New Model: Horizon V77 Cockpit Motor Yacht

The much-anticipated Horizon V77 Cockpit Motor Yacht embodies the best of both worlds: unparalleled comfort and an owner-operator’s desire for maximized outdoor living. Recognized for its quality, optimized functionality, and world-renowned Jonathan Quinn Barnett design, the V-series now offers a whole new level of versatility with a dedicated cockpit. Spanning just over 23 meters, the yacht’s remarkably voluminous interior, thanks to its expansive near six meters beam, evokes a sense of freedom to venture wherever the heart desires. Large windows on the main deck and cabins create an inviting atmosphere for any adventure, be it cruising the Bahamas or exploring the West Coast. A meticulously designed cockpit forms the centerpiece of this collaborative effort between fishing enthusiasts, yachting professionals, and Horizon’s design team. This versatile space caters to both leisure and functionality, featuring an array of rod holders, electric reel outlets, duel live bait transom wells, and ample storage to ensure equipment is readily accessible yet neatly stowed away. Reinforcement in the upper deck allows for multiple varieties of outriggers to be installed, depending on the owner's preferred style of fishing. The hydraulic fold down transom allows for multi-use purposes, including ease of access to water, tenders, or water toys. The expansive aft deck flows effortlessly into a cozy salon, while the contemporary, well-equipped galley features an island with three barstools and a forward dinette for intimate meals. Below deck, the full-beam ensuite master provides a luxurious retreat, complemented by an ensuite twin cabin with a sliding bed to starboard, a bunk cabin to port, and a forward ensuite VIP. Crew quarters located aft ensure guests’ privacy, with direct access via the cockpit. Breathtaking views from the enclosed bridge with two helm chairs are paired with L-shaped seating that beckons with plush comfort. The inclusion of a dayhead ensures convenience for guests, while the skylounge layout caters to some clients’ owner-operator lifestyles. The spacious boat deck is primed for entertainment and features an inviting U-shaped bar. The Horizon V77 CMY sets a new standard for transforming the boundless ocean into an exclusive playground. This innovative yacht blends impeccable luxury with functionality, transforming every voyage into an unforgettable experience.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.47 m (77ft)

Waterline Length - 21.4 m

Beam - 5.93 m

Draft - 

Displacement - 60 t

Fuel Capacity - 4542 l

Water Capacity - 1136 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cats C18A 1136hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Jonathan Quinn Barnett

www.horizonyacht.com

New Model: Neptunus 750SL

Neptunus has just launched its new 750SL flagship model. The 750SL is designed by Gregory C. Marshall and is based on the 750F, with the flybridge replaced by the enclosed sky lounge. The fully-enclosed skylounge is tastefully appointed with twin leather helm seats, state-of-the-art navigation electronics and a next generation helm. Access the skylounge from the interior of the yacht, or from an aft deck staircase. The skylounge offers outstanding visibility for piloting the Neptunus 750SL, and offers exquisite views and comfort while relaxing. Once presenting a new model Neptunus decided to add new design elements from bow to stern to the 750SL beside the Skylounge and is standard finished in natural walnut joinery with leather accents throughout the vessel. The full-beam master stateroom has sweeping windows and a walk-in cedar-lined closet. The salon offers a whole new level of comfort and pride. The galley has been designed with extended cruising in mind. And the new design touches from the creative mast atop the skylounge, to the bow area configuration for ground tackle and ropes, to the stylish blue LED deck lights and the backlit Neptunus logo will delight day and night.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.77 m (78ft)

Beam - 5.76 m

Draft - 1.60 m

Displacement - 58,059 kg

Fuel Capacity - 6011 l

Water Capacity - 1230 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 1825hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 32 knots max, 26 cruise

