This month it was renovations and remodels that caught the attention BOAT's reader. At the top of the list is Acaniaa classic Pusey yacht recovered from a “Seattle backwater swamp” using the converted fishing vessel Fast and former naval ship JeMaSa also spent time in the spotlight.
Other recent yachting news included a first look at Project Defy – the largest Lürssen currently under construction at 146.2 meters and 10,500 GT – a vintage yacht concept from Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo and the unexpected arrival of a Feadship Explorer in Canary Wharf, London.
BOAT analyzes the numbers and presents you with the stories that received the most clicks this month…
1. 38m vintage Pusey yacht Acania is undergoing a comprehensive restoration at Delta Marine
The 38.4 meter long classic Pusey motor yacht Acania is currently undergoing major remodeling at Delta Marine's facilities in Seattle, USA.
Originally built in 1929 at the Pusey & Jones shipyard in Wilmington, Delaware. Acania In the 1930s it cruised under many owners, including famous screen actress Constance Bennet.
Read more/The 38 meter old Pusey yacht Acania is undergoing a comprehensive restoration at Delta Marine
2. First look at the interior of the 67 m long fishing vessel Fast after yacht conversion
The Turkish yacht builder Norse Shipyard provided a first glimpse of the 67.1 meter long yacht Fastwhich was re-delivered in June this year after an extensive two-year conversion from fishing vessel to superyacht.
The work was carried out at shipyard facilities in Kocaeli, Turkey, and included lengthening her steel hull from 65.4 to 67.1 meters and a “dramatically redesigned” aft deck.
Read more/First look inside the 67 meter long fishing vessel Azumi after the yacht conversion
3. 146m Lürssen superyacht Project Defy transported to equipment
During the transport, a highly secret Lürssen superyacht project was discovered. At 146.2 meters, Project Defy (also known as Project 13798) is one of the German shipyard's largest structures to date.
It is also the largest Lürssen project currently under construction, with delivery scheduled for 2027.
Read more/146 m long Lürssen superyacht Project Defy transported for fitting out
4. Sanlorenzo presents the 26m vintage yacht SHE as an “exclusive production offering”.
Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has released a new 25.5-meter yacht concept that pays tribute to the “elegance and tradition of Italian yacht building.”
The vintage-inspired design, called SHE (short for Sanlorenzo Heritage), was developed as an exclusive production offering in collaboration with Zuccon International Project and Lissoni & Partners.
Read more/Sanlorenzo introduces 26m vintage yacht design SHE as an “exclusive production offering”.
5. Lateral Naval Architects unveils 89-meter concept with “features of a 5,000+ GT ship.”
British design studio Lateral Naval Architects unveiled a new technical platform that aims to “break conventions” and “unlock new design freedoms” in the 2,000GT superyacht segment.
Highlights include “better spatial connectivity” as well as spacious, triple-height interiors with glass detailing and accessible outdoor decks.
Read more/Lateral Naval Architects unveils 89-meter concept with “features of a 5,000+ GT ship.”
6. Fountaine Pajot launches a new brand and introduces the first built-in 35-meter catamaran model
French shipyard Fountaine Pajot launched a new brand dedicated to building larger yacht models, debuting a 35-meter built-in catamaran called FPY 110S.
Once delivered in early 2028, the yacht will be the French shipyard's largest offering and the new flagship of Fountaine Pajot Yachts.
Read more/Fountaine Pajot launches a new brand and introduces the first built-in 35m catamaran model
7. 80m “zero emission” explorer yacht from Feadship bravery arrives in London, UK
Photo credit: Georgina Wagenmann/BOAT International
The 79.5 meter long Feadship superyacht bravery was spotted at anchor in London following her highly anticipated debut at this year's Monaco Yacht Show.
According to BOATPro, she crossed the North Sea and anchored in Canary Wharf, a journey undertaken by some of the world's most famous superyachts, including Lürssen's 122-meter-long “Cathedral of Design.” Kismet.
Read more/The 80m “zero emissions” Feadship explorer yacht Valor arrives in London, UK
8. Royal Huisman introduces new sailing yacht series based on the 81 m model Sea eagle
Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman introduced a new 81-meter sailing yacht series in search of the “perfect, tailor-made XXL superyacht”.
Known as the Trident 810, the model was designed by Dykstra Naval Architects and Mark Whiteley and is based on Sea eagledelivered by Royal Huisman in 2020.
Read more/Royal Huisman presents a new series of sailing yachts modeled on the 81 m long Sea Eagle
9. Cantieri di Pisa releases full details of the Super Polaris 70 yacht concept
Italian shipyard Cantieri di Pisa has released full details of its latest yacht design, the Super Polaris 70.
Built for an “adventurous owner,” the 70-meter concept is a key part of the manufacturer’s partnership with cruise specialist T. Mariotti, first announced at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.
Read more/Cantieri di Pisa publishes all details about the Super Polaris 70 yacht concept
10. First look inside a 50m long converted naval ship JeMaSa (ex Plan B)
The brokerage firm Y.CO gave a first look inside the 52-meter-long explorer yacht HMA Naval Dockyard JeMaSa (ex Plan B), which relaunched in Australia earlier this year after a year-long, multimillion-dollar conversion program.
The work carried out at the Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM) included interior fit-out, complete exterior refurbishment, engineering works and the installation of a new bathing platform, which increased the yacht's overall length from 49.9 to 52 metres.
Read more/First look inside the converted 50 meter naval ship JeMaSa (ex Plan B)