KENZO TAKADA SIGNS A LIMITED EDITION OF THE NOAH - VIDEO

The famous Kenzo Takada carries out an exclusive covering on a limited edition of yachts built by Alu Marine shipyard.

NOAH LUXURY CATAMARAN BY KENZO

From left to right : Marc Van Peteghem (VPLP), Kenzo Takada, Richard Gibeaud (Alumarine)

The ALU MARINE shipyard and Mr Kenzo Takada announce their new collaboration.
 

Three yachts of the range “NOAH” are adorning themselves with an exceptional decoration. For ALU MARINE, Mr Kenzo Takada carries out an exclusive covering on a limited edition of three yachts.
NOAH, a unique concept of luxury catamarans, becomes a piece of art under the artistic direction of Mr Kenzo Takada.
« I've always loved going on sailing, living on water, taking in the power of the sea and the sun. When I first saw the Noah plans, I was seduced by its concept and design;  I immediately thought of a house on water » states Mr Kenzo Takada.

Noah by Kenzo Takada

Donald Potard, co-creator of the WEYVES COUTURE concept comments: 

“WEYVES COUTURE adds a sentimental dimension to the concept of Luxury, which combines comfort and high technology. Kenzo Takada brings together force, balance and elegance in the design; the refined and timeless external lines of the NOAH are mixed with an interior universe of exception”.
 

The yacht “NOAH by Kenzo Takada” will be built by the French shipyard, ALU MARINE: Richard Gibeaud, General Manager of Alu Marine explains

« This collaboration is very exciting and will lead to the realization of a unique project. ALU MARINE has been specialized in the construction of vessels for more than 25 years and has a great background in luxury catamarans. The exclusive limited edition “NOAH by Kenzo Takada” embodies a successful alliance of technique and Art”. Donald Potard adds: “ALU MARINE’s exceptional know-how and experience are the major assets of this partnership”.
With its harmonious lines drawn by the famous naval architect Marc Van Peteghem from the agency VPLP, the NOAH, built out of aluminium, is a model of robustness and quality. The conception of a life style and atmosphere of elegance and refinement is the number one priority for the artistic direction of the “NOAH by Kenzo Takada”.

MONACO YACHT SHOW LUXURY MULTIHULLS BUILDERS LIST

Here is the list of the luxury multihulls builders, designers at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Shipyards :

• Alumarine
• CMN
•  JFA
• Sunreef Yachts

Designers

• Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design
• Dixon Yacht Design
• German Frers
• Marc Lombard
• Philippe Briand
• Ultraluxum
• VPLP
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PANAMA 62 A BEAUTIFUL LONG RANGE MOTOR CATAMARAN BY ALUMARINE

Alumarine and Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design worked together on this beautiful long range motor catamaran named Panama 62.

With modern and strong hull lines, the Panama 62’ is the ultimate combination of power, elegance and space. She offers both the refined design of a large yacht and the extreme comfort of a catamaran.
With customized layouts, she is versatile and perfectly adapted to cruising programs as well as charter.

Long distances are no object; the Panama 62’ offers the opportunity to explore the world in the best conditions of comfort and safety. She provides high range, excellent seaworthiness and great maneuverability. 

Built in aluminum according to high professional standards, she ensures the essential robustness and reliability for serene long distance cruising. The hull shape and engines have been optimized to reach good speed while maintaining a reasonable fuel consumption.

When entering the Panama 62’ saloon, the feeling is one of extraordinary space and light. The delightful balance of line design, styling and color tones create a refined and friendly atmosphere. The large panoramic windows off er a spectacular sea view. The functional layouts provide exceptional comfort and huge living areas.

As for the semi custom finish, the Panama 62’ layout can be customized according to her owners’ wishes and navigation program.

FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE LA PLAISANCE DE CANNES - CANNES INTERNATIONAL YACHTING FESTIVAL - LUXURY CATAMARANS EXHIBITORS

This is a list of the yards present at the Cannes show involved with luxury multihulls. 

• Alu Marine
• Catana
• CNB
• Curvelle
• Flash Catamarans
• Fountaine Pajot
• Lagoon
• Le Breton Yachts
• Mattia
• Outremer Yachting
• Privilege Marine
• Sunreef Yachts
• Windpearl Yachts

 If I am missing one, let me know.

