The Menorquin Custom Yacht 240 has been created by the prestigious designer Fulvio de Simoni, it is a fusion of unmistakable Menorquin style and ingenious solutions. De Simoni is one of the most prestigious yacht designers with an extensive career which he has developed in the top naval construction firms worldwide. By the time he was 25 years old he set up his own studio from which he has designed for among the most notable yacht builders in Italy, the United States and Turkey. The new Menorquin Custom Yacht 240 has exceptional habitability. This is thanks to its hull shape which, like other Menorquins, has a very broad beam. The swimming platform has a hydraulic retractable extension which makes use of the boats full length. As De Simoni outlines the Menorquin Custom Yacht 240 is a 24 metre boat with the habitability of a 26 metre boat. The new Menorquin flagship has 4 completely separate living areas, 3 on the main deck and 1 on the flybridge. The stern cockpit leads out to the swimming platform, is overlooked from the saloon-dining area and is equipped with an outdoor dining area for up to 10 people. The sleek saloon-dining area is accessed from the stern cockpit area and also at the sides from the deck passages that run from the bow to the stern. This area is equipped with a high bar on the stern port side, a simple stylish cupboard on the stern starboard side and a spacious L-shaped sofa towards the centre of the living area. The dining table is in the bow end of the living area and seats 8 normally but can be extended to seat 10 people. The lateral boat sections facing the saloon side doors fold out to form exterior balconies. The bow has a large sundeck and a third living-dining area that seats eight and can be reached from both sides. The flybridge has a fully equipped dining area, solarium and helm console with 3 independent pilot seats. Cupboards suitable for housing a barbecue, small sink and fridge are found on the starboard side. The tender may be stored aft on the flybridge level where there is sufficient space to store a jet bike and a 4 metre inflatable. A hydraulic davit is positioned on the starboard side for quick and easy release. The Menorquin Custom Yacht 240 incorporates two fully equipped helm stations, one inside and the other on the flybridge. The interior main helm is on the starboard side and has two helm seats. The console’s wood and leather finishes are designed to avoid reflections from the windscreen, a pantograph style door marks a change in composition to this area of the yacht. On the port side is a small study area with a corner desk for use as a computer or card table. A part from a fully equipped kitchen, the lower deck has been intended entirely for rest. There are two double and two single cabins, each with their own washrooms. The main cabin is located towards the centre of the boat and the VIP guestroom is in the bow, both occupy the full beam of the boat and are fitted with double beds, bedside tables, desks, chaise lounges and wardrobes. Both cabins have en suite washrooms and dressing rooms. Because the beam at the bow is practically the same width as at the boats mid-point, the VIP cabin is an exceptionally ample living space. Independent crew accommodation is also found on the lower deck with can be accessed from the main deck. There are two single cabins and facing them is a separate washroom. The kitchen has been designed to incorporate a crew dining area. The yacht’s propulsion is guaranteed by a pair of 1.550 CV diesel engines, which deliver estimated performance of a maximum 24 knots and continues cruising at 20 knots.
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August 17, 2008
Project: Menorquin 240 Custom Yacht
The Menorquin Custom Yacht 240 has been created by the prestigious designer Fulvio de Simoni, it is a fusion of unmistakable Menorquin style and ingenious solutions. De Simoni is one of the most prestigious yacht designers with an extensive career which he has developed in the top naval construction firms worldwide. By the time he was 25 years old he set up his own studio from which he has designed for among the most notable yacht builders in Italy, the United States and Turkey. The new Menorquin Custom Yacht 240 has exceptional habitability. This is thanks to its hull shape which, like other Menorquins, has a very broad beam. The swimming platform has a hydraulic retractable extension which makes use of the boats full length. As De Simoni outlines the Menorquin Custom Yacht 240 is a 24 metre boat with the habitability of a 26 metre boat. The new Menorquin flagship has 4 completely separate living areas, 3 on the main deck and 1 on the flybridge. The stern cockpit leads out to the swimming platform, is overlooked from the saloon-dining area and is equipped with an outdoor dining area for up to 10 people. The sleek saloon-dining area is accessed from the stern cockpit area and also at the sides from the deck passages that run from the bow to the stern. This area is equipped with a high bar on the stern port side, a simple stylish cupboard on the stern starboard side and a spacious L-shaped sofa towards the centre of the living area. The dining table is in the bow end of the living area and seats 8 normally but can be extended to seat 10 people. The lateral boat sections facing the saloon side doors fold out to form exterior balconies. The bow has a large sundeck and a third living-dining area that seats eight and can be reached from both sides. The flybridge has a fully equipped dining area, solarium and helm console with 3 independent pilot seats. Cupboards suitable for housing a barbecue, small sink and fridge are found on the starboard side. The tender may be stored aft on the flybridge level where there is sufficient space to store a jet bike and a 4 metre inflatable. A hydraulic davit is positioned on the starboard side for quick and easy release. The Menorquin Custom Yacht 240 incorporates two fully equipped helm stations, one inside and the other on the flybridge. The interior main helm is on the starboard side and has two helm seats. The console’s wood and leather finishes are designed to avoid reflections from the windscreen, a pantograph style door marks a change in composition to this area of the yacht. On the port side is a small study area with a corner desk for use as a computer or card table. A part from a fully equipped kitchen, the lower deck has been intended entirely for rest. There are two double and two single cabins, each with their own washrooms. The main cabin is located towards the centre of the boat and the VIP guestroom is in the bow, both occupy the full beam of the boat and are fitted with double beds, bedside tables, desks, chaise lounges and wardrobes. Both cabins have en suite washrooms and dressing rooms. Because the beam at the bow is practically the same width as at the boats mid-point, the VIP cabin is an exceptionally ample living space. Independent crew accommodation is also found on the lower deck with can be accessed from the main deck. There are two single cabins and facing them is a separate washroom. The kitchen has been designed to incorporate a crew dining area. The yacht’s propulsion is guaranteed by a pair of 1.550 CV diesel engines, which deliver estimated performance of a maximum 24 knots and continues cruising at 20 knots.
