Showing posts with label Sport Cruiser. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sport Cruiser. Show all posts

March 19, 2024

Project: Custom Yacht C-Tender 44

Custom Yacht C-Tender line continues to grow this project for a 44 model, which takes inspiration from its slightly larger and C-Tender 53 sister. Unique and sinuous lines make this C Tender 44 a unique boat in its segment and is designed from the collaboration of Master Studio Design of Valentino E. Gabriele and Names of Francesco Rogantin.  C-Tender 44 is a full custom walk-around center-console sport cruiser with accommodation for four below deck, in a cabin to starboard, and a double berth, with the two cabins sharing a shower head.  C-Tender 44 is to be powered by twin Volvo engines from 370 up to 480hp with IPS pod drives.  Estimated top speeds start from 33 and go up to 39 knots with the larger engine option.  

March 5, 2024

New Model: Swan Overshadow 13.0 m

Nautor Swan continues the expansion in its motor yacht division by presenting Swan OverShadow, a thirteen meter sport cruiser redefining the concept of enjoying life at sea. The elegance and style of Nautor Swan’s has been perfectly reinterpreted by Jarkko Jämsén, resident Swan Shadow designer, focusing on the main elements in the Finnish brand’s DNA: quality, innovation, performance and reliability. The Swan OverShadow is based on the high-performing hull of the Swan Shadow, which is particularly efficient and seaworthy, with the difference of an inboard engine with stern-drive propulsion and two alternative layout configurations upper and below deck. The flush deck offers great livability with an external wet bar equipped with a galley, and an over two-meter-long sunbed. A very generous dining area deploys around the sofas for a convivial vibe. The ample space on the deck has been made possible by positioning the sunbed more aft over the inboard engines. This also frees up the stern area, providing a more functional aft deck for the driver to maneuver, making the boat easier to handle. The stern platform has the same functionality as in the Swan Shadow, with three positions: central position for driving, upper position serving as a passarelle, and below water level position for easier access to the water when swimming or doing watersports. The brand-new Swan OverShadow features a high and wide windshield, offering more protection in the cockpit and ensuring more safety and comfort for the driver and co-pilot while cruising at higher speeds. The full, closed bow of the design creates more space in front below deck, where OverShadow features two alternative layouts: a double or a twin bed configuration. The double offers more comfort when spending a weekend away, while the twin configuration offers more floor space, creating a seating area. Both layouts feature a larger and more spacious head than their predecessor.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13 m (42.6ft)
Waterline Length - 10.8 m
Beam - 4.3 m
Draft - 1.2 m
Displacement - 8500 kg light
Fuel Capacity - 950 l
Water Capacity -
Accommodation - two berths
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 400hp, D6 440hp
Propulsion - Volvo DPI  dual propeller stern drives
Speed - 42 knots max with Volvo 440hp, 37 with 400hp
Hull Shape - twin stepped Vee 
Project - Jarkko Jamsen
Certification - CE B10/C12/D18  

February 19, 2024

New Model: Maori Yachts 46

Maori has in 2023 launched its new 46 model, a sporty modern looking centre console day cruiser with over night accommodation for two or four.  Designed by Mario Ciampa, the designer of all Maori Yachts the 46 follows the style and feeling of its sisters, with a very close resemblance to the 54 model.  The first Maori 46 units was launched with a single cabin interior, but the model is also available in a two cabins version. Hull one of the Maori 46 is powered by twin Cummins 550hp with surface drive propulsion, reaching top speeds up to 46 knots and can cruise at 35.  An optional larger Cats 650hp engines is also available, as is an outboard version with specifics on this not yet advised. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 14 m (46ft)
Beam - 4.60 m
Draft - 1 m
Displacement - 12 t
Fuel Capacity - 1600 l
Water Capacity - 250 l
Accommodation - two berths, or four berths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 550hp, Cats 650hp
Propulsion - surface drives
Speed - 46 knots max 35 cruise
Project - Mario Ciampa
Certification - CE B

