November 7, 2017

Project: Mostes 34

The brand new Mostes 34 project is a clear example of how a high-performances hull can also be elegant and refined. The A. Mostes boat builder is preparing a really aggressive sports motorboat, notice the tapered windscreen and the engine air intakes.  The Mostes 34 will feature a deep-V hull shape, with three hydrodynamic supporting rails.  Accommodation will offer an open layout with a mid cabin of two berths, forward V-berth dinette, and a shower head to starboard.  

November 6, 2017

New Model: Rio 60 Granturismo

Rio has launched its largest build to date with the christening for its new 60 Granturismo model.  Set to be presented in the USA at the Fort Lauderdale 2017 boat show the new Rio 60 Granturismo is again an evolution of the 54 Colorado model which launched in 2010, and was followed by the 56, and the 58 Granturismo.  The 60 Granturismo main difference to the smaller models is the fore-deck settee, an extra ten centimeters in beam, and more powerful 1000hp Cat engines.  The interior is very similar layout to the smaller big Rio's with a standard two suites arrangement; owners at midship and VIP forward. An optional third cabin is available in replacement of the L-shaped dinette below deck.  A crew cabin is located aft.       
Technical Data:
LOA - 19.30 m (63.3ft)
Beam - 4.75 m
Draft - 0.78 m exl props
Displacement - 26000 kg dry, 30000 kg loaded estimate
Fuel Capacity - 3000 l
Water Capacity - 700 l
Max Persons - 16
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth
Engines - 2 x Cats C12.9 1000hp
Propulsion - V-drive line shaft with ZF500 transmission
Speed - 36 knots max 30 knots cruise
Project - Marino Alfani

November 5, 2017

Project: Arcadia 47m For.Th

Arcadia the Italian shipyard intends to expand their vision to even larger yachts, vessels that often interrupt the relationship between the owner and the sea with attempts at majesty that sacrifice the pure pleasure of going to sea.  Arcadia continues to look ahead and has decided to confirm their entry into the world of steel hulled vessels with their new For.Th range, this standing for Forward Thinking. This project closely follows the yard’s philosophy, and together with Hot Lab Studio, the collaboration that produced the successful A100+ continues.  Regarding engineering and producing the first unit of the new range, Arcadia is considering possible foreign partnerships, to ensure that the project proceeds in full respect of the yard’s highest quality standards.  The first model of the For.Th will be 47 meters long, with a maximum beam of 9 meters. Contact with the surrounding environment will be assured by the use of large glass surfaces and open transoms on both the main and upper decks. Arcadia typical linear design is contrasted by an almost completely glass prism, of clear architectural inspiration, providing the interiors with a great amount of natural illumination. This concept brings extreme contrast and is emphasized by the sharp modeling of the superstructure, whose fragmented elements create an appearance of distance, just like glass prisms. A light frame, in chromatic contrast with the rest, ideally reunites the shapes in a play of solids and voids that permits daylight to inundate the interiors.  Usable space is concentrated just a bit forward of amidships to allow for ample sunlit and shaded areas on the after decks, but the play of solids and voids, that literally fragment the lines of the yacht, suggests of an upward movement towards the stern, restoring dynamism to the whole.  All exterior design solutions reflect the maximum in conviviality. Design philosophy for the proposed interiors is based on a refined and contemporary open floor plan, clearly citing modern real-estate design. Spacious salons closely interact with the open air, doubling our perception; the proposed layout links interior to exterior in a relationship without barriers. All this on a yacht with a displacement of just under 500 gt.  The sundeck is surrounded by a discreet, low level structure that provides a base for the slender hardtop struts. The bodywork is painted completely black and merges with the glass prisms that delineate the bridge windscreen. The solar panels are lodged inside the prisms, a traditional Arcadia design distinction. Here the Italian yard proposes the possibility of a transparent Jacuzzi surrounded by a spacious C-shaped sunbathing area located on the forward half of the deck, with two linear settees and a central table tastefully set on the after part of the deck. The bar zone is found in the central part of the deck, facing aft to serve guests on bar stools next to the pool.  There is another bar on the upper deck, shielded by a laminated structure that lets the sun filter through when desired. One of the many solutions for the upper deck that Arcadia has also developed includes two facing L-shaped settees. This configuration creates the quintessential convivial area, covering an incredible 43 sqm. The convertible sky-lounge is another distinguishing feature of the Arcadia style; the full-height side windows slide forward until they completely disappear from sight, while the settees are placed to allow every seated guest to feel the sea breeze. Light inundates the area vertically from several skylights.  Of great interest is the proposal for a separate dining area, similar to the typical layout found on yachts over 70 meters long, connected to the kitchens below by means of a pantry that assures precise and discrete attendance by the crew, without disturbing the guests in any way. Taken all together, 68 sqm. of space is dedicated to the guests on this deck. The upper deck is completed by the Captain’s private quarters, with direct access to the wheelhouse.  The layout proposal for the main deck’s aft area also ensures the maximum in use of space. First, the dining table for eight, sheltered and shaded by the structure of the overhead deck. Then, after a large ”C” shaped settee, a spacious sun bathing area with removable backrests, providing further seating for guests, with a beach club/gym located below, separated from the stern by a large glass door aligned with the swimming platform. This solution lets a large amount of light through and eliminates any barrier to the view of the sea.  Also featured on the left and right of the 53 sqm. main interior salon are full-height glass doors that open onto the side decks, while access to the owner’s suite is through the owner’s office. This not only increases privacy but also assures considerable acoustic insulation. The suite offers completely dedicated to the owner, and also features a private lateral terrace.  On the lower deck, guests have two VIP cabins at their disposition, with private bathrooms and studios. The guest area is completed by two twin-berth cabins with private bathrooms. An excellent feature is direct access to the crew area, permitting the crew to service the guest area without having to use the guest stairs.  Ultimately, this is an extremely innovative and revolutionary yacht that maintains the Arcadia styling, a yacht that continues to confirm the yard’s role as a trailblazer and protagonist in what is ultra modern yachting.

