Project: Princess V60

Princess present the project for an all new V60.  When launched the new Princess V60 replaces the enclosed hard top version of the V58.  The V60 will offer fresh design choices in this size for the British boat builder with a living on the main deck, and a lower deck dedicated fully to the three double cabins.  The V60 will also offer an astern galley layout on the main deck, joined by an L-shaped dinette looking astern, and a C-shaped couch to port side of the helm station forward.  The aft deck offers a central sun-pad, with central settee/dinette, and L-shaped wet-bar to port and which joins with the inside astern galley when patio door is open.  Power for the new Princess V60 comes from twin Man 1200hp engines with the boat builder estimating top speeds up to 38 knots with these engines.          

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Viking 44 Open

Viking shows the upcoming 44 Open an important new model in its range of entry level sportfisher cruisers which goes from the recently launched 37 Billfish to the successful 42 series presented in 2010. It is not as yet understood if the 44 series will replace the 42 in the Viking line up.  Technically speaking the 44 and 42 can live together, as they have an important difference of propulsion and engines.  A complete new product the Viking 44 Open offers an accommodation layout of two double cabins; forward owners cabin, double french berth to port side in a midships cabin, all this split in between by the living area offering an L-shaped dinette, and a C-shaped galley to starboard.  Outside Viking continues its trademark sportfish design for a free aft cockpit with an aft looking mezzanine settee, three steps up take you into a living cockpit deck offering an L-shaped dinette to starboard, wet bar to port side, and central helm joined by two companion way seats at both sides. The new Viking 44 Open is powered by twin Man 800hp engines giving top speeds up to 37 knots.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.74 m (44.1ft)

Beam - 4.98 m

Draft - 1.17 m

Displacement - 20870 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3199 l

Water Capacity - 454 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, plus two berths in saloon

Engines - 2 x Man I6 800hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Veem propellers

Speed - 37 knots max 33 knots cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with two lifting strakes 13.9 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - vacuum bagged resin infused E-glass

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Heron 56

Heron is a new brand located in Rome, Fiumicino and present its first model the 56 to a design by Massimo Picco.  An important project the Heron 56 puts a lot of effort in hull design with standard engines of twin Volvo 435hp and IPS pod drives estimating a top speed of 32 knots.  As is usual with the Italian Rome builders, the Heron 56 follows some traditional elements; see flush deck with other modern touches as the t-hard top.  The lower deck of the Heron 56 will be fully dedicated to three double cabins, with each cabin served with its own private head.  A crew cabin with head is located to starboard.  Living and galley are located on the main deck in an area covered by the hard top.  The first hull of the Heron 56 has launched in August 2017 so at this stage we are waiting for the pictures of the first unit, of what looks a very promising model.    

www.heron-yacht.it

New Model: Apreamare 11m Gozzo

In a publicity stint which started in June and lasted over two months the Gozzo from Apreamare has finally arrived.  This new eleven meter model, and soon to become range is designed by Brunello Acampora of Victory Design and inspired by company boss Cataldo Aprea.  This is a very interesting product and once again we see a geniality from Cataldo Aprea challenge his Neopolitan routes and bring another different stint to the traditional Italian Gozzo fishing boat.  The twist here, makes the Gozzo range a very stylish day or weekend cruiser.  A few surprises come into this new eleven meter Gozzo with the most notable that it is powered by stern drives; standard single or optional twin units what is a first for Apreamare.  The accommodation layout of the 11m Gozzo is really spot on.  The main deck offers a central settee with a C-shaped dinette looking forward, and a bench looking aft which converts to large double sun-pad, at midships is a central helm station, to port side is relaxing lounge settee, while astern of the helm is another settee.  If desired this area will also be offered with a modern designed T-top which thanks to extendable bimini and forward and aft removable poles, can cover the whole deck from fore to aft  Below the 11m Gozzo offers a galley, shower head, double berth forward cabin, and double midships located berth.  The accommodation is enough for long weekend trips, but the small fuel tank of 450 liters leaves a bit to be desired if you choose the twin engines installation.  Compliments again go to Apreamare for breaking monotony, it is not the first time this Neapolitan builder does this, so chapeau.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 11 m (36.1ft)

Hull Length - 9.99 m

Waterline Length - 9.66 m

Beam - 3.36 m

Draft - 0.85 m

Displacement - 6 t unloaded, 7.3 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 450 l

Water Capacity - 150 l

Max Persons - 8

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 1 x Volvo D4 225hp, 2 x Volvo D3 200hp

Propulsion - single or twin Volvo Penta dual propeller stern drive

Speed -  24 knots max 20 cruise with Volvo 225hp, 28 knots max 24 cruise with Volvo 200hp

