Project: Jeanneau 38 Leader

Jeanneau presents the project of a new 38 Leader.  Many would think that this new Jeanneau is an extension of the 10 Leader, but in reality this is a completely new model from the French builder.  Designed by Garroni with a hull shape coming from one of the most respected powerboat keel designers the American Michael Peters, the 38 Leader aims to compete in this size with a high level product featuring attractive sport looks. What I definitely like in the 38 Leader is the single level cockpit, which makes this deck usage definitely more efficient.  Yes you get two steps one that is for the L-shaped lounger and another for the helm, but these do not disturb from the normal deck movement outside.  The layout of the cockpit layout is of standard format C-shaped settee, L-shaped lounger to port side, single seat helm station and a wet bar with grill to starboard. There is a also a small sun pad aft which extends at the expense of the C-shaped settee which becomes of L-shape when you do this.  Down below Jeanneau does not reinvent the wheel and again offers a traditional layout with two cabins; owners to fore, and a twin amidships with in between having saloon, galley, and shower head.  Power is standard Volvo 300hp, with optional 370 and Mercruiser 380 units all these coming with sterndrive dual propeller propulsion.      

www.jeanneau.com 

Improve-it = Hinckley 36'11'' Picnic Boat Mk.III

Hinckley is to offer IPS option on its Picnic Boat MK.III.  The previously all-jet company now offers boaters a choice; shallower sportier jets or Volvo’s popular pod drive system . For twenty years Hinckley has installed jets, and now combined with the shoal draft capabilities of the jetboats, the unfoulable nature of their appendage-free bottom and the high reliability of a system comprising just six moving parts have proven a hugely successful formula for the company’s line of 29 to 55 feet lobster boats. Boaters over the years also gravitated to Hinckley’s proprietary JetStick, now in its second generation, which made the boats simple and easy to manoeuvre. Over 850 jet propulsion boats have been launched by Hinckley.  Now Hinckley has selected the IPS 450 system as the optional drive for the Picnic Boat Mk.III which is expected to deliver a 33 knot cruise and 37 knot top end. The IPS pods will add about a thirty centimeters of draft to the boat’s standard draft. The standard, jet propelled Picnic Boat will now be powered with Yanmar 70hp twins. Cruising speed with that power is expected to be 32 knots with a top end speed of 34. Also for 2014, two trim packages will be available on the Picnic Boat. A sportier version, akin to the company’s successful Hinckley T34 launched last year, is now available.

www.hinckleyyachts.com

Project: Sunseeker 55 Manhattan

Sunseeker, always in a research to redevelop itself shows us this new 55 Manhattan project which will be presented live in the coming days in Cannes and then in Southampton boat shows, a flybridge motor yacht of a long coming evolution.  This latest Sunseeker, was actually born as a 50 model more or less about a decade ago, developed to a 52 in 2007, 53 in 2010 and now finds its latest development as the 55 Manhattan.  The most noticeable difference in this new entry level of the Manhattan range is definitely the large S-shape large view side windows serving the cabins below, something which the Poole builder started on the 80 Predator over a year ago, and now seems to be extended to all models. But this is not the only difference from the 53, as the 55 features a larger flybridge extended in length, and also a redesigned interior which has a free choice when ordering new of having the galley on the lower or the main deck.  

www.sunseeker.com      

New Model: Atlantic 56 Twin Deck

Presented as a project in 2009 its been a long time coming for the new Atlantic model which finally sees the water, the 56 Twin Deck is a revolution from this Dutch firm which is famous for its aft cabin cruisers featuring a hull design by John Benett.  This new model is a challenge to the Northern boater who wants a motor boat usable all year round thanks to some important changes. The 56 Twin Deck to start has a a full forward cabin layout, designer duties entrusted to Dutch firm Vripack, and also features Volvo IPS pod drives.  Looking on the outside the 56 Twin Deck is a bit of a hybrid from an aft cabin to a sport cruiser thanks to the raised aft deck the 56 Twin Deck offers three double cabins below with an owners room amidships and full beam layout.  A relaxing living is located on the main deck this featuring a C-shaped lounger and two sofas, all this behind the helm station to starboard. Below in between the cabins is also a C-shaped dinette and the L-shape galley. A three meter plus tender garage is located to aft. Power is twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives which give max speed of 24 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.0 m (55.7ft)

Waterline Length - 13.4 m

Beam - 4.86 m

Draft - 1.10 m 

Displacement - 19 t

Fuel Capacity - 2564 l

Water Capacity - 790 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 24 knots max