November 4, 2017

New Launch: Feadship 47.00m Hull. 697

Feadship has launched the 47-metre hull. 697 for an experienced owner keen to revisit the classic era of the Dutch super yacht builder while enjoying a rich range of cutting edge on board facilities. Reminiscent of beauties such as Feadship’s 1992 Aurora B., she marries a striking midnight blue hull with a sophisticated superstructure in Matterhorn White aluminium and exterior teak woodwork with stainless steel details. The elegance of hull. 697 is in her tasteful classic design. Signed by Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects, the yacht’s profile appears deceptively simple until you notice the delicate grace of her silhouette, the walk-around deck-house, the curved gunwale of the sun deck forward and the cambered teak deck, all discreet characteristics underpinned by superlative craftsmanship. The traditional design is enriched by the interior architect, who added several subtle contemporary touches such as large windows and bright spaces. Perhaps the most striking modern components on Project 697 are the grilles on the mast, the sides of the superstructure and the main deck forward: these are part and parcel of the underlying aluminium structure. Perfectly clean, even and harmonious, and yet representative of avant-garde design, metalwork and paintwork, they epitomize the yacht’s resolute but unassuming elegance. They were also exceptionally difficult to build. A similar element is the lacquered teak handrails in the gangways on both decks not commonly seen on yachts for quite some time, this graceful nautical feature is staging a comeback. The outdoor seating areas on the main, bridge and sun deck are finished in teak, creating a traditional feel offset by the clean stainless steel and teak stairs connecting the decks. The sliding doors connecting the lounges with aft open spaces have been finished in lacquered teak on the exterior, while the other exterior doors mirror the white of the superstructure. The sun deck contains a wealth of sun lounging space. The centralized mast, a rare sight nowadays is modestly styled in keeping with the classical style. This required Feadship to incorporate a lot of clever engineering in order to fit the emergency generator and switchboard exhausts. The result is an ingenious technical Tetris puzzle within a stylish conical shape with integrated decorative grilles. The interior echoes the exterior in its delicate nautical theme overlaid with contemporary details and state-of-the-art technology. It consists entirely of high-gloss dark European walnut panels, light oak parquet, white wooden ceilings and judiciously placed white paneling. The galley, which adjoins the owners’ stateroom and is designed with a clever central nook where the owners and their guests can spend time, is exceptionally spacious and well-appointed, featuring the same high-gloss lacquered walnut finishing with exclusive stainless steel counter tops an outstanding example of a bespoke solution that reflects how time at sea will be enjoyed.
Technical Data:
LOA - 47 m (154.2ft)
Beam - 9.60 m
Draft - 2.92 m full load
Fuel Capacity - 50000 l
Water Capacity - 10000 l
Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, nine crew in five cabins
Engines - 2 x MTU 12V2000M72 1448hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - fourteen knots max
Range - 4500 nm at best cruise
Project - Feadship De Voogt naval architecture and exterior design 

