at Delft University. Spurred on by a win in solar-powered boat competition, they went on to form the Czeers company together, while still in their early twenties, with David in charge of design and Nils running the management side of things.

With the help of prestigious partners like Royal Huisman, they built the Czeers Mk1 prototype, billed as the world's first solar-powered speedboat.

The second question, how much does it cost, went unanswered. David would only say that it's a prototype and therefore not for sale!

Tender to Silver

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T09:17:00+02:00

Tender to Silver.

Vikal Limo Tender 4

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T09:14:39+02:00

A Vikal Limo "Tender 4" with roof in raised position, at the Monaco Yacht Show. Photo: monacoeye

Tender to Maraya

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T09:01:48+02:00

A Ski Nautique tender to Maraya, built by Nautique.

Tender to Allegro

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T08:51:27+02:00

Royal Limo tender to Allegro, built by Danish-based Royal Tender. Photo: monacoeye.

Tender to Martha Ann

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T08:44:40+02:00

Royal Limo tender to Allegro, built by Danish-based Royal Tender. Photo: monacoeye.

Yacht Tenders

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T15:58:43+02:00

In addition to superyachts, the Monaco Yacht Show also puts on a good show in the tender department. There are usually about a dozen exhibiting tender manufacturers, but all the yachts moored in the bay also send their tenders in and out of the port to collect guests, brokers and clients, and many other small boats visit from the Cannes Boat Show.

Although any craft can be used as a tender, a few different styles predominate, with many of the larger yachts having a variety of different boats for different occasions. A wooden tender, such an antique Riva from the sixties, always expresses a great sense of style. SY Mitseaah, for example, has a Riva Junior. Now that Riva no longer make wooden boats, many other manufacturers produce retro-looking models, such as Swedish-based J Craft, although modern materials are used for the hull.

In the wooden category, Serenella hand-crafted Venetian limousines - used as water taxis in Venice - are both elegant and protect guests from the elements.

Using more modern materials, but still with a traditional look, US builders Hinckley and Chris Craft produce a wide variety of runabouts.

The very large yachts will often have one or two Australian-built Vikal limo or "semi-limos" on board. Danish-based Royal Tender, has also entered the enclosed limo market recently.

RIBs, short for Rigid-hulled Inflatable Boats, are the easiest sort of boat to handle for crew, as there is minimal danger of damaging the all important paintwork on the yacht, or indeed scuffing the tender itself on the quayside. They have a rigid hull surrounded by an inflatable rubber sponson or tube. Novurania are popular general-purpose tenders in this category, and Italian-based Dariel have some very elegant designs too.

Although most yacht tender manufacturers are able to provide a great deal of customisation for their clients, some yachts have one-off tenders that often match the design of the yacht. The Philippe Starck designed Vaudrey Miller tenders to A, and Espen Øino's Moon Goddess spring to mind, although the latter is really a yacht in its own right, and carries a tender of its own!

In a wider use of the word, any vehicle, craft, or aircraft can be termed a tender if it carries passengers or goods to or from the main yacht - many of the larger yachts carry helicopters for longer journeys in remote locations, while some yachts carry cars on board.

Check out the tender link to get an overview of a wide variety of boats on display at the Monaco Show and in use throughout the year.

Tender to Oasis

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T21:00:01+02:00

This tender to Oasis is a Vikal Open model. Photo: monacoeye.

Red Anchor

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-04T20:49:42+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Red Anchor
Formerly: Claudia of MC
Length: 120 ft • 35 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Benetti • BC121

Red Anchor is the new name for this Benetti classic.

Giorgia

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T15:58:59+02:00

Yacht name: Giorgia
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Benetti • BC 118

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2009

Tender to Anastasia

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T19:08:13+02:00

Tender to Anastasia, built by Vikal. It's a Semi Limousine model - probably Tender 19.

Acqua Yachts

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T19:07:09+02:00

Acqua Yachts: 1 + 7 tender.

Tender to Amnesia

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T19:06:00+02:00

Amnesia tender built by Intrepid.

Photo: monacoeye.

BlueGame 47

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T18:54:48+02:00

BlueGame 47, billed as a kind of multi-purpose vessel. Originally made in South Africa, now built in Italy. Can be configured in various ways, as a patrol boat, fisherman or yacht tender, open or hard-top. Photos: monacoeye.

Chris Craft Catalina 29

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T18:52:55+02:00

A Chris Craft Catalina 29 Sun Tender on display at the Monaco Yacht Show. With twin 250 hp outboard engines mounted, she has a top speed of 53 mph. Photos: monacoeye.

Dariel Phantasia

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T18:44:11+02:00

The larger 12m Dariel Phantasia. Photo: monacoeye.

Dariel DT7

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T18:43:00+02:00

Beautiful Italian styling on this Dariel DT7 tender. Equipped with a 260 hp Yanmar diesel and Castoldi Jet turbodrive 238 HC, this 23 footer reaches speeds over 40 knots. Photo: monacoeye.

Pascoe SY10

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T14:23:45+02:00

Two models of Pascoe SY10 tenders designed by Ken Freivokh. The Maltese Falcon has one of these.

With her twin Mercury Verado 300's the SY10 Open Outboard (top) can comfortably reach speeds of 65 knots.

Royal Tender

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T18:28:15+02:00

The Royal Tender 25 - 26 ft Open Tender (left) carries 12 persons and has a top speed of 35 knots. The Royal Limo (right) is a customisable 26 - 30 ft, also has a 35 knot top speed, powered by 2 Volvo D3-195's, and can carry 14 people.

Designed by Espen Øino and built by Royal Tender, Denmark.

Photos: monacoeye

Silvestris 23

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T18:26:48+02:00

The Silvestris 23 Sports Cabriolet at the 2008 Monaco Yacht Show. Styled with a car concept in mind. Photos: monacoeye.

Novurania Tender

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T18:17:55+02:00

Novurania are popular as yacht tenders because they will not damage the paintwork with their inflatable sides. Photo: monacoeye.

Shandor Tender

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T18:15:41+02:00

These are Castoldi Jet Tenders. On the right probably a Castoldi Jet Tender 21, and on the left possibly a 19T model. Both equipped with Castoldi Water Jets type 238 HC, with hydraulic clutch.

Zodiac Mach 2

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T18:13:33+02:00

The tough Mach 2 Zodiac tender at the 2008 MYS.

XSR 48

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T18:11:30+02:00

The XSR 48, now in blue, at the 2008 Monaco Yacht Show. Photo: monacoeye.

Dariel DTender

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T18:52:27+02:00

This Dariel Dtender is 10m long and can carry 20 passengers. Equipped with two Yamaha 350's she can exceed 60 knots.

Aquamajestic 27

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T18:06:44+02:00

Aquamajestic 27 tender. Photo: monacoeye.

Graf Tender

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T17:52:13+02:00

Photos courtesy of Graf

These beautiful "Ipanema" mahogany tenders are handbuilt in Bavaria by Graf. More info on graf-bootsbau.de.

Serenella Tender

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T17:43:48+02:00

Builder: Cantiere Motonautica Serenella

Photo: monacoeye

A classic Serenella Water Limousine tender. Serenellas are largely hand-crafted in Venice, where they are typically used as water-taxis.

Tender to Alexander

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T17:38:44+02:00

Tender to Alexander, built by Cantiere Motonautica Serenella. Possibly a Convertible VTR/Legno model.

Photo: monacoeye

Tatiana Per Sempre

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T15:46:06+02:00

Yacht name: Tatiana Per Sempre
Length: 145 ft • 44 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Baglietto
Stylist: Francesco Paszkowski

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 2008

Stylish Baglietto from last year's show …

Tender to Tatoosh

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T10:20:29+02:00

Photos: monacoeye

"Chase" tender to Tatoosh. This is a US-made Hinckley Talaria 44 Flybridge model. Designed by Bruce King, cruises at a comfortable 25 knots.

Photo: monacoeye • 2005

Aghassi

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T09:57:09+02:00

Yacht name: Aghassi
Formerly: Primadonna
Length: 145 ft • 44 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Christensen • # 25

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2009

Benetti Tradition List

monacoeye.com — 2005-07-18T09:14:37+02:00

Benetti Tradition - 99 ft - 30m

BT01 2003 Anypa
BT02 2003 Libra Star -> Star -> New Star
BT03 2004 Perpetual -> Mariah II
BT04 2004 Vila Velebita 3 –>
BT05 2005 ? Orion
BT06 2006 Elena
BT07 2005 Renaissance
BT08 2005 Fortuna -> Keiki Kai
BT09 2005 Darling Boys
BT10 2006 Nanou
BT11 2006 Lady Vanessa -> Lalika
BT12 2006 Paradis M
BT13
BT14 2007 Quid Pro Quo
BT15 2007 Jazz of Monaco
BT16 2007 Gulf Queen
BT17
BT18 2008 Carla Maria
BT19 2008 Salu
BT20 2010
BT21 2010
BT22 2010 Atila

Keiki Kai

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T09:09:51+02:00

Yacht name: Keiki Kai • Benetti Tradition • # 08
Formerly: Fortuna
Length: 99 ft • 30 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Benetti • BT08

Photo: RP • Caribbean • 2009

MacGuffin

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T08:48:08+02:00

Yacht name: MacGuffin • Nordhavn 76 ?
Length: 76 ft • 23 m
Year:
Builder: Nordhavn
Architect: Jeff Leishman & PAE

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2009

Looks like a Nordhavn 76 passagemaker.

Honey

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T15:57:20+02:00

Yacht name: Honey • Westport 112
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Westport • # 7736

Photo: Tamara Wills • Port Angeles - Washington • July 2009

Honey is the latest Westport 112, seen here in in Westport's home base of Port Angeles.

Miss Michelle • Westport 130

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T15:59:16+02:00

Yacht name: Miss Michelle
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2009 ?
Builder: Westport • # 4001

Photo: Tamara Wills • Port Angeles - Washington • July 2009

Tamara spotted this larger Miss Michelle. Looks like it's a new launch.

Berzinc

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-09T14:52:47+02:00

Yacht name: Berzinc
Formerly: Maxime Z
Length: 140 ft • 43 m
Year: 1977
Builder: Astilleros de Mallorca
Rebuild: Scheepswerf Balk - 2007
Architect: Charles Nicholson

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2009

Berzinc underwent a complete overhaul and rebuild a couple of years ago.

Oxygen

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-08T17:25:53+02:00

Yacht name: Oxygen
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Baglietto
Designer: Francesco Paszkowski

Photo: NT • Monaco • July 2009

Oxygen is a new aluminium-hulled Baglietto. She cruises at 20 knots and is available for €16.5.

Thanks to DD for the ID !

Mates

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-07T11:07:21+02:00

Yacht name: Mates
Length: 63 ft • 19 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Kifaru • Askari 63
Design: Luca Dini

Photo: Leandro Malavasi • Caprera Island • 27 June 2009

Leandro spotted Mates, Italian footballer Roberto Mancini's new custom-made sports yacht, in the waters of Caprera Island.

Kifaru, which means Rhinoceros in Swahili, is a new Italian yacht company, founded in 2008, as a collaboration between the Sarti family, who were behind Tecnomar until 2008, and Roberto Mancini, the well-known Italian footballer and coach.

An earlier collaboration led to the Velvet 35 model for Tecnomar. This model, the Askari 63, designed by Luca Dini and launched in June, is the first yacht to be built by Kifaru. Larger photos to follow …

Tour de France Stage Two

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-06T22:57:53+02:00

Photos: monacoeye • 5 July 2009 • La Turbie

Tour de France leaders (top) and peloton (bottom) arrive in La Turbie. The 8.5 km of road from Monaco took 15 minutes and involved a climb of 491 metres from sea-level.

Mark Cavendish

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-06T22:56:01+02:00

Cyclist Mark Cavendish (middle row, 2nd from right) laps Monaco with his Columbia Tour de France team-mates.

Photo: monacoeye • 2 July 2009 • Monaco

British Olympic gold-medallist Mark Cavendish won the second, Monaco - Brignoles, stage of the Tour de France, in a sprint finish, on Sunday.

He went on to win the third stage through the Camargues to La Grande Motte, on Monday, and currently wears the Green Jersey, as points leader.

Prince Albert

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-06T22:59:48+02:00

HSH Prince Albert of Monaco • 5 July 2009 • La Turbie

Photos: monacoeye

Prince Albert, a former Olympic medallist, got involved in the two opening stages, by awarding the prizes for Stage One and riding in front of the cyclists on Stage Two in the open-top Tour de France car.

He looked like he was having fun !

Fabian Cancellara

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-04T22:12:12+02:00

Swiss Cyclist Fabian Cancellara • Tour de France - Stage 1 - Monaco 2009

Photo: AW • Monaco • 4th July 2009

Fabian Cancellara made a good start to this year's Tour de France by winning the Yellow Jersey in Saturday's Monaco-Monaco Stage.

Lance Armstrong

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-06T22:56:08+02:00

Cyclist Lance Armstrong • 2009 Tour de France, Monaco.

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • 4 July 2009

The return of Lance Armstrong to the Tour with Astana, after a four year absence, is the story dominating the French news.

Here he is hurtling up Boulevard du Jardin Exotique on the Stage 1 time trial. He put in a respectable performance, finishing 10th fastest. Cancellara, Contador and Bradley Wiggins were 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

The French TV commentator begrudgingly conceded that Lance looks like he is still a force to be reckoned with!

Whatever the establishment may think, the public are well behind him. Everywhere he goes he is preceded by cheering crowds and followed by a large press pack.

Tour de France Monaco Grand Depart

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-02T16:28:57+02:00

Teams, TV crews and the whole Tour de France shebang have been streaming into the principality this week in the build up to the Grand Depart of the Tour de France, which this year starts in Monaco, this Saturday, 4th July 2009.

We crossed the Cofidis team near Sainte Agnes on Thursday afternoon. Incredibly in the near 30 degree heat, having climbed 950 metres from Monaco, the team looked very relaxed, hadn't broken a sweat, were chatting merrily and said hello as they passed !

Two to three hundred thousand people are expected to visit Monaco for the event. There are a few new yachts around. The recently launched CRN Tacanuyaso MS is berthed under Fort Antoine. Al Mirqab and A have been sailing along the coast nearby.

The route for Saturday's Monaco-Monaco 15 km Stage 1 is: Port, Casino, Princess Charlotte, Jardin Exotique, back above Monaco along Moyenne Corniche to Bon Voyage, down past Tennis, Larvotto, back to Port.

The first rider leaves at 4 pm on this time trial and is expected to take 20 minutes to complete the circuit. Cyclists then leave every minute until 7 pm. The "Caravan" (free key-rings etc) leaves at 1.30 p.m. *

*These times are taken from the official Tour de France website, but it seems they have started a little earlier than scheduled…

Sunday's Stage 2 is much longer: 187 km Monaco - Brignoles, via Nice, Grasse, Fayence and Draguignan, starting at 12.20 in the Place du Casino.

Jems

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-21T10:49:33+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Jems
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Heesen • #14444
Design: Omega Architects

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2009

Jems, the new 4400 build from Heesen.

Elena

monacoeye.com — 2009-05-21T15:32:00+02:00

Yacht name: Elena
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Marin LuxurYachts

Maluhea

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T19:35:07+02:00

Yacht name: Maluhea • Navetta 30 ?
Length: 101 ft • 31 m ?
Year:
Builder: Custom Line • CRN

Photos: NT • Monaco Grand Prix • 2009

Marflow

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T19:33:59+02:00

Yacht name: Marflow
Formerly: Ora • Act IV
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 1982 • Refit: 2007
Builder: Shore Boatbuilders
Architect: William Garden

Photos: NT • Monaco Grand Prix • 2009

Paula Rosa

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T19:24:56+02:00

Yacht name: Paula Rosa • Shipman 80
Length: 78 ft • 24 m
Year:
Builder: Seaway (Slovenia)
Architect: J & J Designs
Interior: Rhoades Young

Photo: NT • 2008 Monaco Yacht Show

Unfurled

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T19:10:09+02:00

Yacht name: Unfurled
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Royal Huisman • # 372
Architect: German Frers
Interior: Andrew Winch

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket 2009

Ziacanaia

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-21T17:24:35+02:00

Yacht name: Ziacanaia
Length: 107 ft • 33 m
Year: 2008
Builder: CRN • Custom Line • Navetta 33

Photo: NT • Monaco • 2009

The first in the Navetta 33 line from Custom Line.

Red Sula

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T19:04:19+02:00

Yacht name: Red Sula
Length: 107 ft • 32 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Jongert Yachts • # 403
Architect: Tony Castro
Interior: Peter Sijm • Giugiaro Design

Photo: NT • 2008 Monaco Yacht Show

True North • Westport 112

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T19:03:01+02:00

Yacht name: True North • Westport 112
Formerly: White Star
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Westport • # 7718

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2009

Theo

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-21T17:25:24+02:00

Yacht name: Theo
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Maiora

Photos: monacoeye & NT • Monaco • June 2009

Looks like a new Maiora thundering in …

Slojo

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-17T16:29:07+02:00

Copyright: Tamara Wills/monacoeye • Victoria, June 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Slojo
Length: 156 ft • 48 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Delta Marine • # 156-036

Many thanks for Tamara for sending in these pics of the yacht Slojo, spotted recently up in Victoria, Canada.

Katya

monacoeye.com — 2009-12-24T11:38:12+01:00

Photo copyright: Robert Paylor. Do not copy. Image: St Barths, December 2009.

Yacht name: Katya
Length: 151 ft • 46 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Delta Marine • # 151-037

Delta Marine’s new launch Katya, seen here in St Barths for the Christmas season.

Riela

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-16T10:37:16+02:00

Yacht name: Riela
Length: 184 ft • 56 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2086
Architect: Perini & Ron Holland
Interior: Rémi Tessier

I See

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:41:25+02:00

Yacht name: I See
Formerly: Big City
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 41
Stylist: Trinity Yachts
Interior: Patrick Knowles

Sofico

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-29T22:25:15+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • September 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Sofico
Length: 140 ft • 43 m
Year: 2009
Builder: CRN • 43 # 4
Design: Zuccon International Project

Sofico, the fourth in the CRN 43 series was launched in April 2009.

Natori

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-10T18:18:27+02:00

Yacht name: Natori
Length: 134 ft • 41 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Baglietto • # 10205
Design: Francesco Paszkowski
Interior: Bannenberg & Rowell

Harmony III

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-19T17:45:43+02:00

Copyright: Pete/monacoeye • San Antonio, Ibiza, 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Harmony III
Length: 145 ft • 44 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Benetti • BV12
Design: Stefano Righini

Harmony III from the Benetti Vision series, spotted here in San Antonio bay in Ibiza, in June, by Pete.

Hanuman

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-13T18:04:48+02:00

Yacht name: Hanuman
LOA: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Royal Huisman • # 385
Design: Dykstra and Partners
Interior: Pieter Beeldsnijder

The replica of J Class Endeavour II, originally built for T Sopwith to challenge Ranger in the America's Cup.

Original: Endeavour II
Year: 1937
Builder: Camper & Nicholson, Gosport
Design: Charles Nicholson
Sail number: J • K6

Slipstream

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-23T15:05:36+02:00

Yacht name: Slipstream
Length: 197 ft • 60 m
Year: 2009
Builder: CMN • # 801
Design: Andrew Winch

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2009

23 August 2009: And here is Slipsteam slipping past the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco today.

To those of you tuned in to TMS, Ponting's just been run out out by Freddie Flintoff … And immediately after Clarke went too! With 6 wickets to go, now, there'll be a few Aussie crew out there having a bit of an uncomfortable weekend, I should imagine!

Launched March 2009, Slipstream is the biggest superyacht from Cherbourg-based CMN to date. Custom Line 60 sistership Cloud 9 has now also been launched and a third sistership is under construction.

Roma

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-02T09:02:42+02:00

Photos copyright: NT/monacoeye. Do not copy without permission. Maldives, Apr 2010.

Yacht name: Roma
Length: 203 ft • 62 m
Year: 2009
Builder: VSY - Viareggio Superyachts # 002
Architect: Espen Øino
Interior: Newcruise Design

Appetizing shots sent in from the Indian Ocean of VSY’s new build Roma enjoying the balmy waters of the Maldives yesterday.

Hurricane Run

monacoeye.com — 2009-11-11T15:28:46+01:00

Photo copyright: monacoeye.com. Do not copy. Image: Monaco, November 2009.

Yacht name: Hurricane Run
Length: 176 ft • 53 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Feadship • # 677
Design: De Voogt
Interior: Terence Disdale Design

Photos: monacoeye.com • Monaco • Summer 2009

Hurricane Run was named after the famous racehorse - like Thunder Gulch and High Chaparral.

Trident

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-22T14:33:49+02:00

Yacht name: Trident
Length: 214 ft • 65 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Feadship • # 800
Design: Donald Starkey Designs

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2009
Photo: AS • Holland • July 2009

August 2009: And here she is in Monaco, captured in a great shot from NT. Captain AJ Anderson of Wright Maritime who brought Trident down to Monaco on her maiden voyage reports that she handled beautifully through the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay.

July 2009: Trident, the new 65 m Feadship, heading down the canal …

Blue Eyes

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-24T09:59:31+02:00

Yacht name: Blue Eyes
Length: 195 ft • 60 m
Year: 2009
Builder: CRN • # 126
Exterior: Zuccon International Project
Interior: Laura Sessa Romboli

Photos: monacoeye & NT • Monaco • September 2009

Blue Eyes from CRN. The large photos start here with a good view of the beach terrace at the back. There will be many more photos of the other yachts to come over the next few days, so keep checking back!

Cloud 9

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-22T10:36:29+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 2010 Monaco Yacht Show • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Cloud 9
Length: 197 ft • 60 m
Year: 2009
Builder: CMN • # 802
Design: Andrew Winch Designs

Cloud 9 arriving for the show…

Burkut

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-14T08:39:48+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • 2011 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Burkut
Formerly: Baraka
Length: 134 ft • 41 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Baglietto • # 10205
Design: Francesco Paszkowski
Interior: Bannenberg & Rowell

Pretty sure the Baglietto named Burkut, pictured above, is 2009 ex-Baraka, hull 10205. Can anyone confirm?

Toy A

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-19T22:06:40+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • August 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Toy A
Length: 162 ft • 50 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Mondomarine • # C22 - 1
Design: Studio Vafiadis

Toy-A from Mondomarine, arriving in Monaco.

Cinderella IV

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-13T17:56:45+02:00

Yacht name: Cinderella IV
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Vitters • # 3061
Architect: Tripp Design
Interior: Rhoades Young

Arkley

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-11T14:24:00+02:00

Yacht name: Arkley
Length: 197 ft • 60 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Lürssen • # 13657
Stylist: Espen Øino

Photo: monacoeye • Beaulieu • August 2009
Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2009

Arkley, sister to Linda Lou, was launched June 2009. And here she is enjoying the waters off Beaulieu.

Radiant

monacoeye.com — 2011-07-14T11:18:38+02:00

All photos on this page copyrighted: monacoeye • Monaco • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Radiant
Project name: Darius
Length: 361 ft • 110 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Lürssen • # 13646
Design: Tim Heywood
Interior: Glenn Pushelberg

Radiant, a nice looking gigayacht in the Pelorus mould from Lurssen, but with grey hull, was launched in April 2009.

Robin Söderling

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-07T13:56:10+02:00

Photo: monacoeye • April 2009 • Monaco Tennis Masters

Here's a photo of Swedish giant-killer Robin Söderling, who ended Rafael Nadal's winning streak at Roland Garros and is now pitted against Roger Federer in the final.

USCG Eagle

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-05T18:41:02+02:00

Ship name: USCG Eagle (WIX-327)
Formerly: Horst Wessel
Length (LOA): 295 ft • 90 m
Year: 1936
Builder: Blohm & Voss
Type: United States Coast Guard Training Cutter for Officer Cadets • 3 masted barque
Class: Gorch Fock
Sisterships: Gorch Fock (I) • Sagres III • Mircea • Gorch Fock (II - 1958)

Photo: NT • Monaco • May 2009

This old tall ship looked magnificent as she cruised towards Port Hercule. Eagle was originally commissioned as a training ship for the Reichsmarine by none other than Adolf Hitler himself, but taken over by the US at the end of the war. Unfortunately she needed a little help from the Monaco tugs to continue on her way.

She is only one of two commissioned sailing ships in active service for the US government, the other being the USS Constitution. She is now used as a training ship for US Coast Guard officer cadets.

International Hydrographic Organization

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-05T17:38:23+02:00

The International Hydrographic Bureau has its HQ in Port Hercule, just above the Stars and Bars restaurant, and so Monaco hosts the International Hydrographic Conference. This year's conference, finishing today (5 June 2009), has brought the US and Russian hydrographic vessels, Henson and Donuzlav (foreground), to the principality. Behind them can be seen Atlantis II and Lady Moura.

Hydrographic Vessel name: Donuzlav
Navy: Russia, Black Sea Fleet
Class: Project 862 • Yug Class (11 total - Oceanographic Research)
Year: 1978 - 1983
Builder: Stocznia Polnocna, Gdansk

Hydrographic Vessel name: US Naval Ship Henson (T-AGS 63)
Navy: US
Class: Pathfinder Class #4 Oceanographic Survey Ship
Length: 328 ft • 100 m
Year: 1996 • In Service: 1998
Builder: Halter Marine

What's in a name? Matthew Henson was an African American explorer who accompanied Robert Peary on a 1909 expedition to the North Pole. Donuzlav is the Ukrainian estuary around Sebastopol on the Crimean Peninsula where both Ukrainian and Russian Black Sea naval fleets are based.

Lewis Hamilton

monacoeye.com — 2009-05-28T21:12:01+02:00

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Grand Prix • May 2009

Lewis Hamilton looked relaxed minutes before the start of the Monaco Grand Prix. Unfortunately he was unable to reproduce last year's performance.

Monaco Grand Prix 2009

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-16T12:02:46+02:00

Photos: monacoeye - KH - NT • Monaco Grand Prix • May 2009

There was a good turnout for this year's Grand Prix. Stands seemed full and many yachts turned up for the event, despite the credit crisis. Although there seemed fewer sponsored charter parties than last year.

One car manufacturer had apparently downsized from a 115 metre yacht to one a quarter of the size. Conspicuous by its absence was any sign of Roman Abramovich's fleet. But some regulars like Rahal and Kogo were not going to miss the fun.

Nice Airport, which is usually heaving with Cannes-bound Parisian party people, seemed eerily quiet mid-week. Some usually highly-coveted apartments overlooking the track, which can be let out by locals for five figure sums for the weekend (paying several months' rent!), went unbooked …

NT spotted the Queen's cousin, Prince Michael of Kent, who later presented the cup to Jenson Button, hopping off to Blue Bird in Talitha's Chris Craft tender with Nick Edmiston before the race. Blue Bird and the Talitha tender flew the White Ensign. KH glimpsed Prince Albert being ushered onto one of the yachts on Saturday night. Dilbar visited on Thursday but departed before the race.

Utopia, Nero, Talitha, Aviva, Princess Mariana, Siren, Siran and Fortunate Sun dominated the skyline outside the port. Inside the port Indian Empress, Ronin, Lionheart, Addiction, Annaeva, Kogo, Phoenix and Alfa Nero were some of the big yachts moored on the jetties. The Hugo Boss 20m Open 60, usually skippered by Alex Thomson, was zipping around below the Oceanographic Museum. Larger photos here.

Unity

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:44:42+02:00

©Photo: NT • Monaco Grand Prix • May 2009

Yacht name: Addiction -> Unity
Length: 172 ft • 52 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Amels • # 455
Design: Tim Heywood
Interior: Laura Sessa Romboli

Addiction, a new sister to Lady Nag Nag & co (Amels Limited Edition 171 series), was launched in Holland just a couple of months ago. She took up position on the central T jetty in Monaco last week, with a good view of the swimming pool corner for the grand prix.

Supposedly now called Unity (2010) though name on the side still reads Addiction. Does have a nice new hull colour though.

Anjilis

monacoeye.com — 2009-05-28T09:21:08+02:00

Yacht name: Anjilis
Length: 162 ft • 49 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 38
Design: Trinity Yachts
Interior: Glade Johnson

Photos: NT • Monaco • May 2009

Anjilis was one of fifty or so large yachts arriving for the Grand Prix.

Brawn GP

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-18T05:55:48+02:00

Jenson Button got the green light in the Brawn diffuser row on Wednesday… If you haven't been following this year's F1 Grand Prix, here's an armchair recap of what is turning out to be a very exciting season.

Last year the FIA, Formula One's ruling body, changed many of the strict rules defining specs for Formula One cars. The intention was to promote overtaking, the lack of which has long been recognised as a major turn-off for TV audiences. After all, nothing more boring than seeing cars finish in the same order as they started in.

They further capped the power of engines, tyres reverted to slicks, and they changed various regulations which apply to the all-important aerodynamics of cars. The intention was to improve grip on corners, slow the cars down a little, and reduce turbulence, which had made cars difficult to approach and therefore overtake. However the new specifications proved open to interpretation …

Meanwhile, with the credit crunch hitting the car industry, Honda GP was bought out (for one pound!) by its Mancunian team principal Ross Brawn, who had steered Ferrari to victory, as former Technical Director, throughout the great Schumacher era.

Brawn GP, as Honda was now known, developed a powerful split-level diffuser in 2008. The diffuser is the rear stabiliser which increases downward pressure, grip, and, therefore, speed. It is sometimes said that a Formula One car should be able to drive upside down on the ceiling, because at full speed the downforce produced by its aerodynamics is equal to about 2.5 times the weight of the car.

Williams and Toyota produced similar diffusers but the big names that have dominated F1 for many years - Ferrari, McLaren, BMW and Renault - did not, and they duly lodged complaints against Brawn after the first Grand Prix of the season in Australia, which was won by Jenson Button in his fast Brawn car.

However, Brawn's diffuser was deemed legal, so then there was an appeal against the decision, meanwhile Button won a second GP in Malaysia, and finally the appeal was rejected this week, with the result that Button's victories will hold. McLaren, Ferrari and BMW will now be scrambling to develop similar diffusers, but this will take time, and money…

Talented wunderkind Sebastien Vettel is on pole for tomorrow's Chinese Grand Prix in a first for Red Bull, but Button stands a good chance of quickly moving up the pack from current 5th position, as he has more fuel onboard and thus will only pit later … The Chinese GP will be followed by Bahrain, then Barcelona, then Monaco on the 24th May.

Project Triton

monacoeye.com — 2009-05-09T08:36:46+02:00

Yacht name: Project Triton
Length: 286 ft • 87 m
Year: future
Builder: Platinum Yachts
Design: Sam Sorgiovanni

Photo courtesy of Platinum Yachts

A new project design from Sam Sorgiovanni for Platinum Yachts…

Hebridean Spirit

monacoeye.com — 2009-05-09T08:35:27+02:00

Cruise Ship name: Hebridean Spirit -> Sunrise
Length: 297 ft • 90 m
Gross Tonnage (Volume): 4200 GT
Year: 1991 • Refit: 2001
Builder:
Cabins: 49
Passengers: 80
Crew: 70
Former Cruise Operator: Hebridean Island Cruises

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • 2008

This mini cruise ship has recently been sold by Ocean Independence. Hebridean, the former operator, announced March 2009 that it was pulling out of the international cruise market, due to financial conditions. Booked cruises are being refunded or transferred to their second ship Hebridean Princess.

According to Wikipedia Hebridean Spirit it is one of the Renaissance class ships - but it certainly looks very unlike the other ones.

Clelia II

monacoeye.com — 2009-05-09T08:08:57+02:00

Cruise Ship name: Clelia II
Formerly Renaissance IV ?
Length: 290 ft • 88 m
Gross tonnage: 4200 GT
Year: 1990
Builder:
Current Operator: Great Lakes Cruise Company

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • 2005

Clelia II is now operated by Great Lakes Cruising and has been refitted. She will be relaunched early 2009 as an ice-strengthened cruise ship, capable of cruising Antarctic regions.

Dubawi

monacoeye.com — 2009-05-09T08:53:14+02:00

Yacht name: Dubawi
Formerly: Renaissance I -> The Mercury -> Leisure World
Length: 297 ft • 91 m
Gross Tonnage (Volume): 4200 GT
Year: 1989 • Conversion: 2009
Builder: Cantiere Navale Ferrari
Conversion Architect & Design: Platinum Yachts
Crew accommodation: 71 including captain
Passenger accommodation: 2 Owner suites, 8 VIP suites, 12 guest cabins

Photos courtesy of Platinum Yachts.

Dubawi, was converted by Platinum Yachts, from a mini cruise ship, originally named Renaissance I. Work started in 2007 and she was relaunched earlier this year as a luxury yacht. Now registered in the UAE.

Above are some photos of her relaunch and first sea trials.

Easy Cruise One and Clelia II, which were previously based in Monaco, were both "Renaissance" sister ships, II and IV respectively. (Thanks also Andy Lindy et al via PMY)

Platinum Yachts have another cruise ship from the Renaissance series in stock, with plans ready for a similar fast conversion to a high volume luxury yacht.

Bystander

monacoeye.com — 2009-05-08T21:34:17+02:00

Yacht name: Bystander
Length: 138 ft • 43 m
Year: 2006
Builder: JFA
Design: Vripack & Dick Young Design

Photos: BP • St Barths • March 2009

Thanks to Bob for sending in a photo of Bystander, Velsheda's new (well, 2006, how time passes … ) retro-styled escort ship in St Barths for the Bucket earlier this year. The old Feadship Bystander was re-named Santa Maria.

Dubai Magic

monacoeye.com — 2009-05-08T21:35:14+02:00

Yacht name: Dubai Magic
Length: 148 ft • 45 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Aegean Yacht • Refurbished: Platinum Yachts
Design: Aegean Yacht

Photos courtesy of Platinum Yachts

Recently refurbished by Platinum Yachts…

Silver Angel

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-21T17:25:46+02:00

Yacht name: Silver Angel
Length: 212 ft • 65 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Benetti • # 247
Design: Benetti & Argent Design

Photo: NT & monacoeye • Monaco • June 2009
Photos: GS • Livorno • May 2009

June 2009: Silver Angel arrived in Monaco. She is for sale at about €68 mil, according to Boat International. She is slightly larger than the similar looking Lionheart pictured behind.

May 2009: Here's Silver Angel, Benetti's recently launched 64 m in Livorno. Thanks to Giacomo for the photos !

MSC Melody

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-26T12:39:40+02:00

Cruise ship name: MSC Melody
Formerly: Atlantic • Atlantic Starship
Length: 672 ft • 205 m
Year: 1982 • Refurbished: 2001
Builder: CNIM (France)
Operator: MSC Cruises
Gross Tonnage: 35,143 GT
Speed: 18-21 knots
Passengers: 1000-1550
Crew: 500

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006-2008

The cruise ship MSC Melody, run by Italian operator MSC, successfully fought off a pirate attack in the Indian Ocean on Saturday night, 25th April 2009. According to an AP report, onboard Israeli private security forces thwarted the pirates by returning fire after the ship was attacked with automatic weapons as pirates try to board.

The attack took place about 200 miles north of the Seychelles, as Melody was returning to Genoa from a cruise in South Africa. About 1000 passengers were on board, no-one was hurt although the liner was slightly damaged.

Until now it has been unusual for civilian ships to exchange fire with pirates. Perhaps this marks the start of a new trend of preventative action… MSC Melody is a regular visitor to Port Hercule in Monaco, as can be seen in the above photos, and often displays a large sign: "For Security Reasons Do Not Approach Closer Than 50 Metres Unless Authorised."

Canadair

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-23T00:33:48+02:00

Airplane: Canadair CL 415
Introduced: 1994
Builder: Canadair (now Bombardier)
Photos: monacoeye • Beaulieu • April 2009

These aerial water bombers, or simply Canadairs, as they are known locally, were practising in Beaulieu today - a sure sign that the weather is starting to heat up.

Canadair flying boats are a familiar sight during the summer along the Côte d'Azur, where mountain fires break out regularly. The heavy drone of their engines can be heard for miles.

The amphibious aircraft scoop up water from the sea while skimming over the water. It takes 12 seconds flying at 70 knots to fill up a full 6000 litre load. In the US the planes are known as Super Scoopers.

The French Sécurité Civile operates 12 of these planes as well as 2 Bombardier Dash 8s and 9 Conair Turbo Firecats (ref Wikipedia).

Ganesha

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-21T18:38:42+02:00

Yacht name: Ganesha
Formerly: Zulu
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Fitzroy Yachts
Design: Dubois Naval Architects
Interior: Redman Whitely Dixon

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket 2009

Mark Webber

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-21T17:41:17+02:00

Mark Webber. Photos: Tatiana Hughes • Monaco May 2008

The sound of beer cans being cracked open must have been deafening … as Australian driver Mark Webber finally came good, pulling off second place in the Shanghai Grand Prix, his highest F1 finish ever, behind Red Bull team-mate Sebastien Vettel.

He will be pleased with his comeback after breaking a leg in November in a cycling accident. The Adrian Newey designed Red Bull Renault performed extremely well in the rain and will be faster still when they add a split level diffuser to the car. Australians are now hoping that Webber will be the first countryman to take the chequered flag since Alan Jones in 1981.

Roger Federer

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-10T13:52:46+02:00

Photo: Monaco • April 2009 • Monaco Tennis Masters

June 2009, Roland Garros: Roger Federer pitted against outsider Robin Soderling in the final this afternoon …

April 2009, Monaco: Roger Federer failed to make it through to the quarter-finals in the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters this week. Murray is set to play Nadal in the semis later this afternoon, with the winner playing either Djokovic in the finals tomorrow.

Jenson Button

monacoeye.com — 2009-05-25T05:57:15+02:00

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Grand Prix 2009
Photo: Tatiana Hughes • Monaco Grand Prix 2008.

"We've got Monaco, baby" - Jenson Button's words over the Brawn GP radio as he and team-mate Rubens Barrichello strolled home in first and second place yesterday.

In a tactical gamble, Brawn were the only team to start with super-soft tyres, which gave them an early lead, but were liable to deteriorate faster than harder tyres.

Meanwhile, last year's winner Lewis Hamilton had a bad race, starting at the back of the grid after crashing in qualifying. Ferrari showed potential picking up third and fourth.

Button's only mistake was to park in the wrong place in the pits after winning the race, so he ran back along the track to the podium, to great applause from both the crowd and rival crews.

Rafael Nadal

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-15T08:19:20+02:00

Photos copyright: monacoeye • Monte Carlo Tennis Masters 14 April 2010 • Do not copy without permission

New pictures of clay-court specialist Rafael Nadal, seeded number 2, taken yesterday at the 2010 Monte Carlo Tennis Masters.

He went through to the second round easily yesterday in two sets.

Andy Murray

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-13T17:00:16+02:00

Andy Murray

Photo: monacoeye • Monte Carlo Tennis Masters • 13 April 2009

World number 4 seed, Andy Murray, warming up on the clay courts of the 2009 Monte Carlo Tennis Masters today.

News Roundup

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-13T08:50:02+02:00

Here's a digest of a few items of news that have caught my eye recently.

Sardinia's luxury tax on yachts may be scrapped. Italy plans to ban yachts from mooring offshore, to protect the marine environment from anchor damage.

Shari Arison, Israel's richest woman, has put My Shanti up for sale, listed at $103 million. My Shanti is in Monaco currently. Thyssen Krupp may be selling Hellenic Shipyards.

The yacht market has taken quite a hit in the credit crunch. Inventories have risen and prices have fallen, but buyers and sellers are still doing business.

Lara was sold by Ardell (BOGOF - buy one get one free). Burgess lopped a whopping $6 million off Multiple's asking price, now $19 m. Gale Winds, a 26m Broward, was sold. Hebridean Spirit, a 90m mini cruiser, was sold by Ocean Independence.

Lone Ranger was donated to a US charitable foundation for oceanographic exploration. There was a $2.5 million price drop for My Issue and 15 more sales in March including Bad Girl, 57m, Casino Royale, 50m and Stanley, the 120 ft Palmer Johnson at IYC.

Armani has dropped the price on Mariu by €4 million to €20 m. The explorer Garfield's price dropped by $4 million to $11 m. Skylge was reduced from €15m to €10. Lady Christina is now for sale at €52 m. All these and many more "bargains" to be found at Malcolm McLean's excellent brokerage news site.

According to Camper & Nicholson's newsletter the number of yachts on sale over 24 metres nearly doubled in 2008, from 1000 to 1750, while yacht prices dropped a fairly modest 15%, those longer on the market moving more in price, with the greatest reductions coming in January 2009.

85m Vibrant Curiosity was launched by Oceanco for German screw manufacturer, Reinhold Würth. Benetti launched 64m Silver Angel and 45m Harmony III. Stabbert is converting 308 ft Sahara.

Royal Huisman has launched Hanuman, the J-class replica of Endeavour II. CMN launched 60m Slipstream. Rodriquez launched Ocean Emerald, the first Yacht Plus fractional ownership yacht, designed by Foster and Partners. Maiora launched 39m Why Worry. Baglietto launched Natori, 41m. Amels launched their fifth LE 171. Feadship launched #667 Hurricane Run, and High Chaparral has been put up for sale.

The world seems to be waking up to the fact that paying multi-million dollar ransoms in the Gulf of Aden is likely to be fuelling piracy by giving pirates the means to buy faster boats and more sophisticated equipment.

On a sad note, 28-year-old Florent Lemacon's dream of sailing around the world with his family ended last week, when he was killed as French forces stormed their 41-foot hijacked sailing yacht Tanit. His wife and child were freed with another couple.

Last September another French couple on board their 48 footer the Carré d'As were freed unharmed in a similar hijack rescue. On that occasion the couple locked themselves into a small room when the boat was stormed - a wise move.

More sad news - in March, a British man Malcolm Robertson was killed in a ghastly attack by pirates off the Thai coast whilst on board with his wife. Their blog details their round the world trip which started in 1998 in Eastbourne.

Meanwhile, things ended well for America's new hero Captain Richard Phillips, who was freed yesterday from his own Somali pirate hostage ordeal. Vice Admiral William Gortney's poignant message to the captain's wife was "Mrs Phillips keep your son away from those Easter eggs, his Dad's headed home."

Magic Carpet 2

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-12T16:19:02+02:00

Yacht name: Magic Carpet 2 [Magic Carpet Squared]
Length: 94 ft • 29 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Wally
Design: German Frers

Photo: monacoeye • Voiles de St Tropez 2006

Wallyño

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-12T15:58:08+02:00

Yacht name: Wallyño
Length: 60 ft • 18 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Carroll Marine for Wally
Design: Farr Design • Wally

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco

Originally built for Wally president Luca Bassani, the fast Wallyño was based on the Farr 60.

Highland Fling X

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-11T00:48:38+02:00

Yacht name: Highland Fling X • Wally 80 # 4
Formerly: Shaka
Length: 79 ft • 24 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Wally
Architect: Farr Yacht Design
Styling & Interior: Wally • Lazzarini Pickering Architects
"Terrace on the Sea" deck layout.

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show 2008

Inti

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:40:34+02:00

Yacht name: Indio • Wally 80 # 3 -> Inti (2009)
Length: 79 ft • 24 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Wally
Architect: Farr Yacht Design
Styling & Interior: Wally • Lazzarini Pickering Architects

Photo: NT 2008 • monacoeye 2005 • Monaco Yacht Show

Terrace on the Sea. There is reportedly a WY100 Indio under construction …

Tiketitan

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-10T23:52:54+02:00

Yacht name: Tiketitan
Length: 89 ft • 27 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Green Marine UK for Wally
Design: Wally • German Frers

Tiketitoo

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-10T23:50:39+02:00

Yacht name: Tiketitoo • Wally 88
Length: 89 ft • 21 m
Year: 2001
Builder: CNB • Wally
Design: German Frers
Interior: Wally • Serena Anibaldi

Photo: Tatiana Hughes • Fontvieille

Nariida

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-10T23:45:30+02:00

Yacht name: Nariida • Fast Cruising Ketch
Formerly: Wallygator
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 1994
Builder: Concordia Yachts for Wally
Naval Architect: Luca Brenta
Design: Wally

Photos: monacoeye • Voiles de Saint Tropez

Wally 130 • The Dream

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-12T17:07:14+02:00

Yacht name: WY 130 • The Dream
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Wally
Design: Javier Soto Acebal
Interior: Foster & Partners

Photos: CS • Fano • April 2009

Here are the first shots of the launch of the new Wally 130 this week in Fano, Italy. This high performance yacht combines a water ballast with a trim-tab keel, for greater safety and performance. The 11 ton water ballast improves stability of this 84-ton boat while the 6 metre keel (which can be raised to 4 metres for port and bay access) improves lift.

The sloop will now be towed to Ancona to have the keel installed - the stepping of the mast is scheduled for May.

Should be on display at this year's Monaco Yacht Show.

Esense

monacoeye.com — 2009-11-09T23:34:59+01:00

Yacht name: Esense
Length: 143 ft • 43 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Wally
Naval Architect: Tripp Design
Design: Wally
Interior: Odile Decq

Photo: LM • Genoa • October 2009

Leo Fun

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-18T15:48:46+02:00

Yacht name: Leo Fun
Length: 177 ft • 54 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Proteksan Turquoise • # 48
Design: Paolo Caliari

Photos: NT & monacoeye • Monaco • April 2008

Leo Fun - a slightly larger, new, grey-hulled sister to Vinydrea - has arrived in Monaco. She was launched in January and is available for charter, priced at about €285 k per week. This style goes by the name of a trawler-explorer or trawler yacht. Larger photos to follow …

Bernie Madoff Yacht Bull Seized

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-08T10:19:46+02:00

Yacht name: Bull
Length: 27 m ?
Builder: Leopard • Arno

Photos: monacoeye • Antibes • 7 April 2009

Bull, the yacht of convicted Ponzi fraudster Bernie Madoff, was seized by bailiffs on the 3rd of April, in Port Gallice, Cap d'Antibes - he also has a small property nearby.

The propellors have been chained and a notice of seizure [is this a boat arrest ?] has been served by bailiffs acting on instruction from a Parisian-based financial company. The letter tells the owner not to move the boat and says the port authority has been informed. Translation of bailiff's notice with larger photo.

Super Servant 4

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-07T11:42:12+02:00

Name: Super Servant 4
Length: 556 ft • 169 m
Speed: 14 knots
Operator: Dockwise Yacht Transport
Photo: FB • Mallorca • April 2009

The yachts are back! Here's DYT's mighty yacht carrier Super Servant 4, recently arrived in Mallorca from Port Everglades, with its 120 million dollar cargo, which is returning to the Med for cruising and charter bookings at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

DYT carriers "sink" to manoeuvre yachts on and off - this float on float off system alleviates the need for lifting equipment and reduces strains on hulls. Getting ready to float off we can see Celestial Hope, Il Cigno and Monaco, then Celestial Hope in the water … Thanks to FB for the nice photos !

Slightly smaller at 139 metres, but also semi-submersible, Super Servant 3 recently left Port Everglades, Florida, for Toulon, France, via the Caribbean. It unloaded 18 yachts and loaded 1 in St. Thomas, then moved on to Martinique where it loaded 18 more yachts, totaling 32 power and sailing yachts for a final cargo value of $140 million.

The English Channel

monacoeye.com — 2009-03-05T11:57:32+01:00

This animation shows 24 hours of shipping traffic in the English Channel - or La Manche as the French call it - one of the world's busiest shipping routes. Over 400 large ships pass through the Straits of Dover a day - the visualisation is mapped from GPS data.

Below is the even more extraordinary map of aircraft traffic over the UK. From the Beeb.

When Lightning Strikes !

monacoeye.com — 2009-03-04T09:34:52+01:00

What are the chances of being hit by lightning when out sailing in your boat? What would the effects be? What can you do to protect yourself?

If you are a sailor and haven't considered these questions, maybe you should hop over to sailingcatamarans.com and read the illuminating first-hand account of what it feels like to be hit by lightning when out in your boat.

Three things you may not know about lightning (from the article):

• Lightning strikes in fresh water are far more damaging than strikes at sea because fresh water is not a good conductor.

• When lightning threatens, protect electrical gadgets like VHF, radar, camera and computer by placing them in the oven, which acts as a Faraday cage.

• Of the 5000 boats insured by Pantaenius in 2003, 300 made a major claim in one year …

Read the whole article here. If you've been hit by lightning I'd love to hear your stories, or send photos to monacoyachts@gmail.com …

Meamina

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-18T15:48:36+02:00

Yacht name: Meamina
Length: 194 ft • 59 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Benetti • # 242

Photo: NT • Monaco • April 2009
Photo: monacoeye • Cap D'Ail • January 2009

The new 59 m Benetti Meamina …

Mitseaah (Derecktor)

monacoeye.com — 2009-01-18T17:12:18+01:00

Yacht name: Mitseaah
Length: 114 ft • 35 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Derecktor
Architect: Sparkman & Stephens
Design: Liebowitz & Pritchard

Silver Moon • Westport 112

monacoeye.com — 2009-01-20T16:32:21+01:00

Yacht name: Silver Moon • Westport 112
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Westport • # 7715

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • December 2008

Stampede

monacoeye.com — 2009-01-20T16:29:56+01:00

Yacht name: Stampede
Formerly: Princess Gloria
Length: 108 ft • 33 m
Year: 1990 • Refit: 2007
Builder: Delta Marine • # 105-001
Architect: John Schubert

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • December 2008

Sudami

monacoeye.com — 2009-01-20T16:24:19+01:00

Yacht name: Sudami
Length: 111 ft • 34 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Inace • # 563
Architect: Inace • Bulbous bow: Patrick Bray
Stylist: Michael Kirchstein

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • December 2008

Ocean Drive • PJ 123 #3

monacoeye.com — 2009-01-20T09:22:51+01:00

Yacht name: Ocean Drive • PJ123 #3
Length: 123 ft • 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Palmer Johnson
Architect: Nuvolari & Lenard

Ocean Drive, sister to Muse and Temptation, is the third in the 123 series.

Vitamin • PJ 120 #7

monacoeye.com — 2009-01-20T09:20:59+01:00

Yacht name: Vitamin
Length: 120 ft • 36 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ120 #7
Architect: Donald Blount
Design: Nuvolari & Lenard

Recently launched, Vitamin is the 7th in this 120 series.

Allure Shadow

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-29T17:27:00+02:00

Yacht name: Allure Shadow
Length: 222 ft
Conversion: Shadow Marine
Architect: Lay, Pitman & Associates

Clifford II • PJ 150 #4

monacoeye.com — 2009-01-20T17:49:40+01:00

Yacht name: Clifford II
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Palmer and Johnson
Design: Nuvolari & Lenard

Photos: HMB • Caribbean • 2008-09

Each new PJ150 manages to make a strong individual statement - great design. By my counting Clifford II is the fourth in the series …

Miss Rose

monacoeye.com — 2009-01-18T17:38:50+01:00

Yacht name: Miss Rose
Length: 132 ft • 40 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Horizon Yachts
Architect: Greg Marshall
Design: Juan Carlos Espinosa

Photos: HMB • Caribbean • 2008-09

Happy New Year !!

monacoeye.com — 2008-12-26T11:28:09+01:00

Happy Christmas and here's wishing you a great 2009 !

2008 was the best of years … and the worst of years. It started with a bang, with the launch of two exciting reverse bow designs, A and Predator. Following on in the spring came the superb 133m Al Mirqab, one of the largest yachts ever built.

Smaller production-series yacht builders continued their expansion into the higher-end segment, with 35 and 50 metre models. Here they competed with the larger traditionally one-off yacht builders, many of whom are also now producing similar-sized series.

But then, somewhere around the middle of the year, it all went pear-shaped. The world economy started to feel the tightening grip of the credit crunch, and the yacht industry was not immune. Iceland went bust, the Russian stock market fell by 70%, and the rest of the world fared not much better. The price of oil fell from $150 to $35 a barrel. Bulk shipping rates fell from over $200,000 to under $10,000 a day. Some operators were prompted to stop using their ships for transport and start using them as off-shore storage facilities.

Banks folded or were nationalised, en masse around the world, commercial lending came to a nearly complete halt at one point. And, as you surely know, the main solution currently on offer to all the world's woes appears to be a massive subsidization of the car industry. Opinions differ as to the extent of the forthcoming downturn but right now it certainly looks like we're up the proverbial creek without a paddle.

2008 saw an end to yacht flipping, the process by which buyer A sells his slot for a yacht under construction, at a premium, to buyer B, who doesn't want to wait two or three years for delivery, while buyer A moves his order two or three years down the line.

There have been reports of some yacht prices dropping by up to 50% in the last three months, in one instance a seller knocking a cool six million dollars off the asking price. There has been the inevitable talk of repossessions, which begs the question, if banks have no use for repossessed houses, what possible use is a repossessed yacht?

But what does the future hold? Despite all the gloom and doom, there are mixed signals. France has not yet entered recession officially. And, extraordinary as it may seem to US and UK readers, new residential construction is still being started in Monaco, with houses being pulled down to make way for a series of new residential apartment blocks. That having been said, I heard recently that the ambitious "Monaco Island" project - an offshore luxury Dubai-style residential complex - may well now have been shelved.

Yacht brokers are reporting sales, so there are evidently still buyers out there with new yachts being ordered and built. Many large yachts are under construction and nearing completion. 2009 should see the launch of Luna, a 115m explorer being built in Germany. But the highlight of year may well be Roman Abramovich's Eclipse, at 162m, not just the largest of his fleet, but the largest yacht ever built.

A big thanks to all those visiting monacoeye this year, sending in photos and leaving comments. In 2008, the site saw a record numbers of visitors, with a great quantity and very high standard of photo submissions. On occasion we have been known to struggle to keep up with all the emails and photos, so for all those waiting for "larger photos" or "updated lists", thanks for hanging in there! Happy Snapping to you all and see you in 2009!

Samhan

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:42:18+02:00

Yacht name: Z Ellerston -> Samhan (2009)
Length: 165 ft • 50 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Mangusta

Silver Cloud

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:34:23+01:00

Yacht name: Silver Cloud
Length: 134 ft • 41 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen • # 6480

Severina

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:33:17+01:00

Yacht name: Severina
Length: 154 ft • 47 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Liman, Ukraine

Paolyre

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:32:03+01:00

Yacht name: Paolyre
Length: 33 m
Year: 2008
Builder: OCEA

Natali of Monaco • Sunseeker 34m

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:29:12+01:00

Yacht name: Natali of Monaco
Length: 111 ft • 34 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Sunseeker

Ingot

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-09T10:41:00+02:00

Yacht name: Ingot
Length: 153 ft • 47 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Burger Boat • # 503
Design: Burger and Vripack

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2008

Ingot was billed as Burger Boat's most luxurious and sophisticated yacht on launch in June 2008.

Immocean

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:26:19+01:00

Yacht name: Immocean
Length: 135 ft • 41 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Fitzroy Yachts

Grand Cru III

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:25:02+01:00

Yacht name: Grand Cru III
Length: 35 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Benetti Sail Division

Evergreen

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:20:32+01:00

Yacht name: Evergreen
Length: 34 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Benetti Sail Division

Diletta

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:17:40+01:00

Yacht name: Diletta
Length: 32 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Akhir • Pisa

Bristolian

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:16:11+01:00

Yacht name: Bristolian
Length: 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Yachting Developments

Aqua

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:12:54+01:00

Yacht name: Aqua
Length: 130 ft • 39 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Admiral • CNL • Lavagna
Design: Luca Dini

Al Duhail

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:11:31+01:00

Yacht name: Al Duhail
Length: 33 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Sovereign Yachts

Pegasus

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:08:09+01:00

Yacht name: Pegasus
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 1995
Builder: Feadship • # 649

LT Sea

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:06:08+01:00

Yacht name: LT Sea
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Westport • # 1501

Laura Z

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:04:20+01:00

Yacht name: Laura Z
Length: 36 m
Year: 1989
Builder: Tecnomarine

Daniella

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T18:02:46+01:00

Yacht name: Daniella
Length: 33 m
Year: 1987
Builder: Lloyd's Ships

Lepante

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T17:59:53+01:00

Yacht name: Lepante
Formerly: Abely Wheeler
Length: 32 m
Year: 2004
Builder: OCEA

Fair Skies

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T17:58:00+01:00

Yacht name: Fair Skies
Formerly: AB-7
Length: 32 m
Year: 1978
Builder: Poole Chaffee

Godspeed

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-14T13:31:34+02:00

Yacht name: Godspeed
Formerly: Seaquest -> Freedom
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Westport • # 1512
Architect: Bill Garden
Design: Greg Marshall

The 130-foot Westport Godspeed was consumed by fire in the south of Italy earlier this month. Thanks to Martin for the link.

© HMB/monacoeye.com • Caribbean 2009 • Do not copy without permission

Havana London

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T17:48:33+01:00

Yacht name: Havana London
Formerly: La Havana
Length: 30 m
Builder: Vitters

Outta Touch

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T17:46:40+01:00

Yacht name: Outta Touch
Formerly: Grand Diane
Length: 32 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Intermarine USA

Lady O

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T17:43:20+01:00

Yacht name: Lady O
Formerly: Elephant Walk
Length: 30 m
Year: 1970 • Refit: 2002
Builder: Benetti

Rena

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T17:40:44+01:00

Yacht name: Rena
Formerly: Curt C
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 1989
Builder: NQEA

Madiz

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T17:08:01+01:00

Yacht name: Madiz
Formerly: Triton -> Hiniesta -> President Roberts
Year: 1902 • Refit 2003 - 2006
Builder: Ailsa Shipbuilding Company, Troon, Scotland
Design: GL Watson
2003 Refit architect: Kappa Marine • Yard: Keilaidis Bros

Great article in Nov 2008 Boat International (UK) on the history, and restoration by current owner Constantine Keletsekis, of this remarkable and unique yacht.

Emelina

monacoeye.com — 2009-01-18T17:43:00+01:00

Yacht name: Emelina
Length: 167 ft • 51 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Codecasa • F70

Photos: HMB • Caribbean • 2008-09
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • December 2008

Emelina is one of the new launches to be wintering in St Barths

Tacanuyaso MS

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-09T15:14:43+02:00

Yacht name: Tacanuyaso MS
Formerly: (Project) New Tacanuya ->Tacanuya S
Length: 197 ft • 60 m
Year: 2008
Builder: CRN • #123
Exterior Design: Zuccon International Project

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2009

Tacanuyaso MS, the recent launch from CRN.

Bella Bri

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T12:22:01+01:00

Yacht name: Bella Bri
Length: 151 ft • 46 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Northern Marine

Lazy Me

monacoeye.com — 2008-12-20T11:30:26+01:00

Yacht name: Lazy Me • Akhir 135 # 1
Length: 135 ft • 41 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Cantieri di Pisa
Sylist: Carlo Galeazzi

Photos: monacoeye • September 2008 • Monaco Yacht Show

The new Akhir 135 from the Cantieri di Pisa made its debut at the Monaco Yacht Show

Mondango

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-22T00:12:50+02:00

Yacht name: Mondango
Length: 170 ft • 52 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Alloy Yachts • # AY37
Design: Dubois Naval Architects

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Eendracht

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T11:21:01+01:00

Yacht name: Eendracht • Oceanfast 36 #1
Length: 118 ft • 36 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Oceanfast

Ethereal

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-22T00:10:55+02:00

Yacht name: Ethereal
Length: 190 ft • 58 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Royal Huisman
Architect: Ron Holland
Design: Peter Beeldsnijder

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2009

Lady Broward

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T10:33:34+01:00

Yacht name: Lady Broward
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2007
Stylist: Evan Marshall
Builder: Broward Marine • # 601

Dubai Shadow

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T10:32:23+01:00

Ship name: Dubai Shadow
Formerly: Umitaka Maru -> Australis Mentor
Length: 259 ft • 79 m
Year: 1973
Builder: Mitsubishi

Kathleen Anne

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T10:27:23+01:00

Yacht name: Kathleen Anne • SL 39 #2
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #676
Stylist: Guido de Groot

Sister to Ocean Mercury

Silvana

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T10:26:11+01:00

Yacht name: Silvana
Length: 184 ft • 56 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Perini Navi • 2106
Architect: Perini & Ron Holland

Just J's

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T10:24:33+01:00

Yacht name: Just J's
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Sunseeker • 37 #4
Design: Don Shead

Lady Belmor

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T10:22:51+01:00

Yacht name: Lady Belmor
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2008
Builder: CRN • 128 # 5
Design: Giovanni Zuccon

Rubeccan

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T10:21:25+01:00

Yacht name: Rubeccan
Length: 140 ft • 43 m
Year: 2008
Builder: CRN

Baracuda

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-12T17:43:31+02:00

Yacht name: Baracuda
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2098
Architect: Perini Navi • Ron Holland
Interior: John Pawson

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barth's Bucket 2009

The taut purple sails of the new 50m Perini Baracuda competing in this year's St Barth's Bucket, which was held last month. More of Bob's great shots from this year's Bucket on the way … !

Xilonen V

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:44:20+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Kathryn IV -> Xilonen V
Length: 163 ft • 50 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Westport • #5005
Design: Donald Starkey

Photo: monacoeye & NT • Monaco • June 2009

Lady Kathryn IV is the fifth Westport in this 50 metre series. Now known as Xilonen V (2010).

Mar

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-04T20:44:25+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Mar
Formerly: Marcelita -> Mare
Length: 163 ft • 50 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Ortona Navi

Mar is the new name for this 50 metre Ortona Navi.

P2

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-18T15:48:39+02:00

Yacht name: P2
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2104
Architect: Philippe Briand

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barth's Bucket 2009

P2 in the port of Gustavia, before this year's St Barth's Bucket.

VF 15

monacoeye.com — 2009-01-18T09:52:16+01:00

Yacht name: Primadonna -> VF-15
Length: 160 ft • 49 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Christensen • # 33

Casino Royale

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-10T22:53:16+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 2011 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Casino Royale
Length: 163 ft • 50 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Christensen • # 32

Casino Royale in Beaulieu…

Candyscape II

monacoeye.com — 2009-11-11T15:31:31+01:00

Photo copyright: monacoeye.com. Do not copy. Image: Monaco, November 2009.