Project - Gregory C. Marshall

www.neptunusyachts.com

New Model: Fairline Squadron 58

Fairline present the awaited sporty looking and innovative Squadron 58, with the first hull just finished and debuting at the 2023 Southampton boat show, Britain's prime boat show nowadays.  Initially started as a concept by Alberto Mancini in the end of 2019, the Squadron 58 was evolved and tweaked by Fairline's inhouse design team in the last two years, with hull design from Japec and Jakopin.  The Squadron 58 starts the transformative era, which the British builder seems to be embracing in a not fully convinced way in the upcoming new models, as both the drop down bulkheads balconies to both port and starboard side are on the options list.  Other interesting details in the new Squadron 58 are the clever layout enhancing diagonal bulk-head which splits the aft deck from the interior saloon astern enhancing the galley in a better way to the aft deck, and the optional glassed transom with modular settees which can be set up as to one liking; looking back, forward or sideways.  It all looks interesting but ticking the three important options; port side drop down bulkhead, glassed transom with modular seating, and the up down bathing platform on the Squadron 58, takes its competitive pricing away.  Should Fairline have standardized some of the Squadron 58 stand out features, like one of the drop-down balconies, and the glassed transom layout?  Without these features the Squadron 58 is similar to the competition that has been dominating this size in the last decades, with them she is a step above for entairtenment expansion which is the trend nowadays especially in the important North American market

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.8 m (58.4ft)

Beam - 4.99 m

Draft - 1.37 m

Displacement - 27 t

Fuel Capacity - 2774 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Max Persons - sixteen

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp, D13 1000hp

Speed - 31 knots max with 900hp, 32 knots max 24 cruise with 1000hp

Range - 250 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Fairline design team, J&J for naval architecture

Certification - CE B

www.fairline.com

Project: Sessa F6X

Sessa is expected to present a new F6X project for the 2024 Cannes boat show.  The Sessa F6X comes from a design of Davide Cipriani Centro Stile and fills the gap or most probably replaces the Fly 54 model which debuted in 2009.  Sessa has in 2019 announced an FX5 project, and this new F6X seems a soft evolution of that design with a name change and more hull glazing.  At seventeen meters the Sessa F6X will offer a three double cabins lower deck with three heads layout, with a main deck offering an astern galley layout, with the central area offering a hybrid dinette saloon settee.   The Sessa F6X is to be powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives for an estimated top speed up to 32 knots.  The Sessa F6X enters into the very competitive seventeen meter flybridge yacht segment of the market. 

www.sessamarine.com

Improve-it = Maritimo M55

Maritimo introduces a series of updates called the Black Edition to some of its Motor Yachts, with this starting on the M55 model. These enhancements are designed to add yet another level of refinement and style to the M55, born from Maritimo’s objective to constantly perfect and improve even a best-selling model, and will be recognized by the painted Black Edition mark.  The M55 Black Edition refines the cockpit with several practical and stylish improvements. A whole new re-designed larger transom island separates the main cockpit from the swim platform and now incorporates an upgraded lounge and expanded BBQ area, providing both elegance and functionality.  The new layout now includes a convenient lazarette access door alongside a built-in fridge and redesigned BBQ and sink. Access to the newly redesigned forward facing cockpit lounge is through twin integrated side gates.  The class leading upper cockpit area has even more space than before and this area can now be configured in several ways, including a fixed table along the aft long and the optional additional L-shaped seating with storage underneath with fixed table, and a convenient wet bar to the port side. The doors connecting the adjacent galley can either be slide or bi-fold to best suit the exterior seating arrangement.  The aft galley location, provides convenient access for activities outdoors in the cockpit, inside to the salon, and up the adjacent stairwell to the flybridge. The Black Edition galley has taken this successful formula and combines this to offer increased counter space and functionality while maintaining excellent storage capabilities.  The fully equipped galley offers several enhancements, including more bench space on the starboard side without losing space for the hot plates, oven, and necessary storage. Combined with the upright existing fridge/freezer location is space for a new large overhead cupboard above the counter.  There is now the option for a wine fridge to be conveniently located in the island bench or underneath the stairs on the port side of the galley. Plus, the ability to store drinks and glassware in the cupboard facing forward into the salon area.  Within the enclosed flybridge the Black Edition helm brings the enhanced styling and layout of the flagship 75 into the new models. The low-profile dash features a totally redesigned multifunction and engine screen pods, with even better ergonomics for easy access to all the necessary controls, added with upgraded fully electric helm seats.  The Black Edition also upgrades the existing cabinet to a two and three-door wet bar, and a whole new lounge seat with storage options, adding comfort, functionality and even more style to the Skylounge.  The Black Edition increases the capabilities of the forward deck, taking cues from the expansive 75 deck with a new larger optional sun pad with adjustable backrests, dual drink holders, and hand rails on both sides. Combined with an additional forward-facing bow lounge it creates the perfect place for lounging and sunbathing. This area can also be converted for tender storage, equipped with a crane davit and removeable chocks. 

