Project: Overmarine Mangusta 54 GranSport

During the 2016 Monaco yacht show Overmarine announced the sale for its first Mangusta 54 GranSport.  Designed by Alessandro Mancini the Gran Sport series was presented as a fifty meter super sport yacht concept in 2015.  The first hull of the new alloy build Gran Sport sees the size expanded by four meters, and will feature a quadruple MTU 2600hp engines set up coupled with stabilizers. With this set up Overmarine is estimating performance numbers for a 30 knots max speed, while a range at the best economy cruise for 3800 nautical miles.  

www.mangustayachts.com

New Model: Bertram 35

Today we live in times full of expectations created by marketing gurus who basically are able to make the hype of nothing.  Interestingly the new Bertram 35 and considering the history here, has had a low profile call it shy launch in one of the National US boat shows.  This new Bertram 35 marks two important returns; the relaunch of the iconic name inventor of the deep-V hull shape after a couple of difficult years, and a modern recreation of its first and most sold 31 model delivered in over 1700 units for a production run of twenty years. Saying all this, the Bertram name return has had the desired impact, with nine units sold on plan and prior to launch for the Micheal Peters and Marty A.Lowe designed 35 model.  It is still early days for Gavio's Group Bertram, owners of the US legend since the start of 2015 but this long term project looks all set up in the right direction. The challenge is now for all to see as the first 35 heads to various boat shows, and then after this in the hands of owners, who will be the ultimate real judges of Bertram's new chapter and whether it can reach or exceed the level bar which comes with the legendary name. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.69 m (35.1ft)

Waterline Length - 9.57 m

Beam - 3.78 m

Draft - 0.76 m ex props

Displacement - 9434 kg medium load

Fuel Capacity - 1135 l

Water Capacity - 189 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x 460hp 

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 40 knots max

Construction - Infused vinilester with solid glass bottom, Kevlar reinforced centerline, strakes, and structure grid 

Project - Micheal Peters hull and exterior, Marty A.Lowe Inc interior

www.bertram.com

Project: Absolute 58 Fly

Absolute present the project for the 58 Fly which seems a follow up to the renovation phase as started in this 2016 year with the 50 Fly model.  The 58 Fly will be also a replacement to the 56 series.  The 58 Fly is an evolution of the Absolute design, taking cues from the larger 64 and 72 models and having the feel of a much bigger boat, see deeper walk around bulwarks and fore deck settee. Its main deck layout although similar to the 56 will offer also much more spaces see larger dinette, while the astern galley will be of a much open style.  Below deck the Absolute 58 Fly will also offer a three double cabins three head layout, with the option of a crew cabin aft.  Standard engine power will come from twin Volvo 600hp engines.  Launching is scheduled for the first half of 2017. 

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Rancraft RC 28

Rancraft heads into the 2017 season with the new RC 28, an interesting sports cruiser which for its size offers quality interior and exterior spaces. Featuring an aggressive exterior profile and Rancraft's patented IGC stepped hull the RC 28 impresses for its exterior aft deck spaces which feature a C-shape dinette which can transform into a sun-pad, a chaise lounger and wet bar to port side, and helm station to starboard. Considering its exterior spaces the RC 28 will also offer an interior worthy of note with a V-shape dinette forward which converts to a double berth, separate shower head, and a small children double berth at midships. The RC28 also offers the option of a radar arch, and in the pipeline is also an outboard version. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 8.55 m (28ft)

Hull Length - 7.48 m

Beam - 2.55 m

Displacement - 2700 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 400 l

Water Capacity - 75 l

Max Persons - 8

Accommodation - two plus two berths

Engines - 1 or 2 from 250hp up to 380hp

Propulsion - single or twin stern drives

Construction - fiberglass with sandwich, neopolitic gelcoat, with vinilester and isoftalic resins

Project - Giuseppe Ranieri 

Certification - CE C

www.rancraft.it

Web: GTMM New Web Site

GTMM presents its new world wide Web show room. Founded in 2010 by Giovanni Theodoli the company has roots coming from the status symbol and highly respected Magnum Marine stable. Giovanni is indeed the son of the current since 1976 Magnum owner, and has worked in the legendary company since 1990 first in the electrical department, then doing sea trials, quality control, and last as customer relations. After many years building bigger Magnums his attention turned to the roots of the brand, which will be the aim of GTMM. Giovanni is helped by Scott V.Smith also a Magnum employer from 1999 till 2010, and prior to this working with Cigarette for fourteen years, and winning two offshore powerboats World Championships in 1982 and 1998. GTMM current range offers two performance models 27, and 39.  Interesting to note that Giovanni keeps the Magnum philosophy building his models to order and semi custom. The GTMM web site takes you around with the following buttons; Models, About Us, News Blog, Digital Media, and Contact Us.  GTMM is also on Social Media with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube pages links located in the Contact Us page. 

