New Model: Greenline GL 40 Hybrid

Greenline 40 Hybrid is a development of her smaller sister, the 33 Hybrid. Introduced in September 2009 the Greenline 33 found over two hundred owners throughout the world in the first eighteen months of production. She has won numerous awards, has been highly acclaimed by the boating community and professional press, and is the world’s best seller in the ten meters size for two consecutive years. Greenline 40 Hybrid was designed by J and J as a larger explorer cruiser with the same philosophy, a low-drag energy saving superdisplacement hull coupled with three way hybrid; diesel, electric, and solar technology brings user efficiency in use of natural resources.  Inside the GL 40 Hybrid offers sleeping space for six in two double cabins plus convertible saloon.  The living is on the main deck with astern galley, and a nice L-shaped saloon.  Power is from twin Volkswagen 225hp diesel engines which can reach 22 knots max, and 18 of cruise. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.99 m (39.3ft)

Beam - 4.25 m

Draft - 0.85 m

Displacement - 8000 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 720 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volkswagen TDI 225hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speeds - 22 knots max, 18 knots cruise

Hull Type - Super Displacement hybrid

Project - J and J Design, Seaway

Certification - CE B

www.greenlinehybrid.com

Governments Pushing On

It would have been nice to start 2012 in a happy tone, but it seems to be the latest order in Europe.  Governments are going full on taxing one of the most employing industries today, that is the yachting sector.  The latest to attack its own home industry is the Italian government, who pulled into the Euro crisis, decided to introduce a boat stationing tax.  A return to the past of the old stationing tax the country had in the nineties but was only for Italian residents.  That means this one is worst because it also taxes the tourist, and the Italian.  Telling to the tourist yachtsman to avoid its coast.

Italy has the second boating industry World wide following the US, and first in the super yacht sector over 24 meters.  The Italian yachting industry gave much to the Italian government and in the period 2007 it gave over six billion Euros. In 2011 in full recession mode it will still give over three billion Euros to the Italian cash.  That is excluding the indirect income from tourism which boating and yachting bring in the harbours. The Italian boating companies of builders and suppliers employ today over 150,000 direct persons.

In Italy the yachtsman has already some other not ordinary bills; the country has in fact the most expensive marinas in the World, and keeping a medium size yacht about twelve meters is usually a double to most other neighbouring countries.  Fuel cost in Italy is also among the most expensive in the globe, where a surcharge of ten to twenty per cent is usual found in most marinas to the standard road fee.  It's a pity considering that the peninsula country is eighty per cent surrounded by a coast line some of which being very admired in the World. Think of; Capri, Portofino, and the Aeolian Islands to name just a few places.     

Some glimmer of light for the Italians and those like me who visit the coast is still left, with some Council Regions; Sardinia, Liguria, and Tuscany talking to the government and the negative affects the tax will bring to there coast line.  From here we hope for the better about this!  Boats in general bring growth in all the coast lines, and where a yacht marina is present the only incentive actually wanted is that to be left in its business to work. 

The last few years have been among the most difficult ever seen for the boating industry, and while the crisis in the early nineties was bad this is much worse.  The World has become a smaller place and with Europe today being mostly a single zone, things are much complicated today then they where before.  Surely the effects of globalization, and the only markets having growth at the moment are some places in the South America's, and Asia, with down under Australia being somewhat stable.  The North America's and Europe are more or less down.  Although fair to say North America is fairing better then the old continent, especially to what regards smaller boats sizes.  A reason for this is the better culture US has for keeping a small boat under ten meters in size then Europe, which is considered something very common.  

The old Continent on the other hand is not only seeing the recession hitting the buyer, but also new taxes being implemented in some famous Mediterranean countries on the yachts and the owners.  See Italy at the start as explained above, but also Spain, and Greece have not been very friendly with the boaters in the last months.  These taxes give even more bad signals to the buyer then even the greatest recession.  Totally wrong considering what a single boat usually leaves to the economy not only to where it is built, but also where it is residing.