Yacht name: Candyscape II
Length: 203 ft • 62 m .
Year: 2008/2009
Builder: VSY - Viareggio Superyachts
Architect: Espen Øino

Candyscape II, the first build from Viareggio Superyachts, commissioned by the Candy brothers, arrives in Monaco …

Tosca

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T09:53:19+01:00

Yacht name: Tosca • 3700 Fly #2
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Couach Yachts

Water Toy III

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-20T09:50:34+01:00

Yacht name: Water Toy III • Couach 3300 Fly
Length: 35 m • 114 ft
Year: 2009
Builder: Couach

Luna

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-14T13:41:58+02:00

Photos copyright: NT/monacoeye Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Luna
Length: 377 ft • 115 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Lloyd Werft • SBN Stahlbau Nord
Naval architect: Lloyd Werft
Exterior design: Newcruise
Interior design: Donald Starkey

Luna’s night lighting.

C II - C2

monacoeye.com — 2009-03-24T12:07:05+01:00

Yacht name: C II (C2)
Length: 257 ft • 79 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen • # 6479
Design: Reymond Langton

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • March 2009
Photo: Klaus Gaeth • Lemwerder • December 2008

Following on from Andrei Melnichenko's "A" launched earlier this year, might CII herald a rush by prospective yacht owners to snap up the remaining 24 letters of the alphabet?

Klaus has just sent in shots of Abeking & Rasmussen's latest launch getting her finishing touches in Lemwerder.

Although a sister to Eminence, the exterior styling seems less curvy, with the characteristic Reymond Langton "darts" or "arrowheads" almost absent.

There is an interesting transparent enclosure on the sun deck in front of the mast - possibly a lift (elevator)?

Update: April 2009 - Superb new photo of C2 taken during the St Barths season, by Bob.

Commenting

monacoeye.com — 2008-12-03T22:52:21+01:00

3 Dec 2008: I'm testing out a new Google social gadget called Friend Connect (GFC). It's still in beta so I'm kind of curious to see how it will work. You can login with your Google, Orkut, Facebook, MySpace or Yahoo ID.

The advantage is that you can use pre-existing IDs and your data is in the safe hands of Google. I guess if you prefer to have multiple personalities on the web then you can always create a new login. Feel free to give it a spin, leave a comment etc.

8 Dec 2008: having tested out GFC for a few days, I don't think it's yet possible to upload photos or create links, though you can embed Youtube videos. So I'm going to leave it on this page for testing until it gets a few more features. If Google develop it further, I might use it to replace the current comment system in time.

9 Dec 2008: It seems everyone is rushing out new commenting platforms this month. As well as new platforms from Google and Facebook, JS-Kit have also started to migrate their Haloscan database, which monacoeye uses. As of today, you should start to see a new format for comments, with a lot more functionality. Old comments will be upgraded in the next few weeks.

You can use the same login across all JS-Kit enabled sites (it's very widely used). Very much like GFC you can create a profile with JS-Kit which will give you access to all your comments across many sites.

Ocean Victory

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-22T14:28:37+02:00

Yacht name: Ocean Victory
Length: 248 ft • 76 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Feadship • #1001
Stylist: De Voogt

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2009
Photo: AS • Amsterdam • November 2008

August 2009: Lovely shots of Ocean Victory in Monaco… Nobody styles this type of white yacht better than Feadship, here with a simple pinstripe. Great to see them producing beautiful new models with incremental differences in styling.

Nov 2008: Arjan just sent in these nice shots from Amsterdam of Feadship's October 2008 launch from the De Vries yard, Ocean Victory.

Steel

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-30T12:17:01+01:00

Yacht name: Steel
Length: 180 ft • 55 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Pendennis
Design: Liebowitz & Pritchard

Photo: Tom Walker • Falmouth • October 2008

Tom took some nice photos of this new yacht from Pendennis he spotted, named Steel, on sea trials off Falmouth a couple of weeks ago.

Seascapes

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-29T15:54:13+01:00

Seascapes

Photos: monacoeye • November 2008

Andreas Liveras

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-27T20:36:43+01:00

Today I heard the shocking news that Andreas Liveras had been killed in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai. He was visiting the Taj Palace for a curry and actually phoned the BBC during the sickening ordeal:

"As soon as we sat at the table we heard the machine gun fire outside in the corridor."

Mr Liveras was known to all in the yachting world as a warm and charismatic leader in the luxury charter market.

He was gifted in business, starting his career as a bakery delivery-man, having arrived in London from Cyprus as a young man, and eventually going on to own the bakery, which he then sold to Express Dairies.

He went on to make a business from his passion for yachts, buying a series of yachts, refitting them, chartering and eventually custom building. Liveras Yachts currently operates Alysia and Lauren L.

He will be greatly missed - our sincere condolences go out to his family, friends and colleagues.

News links: BBC - BBC - Times

Inace List

monacoeye.com — 2005-10-20T08:55:49+02:00

591 2010 126 ft 38 m Explorer
590 2010 111 ft 34 m Explorer
588 2010 090 ft 27 m Explorer
582 2009 079 ft 24 m Sportfish
576 2009 120 ft 36 m Explorer
575 2008 120 ft 37 m Forward House
569 2008 100 ft 30 m Forward House
568 2008 135 ft 41 m MY
567 2008 075 ft 23 m Buccaneer
564 2008 111 ft 34 m Catalonian Spirit

563 2007 111 ft 34 m Sudami
562 2006 106 ft 32 m Victoria
560 2006 095 ft 28 m Veronika
559 2005 065 ft 20 m Buccaneer
557 2005 065 ft 20 m Buccaneer
556 2004 046 ft 14 m Jana
555 2005 093 ft 28 m Impetus
554 2004 065 ft 20 m Buccaneer
553 2005 093 ft 28 m Silvia's Surprise
552 2004 060 ft 18 m Buccaneer
551 2004 085 ft 26 m Fortaleza
550 2002 090 ft 27 m Zembra III
549 2000 083 ft 25 m Amarella
548 1999 088 ft 27 m Contina
547 2001 076 ft 23 m Lady BJ
546 1998 080 ft 24 m Beleza
545 1998 085 ft 26 m Precious Angel VII
544 1997 100 ft 30 m Carib Queen
524 1995 067 ft 21 m Carla
476 1996 086 ft 26 m Joana II
475 1993 073 ft 22 m Sunny
471 1992 071 ft 22 m Lilly
435 1991 071 ft 22 m Lovely
377 1990 066 ft 20 m If
___ 1989 ____ ____ Emily -> Segue
277 1988 072 ft 22 m Multisea

Refit: Pilar Rossi • Ice

This is a provisional list of Inace yachts.
Please add news, corrections, additions, links etc in the comments below.

Veronika

monacoeye.com — 2008-10-20T08:47:23+02:00

Yacht name: Veronika
Length: 95 ft • 29 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Inace • # 560
Design: Kirchstein Design

Photo: NT • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

Arethusa

monacoeye.com — 2008-10-01T11:32:01+02:00

Yacht name: Arethusa
Length: 154 ft • 47 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Nereids Yachts
Architect: Soyaslan Design

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

A somewhat distant shot of Arethusa, the new 47m from Nereids Yachts, arriving in poor weather for the show…

Soyaslan currently has another 60+ m build, Pherousa, under construction at Nereids.

Dream On

monacoeye.com — 2008-10-14T12:35:50+02:00

Yacht name: Dream On
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Dunya Yachts • Ursa Tersanesi
Architect: Soyaslan Design

Photo: NT & monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

Darsea

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-29T12:14:14+02:00

Yacht name: Darsea • Moonen 97
Length: 97 ft • 30 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Moonen

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

Nirvana

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-29T12:14:17+02:00

Yacht name: Nirvana
Length: 175 ft • 53 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Vitters
Design: Dubois Naval Architects

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

Pershing 80

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-29T12:14:21+02:00

Yacht name: Pershing 80
Length: 80 ft • 27 m
Model year: 2008
Builder: Pershing

Photo: NT • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

The new Pershing 80 arrives for the show …

Pure One • Leopard 46

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-29T11:37:53+02:00

Yacht name: Pure One
Length: 151 ft • 46 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Arno
Design: Andrea Bacigalupo
Top speed: 32 knots

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

Pure One is the first in the new series of 46 m Leopards, from the drawing board of Andrea Bacigalupo.

One O One

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-23T09:48:23+02:00

Yacht name: One O One • Velvet 36 # 1
Length: 118 ft • 36 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Tecnomar

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

Mrs Seven

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-23T09:42:15+02:00

Yacht name: Mrs Seven • 100 Mini # 7
Length: 100 ft • 30 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Southern Wind
Design: Bruce Farr

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

O'Neiro

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-23T09:34:20+02:00

Yacht name: O'Neiro
Length: 171 ft • 52 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Lamda Nafs • Golden Yachts

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

Lady Christine Helicopter Crash

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-04T15:00:04+02:00

Helicopter tender to Lady Christine

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008
Tow photo: US Coast Guard • Maine • 1 August 2009
On land: Mary Offutt • Little Deer Isle, Maine • 3 August 2009

Update - 4 August 2009: Mary has just sent in photos of the wreck of the helicopter, taken yesterday. You get a good view of the sturdy inflatable buoys which kept the craft from sinking and allowed the helicopter to be towed so easily.

The main rotor is unseated and the rotor blades and engine casing are very beaten up, the pilot's door is missing, but the cabin of the helicopter looks remarkably unscathed.

Those are lobster pots in the background, in case you were wondering…

According to press reports, Scottish peer Lord Irvine Laidlaw, 66, who owns Lady Christine, was at the controls of the helicopter when it crashed. He was picking up passengers and returning to the yacht.

Breaking news - 2 Aug 2009: Lady Christine's helicopter tender, the one pictured above with personalised registration M-Boat, has crashed in the water in Maine, USA, yesterday afternoon, 1st August 2009.

The accident happened near Little Deer Isle in Penobscot Bay, Maine. The helicopter took off with four people on board, including owner Lord Laidlaw at the controls, from Lady Christine, which was anchored at sea. The four got out safely after the crash and waded ashore to the island. One eye-witness said that after seeing the helicopter spin down fast into the water she was amazed that anyone got out alive.

A spinning helicopter is often a sign of a rear rotor malfunction.

A small boat was sent out from the Lady Christine to collect the four passengers and return them to the yacht.

Fortunately, no-one appears to be seriously hurt. One person was taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for a neck injury, but the injury was not considered serious.

"Salty Hebrew" left this eye-witness report on monacoeye.com below:

"I am a watchstander on the Training Ship State of Maine. Lady Christine pulled into Castine Harbor in Maine today. I watched her Heli tender take off as I was monitoring VHF Marine CH 16. 10 minutes after her takeoff, I witnessed a call to the USCG reporting that the heli tender went down in the water of a cove near Little Deer Isle, ME.....so.....Lady Christine is now missing her Heli =( as of Aug. 1st, 2009. "

The helicopter has now been towed to shore by the coastguard and the Environmental Protection Department are looking into containment methods for any resultant pollution that may exist. Photo here. About 30 gallons of fuel were on board when it crash-landed.

If you live nearby and have photos please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com and I'll post them on this page.

Alexandar V

monacoeye.com — 2008-10-01T11:44:29+02:00

Yacht name: Alexandar V
Length: 157 ft • 48 m
Year: 2008
Builder: ISA • # 480.1
Design: Walter Franchini

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

Alexandar V is a slightly larger version of the ISA 470 …

Latitude

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-14T07:46:28+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Latitude
Formerly: Alexandra
Length: 153 ft • 47 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Timmerman Yachts
Architect: Vripack

Above, renamed Latitude in 2010 with new hull colour.

Monaco Yacht Show 2008

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-29T12:21:23+02:00

Monday: All the boats have now departed, just as the sunshine reappeared ! Most will be preparing their annual migration to Fort Lauderdale and the Caribbean for the winter. Many photos still to upload - bear with us, it'll take a couple of weeks to sort through them all…

Saturday update: Anastasia and Oasis under the casino, with the two CRNs Maraya and Romance behind. Out at sea Stargate and Alfa Nero stand out. That's Xanadu, the new Andrew Winch designed Benetti, behind Alfa Nero. At night, the underwater lighting systems put on quite a show…

Thursday Update: Beautiful weather today - all the boats are safely in the port with a few dozen offshore, including Alfa Nero and Stargate. An excellent day for visiting the show … ! The Red Arrows caught everyone by surprise, captured below by NT.

Tuesday Update: There were extraordinary scenes in Port Hercule today as three yachts found themselves in difficulty while trying to pull into their berths for the yacht show due to very strong winds. Photos below …

First the handsome new 53 m Vinydrea tried to squeeze into an impossibly small gap between Martha Ann and another medium sized yacht in very strong winds. Each time she approached the yacht she swung round 90 degrees from the force of the wind, with her side thrusters seemingly on full power. Having come perilously close to many of the other yachts surrounding her in the crowded port, she eventually gave up on that space, and opted for a larger space on the other side.

Meanwhile Harle was following from behind. Also unable to hold her position, she seemed to be blown very close to a ferry moored on the large jetty, before abandoning her attempt and beating a hasty retreat into the open water.

A little later Macalulu tried to enter the port, obviously tired of being buffeted by the strong winds out at sea. She seemed to be able to hold her course until a strong wind picked up as she entered the port and she ended up with one anchor stuck round the wrong side of her bow. She was thus also forced back out to open sea … !

The wind has dropped a little now, but the skies are still overcast…

Sunday Update: The Yacht Show preliminaries started on Saturday, with yachts taking their places on the central T jetty and most regular residents vacating their places on the Quai des Etats Unis.

Weather terrible - black skies and rain - let's hope it clears up when it all kicks off on Wednesday. With credit markets frozen and worldwide financial gloom and doom will anyone be buying yachts this week ?

The 2008 Monaco Yacht Show runs from Wednesday 24th to 27th of September 2008.

We'll be uploading photos, as weather and time permit, over the next week or two…

Comoros Flag

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-19T15:13:19+02:00

The flag of the Comoros is not often seen around these parts. Here it is on Evergreen (II ?), a new Benetti Sail Division, registered in Moroni.

Magnum 80

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-19T15:06:10+02:00

Yacht name: Mamimo II • Magnum 80
Length: 80 ft • 25 ft
Year: 2008
Builder: Magnum
Design: Pininfarina
Engines: 2 x 2400 hp MTUs
Top speed: 58 knots

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

Mima • Shama 118 Sport

monacoeye.com — 2008-10-14T12:37:23+02:00

Yacht name: Mima • Shama 118
Length: 118 ft • 36 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Shama Yachts

Photo: NT • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Still working through the photos from the Monaco Yacht Show … Here's Mima from a superb set of photos sent in by NT.

Inclination

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-19T15:21:50+02:00

Yacht name: Inclination • Maiora 38 DP
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Maiora
Top speed: 32 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September

New sister for Melina C …

Little Sarah • De Birs 100 SP

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-17T13:16:08+02:00

Yacht name: Little Sarah • De Birs 100 SP
Length: 100 ft • 30 m
Year: 2008
Builder: De Birs
Top speed: 29 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • September 2008

Aicon 62 Open

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-17T13:12:05+02:00

Yacht name: Aicon 62 Open

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Baia Aqva 54

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-17T13:11:28+02:00

Yacht name: Baia Aqva 54
Length: 56 ft • 17 m
Builder: Baia

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Continental 80

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-16T10:40:01+02:00

Yacht name: Continental 80
Length: 84 ft • 26 m
Builder: CNM • Cantieri Navali del Mediterraneo

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Daemon 75S

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-16T10:27:13+02:00

Yacht name: Daemon 75S
Length: 78 ft • 24 m
Builder: The Dreaming Group
Design: Luiz de Basto
Top speed: 55 knots
Cruise speed: 47 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Sanoo • CRN 128

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T17:22:39+02:00

Yacht name: Sanoo
Formerly: XS of London
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 200
Builder: CRN

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

Vicem Cruiser 92

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-29T11:41:40+02:00

Yacht name: V92 Cruiser
Length: 92 ft • 28 m
Builder: Vicem

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show & Monaco • September 2008

Maria Pia

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-29T12:14:09+02:00

Yacht name: Maria Pia
Length: 140 ft • 42 m
Year: 2008
Builder: AB Yachts
Top speed: 53 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008
Photo: NT • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

Great shot of Maria Pia from NT !

Astondoa 53 Open

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T16:31:11+02:00

Yacht name: Astondoa 53 Open
Length: 53 ft • 16 m
Builder: Astondoa

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Azimuts

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T16:29:05+02:00

Many Azimuts.

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Couach Model

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T17:24:34+02:00

Couach model
Length: 50 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Couach

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Tian • Custom Line 112 Next

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-19T15:21:43+02:00

Yacht name: Tian • Custom Line 112 Next
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Model Year: 2008
Builder: Custom Line

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

The evolution of the popular Custom Line 112 series …

Baia Italia 70

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-17T13:11:07+02:00

Yacht name: Baia Italia 70
Length: 71 ft • 22 m
Builder: Baia

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Fjord 40 Open

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T17:23:29+02:00

Yacht name: Fjord 40 Open
Length: 40 ft • 12 m
Model Year: 2008
Builder: Fjord Boats

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Propeller

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T17:24:03+02:00

Propeller
Builder: France Helices

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Marquis 500 SC

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T17:18:06+02:00

Yacht name: Marquis 500 SC
Length: 50 ft • 15 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Marquis
Top speed: 38 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Meridian 441 Sedan

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T17:17:24+02:00

Yacht name: Meridian 441 Sedan
Length: 47 ft • 14 m (including pulpit ?)
Builder: Meridian

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

The Seattle-built Meridian 391, Meridian 411 and Meridian 441 Sedans.

Villa Reis

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T17:45:30+02:00

Yacht name: Villa Reis
Length: 131 ft • 40 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Mondomarine

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Mondomarine's new 40 m

MTU 10V 2000 M93

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T17:11:49+02:00

This MTU 2000 engine produces 1120 kW or 1500 hp of rated power.

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Princess V45

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T17:01:11+02:00

Yacht name: Princess V45
Length: 46 ft • 14 m
Builder: Princess Yachts

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Pirelli RIB

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T17:07:17+02:00

Pirelli RIB • P Zero

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Riva 92 Duchessa

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-29T11:43:26+02:00

Yacht name: Royal Flush One • Riva 92 Duchessa
Length: 92 ft • 28 m
Model Year: 2008
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

This is Riva's new model, the Duchessa …

Rizzardi Incredible 55

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T17:02:02+02:00

Yacht name: Incredible 55
Length: 55 ft • 17 m
Model Year: 2008 ?
Builder: Rizzardi

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Onyx

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T19:29:22+02:00

Yacht name: Onyx • Sanlorenzo 40 Alloy
Length: 126 ft • 38 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Sanlorenzo

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Onyx is the second Sanlorenzo 40 to be built. Above Onyx at the Monaco Yacht Show (Photo NT).

Seabob

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T16:57:59+02:00

Seabob

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Sunseekers

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T16:56:06+02:00

Sunseekers as far as the eye can see …

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Namasté

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-23T10:07:29+02:00

Yacht name: Namaste • Tamsen Yachts 40
Length: 131 ft • 40 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Tamsen Yachts

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht SHow • September 2008

Namaste is the first in a series of 40 m open and fly models for Tamsen, a new German company building boats in Antalya, Turkey.

Wallynano

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T17:45:47+02:00

Yacht name: Wallynano
Length: 37 ft • 11 m
Model Year: 2008
Builder: Wally • Nedship
Architect: Hoek Design

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Biancaneve is the first unit of this Turkish built Wally daysailer.

Wally have recently taken over the Chantier Naval de Cap d'Ail. They will be using this facility, which borders Monaco, to present their range of WallyPower boats, while also providing refit and repair services.

Oras • Westport 130

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T16:53:17+02:00

Yacht name: Oras • Westport 130
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Westport • # 1523

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Zeelander 44

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-14T16:52:51+02:00

Yacht name: Zeelander 44
Length: 44 ft • 13 m
Builder: Zeelander
Design: Cor D Rover

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

Itama 55

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-08T21:40:04+02:00

Yacht model: Itama FiftyFive
Length: 55 ft • 17 m
Model year: 2007
Builder: Itama

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

The Itama 75, 55 and 40 models are on display at the Cannes Boat Show, which opens on Wednesday.

Itama 75 Perfecta

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-19T15:21:41+02:00

Yacht name: Perfecta • Itama SeventyFive
Length: 75 ft • 23 m
Model year: 2008
Builder: Itama
Engines: 2 x 1823 hp MTUs
Top speed: 43 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Boat Show • September 2008

The new SeventyFive from Itama also comes in a limited edition VHP series with a top speed of 60 knots…

Madsummer

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-16T12:03:07+02:00

Yacht name: Madsummer
Length: 260 ft • 79 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Lürssen • # 13650
Stylist: Espen Øino

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2009
Photo: Robert Paylor • Florida • May 2009

Bob just sent in a nice photo of Madsummer cruising off Florida. And yesterday Madsummer turned up in Monaco… Great photo of her steaming in from NT. Lürssen launched Madsummer in September 2008 …

TV

monacoeye.com — 2009-01-20T17:49:42+01:00

Yacht name: TV • F45 Vantage #3
Length: 146 ft • 45 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • # 799
Design: De Voogt

Photos: HMB • Caribbean • December 2008

Here are some great new shots of the recently launched TV, third in the F45 series, flying the Canadian flag in the Caribbean…

Barbie

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T10:27:46+02:00

Yacht name: Barbie
Fomerly: Al Hanem
Length: 170 ft • 52 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Al Jadaf
Design: Romeo Design

Photo: monacoeye • Villefranche • September 2008

Black Rose

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T00:55:08+02:00

Yacht name: Black Rose
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Benetti • BC28

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

Celtic Dawn

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T10:27:40+02:00

Yacht name: Celtic Dawn
Formerly: Putty V
Length: 103 ft • 31 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Astondoa

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

Cyrus One

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-23T09:29:31+02:00

Yacht name: Cyrus One
Length: 113 ft • 34 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Cyrus Yachts • # 3
Architect: Piet van Oossanen
Design: René van der Velden

Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • September 2008 & MYS 2008

Family Day

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T10:27:33+02:00

Yacht name: Family Day
Formerly: Bellissima C
Length: 134 ft • 41 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Codecasa • # F69
Architect: Andrea Bacigalupo
Engines: 3 x 16V 2000 M93 MTUs
Top speed: 34 knots

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

Fantasy

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T00:44:54+02:00

Yacht name: Fantasy
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 1992 • Refit: 2000
Builder: Broward Marine • # 521

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

Firenze Star

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T00:42:59+02:00

Yacht name: Firenze Star
Length: 97 ft • 30 m
Builder: PR Marine -> Kaiserwerft
Design: Frank Mulder

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

Harle

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T10:26:44+02:00

Yacht name: Harle • F45 Vantage #2
Length: 146 ft • 45 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • # 797
Design: De Voogt

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

Hera C

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T00:40:46+02:00

Yacht name: Hera C
Length: 85 ft • 26 m
Year: 1973
Builder: Cammenga
Design: De Vries Lentsch

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

J Craft

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T00:39:12+02:00

Builder: J Craft

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2008

Lady Jersey

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T00:32:15+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Jersey
Length: 118 ft • 36 m
Year: 1955
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen • # 5000

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

Lionwind

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T00:24:14+02:00

Yacht name: Lionwind
Formerly: Azteca -> Mi Alicia
Length: 153 ft • 47 m
Year: 1983
Builder: Feadship • # 626
Architect: De Voogt
Design: Jon Bannenberg

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

Originally built as a pair (with Paraiso) for Emilio Azcarraga. Lionwind is currently in Monaco.

Cronos ?

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T00:05:58+02:00

Yacht model: Cronos 80 or 83
Builder: Alfamarine

This one seemed to be moving around very quickly …

Johnson 75

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T02:32:37+02:00

Yacht name: Johnson 75
Length: 75 ft

007 - Zero Zero Seven

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T10:27:49+02:00

Yacht name: 007 - Zero Zero Seven • Vespucci 555
Length: 80 ft • 24 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Rodriquez • CITM
Design: Andrei Dubinsky • Ing Cimino • Paolo Lucchetta • Nautor Swan ??
Engines: 2 x 1675 hp
Top speed: 33 knots

Photos: NT • Monaco • 2 September 2008

Many yachts changed their hull colours from white to blue this year. But 007, the (prototype?) Vespucci 555 from CITM (thx Vittorio) is keeping one step ahead with a continually changing colour scheme: blue, purple and pink. Nine further yachts are planned.

You've seen this trick before with Roberto Cavalli's RC… The paint effect is ChromaFlair from JDSU and is the same colour shift effect used in many applications - from cars to furnishings (thx Darren). No pigment is used, the effect is achieved through refraction.

Metaphor 68

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-03T01:17:04+02:00

Model name: Metaphor 68
Length: 68 ft • 21 m
Model year: 2008
Builder: Alenyacht
Engines: 2 x 1550 hp Man
Top speed: 45 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • summer 2008

This new look from Turkish based Alenyacht, will be on display at the 2008 Cannes Boat Show, which runs from the 10th to 15th September.

Tender to Indian Empress

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-03T01:11:15+02:00

Yacht name: Kingstar • Tender to Indian Empress
Length: 50 ft
Builder: Cigarette

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • summer 2008

Lolita tender

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-03T01:01:56+02:00

Lolita, tender to Lady Lola naturally …

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • summer 2008

Anti-piracy measures ?

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-03T00:55:15+02:00

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • summer 2008

Sign spotted in bustling Port Hercule this summer hanging on the cruise ship MSC Melody. That should keep the ne'er-do-wells at bay …

Sanlorenzo ?

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-03T00:53:51+02:00

Sanlorenzo ?

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • summer 2008

Sanlorenzo SD92

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-03T00:51:54+02:00

Yacht: Sanlorenzo SD 92

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • summer 2008

Tecnomarine

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-03T00:42:39+02:00

Yacht name: Reef Blue • Tecnomarine T-100
Length: 100 ft ?
Year: 1999
Builder: Tecnomarine

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • summer 2008

Sister: Spirit of Ashanti

Tender to O'mega

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-03T00:39:17+02:00

Scanner tender to O'mega

Photo: monacoeye

Ferretti 780

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-02T18:14:14+02:00

Model: Ferretti 780
Length: 79 ft • 24 m
Builder: Ferretti
Engine: MTU 16V 2000 M92
Top speed: 33 knots
Range: 300 nautical miles

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • summer 2008

Johnson 103

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T19:49:20+02:00

Yacht model: Johnson 103
Length: 103 ft
Builder: Johnson Yachts
Design: Dixon Yacht Design

Johnson 87

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T18:01:50+02:00

Yacht: Johnson 87
Length: 87 ft • 27 m
Builder: Johnson Yacht
Design: Dixon Yacht Design

Photo: NT & monacoeye • Monaco • August 2008

Odyssey

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T19:32:19+02:00

Yacht name: Odyssey
Length: 125 ft • 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Rodriquez Yachts • # 346

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

In Excess

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T17:51:00+02:00

Yacht name: In Excess
Formerly: Echo
Length: 97 ft • 30 m
Year: 1990 • Refit: 2008
Builder: Lowlands Yachts
Design: De Vries Lentsch

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008

China

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-03T01:28:11+02:00

Yacht name: China
Length: 108 ft • 33 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Kingship Marine
Architect: Vripack
Stylist: Ward Setzer

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008

Victory

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T17:37:37+02:00

Yacht name: Victory
Formerly: Westerly -> Stemac
Length: 80 ft • 24 m
Year: 1988
Builder: Burger

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • 2008

Solstice I

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T17:35:42+02:00

Yacht name: Solstice I • Dovercraft T90
Length: 90 ft • 27 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Dover Yachts

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • 2008

Iona G

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T15:23:34+02:00

Yacht name: Iona G • Riva 115
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Builder: Riva

Photo: NT • Corsica • August 2008

Overside II • Canados 110

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T15:09:24+02:00

Yacht name: Overside II • Canados 110
Length: 110 ft • 33 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Canados • 110 #14
Top speed: 28 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2008

Satlik ?

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T15:06:11+02:00

Malcolm: I may be wrong but this looks like Satilik, a 25m built in Turkey 2000.

Pnoto: NT

Sea Bowld

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-19T00:05:44+02:00

© DF / monacoeye.com • 2011 • Fort Lauderdale.

Yacht name: Sea Bowld
Length: 174 ft • 53 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Oceanfast
Stylist: Sam Sorgiovanni

Sea Bowld…

Many thanks to David Ferebee for sending in these from Fort Lauderdale.

Friday Star

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T14:06:16+02:00

Yacht name: Friday Star
Length: 139 ft • 42 m
Year: 1994 • Refit: 2004
Builder: CMN
Architect: Marc Lombard

Photo: monacoeye • August 2008

Al Shoua

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-29T18:23:56+02:00

Yacht name: Al Shoua
Formerly: Interceptor -> Paladin Shadow II
Length: 186 ft • 57 m
Year: 1980
Builder: Rockport Yacht and Supply - RYSCO
Conversion: Shadow Marine
Design & Architect: Lay, Pitman & Associates

Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • August 2008

Al Shoua is the supply ship to Al Mirqab, or perhaps Constellation …

Man Utd v Zenit St Petersburg

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-29T18:24:03+02:00

Monaco is awash with cheerful Russian football supporters, primed for kick off against Manchester United at 8.45 pm in the UEFA Super Cup Final. Didn't see many Man U supporters this afternoon - maybe they're flying in after work, or in the bar already perhaps ?

Plenty of Russian boats around, of course, including Pelorus and Izumi (I'm reliably informed). A bit of Wikipedia trivia for the pub quiz later - Zenit's majority owner is the Russian energy giant Gazprom, whose ex Chairman is none other than Russian President Dmitry Medvedev …

A significant turn out of yachts moored off the Larvotto too - Deniki and Friday Star above… "A" was visiting Beaulieu earlier in the week.

Port Hercule

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-20T08:13:01+02:00

Port Hercule last night

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2008

Principessa

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-13T22:33:03+02:00

Yacht name: Principessa
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 2003
Builder: CNL • Admiral • # 105

Photo: NT • Santa Monza, Corsica • July 2007

Blanca

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-13T13:02:43+02:00

Copyright: NT/LM/monacoeye • 2011 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Blanca
Formerly: Gitana
Length: 174 ft • 53 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Baglietto
Design: Francesco Paszkowski

New name for Gitana is Blanca.

Italcraft Drago 70 S

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T16:12:58+02:00

Yacht name: Etamir • Drago 70 S
Length: 73 ft • 22 m
Builder: Italcraft

Photo: NT • Monaco • 2008

Gas Gas

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T16:29:59+02:00

Yacht name: Gas Gas
Formerly: Apache I -> Vista (2008) ?
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Baglietto • # 10181

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008

Hero

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T16:05:17+02:00

Yacht name: Hero
Length: 103 ft • 31 m ?
Builder: Falcon Yachts

Sister to Magic Dream ?

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008

Je t'aime Too

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T16:30:03+02:00

Yacht name: Je T'aime Too • Bilgin 98 Plus
Length: 98 ft • 30 m
Builder: Bilgin Yachts

Photo: NT • Monaco • 2008

The 98 Plus from this Istanbul shipyard …

Lady Soul

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T15:42:03+02:00

Yacht Name: Lady Soul
Length: 102 ft • 31 m
Builder: Custom Line • Navetta 30

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008

Kinta

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-13T15:15:03+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Vinydrea -> Kinta
Length: 175 ft • 53 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Proteksan Turquoise • # 47
Design: Paolo Caliari

Above, the steel-hulled expedition yacht arriving at the 2008 Monaco Yacht Show as Vinydrea. Below, sold and renamed as Kinta.

Poco Loco • Bandido 75

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T16:30:27+02:00

Yacht name: Poco Loco • Bandido 75
Length: 75 ft
Model year: 2008 ?
Builder: Bandido Yachts • Jade Yachts ?

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008

Rusalina Exp

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T16:30:24+02:00

Yacht name: Rusalina Exp
Formerly: True North
Length: 137 ft • 42 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Newcastle Marine • # 1001
Architect: DeJong & Lebet
Design: Luiz de Basto

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008

Allure

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-04T13:01:46+02:00

Yacht name: Allure • Blubay Yachts 102
Length: 102 ft • 31 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Blubay Yachts • Yachts Industries

Photo: NT & monacoeye • Monaco • August 2008

Benetti List

monacoeye.com — 2005-08-04T12:47:02+02:00

FB501 2010 47m Imagination
FB xxx 47 m 2010 Illusion
FB xxx 59 m 2010 Ulysses

FB252 65 m 213 ft
FB251 2010 56 m 184 ft
FB250 59 m 193 ft
FB249 62 m 293 ft
FB248 61 m 200 ft
FB247 2009 65 m Silver Angel
FB246
FB245 2008 60 m Amnesia
FB244 2010 59 m Bistango
FB243 2009 59 m Lady Lara
FB242 2009 59 m Meamina
FB241 2008 59 m Dynasty
FB240 2007 59 m Wind
FB239 2008 60 m Xanadu
FB238 2008 50 m Alibella -> Platinum
FB237 2008 52 m Latinou -> Latitude
FB236 2007 43 m Diane
FB235 2006 59 m Sunday
FB234 2007 56 m Annaeva
FB233 2006 63 m Lionheart
FB232 2005 56 m Galaxy
FB231 2006 65 m Ambrosia
FB230 2004 50 m Jo
FB229 2004 52 m Sai Ram
FB228 2003 55 m Amnesia -> Altitude
FB227 2002 50 m Alexandra
FB226 2002 50 m Multiple
FB225 2005 56 m Allegro -> Andiamo -> Allegro
FB224 2000 50 m Amnesia -> Aquila
FB223 1999 50 m Lionheart -> Cuor di Leone
FB222 1999 70 m Reverie
FB221 1998 50 m Queen M -> QM of London
FB220 2001 52 m Alfa III -> Midlandia
FB219 1997 54 m Ambrosia -> Starfire
FB218 1997 50 m Golden Bay -> Secret Love Too -> Golden Bay -> Taiba V -> Taiba
FB217
FB216 1995 52 m Tommy
FB215 1995 50 m Golden Cell -> Don Pablo
FB214 1994 45 m Ambrosia -> Ambrosiana -> Lady Lola -> Lady Christina of Merseyside-> Candyscape
FB213
FB212 1994 40 m Libra Star II -> Nawal-J -> Desamis B
FB211
FB210 1991 40 m Argentum AG -> Amoha
FB209 1993 39 m Tully
FB208 1991 46 m Shamwari -> Dolce Far Niente -> Kaleido Beau
FB207 1989 46 m Sahab III -> Francine
FB206
FB205 1991 40 m Antares -> Antares I -> Elenesse II -> Trinity II (mondomarine)
FB204 1988 45 m Sea Sedan II -> Princess Magna -> Nufer
FB203
FB202 1987 50 m Rima -> Rima's -> Rima's II
FB155 1986 60 m Darnice III
FB154 1984 54 m Mau Mau V -> Blue Narwhal -> Moonlight
FB153
FB152 1983 34 m Darnice II -> Marline II -> Reverie Rose -> Idolwood -> L'Escapade -> Helena of the Orient -> Star of the Sea
FB151
FB150 1983 34 m Freemont
FB147 1982 35 m Gitana -> Hallelujah
FB143 1984 35 m Jangada II -> Ebba -> Limoncello
FB142 1983 46 m White Gull -> Blue Gold
FB140 1982 38 m Annabelle -> Athina
FB136 1981 43 m Giamin II -> Charlie's Angel III -> Lady in Blue -> Sirahmy
FB132 1981 35 m Circus I -> Gulfstreamer II -> Golden Greek II -> Georgie Boy -> Salee
FB131 1979 35 m D'Natalin • Tejati • Sanora • Margie V - > Quivira
FB121 1977 38 m Deneb -> Deneb Star C -> Intuition -> Intuition Lady
FB116 1980 86 m Nabila -> Trump Princess -> Kingdom 5KR
FB115 1977 53 m Galu
FB109 1975 98 ft
FB099 1973 24 m 84 ft Double Up
FB098
FB097 1973 31 m 103 ft Mizar (ex Double Bay, Princess Amar, Amanputri, Charlie's Angels II, Leocrie I, Shaula I)
FB093 1972 31 m Moonbeam II -> Elena -> Scotland Cay -> Solaria
FB088 1972 42 m Diana I -> Alouette
FB086 1971 30 m Carltina -> Lady X -> La Bella
FB085 1971 31 m Mait III
FB084
FB083 1971 40 m Galu -> Duni -> Paminusch -> Tanit -> Atlantica Seconda
FB082 1970 31 m L'Aventure -> Moongoddess -> Adamas -> Moon Peace -> Dama di Cuori
FB079 1970 34 m Galgo III -> Le Mirage -> Pearl Ann -> Le Mirage
FB078 1970 49 m Um Hurair
FB074 1969 31 m Bamara -> Valseb -> Spirit of Africa -> Star of Antigua -> Spirit of Argentina -> Natalita -> Happy Day -> Happy Hour
FB068 1968 34 m 112 ft Maribella -> Maribella I -> Sosi -> Vixen -> Empress of Cannes -> Toracife -> Hidalgo
FB067 1967 33 m Globran II -> Khirama-Khirama -> Princess Vanessa -> Admiral Bolitho -> Il Odyssey
FB066 1967 33 m Ilham -> Gardenia -> Sigfrid -> Gardenia

Unknown Build Numbers

1994 36 m 118 ft Shalimar 118/1
1981 30 m 99 ft Jack Blu
1976 26 m 84 ft Acacia of the Seychelles
1975 30 m 98 ft Lady Roxanne
1974 26 m 85 ft Sea-Weaver
1973 30 m 97 ft Lady Candida
1973 27 m 90 ft Five Stars
Nashira Lamtha

1962 Mistral tug

A provisional list of Benetti FB yachts.
Please add comments, corrections, additions etc in the comments below.

Benetti Vision yacht list
Benetti Classic yacht list
Benetti Tradition yacht list

Annaeva

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-04T13:08:48+02:00

Yacht name: Annaeva
Length: 184 ft • 56 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Benetti • FB 234
Design: Stefano Natucci

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008

Light Blue

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-04T12:31:04+02:00

Yacht name: Light Blue
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Rodriquez Yachts
Design: Francesco Paszkowski

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2008

Betty

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-04T12:22:23+02:00

Yacht name: Betty
Length: 127 ft • 39 m
Year: 2001 • Refit: 2007
Builder: Royal Denship
Design: Tom Fexas

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2008

Nara

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T16:30:11+02:00

Yacht name: Nara
Formerly: DIana II -> Dianamare
Length: 199 ft • 61 m
Year: 1979
Builder: Feadship • # 735

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2008

Aicon 85 Fly

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T15:39:54+02:00

Name: Comunque Vada • Aicon 85 Fly
Length: 85 ft • 26 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Aicon

Photo: NT • Corsica • August 2008

Maca • BSD 90 SD Ext

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T15:48:59+02:00

Yacht name: Maca • BSD 90 SD Ext
Length: 93 ft • 28 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Benetti Sail Division

Photo: Ricardo • Port Olympic, Barcelona • July 2008

Maca is the first in Benetti Sail Division's new 90 SD Ext line, launched March 2008 …

RMK Marine • BN 80

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T15:25:03+02:00

Yacht name: BN 80
Length: 148 ft • 45 m
Builder: RMK Marine

Nazenin V

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-19T22:05:52+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 2010 Monaco Yacht Show • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Nazenin V
Length: 170 ft • 52 m
Year: 2010
Builder: RMK Marine • # 70
Design: Sparkman & Stephens

Nazenin V arriving today …

Caressa K

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T15:20:31+02:00

Yacht name: Caressa K
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2006
Builder: RMK Marine • # 59
Design: Vripack

Cornelia

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T15:57:22+02:00

Yacht name: Cornelia
Length: 112 ft • 2006
Year: 2006
Builder: RMK Marine • # 60
Design: De Vries Lentsch

Photo: NT • 2008 • Monaco

Cornelia was built by RMK Yachts - the yacht arm of RMK Marine - in Tuzla, Turkey, to a design of De Vries Lentsch.

Karyatis

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T15:56:37+02:00

Yacht name: Karyatis
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Heesen Yachts • # 12532
Stylist: Pieter Beeldsnijder

Photo: RK • Netherlands • 2008

Celascor • Mangusta 130

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T14:24:58+02:00

Yacht name: Celascor • Mangusta 130 #5

TM Blue One

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T15:57:39+02:00

Yacht name: TM Blue One
Length: 152 ft • 46 m
Year: 1988 • Refit 1995
Builder: Picchiotti
Design: Gerhard Gilgenast

Photo: NT • Corsica • August 2008

Thanks to Dan for ID …

Ludy • Peri 37

monacoeye.com — 2008-10-20T16:55:06+02:00

Yacht name: Ludy • Peri 37
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Peri Yachts
Design: Scaro Design

Photo: monacoeye & NT • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

Ludy the new Peri 37 beside Bibich the Peri 29

Bibich • Peri 29

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T15:57:42+02:00

Yacht name: Bibich • Peri 29
Length: 94 ft • 29 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Peri Yachts
Design: Scaro Design

Photos: NT • Corsica • August 2008

Stylish, green-hulled, Bibich is the new sister to Quantum from Turkish builder Peri Yachts.

Scaro Design is the in-house design company for Peri Yachts, founded by Turkish businessmen Kemal Cambol and Hisar Celik. The boats are built in the Antalya free trade zone of Turkey.

Look out for Ludy, the new Peri 37 at the Monaco Yacht Show in September.

Um Hurair

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-13T08:56:40+02:00

Yacht name: Um Hurair
Length: 159 ft • 49 m
Year: 1970
Builder: Benetti • # FB78

Photo: Nigel James • St Katherine's Dock • August 2008

Insatiable

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-25T20:25:37+02:00

Yacht name: Insatiable
Formerly: After Five -> Janet -> My Penny -> Summer Dream -> Lady D
Length: 100 ft • 30 m
Year: 1985 • Refit: 1995
Builder: Broward Marine • # 225
Refit: JC Espinosa

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2008

Celebration

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-26T20:25:18+02:00

Yacht name: Celebration
Formerly: Double O Seven -> Celebration -> Cookie Monster III
Length: 110 ft • 34 m
Year: 1987 - later refits
Builder: Denison

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2008

Camelot

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-19T15:21:30+02:00

Name: Camelot
Length: 100 ft • 30 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Hargrave

Photo: monacoeye & NT • 2008

Aurora

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-26T17:18:51+02:00

Yacht name: Aurora • Moonen 84
Length: 84 ft
Year: 2004
Builder: Moonen

Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • July 2008

Supertoy

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-26T17:17:26+02:00

Yacht name: Supertoy
Length: 92 ft • 28 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Kha Shing

Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • July 2008

Salem

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-26T17:16:03+02:00

Yacht name: Salem
Formerly: Cumulus
Length: 241 ft • 73 m
Year: 1963 • Refit: 1998
Builder: Van der Werf

Photo: Andreu • Palma de Mallorca • July 2008

Copasetic

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-30T09:58:39+02:00

Yacht name: Copasetic
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Yar: 2006
Builder: Hike Metal • # H160

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barthélémy • July 2008

The Canadian-built expedition yacht Copasetic dominates the St Barths waterfront …

Sierra Romeo

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-23T10:22:59+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, July 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Sierra Romeo
Formerly: Panther 2
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Mondomarine

Sierra Romeo in Monaco.

St Ekaterina

monacoeye.com — 2011-06-16T09:22:41+02:00

Yacht name: Xanadu -> St Ekaterina
Length: 197 ft • 60 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Benetti • # FB 239
Design: Andrew Winch Designs

Photos: Robert Paylor • St Barths • Feb 2009
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2009

Oct 2008: Xanadu, the Andrew Winch designed Benetti, visited Monaco last week.
Feb 2009: New shots of Xanadu's first cruise to St Barths

Sea Force One

monacoeye.com — 2008-10-01T11:44:32+02:00

Yacht name: Sea Force One • Admiral 54
Length: 176 ft • 54 m
Year: 2008
Builder: AMY • Admiral Mariotti Yachts
Design: Luca Dini

Photos: NT & monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

Admiral joined forces with Mariotti to form AMY to produce Sea Force One, their largest build to date.

Red Dragon

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-25T19:07:34+02:00

Yacht name: Red Dragon
Length: 170 ft • 52 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Alloy Yachts • AY36
Design: Dubois Naval Architects
Interior: Wilmotte & Associates

Monaco Yacht Show • 24th - 27th September 2008

Ocean Emerald

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-28T08:04:18+02:00

Yacht name: Ocean Emerald • YachtPlus 1
Length: 135 ft • 41 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Rodriquez • YachtPlus
Design: Norman Foster

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008 (model) & 2009

September 2009: Ocean Emerald looked superb up close as she entered Port Hercule today. A design classic !

July 2009: Our first views of Lord Norman Foster's Ocean Emerald cruising, when it visited Monaco last week. She seemed to move at a fair lick and looked very streamlined and stable in the water.

Amels List

monacoeye.com — 2005-07-25T10:13:36+02:00

457 2010 52 m 172 ft Bel Abri
456 2009 52 m 172 ft
455 2008 52 m 172 ft Addiction -> Unity?
454 2008 52 m 172 ft Lady Nag Nag
453 2008 52 m 172 ft Were Dreams
452 2007 52 m 172 ft La Mirage
451 2007 52 m 172 ft Deniki
449 2007 64 m 212 ft My Shanti -> Aquarius
447 2006 58 m 190 ft Gu
446 2006 68 m 225 ft Lady Anne P.B.
445 2004 49 m 162 ft Larissa
443 2004 52 m 171 ft Lady in Blue
442 2004 74 m 242 ft Ilona
441 2004 52 m 171 ft Airdre -> Radiant -> Lightning
440 2003 52 m 171 ft Georgina -> Amevi -> Deja Too
439 2003 55 m 180 ft La Masquerade
438 2002 62 m 203 ft Sarah
437 2001 50 m 164 ft Kermit -> Malibu
436 2001 52 m 171 ft Kiss The Sky
435 2003 61 m 202 ft Solemar
434 1999 52 m 170 ft Tigre d'Or
433 1999 70 m 231 ft Boadicea
432 1999 50 m 164 ft Louise -> Thunder Gulch -> T.J. Esperanza
431 1998 54 m 179 ft Sarafsa -> Faribana V
430 1997 50 m 164 ft Teddy -> Tigre D'Os -> Tigre D'Or -> Tzarina
429 1995 78 m 256 ft Montkaj
426 1993 49 m 161 ft Mauputi -> Karima
425 1991 56 m 184 ft Paris
422 1990 36 m 120 ft Secret Love -> Amour Secret -> Secret Love
406 1987 42 m 138 ft Serafina -> Sheergold
405 1988 40 m 132 ft Princess Tina -> Princess Marla -> Sea Pumpkin -> Monte Carlo
399 1986 58 m 189 ft Lady Ghislaine -> Lady Mona K
390 1985 57 m 187 ft Cleopatra
386 1984 42 m 138 ft Jamaica Bay -> Tranquility
382 1983 37 m 120 ft Lady Duvera -> Blue Attraction II -> Blue Attraction
377 1982 48 m 158 ft Katalina -> Lady Georgina
335 1974 59 m 194 ft Fomalhaut -> Elanymor -> Akula
327 1974 59 m 194 ft Altair
326 1974 59 m 194 ft Spica -> Intuition II

A provisional list of Amels yachts.
Please add comments, corrections, additions, updates, links etc in the comments below.

Mondomarine List

monacoeye.com — 2005-07-24T12:17:13+02:00

2009 49 m 162 ft C20/2 Streamline
2008 42 m 136 ft C18/4 Panther 2 -> Sierra Romeo
2007 50 m 166 ft C21/1 Tribu
2007 42 m 131 ft C18/3 Panther
2007 40 m 132 ft C18/2 Streamline -> Streamliner
2006 45 m 149 ft C20/1 Princess Iolanthe
2006 43 m 140 ft Kimberly II
2006 50 m 162 ft O'Ceanos (Rossi)
2005 40 m 131 ft Fabri's -> Serafima
2003 40 m 133 ft 16/01 Blue Belle
2003 29 m Azure
2003 24 m Enneffe
2002 41 m 136 ft Blu Mizar -> Zaliv II
2000 29 m 095 ft New Ekim ?? -> Talila ??
1999 35 m 116 ft Tintin
1998 35 m 116 ft C85 Wizard
1996 26 m Alba Lady
1995 30 m New York Lady -> Lady Liberty
1995 26 m Ekim
1994 35 m 116 ft 35/02 Fauchon -> Beyond the Sea
1991 40 m FB205 Antares -> Antares I -> Elenesse II -> Trinity II
1990 18 m M60

A provisional list of Mondomarine yachts.
Please add comments, corrections, updates, links etc in the comments below.

Lohengrin

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T14:28:36+02:00

Yacht name: Lohengrin
Length: 161 ft • 49 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # T034

Photo: NT • Monaco • July 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

Calypso

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-17T08:55:30+02:00

Yacht name: Calypso
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 1957 • Refit: 2007
Builder: Bolson & Sons

Photo: NT • Monaco • July 2008

Seaquest

monacoeye.com — 2008-12-09T00:33:23+01:00

Yacht name: Seaquest • Westport 164
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Westport • # 5004

Photo: Adam Cunningham • Santa Barbara • September 2008
Photo: Tamara Wills • Port Angeles, Washington • July 2008

Seaquest, the fourth in the Westport 164 series, was seen in Port Angeles by Tamara and again more recently by Adam…

Lady Nag Nag

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-23T09:03:05+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Nag Nag • Limited Editions 171 # 4
Length: 172 ft • 52 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Amels • # 454

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2008

Lady Nag Nag is the new sister to Deniki, La Mirage, and Were Dreams.

Sagamar

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:41:02+02:00

Yacht name: Saga -> Sagamar
Length: 110 ft • 34 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Hakvoort
Architect: De Vries Lentsch

Photo: NT • Monaco • July 2008

Blue Belle

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-24T19:05:24+02:00

Yacht name: Blue Belle
Length: 133 ft • 40 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Mondomarine
Architect: Sydac
Design: Cor D Rover

Photo: NT • Monaco • July 2008

Lurssen List

monacoeye.com — 2005-07-15T16:19:22+02:00

13667 2011 224 ft 068 m Hermitage
136__ 2011 203 ft 062 m Lady Kathryn V
13661 2010 247 ft 075 m Solemates
13660 2011 276 ft 084 m Valerie
13659 2010 279 ft 085 m Phoenix 2
13658 2010 197 ft 060 m Pacific
13656 2010 408 ft 124 m Crystal -> Katara
13651 2009 247 ft 075 m Northern Star
13650 2008 260 ft 079 m Mad Summer
13649 2008 197 ft 060 m Vive la Vie
13648 2008 361 ft 110 m Dilbar
13646 2009 361 ft 110 m Radiant
13645 2007 230 ft 070 m Martha Ann
13644 2007 508 ft 155 m Sunflower -> Al Said
13643 2007 230 ft 070 m Saint Nicolas
13642 2006 195 ft 059 m Oasis
13641 2007 223 ft 068 m Kismet
13640 2006 220 ft 087 m Apoise
_____ 2006 531 ft 162 m Dubai (Platinum Yachts)
13636 2006 305 ft 093 m Eos
13630 2006 197 ft 060 m Linda Lou
13629 2005 206 ft 063 m Northern Star -> Polar Star
13628 2005 295 ft 090 m Air -> Ice
13627 2004 238 ft 073 m Queen M -> Queen K
13626 2004 200 ft 061 m Phoenix -> Aurora
13624 2003 192 ft 058 m Capri
13623 2004 453 ft 138 m Rising Sun
13622 2003 414 ft 126 m Octopus
13621 2002 232 ft 071 m Skat
13618 2002 318 ft 097 m Carinthia VII
13600 2003 377 ft 115 m Pelorus
13590 1999 465 ft 142 m Al Salamah
13583 1997 316 ft 096 m Limitless
13582 1995 134 ft 041 m Xenia -> Xania -> Abbracci -> Blind Date
13581 1994 236 ft 074 m Coral Island
13580 1993 133 ft 040 m Twirlybird V
13579 1993 161 ft 049 m Falco -> Maalana -> Ontario
13573 1993 192 ft 058 m Izanami -> Ronin
13569 1991 132 ft 040 m Be Mine -> Leonora
13530 1987 110 ft 033 m Falco -> Tauro -> Isis -> Allegra
_____ 1986 120 ft 036 m Kalamoun ?
13503 1983 152 ft 047 m Shergar
13434 1973 233 ft 071 m Carinthia VI -> The One
_____ 1965 105 ft 032 m Seebär -> Roamer IV -> Thago -> Allahou
_____ 1964 147 ft 045 m Sea Star
_____ 1962 180 ft 055 m Pegasus II -> Platinum
_____ 1960 160 ft 049 m Lina III -> Dommel -> El Chris
_____ 1955 102 ft 031 m Pegasus
_____ 1954 165 ft 050 m Polaris
_____ 1927 118 ft 036 m Aar IV
_____ 1927 073 ft 022 m Oheka II *
_____ 1926 _________ Scout
_____ 1920 _________ Onkel Fidi

This is a provisional list of Lürssen yachts.
Please add comments, additions, corrections and links in the comments below.
* = information from comments

Pelorus Helicopter

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-13T23:56:45+02:00

Helicopter on the front helipad on Pelorus.

Nuclear Leak Vaucluse

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-13T18:39:28+02:00

At this time of year hundreds of thousands of Brits, and other nationalities, will be heading for the popular Provence area of France for their summer holidays.

On Monday, 7th July 2008, 74 kg of untreated uranium leaked out of the Tricastin nuclear waste treatment centre, run by Socatri, in Bollene, in the Vaucluse region. It spread into the ground and surrounding water system, according to press releases by parent company Areva.

Swimming, water sports and crop irrigation have been officially banned. The uranium has been detected in the local rivers. Local residents have been instructed not to drink water or eat fish from nearby rivers.

According to reports, the spill occurred when uranium overflowed into a spill tank, but the spill tank had a leak because repair work was being carried out on it.

Abnormal levels of radiation have been detected in several rivers and lakes. The 74 kg of uranium was in the form of 6.26 cubic metres (or 30 cubic metres in an early Areva press release) of liquid containing 12 grammes of uranium per litre.

Internet coverage of the incident seems sketchy at best - although the story is getting a lot of play on local radio. Most French articles seem to stress the fact that radiation levels are dropping rapidly.

The French authorities have now ordered the temporary closure of the Tricastin facility.

The best article I have found is this Yahoo report. Here is the ASN report from the 11th of July (in French), which says very little, other than they have classed the incident as Level 1 (of 7) - the least serious level. Here's a map of the facility, the live.com map, the Vaucluse local government site, with their drinking and bathing advice (in French), and the official Areva press releases.

If you are in the area, we would be interested to hear if and how you have been affected, in the comments below.

Sofia

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:41:58+02:00

Yacht name: Macalulu -> Le Yana -> Sofia
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Baglietto • # 10196

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008
Photo: Josko Spanjol • Rab - Croatia • July 2008

July 2008: Josko just spotted the new Baglietto Macalulu in picturesque Rab, Croatia.

Now known as Le Yana (2009). Sofia 2010

Bugatti Veyron

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-13T11:02:25+02:00

Car model: Bugatti Veyron

Photo: monacoeye • July 2008

What better way to drive up to your yacht …

Clarity

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-13T11:02:05+02:00

Yacht name: Clarity
Length: 104 ft • 32 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Leight Notika -> Ned Ship
Design: Bill Dixon

Photo: NT • Monaco • July 2008

Japan Coast Guard

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-13T12:18:24+02:00

Photo: NT • Monaco • July 2008

This Japan Coast Guard arrived a few days ago – an unusual visitor to Monaco.

Konnichiwa PL21 !

Elisa

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-24T17:26:29+02:00

Yacht name: Elisa
Formerly: Mystic
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Christensen #24

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2008

Oceanfast List

monacoeye.com — 2005-07-08T15:33:51+02:00

2007 59 m #297 Outback
2003 54 m #79 Perfect Prescription -> Fortunate Sun
2004 53 m #78 Sea Bowld
2003 56 m #77 Sycara III -> Sirona III
2003 69 m #75 Aussie Rules -> Floridian -> Nomad
2001 57 m Sagitta
2001 30 m Aminah sportsfisherman
1998 50 m Thunder -> Thunder B
1997 46 m Perfect Persuasion
1996 35 m Mercedes II -> Perseverance II
1994 53 m Oceana C -> Kremlin Princess -> Merlin -> Little Sis -> Bakhshish -> Ocean 7
1993 45 m Moecca
1991 55 m Oceana C -> Bolkiah I -> Maalana -> Oceana -> True Blue -> Obsession
1990 40 m Opal C
1989 50 m Mystique
1989 30 m Gazelle
1988 36 m Antipodean
1986 46 m Madi Blue D
1986 26 m Aussie Rules sportsfisherman
1985 37 m Never Say Never -> Never Even Say Never -> Lady Myth -> Always -> Odyssey -> Apocalypse -> Prosper -> Never Say Never

A provisional list of Oceanfast yachts.
Please add comments, corrections, additions, news etc in the comments below.

Never Say Never

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-07T16:51:45+02:00

Yacht name: Never Say Never
Formerly: Never Say Never -> Never Even Say Never -> Lady Myth -> Always -> Odyssey -> Apocalypse -> Prosper
Length: 122 ft • 37 m
Year: 1985 then refits
Builder: Oceanfast
Architect: Phil Curran
Design: Jon Bannenberg

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

The characteristic Jon Bannenberg circular portholes …

Integrity

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-07T16:51:26+02:00

Yacht name: Integrity
Formerly: Que Sera -> Segue
Length: 113 ft • 34 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Westport • # 7704

Photo: monacoeye • July 2008

Westport List

monacoeye.com — 2005-07-07T13:27:45+02:00

0808 101 1986 Diana -> Lady Diane
1204 128 1986 His Grace -> Bandido
1206 118 1986 After Eight -> Last Call
7503 098 1988 Golden Delicious -> Destiny
7517 098 1992 Lady Mary -> Wind Dancer
7605 106 1993 Delightful -> Take It Easy
7606 112 1994 Lady Melia -> Blacksheep
7609 106 1994 Lady Lee -> Off Duty -> Galilee
7612 106 1995 Westship Lady -> Lady Sylvia
7614 106 1996 Prima Donna
7615 106 1997 Aqua Kat -> Fantasy VII
7616 106 1995 Rainmaker -> Mr. Lucky II
7618 106 1997 Serenity -> Flavia -> Rapture
7619 106 1998 Family Pride -> Maryann
7621 108 1998 Rejoyce II -> Lady Evangeline
7622 108 1998 Amazing Grace -> Musbe Dreamin
7623 108 1998 Themis -> Tahiti
7509 107 1998 Mr. Terrible -> Nordstream
7629 113 1998 Ubiquitous
7632 113 1999 Tas -> Lady Raye
7633 113 1999 Shipshaw -> Lady Elise
7639 113 1999 Celebration
7642 113 2000 Sea Bird
7645 112 2000 Perseverance -> Symphony II

7701 113 2000 Wanderin Star -> Rain Maker -> Milk Money *
7702 113 2002 Lucky Seven
7703 113 2002 Cover Girl -> Dreams -> Lady Nan Ce'
7704 113 2002 Que Sera -> Segue -> Integrity
7705 112 2002 Boardwalk -> Arietta -> Storm Chaser
7707 112 2003 Betty Jane
7708 112 2003 Sea Quest
7710 112 2003 L'Aquila -> Double Eagle
7711 112 2003 Alexcyn -> New Moon II
7712 112 2004 Dream Weaver -> Crescendo
7714 112 2004 Sensation
7715 112 2004 Silver Moon
7716 112 2004 Palma -> Lady Raye
7717 112 2005 Beach Girl -> Primadonna *
7718 112 2005 White Star -> True North
7719 112 2005 Miss Michelle -> Castlefinn
7720 112 2005 Kelly Sea
7721 112 2006 Gale Winds
7722 112 2006 Passion For Excellence -> Ha-Sea II *
7723 112 2006 Angel Wings
7724 112 2006 Nina Lu
7725 112 2007 Alicia
7726 112 2007 Hide Out
7727 112 2007 Steadfast
7728 112 2007 Segue -> Letta Melina *
7729 112 2007 Troutopia
7730 112 2007 Imagine -> Missing Link *
7731 112 2008 Estancia
7732 112 2008 Vita Bella
7733 112 2008 Dreams
7734 112 2008 White Star
7735 112 2008 Contigo
7736 112 2009 Honey
7737 112 2009 Sea Bear *
7738 112 2009 Miss Lily *
7739 112 2009 Al3Grab *
7740 112 2009 Alisia Maria *
7741 112 2009 Hataty *

1501 130 2000 Lt Sea -> Endless Summer *
1502 130 2001 Crystal Sea -> Azucar
1503 130 2002 Serengeti -> Mary Ellis II
1504 130 2003 Serendipity
1505 130 2003 Vango -> Miss Sydney -> Yeratel G *
1506 130 2003 Corrie Lynn -> Dona Lola
1507 130 2004 Tsalta
1508 130 2004 Bjorg III -> Mustang Sally -> Redemption *
1509 130 2004 Arm's Reach
1510 130 2004 Infinity -> My Colors
1511 130 2005 Big Daddy -> Believe
1512 130 2005 SeaQuest -> Freedom -> Godspeed
1514 130 2005 Vita Bella -> Sea Bear
1515 130 2005 Boardwalk -> Horizon *
1516 130 2006 Lucky Seven -> Arioso
1517 130 2006 Kaleen
1518 130 2006 Harmony
1519 130 2007 Resolute
1520 130 2007 Susan B -> Winning Drive
1521 130 2007 Constellation
1522 130 2007 Shawaf
1523 130 2008 Oras
1524 130 2008 JW
1525 130 2008 Antares
1526 130 2008 Miss Sydney -> Trading Places IV *
1527 130 2008 Sovereign
1528 130 2008 Anicca
1529 130 2008 Beach Girl
4001 130 2009 Miss Michelle *
4002 130 2009 Aphrodite *
4003 130 2010 Mustang Sally *

5001 164 2006 Vango
5002 164 2006 Evviva
5003 164 2007 My Girl
5004 164 2008 Seaquest
5005 164 2008 Lady Kathryn IV -> Xilonen *
5006 164 2009 Harmony *
5007 164 2010 Boardwalk *

A provisional list of Westport yachts.

