Showing posts with label Baia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Baia. Show all posts

June 16, 2019

Baia New Web Site

The front line shipyard of the city of Naples, Baia presents it's newly updated world wide virtual showroom i.e. website. This is the sixth version web update for this Naples Italian proud company. Founded in 1961 as Mericraft in Naples, up until the Capasso family takes ownership of the company in 1972 after there 27 meter sailing yacht refit is not completed, who rename it to Cantieri di Baia - Mericraft.  After this some legendary models are born in Naples; from the Pascia an Italian gozzo which is also the first fiberglass hull coming from Baia featuring an innovative hydraulic cockpit table which transforms a settee in sunpad, the Jeroboam, the B81 and finally the B33.  The Baia B33 in 1980 will mark the first production use for the surface drives propulsion system by Arneson on a production boat.  In 1983 Baia launched one of its classics the B50 with a hull shape designed by legendary racer Don Aronow, with its under water shape very much dedicated to the surface drives. Three years pass and the B60 one of the Worlds largest open sport yachts of the time is also launched.  A pursuit in larger size will take six years to come in 1992 with the B80 launched in that year.  In the same year Baia builds a one off 105 flybridge super yacht for US client Ivana Trump, which is still as at today the Naples yard largest build. Another Baia innovation was the removable hard top system presented in 1998 with the 48 Flash.  Baia has also always given great emphasis to competitions winning the following; 1990 Venezia - Monte Carlo with the B50, Viareggio - Monte Carlo - Viareggio in 2007 63 Azzurra and 2008 54 Aqua, and Powerboat Endurance Supersport Class World title in 2010 with a sponsored Donzi Z-38. The current Baia range is composed of eleven models, three of which, the 63 Onda and 26 and 30 Sevolution are still in project stages and divided into three ranges; Coupe with six models, Open with with three, and Sevolution with two. The entry level is the 43 One, while the most recent is the B50. Current flagship is the much acclaimed One Hundred. Baia new web site is available only in Italian language and takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Il Cantiere, Showroom, Racing, Eco, Servizi, e Contatti. 
Production History:
Kabul 9.90m 1973-76
Pascia 7.90m 1976-80
Dorado 12m 1977-82
Jeroboam 12m 1977-79
Califfo 7.90m 1978-80
Pop Corn 8.30m 1978-83
Jeroboam S 1979-80
B81 12.08m 1980-86 (106) *includes B40
26 Off 1980-
28 Off 1980-
B33 1981-87
Data 80 15.10m 1981-82
B50 1983-91 (50+)
B60 1985-
B40 1986-91 (106) *includes B81
B60Y 1988-92
B49 1990-95
B80 1992-98 (10)
B43 1991-95
105 One Off 1994 (1)
43 Zero 1995-2001
46 Bimini 1996-98
73 Magnifica 1998-2001
48 Flash 1999- (100+
63 Azzurra 1999- (47
80 Panther 2001-03 (4)
54 Aqua 2002-
78 Atlantica 2003-10 (9)
43 One 2006-
70 Italia 2007-
One Hundred 2008- (6
B50 Cinquanta 2010-
80 Atlantica 2014 (1

November 25, 2012

Project: Baia 26 Sevolution

PowerYacht already showed you some details of the 26 Sevolution back when this new line concept from Baia was presented in 2010.  At the time this model was named the 24.5 and now the model has been expanded over one meter presenting a larger bathing platform beach area.  The Sea Explorer Vessel Evolution concept is interesting in its technical details, from the unusual hull shape to the design of the living areas outside and inside.  The Baia Sevolution is a far cry from what the South Italian builder usually offers and has offered since the seventies, which is deep-V hulled fast cruisers and yachts.  Fair play to Baia though with the Sevolution the Naples, South Italian boat builder is offering new ideas into an explorer yacht, and innovative ways of space usage.  The 26 Sevolution will feature four double guest cabins, with an owners full beam stateroom located to midships.  Power are not announced but Baia has stated it will use pod drives propulsion for its new series.   

October 14, 2012

Project: Baia 30 Sevolution

Announced in 2010, this Baia new range Sevolution shows the innovative spirit of this Italian, Naples boat builder.  Now Baia goes more into details showing in its recently new web site the two models of the range the 26 and the 30.  The one pictured above is the 30, and will feature the innovative semi displacement shape designed in coperation with Naples Federico university as announced two years ago.  The 30 Sevolution will also be a three deck super yacht, something very fresh from Baia considering that the real flybridge they built was the custom one off 105 in early ninties.  By the way for those that don't know Sevolution is acronym for Sea Explorer Vessel Evolution.  Baia has so far given very little interior planning details for the 30 Sevolution, but as announced a very custom approach should be inline in the models along with a layout of cabins more similar to those of a house.  Top speed are expected to be of 22 knots, with a cruise of 18 and economic of 16.  Hybrid propulsion will be available, along with high use of solar panels, and RINA Green star certification.   

