New Model: Outer Reef 740 Deluxbridge Motoryacht

 

Outer Reef has in the fall of 2021 debuted its new 740 Deluxbridge Motoryacht.  Ordered by a previous Outer Reef owner, who owned a 2019 610 Motoryacht, the new 740 Deluxbridge is born from the 720 platform, and features a top deck with enclosed pilot house, hence the name deluxe bridge.  The Outer Reef 740 Deluxbridge offers a three double cabins layout, plus a two berth crew cabin aft.  Owners stateroom is located at midships.  The Outer Reef 740 Deluxbridge Motoryacht is standard powered by twin John Deere 500hp, and or Cats 476hp engines with shaft line propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.45 m (73.8ft)

Beam - 5.63 m

Draft - 1.6 m

Displacement - 64 t

Fuel Capacity - 7571 l

Water Capacity - 1514 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin with two berths

Engines - 2 x John Deere 6090 500hp, Cats C9.3 476hp

Propulsion - ZF gearbox with Seatorque enclosed shaft system

Construction - vinylester resin, solid fiberglass hull, Divinycell PvC core above waterline, Cook gelcoat

www.outerreefyachts.com

Project: Viking 90 Sky Bridge

Like with any of its models Viking proposes different versions on its platform, and so will be the case with its new upcoming 90 flagship model, which will replace I would say temporary the 92 after 21 units delivered.  Unlike the 92, the new 90 will have a load line of less to 24 meters making it abstain to Selective Catalytic Reduction rules which entered force in 2022.  Selective Catalytic Reduction units need further engine room space and redesigned layouts, with Viking being very vocal against the new rules to fit mandatory converters, and working a lot to delay the entry from 2020 to 22. The Viking 90 will offer a six stateroom layout, highlighted with a full beam owners stateroom at midships.  The Sky Bridge project will differ from the other standard Convertible and Enclosed Bridge versions for offering a fully equipped second helm station up top.  The Sky Bridge replaces the full-tower and makes it safer to reach then a Tuna tower helm, with the advantage that a fully fitted helm station can be equipped.  The Viking 90 is scheduled to debut in early 2023.

www.vikingyachts.com

Hunga Tonga Tsunami 2022

On 14 January the volcano on the Hunga Tonga uninhabited island, part of the Tongan archipelago in the Southern Pacific ocean erupted.  The eruption created a big Tsunami with waves reaching a height up to fifteen meters, and in this process is reported to have killed three persons, injured a lot of people, and many remain missing.  Hunga Tonga is located about 35 nautical miles North of Tongatapu, but the Tsunami also travelled afar in the Pacific Ocean, and doing damage from New Zealand, to Japan, and as far as South and North America. 

The above picture is taken in a Marina in New Zealand which seemed to be one of the most where boats and yacht sustained damages. In this particular marina some small and medium sized boats also sank, with boaters complaining that no alarm or advise was made.  

New Launch: Baglietto 54.60m C#10231

Baglietto present hull number 10231, a 54.60 meter super yacht named C, and designed by Horacio Bozzo exterior and Hot Lab for interior.  A fully custom project which sold in 2017 and completed in early 2021  Baglietto 54 meter super yacht features very clean lines with three decks, and a semi wide-body main deck offering an accommodation for twelve guests in six cabins, and thirteen crew in seven.  This Baglietto 54 meter hull number 10231 features a fast displacement hull shape and powered by twin Cat engines 1622hp reaches top speeds up to fifteen knots and a cruise of twelve. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 54.60 m (179.1ft)

Beam - 10.4 m

Draft - 2.6 m

Displacement - 570 t half load, 860 GT

Fuel Capacity -100,000 l

Water Capacity - 25,000 l

Accommodation - twelve guess in six cabins, thirteen crew in seven cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert 1622hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fifteen knots max twelve knots cruise

