Boat Show - Miami 2010 Preview

The 69th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami, one of the world’s greatest boating events, returns February 11 to the 15, 2010, showcasing thousands of the latest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and marine accessories from more than 2,000 exhibitors from around the world. From personal watercraft and bow riders to sport fishers and mega-yachts, the Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami offers something for every lifestyle, activity and budget, plus fun attractions for the entire family. Some hot on the heels Global first will come to Miami of which surely the most awaited is the Cigarette 42 AMG. Other important novelties are the Tiara 4300 Open, Albermarle improves the 360 XP Express Fisherman / 410 XP, Hustler also updates its 50 Monster / 39 Rockit / 29 Rockit, and Viking 76 Enclosed Brige.

Project: Mochi 74 Dolpin Cruiser

As in music, design follows a similar pattern of cross over evolution, and here Italian builder Mochi present the project for a new 74 Dolphin Cruiser, based on traditional down east lobster yacht looks, but featuring also aspects of modern form and functions. Yes cross over styles have always been part of the Dolphins from Mochi, designed by Studio Victory Brunello Acampora. But it's fair to say with this new 74 Cruiser, modernity does takes a new challenge. First of all we are seeing larger top sides much more to the standard version of the 74, and the same flybridge is now extended and actually covers over eighty per cent of the aft cockpit deck. Other more motor yacht features is the deck split in two areas with lounging upon entering the interior, dining to fore, and a very Italian med solution of a separate galley. The 74 Dolphin Cruiser will also feature a bigger lower deck with four double cabins all with personal heads, and a bigger crew quarters for a max of three berths. The standard 74 Dolphin had a fourth single berth cabin and smaller crew quarters. Power for the 74 Dolphin Cruiser which will also be the new Mochi flagship of the planning fleet, will be from twin MAN 1550hp with estimated top speeds of 31 knots.

Improve-it = Heesen 47.00 metres Hull Number 14647

Following intensive sea trials in the North Sea Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that the delivery of 4YOU has now taken place. This 47 metre Super Yacht is a sister-ship of hull number 12947, M/Y Sirocco, launched in 2006 and hull number 14247, M/Y Celestial Hope delivered in 2008. Her interior design was conceived by Omega Architects, who created a fresh contemporary style rich yet understated with clean lines and luxurious details. Guests arriving on the main deck aft are welcomed into the vast main saloon, passing first through an art-embellished lobby. This leads on into a social area furnished with coffee tables, armchairs and pouffes where an eight-seater table, custom made from American walnut and topped with leather, is inlaid with intricate patterns of matt silver. The room's soft colour palette, focuses on tones of beige and taupe set against the pale background of a creamy silk carpet, while the use of semi-gloss varnish also contributes to the relaxed and cool atmosphere. Guests can also enjoy the second saloon on the upper deck, where a brightly lit sky lounge offers three comfortable sofas and a choice of poufs that can also serve as coffee tables. Here, guests can enjoy live music from a baby-grand piano that dominates the aft portion of the room, while the plasma screen is hidden by a unique piece of art deco-inspired art, made by Dutch glass maker Glass Déco, this combines several panels of glass, delicately coloured in pale blue and light gold, to create a marine scene. A further example of inlaid stainless steel can be seen in the doors of a dark wood cabinet. An elegant full-service bar topped with American walnut and white Carrara marble is positioned aft, adjacent to the sliding doors that give access to the aft portion of the bridge deck, where the primary function is open air dining. One deck above is the sundeck whose centre portion, like 4YOU's sister-ship Sirocco, can be partially enclosed. This deck offers an open-air fitness centre and a spa pool area that can be fully covered by an awning supported by carbon-fibre retractable pillars. Eight guests can be accommodated on the lower deck in four cabins, of which two are twins and two are VIP doubles. Located forward on the main deck, the master suite is entered through the owner's office and leads on through a pair of walk-in wardrobes to the master bedroom, which occupies the yacht's full beam.

