New Model: Absolute 73 Navetta

With the birth of the Navetta 73, the engineering team of Absolute not only present a new flagship but also a unique explorer yacht in her range.  Offering space much as a yacht one meter larger, but with a budget of a 22 meter, the Navetta 73 offers functionalities, spaces and new technologies, together with the most refined elegance and the highest comfort. The fly astonishes for its dimensions: at 55 square meters floor area, with helm station forward, an elegant wet-bar opposite a dinette and sofas that characterize the style. On the main deck, sight has no obstacles extending easily from the helm, beyond the salon and right to the cockpit. Impressive windows of vertical size let the view be the main protagonist. Featuring precious natural materials like wood, crystal, leather, the Calacatta marble and the Murano glass, together with innovative solutions and high-quality design furniture, the four guests cabins are a celebration of Italian style, offering the allure of cozy interiors and the great sophistication of sober taste. The Master cabin at bow, with its unique sea-landscape, is a guarantee of relaxation and peace; while the double guest cabin and the two Vip Cabins, allow their eight guests to live in elegance and highest comfort.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.38 m (73.5ft)

Beam - 5.58 m

Draft - 1.63 m

Displacement - 52345 kg

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 1110 l

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS1350 dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 22 knots cruise

Construction - Absolute ISS Integrated Structural System

Project - Absolute Research Lab

www.absoluteyachts.com

Project: Ferretti 720

The Filippo Salvetti Ferretti Yachts era started with huge success in mid Summer 2018 celebrating the fiftieth birthday of the World known Italian motor yacht builder and the launch of his first 670 model.  Here we present the second totally new project to come from the new head designer at Forli, the 720.  While many might think this as an extended 700 model, details show it is not, since a lot of things change from the wider 17 centimeters beam, to the layout of the main and lower deck.  The second Fillippo Salvetti Ferretti 720 features aggressive sporty yet clean lines, with a spacious long and low fore-deck, making way for a broken shear-line which integrates with the super structure window profile design, and a forward radar arch up top which makes the optional hard-top look pleasant on the eye.  Inside Salvetti went for a four cabin three head layout, with impressive space given to the owners full beam stateroom.  The interior part of the main deck offers a traditional layout of a welcoming relaxing saloon, dining table for eight, and a galley further forward, with helm station to port side.  Outside is where the Ferretti 720 will shine versus other similar sized 22 meters flybridge motor yachts, with its long fore deck and aft cockpit looking to be the most spacious in its size.  The Ferretti 720 will be powered by twin Man 1200hp engines, with no estimated top speed numbers so far advised. 

www.ferretti-yachts.com

New Model: Princess R35

Featuring one of the most innovative marketing campaign from any boat builder to date Princess finally launched the R35, the first of the all-new R Class range.  R for revolution in its hull shape from BAR Technologies or ultra modern exterior shape from Pininfarina, and also some might add for runabout.  Princess with the R35 also enter a new market segment which has never actually been present in, that of the fast runabout sport cruiser.  For this unique project Princess broke its usual pattern of partnering with Bernard Olesinski and partnered with BAR Technologies and Pininfarina to bring a whole new breed of advanced technology and naval architecture. The all-new R Class will feature the unique Princess Active Foil System and deliver the fastest and most efficient boating experience delivered from the Plymouth boat builder to date. The striking exterior from Pininfarina reflects one of the most compelling and innovative designs Princess have ever created so far and conceals a spacious cabin within. Featuring a well equipped galley and seating area, with the added flexibility to convert a forward V-berth dinette to a generous double berth, further complemented by an ensuite.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.89 m (35.9ft)

Beam - 3.27 m

Draft - 0.76 m

Displacement - 4.5 t light, 5.9 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 600 l

