New Launch: Benetti 45 meter FB701

Benetti announces the launch of a new custom build 45 meter displacement yacht hull number FB701, named M/Y Domani.  FB701 build at the Viareggio Benetti shipyard, will be delivered in June 2016 to a long standing client, at his fourth Benetti yacht.  Client is an expert sailor who loves cruising with his family around the world. His experience along with to Benetti’s professionalism allowed to build an exceptional super yacht suitable for an intensive use.  The collaboration started from the first sketches of the project until the launch.  The magnificent yacht was launched in the Benetti historical 143 years site, and put into the water in a slide method "sleep-way”.  The external design of this four decked steel and aluminum yacht, is the beautiful result of Benetti in-house design team with Carlo Galeazzi responsible for the interior layout with considerable input from the owner and his team.  The efficient use of space is one of the peculiarities of this below 500 GT full displacement yacht. This unit construction is based on the technical platform FB700 so to allow reduced delivery time.  Special features of FB701 is her design that provides a sensation of luminosity and space with particular areas including the Owner's cabin balcony.  The sky lounge on the upper deck overlooks the outdoor area through a huge glass door at full height and full width creating a unique indoor-outdoor effect. The dining area becomes a pleasant “al-fresco” place  Preciousness of materials expertly processed by Benetti craftsmen characterize the interiors of FB701.

Technical Data:

LOA - 45.10 m (147.9ft)

Length - 42 m

Beam - 9.3 m

Draft - 2.45 m

Displacement - 498 t

Engines - 2 x Cat C32 1450hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Hull Type - displacement with bulb 

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Carlo Galeazzi interior

www.benettiyachts.it

Project: Baglietto 46m Fast

Baglietto’s 46 m hull #10221 is due to be launched in just over a month, marking the birth of the La Spezia based boat builder’s new Fast line. The 46m Fast is an evolution of previous models, but also ensuring great continuity with the brand’s tradition, is the result of Baglietto’s cooperation with Francesco Paszkowski Design.  Following in the wake of the sleek aluminium planing yachts that have made the brand’s success all over the world, the new 46 m Fast stands out for its streamlined bow and rakish lines expressing a strong personality, but can also boast an imposing stern, thereby maintaining the family feeling with previous Baglietto yachts. The trapeze-shaped windows in the hull alternate with rectangular ones arranged on two different levels, enhancing the slender shape of the hull and giving a more contemporary touch to the yacht's highly charming outer profile. Another new element characterizing the exterior lines is the compact shape of the superstructure, which is not too high to enhance aerodynamic penetration.  When designing this new super yacht, great care was also devoted to maximizing the outdoor areas, so as to allow passengers to be in closer contact with the sea when both cruising and at anchor, and to enjoy conviviality in the open air. The aft area of the upper deck is indeed like a huge open terrace overlooking the sea: featuring teak floors, it can be furnished with a large table and a spacious sunbathing area.  Fitting-out operations are now about to be completed in the interiors, which have once more been designed by Paszkowski and architect Margherita Casprini and stand out for incredibly spacious volumes for a planing vessel of this size.  The warm shades of rosewood alternate with the colder white lacquered ceiling and side panels, resulting in very refined, contemporary, stylish interiors. The traditional layout offers four ensuite guest cabins on the lower deck, and a master state room on the main deck featuring an office dressing room, and the bathroom. The upper deck is large enough to host a comfortable salon with lounge area, the captain’s cabin, and the helm station, while the crew quarters, are located on the lower deck, and will feature four twin cabins plus a single cabin and the dinette. The yacht, entirely built in aluminium, will be pushed to a maximum speed of approximately 28 knots by twin MTU engines. It is classified with Lloyd's Register of Shipping and compliant to MCA standards.

