New Model: Cranchi E 52 F Evoluzione

The new Evoluzione is the next evolutionary step, as the Italian name says in Cranchi's near to one century and a half long standing story.  Born as the 50 Fly project in the fall of 2015, the Cranchi E 52 F Evoluzione is mirror to the S we presented a few weeks ago in PowerYachtBlog with the important difference being the flybridge up top.  Access to the fly is from a staircase to starboard on the aft deck, and this features the standard today layout of a C-shaped dinette, two forward facing settee, and a wet-bar. The main evolutionary feature of the Evolzione line is the main deck, which mixes up sports and flybridge boat utilities; see sun-pad aft, fore deck with forward facing settee, and side exit to starboard.       

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.82 m (51.9ft)

Hull Length - 13.9 m

Beam - 4.67 m

Draft - 1.25 m with props

Displacement - 15000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1350 l

Water Capacity - 540 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth aft

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 550hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS700 dual propeller pod drives

Certification - CE

www.cranchi.com

Carlo Riva 1922 - 2017

The Riva shipyards, the Ferretti Group and the entire world of yachting are grieving over the loss of an unrivaled creator of boats, a master of style and elegance. An extraordinary man who turned his family name into a legend and a brand into a synonym of yachting itself.  Farewell Mr. Riva, and enjoy the sea in your last voyage towards the horizon. The world of yachting throughout the world bids an emotional farewell to Mr. Carlo Riva, who passed away today in his home town of Sarnico at the age of 95.  Just four letters epitomize the history, the legend, the technology and the appeal of Italian made yachts. The history of a family and of an extraordinary man, the legend of a whole era that saw the launching of Italian design onto the world stage, from the days of “La Dolce Vita” through to the present day.  An ongoing technological evolution which has always been the hallmark of the boats crafted in the Riva boatyards: from the timeless charm of traditional wood to state-of-the-art fiberglass and steel. Masterpieces conceived, designed, built and inspired by the genius and style of a unique man who has become a legend.

Project: Sessa 64 Explorer

Sessa present the project for a new Explorer 64, to a design by Davide Cipriani of Centrostiledesign.  At the root of this concept entirely conceived and designed by Davide Cipriani's team is a new way of experience the sea, by seizing all of its beauty at any moment of the day. The design of the roomy and spacious interiors goes in this direction. The main deck of the 64 Explorer is reserved for a large salon, galley and helm station, while the lower deck is the sleeping accommodation area, with a double full beam owners stateroom with private access, and a guests and VIP suites both with their own bathrooms.  These areas bask in natural light coming from the outside through large continuous windows on the hull and the side glass wall of the main salon that exploits the concept of “through house” to establish a continuous relationship between interiors and exterior scenarios. In the same way the goal of the definitely high level furnishings project is to recreate the comfort and intimacy of a home, in addition to giving the owner the possibility to personalize his living space. Comfort and a welcoming atmosphere are the guidelines for the exteriors project as well. The 80 sq.m terrace and two decks are dedicated to guests and are ideal for relaxing at any time.  The Explorer 64 project combines the beauty of a larger yacht with functionality by adopting innovative ergonomic solutions such as the design of the bow.  Straight lines contrast with a soft and capacious aft, the result of scrupulous calculations made during the design step. What emerges is a yacht able to part the waves and disperse their energy, in this way ensuring safe, comfortable and low-cost navigation in any condition, even with a moderate sea. Its large tanks of 4500 liters and spacious material storage area also give the yacht a range of over 3000 miles.  The partnership between Centrostiledesign and Sessa carries on after the prior project of the Fly 21 Gullwing presented in the fall of 2016.