February 15, 2024

Project: Domina RS 13.30 m

Domina Yachts from Rome Italy, present the RS project, a thirteen meter fast sport cruiser as designed by Marco Seri, and a tribute from the yard owners to the passion they have for fast boats and yachts.  While for many Domina Yachts is a new name, this is actually the brand as used by Cantieri Navali del Tevere also known with the abbreviated CNT, who was founded in 1964, and entered boat building in 2005 with Mustang Marine and a fast 38 model.  In 2022 the Tiber River boat yard rebranded its new boat building brand as Domina Yachts debuting with the 42 Walkaround.  The RS is the second Domina model and offers a mix of an American muscle power boat and the typical Italian open fast yacht of the Tyrrhenian sea.  For this for example the sun-pad takes the whole beam with no passageway to the sides or in the middle, with a forward facing settee forward, and two bolster seats to port for helm-station, and starboard for co-pilot.  Down below the Domina RS offers sleeping accommodation for four, with an open plan dinette V-berth forward, a separate cabin with double berth to starboard midships, and a shower head to port-side.  The Domina RS can be powered by twin diesel engines with surface drives, and or quadruple Mercury 450 or 500hp petrol gas outboards.  Performance numbers are not communicated but the Domina Yachts should have a sixty knots top speed, considering that she weighs under nine tons unloaded and without engines.

February 12, 2024

New Model: Fiart Seawalker 43 Panorama

During the fall of 2023 Fiart has presented the new Panorama model version, for its Seawalker 43.  The 43 Panorama main difference between the standard Seawalker is that it integrates the T-top with the windshield giving better protection to the triple settee helm-station, and the cockpit behind especially when under way.  For the remaining the Panorama adds to the brilliant features which characterize the Seawalker 43 which debuted in 2020, and has been a success for Fiart.  This is a sport cruiser walk-around with a usable fore to aft exterior main deck which offers forward and back sun-pads, dinette with opposite facing settees, wet-bar-galley behind the helm-station, and a forward facing settee forward.  The Fiart Seawalker 43 Panorama also offers comfortable interior with two spacious cabins sleeping four, with the forward cabin which can specified as an open-plan layout.  The Fiart Sewalker 43 Panorama is powered by four engine choices from 380 to 480hp, in IPS or stern drive pods with top speeds up to 39 knots with the large power option.  At this stage it will be interesting to see if we see the Panorama's from Fiart on the smaller Sewalker 39 and 35 models.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.84 m (45.5ft)
Beam - 3.99 m
Draft - 1.04 m
Displacement - 11t half load
Fuel Capacity - 1150 l
Water Capacity - 620 l
Max Persons - fourteen
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 380hp, D6 400hp, D6 440hp, D6 480hp
Propulsion - Volvo DPI stern drives or IPS forward pod drives 
Speed - 39 knots with Volvo 480hp IPS pod combination
Certification - CE B

February 8, 2024

New Model: Jeanneau DB/37

Jeanneau continues to expand its DB line, by launching its second DB/37 model, which follows that of the DB/43 from 2022.  The new Jeanneau DB/37 is everything the bigger sister is in a two meters smaller package.  Camillo Garroni for the new Jeanneau DB/37 presents a sports cruiser full of day party features able to use all the eleven meters of deck space length for entertainment activities.  Like the bigger sister the DB/37 is full of modular features adding space outside when desired, from two port and starboard side drop down bulkheads which fold down to expand deck and bathing space, to transformative settees on the aft deck changing from a dinette, to a sun-pad, and to aft or forward looking settees while underway.  Down below the Jeanneau DB/37 is also an interesting proposition with a lower deck fully dedicated for two guest cabins; forward master cabin with with island double berth and midships guest cabin with twin single berths at midships, plus a well sized bathroom with separate shower.  The Jeanneau DB/37 is powered by twin Volvo 320hp diesel engines with stern drives, for speeds up to 34 knots.  An OB outboard version is also available, powered by twin Yamaha 450hp.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.84 m (38.9ft)
Hull Length - 9.97 m
Beam - 3.56 m
Draft - 1.17 m with drives down, 0.81 m without drives and propellers
Displacement - 7555 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 357 l, 480l * outboard version 
Water Capacity - 250 l
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 320hp, Yamaha XTO 450hp*
Propulsion - Volvo dual-propellers DPI stern drives, Yamaha outboard
Speed - 34 knots max 25 cruising with Volvo 320hp diesel stern drives
Hull Shape - deep Vee with 20 degrees deadrise aft
Project - Camillo Garroni design, Michael Peters hull and naval architecture
Certification - CE B

