Yacht World News

Why this Baltic 115 launch, the latest in a growing fleet of cruiser-racers, is one to watch


This is the second project of very similar length to launch by this exact same team (Judel Vrolijk, Nauta Yachts and Baltic Yachts) this summer. But the Baltic 115 is an altogether different concept. Where Doryan is designed as a bluewater cruiser, this 115 is designed to be able to race in an increasingly competitive superyacht fleet of cruiser racers between 100–130ft.
JVNB Judel Vrolijk Nauta Baltic 115 launches
Since the 2010 launch of Filip Balcaen’s Baltic-built 34m/112ft sloop Nilaya, we have seen a surge in composite cruiser-racers of similar size, including the 33m/108ft Inoui and WinWin. “This 100–130ft (30-40m) size is becoming more and more popular for dual-purpose boats,” says co-designer of the Baltic 115 Nauta’s Mario Pedol. “And there will be seven or eight new yachts coming in the next two years.”These include two from Vitters, two from Baltic, three from Swan and two from Southern Wind. Factor in the Wallys of this dimension, too, and you can see that this is becoming a highly competitive size range.
JVNB Judel Vrolijk Nauta Baltic 115 launches
This Baltic 115 (35m) is the latest to join the burgeoning fleet. She uses exactly same team as Doryan (above), ie Judel/Vrolijk and Nauta for the design, Baltic Yachts for construction and the management is by MCM. And she is primed for regatta racing.“Rolf [Vrolijk] developed a full CFD program to create the best possible shape,” Nauta’s Pedol explains. “This has since been built by Baltic in prepreg carbon sandwich and given a powerful sailplan plus race-oriented hardware, including hydraulic jib sheeting and in-haulers.”Her 5.85m/19ft 2in deep keel, which can lift over two metres, should also provide good stability.As with Nilaya, this 115 contains surprisingly comfortable and generous accommodation, including a chill-out saloon and bar area, plus four guest cabins and an owner’s suite. The finish is a combination of oak veneer and light-coloured linen panels.

Read More




22-meter "Falcon VII" Launches At Sossego Yachts


 Dutch builder Sossego Yachts is proud to have launched the 22-meter all-aluminium Comfort Class called "Falcon VII". The design is by Mulder both inside and out. The yacht is semi-custom allowing the owner to customize some aspects of the boat. The standard engine set-up for this yacht is twin MAN 1200 HP marine diesels. However, there is an optional set-up for twin MAN1550 horse power should an owner choose a more powerful pairing.

Falcon VII has two full decks -lower and main- along with a large open-air sundeck served by a dedicated stairs from the main deck. There is plenty of seating and sunpad region in conjunction with further sunbed seating on the foredeck. The main cabin onboard is the full-beam master suite which is located just aft of midships. It features large windows on either side with ensuite bathroom. There are up to three other cabins that are available to guests. There is a large swim platform that will be home to the main tender. However, you can launch it and then have the full square-footage available for watersport connections. Look out for Falcon VII when she is on display at HISWA in-water BoatShow which will run from September 1 to 6th 2015.

Read More




Recent Yacht World News Entries

Superyacht Feadship 819 unveiled: first official photos

The first images of the 71.5m/234’58” superyacht PROJECT 819 have been unveiled by Feadship as the yacht hit the water during her technical la

September.16.2019

First photos of Feadship 95m superyacht PROJECT 1009

The first photos of the 95m/312ft superyacht PROJECT 1009, currently in-build at Feadship, have been revealed by the shipyard.&

September.03.2019

The largest yacht ever built by Hargrave delivered to her American owner

The 56m/184′ motor yacht BABA’S has been delivered to her owner in the US. 

August.28.2019

Horizon Yachts and Cor D Rover present new yacht FD125

The 38m yacht concept FD125 is the new addition to the Horizon FD series which has been presented by Horizon Yachts in coll

August.20.2019

Southern Wind sailing yacht Ammonite to be delivered in 2020

The third unit in the successful SW96 miniseries by Southern Wind, high-performance sailing yacht AMMONITE is taking shape.

August.08.2019