www.baglietto.com

New Model: Riviera 52 Enclosed Bridge

Riviera continue to update its line up and the 52 Enclosed Bridge sitting in the middle of its range, and entry level into motor yacht world is a shining example of the down under builder strengths.  That is creating comfortable cruising yachts with performance and sea keeping qualities matching those of sleeker looking vessels.  As many of the last decade Riviera's the 52 unites the cruising and the sportfishing world in a contemporary looking enclosed flybridge motor yacht. Much more a cruiser then a sportfisher, the 52 Enclosed Bridge offers intelligent accommodation solutions, see astern galley, internal staircase to the bridge, and a three cabin layout offered in two versions; master stateroom to fore, or two at midships port-side.  In the performance side the 52 Enclosed Bridge again captures a cruiser sensitivity of being powered by twin Volvo 725hp engine with IPS pod drive propulsion, delivering a respectful 32 knots max speed and 25 cruise.  Not bad considering the 25 tons dry or near to thirty loaded. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.26 m (56.9ft)

Hull Length - 16.1 m

Beam - 5.01 m

Draft - 1.4 m incl props

Displacement - 24,960 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 3500 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 32 knots max, 25 knots cruise

Range - 378 nm at 25 knots

Certification - ISO 8666 dimensions

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Canados Oceanic 76

Returning to full production with new ownership, ideas and a revamp of the range Canados look ahead, with the famed Rome yacht builder tooling its new entry level model the Oceanic 76.  Like the other bigger Oceanic the 76 will feature the famed Displaning hull form, which coupled to twin Cat 1150hp engines will reach max speed of 26 knots and cruise in the 18-20 range.  The interior of the Oceanic 76 will be offered in a three or four cabins option. While the exterior as the image above shows will be of huge size, both for the gigantic aft deck, or the over sized flybridge up top.

www.canados.com  

New Model: Admiral 50m GC Force

The Italian super yacht builder Admiral has announced that its 50 metre GC Force named Ouranos has been launched. Built with a steel hull and aluminium super structure the 50 meter GC Force reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots and features a full displacement hull. It was launched at The Italian Sea Group shipyard in Marina di Carrara. The interior is a mixture of natural leather and refined joinery and was designed by Gian Marco Campanino together with the Admiral Centro Stile.  Guests are accommodated over six staterooms, including the master suite on the main deck. This features a private office and walk-in wardrobe. The three decks are connected by a steel and glass lift. The main design feature of the 50 meter GC Force according to Admiral, is the two saloons on the main and upper decks. These are virtually connected by continuous full headroom side windows which go from the main deck sideways up to the upper saloon ceilings. The beach club, which offers in and out spaces, is described as the most iconic feature of the GC Force 50. The very aft end of the yacht is an open terrace on the sea. It can be used both at anchor or when cruising. Two side opening hull ports means the beach club can be enlarged, creating two other terraces. The exterior spaces also include the main deck aft cockpit. The upper aft cockpit has been designed as the main exterior dining space, while the sun deck is the party area. It features a large Jacuzzi surrounded by sunbeds.

Technical Data:

LOA - 49.6 m (162.7ft)

Beam - 9.10 m

Fuel Capacity - 80,000 l

Accommodation - 12 + 2 guests in 6 cabins, 9 crew in 6 cabins

Engines - 2 x Man 1400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 15 knots max, 14 knots cruise

Hull Shape - full displacement

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Unielle Yacht Design, Admiral Centro Stile

www.admiral-yachts.com

Project: Airon Marine 5400 T-Top

With a project for a new 5400 T-Top flagship Airon Marine shows that after the difficult times which surrounded the Italian nautical industry of past years, the last months have been glimmering a light at the end of the tunnel.  May be it is a sign of things to come by Airon Marine headed by Paolo Molinari and his sons, but this is an interesting sports yacht and new flagship from the Lake Como boat builder.  The 5400 T-Top is a three double cabins sport yachts with the usual propulsion and semi custom versatility associated with Airon in all its range from the smaller to the larger of models. Main feature of the Airon Marine will be a lower deck dedicated to a galley located at port side, and three double cabins all with own private shower head.  Main owners room is a full beam midships located suite, with toilet and shower duties located to port side.  A crew cabin is located at midships in between the owners cabin and engine room.  Up top in a fully enclosed or open enivorment will be a layout offering a C-shape dinette and chaise lounge to port, with helm station and a second galley to starboard.  Aft deck will feature a dinette with opposing settees which can transform to a sun-pad if lowering the table.  Tender stowage will be in an aft garage. Engine choices will come all from Volvo from twin 900hp on line shafts, or 626hp and 725hp with IPS pod propulsion.