Project: Picchiotti 56m Motor Yacht

Perini Navi, world leader in the design and build of super yachts, is pleased to announce the sale of a Picchiotti 56m motor yacht. With this new contract, Perini Navi’s order book is currently at over one hundred million Euros.  Built of steel and aluminum, with three decks, five staterooms and accommodation for nine crew, the new 56m exemplifies the comfort and style for which Picchiotti, Perini Navi motor yacht brand is renowned. This new 56m Picchiotti follows the design of her three predecessors, from fifty to 73 meters, all designed by French naval architect Philippe Briand. Perini Navi currently has four super yachts, three motor and one sailing, in build: from sixty to 25, plus a letter of intent for a 42 meter sailing yacht.
www.picchiottiyachts.com

November 3, 2017

New Model: Tecnorib Pirelli 1900

Launched at the 2017 Cannes Yachting Festival, Tecnorib extend the Pirelli partnership and present the new 1900 flagship model. Designed by Mannerfelt, the new Tecnorib Pirelli 1900 is built to the highest standards of quality, starting with the resin infused hull and the 100% carbon hardtop, designed to lower the center of gravity and improve performance. The new Pirelli 1900 reprises the lines of the previous 1400, but reinterprets them from a new, innovative, perspective, with an even greater focus on the development of communal areas. The outstanding feature is the design of the carbon hardtop, which extends aft to protect the cockpit. At the bow is a huge sun lounging area, while in the stern, the entire cockpit area can be customized. The hull has been designed to offer high performance without compromising on comfort: it isn’t particularly narrow, which translates into hospitable interiors with a height of up to two meters. In the engine room, two Man 800hp engines are coupled with Top System surface dives with a top design speed of 45 knots, while remaining easy to handle at all times thanks to the joystick and automatic trim system. Below deck the interiors are elegant and essential. The basic layout features two cabins and the central living area, containing the galley, a dinette that can be transformed into an additional berth, and a dining table. The owner’s cabin is in the bow, in the stern, the guest cabin, a head and a big and extremely practical technical storage compartment that, in a second solution available can be a third crew cabin. As always, the distinctive Pirelli tire tread design appears on the inflatable tubes, like all the boats in the range, with the pattern of the Blue Wet tread used in top track races paying tribute to the expertise gained by Italian firm designing tires for extremely wet conditions.
Technical Data:
LOA - 18.5 m (60.6ft)
Beam - 5 m
Displacement - 16.5 t unloaded
Fuel Capacity - 2000 l
Water Capacity - 600 l
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, optional crew cabin with one berth
Engines - 2 x Man I6 800hp
Propulsion - Top System TS45 surface drives
Speed - 45 knots max 30 knots cruise
Project - Mannerfelt design exterior and hull, AM architects interior
Certification - CE B 

