Dufour 39 Designers Felci and Ardizio Explain the Yacht's Modular Approach
Dufour has released an October 2026 interview with Umberto Felci and Luca Ardizio on the naval architecture, modular interiors and owner-led design of the Dufour 39.
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Dufour's October 2026 technical feature details the hull, rudder, keel, construction and sail-plan choices behind the 41-foot luxury cruising yacht.
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Balance 540 Build Progress Shows an Owner-Focused Catamaran Design
An April 2026 builder progress report on the Balance 540 sailing catamaran reveals useful detail behind its layout. We revisit the report to assess how its stern arrangement, helm positions, …
Sasga Menorquín 68 FB: A 21.24m Flybridge Yacht with Balearic Character
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Wallypower50 Blends 36-Knot Performance with Convertible Deck Space
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Solaris Power 60 Open Combines IPS Drive and Deep-Deck Cruising
The Solaris Power 60 Open occupies an interesting position between the open Mediterranean dayboat and a motor yacht capable of more extended cruising. Official specifications place the design at 18.29 …
Grand Soleil Plus 65 Performance: Carbon Structure and 278m² of Sail
Grand Soleil's Plus 65 Performance combines a hull length of 20.10 metres with a 21.60-metre overall measurement and a design philosophy focused on fast cruising. The builder specifies carbon-reinforced composite …
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The Nordhavn 475 makes an unusually clear proposition to cruising couples: the dimensions of a manageable 14.47-metre yacht, paired with an offshore layout and the builder's stated 3,000-nautical-mile range at …
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The Cruisers Yachts 57 FLY is designed around a question that matters to many private owners: how can a 17.4-metre yacht provide the social space and perceived openness of a …
Prestige F5.7: A 17.29m Flybridge Yacht Built Around Three Outdoor Lounges
The 17.29-metre Prestige F5.7 puts much of its design effort into allowing guests to enjoy several different outdoor settings aboard one flybridge yacht. The builder highlights a substantial upper deck, …
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