Monthly News - January 2012

-pic of the month - Azimut on the Mountains

Azimut Crowned Winner UIM Enviromental Awards

The success of the Azimut Yachts Magellano Collection continues: Azimut Magellano 50 is being crowned winner of the prestigious “2011 UIM Environmental Awards” for its technology and boat owner services and its high level of environmental friendliness by the “Union Internationale Motonautique”. The award's distinguished jury has recognized Magellano 50’s innovation and its extensive technology employed to benefit the environment and the boat owner. The UIM has been paying special attention to the environment over the years by promoting issues, activities, and competitions, all with an increasingly attentive eye to respecting the environment. UIM President, Dr. Raffaele Chiulli will hand over the honors at the official awards ceremony gala scheduled for the 11th of February in Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco, at the magnificent Salle des Etoiles.

Azimut on the Mountains of Courchevel

The luxury of yachting at two Thousand metres. Azimut Yachts, together with Philippe Blattes Yachting and Ultramarine, Azimut Yachts Dealers for France and Russia, respectively, exhibited from 17 December to 8 January a magnificent yacht, the Azimut 40 Fly, in the arrival area of France’s acclaimed Courchevel 1850 ski resort. The luxury of Azimut in an unusual setting, at nearly 2,000 meters above sea level. January 17 to 18 in Courchevel will host the World Cup women's ski, after the similar event in 2008. The Azimut 40 is the boat that really opens this Azimut flybridge collection which is modelled after traditional flybridge motor-yachts: it is a great cruiser, with comfort levels that reflect years of refinement. This line has been the focus of the Avigliana boatyard since the very beginning, forming the basis for its considerable experience.

Azimut Nominated for Four Motorboats of the Year Awards

Four Azimut yachts has been nominated for the Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2012: Azimut 45 and Magellano 50 in the category "Flybridge Up to 55 ft.", Azimut 64 in the category "Flybridge Over 55 ft." and Azimut 88 in the "Custom Yacht's category".

Cigarette on Science Channel

Last year, the UK-based WAG TV crew visited Cigarette Racing Team to capture the essence of powerboat building for The Discovery Channel's popular show, "How They Do it." The production team surveyed the company's state of the art factory in Opa-Locka, Florida, examining the minute details involved in building the world's most iconic powerboat. The cameramen then took off for Biscayne Bay for a jaunt across Miami's waters with Cigarette's Miami dealer Phil Lipschutz of Lip-Ship Performance. The WAG TV-produced show will make its US debut on the Science Channel on Thursday, January 5th at 10pm (EST), with the first repeats on Friday, January 6th at 1am, Saturday, January 7th at 5am, Thursday, January 12th at 10.30pm, Friday, January 13th at 1.30am and Saturday, January 14th at 5.30am. The schedule provides for night owls as well as early AM risers, but the shows can also be seen online at The Science Channel online show archive after the first air date.

Estensi Looking Abroad

The Cantieri Estensi has built over 500 boats in sixteen years. Since 1995, the year of fundation, the shipyard has sold all his boats in Italy. Now the company is looking abroad in order to expand the business in the international market. The new website launched in the fall of 2011 is the fastest way to get in touch with the company and its products. The website contains many information about the philosophy, the projects, the processes of construction and the quality of the models. In the menus you can find the history, the value, the reasons of the success of a brand that does not know any crisis, as confirmed by the 2011 budget, stable on the value of the previous year with a reasonable profit. The fleet comprises 15 models in 3 ranges: Maine, Goldstar, Bluetime. In the pages of each model there are not only the photo gallery, the description, the technical information, but also the video of the navigation test. The pages "Used boats" and "Services" are dedicated to those are looking for a second hand boat and want to know the special offers of the shipyard as advantageous purchase formulas, maintenance and refitting programs, as well as proposals for extended warranty.

Fairline New CEO

Fairline Boats has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Alistair Schofield, an MBA and graduate in Chemical Engineering. He will take the position from February 1st 2012. With a background in a variety of business development, technical and operational roles in the industrial and marine sectors, Alistair has worked for Doncaster Group Ltd, a large private equity backed industrial company, for the past 10 years. As Managing Director of its Turbocharger Components and Turbine Airfoil divisions he delivered substantial business improvement in both. The Fairline Board has also been strengthened by the appointment of Kevin Gaskell as a Non-Executive Director. As Managing Director of Porsche UK and BMW UK he gained significant experience in developing premium brands and is currently Chairman of Courland Automotive International and Achilles Ltd. With Fairline being one of the strongest brands in the marine industry Kevin will help to accelerate growth in its key markets.