www.gtmm.com

New Model: Blu Martin 13.90 Sea Top

Blu Martin headed into the important fall 2016 boat show season with a new edition of its popular 13.90 Sea Top.  Blu Martin's top selling model the 13.90 first series sold over one hundred units in a production span of less to ten years. The new generation for the 13.90 Sea Top wants to build on that and features a restyling by Valerio Rivellini, who for those that don't know is also the designer responsible for the highly acclaimed Evo 43.  Rivellini for this new generation of the 13.90 Sea Top kept the form and function of the 13.90 and has worked on creating a new hard top design; now more aggressive in looks, added natural light to the lower deck thanks to a large view window which spans all the accommodation area, and also updated the bathing platform design.  For the remaining the 13.90 Sea Top keeps the versatility of the first series, like the much appreciated three double cabins layout, or the choice for a two large bedrooms lower deck.  Power options are three Volvo engines from 370hp up to 435hp in stern drive or IPS propulsion choices.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.9 m (45.6ft)

Hull Length - 12.4 m

Beam - 3.98 m

Draft - 0.7 m exl drives and props

Displacement - 13 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 912 l

Water Capacity - 411 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 400hp, D6 435hp only with IPS

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drive, or forward looking IPS pods

Speed - 38 knots max 29 knots cruise with Volvo 435hp and IPS pods option

Project - Valerio Rivellini exterior

Certification - CE B

www.blumartinyachts.com

Project: Sessa 21 Fly

It is always interesting to see how a boat builder will preform when a change happens for a long standing designer.  This is part of the story for the new Sessa 21 Fly which after an important time with Christian Grande taking care of design head into the new with Davide Cipriani Centrostile team.  A name which has expanded not little in recent years, Centrostiledesign have worked with some important Italian names as Carnevali, Sanlorenzo, and Riva here bringing the important open hard-top evolution on the 88 Florida model.  The Sessa 21 Fly seems based on the C68 for its hull lines with a completely new super structure with flybridge.  Interesting details seem also to be the rule on the 21 Fly which will feature an unedited opening system for the interior salon to the sides, and also an interesting very soft on the lines flybridge hard top.   

www.sessamarine.com

New Model: Tiara 39 Coupe

Since introducing its Coupe range with the 50 in 2013, Tiara has slowly since then expanded the range to include a 44 and now a 39.  The new Tiara 39 Coupe is an enclosed hard top cruiser with down East lobster boat inspired lines. Like its bigger sisters the 39 Coupe offers a twin double cabin accommodation plan, with an enclosed or open hard top covered main deck living area. Other interesting details of the Tiara 39 Coupe which also come from its bigger sisters is the grill wet bar on the bathing platform. Powered by twin Volvo 370hp with IPS pod drives the Tiara 39 Coupe to a 35 knots top speed, and a thirty knots cruise. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.45 m (40.9ft)

Beam - 4.04 m

Draft - 1.02 m loaded

Displacement - 11031 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1135 l

Water Capacity - 378 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, Cummins QSB 6.7L 425hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives, or line shaft

Speed - 35 knots max, 30 knots fast cruise, 26 knots cruise

Range - 272 nm at 26 knots

Hull Shape - planning Vee with spray rails and 13.8 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - fiberglass with solid glass bottom and balsa cored side and topside

Certification - USCG, NMMA, ABS, CE

www.tiarayachts.com

Project: Sundeck 670

Starting with a project of the Sundeck 550 in 2015, this Italian boat builder is slowly expanding its range to a complete offer in the explorer cruiser yacht segment with the just launched 450 entry level to the project for a new eighty feet flagship.  This project of the 670 is the next natural step up for Sundeck following the success of the 550, and sees designer Maurizio Zuccheri expand a family feeling look and the small ship features of the smaller model into larger dimensions. Interestingly for an explorer yacht the Sundeck 670 surprises for its exterior spaces with a lot of thought going into making the fore deck a prime entertainment area.  The Sundeck 670 offers interesting performance numbers with the standard twin 850hp engines reaching max speeds of 27 knots, and a 17 knots cruise giving a four hundred nautical mile range.  Slow your speed further at nine knots and your range becomes 1500 nautical miles.      

www.sundeckyachts.com    

New Model: Cruisers 60 Fly

For a hard sport yacht transformed into a full flybridge motor yacht, the Cruisers 60 Fly designed by Facheris is possibly one of the best I have seen.  Compliments to the Belgian born US residing designer Patrizio Facheris.  With entrance from a starboard step style ladder the flybridge of the Cruisers 60 Fly is also very spacious offering a U-shaped dinette to aft of the bride, central helming console, central settee, and two side chaise lounges or seating benches.  For the remaining the 60 Fly keeps the Cruisers 60 Cantius features of an interior with astern galley, a choice of two cabins with lower saloon or three double cabins without below deck, and Volvo IPS propulsion power.
Technical Data:

LOA - 18.2 m (59.9ft)

Beam - 4.9 m

Draft - 1.32 m

Displacement - 25,719 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2449 l

Water Capacity - 564 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, optional 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS950 dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max

Project - Facheris Design Works, DeBasto interior

www.cruisersyachts.com