Superyacht Industry Update: Construction Progress, Design Concepts and Brokerage NewsKey updates from the luxury yachting sector, featuring ISA Yachts’ latest builds, new design concepts, market moves, and recent brokerage transactions.

INDUSTRY NEWS & NEW BUILDS

Construction progresses on ISA Yachts’ second 65m Classic modelThe 64.8-metre project is taking shape in Ancona with delivery scheduled for 2028. Designed by Enrico Gobbi – Team for Design, the yacht will follow in the footsteps of the first hull, the 65.5-metre Resilience, but boasts a greater interior volume of 1,420GT.

Studio Segno unveils 47m Japanese-Italian fusion concept MAAI

Conceived around the principle of ma-ai — the meaningful interval between people and spaces — the layout is divided into two distinct zones: quieter, more private areas forward, with more social areas aft.

ISA Yachts’ second Unica 45M Steel model moves to outfitting

The news comes at a busy time for the yard, which announced that outfitting has begun on the second unit of the ISA Classic 65m.BOAT International Media moves its headquarters. The move follows Informa Group’s acquisition of BIM, which now sits within Informa Prestige, a specialised luxury portfolio operating as a division of Informa Markets. Burgess opens fifth US office in Newport BeachThe office will act as the base for its growing presence throughout California, in close proximity to the area’s renowned marinas, yacht clubs and restaurants.

Inside the Frette x BOAT International Masters of Design DinnerHeld at Marco Monaco, an Italian and seafood restaurant located in Monaco’s Mareterra district during the Monaco Yacht Show 2026, the intimate gathering included leading yacht designers, owners and VIPs from across the superyacht community.

The Italian open yacht that proves you don’t have to choose between speed and styleWhether it’s the glossy hull slicing through turquoise water or the open layout inviting Mediterranean breezes across the deck, this yard has perfected the Italian open yacht over decades – and the new Itama 70 is the latest expression of that legacy.

Salon Privé 2026 breaks attendance records with over 30,000 visitors

Attendees were drawn by an expanded programme featuring the return of the Automotive Manufacturer’s Gallery, Ladies’ Day by Boodles and appearances by motoring personality Richard Hammond, resulting in historic double concours winners.

YACHTS FOR SALE AND CHARTER

The following selection of luxury vessels is currently listed on the market:

• Ahs — Built by Oceanco | Length: 66m | Year: 2005 | Price: €39,900,000 (Listed by Superyacht Partners)
• Whisper — Built by Lürssen | Length: 95.2m | Year: 2014 | Price: €149,000,000 (Listed by Christie Yachts)
• Scout — Built by Royal Hakvoort Shipyard | Length: 63.72m | Year: 2019 | Price: €95,000,000 (Listed by Fraser)
• WRECKLESS — Built by Ocean Alexander | Length: 36.58m | Year: 2017 | Price: $11,950,000 (Listed by Fraser)
• Lone Star — Built by Ocean Alexander | Length: 28.83m | Year: 2024 | Price: $8,499,000 (Listed by Galati Yacht Sales)
• Andiamo — Built by Benetti | Length: 59.3m | Year: 2009 | Price: €24,000,000 (Listed by Moravia Yachting)
• Miss Michelle — Built by Horizon | Length: 37.19m | Year: 2025 | Price: $14,500,000 (Listed by Northrop & Johnson)
• Entourage — Built by Amels | Length: 60m | Year: 2023 | Price: €74,000,000 (Listed by Moran Yacht & Ship)

BROKERAGE NEWS

€550k price drop on 46m Feadship motor yacht Constance

Delivered by the Dutch yard in 1986, the classic yacht sports exterior lines designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and interiors by Glade Johnson Design

.New JCA on 44m Christensen motor yacht I Love This Boat

Meticulously maintained since her delivery, I Love This Boat was built in GRP by the US yard and launched in 2002 as hull number 25 in the Christensen Custom Series.

34m Sanlorenzo motor yacht Christina sold

The yacht’s exterior styling comes from the boards of Francesco Paszkowski Design

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