Fairline Management Re-Organization

British luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline Boats today announces a Management Team re-organisation that will take place on 1st March 2012. Oliver Winbolt takes on the role of Head of Marketing following the departure of Miles Moorhouse on 28th February 2012. Oliver joined Fairline in 2005 as Chief Engineer and over the last six years has gained extensive knowledge of the product range, Fairline dealerships and the company’s global show and media activities. He speaks French, German and Italian.

Ferretti Group Taken Oven by China's Shandong Heavy Industry Group

Shandong Heavy Industry Group - Weichai Group announced that it has reached agreements with the major creditors of the world's largest luxury yacht maker, the Italian company Ferretti Group, to acquire a controlling interest in Ferretti by participating in Ferretti’s debt restructuring. Through a total investment of 374 million euros, including equity investment of 178 million euros and provision of debt financing of 196 million euros, SHIG-Weichai Group will acquire a 75% interest in the yacht maker after the completion of the debt restructuring procedures. Existing creditors will acquire the remaining 25% interest in Ferretti through a 25 million euros equity injection and debt to equity swap. Through the acquisition, Ferretti’s capital structure will be fully restructured with equity capital increase by 100 million euros and total debts reduce to a reasonable level at around 120 million euros. The business will enjoy a strong capital base which will help drive its long-term development plans.

Grand Banks Store Clearance Event

Grand Banks is extending and increasing special discount pricing on many items at it's ShipStore thanks to the popularity of last month's Holiday Sales Event. Here one will also find new dedicated Grand Banks items like wool Pendelton blanket and the durable stainless on-board grill set.

Hunts Expands US Sales Team

Hunt has appointed Barry Bailey as the latest addition to its International Sales Team. Based out of Queensland, Australia, Bailey will be the company’s Asia-Pacific regional representative, concentrating on new and brokerage sales across the company’s model lines – day cruisers, coastal cruisers, center consoles, inflatables, large express sedans and flybridge cruisers. Hunt currently has two regional offices - Portsmouth, RI and Annapolis, MD; 6 domestic agents and 3 overseas agents.

Kadey-Krogen Open House

Kadey-Krogen Yachts will host their annualspring Open House on March 3, 2012 at their headquarters in Stuart, Florida, offices locatedat 610 NW Dixie Highway. The Open House is for those who are looking to start their search for a cruising powerboat as well as cruisers who are interested in becoming more familiar with Kadey-Krogen’s range of Pure Full Displacement trawler yachts. The Open House follows the first boat shows of 2012 and is an ideal opportunity for interested customers to spend more time on board without the crowds of a boat show. At the Open House, Kadey-Krogen expects to feature a range of their models including the newest model, the Krogen 52’. Kadey-Krogen builds trawler yachts from 39’to 58’ and also operates a full service brokerage. Attendees are invited to spend time aboard each boat comparing features, exploring the engine room, and ask questions of the sales representatives. The Kadey-Krogen Open House will run from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Saturday. The event is free and open to the public and the media. Anyone interested in joining the cruising-under-power lifestyle will appreciate the chance to go aboard Kadey-Krogen yachts with the knowledgeable sales representatives from Kadey-Krogen.

Prestige Wins Motorboat of the Year Award

The annual Motor Boat of the Year Awards took place at The Savoy on Monday 9th January 2012, and lived up to its reputation as being one of the highlights of London Boat Show. Prestige is excited to announce that the Prestige 350, 500 and 500s were all nominated for awards during the evening. Even more exciting was that the Prestige 500 won the award for best Flybridge up to 55ft! This was the latest award for the outstanding Prestige 500 which also recently won the award for “Best Motor Yacht under 24m” at the prestigious Nautical Design Awards in Milan.

Princess Receives Special Accolade

Chairman and founder of Princess Yachts International, David King, received the judges special award at this years “Motor Boat of the Year” dinner which was held at the prestigious Savoy Hotel in London. The award was presented by Carl Richardson, Editor of Motor Boats Monthly, and Hugo Andreae, Editor of Motor Boats and Yachting, and was said to be in recognition of the incredible innovation, passion and dedication David has provided the British Marine Industry over the past 46 years. Princess has produced an incredible number of craft since they began building boats in 1965 and is responsible for some of the market’s most ground breaking and iconic models during this time. On receiving the award a typically humble Mr King praised the people at Princess for the success. This was not the only award Princess collected on the evening as the already highly acclaimed V52 picked up the coveted title of ‘Motor Boat of the Year’ for the Sports Cruisers category too, making it another very successful evening for the Company.