www.sessamarine.com

Outer Reef New Web Site

Outer Reef Yachts updates its virtual web showroom to a new version. Outer Reef was started unknowingly in 1996 by current Chief Executive Officer and President Jeff Druek, a previous luxury home builder who did a couple of deals selling speculative build yachts decided to build a sixty foot long range motor yacht for himself.  As it happens this first Outer Reef   Completely hand built and finished in Taiwan with a design and US building standards, Outer Reef Motor and Super Yachts are built to CE A category, and have semi displacement hull shapes. Most sought from Outer Reef yachts is the speed which gives a long range at a slow ten knots cruise, but also top speeds in the twenty knots region to return quickly in harbor when the weather does not look good. A much appreciated feature in all Outer Reef yachts is the semi customization which goes from the finishing to the planning of the inside meeting up with the owners wishes. Outer Reef has seen growth in recent years, helped by rise in fuel prices and an increase in semi displacement hulled yachts interests, with buyers looking more to engines with less power, and more convenient to run boats. Currently Outer Reef offers twenty models from 58 to 115 feet, divided in two ranges; Classic and Trident series. The entry level model is the 580 Motor Yacht, while the flagship is the 115 Explorer. The new Outer Reef website navigates you around with the following buttons: Models, Yachts for Sale, Media, Service, Location, About, and Contact Us.  Outer Reef is also on social media with a links at the bottom right of the entry page taking you to the; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube pages.

www.outerreefyachts.com

Project: Baltic 112MY

In an exciting long-term business expansion initiative to build fully-custom motor yachts, Baltic Yachts is reacting to client demand for high quality, lightweight yachts to fill a gap in the market up to sixty meters.  Baltic Yachts is steeped in sailing yacht construction and engineering experience using advanced composites. The values found at the company’s reputation for innovation and top quality in sailing yachts will transfer seamlessly to the new motor yacht range.  Everything from precisely engineered advanced composite construction to the latest techniques in anti-vibration, sound deadening and propulsion systems will be used to build lighter, more efficient motor yachts. Baltic new motor yacht division will run on a fully custom basis open to all naval architects, designers and stylists.  Baltic has received a lot of positive reaction to a restored 25m timber build Alalunga motor yacht Sunny Day, re-launched from Baltic Yachts last year after a major refit. Her reincarnation has been a great success and prompted considerable client interest. She is currently cruising in the Caribbean and will re-locate to the Mediterranean later this year.  Baltic Yachts will also show the opportunity to showcase its motor yacht building capability with the launch of MY78, Bill and Me, this summer.  One of the first projects of this new plan is the above rendered Baltic 112MY designed by Designed Unlimited.  The British design firm is working on two other projects one of which is of eighty feet.

www.balticyachts.fi

New Model: Botnia Targa 30.1

Botnia presents the completely new Targa 30.1, a fresh edition to its range. The Targa 30.1 fills the gap between the 27.1 and 32 models, in both size and functionality, bringing with it a wide array of new design solutions and comfort.  As with all Botnias the Targa the 30.1 has been designed with safety and seaworthiness in mind, and practical solutions inspired by pilot house looks.  Safety in the Botnia Targa is not just about seaworthiness, its walk around deck is something made to give confidence to any seaman.  The Botnia Targa 30.1 offers an interior layout of four berths below deck, with a choice of a convertible dinette on the main deck.  Power options all come from Volvo and start from a single 330hp, and go up to twin 300hp units.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.08 m (33.1ft)

Hull Length - 9.19 m

Beam - 3.25 m

Displacement - 5500 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 600 l

Water Capacity - 120 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 1 x Volvo D6 330hp, D6 370hp, D6 400hp, 2 x Volvo D4 225hp, D4 260hp, D4 300hp