Hull Shape - warped Vee shape with spray rails sixteen degrees deadrise aft

Project - Brunello Acampora Victory Design

Certification - CE 2003/44 B, RINA A1 modules, ISO8666 for data

www.apreamare.it

Improve-it = Otam 45 Millennium

For the fall of 2017 and available in a build time of around eight months, Otam presents a new open transom version for the 45 Millennium, popular entry level model of the Ligurian fast sport cruiser and yacht builder.  Produced since 1997 the Otam 45 Heritage later on renamed as Millennium has been a popular made to order model in its line, making success for its aggressive performance and second to none sea keeping abilities thanks to a pure deep-V hull.  This new addition of the Otam 45 Millennium also adds new propulsion options such as the choice of Volvo IPS pod drives.

www.otam.it

New Model: Pershing 9X

Pershing continues the X and presents the second chapter of the series the 9X.  This new generation X is a maxi super sport yacht coupe with aggressive lines and lavish comfort. The new 9X has a broad use of carbon as the main construction material, along with fiberglass and epoxy resin. Based on the hull of the 92, the 9X continues Fulvio de Simoni vision for the brand as started with the 70 model in the fall of 2014, and followed with 5X in 2016. The result is a powerful yacht in the sea, rich in fittings and equipped with numerous technological innovations that offer a unique navigation experience and ease of maneuver, even in confined waters, unthinkable on a yacht of 28 meters in length and with surface drives. The prestigious ten-year collaboration with Poltrona Frau also gave birth to a magnificent design: an extremely sporty dashboard, a stylistic and technical masterpiece.  The Pershing is offered in two lower deck layout choices for four or three double cabins.  In the optional three cabin layout one of the twin berth cabins is replaced by a dinette, with the head of this fourth cabin becoming a walk-in wardrobe for the VIP suite forward.  A nice feature in the 9X is the day-head in the stairway which leads from the main deck to the cabins.  Galley and crew cabins are located at midships in between the engine room and owners midships stateroom.  Power for the 9X comes from twin MTU 2638hp with top speeds up to 42 knots.  The 9X is proving a commercial success for Pershing with the fourth hull receiving order in the first days of the Cannes boat show.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.14 m (92.4ft)
Hull Length - 23,91 m
Waterline Length - 21 m
Beam - 6.23 m
Draft - 1.65 m
Displacement - 68 t unloaded, 79.4 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 9000 l

Water Capacity - 1200 l
Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, or six berths in three cabins, three/four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M96L 2638hp

Propulsion - Top System TS105 surface drives

Speed - 42 knots max 38 knots cruise

Range - 380 nm at cruise
Hull Shape - modified warped Vee with 12.5 degrees closing deadrise 

Construction - Scrimp vacuum infusion with carbon and epoxy resin

Project - Fulvio de Simoni
Certification - CE A 2013/53/EU, Certificate modules B + F + Aa Rina

www.pershing-yacht.com

Uniesse New Web Site

Italian builder Uniesse updates its website to a new platform, which coincides with a new US ownership for the brand. Founded in 1990 by the Scaburri brothers Giuseppe and Danilo in Bergamo, they started by building first the Fly line, and later on in 1996 it presented the Open range with the 48 model, this last proving a succesful decision over the years.  Come the start of the new millennium Uniesse ventures into more Italian European looks, with the presentation of the 72 MY in the year 2000, which is followed by a 55 MY and a 54 Sport in a couple of years enlarging the modern looking family.  All Uniesse models have been designed by Fred Hudson who gave a superior hull shape and a unique combination of sportfish looks and an Italian cruise touch to the lines and interior of the first generation models. In July 2017 Uniesse was purchased by SMB Investor David Schwedel and Rafael Barca, this last has been with the company since 1994 introducing the brand in the USA and representing it since then. Uniesse offers fifteen models in four different lines: Motor Yacht, Exuma, HT, and Sport.  The line currently starts with the 49 Exuma and goes up to the 115 Motor Yacht.  Of the fifteen models most are in project stages with expected updates to previous successful models of the range, and others which are completely new. Uniesse new web showroom takes you around with the following buttons; About, Models, Updates, Heritage, Store, and Contact.

www.uniesse.com

Production History;