"DOUCE FRANCE" VIDEO

ALUMARINE AT THE MULTIHULL INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Press Release

ALU MARINE at the International Multihull Boat Show - La Grande Motte - April 14th-17th 2011

Further to the success of the first edition in Lorient last year, the ALU MARINE team will have the pleasure to welcome you at this new meeting from April 14^th 2011.

We invite you to discover all our models of sailing and power catamarans.

We will present our range of HAVANA sailing catamarans, with the new HAVANA 53 and HAVANA 60 launches, as well as our range of NOAH trawler catamarans.
We will also present our new projects of custom catamarans and all our models of custom catamarans for private use or charter, from 42 feet to 100 feet, and even more.

Please do not hesitate to contact us to receive further information.

See you soon in la Grande Motte!

NOAH 76 VIDEO AND ALUMARINE TV CHANNEL

Alumarine has just launched its You Tube TV channel with two videos, one of the Noah 76 elegant trawler and one of the shipyard. Enjoy.



Alumarine TV Channel.

THE HAVANA 72 BY ALUMARINE ET BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN

Alumarine and Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design joined forces to create the Havana 72, a beautiful and luxurious ocean sailing catamaran.

A successful partnership

ALU MARINE shipyard has specialized in the construction of aluminum boats for more than 20 years with a long experience of large luxury yachts. Douce France, the biggest sailing catamaran in the world, at 138 feet is the symbolic icon of the shipyard. It already featured at the time some very advanced styles of accommodation and modern and timeless hull lines.
Reputed also for the construction of industrial units, ALU MARINE build each model to high professional standards and therefore guarantee every unit is produced to the highest quality of construction.
The ALU MARINE experience and know-ho
w combined with the passion of their staff for sailing, ensures the company maintains close contact with their customers and responds to their expectations in the best possible way.
BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHTS DESIGN have been drawing up plans and designing innovative boats with fines lines and excellent sea-keeping qualities for 30 years. Their design and layout development skills for large luxury catamarans have been well proven. With many achievements and an excellent reputation, the company is now one of the leading French design offices.
These combined skills have resulted in the creation of the Havana. BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN design the interior and exterior and ALU MARINE, build the boats. The Havanas are sailing catamarans made for long distance cruising in comfort, luxury and at speed. The Havana 72 is the first model of the series.


The advantages of an aluminum catamaran …
Construction
The Havana 72 is extremely stable, strong and seaworthy. The hull, deck and structural bulkheads are purpose-built in aluminum for its superior strength and unrivalled longevity.
Accommodation
The aluminum construction also has the advantage of allowing a greater flexibility for customization. The interior layout can be personalized to the customer’s needs and requirements. The Havana 72 is available in 3 versions. Each owner will find the configuration best adapted for his navigation schedule.
Navigation
Designed for coastal and blue water cruising, the Havana 72 features a shallow draft to reach the most inaccessible places and moor in remote and peaceful anchorages.
It is also a “long distance runner” with a range suited to ocean crossing, perfect to sail around the world. With the excellent quality of construction and a very solid hull, the Havana 72 gives total confidence and peace of mind while cruising on the high seas.

Outdoor advantages…
Performance
The fine hull lines of the Havana 72 reduce the wetted surface and provide a smooth glide through the water. With an upwind sail area close to 300 m², this catamaran guarantees a good performance and a great feeling.
The flybridge seats, the large steering wheel and the location of the navigation instruments ensure the helmsman’s comfort. Visibility from the helm station is excellent. The centralized controls lines are brought back to 4 winches and particularly easy to use.

Comfort and conviviality
The hull and deck lines are modern, clean and in keeping with the interior design. The quality of the furniture and exterior lighting provide a warm and elegant ambience. The living space is vast with two seating areas, in the cockpit and on the flybridge.
The wide side decks and flush hatches make it easy and safe to move around the deck.
Spacious, the flybridge is also a friendly and comfortable living space with large sunbeds and a coffee table - the perfect place to relax with family and friends.
A raising platform can be fitted aft between the transoms for bathing and for stowing the tender.