Water Capacity - 140 l

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo V8 430hp gas petrol

Propulsion - Volvo stern drive

Speed - 50 knots max

Hull Shape - planning Vee with Princess Active Foil System

Project - Pininfarina, BAR Technologies

www.princessyachts.com

Web: Gamefisherman New Website

Gamefisherman from Stuart Florida presents its new World Wide web showroom.  Founded in 1985 by Mike Matlack, Gamefisherman has since then build 58 custom boats from thirty to fifty feet.  In 2018 Gamefisherman was sold to Scott Dunnuck and Erwin Gerards.  Since the new owners Gamefisherman is updating itself for new challenges with a new line of semi custom fiberglass 43 Nex Gen model available in three variants, Express. Flybridge. and Walk-Around.  Currently Gamefisherman offers three lines of boats; Traditional, Nex Gen Composite, and Limited Production which produce a total of fourteen models from the 26 Bay to the 55 Flybridge.  Gamefisherman new website takes you around with the following buttons; Home, About Us, Boats, Apparel, and Contact.  Gamefisherman is also in social media with bottom page links taking you to its Facebook, and Instagram pages.

www.gamefisherman.com

New Model: Johnson 112

Johnson Yachts is excited to share news of the recent launch of the 112. The latest launch from this Taiwan yard has key design features that were specified by her owners to make this a truly one-of-a-kind, six-stateroom super yacht. The Johnson 112 has a fiberglass hull and superstructure, built from a design using the yard’s in-house naval architecture and engineering. Bill Dixon at Dixon Yacht Design drew the yacht’s distinctive exterior lines, which feature the double bank of vertical windows forward that have become a Johnson hallmark.  Accommodations on the Johnson 112 start with the main-deck master, which makes the most of the lower bank of vertical windows. These windows provide excellent views in a wide panorama encompassing the bow of the superyacht. Below decks are five additional staterooms. Four of these staterooms feature twin berths that combine easily to form double berths. Two of the staterooms also have Pullman berths, bringing the count of the owner’s party to fourteen. Comfortable crew’s quarters accommodate six. As an early adopter of large-volume hull forms, Johnson Yachts understands the importance of space for comfort on board and the Johnson 112 is no exception, with a seven meters plus of beam that allows for exceptional space below decks, where hull side windows offer natural light and opening ports ensure ventilation. The shared spaces on board also accommodate large groups, with three distinct dining areas that can seat twelve together at one table: the main saloon dining area, the aft deck, and the flying bridge. The flying bridge is expansive and sturdily built, with a boat deck equipped with a davit and space for a RIB tender and two personal watercraft. A huge bow sun-pad and seating area further optimizes the outdoor space on board.  The design also incorporates a fishing cockpit, which allows guests to enjoy the water in comfort and safety. From the cockpit there is access to a complete dive room with a compressor and stowage for dive tanks and the necessary equipment for underwater adventures.  The Johnson 112 is powered by a pair of 1925hp Cats C32 ACERT diesels, giving her a top speed up to 23 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 34.14 m (112ft)

Beam - 7.20 m

Draft - 1.83 m

Displacement - 100 t light

Fuel Capacity - 15141 l

Water Capacity - 2400 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, six crew in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert1925hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - 23 knots max speed

