superyacht

The story of Octopussy which broke the 50-knot barrier and became world’s fastest superyacht

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They said it was ‘the superyacht that couldn’t be built’. When American entrepreneur John Staluppi decided in the early 1980s that he wanted the fastest superyacht in the world – one that could break the 50knot (57.5mph) barrier – every boatyard told him it couldn’t be done. Every boatyard except Heesen Yachts in the Netherlands. … Read more

Cunningly camouflaged superyacht Hide is covered in dark reflective materials that mirror the sea

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Now you see it… The cunningly camouflaged superyacht ‘Hide’, which is covered in dark reflective materials that mirror the sea ‘Hide’, measuring 164ft in length, is a vessel designed to live up to its name and blend in with the environment  She was created by designer Anna Borla, a finalist in Boat’s 2020 Young Designer of … Read more