www.maritimo.com.au

Project: Aicon 68 Vivere

Aicon presents the project for a new 68 Vivere model, a twenty meter motor yacht as designed by Sergio Cutolo and his team at Hydro Tec.  The Aicon 68 Vivere although not advised as such looks to be a replacement and possible evolution of the 66 Vivere, which launched in 2022 after being announced in the fall of 2019, the first and so far only model to arrive from the US American ownership of Marc-Udo Broich. The Aicon 68 Vivere offers an evolution in its looks with a forward looking radar arch on top of the flybridge, and more clean glazing serving the main super structure.  Down below the Aicon 68 Vivere offers a four or three double cabins layout, with one or two crew cabins.  Option also exist for the main deck, for a more convivial astern or cozy forward galley layout.  The 68 Vivere is to be build with resin infusion with top sides made of carbon fiber for more strength and less weight and a lower center of gravity.   Aicon has not announced power choices for the 68 Vivere but expect power options similar to the 66, which is powered by twin Man 1200 and or optional 1300hp engines.  The Aicon 68 Vivere first hull is set to launch in the about a years time, arriving in about the first half of 2025.

www.aiconyachts.com

Project: Princess F58

During the 2024 Palm Beach boat show Princess announced the project for a new F58 flybridge motor yacht to arrive in early 2025.  As designed by Bernard Olesinski and Pininfarina the F58 will sit in between the F55, and the F65.  By assumption I would have said the F58 would replace the F55 which has been in production since 2017 with a stylistic make over in 2021, but so far at least on declaration from Plymouth this does not seem to be the case, even though this new model is only half a meter longer.  A feature headlining the F58 is that she is to be the first Princess below 24 meters to offer a hotel service battery generated silent mode, probably also one of the few motor yacht's in this size.  The Princess F58 will also offer a spacious living main deck in it's size, and is one of the few yachts at eighteen meters with astern galley layout to offer both a dinette in front of the galley, and relaxing sofa on the raised part of the split level saloon.   As an example both the 2023 debutants, the Ferretti 580 and the slightly smaller Fairline Squadron 58 offer only a C-shaped sofa forward, which transforms to a dinette when needed.  Is this extra space in the inner saloon traded for the aft cockpit deck, for that to fully know we will have to wait for 2025, but on plans it does look to be the same size of the F55.  Down below the Princess F58, will offer a traditional three double cabins two head layout, with a full beam midships master stateroom, a forward VIP, and a third cabin with two single berths.  A crew cabin is located aft.  The Princess F58 is to be powered by standard twin Man 1000hp engines good for up to 31 knots, with optional 1200hp giving a 34 knots top speed.

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Azimut Fly 72

The circle keeps on coming complete for Azimut with the new Fly 72 being the latest to take the Alberto Mancini design treatment outside.  The Azimut Fly 72 replaces the Righini designed 72 Flybridge which launched in 2015 after nearly eight years of production, and is also a new shaft propulsion yacht in its Fly line since 2018, which was the 55 Flybridge which debuted at Dusseldorf of that year.  As is usual to  Alberto Mancini for the Azimut Fly 72 he continues to show a sporty element in his designs, leaner and horizontal characterized clean lines, which further emphasize the sculptural tension that characterizes the Fly Series. Fabio Fantolino responsible for the interior on the other hand, renders the Fly 72 according to his distinctive style aimed at seeking perfect harmony between elegance, design and technique. The interiors are designed with a transversal stylistic approach, also evident in the choice of materials and shapes: wood combined with precious materials such as bronze and glossy lacquers, and shapes balanced between linearity and softness.  The Azimut Fly 72 also comes with a few options form the choice to make a 42 inch Lift TV on the flybridge, to the most important one of an Enclosed or Open galley on the main deck.  Down below the Azimut Fly 72 has a traditional four double cabins layout, with a master stateroom at midships, VIP suite forward, and two double cabins.  A crew cabin with two berths is located aft.  The Azimut Fly 72 is powered by two 1400hp Man engines with line shaft propulsion which give a cruise of 26 knots and reach a top speed up to 31 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.57 m (74.1ft) with pulpit

Beam - 5.62 m

Draft - 1.82 m with props and full load

Displacement - 53.5 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 5200 l

Water Capacity - 1100 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man CR V12 1400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 31 knots max 26 cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with fifteen degrees deadrise aft

