November 9, 2016

New Model: Tecnomar Evo 55 Open

Sometimes a builder comes with a design which is out of the ordinary, and while all these innovative looking boats seem to get the input from the 2003 big Wally Power, recent new boats are going beyond the copy paste realm.  The new Tecnomar Evo 55 Open designed by Gian Marco Campanino is such a design. The Italian designer for the Evo series seem to have gotten inspiration from a sci-fi movie with the exterior of the Evo 55 Open looking like a chameleon coming out of the water.  Looking standstill the Tecnomar Evo 55 looks like it is looking at you.  Campanino has to be commended for an interesting out of the ordinary design, such it is that we forget that the Evo 55 sees Tecnomar returning to the smaller sizes sub 24 meter, something which the yard has not been doing for quite some time. Still important to note that Tecnomar returns to smaller sizes with its usual custom identity it had since founded in the mid eighties with the Evo 55 Open offering three lower deck choices, optional crew cabin and a different Hardtop model availability.       
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.5 m (54.1ft)
Beam - 4.7 m
Accommodation - 2 guests, or 2 + 2 berths in 1 seperate cabins, optional single crew cabin
Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp, D13 900hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives
Speed - 40 knots max with Volvo 900hp units
Project - Architect Gian Marco Campanino

November 8, 2016

Project: Viking 48 SC

Viking continues to expand the 48 series and presents the range with more projects after the launch of the Convertible and Open models.  When the 48 series will be complete will be seeing a four model line up offer all catering to different clientele needs.  This time around Viking presents the project for the 48 SC, these last initials standing for sport cruiser. The 48 SC is very much the same to the Open in layout, with the difference of a three part hard top protecting the center cockpit of the main deck. The Viking 48 SC is on paper the most cruiser friendly model of the series, without forgetting that its DNA is still that of a sport-fishing machine, its aft deck is open, and the mezzanine settees are there.  

New Model: Riviera 575 SUV

Riviera presents the new 575 SUV what is a further development of the 565 with some technical differences. It is more or less the same size and the exterior and interior are not any different. Look skin deep though and you start finding a larger fuel tank; five hundred liters plus, a boat which displaces four tons more dry, and most important a choice for eighter IPS pod drives or line shafts propulsion. This last choice allows for a Cat 1000hp engines installation. So how do you recognize a 565 from a 575? The notable exterior design difference is the engine air intake to the side which comes in a more smooth profile on the new 575 SUV. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 18.5 m (60.8ft)
Hull Length - 17.2 m
Beam - 5.13 m
Draft - 1.55 m incl props
Displacement - 27,400 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 4000 l
Water Capacity - 750 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D 727hp, D13 900hp, Cats C12.9 1000hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives. or line shafts
Speed - 30 knots max, 25 knots cruise with Cat 1000hp and line shaft choice
Range - 437 nm at 25 knots

November 7, 2016

Project: True North 50

True North present the project for a 50 flagship designed by Lanagan out of Newport Rhode Island.  It is not the first time True North tries to go into bigger sizes with a new flagship, with the North US builder presenting a project for a 47 in 2009 which never materialized.  The times where difficult back then, now with the TN 50 is hoping that the Warren Rhode Island builder manages this time around with this completely more modern looking new project.  The True North 50 will also be available in a flybridge option variant and mixes Down East lobster boat lines into that of a comfortable two cabin yacht. The True North 50 is to be powered by twin Volvo 435hp engines with IPS pod drives propulsion, and will feature a modified medium Vee shape hull which closes at 17 degrees deadrise aft.  

New Model: Gulf Craft 65 Nomad

Gulf Craft Nomad range has been slowly expanding and today the range is a complete line up from 55 up to 95 feet.  The Nomad range is an answer to customers looking for a semi planning motor yacht with medium cruising speeds.  The new Nomad 65 sits at the middle of the range and offers some incredible spaces for a yacht measuring twenty meters.  The 65 Nomad accommodation plan will offer three double cabins, plus a crew cabin berth aft.  All the living is located on the main deck; saloon, galley, dining and will also include a day head.  The Gulf Craft 65 Nomad by understanding is the smallest craft with a day head on the main deck.  Power for the Nomad 65 comes from twin 800hp standard engines, or optional more powerful 1150hp units.
Technical Data:
LOA - 20 m (65.9ft)
Waterline Length - 17.5 m
Beam - 5.53 m
Draft - 1.39 m full load  
Displacement - 32 t 
Fuel Capacity - 5678 l
Water Capacity - 757 l
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, 2 or 1 crew berths in 1 cabins
Engines - 2 x 800hp, 1150hp
Propulsion - direct line shaft
Speed - 25 knots max, long range cruise at 10 knots
Range - 1600 nm at 10 knots

