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Sanlorenzo Launches New Megayacht

• By Kevin Koenig
• Updated: May 30, 2017

The megayacht wing of Italian builder Sanlorenzo has announced the launch of a 460Explorer dubbed Ocean’s Four . The 138-foot expedition yacht should have many adventures in store, thanks to features that make her able to go pretty much anywhere she pleases.

The model, which originally launched in Monaco in 2015, has already sold boats in varying markets, including the U.S., Europe, Russia and China.

With a full-displacement, steel hull and aluminum superstructure, the yacht should certainly be able to stand up to the rugged conditions she is sure to encounter along her way.

As for interior details, the master is notable in that it was designed so that the owner could see out of the windows without having to get out of bed. That’s a nice way to wake up.

What’s more, the 460Explorer’s masculine lines go hand in hand with the boat’s adventurous spirit, and do more than just hint at the lucky owner’s intentions.

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Oceans Four is a custom motor yacht launched in 2017 by Sanlorenzo, in Italy.

Established in Viareggio, Italy in 1958, Sanlorenzo offers clients custom-made steel, aluminium and fibreglass superyachts from 19 to over 50 metres in length.

Oceans Four measures 42.78 metres in length, with a max draft of 2.55 feet and a beam of 9.40 feet.

Oceans Four also features naval architecture by Sanlorenzo.

Performance and Capabilities

Oceans Four has a top speed of 15.50 knots and a cruising speed of 11.00 knots. .

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Oceans Four accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. She also houses room for up to 7 crew members.

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Exciting news has been released by the Italian shipbuilder Sanlorenzo , as the third 460EXP motor yacht “ Ocean’s Four ” emerged from the shed and hit the water in La Spezia . 

Sanlorenzo460EXP motor yacht Ocean’s Four launched in Italy

The 42.2-metere luxury yacht was built to the concept drawn by Francesco Paszkowski . Ocean’s Four was designed with generous living spaces and total safety for her guests to enjoy a true adventure cruising in distant and exotic destinations. Interior planning and decor were developed by Antonio Citterio Particia Viel.

Lavish accommodation is provided for ten guests in 5 cabins. The crew quarters offer accommodation for a total of seven crew members.

Sanlorenzo 460EXP motor yacht Ocean’s Four

Ocean’s Four can carry various water toys and tenders in her storage space of the aft deck. Apart from having the functionality of an explorer vessel , Ocean’s Four provides luxurious sunbathing and entertainment spaces.

Built with a steel displacement hull and aluminium superstructure, as well as powered by two CAT C32 ACERT diesel engines this superyacht is capable of reaching a top speed of 16 knots. Her total fuel capacity of 50,000 litres allow a maximum range of 4,000 nautical miles at 11 knots.

Sanlorenzo 460EXP M:Y Ocean’s Four launched

This year, Sanlorenzo have launched three superyachts: SL 86 Motor yacht STAE , SL96 Motor yacht B&B and the 52-metre luxury superyacht Seven Sins . Already so popular, Charter yacht Seven Sins is one of the newest yachts for charter in the Mediterranean .

Luxury explorer yacht Moka , sister ship of Ocean’s Four, is available for charter from EUR€ 165,000.00 per week plus expenses in Eastern and Wester Mediterranean this summer and in the Caribbean during the winter season.

Please contact CharterWorld - the luxury yacht charter specialist - for more on superyacht news item "Sanlorenzo Launches The Third 460EXP Motor Yacht "Ocean's Four"".

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Besides the debut of smaller vessels, more than 60 yachts over 100 feet will be at palm beach this week. it promises to be a banner event., howard walker, howard walker's most recent stories.

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For superyacht shoppers, the Palm Beach International Boat Show, kicking off its four-day run this week, is set to break records with more than 60 yachts over 100 feet long on display. Last year was also a banner year for superyachts at the show. 

Headliners will include the likes of the 295-foot Corsair Nero ,  the 278-foot Victorious by AKYacht, the 230-foot Turquoise-built Talisman C , and 213-foot Benetti Triumph among brokerage yachts, and in new yachts, the 113-foot Ocean Alexander Puro 35 is making its world debut.  

There are so many gleaming white vessels over 100 feet, in fact, that the fleet will be split between the Palm Harbor Marina at the main show site on the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront and the Safe Harbor Rybovich Marina two miles north. 

Now in its 42nd year, PBIBS will also showcase hundreds of models of dayboats, cruisers, and fishing boats, as well as marine accessories. Running from this Thursday through Sunday, the show coincides with the Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary art show, a fortuitous opportunity for yacht owners wanting to add new art to their collections.

Here are 10 must-see boats at this year’s show.

