Review: Moonen Yachts 97' "Sofia II"
Moonen Shipyard's 97' "Sofia II"...Because Quality Counts! by Capt. Chuck Gnaegy She moves in beauty, like pure sunlight; without flaunting an over-abundant splash or fanfare, yet boasting her...
View ArticleMoonen Yacht Wallpapers
Moonen Yachts Since 1981 Moonen Shipyards has blended the latest technology with age-old craftsmanship to create about 75 handsome, seaworthy yachts. Moonen is now a world leader in designing and...
View ArticleReview: Moonen 124' Trideck "Northlander"
Moonen 124' Trideck "Northlander"A Crowning Achievement by Capt. Chuck Gnaegy and Carl Camper Boasting a pedigree that affirms her Dutch builder’s innate facility for order, detail and fine design,...
View ArticleMoonen 97' model
’s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands: Moonen yachts as we well now know have expanded their options to the potential client. This expansion has manifested itself the the creation of the Moonen 97 foot...
View ArticleMoonen "Northlander" Review
This is an outstanding review, as per usual for the YF standard. Kudos goes out to Carl and Chuck as usual for their artistic and colourful writing, keeping it interesting. Well two things immediately...
View ArticlePlease Post To Brand Specific Forums and Be Exact When Titling Threads!
Posting threads under the brand-specific forum of your boat will produce the best results, not only from YF members, but from the web. If anyone uses a search engine like Google to look for information...
View ArticleMoonen Yachts 85'
This is Moonshadow, a Moonen 85 LRC, equipped with two Mercedes MTU V12 of 420 hp each. The Moonen 85 were built as Semi Custom in a series of six or seven in the early 90-s. The picture is from Golfe...
View ArticleReview: Moonen Yachts 100' Explorer
Moonen 100' Explorer Yacht A Shipping Magnate Builds A Small Ship! Review by Judy Waldman In the clichéd terminology of small ship and expedition vessels, the Moonen 100 Explorer sets a new standard...
View ArticleMoonen News...
On the Moonen's website there is a short list of the 2007 -to come- boat shows that they will be attending. The first is currently going on and that is the Cannes International Boat Show. This...
View ArticleNews: Moonen Resumes Work; Moonen Matica Build Continues
Moonen Matica Build Continues As Moonen Yard Resumes Work It is well known that financial problems struck the Dutch pocket-yacht builder Moonen causing them to shut-down operations. Great news now...
View ArticleRe: Moonen 100' Expedition Review
I wanted to publicly Thank Judy for doing such a great review of Moonen 's new 100 ft. Expedition Yacht. It was very well written, and I can see just how much work went into this review. There were...
View ArticleNews: Moonen Delivers 30M "Bijoux"
30-meter "Bijoux" Delivered To Owner Dutch builder Moonen Yachts handed over the 30-meter "Bijoux" to their owner a couple of days ago. The grey-hulled luxury yacht was built under Moonen's Caribbean...
View ArticleMoonen 85' - Jumbo VI
I have noticed that the Moonen 85' - Jumbo VI is being advertised for sale now De Valk (www.devalk.nl/indexeng.html) are marketing it... Does anyone have any information of the owner, or how long it...
View ArticleStrong Moonen Presence in S.France!
I have just returned from S France and saw a number of Moonens! I will add some photos below. The ones i saw were: - Aurora (84') - Port Hercule - Monaco - Dolce Vita (84') - Antibes - Bonita J (108')...
View ArticleMoonen 114 - new launch
some pictures of new "my issue", although they are not the best!
View ArticleMoonen 94 Alu to come...
During the Monaco Yacht Show, Moonen released their latest project, the 94 Alu, a fast semi-displacement aluminium cruiser. Two versions are already on order, one to a YachtForums member! This is the...
View ArticleMoonen Quality......
I have heard much about the quality of Moonen Shipyards, however, little seems to appear within the forums about Moonen. My suspicion is that this is due to the fact that Moonen (up until now) have...
View ArticleMoonen - Bodacious
Just noticed that a Moonen 121' is for sale 'Bodacious' (pic attached below). Does anyone know if this yacht was previously White Heaven III (120') or is it a sistership?? i think that this must be the...
View ArticleMoonen 85 Glück Auf
Here are some pictures of Moonen 85 Glück Auf. She is built in 1987 and is now for sale. Does anybody have any stories about her past? Nilo
View ArticleWelcome Moonen!
Glad to say Moonen Yachts has joined YachtForums. Click on their banners to check out the latest...
View Articlenew launch 84 displacement Moonen yacht
Latest launch at Moonen shipyard, Etoile D'Azure. She has a dark blue interior.
