Project: Carver 34 Fly

A very interesting flybridge motor cruiser project, this is in short the new Carver 34 Fly, set to be unveiled by the end of this year.  Having a length over all of just under eleven meters this project from Carver seems to offer incredible spaces, and is also well though out for cruising.  Good fuel capacity just short of one thousand liters, and nice living area with galley up features are definitely things to like.  Two twin cabins; owners to fore and guest to starboard, and a separate spacious shower head to port are located below deck.  The 34 also offers a well though out flybridge, which is also quite spacious with a helm to starboard, C-shaped dinette to port, and sun pad to aft.  There is also choice for what regards a lower helm or not, and convertible C-shaped saloon for two extra berths.  Carver has so far not communicated much about engines and propulsion so for this we have to wait till launch. 

www.carveryachts.com 

New Model: Dalla Pieta DP70 Fly

Finally this new Dalla Pieta DP70 Fly have seen the water.  I can actually testify as this new Dalla Pieta model, also flagship of its flybridge motor yacht line visited Malta in the first part of the season. This new Dalla Pieta 70 Fly follows the conceptual elements of this Venice builder who always presented very easy to the eye call them harmonic looking cruisers and yachts with a big emphasis on sea keeping, full hand building, semi custom choice, and good performance.  When I saw the Dalla Pieta 70 Fly I was definitely impressed by its slimmer hull, showing the usual Dalla Pieta attention to performance and good sea keeping.  We can also see in the specifications the construction element where the Dalla Pieta actually weighs just short of forty tons unloaded.  This is what most known names and production yachts of this size usually weight loaded with fuel.  Four or three cabins lower deck layout are offered for the 70 Fly with the fourth cabin being a bunk, and the master room at full beam midships.  Two crew cabins served by a shower head are available for the crew to aft.  Power is twin MAN 1550hp which will give a 35 knots top speed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.92 m (71.9ft)

Hull Length - 20.0 m

Beam - 5.43 m

Draft - 1.74 m loaded

Displacement - 39.4 t unloaded, 48.3 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 4500 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, or 8 berths in 4 cabins.  2 crew cabins sleep from 2 to 4

Engines - 2 x MAN 1550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 35 knots max, 28 knots cruise

Range - 300 nm at 28 knots cruise

Certification - CE B ISO 12217-1

www.dallapieta.com   

Projects: Bavaria 44 SportHT, Bavaria 44 Sport, Bavaria 35 SportHT, Bavaria 35 Sport, Bavaria 32 Sport, Bavaria 29 Sport

 

 

Bavaria is revisiting all its power line with a new collection. Sport 28, 31, 34, 43 will be replaced by the new 29, 32, 35, and 44.  The new developments of these changes started with the change of the 38 which became the 39 at the beginning of this year in Dusseldorf.  Now these changes of a more cosmetic nature, will be passed to all models.  A choice of an up and down hydraulic platform to aft, a rare to find item on stern drive powered boat should also be available on the larger models.  The 35 models upwards will also include a large hull window as standard, another feature presented for the first time on the 39.  Designed in collaboration with BMWGroup Designworks this new Bavaria series has been very much appreciated, and now these new changes should also get the attention of more boaters. 

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com 

New Model: Viking 55 Convertible

Viking presents its new for 2013 55 Convertible. An important size sport fish yacht from Viking, but a challenge for the 1996 presented 55 which sold 150 units in a production run of just over five years.  The cockpit and flying bridge have been designed around the experiences of a thousand fishing tournaments, but as usual to Viking conveniences and amenities like a center console helm station, or observation mezzanine in the split level cockpit exists also for the more chill out user and is crew. Accommodations include an inviting layout with three staterooms and two heads sleeping six, a laundry center and a choice of salon floor plans featuring an island or peninsula style galley with under counter refrigeration. You can choose high gloss or satin finished teak joinery, along with a multitude of interior furnishings to customize it to your specific needs and wants. The 55 Convertible also features an option for the forward stateroom which is available with a three berth layout for the buddies.  Viking estimates max speed of 40 knots for the 55 Convertible with twin MAN 1550hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.2 m (56.5ft)

Beam - 5.41 m

Draft - 1.55 m

Displacement - 35,244 kg

Fuel Capacity - 5353 l

Water Capacity - 852 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 7 berths in 3 cabins optional layout