Project - Vripack

Certification - CE B

www.atlanticmotoryachts.com

Project: Overmarine Mangusta 132

Much has been done over the past few years in terms of investments and extending the range by Overmarine Group and the new Mangusta 132 has been developed in line with these strategic choices. This yacht is the natural evolution of Mangusta 130, with a number of important differences.  The interiors and exterior of this highly versatile yacht feature a perfect combination of high performance and on-board comfort.  The new S3Np Ka.Me.Wa. Rolls Royce waterjets featuring improved efficiency have been combined with two 4600hp MTU engines. As result, this yacht can comfortably reach a speed of over 36 knots without vibrating and at very low noise levels.  Mangusta 132 has a new hull to which the hydrodynamic improvements already introduced on the 165, the current flagship from Overmarine, have been added and is fitted with zero speed gyroscopic stabilisers usable at anchor and under way. Without taking anything away from the usual racy, sporty lines of all Mangusta yachts, this new series features a generously-sized sundeck which can be used as a private area for the owner and also have a double driving position. Distribution of the interiors is the result of a careful architectural study of the volumes of the yacht, which aim to ensure maximum onboard comfort and the best, complete separation between the guest and crew areas. The layout makes it possible to have up to five guest cabins, but as with all Mangusta yachts, the Overmarine Group Design Department can offer a range of interior layouts as well as style solutions and personalised decor, thus managing to fully satisfy the taste and wishes of all owners.  Mangusta 132, a yacht in which comfort, internal and external volumes and performance merge together in perfect harmony.

www.mangustayachts.com

New Model: Princess 82 Motor Yacht

Princess continue to extend its Motor Yacht flybridge range with the launching of this new 82 model, which was presented officially in the fall of 2012.  The 82 Motor Yacht continues Princess latest style evolution who in recent years we have seen in a less conservative nature then to the past, especially to what regards outside looks. Does the acquisition by French Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton has anything to do about this?  Anyways, Princess has been a recession prove builder in the past years, and has even seen growth in these hard times. This definitely shows perfect new model planning and a well structured company.  The designers at Princess for the 82 Motor Yacht did a fine job looks wise, with a sleek exterior looking well proportioned.  Inside the 82 Motor Yacht features a conservative layout, with four double cabins one of which is the full beam amidships owners stateroom.  Crew accommodation is a cabin sleeping two located aft, with this area also including a relaxing sofa.  The main deck is again the usual yacht layout with a welcoming relaxing saloon, dining table, galley, and the helm with an adjacent dinette to port at fore peak.  Power option for the 82 Motor Yacht is three options with the large choice being the Cat 1723hp with max speeds up to 34 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.5 m (83.3ft)

Hull Length - 25.2

Beam - 5.74 m

Draft - 1.8 m

Displacement - 55000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 6442 l

Water Capacity - 1386 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cat C32A 1622hp, C32A 1723hp, MTU 10V2000 M93 1624hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 34 knots max with Cat 1723hp

Construction - resin infused

Project - Bernard Olesinski

www.princessyachts.com

Project: Mulder 48 Saloon Boat

The ‘Built by Mulder’ label invites clients and architects to create a design outside the Mulder gamma, but emphasizes the superior Mulder quality. One of the ‘Built by Mulder’ successes is the 77 feet steel motoryacht “Eleonore”, that attracted a great deal of interest at the Amsterdam in-water Boat Show in 2009. This yacht was built to a design by Werner Yacht Design, who is also the designer of the 48” Saloonboat. The Saloonboat measures 14.42 meters will be built of steel. The 48-foot boat will be fully equipped with floor heating and will have a beautiful classic interior of Sipo mahogany. Three large sliding windows on both sides of the saloon create a tremendous spacious feeling while cruising the Amsterdam channels. Powered by 88 hp Steyr installation, the Saloonboat “has to become the most beautiful saloon boat of Amsterdam”, thus the client. The 48” Saloonboat will be constructed at the yard in Voorschoten and will be delivered in March 2014.

www.muldershipyard.com

New Model: Henriques 42 Express Hardtop

Basing itself on the popular 42 series from Henriques, the New Jersey US builder presents a new  Express Hardtop model in this line.  Interestingly the owner of hull number one of this new Henriques is on his third boat from the builder, and before this he owned a 42 Express; that is the model without the enclosed hardtop. This style of sportfishing cruisers coming to a more core builder definitely comes from what other brands have done in the last years to offer a fully enclosed three side hard-top deck allowing for a more practical use of the boat all year round. The Henriques 42 Express has its success for being one of the best sport fishing dedicated platform in its size, and with this version the builder definitely wants to capitalize more on the cruise side to owners who want to fish and cruise as possible.  Inside accommodation of the Henriques 42 is a sport fishing standard offered in an open plan layout, with a master double berth to fore, L-shaped settee, galley, and a shower head.  The exterior is typical sportfishing flavour offering a split level deck with the aft lower part fully dedicated to fishing.  Two steps up and you have the hardtop covered area which offers a large L-shaped settee, and three forward facing settees with the helm located centrally.   