July 3, 2012

Project: Baia 63 Onda

A new model from Baia of Naples is always something of big news, first because of the longevity of its models; the 48 Flash still in production and sold over one hundred units has been built since 1998 for example, and second is because the styling statements this yard has made and which have always been copied.  Again the hard top design of the 48 Flash has been copied by many famous names including one known British builder.  The new Baia 63 Onda follows styling cues from the much praised 70 Italia and the One Hundred flagship models.  It is without a doubt a two meters shorter mini Italia on the looks department.  Its accommodation plan is based on a very modular main deck living area, with an interesting sunbridge offering two sunpads on top of the aft extended hardtop part.  Down below is choice for two accommodation layouts; three cabins, or two rooms with an L-shaped saloon settee to port side taking place of guest cabin three.  A seperate galley with door, a very much liked Italian feature is located to starboard. Interestingly Baia follows the builders who opt for an owners room to fore, with the queen size berth looking to port side.  Crew accomodation is for two bunk berths to starboard.  Power is a standard twin MAN 1400, or optional 1622hp Cat, or 1650 again from the german engine maker.  Propulsion continues Baia long time support of Arneson surface drives, its first official user back in the eighties with the B50 Force One, also for this new 63 Onda.

November 20, 2010

Project: Baia 24.5 Sevolution

So far this new style of new generation hybrid hulled Explorer style yachts seems to have mostly involved only the large groups as Ferretti or Azimut, so seeing Baia a family yard which produces about thirty boats a year coming with the 24.5 Sevolution innovative project is a reply to all these excuses from some other builders. This is not the first time that Baia thinks out of the box as the South Italian Neapolitan builder has also in the past launched other innovations. Indeed Baia was the first company to use the now famous Arneson surface drives commercially on the B50 in the early eighties, and to invent a removable hard top system for its 48 Flash in 1998. 24.5 Sevolution thinks further featuring an other innovative unedited hybrid hull shape coming from Italy which joins displacement, semi-displacement and planning characteristics all in one. To create this Baia collaborated with the Federico II university of Naples. Not sure if 24.5 is the size here, as Baia on its website article talks for for two yachts of 26 and 29 metres with project speeds of 22 knots max, 18 cruise, and best economy at 16 knots. Various options will also concern to the fitting out from the fore deck, to the flybridge which can be used as entertainment or to stow up to two large private water craft tenders. Baia also speaks of a novelty to what concerns the interior volume where a house style fitting out should be possible. Power to this one deck explorer Super Yacht will be a diverse solution of diesel engines, electrical power, and solar panels with pod propulsion from ZF or the Volvo IPS system to be used. Now the bad news in this very interesting project is that Baia says it will concentrate the 24.5 Sevolution line to only bigger super sizes of 24 metres plus, which considering the recent success the other Italian builder has had with a new fifteen metre model will surely be a lost chance to them.
www.baiayacht.it