Riva Winner of Performance and Superboats Awards

Riva, a brand of the Ferretti Group, took part in the London Boat Show - held from the 6th to the 15th January 2012 – with Iseo, the new Icon of Made in Italy production, which was introduced to the English public for the first time ever during the Show. Following from the world premiere in September at the Festival International de la Plaisance in Cannes, Riva’s latest model has already been displayed at the most exclusive and important trade fairs across Europe. During the Boat Show, in the evening of Monday 9th January, the Motor Boat of the Year Award 2012 was held at London’s Savoy Hotel. During the ceremony, organised by the publisher IPC Media, Riva Iseo was awarded the prestigious Motor Boat of the Year 2012 in the category “Performance & Superboats”. The award was collected by Viola Ravano, Riva’s Sales Manager, and Mike Newton Woof, General Manager of Ventura UK, Riva’s exclusive dealer representing Riva in the UK. Iseo is destined to become a must-have for those who love cruising on both lakes and sea and for design enthusiasts. She is also perfect for anyone wishing to enhance their yacht with an exclusive tender that will never go unnoticed. Result of the working relationship between Officina Italiana Design, the exclusive designer of the entire Riva range, AYT – Advanced Yacht Technology – the Ferretti Group’s naval research and design centre, and the team of architects and designers at Centro Stile Ferrettigroup, the new runabout has been devised so owners can ‘live’ her wherever they wish: for this reason the standard version of Iseo has her own custom-made car-trailer, allowing easy transportation wherever the owner wishes to go. Iseo also effectively responds to the increasing demand for onboard infotainment: she is indeed the first boat in her class to be equipped with an entertainment system and GPS charting based on the Apple iPAD platform.

Riviera's Premiere at Miami

Riviera’s stunning new 53 Enclosed Flybridge will be on show for the first time at the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show held from February 16 to 20. The 53 will be among several of the newest and most popular designs from Australia’s largest and most awarded luxury boat builder which are tipped to impress boating enthusiasts at the show. Riviera will exhibit four of its latest models at the Collins Avenue display including the new 43 Open Flybridge with IPS, new 53 Enclosed Flybridge with IPS or ZF 4000 pod drives, 5000 Sport Yacht with Zeus and the 5800 Sport Yacht with IPS or Zeus. As one of the world’s largest and most prestigious boating events, the Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show spans 1.2 million square feet in the heart of Miami Beach. Director of Riviera Yachts Chris McCafferty said the Miami Yacht and Brokerage show was regarded as one of the world’s leading boat shows.

Sea Ray Wins Best Boat Display

Sea Ray Boats, the world’s largest manufacturer of superior quality pleasure boats, is pleased to announce that it has won the Best Boat Display award at the 2012 Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show last weekend. The display was chosen from 60 boat exhibits and was judged based on use of space, appeal of display, promoting the boating lifestyle and enhancing the customer experience. This was the debut of the all-new display, which was created over a nine-month period by InterGlobal Exhibits of Denver with input from Sea Ray and its largest dealer, MarineMax Inc. The expandable exhibit measured over 12,000 square feet as configured in New York, and included in excess of 40 Sony® monitors that played videos and allowed visitors to use the custom Sea Ray app to see product images, specifications and more. A boardwalk from the show floor brought visitors up and into the display, placing them at the foot of an 8-foot compass rose featuring a backlit Sea Ray logo. Sea Ray’s new boat show display will make its next appearance at the 2012 Miami International Boat Show from February 16 to 20.

Sunseeker Charity Focus

Sunseeker International, manufacturer of the world's finest luxury motoryachts, hosted an evening of star studded entertainment in aid of three charities that are close to the heart of the Sunseeker family; Starlight, Sign it and The Autumn Trust on the late night. Starlight, one of the charities that was supported on the evening is a children's charity that has a massive impact on the lives of seriously and terminally ill children and their families. The evenings entertainment supported these worth while charities that work hard to bring happiness and opportunities to children and young adults each year.  Sunseeker were delighted to host the late night event that drew in a buzzy evening crowd and would like to thank the talented singers Libby Holden, Bianca Nichols, Iolla Grace, Austin Drage and the band Mode for putting on such a great performance.