Range - 4500 nm at twelve knots

Hull Shape - fast displacement

Construction - aluminium h321/h111

Project - Horacio Bozzo exterior, Hot Lab interior

Certification - Lloyds +100A1 Ssc G3

www.baglietto.com

Project: Rossinavi Portofino 52

Italian shipyard Rossinavi has unveiled a new full-displacement superyacht concept, Portofino 52. Generated from the vision of Team for Design Enrico Gobbi combined with Rossinavi's expertise, Portofino 52 was created with the desire to offer the most pleasant cruising experience in maximum comfort. 52, the metres in length of a yacht optimized to provide the greatest number of experiences that can be enclosed in 499 GT. Versatility of soul and use, best represented by a sundeck of 130 sqm liveable at any time of the day and in all sea conditions. An area for outdoor breakfasts and lunches, an area for sunbathing, an area for cocktails, but also an area for dancing at nightfall, this means sundeck on board the Portofino 52. A beach club where everyone can find their own space, whether it is by the sea after a swim or sipping a drink under the calm reflections of the glazed pool above or enjoying the wellness area with sauna. A layout designed to be family-friendly, in which, in addition to the Owner's suite, there are four guest cabins of the same size, a layout in which there are large meeting and leisure areas, such as the numerous dining areas, lounges and bars that adorn the various decks, or the open-air cinema at the bow of the upper deck. Shapes in which the function is integrated, such as for the tender and toys storage area, located in a hidden and safe position in the bow, under a mechanical cover. A yacht in which the interior blends with the exterior design, through a careful play of natural and artificial lights. Key design features include;130 sqm sundeck, 50% shaded by a hard top; 60 sqm beach club area with spa and gym; glass-bottomed pool, located in the main deck cockpit and equipped with a whirlpool system; full-beam Owner's suite that extends over 50 sqm; tender and toys storage area located on the foredeck; and outdoor cinema situated forward on the upper deck. On the main deck, the large cockpit that welcomes guests on board is made spectacular by a swimming pool with glass floor and forward side. The upper deck cockpit, with such a generous space and largely sheltered from the sun, is ideal for hosting an outdoor dining table. The bow area of ​​the upper deck is used as an outdoor cinema, with six seats and a firepit. Regarding the internal areas, on the main deck we find the main salon and an adjoining dining area. Towards the bow, the full-beam Owner’s suite has been conceived in two different layouts: the first one with a large dressing room at the entrance, the second one featuring a private office. All the main deck areas are extremely enhanced by full-height windows. The sky lounge on the upper deck is also characterized by large glazing, which enhance the panoramic view. In this area there is also an easily served bar with a scenic wine and cigar cellar behind. On the lower deck, the four guest cabins have been designed to have the same size. To provide a larger guest accommodation area on the lower deck, the tender and toys storage area is positioned on the foredeck, protected by an aesthetic and safety cover integrated in the exterior shapes of the yacht. The careful engineering studies made allow Portofino 52 to be an extremely safe and comfortable yacht, even for long voyages and transoceanic routes, thanks also to a state-of-the-art stabilization system and the Rossinavi Zero Noise technology, which drastically reduces the onboard noise and vibrations.  Rossinavi Portofino 52 is to be powered by twin Cats 1499h engines with estimated top speeds up to fifteen knots and a cruise of twelve.

www.rossinavi.com

Azimut Cruiser Sinks in Ischia Island

An Azimut flybridge cruiser of twelve meters in length, sank while in its mooring at the marina in Casamicciola Terme, in the Island of Ischia, in the night between the twelfth and thirteenth January.  No one was onboard at the time of sinking. The cause of the sinking are not reported, but in most cases when a boat sinks this way, berthed in its mooring, it would be a failed water-cock of sorts.  Casamicciola Terme is located on the North part of the Island of Ischia, the largest of the three Naples gulf Islands, the other two being the famous Capri, and less famous but pretty Procida.   