Technical Data:

Hull Length - 12.8 m (42ft)

Beam - 4.49 m

Draft - 1.14 m

Displacement - 16556 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2498 l

Water Capacity - 454 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths  

Engines - 2 x Cats C12 715hp (up to 900hp possible)

Speed - 28 knots cruise

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - hand laid solid fiberglass build, divinycell core used in the sides

www.henriquesyachts.com

Project: Cranchi 53 Eco Trawler Long Distance

As those who follow us here, or the adventures of the very well known Cranchi know this model was actually presented as a 50 project back in the fall of last year 2012.  Come early this year and this model becomes a 51, and now just before the boat shows it is renamed as 53 Eco Trawler Long Distance.  In my book the 53 Eco Trawler is a big project from Cranchi and this for sure is nothing new for the North East located Italian builder, who always takes challenges with a very mature attitude. I was definitely impressed when for example they started there new Yacht building facility which lasted five years in the making until the first 64 model was launched.  The 53 Eco Trawler Long Distance is on the other hand a different challenge, for a growing side of the motor boat market; that of medium range and more of a living attitude use cruisers and yachts.  Yachts which to be fair are not slow, but not even fast but can make between five hundred and one thousand nautical miles, if you make some calculations in how you cruise and what the engines are drinking.  The 53 Eco Trawler Long Distance has some interesting details from its Volvo IPS pod power propulsion and hull design for them, to solar panels in the flybridge to power electrics, four choices options to the third cabin, and last but important an on-board comfort dedicated to long periods.      

www.cranchi.it 

New Model: Ferretti 750

The first hull of Ferretti 750 was launched at the Group marina of Cattolica, in Italy. This model represents another step forward in the development of the Ferretti Yacht range over 70 feet. The world premiere of this yacht will take place at the coming edition of the Cannes boat show, and then will be put on display in Genoa a month later. This model was entirely built at the Ferretti Group shipyard in Cattolica. Ferretti 750, features an 22 meters plus overall length and a full beam one foot short of six meters.  This model as it is noticeable to the brand fans is the evolution of the successful 720, and features many relevant innovations, both inside and outside, which provide it a brand new look and style on board.  my favourite is defiantly the radar arch which takes a similar look from the new 690.  The 720 is a result from the settled twenty years plus collaboration between Studio Zuccon International Project, and the Ferretti Groups Advanced Yacht Technology and Design, the  companies team of engineers, architects, and designers. Ferretti 750 immediately strikes the attention for its outer profile, which is even sleeker and sportier, thanks to the new flybridge with an elongated tail with the new SAT domes recessed lodging, providing to minimize the aesthetic effect of the domes on the profile. The model will be presented in its standard version, without hard top; upon request, it can be equipped with a large bimini top, approximately 5 meter long. The flybridge is even more spacious, since it is davit-free. The sunbathing area of Ferretti 750 is available in other two versions, fitted with roll bar and built-in bimini top, or with hard top and awning. Three different solutions highlighting the great versatility of this model. The sun pad beyond the helm station was enlarged, for a higher comfort of the guests on board.  The second innovation on Ferretti 750 is the outer stern area. The distinguishing feature is the electrohydraulic swim platform, which is more than 1.5 meter long. It can be lowered 50 cm underwater, making the launching of the tender easier. The swim platform can lift up to 450 kg and it can host a tender up to approximately four meters long. A large storage cabinet with tilting door has been installed at the swim platform level, in which water and diving equipment can be stored. Built-in stairs have been fitted starboard at the stern, in order to guarantee an easier access to the swim platform; while portside a built-in seat allows comfortably getting ready to dive.  As for interiors, Ferretti 750 feature many new decorating details and many different layout options, designed to cope with the specific needs of the different international markets where the Group is present. On the main deck, for example, there are two different versions available: in the first one, the galley, the helm station, and the dinette are separated from the salon and the living area by a sliding door. The second version features a country-style galley, open to the bow and to the stern. This last solution makes the main deck a wide open space, which is particularly suitable for the American, and Anglo-Saxon market. As for the lower deck, many different solutions have been studied, with the possibility to create dedicated areas for business of for entertainment, more suitable for new Eastern market owners. Ferretti 750 will be available with two different engines: two 1381hp MTU, or as optional version the larger 1524 units again from the renowned engine maker. As for performance, with the standard engines the top speed is 30 knots, with a cruising speed of 27, while with the optional choice adds maximum up to 32 and cruising speed also by two nautical miles per hour.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.75 m (74.8ft)

Hull Length - 21.6 m

Waterline Length - 18.9 m

Beam - 5.70 m

Draft - 1.85 m

Displacement - 59 t loaded, 49.8 unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 5000 l

Water Capacity - 990 l

Max Persons - 20

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, 3 crew berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 10v2000 M84 1381hp, 10v2000 M93 1524hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 32 knots max 29 cruise with MTU 1524hp, 30 max 27 cruise with 1381 hp *estimates

Range - 320 nm at cruise

Hull Shape - warped Vee with spray rails 12 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Zuccon International, Ferretti AYTT  

Certification - CE 2003/44 A, modules B + F + Aa Sound Emmisions RINA Spa

www.ferretti-yachts.com