Corsair Yachts ‘Nero’

The undisputed star of this year’s Palm Beach show? That would be the 295-foot, classically styled superyacht Nero , built in 2007 and inspired by American financier J.P. Morgan’s legendary 1930s steamer Corsair IV . Nero ‘s attendance at PBIBS marks its return to the charter market after an extensive refit in 2021. Now better than new, the boat is being managed by Burgess. With weekly charter rates from $497,000, the vessel offers five-star accommodations for 12 guests in six cabins, with pampering from a crew of 20. Part of the refit included a full interior refresh by Italian interior designer Laura Pomponi, plus a major focus on wellness. That meant the construction of a new, state-of-the-art gym and spa, the assistance of a certified onboard trainer, a masseuse and beautician. After PBIBS, Nero will spend the winter in the Caribbean before returning to the Med for the summer season.

Ocean Alexander Puro 35P

Ocean Alexander is debuting the first of its new Puro superyacht series at PBIBS. The 113-foot Puro 35P comes from the drawing board of Italian designer Giorgio M. Cassetta and is a step back from the polarizing lines of OA’s recent Revolution and Explorer series with their bold, vertical bow designs. Aimed at long-distance cruising, the 35P can carry over 5,000 gallons of fuel and is powered by twin 2,000 hp MAN V12s for a 24-knot top speed. Twin 55kW Kohler generators can also keep the yacht powered at anchor for long periods. Other standout features include extensive glazing in the chiseled fiberglass hull, a forward deck plunge pool, and spacious accommodations for 10 guests. 

Think of it as the “starter” Sirena. Aimed at a younger demographic, the Turkish builder’s brand-new Sirena 48 is making its U.S. debut at PBIBS after a global reveal at last fall’s Cannes boat show. Such is its appeal that 27 hulls have already been sold, with 13 of the orders coming from North America. Looking like a scaled-down version of Sirena’s popular 58, its distinctive, trawler-style lines are from Argentinian designer Germán Frers. With more interior space than a typical 48-footer, the yacht offers three staterooms—plus a crew cabin—a spacious, light-filled salon, a large cockpit, an oversized flybridge, and a vast forward social area. Take your pick from twin 550 hp Cummins QSB, or 670 hp Volvo D11 turbo diesels. Or the builder is also offering hybrid power with twin 285 hp electric motors charged up by variable-speed generators that are good for a 30-mile battery-only range.

Feadship ‘Olympus’

Picture purchasing a classic 180-foot Feadship superyacht, and then getting a $10 million bill for a major refit. That was the case with Olympus , built by the Dutch masters at Feadship in 1996 to a design by Britain’s Andrew Winch and the celebrated naval architect Frits De Voogt. Sold in 2022, the new owner sent it to the Monaco Marine refit center in La Ciotat, France for a major makeover. It included overhauling the 2,600 hp Caterpillar engines and generators, repairs to the structure, substantial upgrades to the guest areas and crew quarters, and new paint throughout. With the work completed just last year, the vessel is said to be in mint condition. Offered jointly by brokers Fraser and Edmiston, Olympus has an asking price of $28.5 million. With accommodations for 16 guests in eight cabins, the boat’s highlights include two primary suites, tropical-spec air conditioning, and Palm Beach-chic decor.

Benetti ‘Triumph’

Italian yachting powerhouse Benetti is showing off its superyacht-building skills with the 213-foot Triumph . Delivered in 2021, this Giorgio M. Cassetta-designed steel-and-aluminum world girder features six decks, a 1,400-square-foot primary suite with outdoor terrace and adjoining lounge, a 750-square-foot beach club, and a touch-and-go helipad. What sets Triumph apart, however, is its lavish interior furnishings put together by the owner along with Benetti Interior Style and Monaco-based Green & Mingarelli Design. It includes pieces by French glassmaker Lalique, marble from Marfil, Statuario and Armani, furs, silk and wool carpets, plus a collection of cool black-and-white wildlife photographs by British fine art photographer David Yarrow. The pièce de résistance? That would be the owner’s Triumph Bonneville motorcycle displayed in the salon.

Fjord 39 XP/XL

Germany’s Fjord Yachts, part of the Hanse Group, has a new 39-foot day boat that it’s unveiling at the Palm Beach show. The 39 XP and XL keep all the bold design cues of the bigger Fjord 41 XP and XL, like a big, open cockpit, walkaround center console, vertical bow, mile-high windshield and stretched hardtop. As for the differences between the XP and XL, it’s all about power. The XL comes with a choice of twin 320hp Volvo D4 diesels, or bigger 440 hp D6 versions, both with Volvo stern drives. Likely more appealing to U.S. buyers will be the XP powered by twin 400 hp Mercury Verado V10 outboards giving a 50-knot top speed. Pricing starts at around $500,000.

