Important Note! This article has been updated in June, 2015. As from April 2015, Bertram Yachts are no longer part of Ferretti Group (owned by the Chinese Weichai Group from 2012) because they have been acquired by The Gavio Group, owners of Italian superyacht builder Baglietto. The Updated Article In 2011, Bertram Yachts celebrated their 50th anniversary. They build sporty, powerful fishing boats. They are now members of The Gavio Group, as I have already mentioned in the above … [Read more...]
Motor Yachts
Motor Yachts or Power Yachts
Mochi Craft of Ferretti Group
Mochi Craft, is the Ferretti Group company which combines retro elegance and technology to set trends and innovate. The brand was founded in the 60s by Luciano Mochi Zamperoli, initially operating from the port of Pesaro before transferring to the industrial park in Fano. After producing flybridge models, particularly for the Italian and German markets, in 2001, Mochi Craft was purchased by the Ferretti Group. The new parent company set about relaunching the brand with a new line of yachts, … [Read more...]
Bavaria Motor Yachts
I have presented a few years back, the Bavaria Sailing Yachts. Now, it's time for their motor yachts section. All the pics are from their site, Bavaria Yachtbau: Motorboats The Giebelstadt shipyard, in Germany builds these motor yachts types: the SPORT 29, SPORT 32, SPORT 35, SPORT 35 HT, SPORT 39, SPORT 39 HT, SPORT 44, SPORT 44 HT, SPORT 35 HT Highline, SPORT 39 Highline, SPORT 39 HT Highline, SPORT 44 HT Highline, VIRTESS 420 Fly, VIRTESS 420 Coupé. SPORT 29 Length overall/incl. … [Read more...]
Pershing Yachts
Pershing is a representative fiberglass motor yacht brand made in Italy, with an experience of almost 30 years. The models are powerful, stylish and speedy (up to 50 knots). The founders of what will become "Pershing Yachts", are Tilli Antonelli, Fausto Filippetti, and Giuliano Onori. They signed together in 1981, year when also Cantiere Navale dell'Adriatico was founded and their first boat has been launched. In 1985, they met yacht designer Fulvio De Simoni, and so, Pershing was born (the … [Read more...]
Princess Yachts
Plymouth based Princess Yachts became the first significant British boat builder to achieve the Rina Green Plus (Y) notation for their entire range of V Class and Flybridge yachts up to 24m (85 feet). Since the launch of their first 31-footer in 1965, Princess Yachts have been rewriting the rules of luxury cruising. From their Flybridge range and V-Class sports yachts, to long-range Motor Yachts and M-Class superyachts. The variety of Princess is expressed in: M Class, Flybridge and V … [Read more...]