Web: Tornado Marine New Website

Italian Rome boat builder Tornado presents it's new website coinciding with ownership change as from 2007. Second owners in Tornado's forty years plus of history, the new management takes over the thirty nine years of ownership from founder Carlo Marchiolo. Marchiolo started Tornado in 1968 building his 35 feet powerboat inspired to the US Cigarette's design. This boat will take him to a Class 3 title just a few months later in 1969, and is followed with more Tornado wins in the seventies, of which the most significant is the Wills Trophy with Italian driver Vincenzo Balestrieri on the helm. The success on the race circuits makes Tornado produce boats for those desiring good sea handling, high performance, and comfort combined with a classic no frills lines. In 1977 during the Genoa boat show Marchiolo meets with renowned designer Tom Fexas, to whom Tornado commissions six new projects. The US designer works for Tornado are a 35 for the racing circuits, 36 Hawk, 39 Hawk, Eleven, 44 Express, and the 45. The nineties are followed by more winning success for Tornado, with famous offshore driver Adrianno Panatta taking the 1991 Venezia Monte Carlo with the 38, and again in 1997 with a 45. In 2007 after competition from various bank institutions, and three months of negotiations Michele Prestipino takes over Tornado. The ownership change according to a Tornado boat owner is a natural evolution to the brand and its over four hundred delivered boats. Today's current Tornado line up has five models: 38 Flush Deck, 38 Sport, 38 Cruising, 45 Sport, and 50. The new Tornado virtual online showroom follows the new ownership desire to add major brand recognition to what is one of the most filled curriculum's in the industry, and is available in Italian and soon to be English language. Navigation in the new Tornado website is with the following buttons: Home, Tornado Marine, Philosophy, Story, Models, Brokerage, Press, Dealer, Contacts, and Reserved Area.

Project: Jersey Cape 40 Devil Express

Jersey Cape present the project for a 40 Devil Express The new 40 Devil Express continues the expansion of the Jersey Cape line, which today offers seven models in its line of Carolina flared sportfish cruisers and yachts. Four of these models including this new 40 project are Express designs. Based on the 40 Devil Flybridge hull, the Express will have a sleeker sportier topside. The 40 Express is also designed by Buddy Davis and Donald Blount. Here we are talking big names with the first being one of the most renowned custom sportfish boat builder, and the second a World renowned hull designer. Add in this the semi custom boat building from Jersey Cape and you have a fishing machine with grace, style and power. As with every Jersey Cape each boat begins with hand-laid solid fiberglass bottom and cored sides. High quality gel coat, heavy duty stainless hardware, full bonding system and high gloss teak cabinetry are all standard. Interior options are for a single stateroom layout, separate shower head, galley, and C-shaped dinette. Power options are from Caterpillar and Cummins starting at 600 up to 715hp.

New Model: Hustler 39 Rockit

Hustler present the first of its new Rockit range with the 39 introduced in mid last year. The Hustler 39 Rockit is an all about speed powerboat built to go above the 100 mph mark with extreme ease. With its standard twin Mercury 700hp set up it touches 115 mph, and if this is not fast enough for you a more speed freak version with Mercury's 1025hp should get you to an estimated 150 mph. While fast the 39 Rockit is also endowed with some unique features as standard: anti-shock floor padding, Dave Clark headsets, showroom bilge, stainless toolbox, oil changer, fender holder, Mercury Smart Craft for Mercury engine choice, Hardin controls, Monster gauges, and a 12 volt cooler. The interior of the Hustler 39 Rockit is also welcoming offering a usual powerboat style layout with double vee shaped berth to fore, two bunk sofas to the sides, galley, and a separate shower head.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.16 m (39.9ft)

