July 11, 2019

Improve-it = Maritimo M51

During the 2019 Sactuary Cove boat show Maritimo unveiled major design updates to its M51 Flybridge Motoryacht model.  The most noticeable update came from the hull topsides now added with all new panoramic hull side window profiles amid some other purposeful styling elements which enhance both interior and exterior form. In addition to the new exterior features integrated into the Maritimo M51 this was also added with design enhancements of interior spaces, updated material palettes, cabinetry design and lighting packages.  Of this also worth to note is a new sport dashboard design veiling the extent of the helm.  The Maritimo M51 is a three cabin enclosed bridge motor yacht which echoes sport fish looks but is full of motor yacht features.  The Maritimo M51 is standard powered by twin Volvo 670hp engines with line shaft propulsion.

July 10, 2019

Project: Solaris Power Lobster 48 Hard-Top

After launching the Power 55 in the first part of the year Norberto Ferretti promised that a full line of Solaris Power tradition inspired cruisers will be complete in a two year time frame.  The Solaris Power Lobster 48 Hard-Top will be the next way point in this promise, set to debut in the Dusseldorf boat show 2020.  The Solaris Power Lobster 48 Hard-Top is again a design to Brunello Acampora which at this point we have to believe will design all the range, and its pretty atypical of Norberto who does like to stream line a model brand series range to one designer, to give it character and recognition.  The Neapolitan designer follows the Lobster 55 in the 48 and presents a modern take on the traditional down East element design in a two meter small size.  The Lobster 48 Hard-Top will be offered with two layout choice for a two cabins plus crew, or a single cabin with a lower L-shaped lounger and an extra storage compartment to port side.  The Solaris Power Lobster 48 Hard-Top will be standard powered by twin Volvo 435hp engines which will give a top speed of thirty knots, and optional 480hp which give a rather enthusiastic estimates of 35 knots maximum for only 90 extra horses and the same Volvo 5.5 liter six cylinder block.  A Solaris Power 48 Flybridge is also in the works.

July 9, 2019

New Model: Marlow Explorer 70 Mk.II

Marlow Yachts presents the new Explorer 70 Mk.II.  This Marlow is a rethink and evolution of the Explorer 65, introduced in 2001 this model eventually expanded with the addition of the European design sloop stern to become the 70E in 2002. This size range has remained extremely popular and today has led Marlow to present the new Explorer 70 Mk.II reinjected with new elements. A main feature of the new 70 Mk.II is the expanded enclosed Command Bridge which apart having additional space for electronics, has also been added with a captain's cabin with bunk, hanging locker and drawers for personal items, which also include a desk and refreshment center equipped with a refrigerator and microwave.  Tthe lower deck in the Marlo Explorer 70 Mk.II has also been expanded bring you to a spacious landing where the washer and dryer are hidden in teak cabinetry yet easily accessible to owners and their family or guests. Just aft of the stairs is the midships master cabin, luxurious in comfort and materials with abundant storage and cedar-lined hanging lockers. The master head with double sinks and large shower is bright with a lot of storage cabinets. The VIP with ensuite head is forward in the bow area. Two more guest staterooms sharing a full head complete the layout.  The Marlow Explorer 70 Mk.II is standard powered by two Cummins 715hp engines, and go up to 1150hp engines.
Technical Data:
LOA - 25.10 m (82.4ft)
Hull Length - 22.5 m
Waterline Length - 21 m
Beam - 5.99 m
Draft - 1.52 m
Displacement - 49885 kg
Fuel Capacity - 11356 l
Water Capacity - 1514 l
Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, 
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSM11 715hp, Cats 1150hp

July 8, 2019

Project: Cayman F520

Cayman yachts continues its philosophy of bringing a new model each year, and for 2019 it will present the new F520 at the upcoming September 2019 Cannes boat show.  Designed by Ferragni who is the design firm responsible for the incredible work they did on Cayman's new 2018 model F920 flagship.  For the second Cayman model the Cremona Lombardy design firm went for more conservative looks outside, looking at certain angles to be a motor yacht from a decade ago.  The upright flybridge design and low radar arch also reminds me to a certain extent of the Cayman 50 Fly launched in 2007.  But the new Cayman F520 is not all nostalgia and here we have some modern touches from the IPS pod propulsion, to the forward bench settee on the fore deck, and large hull side windows. 

July 7, 2019

Web: Numarine New Web Site

Numarine from Turkey presents its new World wide web showroom. Founded by Omer Malaz in 2002, Numarine has in the last decade been focusing on a more internationalization of the brand, and in the growing sizes of its products.  Currently Numarine offers three different ranges; Hardtop, Flybridge, and Explorer which together present a total of eleven models. The smallest Numarine are the 62 Hardtop and 62 Flybridge models, while the flagship is the still in project 45 XP of the Explorer series.  Numarine new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Numarine, Hardtop, Flybridge, Explorer, News, and Pre-Owned. Numarine is also very active in social media with a button at the right top of the page taking visitors to its Facebook, Vimeo, Twitter, Linkedin, and Youtube pages.