Project - Bill Dixon

www.johnson-yachts.com

Project: Hatteras GT65 Carolina

Hatteras Yachts just released details about an all-new Hatteras GT65 Carolina project. This project is the newest addition to its proven GT Series tournament-ready sportfishing boats, which includes the GT70, GT63, GT59, GT54 and GT45X. The GT65 Carolina will replace the GT63 and signals a new design direction, enhanced performance and custom features for clients seeking an alternative to either a custom builder or other competitors for off-the-shelf production sport fishing yachts. The new GT65 Carolina is scheduled to debut in Fall 2019. The first renderings of the GT65 Carolina reveal a sleek profile that refreshes the look of the GT Series while still maintaining the core Hatteras DNA. Its new flybridge arrangement features an ergonomically designed console that puts all the controls within easy reach. It also incorporates the latest and largest navigation and fish-finding electronics in a non-glare, flush-mounted, “glass cockpit” helm array. The GT65 Carolina’s added volume is evident in its class-leading eighteen square meters cockpit, which is designed for ultimate fish-ability. The mezzanine incorporates optional integrated seat back air conditioning for all-day comfort, and large stainless steel built-in storage boxes. Below deck GT65 Carolina will have a four-stateroom, three-head interior layout maximizing the boat’s additional volume in both living and storage space. The ensuite master stateroom is the largest in its class, but guests billeted in the forward VIP will not feel slighted in the least. Two big bunk rooms allow owners to bring along a big team of anglers and crew.  But the GT65 Carolina’s key advantage over the competition lies in its new hull and tunnel design. Utilizing high-tech Computational Fluid Dynamics analysis, Hatteras team of engineers optimized hull form to ensure superior performance, handling and seaworthiness. In addition, the hull and stringer system will be infused as a single part, an industry first, to reduce weight and increase strength. The GT65 Carolina incorporates an all-new layout of the engine room for ease of maintenance and serviceability. For owners seeking additional comfort, there is also an optional twin Seakeeper 9 installation, without compromising fuel capacity. Hatteras Yachts is building the first GT65 Carolina, due in Fall 2019, for tournament-winning sportfishing couple Chris and Laura Jessen, owners of Fish Tank Sportfishing. The Jessens have had tremendous success campaigning their Hatteras GT63 Fish Tank since 2012. Chris and Laura, along with Fish Tank’s award-winning captain, Ben Horning, are collaborating with Hatteras on the new Fish Tank, and the builder has given them the opportunity to customize it to meet their competitive needs. The result is the GT65 Carolina, a tournament-ready sportfishing boat that embodies the best boat building traditions of the brand and state that spawned it, along with features forged by the Jessens’ years of tournament-angling experience. Additional features available on the GT65 Carolina include: sealed cockpit and additional fuel in lieu of fish boxes, hull side vents with Delta -T system, premium finish throughout engine room, single-level controls with bow thrusters incorporated, tackle room in lieu of fourth stateroom. The first GT65 Carolina, Fish Tank owned by Chris and Laura Jessen, also will incorporate custom features such as: tower with carbon fiber hardtop and buggy top, tuna tubes, and a custom wood interior. Standard engines for the Hatteras GT65 Carolina will be twin Cats 1600hp, and or optional 1800hp units.

www.hatterasyachts.com

New Model: Tuccoli T370

Tuccoli continues to update itself and after the presentation of the T440 in 2017 presents a new very interesting T370 model, with a similar layout and space to the flagship model albeit in a smaller size.  As the 440 the new T370 continues Tuccoli sport fishing inspiration to what regards exterior looks, with a cruiser dedicated layout.  Still the T370 as all Tuccoli is a cruiser with easy fishing accessibility, but not a full turnkey ready to go sport fishing machine. As the T440 the T370 offers an interior with two cabins, and open single berth cabin.  The layout below deck features a forward owners cabin, twin berth guest cabin to starboard, an open single berth to port side midships, galley below, and two shower head to starboard one of which is ensuite for the owners cabin.  T370 Hull one which was designed with an enclosed door for the HT main deck featured a saloon which when desired converts to a dinette with an entertainment center opposite.  The Tuccoli T370 is powered by twin 350hp or 370hp engines running with traditional no complication shaft drives propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.20 m (36.7ft)

Hull Length - 9.98 m

Beam - 3.70 m

Draft - 0.70 m exl props

Displacement - 8500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 880 l

Water Capacity - 270 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, plus one berth

Engines - 2 x 350hp, Volvo D6 370hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 31 knots, 32 knots and 25 knots cruise with Volvo D6 370hp

Certification - CE B

www.nuovatuccoli.it

Project: Lynx 19m Commuter

Lynx Yachts from the Netherlands announce a collaboration with Zurn Yacht Design from the USA for a new 19m Commuter project.  Doug Zurn has defined a new style of big, fun, and fast traditional yacht that has links to the past but runs like tomorrow.  This fast, distinctive boat developed for the Dutch shipyard, Lynx Yachts has distinctive traditional looks and will be custom build, built of aluminum, and is designed as a versatile tender to a much larger yacht. Both Lynx and Zurn though advise that your version may perfectly serve a function once familiar, as a quick and traffic-free means to commute to work or pleasure. Many aspects of the design are quintessential Zurn, from the hard-chine medium Vee hull shape with seventeen degrees dead-rise aft, to the purposeful look of the superstructure which appears almost military. Of course the boldest element, although practical is the aggressive reverse sheer. Besides insuring second, and even third looks, this distribution of volume insures a commodious bow inside, with features to enhance seaworthiness and dryness too. The lowered aft cockpit eases entry, and subtly encourages more sybaritic pleasures like sunbathing, swimming, or just relaxing with a drink from the bar.  The first Lynx 19m Commuter is laid out to accommodate two crew forward. This cabin with twin V-shaped berths is isolated from the main entertainment salon by the unusually commodious galley.  The living room styled main cabin has a spacious en-suite head with private shower compartment. The furniture quickly and easily converts to a double bed, and so for practical purposes it’s entirely possible for two couples to cruise, their cabins very private from each other. On the other hand, Doug Zurn anticipated this yacht will host many a party, and so he calculated things like widened passages, airy drop-windows, clear Lexan stern doors, and many other little wizardry from the architectural world, so as to host up to eighteen guests.  At present it is anticipated that Lynx Yachts has planned to build the Lynx 19m Commuter in aluminum metal. The design has a look that complements its construction, and the extremely interesting shape doesn’t require varnished wood adornment, in fact too much of that would be gilding an already stylish traditional yacht. Coated head to toe in Awlgrip, which was designed from day one specifically to adorn aluminum, the Lynx 19m Commuter boat will be just as durable as it is dutiful.  The Lynx 19m Commuter is powered by twin Caterpillar 1900hp diesels residing beneath the sun lounges well aft, and silenced with vibration insulated boxes.  The 19m Commuter is expected to reach speeds up to 45 knots cruise at 38 and deliver a range up to five hundred nautical miles from a 6015 liters fuel capacity. 