Please add corrections, additions, news, links etc in comments below.
* from recent comments

Custom Line 112 • Allura

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-07T08:59:01+02:00

Yacht name: Allura
Formerly: XS of London
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Custom Line • # 112 - 02
Architect: CRN
Design: Zuccon International Project

Photo needed … !

Custom Line 112 • Two Kay

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-07T08:58:57+02:00

Yacht name: Two Kay
Formerly: Bo Veerle -> Rasha
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Custom Line • # 112 - 01
Architect: CRN
Design: Zuccon International Project

Photo needed … !

Custom Line 112 • Blue Diamond

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-07T08:58:50+02:00

Yacht name: Blue Diamond
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Custom Line • # 112 - 03
Architect: CRN
Design: Zuccon International Project

Photo needed … !

Custom Line 112 • Celebration

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-07T08:58:47+02:00

Yacht name: Celebration
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Custom Line • # 112 - 04
Architect: CRN
Design: Zuccon International Project

Custom Line 112 • Rubeccan

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-07T08:58:43+02:00

Yacht name: Rubeccan
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Custom Line • # 112 - 05
Architect: CRN
Design: Zuccon International Project

Photo needed … !

Custom Line 112 • Camarik

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-07T08:58:40+02:00

Yacht name: Camarik
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Custom Line • # 112 - 06
Architect: CRN
Design: Zuccon International Project

Photo needed … !

Custom Line 112 • Helena

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-07T08:58:36+02:00

Yacht name: Helena
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Custom Line • # 112 - 08
Architect: CRN
Design: Zuccon International Project

Photo needed … !

Custom Line 112 • Pandora

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-07T08:58:33+02:00

Yacht name: Pandora
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Custom Line • # 112 - 09
Architect: CRN
Design: Zuccon International Project

Photo needed … !

Custom Line 112 • Thalyssa

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-07T09:09:20+02:00

Yacht name: Thalyssa
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Custom Line • # 112 - 10
Architect: CRN
Design: Zuccon International Project

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Gazou

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:41:04+02:00

Yacht name: C2 -> Gazou
Formerly: Clementine
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Custom Line • # 112 - 11
Architect: CRN
Design: Zuccon International Project

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Custom Line 112 • Queen of Sheba

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-07T09:09:15+02:00

Yacht name: Queen of Sheba
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Custom Line • 112 - 12 ?
Architect: CRN
Design: Zuccon International Project
Top speed: 24 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2008

Custom Line List

monacoeye.com — 2005-07-07T08:18:58+02:00

112 18 Next 04 2008 112 ft 34 m Tian
112 17 Next 03 2008 112 ft 34 m Nati Tre
112 16 Next 02 2008 112 ft 34 m Odyssey London
112 15 Next 01 2008 112 ft 34 m Marilyn

112 14 200x 112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112 Clementine
112 13
112 12? 2006 112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112 Queen of Sheba
112 11 2005 112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112 Clementine -> C2 -> Gazou
112 10 2005 112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112 ThalySSa
112 09 2004 112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112 Pandora
112 08 2004 112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112 Helena
112 07 2006 112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112 Morocha
112 06 2005 112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112 Camarik
112 05 2003 112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112 Rubeccan
112 04 2003 112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112 Celebration
112 03 2003 112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112 Blue Diamond
112 02 2002 112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112 XS -> Allura
112 01 2001 112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112 Bo Veerle -> Rasha -> Two Kay

107 ft 33 m Navetta 33 *
03 2008 Gladiator
02 2008 Lady Trudy
01 2008 Ziacanaia

112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112 Next *
112 ft 34 m Custom Line 112
097 ft 30 m Custom Line 97 *
094 ft 29 m Custom Line 94
107 ft 33 m Navetta 33 *
097 ft 30 m Navetta 30
086 ft 26 m Navetta 26 *

* Current models

A provisional list of Custom Line yachts.
Please add corrections, additions, news, links etc in comments below.

See also CRN list.

Gladiatore

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-06T19:21:13+02:00

Yacht name: Gladiatore • Benetti Classic 120
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Benetti • # BC 115

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2008

Looks like a new one …

Lady Christine

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-02T08:14:49+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Christine
Length: 182 ft • 56 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Oceanco • Y561
Architect: The A Group

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

2010: New 68m Lady Christine launched from Feadship
August 2009: Lady Christine's helicopter crash landed in water in Maine. No serious injuries.
September 2008: Lady Christine has arrived for the show.

Ecstasea Helicopter

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-06T18:47:25+02:00

Ecstasea helicopter: Eurocopter EC145

Photo: Marco Zannettovich • Trieste • June 2008

Riva meet

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-06T18:28:35+02:00

Rivas gathered …

Photo: NT • Monaco • July 2008

Guilty

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-15T11:38:48+02:00

Yacht name: Guilty
Length: 114 ft • 35 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Rizzardi
Exterior art: Jeff Koons
Design: Ivana Porfiri
Owner: Dakis Joannou

Photos, as always, exclusive to monacoeye !!

Photos: A • Rhodes • 1 July 2008
Photo: Aeolos • Faliro marina • 13 July 2008

The guest list for the christening of recently launched Guilty reads like a Who's Who of the contemporary art world. Nicholas Serota of the Tate, Jeffrey Deitch, Larry Gagosian, Marian Goodman, Maurizio Cattelan, Ashley Bickerton … the list goes on, and on.

Of course, Sarah Morris' text painting "Guilty" hangs on the wall of one bedroom - bought after the yacht was named. Owner and major art collector Dakis Joannou simply had to have it!

The exterior design was created by international art star Jeff Koons, famous for his basketball in perspex case, three-storey high "Puppy" made of flowers, and the "Made in Heaven" erotic series of photographs with Italian ex-wife and porn-star-member-of-parliament La Cicciolina.

Although the blown up print and poster colours will be familiar to art fans from Roy Liechtenstein's signature Ben-Day Dots style, Jeff Koons actually based this design on the Dazzle Painting, or Razzle Dazzle as the Americans called it, WW1 camouflage pattern invented by British marine artist and naval officer Norman Wilkinson - see comments below for more on this extraordinary style.

Ivana Porfiri created the unusual angular architecture. Guilty is likely to appear in next month's Italian Vogue.

Please leave your verdict in the comments below … !

Silver Zwei

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-13T16:05:21+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • 2011 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Silver Zwei
Project name: Fangio
Length: 240 ft • 73 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Hanseatic Marine
Architect and Design: Espen Øino

Silver Zwei at the Grand Prix.

Celestial Hope

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T08:36:08+02:00

Copyright: NT/Frank Behling/RK • Monaco/Palma/Netherlands • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Celestial Hope
Length: 154 ft • 47 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Heesen • # 14247
Design: Omega Architects

Update: The completed Celestial Hope in Palma and a very crisp shot from NT in Monaco.

In “more photos” Celestial Hope from Heesen heading off down the canal to get its mast section fitted …

Agram

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T15:57:02+02:00

Yacht name: Agram • 4400 # 4
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Heesen • # 14144
Design: Omega Architects

Photo: Marin Gospic • Zadar, Croatia • July 2008

The newly built Agram headed straight down to its new home town of Zadar in Croatia.

Raasta

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-04T23:49:18+02:00

Photos copyright: LM/monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show 2009 & Genoa • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Raasta
Formerly: Elandess -> Elandess II
Length: 152 ft • 47 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Heesen • # 14047
Design: Omega Architects

Elandess II lights in Genoa. New name, Raasta, below.

Bliss

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T17:36:06+02:00

Photos copyright: NT/monacoeye • Cote d’Azur, 2008 - 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Bliss
Formerly: One O One - 101 • 4400 # 2
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Heesen • # 13844
Design: Omega Architects

101 now sold and renamed Bliss.

Inception

monacoeye.com — 2009-12-24T10:21:23+01:00

Photo copyright: Robert Paylor. Do not copy. Image: Ft Lauderdale Boat Show, October 2009.

Yacht name: Man of Steel
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Heesen • # 13750
Design: Omega Architects

Man of Steel, the 50m launch from Heesen, was launched mid October 2008, seen here at the 2009 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show.

Mon Plaisir

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T17:36:01+02:00

Copyright: NT/Monaco/2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Mon Plaisir
Length: 154 ft • 47 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Heesen • # 13547
Design: Omega Architects

Mon Plaisir from Heesen Yachts.

Ronin

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-01T08:14:04+02:00

Yacht name: Ronin
Formerly: Izanami
Length: 192 ft • 58 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Lürssen • # 13573
Architect: Gerhard Gilgenast
Stylist: Norman Foster
Speed: 34 knots

Photos: NT • Monaco • 30 June 2008

Some fine shots of Larry Ellison's powerful yacht Ronin, from NT. Rising Sun, Ellison's larger yacht, was also visiting Monaco yesterday …

Blue Vision

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-19T15:21:24+02:00

Yacht name: Blue Vision • Benetti Vision # 8
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Benetti • BV08
Design: Stefano Righini

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

Smile

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-30T10:46:26+02:00

Yacht name: Smile • Benetti Vision # 7
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Benetti • BV07
Design: Stefano Righini

Photo needed. Pls send to monacoyachts@gmail.com

Benetti Vision List

monacoeye.com — 2005-06-30T10:41:21+02:00

Benetti Vision Series

Length: 43.6 m 143 ft

BV01 2000 Patricia -> Reangel -> JL Seagull
BV02 2003 More
BV03 2004 Domani
BV04 2005 Bravelove One
BV05 2005 Idyllwild
BV06 2006 Romanza -> Larisa
BV07 2006 Smile
BV08 2006 Blue Vision
BV09 2007 Geanelle
BV10 2008 Libra Star
BV11 2009 Lady Sheila 44.2 145
BV12 2009 Harmony III
BV13
BV14 2009 Vica
BV15 2010 My Sisa

A provisional list of Benetti Vision yachts.
Please add comments, corrections, news etc below.

Brazil

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-30T09:35:05+02:00

Yacht name: Brazil
Formerly: Whirlwind II -> Headlines -> La Bella -> Princess K -> Princess H -> Simone
Length: 132 ft • 40 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Heesen • # 8340

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Pershing 115 • Flying Tiger

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-30T11:02:36+02:00

Yacht name: Flying Tiger • Pershing 115 # 4
Length: 116 ft • 35 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Pershing
Design: Fulvio de Simoni
Engines : 2 x 2720 kW MTU 4000 M90
Top speed: 41 knots

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Sunseeker 86

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-29T19:27:22+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker 86
Length: 86 ft • 26 m
Model year: 2008
Builder: Sunseeker

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

The new Sunseeker 86, here with optional sun roof …

Watch out for more Sunseeker product placement in the October release of the next Bond movie, Quantum of Solace - the sequel to Casino Royale, starring Daniel Craig.

Harmony

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-17T23:05:25+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • August 2010 • Croatia • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Harmony
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Crescent Yachts

Harmony…

My Colors • Westport 130

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-29T18:58:25+02:00

Yacht name: My Colors
Formerly: Infinity
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Westport • 1510
Architect: Bill Garden
Design: Greg Marshall

Photo: NT • Monaco • July 2008

Northern Lights

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-29T11:51:39+02:00

Yacht name: Northern Lights
Formerly: Norwegian Queen
Length: 132 ft • 40 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Westship
Architect: Jack Sarin
Stylist: Wesley Carr

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2008

Helicopter Photo Shoot

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-10T10:56:49+02:00

More helicopter high jinx, in what seemed to be a family photo shoot just off the Larvotto…

Photos: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Lady Marina Helicopter

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-27T10:28:44+02:00

Helicopter tender to Lady Marina

Atana

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-27T11:30:38+02:00

Yacht name: Atana
Length: 108 ft • 33 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Armòn

Atana, the newly built Spanish explorer arrived in a crowded Port Hercule yesterday.

Aquarius W

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-27T10:03:23+02:00

Yacht name: Aquarius W
Length: 100 ft • 31 m
Year: 1992
Builder: GeTa

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2008

Riva 84 Cantata

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-25T19:19:19+02:00

Yacht name: Riva 84 Cantata
Length: 84 ft • 24 m
Model year: 2000
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye

Riva Junior

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-26T13:33:07+02:00

Yacht name: Riva Junior
Tender to Mitseaah
Model year: 1966 - 1972
Length: 19 ft • 5.7 m
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye • 2007 Monaco Yacht Show

626 Riva Junior's were built in the late sixties and early seventies. This rather nice specimen is a tender to the sailing yacht Mitseaah. Riva will be launching its latest 92 ft model, the Duchessa, later in 2008.

Riva 33 Sunriva

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-07T16:51:12+02:00

Yacht name: Riva 33 Sunriva
Model year: 2004
Length: 33 ft • 10 m
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye

Riva Florida Super

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T16:12:54+02:00

Yacht name: Riva Florida Super
Model years: 1952 - 1969
Length: 5.40 m - 6.27 m
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye

Riva Ariston

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-27T10:33:25+02:00

Yacht name: Riva Ariston + Super
Length: 20 ft • 6.25 m - 6.96 m
Model years: 1950 - 1976
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Classic Week 2007

Just over 1000 Aristons were built by Riva up to 1976.

Riva Aquarama

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T16:12:51+02:00

Yacht name: Riva Aquarama ?
Model years: 1962 - 1997
Length: 8.14 m - 8.75 m
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye

Riva 80 Opera Super

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T16:12:41+02:00

Yacht name: Riva 80 Opera Super
Length: 80 ft
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye

Riva 72 Splendida

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-30T08:31:05+02:00

Yacht name: Riva 72 Splendida
Length: 72 ft • 22 m
Model year: 2000
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye

Riva 70 Dolce Vita

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T15:56:00+02:00

Yacht name: Riva 70 Dolce Vita
Length: 70 ft • 21.6 m
Model year: 1998
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye

Riva 68 Ego

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T15:56:04+02:00

Yacht name: Riva 68 Ego
Length: 68 ft • 20.8 m
Model year: 2005
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye

Riva 58 Bahamas

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T15:56:07+02:00

Yacht name: Riva 58 Bahamas
Length: 58 ft • 18.8 m
Model year: 1991 - 1998
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye

Riva 59 Mercurius Special

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T15:56:12+02:00

Riva 59 Mercurius Special
Length: 59 ft
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye

Riva 54 Aquastar

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T15:56:17+02:00

Riva 54 Aquastar

Photo: monacoeye

Riva 50 Diable

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-26T13:26:54+02:00

Yacht name: Riva 50 Diable

Photo: monacoeye

Riva 43 Tropicana

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-26T13:26:42+02:00

Yacht name: Riva 43 Tropicana

Photo: monacoeye

Riva 33 Aquariva

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-26T13:26:21+02:00

Yacht name: Riva 33 Aquariva
Length: 33 ft • 10 m
Model Year: 2001
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye

Riva 25 Sport Fisherman Bertram

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-26T13:25:38+02:00

Yacht name: Riva 25 Sport Fisherman - Bertram
Model years: 1970 - 1978
Length: 25 ft • 7.52 m
Builder: Riva • Bertram

Photo: monacoeye

Riva 44 Rivarama

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-26T13:22:45+02:00

Yacht name: Riva 44 Rivarama
Length: 44 ft • 13.4 m
Model year: 2002
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye

Riva Model List

monacoeye.com — 2005-06-26T08:35:29+02:00

Year • L • Model • End • m

2008 92 Duchessa 28
2007 56 Sportriva 17.57
2007 63 Vertigo 19.61
2005 115 Athena Fly 35.5
2005 68 Ego / Super 20.82
2005 75 Venere 23
2004 85 Opera / Super 24
2004 33 Sunriva 10.06
2003 52 Rivale 16.12
2002 59 Mercurius 18.45
2002 44 Rivarama 13.4
2001 33 Aquariva / Super 10.07
2000 84 Cantata 23.96
2000 72 Splendida 22
1998 70 Dolce Vita 21.57
1995 33 Gitano 1996 10.32
1995 54 Aquarius 1998 17.39
1994 52 Thalassa 1996 16.92
1993 Grand Yacht 29m 1993 28.4
1993 Antalya 1995 13.75
1991 31 Gitano 1994 10.81
1991 60 Bahamas 1998 18.82
1990 Ferrari 1992 10.58
1989 51 Turborosso 1993 15.62
1988 45 Coral 1991 14.15
1988 58 Furama 1995 17.45
1988 43 Tropicana / Special 1997 13.4
1985 60 Black Corsair / 20m 1991 18.54 18.70
1984 50 Diable 1989 15.2
1983 42 Malibu 1986 13.1
1982 60 Corsaro 20m 1989 19.72
1982 60 Corsaro / Super 60 1989 18.32 18.69
1981 66 Montecarlo 1981 20.61
1981 42 Caribe 1985 12.97
1980 54 Aquastar 1998 17.05
1979 38 Bravo Special 1991 12.43
1976 34 Portofino 1979 10.45
1976 St. Tropez 1992 9.52
1975 Riva 2000 1982 11.28
1973 34 Summertime / Special 1984 10.37 10.50
1973 42 Superamerica 42/45/48/50 1993 13.72 15.30
1972 Rudy / Super 1986 5.87
1970 20 Bahia Mar 1976 6.21
1970 25 Sport Fisherman 1978 7.52
1969 Olympic 1983 6.55
1966 Junior 1972 5.7
1962 Aquarama / S / L / Special 1996 8.14 8.75
1952 Sebino 1957 5.08
1952 Florida / Super 1969 5.40 6.27
1950 20 Corsaro 1955 5.29
1950 Scoiattolo 1957 4.26
1950 Tritone / Super 1957 7.90 8.22
1950 Ariston / Super 1976 6.25 6.96

A provisional list of Riva models.
Please add comments, corrections and additions below.

Coco Loco

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-24T19:15:23+02:00

Yacht name: Coco Loco
Length: 124 ft • 38 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Broward Marine • # 602
Design: Evan Marshall

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Domani

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-24T19:10:06+02:00

Yacht name: Domani • Benetti Classic 115 #24
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Benetti • BC24

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Melanya

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-24T18:57:46+02:00

Yacht name: Melanya
Length: 118 ft • 36 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Gulf Craft • Majesty Yachts
Architect: Frank Mulder
Interior: Evan K Marshall

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2008

Stanley

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-24T18:53:03+02:00

Yacht name: Stanley
Formerly: Chevy Toy
Length: 142 ft • 43 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 24

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Dilbar

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-25T14:50:52+02:00

Yacht name: Dilbar
Formerly: Project Opal
Length 361 ft • 110 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Lürssen • # 13648
Exterior: Time Heywood
Interior: Alberto Pinto

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2009
Photo: Werner Fähland • Heligoland • 17 July 2008
Photo: GG • Bremen • 1 July 2008

August 2009: Nice to see Dilbar close up off the Larvotto in Monaco last week. Al Mirqab was right beside her.

May 2009: NT also got a great shot at the Grand Prix in May.

26 July 2008: D is for Dilbar …

18 July 2008: Very nice new photos of Opal from Werner on sea trials in Helgoland in the North Sea, and from GG in Bremen.

June 2008: Lurssen has launched the massive new build Project Opal. Looks a bit like Pelorus …

New Century

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-22T12:54:19+02:00

Yacht name: New Century / Sedation
Length: 143 ft • 44 m
Formerly: New Century -> Sedation
Year: 1997
Builder: Heesen • # 9743

Photo: monacoeye & NT • June • 2008

Caption Competition

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-22T13:08:29+02:00

Photos: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Great sequence sent in by NT taken during Queen Mary II's visit last week. Don't worry, it all ended safely. Suggestions below please for a caption for the second photo in the sequence… ! No prizes, just for fun.

Riva 63 Vertigo

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-22T12:41:01+02:00

Yacht model: Riva 63 Vertigo
Length: 63 ft • 19 m
Builder: Riva
Model year: 2007

Photo: monacoeye • June 2008

AB 58

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-22T12:38:35+02:00

Yacht model: AB 58
Length: 58 ft • 18 m
Builder: AB Yachts

Photo: monacoeye • June 2008

M147

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-15T13:11:53+02:00

Name: M147
Length: 482 ft • 147 m
Builder: Blohm & Voss
Design: Atabeyki
The design plan for this concept is often confused with Eclipse, and used as an illustration. As far as I can see, they are completely separate projects.
Status: According to some reports M147 is under construction …

Here's a good article by Diane Byrne on M147
And more details on Atabeyki's site.

La Volpe • Sunseeker 34m

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-18T14:22:04+02:00

Yacht name: La Volpe
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Sunseeker
Engines: 2 x MTU V16 2000 M93
Top speed: 26 knots

Photo: NT • Monaco • 17 June 2008

NT spotted La Volpe, the new 34 m Sunseeker, cruising near Monaco today …

Brazzaville

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-15T10:59:37+02:00

Photos: AW • Brazzaville • 13 June 2008

Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of Congo. Across the mighty Congo river, Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, soon to overtake Paris as the world's largest Francophone city.

Years of fighting have taken their toll on the city and its inhabitants, with some residents finding shelter in the rusting hulls of vessels, pulled up on the banks of the Congo. The nearby port area is known as Brazzaville Beach.

Charisma

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-16T08:47:13+02:00

Yacht name: Charisma
Formerly: LifeStyle <- Goldeneye
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 1998
Builder: PR Marine -> Kaiserwerft
Architect: Frank Mulder
Top speed: 27 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2008

64 WallyPower

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T10:27:06+02:00

Yacht name: 64 Wallypower
Length: 64 ft • 19 m
Model year: 2008
Builder: Wally

Photos: Giovanni Gaeta • Porto di Fano • August 2008

Wally launched the intermediate size 64 WallyPower in February 2008. Depending on engine configuration, it can reach a top speed of 50 knots. They aim to produce 6 units per year. Spotted here by Giovanni in Fano…

WallyIsland

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-15T10:48:47+02:00

Yacht name: WallyIsland
Length: 325 ft • 99 m
Design: Wally & Mauro Sculli

This unusual project has a long open front deck, to accommodate a garden, swimming pool and tennis court.

125 Wallypower

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-15T10:48:50+02:00

Yacht name: 125 Wallypower
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Build and Design: Wally
Engines: 2 x MTU 16v 4000 M93L
Power: 2 x 3647 hp
Top speed: 42 knots
Range: 600 nm at 30 knots .

In addition to this 125 Wallypower, Wally also have plans on their site for a 55m, 70m and two 85m Wallypower projects.

Helicopter Movie Shoot ?

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-14T12:21:35+02:00

4 helicopters, 2 speedboats has to be a scene from a film or commercial, right? I couldn't make out any cameras or open windows on the helicopters. Anyone know what was going on? Those helicopter pilots sure like to get close …

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • 13 June 2008

Pershing 88 • One More Toy

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-13T18:04:17+02:00

One More Toy • Aero Toy Store
Length: 88 ft • 30 m
Pershing 88

Bad Girl

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-23T09:07:40+02:00

Yacht name: Bad Girl
Formerly: Chamar
Length: 186 ft • 57 m
Year: 1992
Builder: Brooke Marine Yachts
Design: Don Shead

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2008 & MYS 2008

Shaha

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-09T14:39:34+02:00

Yacht name: Shaha
Formerly: Jack and Jill
Year: 1979
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Builder: Socarenam
Architect: André Mauric

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2008

South

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-16T09:03:20+02:00

Yacht name: South
Length: 174 ft • 53 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Rossi Navi • # FR019
Design: Mauro Micheli • Officina Italiana Design

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2008

South is the recently launched third yacht from Rossi Navi. Rossi Navi have a 70m build under construction…

Ability

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-10T10:21:10+02:00

Yacht name: Ability • Mangusta 130
Year:
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Builder: Overmarine

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2008

Ability with Martha Ann behind …

Hidalgo

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-10T10:14:41+02:00

Yacht name: Hidalgo
Formerly: Maribella -> Maribella I -> Sosi -> Vixen -> Empress of Cannes -> Toracife
Length: 111 ft • 34 m
Year: 1968
Builder: Benetti • FB68

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2008

Blue Bird

monacoeye.com — 2009-05-29T11:01:24+02:00

Yacht name: Blue Bird
Formerly: Blue Bird IV -> Sterope -> Janick
Length: 104 ft • 32 m
Year: 1938
Builder: Goole
Rebuild: Astilleros de Mallorca • 2007
Architect: GL Watson
Interior: Bannenberg

Photo: NT • Monaco Grand Prix • May 2009

Blue Bird has a long and interesting history. She was originally commissioned as an ocean-going yacht for Sir Malcolm Campbell's treasure hunting ambitions. But World War II put an end to those plans and she was requisitioned and took part in the Dunkirk evacuation in 1940.

After the war she passed into the French car manufacturer Jean-Louis Renault's hands and was renamed Sterope. More recently, she was completely rebuilt to give her her original profile and a comfortable modern interior.

Fair Lady

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-10T10:39:01+02:00

Yacht name: Fair Lady
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 1928
Builder: Camper & Nicholsons

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

This classic Camper & Nicholsons built motor yacht was spotted by NT the other day flying the White Ensign. This ensign, I understand, is usually flown at the stern during daylight hours and at the main mast while under way, by Royal Navy ships, ships of the Royal Yacht Squadron or those accompanying Queen Elisabeth II.

Aminah

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-10T09:32:36+02:00

Yacht name: Aminah
Formerly: My Marzy -> Rebellious -> If
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Benetti • BC06

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Birgitta • PJ 120 #1

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-29T11:28:35+02:00

Yacht name: Birgitta
Formerly: Cover Drive
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ 120 #1 • PJ227

Photo needed ! Pls send to monacoyachts@gmail.com

Hokulani • PJ 150 #2

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-20T16:35:28+02:00

Yacht name: Hokulani
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ150 # 2
Design: Nuvolari & Lenard
Top speed: 30 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 19 June 2008

Four Jacks • PJ 150 #3

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-01T08:13:45+02:00

Yacht name: Four Jacks
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ150 # 3
Design: Nuvolari & Lenard
Top speed: 30 knots

Photo: Poseidon • 30 June • Boston
Photo: Daniel Edstrom • 29 June 2008 • Boston

Four Jacks, the new PJ150, is turning heads in Boston, Massachusetts …

Izumi • PJ 120 #6

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-06T18:56:57+02:00

Yacht name: Izumi
Length: 120 ft • 36 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ120 #6
Architect: Donald Blount
Design: Nuvolari & Lenard

Photo: S • Fairhaven • 19 May 2008

Harmony II

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T00:59:00+02:00

Yacht name: Harmony II
Formerly: Osijek -> Mostar -> Meltemi II -> Apollon I -> Prince Albert
Length: 189 ft • 58 m
Year: 1957 • Refit: 2007 - Ipswich
Builder: Jadranska Linjska Plovidba • Split - Croatia

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

Harmony II started life in Split as a passenger and cargo ferry. In the eighties she did service as a conference facility in the UK. In 2002 her 5 year refit by Alan and Martin Pedley commenced. Last year she was relaunched as the yacht Harmony II. Thanks to Ken for the ID.

Drizzle

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-31T19:08:26+02:00

Yacht name: Drizzle
Formerly: Twizzle
Length: 182 ft • 55 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • # 669
Design: De Voogt • Redman Whitely Dixon

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 31 May 2008

Fo' shizzle, it's Drizzle ex Twizzle …

Perle Bleue

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T19:25:10+02:00

Yacht name: Perle Bleue
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Hakvoort • # BN239
Architect: Diana Yacht Design • # DYD 407
Design: Donald Starkey

Photos: Arjan Schleeper • Pier Amerika - Amsterdam • 30 May 2008
NT • 2008 Monaco Yacht Show

Lewis Hamilton wins Monaco GP

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-28T12:21:47+02:00

Photo: Tatiana Hughes • Monaco Amber Fashion Show • 23 May 2008
Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Grand Prix • 25 May 2008

Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix delivered a famous victory for Lewis Hamilton, in an action-packed race. All drivers had difficulty controlling their cars in the wet conditions, but Lewis Hamilton managed to make up lost ground, after hitting a barrier early in the race, and went on to win the event and move into first place in the drivers' championship.

The weather was too poor for photos - you can get an idea from the pictures above of the Porsche Supercup, and the spectators on the hill above the Rascasse, taken a couple of hours before the Formula One Grand Prix.

Amber Fashion Show

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-24T14:17:42+02:00

Photos: Tatiana Hughes • Monaco Amber Fashion Show • 23 May 2008

Fashion photographer Tatiana Hughes has sent in this superb set of photos from the star-studded Amber Fashion exclusive fashion show and party last night, held at the Amber Lounge in Monaco.

This benefit for the Elton John Aids Foundation, was hosted by David Furnish and featured fashion lines by Elizabeth Hurley, Petra Ecclestone, and couturier Isabell Kristensen, with jewellery by Chopard and shoes by Jimmy Choo.

Formula One drivers Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, David Coulthard and Kimi Raikkonen were among those modelling the menswear, while Prince Albert, Liz Hurley, Naomi Campbell, Bernie Ecclestone, Vijay Mallya, Flavio Briatore, Lakshmi Mittal and many other top personalities from Formula One looked on.

Vijay Mallya donated one week's use of his yacht Indian Empress, including fuel and catering, to the charity auction. Although he suggested one million euros would be a fair price (€800,000 is the charter price), it was eventually bid up to €300,000 - what a bargain !

Blue Attraction

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-21T13:19:50+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • May 2008, Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Blue Attraction
Formerly: Lady Duvera
Length: 120 ft • 36 m
Year: 1983
Builder: Amels • # 382
Design: Diana Yacht Design
Interior design: Adam Lay Studio

Blue Attraction

Beverley

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-27T10:22:41+02:00

Yacht name: Beverley • Benetti Classic 120
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Benetti • # BC111

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2008

The latest Benetti Classic 120 …

Larisa

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-21T13:05:05+02:00

Yacht name: Romanza -> Larisa • Benetti Vision # 6
Length: 145 ft • 44 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Benetti • BV06

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Grand Prix • May 2008

Princess V68

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-21T12:51:29+02:00

Yacht name: Princess V68

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Grand Prix • May 2008

Hush • PJ 120 #5

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-21T12:49:56+02:00

Yacht name: Hush
Length: 120 ft • 36 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ120 #5
Stylist: Nuvolari & Lenard

Photo: NT • Monaco Grand Prix • May 2008

Tickled Pink

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-21T17:32:36+02:00

Yacht name: Tickled Pink
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Sunseeker • 37 #3

Tickled Pink is the third in the 37 metre Sunseeker line.

Cannnes Film Festival 2008

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-22T10:14:01+02:00

The Cannes Film Festival is now in full swing. As the week progresses yachts will zip up the coast to Monaco in time for the Grand Prix on Sunday. This nice set of photos, taken by Alexia on Sunday, show a busy waterfront and some of the behind-the-scenes action.

The shot that really captures the moment is #3: Linda Evangelista leaving the artists' entrance and getting into a courtesy car, while in the top corner of the picture, police are greeting each other, in typical Gallic fashion, still proudly clutching their Indiana Jones hats, distributed earlier at the Crystal Skull Premiere ! (thx Albert for star ID)

The top blue hulled yacht with the red funnel is the recent conversion Harmony II. Roberto Cavalli's RC is in the same shot to the right beside the lighthouse…

Photos: AW • Cannes Film Festival • 18 May 2008

Monaco Grand Prix 2008

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-22T13:11:49+02:00

On Friday, Alfa Nero pulled in next to Indian Empress to form an Oceanco triumverate with Amevi on the T jetty. We went for a spin round the track just after the racing finished at lunch time…

Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton battled it out for fastest lap in the Grand Prix F1 practice sessions on Thursday. But Felipe Massa secured pole on Saturday.

These committed Irish fans have been there since last Sunday (!) to stake out their patch on the hill overlooking the Rascasse corner - the only free spot in Monaco. They explained their trick is for one guy to sleep there with a sleeping bag and the rest to rotate during the day. Apparently there is a "gentleman's agreement" not to nab other fans' places. They come armed with shovels and pickaxes - really ! - to flatten out the ground, and then set up a somewhat elaborate rope webbing around their patch to deter encroachers. They've been coming for four years so have it all nicely worked out. At €600 ($1000) a ticket in the stands, it sounds like they're onto a good thing. They reckoned they'll be supporting Lewis on the big day…

The ever-popular Red Bull hospitality centre was floated in on Monday morning. In previous years Red Bull have cross-marketed with Superman and Star Wars, but unfortunately no tie-in with Indiana Jones this year.

Toyota engineers checking the wheels.

The paddocks seem bigger than ever this year - no wonder the traffic has been a nightmare for the last few weeks - as all this paraphenalia has to be brought in by truck.

The big race follows on Sunday. Boats are still busy shuttling to and from Cannes but many, like Indian Empress, have taken up their race positions already.

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Grand Prix • May 2008

Limoncello

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-18T16:42:56+02:00

Yacht name: Limoncello
Formerly: Jangada -> Ebba
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 1984
Builder: Benetti • FB 43

Photo: monacoeye • Villefranche • May 2008

Paris

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-18T16:35:54+02:00

Yacht name: Paris
Length: 184 ft • 56 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Amels • # 425
Architect: Jack Hargrave

Photos: NT • Monaco • 16 May 2008

Libra Star

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-18T16:35:57+02:00

Yacht name: Libra Star • Benetti Vision # 10
Length: 143 ft • 44 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Benetti • BV10

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 17 May 2008
Photo: NT • Monaco • 17 May 2008

Launched in March 2008, Libra Star is the 10th Benetti Vision, seen here entering its home port for the first time…

Nourah of Riyad

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-15T18:32:01+02:00

Yacht name: Nourah of Riyad
Length: 213 ft • 65 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Yay Gemi Yapim • Yachtley
Design: Donald Starkey

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2008

August 2009: Nourah of Riyad arrives in Monaco …

May 2008: Saudi owned, first time superyacht builders Yay Gemi Yapim launched their first megayacht, Nourah of Riyad, last week in Kocaeli, Turkey. They have plans for 80m, 120m and 220m builds…

Monaco May 2008

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-16T14:26:00+02:00

Port Hercule is filling up. Notice that the Loews-Fairmont side of the new Port Extension is all open to pedestrians now, with limited car access. In the last month visitors have included Let it Be, Amnesia, Silver. 4H and Nina J can be seen in the second shot above.

Kadimo's

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-16T14:21:04+02:00

Yacht name: Kadimo's • 3700 Fly #1
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Couach Yachts
Cruising speed: 25 knots

Photo: NT • Monaco • May 2008

Loaloat al Behar

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T17:57:48+02:00

Yacht name: Loaloat Al Behar (2008)
Formerly: Al Said
Length: 341 ft • 104 m
Year: 1982
Builder: Picchiotti
Former Owner: Sultan Qaboos bin Said

Photo: Pam Massey • Muscat • December 2006

Following delivery of the new 155 m Lürssen Al Said for Sultan Qaboos, 104 m Pichiotti Al Said has been renamed Loaloat al Behar and is now owned by the Omani Ministry of Tourism.

Behind Al Said, you can just make out Zinat Al Bihaar and Al-Noores, also in the royal fleet, with Fulk al Salamah, to the left.

Lauren L

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-13T18:02:58+02:00

Yacht name: Lauren L
Formerly: MV Constellation <- Corinthian <- Sun Bay II
Length: 296 ft • 90 m (formerly 88.5 m)
Year: 2002 • Refit: 2004 • Rebuild: 2007
Builder: Cassens Werft • # 30235
Rebuild design: Nikos Dafnias • Alpha Designs
Passengers: 40 • Crew: 36

Photos monacoeye • Monaco • 16 May 2008
Photos monacoeye • Monaco • 2007

16 May 2008: Tonight Lauren L arrived in Monaco from a charter show in Genoa, having just completed a major face lift courtesy of new owners Liveras Yachts.

500 m² have been added to guest space - an increase of over 50%, with 5 new 30 m² cabins. A couple of tenders on the new boat deck, including a nice limo tender from Cantiere Motonautica Serenella. New superstructure on deck 6 with gym. Helideck on the bow. 2 metres in length added. New colour scheme: grey and white. Paint faired to yacht standards.

Vive La Vie

monacoeye.com — 2008-12-12T19:51:44+01:00

Yacht name: Vive La Vie • Project Bounty Hunter
Length: 197 ft • 60 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Lürssen • # 13649
Design: Espen Øino

Photos: monacoeye & Michael Chevalier • Cannes • December 2008
Photos: Christian Eckardt • Weser • 20 June 2008

December 2008: Vive La Vie has made it down to Cannes - thanks to Michael for the heads up. June 2008: Great new photos of this new yacht sent in by Christian… April 2008: Vive la Vie was launched in April at the Lürssen Bardenfleth yard.

Latitude

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:44:32+02:00

Yacht name: Latinou -> Latitude
Length: 171 ft • 52 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Benetti
Design: Stefano Natucci

Photo: NT • Monaco • 30 June 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 24 June 2008

24 June 2008: Latinou was launched in April 2008 and now has arrived in Monaco for the Showboats International Awards which takes place later this week …

Also currently lined up on the Quai des Etats Unis are SS Delphine, Happy Days and Perle Bleue …

Latinou’s new name is Latitude (2010)

Platinum

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:42:22+02:00

Yacht name: Platinum
Formerly: Alibella
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Benetti • FB 238
Design: Stefano Natucci

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

Alibella arrives in Monaco for the show … and departs.

Renamed to Platinum in 2009.

Dynasty

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T16:25:13+02:00

Yacht name: Dynasty
Length: 194 ft • 59 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Benetti
Design: Stefano Natucci

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008
Photos: monacoeye • Côte d'Azur • July 2008

May 2008: Dynasty, sister to Wind etc, was launched early May 2008.

Sibelle

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T15:57:07+02:00

Yacht name: Sibelle • 4400
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Heesen • # 13944
Design: Omega Architects

Photo: Ricardo Pilguy • Port Vell, Barcelona • July 2008
Photo: RK • Netherlands • 2008

Sibelle, third in the 4400 semi custom series, was launched in April.

My Trust

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-29T12:10:27+02:00

Yacht name: My Trust
Length: 148 ft • 45 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Hakvoort • # BN241
Architect: Diana Yacht Design
Stylist: Cor D Rover

Photo: NT • Monaco Yacht SHow • September 2008
Photo: Arjan Schleeper • Pier Amerika - Amsterdam • 20 May 2008

Hakvoort launched their 45 m My Trust in April 2008.

Project Morpheus

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-09T15:54:10+02:00

Yacht name: Project Morpheus
Length: 377 ft • 115 m
Year: future
Builder: Fincantieri Yachts • # 378
Design: Tim Heywood

As Max points out, Project Morpheus, from Fincantieri's new yacht division, created in collaboration with Benetti, bears a striking similarity to 115m Al Mirqab. It was announced as a project in 2006 - does anyone have any more information ? Yacht Forums have some pics.

Other announced projects include the 70m Prospect (Laurent Giles), 85m Wave (Stefano Natucci), 74m Goldmine (with Fraser Yachts), and the 102m Marco Polo (Camillo Costantini).

Images needed please Fincantieri … send to monacoyachts@gmail.com

Serene

monacoeye.com — 2011-09-26T13:32:34+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Sep 2011 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Serene
Length: 440 ft • 134 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Fincantieri Yachts # 6154 • Benetti
Naval architect: Espen Øino
Exterior design: Espen Øino
Interior design: Reymond Langton

Serene attended the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show.

Riva 75 Venere

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-01T17:24:54+02:00

Yacht model: Riva 75 Venere
Length: 75 ft • 23 m
Model year: 2005

Photo: monacoeye

Fathom

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-01T17:21:48+02:00

Yacht name: Fathom
Length: 148 ft • 45 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Orucoglu Yachts

Photo: NT • Monaco • May 2008

Thanks to Heston for ID …

MMGI Navirex Dream 23

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-01T17:20:49+02:00

Yacht model: Dream 23
Length: 75 ft • 23 m
Builder: MMGI • Navirex

Bendycta

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-01T17:19:39+02:00

Yacht name: Bendycta
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 2001
Builder: CBI Navi
Stylist: Luca Dini

Azimut 103S

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-01T17:17:25+02:00

Yacht name: Azimut 103S
Length: 103 ft
Builder: Azimut

Amadeus

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-10T10:13:36+02:00

Yacht name: Amadeus
Formerly: Komet • One Eagle
Length: 230 ft • 70 m
Year: 1963 • Refit: 2006
Builder: Neue Jadewerft • Jade Yachts
Refit: Vripack
Refit stylist: Reymond Langton

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • 28 April 2008
Photo: NT • Monaco • May 2008

May 2008: The restyled Amadeus pulled in to Port Hercule this evening.

Ocean Mercury • SL39 #1

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-09T09:09:44+02:00

Yacht name: Ocean Mercury • SL39 #1
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • # 675

Photo: Arjan Schleeper • Amsterdam • 7 July 2008

The first of the new Feadship SL39 line was launched in April. Here she is cruising around Amsterdam.

Maìn

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-05T10:27:54+02:00

Yacht name: Maìn
Length: 213 ft • 65 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Codecasa • # C115

Photos: Marco Nava • 2 June 2008 • Viareggio

5 June 2008: Marco just sent in these photos of Armani's new yacht Maìn, outside the Codecasa Tre yard in Viareggio. I think the diagonal struts - which have not been universally appreciated by yachtspotters ! - work well with the venetian blinds to create a smart business-like exterior. Or does it look like a chic patrol boat? What do you think?

April 2008: Jos emailed us to report that Giorgio Armani has recently been delivered his new 65m Codecasa, called Maìn - "Maria" in the Piacentino dialect - named after his mother. Although hard to discern on the photos of the launch published a few days ago in Il Tirreno, the hull colour is a dark battle green. Armani, himself, designed the interior, in a light minimalist style with dark accents.

Giorgio Armani's former yacht Mariù, also named after his mother, has now been sold. As he is a frequent visitor to Monaco, we can hope that Mr Armani will have planned the short hop up the coast from Viareggio in the coming days to show off his new yacht ….

Alamshar

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-18T22:19:22+02:00

Copyright: PP/monacoeye • Torpoint, September 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Alamshar
Formerly Project P305
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2007 - 2010
Builder: Devonport Yachts • # P305
Top speed: about 60-70 knots ?

Alamshar is fast 50-metre yacht recently relaunched by Devonport Yachts following problems after its first launch a few years ago.

Versilcraft List

monacoeye.com — 2005-04-19T15:43:50+02:00

1999 33 m Choo Choo -> Gamayun

A list of one Versilcraft yacht, so not much of a list really…

Please add corrections, additions, news, links etc in comments below.

Intuition II

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-20T04:10:27+02:00

Yacht name: Intuition II
Formerly: Spica
Length: 194 ft • 59 m
Year: 1974 • Refit: 1999
Builder: Amels
Refit: Indart • SYS

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths

Al Said

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-21T17:25:54+02:00

Yacht name: Al Said
Length: 508 ft • 155 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Lürssen • # 13644
Design: Espen Øino

Photo: NP • Muscat • December 2008
Photo: The Storm • Palermo • August 2008
Photo: GG • Bremen • September 2007

2009: Some good new photos from NP showing Al Said in her home setting in Muscat, Oman.

Al Said, ex Project Sunflower, is the massive new build from Lürssen, launched in 2007, for Sultan Sayyed Qabus bin Said as Said of Oman, a.k.a. Sultan Qaboos bin Said. At 155 m in length she comes straight in at number two in the list of the world's largest yachts.

Odessa

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-14T09:19:32+02:00

Yacht name: Odessa
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Proteksan Turquoise • # 45
Design: Dubois Naval Architects

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008
Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2008

Look out for Vinydrea at this year's Monaco Yacht Show …

Were Dreams

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T14:04:48+02:00

Yacht name: Were Dreams • Limited Editions 171 # 3
Length: 171 ft • 52 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Amels • # 453
Stylist: Tim Heywood
Sisterships: Deniki • La Mirage • Were Dreams

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008
Photo: Werner Fähland • Helgoland • 24 April 2008

Amels launched the third in their 171 Limited Editions series at Vlissingen in February.

Destination Fox Harb'r Too

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-12T23:01:23+02:00

Yacht name: Destination Fox Harb'r Too
Length: 161 ft • 49 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 36
Interior: Patrick Knowles

Photos: Trinity Yachts press release

Trinity Yachts launched Destination Fox Harb'r Too in January 2008. She's a sistership to Zoom Zoom Zoom, Lohengrin and Mine Games.

Photos needed. Send to monacoyachts@gmail.com …

Archimedes

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-02T16:26:12+02:00

Yacht name: Archimedes
Length: 219 ft • 67 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • # 798
Architect: De Voogt
Stylist: John Munford

Photo Arjan Schleeper • Noordzeekanaal - Amsterdam • 21 May 2008
Photo JV • 22 April 2008

Arjan has taken some great photos of Archimedes in Amsterdam

JV sent in these nice photos of Archimedes, launched by Feadship in March 2008.

Atlantic

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-12T15:01:28+02:00

Yacht name: Atlantic
Length: 227 ft • 69 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Van der Graaf
Architect: William Gardner • Mastership • Doug Peterson

Original yacht name: Atlantic
Year: 1905
Builder: Townsend & Downey
Architect: William Gardner

This classic racing schooner replica has recently been launched - expect to see at her the Voiles de Saint Tropez later this year.

Photos needed ! If you have one please send to monacoyachts@gmail.com …

Eminence

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-14T18:44:37+02:00

Above © NT / monacoeye.com

Yacht name: Eminence
Length: 257 ft • 78 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen • # 6478
Stylist: Reymond Langton

Great new shot of Eminence.

Hana

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-24T19:05:33+02:00

Yacht name: Hana • Navetta 43 # 2
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 2008
Builder: CRN
Stylist: Giovanni Zuccon
Sistership: Emerald Star

Photo: Siniša Keres • Pula - Croatia • July 2008

Siniša spotted Hana, the second yacht in CRN's new 43 m line.

Avangard II

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-06T18:53:01+02:00

Yacht name: Avangard II
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Avangard Yachts • # 4
Architect: Frank Mulder
Interior: Lazzarini Pickering

Photo: Zadar Marascino • Brijuni National Park - Croatia • June 2008

Avangard II is a new launch for this Croatia based yard.

Saudade

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T08:30:39+02:00

Yacht name: Saudade
Length: 148 ft • 45 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Wally
Architect: Bill Tripp
Interior & Exterior Stylist: Eidsgaard Design

Photo: LM • Italy • July 2008
Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008
Photo: Carlo Torre - MYT Group • June 2008

Update: A nice view of W148 Saudade under sail from Leandro.

Wally's biggest build to date, the 45 m sloop Saudade (Portuguese for "nostalgia") was launched in Ancona in April 2008.

Carlo sent in this superb photo taken during commissioning. Handover took place in August 2008.

Al Mirqab

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-18T16:34:30+02:00

Yacht name: Al Mirqab
Length: 436 ft • 133 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Peters Schiffbau • # 681
Architect: Kusch Yachts
Stylist: Tim Heywood
Interior: Andrew Winch

Photo monacoeye • Monaco • 18 August 2008
Photo Mark Wotherspoon • Kristiansand, Norway • 18 July 2008
Photos Jannick Bruhns • Wewelsfleth • April - June 2008
Photo Werner Fähland • Heligoland • May 2008

18 August 2008: Al Mirqab pulls in to Port Hercule… Here's a high res photo…

20 July 2008: Another super shot of Al Mirqab, this time in Kristiansand in Norway, sent in by Mark. We are very impressed by the Nokia N95 5 megapixel image quality!

16 June 2008: Nice new photo of Al Mirqab from Werner in the Heligoland.

27 April 2008: nice new photos of Al Mirqab from PB.

The new Al Mirqab, formerly known as Project May, was launched at the Wewelsfleth yard in April. It's one of the largest yachts ever built. Seems to borrow much of the exterior styling from Carinthia VII.

Mystere

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T15:59:07+02:00

Yacht name: Mystere
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Vitters
Design: Bill Tripp

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

Wild Horses

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T15:22:34+02:00

Yacht name: Wild Horses
Length: 76 ft • 23 m
Year: 1998
Builder: W-Class Yacht Company • Brooklin Boatyard - Maine
Architect: Joel White
Sistership: White Wings

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket 2008

Tenacious

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T15:13:30+02:00

Yacht name: Tenacious
Formerly: Teel
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 1995
Builder: Trident
Architect: Fontaine Design
Stylist: Andrew Winch

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

Antares • Westport 130

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:27:44+02:00

Yacht name: Antares • Westport 130
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Westport • # 1525

Photo: Tamara Wills • Port Angeles - Washington • April 2008

A new Westport 130 …

Arioso • Westport 130

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:22:30+02:00

Yacht name: Arioso • Westport 130 #16
Formerly: Lucky Seven
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Westport • # 1516

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Sedation

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:21:42+02:00

Yacht name: Sedation -> New Century ?
Formerly: New Century
Length: 143 ft • 44 m
Year: 1997
Builder: Heesen • # 9743

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Mine Games

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-12T12:35:20+02:00

Yacht name: Mine Games
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 33

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Trilogy

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:19:44+02:00

Yacht name: Trilogy
Length: 91 ft • 28 m
Year: 1985 • Refit: 2004
Builder: Cheoy Lee

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Tivoli

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:19:11+02:00

Yacht name: Tivoli • Doggersbank Offshore 90
Length: 90 ft • 28 m
Year: 2001
Design: Vripack • Dick Boon
Builder: Proteksan Turquoise Yachts

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Texas Star

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:18:36+02:00

Yacht name: Texas Star
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 1987
Builder: Azimut

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Mas Grande

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:15:29+02:00

Yacht name: Mas Grande
Formerly Melreni -> Keri-Lee -> Maria Layne
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Builder: Sovereign Yachts
Year: 2000
Architect: Jack Sarin

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Sacajawea

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:13:22+02:00

Yacht name: Sacajawea
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 1994
Builder: Hatteras
Stylist: Jack Hargrave

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Meteor

monacoeye.com — 2009-04-21T18:37:03+02:00

Yacht name: Meteor
Length: 169 ft • 52 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Royal Huisman • #382
Architect: Gerard Dykstra
Stylist: John Alden

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths Bucket 2009
Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Renaissance

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:11:44+02:00

Yacht name: Renaissance

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

New Moon II • Westport 112

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:06:40+02:00

Yacht name: New Moon II • Westport 112
Formerly: Alexcyn
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Westport • #7711

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Milk and Honey

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:05:46+02:00

Yacht name: Milk and Honey
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Palmer Johnson • #236

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Lady Zelda

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:02:36+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Zelda
Formerly: Alteza -> Pacific Eagle
Length: 130 ft • 39.6 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Christensen • #10
Architect: Howard Apollonio

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Golden Times

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T12:58:17+02:00

Yacht name: Golden Times
Length: 94 ft • 29 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Hargrave

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Ghost

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T12:57:04+02:00

Yacht name: Ghost
Length: 122 ft • 37 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Vitters
Design: Luca Brenta

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Sarita Si

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T12:53:23+02:00

Yacht name: Sarita Si
Formerly: Idell V -> Bagheera -> Virginia Alpha -> Sarita U
Length: 127 ft • 39 m
Year: 1969 • Refit: 2004
Builder: CRN

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Cocktails

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T12:50:10+02:00

Yacht name: Cocktails
Length: 97 ft • 30 m
year: 2006
Builder: Hargrave Custom Yachts • Taiwan
Architect: JB Hargrave Yacht Design

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Nanou

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T12:47:55+02:00

Yacht name: Nanou • Benetti Tradition • #10
Length: 99 ft • 30 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Benetti • BT10

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Atlantica

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T12:46:23+02:00

Yacht name: Atlantica
Length: 135 ft • 41 m
Year: 2000 • Refit: 2003
Builder: Christensen

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Annastar

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T12:45:28+02:00

Yacht name: Annastar
Formerly: Rainbow -> Gatster
Length: 117 ft • 35 m
Year: 1996
Builder: Delta Marine • #120-004

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Le Ponant - Somali Pirate Attack

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-11T13:07:38+02:00

Cruise Yacht Name: Le Ponant
Length: 288 ft • 88 m
Year: 1991
Builder: SFCN - Société Française de Construction Navale
Architect: Michel Bigoin
Design: Joël Bretecher • Stirling Design International
Passengers: 64 • Crew: 32
Operator: Compagnie des Iles du Ponant

Photo: monacoeye • Nice • May 2007
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Grand Prix • May 2006

Update: 11 April 2008

Sarkozy has announced that the hostages have now been freed !! All are safe, no violence was used, no other details given.

Breaking news 5 April 2008

Three-masted mini cruise ship Le Ponant has been seized by pirates in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia. France is looking into its military options with a regard to releasing the hostages.

No passengers were on board, but thirty crew, mostly French, were taken hostage. 22 of the crew are French, 6 of whom are women. The remaining eight are Ukrainian and Korean.

The yacht was heading back from the Seychelles to the Mediterranean. It is a regular visitor to Nice and Monaco in the summer.

French Prime Minister François Fillon said: "This is a blatant act of piracy. We have significant military resources in the area. We are aiming to bring about the release of the hostages in the coming hours." On Saturday he clarified that the French navy was pursuing the cruise ship and would try to resolve the situation without the use of force.

France already has a military presence in neighbouring Djibouti.

Surveillance aircraft and ships from French-run anti-terrorist unit Task Force 150, part of US Operation Enduring Freedom, have headed towards the area.

Although Le Ponant is the size of a large yacht, it is a small cruise ship, which can accommodate 64 passengers. It is operated by French company La Compagnie de Iles du Ponant, which is part owned by CMA-CGM, and mostly employs French crew.

Le Ponant is one of the few ships to cruise the Indian Ocean.

The coast of Somalia is notorious for pirate attacks. In 2007 a total of 31 piracy incidents were recorded in Somalia, a big jump from the 10 reported in 2006. Pirates held 154 crew hostage in 11 hijackings.

In Nigeria, the other major hotbed of piracy, 42 incidents were reported in 2007, compared to 12 in 2006.

Across the whole world, 263 attacks were recorded in 2007, versus 239 in 2006.

Statistics: ICC CSS

Sunday Update: French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner says France has established contact with the boat and the crew are safe and sound. He says he expects lengthy negotiations and will do everything to avoid bloodshed.

Ransoms paid in the past, in similar situations, are reported to be in the order of half a million to one million dollars.

Watercolours

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-02T10:50:50+02:00

Yacht name: Watercolours
Formerly: Leda
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 1994 • Refit: 2003
Builder: Trinity Yachts • #1
Architect: Gerhard Gilgenast

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

Magic Dream

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-02T10:50:47+02:00

Yacht name: Magic Dream
Length: 103 ft • 31 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Falcon Yachts

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2007

La Numero Uno

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-01T16:54:45+02:00

Yacht name: La Numero Uno
Formerly: Felicita -> Aleta -> Maria Christina
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 1984 • Refit: 2005
Builder: Perini Navi • # 8007 (#1)
Architect: Dick Carter

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show 2007

Selene

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-01T13:35:46+02:00

Yacht name: Selene
Length: 184 ft • 56 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2085

Photo: monacoeye • 2007 • Monaco

Perini Navi List

monacoeye.com — 2005-04-01T13:20:12+02:00

2173 2012 50 m
2134 2010 50 m Exuma
21xx 2010 56 m Melek
2114 2010 45 m Fivea
2123 2009 56 m Panthalassa
2086 2009 56 m Riela
2106 2008 56 m Silvana
2104 2008 38 m P2
2099 2007 45 m Helios
2098 2008 50 m Baracuda
2095 2008 56 m Salute
2094 2007 52 m Tamsen
2085 2007 56 m Selene
2069 2006 45 m Heritage
2059 2006 56 m Rosehearty
2057 2005 54 m Parsifal III
2056 2006 87 m Maltese Falcon
2055 2004 43 m Ohana
2053 2004 56 m Santa Maria
2050 2003 50 m Is A Rose
2036 2002 52 m Squall
2035 2003 64 m Felicita West
2034 2003 56 m Burrasca
2031 2001 50 m Perseus
2030 2000 34 m Heritage M <- Alibi <- Heritage
2027 2001 50 m Aurore <- Aurora <- Felicita West
2028 2000 53 m Atmosphere
2026 1999 50 m Phryne
2023 1997 52 m Galaxia <- Liberty
2025 1998 53 m Jasali II <- Independence
2018 1995 52 m Xasteria
2009 1994 58 m Taouey
2007 1995 48 m Legacy -> ran aground in hurricane - being salvaged
2006 1993 48 m Morning Glory
2005 1993 48 m Corelia

9003 1991 46 m Piropo IV
8911 1991 46 m Antara <- Tamsen <- Liberty
8906 2001 40 m Ellen V <- Lady Lauren <- Thetis
8803 1992 37 m Carlotta
8810 1990 47 m Andromeda la Dea
8807 1991 40 m Principessa Vai Via <- Marisa
8806 1990 46 m Klosters <- Sunrise <- Xasteria
8804 1996 37 m Northern Spirit <- Salperton
---- 1987 25 m Fidelis <- Malizia
---- 1989 36 m Gitana
8611 1989 43 m Enterprise <- Felicita AM
---- 1987 25 m Simba <- Marisa
.... 1987 25 m Elettra <- Marina
8507 1987 43 m Paz <- Andromeda La Dea
---- 1986 42 m Christianne B
8007 1983 39 m La Numero Uno <- Maria Christina <- Aleta <- Felicita

A provisional list of Perini Navi yachts.
Please add corrections, additions, news, links etc in comments below.

Windrose

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-11T13:15:43+02:00

Yacht name: Windrose
Length: 152 ft • 46 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Holland Jachtbouw • # 23
Architect: Gerard Dijkstra

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

Whitehawk

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-11T13:15:47+02:00

Yacht name: Whitehawk
Length: 104 ft • 32 m
Year: 1978
Builder: Lie-Nielsen
Architect: Bruce King

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

Visione

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T16:59:19+02:00

Yacht name: Visione
Length: 147 ft • 45 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Baltic Yachts
Architect: Reichel & Pugh

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

Visione tears a sail in the Bucket …

Sojana

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T16:13:13+02:00

Yacht name: Sojana
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Green Marine
Architect: Bruce Farr

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

Artemis

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:42:05+02:00

Copyright: RP/monacoeye • March 2008 St Barths Bucket • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Artemis
Formerly: Salperton
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Fitzroy Yachts
Architect: Dubois Naval Architects
Interior design: Adam Lay Studio

Now called Artemis. The 2009 Salperton is here.

Leopard 3

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T15:58:44+02:00

Yacht name: Leopard 3
Length: 98 ft • 30 m
Year: 2007
Builder: McConaghy Boats
Architect: Bruce Farr
Stylist: Ken Freivokh

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

Freedom

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T15:55:24+02:00

Yacht name: Freedom
Formerly: Freedom of Ada • Freedom of Flight
Length: 124 ft • 38 m
Year: 1986
Builder: Picchiotti
Architect: Sparkman & Stephens

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

Axia

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T15:53:42+02:00

Yacht name: Axia
Length: 123 ft • 38 m
Year: 1990
Builder: Palmer Johnson • # PJ204
Architect: Sparkman & Stevens

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

Andromeda La Dea

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T15:51:29+02:00

Yacht name: Andromeda La Dea
Length: 154 ft • 47 m
Year: 1990
Builder: Perini Navi • # 8810

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

Altair

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T17:20:21+02:00

Yacht name: Altair
Length: 134 ft • 41 m
Year: 1931
Builder: William Fife

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

Great shot of Altair under full sail in the Bucket.

Click the green arrows on the big photo page to navigate through the album …

Helios

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-31T10:41:04+02:00

Yacht name: Helios
Length: 149 ft • 45 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2099
Architect: Ron Holland

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

The Perini Navi Helios under sail, with Symmetry behind…

Alexandra

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-30T19:24:11+02:00

Yacht name: Alexandra
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Benetti • # FB227
Design: Stefano Natucci
Interior: Terence Disdale

Photo: Niels Hartmann • Venice • 2007

Cartouche • Couach 2800 Open

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-30T19:12:23+02:00

Yacht name: Cartouche • Couach 2800 Open
Length: 28.6 m • 74 ft
Year: 2005
Builder: Couach Yachts
Engines: 2 x 2400 hp

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • March 2008
Photo: monacoeye • 2005 Monaco Yacht Show

St Barths Bucket 2008

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-30T19:33:47+02:00

Photos: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • March 2008

The St Barths Bucket Regatta finishes today. Thanks to Bob for the photos from Gustavia and the list of this year's entrants:

Altair • Andromeda La Dea • Antara • Avalon • Axia • Freedom • Gliss • Helios • Hyperion • Kaori • Léopard 3 • Mariela • Mystère • Paraiso • Patient Falcon • Perseus • Ranger • Rebecca • Salperton • Sea Quell • Sojana • Symmetry • Tenacious • Visione • White Hawk • Wild Horses • Windcrest • Windrose • Zanzibar

You can check out more of Bob's excellent photos here.

Balaju Tender

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-30T18:48:21+02:00

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • March 2008

J Class List

monacoeye.com — 2005-03-21T17:58:22+01:00

UK
Shamrock V
Velsheda
Endeavour
Endeavour II

US
Enterprise
Whirlwind
Weetamoe
Yankee
Rainbow
Ranger

23 m rule
Cambria
Astra
Candida

Replica
Ranger
Endeavour II
Rainbow
Lionheart

A provisional list of J Class yachts.
Please add corrections, additions, news, links etc in comments below.