Turquoise ‘Talisman C’

Chandeliers don’t come more dramatic than this. Cascading down the central spiral staircase of the Turkish-built, 231-foot superyacht Talisman C , this jaw-dropping piece of art comprises an array of multi-colored glass balls threaded on stainless-steel rods and illuminated by hanging fiber-optic strands. It’s the creation of Prague-based Crystal Caviar and is one of a number of glass installations on this sleek, low-profile superyacht. Built in 2011 by the Proteksan Turquoise shipyard, Talisman C was designed inside and out by London-based studio H2 Yacht Design, with naval architecture by Italy’s Hydro Tec. With cabins for 12 guests, one of its highlights is a huge primary suite, which boasts more crystal chandeliers and a private library. Twin 2,447 hp Caterpillar diesels give a top speed of 18 knots and a transatlantic range of 7,000 nautical miles at 12 knots. It’s listed with Burgess for $59.9 million. 

Sanlorenzo 44 ‘Kamakasa’

Delivered in 2020 and sold to a new buyer just last August, the 146-foot Sanlorenzo 44 Alloy Kamakasa will be for sale at PBIBS. The asking price, through the Italian Yacht Group, is $23.75 million. Lack of use might also be the issue here; the yacht’s twin 2,600 hp MTU V16 diesels have a mere 289 hours on the clock. Built in aluminum to a design by Rome-based Zuccon International Project, Kamakasa was the second hull in the Sanlorenzo 44 Alloy series. One of the top features is a primary suite that spans three levels and almost 1,600 square feet; it also comes with a private Jacuzzi, separate bathrooms, a walk-in closet, and a private study. The yacht’s lightweight construction and MTU power combine to deliver an impressive 20-knot top speed.

Bahama 41 GT2

As ultimate, reel-’em-in, fishing center consoles go, the Bahama 41 from West Palm Beach-based Bahama Boat Works is as hard-core as they come. But when owners kept asking for a little more comfort for the family, the builder responded. The result is the brand-new flagship 41 GT debuting at PBIBS. While the proven, wave-slicing hull stays the same, the cockpit layout is new. In place of the single bench seat, there are now three-across bucket seats with a second row behind. The wider console now has space for a pair of 22-inch Garmin screens, while the new extended hardtop features sun shades and even a rain shower. Outboard choices stay the same with either twin Mercury V12 600s, or four 400 hp Mercury V10s, good for a 65-knot-plus top speed. Pricing is from around $920,000.

Heesen ‘Book Ends’

Launched in 2022, this 164-foot Heesen is part of the Book Ends collection, owned by an American couple who have had more than 18 yachts with the same name. The exterior design of this Heesen was by Omega Architects, while Dutch studio Van Oossanen did the naval architecture. The yacht is part of Heesen’s fast cruising series, which is more efficient than other vessels its size, and can reach 23 knots at full speed with its MTU 16V 4000 M65L engines. The yacht is listed through Ocean Independence for 42 million Euro, or about $45.7 million.

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AIX: The 44m Sanlorenzo set to take the Australian charter market by storm

The 44.5 metre AIX might be the sixth hull in the enduringly popular Sanlorenzo Alloy series, but her owner and prospective cruising grounds are decidedly different from her sisterships. The yacht is her French-Australian owner's first foray into yacht ownership, and he is determined that top on his list of destinations to explore is his own backyard – Australia.

To fulfil his ambition of exploring Australia by boat, the owner was initially planning on starting construction on a new build. However, when the chance to purchase AIX mid-way through construction arose in 2020, everything fell into place quicker than expected.  “He was looking for an opportunity and he loved Italian build quality and design” says Joachim Howard, managing director of Ocean Alliance , which manages the yacht. “Originally, he was looking to invest in a three to four-year build process. He was happy to do that, but this hull became available which accelerated a delivery and he's very, very happy.”

Unfortunately, with the global pandemic taking hold and Australia closing its borders for more than two years, the owner and his wife were not able to be as hands-on as they would have liked. Despite this setback, they still found ways to stay involved as the build developed. “Sanlorenzo were brilliant,” says the owners’ representative Chloe Dunn. “There were lots of video calls and every few weeks they would send boxes so that they could have a real-life feel of the textures and materials being used on board. The owners just loved the experience.”

The first time the couple saw the yacht – which has interiors created by Zuccon International Project – was at its launch and fortunately it lived up to expectations. “When they saw it, their eyes just lit up,” says Dunn, who accompanied them to the launch ceremony at the La Spezia shipyard. “Their reaction was just priceless.”

Since her delivery in July, the owners haven’t wasted anytime in getting acquainted and immediately spent five weeks on board for a shakedown cruise. Having previously only chartered a handful of times, the maiden voyage was special for both the owner and yacht. “The owners departed the yacht a couple of days ago and we have a small window to showcase her to charter brokers,” explains Howard, as he shows me around in Monaco’s Port Hercule. “The yacht leaves tonight to go straight back to the shipyard for warranty works and then she will be on a carrier back to Australia.”

