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Keep up with the sun with new Predator 55 EVO and Manhattan 55

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Brand new to the British luxury performance motor yacht brand Sunseeker, the Predator 55 EVO boat captures the imagination of any prospective yacht owner. Her dramatic exterior lines and refined interior appointments make for a distinctive craft in any marina. What’s more, her remarkable performance will outshine any other yacht in her size category.

Sunseeker International has confirmed details of an exciting and highly anticipated virtual global premiere of the
impressive five new models launched earlier this year. Experience the Sunseeker Famous Five in the comfort of your
own home.

Sunseeker will present each of the new models over the next few weeks, commencing with the stunning Manhattan 55 and Predator 55 EVO.

@Sunseeker Manhattan 55

Sunseeker Manhattan 55: If ever there was an argument for a model ‘perfecting perfection’, this has to be it.

Building on the highly successful Manhattan range, the Manhattan 55 has been developed to offer exceptional levels of comfort and luxury throughout with a vast array of social spaces for entertaining.

A key feature of this new model is the innovative powered glass cockpit/galley window that can be electronically
lowered to bring the outdoors in. Matched to swathes of glazing, a selection of premium wood finishes, premium
lighting solutions and a cool all-new contemporary interior, relaxing in comfort and style has never been so effortless.

She boasts three large cabins featuring fabulous finishes with the Master being particularly voluminous, bathed in
natural light from its over-sized hull glazing.

A well-equipped bathing platform with Beach Club aft and a hospitable foredeck entertainment area, make her perfect for family and friends to relax and entertain.

Being a Sunseeker, performance is never forgotten so this new model is now powered by Volvo Penta D13-800
engines, delivering improved acceleration and efficient cruising.

The Manhattan 55 enables its owner to enjoy the sumptuous space the open layout provides, showcasing the
wonderfully well-equipped bathing platform and Beach Club. This area offers an inviting space for family and friends to enjoy the optional built-in barbeque, overhead shower and fold down transom seating.

Powered by Volvo Penta D13-800 engines, the Manhattan 55 can cruise comfortably at 25 knots with a range of 250
nautical miles or achieve in excess of 30 knots at full throttle.

“The team has excelled in developing this beautiful new model which is packed with new technology, ingenious design features and exceptional detailing, both inside and out.” – ANDREA FRABETTI, CEO AT SUNSEEKER INTERNATIONAL

@17.05m Sunseeker Predator 55 EVO

17.05m Sunseeker Predator 55 EVO has been engineered to make the heart race.

Sunseeker Predator 55 EVO’s evolutionary design is emphasised throughout its superstructure and interior. Framed
by stainless steel and carbon fibre detailing, the Predator 55 EVO sits sporty and sleek atop the water.

Inside, the dynamic feel continues with the Predator range of interior fabrics and textures throughout. Independent helm seats in the focussed cockpit allow owners to enjoy its piercing performance in comfort whilst underway. A carbon fibre opening roof with multiple glazed panels along with carefully devised concealed lighting, frames the saloon and maximises light throughout.

.Aft of the helm is well-appointed upholstered seating for up-to-six to socialise around a fixed coffee table, set opposite new push-to-touch storage cabinets. Predator 55 EVO also benefits from a state-of-the-art AV system with zoning capabilities, allowing for different music in the cockpit and saloon to suit the taste and mood of all on board.

At the rear, a tender garage and mini Beach Club complement the foredeck entertainment area, creating ample
exterior spaces to bring everyone closer to the water. Available with Volvo D11-725 shaft engines, the Predator 55
EVO reaches an exhilarating 34 knots whilst taking advantage of its ‘Hydro-Pack’ which utilises a fly-by-wire steering system for exceptional agility.

“The Predator 55 EVO utilises innovative technology, beautiful detailing and performance systems throughout and we have no doubt this model is going to be another market leader” – ANDREA FRABETTI, CEO OF SUNSEEKER.

 

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Swiss Boat Builder And Luxury Watchmaker Are Chasing the World Sailing Speed Record

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Swiss boat builder SP80 and luxury watchmaker Richard Mille have all the chances to break the world sailing speed record. The hull of the SP80 sailing boat as well as the Richard Mille watches are made from Carbon TPT.

The special ‘super-ventilated’ foil of this record-braking boat positions the sailing boat at the surface of the water to
guarantee its stability at high speed. The goal: to pass the 80-knot mark (150 km/h)

Swiss boat builder SP80’s latest challenge is to break the world sailing speed record in 2022. SP80 wants to do this with the support of the luxury Swiss watchmaker Richard Mille. Midway between a boat, a plane and a Formula 1 car, the boat comprised of Carbon TPT will need to reach a speed of 150 km/h (80 knots) powered only by wind.

North Thin Ply Technology (NTPTTM), a world leader in pre-impregnated materials, has also contributed to the
endeavour by supplying Carbon TPT for the boat’s structure. The team can now get to work on the crucial stage of producing the sailing boat, which will have to reach a speed of 150 km/h (80 knots) using the wind as its sole source of power.

@sp80.ch

Richard Mille luxury brand has always been captivated by speed, aeronautics and extreme developments. When the
project was presented to the high-end watch brand by its long-standing partner NTPTTM, which produces Carbon TPT exclusively for use in the cases of Richard Mille watches, choosing to support this incredible odyssey was an easy
decision.

SP80 is team of EPFL engineers and students, who believe that through the combination of sailing, kitesurfing and
engineering principles, their boat significantly outperform the standing World Sailing Speed Record.

“We are imagining unique solutions and daring concepts that have potential in the sailing world. By establishing a new record, we want to demonstrate the applications of a new set of tools in fast marine transport, offshore sailing and energy production. We are now building a boat capable of reaching 80 knots (150 km/h) with the wind as its sole source of power” – SP80.