View ArticleM/yVictoria Del Mar
I have not seen anything here in the Moonen area and since that I have now seen the Victoria Del Mar here in the flesh I guess i could add some information about her. Well she is certainly here on...
View ArticleReview: Moonen 94' "Nilo"
Moonen Yachts 94' “Nilo”A Summer House of Sculpted Sealium by Capt. Chuck Gnaegy “A summer house” is perhaps the perfect pretext for building a 94’ yacht, to fulfill the yearning for a world-wide...
View ArticleNews: Moonen Introduce 49.50 M 'Monito'
49.50-meter 'Monito' Introduced By Moonen Dutch yacht builder Moonen Yachts has a collection of yachts called the Moonen Caribbean Series and we have seen one of them called "Bijoux" (Matica) built...
View ArticleVisibility from Moonen pilot house.
Im curious about the visibility from the pilot house on a Moonen explorer. Seems restricted to me, compared to Nordhavn. Any opinions would be appreciated.
View ArticleMYS News: Moonen 47M MotorYacht Concept Unveiled
Moonen Presents 47-meter MotorYacht Concept Dutch builder Moonen Yachts kicked-off the opening day of the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) with the announcement of their 47-meter concept for a motor yacht...
View Article| Moonen | 36.00M | "BRIGADOON" (Martinique Model) | 2018 |
The 36-meter 'Martinique' model has been launched and been named "Brigadoon". Rene Van der Velden is responsible for the exterior with Diana Yacht Design on the Naval Architecture. Nauta Yachts did the...
View ArticleNews: YN199 Moonen Martinique Build Progress
Build Progress On YN199 Moonen Martinique The second hull in Moonen's Martinique series is continuing construction and is expected to be completed by the Summer of 2020. The superstructure and hull...
View ArticleMoonen bankrupt
Moonen, the Dutch superyacht manufacturer, has been declared bankrupt by a Dutch court. The previous investor was having problems and was arrested. The article I was reading also commented that a new...
View ArticleNews: Second Moonen 36M Martinique Model Finds Owner
Second Moonen 36-meter Martinique Model Sold To Customer Dutch builder Moonen Shipyard has found an owner for the in-build second unit of the Moonen Martinique model. As many will know, the second...
View ArticleNews: Third Moonen Martinique Sold To US Owners
In Build Moonen Martinique Sold A Moonen Martinique that is currently under construction has been recently sold to United States owners. The yacht in question is the third Moonen Martinique of their...
View Article| Moonen | 36.00M | "KOKORO" (YN199) | 2020 |
A steel hull has been seen being transported to Moonen's facilities. It is likely the second hull in the Martinique series which will make her a sister to the first, "Brigadoon". The exterior is by...
View ArticleMoonen Founder Passes
Rien Moonen who was the founder of Moonen Yachts passed away earlier this week while he was in Spain. Rien Moonen (1936) was the second son of 11 children. He started to work at his fathers’ painting...
View Article| Moonen | 29.9M | "Bijoux II" ex. "Bijoux" | 2016 |
The 29.9-meter Moonen "Bijoux II" has now been sold. After being built in 2016, the yacht is now going to have another owner. It features a design by Rene Van der Velden and and Adam Lay interior. The...
View Article| Moonen | 36.2M |"Botti" | 2021 |
The latest yacht from Dutch builder Moonen has been launched. She is the 36.2-meter "BOTTI" and is designed by Rene van der Velden with Naval Architecture by Diana Yacht Design. BOTTI is the latest...
View Article| Moonen | 36M | 6th Martinque | 2024 |
The 6th Martinique hull has been sold now. It is expected to be delivered to the new owner in June 2024. The exterior is by Rene van der Velden as you would expect.
View Article| Moonen | 37.8M | YN203 | 2024 |
The hull of YN203 which is the 5th hull in the Moonen Martinique model has had its hull turned recently. This clears the way for the superstructure to be fitted. The hull was built and turned at...
View Article| Moonen | 37.8M | "Cocoon" ex. YN201 | 2023 |
Latest Moonen Martinique, the fourth hull is on track for completion in 2022 and is available for sale.
View Article| Moonen | 37M | 7th Martinque YN205 | 2025 |
The seventh Moonen Martinique has started construction and is expected to be delivered in 2025. Don't think YN205 has an owner at this stage. There are three interior concepts designed for this...
View Article| Moonen | 34M | "Mustique" Moonen 110 (hull 1) | 2023 |
The first Moonen 110 is soon about to be delivered. The 34-meter has now satisfactorily completed its sea trials period. You will find an exterior by Rene van der Velden with an interior by Studio...
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