New Model: VSY 64 M

VSY has just launched its new 64 M, an evolution of the 62 M model launched in two hulls.  VSY 64 M features new technical elements incorporated to further augment the simplicity and usage of this super yacht.  Both the bow and stern auxiliary thrusters, for example, are diesel electric, thus enhancing govern-ability and there are four higher-powered generators encased in sound-insulated cabins, thus allowing two generators to be in motion even during maintenance work on the others. The General Plan also upgrades some of the crew service areas, one of which is a generous laundry now located in a much more practical central position. Other areas for storage, for example, and for the management of embarking procedures are all in optimum locations and served by a special shell door. An alternative layout is also possible allowing for up to eight guest cabins, of which at least five on the upper decks, two seven meter tenders, two water scooters, and a four meter rescue launch and lastly, a glass circular lift from down to the sundeck and pool deck up top.  VSY 64 M is powered by twin Cat 2682hp engines which allow for max speeds up to seventeen knots, and a cruise of twelve knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 63.80 m (209.3ft)

Beam - 11 m

Draft - 3.15 m

Displacement - 1100 tons

Fuel Capacity - 163000 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, sixteen crew in eight cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats 3516B 2682hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 17 knots max 12 knots cruise

Range - 5000 nm at 12 knots

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - Laurent Giles naval architecture, Espen Oino exterior, Frank Darnet interior

Certification - ABS

www.vsy.it

Project: Sanlorenzo SD96

Sanlorenzo present the project for a new SD96 with exteriors designed by Bernardo Zuccon and interiors by Patricia Urquiola.  The SD96 is the new entry level replacing the stopped in production and successful SD92 which launched in 2007 and was the first model in the SD line of semi displacement small ship inspired super yachts by Sanlorenzo.  The SD96 project takes inspiration from transatlantic liners of the 1930s, giving it a unique elegance even compared to the previous SD models.  Bernardo Zuccon describes the project, as a crossroad of tradition and futuristic elements.  This description fits the bill perfectly with the central sweeping shear-line, the upright bow, and central mast for the radar and navigation equipment advocating tradition.  On the other hand we see  modern elements in the SD96 as the enclosed raised pilot house, and the sweeping stern.

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

New Model: Palm Beach PB70

Palm Beach Motor Yachts has launched the PB70, a flying-bridge traditional yacht that further fulfills the down under builder's mission to create impeccably built, performance-oriented yachts that raise the bar in the industry. The Palm Beach 70 builds on the PB 65, taking up the mantle of flagship of the fleet, and backing it up with cruising comfort and efficiency. The Palm Beach 70 is built on a semi-displacement warped-hull design that has less resistance to plane more easily. The hull shape is designed to keep the bow in the water eliminating the hump in the speed curve that is typically associated with deep or modified-V hull shapes.  Instead, the Palm Beach 70 is designed to go through the water, rather than wasting energy to get on top of it. The resulting hull has the added benefits of a shallow draft and additional buoyancy aft.  Matched to a pair of Volvo 1000hp engines with IPS pod drives, the PB70 is expected to achieve a 32 knots cruise and a top speed of 38 knots. Hull #1 that has just undergone commissioning is using the same Volvo engines but with line shaft propulsion, and performed pleasingly. The shaft drives delivered a comfortable 24 knots cruise at 55% load, using 181 liter per hour between both engines giving an impressive range of 793 nautical miles at fast cruise.  But a yacht is more than a hull passing through the water, and the PB70 on-board comforts are also an achievement. The Palm Beach 70 has a welcoming saloon with a helm station forward and a galley opposite. The galley has a U-shaped counter to allow bracing points for meal preparation underway. The saloon has a pair of large L-shaped settees in each aft quarter, with a dining table serving the port settee. The entire saloon benefits from large windows and the warm glow of golden teak. The aft deck has a transom settee with dining table flanked with access to the generous teak swim platform.  An open flying bridge welcomes the skipper and companions to the excitement of open-air cruising, with all-around views and sight lines for navigating. The upper deck is right-sized to optimize the comfort of a stable hull with everything above the shear line constructed with infused carbon fiber to enhance a low vertical center of gravity.  The fore-deck features a distinctive bow cockpit, with the unparalleled experience of the yacht’s performance, in a recessed seating area far forward. This special detail hearkens back to the glory days of commuter yachts and must be experienced first-hand.  Below decks, the PB70 features a three-stateroom accommodation layout. An amidships master is situated to port with wide pocket doors opening onto the passageway, opening up the space when an owner couple is aboard alone. A spacious hanging locker provides stowage for extended cruising. A generous private head is forward with double sinks and a glass-enclosed shower. Two overhead hatches provide the head with improved ventilation and natural light. Opposite the master is an utility room, with laundry facilities.  The VIP stateroom in the bow features a queen center line berth. The third guest stateroom is to starboard aft and  has twin berths. The third head compartment does double duty as a day-head, with an additional door to the passageway. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.84 m (74.9ft)

