Parallel hybrid propulsion from WaterWorld Electronics
HEEG _ WaterWorld will broaden its range of electric inboard motors. The company says that as of February, it will market a parallel hybrid...
KM Yachtbuilders starts 2019 with a bang!
MAKKUM _ KM Yachtbuilders is a specialist in the custom-construction of aluminum, go-anywhere sailing yachts of up to 100 ft. (30.5m.). And that’s precisely...
Contest Yachts unveils new flagship
MEDEMBLIK _ Contest Yachts has launched its new flagship _ a 26m high-performance cruiser that marks the Dutch builder’s first step into the fully...
Alufleet launches 8.5m Speedlounger day sailer
KORTENHOEF _Alufleet, maker of a broad range of aluminum work boats and open tenders, has added a very edgy sail boat to its portfolio....
Boarnstream bets on engineering knack to meet demand
JIRNSUM – “The market is asking for ever more specialized yachts,” says Boarnstream International Marine Group CEO Wies Hokwerda. And she works a tough...
Sturier Yachts caps centennial year upbeat about future
STAVOREN _ Sturier Yachts marked its centennial year in 2018. The yard has to date built 800 or so steel boats, including 120 classic...
Jachtwerf Heeg unveils Pointer-25 with swimming platform
HEEG – Geert Wijma says he invested when times were lean “and today we reap the fruits of that.” At Boot Duesseldorf 2019 (Hall...
KM Yachtbuilders launches 66ft. expedition yacht
MAKKUM - KM Yachtbuilders, a yard that specializes in building go-anywhere sailing yachts, has delivered the 20m. custom-built Qilak 66, to its Belgian owners...
Game Changer relaunched as expedition yacht
GORINCHEM _ Game Changer, a 69.15m (227ft.) superyacht support vessel that Damen launched in 2017 has been relaunched _ after extensive modifications _ as...
‘Great yacht! Pity it won’t sell in my country’
WASPIK – Invite yachting media types to your yard and you have a captive audience to hear the story of your brand.In 2017, this...
