Boats
What Is A Gunwale?
The upper edge of your boat along the hull, what you might call the lip or the rim or the border, is called the gunwale. Though it looks like you might pronounce it “gun whale” it’s actually pronounced “gunnel” so that it rhymes with funnel. The History of the Top Edge of Your Hull: The…
131 of the Best Hawaiian Boat Names
Hawaii is a land inextricably tied to the sea. Along with the other Polynesian lands, Hawaii has been linked to boating for as long as there have been people there. Of course, may of the early boaters there could cross the sea in something as simple as an outrigger canoe. Not that you need to…
167 Patriotic Boat Names
Being proud of who you are and where you came from is great and it has inspired a lot of boaters as well. A strong, patriotic boat name can show off your love for your country while also offering up a cool, strong and memorable name for nearly any vessel. If your pride in your…
The 138 Best Boat Names for Dog Lovers
For many boaters, taking their dog out on the water is an absolute must. For some of us a dog is the only companion we even want on our boat. So it’s no surprise to learn that as many as 93% of boat owners also own dogs. Boating and dogs go hand in paw and…
75 Cool and Unique Irish Boat Names
Choosing a boat name is often a very personal experience for people. You want something that captures a sense of who you are and what boating in general means to you. For some people this can be done with a really funny boat name that keeps things light hearted. Others want a cool boat names…
88 of the Best Italian Boat Names
Italian is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful languages in the world. It has a very lyrical quality to it and when it comes to giving your boat a sophisticated or flashy sounding name choosing between the English “Beautiful Life” or the Italian “Bella Vita” is a no brainer. If you…
What is the Steering Wheel of a Ship Called?
For such a simple question there are actually a few answers for a few reasons that you can explore to get the full understanding of what we call the steering wheel of a ship and why. That said, you may hear someone refer to the steering on a ship by any of the following terms:…
Majestic Yacht: Ultimate Guide
The Majestic was originally built in the Netherlands by the famous shipyard Feadship in the year 2007. At the time she was known by the name Secret. The luxury yacht features an interior design by Jim Harris while the exterior design was all handled by De Voogt naval architects. Majestic features a steel hull and…
Lonian Yacht: An Insider’s Guide
The Lonian, with an “L”, is a one-of-a-kind luxury yacht built by world renowned Dutch shipyard Feadship in 2018 with naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects. The Lonian features exterior design handled by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design who handled all the interior design as well alongside Richard Hallberg Interior Design, and they succeeded…
A Closer Look at the Madsummer Yacht
Madsummer was launched back in 2019 and was built by German shipyard Lürssen Yachts. While still under construction it was known by the codename Project Fiji. It features an interior design by Studio Laura Sessa Design while the exterior design of the yacht was handled by Harrison Eidsgaard. She has a steel hull with an…
Your Insider’s Look at Steve Jobs’ Yacht Venus
Hands down one of the most unique looking yachts you’ll ever see, the Venus Yacht was once the property of Apple CEO Steve Jobs, at least in theory. Though Jobs commissioned the yacht, it was launched in the year 2012, a year after Jobs passed away so he never got to see the finished product….
Your Insider’s Guide to the Aviva Yacht
The yacht known as the Aviva was built in 2017 by German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen. The interior design of the yacht was styled by British design house Reymond Langton Design. Outside, the exterior design was handled by Reymond Langton Design. The yacht features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with composite decks. One of the…
Solandge Yacht: Ultimate Guide
The yacht Solandge was built in 2013 by the German shipyard Lurssen. The exterior design of the yacht was handled by Espen Øino International and the interior design was done by Rodriguez Interiors along with Dolker and Voges. The yacht features a steel hull over an aluminum superstructure, as well as teak decks. The yacht…
LunaSea Yacht : An Insider’s Guide
LunaSea was built in 2017 with naval architecture by Feadship shipyard. Both the interior and exterior design was handled by Redman Whiteley Dixon. The hull is made out of steel while the superstructure is made out of aluminum. The vessel also features teak laid decks. The yacht is known for having one of the most…
Scout Yacht 101: An Insider’s Guide
The Scout yacht was built by Hakvoort Shipyards in the Netherlands back in the year 2019. Both the interior and exterior design work was done by English design house H2 Yacht Design with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design. Ownership of the yacht actually changed hands during the construction process in 2018. It started life…
Valor Yacht Uncovered: The Inside Scoop on Design & Features
