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Twin Volvo Penta IPS 600s: The Mechanical Core of the Gran Turismo 45

Securing a late-model European cruiser without the standard factory delay requires precise timing in the brokerage market. InterMarine Boats has just listed a highly upgraded 2023 Beneteau Gran Turismo 45 with only 165 engine hours. Powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS 600 engines and featuring active extended warranties through 2029, this vessel offers immediate operational capability. Review the technical upgrades, including fresh bottom paint and V-Kool salon tinting, on this turnkey express cruiser.

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Pre-Cannes Momentum: Apreamare Floats the Gozzo 42 in Campania

Italian builder Apreamare recently hosted an exclusive private viewing at Marina di Stabia to showcase its latest regional export, the Gozzo 42. Blending traditional Mediterranean maritime culture with heavily updated operational technology, the vessel signals a clear shift in coastal cruiser manufacturing. Supported directly by the Regional Council of Campania, this preview sets the stage for a highly anticipated public premiere at the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival. Discover the design philosophy driving this new hull.

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Four Decks of Italian Craftsmanship: Ferretti Group Floats Its Latest Steel Giant

Bridging the gap between motor yacht volume and sailboat aesthetics requires exact proportions. CRN has officially floated the 70-metre Project Thunderball from its Ancona facility, revealing a steel and aluminum displacement hull engineered for serious transoceanic autonomy. Featuring exterior lines by Vripack and highly calculated interior geometry from Nauta, this 1,100 GT vessel integrates advanced peak-shaving energy storage with a distinctly classic, low-profile silhouette. Discover the operational metrics driving this custom creation.

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Smart Connectivity on the Water: Invictus Yacht Integrates Haier Across the TT Line

Upgrading galley operations requires high-end residential solutions that fit strictly within a marine footprint. Invictus Yacht is shifting its interior architecture by partnering directly with global appliance manufacturer Haier. Debuting at Milan Design Week 2026 on the new TT460 Shell Edition, this collaboration brings connected induction cooktops and custom refrigeration to the Premium Collection. Discover how structural honeycomb panels and smart appliances are reshaping the modern dayboat experience.

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Surpassing the Turkish Fleet: How Turquoise Yachts Scaled the Angelique Build

Pushing national shipbuilding capacities requires massive structural commitments and advanced naval architecture. Turquoise Yachts has officially delivered the 87.7-metre Angelique, establishing the vessel as the largest superyacht by volume ever constructed in Türkiye. Operating at 2,646GT, this steel and aluminum platform integrates a drive-in tender docking system alongside a highly customized Art Deco interior by H2 Yacht Design. Discover the specific mechanical profiles and extensive charter amenities defining this €1,200,000-per-week maritime asset.

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Christina O Meets James Bond: The Architectural Profile of Four Seasons I

Global hospitality brands are actively restructuring the maritime sector by moving physical real estate onto the water. Tillberg Design of Sweden recently finalized the architectural framework for the inaugural Four Seasons I, a 207-metre vessel operating with 34,000 GT of volume. Merging classic silhouette elements with massive floor-to-ceiling structural glazing, this platform features 95 residential suites and a central spine concept that maximizes ocean visibility for the charter market.

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Low-Signature Hulls: The Tri-Party Venture Redefining Coastal Operations

The integration of automated navigation and heavy-duty battery storage is actively reshaping domestic naval architecture. Fleetzero has partnered with shipbuilder Thoma-Sea and engineering firm Glosten to construct long-duration, autonomous diesel-electric vessels engineered for contested waters. By combining the high-density Leviathan™ Energy Storage System with advanced low-radar cross-section hulls, this tri-party venture delivers an operational asset capable of executing persistent missions without crew intervention.

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Three Staterooms in 3D: Julian Moore Design Restructures the Compact Explorer

Outer Reef Yachts launched a detailed 3D virtual walkthrough for its 540 Adventure model, mapping the interior flow of its three-stateroom layout. Designed in the Netherlands by Bernd Weel Design with naval architecture by Studio Delta, this 39-ton vessel delivers a 2,000 nautical mile range at eco speed. Built with a resin-infused FRP hull and Volvo Penta conventional shaft drives, the explorer model targets owner-operators seeking serious ocean capability.

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Tenders, Toys, and Live Bridge Data: Managing the Guest Experience via Remote Control

YachtEye has launched its dedicated Apple TV application, expanding its digital infotainment system into the primary viewing spaces of modern superyachts. This integration shifts guest communications away from traditional printed itineraries and manual crew updates into a cross-platform architecture that links Apple TV, iPad, and iPhone software. By centralizing live radar tracking, tender positioning, and bespoke galley menus, the application changes how charter guests interact with real-time navigational and service data.

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A Full-Beam Master Suite with a Private Sauna: Inside Sunreef’s 28.40-Meter Build

Sunreef Yachts has expanded its manufacturing footprint with the completion of the first ULTIMA 88 at its Ras Al Khaimah shipyard. This 28.40-meter composite multihull blends the stability of a wide beam with the structural agility of a classic monohull. Featuring innovative fold-down bulwark platforms that form an expansive walkaround lounge, the yacht introduces high-performance hybrid options and flexible solar technology. Read on to see how this architecture alters spatial layout expectations.

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