Ranger

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T17:06:15+02:00

Yacht name: Ranger • J5
Length: 136 ft • 42 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Danish Yacht
Architect: Fred Elliot
Design: Glade Johnson
Original design: Sparkman & Stephens

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Classic Week 2005

This replica J-class yacht was built on the lines of the original 1937 Ranger. Interestingly there were seven original plans drawn for Ranger, three by Starling Burgess and three by Olin Stephens, with an additional set by Tore Holm recently discovered. This leaves the door open for future alternative Ranger replicas to be built…

There were originally ten J-class yachts built in the 1930s - 4 in the UK and 6 in the US - all of which, with the exception of Velsheda, competed in the America's Cup. Shamrock V, Velsheda, Endeavour and Endeavour II in the UK. Enterprise, Whirlwind, Weetamoe, Yankee, Rainbow and Ranger in the US. Only Shamrock V, Velsheda and Endeavour survived.

Cambria, Astra and Candida joined the J-class later, from the 23 m rule. They were recently joined by the replica Ranger, as the J-class has started to enjoy something of a renaissance. Endeavour II is being built by Dykstra and Royal Huisman and a replica Rainbow is in the works.

Ranger sails with Trinity motoryacht Vita.

Trinity Yachts List

monacoeye.com — 2005-03-21T12:31:29+01:00

T060 2011 164 Falcon
T059
T058
T057
T056
T055 2010 164 Mia Elise
T054 2009 166 Red Sapphire
T053 2010 164 Imagine
T0__
T0__ ____ 243 New Horizon
T050
T049 2009 161 Blind Date
T048 2010 142 Big Zip
T047 2011 191 Carpe Diem
T046 2009 163 Wheels
T045 2010 190 Mustang Sally -> Mi Sueño
T044 2008 122 Mary P
T043 2011 198 Areti
T042 2007 164 Norwegian Queen II -> Norwegian Queen
T041 2008 135 Marsha Kay -> Big City -> I See ?
T040 2009 196 Corrie Lynn -> Bacarella
T039 2008 191 Unbridled
T038 2008 162 Anjilis
T037 2007 161 Lady Michelle -> Glaze
T036 2007 161 Destination Fox Harb'r Too
T035 2006 161 Imagine -> Meridian
T034 2006 161 Lohengrin
T033 2007 164 Mine Games
T032 2005 156 Lady Florence -> Mustang Sally -> Goga -> Perla Blu
T031 2006 157 Lady Linda -> Linda III
T030 2005 161 Zoom Zoom Zoom
T029 2004 155 White Star
T028 2004 157 Janie
T027 2005 180 Mia Elise -> Mustique
T026 2003 150 Mia Elise -> Cakewalk -> Vita
T025 2004 141 Burna -> Positive Carry -> Espresso III
T024 2003 142 Chevy Toy -> Stanley
T023 2003 150 Seahawk -> My Iris -> Carlad
T022 2002 124 Anjilis -> Victory Lane -> Mustang Sally -> Wheels -> Lucky Dog
T019 2002 192 Ulysses
T017 2002 150 Imagine -> Carpe Diem
T016 2001 126 Algorithm -> Big Easy -> Dorothy Ann
T015 1999 118 Time For Us ->
T014 2001 142 Victory Lane -> Mia Elise -> Relentless
380 2001 094 Whale Song
T012 2001 177 Seahawk -> Katharine -> Keri-Lee III
T011 1999 150 Bellini -> Lady Linda -> Utopia III
372 1999 184 Samantha Lin -> Dream -> Pangaea
T010 1999 142 Chevy Toy -> Time For Us -> Sea Jewel Bravo
T009 1999 150 Nova Spirit
T008 1998 126 -> 144 Marlena
T007 1998 118 Marsha Kay
T005 1998 156 Victory Lane -> Allegra -> Themis
T004 1997 150 Victory Lane -> Princess Marla -> Noble House -> Magic
369 1997 094 Moloekoe
T002 1994 072 Contigo -> Cetacea
T001 1993 097 Nassau -> Big Don Carlos -> Leda -> Watercolours

Number • Year • Feet • Names

A provisional list of Trinity yachts.
Please add corrections, additions, news, links etc in comments below.

Vita

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-23T09:46:32+02:00

Yacht name: Vita
Formerly: Cakewalk
Length: 150 ft • 45.7 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 26

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2008

Vita is the "mother ship" to J-class Ranger, which explains the J-5 sail number displayed on its side. Similarly, Bystander has, or had, J-K7 painted on its funnel, referring to Velsheda.

Helios

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-21T10:33:51+01:00

Yacht name: Helios
Formerly: Pegasus
Length: 194 ft • 59 m
Year: 2000 • Refit: 2005
Builder: Oceanco • # Y562
Design: The A Group

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • March 2008

Gran Finale

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-21T10:29:23+01:00

Yacht name: Gran Finale
Length: 147 ft • 44.8 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Delta Marine • # 147-001
Design: Juan Carlos Espinosa

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • March 2008

Vila Velebita 3

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T16:44:02+01:00

Yacht name: Vila Velebita 3 • Benetti Tradition
Length: 30 m
Year: 2004 ?
Builder: Benetti • BT04 ?

Photo: JM • Rab • 2007

Star of the Sea

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T17:01:24+01:00

Yacht name: Star of the Sea
Former names: Darnice II -> Marline II -> Reverie Rose -> Idolwood -> L'Escapade -> Helena of the Orient
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 1983 • Refit: 2005
Builder: Benetti • FB 152

Photo: monacoeye

Sunliner X

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T15:41:02+01:00

Yacht name: Sunliner X
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 1990
Builder: Siar & Moschini

Photo: monacoeye

Wizard

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T15:29:29+01:00

Yacht name: Wizard
Length: 115 ft 9 • 35 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Mondomarine • # C85

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Film Festival

De Vries List

monacoeye.com — 2005-03-20T14:57:16+01:00

De Vries & De Vlijt by hull number

#1001 2008 76m DV Ocean Victory

#676 2008 39 m DV Kathleen Anne
#675 2008 39 m DV Ocean Mercury
#674 2008 73 m DV Predator
#673 2007 67 m DV Anna
#672 2006 51 m DV Gallant Lady (8)
#671 2006 66 m DV Callisto
#670 2005 62 m DV Rasselas

#669 2005 55 m DV Nutkin? -> Twizzle -> Drizzle
#668 2004 50 m DV High Chaparral
#667 2004 71 m DV Utopia
#666
#665 2003 39 m DV Katrion
#664 2002 65 m DV Wedge Too
#663 2002 57 m DV Netanya VI -> Olympia
#662 2001 56 m DV Barbara Jean -> Hampshire
#661 2000 47 m DV Detroit Eagle -> Sea Racer
#660

#659 2000 53 m DV Kisses
#658 1999 64 m DV Lady Marina
#657 1998 52 m DV Solemates -> Ostar
#656 1998 50 m DV Sussurro
#655 1997 55 m DV Sea Sedan -> Huntress
#654 1998 50 m DV Iroquois
#653 1997 48 m DV Katrion -> Noa VII
#652 1996 61 m DV Meduse
#651 1995 52 m DV Gallant Lady 7
#650 1994 52 m DV Rasselas -> Halcyon Days -> Time For Us

#649 1995 49 m DV White Rabbit -> Flying Eagle -> Princess Marla -> Pegasus
#648 1994 44 m DV Rora V -> Xanthia B -> Sandra -> Sanora
#647 1993 51 m DV Double Haven
#646 1993 43 m DV Sea Sedan 1 - > Kahalani - Eclipse
#645 1992 40 m DV Gallant Lady 6 -> Kismet -> Never Enough
#644 1992 50 m DV Aurora B
#643 1992 67 m DV Siran
#642 1990 47 m DV Charade
#641 1990 51 m DV Mi Gaea -> Blue Moon -> Mi Gaea -> Inevitable
#640 1989 38 m DV White Rabbit -> Lady Columbo -> Ladina -> Bullish

#639 1989 42 m DV Faribana
#638 1988 35 m DV Gallant Lady 5 -> Detroit Eagle -> Ozark Lady
#637 1988 51 m DV Gallant Lady 4 -> Royal Pacific -> Ice Bear
#636 1987 46 m DV Sea Jewel -> Cristal A -> Fortunate Sun -> Sea Jewel -> Time For Us
#635 1987 34 m DV Roverling -> Seneca -> Nepenthe
#634 1986 59 m DV Calixe
#633 1986 46 m DV Paminusch -> Monteath -> Montigne -> Jana
#632 1986 46 m DV The Highlander
#631 1985 40 m DV Gallant Lady 3 -> Ms Barbara Anne -> Lady Kathryn -> Lady Sandals -> Sea Ghost
#630

#??? 1988 21 m Patricia
#??? 1984 27 m Gallant Lady 2
#??? 1984 27 m Gallant Lady 1

#629
#628 1984 56 m DV Rio Rita
#627 1983 43 m DV Circus II -> Limitless -> Masquerade of Sole
#626 1983 47 m DV Azteca -> Mi Alicia -> Lionwind
#625 1982 42 m DV Synthesis -> Spellbound -> Big Eagle II -> Halcyon
#624 1982 46 m DV Paminusch -> Paris -> Strangelove
#623 1981 43 m DV My Gail II -> Khalifa -> Ramses
#622 1980 40 m DV Enterprise III -> Alma -> Bid Eagle II -> Seagull
#621 1979 48 m DV Daria -> Wedge One -> Avanté IV -> Elisabeth F
#620 1979 34 m DV Karina C -> Karina -> Mia Elise -> Celine Ashley

#??? 1977 26 m Impetuous
#608 1975 40 m DV Lac II -> Al Farah -> Nobla
#606 1974 37 m DV Emerald K -> Tradition
#605 1973 18 m DV Almare
#604 1973 45 m DV Jardell II -> The Big R -> Taiba III -> Al Mahboba -> Secret Life
#603 1972 32 m DV Aldebaran -> Monterra -> Monterra Royale -> La Belle Yvette -> Heavenly Daze
#602 1971 27 m DV Carronada
#601 1971 38 m DV Black Hawk IV -> Blackhawk
#600 1970 DV Jardell

#599 1970 DV Jean Marie III
#598 1969 26 m DV Din-Dina III
#597
#596 1968 17 m DV Mi-DO II
#595 1968 25 m DV Ale II
#594
#593
#592
#591 DV Sirocco II
#??? 1967 36 m DV The Highlander -> Avante III -> The Highlander

#582 1963 22 m DV Ariane IV
#570 1961 35 m DV Camargo IV -> Lauvonnia -> Evita -> Friedricke -> Star Mist -> Smooth Operators

1960 De Vlijt -> De Vries

#554 1960 19 m DV Ancor
#544 1958 25 m DV Sirocco -> Atalanta
#521 1955 18 m DV SY Calypso
#517 1953 17 m DV Capri -> Alisand III
#515 1954 18 m DV Coronet -> Head Seal
#507 1952 19 m DV Rubato

#??? 1957 23 m DV SY De Vrouwe Christina
#??? 1952 20 m DV Bramar
#373 1939 15 m DV Zephyr
#346 1938 ?? m DV Sultan -> destroyed ?
#344 1938 14 m DV SY Schollevaer
#??? 1939 33 m DV SY Iduna -> Highland Prince -> Iduna
#313 1935 14 m DV Ramsar

1973 35 m Passage II
1972 24 m Rob II
1971 28 m Al-Direiyah
1969 26 m Monara II
1968 22 m Ute
1967 18 m Sirena
1966 17 m Katja
1965 22 m Caravelle II
1964 35 m Viking
1963 33 m Ocepa
1963 27 m De Voogt/Riva Atlantic
1961 18 m Tiky
1960 20 m Aljazi

1955 20 m Gladys II
1954 12 m SY Dutch Treat
1953 23 m Ventura
1952 13 m Lady Anne
1948 09 m Ibis
1938 14 m Corabia II
1938 13 m Schollevaer
1938 26 m Tirrena
1936 09 m SY De Noorman
1934 14 m Raram
1934 10 m Stern
1931 12 m Refuge
1920 14 m Super

A provisional list of De Vries yachts.
Please add corrections, additions, news, links etc in comments below.

Van Lent List

monacoeye.com — 2005-03-20T14:55:22+01:00

Feadship Van Lent by hull number

#416 2003 43 m VL Andiamo

#801 2010 68 m VL Lady Christine
#800 2009 65 m VL Trident

#799 2009 45 m VL TV
#798 2008 67 m VL Archimedes
#797 2007 45 m VL Harle
#796 2007 45 m VL Space
#795 2006 61 m VL Secret
#794
#793 2005 61 m VL Blue Moon
#792 2006 61 m VL April Fool
#791
#790 2004 86 m VL Ecstasea

#789 2003 46 m VL Rahal
#788 2003 52 m VL Dream
#787 2002 40 m VL Seaflower
#786 2001 60 m VL Paraffin
#785 2001 46 m VL Northern Light
#784 2000 62 m VL Cakewalk -> Fortunato
#783 2000 50 m VL Blue Moon -> Sweet Pea
#782 1999 47 m VL Excellence II -> D'Natalin II -> Princess K -> Princess Too
#781 1998 50 m VL Ulysses -> Teleost
#780 1998 69 m VL Aviva -> Attessa

#779 1997 30 m VL La Masquerade -> Mascarade
#778 1997 39 m VL Irina -> Liberty GB
#777
#776 1997 47 m VL Quintessence -> Daybreak
#775 1996 55 m VL Claire -> Tits -> Samax
#774 1995 52 m VL Battered Bull
#773 1996 47 m VL Vava
#772 1994 47 m VL Yemoja -> Hud Hud
#771 1994 47 m VL Tatasu
#770 1993 60 m VL Lady Beatrice

#769 1993 51 m VL Enterprise V -> Chantal Ma Vie
#768 1992 61 m VL Mylin IV
#767 1991 36 m VL Our Toy
#766 1991 46 m DV Carmac VII -> Matanthar -> Lady Allison
#765 1991 62 m VL Virginian
#764 1990 49 m VL Alfa Alfa III -> Kisses -> Mayan Queen -> Marion Queen
#763
#762
#761 1989 60 m VL Le Pharaon
#760 1988 45 m VL Easy to Love IV -> Mia Elise -> L'Elegance -> Lady Sheridan -> Her Honor -> Athina II
#??? 1989 45 m VL September Blue -> Tugatsu
#??? 1988 35 m Gallant Lady 5

#759 1988 49 m VL Impromptu -> Attessa -> Floridian -> Indefensible -> Major Wager
#758 1987 46 m VL Confidante -> Limelight -> Kwikumat -> Ulysses -> Confidante -> Audacia
#757
#756 1989 47 m VL Anastasia Ve -> Quintessa
#755 1986 55 m VL Varmar Ve
#754 1987 43 m VL Fiffanella -> Cakewalk -> Aussie Rules -> Irish Rover -> Silver Cloud -> Kingfisher
#753 1986 39 m VL Excellence -> Golden Rule
#752 1985 47 m VL Enterprise IV -> Sea Anemity -> Sea Kingdom -> Charisma
#751 1986 65 m VL Cedar Sea II
#750 1984 42 m VL Bridlewood -> Dream Seeker
#??? 1986 30 m VL Olga II
#??? 1986 23 m VL Ventura

#749 1984 38 m VL Orion
#748 1983 51 m VL Le Pharaon -> Pilar -> Illusion
#747
#746 1983 47 m VL Paraiso
#745 1983 67 m VL New Horizon L -> White Cloud
#744 1982 54 m VL Kalinga
#743
#742 1982 39 m VL Cacique -> Granada City -> Lady Carolina -> Carolinian -> Krisujen
#741 1981 38 m VL Arkan -> Matanthar -> Monaco
#740 1981 42 m VL Carmac VI -> King -> King K

#739
#738
#737 1980 40 m VL Dhafir
#736 1980 51 m VL Abu al Abyadh
#735 1979 61 m VL Diana II -> Dianamare -> Nara
#734 1978 38 m VL Claybeth -> Sharon S -> Highlander -> Virginian -> Lady Allison -> Sireneuse
#733
#732
#731
#730 1977 38 m VL Bluemar II
#??? 1978 65/67 m VL Al Riyadh -> fire -> refit ?

#729
#728
#727 1974 38 m VL Shalimar II
#726 1973 35 m VL Claybeth -> Passage II -> Sophie B -> Paragon -> Danse -> Odalisque
#725 1974 39 m VL Walanka -> If Only
#724 1973 34 m VL Prosit -> Easy to Love III -> La Belle Aire
#723
#722
#721
#720

#719
#718
#717
#716 1971 26 m VL Stultifera Navis
#715
#714 1970 33 m VL Pakeha -> Milamba IV -> Alma -> Lady Janet -> Lady Estelle -> Euskal -> Claire Elizabeth -> Lady Andrea
#713
#712
#711
#710

#??? 1970 40 m VL Intent -> Gillian -> Spellbound -> Cassiar -> Bugler -> Limit Bid II -> Queen of Diamonds
#706 1969 31 m VL Prosit -> Endeavor -> Intrepid

#687 1967 35 m VL Karimor V -> Brunhilda -> Big D -> Class of 68 -> Beija Flor
#680 1966 45 m VL Westlake III -> Chantal II -> Turki -> Enchanter -> Antarctica
#639 1963 33 m VL Santa Maria -> Bystander -> Santa Maria

A provisional list of Van Lent yachts.
Please add corrections, additions, news, links etc in comments below.

Elisabeth F

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T17:19:15+01:00

Yacht name: Elisabeth F
Formerly: Wedge One -> Daria -> Avanté IV
Length: 174 ft • 53 m (ex 158 ft • 48 m)
Year: 1980
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #621
Architect: De Voogt
Interior: Terence Disdale

Photo: Robert Paylor • 2008

El Jefe

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T17:23:24+01:00

Yacht name: El Jefe
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 1989
Builder: Derecktor

Photo: Robert Paylor • 2008

Elena B

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T17:23:39+01:00

Yacht name: Elena B • Akhir 85
Length: 88 ft • 27 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Cantiere di Pisa • Akhir

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes Film Festival 2007

Freedom

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T17:23:29+01:00

Yacht name: Freedom
Length: 108 ft • 32.9 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Hargrave • Kha Shing

Photo: Robert Paylor • 2008

Shambhala

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T17:23:31+01:00

Yacht name: Shambhala
Length: 85 ft
Year: 2001
Builder: MCP Yachts

Photo: Robert Paylor • 2008

Kipany

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T13:17:38+01:00

Yacht name: Royal Flush (pictured) -> Kipany
Length: 111 ft • 34 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Intermarine • #65

Photo: monacoeye

Quid Pro Quo • QPQ

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T16:09:33+01:00

Yacht name: Quid Pro Quo • Benetti Tradition
Length: 99 ft • 30 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Benetti • BT14

Photo: monacoeye • 2007

Sunny Dream

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T13:11:04+01:00

Yacht name: Sunny Dream • Picchiotti 105
Length: 102 ft • 31 m
Year: 1968
Builder: Picchiotti

Photo: monacoeye • 2008

Obatala

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T13:09:36+01:00

Yacht name: Obatala • Nordhavn 62 ?
Builder: Nordhavn

Photo: Robert Paylor

Naomi S

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T13:09:17+01:00

Yacht name: Naomi S
Photo: monacoeye • 2007

Moonraker

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-06T18:39:48+02:00

Yacht name: Moonraker
Length: 116 ft • 35 m
Year: 1992
Builder: Norship • Ulstein Eikefjord
Engines: 2 x 2982 hp MTUs & 1 Textron Lycoming TF-40 Gas Turbine (4056 hp)
Top speed: 67 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Moonraker, the fastest superyacht in the world when launched in 1992 …

Mana

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T17:23:51+01:00

Yacht name: Mana
Length: 118 ft • 36 m
Year: 1997
Builder: Akdeniz
Design: Turhan Soyaslan

Photo: monacoeye • 2006

Five Stars

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T16:08:55+01:00

Yacht name: Five Stars
Length: 90 ft • 27 m
Year: 1977 • Refit: 2004
Builder: Benetti

Photo: monacoeye • 2006

If Only

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T17:23:55+01:00

Yacht name: If Only
Formerly: Walanka
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 1974
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • # 725

Photo: monacoeye • 2005

O'Leanna

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:43:44+02:00

Yacht name: Griff -> O’Leanna
Length: 142 ft • 43 m
Formerly: Lambda Mar -> Indulgence
Year: 1994 • Refit: 2003
Builder: Marinteknik
Architect: Frank Mulder

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Now called O’Leanna (2010).

Conam 75 Wide Body

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T17:24:00+01:00

Model name: Conam 75 Wide Body •
Names: Andrea 1921 • Tristan (top)
Length: 75 ft • 23 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Conam • Intermarine • Rodriquez

Photo: monacoeye • 2006 & 2008

Namoh

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T12:43:03+01:00

Yacht name: Namoh
Formerly: Janet
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Cheoy Lee • #4750
Design: Frank Mulder

Photo: Robert Paylor • 2008

Caprice I

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T12:37:41+01:00

Yacht name: Caprice I
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Italmarine

Photo: monacoeye

Camara C

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T12:32:51+01:00

Yacht name: Camara C
Formerly: Maureen Mhor
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 1961
Builder: Yarrow

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008
Photo: monacoeye • 2008

Momentum

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T15:39:41+02:00

Yacht name: Momentum • Centaurian 108
Length: 108 ft • 33 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Leight Notika -> Nedship
Design: Bill Dixon • Orhan Celikkal

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008

Mabruk III

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T12:10:01+01:00

Yacht name: Mabruk III • Centaurian 115
Length: 114 ft 10 • 35 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Leight Notika -> Nedship
Design: Bill Dixon • Orhan Celikkal

Photo: monacoeye

Phoenix

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T17:24:25+01:00

Yacht name: Phoenix • Centaurian 36 m
Length: 119 ft • 36 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Leight Notika -> Nedship
Design: Bill Dixon • Orhan Celikkal

Photo: monacoeye

Bluesette

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T11:47:46+01:00

Yacht name: Bluesette
Formerly: Early Bird of Sark
Length: 29 m
Year: 1997
Builder: Hakvoort

Photo: monacoeye

Luc An

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T11:37:01+01:00

Yacht Name: Luc An
Formerly Miss Nauta
Length: 100ft • 31 m
Year: 1989
Builder: Baglietto • #10119

Photo: monacoeye

Synergy

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T11:08:46+01:00

Yacht name: Synergy • Falcon 100
Length: 100 ft • 31 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Falcon Yachts

Photo: monacoeye

Monte Carlo

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T11:08:09+01:00

Yacht name: Monte Carlo
Formerly: Gold Digger (pictured)
Length: 100ft • 30 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Falcon Yachts

Photo: monacoeye

Lepante

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T11:07:32+01:00

Yacht name: Lepante
Formerly: Bojangles (pictured)
Length: 100 ft • 30 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Falcon Yachts

Photo: monacoeye

Viareggio

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-19T18:56:10+01:00

Viareggio

Photo: monacoeye

Spirit of Salima

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T19:20:52+02:00

Yacht name: Spirit of Salima
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Tecnomar
Architect: Roberto Zapelli
Design: Luca Dini

Photo: NT • Monaco • 2009

First Lady 2

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-19T18:53:22+01:00

Yacht name: First Lady 2
Builder: Tecnomar

Photo: monacoeye • Viareggio • March 2008

Carlotta

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-19T18:46:34+01:00

Yacht name: Carlotta
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 1992
Builder: Perini Navi • # 8803

Photo: monacoeye • 2008

Livorno

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-19T18:45:18+01:00

Livorno

Photo: monacoeye

Blu

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T17:01:18+01:00

Yacht name: Kos -> Blu
Benetti Classic 115 • BC26
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Benetti

Photo: monacoeye

Ol' Iva B

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T11:04:12+01:00

Yacht name: Ol' Iva B • Falcon 100
Length: 100 ft • 31 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Falcon Yachts

Photo: monacoeye

Falcon 32 m ?

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T11:33:28+01:00

Yacht name: Falcon 32 m ?
Length: 32 m ?
Year: 2008 ?
Builder: Falcon Yachts

Photo: monacoeye • March 2008

Elena

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T16:09:30+01:00

Yacht name: Elena • Benetti Tradition
Length: 99 ft • 30 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Benetti • BT06

Photo: monacoeye

Shyraga

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-19T18:30:18+01:00

Yacht name: Shyraga
Length: 29 m
Year: 1954
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
Design: Laurent Giles

Photo: monacoeye • March 2008

Baglietto • 16 50

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-19T18:28:11+01:00

Yacht name: Baglietto 16 50

Nauta

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-19T17:32:28+01:00

Yacht name: Nauta
Length: 107 ft 7 • 33 m
Year: 2001 ???
Builder: Baglietto • #10177 ?

Photo: monacoeye • March 2008

Admiral 25

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-19T16:43:51+01:00

Yacht name: Admiral 25
Length: 25 m
Builder: CNL • Admiral

Nightflower

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-19T16:22:22+01:00

Yacht name: Nightflower
Formerly: Ambra -> Luisella -> Angelina M
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 1987
Builder: Codecasa • # F45

Photo: monacoeye • Viareggio • March 2008

Argolide

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-16T19:25:48+01:00

Yacht name: Argolide
Length: 106 ft 8 • 32.5 m
Year: 1983
Builder: CRN

Photo: monacoeye • Varazze • March 2008

Monaco Holiday Site

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-14T09:47:39+01:00

Our sister site holiday.monacoeye.com has been revamped and relaunched in time for the holiday season. It's an unofficial guide to Monaco for tourists planning on spending a day or two in Monaco or visiting Monte Carlo for the F1 Grand Prix. …

Although some sections still need some work, categories include the Aquarium and Oceanographic Museum, Jardin Exotique or Cactus Garden, Monaco Grand Prix F1, Monte Carlo Rally (needs updating) Beaches including the Larvotto, Cathedral and Palace, Monte Carlo Open Tennis Masters (needs updating), a few photos of Prince Albert of Monaco, Monte Carlo Casino (needs updating), Transport from Nice to Monaco and in Monaco, and Monaco Maps including a Monaco Hotel Map and Monaco Grand Prix Map.

We hope you find the site useful!

Triple Seven • 777

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-01T17:25:25+02:00

Yacht name: Triple Seven • 777
Length: 218 ft • 66 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Nobiskrug • #777
Design: Newcruise Design

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 1 May 2008
Photo: Paulo Farinha • Madeira • April 2007

Thanks to Allan for sighting 777, a couple of days ago in St Jean.

Regina d'Italia

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-12T20:27:28+01:00

Yacht name: Regina d'Italia
Length: 167 ft • 51 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Codecasa • # F67
Exterior styling: Delarole Architects & Lazzarini Pickering

Photo: monacoeye • Lavagna • March 2008

Stefano Gabbana, of Milanese fashion house Dolce and Gabbana fame, talks about his glitzy yacht, Regina d'Italia, in this Times article.

Mayan Queen

monacoeye.com — 2008-12-13T19:24:02+01:00

Yacht name: Mayan Queen
Formerly known as Project Safari
Length: 305 ft • 93 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Blohm & Voss • # 969
Design: Tim Heywood
Gross Tonnage: 4200 GT

Photos: Victoria Carlisle & Robert Theobald • Dartmouth, UK • December 2008
Photos: Klaus Gaeth • Hamburg • 17 June 2008

December 2008: Mayan Queen elicited great interest in the local press when she visited Stavanger, Norway last week. This week she's been turning heads in Lyme Bay and Dartmouth in Devon. Thanks to Vickii & Robert for sending in photos.

June 2008: Klaus has just sent a superb set of new photos of Mayan Queen in Hamburg … March 2008: This yacht is due to be delivered in the next couple of months. Boat International reports that Mexican business man Alberto Baillères is upgrading from the Feadship Mayan Queen (renamed Marion Queen).

Eclipse

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:45:22+02:00

Photos copyright: KG/HLW/NH/monacoeye • Hamburg 2009-2010 • Do not copy without permission

Name: Eclipse
Length: 533 - 557 ft • 162 - 170 m ?
Year: 2009
Builder: Blohm & Voss • # 978
Design: Terence Disdale
Volume: 13000 GT?
Owner: Roman Abramovich

Exclusive Photos: Klaus Gaeth • Hamburg • June 2009 - July 2010
Exclusive Photos: HLW • Hamburg • September 2009
Exclusive Photos: Niels Hartmann • Hamburg • 20 June 2009

10 July 2010: Eclipse looks like she may be complete, from these latest photos of her leaving the port of Hamburg, sent in by Klaus a couple of days ago. Her tender has been fitted, angled funnels also fitted, and the mast section has been painted dark grey.

Notice she uses the same lifeboat-tender as Luna.

17 April 2010: A new excellent set of photos from Klaus taken yesterday in Hamburg (larger photos). Eclipse has reappeared with owner Roman Abramovich on board (you might just be able to make him out, grinning in this photo) and left Hamburg. Eclipse is reportedly due to arrive in Kristiansand in Norway any time now, for further sea trials.

The Times reported in November 2009 that Mr Abramovich was frustrated at Eclipse unlikely to be ready for the world cup in South Africa in two months’ time.

There are appears to be quite a lot of finishing work still to do on the boat, judging by the taped handrails and open lighting panels.

Eclipse eclipses Eclipse !

In the last two photos you will see another ship named Eclipse, behind the yacht Eclipse. That’s the new 122,000-tonne, 1040-foot cruise ship Celebrity Eclipse which has also just been launched and is due to set off on her maiden voyage!

September 2009: Great new photos from Klaus and HLW, showing Eclipse heading off on sea-trials. The name plate is now fitted, the hull is now white, funnels and sat masts have been fitted, work is progressing to the doors etc.

22 June 2009: In these superb new photos from Niels Hartmann, the scaffolding is back on Eclipse and much finishing work still needs to be done. It will be several months before delivery, with early 2010 touted as a likely hand-over date.

The bulbous bow currently doubles up as a duck slide for a sizeable group of mallards.

13 June 2009: Eclipse, the world's largest yacht, was launched yesterday 12 June 2009!

Here is an excellent set of photos from Klaus. She's out of the shed in Hamburg and looks … big.

Greenline Yacht Interiors, who fitted out "A" and are working on 141m MY Swift, are currently working on the interior for Eclipse.

At a reported 13,000 GT she is more than twice the volume of Sigma, but a little smaller in volume than Al Said. The project cost for Eclipse is reportedly about €340 million.

Larger photos here. To purchase a photo for publication please contact monacoyachts@gmail.com

Salute

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-17T17:34:54+02:00

Yacht name: Salute
Length: 184 ft • 56 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2095
Architect: Ron Holland & Perini
Interior: Rémi Tessier

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • 17 June 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Viareggio • March 2008

June 2008: New photos of Salute in Monaco, now sporting the Dutch flag …

March 2008: Salute is the the new sister to Burrasca, Santa Maria, Rosehearty and Selene. One major difference from her sisters - she only has one mast. At 75m tall, it's currently the tallest aluminium mast in the world.

Ester

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T11:33:32+01:00

Yacht name: Ester
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Falcon Yachts
Engines: 2 x MTU 12 V 396 TE94 (2 x 2285 hp)
Top speed: 26 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • October 2007

The new Falcon 115 in Monaco last October…

Vila Velebita

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-05T19:06:59+01:00

Yacht name: Vila Velebita
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Benetti • BC114
Design: Stefano Righini

Photo: monacoeye • Viareggio • March 2008

A new Benetti Classic 120 …

Ipsum

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-01T08:32:02+01:00

Yacht name: Ipsum • Admiral 30
Length: 30.4 m
Year: 1984
Builder: CNL • Lavagna • Admiral

Photo: monacoeye • Viareggio • March 2008

Jetlag • Challenger 85

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-04T09:12:14+01:00

Yacht name: Jetlag • Challenger 85
Length: 85 ft • 26 m
Year: 2006
Builder: CNL • Lavagna • Admiral #?

Photo: monacoeye • Lavagna • March 2008

The first in a smaller Challenger series for Admiral.

Alhena

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-04T09:41:57+01:00

Yacht name: Alhena • Admiral 35
Length: 115ft • 35 m
Year: 2004
Builder: CNL • Lavagna • Admiral #107

Photo: monacoeye • Lavagna • March 2008

Lumar

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-04T09:42:01+01:00

Yacht name: Lumar • Admiral 32
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 2007
Builder: CNL • Lavagna • Admiral #115
Design: Studio Bacigalupo • Centro Stile CNL • Luca Dini
Engines: 2 x MTU 16V 2000 M93 - 4800 hp
Cruise speed: 30 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Lavagna • March 2008

Maidomo

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-04T09:42:04+01:00

Yacht name: Maidomo • Admiral 32
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 2008
Builder: CNL • Lavagna • Admiral #114
Design: Luca Dini

Photo: monacoeye • Lavagna • March 2008

This new launch spotted at the weekend.

Admiral 44 WJ Hull

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-04T09:42:07+01:00

Yacht name: Admiral 44WJ
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 2008
Builder: CNL • Lavagna • Admiral #120
Engines: 3 x MTU 16V 2000 M93
Cruise speed: 32 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Lavagna • March 2008

Slated for launch later this year, the Admiral 44WJ will be the new flagship of Cantieri Navale Lavagna. The hull recently arrived in Lavagna for completion.

Admiral will also be completing 40m, 42m and 35m yachts this year.

Under the AMY Admiral Mariotti Yachts brand - a partnership with Cantieri T Mariotti - they have two big displacement yachts under construction. The AMY 50m is due for delivery in 2009.

Diane

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-18T16:27:21+02:00

Yacht name: Diane
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Benetti • FB 236
Design: Stefano Natucci • François Zuretti

Photos: monacoeye • Livorno • March 2008
Photo: NT • Monaco • May 2008

Andreas L

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-01T23:16:29+02:00

Copyright: Z/monacoeye • Monaco, September 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Andreas L
Formerly: Amnesia
Length: 197 ft • 60 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Benetti • # FB 245
Interior: Redman Whitely Dixon

September 2010, Amnesia has been sold and renamed Andreas L (see below).

Benedetta 2

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-26T17:40:54+01:00

Yacht name: Benedetta 2
Length: 135 ft • 41 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Baglietto • # 10170

Photo: monacoeye • 2007

Al Salamah

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-26T17:44:31+01:00

Yacht name: Al Salamah
Length: 456 ft • 139 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Lürssen # 13590 • HDW
Design: Terence Disdale

Photo: Thilo Klink • Lürssen Werft • Bremen Vegesack Lemwerder • 2001

Finally a shot of the Saudi royal gigayacht Al Salamah - thanks to Thilo !

These photos were taken on a visit to the Lürssen Werft yard in Bremen Vegesack, back in 2001, in the pioneering days of digital cameras - I had a bit of fun with a Hockney style composite with the low res originals.

Al Salamah was back at MWB Bremen, in Bremerhaven, in 2007 - did anyone happen to record the visit ?

Thilo also has a question which had me stumped - I'll post it in the comments.

Baglietto Varazze

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-26T17:41:30+01:00

The historic Baglietto buildings in the picturesque town of Varazze. The Varazze yard specialises in aluminium hulls while, down the coast, the La Spezia premises build the steel hulled yachts.

Photo: monacoeye • Varazze • February 2008

Baglietto 20 M

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-26T16:47:34+01:00

Yacht name: Baglietto 20 M
Length: 20 m
Year: 1970 's
Builder: Baglietto

Photo: monacoeye • Imperia • February 2008

Baglietto 18 M2

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-26T16:41:02+01:00

Yacht name: Baglietto 18 M2
Length: 18.6 m
Year: c. 1976 ?
Builder: Baglietto

Photo: monacoeye • Varazze • February 2008

Rominta

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-26T17:40:52+01:00

Yacht name: Rominta
Length: 38 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Baglietto

Photo: monacoeye • 2007

Christo HE

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-26T16:23:30+01:00

Bolaro

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-26T17:44:28+01:00

Yacht name: Bolaro
Length: 33.45 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Baglietto • # 10197

Photo: monacoeye • Varazze • February 2008

Percal 2

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-26T17:41:17+01:00

Yacht name: B17 -> Percal 2
Length: 108 ft • 33 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Baglietto • # 10198

Photo: monacoeye • Varazze • February 2008

Tin Tin

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-26T17:44:25+01:00

Yacht name: Tin Tin
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 2007 -> 2008
Builder: Baglietto • # 10200

Photo: monacoeye • Varazze • February 2008

Calixe

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-21T17:49:02+01:00

Yacht name: Calixe
Formerly: Cacique • Belle France
Length: 193 ft • 59 m
Year: 1986
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #634

Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • 2006

Feadship List

monacoeye.com — 2005-02-20T18:31:54+01:00

201x #1004 99 m

2011 #1003 82 m DV Fountainhead
2011 #1002 82 m DV Musahi
2011 #682 81 m DV Air
2011 #681 63 m VL Lady Britt
2011 #802 78 m VL Tango

2010 #803 45 m VL Sirius -> Gladiator
2010 #801 68 m VL Lady Christine
2010 #679 55 m DV Kahalani
2010 #678 39 m DV Go

2009 #800 65 m VL Trident
2009 #680 65 m DV Pestifer
2009 #677 53 m DV Hurricane Run

2008 #1001 76 m DV Ocean Victory
2008 #676 39 m DV Kathleen Anne
2008 #675 39 m DV Ocean Mercury
2008 #674 73 m DV Predator
2008 #799 45 m VL TV
2008 #798 67 m VL Archimedes

2007 #797 45 m VL Harle
2007 #796 45 m VL Space
2007 #673 67 m DV Anna

2006 #795 61 m VL Secret
2006 #792 61 m VL April Fool
2006 #672 51 m DV Gallant Lady (8)
2006 #671 66 m DV Callisto

2005 #793 61 m VL Blue Moon
2005 #670 62 m DV Rasselas
2005 #669 55 m DV Nutkin? -> Twizzle -> Drizzle

2004 #790 86 m VL Ecstasea
2004 #668 50 m DV High Chaparral
2004 #667 71 m DV Utopia

2003 #789 46 m VL Rahal
2003 #788 52 m VL Dream
2003 #665 39 m DV Katrion
2003 #416 43 m VL Andiamo

2002 #787 40 m VL Seaflower
2002 #664 65 m DV Wedge Too
2002 #663 57 m DV Netanya VI -> Olympia

2001 #786 60 m VL Paraffin
2001 #785 46 m VL Northern Light
2001 #662 56 m DV Barbara Jean -> Hampshire

2000 #784 62 m VL Cakewalk -> Fortunato
2000 #783 50 m VL Blue Moon -> Sweet Pea
2000 #661 47 m DV Detroit Eagle -> Sea Racer
2000 #659 53 m DV Kisses

1999 #782 47 m VL Excellence II -> D'Natalin II -> Princess K -> Princess Too
1999 #658 64 m DV Lady Marina

1998 #781 50 m VL Ulysses -> Teleost
1998 #780 69 m VL Aviva -> Attessa
1998 #657 52 m DV Solemates -> Ostar
1998 #656 50 m DV Sussurro
1998 #654 50 m DV Iroquois

1997 #779 30 m VL La Masquerade -> Mascarade
1997 #778 39 m VL Irina -> Liberty GB
1997 #776 47 m VL Quintessence -> Daybreak
1997 #655 55 m DV Sea Sedan -> Huntress
1997 #653 48 m DV Katrion -> Noa VII

1996 #775 55 m VL Claire -> Tits -> Samax
1996 #773 47 m VL Vava
1996 #652 61 m DV Meduse

1995 #774 52 m VL Battered Bull
1995 #651 52 m DV Gallant Lady (7)
1995 #649 49 m DV White Rabbit -> Flying Eagle -> Princess Marla -> Pegasus

1994 #772 47 m VL Yemoja -> Hud Hud
1994 #771 47 m VL Tatasu
1994 #650 52 m DV Rasselas -> Halcyon Days -> Time For Us
1994 #648 44 m DV Rora V -> Xanthia B -> Sandra -> Sanora

1993 #770 60 m VL Lady Beatrice
1993 #769 51 m VL Enterprise V -> Chantal Ma Vie
1993 #647 51 m DV Double Haven
1993 #646 43 m DV Sea Sedan 1 - > Kahalani - Eclipse

1992 #768 61 m VL Mylin IV
1992 #645 40 m DV Gallant Lady (6) -> Kismet -> Never Enough
1992 #644 50 m DV Aurora
1992 #643 67 m DV Siran

1991 #767 36 m VL Our Toy
1991 #766 46 m DV Carmac VII -> Matanthar -> Lady Allison
1991 #765 62 m VL Virginian

1990 #764 49 m VL Alfa Alfa III -> Kisses -> Mayan Queen -> Marion Queen
1990 #642 47 m DV Charade
1990 #641 51 m DV Mi Gaea -> Blue Moon -> Mi Gaea -> Inevitable

1989 #761 60 m VL Le Pharaon
1989 #756 47 m VL Anastasia Ve -> Quintessa
1989 #640 38 m DV White Rabbit -> Lady Columbo -> Ladina -> Bullish
1989 #639 42 m DV Faribana
1989 #??? 45 m VL September Blue -> Tugatsu

1988 #760 45 m VL Easy to Love IV -> Mia Elise -> L'Elegance -> Lady Sheridan -> Her Honor -> Athina II
1988 #759 50 m VL Impromptu -> Attessa -> Floridian -> Indefensible -> Major Wager
1988 #638 35 m DV Gallant Lady (5) -> Detroit Eagle -> Ozark Lady
1988 #637 51 m DV Gallant Lady (4) -> Royal Pacific -> Ice Bear
1988 #??? 21 m ?? Patricia

1987 #758 46 m VL Confidante -> Limelight -> Kwikumat -> Ulysses -> Confidante -> Audacia
1987 #754 43 m VL Fiffanella -> Cakewalk -> Aussie Rules -> Irish Rover -> Silver Cloud -> Kingfisher
1987 #636 46 m DV Sea Jewel -> Cristal A -> Fortunate Sun -> Sea Jewel -> Time For Us
1987 #635 34 m DV Roverling -> Seneca -> Nepenthe

1986 #755 55 m VL Varmar Ve
1986 #753 39 m VL Excellence -> Golden Rule
1986 #751 65 m VL Cedar Sea II
1986 #634 59 m DV Calixe
1986 #633 46 m DV Paminusch -> Monteath -> Montigne -> Jana
1986 #632 46 m DV The Highlander
1986 #??? 30 m VL Olga II
1986 #??? 23 m VL Ventura

1985 #752 47 m VL Enterprise IV -> Sea Anemity -> Sea Kingdom -> Charisma
1985 #631 40 m DV Gallant Lady 3 -> Ms Barbara Anne -> Lady Kathryn -> Lady Sandals -> Sea Ghost

1984 #750 42 m VL Bridlewood -> Dream Seeker
1984 #749 38 m VL Orion
1984 #628 56 m DV Rio Rita
1984 #??? 27 m ?? Gallant Lady (2)
1984 #??? 27 m ?? Gallant Lady (1)

1983 #748 51 m VL Le Pharaon -> Pilar -> Illusion
1983 #746 47 m VL Paraiso
1983 #745 67 m VL New Horizon L -> White Cloud
1983 #627 43 m DV Circus II -> Limitless -> Masquerade of Sole
1983 #626 47 m DV Azteca -> Mi Alicia -> Lionwind

1982 #744 54 m VL Kalinga
1982 #742 39 m VL Cacique -> Granada City -> Lady Carolina -> Carolinian -> Krisujen
1982 #625 42 m DV Synthesis -> Spellbound -> Big Eagle II -> Halcyon
1982 #624 46 m DV Paminusch -> Paris -> Strangelove

1981 #741 38 m VL Arkan -> Matanthar -> Monaco
1981 #740 42 m VL Carmac VI -> King -> King K
1981 #623 43 m DV My Gail II -> Khalifa -> Ramses

1980 #737 40 m VL Dhafir
1980 #736 51 m VL Abu al Abyadh
1980 #622 40 m DV Enterprise III -> Alma -> Bid Eagle II -> Seagull

1979 #735 61 m VL Diana II -> Dianamare -> Nara
1979 #621 48 m DV Daria -> Wedge One -> Avanté IV -> Elisabeth F
1979 #620 34 m DV Karina C -> Karina -> Mia Elise -> Celine Ashley -> Eleanor Allen

1978 #734 38 m VL Claybeth -> Sharon S -> Highlander -> Virginian -> Lady Allison -> Sireneuse
1978 #??? 67 m VL Al Riyadh -> fire -> refit ?

1977 #730 38 m VL Bluemar II
1977 #??? 26 m ?? Impetuous

1975 #608 40 m DV Lac II -> Al Farah -> Nobla

1974 #727 38 m VL Shalimar II
1974 #606 37 m DV Emerald K -> Tradition -> Avante V
1974 #725 39 m VL Walanka -> If Only

1973 #??? 35 m ?? Passage II
1973 #726 35 m VL Claybeth -> Passage II -> Sophie B -> Paragon -> Danse -> Odalisque
1973 #724 34 m VL Prosit -> Easy to Love III -> La Belle Aire
1973 #605 18 m DV Almare
1973 #604 45 m DV Jardell II -> The Big R -> Taiba III -> Al Mahboba -> Secret Life

1972 #??? 24 m ?? Rob II
1972 #603 32 m DV Aldebaran -> Monterra -> Monterra Royale -> La Belle Yvette -> Heavenly Daze

1971 #??? 28 m ?? Al-Direiyah
1971 #602 27 m DV Carronada
1971 #601 38 m DV Black Hawk IV -> Blackhawk
1971 #716 26 m VL Stultifera Navis

1970 #714 33 m VL Pakeha -> Milamba IV -> Alma -> Lady Janet -> Lady Estelle -> Euskal -> Claire Elizabeth -> Lady Andrea
1970 #600 ?? m DV Jardell
1970 #599 ?? m DV Jean Marie III
1970 #??? 40 m VL Intent -> Gillian -> Spellbound -> Cassiar -> Bugler -> Limit Bid II -> Queen of Diamonds

1969 #??? 26 m ?? Monara II
1969 #598 26 m DV Din-Dina III
1969 #706 31 m VL Prosit -> Endeavor -> Intrepid

1968 #??? 22 m ?? Ute
1968 #596 17 m DV Mi-DO II
1968 #595 25 m DV Ale II

1967 #??? 18 m ?? Sirena
1967 #687 35 m VL Karimor V -> Brunhilda -> Big D -> Class of 68 -> Beija Flor
1967 #??? 36 m DV The Highlander -> Avante III -> The Highlander

1966 #??? 17 m ?? Katja
1966 #680 45 m VL Westlake III -> Chantal II -> Turki -> Enchanter -> Antarctica

1965 #??? 22 m ?? Caravelle II

1964 #??? 35 m ?? Viking

1963 #??? 33 m ?? Ocepa
1963 #??? 27 m ?? De Voogt/Riva Atlantic
1963 #639 33 m VL Santa Maria -> Bystander -> Santa Maria
???? #591 ?? m DV Sirocco II
1963 #582 22 m DV Ariane IV

1961 #??? 18 m ?? Tiky
1961 #570 35 m DV Camargo IV -> Lauvonnia -> Evita -> Friedricke -> Star Mist -> Smooth Operators
De Vlijt -> De Vries

1960 #??? 20 m ?? Aljazi
1960 #554 19 m DV Ancor

1958 #544 25 m DV Sirocco -> Atalanta
1957 #??? 23 m DV SY De Vrouwe Christina
1955 #??? 20 m ?? Gladys II
1955 #521 18 m DV SY Calypso
1954 #??? 12 m ?? SY Dutch Treat
1954 #515 18 m DV Coronet -> Head Seal
1953 #??? 23 m ?? Ventura
1953 #517 17 m DV Capri -> Alisand III
1953 Feadship #7 17 m Brigand (Nicolaas Witsen and Vis yard in Alkmaar)
1952 #??? 13 m ?? Lady Anne
1952 #507 19 m DV Rubato
1952 #??? 20 m DV Bramar

1948 #??? 09 m ?? Ibis
1939 #373 15 m DV Zephyr
1939 #??? 33 m DV SY Iduna -> Highland Prince -> Iduna
1938 #??? 26 m ?? Tirrena
1938 #??? 14 m ?? Corabia II
1938 #??? 13 m ?? Schollevaer
1938 #346 ?? m DV Sultan -> destroyed ?
1938 #344 14 m DV SY Schollevaer
1936 #??? 09 m ?? SY De Noorman
1935 #313 14 m DV Ramsar
1934 #??? 14 m ?? Raram
1934 #??? 10 m ?? Stern
1931 #??? 12 m ?? Refuge
1920 #??? 14 m ?? Super

This provisional list of Feadships, which includes boats built before the creation of Feadship, needs a lot more work so I'd be grateful for any help.
For example, what are the hull numbers of the first two 1984 27m sport fish Gallant Lady 's and what became of them?

Please add corrections, comments, links, changes etc to the comments below

CRN List

monacoeye.com — 2005-02-17T11:42:05+01:00

CRN 128 2010 197 ft 60 m Mimtee
CRN 127
CRN 126 2009 195 ft 59 m Blue Eyes
CRN 125 20xx 190 ft 58 m
CRN 124 2009 236 ft 72 m Clarena II -> Azteca
CRN 123 2008 197 ft 60 m New Tacanuya -> Tacanuya S -> Tacanuyaso MS
CRN 122 2008 187 ft 57 m Romance
CRN 121 2007 119 ft 54 m Maraya
CRN 120 2006 197 ft 60 m GiVi
CRN 119 2006 178 ft 54 m Ability -> Alouette II
CRN 118 2004 150 ft 46 m Saramour
CRN 117
CRN 116 2003 150 ft 46 m Clarena -> Albatross

2001 142 ft 43 m Magnifica
2000 200 ft 61 m Numptia -> New Sunrise
1998 165 ft 49 m Pestifer -> Pestifer I
1997 164 ft 50 m Sahab IV
1996 158 ft 48 m Pegaso -> Kanaloa
1994 131 ft 40 m Lady Anne -> Aqualibrium
1991 214 ft 68 m Awal II -> Alwaeli
1990 164 ft 50 m Maracunda
1988 157 ft 47 m Azzurra -> Azzurra II
1987 148 ft 45 m Aziz I -> Abdulaziz -> All Seven
1987 134 ft 42 m Nourah Of Riyad -> Bella Stella
1986 201 ft 61 m Il Vagabondo -> Il Vagabondo Again
1986 107 ft 32 m Mister P
1985 145 ft 44 m Jameel -> Eastern Star -> Jameel
1985 152 ft 46 m Sociego -> Night -> White Night of Araby -> White Knight
1984 181 ft 55 m New Santa Mary -> Azteca II -> Lady Azteca -> Lady Fiesta -> Achilles
1983 173 ft 53 m Akitou -> Shaf
1983 107 ft 32 m Argolide
1983 108 ft 35 m F 100
1981 172 ft 52 m Taipan
1981 140 ft 43 m Anastasia Th -> Alexandra K
1980 106 ft 32 m Anipage V -> Ananara -> La Alteana
1979 154 ft 47 m Genros -> Santa Maria -> New Santa Maria -> Empress Subaru -> Princess of Adriatic -> Venus -> The Pearl -> Silver Swan -> fire
1979 130 ft 40 m Santa Cruz Tres -> Elisabeth F -> Parvati
1979 115 ft 35 m Aruba II -> Hiba -> Ragazza
1978 121 ft 37 m Blue Meridian -> Bali Ha'i -> Lady Madelyn -> Lady Eva ?
1978 100 ft 30 m Vespucci -> Andrax -> Vespucci
1978 152 ft 46 m Fath al Khair -> Oceanstar
1977 138 ft 39 m Al Madina -> Aquarius L -> Monaco
1976 132 ft 40 m Moneikos -> Ava
1975 130 ft 40 m Maria del Mar -> Leocrie II
1974 115 ft 35 m
1969 127 ft 39 m Idell V -> Bagheera -> Virginia Alpha -> Sarita U -> Sarita Si

CRN 43

N43 06 2010 140 ft 43 m Navetta 43 Kate
N43 05 2010 140 ft 43 m Navetta 43 Eviva
N43 04 2009 140 ft 43 m Navetta 43 Sofico
N43 03 2008 140 ft 43 m Navetta 43 Rubeccan
N43 02 2007 140 ft 43 m Navetta 43 Hana
N43 01 2007 140 ft 43 m Navetta 43 Emerald Star

CRN 128

128 05 2008 130 ft 40 m Custom Line 128 Lady Belmor
128 04 2007 130 ft 40 m Custom Line 128 Sima
128 03 2006 130 ft 40 m Custom Line 128 Anne Marie -> Agatha
128 02 2005 130 ft 40 m Custom Line 128 XS of London -> Sanoo
128 01 2005 130 ft 40 m Custom Line 128 Ariela

A provisional list of CRN yachts.
Please add corrections, additions, news, links etc in comments below.

See also Custom Line List

Parvati

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-17T09:38:19+01:00

Yacht name: Parvati
Formerly: Santa Cruz Tres -> Elisabeth F
Length: 130.25 ft • 39.70 m
Builder: CRN
Year: 1979
Refit: Dowland & Kirschstein 1999

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barts • February 2008

Deep Blue

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-06T18:39:24+02:00

Yacht name: Deep Blue
Formerly: Ultimate
Length: 143 ft • 44 m
Year: 1996
Builder: Oceanco • # 232

Photo: NT • Monaco • July 2008

Anedigmi

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-17T09:07:48+01:00

Yacht name: Anedigmi
Formerly: Achiever -> Indian Achiever -> Princesa Valentina -> Altavida
Length: 163 ft • 50 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Heesen • # 8150 & Oceanco
Architect: Gerhard Gilgenast
Interior: Donald Starkey

Photo: monacoeye • Summer 2007 • Monaco

Comments

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-14T21:15:47+01:00

Even if you subscribe to the comments RSS feed at the bottom of this page, it's sometimes hard to keep track of what's going on in the comments section of the photos on monacoeye. So I thought I'd point you to a dozen or so beautifully rendered illustrations posted by Jose Augusto today:

Dubai • Athena • Ecstasea • Talitha G • Turmoil • Carinthia VII • Atlantide • Blue Moon • Rasselas • Maltese Falcon

Pilar Rossi

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:11:07+02:00

Yacht name: Pilar Rossi
Length: 211 ft • 64 m
Year: 1989 • Refit: 2007
Builder: Alucraft
Refit: Mauricio Piquet • Inace
Rig: Formula Yacht Spars

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • February 2008

Formula One racing legend Nelson Piquet's yacht Pilar Rossi started off in life as a relatively modest 39 m motor yacht built in Italy.

But with input from his uncle, Brazilian naval architect Mauricio Piquet, Nelson Piquet decided to add outriggers, a couple of masts, and an extra 25 metres, and turn her into a sailing super yacht !!

She's already sailed from Brazil to Sardinia, and is now back in St Barths.

Monacoeye icon set -1

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-14T15:36:04+01:00

Click here to download the first ever monacoeye mac icon set freebie !!

It's Mac only.

Let It Be - Heesen 47

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-27T10:22:08+02:00

Yacht name: Let It Be
Length: 154 • 47 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Heesen • # 13147
Design: Omega Architects

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2007

This Let It Be is sister to Yalla and the recent Mon Plaisir. Reports are that there's also a 65m Amels Let It Be on the way.

Heesen List

monacoeye.com — 2005-02-13T06:18:03+01:00

15044 44m 2010 S Bernardo 4400
149
14844 44m 2009 My Petra 4400
14750 50m 2010 Sky
14647 47m 2009 4You
14537 37m 2010 Willpower II -> Perle Noire 3700
14444 44m 2009 Jems 4400/5
14347 47m 2009 Blind Date
14247 47m 2008 Celestial Hope
14144 44m 2008 Agram 4400/4
14047 47m 2008 Elandess -> Elandess II
13944 44m 2008 Sibelle 4400/3
13844 44m 2007 One O One - 101 -> Bliss 4400/2
13750 50m 2008 Man of Steel
13644 44m 2007 Sedation II -> Sedation A 4400/1
13547 47m 2007 Mon Plaisir
13437 36m 2007 Ilona 3700/8
13350 50m 2007 Galactica
13237 37m 2006 Millenium 3700/7
13147 47m 2006 Let it Be
13037 37m 2006 G Force 3700/6
12947 47m 2006 Sirocco
12837 37m 2006 Buka -> Buka U 3700/5
12737 37m 2005 Man of Steel -> Totally Nuts 3700/4?
12637 37m 2005 Let it Be -> Let It Be M 3700/3
12532 32m 2006 Karyatis
12441 41m 2005 Seven Sins
12337 37m 2005 Seascape -> Hayken 3700/2
12246 47m 2004 Yalla
12137 36m 2004 Lady Ingeborg -> Necklace II 3700/1
12043 44m 2004 Bilmar
11943 44m 2003 Sorted H -> Koji -> Kijo
11830? 30m 2003 Amigo
11734 34m 2002 Serenity D
11646 46m 2003 Sweet Doll
11540 40m 2002 A Khaliq -> Mac Brew
11436 36m 2002 Duke Town
113
11239 39m 2001 Lady Halima -> Summer Time -> Serenity
11139 40m 2001 Jangada
11030 31m 2000 Ammoun of London
10937 38m 2000 Alumercia
10835 35m 2000 Alcor
10730 31m 2000 Buka -> Matanthar
10638 39m 1999 Red Sapphire
105
10446 46m 1999 Flying Dutchman -> No Escape -> Sea Dweller
10346 48m 1998 Blowsy -> Big Mak
10235 35m 1997 Opus II
10137 38m 1996 Obsessions
10035 37m 1995 Teeth -> La Belle 2 -> AA Absolute
09935 37m 1995 Bonita -> Magic One -> Sun Ark
09843 44m 1996 Honey Money -> Harbour Moon
09743 44m 199x New Century -> Sedation -> New Century
0xxxx 42m 1994 Ladyship
096
095
09427 31m 1993 Ron V
093
092
09136 42m 1994 Lady Christine -> Blue Harem -> Life Saga
090
089
088
087
086
085
084
08340 40m 1993 Whirlwind II -> Headlines -> La Bella -> Princess K -> Princess H -> Simone -> Brazil
08240 40m 1991 El Corsario -> Mirage
08150 50m 1993 Achiever -> Indian Achiever -> Princesa Valentina -> Altavida -> Anedigmi (Oceanco)
08016 17m 1993 Speculation (Diaship ?)
079
07831 34m 1991 El Lobo
077
07629 31m 1990 Current Affair -> Spielen -> Darwina
075
07441 44m 1990 L'Aquasition -> Artful Dodger -> Lady Joy -> At Last
073
072
07126 32m 1988 Bacino -> Lady J
07038 44m 1988 Octopussy -> Octopussy 007
06932 34m 1987 Wheels -> Printemps
068
067
06636 39m 1986 Exstasea A -> Catalonian -> Lionshare -> Sarasvati ?
065
064
063
06235 38m 1992 El Dato -> La Coveta -> Calaf
05135 37m 1986 Tropic C -> Mylin II -> Morgan Star -> No Comment
04830 32m 1983 Sunliner VII -> Randa II -> Rora D -> Kate -> Oryx of London
0xx30 28m 1979 Amigo -> L'Ami

A provisional list of Heesen yachts.
Please add corrections, additions, news, links etc in comments below.

Casuarina

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-11T14:23:40+01:00

Yacht name: Casuarina
Formerly: Scott Free -> Mimi
Length: 124 ft • 38 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Delta Marine • # 110-006

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show 2005

Delta Marine List

monacoeye.com — 2005-02-11T13:49:06+01:00

2010 175-038 174 ft Silver Shalis
2009 151-037 151 ft Katya
2008 156-036 156 ft Slojo
2008 123-035 124 ft Marama
2006 223-001 236 ft Laurel
2006 164-001 164 ft Happy Days
2006 154-001 154 ft Mr Terrible
2004 158-001 158 ft Triton
2003 126-002 126 ft Andrea
2003 110-010 124 ft Defiant -> Continental Drifter III
2002 147-001 147 ft Gran Finale
2002 126-001 126 ft Sinbad
2001 160-001 160 ft Gallant Lady -> Newvida
2000 110-009 124 ft Aerie
1999 150-002 151 ft Affinity -> Daedalus
1999 110-008 124 ft Lady Linda -> Thirteen -> Sea Owl
1998 110-007 124 ft Jami -> Lanida -> Murphy's Law ??
1998 110-006 124 ft Scott Free -> Mimi -> Casuarina
1998 110-005 124 ft Ste Jill -> Murphy's Law ??
1997 110-004 122 ft Intent -> SOC
1997 110-003 122 ft Louise -> Que Sera -> Phaedra
1996 150-001 151 ft Sally Anne -> D'Natalin
1996 120-004 117 ft Rainbow -> Gatster -> Annastar
1995 120-003 131 ft CV-9
1994 110-002 110 ft Beth-a-Belle -> Intrepid
1994 110-001 110 ft Onika
1992 105-002 125 ft Taurus -> Lara -> Huracan
1990 105-001 108 ft Princess Gloria -> Stampede
1989 120-002 126 ft Alliance
1989 120-001 132 ft (was 127) P'Zazz -> Life of Riley -> Marlinda

A provisional list of Delta Marine yachts.
Please add corrections, additions, news, links etc in comments below.

