Ten Watertight Luxé Yacht Builders

While the size of one's boat may set yachtsmentechnologically advanced yacht to ever float across
apart, the underlying commonality is that all yachtthe waters. Strident progress has been made in
owners are seamen at heart. Making a big splash onshipbuilding technology over the past 10 years, and
the marine scene today calls for something ofthis craft has incorporated it all. The innovative
substantive value. While every yacht out there is nottechnology addresses environmental and operational
a superyacht of 100 feet or more, or aissues, reduces noise level, and facilitates maintenance
mega-superyacht exceeding 200 feet in length, itand favorably. Specifically, it burns fuel more
should be equally superb as a looker and a performer.efficiently and is easier to keep in tip-top condition.
Here is a recap of some the yacht builders weMeasuring out at 62 meters, it is nearly 30 feet
presented over the past year or so. Each one is alonger than the previous Rasselas.
shipbuilder of worldwide acclaim. Trinity Yacht canThank goodness the Burger Boat Company was
produce a 400-foot-long vessel. Azimut Yachts isrevitalized in the early 90s and put back in the
renowned for its advancements in soundproofingwaters of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, by its new owners,
technology. Christensen Shipyards has built moreDavid Ross and Jim Ruffolo. Founded in 1863 by
yachts measuring 120 feet or longer of compositeHenry B. Burger, the contributions this organization
materials than any other builder. The Burger Boatmade to the U.S. and to the boating industry are
Company built numerous vessels for the U.S. duringhistoric, patriotic and most inventive. From 1870 to
wartime. The firm also produced the firstthe turn of the century, the firm specialized in
all-steel-welded hull made in the U.S. All are capable ofmanufacturing steamers, tugs, scows, schooners and
fulfilling a buyer's vision of a "dreamboat," whether itbarges to support the industrialization efforts of the
is a power or a sailing yacht.USA. During World War I, Burger manufactured 22
Presenting the newest, the best, and the mostvessels for the U.S. Navy and Emergency Corps.
innovative in all matters of luxury lifestyle is aREAD MORE
never-ending process. So stay tuned. MoreWhen the topic of the conversation turns to yachts,
noteworthy and up-and-coming yacht builders will bethe size of a vessel is generally at the top of the
introduced throughout 2007 - and beyond.pecking list. However, the more significant issue
Azimut Yachts offer the best combination ofregarding long-term value is the materials used in the
features and benefits to its lucky owners. Theconstruction of ships. Christensen Shipyards has built
Azimut 85, which premiered at the Genoa Boat Showmore 120-plus-feet yachts with composite materials
in October 2005, is luxury afloat at its finest. The 85'sthan any shipbuilder in the world. Composite materials
length is actually a tad longer than its name and 22eliminate rust and corrosion and provide better
feet wide. Stephano Righini designed the exterior andinsulation and strength compared to ships built from
Carlo Galeazzi manned the interior. The advancedaluminum and steel. This makes overall maintenance
soundproofing techniques and windows on botheasier and extends the life of a ship threefold
decks are only two of the yacht's noteworthy andcompared to those predominantly constructed with
unique features.metals. Christensen Shipyards is a certified shipbuilder
Marquis Yacht is a U.S.-based firm that is definitely onby the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), which
the rise. With each release, beginning with the Carverwas established in 1862 and is the governing agency
59 Marquis, the company is diligently establishing itsfor safety standards of the marine industry. ABS is a
niche for launching innovative, Italian-inspired-designednon-profit organization with 150 offices in 70
yachts. The 59 features twin 660 horsepowercountries.
Cummins QSM11 diesel inboards, with the option toTrinity Yacht encourages all yachtsmen to have it
upgrade to twin 825 horsepower MTU Series 60your way! Whether you are seeking a 72-footer, a
diesel inboards. The ship's overall length is nearly 60200-footer or a whopping 400-footer, your selection
feet with platform and a waterline length thatis built and designed to meet and, probably, exceed
exceeds 45 feet. Standard features include ayour expectations. Trinity can place bid on designs
hydraulic swim platform and fore and aftdrawn up independently from outside sources or
shore-power ties.provide patrons with designs stemming from either
Saying it in Italian just sounds more romantic thanits Victory Lane or Global Explorer series.
saying it in English. But no matter how you say it, theIt is very difficult to begin a sentence with a
44.8-meters long Gran Finale by Delta Marine is onecompany that prefers not to capitalize its name or
beautiful boat! Launched in 2002, this tri-deck is theproducts, such as eLuxury, iPod, or oceAnco.
winner of the 2003 "Best Motor Yacht Over 38However, what oceAnco does capitalize wisely are
Meters" by Showboats International. Itsits resources when it comes to designing and building
all-encompassing craftsmanship is perhaps the boat'ssuperyachts. The firm has built some of the finest
greatest benefit. However, providing a smooth ride50-meter-plus vessels to clientele around the world.
at a cruising speed of 18 knots and a top speed overIts main office is in Monaco, and its shipyard is based
20 knots, with its twin Caterpillar 3512B engine, isin Albasserdam, Holland. The yacht builder's Web site
quite impressive too.boasts of 16 launched boats. Over the past three
International Yacht Collection is a fourfold specialist inyears, oceAnco has launched three stunning
the luxury boating industry. The firm is capable of60-meter-plus yachts: the Lady Lola at 62.6 meters,
managing and maintaining a yacht for personal orthe Alfa Four at 60 meters, and the Dilbar at 66
corporate owners; taking a boating project frommeters. The Dilbar has two master suites and a dip
inception to design to completion; offering brokeringpool on its sundeck that is over 15 feet wide. Mr.
services; and yacht-chartering specialists for eitherAlberto Pino is the interior designer of the steel hull
corporate or personal needs.with an aluminum superstructure, and oceAnco is
The Rasselas, the latest vessel launched by Feadshipboth the naval architect and the exterior designers.
De Vries of the Netherlands, is the most