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 CRM 1400hp, V12 CRM 1550hp, V12 CRM 1800hp, Cat C32A 1650hp

Propulsion - line shaft in prop tunnels

Speed - 40 knots max with 1550hp MAN

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Azimut 76 Magellano

Azimut presents the new 76 Magellano with a World wide presentation upcoming in the next Genoa boat show.  The new 76 is a further development of the 2009 acclaimed Ken Freivokh designed 74 which also the first Magellano.  An extension to the appreciated Bill Dixon dual mode hull and total redesign of the interior from the main to the lower deck characterizes the new 76.  Some important changes are; astern galley on the main deck now located to starboard instead of port side, bunk fourth cabin, two crew cabins with removal of lower galley, and reduction of tender garage space.  Fuel capacity has also been increased in the 76 Magellano by over 300 liters to 7500, with a loss coming of the same ammount in water.  Power is twin MAN 1000hp which should give the quite heavy 64 tons loaded a max 22 knots speed, and 17 cruise. 

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Mochi 64 Dolphin Cruiser

A new and much awaited launch for Mochi Craft, who just put in the water the latest of the planing line, the 64 Dolphin Cruiser. In the last days of July, the technical launching operations for this new Mochi have been carried out at the dock of Cesenatico Italy. This new model is the tryed and tested result and collaboration between the famous architect Brunello Acampora from Studio Victory Design one of today's best hull designers, and Norberto Ferretti Advanced Yacht Technology and the Centro Stile Ferrettigroup, and is a further development of the 64 Dolphin. This team has designed all the Mochi Dolphin down East lobster inspired cruisers and yachts. After all technical operations are completed, the second Dolphin Cruiser will move to France, where it will be presented as a world premiere at the 35th edition of the Cannes show, from 11th to 16th September, and after this going to one of the largest boat shows in Genoa Italy at the start of October. As expected with a hull having the signature of Victory design sailing excellence is a big part of this new model, mixed up with comfort and a further touch of Italian innovation are key-words of this new 64 Dolphin Cruiser. A painstaking care for on board finishing is the characteristic of the brand: from deck gunwales to lifelines in solid teak with a natural finishing, to the master craftsmanship featured in the cleats obtained from one single block of steel, bearing the engraving of the dolphin. Wide glazing of the 64 Dolphin Cruiser offers extended views of the sea, and the external light enhances the volumes on board. Light is the protagonist underdeck as well, thanks to the typical glazing on the hull. The distinguishing feature of the external layout is the wide flybridge, extending towards the stern, covering the cockpit which is a major difference in this new Cruiser series as shown in the previously launched 74. Inside the 64 Dolphin Cruiser presents three double cabins, with a full beam owners room to midships. Another nice very Italian yacht feature of the 64 Dolphin Cruiser is the seperate galley to starboard on the main deck, with an eight persons dining table opposite to port side. Power is from twin MAN 1100 or 1224hp engines which give max speeds up to 31 knots with the large choice.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.63 m (64.5ft)

Hull Length - 19.35 m

Waterline Length - 17.98 m

Beam - 6.13 m

Draft - 1.79 m

Displacement - 37,900 kg unloaded, 45,400 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3600 l

Water Capacity - 990 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in cabins, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x MAN V10 1100hp, 1224hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 31 knots max, 27 cruise with MAN 1224hp, 29 knots max with 1100hp

Range - 260 nm at 25 knots cruise

Hull Type - warped Vee with spray rails and 19 degrees dead rise aft

Project - Brunello Acampora from Victory Design, Ferretti AYT

Certification - CE 2003/44 A, modules B + F + Aa sound emmisions RINA

www.mochicraft-yacht.com  

Project: Jeanneau 42 Voyage

Jeanneau presents the Tony Castro designed project for the new 42 Voyage, set to be unveiled at the end of 2012 at the Paris boat show.  This Jeanneau 42 Voyage project takes the French company to a new direction offering looks reminiscent of a trawler.  Lets say the new Voyage will be the first challenge at least in the looks department to a known Italian firm as the hull and engines power seems more that of a planning boat.  Not much details are given for interior space and layout but we do know that the 42 Voyage will offer two separate cabins.  Power will be twin 380hp Cummins with line shafts which give speeds up to 28 knots.  The 42 Voyage will also have a wide range of cruise speeds available upwards from 15 knots.

