New Model: Monte Carlo Yachts MCY 96

In a journey which started in 2010 with the MCY 76 Beneteau Group's Monte Carlo Yachts high end line up adds another chapter in its expanding story, the number seven and second largest to be exact and present the new MCY 96.  Launched as per tradition by the French-Italian boat builder in mid summer, the MCY 96 takes it to compete in the 28 to 29 meter over all and less to 24 meter length size raised pilot house category.  Designed as all the Monte Carlo Yachts line by Nuvolari Lenard the MCY 96 brings fresh thinking in its second largest model, this seen in the galley located below deck, in order to allow more space for the owners cabin on the forward part of the main deck.  The lower deck of the MCY 96 is offered in three versions; four guest cabins, or three cabins this last with the option of  a double second VIP suite or a twin cabin to starboard.  Power for the MCY 96 comes from standard Man 1900hp or optional MTU 2200hp engines, with maximum speeds up to 27 knots possible.

Technical Data:

LOA - 29.26 m (96ft)

Beam - 6.94 m

Draft - 2.1 m

Displacement - 98 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 11000 l

Water Capacity - 1650 l

Accommodation - ten guest berths in five cabins, or eight berths in four cabins, six crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1900hp, MTU 16V2000 M86 2200hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 27 knots max, 24 knots cruise with MTU 2200hp

Construction - fiberglass with Kevlar and Carbon reinforcements

Project - Nuvolari Lenard exterior and interior lines, BG Monte Carlo Yachts naval engineering

Certification - CE A, MCA MGN 280 charter, RINA

www.montecarloyachts.it 

Project: Cantiere Delle Marche 118 Acciaio

The success of explorer yachts in steel and aluminum designed by Cantiere delle Marche continues. The shipyard based in Ancona, Italy, announces the sale of an explorer yacht Acciaio 118 for one lucky owner. The sale was made in collaboration with Arcon Yachts, which introduced the customers to the shipyard and have followed every single step of the negotiation with great skill and ability. Arcon Yachts will also be the Build Representative: a natural choice since Richard Kaye performs the same activities for the first unit Acciaio 105 under construction. In fact, the new yacht comes after only six months from the sale of the first Acciaio 105: this model too is designed by Hydrotec, and will be the synthesis of the technical expertise and the design of the leader shipyard in manufacturing explorer yachts in steel and aluminum. Again Cantiere delle Marche proves to be perfectly able to accurately identify the market needs and consequently optimize its offer to meet those needs. Always keeping focused its foundation characteristics their DNA the Explorer Yachts builder is able to broaden the horizons of this category by offering their owners the opportunity to experience the sea 'beyond yachting limits'. The yacht, scheduled for delivery in early 2019, joins the other 6 units, all over 100 feet, already under construction at Cantiere delle Marche. Acciaio 118’ is blending all the various components that were found in CdM production until now: a strong and robust construction, using steel and aluminum, a round bilge, full displacement hull that in the last projects has evolved including a bulbous bow and shallow water capabilities, high volume, tender garage capable of holding a six meter tender, enhanced external areas with elegant and smooth lines. The 350 ton vessel is using a high performing full displacement hull, with a bulbous bow, full midships section and smooth, flat aft sections which allow for optimal propeller space and an almost horizontal shaft line. These hull design features form a yacht with incredibly low fuel consumption and a long range, when coupling this with advanced hull reinforcements this creates a true explorer yacht. The hull has not only proved to be extremely efficient but also offers sea-keeping capabilities encountered only on much larger vessels. The Acciaio 118 has significantly increased sound proofing making the yacht incredibly silent and with great stability in all conditions creating a truly extraordinary and tranquil cruising experience. The external lines are a combination of elegance and character, with the longitudinal volume distribution becoming more balanced using long flowing lines, the windows are wide and perfectly harmonized both with interior and exterior.  As has become synonymous with CdM and the Darwin line, the Acciaio 118 offers a custom interior layout with unrivalled volumes boasting on average 10 percent more space compared to its rivals. The standard layout holds potentially 6 guest cabins spread over 3 decks with 4 crew cabins. The main deck houses a generous lounge and dining with the full beam owner cabin situated forward. Located on the upper deck is a sky lounge/media room opening to a covered alfresco dining, forward of the helm is a further sun bathing area. Acciaio 118 offers a huge sun deck holding all the desired luxuries including custom Jacuzzi, bar, sun bathing and a naturally configured hardtop to allow a sheltered area for dining.