www.aironmarine.it

New Model: Prestige 680

Prestige continue to upgrade its Yacht Division line with the launch of its new 680, currently the second largest model of its range and following up on the positive critics the 750 received.  Like the 750 the new Prestige 680 designed by JandJ and Garroni unlike trends of the last decade or so in this size, features an innovative owners stateroom forward with an independent entrance layout.  Three or two other cabins depending layout choice are located at midships, with a crew cabin sleeping two at aft.  The main deck and living quarters of the Prestige 680 is centered around the astern galley located by the patio door to port side, opposite this is a dining table for eight, while forward is the helm and relaxing L-shaped sofa.  The Prestige 680 will be powered by twin Volvo 900hp with the largest of the IPS pod drive units.  These units, rather small for a 21 meter motor yacht reach okay speeds of 30 knots max and 25 cruise thanks also to a light displacement of only 29 tons in dry mode.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.48 m (70.4ft)

Hull Length - 19 m
Waterline Length - 16.8 m

Beam - 5.33 m

Draft - 1.58 m

Displacement - 29800 kg light, 39,600 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3450 l

Water Capacity - 920 l

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

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 30 knots max, 25 knots cruise

Range - 350 nm at cruise
Hull Shape - modified Vee with 17 degrees deadrise aft
Construction - Infusion polyester resin with sandwich in Airex core

Project - JandJ, Garoni

Certification - CE B-16

www.prestige-yachts.com

Project: Galeon 365 HTS

Galeon presents the projects for a 365 HTS, those three letters standing up for hard-top sports.  Continuing into Galeon's third generation integrated exterior looks, the 365 HTS stands for being one of the most sleek looking sport cruisers with patio door main deck and a size of eleven meters.  The 365 will feature a double cabin interior sleeping four below decks.  An open layout with a double berth forward is joined by a galley to port side, and an L-shaped dinette just before the bed. At midships we find a double berth cabin.  The main deck offers a standard med sport cruiser layout with an aft sun-pad, large C-shaped dinette to port side, and helm station and galley to starboard.  Power comes from twin engines with a maximum total 700hp option.    

www.galeon.pl

New Model: Mulder 34.00M

Mulder's largest build to date, this fully custom 34 meter steel hull aluminium super structure shows the stuff of things to come from Rijndijk in the Netherlands.  Since relocating in the new facility in 2013, the Mulder household has been building larger yachts and the 34.00M designed by Claydon Reeves and Van Oossanen for naval architecture is testimony of the fully custom construction capability of the Dutch builder. Claydon Reeves for this Mulder designed interesting contemporary lines offered in a two half deck raised pilot house, coupled with an accommodation with four double guest accommodation below in four suites.  Crew quarters offers accommodation for seven persons. Engines are twin Cats 670hp giving top speed of 13 knots, cruise of 11 and a long range of 10 offering a 3800 nautical miles distance capability.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 34 m (111.5ft)

Beam - 8 m

Draft - 2.15 m

Displacement - 270 t

Accommodation - 8 guests in 4 cabins, 7 crew berths

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 670hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 13 knots, 11 knots cruise, 10 knots economic

Range - 3800 nm at 10 knots

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Van Oossanen naval architects, Claydon Reeves exterior and interior

Certification - RINA LY3 unrestricted range, MCA

www.jachtwerfmulder.nl

blogger - Nine Years

Last month PowerYachtBlog celebrated its nine years in operation.  Looking back all this period was a long road and a challenging one for the nautical industries.  With new challenges, from record oil prices to one of the greatest global recession since the big depression of the 1930's. Going forward it seems the only way is up. 

When starting in 2007 the pleasure nautical sector had the best two years ever seen since it became an industry, and following that one of the most depressive from 2011 till 2014.  It is interesting times ahead and the challenges for boat builders and designers have not stopped. In reality they will never stop.  

Owners want more but the market which characterized the best growth in the best years, the size from fifteen to twenty meters is still in a numb recovery mode.  Super yachts are up and smaller sizes are always on a swing.