March 1, 2010

New Model: Baia B50 Cinquanta

Baia B50 has been a myth of the eighties, and one of the most successful hulls of the Naples boat builder for that period. Thanks to the good results achieved in competitions like the victory in the Venice Monte Carlo Rally Raid in 1990, where an average speed of 58.5 knots and a top speed of 75 knots were reached the B50 made its success a part of motor boating history and was one of the Baia models which made it become a status symbol brand. Introduced in 1983, the B50 marked an important turning point for Baia production not only for being at the time there biggest hull, but for Don Aronow the American Legend designing the project. Aronow will always be recognized as the boat builder and racer who revolutionized the industry of powerboat racing worldwide. The old B50 also achieved an immediate success getting appreciation even in the difficult US market for its high performances, wonderful comfort expressing the concept of absolute open, and distinctive Baia style combining the pleasure of High Performances with total freedom and enjoyment. The new B50 Cinquanta builds on the past of this regenerated model but adds the extra comfort, keeps the same power, and adds modern innovation. The shipyard has increased the beam by forty centimeters from 4.20 to 4.60 meters, obtaining more comfort to what should be expected from a branded fifteen meter plus Sport Yacht. The old B50 was built to run and live the sea without big consideration of luxury as a priority, today's new version offers high level luxury in a minimal approach with an accommodation plan offering two cabins two heads, and separate crew cabin. The B50 can also be offered fully open, with a central radar arch, or a hard top. Designed by Baia technical department together with Alberto Acenzi the new B50 Cinquanta hull comes with the awareness of hundreds of built boats, tens of successful models and a lot of towing tank experience. The result is a similar to the old B50 roundish deep V hull, with a very narrow bow able to generate a big lift component abaft but fine tuned to allow to get better speed and sea keeping performances. The new B50 is not a restyling, but more a new boat renewal which in its time was unique, whose charming lines of classic opens and high performances remain unchanged, while additional technological and innovative solutions keep on distinguishing as a super fast commuting sport yacht. Powered by three engine choices from MAN 800hp engines, up to the bigger option of 1100hp, and surface drive propulsion the B50 Cinquanta can achieve top speeds in the 50 knots region.
Technical Data:
LOA - 17.1 m (56.9ft)
Beam - 4.65 m
Draft - 0.90 m
Displacement - 21 t wth MAN 1100hp
Fuel Capacity - 2400 l
Water Capacity - 600 l
Accommodation - 4 guest berths in 2 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth.
Max Persons - 12
Engines - 2 x Volvo D14 900hp, Man R6 800hp, MAN V10 1100hp
Propulsion - ASD11, ASD12L Arneson Surface Drives
Speed - 50 knots, 43 knots cruise with Man 1100hp
Construction - SP infusion system with Epoxy resin, and Corecell foam
Project - Alberto Ascenzi, Baia

February 26, 2009

Project: Baia B50

Renowned performance yacht builder Baia resurfaces one of its myths, and a boat which propelled the Naples, Italian builder in the legends who's who list in the eighties, the B50. Updating a classic is never easy and the Baia B50 first presented in 1983 with a Don Aronow designed hull became a myth, being the Italian reply to another US builder legend. The original B50 also won the Venice Monte Carlo race in 1990 with an average speed of 58.5 knots and a peak of 75 knots. With the new B50 Baia keeps a big eye on the old design, remodelling it in certain features to the current age. In all this it increases the beam from 4.20 to 4.60 metres and instead of a side fitted alloy radar arch, this time it has a central aileron mast. Interior is also more luxurious now too, proposing a comfortable 2 double cabin 2 head layout, separate crew berth, 6 person dinette and galley opposite. For the outside deck the concept is for an open plan as seen on the 43 One. A hard top option has not so far been mentioned, but I would not be surprised to see this. Power wise the new B50 will offer various engine options from 1600 to 2700hp all propelled with Arneson Surface Drives, giving estimated top speeds from 46 to 54 knots plus. The hull shape is based on the original deep vee with a round stem aft in order to generate easy lift at the stern. Construction will be light and strong with infusion built method, using glass fiber in epoxy matrix.