Hull Length - 21.3 m

Beam - 5.85 m

Draft - 1.1 m with shafts, 1.3 m with IPS pod drives

Displacement - 32000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 6000 l

Water Capacity - 1100 l

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS1350 pod drives, or line shaft

Speed - 38 knots max 32 knots cruise with IPS pod drives, 30 knots max 24 knots cruise with shaft

Range - 793 nautical miles at fast cruise with line shafts

Hull Shape - semi displacement war

www.palmbeachmotoryachts.com

Project: Tornado T-Rib 48

Tornado who build a fame onward from the seventies in building performance orientated sport cruisers with deep-V hull ventures into new territory with this T-Rib 48 project, set to launch in the fall of this year.  The T-Rib 48 enters Tornado in the performance rib cruiser sector, a very competitive segment especially in Italy.  This is not the first time Tornado goes out of its comfortable performance cruiser zone reminding readers here that the Rome Fiumicino boat builder did also build a fifty sportfish yacht designed by Tom Fexas back in the late nineties. The T-Rib 48 will feature a large open plan single cabin interior layout, while the exterior will feature a never ending bow to stern usable deck in three distinctive split level layouts.  The Tornado T-Rib 48 power will feature three power and propulsion options from twin 450hp diesel engines with surface drives, twin 350hp with stern drives and twin or triple 300hp in outboard version.

www.tornadoyachts.it

Engine: Volvo D4 320hp

Volvo expands its 3.7 liter D4 engine, re-engineered to deliver on the increasing demand for greater reliability and a more powerful engine. Available from 150 and now up to 320hp, an extra twenty horse power from the previously largest available D4 engine, which adds to the choice of propulsion from the IPS pod drives, stern drive, shaft and water-jet installations. The changes in the new D4 are more than a face-lift, with the majority of components having been re-engineered offering up to 10% more power across the range, and improved efficiency from between 1% to 7%.

www.volvopenta.com

New Model: Gulf Craft Nomad 75 Suv

During the Dubai 2019 boat show Gulf Craft introduced the new Nomad Suv series.  These new Suv series builds on the platform of the previews Nomad models and adds an enclosed bridge up top.  Gulf Craft Nomad series feature a semi displacement round bilge hull aimed at increasing efficiency at medium double digit speeds.  The Nomad 75 Suv is accessible from an internal staircase, and features a relaxing lounge and helm station up forward wrapped up with an all around Portuguese style deck.  In the first hull of the Nomad 75 Suv the owner decided to move the main cabin forward of the main deck.  Power for the Gulf Craft Nomad 75 Suv comes from twin Man 1550hp with line shaft propulsion.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.40 m (76.9ft)

Beam - 6.10 m

Draft - 1.50 m

Displacement - 68 t

Fuel Capacity - 7880 l

Water Capacity - 1320 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man 1550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

www.gulfcraftinc.com

Project: Cantiere Delle Marche Darwin 106

Cantiere delle Marche announce its first sale in the USA with this Darwin 106 project.  Set to be delivered in 2021 the Darwin 106 is based on the platform of the 102 model, with an extension aft enabling this super explorer yacht to sport-fish.  This project is supported by Andrea Armas of Azure as technical consultant manager.  Other special requests from the American owner who ordered the first Darwin 106 was for a country style kitchen in the main saloon with a friendly atmosphere, and an owner stateroom in the upper deck instead of the sky-lounge as usually specified in the Darwin 102 model.