42 Fly 1990-93

48 Fly 1991-98

54 Fly 1992-96

40 Fly 1992-96

39 Fly 1994-99

Giant 7.49 m 1995-98

48 Open 1996-2012

44 Fly 1993-2006

57 Open 1997-

42 Open 1999-

48 Fly 2000-05

70 MY 2001-02

55 My 2001-05

54 Sport 2002-09

72 MY 2003-07

53 MY 2006-

58 MY 2006-

70 MY 2006-

65 MY 2007- *66 MY project

65 Sport 2007-

70 Sport 2007-

75 Open HT 2007-

55 Sport 2011-17

62 HT 2011-

49 Open 2013-

56 SS 2018-

Exuma HTC5 2020- *50 Exuma project

New Model: Sanlorenzo SX88

The new Sanlorezo SX88 has been one of the most awaited projects for the year 2017.  The wait was due for many factors, important was the promotion Sanlorenzo created for the SX88, but another reason which got many people excited was seeing something completely new and out of the box design for the famous yet usually conservative Ligurian yacht and super yacht builder.  Truth be told, that since Massimo Perotti took over in 2005 we have seen Sanlorenzo go into other different segments see SD and Exp line, but this new SX88 is surely something very new even in respect to the other lines.  For the SX88 Sanlorenzo entrusted the help of many known designers; Officina Italiana exterior, Lou Codega for hull shape, and interiors by Piero Lissoni.  The SX88 will feature a helm only on the flybridge deck, and there is a choice for four or five guest cabins layout, with an owners stateroom located to midships or on the main deck option. Three different deck layouts are available from Sanlorenzo without moving any structure areas of the super yacht.  The helm station on the flybridge can be fully window closed and air-conditioned.  The stern area is a lowered spacious open space and can be used for tender stowage or a free beach area.  Power for the Sanlorenzo SX88 is from Volvo 800hp engines with IPS pod drives propulsion, this being another first for the Italian boat builder.  Commercial success has gone beyond expectations with the Sanlorenzo SX88 selling nine units before its official boat show debut in Cannes a week ago. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 27 m (88ft)

Beam - 7 m

Draft - 2 m

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 9500 l

Water Capacity - 2050 l

Accommodation - eight guest berths in four cabins, or ten guest berths in five cabins, 

Engines - 3 x Volvo D13 800hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 23 knots max, 20 knots cruise

Hull Shape - semi displacement 

Construction - fiberglass hull, carbon fibre super structure

Project - Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta Officina Italiana exterior, Lou Codega hull, Piero Lissoni interior for hull one

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

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Project: Azimut 55 Flybridge

You can never stop developing and looking forward, and that is what Azimut and Righini have been doing in over two decades of working together. When you speak of the Azimut 55 produced from 2001 till 2009 you are speaking about the best selling flybridge motor yacht ever build which sold in around the five hundred unit mark.  The interior of the 55 launched in Genoa boat show year 2000 was a revolution for the segment which inspired the new age of flybridge motor yachts.  Now Azimut after a decade returns the 55 name into its flybridge range with this looking forward sixteen meter project set to launch in mid 2018.  Stefano Righini, and Achille Salvagni are the designers of this Azimut 55 Flybridge, exterior and interior respectively.  For this project Azimut made the most for a near to five meter beam.  The interior will feature three double cabins with two heads, and crew cabin berth aft. The living is located on the main deck, and for a first time we are seeing Azimut with an astern galley layout, joined by a patio door which fully opens and disappears, creating a single connection with the aft cockpit deck.  For this new Azimut 55 Flybridge, Righini has integrated design cues from the S range, see bow, and an important detail to note is that he is not overdoing it with hull side windows going for a more traditional pattern of serving owners and VIP cabin forward.  The Azimut 55 Flybridge will be powered by twin 800hp engines and will weight 29 tons full loaded, don't know if this is a typo but that is four tons more to the new 60.  Speed estimates are a max of 31 knots. 

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Fairline 63 Targa GTO

Fairline's renaissance is fully under way and the British boat builder kept its important promise of unveiling the new 63 Targa GTO in the fall of 2017.  A race against the clock for hull one to launch only two weeks before the important Cannes show.  It is high momentum for the British boat builder which follows the launch of the 53 Squadron in January, and also the full start of the Alberto Mancini era.  The 63 Targa GTO is from top to bottom the first Fairline fully designed by Mancini, with two project models already following, showing a positive outlook to the Italian designer work. Customers should also rejoice at the customisation the 63 Targa GTO brings; five different options for the lower deck, same number for the main deck, and two cockpit aft deck choices.  Something seen in the 53 series, but its good to see Fairline persevering in this direction.  Basically unheard solutions in these dimensions by the large European builders, of which Fairline was an important member not so long ago.  Considering the customisation on offer for the new models; 63 Targa and the 53 series of Targa and Squadron I am not sure if Fairline wants to be part of that club.  Which is not a bad thing when thinking that when you build this way speculation building is out of the window and production times are slowed by not a small margin when it comes to the fitting of the yachts.  That means Fairline is building each boat for customers and the way they intend to use it, which if you are a buyer is good news for you.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.96 m (65.4ft) incl pulpit

LOA exl pulpit - 19.8 m

Beam - 5.23 m

Draft - 1.47 m incl props

Displacement - 34000 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 4680 l

Water Capacity - 1080 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or eight berths in four cabins, one or two crew in one cabin

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 1150hp, Man V8 1200hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Speed - 31 knots max with Cats 1150hp, 32 knots max with Man 1200hp (estimated)

Hull Shape - Vee shaped planning hull

Project - Alberto Mancini interior and exterior lines, Vripack Naval arhitecture

Construction - resin infused cored hull with isophtalic resin and powder-bound glass mat

www.fairline.com