www.jeanneau.com 

Carnevali New Web Site

Carnevali from Ravenna, Italy presents its new World wide web virtual showroom.  Carnevali was officially founded in 1992 in Ravenna following a thirty year plus partner experience which founder Ambrogio Carnevali started in 1959 with other Ravenna builder Dellapasqua.  The solo Carnevali story started with the very interesting and well received 36 flybridge motor cruiser model.  This first Carnevali will be followed by the successful 42 which debuts in 1994, and is updated into the 43 in 1999 and the 140 in 2001.   The top selling Carnevali 42/43/140 is followed by and a 30 model, it smaller build to date produced for four years.  In 1997 Carnevali presented enters the fifteen meter plus size with the 50 model.  Today Carnevali is managed by Ambrogio son, Angelo and the current Carnevali line up features six all flybridge models which start from the still in project 38 up to the custom 72.  The latest Carnevali is the 142, replacement of the 145 and is designed by long time collaborator Ceccarelli.  Carnevali new web site is available in Italian and English language and takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Company, Models, Dealers, Second Hand, Refit, Press, News, CYL, and Contacts.

www.carnevaliyachts.com

Production History:

36 Fly/120 1992-99/2000-02

42 Fly 1994-97

30 1995-99

50 Fly 1997-2000

43 Fly 1999-01

155 2001-2005 *project 48 (70+) *includes 160

140 2001-04

130 2003-

65 2005-06

145 2005-10

160 2005-12 (70+) *includes 155

72 2006-

68 2007-

180 2009-

142 2011-

Improve-it = Fipa Maiora 29

Efficient Propulsion, this is how the Viareggio based Italian yard Fipa Maiora named its latest 29 model launch which has mostly the exterior lines similar to the previous sister ships of this line with the rest being quite a revolution for the yachting industry. This new Fipa Maiora 29 will feature the use of Fortjes 4000 Reintjes pod drives in replacement to the standard line shafts used usually on this model, which in combination with 1920hp MTU should save about 30% in consumption at cruise of 23 knots.  Top speed for this new Fipa Maiora 29 is 28 knots.  Another feature of this Maiora 29 is the use of active fin stabilizers for better stability at anchor and under way.  Constructed in Kevlar this particular new Maiora 29 was finished with bleached grey oak, matched with Ivory colored leathers interior.  Four double cabins serve the owners and his guest, with the master stateroom located to midships.  Two crew cabins with a small galley, and relaxing sofa are located to midships in between the engine room and owners stateroom.  This latest Maiora 29 will feature a stern and bow deck garage.  The aft will host a rib tender, while the garage to fore has a space for two jet bikes.  It will be interesting how other owners perceive this revolutionary new Maiora 29, which also breaks a lot of moulds not only to Fipa Italian yachts but to yachting in general.  Well done Fipa Italiana Yachts and Maiora!

www.maiora.it

The Next Revolution

Sleek flybridge boats with low profile upper structure was the one in the nineties.  Hard top sport yachts, and how some of these actually give comfort of a flybridge without the top deck and upper helm was the one in the past decade. Now whats next?

I think many users are looking at a boat which can offer the goods of a planning boat, and a semi displacement with some revolution looks.  Azimut always very attentive to client trends was among the first to offer something of this calibre with its Magellano line and its patented hull shape, but another long time builders in more explorer orientated cruisers are improving there current models to this style of boat.  A worth note here goes to the small Grand Banks 41 Heritage now to be revamped as 43 in the coming fall and its ZF Zeus pods power, and the upcoming Nordhavn 52 Coastal. Another interesting offer was also the Mochi 23M Long Range which I am still surprised not to see the Italian builder as yet not presenting smaller sized models with the same concept.     

The French giant Beneteau Group which in the last years has upgraded its power line impressively is also making interesing attempts at this market, although a glimpse in new modern ship looks to challenge the Magellano recently came from the upcoming new Jeanneau 42 Voyage which apart its looks is on facts a planning boat.  But the most interesting offer from Beneteau will come from its new 50 Swift Trawler which is to be powered by Volvo IPS pods, and will have a main deck worthy of its name and lower cabin area to challenge the more modern looking boats.

It will be interesting what the following to this type of boats will be in the market. So far my estimate is that they hold like 10% of the current market share which is about double to what it was like five years ago.  So growth is there but how much can this become will be the buyers to decide.  The thing is that they still remain the boat for the mature boater who in most cases comes from a motor and sailing experience.