July 6, 2019

New Launch: Wim Van der Valk 32.00m Hull no. WV0120

Wim Van Der Valk is delighted to announce the successful launch of the 32-metre Raised Pilothouse named m/y Jangada 2. Built for a repeat client of a Wim Van der Valk and a Raised Pilothouse the 24 model, this super yacht is the fifth and at 32 meter the largest to date in the Dutch builder custom aluminium build Raised Pilothouse line.  WV0120 is now being put though her final paces, after which she will head to the Mediterranean for the 2019 summer of cruising along the French Riviera.  The owners of 32M Raised Pilothouse made the most of all their experiences on their first 24.99M Raised Pilothouse to have their new yacht even more customized to their requirements. Working in close partnership with Nick Top and Guido de Groot, they designed some very specific details, ensuring that the VIP suite bathroom on the main deck closes off for use by guests during the day, adding to the crew accommodations and creating an even more spacious galley by optimizing the functional area under the pilothouse.  This kind of smart thinking typifies the genuinely bespoke nature of a yacht that reinforces why our Raised Pilothouse line has been such a hit. And there are many more ways in which Jangada 2 makes a clear statement of her own. She has a minimalist interior style that is based primarily on whitewashed European oak. The flybridge deck has an outdoor dining area, a sunbathing space with plenty of loose sunbeds, an all-aluminium hardtop providing ample shade and a smart wet bar.  The main deck aft is spacious with curved glass sliding doors to the lounge, while a VIP suite forward offers fine views. The full-beam owner’s stateroom is on the lower deck and includes large his and her wardrobes and a dedicated office area. There are three other cabins sleeping seven adults and children, bringing the possible guest total to eleven.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 32 m (104.9ft)
Waterline Length - 26.2 m
Beam - 7.05 m
Draft - 2 m
Displacement - 127 t
Fuel Capacity - 10000 l
Water Capacity - 2500 l
Accommodation - eleven guests in five cabins, six crew in three cabins
Engines - 2 x MTU 12V2000 M96L 1920hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 24 knots max 18 knots cruise
Hull Shape - medium-V with hard chine and bulbous bow
Construction - Aluminium H321 for hull, H111 for super structure
Project - Nick Top and Guido de Groot for exterior, Van Oossanen for hull shape
Certification - RINA Cross of Malta, Mach Y class 

July 5, 2019

Canados on the Rocks in Ponza

This morning a Canados nineteen meter motor yacht ended on the rock in Ponza, in Le Cantine, area of Forma on the North West part of the popular boating island.  The nineteen meter motor yacht had a wrong manoeuvre being paid dearly, with damage to keel being visible.  Fortunately the guests on board suffered no injuries beside a shock.  The DMD squad of the island did a temporary repair to the motor yacht, to allow towing to a repair yard on the same island.
This Canados is a 58 model, the entry level motor yacht build in full fiberglass from a design of Spadolini and to order by the famous Italian custom builder in around 1987 till 91, standard powered by twin GM 735hp or optional Man 820hp.  The Canados 58 evolved as the 18 model with a sloop style stern in around 1995 and bigger engine choice.  Over thirty Canados 58/18 models are known to be build, and today is considered a timeless classic by Italian motor yacht enthusiasts.

Project: Nordhavn N41

Nordhavn is pleased to announce its newest passage making cruiser, the N41, destined to become it's  next legendary vessel.  With over seven million nautical miles of documented ocean crossings, Nordhavn has set important long cruising records. Last year Nordhavn retired the venerable 40, it's smallest passage-maker explorer cruiser and a record-setter in her own right. It left a void in the Nordhavn product line that begged for a compact displacement expedition cruiser.  Cue the sleek, modern, seaworthy Nordhavn 41, which challenges the notion of the traditional couple’s cruising vessel. Her profile is deliberately low providing a stable and comfortable ride, and her hull design, having undergone an advanced and rigorous analysis, is CE Certified Category A Ocean for offshore conditions. This means the average cruising duo can take on any itinerary with confidence whether crossing to the South Pacific or exploring around the Pacific Northwest.  Comfort and maneuverability is the name of the game on-board. The Nordhavn 41 is available with a single luxurious owners cabin or with two cabins, second guest cabin located to starboard with two L-shaped berths.  The Nordhavn N41 will be powered by twin Kibota 75hp with line shaft propulsion, while a huge 3400 liters fuel capacity will be make her able to do most ocean crossing.  Debut is scheduled for January 2020 during Dusseldorf boat show.

July 4, 2019

Princess Crashes into Kitriani Islet in Sifnos

On Thursday July 4, a freak accident happened in the Islet of Kitriani, south of the island of Sifnos in the Greek Aegean archipelago islands.  The Princess V78 who was with seven passengers onboard, including a crew of three, crashed at sustained speeds head on into Kitriani, resulting in incredible bow damage, and hull under water sections being breached, resulting in her taking water.  One of the passengers sustained some head injuries, and along with four other passengers was taken for further check ups to a nearby hospital by a neighboring yacht. 
The Princess V78 was produced from 2009 till 2014 and was later in its production run around 2012 added with the choice for an optional sport bridge.  The Princess V78 was powered by standard twin Cats 1723hp, and optional MTU 1822hp or Cats of 1825hp.  The V78 offered two internal layouts with three or four double guest cabins, with a crew cabin sleeping two aft.

New Model: Dale 40 Aft Cabin

Dale presents the new 40 Aft Cabin model, sitting in between its most successful 38 and 45 models.  Indeed the new Dale 40 brings attributes of both these models in a traditional inspired aft cabin cruiser.  The Dale 40 first unit was launched in the Aft Cabin version but an Aft Cockpit version is also in the works.  The interior of the Dale 40 Aft Cabin is available in two options with choice for the forward cabin for in a twin V-berth or island double berth configuation.  The Dale 40 Aft Cabin features a semi displacement hull and can be powered from two 300hp up to twin 600hp with speeds going on from a max of 20 knots up to 29 knots.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.48 m (44.2ft) incl bathing platform
Hull Length - 11.9 m
Beam - 4.23 m
Draft - 1.2 m
Displacement - 14 t unloaded
Fuel Capacity - 2300 l
Water Capacity - 450 l
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x 300hp up to 2 x 600hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 29 knots max 25 knots cruise with twin 600hp engines
Hull Shape - semi displacement
Project - TT Boat Designs