November 5, 2016

New Model: Numarine 105 Hardtop

Numarine is looking at important growth in recent couple years with 2016 being an important establishing year for the Turkish boat builder. For 2016 Numarine launched the 105 Hardtop, a 2013 project which is seeing the construction of a second unit as we speak.  Currently the largest Numarine launched the 105 Hardtop surprises for its vanguard different looks outside, and an interior with a very large midships owners stateroom, two VIP suites, and a guest cabin with double french beds forward.  The crew lobby is located to midships and will also feature three double cabins a lobby and the galley.  The Numarine is standard powered by twin Cats 1825hp giving 31 knots top speed.
Technical Data:
LOA - 32.94 m (108ft)
Hull Length - 30 m
Beam - 7.1 m 
Draft - 1.95 incl props
Displacement - 74 t light, 98 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 12700 l
Water Capacity - 2400 l
Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 3 cabins, 6 crew in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cat C32 1825hp, MTU 16V2000 M93 2400hp
Propulsion - line shaft with ZF gearbox
Speed - 31 knots max, 26 knots cruise with standard Cats 1825hp
Range - 500 nm at best cruise
Construction - vacuum infusion Vinilester resin PVC foam core, multi-axial unidirectional E-glass

November 4, 2016

Project: C.Boat 28 Explorer S

C.Boat from Sicily is a shipyard which is continuing to grow and here it presents a just sold new project which had its keel laid in early October 2016.  The C.Boat 28 Explorer S will feature important technical content and sees the Italian builder colloborate for the first time with Sergio Cutolo and his Hydro Tec studio.  A naval architect who has seen his rating go higher in this decade and is at the prime spot for builders or owners wanting an explorer adventure yacht.  The C.Boat 28 Explorer S is a tug boat looking super yacht with three decks and a flying bridge up top.  For its size and type the 28 Explorer S will suprise for its spacious exterior areas, as the aft deck or the space available in both bridges; second deck and up top on the fly.  The 28 Explorer S will feature three guest cabins below deck, while the owners suite is to be located on the forward part of the main deck. Launching for the C.Boat 28 Explorer S is for the first half of 2018. 

New Model: Segesta 50 Capri

Segesta is a fairly young Italian company being founded in 2009 by four Italian entrepreneurs and now it launches its first 50 Capri model. A fully custom hand crafted build to order traditional motor yacht, the Segesta 50 Capri is designed by Carlo Borghi who inspired himself to a mix of early seventies Italian sportfish cruisers like the early Alalunga's or some of the recent nineties build Castagnola models.  Tradtional both outside and inside, its three double cabins interior with forward owners suite, and two guest cabins at midships are again a shout to the past as is the wood filled finished interior.  But do not be mistaken while the Segesta 50 Capri is fairly classic looking outside and inside; it can be ordered with a technoligical heart of quadruple hybrid propulsion drive of four 200 kw electric motors, these giving a range of clean power for two hours at ten knots.  These electric motors are an optional addition to the twin FPT 650hp engines giving a 33 knots max speed, and when ordered reduce fuel capacity by one thousand liters.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 15.6 m (51.1ft)
Beam - 4.3 m
Draft - 1.5 m
Displacement - 12 t light
Fuel Capacity - 2500 l, 1500 l in hybrid option
Water Capacity - 500 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x FPT Cursor 9 650hp, optional addition of 4 x 200 kw electirc motors available
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 33 knots max 25 knots cruise
Project - Carlo Borghi
Certification - CE A

November 3, 2016

Project: Storebro 460 Commander

Storebro present the project for a new 460 Commander a result of careful development combined with respect for traditional values, and genuine craftsmanship with a long nearly seventy years history.  The 460 Commander presents as the most modern looking Storebro ever made and will also offer sunnier climates ammenities as the fully extended flybridge.  The Storebro 460 Commander will also offer full walk around side decks.  Details are still very much spread thin with no details on engine choices and internal layout details.

New Model: Sea Ray 355 Sundancer Coupe

Sea Ray introduces the new Sundancer 350 Coupe, a new addition to this North American builder iconic series. Looking very Europe outside with its sleek hardtop and enhanced coupe fore-deck seating lounging zone, Sea Ray 350 Sundancer Coupe shows its American DNA in its open plan accommodation layouts. The 350 Sundancer Coupe will also feature a bathing platform bbq area, something akeen of bigger boats, and its cockpit area surprises for transformation settees which turn and at anchor or in the marina become part of the entairtainment.  The Sea Ray 350 Sundancer Coupe also offers flexibility with options which make life onboard better as the extended bathing platform, and a technical choice of stern drive or line shaft propulsion.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.45 m (37.6ft) with optional extended bathing plaftom
Length - 10.6 m
Beam - 3.45 m
Draft - 1.4 m with drives
Displacement - 8525 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 810 l
Water Capacity - 151 l
Accommodation - six berths
Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 6.2l Mag MPi 350hp, 8.2l Mag ECT 380hp gas petrol, Mercury 4,2l TDi 370hp diesel  
Propulsion - Mercruiser Bravo Three dual propeller stern drive, or V-drive line shaft
Hull Type - planning modified Vee with twenty degrees deadries
Certification - USCG, ABYC, NMMA, CE