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S&S sold Turmoil, a 151-foot Palmer Johnson.
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12/01/2006
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Washington-based Christensen Shipyards is planning to develop a new construction
facility in Vonore, Tennessee, where it will build a brand-new series of
180-foot megayachts. The yard will continue to build its 157-foot range in
Vancouver, Washington. The new $20 million, 550,000-square-foot shipyard will
begin construction shortly and should be completed in two years. The yard plans
to employ an initial work force of 500 at its Tennessee plant that will double
over time. Dave Christensen states proximity to the East Coast as one of the
reasons for the new location. "People like to visit often when we’re building
their boats." The yard will also be closer to the European market for export
capabilities. The first 180-footer will be ready in 2009 or 2010. Visit
www.christensenyachts.com.
The Hinckley
Company will expand its presence
in Europe through representative Passepartout
Yachting. Founded in 1928, the
distinguished builder of semi-custom sailboats and jet boats has built a
reputation on impeccable design and craftsmanship, a reputation that has piqued
the interest of many European buyers. Passepartout Yachting has been in the pleasure-yacht business since 1982 and operates several offices around Italy in
locations such as Lavagna, Cala Galera, Sicily, Naples and Aprilia Marittima.
Hinckley plans to expand to Greece and Turkey in the near future. Visit
www.hinckleyyachts.com, www.giaroli.it.
 Grand Bahama Yacht Club and Port Lucaya Marina joined forces as
part of the club’s expansion project. (Click image to enlarge)
Stabbert Maritime recently completed an extensive refit of the 183-foot motor yacht
Revelation before she began her busy 2006 season in Alaska. Stabbert’s
yacht-management division, which manages the vessel, oversaw the project that
featured the addition of a 65-foot superstructure to house a new master suite,
lounge and helipad. In addition, the yacht underwent extensive interior upgrades
and a high-finish exterior paint job. The yacht—a favorite of such notables as
Frank Sinatra, Hugh Hefner, Henry Ford II and Ursula Andress—was refit at
Stabbert Yacht and Ship, the group’s new freshwater yacht-maintenance facility
located off Seattle’s Lake Washington Ship Canal. The yard boasts a 1,100-ton
dry dock with shore-based hauling capabilities, an enclosed paint booth that can
accommodate vessels up to 180 feet and 1,600 feet of deep-water moorage for
vessels up to 450 feet. The facility is well positioned to become a premier
yacht-maintenance center for the Pacific. Visit
www.stabbertmaritime.com.
Well-known rigging manufacturers Southern Spars and Marten Spars recently merged to create a combined entity
with a staff of 250 that will better serve international clients in need of
high-quality, custom-made carbon fiber masts and booms. The new
company—Custom Projects—will be only one of the several businesses
that make up the Southern Spars Group. Both companies feel there is a greater
benefit for clients and employees by pooling their resources and joining their
strengths. Southern Spars is famous for design innovations and leading
manufacturing processes for cruising and racing yachts, while Marten Spars has
extensive experience in the construction of large superyacht masts and renowned Leisure Furl furling booms. Visit www.southernspars.com.
 David Seal joined Top Yachts’ sales team. (Click image to enlarge)
Grand Bahama Yacht Club acquired Port Lucaya Marina in an effort to create a megayacht destination on the island. Acquisition of the well-known, full-service, 115-slip marina is part of a $500
million, 70-acre waterfront expansion presently under way at the yacht club. The
project also features 300 yacht slips and 300 new waterfront condominiums, town houses and private residences. The marina is situated just across Bell Channel
Bay from the yacht club. Future plans include dredging of the Bell Channel to 13
feet to accommodate the myriad larger yachts currently under construction.
Visit www.grandbahamayachtclub.com.
Robert J. Cury and Associates Inc. (RJC) announced that David Wiest rejoined the
brokerage firm after working as vice president of sales and marketing this past
year at Broward Marine. Wiest also worked at Broward under Frank Denison from
1994 to 1999. He immediately brings with him an array of high-profile
central listings and an established client base. As self-professed leaders
in the sale of Broward motor yachts, RJC is delighted to have Wiest on board
again. Visit www.rjcyachts.com.
Another notable industry merger is that
between marine electronics specialists Simrad Yachting AS and Lowrance Electronics
Inc., known under their new title
as Navico. The company’s headquarters is located outside
of Oslo, in Lysaker, Norway, where senior management will be located for the group. Navico has a worldwide workforce of 2,500 and is now one of the world’s
largest companies in development, production, marketing and sales of marine
electronics for navigation, communication, auto-steering and fishfinding. It
also plans to be a contender in the auto and aviation navigation and
communication market. Visit www.navico.com.
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