Beam - 2.64 m

Weight - 4309 kg

Fuel Capacity - 900 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2

Engines - 2 x Mercury SCI 700hp, SCI 1025hp

Propulsion - Mercury NXT1 stern drive

Speed - 100 knots (115mph) max, 86 knots cruise

Hull Shape - vee

Project: Jeaneau NC 11

Through bold innovation in design, Jeanneau is now able to offer an all new, contemporary design concept, featuring panoramic views, and integration of living spaces. Each style element contribute to overall comfort onboard and seaworthy qualities. The designers of this new eleven metre Sport Cruiser concept have tapped into Jeanneau’s wealth of experience designing boats to create a new way to enjoy the sun and sea. The overall design signals a renewal in the Jeanneau product range. The clever NC 11 concept is product of the Garroni design cabinet, long time collaborator of the French builder in it's Prestige and Leader range. Like an apartment with a view of the sea, this NC 11 concept for liveable boating affords incredible comfort especially in the saloon with it's lateral galley that merges into the spacious cockpit, all featuring an uninterrupted view of the horizon. Brighter, greater visibility, the NC 11 also boasts panoramic views through an opening glass roof, a wide sliding glass door in four independent panels, and a sliding side door. Fine quality furnishings frame the panoramic views and enhance the overall effect, redefining one’s perspective of life on the water. The key is to benefit fully from the sun and sea, at any hour of the day. The NC 11 also features unbelievable space, with sleeping accommodation for four below, and two in the convertible C-shaped saloon. Numerous well placed storage lockers correspond to precise uses onboard, and are located aft beneath the modular bench seating, in the large cockpit, under the floor, and to the sides. The Jeanneau NC11 will have standard power from twin D3 200hp Volvo engines, which look small to power an over ten metre, and five ton plus Sport Cruiser to the estimated 30 knots plus speeds.

Improve-it = Broom 425

The Broom 425 is now available in a new aft deck option, which adds further entertain space to stern. Developing it on the successful 450 and 395 concept, this 425 has the cockpit settee moved back to the transom as possible providing a much aft deck area. This is an option as the present walk round deck model will continue for those owners who want the excellent work free area provided by the standard plan. The 425 has also been added with a unique optional three cabin arrangement. The third cabin replaces the lower deck port side located C-shaped sofa. As always supporting its long time heritage of a good inland waterways as much to an offshore cruiser, the 425 is available with twin or single engine options. With a single engine the top speed of the 425 is 18 knots, making it also a good offshore hopper but with better economy, and the missed safety feature offered by twins.

Projects: San Juan SJ40ST, San Juan SJ40

San Juan continue to upgrade their range and present two important projects. These two new projects will fit at the centre of the nine model range from San Juan and are based on the SJ38 and the SJ40FB hulls, with identical length and beam, but a different propulsion set up. Both the new SJ40ST, and SJ40 will in fact be offered with the Volvo IPS forward looking pod propulsion, with 500 series giving 370hp each as standard. San Juan has released no interior plans, so we don't know if San Juan is offering a more spacious lower deck on these new 40 models. The SJ40FB with flybridge but shaft powered has accommodation below of a single owners cabin to fore, separate shower head, and a galley. The 38 has a V-shaped berth forward, separate shower head, L-shaped galley and a double cabin mid ship layout. The above pictures shows the SJ40ST, this last two letters meaning for soft top. This will be an open coupe version, coupled to San Juan traditional lined hull which give it big picnic boat looks thanks to the forty feet size.
The on top San Juan SJ40 continues the twelve year old Washington boat builder expansion. From this rendering the SJ40 has very similar looks to the nice Traditional Cruiser that is the SJ48. Based on the 38 and 40 hull, the standard SJ40 is an enclosed hard top lobster looks design, and just like the ST version will be powered by twin Volvo forward looking IPS500 pods at 370hp each. San Juan is estimating speeds above 30 knots from both of the designs with this new propulsion set up. Of particular interest in the SJ40 is also what looks like a more enclosed extended hard top versus the 38, giving the feeling of better all weather usage.

Engine: Cat C32 ACERT

Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is building off the success of its Cat® C-series, electronically controlled, high-speed marine engines with the addition of new high-performance ratings for pleasure craft applications. In the past twelve months, Caterpillar has released three new EPA Tier two compliant E-ratings to better meet customer needs for power density, acceleration and performance. Now after releasing the new C18 ACERT, Cat releases the new C32 ACERT. The C32 Acert is a 12-cylinder, vee-type 4-stroke marine engine with 145 mm bore and 162 mm stroke displacing total 32.1 liters. With its two new EPA E-ratings, this engine provides 1,825hp (1,342 kW) or 1925 mhp (1,417 kW) at 2,300 rpm. The new C32 ACERT is manufactured at the state-of-the-art Marine Center of Excellence in Greenville, South Carolina, USA, and is built and tested to the highest quality levels because the facility is focused on pleasure craft engines.