Sunseeker Wins Motorboat of the Year 2012

Sunseeker International was delighted to pick up an award at the 2012 annual Motor Boat of the Year Awards, held in the prestigious Savoy Hotel. The Sunseeker Manhattan 63 took the award for 'Best Boat' in the Flybridge above 55ft category. The judges' panel, consisting of experts from both Motor Boat & Yachting and Motor Boats Monthly magazines, chose nine boats to receive one of the coveted trophies. The Manhattan 63 is a perfect example of a boat that packs innovation, luxury and performance into an exceptionally graceful frame. The hull form has been designed to take a more traditional shaft option but also includes the option of IPS drives - the latter produces fantastic results in performance, handling and economy. Interior options offer upper deck or lower deck galley, three or four staterooms with a midships full-beam master and very large hull-side windows. The saloon and entertainment space is fantastic and panoramic superstructure windows ensure a feeling of openness, a prefect boat for family and friends to enjoy. The awards were presented by Carl Richardson and Hugo Andreae.

Vicem New US Director of Sales

Vicem Yachts, the premier Turkish builders of luxury classic motor yachts and mega yachts, is bolstering its executive US team by naming a high-calibre professional key figure from the US yachting industry: Dave Mallach will now serve as the new Vicem Yachts USA Director of Sales. Dave Mallach replaces Dirk Boehmer. Vicem Yachts and its whole team takes this opportunity to sincerely thank Dirk once again for his strategic support, great competency and complete passion in every aspect of his time with Vicem.  Dave Mallach has worked in the marine industry since 1999. He is pleased and proud to have sold over $30 million in Vicem's over the last eight years. Dave's office moves with the seasons. During the North East's colder months he works in New York City. During the warmer months, he works out of Vicem's office in Newport, RI. He is ably assisted in Newport by his daughter Katie Mallach, serving as both Office Manager and Yacht broker in training. In his life before boats, Dave worked as New York City's Director of Drug Treatment Services in the jail system on Riker's Island. In his spare time, Dave and his wife Pat are involved in the building of a school for 500 children in the isolated village of Bodarie, Haiti.

Wider Partnership with Monaco Boat Service

Wider, an Italian yachting company founded by Tilli Antonelli in 2010, is pleased to announce the new sales agreement signed with Monaco Boat Service, a leading company on the nautical market founded in 1959 by Carlo Riva which has always been the reference distributor for the shipyard bearing the same name. The terms of the partnership provide for the distribution of Wider yachts – starting with the 42 footer day cruiser whose automatic patented system makes it possible to double the usable surface of the cockpit in just 12 seconds – being entrusted exclusively to Monaco Boat Service for France and Monte Carlo, which will promote the product and, more generally, the shipyard’s image throughout the reference territory. Moreover, Monaco Boat Service will represent Wider at boat shows and events held in France and Monte Carlo, most importantly the Formula 1 Gran Prix de Monaco and the Monaco Yacht Show, ensuring extensive brand visibility. The new dealership agreement is further consolidation of Wider’s sales network, which will now be able to count on a partner that is known internationally as Monaco Boat Service and already sells top of the range pleasure boating yachts. Based in the Principality of Monaco, it has partners with offices in the exclusive Port Pierre Canto in Cannes and in the port of Saint Tropez too.

Windy Motorboat of the Year 2012

Norwegian boat builder, Windy Boats, is celebrating the best possible start to 2012, as the winner of a prestigious ‘Motor Boat of the Year Award’ for the Windy 31 Zonda. The annual awards, chosen by a team of experts from Motor Boat & Yachting and its sister title, Motor Boats Monthly, celebrate the very best in boat design and construction. Presenting the award to Windy Boats CEO, Knut Heiberg-Andersen at the gala dinner on 9 January in London’s Savoy Hotel was judge and Motor Boats Monthly Editor Carl Richardson. The Zonda was also nominated for the 2012 ‘European Powerboat of the Year Awards’, to be announced at the 2012 Dusseldorf Boat International Boat Show