February 6, 2024

New Model: Bavaria SR33

With the Bavaria SR33, the German production boat builder introduces another model to its successful sport cruiser SR line.  Following on the family feeling of the SR41 and the SR36 models, this new SR33 is also designed by Marco Casali, which now sees Bavaria complete its offer of ten to twelve meters sport cruisers.  This new entry level SR focus is for space to both outside and inside.  The exterior cockpit of the Bavaria SR33 takes about half the length, and is focused around a C-shaped dinette to port side, which features an opposite wet-bar, and aft sun-pad which extends in size with its movable backrest.  To forward of the dinette is a forward looking L-shaped lounger, with a single seat helm station opposite to starboard.  Down below the cabin area offers a galley with adjacent dinette for two/three persons, opposite shower head, forward double berth, and a separate double cabin at midships.  The Bavaria SR33 is powered by twin Volvo 300hp with stern drive propulsion.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.40 m (37.4ft)
Hull Length - 10.8 m
Waterline Length - 9.71 m
Beam - 3.46 m
Draft - 0.86 m with drives and propellers, 0.70m without drives props
Displacement - 5887 kg  open, 6064 kg unloaded
Fuel Capacity - 500 l
Water Capacity - 250 l
Accommodation - four berths
Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp
Propulsion - Volvo DPI duo-prop stern drive
Speed - 32 knots max 
Project - Marco Casali Too Design. Micad naval architecture
Certification - CE B8 / C10

January 29, 2024

New Model: Colombo 40 Bellagio

In mid 2023 Colombo launched its new 40 Bellagio model, a replacement of the 36 Bellagio which was presented in 2011.  The Colombo 40 Bellagio comes from a design of CentroStile who presented an open sport day cruiser with a cabin accommodation for two, inline with the Como's builder historical heritage.  To the previous 36 the new 40 Bellagio gets a redesigned aft deck which is easier to use, with a central passage way leading to a deep safe cockpit which offers a settee to port side and wet-bar grill opposite.  The cabin with entry from a central door on the main deck offers an open layout which welcomes you with a settee to port side, shower head opposite, and forward twin berths which transform to a central double berth with a scissor movement.  The Colombo 40 Bellagio is powered by twin Volvo 300hp on stern drives and go up to 440hp with IPS pod drives, with a total eight power plants to chose including of which are four gas petrol engines. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.20 m (40ft)
Hull Length - 12.2 m
Beam - 3.76 m
Draft - 0.80 m ex running gear
Displacement - 7 t unloaded
Fuel Capacity - 1080 l
Water Capacity - 350 l
Accommodation - two berths
Max Persons - fourteen
Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, D4 320hp, D6 380hp*, D6 440hp*, V8 300hp**, V8 350hp**, V8 380hp**, V8 430hp** (*IPS pod drives, **petrol gas engines)
Propulsion - Volvo DPI or DPS duo prop stern drives, and or IPS forward looking pod drives
Project - CentroStile
Certification - CE B  

January 23, 2024

Project: Tornado 43 WA

Tornado present the project for the 43 WA, a walk-around sport cruiser designed by Michele Frese.  In this size the Italian builders seem have taken the bug for offering walk-around centre console sport cruiser, with Tornado being the most recent to enter this segment. A walk around centre console has the ability to use all fore to aft deck with easy usage, but also having a decent lower deck accommodation sleeping four.  The Tornado 43 WA will offer a deck with a central sun-pad layout which is followed by an L-shaped dinette, and then the helm station located central offset to starboard.  The fore deck will feature a forward V-shaped sun-pad, while another interesting feature will be the drop down bathing platform aft, which goes down in a three steps movement, making it easier and more comfortable to go down in the water.  The Tornado 43 WA will also be flexible for its power and propulsion choices, offered in four options, which start from twin Volvo 440hp on stern drives, and go to twin FPT 550hp on shafts, and then to 600hp with surface drives or same power gas power Mercury outboards.

