Bannenberg Designs has recently completed the re-fit of the guest areas on 51-meter motor yacht Feadship Illusion. The project consisted of the interior re-fit of the yacht, originally built in the 1980's.

Just how many yachts does a Russian billionaire need? Answer: as many as he wants. That seems to be the case with Roman Abramovich, the owner of Chelsea football club, who is planning to build the biggest private yacht in the world — even though he owns three of the largest already afloat. According to well informed sources in marine circles, Abramovich has placed an order for a yacht more than 550 feet long. He already has "Pelorus" and "Le Grand Bleu", with length 377 and 370 feet accordingly.

The 46th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is right on schedule for its opening on October 27, 2005.