July 14, 2014

New Model: Galeon 300 Fly

Galeon continues to present fresh new models in all sizes, and the 300 Fly is an answer to clients who want a compact yet comfortable flybridge cruiser. It is in short words an entry level Galeon, a segment which unlike other builders the Polish builder has always been very keen on. The 300 Fly replaces the 290 as Galeon's smallest and visiting model to its always expanding range, which will soon have an 82 footer as a flagship. Sleeping four berths below, plus an extra two in the convertible dinette the 300 Fly is an interesting compact flybridge cruiser. In this model as shown in its bigger units, Galeon also shows its innovative flare in the design see view windows on top and lower deck, and also in other technical solutions as the sliding cockpit settee expanding space, and an optional extended bathing platform for tender stowage aft. The finishing of the 300 Fly is also a representation of its bigger models, with hull one being finished in nice walnut wood, and a white leather mix.  Power options available start from a single 225hp up to twin 260 Volvo diesel engines. Propulsion is stern drive dual propeller Volvo.
Technical Data:
LOA - 10.3 m (33.7ft) with optional bathing platform
LOA - 9.48 m
Beam - 2.99 m
Draft - 0.73 m ex props
Displacement - 5500 kg light, 7100 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 415 l
Water Capacity - 200 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths
Max Persons - 8
Engines - 1 x Volvo D4 225hp, D4 260hp, 2 x Volvo D3 190hp, D4 225hp, D4 260hp
Propulsion - Volvo Duoprop stern drive
Project - Roberto Curto
Certification - CE B

July 12, 2014

Project: Heesen 45m Project Necto YN 17145

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that the first 45m fly bridge vessel YN 17145 Project Necto is sold to a yacht connoisseur with a true passion for Heesen core values: Aluminium, speed and power. This powerful sportster, the largest built by a Northern European shipyard, will be capable of thundering along at an impressive 30 knots thanks to her well-engineered all-aluminium semi-displacement hull and twin MTU engines. Speed and power combined with uncompromising luxury and comfort are the characteristics of this semi-displacement yacht that will have a range of 2750 nautical miles at 12 knots. Frank Laupman of Omega Architects has created the exterior lines of the yacht. True to form Laupman has interpreted the Dutch shipyard DNA with a touch of innovation by introducing the knuckle, a design element that interrupts the line of the raked bow and gives this new breed of Heesen its sharper and narrower bow a particularly aggressive look. The interior décor of YN 17145 is by acclaimed Italian designer Cristiano Gatto who is currently working on his third project with the Dutch shipyard. The Owners chose a contemporary yet cosy design for the interior of their 45m sportster. Warm Canaletto walnut is the main veneer, which perfectly complements the light tones of Loro Piana fabrics and the warm colours of the different finishes; pale blue soft furnishings give a relaxed and light feeling to the yacht’s interior. Ten guests will be accommodated in five cabins: The full beam master suite is located on the main deck, while the four guest cabins two twins and two doubles are on the lower deck.  The owners dedicated special attention to the outdoor areas of their new vessel; the ultra-spacious sundeck is particularly impressive. As an expansive 84-square meter area, completely free from fixed furniture, it is available for guests to carry out their morning exercise, yet another unusual and particularly remarkable design feature on a yacht of this size.  YN 17145 will be delivered to her Owners after intensive sea trials in the North Sea in January 2016.

July 11, 2014

New Model: ISA Yachts 54m Panorama

On June 28th, 2014 ISA Yachts launched Forever One, a 54m full displacement custom motor yacht. With her reverse bow and vibrant red and white paintwork, this latest ISA is for sure a different yacht. This fully custom five deck yacht with an aluminum superstructure and an impressive steel hull with reverse bow is designed by Horacio Bozzo Design with an interior by Alessandro Massari/Studio Massari. ISA Yachts worked in very close cooperation with the naval architect, the sales broker Fernando Nicholson, the Captain/Owner’s representative Colin Skinner and the interior designer to build a yacht full of distinctive features which make it stand out of the crowd. The layout is quite unconventional and the challenge was to fit several features that make her unique: The Owner's deck is one of the peculiarities of such vessel with a private balcony - accessible from their stateroom - and a large aft deck terrace. Fold-able bulwarks on the main deck grant a spectacular view to the exterior. Noteworthy is the glass elevator that connects all decks, from the lower deck to the flybridge. She has a spectacular dining/relaxing salon located forward on the main deck where usually are located the owner's stateroom. A spacious beach club with large fold-able stern and side platforms ideal for water toys and tenders docking give also facilitated access to the water by automatic and gentle-angled submerged stairs. The main garage is located forward on main deck and will carry a 9m tender and a 5,5m crew tender. Two Caterpillars 1911hp engines will propel this motor yacht to a speed of 16 knots with a trans-pacific range. The exterior color scheme is composed of Dupont Snow White on hull and superstructure. Red elements are painted with Dupont Rosso Corsa. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 54.6 m (179ft)
Waterline Length - 53.7 m
Beam - 11.1 m
Draft - 3 m
Displacement - 900 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 100000 l
Water Capacity - 20000 l
Engines - 2 x Cats 3512C Rating B 1911hp
Propulsion - line shafts
Speed - 16 knots max, 12 knots cruise
Range - 4200 nm at 12 knots cruise
Hull Shape - full displacement
Construction - high strength AH36 steel, Alloy AA5083 super structure
Project - Horazio Bozzo exterior lines, Alessandro Massari interior, Axis Group/ISA engineering
Certification - RINA C Hull, Mach + Y, unrestricted navigation Aut + UMS LY2 Compliance 