Comfortable accommodation…

Light and modularity of spaces
The saloon, which can be adapted to the owner’s choice, is very light and opens widely onto the outside. The telescopic tables allow this spacious and friendly dining area to be converted into a comfortable lounge with a warm and relaxed atmosphere.
The size of the portholes has been optimized to offer excellent natural light and fantastic views over the ocean wherever you are in the boat.
The galley is extremely functional and well located in the port side hull with easy access from the saloon.
The cabins are spacious and impressive with luxurious and versatile accommodation. In
the aft portside cabin, the double bed is easily convertible into twin beds.
Design
Created by Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design interior designers, the interior has been carefully designed with elegant lines and refined materials.
The rich woodwork, indirect lighting and comfortable sofas create a serene and calm atmosphere, perfect for a blissful relaxation.
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2 WEEKS TO THE FIRST ATLANTIC MULTIHULL SHOW - THE LIST OF EXHIBITORS INVOLVED IN LUXURY MULTIHULL BUILDING AND DESIGNING

In two weeks from now will start the first Atlantic Multihull Show in Lorient (France).


The size of the multihulls is ranging from 20 feet to the largest one 74, which is the Privilege 745 from Alliaura Marine.

In the world of luxury catamarans several exhibitors are present (by alphabetical order) :

• Alumarine, the builder of Douce France and of the Noah range.
• Berret Racoupeau Yacht Design the designer of la "sella del diabolo", code e, the yapluka 65, the Fountaine Pajot Galathea
  
• Couedel Hugon Design, the interior designer of the Lagoon 620
• Franck Darnet Design : the interior designer of the NAHEMA 120 and of the new interior of Magic Cat
• JFA the builder of Sun Tenareze and of the VPLP 110
• Marsaudon Composite who just launched an amazing, fast 60 feet trimaran, exhibited at the show.
  
• VPLP the world leader in Multihull design including such multihulls as Douce France, Ciliam, VPLP 110, Hemisphere (ex gemini)....

If you haven't booked your ticket it is time to do so.

The list of all the exhibitors is on line - follow the link.

CANNES BOAT SHOW SPECIAL

The sun is now shining in France, even in Brittany, and we are getting close to September and the Cannes and Monaco Boat Shows. I did a quick check at the Festival International de la Plaisance de Cannes website to see what you will find in terms of luxury catamarans. The list of exhibitors is very short, I hope it has not been updated, I will do a check in August to complete this post.

CATLANTECH

Catlantech will introduce the CATLANTE 600, a 60 foot catamaran, built by the Catlantech shipyard in Lorient (France). The interesting, yet I am wondering how they are doing that, feature of the CATLANTE 600 is that they offer 9 different version, from charter to owner, both sail and motor trawler type.




WINDPEARL YACHTS

First time I hear of this company located in Paris. They are the builders of luxury sailing yachts including a FastCat 60 designed by Marc Lombard. I couldn't access their website so I found more information on Marc Lombard's website. I hope I am writing about the same cats. If you know more let me know.



VPLP

Of course the world most famous multihull designer office will be at the show to present I guess many of their design including the VPLP 110 being actually built at the JFA shipyard.



NOAH ALUMARINE

Alumarine, the builder of the largest sailing catamaran Douce France will introduce the NOAH range of motor trawler catamaran with their amazing design. The shipyard will introduce three different sizes a 69, a 76 and an 88. I really like the design of these elegant catamarans. I already wrote a post about the range if you want to see more details.

SUNREEF YACHTS

Of course SUNREEF will there again and strong with three units afloat : the last SUNREEF 70 POWER "SEA BASS", the SUNREEF 70 sailing "SEAZEN II" and the SUNREEF 62 "TAHAA II" with an extravagant design.
At this occasion SUNREEF YACHTS which enlarges its activities and is actually building new production facilities will introduce a new range of monohulls motor yachts the Blue Reef Yachts and a new in house section CYS International dedicated to building one off projects from external designers and clients.

DUSSELDORF BOAT SHOW - BOOT DUSSELDORF - LUXURY CATAMARAN EXHIBITOR

For those of you lucky enough to go the this year Boot Dusseldorf, I am just listing the luxury catamaran builders and designers present at the show.