The boat in this accident is an Azimut AZ36 TrentaSei model, designed by Bernard Olesinski and inhouse by the Italian yacht builder.  The AZ36 was a replacement to the long standing and popular John Bennet designed 37 and was produced from the fall of 1993 till 98.  The AZ36 has a two cabins two head layout, and was powered by twin Cats 306hp or Aifo 300hp reaching top speeds up to thirty knots.  The AZ36 followed a family feeling design to the AZ43 presented in the fall of 1991, and AZ40 in the fall of 92.  This trio of models characterized Azimut entry level line sub fifteen meters from 1992 to 98 in extending the Italian builders international success.  Over one hundred AZ36 where made in a five year production run as the model was replaced by the 39 in the fall of 1998.         

Engine: MAN Smart Hybrid

MAN Engines present its Smart Hybrid Experience. This completely new hybrid system marks a turning point when it comes to modern marine drives, and underlines MAN Engines’ status as pioneers in this technology. The electric motor generator unit from the MAN Smart Hybrid Experience can produce a rated power of 184 kW or 368 kW, at an extremely high efficiency rating of up to 96 percent. The permanent-magnet synchronous motor/generator is 160 mm long at 184 kW, or 320 mm at 368 kW. Its diameter is 560 mm. It is positioned on the diesel engine in front of the marine drive and can be separated from the diesel engine by an electromagnetic clutch. This results in a clear advantage for the customer, in that the operating mode can be changed without stopping the engines. In fact, this changeover can be made during operation (including as an emergency function) without interrupting the power, making operation much more convenient. The MAN Smart Hybrid Experience can be combined with all the Man marine engines in the current line from 730hp to 2000hp series, and allows for enhanced power outputs. This enables overall system outputs for each driveline ranging from 474 kW to 1,838 kW (644hp to 2,500hp), from the smallest in-line six-cylinder series to the most powerful V12. Depending on how the components are assembled, the hybrid system can thus account for up to 56 percent of the vehicle’s overall power output. With the MAN Smart Hybrid Experience, MAN Engines is the first engine supplier to offer a complete hybrid system from a single source. MAN Engines supervises shipyards and boat designers from the planning and concept phase through development, consultation on installation and technical implementation including control software, to service and maintenance. This means that B2B partners benefit from more than just intensive consultation and simplified processes throughout all stages. An additional point in MAN Engines’ favour as a system supplier is the perfect coordination of complex components such as diesel engines and electric motors, batteries, power electronics and the on-board voltage system, both with one another and with the application itself. Maximum flexibility and attention to the customer’s needs that is the MAN Smart Hybrid Experience’s motto. Alongside power levels that can be scaled to almost any level thanks to the wide range of diesel engines, the degree of hybrid power can be tailored to the customer and expressed in the system design principles of performance, comfort and efficiency. To achieve this, MAN Engines makes use of a wide range of technically mature series components. All the possible drive configurations such as V-Drive, IV-Drive, parallel drives and down angle can also be connected to the MAN Smart Hybrid Experience. The performance, efficiency and comfort system design principles are tailored to specific applications on the basis of the Zero Emission, Diesel-Electric, Cross-Over, Hotel, Boost and Diesel operating modes. With the main diesel engines, on-board generator sets, high-voltage (HV) batteries and a land connection as power sources, the advantages of the MAN hybrid system (combined or in isolation) can be exploited in a targeted way. This enables, for example, highly economical operation, an increase in range, access to Emission Controlled Areas thanks to emission-free operation, or additional power as a power boost. In hotel mode, the battery capacity can also be used when the boat is docked. The plug-in hybrid’s HV battery is charged via the integrated land connection, and through the diesel engines or on-board generator sets when the boat is on the move. For its MAN Smart Hybrid Experience, MAN Engines uses battery systems from different manufacturers for specific applications, which are connected in series in modules. As high-energy cells, they are designed with a high energy density at a voltage > 600 V, enabling flexible battery operation between 500 V and 750 V in the intermediate circuit. This enables quick charging of the batteries, and provides the basis for major energy consumers such as the boost function. At the same time, the highest safety standards are guaranteed as the drive system has been approved by classification societies.