Oceanco List

monacoeye.com — 2005-02-09T14:34:23+01:00

2010 86.4m Y706 Seven Seas
2009 85.4m Y705 Sunrays
2009 85.0m Y704 Vibrant Curiosity
2008 75.5m Y703 Anastasia
2007 82.0m Y702 Alfa Nero
2006 80.0m Y701 Amevi
2005 66.0m Y661 Dilbar -> Ona
2005 62.0m Y565 Lady Christina
2004 60.0m Y563 Alfa IV -> Aviva II -> Pegasus
2002 62.6m Lady Lola
2001 80.0m Stargate
2001 59.1m Y562 Pegasus -> Helios
2001 55.6m Y561 Lady Christine
2001 49.0m Bermie (CMN) -> Netanya 7 -> Mimtee
2000 95.0m Al Mirqab -> Indian Empress
2000 51.9m Sunrise
1999 80.0m Constellation
1998 42.4m Aspiration -> Equinoccio -> Blacksheep -> Idefix
1997 50.5m Lazy Z
1996 43.7m Ultimate -> Deep Blue
1994 45.5m Applause
1994 37.5m Caprice
1993 49 8m Indian Achiever -> Princesa Valentina -> Altavida -> Anedigmi

Euroship - Cornelissen:
1992 47.8m Anthea PA -> Petara -> Va Bene
1991 35.0m Toxotis P III -> Findings

A provisional list of Oceanco yachts.
Please add corrections, additions, news, links etc in comments below.

Diana Yacht Design List

monacoeye.com — 2005-02-09T11:56:45+01:00

200x DYD 190 30m Moonen
200x DYD 189 30m Moonen
200x DYD 188 30m Moonen
200x DYD 187 30m Moonen
20xx DYD 425 45m CMB Turkey
200x DYD 415 48.8m Hakvoort
200x DYD 410 45m Hakvoort
200x DYD 408 44.9m Hakvoort
200x DYD 327 45.9m Aarhus Vaerft
2007 DYD 325 43.4m Aarhus Vaerft
2007 DYD 324 43.4m Aarhus Vaerft
2007 DYD 407 Perle Bleue
2007 DYD 314 Amante
2007 DYD 307 Jemasa
2002 Ligaya
2002 DYD 291 Campbell Bay -> Cracker Bay
2001 DYD 282 Solaia
2001 DYD 280 Lady Duvera III
1998 DYD 276 Inca Rose
1997 DYD 265 Evergreen -> Attessa
1994 DYD 257 Lady Marina -> Lady M
1991 DYD 249 Colombaio Sun -> Jasali -> Matu Mia
1990 DYD 234 Eyeball -> Silent Wings II
1989 DYD 225 Lady Duvera II -> Joanna Alexandra -> Lord Jim -> Prediction
1989 DYD 210 Stefaren -> Maridome
1987 DYD 197 Sheergold
1986 DYD 194 Destiny -> Destiny Langkawi -> Passion
1987 DYD 179 Cricket -> Brave Wolfe -> Cut C -> Adriatic Star
1988 DYD 175 Princess Tina -> Princess Marla -> Sea Pumpkin -> Monte Carlo
1986 DYD 173 Excalibur -> Lady Alice -> Mayan Queen
1987 DYD 163 Silver Shalis
1986 DYD 162 Lady Ghislaine -> Lady Mona K
1984 DYD 160 MS Colombaio Sky -> MS Alyssa M -> MS Sunny Hill (36m)
1986 Edenforth -> Brave Goose -> Princess Kelly -> Nafisa
1992 DYD 153 Mona Lisa -> Mayflower
1991 DYD 153 Moon Shadow -> Moonshadow Noa
1990 DYD 153 Marly Queen -> Jumbo IV -> Libertas
1989 DYD 153 Moonen Princess -> Moon ’n Star
1987 DYD 153 Lady M -> Nickeline II
1985 DYD 153 Cassiopeia -> Midnight Saga II
1983 DYD 132 My Gail III -> Cleopatra C
1982 DYD 129 Rio Rita (52 -> 55.5m)
1983 DYD 125 Lady Duvera I -> Blue Attraction
1984 DYD 123 Jamaica Bay -> Tranquility
1982 DYD 106 Klementine -> Katalina -> Lady Georgina
1979 DYD 080 Karina C -> Mia Elise -> Celine Ashley
1976 DYD 071 Prominent (21m)

A provisional list of Diana Yacht Design yachts.
Please add corrections, additions, news, links etc in comments below.

Sunrays

monacoeye.com — 2010-05-23T09:29:34+02:00

Photos copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, May 2010 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Sunrays
Length: 280 ft • 85 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Oceanco • Y705
Design: Bjorn Johansson Design
Interior: Terence Disdale Design
Architect: Azure Naval Architects

Bjorn Johansson died in January 2008, aged 36, in a motorcycle accident, so would never see his grand project to fruition.

Sunrays was launched March 2010 and arrived for the Grand Prix a couple of days ago. Larger photos.

Y706

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-08T11:39:39+01:00

Yacht name: Y706
Length: 86.4 m
Builder: Oceanco

Anastasia

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-23T09:08:48+02:00

Yacht name: Anastasia
Length: 248 ft • 75 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Oceanco • Y703
Design: Sam Sorgiovanni

Photos: monacoeye • Antibes • 20 June 2008 & MYS September 2008

Vibrant Curiosity

monacoeye.com — 2009-05-09T08:53:23+02:00

Yacht name: Vibrant Curiosity
Length: 279 ft • 85 m
Year: 2009
Builder: Oceanco • Y704
Design: Nuvolari Lenard

Photos: KB • Bergen • May 2009

Launched in March 2009, German industrialist Reinhold's Würth's brand new 85 metre Nuvolari-&-Lenard-designed Oceanco Vibrant Curiosity is now visiting Bergen in Norway. Thanks to Knut for the photos … !

Voyager

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-29T12:06:12+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco Feb 2008, Sep 2010 • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Voyager
Formerly: Nefertiti -> Lara A -> Claire T -> Absinthe
Length: 201 ft 1 • 61 m
Year: 1973 - Refit : 2005
Builder: Celaya
Architect: Sparkman & Stephens
Interior: Civitella Design

Pictured above, Voyager, seen last week.

Yacht Fire - Port Vell Barcelona

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T13:14:47+02:00

Photo: Ricardo Pilguy • Port Vell, Barcelona • July 2008
Photo: Katja Juvonen • Port Vell, Barcelona • July 2008

Update July 2008: The top shot shows the burned shells of XTC and Drumfire, seen from the air, by Ricardo.

2 March 2008: This video and photo, taken in Port Vell, Barcelona, Saturday, by local resident Katja Juvonen, caught the drama of a raging fire as it tore through four 20+ metre yachts.

All four yachts sank with a fifth sailing yacht badly damaged - you can see the mast topple in the video. 6 people were on board but unharmed. Katja says the fire team seemed slow to respond, which may have allowed the fire to take hold.

The fire chief was reported in the press as saying that the job of extinguishing the fire had been complicated by the water-repellent nature of the yachts themselves - which may have been scuttled, as a last resort.

This La Vanguardia video shows a general view of the port with many yachts nearby. More links in comments.

47 Wallypower • Gu Tender

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-28T11:41:16+01:00

Yacht name: 47 Wallypower • Gu Tender
Length: 14.7 m • 48 ft 2

Antibes 2007

Fulk al Salamah

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-30T22:53:33+01:00

Yacht name: Fulk al Salamah
Length: 447 ft • 136 m
Year: 1987
Builder: Bremer Vulkan (now Lürssen)
Gross Tonnage: approx 10,000 GT
Owner: Sultan Sayyed Qabus bin Said as Said of Oman (Sultan Qaboos bin Said)

Photo: Pam Massey • Muscat • December 2006

Fulk al Salamah is an amphibious transport and logistics ship, assigned to Al Said and the Omani Royal Yacht Squadron

Bart Roberts

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-29T14:49:55+01:00

Yacht name: Bart Roberts
Formerly: Narwhal
Length: 265 ft • 80.7 m
Year: 1963
Builder: Canadian Vickers
Conversion: Lennart Edström

Photo: Pam Massey • Dubai • December 2006

Pam took these nice photos of Bart Roberts, the pirate-themed ex Canadian coastguard ice-breaker, in Dubai.

Shahnaz

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-29T14:49:27+01:00

Yacht name: Shahnaz
Formerly: El Bravo
Length: 209 ft 9 • 64 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Cantieri Nuovi Liguri
Architect: Studio de Jorio • Vincenzo Ruggiero

Photo: Pam Massey • Dubai • December 2006

Sebastien Loeb

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-27T22:53:11+01:00

Photo: monacoeye • Monte Carlo • 27 January 2008

Sebastien Loeb sealed his first victory of the year today, in the first event of the 2008 World Rally Championship.

The final stage of the Monte Carlo Rally was held on the lower half of the Grand Prix track around the port, with cars racing in staggered pairs.

Australian Chris Atkinson drove like a complete loony in the port stage and finished with the fastest time, allowing him to hold on to third place in the general rankings by just one second. Finn Mikko Hirvonen finished second overall.

2007 World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb, and Monegasque co-driver Daniel Elena, cruised home in 8th place in the final port stage, but 1st in the overall rankings, with a comfortable two and a half minute lead over Hirvonen. This was Loeb's fifth Monte Carlo Rally victory.

Time For Us

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-25T15:35:58+01:00

Yacht name: Time For Us
Formerly: Cristal A • Fortunate Sun • Sea Jewel
Length: 151 ft • 46 m
Year: 1987
Builder: Feadship • #636

Photo: Anders Linden • Stockholm • 2007

Van Triumph

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-30T16:46:16+01:00

Yacht name: Van Triumph
Length: 211 ft 11 • 64.6 m
Year: 1984
Builder: Supercraft

Photo: Anders Linden • Hong Kong • 2007

Michaela Rose

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-25T15:49:32+01:00

Yacht name: Michaela Rose
Length: 161 ft 9 • 49.3 m
Year: 1984
Builder: Schweers #6457

Photo: Anders Linden • 2007 • Stockholm

Koi

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-24T18:31:29+01:00

Fish name: Koi

Lady Joy

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-24T16:56:06+01:00

Yacht name: Lady Joy
Length: 157 ft • 47.9 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Christensen #31

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2008

Contina

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-22T16:27:05+01:00

Yacht name: Contina
Length: 26.7 m • 88 ft
Year: 1999
Builder: Inace • #548

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • Jan 2008

Boat International Top 100

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-21T16:49:00+01:00

The February 2008 Boat International annual Top 100 megayachts issue is out. This year's edition is a bumper issue, full of great detail about many of the larger yachts featured on this site, with each yacht in the Top 100 illustrated, and a pull-out table of the whole list.

Dubai is still in number one spot, of course, while we wait for Eclipse to eclipse it. The low water mark has moved up to 65.14 m, and is occupied by Cedar Sea II, at number 100. There are nine new entries and over five miles of yachts, measured bow to stern !

Many of the photos were supplied by monacoeye.com, so congratulations to all photographers involved - our photos looks great in print, keep sending 'em in !

My Max

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:41:10+02:00

Yacht name: Paola -> My Max
Formerly: Iliki VII
Length: 113 ft • 34 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Codecasa • C21

Photo: monacoeye • 2007

Now, My Max (2009)

Embark

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-21T00:17:44+01:00

Yacht name: Embark
Formerly: Galu
Length: 114 ft • 35 m
Year: 1995
Builder: Codecasa • C102

Photo: Anders Linden • Stockholm • July 2007

My Girl

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-30T19:00:39+02:00

Yacht name: My Girl • W164 #3
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Westport • # 5003
Architect: Garden & Olson
Design: Donald Starkey

Photo: Tamara Wills • Port Angeles - Washington • August 2007

Tamara took this photo of My Girl the day before she was launched in August 2007.

Vango

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-13T02:05:23+02:00

Yacht name: Vango • W164 #1
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Westport • # 5001
Architect: Garden & Olson
Design: Donald Starkey
Engines: 2 x MTU 16V 4000
Top speed: 24 knots

Photo: Shawn Skiles • March 2008 • Charlotte Amalie - St Thomas - US VI

Sisterships: Vango • Evviva • My Girl

Shawn took this photo of Vango, the first Westport 164, in Charlotte Amalie.

Orinokia

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T12:47:32+02:00

Yacht name: Orinokia • Benetti Classic 120 • BC104
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Benetti

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Celestial

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-17T18:16:29+01:00

Yacht name: Celestial
Formerly: Trelawney
Length: 137 ft • 41.7 m
Year: 1963
Builder: De Beer
Design: Philip Rhodes

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Martin • Jan 2008

Newvida

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T15:22:19+02:00

Yacht name: Newvida
Formerly: Gallant Lady
Length: 160 ft • 49 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Delta Marine • # 160-001
Architect: Delta & Sharp Design
Design: Glade Johnson

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2008
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Martin • Jan 2008

Dragon • PJ 135 #2

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-15T11:19:34+01:00

Yacht name: Dragon
Length: 135 ft • 41 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ 135 # 2
Stylist: Nuvolari Lenard
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Martin • Jan 2008

Evviva

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-15T18:53:56+01:00

Yacht name: Evviva • W164 #2
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Westport • #5002
Architect: Garden & Olson
Design: Donald Starkey
Engines: 2 x MTU 16V 4000
Top speed: 24 knots

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Martin • Jan 2008

This is the second Westport 164. Major US yacht builder, Westport currently produces four sizes of yacht: W98 • W112 • W130 • W164 with two smaller models - 85 and 65 ft - under the Pacific Mariner brand .

Sisterships: Vango • Evviva • My Girl

S77 • Warren Yachts

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-14T00:12:24+01:00

Model: S77
Length: 77 ft
Builder: Warren Yachts
Year: 2001

70 Wallypower Open

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-30T18:45:21+01:00

Yacht name: 70 Wallypower Open
Length: 71 ft 9 • 21.9 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Wally
Speed: 40 knots ?

Photo: monacoeye • 2006 & 2007 Monaco Yacht Show

Otam Record 80

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-13T23:47:40+01:00

Model: Record 80
Builder: Otam
Design: Otam & FB Design
Engines: 4 x 1670 hp
Speed: 55 knots +

Otam models: Heritage 45 • Delirium 50 • Millennium 55 • Record 80

Mas 28

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-13T23:40:00+01:00

Model: Mas 28
Builder: Prima Yachts

J Craft

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-13T23:32:45+01:00

Tender: J Craft

Seaway

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-13T12:03:25+01:00

Yacht name: Seaway
Length: 57 ft
Year: 1928
Builder: Dickie & Sons, Bangor

Monaco Classic Week 2007

Poseidon

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-13T12:01:49+01:00

Yacht name: Poseidon

Monaco Classic Week 2007

Mabrouka

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-13T11:57:31+01:00

Yacht name: Mabrouka
Length: 60 ft • 18.4 m
Year: 1926
Builder: Camper and Nicholsons

Once owned by Lawrence Olivier (? see comment), restored to the original plans in 2000…

Ida

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-13T11:55:54+01:00

Yacht name: Ida

Monaco Classic Week 2007

D'Angleterre II

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-07T00:49:50+02:00

Yacht name: D'Angleterre II
Formerly Irina M • Argolynne
Length: 136 ft • 41 m
Year: 1987
Builder: Souter
Architect: Don Shead

Photo: monacoeye • Villefranche • September 2008

Tommy

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-13T11:51:13+01:00

Yacht name: Tommy
Length: 171 ft • 52 m
Year: 1995
Builder: Benetti • FB 216
Design: Stefano Natucci
Interior: Terence Disdale

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • Jan 2008

Codecasa List

monacoeye.com — 2005-01-07T12:13:32+01:00

2010 46 m • 149 ft F72 Framura 2 - Codecasa 45S
2010 65 m • 312 ft F71 Family Day
2010 65 m • 312 ft C118 Lady Lau
2009 41 m • 135 ft C119 Flying Dagger
20__ 51 m • 167 ft C116
2008 51 m • 167 ft F70 Emelina
2008 65 m • 213 ft C115 Maìn
2007 41 m • 134 ft F69 Bellissima C -> Family Day
2007 43 m • 141 ft F68 Ferdy
2006 62 m • 203 ft C112 Moneikos
2006 51 m • 167 ft F67 Regina D'Italia
2005 35 m • 114 ft C113 Maria Carla
2005 51 m • 167 ft C111 Iliki VIII -> Sweety -> Enjoy
2004 50 m • 164 ft F66 Andale -> Grace E
2004 35 m • 114 ft C109 Maria Carla -> Flying Dagger
2003 62 m • 203 ft C108 Apogee
2003 35 m • 115 ft C33 Carina -> Mina
2003 50 m • 164 ft F65 Mariu'
2002 42 m • 138 ft F64 L'Aldebaran
2001 50 m • 164 ft C107 Lady Ann Magee
2000 50 m • 164 ft F63 Moneikos -> Dakota
2000 35 m • 115 ft C21 Iliki VII -> Paola
1999 32 m • 104 ft F62 Lola D
1999 33 m • 110 ft C20 Antares Star -> Princess Elena
1999 50 m • 164 ft C106 Invader
1998 49 m • 162 ft F61 Andale -> Te Manu
1997 48 m • 160 ft C105 Renalo -> Cyan
1996 47 m • 154 ft F60 Charly Coppers -> Nounou V -> Nanook
1995 24 m • 080 ft C05 Visotta
1995 38 m • 126 ft C104 Oktana
1995 35 m • 114 ft C102 Galu -> Embark
1994 40 m • 132 ft F59 Iliki V -> Bliss
1994 31 m • 102 ft C103 Blue Velvet -> Blue Sky
1993 37 m • 123 ft F55 LS Two
1992 37 m • 120 ft F57 Jaquajoy / Aquajoy -> Juneluck
1992 35 m • 114 ft F54 St Maarten
1991 50 m • 164 ft C101 Away's
1990 34 m • 113 ft F53 Jovy
1989 65 m • 213 ft F51 Jonikal -> Sokar
1989 35 m • 114 ft F50 Charly Coppers -> Laymar II -> Happyssima Dei Galli
1988 33 m • 110 ft F47 Iliki III -> Family Day -> Mesufish Patrol IV
1987 33 m • 110 ft F45 Ambra -> Luisella -> Nightflower
1986 33 m • 110 ft F44 No Lo Se II -> Luisa
1986 50 m • 164 ft F43 Aleanna -> Fantasia
1984 25 m • 082 ft F41 Nabil Two
1983 25 m • 082 ft F40 Al Hada
1982 62 m • 203 ft F38 Luisella -> Esmeralda
1982 25 m • 082 ft F39 Maichol
1981 35 m • 115 ft F37 Barcablu
1979 35 m • 115 ft F32 Gipsy -> Southpaw C
1978 27 m • 088 ft F28 Malua
1975 27 m • 088 ft F27 Fair Play
1976 36 m • 120 ft F26 Renalo -> African Dream
1975 36 m • 120 ft F25 Neenah Z -> Casabella
1974 35 m • 116 ft F22 Entrepreneur -> Astral Star
1973 26 m • 085 ft F19 Bahari Tu
1972 35 m • 115 ft F16 GV First
1970 24 m • 080 ft F7 Gram

A provisional list of Codecasa yachts.
Please add corrections, additions, news, links etc in comments below.

Predator

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-14T00:07:58+02:00

Yacht name: Predator
Length: 236 ft • 72 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • # 674
Architect: De Voogt
Design: Bannenberg
Engines: 4 x MTU 16V 595 TE90 diesel • 23,172 hp

Photo: monacoeye • Eze • July 2008
Photo: Andreu • Palma de Mallorca • July 2008
Photo: AW • June 2008 • Antibes
Photos: Arjan Schleeper • Amsterdam • 29 February 2008

July 2008: The Predator approaches Monaco …
June 2008: Predator has arrived on the Côte d'Azur - seen here from the air behind Amevi and Eos.

March 2008: Predator is in Amsterdam, captured here in this great set of photos by Arjan, against an overcast Coenhaven backdrop. As you can see the grey Awlgrip wrapping in the launch video below has now been removed - I think that's a trace of it still visible on the bow…

Jan 2008: The second reverse bow megayacht in as many weeks… The Feadship Predator was launched 5 Jan 2008 at Aalsmeer in the Netherlands.

Costa Brava III

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T12:51:28+02:00

Yacht name: Costa Brava III
Formerly: Carolina -> Gypsy Girl III
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 1995
Builder: Palmer Johnson # 214
Architect: Tom Fexas

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007
Photo: Bob Paylor • Gustavia • Oct 2007

In May 2007, US yacht builder Palmer Johnson announced plans to set up a new facility in East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight, to build 80 to 100 ft yachts for the European market…

Christensen Yacht List

monacoeye.com — 2005-01-05T12:58:18+01:00

36 160 2009 Nice N' Easy II
35 162 2010 Remember When
34 160 2009 Odessa
33 160 2008 Primadonna -> VF 15
32 163 2008 Casino Royale
31 157 2007 Lady Joy
30 146 2007 Party Girl
29 157 2006 Marathon -> Scott Free
28 157 2006 Barchetta -> Thirteen
27 157 2005 Nice N' Easy -> Top Five
26 157 2004 Privacy
25 145 2002 Primadonna -> Aghassi
24 150 2003 Mystic -> Elisa
23 141 2000 Big Bad John ? -> Walkabout -> Freedom
22 135 2000 Atlantica
21 124 1999 Wehr Nuts -> High Tide II -> Cachee
20 155 2001 One More Toy
19 107 1997 King Fish
18 150 2004 Ionian Princess
17 155 1997 Silver Lining
16 142 1995 Big Play ? -> Namoh -> Xilonen
15 118 1994 Lady Wanda -> Double G
14 112 1993 Exuma C -> Criss C
13 -
12 120 1995 Cacique
11 126 1992 Emerald Isle
10 130 1993 Alteza -> Pacific Eagle -> Lady Zelda
09 120 1991 Bah Humbug IV -> Kakela -> Silent World II
08 120 1991 Magnifico -> Daydream
07 125 1991 Fifty One -> Sun Chaser
06 115 1990 Royal Oak II -> Okumura -> Thomas Spirit (II)
05 110 1991 Rendezvous
04 130 1989 Bonheur 2 -> Skye Time
03 103 1988 Knot to Worry ? -> Magic Time ?
02 130 1988 Royal Oak
01 120 1989 Picante -> hit rock and sank?

This is a provisional list of Christensen yachts - please add corrections or news in comments below.

Christensen yachts are made from composite fibre-glass. The company is based in Vancouver.

Christensen website

Criss C

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:43:18+02:00

Yacht name: Exuma C -> Criss C
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Christensen #14

Photo: monacoeye • Cap d'Ail • 2005

Now named Criss C (2010).

Bluemar II

monacoeye.com — 2006-01-04T23:59:05+01:00

Yacht name: Bluemar II
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 1977
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent #730
Architect: De Voogt

Signora del Vento

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-04T19:35:04+01:00

Cruise name: Signora del Vento
Length: 278 ft 10 • 85 m
Passengers: 200
Year: 1962
Builder: Poland

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • Dec 2007

Maiora 24

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-04T19:05:52+01:00

Yacht name: Maiora 24
Length: 78 ft • 24 m
Top speed: 28 knots
Builder: Maiora

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • Dec 2007

Christophorus VI

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-04T18:55:08+01:00

Yacht name: Christophorus VI
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 1992
Builder: Bugari

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2007

Save Our Seas

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:42:25+02:00

Name: Peaceful Fish -> Save Our Seas
Formerly: Paladin Shadow
Length: 170 ft • 52 m
Year: 1980 - Refit: 2006
Builder: Candies

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • Dec 2007

Renamed to Save Our Seas in 2009.

Temptation • PJ 123 #1

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-31T11:27:57+02:00

Yacht name: Temptation
Length: 123 ft • 37 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ123 #1
Architect: Nuvolari & Lenard

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • Dec 2007
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2008

Party Girl

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-18T10:08:12+01:00

Yacht name: Party Girl
Length: 146 ft • 44.5 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Christensen #30

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • Dec 2007

Silver Lining

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-04T18:41:39+01:00

Yacht name: Silver Lining
Length: 155 ft • 47 m
Year: 1997
Builder: Christensen #17
Design: Glade Johnson

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • Dec 2007

Balaju

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-13T23:06:13+01:00

Yacht name: Balaju
Length: 146 ft • 44.5 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Intermarine Italy • #121
Interior: François Zuretti

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • October 2006

Intermarine (Italy) was bought by the Rodriquez group in 2002.

Intermarine yachts: Royal Flush • O'Pari • Balaju

A

monacoeye.com — 2008-11-30T12:44:53+01:00

Yacht name: A
Formerly: Project Sigma • SF99
Length: 390 ft • 119 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Blohm & Voss • HDW • # 970
Architect: Martin Francis
Design: Philippe Starck

Photo Thomas • Valletta Grand Harbour, Malta • October 2008
Photo monacoeye • Beaulieu • September 2008
Photo Gerhard Merz • Palma de Mallorca • July 2008
Photo Andreu • Palma de Mallorca • July 2008
Photo Klaus Gaeth • near Kiel • 11 March 2008
Photo Armin Tank • Kiel • 10 March 2008
Photo Jörg Brekeller • Kiel • 20 February 2008
Photo Boschuda • Kiel • Dec 2007 - Jan 2008

Oct 2008: A nice shot of A in Malta from Thomas and an earlier one from when she visited Monaco. July 2008: A has arrived in Palma de Mallorca, more excellent Nokia N95 shots ! June 2008: The Final name of the yacht formerly known as Sigma and SF99 is the unGoogleable "A". A's owner is Andrei Melnichenko, (see comments below, January 2008)

First Sea Trials: Excellent photos from Klaus Gaeth in Kiel of SF99's first sea trials. And if you're wondering what makes Philippe Starck tick, here he is on the big design questions - life, the universe, and toilet brushes ….

March 2008: New photos from Boschuda ! Another veil is lifted from SF99 as the plastic protective covering is peeled from the windows on the lower deck and the scaffolding is removed from around the funnels, masts and Sea-Tel domes. The anchor enclosure also seems to have a new cover. Hydraulic hatches can be seen at the back. The name SF99 is clearly written on the stern - visible in Armin's shot from yesterday evening - possibly a temporary name…

February 2008: More new photos, taken by Armin, showing off the razor sharp bow … Great new photos of Project Sigma - taken by Jörg - of the extraordinary new Philippe Starck designed megayacht from ThyssenKrupp, conceived in 2003.

Once again, Philippe Starck has made a radical departure, literally turning yacht design on its head, with a superstructure reminiscent of an upturned keel. He has also borrowed heavily from modern warship lines. Like it or loathe it, this will most certainly be the yacht of 2008.

Robert Frank of the Wall Street Journal has already dubbed this the ugliest yacht in the world ! Although many of his readers appear to disagree…

Pantsbloke's (!) comment below that the owner is Andrei Melnichenko has now been confirmed.

At 118 m, Sigma is the world's 9th largest yacht - 3rd largest if you don't count state-owned yachts and charter cruisers. Though she will drop a place when the yet unseen Project May from Peterswerft is launched later this year.

Design plans on Philippe Starck website here (under vehicles).

Sea Breeze • BN 103

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-03T19:50:04+01:00

Yacht name: Sea Breeze (formerly Perfect Harmony) • BN 103
Length: 102 ft • 31.1 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Kaiserwerft • Baron

Sisterships: Shalimar • C'est la Vie • Ocean of Love • Sea Breeze

C'est La Vie • BN 101

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-03T19:50:10+01:00

Yacht name: C'est La Vie • BN 103
Length: 102 ft • 31.1 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Kaiserwerft • Baron
Photo: monacoeye 2007

Sisterships: Shalimar • C'est la Vie • Ocean of Love • Sea Breeze

Ocean of Love • BN 102

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-03T19:50:06+01:00

Yacht name: Ocean of Love • BN 102
Length: 102 ft • 31 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Kaiserwerft • Baron
Redesign: Cayros
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2005

Sisterships: Shalimar • C'est la Vie • Ocean of Love • Sea Breeze

Shalimar

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-03T19:50:30+01:00

Yacht name: Shalimar
Length: 102 ft • 31.1 m
Year: 2002
Builder: PR Marine - now Kaiserwerft
Photo: monacoeye 2007 • NT 2008

Sisterships: Shalimar • C'est la Vie • Ocean of Love • Sea Breeze

Baron • BN 111

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-03T19:49:33+01:00

Yacht name: BN 111
Length: 33 m
Builder: Kaiserwerft • Baron
Project

The Kaiser • BN 110 ?

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-03T19:49:37+01:00

Yacht name: The Kaiser • BN 110 ?
Length: 42 m
Builder: Kaiserwerft • Baron
Under construction

Ocean Breeze • BN 109

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-03T19:49:41+01:00

Yacht name: Ocean Breeze • BN 109
Length: 45 m
Builder: Kaiserwerft • Baron
Project

Baron • BN 108

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-03T19:49:46+01:00

Yacht name: BN 108
Length: 42 m
Builder: Kaiserwerft • Baron
Early stage construction

Great White • BN 105

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-03T19:49:57+01:00

Yacht name: Great White • BN 105
Length: 42 m
Builder: Kaiserwerft • Baron
Under construction

Baron • BN 107

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-03T19:49:51+01:00

Yacht name: BN 107
Length: 133 ft • 40.5 m ( +1.5 m swim platform )
Year: 2008
Builder: Kaiserwerft • Baron
Design: Cayros

Sisterships: Catwalk • Cloud 9 • BN 107 (2008)

Cloud 9 • BN 106

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-03T19:49:54+01:00

Yacht name: Cloud 9 • Baron #106
Length: 133 ft • 40.5 m ( +1.5 m swim platform )
Year: 2007
Builder: Kaiserwerft • Baron
Design: Cayros

Sisterships: Catwalk • Cloud 9 • BN 107 (2008)

PR Marine Golden 95

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-03T19:55:12+01:00

Yacht: Golden Series PR 2900 - 95
Length: 95 ft 11 • 29.25 m
Builder: PR Marine - now Kaiserwerft
Speed: 27 knots
Photo: monoacoeye 2007

German yacht builder Kaiserwerft, based in Saal an der Donau, took over the business of PR Marine in 2003.

Monaco Grand Prix Track

monacoeye.com — 2007-12-17T17:14:55+01:00

Visitors to Monaco often want to know where the Grand Prix track is. Well here it is, most of it anyway, at a speed marginally slower than Lewis Hamilton is capable of !

Martha Ann

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-10T10:38:39+02:00

Yacht name: Martha Ann
Length: 229 ft • 70 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Lürssen • # 13645
Design: Espen Øino

Photos monacoeye • Monaco • June 2008
Photo NT • Monaco • 31 May 2008

New photos of Martha Ann.

Siren

monacoeye.com — 2011-07-14T10:51:56+02:00

© Svein Opdal / monacoeye • June 2008 • Rosendal • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Siren
Length: 240 ft • 73 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Nobiskrug • # 778
Design: Newcruise design

Siren was in the beautiful Hardangerfjord yesterday. Thanks to Svein for the great top shot with the Melderskin and Laurdalstind mountains in the background.

Pisa Akhir 153

monacoeye.com — 2007-12-12T13:12:14+01:00

Yacht: Pisa Akhir 153
Length: 153 ft • 46.6 m
Year: 2010
Builder: Cantieri di Pisa

Yachting Partners International has announced the recent signing of a new build at Cantieri di Pisa. This will be the largest yacht ever under construction at this shipyard and the new flagship of Cantieri di Pisa.

Designated the Pisa Akhir 153, the 46.6m superyacht built for a regular client of Yachting Partners will be supervised, managed, and eventually chartered by Yachting Partners International. The yacht is to be delivered in April 2010.

Illustration courtesy of Yachting Partners International & Cantieri di Pisa.

Second Life Pelorus

monacoeye.com — 2007-12-11T10:28:55+01:00

Apparently yachts are big in the online virtual world of Second Life! Real big… Thanks to these nice screenshots sent in by Marc Jackson, we can see that Roman Abramovich's yacht Pelorus is just as well known in Second Life (SL) as in real life, and modelled with remarkable complexity.

Marc Jackson mentions, in comments below, that Lady Mask, the online nom-de-plume for Dubai, was the most complex structure ever built in SL, with 12,900 primatives or pieces. The designers increased her length from 165m to 192m and sold her for a rumoured sum of US $7,500 ! She is now in a secret location.

Rabdan

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:42:35+02:00

Yacht name: Silver -> Rabdan (2009)
Length: 240 ft • 73 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Hanseatic Marine
Design: Espen Øino
Engines: 2 x 16V-4000 MTU
Top speed: 25 knots

Photos: NT • Monaco • May June 2008
Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • 5 May 2008

5 May 2008: Neill sent in the top photo of Silver behind the Loews this evening. Good looking yacht !

The aluminium-hulled Silver is the latest megayacht to be built in Western Australia. She is the world's largest aluminium yacht . Her design includes a low profile for improved speed and fuel efficiency and a shallow draft, which provides greater coastal access and a highly responsive helm. She is destined for the charter market and will accommodate 18 guests.

Hanseatic Marine are currently building another 73 m sistership, MY Fangio, for delivery in 2009, and are working on a 90 m concept with Oeino.

Nero

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-21T17:25:52+02:00

Yacht name: Nero
Length: 295 ft • 90 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Corsair Yachts • Yantai Raffles
Architect: IMT Marine
Design: Neil Taylor

Photos: monacoeye • Beaulieu • August 2008

Nero is now on sale for €75 mil - Burgess had an open day at the weekend.

The elegant Nero was launched in 2007 in Yantai, China. She shares some similarities with JP Morgan's famous Corsair IV, the largest US-built yacht (wrecked in 1949), in her length and general layout. A superbly executed retro design !

Monacoeye Christmas Poll - Results !

monacoeye.com — 2007-12-25T12:20:27+01:00

I thought it might be interesting to see which 60m+ yacht you liked most from 2007. A very generalized question, I know - just a non-scientific, fun survey.

The results are in… Alfa Nero managed to hold on to an early lead and finished top in the Monacoeye Reader's Choice Best Megayacht of 2007 Poll !!

But Kismet made up considerable ground despite a slow start and come a very honourable second. Silver, 778 and Martha Ann missed the first day of voting (!) but it was very much a two horse race. At the bottom of the table came the Lurssen twins Saint Nicolas and Martha Ann - clearly non-unique yachts are of less interest to the discerning reader than one-off builds.

Thanks to everyone who took part in out first poll - it seemed to work pretty well - despite a fair amount of suspicious voting from a certain ISP in Holland ! We'll certainly be looking to repeat the exercise soon with a different category of yacht. It'll be interesting to see if there is any predictive value to the poll.

Here's wishing you all a very Merry Christmas - have a great, safe, inspired 2008. Thanks to everyone for visiting in 2007 with an especially big thank you to all of you who have taken the time to send in your photos, emails and comments.

Cheers !!

Second Life Yacht

monacoeye.com — 2007-12-03T12:36:06+01:00

This Second Life online fantasy game virtual yacht, which bears a striking resemblance to Sunseeker's 37m The Snapper, can be bought from SL Exchange for a mere 850 Linden dollars. That's about 3 US dollars. It also comes in a blue-hulled version. Second Life has dozens of yachts for sale of all types - explorer, sail, speedboat. This one, which costs 7500 Linden dollars, comes equipped with, ahem, "two working sex beds". No, I have no idea and am not sure I really want to know. It really is another world!

The current exchange rate for Linden dollars is 283 to the US dollar.

Queen Mary 2

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-20T13:12:29+02:00

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • 20 June 2008

The liner Queen Mary II stopped outside Monaco yesterday …

Cruise ship name: Queen Mary 2
Operator: Cunard • Builder: Chantier de l'Atlantique
Year: 2002 (float out) - 2003 (sea trials) - 2004 (named by Queen Elizabeth in Southampton)
Maiden voyage: Jan 2004, Southampton to Fort Lauderdale
Length: 1132 ft • 345 m
Beam: 135 ft (147.5 ft at bridge wings) • Draft: 32 ft 10
Height keel to funnel: 236 ft
Gross Tonnage: 151,400 GT
Maximum capacity: 3056 guests • Crew: 1253
Cruise speed: 28.5 knots • Power: 157,000 hp
Cost: about $800 million

QM2 has special kennels so guests can travel with pets. Every dog gets a special gift pack.

Penumbra 115m

monacoeye.com — 2007-12-03T11:19:56+01:00

A fly-by rendering of a 115m 2004 project by Penumbra Marine Logistics with architecture by Murray and Associates and interior by Sam Sorgiovanni.

Yacht Transport

monacoeye.com — 2007-12-03T11:04:20+01:00

An ad for Dockwise Yacht Transport demonstrating a float-on float-off yacht transporter - the easy way to get yachts from one side of the world to another.

Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta

monacoeye.com — 2007-12-03T10:56:10+01:00

A nicely put together montage of the 2006 Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, including shots of Altair, Eleonora and Ranger.

London Boat Show - Waterproof TV

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-28T01:18:08+01:00

This Aquivo waterproof TV is the perfect TV for those who like their TVs really clean. It'll be introduced at the London Boat Show which runs from the 1-9 December 2007.

If you have a cool yacht-related product, please mail images, video links and press releases to monacoyachts@gmail.com. We do need visuals to be able to include the product in the Monaco Yachts feed.

Basrah Breeze

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-05T18:16:33+02:00

Yacht name: Basrah Breeze
Formerly: Ocean Breeze <- Al Yamamah <- Qadissayat Saddam
Length: 269 ft • 82 m
Year: 1981
Builder: Helsingor

Photo: monacoeye • St Jean • April 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Nice • November 2007

3 August 2008: An end to the Saddam yacht saga appears in sight.

The French press have reported that Saddam's yacht Ocean Breeze was handed over to Iraqi authorities today, and the Iraqi flag was hoisted. They add that the yacht will now be heading down to dry dock in Greece.

According to the Nice Matin, the Jordanian authorities suddenly had a change of heart and decided not to contest Iraqi ownership claims. The yacht has changed names once again, and is now Basrah Breeze !

Jan 2008: Ocean Breeze is in the news again. The Iraqi government is claiming ownership of the yacht. According to an article in the Independent today, French police and a bailiff boarded the yacht in Nice and found an insurance document pointing to former ownership by Saddam Hussein.

Although the history of ownership of the yacht is not at all clear, it seems it was intended for Saddam, but, according to the report, moved into Saudi and then Jordanian hands, before coming to Monaco for the 2007 yacht show.

She was then sold and renamed Ocean Breeze. According to the Independent, a French court blocked resale of the yacht ten days ago. She is currently in Nice.

Leonora

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-13T10:42:19+02:00

Yacht name: Leonora
Formerly: Be Mine
Length: 132 ft • 40 m
Year: 1991 • Refit: 2007
Builder: Lürssen • # 13569
Architect: Jorg Beiderbeck

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • November 2007
Photo: NT • Monaco • May 2008

La Vagabonda

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-13T19:45:12+01:00

Yacht name: La Vagabonda

Seen just after the Monaco Classic Week in nearby Beaulieu.

Bona Fide

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-13T19:37:04+01:00

Yacht name: Bona Fide • # 54
Length (LOA): 13.6 m • LOD: 8.8 m - 29 ft
Designer: Charles Sibbick
Year: 1899
Builder: Albert Yard, Cowes

The fast Bona Fide won the 5 to 10 ton class in the 1900 Paris Olympics. She was recently restored in Italy at the Cantieri Navale dell'Argentario, where most of her structural woodwork was replaced.

Baboon

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-13T19:34:22+01:00

Yacht name: Baboon
Year: 1991
Length (LOA): 196 ft 10 • 60 m
Builder: Mastrand, Sweden

Tioga

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-13T18:17:42+01:00

Yacht name: Tioga • #123

Talisman

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-13T18:13:28+01:00

Yacht name: Talisman (Latona & Caprichio earlier)
LOA: 76 ft 8 • 23.4 m (new bowsprit) - LWL: 49 ft 2 • 15 m
Year: 1919 - 1920
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
Design: Henry Rasmussen

Recent restorations for this early steel-hulled Bermuda ketch were carried out at Conrad Shipyard, Gdansk, in 2006, and Stockholm, 2004. Talisman's official site has a full history of the yacht here.

Rowdy

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-13T18:01:19+01:00

Yacht name: Rowdy • # NY 49
LOA: 59 ft • 18 m - Waterline: 40 ft
Year: 1916
Designer: Nathanel G Herreshoff

Herreshoff "Fighting Forty" Bermudan cutter, sistership to Marilee.

Red

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-13T18:00:37+01:00

Yacht name: Red
Length: 24 m
Year: 1947

Mercury C

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-13T16:35:05+01:00

Yacht name: Mercury C • # 38
Length: 52 ft • 15.8 m
Year: 1938
Designer: Sam Crocker
Builder: Simms Brothers, Dorchester

Ivanhoe

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-18T00:31:18+01:00

Yacht name: Ivanhoe • Esp 3131
Formerly: Hasvørnen
Length: 21.2 m
Year: 1938
Builder: Gamleby
Design: Tore Holm, Sweden

Ivanhoe was first sailed in the Med by King Constantine of Greece. She then moved to Spain, winning the Trofeo Almirante Conde de Barcelona regularly over the years. In 2002 she was restored to her original glory by her current owner.

Emilia

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-18T00:31:07+01:00

Yacht name: Emilia • I 2 • 12 metre rule
LOA: 21 m
LWL: 16.4 m
Year: 1930
Design: Herreshoff
Builder: Cantieri Attilio Costaguta, Genova Voltri

Emilia was the second Herreshoff "Twelve", to be built in Italy. The first was La Spina, built by Baglietto of Varazze. The 12mR class was created in 1906, and adapted right until 1987 - it includes the America's Cup boats from 1958 to 87.

The boats are not 12 metres in length - 12 is the maximum product of the equation (L+2d-F+√S)/2.37 where L is waterline, d is difference of skin girth and chain girth, F is Freeboard area and S is Sail area …

America

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-19T11:37:42+01:00

Yacht name: America (replica)
Year: 1967
Builder: Goody & Stevens
Architect: Olin Stephens • Sparkman & Stephens

Yacht name: America (original)
Length LOA: 21 m
Year: 1851 - 1945
Architect: George Steers
Builder: William H Brown, New York

The original America won the 1851 One Hundred Guinea Cup around the Isle of Wight, defeating 14 British yachts, for a syndicate from the New York Yacht Club. Her reverse bow, and sails laced to the mast, served as an inspiration to British designers for 25 years. She took part in the first America's Cup in 1870, coming 4th. Her last race was in 1901, after which she slowly fell into disrepair. She ended her days burned for firewood in 1945.

In 1967, the replica America was built by Sparkman & Stephens. It featured in a commercial for Schaffer brewery before being sold as a private yacht.

Multilingual Yacht Terminology

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-26T13:33:20+02:00

Monaco Eye is building a multilingual yacht terminology database, which has had a fantastic response, we have been adding new languages and terms daily.

Contributors needed !

We're still missing a few languages, however. If you would like to contribute directly to this project, please email monacoyachts@gmail.com and put "Terminology" in the email header. I will add your email to the Google docs project. You will need a free Google account - if you don't have one yet, I can send you an invite. You will then be able to alter the document freely - adding, changing or removing terms or languages and inviting other people to join.

Monaco Yachting Calendar

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-20T13:23:36+02:00

Keep abreast of the big events in the yachting year with the all-new Monaco Eye Yachting Calendar !!

If you run an event, or know of one, which you would like to see included on the calendar, simply leave a comment below the calendar with the details.

New Yacht Club de Monaco

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-12T15:02:04+02:00

Photo credit: Fosters + Partners

The quay of the new port extension below the casino will be the location of a superb new building designed by Fosters and Partners and Joseph Iori Architects. Due for completion in 2012, the new YCM will house shops and public amenities, accessible to the public at quay level, with higher levels reserved for the YCM itself.

The rowing club and sailing school, which currently form a large part of the YCM's activities, and which are mostly used by Monaco schoolchildren, will be centered on the ground floor, with classrooms and lofts for Picos and Lasers. All spaces are air-conditioned, using a low-energy, sea-cooled refrigeration system.

In addition to uninterrupted views over the port, the inland side of the building will offer excellent views of the Grand Prix track. The building will also incorporate a small park on the roof of the sailing school, a restaurant terrace and a new Maritime Museum. This promises to be be the Principality's most interesting and sophisticated modern building by far.

In the illustration above, the old lighthouse and jetty wall have been reinstated, but this may be because the drawing was created before these structures were dismantled.

Idol

monacoeye.com — 2011-06-16T08:46:37+02:00

Yacht name: Outback -> Idol
Length: 193 ft • 59 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Oceanfast • # 297
Design: Austal

October 2007: Outback, the new 59m Oceanfast, arrived in Monaco a couple of days ago.

July 2008: Now a red chevron is visible behind the name …

C-Quester 2 • CQ2

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-11T16:31:22+02:00

Submarine name: C Quester 2 • CQ2
Max depth: 50 m • 164 ft
Max speed: 4 knots, above or below the water
Length: 11 ft
Weight: 1.6 tonnes
Air supply: 2 1/2 hours + 36 hrs emergency supply.
Builder: U-Boat Worx

This surprisingly affordable Dutch-built two-person sub was on show at the MYS this year. At €174,000 ($246K) the C-Quester 2 can be yours for the price of a luxury sportscar. The one-man CQ1, which costs €94,000, is slightly smaller, weighs only one tonne, and is already being delivered to customers. The CQ2 pictured is Uboat Worx' own test model, and will be available spring 2008.

Pressure inside the capsule is set at one atmosphere, so no bothersome depressurization necessary - you can come up to the surface as fast as you like, with no fear of the bends. A four-day training course and an underwater pilot's licence is required, however.

The sub's batteries take about 12 hours to recharge and are plugged into a normal power supply. Could the CQ1 and 2 herald a new age of consumer submarine travel ?

Sunseeker Predator 95

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-11T16:28:46+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker Predator 95
Length: 28.8 m • 94 ft 4
Engines: Twin shaft up to 4000 hp or Triple Arneson up to 6000 hp
Top speed: 35 knots or 49 knots
Range: up to 400 miles

Sunseeker Predator 82

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-11T15:48:46+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker Predator 82
Length: 25 m • 82 ft
Engines: Up to 3600 hp (twin shaft drives) or 4800 hp (Arneson surface drives)
Top speed: 35 or 47 knots

… and a rotating glass sunroof !

Bacchus Alta

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:41:20+02:00

Yacht name: Bacchus -> Bacchus Alta
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Sovereign Yachts

Seawater Convertible 410

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-11T15:27:13+02:00

Tender name: Seawater Convertible 410

Protector

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-11T15:23:41+02:00

Tender name: Protector RIB

Princess V53

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-11T15:22:30+02:00

Yacht name: Princess V53

Matokaoma • Jongert 2700 M

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-11T15:08:39+02:00

Yacht name: Matokaoma • Jongert 2700 M
Length: 88 ft • 27 m
Year: 1997
Builder: Jongert

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2007

Mangusta 107 • Bellissima CC

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-11T14:58:52+02:00

Yacht name: Mangusta 107 • Bellissima CC
Length: 107 ft • 32.6 m
Builder: Overmarine

Tamsen

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-28T01:07:25+01:00

Yacht name: Tamsen
Length: 170 ft 7 • 52 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2094

Photo: monacoeye • November 2007 • Monaco

Royal Denship 82 Open

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T18:49:46+02:00

Yacht name: Royal Denship 82 Open

Pure • Leopard 32

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-08T11:29:56+02:00

Yacht name: Pure • Leopard 32
Length: 104 ft • 32 m
Builder: Arno • Ita-lYachts
Naval Architect: Andrea Bacigalupo

La Mer

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T18:30:56+02:00

Yacht name: La Mer

Sanssouci Star

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T18:28:21+02:00

Yacht name: Sanssouci Star
Length: 175 ft 7 • 53.5 m
Builder: Husumer
Year: 1982

Sea Star

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T18:27:17+02:00

Yacht name: Sea Star
Length: 147 ft • 45 m
Year: 1964 • refit: 2007
Builder: Lürssen

Aquarius

monacoeye.com — 2010-04-05T08:03:02+02:00

Photos copyright: RP/monacoeye. Do not copy without permission. St Barths, Jan 2010.

Yacht name: Aquarius
Formerly: My Shanti
Length: 212 ft • 64 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Amels • # 449
Stylist: Terence Disdale

Aquarius, the new name for My Shanti, deploying a water slide in St Barths over the new year.

Moonen Logo

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T18:21:22+02:00

Air show

Abeking & Rasmussen Model

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T18:11:32+02:00

Model: Abeking & Rasmussen
Length: 78 m
Delivery: May 2008
Interior: Reymond Langton

Happy Hour

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:43:14+02:00

Yacht name:-> Happy Hour
Formerly: Bamara … -> Happy Day
Length: 103 ft • 31 m
Year: 1969 • Refit: 2005
Builder: Benetti • # FB 74
Design: Frederic Mechiche

Now called Happy Hour (2010).

Perla Blu

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T14:59:10+02:00

Yacht name: Goga -> Perla Blu
Formerly: Lady Florence -> Mustang Sally
Length: 157 ft • 48 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Trinity • # 32

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show 2007

Daydream

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T17:54:18+02:00

Yacht name: Daydream
Formerly: Magnifico III
Length: 140 ft • 42.6 m
Year: 1991 • refit: 2004
Builder: Christensen #8

Akoya

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T17:35:45+02:00

Aeroplane name: Akoya
Builder: Lisa Airplanes

This ultralight aeroplane can land on the ground, water or snow.

Tethys • Couach 3300 Fly

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T17:26:34+02:00

Yacht name: Tethys • Couach 3300 Fly
Length: 35 m • 114 ft
Year: 2007
Builder: Couach

Christianne B

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T17:26:07+02:00

Yacht name: Christianne B
Length: 41.7 m
Year : 1986
Builder: Perini Navi

Stella Fiera

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T16:58:20+02:00

Yacht name: Stella Fiera • Benetti Classic 115 • # 1
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Benetti • BC01

Photo: monacoeye

Baia Panther 80

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T16:54:05+02:00

Yacht name: Baia Panther 80

Baia Atlantica 78

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T16:52:42+02:00

Yacht name: Baia Atlantica 78

My Space • Baglietto Fast Yacht

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T16:44:34+02:00

Yacht name: My Space
Length: 109 ft 10 • 33.5 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Baglietto • # 10178

Sisterships: My Space • Thunderball • Apache • Amici per Sempre • Revitality

Blue Magic

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T16:51:20+02:00

Yacht name: Blue Magic
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Baglietto • # 10175

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • October 2007

Silandra V

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-02T16:24:11+02:00

Yacht name: Silandra V • Swan 76

Polarsyssel

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-01T23:41:53+02:00

Name: Polarsyssel • Research vessel
Length: 164 ft 8 • 50.2 m

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 19-22 September 2007

Mangusta 105 • Sealyon

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-01T23:36:57+02:00

Yacht name: Mangusta 105 • Sealyon

Julie Marie • Swan 100

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T18:08:52+02:00

Yacht name: Julie Marie • Swan 100 • #7
Length: 99 ft • 30.2 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Nautor • Swan

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 16 September 2007

Ameena • Jongert 2900 M

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-02T16:24:58+02:00

Yacht name: Ameena • Jongert 2900 M
Length: 95 ft 5 • 29.1 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Jongert

Hamilton II • CNB 117

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-02T16:25:12+02:00

Yacht name: Hamilton II • CNB 117
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2005
Builder: CNB

Farandwide • SW 100 DS

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-02T16:25:02+02:00

Yacht name: Farandwide • SW 100 DS
Length: 99 ft • 30.2 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Southern Wind

Sisterships: Farewell • Illusion of the Isles • Farandwide • Fado

Antares

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-02T16:33:23+02:00

Yacht name: Antares
Length: 131 ft 3 • 40 m
Year: 2006
Design: Dixon Yacht Design
Builder: Royal Huisman

Nilo • Moonen 94

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-01T09:40:21+02:00

Yacht name: Nilo • Moonen 94
Length: 28.7 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Moonen

Firouzeh • ISA 120

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-28T13:56:57+02:00

Yacht name: Firouzeh • ISA 120 #6
Length: 120 ft • 36 m
Year: 2007
Builder: ISA

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 22 September 2006

Bandido 90 • Little Blue

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-28T13:50:34+02:00

Yacht name: Little Blue • Bandido 90
Length: 26.5 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Jade Yachts • Bandido Yachts • Drettmann Group

Technema 95 • Gran Pez

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-28T10:10:55+02:00

Yacht name: Technema 95 • Gran Pez
Length: 99 ft • 30.2 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Rizzardi • Posillipo

Custom Line 97

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-28T09:47:12+02:00

Yacht name: Custom Line 97
Length: 97 ft 5 • 29.7 m
Builder: Custom Line • CRN
Top speed: 27.5 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 19-22 September 2007

Be Cool • Admiral 35

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-27T18:17:57+02:00

Yacht name: Be Cool - Admiral 35
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2006
Builder: CNL • Lavagna • # Admiral 110
Design: Luca Dini
Top speed: 30 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show 2006

Navetta 43 • Emerald Star

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-27T13:42:29+02:00

Yacht name: Emerald Star • Navetta 43
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 2007
Builder: CRN

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 19-22 September 2007

Pershing 56

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-27T13:42:09+02:00

Yacht name: Pershing 56
Length: 59 ft 1 • 18 m
Engines: 2 x 1360 hp
Top speed: 48 knots
Builder: Pershing

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 19-22 September 2007

MTU 4000

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-25T14:16:22+02:00

This is the new MTU 4000 engine unveiled at the show last week. This 20 cylinder model produces up to 4,300 KW or 5,795 bhp rated power. As a replacement for the older 16 cylinder 595 series, it should deliver 10% greater fuel efficiency, while the 12 and 16 cylinder models also benefit from over 25% more power per cylinder.

The new engine is also slightly smaller - about half a metre lower - and about one tonne lighter. Though at just under 12 tonnes, if it fell on your foot, I don't believe you would notice the difference. Dimensions are 3.9 x 1.5 x 2.4 m. The new 4000 series is also cleaner than its predecessors and has improved turbocharger technology.

MTU seems to be the current market leader as engine supplier to large yachts.

4H • Sanlorenzo 40

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-25T11:55:55+02:00

Yacht name: 4H • Sanlorenzo 40 Alloy
Length: 126 ft • 38 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Sanlorenzo

Sanlorenzo have a new production facility in Viareggio dedicated to larger yachts, while they will continue to build their smaller models in Ameglia. 4H, the new Sanlorenzo 40, is, we understand, their largest build to date.

Angel of Joy • Cyrus 33

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-25T11:42:25+02:00

Yacht name: Angel of Joy • Cyrus 33
Length: 109 ft • 33 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Cyrus Yachts • #1

Photo: monacoeye

Cassiopeia

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-25T11:34:14+02:00

Yacht name: Cassiopeia
Length: 31 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Holland Jachtbouw

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco

Perla Nero

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:40:59+02:00

Yacht name: Fansea • Cyrus 33 -> Perla Nero
Length: 108 ft • 33 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Cyrus Yachts • #2
Stylist: René van der Velden

Cyrus is a joint venture, based in Turkey, with Vitters in charge of the shipyard and construction.

Framura • Admiral 35

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-25T16:19:32+02:00

Yacht name: Framura • Admiral 35
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2007
Builder: CNL • Lavagna • Admiral #112
Design: Luca Dini • Mrs Gozzi
Engines: 2 x MTU 12V 4000 M90 - 5500 hp
Top speed: 31 knots

CNL, the family-owned Italian company behind the Admiral brand. Not to be confused with Admiral Marine, the US yacht builder.

Miss Michelle • Westport 112

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-25T11:20:34+02:00

Yacht name: Westport 112 • Miss Michelle
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Westport • # 7719

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 19-22 September 2007

Pershing 72

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-27T13:42:15+02:00

Yacht name: Pershing 72
Length: 73 ft • 22.3 m
Engines: 2 x 1823 hp
Top speed: 45 knots
Builder: Pershing

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 19-22 September 2007

Prince Albert visits Alfa Nero

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-22T11:43:07+02:00

Prince Albert posed briefly for photos, with Oceanco boss Theodore Angelopolous, at the start of his tour of Alfa Nero on Thursday…

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 20 September 2007

Arctic P

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-22T09:52:40+02:00

Yacht name: Arctic P
Length: 287 ft 5 • 87.6 m
Year: 1969
Builder: Schichau Unterweser

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 21 September 2007

The converted tug Arctic P belonged to Australian businessman Kerry Packer, who died in 2005. According to the Australian Daily Telegraph, his son James Packer has taken delivery of Salvaje, the first Mangusta 165, also at the show, and also owns another yacht in Sydney.

Saint Nicolas

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-15T18:29:20+02:00

Yacht name: Saint Nicolas
Length: 230 ft • 70 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Lürssen • # 13643

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2007 & 2009

Al Yamamah

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-28T01:07:58+01:00

New name: Ocean Breeze
Yacht name: Al Yamamah
Formerly: Qadissayat Saddam
Length: 269 ft • 82 m
Year: 1981
Builder: Helsingor

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 19 September 2007

Not many will have seen a photo of this yacht recently. It's Al Yamamah, originally built for Saddam Hussein but now owned by King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. Hence the similarities to Prince Abdulaziz. Thanks to yachtspotter for the ID.

Navetta 26 • Ziacanaia

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-28T09:47:00+02:00

Yacht name: Ziacanaia • Navetta 26
Length: 85 ft 8 • 26.1 m
Builder: CRN • Custom Line
Year: 2007

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 19-22 September 2007

Riva 56 SportRiva

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-19T12:58:29+02:00

Yacht name: SportRiva 56
Length: 56 ft
Model Year: 2007
Builder: Riva

Photo: monacoeye 2007

The new line of Riva yachts - named SportRiva - starts with the SportRiva 56. You can see in the photo that there were quite a few onlookers when she made her entrance yesterday. Riva has a large presence in Monaco. When the show is over I'll post some photos of the classic Riva models.

Sanlorenzo SD 92

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-19T12:53:10+02:00

Yacht name: Coco • SD 92
Length: 27.6 m • 90 ft 6
Year: 2007
Builder: Sanlorenzo

Star Ship Helicopter

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-19T11:15:02+02:00

Helicopter tender to Star Ship

Riva 115 Athena

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-19T11:12:39+02:00

Riva 115 Athena
Model year: 2005

Photo: monacoeye

Wind Helicopter

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-19T11:07:29+02:00

Helicopter tender to Wind

Helicopter: Eurocopter EC130 B4 ?

Pershing 90

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-27T13:42:19+02:00

Yacht name: Pershing 90
Length: 90 ft • 27.4 m
Englines: 2 x 2435 hp
Top speed: 44 knots
Builder: Pershing

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 19-22 September 2007

Bradley H2X

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-19T11:19:54+02:00

Yacht name: Bradley
Length: 25.8 m
Year: 2007
Builder: H2X
Design: Gilles Vaton & Sebastien Grall
Top speed: 30 knots

This catamaran is billed as a 188 square metre (2000 sq ft) floating apartment, equipped with hydrojet propulsion for shallow water manoeuvrabillity. Since the LWL is just under 24 metres, Bradley does not require a professional crew.

Benetti Legend

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-28T17:16:25+02:00

Yacht name: Benetti Legend
Length: 85 ft • 26 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Benetti

Alta

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-25T11:28:20+02:00

Yacht name: Alta
Length: 38.7 m
Year: 1986
Builder: Picchiotti

70 Wallypower • Lau Lau

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-28T13:46:36+02:00

Yacht name: Lau Lau • Wallypower 70
Length: 72 ft • 21.9 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Wally

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 17 September 2007

Baia One 43

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T16:52:28+02:00

Yacht name: Baia One 43
Length: 13.3 m

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 17 September 2007

Monaco Yacht Show 2007

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-19T19:42:14+02:00

Sunday: Another yacht show is over - most of the boats left today as quickly as they arrived. Photos to follow over the next week.

Saturday: Saint Nicolas and Sanssouci Star joined the party last night … I've started uploading larger photos

Friday: OK here's the first big photo of the show. If anyone can name all 70 odd yachts moored offshore in the shot I'll add the names to the photo…

Thursday 7 pm: Another exhausting day at the yacht show ! I can't believe Monaco has ever been this busy. All car parks (and there are many) were full.

At one point, I was nearly jostled into the water by a pack of paparazzi, pursued by a pack of security guards in smart flannel suits. It was Prince Albert heading off for a tour of Alfa Nero. He sportingly posed for photos on deck with his host. To all those wondering where the large photos are - they will be coming soon !!

Thursday 10 am: The Nice Matin confirmed the mystery plane crash story in this morning's paper - see comment below for details.

Another clear blue sky for the show today. Major surprises so far were that Sarafsa and Lady Anne were on display. Alfa Nero is naturally getting the most attention.

Al Yamamah, the yacht originally intended for Saddam Hussein, was off-shore. I was told this was her first visit for over a decade.

Wednesday 7 pm: Just back from the show - I was told that a light aircraft went down in the sea this morning. No idea of casualties. This is completely unconfirmed…

Wednesday 11.30 am: Just seen this, a few hundred yards off-shore, from my balcony, many small craft converging around the smoke. A flare?

Wednesday: The port is now completely full. A little patience will be required until I get all the links and larger photos up and running !! Once all the smaller photos are up the larger ones will follow …

Monday: Most yachts have now arrived, including Alfa Nero, GiVi and Boadicea.

Sunday: The Monaco Yacht Show is revving up for the big opening on Wednesday - crews are busy scrubbing decks and suppliers uncrating deliveries for the boats and stands.

Half of the yachts arrived over the weekend - see below and here - squeezing past the classic yachts, who left on their final regatta to Nice, on Sunday.

The big guns, such as Alfa Nero, have yet to arrive in Port Hercule, but have been spotted in neighbouring ports.

This year the yacht show is able to use the full width of the central T jetty, for the first time, as all "local" yachts such as Lady Moura, Wedge Too and Sokar have moved over to the new port extension. So, it looks like this year's show is going to be even bigger than last year's.

The list of motor yachts exhibited can be found here.

monacoeye weather forecast: generally hot and sunny, with some hazing, and clouding over possible

The Monaco Yacht Show runs from the 19th to the 22nd of September 2007. Opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.

If you're coming to Monaco for the show, have a great week !