www.cantieredellemarche.it

Improve-it = Hatteras M75 Panacera

Hatteras 70 Motor Yacht recently renamed as the M75 Panacera shows the Enclosed Bridge version launched in the first half of 2017. Built for a couple who have owned four previous Hatteras, the boat not only showcased the new Enclosed Bridge air-conditioned upper-deck wheelhouse sky-lounge with dining area, but it also featured custom interior styling created by Hatteras Yachts interior design department in collaboration with the owners.  Thanks to the expertise of Hatteras in-house design and engineering teams, this four-stateroom, three-head plus separate crew quarters, twenty two meter motor yacht makes you feel like you’re on a much larger vessel and by adding another level of living space, the new Enclosed Bridge version enhances that effect even more.

www.hatterasyachts.com

Project: Casa 38 T-Top

Casa shows its full custom attributes with the project of a new currently in construction 38 T-Top.  Third version of the 38, the T-Top is the most modern looker of the Casa entry level model which is also available in Open and HT versions.  A project of Pier Luigi Mimmocchi the 38 T-Top offers lower deck accommodation for two cabins and two heads, or a two cabins single head layout choice.  The single head version offers a more spacious galley and saloon.  The standard exterior deck of the Casa 38 T-Top offers the traditional Mediterranean layout for an aft sun-pad, C-shaped dinette, with helm station and wet-bar to starboard.  As is standard at Casa, other custom layouts are available for the exterior. Power for the Casa 38 T-Top comes from twin Volvo 300hp with stern drive propulsion which give max speeds up to 38 knots.   The T-Top, hull number three of the Casa 38 entry level sport cruiser is currently in construction at Gaeta, Italy with a planned delivery for Spring 2018.      

www.cantiericasa.it

New Model: Dellapasqua DC10 SL

In the realm of boat builders Dellapasqua is that rare name who always takes the route of a conservative design evolution in the process of renewal of its models.  The new DC10 SL from Dellapasqua follows this theme to the letter and this new SL flybridge replaces the S model before it.  The difference is a soft one with the new SL having glued side profile windows and a design reminiscent of nineties Italian flybridge cruisers.  But do not be mistaken as the DC10 SL for its simplicity in a length of just eleven meters has a lot going for it, in an honest package offering two or three cabins choice layouts below deck.  But choice does not stop here, and DC10 SL can also feature one or two shower heads, and a larger galley option with this moving the helm station to port side.  Power options for the Dellapasqua is a client discretion based with a maximum possibility of twin 370hp diesel engines.  The Dellapasqua DC10 SL is an interesting flybridge cruiser for those who want a no frill simple design with a traditional deep Vee hull shape, with its only let down being the not so large 750 liters fuel capacity.        

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.9 m (39ft)

Hull Length - 11.3 m

Beam - 3.5 m

Displacement - 7.5 t light

Fuel Capacity - 750 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths in two cabins, or 5 + 2 berths