www.lynxyachts.com

New Model: Viking 58 Convertible

The new 58 Open Bridge Convertible headlined Viking's 2018 annual Dealer Meeting and Sea Trial Event.  Viking says this new three-stateroom, two-head blue runner will exceed all expectations as both a tournament machine and versatile family cruising yacht with all the quality, comfort and superior engineering you expect the USA New Jersey boat builder.  Viking signature center console walk-around helm provides excellent 360-degree sight-lines. The Viking subsidiary Atlantic Marine Electronics has custom designed and installed the 58 Convertible electronics, navigation, safety and audio-visual systems. Palm Beach Towers, another Viking Company, has outfitted the boat with a custom hardtop with drop-down electronics box and a full tuna tower. These sister companies play a major role in Viking ability to deliver turn-key-ready yachts.  The interior of the 58 Convertible  features a main deck with a salon, L-shaped lounge, galley which includes high-gloss teak-faced cabinetry, under-counter Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer units with deep pull-out drawers, and a four burner cook-top with a microwave/convection oven, and dinette to starboard.  Below the 58 Convertible featues a master stateroom at midships, forward VIP suite, and a third bunk cabin to starboard. The forward stateroom is offered with either a queen or crossover berth sleeping three arrangement.  Viking says the 58 features best aft deck in its class with a cockpit measuring fifteen square meters of space. Viking 58 Convertible hull number one is powered with a pair of the new MTU 1600hp each. With this power and standard fuel, the 58 Convertible exceeds 40 knots at the top end and delivers a comfortable cruise in the mid-30-knot range. Three different engine options from MAN are also available.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.96 m (58.9ft)

Beam - 5.41 m

Draft - 1.52 m

Displacement - 36459 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 5686 l

Water Capacity - 784 l

Accommodation - six, or seven berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 CRM 1400hp, V12 CRM 1550hp, V12 CRM 1900hp, MTU Series 2000 V10 M96L 1600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 40 knots max 35 knots cruise with MTU 1600hp 

www.vikingyachts.com

Cannes of Italy

For five days in September it looks like Cannes for its Festival boat show becomes an Italian province.  Today in 2018, but since five to six years the Italian boat builders have made Cannes there own international boat show, replacing it for the most part even with there own Genoa, helping no little to put the French boat show at the top spot of boat showing.  Novelties and future projects are presented in Cannes in more then any other boat show today.  

A decade ago Cannes was considered by Italians and other European boat builders and buyers the warm up to Genoa, today this script has changed.  Cannes is the boat show everyone waits for, and apart the boats and World presentations it has become a sort of meeting and party place for various industry entities.  The Cannes by night has become for example a huge success, with the simple idea that yachts do look cool in the night.  It has added a new dimension to boat showing previously unknown to outdoor boat shows.

It will be interesting what the other boat shows do invent, Cannes is no record breaker, for example Genoa still has by triple more visitors in its six days run.  But the quality of crowd in the French boat show is unique as is the end of Summer atmosphere.  Cannes has become the last Summer meet up for boaters, and with it we see the novelties to watch in a marina near you the following year.