Very few insiders were aware of the deal and the need for dialogue at the trade fair was enormous. Viewed with Hamburg local patriotism, 139 years of the city's history flow down the Elbe; viewed rationally, the takeover can be seen as a great opportunity for new orders. Incidentally, Peter Lürßen left open the question of whether yachts will be built at the new location. With Blohm + Voss, the Lürßen family is now assuming even greater responsibility in the German shipyard sector (following approval from the Cartel Office). And that deserves great respect!
Looking back at the rest of the trade fairs in Cannes and Monaco, it can be said that yachts are being bought in all sizes. At the same time, voices are becoming louder that the industry should cater to (younger) customers for whom experiences are more important than ownership. It is not without reason that Explorer formats are in demand like never before.
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From the current issue:
Economy
Shipyard giant: Lürssen grows enormously with the purchase of Blohm+Voss.
Technology
Deep explorer: Ortega builds mini-submarines with a long range.
Interview
Bigger with pleasure! Sunseeker CEO Phil Popham reveals his plans.
Regatta
Strong performance: 52 crews competed in the Maxi Cup.
"Galactica Super Nova"
With booster mode: 70 Heesen metres achieve over 30 knots.
Apex 60
Sexy bull's eye: what Irina Garber is planning with her brand.
Mangusta Oceano 42
Slow down: Overmarine presents its first displacer.
Design
Steep styling: yacht ideas for the coming decade.
Explorer
Temporary adventure: six Explorers for charter holidays.
Technology II
A declaration of war: how owners can protect themselves from drones.
"Midori"
Loft under sail: a catamaran with glass superstructures.
Monte Carlo Yachts 80
From a single mould: the new model fits perfectly into the portfolio.
Viareggio
Full control: why a shipyard produces almost everything itself.
Elling E6
Seaworthy: robust 20 metres from the Netherlands.
Martin Hager
Editor in Chief YACHT