Project: Chris-Craft 36 Corsair

Chris Craft revise what it is at the moment there largest model the 36 Corsair, although a bigger 45 feet flagship was announced a few years back by the known long standing US boat builder.  The new 36 Corsair will be offered in two versions; the Open Edition as pictured above, and European Edition.  These versions are different for the layout of the aft deck, the Open offering two L-shaped settees with central entrance patio door, and the European a walk over sunpad.  The Open being obviously the most practical and the European more sexy. But the European version does also feature a C-shaped settee front of the sunpad, to make lounging easy.  Inside the 36 Corsair will also offer some layout choice plans in the four berth area, and in the V-shaped convertible dinette also offered in a fixed double berth replacement option.  A second separate good spaced twin berth cabin is located to midships.  The 36 Corsair also features a spacious shower head located to starboard opposite the galley. Engines have not yet been announced for the new 36 Corsair but expect these to be similar as the previous version, and I hope they do feature more diesel engine options instead of the only twin Volvo D6 choice.

www.chriscraft.com  

New Model: Intermarine 65

Intermarine 65 continues the new era of this 1973 founded Brazilian company bringing one more new generation model launched since the rebranding and internationalization of the brand started in 2010. Intermarine 65 was presented at the fall 2011 Sao Paolo boat show, along with another World first for the Brazilian company the 53 model. This new Intermarine is the third large in size yacht from the growing in World fame Brazil boat builder, twenty feet smaller to the upcoming flagship.  Designed by Luiz de Basto who with the 65 is on his fourth Intermarine, the others being the larger 75 and 85 models, and the entry size 42. The Miami based architect presented again a modern looking European flybridge motor yacht inspiring speed and harmony even when still.  Inside the offer from Intermarine and de Basto is for a hard to find under seventy feet no bunks four double cabins layout, with an owners stateroom located in the most desired silent and less rolling full beam midships area.  A crew cabin sleeping two with a seperate shower head and again no bunks is located to aft.  The inside living located on the main deck is divided in a traditional split level layout offering a relaxing saloon on entrance, and a galley, dining and helm to fore in the raised two step forward part.  On top the flybridge of the Intermarine 65 is of a very big size with two sunbeds, fore and aft, C-shaped dinette, exterior galley, and helm station. The Intermarine 65 also continues a theme much to heart to the Brazilian company but also appreciated by many boaters, that of having a larger to the usual aft deck and bathing platform.  Power for the Intermarine 65 is twin MAN 1200hp engines which give 34 knots max speeds, and 30 of cruise.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.1 m (69.2ft)

Hull Length - 20.65 m

Beam - 5.20 m

Draft - 1.60 m

Displacement - 38 t loaded, 32 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 3740 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin

Max Persons - 23

Engines - 2 x MAN 1200hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 34 knots max, 30 cruise

Hull Type - modified Vee with 15.5 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Luiz de Basto

Certification - ISO 8666

www.intermarine.com.br

New Model: Horizon EP148

Horizon Group launched their brand-new EP148 expedition superyacht into the Marina Testing field on Thursday, January 12th 2012. Under a surveyor watch, EP148 will complete a series of tests and classification sea trials that include a six day continuous cruise through the rough seas around Taiwan. The EP148 is the largest private yacht built to date in by Horizon and in all Asia.  She is also the first steel yacht built by Horizon and to full BV Ice Classification. She is the product of more than two years of extensive collaboration between MTD in Russia, who handled the hull form and structural design; interior consultant Birgit Schannse of Germany; U.S. designer J.C. Espinosa, and the Horizon R&D team. The EP148 features a  wide eight meters plus of beam, allowing for five comfortable staterooms, ten crew berths, a transom garage and forward bow davit for water toys. With a fully-displayed hull, the EP148 can cruise at a range of over 4,200 nautical miles at nine knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 45 m (147.9ft)

Waterline Length - 40.59 m

Beam - 8.83 m

Draft - 2.80 m

Displacement - 468 t

Fuel Capacity - 63150 l

Water Capacity - 11520 l

Accommodation - 10 guest in 5 cabins, 10 crew

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V4000 M60 1760hp

Speed - 9 knots cruse

Range - 4200 nm at Cruise

Construction - steel hull

Project - MTD Russia hull,  J.C Epinosa lines, Birgit Schannse interior

Certification - BV Ice 

www.horizonyacht.com

Project: Broom 525

A flagship project from Broom which continues the revolution started since a year from this British company with the new ownership coming in.  The new Broom 525 takes place of the much appreciated 52 and presents fresh features which evolve in design terms the aft cabin cruiser.  There are many characteristics which makes the 525 stand out from its predecessor but the press on the site suggests a good rethink of the aft area is the main theme of Broom's new flagship.  Here Broom made a new two way entrance, an extended bathing platform, and a redesign of the cockpit.  The three double cabin interior is also a revolution, and having one spacious owners room which is located to aft.  This being the most comfortable place on boat underway and at rest on anchor. Broom also says that the third cabin of the 525, can also be specified as one desires away from the standard two in line berths form.  So far power and propulsion details are not announced by a do accept the usual traditional reliable shafts with two moderate power diesel engines.    