October 19, 2007
Boat Review: Menorquin MY 160 Hardtop
Presentation
Founded in 1978, Menorquin offers a line of semi-displacement cruisers and yachts from 10 to 18 metres based on the traditional Spanish fishing boat available in the various open, hardtop and flybridge versions. PowerYacht presents you the second largest model off the range the MY 160 Hardtop, which is also available in flybridge and standard form which differs from the hardtop by not having a rigid extended cover for the cockpit.
Accommodation
Founded in 1978, Menorquin offers a line of semi-displacement cruisers and yachts from 10 to 18 metres based on the traditional Spanish fishing boat available in the various open, hardtop and flybridge versions. PowerYacht presents you the second largest model off the range the MY 160 Hardtop, which is also available in flybridge and standard form which differs from the hardtop by not having a rigid extended cover for the cockpit.
Accommodation
Finished in classic all wooden style interior the Menorquin MY 160 unlike outside, is available in only one version with 3 cabins offering a 6 berth sleeping accommodation. A spacious master cabin with en-suite shower head is located forward. Two guest cabins of moderate dimensions are located to port mid ship of the lower deck and are a VIP cabin located aft of the accommodation deck and the third cabin with 2 single L-shaped guest berths. Guest head is located fore to starboard. A small L-shaped settee and a spacious L-shaped galley located to port of the accommodation deck entrance complete the sleeping area. An optional small crew cabin is available on request forward.
The enclosed upper deck divided by a sliding patio door from the cockpit offers a spacious L-shaped saloon settee to port with the pilot house to starboard. Outside is the other living part of any Menorquin model, showing its Mediterranean boating heritage by offering spacious all around deck. The 160 with its important dimensions continues this philosophy with high bulwark covered side decks and spacious cockpit. In this hardtop version the aft cockpit also enjoys a rigid cover offering good protection from the sun and bad weather.
Performance The MY 160 Hardtop offers a very stable semi-displacement hull particularly studied to plane when cruising at 10 knots plus of speed. The high vertical bow shows sign of a solid seaboat and the impression is confirmed when navigating in the tough. The Menorquin also offers a fabulous 15 knot cruising speed which is just fast enough for comfortable crossings. Is this not the speed that one uses in many of the rough tough head seas!
Positive
deck cockpit area
comfortable semi-planning 15 knots cruising speed
spacious saloon
Negative moderate sized guest cabins
low bathing platfrom
Competition Typical as it is finding the right competition for the Menorquin is not easy business, it is either you like or you don't! The classic Spanish fishing boat lines have something special which are very difficult to understand. This is what to look for, but consider each of the mentioned alternative as a wild card selection if the Menorquin is to you tastes:
Apreamare 54 - fast 30 knot hull, fishing boat based but from Naples
Grandbanks 52 Heritage EU - US style trawler, flybridge, similar speed
Nordhavn 50 - full displacement, US trawler, flybridge, super 2800 NM range
Sciallino 15.95mt Gemy - low speed planning hull, Liguria fishing boat heritage
WILD CARD: Estensi 530 Maine - modern classic, super comfort, low speed planning
Conclusion
The Mernorquin MY 160 Fly has something particular thanks to the Spanish Gozzo design which has the affect "look at me I am different". But the Menorquin is not only about this and it offers a very impressive package like the comfortable slow fast 15 knots cruising speed, spacious interior accommodation and superb deck space confirming its Mediterranean heritage would all make for an interesting choice. The other bonus is the competitive price and its optimum navigation and reduced maintenance costs which is lower fuel bills for a boat of this size. The last thing which does hold a high important factor when one purchases a boat of this size and value is the presence, and the Menorquin MY 160 Hardtop has loads of it!
Technical Data
LOA. 15.95 metres (52.3 ft)
Length. 15.30 metres
Beam. 5.00 metres
Draft. 1.40 metre (half load)
Displacement. 25.60 T
Fuel Capacity. 2 x 475 + 1 x 975 litres
Water Capacity. 640 litres
Person Capacity. 16 persons
Berths. 6 + 2 and 1 crew in bow (optional)
Engines: 2 x 370HP Volvo D6-370 EVC, Yanmar 6 LYA-STP
Speed. 19 knots max, 15 knots cruising.
Construction. GRP
Certification. CE A
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July 16, 2007
New Model: Menorquin MY 145
Menorquin Yachts extends its range to include the new model MY 145, which fills the gap between the MY 120 and the MY 160. The MY 145 has been designed by renowned Italian Designer Tommaso Spadolin to have its own new personality and distinguished character whilst retaining all the range’s classic values and attributes for safety and family orientated product. The MY 145 incorporates new technologies that position it at the forefront of the nautical industry, the hull and deck are manufactured by a process of infusion which enables a very precise quality lamination of fibreglass and resin, the result is completely uniform without air bubbles and extremely robust. It is also designed to incorporate safety features with category A or Oceanic certification which is exceptional for a 14 metre size cruiser. Technical Data:
LOA - 13.99 m (45.8ft)
Beam - 4.45 m
Displacement - 16.5 tons
Fuel capacity - 1.695 l
Water capacity - 665 l
Berths - 6
Engines - 2 x 310hp max
Certification - CE A
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