The yacht is set to arrive in Australia in November, and she will spend her first season available for charter on the east coast, between Sydney and Queensland. “The charter fleet in Australia is a limited size bracket,” says Howard. “A lot of the brokers that I have spoken to are excited to have something permanently based in the region that is larger, more modern and from a reputable European yard.” The yacht’s charter programme will remain relatively flexible depending on where the charter requests come from. “The owner is keen to see all of Australia. He doesn’t mind which way they go as long as he gets to do it all,” explains Dunn.

The yacht might be something of a rarity in the Australian market, but she would be a strong addition to the charter fleet anywhere in the world. AIX’s substantial volume of 485GT gives her an impressive feeling of space and no place is this more keenly felt than in the 147 square metre master cabin. A unique design layout in the Alloy series is a dedicated “owner’s apartment”, which is split across three levels.

Entering from a communal corridor off the large saloon and dining area on board AIX, you are greeted by a flight of stairs that lead up to a study space with panoramic views forward, and then the second set of stairs that lead down to a double bed and en-suite. On some of her sisterships, owners have chosen to use the top-level space for a gym area, but on board AIX, they have kept it as an additional office and relaxation area for the time being. This vast owner’s area also offers direct access to clear sided foredeck pool, which is surrounded by sun pads.

Guests will be accommodated in the four cabins on the lower deck, where large rectangular windows mean that light floods in even when the yacht in berthed between two vessels. Warm wood panelling is featured throughout the interior spaces, and these are interspersed by textiles, using a combination of warming greys, natural browns, and cream marbles. All the furnishings look comfortable (you would actually want to lie or sit on them), rather than works of art. “It resembles their home in terms of its style and feel,” says Dunn.

While the interiors are luxurious but simple, there is one area where no expense has been spared – entertainment spaces. “They love hospitality and having guests on board, it is very much a welcoming entertainers’ boat,” explains Dunn. The dining area in the saloon on the main deck is laid out with an ocean-inspired dinner service from Haviland. Alongside silver rimmed plates are Baccarat crystal glasses, flown in from Venice; I slightly pity the interior crew that will be responsible for their maintenance.

The sun deck is the main location for al fresco entertainment, with an expansive blue-hued table with a bar and a sofa area for more informal gatherings. On the afternoon that I visit, the bar is stocked with Crocodile Dandy Rosé as a nod to the yacht’s ultimate destination, but there are also magnums of AIX Rosé dotted around the yacht in tribute to her name.

This set-up might feel perfect for a hot afternoon in Monaco but Captain Matthew Simpson is equally convinced of her capabilities to take on more remote cruising grounds in his native Australia. “The yacht is done right,” he says. “It’s very capable. I like the fact that has got such a big range and is comfortable at sea. Some people have this opinion that you must have a rugged explorer to travel around Australia, but you can have a beautiful yacht like this that is more than capable of doing the Kimberley , the East Coast and the Pacific,” he adds.

The yacht’s beach club, where three hydraulic openings create more than 100 square metres of usable space, will also be invaluable in some of Australia’s tropical hotspots.  “By the time you have all the floating dock out the back and all the toys it is very impressive. There are so many great open areas outside, so you never have to be stuck inside on beautiful days," Captain Simpson adds.

Naturally, for adventures in this part of the world, the dive set-up has been well thought through. “The owner wants to be set up and established for diving and dive charters,” says Howard. “It's got 16 tanks and full dive equipment for the full complement of guests and then we will bring on board dive masters and local dive experts. They are also getting a 40-foot chase boat when the yacht gets back to Australia.”  The chase boat will complement the two Williams Jet tenders, and Zodiac that are already on board.

Captain Simpson is as excited as the owner about introducing new charter clients to Australia’s natural wonders. “I'm hoping for a lot of people that just want to go out there and enjoy the reef,” he says. “It’s beautiful when you are tucked behind a sand bank and you go snorkelling, collect some crays [crayfish], and catch a couple of fish and cook them. In my experience, it’s those kind of charter experiences people love and there aren’t many places in the world where those opportunities are so abundant. On a premier yacht like this, it’s a pretty good job.”

The name AIX is a nod to the owner’s French background (and perhaps also his penchant for Provencal rosé) but she will soon find herself more than 9,000 nautical miles away from those vineyards. However, with her European feel, AIX’s entrance to the charter fleet marks an exciting new chapter for superyachts in Australia and the realisation of an owner’s ambition to explore his backyard on a fine piece of European craftmanship.

AIX will be available for charter with Ocean Alliance from AUD$330,000 per week.

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