Propulsion - Volvo Duoprop sterndrives

Speed - 42 knots max, 36 knots cruise with twin Volvo 300hp

Certification - CE B

www.targa.fi

Project: Belize 66 Sedan

Belize has just announced the latest in its line of classically-styled motor yachts, with a project for a new 66 model designed by Stephen Ford.  The new 66 builds on the heritage, first unveiled in 2011, of a luxury traditional inspired yacht that evokes the styles of a bygone era of yachting, of gleaming hand-crafted interiors and, most importantly, of individuality.  The original Belize 54 quickly attracted owners who, after many years of boating, knew exactly what they wanted and had found a marque and a team who could help them create their ultimate yacht.  Today, 25 Belize 54 are cruising international waters, from the coral reefs of Queensland to the Great Lakes and New England regions of the United States where style and tradition are part of the yachting bloodline. Owners are supported by the professional Riviera worldwide dealership and services network.  Now the Belize marque has taken the concept of a semi-custom yacht to a new level with the 66, that delivers a new sense of space, comfort and luxury and offers an unmatched level of customization and bespoke elements.  The 66 is available in Sedan or Daybridge models, with three or four cabins with a large aft utility room or optional crew quarters.  The 66 Sedan rendered above is the hard top more coupe style variant with the living all concentrated on the main deck.   Power is delivered by Volvo with IPS pod propulsion.  Three hulls have been sold, with the first being a 66 Sedan for a US client, which has started construction and has a mid 2018 delivery schedule.

www.belizemotoryachts.com.au

New Model: Sea Ray L550 Fly

Since the Sea Ray L-Class launched in 2014 it has been exciting times, and today the range features five models and three different hulls; 650, 590 and this new 550.  This new L550 Fly is the latest entry to the range and offers luxurious and practical design features.  The L-series has been all about abundant luxurious space in the size, and just like its bigger sisters the new L550 Fly is no less to this; offering a spacious full hard-top protected flybridge, a living on the main deck with a large astern galley, and a three double cabin lower deck which includes a full beam owners stateroom. As an option the L550 can also have a small single berth crew cabin aft.  The L550 Fly also features an entertainment forward facing area on its fore deck which has become a must on this size and type of yachts.  Power for the L550 Fly comes from twin Cats 850hp engines.      

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.14 m (56.3ft)

Beam - 4.75 m

Draft - 1.37 m

Displacement - 26989 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2159 l

Water Capacity - 568 l

Accommodation - six guest berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Cats C12.9 850hp

Propulsion - line shafts
Speed - 30 knots max, 25 knots cruise
Range - 208 nm at cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 17 degrees deadrise aft

Certification - NMMA, USCG, ABYC, CE B

www.searay.com

Project: Majesty 200

Gulf Craft Majesty line announces plans to start manufacturing even larger super yachts, and at the Monaco Yacht Show, it revealed new concept designs for a 61 meter Majesty 200 and the 53 meter Majesty 175, both ready to be constructed upon order and offering an exceptional degree of owner customization.  After showing the 175 today we are showing renderings for the Majesty 200, what is set to be Gulf Craft's most ambitious move, and will be built using the latest engineering technology. The project of the Majesty 200 is for a triple deck super yacht and will include an abundant list of remarkable features, including retractable helipads, opulent interiors, beach clubs, and extensive lounging and entertainment areas.

www.majesty-yachts.com

blogger - Ten Years of PowerYacht

Ten years have gone since PowerYachtBlog was started, and much have changed since.  If I had to use a couple of words describing the last ten years, I would say it was a roller coaster ride. The yachting industry has grown from a timid niche industry to something more big and industrialized in the first years of the new millennium, meaning it became more relative to outside forces.

When I launched the blog in 2007 yachting was going into its most growing period ever.  It was an enthusiastic and competitive industry only looking forward.  Then came the recession in the fall of 2008.  It got stale at first but in less a year period things where not looking so bad.  But it was a false hope as by 2011 the recession really hit Europe with full stride and it took three to four years to start the recovery.

Looking forward media has also changed, when PowerYacht started product blogs where the thing of the internet.  Today Bloging is facing increased competition from video i.e. Vloging.  The interest of PowerYacht to jump on Vloging is existent since a few years but the cost for doing it with an acceptable quality are another matter.  

Happy tenth birthday PowerYacht and big thanks to the two million of viewers who have supported since launch.