Engines - up to 2 x 370hp diesel engines 

Propulsion - line shaft  

Certification - CE B

www.dellapasquadc.com

Project: Greenline 65 OceanClass

After the success of the OceanClass 70, designers JandJ and Greenline lead to the project of an all new OceanClass 65 project. Combining luxury and quality the Greenline 65 OceanClass modern looks goes into a new twenty meter explorer yacht territory, thanks to a long-range ability, seaworthiness, and a low resistance hull shape. Indeed the new hybrid hull geometry provides fuel efficiency at a choice of speed between ten and 25 knots. Inside the Greenline 65 OceanClass offers three double guest cabins all with private en-suite shower heads, and a twin crew cabin aft.  Living area on the main deck is offered in two configurations that for a central or astern galley layout.  Interesting in the Oceanclass 65 is also the spaces for the aft deck, and flybridge.  Greenline 65 OceanClass is offered with standard twin Cats 715hp engines and optional 1000hp or 1150hp.  Estimated speeds are 22 knots with the standard engines and reach 28 knots with the large 1150hp optional set up. 

www.greenlinehybrid.si

New Model: Canados 428 Gladiator

It's been a very long time since Canados offered something under fifteen meters, and sporty.  Yet the Canados 428 Gladiator comes ablaze with interesting day cruiser features, and various cool options to the customer.  Forget the thirteen meter size this is another Canados made to order product with interesting options from the fifteen custom Dupont color choices, to the propulsion offer of stern drive or faster surface drives set up.  The Canados 428 Gladiator is a day cruiser, but also tender and a lot of things that you can have in between these two categories.  Inside the Canados offers an open cabin layout with a large forward berth, spacious shower head, and a galley.  Power choices for the Gladiator 428 are standard twin Volvo 400hp with stern drives, and or optional Cummins 550hp with surface drive set up.       

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.94 m (42.9ft)

Hull Length - 11.9 m

Waterline Length - 10.3 m

Beam - 4.19 m

Draft - 1.05 m including props and drives

Displacement - 8500 kg light, 10850 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1050 l

Water Capacity - 350 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 400hp, Cummins QSB6.7 550hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drive, or Top System TS55 surface drives with Cummins

Speed - 41 knots max 36 knots cruise with Volvo 400hp, 50 knots max 40 knots cruise with Cummins 550hp and surface drives

Range - 350 nm at cruise

Construction - infusion process with transparent gel-coat Vinilester resin, E-glass and balsa cored.  Painted with two coats Dupont paint 

Project - Marco Casali

Certification - CE B12, C16

www.canados.com 

Project: Azimut Atlantis 51

Been about three years since Atlantis launched a totally new model, so the thinking was that Azimut-Benetti Group was re-valuating its entry level sport cruiser and yacht range, even though both the 43 and 50 models are good sellers.  Comes Cannes show 2017 and Azimut-Benetti Group present the Azimut Atlantis 51 project.  A new flagship of the Atlantis range, the 51 see the Neo Design team continue responsibility of the range as started in 2009.  The Azimut Atlantis 51 sees the designers offer a similar super structure to the 43 model, with the hull taking inspiration from the third generation Azimut S series looks, see axe-bow with grill.  Inside the Azimut Atlantis 51 will offer a traditional three double cabin six berths layout; owners room forward, a VIP double cabin to starboard, twin bunk to port side, and a saloon and galley in between.  This is a surprise considering Atlantis has been in the past a pioneer in offering full beam cabins in the 425 SC, 47, and 55 models.  But the surprise is even bigger when you see that the 51 will feature IPS pod propulsion, therefore usually allowing for larger cabin space. Interesting to note Atlantis return to the use of IPS pod drives with the 51 being the second model to offer IPS pod propulsion after the 50x4 model presented in 2008 and lasting production a couple years.     