Aquamarina

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-26T14:08:39+02:00

Yacht name: Aquamarina • ISA 470.7
Length: 155 ft 8 • 47.5 m
Year: 2006
Builder: ISA

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 16 September 2007

Sisterships: Aquamarina • Axioma • Kolaha • Lady Dahlia • Ocean Victory • Ellix Too • April Fool II

Aquamarina was the first to arrive for the show.

St Jean • Jongert 40 T

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-02T16:25:16+02:00

Yacht name: St Jean • Jongert 40 T
Length: 134 ft 6 • 41 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Jongert

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 16 September 2007

Thanks to FXMD for info.

Quantum • Peri 29

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-28T14:34:18+02:00

Yacht name: Quantum • Peri 29
Length: 94 ft • 29 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Peri Yachts
Design: Scaro Design

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 16 September 2007

Wayfarer

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-02T10:51:39+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 16 September 2007 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Wayfarer
Length: 77 ft ?
Year:
Builder:

A commenter below was interested in finding out more about this beautiful classic sailing yacht, called Wayfarer, registered in London, which his father worked on in the sixties.

Geanelle

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-17T08:59:52+02:00

Yacht name: Geanelle • Benetti Vision # 9
Length: 143 ft • 44 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Benetti

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 16 September 2007

Ithaka • Jongert 2700 M

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T18:08:12+02:00

Yacht name: Ithaka • Jongert 2700M
Length: 88 ft • 27 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Jongert

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 16 September 2007

Melina C

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-26T14:11:29+02:00

Yacht name: Melina C • Maiora 38 DP
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Maiora

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 16 September 2007

Marquis 420

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-14T18:10:21+02:00

Marquis 420 Sport Coupe • 40 SC
Length: 40 ft • 12.4 m
Top speed: 40 knots +
Builder: Marquis
Architect: Nuvolari Lenard

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 10 September 2007

The Cannes Boat Show runs in the week before the Monaco Yacht Show, and concentrates on smaller sized boats, such as this new Marquis 420, designed by Nuvolari Lenard, spotted in Monaco a few days ago. In the US it is called the Marquis 40 SC.

Figure of Eight

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-14T18:09:31+02:00

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 13 September 2007

A88 Ventnor Hydroplane

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-13T17:17:11+02:00

Name: A88 • Three point hydroplane • 135 cubic inch class
Year: 1946
Builder: Ventnor USA
Design: Rich Hallet
Engine: 2.3 l Ford Offenhauser 8V
Restoration: Circolo Nautico Italiano

The A88 was originally built for Colonel Holmes of the US V2 salvage unit in Paris, then sold to Philippe Enthoven, who went on to win the German championship on Lake Constance in 1954. During speed trials later that year in Austria, it reached 128 kmph, a world record for the class, but unfortunately the shaft broke in the official trial.

Ventnor was the preeminent US racing name of the first half of the twentieth century, winning most of the US speed races. Other Ventnor racers include Wings • Tempo V • Juno • Hi-Ho II • Emancipator VII • My Sin • So Long • Eagle • Miss Peps V • Lady Glen IV • Senorita • Emancipator III

The yard closed in 1967, though some design features were incorporated into the Chris Craft Cobra. (Source: on boat)

Number 74

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-13T17:16:22+02:00

Number 74

Number 64

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-13T17:15:40+02:00

Number 64

Alfa Romeo

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-13T17:14:49+02:00

Engine: Alfa Romeo

Lambro Flaminia 1963

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-13T17:44:59+02:00

Builder: Lambro • KC 500 kg class
Engine: Lancia Flaminia
Year: 1963

This beauty broke the world speed record in its class in 1968, reaching 128.5 kmph

Impetus

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-13T10:23:46+02:00

Yacht name: Impetus
Length: 93 ft • 28.35 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Inace • #555

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • September 2007

All is very quiet down in the Caribbean, reports Bob. This 93 ft Brazilian built aft house explorer has bucked the trend and is visiting the sleepy port of Gustavia.

Sima • CRN 128

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-13T10:18:22+02:00

Yacht name: Sima • CRN 128
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 2007
Builder: CRN 128 #4

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2008

Waverunner • PJ 135 #1

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-16T09:03:15+02:00

Yacht name: Waverunner
Length: 135 ft • 41 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ 135 #1
Stylist: Nuvolari & Lenard

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2007
Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Golden Horn

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-27T11:30:35+02:00

Yacht name: Golden Horn
Length: 136 ft • 41 m
Year: 2007
Builder: RB Dereli

Photos: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Amante

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-13T10:22:59+02:00

Yacht name: Amante
Length: 145 ft • 44 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Royal Denship - Aarhus Vaerft
Architect & Design: Diana Yacht Design

Marco Polo

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-19T11:34:21+02:00

Yacht name: Marco Polo
Length: 147 ft • 45 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Cheoy Lee

Victory V

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T14:40:34+02:00

Yacht name: O'Ptasia -> Victory V (top)
Length: 170 ft • 52 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Lamda M Shipyard

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008
Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 15 September 2007

Project Midas

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-13T10:34:35+02:00

Yacht name: Project Midas
Length: 223 ft • 68 m
Year: Autumn 2009
Builder: Leviathan Yachts • Mega Yacht Group • Nanhua, China
Architect: Arthur M Barbeito

Image: Cavendish White.

Cavendish White will be unveiling the latest range of super yachts, known as Leviathan Yachts, at the Monaco Yacht Show, which starts next week. This British company has joined forces with US-based Mega Yacht Group to build 45 to 150 metre yachts in China.

The first fruit of the collaboration, Project Midas, started steel cutting in July at the Nanhua High Speed Engineering facility. Built to Lloyds specifications and MCA compliant, the 68 metre Leviathan will be delivered in autumn 2009.

Models and plans of a range of Leviathan Yachts will be on display at Cavendish White's stand no: TQT17 during the show. Project Midas has a price tag of $53,000,000.

The plan above indicates a 67 m length and the name M/Y Casino Royale and then Millenium (on the yacht itself). Possibly simply for illustrative purposes.

Kamaxitha

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-12T10:18:40+02:00

Yacht name: Kamaxitha • Elegance 128
Length: 127 ft 2 • 38.7 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Horizon

Photo: Gerhard Merz • Mallorca • September 2007

Gerd spotted Kamaxitha, the Elegance 128 launched earlier this year. Kamaxitha is currently the largest yacht built by this Taiwanese shipyard.

La Mirage

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-16T08:55:57+02:00

Yacht name: La Mirage • Amels 171 #2
Length: 172 ft • 52 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Amels • # 452
Stylist: Tim Heywood

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008
Photo: Andrew Sampson • Mallorca • 24 August 2007

A nice shot by NT of the second Amels Limited Edition 171 - the first was blue-hulled sistership Deniki.

Sagitta

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-11T10:10:22+02:00

Yacht name: Sagitta
Year: 2001
Length: 187 ft 8 • 57.2 m
Builder: Oceanfast
Architect: Phil Curran
Design: Jon Bannenberg

Photo: Nick Middleton • Spetses • September 2007

Partridge

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-18T00:31:30+01:00

Yacht name: Partridge
LOA: 21.88 m - 71 ft 8 • LOD: 14.9 m - 49 ft 2 • LWL: 12.7 m - 41 ft 7
Formerly: Tanagra
Year: 1885
Builder: Camper & Nicholson
Design: J Beavor-Webb

Alex Laird & Peter Saxby found Partridge lying on her side in Tollesbury in 1979. After some detective work, which revealed her history and pedigree, restoration was started and finally completed in 1997.

Nan

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-13T16:47:49+01:00

Yacht name: Nan of Fife
Year: 1896
Build & Design: William Fife Jnr (1857-1944)
Length: 24.95 m • LOD: 19.25 m • LWL: 13.47

Nan, originally commissioned by Irishman Thomas Burrowes, is the oldest William Fife designed yacht still sailing. In 1998, Philippe Menhinck began the restoration, from original archives, of the boat his grandfather had owned from 1948 to 1952. Two years later the restoration was complete.

Hallowe'en

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-18T00:28:39+01:00

Yacht name: Hallowe'en
Formerly: Cotton Blossom IV • Magda XII
Year: 1926
Deck length: 22 m
Builder: William Fife • Fairlie

Marilee

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-13T16:33:57+01:00

Yacht name: Marilee • NY50
Deck Length: 59 ft • Waterline: 40 ft
Year: 1926
Design & Build: Nathanael Herreshoff
Restoration: William Cannell Boatbuilding (2001)

Marilee is one of four remaining New York Yacht Club 40's, known as the Fighting Forties. She was faithfully restored in Maine in 2001. Her sisterships are Rowdy, Typhoon ex Maisie and Rugosa.

Solway Maid

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-13T18:09:41+01:00

Yacht name: Solway Maid • #44C
Length overall: 52 ft 6 • 16 m - Waterline: 35 ft • 10.7 m
Year: 1940
Design & Build: William Fife • #825

The Bermudan cutter Solway Maid was the last of William Fife's designs.

Sunshine

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-11T00:43:52+02:00

Yacht name: Sunshine
Deck length : 103 ft • 31 m
Design: William Fife Jnr (1900) • Design #468
Builder: Myanmar Shipyards
Year: 2004

Schooner Sunshine is a hull-and-rigging replica of design no 468 of William Fife Jnr. The original Sunshine was built in Fairlie, in 1900, with sistership Asthore following in 1902 from the same design.

Moonbeam IV

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-11T00:43:01+02:00

Yacht name: Moonbeam IV
Formerly: Deo Juvante
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 1914
Build & Design: William Fife & Son

Moonbeam IV once belonged to Prince Rainier, under the name Deo Juvante. The Prince and Princess Grace used the yacht for their honeymoon in 1956.

Moonbeam III is slightly smaller and dates back to 1903 - I hope I haven't mixed them up !

Ilona of Kylesku

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-11T00:38:23+02:00

Yacht name: Ilona of Kylesku
Formerly: Mauna Loa
Length: 28 m
Year: 1907
Builder: James Armour & Sons of Fleetwood
Design: William Stober

This twin screw motor schooner has a range of 950 nautical miles and a cruising speed of 8 knots. She was restored by Southampton Yacht Services from 2002 to 2004.

Westerdam

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:27:43+02:00

Cruise ship: Westerdam
Operator: Holland America Line
Maiden voyage: 2004
Passengers: 1,848
Crew: 800
Gross Tonnage: 81,811 GT
Length: 935 feet
Beam: 106 ft
Top speed: 24 knots

Details, links and larger photos for this and entries below to follow later in the week…

Sunseeker 105 • Willpower

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:22:11+02:00

Yacht name: Willpower • Sunseeker 105

Sea Princess

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:27:41+02:00

Cruise ship: Sea Princess
Operator: Princess Cruises
Year: 1998
Passengers: 2016
Gross Tonnage: 77,000 GT
Crew: 875
Decks: 15

Sea Bluez

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:14:32+02:00

Yacht name: Sea Bluez
Formerly: Mi Vida
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Benetti • BC103

Sea Dream

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:13:34+02:00

Yacht name: Sea Dream
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Siar & Moschini

Oceanic

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:27:36+02:00

Cruise Ship: SS Oceanic
Operator: Pullmantur Cruises
Gross Tonnage: 39,000 GT
Length: 238.4 m
Beam: 29.5 m
Draft: 8.6 m
Top speed: 27 knots
Crew: 565
Capacity: 1136 passengers

Nautica

monacoeye.com — 2008-12-03T16:47:33+01:00

Cruise ship: Nautica
Operator: Oceania
Length: 594 ft • 181 m
Gross Tonnage: 30,277 GT
Year: 1998
Builder: Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Capacity: 684 passengers
Crew: 386

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2007

Nautica, a frequent visitor to Monaco, is the latest cruise ship to be targeted by pirates in the Gulf of Aden. Nautica used a combination of speed and a pain-inducing long range acoustic device (LRAD) to foil the pirates, who approached in two skiffs and fired shots. The attack only lasted 5 minutes.

BBC

Naughty by Nature

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:02:10+02:00

Yacht name: Naughty by Nature • Posillipo 105
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Rizzardi • Posillipo
Stylist: Francesco Paszkowski

Mangusta 130 S • Forever One

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T10:58:46+02:00

Yacht name: Forever One • Mangusta 130 S
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Overmarine

Photo: Andrew Sampson • Portal Nous Marina • August 2007

The new model Mangusta 130S seen here in Mallorca …

Mangusta 105 • Mach 2

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T10:54:40+02:00

Yacht name: Mach 2 • Mangusta 105

Huracan

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:41:32+02:00

Yacht name: Lara -> Huracan (2009)
Formerly: Centurion • Taurus
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 1992
Builder: Delta Marine • #105-002
Refit after fire: Stabbert Maritime

Mangusta 105 • Saigon

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T10:49:19+02:00

Yacht name: Saigon • Mangusta 105, 2004

Insignia

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:27:31+02:00

Cruise ship: Insignia
Operator: Oceania
Length: 594 ft • 181 m
Builder: Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Capacity: 684
Year: 1998
Gross Tonnage: 30,277 GT

Major Wager

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-18T09:57:03+02:00

Yacht name: Indefensible -> Major Wager
Formerly: Floridian • Attessa • Impromptu
Length: 164 ft • 49 m
Year: 1988
Builder: Feadship • #759

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 17 September 2007

Emerald Princess

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-22T13:06:44+02:00

Cruise Ship: Emerald Princess
Operator: Princess Cruises
Length: 290 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage: 113,400 GT
Passengers: 3070

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2008

Eclipse

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T10:38:02+02:00

Yacht name: Eclipse
Formerly: Kahalani • Sea Sedan
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Feadship • #646

Kahalani -> Eclipse

F Diamond

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:27:27+02:00

Cruise ship: F Diamond • Fashion TV
Length: 140 m
Cabins: 100
Passengers: "Parties with over 1000 exclusive F People"

QE2

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:27:25+02:00

Cruise Ship: QE2 • Queen Elizabeth 2
Operator: Cunard
Length: 963 ft
Beam: 105 ft
Draft: 32 ft
Height of Keel to funnel: 204 ft
Gross Tonnage: 70,327 GT
Top speed: 32.5 knots

Keel laid: 1965
Launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth: 1965
Maiden voyage: 1969
Passes the Cunard flagship status to Queen Mary 2 in 2004

Passengers: 1778
Crew: 1016

QE2 has sailed 5.5 million nautical miles, more than any other ship ever. The equivalent of sailing to the moon and back 13 times. She has carried 2.1 million passengers and completed 24 full world cruises. She is the fastest merchant ship in operation. One million people turned out to see her when she stopped at Liverpool in 1990.

Crystal Serenity

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:27:23+02:00

Cruise ship: Crystal Serenity
Operator: Crystal Cruises
Guests: 1,080
Total Crew: 655
Gross Tonnage: 68,000 GT
Length: 820 ft • 249.9 m
Beam: 106 ft • 32.3 m
Draft: 25 ft. • 7.6 m
Top speed: 22 knots

Ester II

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:44:23+02:00

Yacht name: Ester II
Formerly: Iliki VIII -> Sweety -> Enjoy
Length: 167 ft • 51 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Codecasa • # C111

Ester II (2010) is the new name for this yacht.

Centium

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-19T10:39:46+02:00

Yacht name: Centium
Length: 129 ft 10 • 39.6 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Oassive Yachts

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show 2007

Blind Date Too

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:41:13+02:00

Yacht name: Blind Date • Benetti Classic 115 • BC 16 -> Blind Date Too

Photo: Axel Leipzig • Ibiza • May 2007

Black Prince

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:27:20+02:00

Cruise ship: Black Prince
Operator: Fred Olsen
Built: 1966
Refit: 1999
Gross Tonnage: 11,209 GT
Passengers: 451
Crew: 200
Cabins: 238

Istros

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T10:17:27+02:00

Yacht name: Istros
Formerly: Istros -> Andros
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 1954 - refit: 2002
Builder: Amsterdamsche
Architect: De Vries Lentsche

Monaco Classic Week 2007

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:29:02+02:00

Monaco hosts a biannual Classic Yacht event, before every other Monaco Yacht Show. This year it will take place again, and starts tomorrow 10th September, finishing on Sunday 16th September.

Three broad classes are represented:

• Classic sailing yachts, from 20 to 60 m in length, both racers and cruisers. These masterpieces of wood and brass invariably have fascinating stories to tell of inspired designers, famous races, illustrious owners, or miraculous restorations.

• Classic motor yachts, from 25 to 70 m in length. Look out for the yellow funnels.

• Classic runarounds and racers, less than 16 m in length.

Placements and inspections are from Monday to Wednesday. Regularity tests and regattas run from Thursday to Sunday.

Christina O and SS Delphine, a little big for the classes but joining in anyway, have already arrived. SS Delphine will be hosting the Nuit du Yachting "Sea Personality" Gala Award Ceremony on Friday 14th.

2005 attendees included Atlantide and Over the Rainbow in the motor section, and Creole and Shamrock in the sail class. R/S Eden ex Fulmara, pictured above arriving with Christina O this evening, will certainly garner some attention this year, given the scale and ambition of her redesign.

If you can't make Classic Week, you get a second chance to catch up with most of the sailing boats at the Voiles de Saint Tropez, which starts on the 1st of October.

Sensation

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-17T08:16:37+02:00

Yacht name: Sensation • SY24
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Sensation Yachts
Design: Gelko Kaniza
Top speed: 22 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 16 September 2007

Sensation manoeuvres into position.

Panther

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-23T10:22:55+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, 2007 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Panther -> ?
Length: 136 ft • 42 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Mondomarine • # C18/3
Stylist: Giorgio Vafiadis
Top speed: 21 knots

Panther was reported to have been renamed to Sierra Romeo in 2009, but since Panther 2 seems to be called Sierra Romeo, I’ve reinstated the name…

Mylo

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-28T22:58:10+02:00

Yacht name: Mylo • Benetti Classic 120 • BC 109
Year: 2007

Photo: monacoeye • Beaulieu • August 2007

New York Water Taxi

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-28T23:23:54+02:00

Photo: Olivier • New York • August 2007

T6

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-28T22:56:02+02:00

Yacht name: T6
Length: 159 ft 2 • 48.6 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Flyghtship

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2007

Arriva

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-28T23:24:12+02:00

Yacht name: Arriva
Formerly: Lady Hawke -> Southern Princess
Length: 118 ft • 36 m
Year: 1995
Builder: Broward Marine • # 532

Photo: Olivier • New York • August 2007

Libra III

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:44:09+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Linda -> Libra III
Length: 157 ft • 48 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Trinity Yachts

Photo: Olivier • New York • August 2007

Some yachts opted to spend their summer in New York, like this recent launch from Trinity, Lady Linda, captured above by Olivier, who also sent in some of the shots below.

This is now Libra III (2010).

Iroquois

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-28T23:24:15+02:00

Yacht name: Iroquois
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #654
Interior: Glade Johnson

Photo: Olivier • New York • August 2007

Mochi Craft • Dolphin

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-28T10:51:18+02:00

Mochi Craft Dolphin

Driftwood

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-28T10:33:22+02:00

Red Sapphire I

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:41:39+02:00

Yacht name: Red Sapphire -> Red Sapphire I (2009)
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Heesen • # 10638

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 25 August 2007

Bravado

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-24T11:15:53+02:00

Yacht name: Bravado
Length: 147 ft • 45 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen • # 6465
Design: Reymond Langton

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2007

Winnaretta Singer

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-24T10:54:05+02:00

Yacht name: Winnaretta Singer
Length: 65 ft 7 • 20 m
Year: 1958
Builder: Antibes

This charming yacht was a gift to the Oceanographic Museum, and used as a research vessel by Captain Cousteau. She was completely refitted in 1990 by Monte Carlo Yachting and has recently been put up for sale. The yacht is named after the eponymous sewing machine heiress and Paris socialite whose estate made the donation.

Alla

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T17:47:08+02:00

Yacht name: Alla
Formerly: Janet -> Marilyn -> Murphy's Law
Length: 124 ft • 38 m
Year: 1987 • Refit: 2006
Builder: Broward Marine • # 501

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008

An interesting heavily modded Broward seen here sandwiched between Bonita J and R/S Eden.

Gloria Teresa

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-24T11:32:19+02:00

Yacht name: Gloria Teresa
Length: 137 ft • 41 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Izar -> Navantia
Design: Reymond Langton

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2007

If the exterior of Gloria Teresa and sistership Tuscan Sun seem familar, it's because exterior designer Andrew Langton was also the exterior stylist on Zenobia, Excellence III and Larissa at Donald Starkey.

R/S Eden

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:13:44+02:00

Yacht name: R/S Eden
Formerly: Fulmara • Paget • Niki I • Luisa II • Carmac III • Leonore • Janidore
Length: 167 ft 3 • 51 m
Year: 1930
Builder: Defoe Boat
Architect: John H Wells
Refit: Rainsford Saunders Design

Janidore was built in 1930 by Defoe in Michigan, with an original length of 142 ft. In 1966, as Niki I, she was rebuilt by Merril Stevens and lengthened with a swept stern. In 2006 she was given a completely new 1930s restyling by RSD and Axel Vervoordt in Turkey and lengthened again at the bow. The result is a far more elegant yacht which successfully evokes a bygone era.

Mistral

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-24T10:52:33+02:00

Yacht name: Mistral
Length: 110 ft • 33 m
Year: 1962
Builder: Benetti

A converted tug built by Benetti in 1962.

Burrasca

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-28T10:54:45+02:00

Yacht name: Burrasca
Length: 184 ft • 56 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2034

Photo: monacoeye • Beaulieu • August 2007

Water

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-23T16:12:16+02:00

Mangusta 80

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-20T00:48:19+02:00

Yacht name: Mangusta 80

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2007

Mangusta 92

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-20T00:48:03+02:00

Yacht name: Mangusta 92

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2007

Sonia C

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-20T00:09:39+02:00

Yacht name: Sonia C
Length: 102 ft • 31 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Versilmarina

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2007

Driftwood

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-21T16:47:46+02:00

Mina

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T14:01:51+02:00

Yacht name: Mina
Formerly: Carina • C33
Year: 2003
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Builder: Codecasa

Photo: monacoeye • NT • August 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2007

2008 is officially declared as the Year of the Blue Hull …

Mangusta 105

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-19T23:59:47+02:00

Yacht name: Mangusta 105

Mangusta 105 Sealyon will be at the yacht show this year.

Desirade 4

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-19T23:54:26+02:00

Yacht name: Desirade 4
Formerly: Mamamouchi (pictured)
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 1996 - refit: 2005
Builder: Pendennis
Architect: Dubois Naval Architects
Interior: Redman Whiteley Dixon

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show 2005

Ilona Helicopter

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-19T23:45:24+02:00

Ilona Helicopter Tender

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Il Cigno

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:00:52+02:00

Yacht name: Il Cigno
Formerly: Princess Kim • Al Haja
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 1985
Builder: Nicolini

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2007

Streamliner

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:41:48+02:00

Yacht name: Streamline • Pleasant Line #1 -> Streamliner
Length: 131 ft • 40 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Mondomarine • C18/2
Design: Cor D Rover
Interior: Frederic Mechiche & Luca Dini
Top speed: 21 knots

Here is the new Streamline from Mondomarine, with bold exterior from Cor D. Rover. Expect to see more of her at the Monaco Yacht Show next month with Luciano Benetton's Tribu.

Ariete Primo

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-20T08:57:45+02:00

Yacht name: Ariete Primo
Length: 147 ft 8 • 45 m
Year: 1967 - refit: 2006
Builder: Dunston
Refit: Yankee Delta • Ortona Navi

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • Summer 2007

Tales

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-15T22:03:42+02:00

Yacht name: Tales
Formerly: Petara -> Only for You -> Pegaso
Length: 175 ft • 53 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Proteksan Turquoise
Architect: Dubois

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 15 August 2007

Now Tales …

Shandor

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-15T22:02:34+02:00

Yacht name: Shandor
Formerly: Margaux Rose
Length: 159 ft • 49 m
Year: 1988 - refit: 1994
Builder Schweers
Architect: Gerhard Gigenast

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 15 August 2007

Y3K Due

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-30T09:15:50+02:00

Yacht name: Y3K -> Y3K Due
Length: 100 ft • 30 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Wally
Design: German Frers

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2007 & July 2009

July 2009: Now that the second Y3K 100 has been launched, the original 100 has been renamed Y3K Due.

September 2007: Reports are that there is a second Y3K WY100 under construction … !

Wisker

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-14T23:54:24+02:00

Yacht name: Wisker

Photo: O • New York • August 2007

Utopia III

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-15T00:54:08+02:00

Yacht name: Utopia III
Formerly: Bellini • Lady Linda
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 11
Stylist: Paragon

Photo: Olivier • New York • August 2007

Utopia ex Lady Linda in New York for the summer. Thanks to Olivier for the four photos.

Susan B • Westport 130

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-14T23:53:43+02:00

Yacht name: Susan B -> Winning Drive • Westport 130
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Westport • #1520

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

It's off season in St Barths but Bob has spotted the odd Westport and Benetti around…

Serenity Now

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-14T23:50:53+02:00

Yacht name: Serenity Now

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Dione Sky

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-15T00:51:01+02:00

Yacht name: Putty VI -> Dione Sky
Formerly: Turmoil
Length: 151 ft • 46 m
Year: 1996 - refit 2007
Builder: Palmer Johnson • # 217
Architect: Vripack

Photo: Aivar Viira • Tallinn • 15 August 2007

Putty VI enjoying the northern sun in Tallinn old city harbour. Thanks to Aivar Viira, for the photo, our first Estonian correspondent …

Puerto de Andratx

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-14T23:49:31+02:00

Phocea in Puerto de Andratx, Mallorca

Photo: Gerhard Merz • Puerto de Andratx • June 2007

Indigo Star

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-14T23:43:08+02:00

Yacht name: Indigo Star
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 1995 - refit 2003
Builder: Siar & Moschini
Architect: Andrea Bacigalupo

Photo: monacoeye • Beaulieu • August 2007

Hoppetosse

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-14T23:42:48+02:00

Yacht name: Hoppetosse
Length: 99 ft • 30 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Swan Nautor
Architect: German Frers

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Commercial Break • Bradford 90

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-14T23:40:50+02:00

Yacht name: Commercial Break • Bradford 90
Length: 90 ft • 27.4 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Moonen
Design: Vripack

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Asteria

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-14T23:38:48+02:00

Yacht name: Asteria
Length: 160 ft • 49 m
Year: 1970 - refit 2002
Builder: Anastasiades & Tsortanides (tug)
Refit: Northport Engineering & Stabbert Maritime

Photo: Axel Leipzig • May 2007

Alani II

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-14T23:37:54+02:00

Yacht name: Alani II • Benetti Classic 115
Formerly: Stella Maris
Year:
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Builder: Benetti BC12

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Site changes

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-13T16:38:45+02:00

In a relentless drive for greater functionality, many of the web addresses for monacoeye pages were changed last weekend - with php extensions.

Importantly, the new front page address is http://yachts.monacoeye.com/index.php

Also this year's Monaco Yacht Show page (a work in progress) has had a change of look and now incorporates clickable, sortable headers. It can be found here:
http://yachts.monacoeye.com/monacoyachtshow/monacoyachtshow2007.php

So, please take a moment to update your bookmarks. If you go to the old page you will still be redirected to the new page, but it's better if you go direct. Thank you most kindly !

Imagine

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-12T01:02:13+02:00

Yacht name: Imagine -> Meridian (2007)
Length: 161 ft • 49 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 35

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 10 August 2007

One of the latest offerings from Trinity Yachts…

Alila • Admiral 31

monacoeye.com — 2005-10-10T11:04:15+02:00

Yacht name: Alila • Admiral 31
Length: 103 ft • 31 m
Year: 2005
Builder: CNL • Lavagna • # Admiral 109
Design: Luca Dini

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show 2005

Sedation • Heesen 4400 #1

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-12T01:02:10+02:00

Yacht name: Sedation A • Heesen 4400 #1
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Heesen • # 13644
Design: Omega Architects

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 10 August 2007

Here is the first of the 4400 series, named Sedation A, which will be presented at the Monaco Yacht Show in September. Flies the flag for Azerbaijan.

Antalis

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-06T20:33:31+02:00

Yacht name: Antalis
Length: 157 ft • 48 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Baglietto • # 10193
Design: Giugiaro • Della Role

Photo: monacoeye • Villefranche • 4 August 2007

Antalis, the new Baglietto, to be presented at the 2007 Monaco Yacht Show, seen here in Villefranche at the weekend - thanks to Chris for the ID.

Netanya 8

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T15:25:03+02:00

Yacht name: Netanya 8
Length: 190 ft • 58 m
Year: 2007
Builder: CMN
Stylist: Andrew Winch

Photo: NT • Monaco • 23 June - August 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June - August 2008

June 2008: NT just sent in this beautifully crisp (top) shot of Netanya 8
August 2007: … French built, Andrew Winch designed, Netanya 8 arrives in Port Hercule…

O'Khalila • PJ 150 #1

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T19:11:02+02:00

Yacht name: O'Khalila • PJ 150
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ150 # 1
Stylist: Nuvolari & Lenard

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 4 August 2007 + 2008 + 2009

2009: O'Khalila piercing the waves at speed off the Larvotto (NT).

August 2007: I loved the look of the PJ120s and the recently launched PJ150 does not disappoint either. Seen off Monaco this evening.

Force India

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-03T22:43:27+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco, May 10, Sep 07 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Force India (below)
Formerly: Salvaje (above) • Mangusta 165 #1
Length: 165 ft • 50 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Mangusta - Overmarine
Engines: 3 x 3650 hp MTUs
Top speed: 40 knots

Vijay Mallya’s Force India, is the new name of for this Mangusta 165, prominent at the 2010 Monaco Grand Prix. She was moored beside the mothership, Indian Empress, on the T-jetty.

Tribù

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-26T14:14:23+02:00

Yacht name: Tribù
Length: 167 ft • 50 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Mondomarine • C21/1
Design: Luca Dini
Interior: Studio Lissoni Associati

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 23 September 2007

Mondomarine stepped over the 50m barrier at this year's MYS. Tribu was commissioned for Luciano Benetton. It is the first yacht to receive a Green Star for environmental efficiency.

Sunday

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-20T17:24:22+01:00

Yacht name: Sunday
Length: 192 ft • 59 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Benetti • FB 235
Design: Stefano Natucci

Photo: monacoeye • Livorno • March 2008

Wind

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-24T12:07:16+02:00

Yacht name: Wind
Length: 194 ft • 59 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Benetti • # FB240

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 23 August 2007

Wind to debut at the 2007 MYS.

Deniki

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T14:26:34+02:00

Yacht name: Deniki • Limited Editions 171 # 1
Length: 172 ft • 52 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Amels • # 451
Design: Tim Heywood & Laura Sessa

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2008
Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • Jan 2008

Alfa Nero

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T17:36:21+02:00

Yacht name: Alfa Nero
Length: 269 ft • 82 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Oceanco • Y702
Design: Nuvolari & Lenard

Top Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show - Antibes • September 2007

Hot on the heels of Lakshmi Mittal's head-turner Amevi (project Y701), the much anticipated 82m Alfa Nero - project Y702 - from Oceanco headlined the 2007 Monaco Yacht Show. I've added a few more views as she left the show.

Space F45 Vantage

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T10:28:03+02:00

Yacht name: Space • F45 Vantage #1
Length: 146 ft • 45 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • #796
Architect: De Voogt
Design: De Voogt & Sinot

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2 August 2007 & 2008

Update: A nice shot from MYS 2008

Oct 2007: Launched only two months ago, Space, the first Feadship F45 Vantage, arrived in Port Hercule today. Her clean lines and good interior volumes, will, I think, make for a sure-fire winner in the increasingly crowded 45m semi-custom segment. Judge for yourself from the photos taken this afternoon.

Space will be presented by Feadship at the 2007 Monaco Yacht Show.

Espiritu del Xarey

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-01T22:15:57+02:00

Yacht name: Espiritu del Xarey
Formerly: Whirlaway (pictured)
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Vitters
Architect: Dubois Naval Architect

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2005

F 100

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-07T16:49:23+02:00

Yacht name: F 100
Length: 108 ft • 35 m
Year: 1983
Builder: CRN

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007 & 2008

Thalia

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-01T22:16:00+02:00

Yacht name: Thalia
Length: 159 ft • 48 m
Year: 1994
Builder: Vitters
Architect: Ron Holland
Interior: Elmar Meurer

Photo: monacoeye • Beaulieu • July 2007

Drumbeat

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-01T15:28:45+02:00

Yacht name: Drumbeat
Formerly: Salperton
Length: 174 ft • 53 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Alloy Yachts • AY26
Architect: Dubois

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 2006

Imagine

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-01T15:28:29+02:00

Yacht name: Imagine
Length: 110 ft • 34 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Alloy Yachts • AY10
Architect: Dubois

Plan B

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-30T11:29:57+02:00

Yacht name: Plan B
Formerly: Flinders
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 1972 • refit: 2004 & 2006
Builder: Williamstown
Refit: Marine Industrial Design & TBW Design

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2008

August 2007: This 50m conversion from an Australian hydrographic vessel, has recently been re-refitted in Jacksonville for a three year global cruise. Additions include Quantum Zerospeed stabilisers.

Maridome

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-07T16:51:48+02:00

Yacht name: Maridome
Formerly: Stepharen
Length: 177 ft • 54 m
Year: 1989 (refit 2006)
Builder: Brooke Yachts
Architect: Diana Yacht Design
Stylist: Jon Bannenberg

Photo: NT • Monaco • July 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Another beautifully crisp shot of Maridome from NT …

Paloma

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-01T11:33:50+02:00

Yacht name: Paloma
Length: 198 ft • 60 m
Year: 1965 (refit 2003/4)
Builder: Ishikawajima-Harima Heay

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Yuko

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-21T16:42:47+02:00

Yacht name: Yuko
Length: 129 ft 4 • 39.4 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Monaco Yachting & Technologies - MY&T
Design: Tim Heywood

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

This is the first build for Monaco Yachting & Technologies, a new custom ship builder. They have three more hulls under construction in Italy, two 73 m yachts and one 50 m. (Thx to Merijn for the research).

Aviva

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-04T22:09:12+02:00

Photo: monacoeye • St Tropez • 28 July 2007 - 2010

Yacht name: Aviva
Length: 224 ft • 68 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen • # 6475
Stylist: Reymond Langton

2010: at the GP

2007: Aviva is another of this year's fine major launches, this time from Abeking & Rasmussen. She left the Lemwerder yard in Germany in May 2007. Seen here yesterday on her maiden cruise to the Med, in St Tropez. The port was heaving with dozens of Mangustas, Leopards and ISAs for the annual Rodriguez Group show.

Aviva has an unusual "knife" bow, which allows for a larger superstructure and internal volume, and greater speed and fuel efficiencies.

XSR48

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-20T00:19:34+02:00

Model: XSR48
Length: 14.6 m • 48 ft
Year: 2007
Builder: XSMG

This little beauty, from UK based XSMG, was sprinting around Monegasque waters yesterday evening. The XRS48 comes in a variety of engine configurations. The Race Spec 2 x 2000 hp diesels can reach top speeds of 85 knots.

The 2400 hp petrol V8 option is even faster and will take you to 95 knots (110 mph - 175 kph) !! - but is not available in Europe due to emissions regulations. Edmiston is showing them off - prices start at £1m - $2m.

The XSR48 will be at the 2007 Monaco Yacht Show in September, in the tender section. XSMG are also trying to set speed records for London - Monaco and London - St Petersburg. There will be plenty of fuel stops on the way as the range, at 50 knots cruising speed, is 300 nautical miles.

Blue Scorpion -> ?

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-25T12:18:38+02:00

Formerly ?: Blue Scorpion
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Baglietto • # 10180
Design: Francesco Paszkowski

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Anna

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-17T11:33:23+02:00

Yacht name: Anna
Length: 220 ft • 67 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Feadship • #673
Build no: 673
Architect • Stylist: De Voogt • Michael Leach

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Anna, one of the largest yachts ever built by Feadship, completed in May 2007, has now reached Monaco. The last photo shows her with Secret and Kismet in St Jean.

Wellenreiter

monacoeye.com — 2010-09-29T22:32:18+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • September 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Wellenreiter
Length: 151 ft • 46 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Jongert
Design: Hoek Design

Wellenreiter turned up for the yacht show.

Top Feet • Leopard 32 Concept

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T12:17:23+02:00

Yacht name: Top Feet • Leopard 32 Concept
Length: 104 ft • 32 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Arno • Ita-lYachts
Naval Architect: Andrea Bacigalupo

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2007

Instead of the usual Cantieri di Arno signature on the back, this one reads ITA-LYachts..

Sirahmy

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T12:03:08+02:00

Yacht name: Sirahmy
Formerly: Lady in Blue • Charlie's Angels III • Idyll • Giamin II
Length: 142 ft • 43 m
Year: 1981
Builder: Benetti • # FB 136

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2007

Samar Helicopter

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-16T09:42:36+02:00

Samar Helicopter Tender

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Paramour

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T11:49:00+02:00

Yacht name: Paramour
Formerly: Heloval
Length: 140 ft • 43 m
Year: 2002
Builder • Architect • Stylist: CMN • J-P Lebaron • Brétécher

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Heloval -> Paramour

Monaco Show Jumping 2007

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-16T09:42:31+02:00

Went down to "Le Jumping" for the first time this year and loved it. Of all Monaco's myriad events this seems the most relaxed and entertaining. Largely because these one-horsepower engines are mostly silent and look at you with those wonderful eyes as they walk past. Bring back the horse !!

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

New Star

monacoeye.com — 2011-03-10T17:22:24+01:00

Copyright: monacoeye • 2011 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: New Star
Formerly: Libra Star -> Star
Length: 99 ft • 30 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Benetti • BT02

New Star is second in the Benetti Tradition line.

Glaze

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-10T16:27:11+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Glaze
Formerly: Lady Michelle
Length: 161 ft • 49 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Trinity • # 37

Lady Michelle was first presented at the 2007 Monaco yacht Show. Now she is renamed Glaze and has an attractive maroon hull.

Navetta 30 • Ladies First

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T11:20:20+02:00

Yacht name: Ladies First • Navetta 30
Length: 101 ft 6 • 31 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Custom Line • CRN

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Ilona • Heesen

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-16T10:07:26+02:00

Yacht name: Ilona • Heesen 3700 #8
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Heesen • # 13437
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007
Design: Omega Architects

The latest in the 3700 series.

Ice Lady Patagonia

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T10:59:13+02:00

Yacht name: Ice Lady Patagonia
Length: 142 ft 5 • 43.4 m
Year: 1959 (refit 2004)
Builder: Helsingfors

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

This A1 class icebraker was converted in 2001. She has a museum on board and usually cruises the Antarctic regions.

Hampshire

monacoeye.com — 2008-07-13T10:59:01+02:00

Yacht name: Hampshire
Formerly: Barbara Jean
Length: 185 ft • 56 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #662
Interior: John Munford

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • November 2007

Cyan

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-04T22:10:26+02:00

Yacht name: Cyan
Formerly: Renalo
Length: 159 ft • 49 m
Year: 1997
Builder: Codecasa • C105

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Renalo -> Cyan

Below 2010 GP / NT

Challenger

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T10:40:55+02:00

Yacht name: Challenger
Model: Azimut 100

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

CD Two

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T10:38:13+02:00

Yacht name: CD Two
Formerly: Independent of London
Length: 140 ft 9 • 42.9 m
Year: 1994
Builder: Nicolini

Photos: NT • Monaco • August 2008
Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Canados Open 90

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T10:37:21+02:00

Model: Canados Open 90
Length: 90 ft • 28 m
Model launch: 2006
Builder: Canados
Engines: 2 x 2450 hp
Top speed: 45 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2007

The Italian made Canados Open 90 was launched at the 2006 Cannes Yacht Show, and seen here at the 2007 Monaco Showboats International Awards. Canados has recently been bought up by UK private equity firm Balmoral Capital.

Audacia

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-16T09:42:21+02:00

Yacht name: Audacia
Formerly: Confidante • Ulysses • Kwikumat • Limelight
Length: 152 ft • 46 m
Year: 1987
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • #758

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Confidante -> Audacia

Atlas

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T10:32:16+02:00

Yacht name: Atlas

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2007

Atlantica Seconda

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T10:26:27+02:00

Yacht name: Atlantica Seconda
Formerly: Galu -> Duni -> Paminusch -> Tanit ->
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 1971
Builder: Fratelli Benetti • # FB 83

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Antago

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T10:21:58+02:00

Yacht name: Antago sparkling?

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Aladina

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T10:20:58+02:00

Yacht name: Aladina • Benetti Classic • BC05
Formerly: My Way
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Benetti • BC5

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Vals II

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T12:24:54+02:00

Yacht name: Vals II
Length: 88 ft • 27 m
Builder: Proteksan Turquoise

Sisterships: Saga • Dervis • Vals II ?

Photo: monacoeye • St Tropez • June 2007

Ropes

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-09T16:06:05+02:00

Ropes

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Tatoosh helicopter

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-09T15:56:11+02:00

Helicopter tender to Tatoosh

Photos: monacoeye • Antibes • May 2007

Tender to Rising Sun

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-09T15:46:13+02:00

Tender to Rising Sun. 12 m classic style speedboat from Vaudrey Miller.

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Meduse helicopter

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-09T15:44:51+02:00

Helicopter tender to Meduse

Magnum Force

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-09T15:39:22+02:00

Yacht name: Magnum Force
Length: 92 ft • 28 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Altinel Shipyards
Speed: 34 knots

Photo: monacoeye • 2006

This yacht Magnum Force looks extremely similar to the Palmer Johnson 120 series - but I can find no mention of her on the internet. Can anyone tell me who built and designed this yacht ?

Oct 2008: Malcolm provides more information in comments - thanks !
Feb 2009: From the latest comments this yacht is not a PJ but Turkish built …
April 2009: Mystery solved, thanks to Hakan from Altinel Yachts (see comments below). Custom made for Prince Abdulaziz - nice looking boat !

Lynx • Leopard 34

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-09T15:37:30+02:00

Yacht name: Lynx • Leopard 34
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Arno

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2007

Lioncub - tender to Lionheart

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-09T15:34:47+02:00

Lioncub tender to Lionheart

Model: Otam Heritage 45 ?

S87 • Warren Yachts

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T12:29:20+02:00

Yacht name: S87 Warren Yachts
Length: 87 ft • 26.5 m
Builder: Warren Yachts

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2007

Triton

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T19:45:46+02:00

Yacht name: Triton
Length: 163 ft • 49.7 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Delta Marine • #158-001

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2007

Floridian helicopter

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T19:36:47+02:00

Floridian Helicopter Tender

The helmet painted on the helicopter refers to the Miami Dolphins, which is owner Wayne Huizenga's American football team.

Aviator Submarine

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T19:35:39+02:00

Aviator Submarine

Azimut

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T19:34:51+02:00

Yacht name: Leonardo II • Azimut 98

Antibes

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T19:34:19+02:00

Antibes - Bastion Saint Jaume

Wallytender

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T19:23:58+02:00

Wallytender • Copper • Red • Silver

Length: 45 ft • 13.6 m
Builder: Wally
Petrol: 40 knots • 2 x 320 hp
Diesel: 50 knots • 2 x 420 hp

Photo: monacoeye • 2005 - 2007 • Monaco Yacht Show

Tender

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T19:11:17+02:00

Nice looking small boat

Marumbi

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T19:10:12+02:00

Marumbi • Brazil

Curitiba

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T19:00:08+02:00

Curitiba • Brazil

Tender to Nafisa

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T18:55:01+02:00

Tender to Nafisa
Builder: Tullio Abbate

Aries

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T18:36:24+02:00

Yacht name: Aries

Boat Design

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-02T12:10:25+02:00

Photo: Kurt Hasselbalch - MIT Creative Commons

Monacoeye mostly focuses on what goes on above the water - hardly surprising, as that's the visible part. But all sailors know that the business end of every boat is the bit below the water-line. Hull designs vary enormously with both fashion and function and the traditional way of rendering this design was by sculpting a half-hull model.

There is a fascinating one-week course held at the world-renowned MIT engineering school, which takes students through the process of creating one such half-model design.

Tutors quickly run through the history of boat design, explaining why 16th century boats looked so circular, alongside general principles such as how displacement and semi-displacement hulls work and why surfboards and container ships are at opposite ends of the design spectrum.

Happily, this is mostly achieved by a tutor flailing his arms in the air in the workshop, pushing imaginary volumes of water out of the way, with a refreshing absence of equations and over-head projectors.

This is followed by a trip to the vaults of the MIT Museum to compare hull designs in the large collection culled from the last 200 years. The dozen or so students come from a wide range of courses - aeronautical engineering post-grads alongside geology first years. The next stage is in the workshop where the hulls are made.

If you're interested but think you're too old, would never get the grades and can't afford the time or money, you can sit in with their Opencourseware. MIT have been putting most of their courses online, entirely free and open access.

Typically they video seminars and publish assignments and booklists. Quality varies and you get no personal contact or accreditation. But you do get an insight into some of the best teaching in the world.

This particular course is mostly practical, so you'll have to be content with being a spectator in the workshop. But the five one-hour videos give a fairly painless introduction to some of the basics of boat design.

In the final video the museum guy reveals that MIT are not just content with giving the world free access to their teaching materials, they're also busy digitising the contents of their museum, which includes 36,000 designs, including a huge Herreshoff collection. Yet again the US is teaching the rest of the world a lesson about free access to information.

MIT Opencourseware: The Art and Science of Boat Design

Videos: Introduction • MIT Museum • Model Building • Finishing • Conclusion

Luna Rossa

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-20T09:21:39+02:00

Yacht Name: (Prada) Luna Rossa (2007) • ITA 86 • ITA 94
Yacht Club: Yacht CLub Italiano • Italy
Head & Skipper: Patrizio Bertelli • Francesco de Angelis
Design: Luna Rossa Design

Photo: Christophe Oliva • May 2007 • Valencia

BMW Oracle Racing

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-20T09:07:05+02:00

Yacht name: BMW Oracle Racing (2007) • USA 87 • USA 98
Yacht Club: Golden Gate Yacht Club • USA
Backer & Skipper: Larry Ellison • Chris Dickson
Design: BMW Oracle Racing

Photo: Christophe Oliva • May 2007 • Valencia

2007 Showboats International Awards

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-21T11:02:45+02:00

The annual Showboats International awards kicks off on Wednesday in Monaco. The first yacht to line up on the Quai des Etats Unis in Monaco on Monday was Linda Lou, the 58m from Lürssen delivered late 2006. Warren Yachts S86, a winner last year, was also present. Katharine from Trinity arrived, then Lady Anne from Amels and Alysia. On Tuesday Ambrosia arrived, followed by Lady Kathryn III and Floridian. On Wednesday Triton, Northern Light and Magic…

On the quay a few Rollers and an interesting prototype two-man sub named The Aviator, which can be flown like a plane underwater. The pilot told me it has been tested to 500m and should reach 1000m. The price tag of $200 million, will be beyond most budgets, but you'll be pleased to learn it can be chartered. On the Aviator site you can see it on expedition with the yacht Coral Island off Mexico in November 2006.

Snellius

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-19T23:30:29+02:00

You may recall that HNLMS Snellius, the pride of the Dutch Navy, called into Port Hercule with HMS Echo, in May this year, for the International Hydrographic Organization's annual Congress.

Well, here are some photos sent in by owner Henk de Bloeme, of the glory days of an earlier generation Snellius, also a hydrographic ship for the Dutch Navy and now looking for a new owner wishing to undertake a yacht conversion.

She was in service until 1970, then served as a hotel ship for navy personnel for a few years, and is currently lying in Holland. In her prime she ran expeditions to Surinam and Papua New Guinea, charting the last white patches on the globe.

Henk is now looking for a new owner willing to do an extensive yacht conversion. She is still in a reasonable condition, in other words, still well worth doing the restoration and conversion. The inside is spartan, with many small cabins for a total crew of 110.

Yacht name: Snellius
Length: 236 ft • 72 m
Year: 1950
Builder: P Smit Jr

Beam: 10.8 m
Depth: 3.6 m
Displacement: Approx 1200 tonnes

Engines: 2 x 1000 hp Storks. Equipped with reversible props. They are the originals from 1948, weighing 65 tonnes each, if replaced the difference will need to be ballasted. Snellius was able to do 15 mph with only 2000 hp, as she has a very streamlined hull. The whole engine room is original but not operational.

~~Any interested parties (serious enquiries only please!) should email me and I'll pass on their details to Henk.~~

Update: Sold!

America's Cup 2007

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-20T09:38:46+02:00

Christophe Oliva sent in this great set of photos of the teams preparing for the Louis Vuitton Cup, the qualifier to the America's Cup, in Valencia. Having now won the Louis Vuitton challenge, New Zealand will be racing against Alinghi in the best of 9 races starting on 23rd June and finishing on 9th July. The Auld Mug was first raced for around the Isle of Wight in 1851. This year marks the 32nd America's Cup. Each boat is 85 ft long or 24 m.

New Zealand

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-20T09:38:40+02:00

Yacht name: Emirates Team New Zealand (2007) • NZL 84 • NZL 92
Yacht Club: Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron • New Zealand
Director & Skipper: Grant Dalton • Dean Barker
Design: Andy Claughton & ETNZ

Photo: Christophe Oliva • May 2007 • Valencia

New Zealand beat Luna Rossa in the Louis Vuitton Cup final, which qualified them to race against the incumbent Alinghi in the America's Cup

Alinghi

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-03T18:58:23+02:00

Yacht name: Alinghi (2007) • SUI 91 • SUI 100
Yacht Club: Société Nautique de Genève • Switzerland
Head & Skipper: Ernesto Bertarelli • Brad Butterworth
Designers: Rolf Vrolijk • Alinghi

Photo: Christophe Oliva • May 2007 • Valencia

As holders of the Cup, Alinghi chose the venue this year. Since Switzerland is landlocked and the rules specify that the event must be held on the sea, they chose Valencia in Spain. The first time the event has been raced in Europe for 156 years…

Alinghi wins 5-2 !

Perseverance II

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T18:53:24+02:00

Yacht name: Perseverance II
Formerly: Mercedes II
Length: 123 ft • 37 m
Year: 1996
Builder: Oceanfast

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2007

New Master

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-12T18:59:10+02:00

Yacht name: New Master
Length: 145 ft 9 • 44.5 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Baglietto • # 10173

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • April 2007

A & I

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:41:51+02:00

Yacht name: Princess Tina -> A & I
Formerly: Pegasus
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Broward Marine • # 516 ?

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2007

This Broward is now “A & I”.

DB9 • PJ 120 #3

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-11T20:14:40+02:00

Yacht name: DB9
Formerly: Khalila (top)
Length: 120 ft • 36.5 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ 120 #3
Top Speed: 30 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2005
Photo: monacoeye • Cap d'Ail • June 2007

Khalila -> DB9

Zurga

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-14T09:29:33+02:00

Yacht name: Zurga
Length: 159 ft • 48.5 m
Year: 1961
Builder: Botje Ensing

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2007

Wild Thyme

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-14T09:29:42+02:00

Yacht name: Wild Thyme • Benetti Classic 120 • BC102
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Benetti

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2007

The One - Baglietto

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-08T08:04:44+02:00

Yacht name: The One
Length: 110 ft • 33 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Baglietto • # 10195
Stylist: Francesco Paszkowski
Top speed: 32 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2007

Strangelove

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T12:11:47+02:00

Yacht name: Strangelove
Formerly: Paminusch • Paris
Length: 151 ft • 46 m
Year: 1982
Builder: Feadship • #624
Refit: 2004

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007
Photo: Gerhard Merz • Puerto Portals - Mallorca • May 2007

Northern Light

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-08T15:31:43+02:00

Yacht name: Northern Light
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Feadship Van Lent • #785
Architect: De Voogt

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2007

Moon Goddess

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-07T00:30:38+02:00

Yacht name: Moon Goddess
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Danish Yacht
Design: Espen Øino
Engines 2 x 3750 hp
Top speed: 45 knots

From the colour scheme you'll immediately recognise this as the tender/companion to Mexican megayacht Princess Mariana. Although the colours on the mother ship are not to everyone's liking, I think they really work on Moon Goddess. Mr Øino has designed a real jewel in this custom build from Danish Yacht, which is constructed from Kevlar, carbon fibre and epoxy, and was delivered in October 2006.

Talila

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-04T00:07:36+02:00

Yacht name: Talila
Formerly: New Ekim ?
Length: 95 ft • 29 m ?
Year: 2000 ?
Builder: Mondomarine

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2007

Mitseaah

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-08T11:51:31+02:00

Yacht name: Mitseaah
Length: 155 ft • 47 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Pendennis
Design: David Pedrick • Liebowitz & Pritchard

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2007

Matanthar

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-14T09:30:15+02:00

Yacht name: Matanthar
Formerly: Buka
Length: 101 ft • 31 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Heesen • # 10730

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2007

Jack Blu

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-10T10:13:43+02:00

Yacht name: Jack Blu
Formerly: Amitarg II
Length: 99 ft • 30 m
Year: 1981 (2005 refit)
Builder: Benetti

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2007

Red Sapphire Shadow

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:42:31+02:00

Name: Amevi Surprise -> Red Sapphire Shadow
Length: 186 ft • 57 m
Year: 1981
Builder: Halter Marine

A companion ship for Amevi.

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Grand Prix • May 2007

2009: Renamed to Red Sapphire Shadow

Cigarette 50 & 46 ?

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-06T23:41:14+02:00

These bad boys went for a spin during a break in the F1 practice sessions. Possibly a Cigarette 50 ft Marauder and 46 ft Rough Rider ? Both named Foxtrot Oscar. 70 mph cruise speeds, 90 mph top speeds. Smokin… !!

Name: Foxtrot Oscar
Length: 50 ft & 46 ft ?
Builder: Cigarette

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2007

Como

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-18T09:51:04+02:00

Yacht name: Como
Length: 136 ft • 42 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Alloy Yachts • AY33
Stylist: Dubois Naval Architects

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 17 September 2007

Dubois won the Best Exterior category recently in the 2007 World Superyacht Awards for the sleek Como.

Midnight Sun of Milou

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:41:17+02:00

Yacht name: Midnight Sun II • ISA 120 #2 -> Midnight Sun of Milou
Length: 120 ft • 36 m
Year: 2005
Builder: ISA

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2007

Ti Voglio Tanto Bene

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T12:15:12+02:00

Yacht name: Ti Voglio Tanto Bene • ISA 136
Length: 136 ft • 41 m
Year: 2007
Builder: ISA
Design: Cristiano Gatto
Top speed: 32 knots

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco - Beaulieu • May 2007

This is the new ISA 136, which arrived in Monaco for the Grand Prix last month and can be seen zipping around nearby ports. It doesn't have the snub nose of the ISA 133

Cedar Sea II

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-04T15:14:31+02:00

Yacht name: Cedar Sea II
Length: 214 ft • 65 m
Year: 1986
Builder: Feadship Van Lent • #751
Stylist: Jon Bannenberg

Photo: Christophe Oliva • Seyne sur Mer • 2 June 2007

Christophe just sent in this shot of Cedar Sea II near Toulon.

Vava

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-30T10:55:23+02:00

Yacht name: Vava
Length: 155 ft • 47 m
Year: 1996
Builder: Feadship • #773
Architect: De Voogt

Photo: Christophe Oliva • Valencia • 15 May 2007

Christophe Oliva sent in these nice shots of Vava while down in Valencia for the America's Cup. Team New Zealand have now reached the Louis Vuitton Cup final. The winner of the Louis Vuitton Cup will race against Alinghi at the end of June for the America's Cup.

Galactica

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-21T16:42:56+02:00

Yacht name: Galactica
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Heesen • # 13350
Architect: Heesen • Omega
Top speed: 28 knots

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Galactica is one of the largest yachts built by Heesen. New photos…

Fire rages above Monaco

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-29T16:03:40+02:00

A dramatic brush fire swept across the hillside above Monaco on Monday, endangering dozens of villas perched on the exposed mountainside above the Grande Corniche road. Smoke and flames were clearly visible from the port as tourists and Grand Prix crew alike looked on in horror…

Firefighters battled the flames for hours before finally bring it under control late afternoon using their famous Canadair waterbomber planes, which first scooped up sea-water in the bay below and then dropped it onto the flames.

Meanwhile, the motorway to Italy and the Grande Corniche were closed to traffic, creating huge jams between Monaco and Menton. According to local TV news yesterday, amazingly no houses were damaged and no casualties reported.

The following sequence of 15 photos shows the progression of the fire between noon and 2.30 pm. The first photo, taken at 11.42 am in Port Hercule, shows the fire has not yet started. In the second photo, taken at 12.13 of Floridian leaving, smoke is already visible. In the third photo, taken at 12.32, the fire is raging above the Grande Corniche. By 2.30 pm the fire has skirted the hillside and is moving down on a small group of houses along the road from the Vista Palace Hotel…

Bulldog W

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-14T09:30:41+02:00

Yacht name: Bulldog W
Formerly: Alter Ego • Louise
Length: 110 ft • 33.5 m
Year: 1990
Builder: Veb J Warnke

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 23 May 2007

Capella C

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-01T11:33:57+02:00

Yacht name: Capella C
Length: 194 ft • 59 m
Year: 1968 (refit 1985)
Builder: Gebroeders Pot

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Atlantic Goose

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-12T10:40:54+02:00

Yacht name: Atlantic Goose
Formerly: Brave Goose
Length: 147 ft 8 • 45 m
Year: 1987 (refit 2000)
Builder: Tough (refit Derecktor)
Architect: Alan Deane

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 23 May 2007

Princess Elena

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-26T12:44:05+02:00

Yacht name: Princess Elena
Formerly: Antares Star
Length 110 ft • 33 m
Year: 1999 (refit 2007)
Builder: Codecasa • C20

Photo: monacoeye • 22 May 2007 • Monaco Grand Prix

Princess Elena now has a blue hull after her refit…

Flying Dagger

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-26T12:44:11+02:00

Yacht name: Flying Dagger
Formerly: Maria Carla
Length: 113 ft • 35 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Codecasa • C109
Architect: Andrea Bacigalupo
Engines: 2 x 2775 hp
Top speed: 34 knots

Photo: monacoeye • 22 May 2007 • Monaco Grand Prix

Ferdy

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-26T12:44:16+02:00

Yacht name: Ferdy
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Codecasa • F68

Photo: monacoeye • 23 May 2007 • Monaco Grand Prix

Ferdy is the latest yacht built by Codecasa and launched earlier in 2007. It marks the 50th yacht over 80 ft built by Codecasa since 1970. The horns went crazy in Port Hercule when AC Milan beat Liverpool 2:1 in the Champions League final on Wednesday !!

World is not Enough

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-26T12:44:28+02:00

Yacht name: World is not Enough
Length: 139 ft • 42 m
Builder: Millenium Super Yachts
Architect & Stylist: Frank Mulder
Engines: 2 x 5400 hp Paxman diesels
2 x 4000 hp Textron Lycoming TF40 gas turbines
Top speed: 68 knots
Cruise: 50 knots

Photo: monacoeye • 22 May 2007 • Monaco Grand Prix

The fastest yacht of this size in the world returns to Monaco for the Grand Prix…

2007 Monaco Grand Prix

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-26T12:47:21+02:00

Could Lewis Hamilton bring off the impossible and win the Monaco Grand Prix in his first year? He knows the track having won here in Formula 3 & GP2. The pressure will be on his McLaren teammate Alonso to prove himself the better driver, and the two Ferraris are hardly likely to sit back and watch.

The stands are up, the roads have been resurfaced, the cameras are in place and the yachts have arrived. In great numbers. Amevi, Kismet and Ferdy are all new launches. Princess Mariana, Indian Empress, World is Not Enough and Floridian are also here with literally dozens of others. Racing starts on Thursday with the main event on Sunday. I'll try to add to the album in the next few days.

Also we have confirmation that Aurora has been renamed Aurore. The World is Not Enough is now just World is not Enough. Zaza is now Elle. Princess Elena has had a refit and now has a blue hull.

Aurore

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T18:38:20+02:00

Yacht name: Aurore
Formerly: Aurora • Felicita West
Length: 163 ft 5 • 49.8 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2027

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 21 May 2007

Kismet

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-16T09:42:29+02:00

Yacht name: Kismet
Length: 223 ft • 68 m
Year: 2007
Builder: Lürssen • # 13641
Stylist: Espen Øino

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May - July 2007 - August 2008

Kismet is the second major new launch to come to Monaco for the 2007 Grand Prix. She was launched late 2006 and left the Lürssen yard in Germany in January.

Lady Moura runs aground in Cannes

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-20T13:00:00+02:00

Breaking news: It is being reported that Lady Moura has run aground off the Port Pierre Canto in Cannes. The incident appears to have happened Saturday afternoon. According to a post on yachtspotter, she sent out a distress message on VHF saying she had run aground off Port Canto. She was listing 5 degrees and leaking fuel. She was then pulled off the 4.5m sea floor by a tug after the orange floating containment barrier, visible in the photo above, was placed around her. Guests and luggage were off-loaded.

By coincidence I happened to be in Cannes this [Sunday] morning, unaware of the accident. In the above photo taken at about 10 am (which happened to be in the background of another shot) she seems to be still listing, and the anti-pollution barrier was in place.

The area around Cannes during this period is extremely busy. Typically there will be 30 odd megayachts moored in the bay, with another 50-100 yachts over 30 m in length moored in the two ports at either end. Added to this are countless smalled craft, speedboats and tourist barges. There is a lot of movement with even the very large yachts such as Lady Moura moving around during the course of the day.

Update: The fuel was mopped up very quickly and Lady Moura is now safely in Spain for repairs.