January 17, 2024

New Model: Itama 45RS

Itama 45RS came out in Summer 2023, a new update which follows the 45S presented in mid 2017, and the third version of the 45 model which debuted in 2011.  The new Itama 45RS features three important updates to the 45S, updated two cabin layout with larger shower head, renewed helm station dash, and flush hatches on the fore-deck.  The Itama 45RS cabin layout has been redesigned to offer a larger shower head, located in the same port-side area of the previous model, but now longer in length.  Ferretti Group did this by moving the galley to port side from starboard, and the L-shaped dinette the other way round.  The 45RS new helm station dashboard is redesigned to feature two twelve-inch multi-function displays which can be upgraded to twin sixteen-inch in the optional version.  The helm station is also now finished in carbon-fibre, with a wheel clad in fabric coordinated with the outdoor upholstery or alternatively on request in teak.  For the remaining the Itama 45RS keeps the features of the 45S, including the central windscreen opening which also creates a comfortable and safe passageway to the foredeck.  The Itama 45RS is powered like the 45S from twin Cummins 550hp on integrated U-drive line shafts for top speeds up to 34 knots, and a cruise of 29 knots for a range up to 200 nautical miles. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.82 m (45.4ft)
Hull Length - 12.48 m
Waterline Length - 10.84 m
Beam - 3.95 m
Draft - 1.33 m
Displacement - 12,200 kg unloaded, 15,200 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 1130 l
Water Capacity - 330 l
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or two berths in one cabin
Max Persons - 12
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 550hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 34 knots max 29 knots cruise
Range - 200 nm at 29 knots cruise
Project - Marco Casali, Ferretti Group Engineering

December 12, 2023

Project: Fjord 39 XL

Fjord announce the project for the 39 XL, a new project which will replace the 38 model as entry level model to the Scandinavian German Hanse Group owned brand.  The Fjord 39 XL is designed by Patrick Benfield, who presents an eleven meter walk around day cruiser, with usable and easy to use fore to aft exterior spaces and overnight accommodation for two persons below deck.  A lot of options come around the Fjord 39 XL from a T-top option as pictured above, to replacing the standard free aft deck with a sun-pad dinette, and the two settee centre console layout upgraded to a triple.  The Fjord 39 XL cabin offers a forward double berth with a well space shower head to starboard, and fridge storage area on entry.  The lower deck is optionable in four finishing variants; Classic, Polar, Elegance, and Sport.  The Fjord 39 XL is standard powered by twin Volvo 380hp and or optional 440hp engines with stern drive propulsion, and is also offered in the 39 XP version with twin 400hp outboards petrol gas power.  The Fjord 39 XL is set to be priced at 460,000 euros excluding options and taxes.    

December 7, 2023

New Model: Airon Marine AmX 35

Airon Marine new AmX 35 is an evolution of the AmX 34 model the Como sport cruiser and yacht builder introduced in 2017.  Recognizable from the outside with the longer extended bathing platform, the AmX 35 features a totally redesigned cockpit deck, now with the more Mediterranean layout of aft sun-pad, C-shaped dinette to port side, wet-bar exterior galley and helm station opposite.  Down below as is expected the Airon Marine AmX 35 keeps the same layout which is one of the best in this ten meter sporty boat cruiser type offering a -shaped dinette which converts to a double berth, a midships cabin with three berths, and a galley with shower head opposite.  The Airon Marine AmX 35 is powered by up to fifteen engine options in both diesel and petrol gas engines, and start from a single diesel of 400hp, and go up to twin petrol gas engines of 430hp. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 10.67 m (35ft)
Hull Length - 9.96 m
Beam - 3.30 m
Displacement - 6000 kg
Fuel Capacity - 410 l
Water Capacity - 154 l
Max Persons - twelve
Accommodation - five berths in cabin plus convertible dinette
Engines - 1 x Volvo D6 400hp, D6 440hp, 2 x Volvo D4 230hp, D4 270hp, D4 300hp, Mercruiser MD 3.0S 230hp, MD 3.0S 270hp, Yanmar 6LPA 325hp, 8LV 320hp
Propulsion - Volvo DPi or Mercruiser Bravo3 dual propeller stern drive
Certification - CE B