JFA is building the VPLP 110 an amazing 110' fast and sleek catamaran. HALL 7A/B11

BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT DESIGN will introduce for the first time Code[e] the most advance eco-friendly yacht available on the market. HALL 7A/B11

SUNREEF will be present for the first time in Dusseldorf to introduce their successfull catamaran range including the SUNREEF 102 DD and SUNREEF 114 actually being built at the yard in Poland. HALL 7A/C24

H2X, a shipyard located in La Ciotat who is continuing to build the NAHEMA 120 and has built the BRADLEY motor catamaran. HALL 7A/H26

ALUMARINE, the builder of the large luxury catamaran afloat DOUCE FRANCE will introduce the NOAH motor catamaran. HALL 7A/B11

VPLP 25 TH ANNIVERSARY

Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot-Prévost, 25 years of successfull cooperation. (from Nautic News)

VPLP is the most famous multihull design office in the World. With 25 employees, in two different offices, one in Vannes in charge of racing yachts and the other one in Paris in charge of cruising yachts, they are two of the most talented architects in the Multihull World.

Some of their most famous racing yachts :

• PIERRE PREMIER / 60 foot trimaran / 1989
• HYDROPTERE / 60 foot hydrofoil / 1994
• SPORT ELEC / 90 foot trimaran / 1997
• Groupama I-II-II / 60-90-105 trimarans / 1998-2004-2007
• GERONIMO / 110 trimaran / 2001
• GEANT / 60 trimaran / 2002
• BANQUE POPULAIRE V / 131 trimaran / in built

This is just to list a few of them.

So many successfull designs if the racing world has led the team to work on project for the nautical industry with production yachts and custom project.

Some of their production yachts :

• LAGOON 55 / 1987 - LAGOON 47 / 1990 - LAGOON 42 / 1991 ---- LAGOON 44 /2004 - LAGOON 420/2006 - LAGOON 380 the smallest but with close to 500 units built.
• KEENEX 445 / 1990
• SWITCH 51 / 1999
  

Back to the main subject of the blog luxury catamaran.

LONESTAR

VPLP started designing luxury cruising catamarans with the twin 85-footer HIGHEST HONOUR I and II on 1991 (one of them now being LONE STAR ). The twin were already built in composite and designed with sucess for the charter industry .

DOUCE FRANCE

In 1999 they enter the mega catamaran market with the largest cruising catamaran designed and built so far DOUCE FRANCE a stunning 140' built in Aluminum by Alumarine. DOUCE FRANCE has a ketch rig and can accomodate 12 guests with 8 crew.

CILIAM

In 2003, CORIOLAN VI Bis 77' was launched, built entirely in carbon by the Multiyacht Compositi shipyard in italy. The same year came out the ground breaking CILIAM a 92 footer in composite built by Salt House Shipyard in Australia. This catamaran features a very innovative design with a lot of room inside due to the fact that the roof is as large as the beam. The owner cabin is one the main platform at mast foot and enjoys a great sea view. Finally CILIAM is a fast catamaran with a 35 carbon rotating wing mast. In 2003 again, CHE , a 73 footer was launched at the SUNREEF shipyard in Poland.

GEMINI

This year VPLP will reach a climax with the launching of GEMINI, the largest private owner cruising catamaran in the world built at the DERECKTOR shipyard in the US. GEMINI will accomadate 10 guests in five statesrooms and 6 crew. I look forward to see this mega cat launched.

Finally again this year also will be launched one of my favorite project, very small compare to the GEMINI, but really fast the all carbon SIG 45 from Le Breton Yachts.

With other drawings on their boards and a growing market for luxury catamaran, I am sure the team will keep on working on great designs and of course see many of their yachts launched in the future.

WORLD MEGA-CATAMARAN LISTING - LAUNCHED AND IN BUILT

Last year, I listed all the luxury catamarans over 70 feet that I knew of and that I could find on the web in order to write NAHEMA's press kit. This was a special order from NAHEMA and it is available for journalists to read. (Just send me an email, it includes interesting bonuses about catamarans). This morning I asked Nicolas DAHER, NAHEMA's excecutive director, if I could share this list with you on my blog. Thanks to him for giving me a positive answer, so here it is.

