SHORTLISTED IN INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS Hampton Yachts is exciting and proud to announce that our new Hampton 830 Euro Motor Yacht has struck a cord with the international design community and was shortlisted in the International Yacht & Aviation Design Awards. The Hampton 830 Euro Motor Yacht joins the Endurance 686 Skylounge in this […]
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DEBUT OF ENDURANCE 686 SKYLOUNGE RESULTS IN INVITATION TO DESIGN AWARDS
During the recent Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, Hampton Yachts and Anchor Yacht Sales, Hampton’s Florida dealer, exhibited the new Endurance 686 Skylounge to high acclaim. Among the many admirers was Robert Paddingham, a representative for the prestigious  International Yacht & Aviation Awards committee, headquartered in London, England. He was so impressed with the […]
Two boat building prodigies and a Kiwi veteran carve their own way with the new Elandra 53 Sport Yacht.
It’s a cool Australian afternoon in May and Luke Durman doesn’t appear to have a care in the world. He’s relaxed, affable, and engaged as we start what’s now evolved into a routine between the two of us—a routine evolving from testing nearly a dozen boats together over the years. However, while I crawl over […]
Fairline bought by Russian investors.
 Local dealership positive about new owners for UK luxury boat builder. The long-established British-based boat builder, Fairline Boats, which went into administration late last year, has been bought by two UK-based Russian investors. The Guardian newspaper reports that the new owners are Alexander Volov and Igor Glyanenko, UK-based businessmen with a background in media. […]
ELANDRA’S TIDES OF CHANGE!
Australian brand Elandra Yachts has released its latest 53 model to industry acclaim. Images Elandra Yachts The 53 model from Elandra Yachts is now available for viewing at Leigh-Smith Yachts at Sanctuary Cove on Queensland’s Gold Coast and is creating a stir since its launch this week. Boasting a range of features, the latest Elandra […]
Here’s the latest on the Elandra 49 luxury motoryacht, on track for an August 2016 release.
The Elandra 49 has a planned August 2016 release. Elandra says it has allocated $3.5 million to research-and-development for this and other motor yacht projects The team from one of Australia’s newest luxury motorboat yards Elandra Yachts reports its second model for release, the Elandra 49, is on target for release in August 2016. A […]
The New Alaska 43 Sedan – Perfectly Crafted.
Planning to cruise Australia’s east coast, Bill and Rae Hirn were determined to build “the perfect boat”, which like the perfect man or woman is an improbable brief to fulfil. “We’d had an Alaska 45 Flybridge for nine years and we knew the only people who could build our next boat for us, were the […]
Fairline Targa 53GT makes its worldwide debut at Southampton Boat Show – 11-20 September 2015 | Stand M183 – M190
Leading British luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Fairline, will host the highly anticipated worldwide launch of its exciting new boat, the Targa 53GT, at this year’s Southampton Boat Show. The Targa 53GT will take pride of place amongst Fairline’s impressive line-up of six Squadron and Targa boats on the water at the show. The Targa 53G heralds the future of […]
Elandra appoints LSY.
Along with a $3.5 million commitment to R&D, Elandra Yachts has appointed Leigh-Smith Yachts as its Queensland dealer. Images Elandra Yachts Luxury motoryacht builder Elandra Yachts has announced the appointment of Leigh-Smith Yachts as the company’s exclusive dealers in Queensland and the Northern Territory. The new dealership joins Elandra dealers in Sydney and Melbourne. Speaking to […]
LEIGH-SMITH $20M ON SHOW
Rebranded as Leigh-Smith Yachts, Ryan and Dean will have a luxury line-up on show at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. Images Leigh-Smith Yachts Dean and Ryan Leigh-Smith, for so many years linked with the Gold Coast City Marina, have established a new base for their own operation, Leigh-Smith Yachts, ensconced within the Sanctuary Cove Marina Village. […]
CLUB MARINE IS AGAIN SPONSORING THE SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
With its members being rewarded with an exclusive 2-for-1 ticket deal to the 2015 event. Club Marine CEO Simon McLean said the long-standing relationship with SCIBS is vital for Club Marine’s branding, enabling them to personalise their contact with members and generate interest among new members. “SCIBS is a great opportunity to be among our […]