December 4, 2023

Project: Windy 29 Huracan

Windy are very pleased to announce its continued collaboration together with designer Espen Øino for the exciting new 29 Huracan project, which is set to debut in 2023.  Replacing the 29 Coho after a ten year production run, the Windy 29 Huracán is being developed as a modern looking Day-Sport-Cruiser combining a spacious, safe, and social cockpit with a fantastic design language creating a unique appearance that radiates both luxury and sportiness.  The 29 Huracan will also continue Windy's collaboration with Design Unlimited who have designed the new Sports Series interiors debuting first with the Camira and now followed in this upcoming 29 Huracan. Design Unlimited are offering a traditional interior layout with double V-berth forward, spacious shower head to starboard, and a cabin galley opposite.  This Windy 29 Huracan can be powered with either Volvo Penta or Yanmar single inboard stern drive engines; from a petrol gas 430hp, up to 440hp diesel. 

November 20, 2023

New Model: Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi 440 Regina

Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi also known with the acronym of FIM has debuted in the fall of 2023 its new 440 Regina model.  A sport cruiser of over eleven meters in length the 440 Regina fills the gap in between the 340 Regina which debuted the brand in 2021 and the 2022 introduced 470 flagship model.  The FIM 440 Regina like the smaller 340 and bigger 470 models is a surprise in the market presenting itself as a hybrid between a walk around day and cabin sport cruiser.  For the 440 Regina Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi changes design duties bringing in Alessandro Lottici, a young designer from Brescia which debuted in 2018 with his aLot studio.  For the 440 Regina, Lottici brings a soft curved exterior but keeping inline with the smaller and bigger FiM models family design language. The interior is also design furnished by LDI a company from Rome, which presents a two plus two layout, with a forward U-shaped saloon which converts to a double berth, galley, head, and a spacious full beam midships master stateroom. In the exterior the FiM 440 Regina shines its best qualities in an all walk walkaround fore to aft deck, giving relaxing and lounging space features in all areas, with a large central wet-bar behind the centre console served by a central dinette further aft.  The FIM 420 Regina is also available with opening bulwarks which increase the space in the sun-pad and bathing platform area by about 40%. The FIM 440 Regina is powered by Volvo 410hp as standard with optional 440hp and or triple 400hp Mercury outboard petrol gas options also available.   
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.60 m (44.6ft)
Hull Length - 11.80 m
Beam - 4 m
Draft - 
Displacement - 12,000 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 600 l
Water Capacity - 350 l
Max Persons - fourteen
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 410hp, D6 440hp, 3 x Mercury V10ES 400hp *petrol gas
Propulsion - Volvo DPI duo prop sterndrive, Mercury outboards
Speed - 35 knots with Volvo D6 440hp
Project - Design aLot of Alessandro Lottici and FIM exterior, LDI design interior
Certification - CE B

November 14, 2023

Project: Galeon 470 Skydeck

Galeon presents the 470 Skydeck project, set to debut in 2024.  Designed by Tony Castro this 470 Skydeck is a second generation 470 and will replace the original model which debuted in 2018.  This new version is based on the outgoing 470 Skydeck model, same hull and an evolution of design with the main difference coming from the larger hull windows.   Another subtle difference in the new 470 Skydeck comes in the layout of the sport-fly-bridge or as Galeon calls it, the Skydeck, which now features a helm station to port side with a C-shaped lounge on the other side versus the central helm of the outgoing 470.  For the remaining at least in the plans shown so far, the Galeon 470 Skydeck is identical to the previous first version; with an astern galley layout main deck, and three double cabins below of which is a full beam owners cabin.

