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World premiere of Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT at Miami International Boat Show
Chris-Craft Launch 28 GT will have world premiere at the 2018 Miami International Boat Show, 15 - 19 February
Rolls-Royce unveils Crystal Blue a luxury yacht with advanced digital technology and hybrid propulsion
Rolls-Royce unveiled their ground-breaking luxury yacht concept the Crystal Blue at the Global Superyacht Forum (GSF) in Amsterdam on 13 November. The yacht uses hybrid propulsion technology based on LNG (liquified natural gas) fuel
Pictures: The Van den Hoven Executive 1850
The Van den Hoven 1850 promises comfort, performance and space. Browse our gallery and see the 'mini-superyacht' for yourself
Pictures: the launch of the magnificant Maxi Edmond de Rothschild
View pictures of the world's first oceanic trimaran designed to foil offshore, as Maxi Edmond de Rothschild is launched in south west Brittany
Laurent Giles’ Andreika is launched in Istanbul
Andreika has a hybrid semi-displacement hull form which promises soft rides in all conditions while still maintaining a speed of 20-knots
Pictures: browse the first photos of the Hallberg-Rassy 340
Ahead of its world premiere in August, Hallberg-Rassy has released photos of the new 340. You won't want to miss seeing these!
Pictures: the new Beneteau Swift Trawler 35
Beneteau will launch their new long distance cruiser, the Swift Trawler 35, in September. Browse the gallery for a sneak peak of the boat
Pictures: Spirit Yachts unveils the Spirit 52D…and it’s stunning
The British luxury yacht builder has just launched the sleek Spirit 52D, Oui Fling, ahead of its debut at the Panerai British Classic Week at Cowes in July
Riva 56′ Rivale and the Abarth 695 Rivale are unveiled
To mark the 175th anniversary of Riva, the Italian boatyard has teamed up with luxury car manufacturer, Abarth, to jointly unveil the Riva 56' Rivale and the Abarth 695 Rivale
Pictures: The RIB with a top speed of 90 knots – the Sea-DNA 999G5
One of the most versatile and fastest RIBS on the market, the Sea-DNA 999G5 is certainly turning heads. Built by the Greek yard, Technohull, at Alimos, the RIB is available with three bow versions and a range of options astern. The infusion built hull is made of epoxy resins and multi-directional…
Pictures: Sea trials for M/Y Vertige
Italian shipyard Tankoa Yachts has announced that sea trials for its new 50-metre M/Y Vertige have "surpassed expectations"
11 Most anticipated launches of 2017
From the latest from Fairline Yachts to the new racer from Spirit Yachts, here are the most anticipated launches of this year
Oceanco’s 120-metre resort motor yacht, Amara
Could this be the ultimate ship for entertaining family and friends? Custom yacht builder, Oceanco unveils its resort yacht, Amara
First look at the new Princess Edition jet tender
Princess Yachts has collaborated with Williams Jet Tenders to produce the new Princess Williams 385 Limited Edition Jet Tender
Discover the best new launches from Boot Düsseldorf 2017
As this year's Boot Düsseldorf draws to a close, YBW brings you a selection of some of the best new launches at the German show, including the latest models from Hanse, Bavaria, Princess Yachts and Fairline Yachts.
Pictures: Sirena 64 makes world debut at Boot Düsseldorf
The Sirena 64, which was unveiled at the German boat show, marks a new range of motor yachts from the Turkish ship yard, Sirena Yachts
Video: Bruce 22E – Is this the fastest electric boat in America?
With a top speed of 35 knots, the Bruce 22E is looking to be the fastest electric boat on the America market. Watch it in action here!
Top 10 boat launches of 2016
From the Aston Martin AM37 to the Riva 76 Bahamas, 2016 has seen the launch of some stunning boats and yachts. See which ones have made YBW's top 10 this year
Fairline Yachts’ new Squadron 53 to launch at Boot Düsseldorf 2017
The new Fairline Yachts' Squadron 53 will be unveiled in January. See the computer generated pictures here.
Suhaili – Sir Robin’s trusty ketch is relaunched following restoration
After three years' work, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has now relaunched his 32-foot Suhaili. The legendary sailor spent hours restoring the boat which took him around the world.