Few yachts have had such a whirlwind of an existence as the Valor, which had been around the block once or twice, so to speak. The yacht was built back in 1990 by Feadship yacht builders and was designed by De Voogt Naval Architecture. She has a steel hull over an aluminum superstructure. The interior…
Lady Michelle Yacht: Behind The Scenes
The Lady Michelle yacht became famous on the show Below Deck: Mediterranean season 6 where it was featured prominently. It’s worth noting that the Lady Michelle has since been renamed and is actually called the Next Chapter now. However, most people still know her as the Lady Michelle because of her time on the TV…
Digging into the Secret’s of Judy Judge’s Luxury Yacht
Judge Judy’s yacht was built by Sterling Yachts back in 1985 making it one of the older luxury yachts out there owned by a celebrity. The exterior design was handled by Bannenberg & Rowell. Both the hull and superstructure are GRP or glass-reinforced plastic, which is also something you’ll rarely find in newer superyachts which…
Kisses Yacht: An Insider’s Guide
The yacht known as Kisses was built by yacht shipbuilders Feadship in the year 2000. The naval architecture comes from De Voogt naval architects and the interior design is thanks to George Larson and Robert Knack. Exterior design was handled by Studio De Voogt. While Kisses was the launch name of the yacht, it’s actually…
Explore the Gallant Lady Yacht With Our Insider’s Look
The Gallant Lady dates back to 2007 when it was designed by De Voogt Naval Architects and built by Feadship Shipyard. The yacht was originally built for billionaire Jim Moran however Moran did only a short time after the yacht was finished, in April 2007 so he was never able to personally take ownership and use…
Silver Shalis Yacht: Your Insider Guide
The Silver Shalis yacht was built back in 2010 by US shipbuilders Delta Marine. The ship design was handled by Langan Associates and interior design was done by design house Jonathan Quinn Barnett. The yacht was built with an aluminum hull and composite superstructure as opposed to the somewhat more common aluminum superstructure and steel…
Octopus Yacht Uncovered: An Insider’s Look at the Luxury Yacht
Launched back in the year 2003, the Octopus yacht was built by famous shipyard Lurssen out of Germany. Lurssen has been behind numerous other superyachts such as Kismet and Dilbar and many more. The exterior design was handled by Espen Øino Naval Architects while the interior was handled by American designer Jonathan Quinn Barnett. Who…
Black Pearl Yacht: An Insider’s Guide
Launched back in 2016, the Black Pearl was designed under the codename Oceanco Y712 and then that was switched to Project Solar. The final name, Black Pearl, is an obvious nod to the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. As the codename suggests, it was yacht maker Oceanco, based in the Netherlands, who designed and built…
Nord Yacht: An Insider’s Guide
The Nord yacht was known as Project OPUS when it was still being built. It is one of the largest yachts in the world and was launched back in 2021. Like many yachts in the last year this was the target of international investigations and sanctions. However, unlike some other vessels, Nord managed to elude…
Amadea Yacht: Everything You Want To Know
The superyacht called Amadea was built by German shipyard Lurssen, makers of many of the most high profile superyachts at sea today. Like many others, this was purchased by a Russian oligarch and, as such, fell victim to sanctions that were imposed after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In 2022, Amadea was seized by authorities in…
Scheherazade Yacht: An Insider’s Look
The motor yacht known as Scheherazade, built under the code name Project Lightning, made international headlines in 2022 when it was seized by Italian authorities for its links to the Russian government. This was part of ongoing sanctions against Russian and Russian oligarchs due to the war in Ukraine. Who Owns the Scheherazade? The reason…
Shahid Khan’s Yacht Kismet: An Insider’s Look
Kismet is a superyacht built by the shipyard Lurssen back in 2014. For some years now Lurssen has been behind the largest and most luxurious yachts on the water. It’s also managed by Moran Yacht Ship Chartering on behalf of owner Shahid Khan. He had a previous yacht that was also named Kismet so this…
The Ultimate Guide to Azzam Yacht: Specs, Design, and More
Launched in 2013, the Azzam yacht has made waves literally and figuratively for its incredible design and unheard of size. Even years later there’s no other yacht like it. The designer has surpassed calling it a superyacht or even a mega yacht and has settled on the term gigayacht. Who is the Azzam Yacht Owner?…
Vladimir Putin’s Yacht: Everything You Want To Know
Russian oligarchs and officials seem to have a real penchant for yachts and Russian President Vladimir Putin is no different. He has one yacht that is seemingly confirmed to be his while there are rumors that another yacht called the Scheherazade may belong to him also but those are just speculative for now. If the…
Aluminum Boats in Saltwater: Everything You Want To Know
If you’re in the market for a jon boat for saltwater fishing you’re probably looking at an aluminum hull. They’re sturdy, usually well-priced, and they last a long time. A well made aluminum hulled boat can last much longer than boats made from wood or fiberglass but the initial investment will likely be a little…