November 9, 2023

New Model: Marex 440 Gourmet Cruiser

Marex has at the 2023 Cannes yachting festival debuted its largest build to date with its new 440 Gourmet Cruiser.  Announced as a 420 Cruiser in 2022, the Marex 440 is designed by a joint effort from VOM creations responsible for exterior and interior, Nikl who did naval architecture, and Alpha Creations doing engineering. For this the Marex 440 Gourmet Cruiser comes as a  versatile sport cruiser set to feel at home in both Mediterranean and Nordic sea waters.  Unique features and versatility are other attributes for the Marex 440 which is also available in two main and lower deck layouts, and all three propulsion; stern drives, IPS pod drives, and shafts choice.  As unique features go the 440 has port and starboard side doors serving the pilot and guests, which coupled by the transformative abilities of the cockpit deck give the new Marex flagship something unseen in a sport cruiser measuring thirteen meters.  The deck layouts in the Marex 440 are also optionable with the Gourmet cruiser as fitted to hull one offering an astern galley on the main deck, and the Scandinavian version with L-shaped dinette and L-shaped galley opposite to starboard layout.  As for the lower deck options the Marex 440 again shows choice available in two or three cabins version.  The two cabin options will have full beam midships cabin with a double berth looking to starboard, with a relaxing sofa to port, and an en-suite head.  The head serving the forward cabin gets distinctly larger in the two cabin version with this offering an enclosed shower stall.  The Marex 440 Gourmet Cruiser is powered by twin Volvo 440hp with stern drives, or 480hp engines in IPS or line shaft propulsion.  The Marex 440 Gourmet Cruiser looks to have gotten at a glittering start with the Norwegian owner Lithuanian build new flagship model selling seven units at the Cannes boat show.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.70 m (44.9ft)
Beam - 4.27 m
Draft - 1 m exl props or drives, 1.16 m with IPS pod drives
Displacement - 13,000 kg dry
Fuel Capacity -  2 x 595 l
Water Capacity - 780 l
Max Persons - ten
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 440hp, D6 480hp
Propulsion - DPI sterndive 440hp, IPS650 forward looking pod drives, or V-drive shafts
Speed - 37 knots 30/25 cruise with Volvo 480hp IPS pods propulsion set up
Range - 350 nautical miles at 25 knots
Project - VOM Creations exterior and inteior, Nikl naval architect, Alpha Creations engineering
Certification - CE B

November 7, 2023

New Model: Windy 40 Camira RS

During the 2023 Fort Lauderdale boat show Windy debuted its new 40 Camira RS model, a replacement to the 39 Camira.  A twelve meter sporty cruiser, full of the Norwegian brands DNA, the Camira 40 RS comes with a full beam T-top which covers a spacious cockpit deck, which features a traditional Mediterrean layout; aft sun-pad, C-shaped dinette with opposite wet-bar, and helm station with passenger forward facing settee to port side.  Inside the Windy 40 Camira RS will feature an interior sleeping four in a two plus two cabin layout, with a V-shaped dinette which transforms to a double berth, and a double or optional twin berth at midships.  In between the berths is a galley and a shower head to starboard.  The layout is all open plan, although in the renderings the midships cabin is shown as being door bulkhead separate, so it is not understood if there is a choice to enclose this, or Windy changed the layout to open plan in production.  The Windy 40 Camira RS is powered by twin Volvo 400hp as standard, and or optional 440hp engines with stern drive propulsion for top speeds up to 44 knots.  A Windy 44 Camira SX is also available, this featuring twin 450hp or triple 300hp outboards, length overall of an extra one meter, and fuel tank increased by 300 litres to 1200. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.27 m (40.2ft) 
Beam - 3.69 m
Draft - 1.1 m
Displacement - 8000 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 900 l  
Water Capacity - 
Accommodation - four berths
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 400hp, D6 440hp, Yanmar 8LV 370hp
Propulsion - Volvo DPI or Yanmar ZT dual propeller stern drives
Speed - 44 knots max
Construction - resin infused
Project - Windy exterior, Design Unlimited interior, Hans Jorgen Johnsen naval architect
Certification - CE B 