November 2, 2017

Project: Princess S78

Princess present the project for an all-new S78 which as a yacht in the Sport Fly category captivates you for her versatility. Finished to high specifications throughout, her modular cockpit arrangement encourages flexibility for sociable moments, so whether you are dining or lounging you can arrange the seating to suit your needs. The informal arrangement of the saloon invites you to relax, where you can enjoy world class audio visual systems, designed and engineered in partnership with NAIM who continue to rewrite the audiophile rule book. The Princess S78 offers a four double guest cabins arrangements, plus a crew cabin sleeping two located aft.  The Princess S78 will be powered by twin Man 1900hp reaching top speeds up to 39 knots in light load set up.

New Model: Pardo 43

This new Pardo 43 sees one of the most respected sailing boat builders Cantiere del Pardo of Grand Soleil fame return to building motor boats.  This is not the first time that Cantieri del Pardo produced motor boats as it had a stint in the past from 1989 to 1996 with the Hudson and Ricci line designed by Jim Wynne of Magnum Marine fame, and produced in two models the 40 and 54.  The Pardo 43 is designed by Zuccheri who is the designer of the moment and has a growing portfolio of names to his signature. The Pardo 43 is offered in two main deck exterior layout configurations with the same option for the lower deck.  The cabin lower deck is available with two or four berths, thanks to the addition of a midships cabin with two single berths.  Power for the Pardo 43 is from standard Volvo 370hp or optional 435hp units with IPS pod propulsion.  The Pardo 43 seems to have had a booming launch with unconfirmed reports of twenty units plus sold in its launch at the Cannes and Genoa boats show respectively.  According to the Pardo website the 43 is to be followed by two models in the future, a smaller 36 and larger 52.  If the success of the Pardo 43 is true no doubt that these will happen.        
Technical Data:
LOA - 14 m (45.9ft) with more extended bathing platform
LOA - 13.45 m (with standard bathing platform)
Beam - 4.20 m
Draft - 1.05 m
Displacement - 9.9 t
Fuel Capacity - 1200 l
Water Capacity - 300 l
Max Persons - 12
Accommodation - four berths, or two berths layout
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 435hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives
Project - Zuccheri Yacht Design
Certification - CE B12, C16

November 1, 2017

Project: Sea Ray 510 Sundancer Signature

Making its World Premiere at the 2017 Fort Lauderdale boat show, is the Sundancer 510 Signature, a limited edition of Sea Ray’s best-selling Sundancer 510, featuring upgraded materials and select design changes, all geared toward delivering a truly premium yachting experience. Made in America, with characteristic Sea Ray craftsmanship and iconic Sundancer lines, the 510 Signature features an enhanced bow lounge sunpad, new wood and Silestone finishes, a large hydraulic swim platform with Stairway to the Sea steps, and an exclusive “Signature” paint scheme. Gracious staterooms, sunlit interiors and upgraded performance courtesy of the upgraded engine package, standard on this model, round out this unique offering. 

blogger - Creating a New Class

The launch of the new Azimut Grande 27 Metri made an innovative hit in the industry, thanks to its semi wide body raised pilot house design, it does what yachts a few meters bigger do in a smaller more compact super yacht size.  To be truthful this is nothing new in the yachting industry, and it has been a pattern since ever.  Something is launched in a certain size, and the other builder offer it in a smaller and more price competitive model.  
The semi wide body concept seems also to be having the growth and what started to become more popular in recent years in the 28-30 meter size, it is now going into smaller dimensions. It will be interesting in the coming years to see if it will go into even smaller sizes less to 26 meters.
On the aesthetic side of the design, the smaller you go in a wide body the challenging, easily turning wrong to the eye it can get.  But the advantage of space and an owners stateroom on the forward part of the main deck will exist more in the coming years.  Think of this as the full beam midships owners staterooms in sixteen meter flybridge yachts.
Truth be told is that the Grande 27 Metri leads to new interesting times and again the defender is Azimut.  It will be interesting to see how the other builders will compete and challenge the Grande.