Photo: monacoeye • 20 May 2007 • Cannes Film Festival

News source: PMY forum and yachtspotter

Nomad

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T14:13:33+02:00

Yacht name: Nomad
Formerly: Aussie Rules -> Floridian
Length: 228 ft • 70 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Oceanfast
Stylist: Sam Sorgiovanni

Photo: monacoeye • Cap Martin • 19 May 2006

Floridian returns to Europe for the Grand Prix ! Wayne Huizenga's stylish Oceanfast is available for charter.

Amevi

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-10T10:39:13+02:00

© NT & monacoeye. Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Amevi
Length: 262 ft • 80 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Oceanco • # Y701
Design: Nuvolari Lenard

Amevi.

Monaco

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-15T18:59:14+02:00

Yacht name: Monaco
Formerly: Matanthar • Arkan
Length: 124 ft • 38 m
Year: 1981
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • #741

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2006

St Tropez Sails

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-15T18:39:19+02:00

I just like this photo…

Polycarpus

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-14T09:29:59+02:00

Yacht name: Polycarpus
Length: 114 ft 9 • 35 m
Year: 1949
Builder: Arsenal Cherbourg

Photos: monacoeye • May 2006 • Monaco

Monty

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-15T18:29:57+02:00

Yacht name: Monty
Builder: Azimut

Another fast yacht from last year's Grand Prix. Do you see a pattern emerging? I think we need a Hammy and a Ferdy…

Fizzy

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-15T18:32:28+02:00

Yacht name: Fizzy
Length: 80 ft
Builder: Canados

With the Grand Prix less than two weeks away, we can expect to see this one back again soon…

Bojaros

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-15T18:21:42+02:00

Yacht name: Bojaros
Length: 73 ft 10 • 22.54 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Gdansk • Jaroslaw Filipiak

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2006

Tender to Moonpeace

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-15T18:17:22+02:00

Tender name: Blue Velvet
TT Moonpeace

Wallytender • Fortunato

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-15T17:51:57+02:00

Wally tender to Fortunato. Nice colour.

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2006

Antisan

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-15T17:46:24+02:00

Yacht name: Antisan
Year: 1982
Builder: Alalunga
Length: 108 ft • 33 m
Engines: 3 x 1400 hp

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2006

2007 Cannes Film Festival

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-18T15:35:32+02:00

The 60th Cannes Film Festival opened on Wednesday and runs from 16th to 27th May 2007. It's one of the top yacht destinations, with media companies chartering many yachts and others just coming for the parties. Who was the mystery starlet (above) posing briefly at the Palais des Festivals, on Thursday? Yachts attending included the Perini twins Selene and Santa Maria, Polar Star, Montkaj, Tatoosh, Lady Moura, Sarah and a strange prototype called Proteus.

Seagull II

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-14T18:44:55+02:00

Yacht name: Seagull II
Length: 177 ft 8 • 54.2 m
Year: 1952
Builder: Uljanik

Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • 14 May 2007

A friendly-looking large classic yacht built in former Yugoslavia.

L'Aldebaran

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-27T10:32:07+02:00

Yacht name: L'Aldebaran • F64
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Codecasa

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

2007 Monaco Flower Show

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-13T23:51:00+02:00

In May it's one event after another. Here's a shot of the Monaco Flower Show on the Casino Terrace …

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 13 May 2007

Silver Whisper

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-13T23:49:49+02:00

Cruise Ship: Silver Whisper
Length: 610 ft • 185.9 m
Year: 2001
Speed: 21 knots
Passengers: 382
Gross Tonnage: 28000 GT

The cruise ships are back in town. That's The One behind…

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 13 May 2007

Sea Cloud II

monacoeye.com — 2009-05-08T21:34:28+02:00

Cruise ship: Sea Cloud II
Length: 384 ft • 117 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Astilleros Gondan
Passengers: 86
Operator: Sea Cloud Cruises

Photo: NT • Monaco • May 2009
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 12 May 2007

Demand for former luxury private yacht Sea Cloud was so great that the cruise operator had "sistership" Sea Cloud II built in Spain in 2001.

May 2009: The cruise ships are back in Monaco - a sure sign that the new season is underway. Thanks to NT for spotting Sea Cloud II.

Barcelona • Port Vell

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-13T10:52:36+02:00

João Palmeira sent in these nice shots of Port Vell in Barcelona in April 2007, with Skat in the top shot and Sarah out of the water below.

Top Five

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-13T12:08:56+02:00

Copyright: RP/NT/monacoeye • Aug 2011 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Top Five
Formerly: Liquidity -> Nice N'Easy
Length: 157 ft • 48 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Christensen • #27

Now called Top Five, picture below.

Le Ponant

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-11T10:14:25+02:00

Cruise Ship: Le Ponant
Length: 88 m
Year: 1991
Design: Michel Bigoin
Builder: SFCN - Société Française de Construction Navale
Passengers: 64 • Crew: 32
Operator: Compagnie des Iles du Ponant

Photo: monacoeye • Nice • May 2007

Le Ponant is the size of large yacht but is really a cruise ship. Often visits Monaco.

Breaking news - 5 April 2008

Three-masted mini cruise ship Le Ponant has been seized by pirates in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia. France is looking into its military options with a regard to releasing the hostages.

No passengers were on board, but thirty crew, mostly French, were taken hostage.

The yacht was heading back from the Seychelles to the Mediterranean. It is a regular visitor to Nice and Monaco in the summer.

French Prime Minister François Fillon said, "it is a blatant act of piracy. We have relatively large military means in this area. We are mobilised to obtain the release of hostages as quickly as posssible."

France already has a military presence in neighbouring Djibouti.

Surveillance aircraft and ships from French-run anti-terrorist unit Task Force 150, part of Operation Enduring Freedom, have headed towards the area.

Although Le Ponant is the size of a large yacht, it can take 64 passengers, and works as a small cruise ship. It is operated by French company La Compagnie de Iles du Ponant, which is part owned by CMA-CGM, and mostly employs French crew.

The ship was designed Michel Bigoin, who also designed Phocea.

Le Ponant is one of few ships to cruise the Indian Ocean. The coast of Somalia is notorious for pirate attacks.

Wally B

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-11T10:08:45+02:00

Yacht name: Wally B
Length: 107 ft 5 • 32.7 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Pendennis • Wally
Architect: Luca Brenta

Photo: monacoeye • Nice • May 2007

Private Lives

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-11T09:56:37+02:00

Yacht name: Private Lives
Length: 121 ft • 37
Year: 2003
Builder: RMK Marine
Architect: Vripack

Photo: monacoeye • Nice • May 2007
Bob Paylor • 2008

Athena

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-11T09:45:46+02:00

Yacht name: Athena
Length: 295 ft • 90 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Royal Huisman • # 378
Design: Beeldsnijder • Dijkstra

Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • December 2005

Jim Clark, the owner of this three-masted schooner, is a keen sailor, also owns Hyperion and was a founder of Netscape and Silicon Graphics.

Athena was the world's largest private sailing yacht until the launch of Eos in 2006.

Borkumriff IV

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-11T09:41:27+02:00

Yacht name: Borkumriff IV
Length: 166 ft • 51 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Royal Huisman
Architect: Gerard Dijkstra

Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • 2007

HMS Echo

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-08T20:39:30+02:00

Name: HMS Echo
Length: 90.6 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Appledore • Vosper Thorneycroft

Name HNLMS Snellius
Length: 297 ft 3 • 81.4 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Royal Schelde Vlissingen
Royal Netherlands Navy's latest hydrographic ship.

You may have noticed a couple of warships in Port Hercule, if you've been watching notari.tv. In fact they appear to be two hydrographic ships, one British and one Dutch.

Turns out Monaco is hosting the International Hydrographic Organization's 17th Annual Congress. This institution was founded by none other than Prince Albert I, and has its HQ in Monaco. There is a cartographic exhibition finishing today 10 May 2007 in the Auditorium Rainier III.

Zeepaard

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:41:22+02:00

Yacht name: Axantha -> Zeepaard (2009)
Length: 122 ft • 37 m
Year: 2003
Builder: JFA
Design: Vripack

Photo: monacoeye • Golfe Juan • April 2007

Zingaro

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:37:21+02:00

Yacht name: Zingaro
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Derecktor
Design: Sparkman & Stephens

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Zanzibar

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T15:50:07+02:00

Yacht name: Zanzibar
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 1997
Builder: Tréhard Marine

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

Y Not

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T19:18:36+02:00

Yacht name: Y Not
Length: 79 ft • 24 m
Year: 1994
Builder: CIM - Constructions Industrielles et Maritimes
Design: Bruce Farr

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007 & NT Monaco Yacht Show 2008

Windcrest

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T16:04:47+02:00

Yacht name: Windcrest
Length: 98 ft • 30 m
Year:
Builder: Hodgdon Yachts
Architect: Fontaine

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

Virago

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-06T09:41:20+02:00

Yacht name: Virago
Model: Swan 100 #202
Length: 100 ft • 30 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Nautor Swan
Design: German Frers

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

Vent d'Est

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T19:36:45+02:00

Yacht name: Vent d'Est
Formerly: Red Dragon
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Vitters
Architect: Dubois

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Tsalta • Westport 130

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:34:30+02:00

Yacht name: Tsalta • Westport 130
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Westport • #1507

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

Toto

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:34:13+02:00

Yacht name: Toto
Length: 110 ft • 33 m
Year: 1983
Builder: Palmer Johnson • # 181

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

Top Marques 2007

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:33:08+02:00

Event: Monaco Top Marques 2007 - mostly supercars

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • April 2007

Titan XIV

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:32:55+02:00

Yacht name: Titan XIV
Length: 111 ft 5 • 34 m
Year: 1994
Builder: Valdettaro

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

Timoneer

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:31:55+02:00

Yacht name: Timoneer
Length: 147 ft • 45 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Vitters
Architect: Dubois

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

Symmetry

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T16:14:22+02:00

Yacht name: Symmetry
Length: 81 ft • 25 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Yachting Developments YDL
Design: German Frers

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • March - April 2007

Sunseeker 105 • Shereen

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T19:13:17+02:00

Yacht name: Shereen
Model: Sunseeker 105
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Sunseeker

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • April 2007

Sovereign

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:29:39+02:00

Yacht name: Sovereign
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Broward Marine • # 249 ?

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • March 2007

Song of the Sea

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:29:00+02:00

Yacht name: Song of the Sea
Length: 113 ft• 34 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Nautor Swan
Architect: German Frers

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

This is Us

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:43:38+02:00

Yacht name: Skylge -> This is Us
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Holland Jachtbouw
Architect: André Hoek

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

Now renamed as This is Us (2010).

Signe

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:28:05+02:00

Yacht name: Signe
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 1990
Builder: Renaissance Yachts
Architect: Bruce King

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

Suakin

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:27:50+02:00

Yacht name: Suakin
Formerly: Freesia
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 1997
Builder: Hakvoort

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • April 2007

Serena helicopter tender

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:27:21+02:00

Helicoper: Tender to Serena

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Seljm

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:27:12+02:00

Yacht name: Seljm
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 1980
Builder: Sangermani

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • April 2007

Seaquell

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-06T09:41:33+02:00

Yacht name: Seaquell
Formerly: Espada
Length: 109 ft • 33 m
Year: 1992
Builder: Alloy Yachts
Architect: Dubois Naval Architects

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

Sea Diamond

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:26:43+02:00

Yacht name: Sea Diamond
Length: 90 ft • 27 m
Year: 1956 (2004 refit)
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Safran

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:25:52+02:00

Yacht name: Safran
Formerly: Kingfisher • Skandia
Length: 60 ft • 18 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Marten Yachts

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Safran was originally built for Ellen MacArthur as Kingfisher. Sailing single handedly she came second in the Vendee Globe 2000-1, then with Nick Maloney first in the EDS Atlantic Challenge 2001. Latest Route du Rhum skipper Marc Guillemot has now handed Safran back to the MacArthur team as he awaits delivery of a new, lighter Safran.

Rara Avis

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:25:21+02:00

Yacht name: Rara Avis
Length : 125 ft • 38 m
Year:1957
Builder: Klerk & Terneuzen
Design: Philip Rhodes

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Based on a Thames river boat design. I also found an original length of 99 ft.

Rebecca

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T17:10:43+02:00

Yacht name: Rebecca
Length: 140 ft • 43 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Pendennis
Architect: German Frers

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

Pelican

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:24:08+02:00

Bird name: Caribbean Brown Pelican • Pelecanus occidentalis occidentalis
WIngspan: 6 ft

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

A wonderful bird is the pelican. His bill will hold more than his belican…

Patient Falcon

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-06T09:41:42+02:00

Yacht name: Patient Falcon
Length: 93 ft • 28.3 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Able Marine

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

Parlay

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-06T09:41:49+02:00

Yacht name: Parlay
Length: 126 ft • 38 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Otona Navi

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

Pari

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-21T17:25:49+02:00

Yacht name: Pari
Length: 130 ft • 39 m
Year: 1989
Builder: Alucraft • Dell'Argentario
Design: Vicenzo Ruggiero • Refit: Espen Øino

Photos: monacoeye • St Jean Cap Ferrat • 2 June 2008

20 June 2009: Activity around Pari. A containment barrier has been placed around her and hull inspections appear to be taking place.

2 June 2009: Pari ran aground off St Jean Cap Ferrat, on Saturday 30th May, dragged on to the rocks at anchor by heavy winds during the night. Attempts to refloat her have been halted until an inspection of her hull has been undertaken. No one was reported injured.

As can be seen from the photos above, she has now been tethered to the rocks with some floatation devices at her bow and stern - or perhaps those are fuel containment barriers? No fuel was visible in the surrounding area.

The magnificent villa La Fleur Du Cap, that overlooks the waterfront, used to belong to Charlie Chaplin, then was owned by David Niven until his death in 1983.

Below, Pari last year in Cannes, in better times.

Paraiso

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T16:02:30+02:00

Yacht name: Paraiso
Length: 108 ft • 33 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Alloy Yachts • # AY29
Design: Fontaine Design Group

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket
Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Tender to Paraffin

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:23:00+02:00

This Tender to Paraffin is built by Hinckley - from the comments below, a Talaria T36.

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • April 2007

Paradigm

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T20:26:03+02:00

Yacht name: Paradigm • Benetti Classic 115 • BC02
Formerly: Nanseabee • Intrinsic
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Benetti

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • April 2007

Obrigado

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-29T11:46:49+02:00

Yacht name: Obrigado
Length: 98 ft • 22 m
Year: 2006
Builder: MCP Yachts

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2008

Another Brazilian yacht - made in Santos, the port for São Paulo.

Mumu

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:17:47+02:00

Yacht name: Mumu
Length: 127 ft • 39 m
Year: 2004
Builder: RB Dereli
Architect: Philippe Briand

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • April 2007

Moon Maiden II

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:17:27+02:00

Yacht name: Moon Maiden II
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 1975
Builder: Beykoz

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Mi Reina

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:17:14+02:00

Yacht name: Mi Reina
Length: 76 ft ? • 23.1 m ?

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Mirabella III

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T11:45:57+02:00

Yacht name: Mirabella III
Length: 134 ft 5 • 41 m
Year: 1995
Builder: Concorde Yachts
Architect: Bruce Farr

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • April 2007

Mirabella

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T11:46:33+02:00

Yacht name: Mirabella
Length: 131 ft 3 • 40 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Concorde Yachts
Architect: Bruce Farr

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • April 2007

Limitless tender

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:13:37+02:00

Limo Tender to Limitless from Cantiere Motonautica Serenella

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • March - April 2007

At Last

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:12:46+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Joy -> At Last
Formerly: L'Aquasition -> Artful Dodger -> Lady Joy -> At Last
Length: 144 ft • 42 m
Year: 1990
Builder: Heesen • # 074.41
Design: Gerhard Gilgenast

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Kokomo

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-02T16:33:26+02:00

Yacht name: Kokomo
Length: 169 ft • 52 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Alloy Yachts • AY34
Architect: Dubois Naval Architects

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 17 September 2007

Kim

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:10:27+02:00

Yacht name: Kim
Length: 70 ft • 21m
Year: 1991
Builder: Engelaer
Architect: Hoek Design

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Keewaydin

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:10:08+02:00

Yacht name: Keewaydin
Formerly: Nazenin III
Length: 108 ft • 33 m
Year: 1995
Builder: Palmer Johnson • # 215
Architect: John Alden

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Kaori

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T16:17:09+02:00

Yacht name: Kaori
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 1992 (refit 2006)
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ205
Architect: Chuck Paine

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • March - April 2007

Juliet

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-06T09:42:30+02:00

Yacht name: Juliet
Length: 143 ft • 43 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Royal Huisman
Design: Ron Holland

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • March - April 2007

Hilarium

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:07:48+02:00

Yacht name: Hilarium
Formerly: My Way • Ilona
Length: 129 ft • 39 m
Year: 1986
Builder: NQEA

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • March - April 2007

Highland Breeze

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-06T09:43:10+02:00

Yacht name: Highland Breeze
Formerly: Eratosthenes
Length: 113 ft • 34 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Swan Nautor
Architect: German Frers

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • March - April 2007

Grand Coroto

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T22:36:41+02:00

Yacht name: Grand Coroto • Benetti Classic 115 • BC08
Formerly: Nanou
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Benetti

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Gliss

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T15:56:27+02:00

Yacht name: Gliss
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Royal Huisman
Architect: Philippe Briand

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket

Georgia

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-01T15:28:42+02:00

Yacht name: Georgia
Length: 159 ft • 48 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Alloy Yachts • AY21
Architect: Dalrymple-Smith • Scanu
Design: Glade Johnson

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • March - April 2007

Fly One • Farr Nauta 93

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:06:05+02:00

Yacht name: Fly One • Farr-Nauta 93
Length: 93 ft • 28 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Southern Wind
Design: Nauta Yachts • Bruce Farr

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Flying Magic

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:05:48+02:00

Yacht name: Flying Magic
Length: 97 ft • 25 m
Year: 1992 (refit 2000)
Builder: Jongert

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Fleurtje

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-02T16:33:28+02:00

Yacht name: Fleurtje
Length: 187 ft • 57 m
Year: 1960 (refit 2003)
Builder: Amsterdamsche
Architect: R Clark • Gerald Dijkstra refit

Felicita West

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-02T16:33:31+02:00

Yacht name: Felicta West
Length: 210 ft • 64 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2035
Architect: Ron Holland

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 16 September 2007

Extraordinary

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:04:48+02:00

Yacht name: Extraordinary

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • March - April 2007

Nataly

monacoeye.com — 2011-07-14T14:06:47+02:00

© monacoeye . Do not copy without permission. Above, Nataly.

Yacht name: Nataly
Formerly: Euphoria
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Benetti • Benetti Classic 120 • BC 101

The first in the successful Benetti Classic 120 series. Now named Nataly.

Elaldrea

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T22:38:23+02:00

Yacht name: Elaldrea • Benetti Classic 115 • BC11
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Benetti

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Dreamland

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:03:20+02:00

Yacht name: Dreamland
Formerly: Berdy
Model: Swan 86
Length: 86 ft • 26 m
Year: 1990
Builder: Nautor Swan
Design: German Frers

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • March - April 2007

Destination Fox Harb'r

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-06T09:43:28+02:00

Yacht name: Destination Fox Harb'r
Formerly: Harlequin
Length: 134 ft • 41 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Alloy Yachts • AY25
Architect: Dubois Naval Architects

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • March - April 2007

Cyclos III

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:02:42+02:00

Yacht name: Cyclos III
Length: 139 ft • 42 m
Year: 1990 (refit 1997)
Builder: Royal Huisman
Design: Ron Holland

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • March - April 2007

Chippewa

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:02:31+02:00

Yacht name: Chippewa
Model: Swan Nautor 68
Length: 68 ft • 21 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Swan Nautor

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • March - April 2007

Unforgettable

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:40:53+02:00

Yacht name: Carib Queen -> Unforgettable
Length: 100 ft • 30.5 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Inace • # 544

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • March - April 2007

Brazilian built

St Barths Bucket 2007

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-06T09:43:37+02:00

Bob's been busy at St Barths Bucket… Directly below are most of the entrants for this famous regatta which took place from the 29th March to 1st April 2007. Too many to list on the front page so they continue on to the May archive. Below that are more yachts from St Barths mostly taken around the event… Kaori came first in the overall rankings, in front of Avalon and Windcrest.

Photos: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

Campai

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:01:45+02:00

Yacht name: Campai
Length: 72 ft • 22 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Southern Wind
Design: Ron Holland

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Bossy Boots II

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:01:32+02:00

Yacht name: Bossy Boots II
Formerly: Mia Elise
Length: 136 ft • 41 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Intermarine USA

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • April 2007

Beaugeste

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:01:19+02:00

Yacht name: Beaugeste
Formerly: Beaupré
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 1989
Builder: Brooke Yachts
Architect: Ron Holland

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Bacchanal

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T22:30:10+02:00

Yacht name: Bacchanal • Benetti Classic 115 • BC25
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Benetti

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2008

Avalon

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T15:11:25+02:00

Yacht name: Avalon
Length: 108 ft • 33 m
Year: 1986 (refit 2000)
Builder: Southern Pacific
Design: Ron Holland

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • March - April 2007

Attessa helicopter tender

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:00:22+02:00

Helicopter: Tender to Attessa

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Genevieve

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:43:31+02:00

Yacht name: Atlanta -> Genevieve
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 1996
Builder: Alloy Yachts
Architect: Dubois Naval Architects
Interior: Glade Johnson

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • March - April 2007

Now Genevieve (in 2010).

Arietta • Westport 112

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T10:59:10+02:00

Yacht name: Arietta • Westport 112
Formerly: Boardwalk
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Westport • # 7705

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • April 2007

Arabella

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T10:58:58+02:00

Yacht name: Arabella
Formerly: Centurion
Length: 156 ft • 48 m
Year: 1983 (refit 2000)
Builder: Palmer Johnson • # 186

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • April 2007

Aphrodite A

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-01T22:15:47+02:00

Yacht name: Aphrodite A
Formerly: Aphrodite 2
Length: 140 ft • 43 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Vitters
Design: André Hoek

Photo monacoeye • St Jean • July 2007
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Annastar

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T10:58:08+02:00

Yacht name: Annastar
Length: 85 ft • 26 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Burger Boat
Architect: Don O'Keefe

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Alexa C2

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T10:57:54+02:00

Yacht name: Alexa C2
Length: 114 ft • 35 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Nordlund

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Aiglon

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T10:57:32+02:00

Yacht name: Aiglon
Length: 147 ft • 45 m
Year: 1970 (2001 refit)
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen • # 6326
Stylist: André Mauric

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

Aeolian

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T10:57:11+02:00

Yacht name: Aeolian
Length: 90 ft • 28 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Holland Jachtbouw
Architect: Hoek Design

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

White Star

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-03T10:17:51+02:00

Yacht name: White Star
Length: 155 ft • 47 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 29

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes • 22 April 2007

Lady Aida

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T14:42:49+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Aida
Length: 120 ft • 36.5 m
Year: 1990
Builder: Bugari

Photo: NT • Corsica • August 2008

Millenium

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-03T10:26:06+02:00

Yacht name: Millenium • Heesen 3700 #7
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Heesen • # 13237

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes • April 2007

Millenium, launched last year in the 3700 series, seen here in Cannes. Ilona the latest has just been launched and is still at the yard in Holland.

Big Mak

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:42:12+02:00

Yacht name: Blowsy -> Big Mak
Length: 156 ft • 48 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Heesen • # 10346
Architect: Frank Mulder

Photo: monacoeye.com • Golfe Juan • 28 April 2007

Sunseeker

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:30:28+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker

Sunseeker

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:29:20+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker

Sunseeker

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:39:02+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker

Sunseeker

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:39:35+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker

Sunseeker

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:39:38+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker

Sunseeker

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:39:41+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker

Sunseeker

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:39:46+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker

Sunseeker

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:39:51+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker

Sunseeker

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:39:54+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker

Sunseeker

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:39:58+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker

Sunseeker

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:40:01+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker

Sunseeker

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:40:03+02:00

Yacht name: Sunseeker

Sunseeker 94

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:40:08+02:00

Yacht name: Katya
Model: Sunseeker 94
Length: 94 ft • 29 m
Year 2005
Builder: Sunseeker

Sunseeker 98

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:40:10+02:00

Yacht name: Deep Blue
Model: Sunseeker 98
Length: 98 ft • 30 m
Builder: Sunseeker

Sunseeker 105 • Gossip

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:40:21+02:00

Yacht name: Gossip
Model: Sunseeker 105
Length: 105 ft • 31 m
Builder: Sunseeker

Sunseeker Predator 108 • S Miguel

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:40:48+02:00

Yacht name: S Miguel
Model: Sunseeker Predator 108
Length: 108 ft • 33 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Sunseeker
Top speed: 42 knots

Photo: monacoeye.com • Monaco • 2006

Sunseeker Predator 108 • M3

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:40:37+02:00

Yacht name: M3
Model: Sunseeker Predator 108 #1
Length: 108 ft • 33 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Sunseeker

Photo: monacoeye.com • Port Camille Rayon • 27 April 2007

This is the Predator 108 used by villain Le Chiffre in recent James Bond film Casino Royale … !

Sunseeker 105 • Smooth Operator

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:40:31+02:00

Yacht name: Smooth Operator
Model: Sunseeker 105
Length: 105 ft • 31 m
Builder: Sunseeker

Sunseeker 37m • The Snapper

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-16T09:42:40+02:00

Yacht name: The Snapper
Model: Sunseeker 37m
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2006
Design: Don Shead

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007
Photo: monacoeye.com • Monaco Grand Prix • May 2007

Sunseeker call this the "jewel in the crown". The Snapper, their new 37m trideck, is their biggest yet and has a top speed of about 25 knots.

Thirteen

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-30T09:34:40+02:00

Yacht name: Thirteen • Christensen 157
Formerly: Barchetta
Length: 157 ft • 48 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Christensen • # 28

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Prediction

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-23T12:26:16+02:00

Yacht name: Lord Jim -> Prediction
Formerly: Lady Duvera II
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Hakvoort
Architect: Diana Yacht Design

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • April 2007

Lady Eva

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-14T09:30:28+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Madelyn -> Lady Eva
Formerly: Bali Ha'i • Blue Meridian
Length: 121 ft 10 • 37.1 m
Year: 1978
Builder: CRN

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2007

Atlantide

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-23T11:56:23+02:00

Yacht name: Atlantide
Formerly: Caleta
Length: 122 ft • 37 m
Year: 1930
Builder: Philip

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • April 2007

Refitted in 1999 by Ken Freivokh and A Milne for Tom Perkins, the computer don and venture capitalist who also built Maltese Falcon and restored Marielle. It won the prize at the 2005 Monaco Classic Yacht Show - a really beautiful yacht.

IYCA • Antibes

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-01T17:15:05+02:00

Great aerial shot of the IYCA taken last week by AW. Where is Kingdom 5KR ?

Photo: AW • IYCA • April 2008
Photo: monacoeye • IYCA • 2007

Lady Sheridan

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-21T23:16:16+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Sheridan
Length: 190 ft 4 • 58 m
Year: Dec 2006
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen • # 6477
Stylist: Donald Starkey
Sisterships: Lady Sheridan • Kwikumat • Zenobia • Excellence III

Photo: monacoeye • St Jean • 20 May 2007
Photo: monacoeye • IYCA Antibes • 22 April 2006

Lady Sheridan is Abeking & Rasmussen's brand new release, which arrived in Antibes from the Lemwerder yard a couple of weeks ago. She looks like Zenobia but is a couple of feet longer.

Secret

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-25T06:29:17+02:00

Yacht name: Secret
Length: 201 ft • 61 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • #795

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2008
Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • May - June 2007

Secret was launched two weeks before Christmas 2006 and visited Monaco for the Grand Prix.

De Vrouwe Christina

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-19T02:01:28+02:00

Yes, it's a Feadship! This wonderful shot of De Vrouwe Christina sailing down the Rio Dulce in Guatemala, for me, conjures up the romance of yachting. Henri Krijnen has kindly shared some of the details of the history of his unique Feadship, which he has beautifully refitted and restored over four years.

DVC was the only sail yacht of this type ever built by De Koninklijke De Vries in Aalsmeer as a Feadship. At the time, the Feadship consortium included several partners - only later were these to be boiled down to De Vries, Van Lent and De Voogt.

The model is a "pavilion sea tjalk" - a typical Dutch freighter, which has a 350 year old history. The tjalk is normally a flat-bottomed boat but De Vrouwe Christina was built with a small keel as a sailing yacht, for Prof. Crawford Failey (Farley?) of Connecticut in 1957.

The professor cruised her with a crew of 4 on the Intercoastal Waterways of the USA and in the Caribbean. Later she was owned by James Ryder, owner of the Ryder trucking company, a repeat Feadship customer.

In 2002, Henri Krijnen bought and completely refitted her, working from the original plans. Now she is 85% brand new: she has a new keel, all mod cons, and is far stronger than before.

The De Voogt designed exterior has remained exactly the same, but the interior is ulta-modern - mahogany has been replaced by light woods, while Dutch sculptor Anton Fortuin's original carvings have been retained. The lee-boards, which act as additional keels, have been completely remade from solid teak.

Currently De Vrouwe Christina is in Los Sueños, Costa Rica. Look out for her also on the 2007 Feadship calendar….

Yacht name: De Vrouwe Christina
Length: 80 ft • 24 m (plus 8 ft bowsprit)
Year: 1957
Builder: Feadship
Architect: De Voogt

Photo: Henri Krijnen • Rio Dulce, Guatemala • 23 July 2006

Asean Lady

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-19T01:08:27+02:00

Yacht name: Asean Lady
Length: 289 ft • 88 m
Beam : 70 ft • 21 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Yantai Raffles
Architect: Ian Mitchell
Interior: Annie Chang

Photos: Mats Nelson • Saigon • 14 April 2007

If you can remember the opening credits to Hawaii-5-O, then Asean Lady should look a little familiar. That's because the outrigger design - which uses a stabiliser for rough weather - is borrowed from the traditional Pacific canoe - the proa.

At 88 m however Asean Lady is one of the largest yachts in the world and her 21 m beam is similar to that of world's longest yacht Dubai. She was built for Brian Chang, CEO of Chinese shipbuilder Yantai Raffles. These great photos were taken in Saigon and sent in by Mats Nelson. Book him Danno!

Azimut 100

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-27T10:11:08+02:00

Yacht name: Azimut 100 Jumbo

Azimut 98

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-27T10:11:06+02:00

Yacht name: Azimut 98 Leonardo

Azimut 85

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-27T10:11:03+02:00

Yacht name: Azimut 85

Azimut 68 Plus

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-27T10:11:00+02:00

Yacht name: Azimut 68 plus

Azimut 46

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-27T00:01:23+02:00

Yacht name: Azimut 46

Monthly Recap • February 2007

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-28T20:38:11+01:00

A new look for monacoeye.com…

Continued here…

Monthly Recap • January 2007

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-31T20:37:03+01:00

Many more yacht photos from St Barths…

Continued here…

Monthly Recap • March 2007

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-31T20:40:10+02:00

Many new photos were added in March…

Continued here…

Sun Ark

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T18:44:59+02:00

Yacht name: Sun Ark
Formerly: Magic One • Bonita
Year: 1995
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Builder: Norship - Heesen • # 99.35
Design: Frank Mulder
Engines: 2 x 3500 hp & 1 x 2500 hp
Top speed: 50 knots

Sisterships: Moonraker • Impulsive • Sun Ark • AA Absolute

Skagen 53

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-25T19:41:47+02:00

Yacht name: Skagen 53
Builder: Skagen - Danish Yacht

Photo: monacoeye • 25 March 2007 • Nice

Rinker

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-25T19:41:15+02:00

Yacht name: Rinker

Photo: monacoeye • 25 March 2007 • Nice

Naomo

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-25T20:32:53+02:00

Yacht name: Naomo ?

Photo: monacoeye • 25 March 2007 • Nice

Mako

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-25T19:40:03+02:00

Yacht name: Mako

Photo: monacoeye • 25 March 2007 • Nice

Coanda 54

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-25T19:39:20+02:00

Yacht name: Coanda 54
Builder: Caliari - Coanda

Photo: monacoeye • 25 March 2007 • Nice

Cantieri di Sarnico 45

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-25T19:38:06+02:00

Yacht name: Cantieri di Sarnico 45

Photo: monacoeye • 25 March 2007 • Nice

The Cantieri di Sarnico range includes 43 • 45 • 50 • 58 • 60 • 65 and Spider

Aicon 56

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-25T19:36:59+02:00

Yacht name: Aicon 56

Photo: monacoeye • 25 March 2007 • Nice

The Aicon range includes Flybridge 54 • 56 • 64 • 85 and Open 60 • 72

Nice Yacht Show 2007

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-25T20:12:35+02:00

The Nice Yacht Show finished today. The show concentrates on smaller boats. I've posted a few models below - details to follow.

Photo: monacoeye • 25 March 2007 • Nice

Port of Nice

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-25T19:28:42+02:00

The Port of Nice emptied out before their yacht show which finished today, 25th March 2007.

Photo: monacoeye • 20 March 2007 • Nice

CV-9

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-25T10:33:59+02:00

Yacht name: CV-9
Length: 131 ft • 40 m
Year: 1995
Builder: Delta Marine • 120-003
Design: Glade Johnson

Photo: monacoeye.com • Monaco • 26 July 2006

Issham Al Baher

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-24T17:07:41+01:00

Yacht name: Issham Al Baher
Formerly: Prince Abdul Aziz • Al Salamah • Atlantis
Length: 379 ft • 115 m
Year: 1973
Builder: Hellenic Shipyards

Sisterships: Atlantis II • Issham Al Baher

Stavros Niarchos or John Latsis reportedly gave Issham Al Baher or loaned it to late King Fahd

Photo : monacoeye.com • 16 August 2005 • Monaco

Impulsive

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T11:17:56+02:00

Yacht name: Impulsive
Formerly: Victoria Won 2
Length: 115 ft 8 • 35.2 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Norship
Design: Frank Mulder
Engines: 2 x 2250 hp
Top speed: 32 knots

Sisterships: Moonraker • Impulsive • Sun Ark • ex Teeth

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007
Photo: monacoeye • October 2005 • Monaco Yacht Show

Brazil

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-30T23:21:20+02:00

Here are some photos from my recent trip to Brazil. Highlights included a quiet fishing village called Pantanal do Sul, which is part of a nature reserve on the Ilha de Santa Catarina; the Foz de Iguaçu, a vast complex of waterfalls on the Argentine and Paraguayan border; and a vintage train journey through the Mata Atlantica rainforest, from the highlands of Curitiba down towards the port of Paranaguá. Plenty of beautiful birds (the feathered variety… ) and other beasties. Warning - this is a totally yacht-free zone, as I never made it to Angra dos Reis, Santos or Parati !!

Sarafsa

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-10T16:42:38+02:00

Yacht name: Sarafsa
Length: 269 ft • 82 m
Year: 2008
Builder: Devonport Yachts • # 54
Design: Andrew Winch

Photo Peter Powell • Polperro, Cornwall • 8 May 2008
Photo Tom Walker • Plymouth Sound • 4 May 2008
Photo monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show 2006

8 May Update: Peter has sent in some very nice photos (top) of Sarafsa's sea trials, further along the coast off Looe & Polperro…
5 May Update: Tom has just sent in this rare glimpse of Sarafsa on sea trials in Plymouth Sound on Sunday!

Project 54 has been launched with the name Sarafsa. The old Amels Sarafsa has been sold and renamed Faribana V.

Video below from Mike:

From previous comments, Sarafsa is owned by Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz al Saud, of Saudi Arabia, and named after his only daughter Sara Fahed Sultan Al Saud (Sara F S A).

Kaleido Beau

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-18T13:01:13+01:00

Yacht name: Kaleido Beau
Formerly: Shamwari • Dolce Far Niente
Length : 151 ft • 46 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Benetti • FB 208

Photo: monacoeye • Nice • Summer 2006

Sea Owl

monacoeye.com — 2009-01-18T17:43:20+01:00

Yacht name: Sea Owl
Formerly: Lady Linda -> Thirteen
Length: 124 ft • 38 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Delta Marine

Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • 2006

HMB's photo from St Barths shows Sea Owl's new dark hull …

Lionshare

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-10T12:24:34+01:00

Yacht name: Lionshare -> Sarasvati
Formerly: Catalonian • Extasea A
Length: 129 ft • 40 m
Year: 1986
Builder: Heesen • # 6636

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes • May 2006

All Seven

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-18T12:23:19+01:00

Yacht name: All Seven
Formerly: Aziz I • Abdulaziz
Length: 148 ft • 45 m
Year: 1987
Builder: CRN

Photo: monacoeye • Golfe Juan • 2006

The Saudi royal yacht All Seven on her private pier in Port Camille Rayon.

Harbour Moon

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-17T20:19:41+01:00

Yacht name: Harbour Moon
Formerly: Honey Money
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 1996
Builder: Heesen • # 9843
Design: Omega Architects

Photo: monacoeye • Nice • 15 March 2007

Tajin

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-14T09:29:53+02:00

Yacht name: Tajin
Formerly: Nassa Too
Length: 147 ft • 45 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Trident
Stylist: Sergio Cutolo

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Grand Prix • May 2007

Calaf

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-17T20:18:35+01:00

Yacht name: Calaf
Formerly: La Coveta • El Dato
Length: 123 ft • 38 m
Year: 1992
Builder: Heesen • # 6235

Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • 15 March 2007

Azteca

monacoeye.com — 2010-08-31T11:31:33+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • August 2010 • Monaco • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Azteca
Formerly: Clarena II
Length: 236 ft • 72 m
Year: 2009
Builder: CRN • # 124
Design: Nuvolari Lenard

Azteca, the CRN flagship, designed by Nuvolari & Lenard, entering the port in Monaco.

Romance

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T16:30:22+02:00

Yacht name: Romance
Length: 185 ft • 57 m
Year: 2008
Builder: CRN • # 122
Design: Giovanni Zuccon

Photo: NT • August 2008 • Monaco
Photo: monacoeye • September 2006 • Monaco Yacht Show

CRN 122 is 3m longer than Ability. CRN 123 will be 3 m longer still at 60m.

Maraya

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-27T10:25:29+02:00

Yacht name: Maraya
Length: 178 ft • 54 m
Year: 2007
Builder: CRN • #121
Design: Giovanni Zuccon

Photos: NT • Monaco • June 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • 16 March 2008

Maraya - a sistership to Ability - is a recent launch from CRN. She visited Cannes during MIPIM.

GiVi

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-18T09:53:48+02:00

Yacht name: GiVi
Hull no: CRN 120
Length: 197 ft • 60m
Year: 2006
Builder: CRN
Design: Zuccon

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 17 September 2007

Blue Dawn

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-14T18:40:49+01:00

Yacht name: Blue Dawn
Length: 203 ft • 62 m
Year: 1959
Builder: JJ Sietas

Delma

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-20T19:47:13+02:00

Yacht name: Delma
Formerly: Annaliesse
Length: 279 ft 7 • 85.23 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Neorion

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Delma has returned all in white. An improvement - orange lifeboats are always a bit of an eyesore. The crew had better get busy with those sponges…

O'mega

monacoeye.com — 2009-08-12T09:43:56+02:00

Yacht name: O'mega
Length: 270 ft • 82 m
Year: 1985
Builder: Mitsubishi
Original stylist: Giorgio Vafiadis

Photo: Tatiana Hughes • Monaco • Aug 2009 (top white)
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 11 March 2007 (lower) • 2008 (middle)

Aug 2009: O'mega has had a major refit. New white hull, top deck remodelled and expanded, funnel exhausts replaced, new sat domes, new tender/lifeboat and davits, tinted windows around all decks, maybe more …

Kelly Sea • Westport 112

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-10T13:23:22+01:00

Yacht name: Kelly Sea • Westport 112
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Westport • # 7720

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • March 2007

Lady Ecosse

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-09T19:40:15+01:00

Yacht name: Lady Ecosse
Length: 107 ft • 33 m
Year: 1962
Builder: De Beer

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • March 2007

Bayou

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-09T19:39:02+01:00

Yacht name: Bayou
Formerly: Artemis • Grand Pond
Year: 1980s • oil field supply boat
Conversion: 1989
Builder: Breaux Brothers

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • March 2007

B2

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-10T11:36:39+01:00

Yacht name: B2
Model: Nordhavn 64 #2
Length: 66 ft • 20 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Nordhavn
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • February 2007

High on cute factor. Thanks for the details on this pocket-size explorer Arjan

Gaja

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-19T10:43:38+02:00

Yacht name: Gaja
Length: 35 m
Builder: Hotchya
Year: 2006

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2006

Seen around the time of last year's Yacht Show but I could find no details for her. Mystery solved, she's built by the Russian shipyard Hotchya, was launched in June 2006, and will be shown at this year's 2007 Monaco Yacht Show.

Anya • Leopard 34

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-07T01:09:18+01:00

Yacht name: Anya
Model: Leopard 34
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Builder: Arno

Location: Monaco • 2006 • monacoeye

Blue Angel • Leopard 34

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-07T01:10:31+01:00

Yacht name: Blue Angel
Model: Leopard 34.2
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Builder: Arno

Location: Monaco • 2006/7 • monacoeye

M.J. Taknm

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T15:41:08+02:00

Yacht name: MJ Taknm • ISA 133 #3
Length: 133 ft • 41 m
Year: 2005
Builder: ISA
Top speed: 32 knots
Engines: 2 x 2800 kw

Photo: NT • Monaco • 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Cannes • May 2007

Sisterships: MJ Taknm • Alfa XII • Samja

Blue East

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-24T10:38:00+02:00

Copyright: monacoeye • Monaco, September 2009 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Blue Eyes -> Blue East
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Baglietto • # 10186

Blue Eyes leaving the Monaco Yacht Show last year …

T.J. Esperanza

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-05T18:19:31+01:00

Yacht name : T.J. Esperanza
Formerly: Louise • Thunder Gulch
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Amels • # 432
Design: Terence Disdale

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • March 2007

Thunder Gulch has been renamed T.J. Esperanza and is in Port Hercule.

Samja

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-03T13:11:58+01:00

Yacht name: Samja • ISA 133 #1
Length: 133 ft • 40.55 m
Year: 2004
Builder: ISA
Top speed: 40 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Sisterships: MJ Taknm • Alfa XII • Samja

Tzarina

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-05T17:50:33+01:00

Yacht name : Tzarina
Formerly: Teddy (pictured) • Tigre d'Os • Tigre d'Or
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 1997
Builder: Amels • # 430

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • December 2006

Elle

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-24T10:43:11+02:00

Yacht name: Elle
Former name: Zaza • Fortunate Sun
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 1992
Builder: Tacoma - Puglia
Architect: Gerhard Gilgenast

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 23 May 2007
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2005 (Zaza)

Sunbird

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-03T14:23:25+01:00

Yacht name: Sunbird
Model: BSD 105
Length: 105 ft • 32 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Benetti Sail Division

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Spada

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-03T15:03:55+01:00

Yacht name: Spada
Length: 111 ft • 34 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Hakvoort
Architect: De Vries Lentsch
Interior: Ken Freivokh

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

South Paw C

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-03T15:00:48+01:00

Yacht name: South Paw C
Formerly: Gipsy
Length: 113 ft 2 • 34.5 m
Year: 1977 • Refit: 1998
Builder: Codecasa • F32

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Sheergold

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-03T15:01:23+01:00

Yacht name: Sheergold
Formerly: Serafina
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 1987
Builder: Amels • # 406
Architect: Diana Yacht Design
Interior: Jon Bannenberg

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Salee

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-03T14:23:18+01:00

Yacht name: Salee
Length: 109 ft • 33 m
Year: 1981
Builder: Benetti • FB 132

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Olindia

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-28T22:17:03+01:00

Yacht name: Olindia
Model: Neth Ship 87
Length: 86 ft • 26 m
Year: 1994
Builder: Lowland Yachts • Neth Ship
Architect: De Vries

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

MoonDance

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-03T15:04:04+01:00

Yacht name: MoonDance
Formerly: Spirit of Richmond
Length: 100 ft • 31 m
Year: 1992
Builder: GeTa

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Monaliza

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-12T15:37:29+02:00

Yacht name: Monaliza
Formerly: Martha Ann
Length: 140 ft • 43 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Westship

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008
Photo: Olivier • New York • August 2007

Lady May

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-03T15:08:50+01:00

Yacht name: Lady May
Length: 101 ft • 31 m ?
Year: 1920s
Builder: Philip & Son

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes • 2006

Owners: Sir Alfred Goodson • Renzo Rosso of Diesel

Lady Duvera

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T14:50:53+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Duvera
Length: 143 ft • 44 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Hakvoort
Architect: Diana Yacht Design
Interior: Felix Buytendijk

Photo: NT • Monaco • September 2008

Endless Summer

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-02T22:44:12+01:00

Yacht name: Endless Summer
Length: 127 ft • 39 m
Year: 1986
Builder: Lloyds Ship

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • December 2006

D & D

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-28T22:07:50+01:00

Yacht name: D & D

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Annamia

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-05T17:01:07+01:00

Yacht name: Annamia
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Baglietto • # 10190

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • October 2006

Azimut 62S

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-05T16:40:48+02:00

Yacht name: Azimut 62S
Length: 62 ft 6 • 19.06 m
Builder: Azimut
Top speed: 34 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006/7

Ava

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-06T13:08:53+01:00

Yacht name: Ava
Length: 132 ft • 40 m
Year: 1976
Builder: CRN

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Amber Sea

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-02T23:04:54+01:00

Yacht name: Amber Sea
Year: 1961

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Alfa XII

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-03T13:11:51+01:00

Yacht name: Alfa XII • ISA 133 #2
Length: 133 ft • 41 m
Year: 2005
Builder: ISA
Top speed: 32 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Sisterships: MJ Taknm • Alfa XII • Samja

Acacia of the Seychelles

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-03T14:23:59+01:00

Yacht name: Acacia of the Seychelles
Length: 86 ft • 26.2 m
Year: 1976 • Refit: 2004
Builder: Benetti • FB

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Sea Cloud

monacoeye.com — 2008-03-30T18:53:00+02:00

Yacht name: Sea Cloud
Formerly: Hussar
Length: 359 ft • 109 m
Year: 1931
Builder: Krupp
Architect: Gibbs and Cox

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • March 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Sea Cloud, the largest private sailing yacht ever built, was commissioned by US stockbroker Ed Hutton and originally named Hussar. He divorced in 1935, and gave the luxurious yacht to ex-wife Marjorie Merriweather Post, who renamed it Sea Cloud…

Montrevel

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-18T00:02:44+01:00

Yacht name: Montrevel
Length: 121 ft • 36.9 m
Year: 1958
Refit: 2000 Studio Cervi
Builder: Forges de l'Ouest

Photo: monacoeye • Nice • 2006

Originally an oceanographic research ship, Montrevel has recently been refitted as a yacht.

Heavenly Daze

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-19T17:30:07+01:00

Yacht name: Heavenly Daze
Length: 106 ft • 32 m
Year: 1972 • Refit: 2003
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #603
Architect: Fritz de Voogt

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Flying Eagle

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-19T17:29:47+01:00

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • Jan 2007

Hayken

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T15:58:56+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Monaco • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: Hayken
Formerly: Seascape • Heesen 3700 #2
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Heesen • # 123.37
Design: Omega Architects

It looks like Hayken is the new name for Seascape.

Buka

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-19T17:18:33+01:00

Yacht name: Buka • Heesen 3700 #5
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Heesen • # 12837
Design: Omega Architects

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Let It Be M • Heesen 37

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-19T17:18:20+01:00

Yacht name: Let It Be -> Let It Be M • Heesen 3700 #3
Length: 121 ft • 37 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Heesen • # 131.37
Design: Omega Architects

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Nashira Lamtha

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-17T13:28:39+01:00

Yacht name: Nashira Lamtha
Builder: Benetti

Photo: monacoeye • Genoa • Jan 2007

Ellen V

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-17T13:26:42+01:00

Yacht name: Ellen V
Formerly: Lady Lauren (pictured) • Thetis
Formerly: Thetis
Length: 131 ft • 40 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Perini Navi

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • Jan 2007

Krisujen

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-17T13:26:13+01:00

Yacht name: Krisujen
Formerly: Carolinian • Lady Carolina • Granada City • Cacique
Length: 126 ft • 38 m
Year: 1982 • Refit: 2002
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • #742

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • Jan 2007

Kapalua

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-17T13:25:43+01:00

Yacht name: Kapalua
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2006 ?
Builder: Crescent Yachts

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • Jan 2007

Sistership ?: Warrior

Fair Play

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-03T14:23:43+01:00

Yacht name: Fair Play
Length: 88 ft • 27 m
Year: 1975
Builder: Codecasa

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Cheetah Moon

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-17T13:17:50+01:00

Yacht name: Cheetah Moon
Formerly: Le Marriah
Length: 126 ft • 38 m
Year: 1986
Refit: 1993
Builder: Nicolini

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • Jan 2007

Azimut 116

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-27T10:11:13+02:00

Yacht name: Abie
Model: Azimut 116
Length: 116 ft • 35.4 m
Builder: Azimut

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • Oct 2006
Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • Jan 2007

Port of Genoa

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-02T12:11:12+01:00

Here are some shots from Genoa (Genova in Italian and Gênes in French) taken a couple of days ago. Genoa has a thriving maritime industry. Of course this ancient city state was once the major regional power. Its flag, the cross of St George, the red cross on a white background, was adopted by England and the City of London in the 12th century, so that their traders could sail these waters under the safety of the Genovese flag. It remains England's flag today…

Genoa is replete with shipyards where ferries and large ships are built as well as areas used by smaller yacht builders and refitters. One very large yacht marina is in the process of being built. The Porto Antico in the city centre is where most yachts can currently be found, the largest on my visit being Skat and Bleu de Nîmes. Much of this port area has been given a chic facelift and many of the adjoining wharves and warehouses are quickly being converted into what will undoubtedly be a very cool and stylish part of the city, with beautiful shops and restaurants housed in fantastically redeveloped maritime buildings. If ever the town planners work out how to replace the crazy overpasses with something quieter and less obtrusive this could be a real top location.

Bleu de Nîmes

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-01T23:50:45+01:00

Yacht name: Bleu de Nîmes
Formerly: Lodestone
Length: 184 ft • 56 m
Year: 1980
Refit: 2006 - PentaNed
Builder: Clelands

Photo: monacoeye • Genoa • 30 January 2007

The conversion Bleu de Nîmes, seen in picturesque Genoa (Genova) a couple of days ago, beside Skat. Genoa is a couple of hours' drive into Italy from Monaco.

Lady Kathryn III

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-30T00:12:09+01:00

Yacht name: Lady Kathryn III
Formerly: Silver Fox
Length: 145 ft • 44 m
Year: 2003
Builder: NQEA
Top speed: 26 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Windows Virtual Earth

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-29T13:20:55+01:00

If you haven't seen this already, prepare to spend the next couple of hours ~~not working~~ doing some important web-based research…

As a preamble, I'm a big fan of Google Earth satellite imagery and even built a map of the Grand Prix circuit when it came out. Unfortunately, Google then updated their satellite maps and Port Hercule landed on the "fold" between two maps, which now doesn't look very good. Still you can see my map of Port Hercule here and of course, clearly see the decks of Atlantis II. Don't forget to zoom and drag. You can also click on the markers.

Now then, I'm not always a great Microsoft fan - they often seem to arrive late to the party and don't bring much. But with Virtual Earth they've completely blown away the competition! Unfortunately I can't post the images here, but here are some links to a few nearby ports:

Monaco
Antibes
Cap d'Ail
Genoa
Genoa 2
Genoa 3

You drag the map around to explore and can resize or flip to map-view on the left. The photos must have been taken in 2006 whereas Google Earth's maps are much older, which is why the new Port Extension is not visible.

In Antibes the two biggest yachts are Kingdom 5KR (top) and Carinthia VII (blue hull). In Monaco, Atlantis II (top), Lady Moura (middle), The One (left top). In Cap D'Ail, White Rose of Drachs. But there are dozens of others - if anyone wants to have a go identifying them, feel free commenting below. I guess it'll be too much work for me to cover all the ports in the world here (!) but if you find another good location please also paste the link into the comments section below. Have fun!

Eos

monacoeye.com — 2009-11-09T23:54:46+01:00

Yacht name: Eos
Length: 305 ft • 93 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Lürssen • # 13636
Stylist: Bill Langan
Interior: François Catroux

Photo Dainis Kivlenieks - Fremantle, Perth • September 2009
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • March 2008
Photo: Marco Zanettovich • Trieste • 2 August 2007
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 28 January & April 2007

Dolce Far Niente

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-30T00:08:05+01:00

Yacht name: Dolce Far Niente
Formerly tug: Clyde • Smit Salvor • Matsas Salvor & then yacht: Seawolfe
Length: 191 ft • 58 m
Year: 1957
Refit: 2002
Builder: Smit

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Carpe Diem

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-26T00:41:51+01:00

Yacht name: Carpe Diem
Formerly: Imagine
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 17

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Sisterships: Carpe Diem • My Iris • Cakewalk

Lady Jenn

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:13:01+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Jenn
Length: 137 ft • 41 m
Year: 1994
Builder: Palmer Johnson • # 212
Architect: Tom Fexas

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Griffioen

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-26T14:30:20+01:00

Yacht name: Griffioen
Length: 90 ft • 27.2 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Bloemsma & van Breemen
Architect: De Vries Lentsch Design
Interior: Felix Buytendijk

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Ubiquitous

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T15:16:50+01:00

Yacht name: Ubiquitous
Length: 113 ft • 34 m
Launch: 1998
Builder: Westport • # 7629

Photo: monacoeye.com • Monaco • June 2006

Savannah

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:15:13+02:00

Yacht name: Savannah
Length: 118 ft • 36 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Intermarine USA • #2412
Stylist: Luiz de Basto

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Secret Love

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T13:54:01+02:00

Yacht name: Secret Love
Length: 120 ft • 36 m
Year: 1990
Builder: Amels • # 422

Photo: NT • Girola, Corsica • August 2008

Symphony II

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T15:24:26+01:00

Yacht name: Symphony II
Formerly: Perseverance
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Westport • # 7645
Architect: Jack Sarin

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Twilight

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T00:37:35+01:00

Wheels

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T00:37:07+01:00

Yacht name: Wheels
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Horizon

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Shalimar

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T17:45:23+01:00

Yacht name: Shalimar
Length: 118 ft • 36 m
Year: 1996
Builder: Benetti

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Quivira

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T17:45:13+01:00

Yacht name: Quivira
Formerly: D'Natalin • Tejati • Sanora • Margie V
Length: 116 ft • 35 m
Year: 1979 - Refit: 2005
Builder: Benetti • FB131

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Orinoquia

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-17T13:29:37+01:00

Yacht name: Orinoquia
Formerly: Daysatis
Length: 105 ft
Year: 1992
Builder: Broward Marine • # 522

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Muse • PJ 123 #2

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-04T18:46:34+01:00

Yacht name: Muse
Length: 123 ft • 37.5 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ123 #2
Architect: Nuvolari & Lenard

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Mosaique

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-21T23:14:25+02:00

Yacht name: Mosaique
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Proteksan Turquoise • # 35
Architect: Dubois Naval Architects
Interior: Donald Starkey

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes • 20 May 2007

Midnight

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T00:33:56+01:00

Yacht name: Midnight
Length: 122 ft • 37 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Fitzroy Yachts
Architect: Dubois Naval Architects

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Mariah II

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T00:33:17+01:00

Yacht name: Mariah II • Benetti Tradition 03
Length: 99 ft • 30 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Benetti • BT03

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Lys D'Ô

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T00:32:47+01:00

Yacht name: Lys D'Ô

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Lucky Seven • Westport 113

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T15:25:21+01:00

Yacht name: Lucky Seven
Length: 113 ft • 34 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Westport • # 7702
Architect: Jack Sarin

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Lady Iris

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T00:31:35+01:00

Yacht name: Lady Iris
Length: 107 ft • 33 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Burger Boat

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Lady Frances IV

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T00:30:56+01:00

Yacht name: Lady Frances IV
Length: 103 ft • 31 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Broward Marine • # 550

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Rasselas

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-18T10:29:39+02:00

Yacht name: Rasselas
Length: 203 ft • 62 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #670
Architect: De Voogt

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2008

Another shot from 2008 MYS - Rasselas.

Sebastien Loeb wins 2007 Monte Carlo Rally

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-21T14:18:29+01:00

Port Hercule was gripped by rally fever today as French hero Sébastien Loeb snatched the first rally of the WRC 2007 season in style. Citroen swept the board with rising star Dani Sordo taking second place. The Monte Carlo Rally is mostly raced over Friday and Saturday in the mountains a few hours' drive behind Monaco. But exceptionally this year, today, Sunday, a short final special stage was held around Port Hercule on the lower half of the Grand Prix circuit. Sébastien Loeb is something of a modern rally phenomenon having won the WRC championship for the last three years running, with Monegasque co-driver Daniel Elena. The rally doesn't attract the yacht crowd like the Grand Prix, but local yachts such as Atlantis II and Moneikos can be seen behind the track. I caught up with Loeb, Sordo and the Citroen team at the famous Rascasse restaurant just after Loeb had won the final stage and then again for the prize-giving ceremony…

Betty Jane • Westport 112

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-18T11:43:05+01:00

Yacht name: Betty Jane • Westport 112
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Westport • # 7707

Photo: monacoeye.com • Monaco • summer 2006

Printemps

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-18T11:59:23+01:00

Yacht name: Printemps
Formerly: Wheels
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 1987 • Refit: 1995 • 2003
Builder: Heesen • # 6932
Architect: Frank Mulder

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • January 2007

Jasali II

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-10T16:22:39+02:00

Copyright: Bob Paylor & monacoeye • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Jasali II
Formerly: Independence
Length: 174 ft • 53 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2025

Now Jasali II … (2010)

Perseus

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T16:06:49+02:00

Yacht name: Perseus
Length: 163 ft • 50 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2031

Sisterships: Is a Rose • Perseus • Phryne • Aurora

Photo: Robert Paylor • 25 - 30 March 2008 • St Barths Bucket
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • 1 April 2007

Knickerbocker

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-09T16:56:04+01:00

Yacht name: Knickerbocker
Formerly: Ghost Dancer • Timoneer
Length: 120 ft • 36 m
Year: 1992
Builder: Palmer Johnson • # 210
Design: Sparkman & Stephens

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Gale Winds • Westport 112

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-09T16:49:18+01:00

Yacht name: Gale Winds • Westport 112
Length: 112 ft • 34 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Westport • # 7721
Architect: Bill Garden
Stylist: Greg Marshall

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Latitude

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-09T16:48:59+01:00

Yacht name: Latitude
Length: 170 ft • 51.8 m
Year: 1973 • Refit: 2003
Builder: Maschinenfabrik

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Andrea Cay

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-09T16:48:10+01:00

Yacht name: Andrea Cay
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2002
Builder: ABD Aluminium Yachts
Architect: AG McIlwain
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2007

A distant shot of the passagemaker Andrea Cay…

Scott Free

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-05T14:51:11+01:00

Yacht name: Scott Free
Formerly: Marathon • Christensen 157
Length: 157 ft • 48 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Christensen #29

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • December 2006

Sisterships: Privacy (155) • Nice N'Easy • Barchetta • Marathon

Christensen aims to make four semi-custom 157s a year. The first was Tiger Woods' Privacy, without a swim platform so a couple of feet shorter.

Yeratel • Westport 130

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-05T14:41:05+01:00

Yacht name: Yeratel • Westport 130
Formerly: Vango -> Miss Sydney
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Westport • # 1505
Architect: Bill Garden
Stylist: Greg Marshall

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Sisterships: Kaleen • Björg III • Arm's Reach • Corrie Lynn • Miss Sydney

Monthly Recap • December 2006

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-03T14:48:06+01:00

A busy end to a busy year. Monacoeye followed the yachts, turning its gaze southwards…

Continued here…

Benetti 88 SD

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-03T12:09:32+01:00

Model: Benetti 88 SD
Length: 88 ft • 23 m
Builder: Benetti Sail Division
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Martin's Charter Yacht Exhibition • 2005

Thanks to Cuau for the ID…

Turmoil

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-03T12:12:25+01:00

Yacht name: Turmoil
Length: 209 ft • 63 m
Launch: 2006
Builder: Royal Denship
Architect: Ole Steen Knudsen

Photo: Bob Paylor • December 2006 • St Barths

This is the latest and greatest of Royal Denship's expedition yachts. It's a replacement for the Vripack designed Turmoil. The other two Danish explorers Force Blue and Big Aron also visited St Barths on New Year's Eve.

Kingfisher

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-05T11:11:10+02:00

Yacht name: Kingfisher
Length: 143 ft • 44 m
Year: 1987
Builder: Feadship • #754

Photo: monacoeye • September 2007

JeMaSa

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-09T16:55:54+01:00

Yacht name: JeMaSa
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Hakvoort • # 236
Architect: Diana Yacht Design
Design: Espen Øino

Photo: December 2006 • St Barths • Bob Paylor

The recently launched JeMaSa from Hakvoort, spotted here with Le Grand Bleu…

Impetuous

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T12:52:48+02:00

Yacht name: Impetuous
Length: 119 ft • 36 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Crescent Yachts
Architect: Jack Sarin

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007

Mac Brew

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T17:10:01+02:00

Copyright: BP/St Barths/2009 - NT/Monaco/2010 - Dainis Kivlenieks/Fremantle/2006 • Do not copy without permission

Yacht name: A Khaliq -> Mac Brew
Length: 131 ft • 40 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Heesen • # 11540
Design: Omega Architects
Top speed: 23 knots

MacBrew is the new name for A Khaliq

Colombier • St Barths

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-03T12:12:23+01:00

St Barths is clearly the place the megayachts like to spend New Year's! This great shot was taken off Colombier just before Christmas by Bob Paylor. No prizes for spotting Rising Sun on the right. In the middle I can see Aviva II, Islander (two masts) and Renalo. But what about the others?