July 10, 2014

Project: Rio 38 Parana

Rio presents an  interesting sport cruiser project the 38 Parana, with the Italian boat builder continuing its recent trend of picking model names from its archives. Judging by the beam the 38 Parana is based on the hull of the 36 Art and Air models. None the less the super structure and lines as appear on the renderings so far present seem to give the 38 Parana more sweeping sports lines and total different looks. Equaling to a totally new model. The 38 Parana is offered with two options for the lower deck, a feature which sets its apart from most mainstream competition in this size. The choice here is two cabins; VIP to fore, and a full beam owners room amidships with own en-suite shower head, or a three cabin version and a smaller L-shaped dinette and saloon. Standard power is twin Volvo 300hp with stern drives propulsion.

July 9, 2014

New Model: Toy 47 Tender

It's been a renaissance going on since a decade plus, with offers coming from USA, Italy and England. But lets be honest, there is something special about the new Toy 47 Tender and the style of boat its represents that of the traditional down East lobster cruiser, that says use me. Could be the fat rubber rub rail, or its squarish sloop stern, surely the 47 Tender has not the usual harbor queen looks most lobster yachts and cruisers represent. The new Toy 47 Tender is a project from Nauta who did an outstanding job in presenting a classic looking yet practical boat, which the market seems to be rewarding with already five hulls sold in less to a year since hull one was launched. Day users will surely like the gigantic cockpit which uses two thirds of the 47 Tender length, an area divided for sun worshipers with the sun-pads and lounging forward thanks to the two C-shaped dinettes.  Down below is space for two cabins, shower head, galley, and an utility room. Owners room is located to fore. Power is twin Cummins 480hp engines with ZF pod drives propulsion giving max speeds of 35 knots. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.37 m (47.3ft)
Hull Length - 13.6 m
Waterline Length - 12.2 m
Beam - 4.37 m
Draft - 0.87 m ex props
Displacement - 13.5 t medium load
Fuel Capacity - 2000 l
Water Capacity - 500 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 5.9 480hp
Propulsion - ZF Zeus 3000 aft looking dual propeller pod drives, or jet drives
Speed - 35 knots max, 26 knots cruise with ZF Zeus pods
Range - 400 nm at cruise
Construction - infusion with CoreCell core and Vinilester resins
Project - Nauta Design, Gurit for structure
Certification - CE B

July 8, 2014

Project: Azimut Altantis 50 Open

With the arrival of the Azimut Atlantis 50 Open, the options for cruising enjoyment have just doubled. The Azimut Atlantis 50 Coupè has been available since last autumn and the new Open version debuts at boat shows starting September 2014. Same quality and performance to meet the needs of those who wish to enjoy the sea with different styles. In keeping with the core philosophy of the Atlantis collection sport cruisers and yachts, the Open offers the utmost in cruising pleasure and comfort with highly live-able exterior spaces and well-thought-out furnishings. In particular, the sofa is in a new U-shaped configuration with added seating facing the stern sun pad, which also houses the life raft. In the Open version, the main deck is all on one level separated by just a few steps from the stern swimming platform. The exterior kitchen on the starboard side includes a stainless steel sink, refrigerator, icemaker, and barbecue. The Open has all teak floors while the Coupè marks the distinction between inside and outside with different flooring materials. The two versions share the same layout and engine configuration. At the stern there is plenty of space for a sun-pad with platform lift enabling up to a 2.4-metre tender to be housed in the garage below; they also feature well-designed and functional cockpit furnishings. The hardtop is electronically operated. With the optional third cabin supplementing the Owner's and VIP cabin, the Azimut Atlantis 50 can accommodate from four to six guests. The full beam master cabin is located amidships, the ideal position for maximum comfort, reducing any sensations of rolling or pitching to a minimum. The completely restyled kitchen is in an L configuration and includes a built-in refrigerator and four-burner, glass-ceramic cooktop. The Azimut Atlantis 50 Open is fitted with two Cummins 600hp engines that allow a maximum speed of 32 knots and cruise at 28. 