November 29, 2008

New Model: Baia One Hundred

In the renowned Gulf of Baia, Naples, Antonio and Roy Capasso, CEO and marketing director for yacht builder Baia, the Saturday 15Th November presented there latest most important creation to journalists, clients and friends: the much waited One Hundred, new modern flagship of over 100 feet that adds to the expanding range of the Neapolitan builder. The new model represents an important step for Baia and the whole Neapolitan nautical industry, considering this as the first 100 feet plus super yacht entirely build in Naples. Baia is admired for going against the current international crisis hitting the globe, with the builder managing to realize a total quality Super Sport Yacht, and also crediting itself in having an actual order book of 24 million Euros. A much wanted Baia decision was to present the One Hundred in its place of built in Naples, where a lot has been invested on people and materials to make this product among the best in the World. The One Hundred is a very innovative yacht and although its super dimensions, the philosophy of the boat remains unchanged since Baia in 1976, opted to produce luxurious fast open cruisers and yachts, with undisputed comfort and sea kindliness in any condition. One Hundred in fact, joins the tradition of Baia with a constant research, to create an open from bow to stern, with maximum use of all spaces, for a yacht signed by Carlo Galeazzi for the design, Alberto Ascenzi engineering and builder Baia for the concept. Light plays the important role on the new big Baia, thanks to the use of glass that like a crystal form the superstructure, permitting the owner and his guests to live a constant natural view with the outside in line with the concept of an open. The spoiler of the One Hundred is located aft as possible, allowing for the traditional big Baia foredeck, which permits to have an extra living to fore, connected to the yachts thanks to an innovative central glass door. The stern area is also full of innovative spaces, and once inside the hardtop, one is welcomed in the living of the yacht full of settees, dinettes, furniture with hiding up and down TVs and triple settee helm station. To keep with the undisputed performance fame of Baia, pushing the 80 tons of the One Hundred is from a standard twin MTU 2430hp engines with Arneson surface drives propulsion, but for those in desire of more speeds there is also a triple engine option with the same power, or a twin more powerful MTU 3510hp each, which should give maximum speeds of 50 knots. As is natural from Baia great attention was given to the hull design: with the technical office doing numerous research and engineering, on the static and floating of the hull, along with minimum water resistance above 35 knots, giving maximum comfort during navigation. The extreme attention to the design has permitted Baia to offer innovative solutions that are becoming the trademark for its builds, as presented in the latest models, but most importantly in this new big flagship. For example getting into the saloon hard top, can be done from four different areas, which are the two side doors to port and starboard, innovative central fore entrance, and the aft patio door which as seen on smaller Baia if desired can be open completely by disappearing up top, making the saloon and aft deck a whole entertainment area. Accommodation on the lower living deck is unsuspectingly spacious when one observers the fluid and aggressive lines of the hull. To aft the One Hundred has the crew cabin with two cabins: a double and two single, both with en suite heads and joined by a fully equipped galley. To fore in the lower deck we have the owner and guests living quarters, which is composed of four cabins all with spacious shower heads, offering a very spacious full beam mid ship owners cabin, two sister cabins with two single berths in between and the VIP guest cabin to fore.
Technical Data:
LOA - 31 m (101.7ft)
Beam - 7.34 m
Draft - 1.20 m
Displacement - 80 t
Fuel Capacity - 8500 l
Water Capacity - 1300 l
Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 4 crew berths in 2 cabins
Engines - 2 x, or 3 x MTU 16V2000M93 2430hp, MTU 12V4000M93 3510hp
Propulsion - surface drives Arneson ASD16, ASD15 (x3 engine option), ASD18
Speed - 50 knots max
Project - Carlo Galeazzi design, Ablerto Acenzi engineering, Baia concept

May 16, 2008

Project: Baia One Hundred

A project for a new model from this builder is always a bit of a news, as it is on the conservative side of things in presenting additions to it's range, having on average added models every 2 years. Expected but also challenging is the important size of the new Baia which will be a hundred footer Super Sport Yacht or as the title for the project says One Hundred. It will be the new Baia flagship, but not the biggest built by the Naples builder as it did deliver a one off 105 footer flybridge yacht in the nineties. The renderings for the new One Hundred follow what this builder offered in the last decade, that of improving its classic design into new borders of innovation and comfort, without boundaries, transforming and joining areas as the client would wish at the moment. Among the most interesting practical innovations for the Hundred looks to be the forward deck area, which is connected to the interior through an innovative opening at the bow. The new big Baia will be powered by latest generation twin MTU 16V2000 M93 delivering 2450hp each with Arneson Surface Drives propulsion, of which this builder has a special experience for using and taking out the best potential from. At this stage it is just about the wait to see the new Baia flagship for real, which as a passionate I hope very soon.