Update: Bob's sent in the quiz answers on the top photo. Just one or two two still missing… Meanwhile there is another one bugging him, below in front of Oasis.

Gustavia was heaving with megayachts on New Year's Eve. The season peaks on this night, which is the one night of the year the port authorities allow larger yachts to enter. The next day most will leave. Simply too many photos to post but here's a quick list for the record of those in and around the port for New Year's and the days preceding it. Many shots will appear in the comments section of the relevant photo page.

Turmoil, Renalo, Sunrise, Cristal, Tooth Fairy, Inspiration, Amazon Express, Ecstasea (St Martin), Big D, Snow Goose, QS Atlantic, Bravelove One, Force Blue, Te Manu, No Escape, RM Elegant, Sunrise, Attessa, Altitude, Leander, Haida G, Islander, Magna Grecia, Ranger, Zingaro, Big Aron, Lady Lola, Noble House, Paraffin, Le Grand Bleu, White Cloud, Rising Sun, Impetuous, Secret Love, Our Toy, Shergar, Her Honor, Kingfisher, Ability, Lady in Blue, Callisto, Dream, Touch, Braveheart, Never Enough, Talon, Four Wishes, Savoy, Serena M, Ohana, Achilles, Silver C, Orinoquia, Apogee, Rebellious, Battered Bull, Blind Date, Apoise, Relentless, Tiziana, Azzurra, Barchetta, Fighting Irish, Huntress, Hooter Patrol, Happy Days, Jamaica Bay, Continental Drifter III, Andale, Princess K, Katina, Va Bene, Arm's Reach, Tooth Fairy, Touch, Helios 2, Lady Dahlia, Allegria and Lone Ranger

Happy Days

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T19:38:33+02:00

Yacht name: Happy Days
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Delta Marine • #164-001

Photo: monacoeye • 2006 • Monaco

Aero Toy Store

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-22T09:32:53+02:00

Yacht name: Aero Toy Store
Formerly: BBC Challenge -> Rusalka -> Tooth Fairy -> Unplugged -> Aero Toy Store
Length: 147 ft • 45 m
Builder: Sterling Yacht
Year: 1986

Photo: NT & monacoeye • Monaco • August 2008
Photo: Robert Paylor • January 2007 • St Barths

The name has changed back to Aero Toy Store for the show. The company specialises in executive jets and yachts.

Shergar

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-01T11:39:51+01:00

Yacht name: Shergar
Length: 152 ft • 47 m
Year: 1987
Builder: Lürssen • # 13503
Engines: Two 1100 kW diesels & one 4550 kW Allison gas turbine
Speed: 45 knots

Photo: Robert Paylor • December 2006 • St Barths

Tender to Rising Sun

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-29T01:11:06+01:00

Tender to Rising Sun - from Vaudrey Miller.

Photo: Robert Paylor • December 2006 • St Barths

Pershing 88 • Spirit of Zen

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-29T01:11:03+01:00

Name: Spirit of Zen
Model: Pershing 88
Length: 88 ft • 28 m
Builder: Pershing
Year: 2002
Cruising speed: 32 knots
Engines: 2 x MTU 2000 hp
Location: St Barths
Photo date: December 2006
Photographer: Robert Paylor

Katina

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-29T01:11:23+01:00

Yacht name: Katina
Length: 99 ft • 30.2 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Hargrave

Photo: December 2006 • St Barths • Robert Paylor

Kaleen • Westport 130

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T00:30:00+01:00

Yacht name: Kaleen • Westport 130
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Westport • #1517

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • December 2006

Sisterships: Gale Winds • Kaleen • Björg III • Arm's Reach • Corrie Lynn • Miss Sydney

Fighting Irish

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T10:52:16+02:00

Yacht name: Fighting Irish
Formerly: Boardwalk
Length: 145 ft • 44 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Westship

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Blind Date

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-30T09:27:22+02:00

Yacht name: Blind Date
Formerly: Xenia -> Xania -> Abbracci
Length: 134 ft • 41 m
Year: 1995
Builder: Lürssen • # 13582
Stylist: Jörg Beiderbeck

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Barchetta

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-05T14:50:58+01:00

New name: Thirteen • Christensen 157
Yacht name: Barchetta
Length: 157 ft • 48 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Christensen #28

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • December 2006

Sisterships: Privacy (155) • Nice N'Easy • Barchetta • Marathon

Pure Bliss

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-16T08:46:30+02:00

Yacht name: Azure Leisure -> Pure Bliss
Formerly: Paraffin
Length: 142 ft • 43 m
Year: 1997
Builder: Palmer Johnson • # 216
Architect: Tom Fexas

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Arm's Reach • Westport 130

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-29T01:11:27+01:00

Yacht name: Arm's Reach • Westport 130 #4
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Westport • #1509

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • December 2006

Sisterships: Kaleen • Björg III • Arm's Reach • Corrie Lynn • Miss Sydney

Battered Bull

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-29T01:11:33+01:00

Yacht name: Battered Bull
Length: 172 ft • 52 m
Year: 1995
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • #774
Interior: Bruce Gregga

Photo date: Bob Paylor • St Barths • December 2006

Sunrise

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T00:38:48+01:00

Yacht name: Sunrise
Length: 170 ft • 52 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Oceanco
Stylist: The A Group

Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • December 2006

A bird's eye view of Sunrise on a shimmering sea between Attessa and Altitude.

Continental Drifter III

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T12:56:41+02:00

Yacht name: Continental Drifter III
Formerly: Defiant
Length: 124 ft • 37.8 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Delta Marine • 110 010

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007
Photo: Robert Paylor • December 2006 • St Martin

US celeb Jimmy Buffet's replacement for the smaller Cheoy Lee Continental Drifter II.

Continental Drifter II

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-21T01:30:27+01:00

Yacht name: Continental Drifter II • Cheoy Lee 90 Explorer
Length: 90 ft • 27 m
Builder: Cheoy Lee

Photo: Robert Paylor • 2005 • St Barths

US celeb Jimmy Buffet's former (?) yacht. Replaced by the larger Delta Marine Continental Drifter III

Nisor

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-19T21:24:37+01:00

Yacht name: Nisor
Formerly: Clipper 40
Length: 145 ft • 44 m (LWL 40m)
Year: 1994
Builder: Universal Yacht Corp • Thailand

Allegria

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-19T13:37:34+01:00

Yacht name: Allegria
Formerly: Flamingo Daze
Length: 152 ft • 46 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Hakvoort • # 235
Architect: Vripack
Stylist: Glade Johnson

Photo date: Bob Paylor • St Barths • December 2006

Contrarian

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-19T13:35:44+01:00

Yacht name: Contrarian
Formerly: Namoh
Length: 106 ft • 32 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Broward Marine • # 525

Photo: Bob Paylor • December 2006 • St Barths

Dannebrog

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-05T22:49:11+02:00

Yacht name: Dannebrog
Length: 248 ft • 76 m
Year: 1931 • Refit: 1980
Builder: Denmark Royal Dockyard

Photos Niels Hartmann • Copenhagen • 25 April 2008
Photo Dainis Kivlenieks • Copenhagen • 4 August 2000

Niels has sent in a nice set of photos of Queen Margrethe boarding Dannebrog, the Danish royal yacht, in Copenhagen.

Dannebrog usually heads off every summer for a cruise, sometimes with the Norwegian royal yacht Norge. In 2006, she visited Greece and Malta. Along with her 58 crew, she can carry 27 royals and 14 guests.

12th Sense - Tender to Kogo

monacoeye.com — 2009-07-19T15:57:40+02:00

Tender Name: 12th Sense • TT Kogo
Length: 26 ft • 7.8 m
Power: 2 x 120 hp inboard
Design: Tim Heywood
Builder: 12th Sense

This 8 metre enclosed limo tender was designed by Tim Heywood for Kogo, built by 12th Sense, launched in 2006.

Metsuyan IV

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-14T19:30:43+01:00

Yacht name: Metsuyan IV
Length: 119 ft • 36 m
Year: 2006
Builder: CBI Navi
Architect: Jaron Ginton
Interior: Ken Freivokh

Location: Monaco Yacht Show
Photo date: October 2006

Med USA • AB 68

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-16T13:15:36+01:00

Yacht name: Med USA
Model: AB 68
Length: 68 ft • 21 m
Builder: AB Yachts
Top speed: 50 knots

Photo: Monaco • October 2006

This eye-catching AB 68 is made in Italy. AB yachts currently have four models: 58, 68, 78 & 92 with plans for 98, 116 & 140 in the pipeline. They're part of the FIPA group which also make the larger Maiora yachts…

Iguana 36

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-15T11:29:56+01:00

Tender name: Iguana 36
Length: 36 ft • 11 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Supermarine
Engines: 2 x 320 hp
Top speed: 52 knots
Location: Monaco Yacht Show
Photo date: October 2006

This Viareggio-built Iguana was one of the new tenders at the Monaco Yacht Show this year…

Hot Chocolate

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-15T11:01:45+01:00

Yacht name: Hot Chocolate
Model: Heesen 2300 DYC
Length: 75 ft • 23 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Heesen - Dutch Yacht Cooperation DYC

Photo: monacoeye • October 2006 • Monaco Yacht Show

Fils de Grace

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-14T18:46:10+01:00

Yacht name: Fils de Grace
Formerly: Sir Arthur J
Length: 178 ft • 55 m
Year: 1968
Refit: 2003
Builder: Smit
Conversion: De Haas & Hoogendoorn

Location: Beaulieu
Photo date: Summer 2006

Arcadia

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-14T00:13:09+01:00

Yacht name: Arcadia
Length: 118 ft • 36 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Royal Huisman

Photo: Monaco Yacht Show • October 2006

Arcadia, the instant classic from Royal Huisman, designed by Tony Castro, has been winning plaudits from the critics since her launch earlier this year. Eschewing the bigger-is-better philosophy, the new owner, an experienced American yachtsman from the East Coast, preferred a luxury yacht on a human scale that was capable of exploring smaller inlets and ports. Arcadia's first trip took the family on a cruise to Scandinavia for a spot of iceberg watching. An aluminium hull reduces friction, increases fuel economy, and is less brittle in Polar temperatures.

Penduick VI

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-19T18:52:20+01:00

Yacht name: Pen Duick VI
Also later: Euromarché
Length: 73 ft • 22.25 m
Year: 1973
Builder: Arsenal de Brest
Design: André Mauric
Owner: Tabarly family etc

Location: Voiles de Saint Tropez
Photo date: October 2006

Eric Tabarly won the 1976 Transatlantic in the all-aluminium ketch Penduick VI. Now it's used mostly for training in St Malo. Pen Duick means Black Head, the Breton name for the Coal Tit.

Libertas

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-12T11:14:28+01:00

Yacht name: Libertas
Formerly: Jumbo VI
Model: Moonen 85
Length: 85 ft • 24 m
Year: 1990
Builder: Moonen

Location: St Tropez
Photo date: October 2006

As Jumbo VI, this was the royal yacht of Prince Bernhard of Holland, who died in 2004, father of current Queen Beatrix. The yacht was sold in 2005 and renamed Libertas. Here seen attending Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2006.

Ana Nefeli

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-19T18:52:43+01:00

Yacht name: Ana Nefeli
Model: Swan 75
Length: 75 ft • 23 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Swan Nautor

Photo: Monacoeye • St Tropez • October 2006

Santa Maria

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-12T11:50:15+01:00

Yacht name: Bystander -> Santa Maria
Formerly: Santa Maria
Length: 108 ft • 33 m
Year: 1963
Builder: Feadship • #639

Photo: monacoeye • October 2006 • Les Voiles de Saint Tropez

Bystander has been the support ship for the J-class Velsheda for many years - which is why she has the J-K7 painted on her funnel. During summer 2006 a new 42m Vripack-designed, JFA-built classic Bystander was launched, to support Velsheda - but I didn't see her at St Tropez.

Lulworth

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-13T12:12:14+01:00

Yacht name: Lulworth
Formerly: Terpsichore
Length overall: 151 ft 10 • 46.3 m - Deck Length: 37.2 m • 122 ft - Waterline: 26.6 m • 87 ft 2
Year: 1920 • Refit: 2006
Builder: White Brothers, Southampton
Architect: Herbert White

Photo: October 2007 • Monaco Classic Week 2007
Photo: October 2006 • St Tropez Regatta & Monaco Yacht Show

Lulworth, originally one of the most successful big class gaff cutters, was relaunched in May 2006. She has been beautifully restored, in Viareggio, Italy. The mast is 52 m high.

Lulworth belonged to the 23m International Rule of 1907 . As with the other Metre Rule classes, for example the 6m and 12m classes, the number did not refer to the length of the boat but was the product of a formula which included the waterline length, girth, and sail area. Some of the other 23m "Big Class" yachts - White Heather II, Britannia, Cambria, Candida and Astra - were later converted to the J class. This evenly matched racing class from the American Universal Rule encompassed boats between 76 and 87 ft in waterline length, 120 ft length over all, and less than 160 tons displacement.

White Rabbit

monacoeye.com — 2008-12-13T17:38:17+01:00

Yacht name: White Rabbit
Length: 200 ft • 61 m
Year: 2005
Builder: North West Bay Ships
Architect: Sam Giovanni

Photo: Jayson Kitingan • Sutera Harbour Marina, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia • September 2008
Photo: Dainis Kivlenieks • Fremantle, Australia • November 2006

September 2008: White Rabbit dropped in to the island of Sabah. November 2006: Dainis Kivlenieks, took these very nice shots of the fast Singaporean trimaran White Rabbit, as it made a rare stopover in Fremantle near Perth in Western Australia. He says: We don't get many big boats around here, so this was a treat…

Rosehearty

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-10T16:20:35+02:00

Yacht name: Rosehearty
Length: 184 ft • 56 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2059
Architect: Ron Holland
Owner: Rupert Murdoch

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths Bucket • March 2008
Photo: Robert Paylor • Isla del Sol - St Martin • December 2006
Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • March - April 2007

Dona Lola • Westport 130

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-20T19:09:23+02:00

Yacht name: Corrie Lynn -> Doña Lola • Westport 130 #6
Length: 130 ft • 40 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Westport • #1506

Photo: Robert Paylor • Caribbean • 2006 & 2009

Hirondelle II

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-05T00:44:57+01:00

Yacht name: Hirondelle II
Length: 269 ft • 82 m
Year: 1911
Builder: La Seyne, Toulon
Photo location: Monaco
Power: 2200 hp twin screw
Speed: 15 knots
Owner: Prince Albert I, Albert Grimaldi of Monaco (1848 - 1922)

Hirondelle II was Albert's fourth and final explorer ship which he had built in 1911. His fastest and largest ship, it was even equipped with wireless telegraph. Whenever the Prince spent time in Monaco during WWI he stayed on board the yacht in the harbour! After the war, the ship stayed in Monaco to the Prince's death in 1922.

Photo credit: By kind permission of NOAA Rice Library of the NOAA Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. Image ID: ship4641, NOAA Ship Collection. The HIRONDELLE II. Plate III, figure 13. In: "Results of the Scientific Campaigns of the Prince of Monaco." Vol. 84.

Princesse Alice II

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-05T00:44:33+01:00

Yacht name: Princesse Alice II
Builder: Laird, Birkenhead
Year: 1897
Length: 207 ft • 63 m
Photo location: Monaco
Owner: Prince Albert I of Monaco

Princesse Alice II was Prince Albert's third ship, which he sailed to the Arctic on scientific expeditions.

Photo credit: By kind permission of NOAA Rice Library of the NOAA Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. Image ID: ship4639, NOAA Ship Collection. The Princess Alice II. Plate III, figure 10. In: "Results of the Scientific Campaigns of the Prince of Monaco." Vol. 84.

Princesse Alice

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-05T00:44:01+01:00

Yacht name: Princesse Alice
Length: 174 ft • 53 m
Builder: R & H Green, Blackwall
Year: 1891
Owner: Prince Albert I

Princesse Alice was the Prince's second ship which he had built in 1891, after the death of his father in 1889.

Photo credit: By kind permission of NOAA Rice Library of the NOAA Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. Image ID: ship4640, NOAA Ship Collection. The PRINCESS ALICE. Plate III, figure 11. In: "Results of the Scientific Campaigns of the Prince of Monaco." Vol. 84.

Hirondelle

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-05T00:43:24+01:00

Yacht name: Hirondelle
Length: 32 m • 104 ft
Year: 1862
Builder: Camper & Nicholsons, Gosport
Owner: Prince Albert I, Albert Grimaldi of Monaco (1848 - 1922)

The Hirondelle was Prince Albert's first serious yacht (he had previously owned a small cutter Isabelle II). In 1875, he converted Hirondelle from pleasure yacht to explorer yacht with on-board lab to examine specimens and map the sea floor. Thus started his life-long passion for oceanography…

Photo credit: By kind permission of NOAA Rice Library of the NOAA Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. Image ID: ship4638, NOAA Ship Collection. The HIRONDELLE. Plate III, figure 6. In: "Results of the Scientific Campaigns of the Prince of Monaco." Vol. 84.

NOAA have kindly permitted monacoeye.com to show photos of the four great explorer ships sailed by Prince Albert at the turn of the century, reproduced from their archives. Many thanks!

The model photos were taken in the Oceanographic Museum.

Port Hercule • 19th century

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-04T11:50:05+01:00

I found this old hand-coloured postcard in a market at the weekend.
I was told that it must predate 1902 since that was when the "old" port jetties were originally built, with their lighthouses.

Photographer: Jean Giletta (1856 - 1933)

Gustavia • St Barts

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-19T19:24:43+01:00

1st December 2006: Bob, our St Barths correspondent, says things are hotting up down in the port of Gustavia and has sent in another crop of shots. This overview of the port, from right to left, shows: Snow Goose • Jamie • Charisma • Summerwind • Ticonderoga of Greenwich • Andale • Happy Days • Aviva II • Linda Lou • Excellence III and Ultima III. Bob says "the last 2 base themselves here pretty much for 4 months a year, things are filling up and the season is only just starting.....enjoy". Anyone else got a nice port shot to share?

18 December 2006: update (top shot). On the Hotel de Ville side, out of view: Allegria • Azure Leisure • Lady Dahlia • Kaleen • Our Toy. In the photo, not in order: Snow Goose • QS Atlantic • Lady Georgina • Braveheart • Bravelove One • Contrarian • Summerwind • Princess K • Shergar • Ticonderoga of Greenwich • Andale • Happy Days • Jamaica Bay • Helios 2 • Excellence III and you can make out Ultima III at the back moving into position…

Summerwind

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-02T17:57:28+01:00

Yacht name: Summerwind
Model: 145 Global Series
Formerly: Sea Shaw
Length: 145 ft • 44 m
Year: 1995
Builder: Cheoy Lee
Architect: Frank Mulder
Location: St Barths
Photo date: 2006
Photographer: Robert Paylor

Relentless

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-23T00:41:54+01:00

Yacht name: Relentless
Length: 142 ft • 43 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 14

Photo: St Barths • 2006 • Robert Paylor

Our Way

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-14T23:48:27+02:00

Yacht name: Our Way
Length: 127 ft • 39 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Palmer Johnson • # 122
Architect: Vripack

Photographer: Robert Paylor • 2007 • St Barths

Our Toy

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-02T17:56:31+01:00

Yacht name: Our Toy
Length: 120 ft • 36 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • #767
Architect: De Voogt

Photographer: Robert Paylor • 2006 • St Barths

Luna Sea

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-02T17:56:06+01:00

Yacht name: Luna Sea
Model: Akhir 110
Length: 110 ft • 33 m
Builder: Cantieri di Pisa • Akhir
Location: St Barths
Photo date: 2006
Photographer: Robert Paylor

Sistership: Paragon

Lady M

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:43:50+02:00

Yacht name: Aquasition -> Lady M
Formerly: Lady M II
Length: 145 ft • 45 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Intermarine USA

Now Lady M.

Lady Goodgirl

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T11:27:05+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Goodgirl
Formerly: Lady Alicia -> Pilgrim -> Les Amis -> Imperator -> Avante Dos -> Lady Angela
Length: 141 ft • 43 m
Year: 1964
Builder: Hall Russell

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • July 2007

Illusion

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-26T13:07:56+02:00

Yacht name: Illusion
Formerly: Pilar • Le Pharaon
Length: 166 ft • 51 m
Year: 1983
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • #748
Architect: De Voogt

Photo: NT • Monaco • June 2008

Chantal Ma Vie

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:44:26+02:00

Yacht name: Enterprise V -> Chantal Ma Vie
Length: 168 ft • 51 m
Year: 1992
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • #769
Architect: De Voogt

Photographer: Robert Paylor • 2006 • St Barths

This is now Chantal Ma Vie (2010)

D'Natalin

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-17T13:20:42+01:00

Yacht name: D'Natalin
Length: 151 ft • 46 m
Year: 1996
Builder: Delta Marine • # 150-001

Photo: Robert Paylor • Jan 2007 • St Barths

Navetta 30 • Bella Navetta

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-02T17:52:56+01:00

Yacht name: Bella Navetta • Navetta 30
Length: 99 ft • 30 m
Builder: CRN • Custom Line • #11

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2006

Linda Lou

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-15T11:34:34+02:00

© monacoeye

Yacht name: Linda Lou
Length: 197 ft • 60 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Lürssen • # 13630
Stylist: Espen Øino
Interior: François Zuretti

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2007
Photo lowest: Robert Paylor • 23 November 2006 • Gustavia • St Barths

Lone Ranger

monacoeye.com — 2007-07-05T18:52:34+02:00

Yacht name: Lone Ranger
Length: 255 ft • 77.7 m
Year: 1973
Conversion: 1994
Builder: Schichau Unterweser

Photo: Monacoeye • Villefranche • June 2007
Photo: Bob Paylor • St Barths • January 2007

Peter Lewis' converted tug Lone Ranger. In the last couple of years she has traveled to Antarctica, Tahiti and Australia…

Va Bene

monacoeye.com — 2006-11-27T20:37:44+01:00

Yacht name: Va Bene
Length: 157 ft • 48 m
Year: 1992
Builder: Cees Cornelissen • Euroship (later bought by Oceanco?)

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2006

Eric Clapton's recent purchase Va Bene has now been completely refitted by Pendennis and features in the December 2008 edition of Italian magazine Y&S.

Mystique

monacoeye.com — 2006-11-27T20:35:26+01:00

Yacht name: Mystique
Length: 162 ft • 49 m
Year: 1989
Builder: Oceanfast
Architect: Curran
Interior: Jon Bannenberg

Photo: Robert Paylor • St Barths • 2006

Chevy Toy

monacoeye.com — 2006-11-27T20:35:06+01:00

Yacht name: Chevy Toy -> Stanley (2008)
Length: 142 ft • 43 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Trinity Yachts • # 24

Photo: Robert Paylor • 31 December 2005 • Gustavia

This photo was taken on New Year's Eve last year in the commercial port. A busy time of year for the ports of St Barths…

Chantal Ma Vie

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:08:31+02:00

Yacht name: Chantal Ma Vie
Formerly: Atlantique • Nordic Prince
Length: 153 ft • 46 m
Year: 1983
Builder: Nylen

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007
Photo: 26 November 2006 • St Barths • Robert Paylor.

Braveheart

monacoeye.com — 2006-11-27T20:34:22+01:00

Yacht name: Braveheart
Formerly: Jefferson Beach
Length: 163 ft 5 • 50 m
Year: 1989
Builder: Swedeship

Location: St Barths
Photo date: 2006

Photographer: Robert Paylor

Argyll

monacoeye.com — 2006-11-27T20:33:54+01:00

Yacht name: Argyll
Formerly: Genesis
Length: 152 ft • 46 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Rossi

Location: St Barths
Photo date: 25 November 2006

Photographer: Robert Paylor

Gallant Lady

monacoeye.com — 2006-11-27T13:15:45+01:00

Yacht name: Gallant Lady
Length: 172 ft • 52 m
Year: 1995
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #651

Photor: Robert Paylor • 2006 • St Barths

Another from Bob Paylor. When I first saw this photo I thought the Gallant Lady launched on 19th November 2006 had already made it across the Atlantic. But in fact it is her eponymous sistership launched in 1995. This one doesn't have portholes below the tall windows.

Limitless

monacoeye.com — 2008-04-07T13:04:59+02:00

Yacht name: Limitless
Length: 316 ft • 96 m
Year: 1997
Builder: Lürssen • # 13583
Architect: Lürssen • De Voogt
Design: Jon Bannenberg
Interior: François Catroux
Speed: 25 knots

Photo: HMB • Caribbean • 2007
Photo: Robert Paylor • January 2007 • St Barths

Lamu

monacoeye.com — 2006-11-26T22:53:19+01:00

Yacht name: Lamu
Formerly: Strilos • Rongos • Ben Lui
Length: 167 ft • 51 m
Year: 1953
Refit: 2004
Builder: Lewis

Photo: 26 November 2006 • Antibes • monacoeye

Cormorants

monacoeye.com — 2006-11-26T23:00:26+01:00

These cormorants (or are they shags (!) - any bird-spotters out there?) found Carinthia VII's ropes were the perfect place to sit in the sun today. The winter has been mild so far this year. In October and November the Côte d'Azur is a favourite stopping off point for migrating and less common birds.

Aurora

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-14T23:39:53+02:00

Yacht name: Aurora
Formerly: Evviva
Length: 162 ft • 49 m
Year: 1993 - Refit: 2005
Builder: Admiral Marine

Photo: Olivier • New York • August 2007
Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • 26 November 2006

Aurora

monacoeye.com — 2006-11-26T23:00:15+01:00

Yacht name: Aurora
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 1992
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #644
Architect: De Voogt

Photo: monacoeye • 2006 • Monaco

Aurora Feadship • Aurora Admiral • Aurora Perini

Solea

monacoeye.com — 2006-11-21T15:45:57+01:00

Yacht name: Solea
Length: 119 ft • 36 m
Year: 1974
Refit: 2005
Builder: Sieghold

Location: St Tropez
Photo date: October 2006

Solea seemed unpeturbed by the strong winds lashing St Tropez during Les Voiles in October.

Fantasia

monacoeye.com — 2006-11-21T15:48:17+01:00

Yacht name: Fantasia
Formerly: Aleanna • Marcalan IV
Length: 165 ft • 50 m
Year: 1986 • Refit: 1993
Builder: Codecasa • F43

Photo: St Tropez • October 2006

Spotted here watching the St Tropez regattas in October.

Lady D

monacoeye.com — 2006-11-19T19:46:55+01:00

Yacht name: Lady D
Formerly: Quest • Tortuga • Salem • Lady J
Length: 185 ft • 56 m
Year: 1976
Refit: Stabbert Maritime
Builder: Quality

Photo: November 2006 • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico • Spencer VanCrey

Guest photographer Spencer VanCrey sent in this crisp shot of Lady J recently spotted in the balmy waters of Puerto Vallarta.

Akula

monacoeye.com — 2006-11-19T19:42:33+01:00

Yacht name: Elanymor -> Akula
Length: 194 ft • 59 m
Year: 1974 • Refti: 1999
Builder: Amels • # 335

Photo: monacoeye • St Tropez • October 2006

Here's Elanymor, similar in age and design to Altair. She spent the week watching the regattas. The third ship in this trio is Intuition II

Altair

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-08T08:05:04+02:00

Yacht name: Altair
Length: 193 ft • 59 m
Year: 1974 • Refit: 1998 • 2004
Builder: Amels • # 327
Stylist: Jon Bannenberg

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2007
Photo: Axel Leipzig • Genova • 2004

Les Voiles de Saint Tropez 2006

monacoeye.com — 2006-10-05T08:50:24+02:00

Saint Tropez - the small fishing village made famous by Brigitte Bardot in the 1960s - hosts the 8th Voiles de Saint Tropez regattas this week. Both modern and classic yachts come to St Tropez for this event.

Photos from the event start here and will be added to…

Wednesday update: Regattas cancelled because of too much wind (!) so I concentrated my lens on the smaller details of the classic yachts. I've now had a go answering the quiz I set yesterday - i.e. which yachts are in the picture below. They are the distinctive and decorative carved or painted arrow ends, reeds or finials that finish the line that runs along the hulls of classic yachts. So far from left :

Top row:

1: Cambria
2: Milena
3: Sunshine
4: Moonbeam
5: Belle Aventure
6: Veronique
7: Radha
8:
9:
10: Tiziana
11: Cintra
12: Cintra
13: Mariella
14: Esterel
15: Lelantina
16: Ivanhoe

Bottom row:

1: Seven Seas
2: Adria
3: Lulworth
4: Altair
5: Mariette
6: Sylphe
7: Lucia
8: Velsheda
9: Eilidh
10: Windrose
11: Havsörnen ?
12: Djinn
13: Stormy Weather ?
14: Annagine

J One

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-19T18:52:33+01:00

Yacht name: J One
Formerly: Magic Carpet
Length: 79 ft • 24 m
Year: 1997
Builder: CNB for Wally
Design: German Frers

Photo: monacoeye • Voiles de St Tropez 2006

Silvertip

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-11T14:05:54+01:00

Yacht name: Silvertip
Length: 111 ft • 34 m
Year: 2002
Builder: YDL - Yachting Developments
Location: Monaco & St Tropez
Photo date: October 2006

This Dubois-designed high performance sloop has won Best Sailing Yacht awards from both the Superyacht Society & Showboats International

47 Wallypower

monacoeye.com — 2008-01-28T15:06:48+01:00

Yacht name: 47 Wallypower (left) & Wallytender (right)
Length: 14.7 m • 48 ft 2
Engines: 2 x 435 hp

Monaco Yacht Show 2006 & 2007

Sensei

monacoeye.com — 2006-10-01T15:04:09+02:00

Yacht name: Sensei
Length: 128 ft • 39 m
Year: 1992 - refit 2006
Builder: Mitsubishi
Refit: Glade Johnson 1995 ?

Sea Wish

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-30T23:51:09+02:00

Yacht name: Sea Wish
Length: 36 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Fratello d'Amato

Senso One

monacoeye.com — 2006-10-01T15:14:29+02:00

Yacht name: Mari-Cha IV -> Senso One
Formerly: Mari-Cha IV
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 2003
Builder: JMV

Photos: monacoeye

Oct 2006: In October 2003, Mari-Cha IV created sailing history on its maiden voyage, sailing from New York to the UK in just over 6 days. It smashed the transatlantic record by 2 days and established itself as the world's fastest yacht. Here she is at the Voiles de Saint Tropez 2006, which started today and runs all week.

Findings

monacoeye.com — 2007-02-17T13:25:12+01:00

Yacht name: Findings
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Year: 1991
Builder: Kees Cornelissen • Euroship -> Oceanco ?

Photo: monacoeye • Genoa • January 2007
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2006

Dolce Vita • Moonen 84

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-26T14:24:56+02:00

Yacht name: Dolce Vita • Moonen 84
Length: 84 ft • 26 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Moonen

Sunseeker 105 • El Bosco V

monacoeye.com — 2007-04-28T15:40:29+02:00

Yacht name: El Bosco
Model: Sunseeker 105
Length: 105 ft • 31 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Sunseeker

Maghreb V

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:43:47+02:00

Yacht name: Mirgab V -> Maghreb V
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Burger Boat • # 504

Maghreb V is the name name for this Burger Boat in 2010.

Natalia • PJ 120 #2

monacoeye.com — 2009-06-16T12:03:13+02:00

Yacht name: Natalia
Formerly: Stanley
Length: 120 ft • 36 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Palmer Johnson • PJ 120 #2
Stylist: Nuvolari & Lenard
Top Speed: 30 knots

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2006
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2007

A nice shot of Natalia, the new name for Stanley, from NT. She can accommodate 8 guests and is available for charter from the International Yacht Collection in Monaco for about €95K per week.

Sistership DB9 was in Monaco yesterday and appears to have had a stern remodeling, with a pool fitted at the back and twin staircases running down the sides.

Andiamo

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-25T16:15:53+02:00

Yacht name: Andiamo • Benetti Classic • BC105
Length: 120 ft • 37 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Benetti

Here's Andiamo the new 37 m Benetti Classic - 2 metres longer than the very successful 35 m line it replaces.

Shaka

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-17T08:19:28+02:00

Yacht name: Shaka -> Highland Fling X - Wally 80 #4
Length: 24 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Wally
Design: Lazzarini Pickering

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show

Farewell • SW 100 DS

monacoeye.com — 2006-10-02T11:04:35+02:00

Yacht name: Farewell - SW 100 DS
Length: 30 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Southern Wind

Black Molly III

monacoeye.com — 2006-10-02T11:04:56+02:00

Yacht name: Black Molly III
Length: 30 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Jongert

Anamcara • Jongert 31 T

monacoeye.com — 2006-10-02T11:05:03+02:00

Yacht name: Anamcara • Jongert 31 T
Length: 31 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Jongert

Ludygnosa G

monacoeye.com — 2006-10-02T11:05:09+02:00

Yacht name: Helios -> Ludygnosa G
Formerly: Zulu
Length: 123 ft • 37 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Fitzroy Yachts
Architect: Dubois Naval Architects
Interior: Redman Whitely Dixon

Santa Maria

monacoeye.com — 2007-01-09T17:01:09+01:00

Yacht name: Santa Maria
Length: 184 ft • 56 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2053
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 2006

Added a couple of shots of Santa Maria from the yacht show…

Poseidon

monacoeye.com — 2006-10-02T11:06:13+02:00

Yacht name: Poseidon
Length: 28 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Moonen

Solaria

monacoeye.com — 2006-10-02T11:06:06+02:00

Yacht name: Solaria
Length: 101 ft • 31 m
Year: 1969
Builder: Benetti

Ad Lib

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-30T23:30:36+02:00

Yacht name: Ad Lib
Length: 131 ft • 40 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Alloy Yachts • AY32

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2005

Tuscan Sun

monacoeye.com — 2006-10-02T11:05:53+02:00

Yacht name: Tuscan Sun
Length: 148 ft • 45 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Izar -> Navantia
Design: Reymond Langton

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show 2006

Princess Iolanthe

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-12T17:16:32+02:00

Yacht name: Princess Iolanthe
Length: 150 ft • 46 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Mondomarine
Design: Luca Dini
Interior: JP Fantini

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • June 2007

Marion Queen

monacoeye.com — 2006-10-02T11:05:43+02:00

Yacht name: Mayan Queen -> Marion Queen
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 1990
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • #764
Architect: Diana Yacht Design

Mim

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-16T09:54:58+02:00

Yacht name: Mimtee -> Mim
Formerly: Bermie -> Netanya 7
Length: 161 ft • 49 m
Year: 2001
Builder: CMN - Hull: Oceanco
Design: The A Group • Andrew Winch

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2007

Netanya 7 and Netanya 8 together… Netanya 7 will be at this year's Monaco Yacht Show.

This yacht is called Mim now (2010).

Helios 2

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-20T00:33:23+02:00

Yacht name: Helios 2
Formerly: Anson Bell
Length: 168 ft • 51 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Palmer Johnson • # 226
Architect: Vripack • Sparkman & Stephens

Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • June 2007

Blue Scorpion

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-13T08:54:46+02:00

Yacht name: Blue Scorpion
Length: 174 ft • 53 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Baglietto • # 10191

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • September 2007
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • October 2006

Baglietto broke the 50 metre barrier with Blue Scorpion at the 2006 yacht show…

Monaco Yacht Show 2006

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-26T14:24:48+02:00

The 2006 Monaco Yacht Show started on Wednesday, in case you didn't know… This year the monacoeye.com MYS 2006 album is in large format.

Update Tuesday: All the yachts are here - the port is buzzing with yachts and yacht people. Quite a few outside too. Maltese Falcon came in first thing this morning and docked beside Mirabella V inside the old port. The last to come in tonight was Ambrosia then surprise arrival Northern Star which docked on the big jetty beside Atlantis and Lionheart. Baglietto Annamia came in today too (not on list) - didn't stay. Loads more photos. Added to the album today and will be adding more tomorrow once I've uploaded today's batch.

Update Wednesday: Too busy taking in the show today, and taking photos to finish the new pages. More should be up tomorrow.

Update Thursday: Big upload of 30 new photos of the show: Annamia, Atmosphere, Azimut 105, Balaju, Be Cool, Black Gold, Bliss, Diamond Forever, Drumbeat, Haida G, Indian Princess, Islander, Let's Dream, Life Style, Lionheart, Lulworth, Pershing 90 & 115, Pink Gin, Sea Wish, Silver Tip, Mediterraneo, Windrose and Y II. They're all in the album - many more to follow…

Postcript Tuesday: most photos have now been uploaded. Over 35 yachts launched this year - over 100 photos. Still working on tenders. Full list here. Album starts here. Individual entries to follow.

Laurel

monacoeye.com — 2008-02-11T14:29:04+01:00

Yacht name: Laurel
Length: 240 ft • 73.15 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Delta Marine • # 223-001
Stylist: Donald Starkey

Photo: Bill Davis / Davis Design • St Kitts • February 2007

Bill Davis took these excellent photos of Laurel in St Kitts, while on a snorkeling holiday last year.

Not an oil slick…

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-15T13:53:29+02:00

Although this looks like an oil slick being inspected just outside the port, in fact it's just rottting bamboo washed down by the storm. Some collected around Cap Ferrat and a big clean up operation ensued…

The Monaco Yacht Show, which runs from 20 - 23 September, aims to be carbon neutral this year, through participation in 3 offset projects: a New Zealand wind farm, a US coal methane capture project and the reforestation of a heath in Brittany.

Pestifer I

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:42:15+02:00

Yacht name: Pestifer -> Pestifer I (2009)
Length: 163 ft • 50 m
Year: 1998
Builder: CRN
Design: Paolo Scanu
Interior: François Zuretti

Location: Cannes
Photo date: 24 May 2006

Sun Glider II • ISA 120

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-05T14:16:33+02:00

© monacoeye. Do not copy without permisssion.

Yacht name: Sun Glider II • ISA 120 #3
Length: 120 ft • 36 m
Year: 2006
Builder: ISA

Sun Glider II

Samar

monacoeye.com — 2007-11-29T11:07:08+01:00

Yacht name: Samar
Project name: Lana
Length: 252 ft 8 • 77 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Devonport Yachts

Photo: Monaco • November 2007 • monacoeye
Photo: Stockholm • July 2006 • Anders Linden

Still waiting for a sign of Devonport Project 54, due for delivery in 2007, a burgundy-hulled, 82 m Andrew Winch design which looks like it could be a replacement for Sarafsa. Boat International have a feature on Samar in their November 2007 issue.

Norge

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-09T08:07:53+02:00

Yacht name: Norge
Formerly: Philante
Length: 263 ft 2 • 80.2 m
Year: 1937
Builder: Camper & Nicholsons

Location: Stockholm
Photo date: Summer 2005

Photographer: Anders Linden

This right royal smorgasbord was captured by Anders Linden on the occasion of the Norwegian royal state visit to Sweden. Nowegian King Harald, Queen Sonja and Prince Haakon came on the royal yacht Norge to commemorate 100 years of independence from Sweden and were greeted by Swedish Princess Victoria.

Zurbagan

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-07T18:53:39+02:00

Yacht name: Zurbagan
Model: Fast Cruiser 90
Length: 88 ft 4 • 26.94 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Garcia
Design: Vaton Design
Interior: Hervé Couëdel

Location: Antibes
Photo date: September 2006

Victoria del Mar

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-07T18:51:34+02:00

Yacht name: Victoria del Mar
Length: 121 ft • 36.9 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Moonen
Interior: Dee Robinson

Location: Monaco
Photo date: September 2006

Riva 85 Opera

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-07T18:46:58+02:00

Model name: Riva 85 Opera (top) & Super (bottom)
Length: 85 ft
Builder: Riva
Model year: 2004

Photo: monacoeye • 2006

Mystère C.I.

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-07T18:39:18+02:00

Yacht name: Mystère C.I.
Length: 150 ft 9 • 45.95 m
Year: 1987
Refit: 1995
Builder: Lloyds Ship
Architect: Navsearch

Location: Monaco
Photo date: August 2006

Lady Candida

monacoeye.com — 2007-03-03T14:23:08+01:00

Yacht name: Lady Candida
Length: 97 ft • 29.8 m
Year: 1973
Builder: Benetti • FB

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2006

Lady Anastasia

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-07T18:32:33+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Anastasia
Formerly: Aria
Length: 156 ft • 47.5 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Sensation Yachts

Location: Monaco
Photo date: August 2006

Jameel

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-07T18:30:57+02:00

Yacht name: Jameel
Formerly: Eastern Star
Length: 164 ft • 50 m
Year: 1985
Refit: 2000
Builder: CRN

Photo: monacoeye • Antibes • August 2006

Bliss

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-07T18:23:24+02:00

Yacht name: Bliss
Formerly Iliki V
Length: 132 ft • 40 m
Year: 1994
Builder: Codecasa • F59

Photo: Nice • 4 September 2006

Axioma

monacoeye.com — 2009-09-15T18:26:16+02:00

Yacht name: Axioma • ISA 470.6
Length: 156 ft • 47 m
Year: 2006
Builder: ISA

Photo: monacoeye • Villefranche • August 2006

Aqualibrium

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-12T18:26:16+02:00

Yacht name: Aqualibrium
Formerly: Lady Anne PB
Length: 131 ft 3 • 40 m
Year: 1994
Builder: CRN
Architect: Walter Franchini

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 22 May 2007

Ligaya

monacoeye.com — 2008-09-01T14:02:25+02:00

Yacht name: Ligaya
Model: Ocean Pacifico 125
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Ocean Pacifico
Architect: Diana Yacht Design

Photo: NT • Monaco • August 2008

Sisterships: Inca Rose • Ligaya

Indian Empress

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-21T17:32:42+02:00

Yacht name: Indian Empress
Formerly: Al Mirqab
Length: 312 ft • 95 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Oceanco
Naval architect: Richard Hein • The A Group
Owner: Vijay Mallya • Kingfisher Airlines • United Beverages

Photos: monacoeye • 6 September 2006 and May 2008 • Monaco
Photo: NT • Monaco • May 2008

May 2008: This year, Vijay Mallya has a major stake in the Grand Prix, as a partner in Force India, the team that bought out Spyker in 2007. This former Jordan stable should now have the necessary capital to recover some of its lost glory.

Indian Empress is currently in the middle of the T jetty, rubbing shoulders with Lakshmi Mittal's Amevi, which arrived today.

Sep 2006: This Oceanco giant pulled in this evening renamed as Indian Empress. The new owner is Vijay Mallya, the Indian beer billionaire and owner of Kingfisher Airlines. He is also a keen yachtsman and has racing car interests…

Sea Jewel

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-06T08:14:27+02:00

Yacht name: Sea Jewel -> Time For Us (2007)
Formerly: Cristal A • Fortunate Sun • Sea Jewel
Length: 151 ft • 46 m
Year: 1987
Builder: Feadship • #636

Photo: monacoeye • Nice • 4 September 2006

Not to be confused with the 52m 1997 Abeking & Rasmussen Sea Jewel

Clementine • Moonen 96

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-13T23:35:51+01:00

Yacht name: Clementine • Moonen 96
Length: 96 ft • 30 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Moonen

Location: Monaco
Photo date: September 2006

Huntress

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-30T02:02:50+01:00

Yacht name: Huntress
Length: 180 ft • 55 m
Year: 1997
Builder: Feadship • #655
Location: Antibes 4 September 2006
Update (bottom): St Barths December 2006 by Bob Paylor

Seahorse

monacoeye.com — 2011-08-12T13:16:34+02:00

Copyright: NT/monacoeye • Do not copy without permission.

Yacht name: Seahorse
Formerly: Tigre d'Or
Length: 170 ft • 52 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Amels • # 434

Tigre d’Or sold and renamed Seahorse.

Alcyone

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-05T23:18:40+02:00

Yacht name: Alcyone
Length: 101 ft 8 • 31 m
Year: 1985
Designer: Captain Cousteau
Sails: 2 Turbovoiles (turbosails) • each has an elliptical cross-section of 1.35m x 2.05m

Location: Beaulieu
Photo date: 4 September 2006

This bizarre looking boat was designed by famous oceanographer Captain Cousteau, former director of the Monaco Oceanographic Museum. He invented the Turbovoile, designed to propel the boat at 10 to 13 knots.

Moneikos

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-14T15:29:00+01:00

Yacht name: Moneikos • C112
Length: 203 ft • 62 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Codecasa • C112

Photo: Monaco • 4 September 2006

Moneikos, based in Monaco, was launched in June 2006 as a replacement for the previous Moneikos, now called Dakota.

The name Moneikos may refer to the Greek word Monoikos, often considered the origin of the current name of Monaco. Monoikos was the name of the 6th century BC colony of Phoceans from Massalia, today Marseilles, who settled Monaco. Phocea, near modern day Izmir in Turkey, was, in turn, at that time colonised by the Greeks, which explains the Greek name. Hercules was said to have passed through Monoikos on his travels, and in this area he was known as Hercules Monoikos. Port Hercule still bears his name. Julius Caesar also passed through Monaco, which the Romans called Monœcus…

Beluga

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:43:21+02:00

Yacht name: My Issue • Moonen 114 Explorer -> Beluga
Length: 114 ft • 35 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Moonen
Design: René van der Velden

Photo date: 1 September 2006 • Monaco

My Issue will be at the 2006 Monaco Yacht Show

Called Beluga now (2010).

Paragon

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-03T14:16:19+02:00

Yacht name: Paragon
Model: Akhir 110
Length: 110 ft • 33 m
Builder: Akhir

SM 21

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-01T09:05:16+02:00

Shooting Star Delta

monacoeye.com — 2010-07-16T21:42:38+02:00

Yacht name: Macalulu -> Shooting Star Delta
Model: Akhir 100
Length: 100 ft • 31 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Akhir • Cantieri di Pisa

Shooting Star Delta is the new name for this Akhir yacht, in 2010.

Ixia

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-03T14:19:53+02:00

Yacht name: Ixia
Length: 115 ft • 35 m
Model: Akhir 35 S
Builder: Akhir • Cantieri di Pisa

No Name

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-12T19:12:27+02:00

Yacht name: No Name
Formerly: Colin -> Escape II -> Idyllwild
Length: 108 ft 1 • 32.95 m
Year: 1993
Builder: Baglietto • # 10154

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • May 2007

Lady J

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-12T11:05:14+01:00

Yacht name: Lady J
Formerly: Bacino
Length: 116 ft • 33 m
Year: 1988
Builder: Diaship - Heesen • # 7126
Hull Design: Frank Mulder

Photo: Monaco • 2006

Blumar

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-03T08:43:43+02:00

Yacht name: Blumar
Model: Akhir 26 S
Length: 85 ft • 26 m
Builder: Akhir • Cantieri di Pisa

Abrouq

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-03T14:19:56+02:00

Yacht name: Abrouq -> Mabrouk
Model: Akhir 125
Length: 125 ft • 38 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Akhir • Cantieri di Pisa
Engines: 2 x 3700 hp
Top speed: 30 knots +

Akhir 125 sistership Kintaro will be at the 2006 Monaco Yacht Show

Agatha • CRN 128

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-15T08:55:19+02:00

Yacht name: Anne Marie -> Agatha • CRN 128 #3
Length: 129 ft • 40 m
Year: 2006
Builder: CRN
Architect: CRN • Zuccon

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 17 September 2007

Sanoo • CRN 128

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-01T09:06:32+02:00

Yacht name: XS of London -> Sanoo • CRN 128 #2
Length: 129 ft 1 • 39.6 m
Year: 2005
Builder: CRN
Architect: CRN • Zuccon

CRN 128 will be at the 2006 Monaco Yacht Show

Le Kir Royal

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-30T16:59:37+02:00

Yacht name: Le Kir Royal
Length: 98 ft 5 • 30 m
Year: 1966
Refit: 2004
Builder: Van den Akken

Location: Monaco
Photo date: May 2006
Photographer: Tatiana Hughes

You can hire this ten-guest yacht for €4500 a day.

Iman

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-30T16:52:43+02:00

Yacht name: Iman
Length: 160 ft • 48.75 m
Year: 1994
Builder: Dragomar
Architect: Tom Fexas

Guest Photographer: Tatiana Hughes

Element

monacoeye.com — 2006-09-03T14:19:58+02:00

Yacht name: Element
Model: Akhir 140 #1
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 2002
Builder: Akhir • Cantieri di Pisa

At the time of build, Akhir's largest yacht.
Photographer: Tatiana Hughes

Galaxia

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-29T14:29:05+02:00

Yacht name: Galaxia
Formerly: Liberty
Length: 170 ft 7 • 52 m
Launch: 1997
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2023

Photo: Monaco • 28 August 2006 • Beaulieu

Galaxia spotted here beside Atmosphere in Beaulieu. Red Dragon behind (thanks Yachspotter!).

Serenity

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-29T09:13:17+02:00

Yacht name: Serenity
Formerly: Lady Halima -> Summer Time
Length: 129 ft • 39 m
Year: 2001
Builder: Heesen • # 11239
Architect: Omega Architects

Photo: monacoeye • Cap d'Ail • August 2006

Life Saga

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T15:57:35+02:00

Yacht name: Life Saga
Formerly: Lady Christine -> Blue Harem ->
Length: 138 ft • 42 m
Year: 1994 • 2001 Moonen refit • 2008 HJB rebuild
Builder: Heesen • # 9136

Photo: Ricardo Pilguy • Port Vell, Barcelona • July 2008
Photo: monacoeye • June 2006 • Monaco

Life Saga has recently emerged from her 18 month rebuild at HJB (Holland Jachtbouw) and has been handed over to her owner in Barcelona.

Kijo

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-29T09:08:05+02:00

Yacht name: Kijo
Formerly: Koji • Sorted H
Length: 146 ft • 44 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Heesen • # 11943
Exterior: Omega Architects
Interior: Terence Disdale

Photo: NT • Monaco • 2009

Callisto

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-30T00:02:25+02:00

Yacht name: Callisto
Length: 215 ft • 65 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #671
Architect: De Voogt
Interior: Terence Disdale

Photo: monacoeye • 27 August 2006

The brand new 2006 Feadship Callisto which has been touring the Med for a couple of months. The top shot shows it sailing round the Rock.

Inevitable

monacoeye.com — 2008-05-16T14:09:35+02:00

Yacht name: Inevitable
Formerly: Mi Gaea • Blue Moon
Length: 168 ft • 51 m
Year: 1990
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #641
Architect: De Voogt

Photo: NT • Monaco • 16 May 2008
Photo: monacoeye • 28 August 2006 • Monaco

May 2008: Inevitable arrived sporting a blue hull in Monaco yesterday…

March 2008, Big Papa wrote: Just re-launched from DeVries Maakum after year + long re-build. New paint scheme - dark blue hull as with former Inevitable 40m PJ. Beautiful Patrick Knowles Interior done in teak with a traditional yacht feel. Enhanced interior volume, new machinery, updated technology, etc..

It's Inevitable! Lengthened from 158 ft 3 • 48.2 m.

Supercup 2006 • Sevilla vs Barcelona

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-25T15:00:42+02:00

Once again Monaco is hosting the Supercup Final - a match played between the winners of the European Champions League and the UEFA Cup. Last year a selection of Abramovich's yachts accompanied CSKA Moscow, who ended up losing to Liverpool. This year it's a an entirely Spanish derby between Seville and Barça, home to footballer of the year Ronaldinho. Fans from both ends of Spain have been arriving in their thousands bedecked in their team's regalia. Many have disembarked from cruise ships, which are lining up outside the port. A few Spanish yachts have been spotted thus far including Paz, now sporting the Perini logo, which was absent last year.

Update: Seville won 3-0 !

Women's Aquabike Championship 2006

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-28T08:27:13+02:00

Today is the start of the 2006 Women's World Aquabike Championship. The championship will be held outside the port, off the new jetty, which has purpose built terraces to accommodate spectators. I believe this is the first time they will have been used for a sporting event. The championship runs over the whole weekend starting 4.30 pm today and it's free to watch. One of the stars to watch out for is Anastasia Potanina.

Tango

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-17T08:37:44+02:00

Yacht name: Tango • Wally 80 # 5 Fast Cruising Sloop (Flush Deck)
Length: 79 ft • 24 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Wally
Architect: Farr Yacht Design
Styling & Interior: Wally • Lazzarini Pickering Architects

Photos: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 16 September 2007

Open Season

monacoeye.com — 2007-10-02T16:24:55+02:00

Yacht name: Open Season
Length: 94 ft • 29 m
Year: 2005
Builder: Wally
Architect: German Frers

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco Yacht Show • 2005 & 2007

Moonlight

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-24T16:14:49+02:00

Yacht name: Moonlight
Formerly: Mau Mau V • Blue Narwhal
Length: 177 ft • 54 m
Year: 1984
Builder: Benetti • FB154

Photo: 23 August 2006 • Monaco

Moonlight has been heavily reworked over the years. Thanks to christo303 for the ID via PMY…

Stavros S Niarchos

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-24T00:02:54+02:00

Yacht name: Stavros S Niarchos
Length: 194 ft 9 • 59.4 m
Year: 2000
Builder: Appledore Shipyard

Location: Monaco
Photo date: 21 August 2006

Sisterships: Stavros S Niarchos • Prince William

The Stavros S Niarchos is one of two brigs owned by the Tall Ships Youth Trust - a UK charity providing sailing crew experience for children.

Savvy

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-24T00:00:31+02:00

Yacht name: Savvy
Formerly: Ocean Liberty • Rampager • Piropo • Criniera d'Oro • Blue Oliver
Length: 127 ft 1 • 38.7 m
Year: 1966
Builder: Globe Engineering
Architect: Camper & Nicholsons

Location: Monaco
Photo date: 22 August 2006

Sanora

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-23T23:59:49+02:00

Yacht name: Sanora
Formerly: Sandra • Xanthia B • Rora V
Length: 144 ft • 44 m
Year: 1994
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #648
Architect: De Voogt

Photo date: monacoeye • 21 August 2006 • Monaco

Port Hercule

monacoeye.com — 2007-05-08T19:22:28+02:00

7 May 2007
14 March 2007: Similar work is underway on the Fort Antoine side.
11 March 2007: The quay assembly is complete on the casino side, including the old lighthouse jetty. The wet channel behind the quay has been filled in.
28 November: The whole quayside has been assembled. Now it's just a matter of filling in the back and smoothing over the gaps. Looking good…
25 August: The concrete block has been eased in to place, and looks like it will be the quayside.
23 August: A new arm has appeared on the contre-jetée (destined to be the future megayacht berthing area). I'm guessing it was built in France and was floated in, because it just appeared today. When the photo was taken they were tethering it with winches so this might not be its final resting place. That's Stargate, Moonlight and Moecca behind. (bottom photo)

Lola D

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-23T23:46:07+02:00

Yacht name: Lola D
Length: 104 ft • 32 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Codecasa • F62

Photo : Monaco • 23 August 2006

Is A Rose

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-23T23:45:09+02:00

Yacht name: Is A Rose
Length: 163 ft 5 • 49.8 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Perini Navi • # 2050

Photo: Monaco • 20 July 2006

Sisterships: Aurora • Phryne • Perseus • Is a Rose

Alwaeli

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-22T18:45:41+02:00

Yacht name: Alwaeli
Formerly: Awal II
Length: 223 ft • 67 m
Year: 1990
Builder: CRN
Stylist: Terence Disdale

Photo: Monaco • 22 August 2006

This is a Bahraini royal yacht with the Bahraini coat of arms on the side.

Happy Hour • ISA 120

monacoeye.com — 2007-06-05T14:16:30+02:00

Yacht name: Happy Hour • ISA 120 #1
Length: 120 ft • 36.45 m
Year: 2005
Builder: ISA

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • 7 August 2006

Sisterships: Happy Hour • Sun Glider • Midnight Sun II • Gemini • Firouzeh

Y II

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-22T08:10:21+02:00

Yacht name: Y II
Length: 121 ft 4 • 37 m
Year: 2005/6
Builder: Holland Jachtbouw
Architect: Dixon Yacht Design
Interior: John Munford

Photo: monacoeye • August 2006 • Monaco

Y II is scheduled to appear at the 2006 Monaco Yacht Show…

Lady Feryal

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-21T07:02:25+02:00

Yacht name: Lady Feryal
Length: 139 ft 5 • 42.5 m
Year: 2003
Builder: Alfamarine
Architect: Andrea Bacigalupo
Top speed: 22 knots

Photo: 13 August 2006 • Monaco • monacoeye.com

Lady Feryal is scheduled to appear at the 2006 Monaco Yacht Show in September

Tacanuya

monacoeye.com — 2007-09-10T11:25:16+02:00

Yacht name: Tacanuya
Formerly: Intrepid -> Swiftship -> Defiance (155 ft)
Length: 180 ft • 55 m
Year: 1992
Refit: 1998 lengthening by Lusben, Viareggio
Builder: Swiftships • # 409
Refit Architect: Studio Scanu

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • September 2007

Noa VII

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-24T00:06:56+02:00

Yacht name: Noa VII
Formerly: Katrion
Length: 158 ft • 48 m
Year: 1997
Builder: Feadship • De Vries • #653
Architect: De Voogt
Interior: Munford • McQuiston

Photo date: monacoeye • 18 - 23 August 2006 • Monaco

Big Aron

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-18T18:43:58+02:00

Yacht name: Big Aron
Length: 153 ft • 46.6 m
Year: 2004
Builder: Royal Denship
Architect: Ole Steen Knudsen

Photo : monacoeye • Monaco • 18 August 2006

Royal Denship Expedition Yachts: Turmoil • Force Blue • Big Aron

Turmoil, Denship latest 209 ft expedition yacht, is currently undergoing sea trials…

Blue Ice

monacoeye.com — 2008-06-29T19:25:47+02:00

Yacht name: Blue Ice
Length: 134 ft • 41 m
Year: 1999
Builder: Baglietto • # 10169
Top speed: 28 knots
Engines: 2 x 2700 hp

Photo: monacoeye • Beaulieu • June 2008

A design classic from Baglietto …

Halcyon Days

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-17T08:22:46+02:00

Yacht name: Halcyon Days -> Time For Us
Formerly: Rasselas
Length: 170 ft • 52 m
Year: 1994
Builder: Feadship • #650

Photo: monacoeye • 16 August 2006 • Monaco

Cleopatra

monacoeye.com — 2007-08-24T11:30:10+02:00

Yacht name: Cleopatra
Formerly: My Gail III • Cleopatra C
Length: 187 ft • 57 m
Year: 1985
Builder: Amels • # 390
Architect: Jon Bannenberg • Diana Yacht Design

Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2007

Darnice III

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-24T16:14:40+02:00

Yacht name: Darnice III
Length: 200 ft • 61 m
Year: 1986
Builder: Benetti • FB155
Architect: Cerri & Cerri
Rebuild design: Studio Sole (lengthening)

Photo date: 16 August 2006 • monacoeye

Dubai

monacoeye.com — 2009-05-08T21:31:49+02:00

Yacht name: Dubai
Project name: Project Platinum • Golden Star
Length: 531 ft • 162 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Platinum Yachts - Hull: Blohm & Voss
Stylist: Andrew Winch
Engines: 4 x 9625 hp
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum • Crown Prince of Dubai

1. Angela Culveyhouse • Jebel Ali • Dubai • March 2007
2. KT • Port Rashid • Dubai • 6 January 2008
3. Stelios Dritsas • Jebel Ali • Dubai • October 2006
4. 5. David Nichols • Jebel Ali • Dubai • March 2006
(+ top photo courtesy of Platinum Yachts)

Two new views of Sheikh Mo's yacht Dubai, still the largest yacht in the world. 1 & 2.

Angela has sent in a very nice set of Dubai aerial shots, taken over Jebel Ali, in a helicopter leaving the Burj Al-Arab. Great photos !

A 40m catamaran under construction is visible behind, with a 114m yacht in the shed, and another smaller vessel behind that.

KT reports that an artificial island, where the yacht will be moored, has been built 20 miles from Dubai and is nearing completion.

Dubai was delivered to its owners in 2006.

Tongue

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-15T13:46:12+02:00

Yacht name: Tongue • Velvet 35
Length: 114 ft • 35 m
Year: 2006
Builder: Tecnomar

Photo: monacoeye • 8 August 2006 • Cannes

To appear at the Monaco Yacht Show 2006. Seems to have the Rolling Stones logo on the transom.

Teleost

monacoeye.com — 2008-08-03T15:57:55+02:00

Yacht name: Teleost
Length: 161 ft • 49 m
Year: 1998
Builder: Feadship • Van Lent • #781
Architect: De Voogt
Interior: John Munford

Photo: NT • Girolata, Corsica • August 2008
Photo: monacoeye • Monaco • August 2007

Talon

monacoeye.com — 2006-12-31T19:29:59+01:00

Yacht name: Talon
Formerly: L'Escapade of London • Valerie • J-Olives
Length: 134 ft • 41 m
Year: 1988
Builder: Siar & Moschini

Top photo: 8 August 2006 • Golfe Juan • monacoeye
Bottom photo: December 2006 • St Barths • Bob Paylor

Taipan

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-23T23:11:40+02:00

Yacht name: Taipan
Formerly: Pearl Star • North Star • Awal
Length: 172 ft • 52.4 m
Year: 1981
Builder: CRN
Interior: Merritt Knowles

Photo: Monaco • 22 August 2006

Sahab IV

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-15T13:44:34+02:00

Yacht name: Sahab IV
Length: 163 ft 10 • 49.95 m
Year: 1997
Builder: CRN
Architect: Paolo Scanu
Stylist: Terence Disdale

Photo: 8 August 2006 • Antibes • monacoeye

Qatar

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-15T13:44:05+02:00

Yacht name: Qatar

Nourah of Riyad

monacoeye.com — 2006-08-15T13:43:35+02:00

Yacht name: Nourah of Riyad
Length: 134 ft 2 • 40.9 m
Year: 1987
Builder: CRN

Photo: monacoeye • Cannes • 8 August 2006

Saudi royal yacht