Archive: 25 yachts at the Monaco Yacht Show 2015

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1. Silver Fast

Long and low, the arrow-like  Silver Fast is a 77 metre silver bullet from SilverYachts. Silver Fast is, well, fast – capable of nearly 30 knots – and has a range that opens up world-girdling cruises. Low draught, meanwhile, means she can explore properly when she gets to far flung destinations. Silver Fast is currently for sale.

• Length: 77m

• Shipyard: SilverYachts

• Exterior design: Espen Øino

• Interior design:  Vain Interiors

The Italian builder Tankoa Yachts did not take the easy route with its first superyacht  Suerte. An aquarium, a pool with glass bottom and a big garage for the toys adjacent to the beach club are all part of the voluminous yacht, was displayed at the show.

• Length: 69.3m

• Shipyard: Tankoa

• Exterior:  Francesco Paszkowski

• Interior:Francesco Paszkowski and Margherita Casprini

Huge volume gave Espen Øino and interior designer Focus Yacht Design plenty to work with here; Irimari even has a room featuring interactive video screens. With myriad interior details and electronics, this thoroughly engineered Sunrise flagship will make the right kind of noise.

• Length: 63.1m

• Shipyard: Sunrise

• Exterior design: Espen Øino

• Interior design: Focus Yacht Design

An unusual layout features on the 63 metre Benetti. Named 11/11, she boasts two owner’s cabins: one on the full-beam main deck, the second on the upper deck with private access to a pool deck. The plumb bow is designed for efficiency.

• Length: 63m

• Shipyard: Benetti

• Exterior and interior design: Benetti

Benetti shows off the talents of its own designers at the show with 60 metre superyacht Formosa, penned in-house and launched at the end of last year. The custom yacht has a private owner’s deck and sleeps 12 guests. Dutch studio Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design, known for its sleek modern style, is responsible for the interiors.

• Length: 60m

• Shipyard: Benetti

• Exterior design: Benetti

• Interior design: Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design

Light and space were the drivers behind family yacht  Moon Sand from Feadship. Large windows deliver the former and accommodation for just eight give the latter, with two cabins combining to rival the VIP and owner’s suite. Head on board to see her lifting floor that converts the multi-use main aft deck of from a lounging spot to a kiddie pool to an exercise pool with contra-flow.

• Length: 44.2m

• Shipyard: Feadship

• Exterior design:  Feadship de Voogt

• Interior design: Bannenberg & Rowell

This refreshing 42.33 metre all-aluminium yacht, designed with SF Yachts, has many interesting features, including exceptional owners’ accommodation and multiple options for dining and recreation. Top speed on the is 16 knots, but the SF40 can cruise for 4,000 nautical miles before refuelling.

• Length: 42.33m

• Shipyard:  Mondomarine

• Exterior and interior design:  Luca Vallebona

UAE builder Gulf Craft will be showcasing its Majesty 135 superyacht in Europe for the first time in Cannes and Monaco. As it's a semi-custom series, each yacht has its own unique charms – come see them for yourself.

• Length: 41.5m

• Shipyard: Gulf Craft

The first high-performance Mangusta 132, launched in May this year, will be on hand at Monaco. Even when she's sitting still at the dock, this sporty yacht looks fast, giving a clue to her top speed of 36-plus knots.

• Length: 39.85m

• Shipyard: Overmarine 

• Exterior designer: Stefano Righini

Taransay is a thoroughly modern yacht cloaked in classic design and one of our Show must-sees. A hidden hinged platform allows water access; aft of the wooden wheelhouse is a vast sundeck, while the interior looks as classic as the exterior, confides designer Alain Tassin of Studio Tassin.

• Length: 39.3m

• Shipyard: Rossinavi

• Exterior design: Rossinavi

• Interior design: Studio Tassin