Lurssen, the German Superyacht builder famous for building Larry Ellison and Paul Allen’s boats, is scheduled to deliver the new 230 ft Martha Ann to its owners in April. The yacht hit the water in December for preliminary trials, when the picture above was snapped.

Designed by Espen Oeino, Martha Ann boasts six decks, a glass elevator in the lobby, a 1,400 square foot master suite, numerous guest rooms, a huge sports bar and gym, and a large Jacuzzi. Francois Zuretti designed the interiors in a classical style.

Two CAT 1,500kW engines power the Martha Ann, giving this Lurssen superyacht a top speed of 15.5 knots and a range of 4,000 nm.

Rumor has it the Martha Ann will be available for charter in the near future.

[via SuperYacht-News, photo credit: Yachtspotter]

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Created by Marion Hyper-Submersible Powerboat Design, the 31-foot Hyper-Sub can be deployed directly from the dock, making it the first of its kind in the small submarine class. The company’s mission with the sub is to “open the seas to industry, individuals, and the military in ways never before thought possible.” Thirty-one year in the making, the Hyper-Sub is still in the test phase but should be ready for sale in the next several years. When the company starts manufacturing the vessel, it will make four models. The starting price is expected to be around $3.5 million.

For more information visit Marion’s website. [via Luxurylaunches]

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