www.cantieredellemarche.it

New Model: Otam 85 GTS

Otam is pleased to announce that the 85 GTS full custom version was launched ahead of schedule, having successfully achieved greater speeds than the ones established in the contract. The new Otam 85 GTS which is based on the 80 Record HT model hull but differs in everything else.  The Otam 85 GTS will have its official debut at the 2019 Cannes boat in September 2019.  The design and engineering of this custom fast open fast super yacht is powered by a pair of 2600hp MTU engines and Arneson transmission that can reach and exceed 45 knots maximum speed and 35 knot cruising speed, is the result of the collaborative efforts of CEO Gianfranco Zanoni, who is also Production director and tester as Otam mechanical engineer, and Umberto Tagliavini, from Marine Design and Services.  The Paris based Joseph Dirand Architecture firm, represented by Maxime Foster, dealt with all the details of the interior layout and design, according to the wishes of the owner. Max Riedl from the German company Cornelsen and Partner was the Technical Surveyor representing the owner, with Damien Sauvage from Sauvage powerboats acting as commissioning supervisor.  The external layout offers huge convivial and relaxation areas, translating the needs and requests of a customer who wanted to customize and build this unit as an Open Day Boat for his summer property. This 85 semi-open GTS is therefore able to cruise safely and without turbulence, ensuring the greatest comfort aboard even at top speeds above 45 knots.  The shape of the semi-open hard top is made with advanced composite materials that have been specifically modeled according to the customer’s specific style. It integrates the engines’ air inlets, protects the areas served by grills for outdoor lunches and dinners and perfectly conceals the mechanism for opening the top, which is also fully customized.  With the two large master-suites each with their own bathroom in the bow and at the center of the yacht with max beam, in addition to the practical galley and the living room/dinette opposite, and another third bathroom for the guests, the spaciousness of this yacht’s internal layout can be immediately perceived. The crew's quarters in the bow can be accessed independently from the VIP and Guest areas for high quality of life on board.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.85 m (84.8ft)

Waterline Length - 23.95 m

Beam - 6 m

Displacement - 67 t loaded 57 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 8000 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

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

Engines - 2 x MTU M96L 2600hp, 2 x Cats C32A 1925hp, 3 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Arneson ASD 15L surface drives, or triple Volvo IPS1350 with Volvo 1000hp engines

Speed - 45 knots max 40 knots cruise with MTU 2600hp and surface drives, 40 knots max 34 knots cruise with Cats 1925hp, 38 knots max 32 knots with triple Volvo 1000hp and IPS pod drives

Range - 350 nm at fast cruise

Project - Umberto Tagliavini for lines, Joseph Rirand for interior

Certification - RINA CE A

www.otam.it

Project: Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht

Riviera continues to push on its Sports Motor Yacht range and presents the project for a new 64 model evolving the range to a four model range.  Introduced in 2017 with the 68 the Sports Motor Yacht has since then extended to become a three model range with the 39 and 72 models, and over twenty units so far delivered by Rivera.  The Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht with inspiration from its larger sister and some specialties of her own, this is an enclosed flybridge motor yacht with a modern attitude and sport-fishing inspiration in its lines and also possible usage, see free aft deck.  Some interesting details already shown in the project is the external lounging area before entrance in the saloon, and L-shaped dinette located on the top deck.  The Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht as most models from the down under boat builder will feature an astern galley layout on the main deck and will feature no lower helm station.  Accommodation plan are for a Classic three cabins layout with a small L-shaped settee, or a four cabins version plus crew, with a fourth bunk cabin.  The Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht will be powered by twin Man 1300hp engines.

www.riviera.com.au

New Model: Austin Parker 48 Sportfly

Austin Parker continues to evolve and here the Italian boat builder presents the flybridge version of its 48 model which was introduced in 2017 as the Sundeck model, and is now complete with the new Sportfly version.  The difference between the Sundeck and the new 48 Sportfly as the title says is all about the flybridge, with this new model having a second helm station up top located to port side, and a sun-pad plus settee with moving bolster to starboard.  For the remaining the Austin Parker 48 Sportfly is identical to the Sundeck with a three lower deck layout, having a full beam owners cabin, VIP cabin forward, and third bunk two berths cabin to port side.  The galley in the Austin Parker 48 Sportfly is located below.  The Austin Parker 48 has since launching the hull one of the series also released an engine upgrade now being powered by twin Cummins 600hp, an extra of 50hp and more important now featuring a bigger 8.3 liter versus the 6.7 block.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.5 m (50.8ft)

Beam - 4.60 m

Draft - 1.27 m

Displacement - 20.75 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1900 l

Water Capacity - 460 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 8.3 600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 28 knots max, 24 knots cruise

Project - Fulvio de Simoni

www.austinparker.com