DOUCE FRANCE THE LARGEST EVER UNTIL GEMINI IS LAUNCHED

LAUNCHED

DOUCE FRANCE 138’4’’ VPLP ALUMARINE 1998
LADY BARBARETTA 105’ CPA CMN 2003
ALLURES 99’4” BLUBAY COMPOSITE WORKS 2006
CILIAM 92’ VPLP SALT HOUSE BOAT BUILDERS 2003
SUN TENAREZE 86’ JOUBERT NIVELT JFA 2004
HIGHEST HONOR 85’ VPLP DRA 1991
LONESTAR 85’ VPLP DRA 1991
MAGIC CAT 82’ GILLES OLLIER MULTIPLAST 1996
ALUMARINE 80 80’ P. LAURENT ALUMARINE 1992
ETOILE MAGIQUE 80’ PLESSIS/ DILASSER BOB ESCOFFIER 2005
LADY PACA 79’ ALUMER 1991

FAT CAT 78’ MORELLI 1992
CORIOLAN VI 77’ VPLP MULTI YACHT COMPOSITE 2003
ZINGARA 75’8’’ MATRIX MATRIX YACHTS 2005
AKASHA 75’8’’ MATRIX MATRIX YACHTS 2005
LIZ 75’4’’ VATON DESIGN PETTER YACHTS 2000
PRIVILEGE 745 74’5’’ MARC LOMBARD PRIVILEGE 2006
PRIVILEGE 745 74’5’’ MARC LOMBARD PRIVILEGE 2007
PRIVILEGE 745 74’5’’ MARC LOMBARD PRIVILEGE 2007
CHE 74 VPLP SUNREEF 2003
NAHEMA IV 72’3’’ YACHT INDUSTRIES YACHT INDUSTRIES 2006
INDIGO FLYER 71’ WORMWOOD DOUGLAS BROOKS 1989
BELLA DONNA 70’2’’ YACHT INDUSTRIES YACHT INDUSTRIES 2005
WONDERFUL 70’1’’ BERRET RACOUPEAU YACHT INDUSTRIES 2004

Clearly we can see there is a positive trend in this market which is increasing in number and in size as you can see below in the "being built" list.

NAHEMA 120 THE LARGEST BEING BUILT IN COMPOSITE

IN BUILT

GEMINI 145’ VPLP DERECKTOR SHIPYARD
NAHEMA 120’ GILLES VATON NAHEMA
SUNREEF 102’ SUNREEF SUNREEF YACHT
HH100 100’ VPLP ALUMARINE
BLUBAY 95’1’’ YACHTS INDUSTRIES YACHTS INDUSTRIES
BLUBAY 92’1’’ YACHTS INDUSTRIES YACHTS INDUSTRIES
GUNBOAT 90’ MORELLI/MELVIN GUNBOAT
CATANA 87’ CHRISTOPHE BARREAU CATANA
YAPLUKA DD 85’1’’ YAPLUKA YACHTS INDUSTRIES
EXCLUSIVE 76’ GILLES OLLIER DESIGN KING CAT/J EUROPE
EXCLUSIVE 76’ GILLES OLLIER DESIGN KING CAT/ J EUROPE
SILHOUETTE 75’8’’ MATRIX MATRIX YACHT
The catamarans mentioned above are ocean sailing cruising catamarans.

Day charter catamarans are not mentioned.

I also read in the last Boat International Issue that 2 Berret Racoupeau Designs (27 and 31 meters) were being produced but I couldn't find any more information. In the latest issue of Showboats, the Global Order Book features a new 85 foot by JFA but again couldn't find more information. If you have any they are very much welcome.

Charte Allures Catamaran with Windward Islands.

HH 100- CATA-RINA

I found this 100 foot luxury catamaran being built at the ALUMARINE shipyard in France. Looking at the drawing on the ALUMARINE website I saw this catamaran was another (again) VPLP yacht design so I looked up on their website and found the same 3d's with the same layout for a project name Cata-Rina. So I guess they are the same yacht and I hope I am not doing a mistmake. If you know more let me know. Alumarine is a shipyard with 20 years experience in building yachts and also dry docks, and working ships. In the yachting business they are famous for having built DOUCE FRANCE the largest cruising catamaran ever built so far and still a reference. Another guess : HH 100 stands for Highest Honour 100, in the ligne of HH 1 and 2 which were also VPLP designs and launched in 1991 (one of them being actually named LONESTAR, still in charter and refited in 2005). I will call the yacht CATA-RINA. This yacht is currently under construction for a private client. As it is described on VPLP yacht design website all the maneuvers are directed toward the flybridge. With her huge mast, her 400 m² sail area and VPLP design she should be a fast yacht. CATA-RINA will feature one owner and a VIP cabin with private access to the salon and cockpit. A complete hull is reserved to the crew and the Galley. The relaxing space in the salon, the cockpit, and the flybridge is huge. She will be certified MCA and Bureau Veritas. I hope we will know more about his yacht once it is launched.