www.broomboats.com

New Model: Ribbon 45 SC

Ribbon Yachts is a new Dutch builder founded in 2010 and a collaboration with Vripack has resulted in its first model the 45 SC. A planing high speed cruiser designed for every day use, with accommodation for two persons in a lower cabin area.  But a spacious main deck makes sure the 45 SC is fun to use for every day round abouts by the coast.  With the 45 SC, Ribbon and Vripack follow that bit of Wally Power looks, meaning the 45 SC  is modern as you can get with an innovative upper structure, aand a center console with hard top.  Power is twin Cummins 600hp with jet propulsion and a top speed of 45 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.79 m (45.2ft)

Beam - 3.92 m

Draft - 0.73 m

Fuel Capacity - 1600 l

Water Capacity - 320 l

Accommodation - 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 600hp

Propulsion - Rolls-Royce Kamewa

Speed - 43 knots max

Construction - Injection Composite

Project - Vripack

Certication - Lloyds CE B

www.ribbonyachts.nl

Project: Ranger Tugs R-31

Fluid Motion the designers and builders of the popular line of Ranger Tugs introduce the newest project model in the fleet, the new R-31. The new R-31 will debut this month at the Seattle Boat Show being held at the last week of January, with hull number 2 to make the East Coast more international presentation at the Miami International Boat Show in February.  Over one year of design making, the Ranger Tugs R-31 shares many features and qualities to her smaller sisters but notable additions to this new larger flagship model as the size suggest will make her ideal for extended cruising while still being a trailerable trawler. The R-31 is the first Ranger Tug to feature a flybridge equipped with electronic controls at both the upper and lower helm. The flybridge also retracts to allow for trailering the 31'. The builders at Ranger Tugs also equipped the foredeck with seating and a table that can be raised or lowered depending on whether the boat is under way or at anchor or dock for entertaining. In addition to the extra seating now available on the flybridge and foredeck the 31 allows for a larger cockpit area with wraparound seating and extra seating that folds out of the gunwale. When not entertaining, seats are folded leaving the cockpit unencumbered. The interior layout of the R-31 features two staterooms; one large island berth forward with en suite head and a midships berth and day head. Those who are familiar with Ranger Tugs models will recognize the galley layout and lower helm station that maximize interior space. A starboard side door provides easy access from the lower helm to the side decks so crew can get to the bow for line handling.  Like all Ranger Tugs, the new R31 comes essentially turnkey with standard features and equipment intended to make her owner's experience hassle-free and allow for ease of handling and comfort under way. Standard equipment includes bow and stern thrusters, an optional aft steering station and a Volvo 300hp engine that achieves a 16 knot cruise speed. 

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New Model: Cheoy Lee 76 Alpha

Cheoy Lee 76 Alpha was one of the most admired new boats of the October 2011 Fort Lauderdale boat show, with many enthusiasts asking what it is.  Made by North American company but China build Cheoy Lee, the 76 Alpha is a nice work coming from respected hull designer Michael Peters outside and hull, and Luiz de Basto taking care for the interior.  The 76 Alpha is also build in latest technology resin infusion system by SP High Modulus.  Luiz de Basto presented a three double cabins lower deck layout, with an owners full beam stateroom, VIP to fore, and bunk twin guest cabin .  Living relaxing saloon is on the main deck behind the three seat aircraft style central helm station, with a galley, and dining table located below. A single berth crew cabin is located to midships between the engine room, and owners room.  Power is from a standard MAN 1550hp, or optional 1900hp Cats.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.35 m (76.6ft)

Hull Length - 21.5 m

Waterline Length - 18.13 m

Beam - 6.04 m

Draft - 1.65 m

Displacement - 48600 kg

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1550hp, Cats C32 Acert 1900hp

Speed - 40 knots max

Propulsion - line shafts with ZF gearboxes

Construction - Monocoque construction. Resin Infused by SP High Modulus

Project - Micheal Peter Yacht Design, Luiz De Basto interior

Certification - ISO 12215 Category A

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