@sp80.ch

“Fuelled by the desire to achieve their goal, SP80 are ready to shake up sailing conventions. This same daring spirit has been guiding our brand for the last 20 years. In this young company, we see the effervescence of an enthusiastic and talented team,” – Tim Malachard, Marketing Director at Richard Mille.

SP80 was founded in 2018 by Xavier Lepercq, Benoît Gaudiot and Mayeul van den Broek, three engineers who are
passionate about kitesurfing, sailing boats of every kind, and ocean crossings. Today, their company comprises some
40 engineers and students from EPFL (the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne).

To break the world speed record of 65,45 knots (121,21 km/h) set in 2012, the SP80 team set out to find a completely innovative solution. It is thus developing a sailing boat with a design unlike any other, measuring 7 m long and 6 m wide with a hull made entirely from Carbon TPT and propelled by a kite spanning 20 m. The engineering company has developed a ‘super-ventilated’ foil that positions the sailing boat at the surface of the water. In doing so, this technology avoids the phenomenon of cavitation, where water vaporised due to an excessive decrease in pressure affects performance.

The team has also filed a patent for a power management system, which transmits all the power from the kite to the
boat’s foil while maintaining stability at high speed. It is a design that is sure to go down in history.

“This is a partnership between two Swiss companies that are committed to high performance, exceptional feats and innovation,” explains Mayeul van den Broek, co-founder of SP80. “Even our respective production processes are similar in their use of Carbon TPT, which features in both Mille watches and our boat. Richard Mille’s involvement in the SP80 adventure is a source of great pride and incredible motivation for our young team. It means that we can step up our development and begin building our sailing boat, so that it can make its first journeys out to sea in 2022.”

 

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Technohull’s brand new dayboat is beyond any doubt, a game changer in the category

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Combining comfort with functionality, with a clean and dynamic design, Technohull T7 offers everything one would ask for from a well designed day boat.

Uncommonly spacious for its size, this medium-small day boat with rich entertainment can effortlessly tackle the high seas. Up to 350hp outboard power offers exhilarating pace, while Dynastream hull technology guarantees stability, comfort and a dry ride.

After revolutionising the design of large, powerful RIBs, Technohull is turning its attention to the smaller end of the
market. It has declared the new 7.8m T7 boat to be a totally new ‘species’ in the medium small category.

The secret lies in the boat’s seamless blend of top performance with dimensions usually only seen on larger craft. Its
3.13m beam gives the space for wider decks, but even a cursory glance is enough to confirm that this is a Technohull, with its crisp aesthetic and sporty lines. Those jet-black tubes, carbon fibre detailing, and deep, luxurious seating finished with hand stitching are all unmistakeable.

The layout is flexible and allows for two ergonomic pilot seats facing the central console, where touchscreen controls put every system aboard at your fingertips. Immediately aft is a clever seating arrangement that can be transformed into a large sunpad. Further lounging at the bow is in the form of a delta sunbed that can easily be turned into an even larger one.

Naturally, there’s teak decking, gleaming stainless-steel work and atmospheric LED lighting that can bring the deck to life with friends. So too a top-quality Fusion Apollo entertainment system, a fridge for refreshments as well as a deck shower.

@Technohull T7

Combining comfort and functionality, the T7 offers everything that a cruising day demands of the driver, while spoiling the guests as well.

And while the 65mph top speed of the boat shouldn’t leave any room for disappointment, it is the supremely stable
handling that is this hull’s real hallmark. Another awesome feature is that the boat stays on plane even at 9mph. Like the other recent boats from Technohull, the T7 features patented Dynastream technology developed over five years with a dedicated in-house team of naval architects. Two distinct steps in the hull channel air to provide lift, natural cushioning and unprecedented stability at all speeds. This hyper-ventilated hull shape even reduces fuel consumption, being some 10-15 per cent more efficient than previous Technohull designs.

Together with the deep-V wave-piercing hull, and the tubes, the boat can tackle offshore conditions with ease while keeping passengers dry. Getting all this into a boat with a relatively low length-to-beam ratio is a truly outstanding achievement. No wonder that Technohull is hailing it as the launch of a new category of medium small dayboat.

Although the first hull only hits the water later this April, 14 have already been sold, destined for owners around the world.

Fourteen hulls of the new T7 sold off-plan; @Technohull T7

The world’s most advanced luxury submersible wins another Red Dot Design Award

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  Ever-ready ‘C-Researcher 3’ Submersible By U-Boat Worx Wins Prestigious Red Dot Design Award. With the delivery of this first C-Researcher 3 -1140 and a further 10 deliveries scheduled in 2021, U-Boat Worx continues to consolidate its position as market leader. Dutch submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx announced that their new “C-Researcher 3” submersible has won … Read more

CNB Yacht Builders sold to Solaris

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Groupe Beneteau signed an agreement with the Italian yard Solaris to sell the CNB Yacht Builders brand. These two complementary yachting brands, driven by the same yard, will continue to set their own course. CNB yacht builders joins Solaris Yachts breathing life to the first worldwide excellence yard to build sailing yachts from 40 to … Read more

Hydrosphere Turns Any Superyacht Into an Underwater Wonderland

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Submerged viewing experience: A hugely attractive feature for those keen to see more of the underwater world. As the demand for personal submersibles is increasing, Gresham Yacht Design came with a stunning submerged viewing experience proposal for superyachts. Designed to “share magical moments and to get underwater quickly,”Gresham Yacht Design’s Hydrosphere is a glass elevator descending … Read more