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Ferretti 780

Ferretti present the new 780 model a flybridge motor yacht of 24 meters with a perfect blend of comfort, style, seaworthiness and safety. The Ferretti 780 is the result of the evolution of Giovanni Zuccon's style with inspiration to his mid eighties aerodynamic looks manifested in sleek lines and clean shapes, accentuated by the choice to resize the height of the hull's topsides, to the benefit of the yacht's overall sporty character accentuated by the streamlined upper structure.  The Ferretti 780 is available in few variants; exterior with or without hardtop, and an interior offering three main deck layouts, and two lower deck options.  Most of these options are studied to cater for other continent markets, for example the open galley layout on the main deck is studied for the American client, while a large saloon below deck in replacement to the owners stateroom and galley down is studied for the Asian customer.  The Ferretti 780 is powered by standard Man 1400hp or optional 1550hp engines these last giving a top speed of 31 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.01 m (78.9ft)

Hull Length - 22.7 m

Waterline Length - 19.5 m

Beam - 5.8 m

Draft - 1.94 m

Displacement - 56000 kg unloaded, 65000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 5000 l

Water Capacity - 1050 l

Max Persons - 20

Accommodation - eight guest berths in four cabins,  four crew in two cabin

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp, V12 1550hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - 28 knots max 24 knots cruise with Man 1400hp, 31 knots max 28 knots cruise with Man 1550hp

Range - 300 nm at cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with spray rails and 13 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Zuccon exterior and interior

Certification - CE 2003/44 A, modules B + F + Aa RINA spa

www.ferretti-yachts.com 

Botnia Targa New Web Site

Botnia Targa from Finland presents its new World wide web showroom.  Botnia Targa was founded 1976 by Johan and Britt-Marie Carpelan with boat production starting in 1977 with an employment of ten persons, and the Malax production site in South Vasa.  Production site will expand twice over the years with Botnia purchasing the Sunwind 4000 sqm yard in Nykarleby in 1997 and a facility expansion happening again in 2006.  Botnia employments have also risen over time reaching the one hundred mark in 2000, and two hundred plus in 2007. The first boat models that Botnia builds are an H-series sail boat and the 23 launch type, both stating production in 1977.  The 23 will eventually sell 650 units in a fourteen years production run lasting till 1991, this beaten by the H-boat in 2003 when it builds the 1000 hull, and stopping at number 1005 of the same year. In 1984 Botnia does a big break through for its future when buying production rights of the Targa series and 25 model.  The second Targa model will come five years later with the 29  presented in 1989.  The Botnia Targa will continue to expand ever since with new models launching each other year and producing the 1000 Targa model in 2003.  During the nineties period Botnia Targa also wins important contracts over Europe and beyond; 1996 it supplies Police boats to both Norway and Finnish authorities, 1997 the London Metropolitan police and taxi sight seeing boats in Greenland.  Botnia Targa has also won numerous prices over the years; 1999 Targa 30 model wins Motorboat of the Show at the Helsinki boat show, 2003 Targa 27.1 wins Motorboat of the Show at the Stockholm Scandinavian boat show, 2005 Targa 42 Motorboat of the Show, 2007 Targa 31 Motorboat of the Year by Motorboat and Yachting and Motorboat Monthly in the Wheelhouse and Walkaround class, with the Targa 44 and Targa 32 again winning the same award in 2009 and 2012 respectively.  Today Botnia Targa offers a range of eight models which start with the 23.1 and go up to the 44 flagship model.  Botnia newest model is the 30.1 launched in the second half of 2016.  Botnia Targa new website takes you around with the following buttons; Boats, The Pioneer, Boatshows, News, Store, and Contact.  

www.targa.fi

Production History;

23 1977-91 (650)

Targa 25 1984-93

Targa 29 1989-96

Targa 27 1991-2002 (200+-)

Targa 23 1992-2006

Targa 25 Mk.II 1994-2004

Targa 33 1995-98

Targa 30/31 1997/2000-01  

Targa 37 1998-

Targa 35 1999-

Targa 31 Mk.II 2002-10

Targa 27.1 2003-17 (400+-)

Targa 25.1 2005-

Targa 42 2005-12

Targa 23.1 2007-

Targa 44 2007-

Targa 32 2011-

Targa 30.1 2016-

Targa 46 2017-

Targa 27.2 2018-

Targa 41 2024-