Vitruvius is a brand new design project developed by Philippe Briand and Lьrssen Yachts. Philippe Briand, who has mainly concentrated in the past on sailing yachts, has drawn a very innovative 180-foot motor yacht, which at first glance gives the impression to be a sailing yacht. In co-operation with Lьrssen, this new project was presented for the first time at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Seattle, July 2005—Delta’s Project 164, Happy Days, is the largest composite yacht ever built in the America’s. This 50 meter full-displacement motor yacht is the fourth project built in this series. In order to satisfy the Owner’s request for more interior volume, Delta modified the hull tooling to both extend the length and widen the beam. Happy Days has an extreme beam of nearly 34-feet and a total of 7500 square feet of living area.

Humphreys Yacht Design has announced that work has begun on the construction of a 37-metre (122 feet) High Performance Motor Yacht at McMullen & Wing in Auckland, NZ. Designed as a long-distance, ocean-going yacht, the hull and superstructure are built substantially from carbon composite which, when combined with three MTU 16v 4000 M90 series engines and Rolls Royce Kamewa jet drives, are designed to achieve speeds in the 60 knot range. To allow a vessel of this size to travel at such speeds, a wide range of issues had to be anticipated and addressed. One important factor concerned the centre of gravity, which in high-speed motorboats needs to be situated nearer the stern than in displacement craft. Following many months of computer modeling and high-speed tank testing with the Wolfson Unit, and utilizing their long experience in designing racing sail boats, Humphreys have incorporated an innovative forward water ballast tank to enable the moving of the centre of gravity forward when the yacht is traveling at slow speeds.

The new Wally 130', a 130-foot (40-meter) new design from Wally Yachts, has recently been ordered by an experienced yachtsman. She will be, according to Wally, the fastest sailing yacht upwind. This mega sloop is being developed by Wally with the lines by Javier Soto Acebal, and the interior by Foster and Partners.

Designed by Nuvolari & Lenard, Palmer Johnson`s stunning new 150` Sport Yacht is slated to succeed the much acclaimed 120` Cover Drive as Palmer Johnson`s star ship. Commissioned by a current PJ 120` owner, the new 150’ turns up the excitement with a super-sleek raised pilothouse superyacht that has masterfully fused fashion and function.

The company “Laky Verf” is located in a historical place where the Russian fleet appeared and was created by Peter I. The yard is situated in Shlisselburg (Leningrad region). It is 30 minutes of driving from St.Petersburg, on the south side of Ladoga, one of the biggest lakes in Europe. That's why the company has the corresponding name "laky". The river Neva connects Ladoga with the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic Sea. The fairway depth (about 5 m) allows almost all types of vessels to pass it. The neighborhood of the Leningrad region with Estonia and Finland is also an advantage of the geographical location of the yard. At present time Laky Verf is specialized in construction of the motor yachts up to 37 m length. The production process is fulfilled "turnkey" starting from the purchase of all necessary materials and equipment and till the launching of the completed yachts.

Andrew Winch Designs has announced that a British Owner and his British team plan to create a beautiful 59.4-meter megayacht, and where better to build such an impressive undertaking than at Benetti. As the dictionary meaning of her name suggests, Xanadu will be a beautiful and idyllic place. She will have the spirit of Italy flowing through her exterior lines and through her classic interior.

OCEA Shipyard, located in Les Sables d’Olonne on the French Atlantic Coast, and builder of the OCEA Commuter Yacht Series, has signed contracts for two OCEA Commuter 108 yachts to be delivered for the summer 2007.

The 55-meter (180-foot) WallyPower developed by the WallyDesign department of Wally Yachts for an European prospect, is a megayacht characterized by a displacement hull that derives from navy hydrodynamic technology. The hull shape is the result of an extensive R & D program that included tank testing and CFD computer design, and is characterized by high efficiency and more reduced pitching than traditional hulls. The exceptionally high free board enhances safety in rough seas, without contaminating the sleek lines of the yacht.

Hakvoort Shipyard in the Netherlands has announced an order for a new motor yacht named Bleu Perle. This 38-meter twin screw, oceangoing motor yacht has the ideal length and layout for chartering, carrying 10 guests including the owners, and offering accommodation for a captain and six crew members. The yacht will be built to Lloyds Register classification and MCA rules.