www.man-mec.com

Project: Moonride Yachts 58F

Moonride is a fresh Italian builder of semi custom traditional inspired cruisers and yachts with its management having a long experience coming from 1956. Moonride first model the 43 was launched in 2018, with positive reviews coming from the first model it follows with this project for a larger 58F.  Initially born as Moonride 55, the 58F is a project of Leopoldo Rodriguez of Rodriguez shipyard who in the past had ownership in Baglietto, founded Morgan yachts in 1991, and also owned Conam in between 2002 and 2010.  The Moonride 58F, the F standing for flybridge follows traditional inspired lines, with latest technology going in the build which is in vacuum infused resin and propulsion of IPS pod drives.  Moonride had two 58F in construction with hull one currently finishing completion.  

www.moonrideyachts.com

In Construction Ferretti Super Yacht Burns

A nearly completed Ferretti 28 meters super yacht burned while at the Cattolica factory in Rimini on the morning of eleventh January at 0930 hours.  The Ferretti super yacht was having final completion touches when a fire onboard was reported by factory staff, with five fire fighting squads totalling eleven persons running to the scene to extinguish the fire.  None was injured in the accident but ten Ferretti staff had medical control believed to have inhaled fumes as they tried to control the flames before the arrival of the fire fighting squads.  The Ferretti super yacht is believed to have suffered extensive damage, mostly to its super structure while the two yachts to the left and right side are reported to have also had some damage.  The Ferretti premises also sustained some damages.  With current order book being full up to 2023 and beyond Ferretti will be very concerned of this mishap which will slow its production and have an unhappy customer which will stay without his yacht for 2022.   

The Ferretti in this fire is a 920 model, a semi-serial 28 meter overall super yacht model which launched its first hull in the Summer of 2017 to a design of Zuccon and so far sold in thirty units.  The 920 has been a successful model for Ferretti since its launch, and is offered in four or five double guest cabin layouts, powered by twin MTU 1948hp up to 2485hp with top speeds of thirty knots with the large engine option.  The 920 was the pen-ultimate design of Zuccon, with the 780 launched a couple months later being the last, before Ferretti design duties switched to Filippo Salvetti, ending the since 1990, 27 years long Zuccon era.

New Model: Galeon 405 HTS

Galeon present the new 405 HTS, a thirteen meter hardtop sport cruiser designed by Tony Castro. Her exterior styling and interior arrangement reveal the Galeon’s classic profile with a modern twist. The yacht’s interior has been designed to be bright and welcoming with functionality and balanced layout. Materials include carefully selected veneers, Corians, high quality fabrics and matte or mirror-gloss finish wood.  Large windows add natural light to the saloon, galley and guest’s cabins. A vast saloon on the main deck with a starboard side bar is sure to become a popular gathering area for family and friends, giving them the feeling of space. The helm benefits from large windows and a single pane windshield that provide 360-degree panoramas. Accommodation space on the lower deck features a full featured galley and two staterooms with separate bathrooms, to ensure guests comfort and privacy. The owner’s suite is located midship and occupies the whole width of the yacht allowing for an incredible amount of volume and storage space.  The Galeon 405 HTS is powered by twin Volvo 230hp up to 380hp with stern drive propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.46 m (44.2ft)

Hull Length - 11.9 m

Beam - 3.9 m

Draft - 0.79 m ex drives

Displacement - 9640 kg dry, 

Fuel Capacity - 950 l

Water Capacity - 250 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, plus two in a convertible berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D3 230hp, D6 380hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drive

Speed - 35 knots max 28 knots cruise 

Range - 235 nm at cruise

Project - Tony Castro

Certification - CE B

www.galeon.pl