October 26, 2023

New Model: Galeon 450 HTC

Galeon presents the new 450 HTC, the hard top coupe variant of the second generation 440 Fly model which debuted in early 2022.  That means the 450 HTC is hard top coupe with a fully enclosed patio door main deck, with a sunroof which opens for a third of the coach roof length to let sun and fresh air in.  Beside sportier leaner looks and an opening hard-top replacing the flybridge the 450 HTC is nearly identical to the 440 Fly, full of Galeon fourth generation features like the hexagonal bow shape, and latest in transformational drop down bulk heads which extend cockpit space by another forty per cent aft.  Beside the transformative features the Galeon still surprises for its spaces, offering three different lower deck layouts, from the standard two master and forward VIP cabins layout, to two different three cabin layouts. One of the three cabins layouts moves the master cabin forward and offers two nearly identical sized guest cabins at midships with double berth to starboard, while the third optional layout keeps the layout of the two cabin and offers a third cabin with two bunks berths to starboard and eats away some space from the fore cabin with the bed resting to starboard side from the central position of the two cabins layout.  The Galeon 450 HTS is to be powered by twin Volvo 480hp engines with line shaft V-drive propulsion for top speeds of about 27 knots.    
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.97 m (45.8ft)
Hull Length - 12.5 m
Beam - 4.2 m
Draft - 0.83 m ex drives and propellers
Displacement - 15701 kg light, +3005 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 850 l
Water Capacity - 255 + 170 l
Max Persons - fourteen
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp
Propulsion - line shaft in V-drive
Speed - 27 knots max speeds 24 cruise, 
Project - Tony Castro
Certification - CE B

October 24, 2023

New Model: Dominator Midi Ilumen M35

The smaller Ilumen series has been coming for three years from Dominator, with the first announcement for a mini-sized tender at about seven meters coming in 2020.  In 2022 Dominator announced a slightly larger Midi Ilumen, at over ten meters in length is under construction, and finally the M35 has debuted the past Summer 2023.  A request from a customer who owns a Dominator Ilumen 28M, the Midi Ilumen M35 is a scaled 40% smaller of the bigger super yacht version in both looks and size.  A day cruiser and boat with an exterior layout offering two sun-pads aft with a central passageway which one step down leads you to cockpit with two L-shaped settees, and a wet-bar. The lower deck in the Midi Ilumen M35 offers a V-shaped dinette forward which transforms to a double berth, with a small galley to entrance and well sized shower head opposite to starboard.  In the Midi Ilumen the style versus practicality is a recurring theme, but the M35 has practical details in its own way.  One of the things to like is for example the deep central cockpit wrapped around by the super yacht looking windscreen and radar arch.  The Dominator Midi Ilumen M35 hull one is powered by twin Volvo 300hp diesels for a top speeds up to 37 knots, and a 25 cruise giving an important 350 nautical miles range. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 10.5 m (34.9ft)
Beam - 3.20 m
Draft - 
Displacement - 8.5 t
Fuel Capacity - 
Max Persons - twelve 
Accommodation - two berths
Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, V8 430hp petrol gas
Propulsion - Volvo DPI dual propeller stern drives
Speed - 37 knots max 25 cruise with twin diesel 300hp, 45 knots estimated with 430hp petrol
Range - 350 nautical miles at 25 knots

October 16, 2023

Project: Fiart P48

Fiart Patrovich collaboration enters the second chapter, and present the P48 project set to launch in 2024.  With the smaller fourteen meter P48 designer Patrovich follows what he did with the sixteen meter P54 which debuted in 2022, for a fore to deck sport cruiser with a large central T-Top covering the main living deck area, and two fore and aft sunbathing zones.  The Fiart Patrovich series are near unbeatable for exterior spaces, offering fore to aft spaces, in a wide-body cockpit format which also thanks to a higher freeboard does not sacrifice interior cabin spaces. Differences between the larger P54 and P48 are at the stern, with the P48 offering a fixed bathing platform with optional transformer, unlike the flip platform which when closed closes the stern as in the larger sixteen meter. The Fiart P48 as to what we know is to offer a standard two cabins layout, with a VIP suite to fore and a master room at midships.  Fiart has not communicated power options for the P48, but expect Volvo power with IPS pod propulsion.