July 7, 2014

New Model: Hunt 25 Harrier Sport

Sharing the same hull as the Hunt 25 Harrier, is the new 25 Sport. This new Hunt 25 Harrier Sport is designed for maximum fun and minimum maintenance, offering a more raw environment versus the standard version. The 25 Sport offers a small cabin which features a berth and head for the over-night. The Sport’s offers modern yet retro-classic, timeless looks will be fresh a generation from now as it does today. Unlike the standard 25 Harrier, the Sport offers a very basic cockpit layout with an aft sun-pad, C-shaped settee with central small table and two forward looking driver and co-pilot settees.  As a Hunt it will feature a rough water C.Raymond Hunt and Associates hull which will deliver a solid cruise to your destination. The Hunt 25 Harrier Sport can be power by Volvo gas engines from 320 up to 480hp, and a diesel choice of 300hp. A Yamaha 300hp outboard option is also available. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 7.92 m (25ft)
Beam - 2.74 m
Draft - 0.91 m 
Displacement - 3175 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 378 l
Water Capacity - 56 l
Accommodation - 2 berths
Engine - 1 x Volvo EVC 5.7 320hp, V8 380hp, V8 480hp, D4 300hp diesel
Propulsion - line shaft, or Volvo OceanX Stern drive
Speed - 36 knots with standard 320hp engine
Construction - solid E-glass hull, foam cored topside and stringers and bulkheads, vinilester resin
Project - C. Raymond Hunt and Associates

July 4, 2014

New Model: Alen 68

Joining forces with international architects Foster plus Partners, Alen Yachts presents its new 68 flagship model. Foster and Partners follow what Alen has produced in recent years, a sport yacht design with classic clean timeless lines, and a focus towards larger exterior lounging and entertainment areas.  The exterior of the Alen 68 is also available in two options, C-shaped settee, or a dinette with two opposite facing settees. Still down below the Alen 68 can have a three cabins layout, or a more lounging area based plan with one midships owners cabin and large lounger to fore, dedicating to chilling. Power is twin MAN 1550hp engines which give top speed of 45 knots. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 20.32 m (66.6ft)
Beam - 6.30 m
Draft - 1.17 m
Displacement - 45 t
Fuel Capacity - 4500 l
Water Capacity - 1000 l
Accommodation - 5 berths in 3 cabins, 2 berths in 1 cabin
Max Persons - 16
Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1550hp
Propulsion - line shafts
Speed - 45 knots max, 41 knots cruise
Range - 315 nm at cruise
Construction - composite with Airex Core
Project - Foster and Partners exterior and interior
Certification - CE A

July 3, 2014

Improve-it = Rodman 44 Muse

Its been one of the most famous models in its size, since launched in 2007. At its time the Fulvio de Simoni designed Rodman 44 Muse was a very innovative product thanks to a project fully based on the Volvo IPS pod drives propulsion. That means engine at the back, and more space then ever down below for a flybridge cruiser measuring less to fourteen meters. Now just short to seven years to its debut the Spanish builder Rodman face lifts the 44 Muse with some important make up changes, mostly of which are larger view windows both up and below deck.  For the rest the 44 Muse keeps its high pedigree for a spacious three double cabins flybridge cruiser, with a nice vibrant performance of 34 knots with twin Volvo 435hp and IPS pod drive propulsion.   

July 2, 2014

New Model: Wider 32

At the beginning of the year Wider announced it has started production of the newest addition to its revolutionary fleet: the sleek yet spacious 32. Designed by Fulvio De Simoni as the perfect tender to the Wider 150 or any other super yacht, this highly versatile model is equally suited to use as a fast, comfortable sport cruiser. Wider are proud to announce the 32 has now been launched on schedule and is ready for inspection. As you would expect from a Wider yacht, the new 32’ is easily distinguishable from other express cruisers. Its dominant axe bow and low transom give the impression it is leaping out of the water, eager to slice through the waves. The three meters beam tapers only slightly towards the bow in order to provide maximum cockpit space and freedom of movement, and to facilitate boarding from a mother ship. The cockpit is designed to be easily adapted to the owner’s specific requirements, accommodating as many different configurations as possible from an inviting dining area with folding table to a nice sunbathing platform. The Wider 32’ also comes with an adjustable, easily installed awning to shade the entire cockpit. Below deck, the stylish cabin is furnished with two facing sofas that provide comfortable seating for entertaining or ship-to-shore transportation protected from the weather; they also convert into spacious berths for overnight stays on board. The galley, equipped with sink, stove ring and refrigerator, disappears seamlessly into the contemporary cabinetry. A surprisingly large, full-beam head with shower is housed in the bow. Storage for personal belongings is maximized throughout the Wider 32. The hull is designed to provide a smooth ride and excellent performance. Twin 260hp Mercruiser diesel engines mated to stern drives deliver a cruising speed of 30 knots and a top speed of 37. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 9.60 m (31.4ft)
Beam - 3.0 m
Draft - 0.55 m ex drives props
Displacement - 5 t at 1/3 load
Fuel Capacity - 500 l
Water Capacity - 150 l
Accommodation - 2 berths
Max Persons - 12
Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 3.0 TDI 260hp
Propulsion - Mercruiser Bravo One DTS stern drive dual propeller stern drive
Speed - 37 knots max, 30 knots cruise
Range - 200 nm at cruise
Project - Fulvio de Simoni
Certification - CE B RINA