From the latest from Fairline Yachts to the new racer from Spirit Yachts, here are the most anticipated launches of this year
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Oceanco’s 120-metre resort motor yacht, Amara
Could this be the ultimate ship for entertaining family and friends? Custom yacht builder, Oceanco unveils its resort yacht, Amara
Pictures: One of the largest sailing yachts in the world – Athena – is for sale
Athena, the fourth largest sailing yacht in the world, is now on the market through Burgess for US$53,000,000
Pictures: Inside Quintessentially One – the world’s largest superyacht
Dubbed the "world's largest superyacht", the 220-metre Quintessentially One will be a floating club for the global elite. View our gallery of renders of the vessel
Pictures: The luxury yacht Donald Trump almost owned
Designed to be the "largest and most beautiful yacht in the world", Trump Princess was created by the Spanish firm Oliver Design for tycoon Donald Trump, but it was never…
Pictures: Plans for first Portuguese Volvo Ocean Race team in 2020
The chairman of the Mirpuri Foundation has announced he plans to register the first Portuguese team for the Volvo Ocean Race 2020, and has just completed his first transatlantic sail
Pictures: Sirena 64 makes world debut at Boot Düsseldorf
The Sirena 64, which was unveiled at the German boat show, marks a new range of motor yachts from the Turkish ship yard, Sirena Yachts
Pictures: Spirit Yachts through the years
From the Spirit 54, also known as Soufrière, which starred in James Bond's Casino Royale, to the much-awaited Spirit 52, we take a look at the British boat builder's most…
Pictures: The new Executive 1850 from Van den Hoven Jachtbouw
The Executive 1850 from the Dutch boat builder is designed to be used for longer trips to continental Europe as well as tours around the British Isles
Strong recovery: Fairline Yachts sells 10 boats in the first hour of the London Boat Show
Brought out of administration just over a year ago, Fairline Yachts is now looking stronger than ever in its 50th anniversary year
Pictures: New 100-ft carbon sloop concept Egoist unveiled
Designed by Philippe Briand Studio, the 100-foot Egoist aims to be a fresh take on a classic Easter Seaboard sailing yacht
Sir Peter Blake’s first yacht Bandit is restored to its former glory
Discovered in a farmer's storage shed, Bandit - the first keel boat built by legendary New Zealand yachtsman, Sir Peter Blake - has been lovingly restored
Pictures: Hundreds swim in icy conditions to raise money for GAFIRS
Despite the chilly conditions, more than 500 people decided to swim in The Solent on New Year's Day to raise money for Gosport's independent lifeboat station
Pictures: World’s first electric powered trawler is unveiled
Quiet and efficient, the Trondheim 40 Trawler has been designed by the Russian Max Zhivov, who is known for creating boats with green credentials
Video: Experience the Mercedes Benz’s ‘Silver Arrow of the Seas’
Watch footage of the first ever motor yacht from Mercedes Benz and Silver Arrow Marine, as a series of experience days for potential owners is announced.
Pictures: The Coastguard Team may be small but it has a big message
Affectionately known as the 'wee guys', the LEGO Coastguard Team is now spreading the coastal safety message across social media.
Pictures: Elan GT5 gets world premier in Paris
Elan Yachts has unveiled its eagerly anticipated luxury performance cruiser, the GT5, at the Salon Nautique de Paris
Invictus Yacht’s 370 GT shortlisted for European Powerboat of the Year
Invictus Yacht will find out at Boot Düsseldorf if the 370 GT has won its category in the European Powerboat of the Year 2017 award.
Fairline Yachts’ new Squadron 53 to launch at Boot Düsseldorf 2017
The new Fairline Yachts' Squadron 53 will be unveiled in January. See the computer generated pictures here.
Pictures: This floating penthouse could be yours for £2.15 million
The luxurious multi million pound houseboat - II Nauti Buoys - is moored on the River Thames at Wandsworth and boasts spacious living over two decks.