A very interesting Luxury Motor Yachts builder, Columbus, recently presented their new models, the Oceanic 45M and the 50M Coupé. I shall present the whole company in a future post, stay tuned. Designed by Studio Vafiadis, the series features all-aluminum construction, a three-deck layout and voluminous living spaces on board. Columbus is an Italian manufacturer of luxury motor yachts, member of Palumbo Group, a family business from Naples. In order to maintain their somehow independence, the … [Read more...]
Again, About Bertram Yachts
When I wrote about Bertram Yachts in September 2014, I had no idea that they will change hands again. Their official site doesn't give a clue about who exactly is the owner at the moment, except this: 2015 Bertram was acquired by a 54' Bertram owner and he has given a mandate that the brand be returned to its American Roots. But if you are not taking them too serious, you will find the next announcement made on April 9, 2015: "The Gavio Group has officially acquired US sportfish yacht … [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...]
Azimut Yachts
We continue our presentation with the first great motor yachts manufacturer from my both lists, and this is Azimut from Italy, again. It seems that Italians are great boat designers, and I've noticed that even other famous yacht builders, from all over the world, are employing Italian designers services or are linking themselves with some great Italian yacht designers. You see that I can't keep myself from using the word great when it comes to Italian boat designers, and I'm usually very … [Read more...]