April 18, 2008

Boat Review: Baia 70 Italia

Presentation
This month's boat review is one of the most innovative 2007 new models, the Baia 70 Italia. The 70 Italia continues adding more innovative features to the Naples builder line of sports cruisers and yachts. The modernization of the Baia line started in 1998, with the introduction of the now legendary 48 Flash, featuring at the time a unique removable hard top system and continued recently with the 78 Atlantica which the Italia did steal some features from. Still the Italian builder has plenty of numbers and innovations into it's portfolio, of which the most famous is being the first to use renowned Arneson surface drives. The 70 Italia is a striking combination of timeless design, recognizable with the flush deck equals classic, while glass hard top and saloon deck combination transformation making it as modern as you can.
Accommodation
As said, the saloon welcoming deck really makes the 70 Italia a modern boat, thanks to the fully opening patio door system, making saloon and aft cockpit transform into one big entertain deck. Upon boarding the aft exterior cockpit has a central located C-shaped settee, convertible to a sunbed. The interior saloon is made for entertainment divided with a comfortable L-shaped settee to starboard and a spacious wet bat to port. A dual helm station is located forward to the saloon area to starboard, making trips enjoyable and part of the adventure, thanks also to the big windows which give unobstructed views.
Lower deck is reserved for the accommodation area plus the separate galley room. Master cabin in located mid-ship, with a spacious en-suite bathroom featuring also a door separated shower. VIP cabin is located forward also equipped with the personal en-suite. Third double berth guest cabin is located to starboard with its en-suite head featuring in this case a second entrance from the main corridor, in order to be used as day head. Crew cabin is located mid-ship and has two bunk berths and a private head. The location of the crew cabin makes it possible to use it for guests, being in so a good position but also of respectable comfort and size.
Performance
I remember a few years back when boarding a Baia with Arneson surface drives how against most yachts equipped with the same transmission it did ride smooth and in line. One of the problems many builders have when putting this type of propulsion is the dolphin movement, meaning an up and down ride which happens at thirty knots plus speeds. This is something not felt on Baias, showing the high experience they have for surface driven boats and being the first to use it, is most expected one would add. The 70 Italia has two engine options of similar power but with the Cats giving an extra 3 knots of top speed at 52 knots and 2 knots more in cruising at 46 knots versus the German MTU engine. The Cat also has a lower revolution range of 2350. Another surprising data is the low planning speed of the Italia, planning at just 14 knots, a fabulous result for a surface propelled boat which usually with this size and engines, goes up in the high twenties. Low planning speed is a great advantage specially when one encounters not so good weather with heavy heads seas during his trip or crossing as is the case.
Positive
Glass Hard Top
Patio Door
Upper Saloon Layout
Negative
Galley
Competition
Hard top 21 metre boats have been in high demand recently, and so the offer in such a wealthy size in the last ten years is ten times more then it was. Competition selection criteria was based on high performance of forty knots plus, size 20 - 22 metres, similar three cabin accommodation and a hard top, accept for the wild card, which is totally different but offering similar lifestyle. All the models had surface drives, accept for AB and Wally which have jet transmissions. Italcraft and Abbate had also a different make to Arneson in this case Topsystem and Trimax respectively.
AB 68 - jet power with super handling, high customization 
Bruno Abbate Primatist G70 Aerotop Pininfarina - third cabin bunk, 4 Seatek 47 knots
Fashion 68 - nice exterior, stylish rich inside and spacious
Italcraft 70 Drago - military derived hull guarantees sea qualities, high customization
Magnum 70 - hull.11 with glass HT, top performance sea keeping, 60 knots with big MTUs
Pershing 72 - similar cockpit deck open system, sold out till 2010
WallyPower 73 - future looking as you can, waterjets give 40 knots max
WILD CARD: Mulder 68 Convertible - semi planning 32 knots, classic, sporty, stylish
Conclusion
The Baia 70 Italia scores many points with the most attractive being the opening patio door, making a hard top yacht transform into a big open offshore. Then comes the remaining of the equation, that is the other bonuses of a super luxury sport yacht with a semi custom interior and super high performance, making the Italia fly at around 50 knots. Baia declared 2008 production sold out for the 70 before the closing of Genoa Boat show in October, this is not surprising considering the classic lines of the boat which feature so much modernity in them that can make much of the competition look old.
Technical Data
LOA. 21.68 metres (71.1 ft)
Beam. 5.65 metres
Draft. 1.05 metre
Displacement. 40 T loaded
Fuel Capacity. 5500 litres
Water Capacity. 800 litres
Max Persons. 16
Accommodation. 6 berths + 2 crew berths
Engines. 2 x MTU 12V 2000 M93 1822hp, CAT C32 ACERT 1825hp
Propulsion. Surface Drives Arneson ASD 14
Speed. 52 knots max, 46 knots cruising, 14 knots planning speed with bigger CAT C32 option
Range. 450 nautical miles approx
Project. Galeazzi
www.baiayacht.it
Picture Copyright Baia. Data Baia.

July 20, 2007

New Model: Baia 70 Italia

Presented as a project two years ago the Baia 70 Italia is the open evolution, without divisions. The patio saloon glass door completely disappears, joining the cockpit to the saloon and creating a single vast environment. When the door is closed, an integrated sliding door stands between the exterior and the interior. The large windows and roof that can be opened give the saloon light and an extraordinary feel of open space. A warm welcome is guaranteed with a mini bar, two comfortable sofas and a dining area. Undercover, light flows everywhere thanks to big rectangular sidelights perfectly integrated in the line of the hull. Surprisingly spacious is the master cabin boasting a wonderful panoramic view. The galley is fully fitted with 4 burners, 2 sinks and a full-sized fridge. The Italia 70 is a new sport yacht studied around comfort and freedom.
Technical Data:
LOA - 21.68 m (71.1 ft)
Beam - 5.65 m
Draft - 1.05 m
Displacement - 40 t
Fuel - 5500 l
Fresh water - 800 l
Engines - 2 x MTU 10V2000M93 1523hp, 1822hp, CAT C32ACERT 1825hp
Propulsion - Arneson surface drives
Project - Galeazzi