Construction - fiberglass with carbon fiber

Project - Alberto Mancini exterior, Fabio Fantolino interior, Pier Luigi Ausonio naval architect

Certification - CE A, NMMA

www.azimutyachts.com

Project: Whitehaven 7500 Flybridge

Whitehaven present the project for a new 7500 Flybridge model.  Elegant, and engineered to impress the Whitehaven 7500 Flybridge is every inch a covetable new-era motor yacht that takes the flybridge concept to the next level. Equally at home in open blue-water as a calm sunset anchorage, the 7500 Flybridge offers the perfect balance of engineering for performance and master craftsmanship for luxury aboard, with her striking external styling and hull glazing complimenting the spacious European-inspired décor and world-class finishes inside.  The Whitehaven 7500 Flybridge also comes with a European inspired cockpit design that delivers tender storage beneath in a garage, an abundance of entertaining space above and a seamless flow to the interior. This alfresco area comes complete with barbeque, sink, fridge/freezer as well as generous lounge/dining space.  The brilliantly designed saloon boasts a freestanding dining table for eight, lounge area, TV and large panoramic windows throughout. The exceptionally appointed aft galley, with full-size appliances, flows out to the spacious entertainer’s cockpit. Beautifully hewn timber stairs lead to the enclosed flybridge, a plush and high-tech skipper’s station, designed as an additional living and socializing space, complete with lounge and a pleasant aft deck with seating, table, sink and storage.  Below decks accommodation is equally impressive, with a four double cabins layout offering a full beam midships master stateroom.  The fourth cabin can be replaced with an additional storage or butler’s pantry, created specifically for the 7500 Flybridge and perfect for provisions and gear for long-range cruising.  The Whitehaven 7500 Flybridge is to be powered by twin Man 1650hp.

www.whitehavenmotoryachts.com.au

New Model: Majesty Yachts 62 M

For the Dubai 2024 boat show Majesty Yachts launched its new 62 M.  Building on the success of her predecessor, the Majesty 62, the 62 M is designed with the Maldivian market in mind, arriving on the scene as a Tropical Weekender: a compact yet spacious yacht dedicated for the requests of this growing market.  For this purpose the Majesty 62 M features a two large cabins below deck, and a main deck without lower helm, but all designed around chilling and lounging spaces.  The Majesty 62 M is powered by twin 1150hp Cat engines for top speeds up to thirty knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.78 m (61.7ft)

Beam - 4.98 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 35 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 3796 l

Water Capacity - 568 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, one berth crew cabin

Engines - 2 x Cat C18 1150hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - thirty knots max, twenty cruise, ten knots long range

Range - 802 nautical miles at ten knots

Construction - hand lay-up fiberglass with Isophtalic gelcoat, vinylester and polyester resins

Certification - CE B

www.majesty-yachts.com

Project: Prestige F5

During the Beneteau Group press conference at the 2024 Dusseldorf boat show, Prestige vice President Erwin Bumps announced the project for an upcoming F5 model.  Very few details have been given apart the above rendering and that the F5 is set to debut during the Cannes 2024 boat show, although expect the model to show up during the Beneteau Group test days in early Summer usually held in around mid July.  Since we have no details I can speculate a bit about the F5, and if this project follows the pattern of the F4 which is based on the Prestige 520, then I would imagine this to be based on the 590 model.  As is the case of the F4, the F5 will benefit from an important re-design and re-engineering of spaces to increase volume as possible, in its sixteen to seventeen meter length.

www.prestige-yachts.com

Improve-It = Summit 54 Motoryacht

Summit Motoryachts, the high-performance cruising yacht range designed by Michael Peters and built by Kadey-Krogen Yachts, announces that it now offers the 54 Motoryacht model with optional Volvo Penta IPS propulsion. The first IPS version is currently under construction. An IPS-powered Summit 54 Motoryacht represents the completion of one of the company’s long-held goals. The Summit 54 optional power package will be twin 600hp Volvo with IPS800 forward looking pod drives, giving the vessel a company-estimated top speed in the upper twenty knots range. Standard power continues to be twin Cummins 542hp. Both power packages offer joystick control options and the ability for an additional station in the cockpit for close quarter manoeuvring. In addition to the increase in speed and performance, the IPS-powered Summit 54 will also feature a Volvo Glass Cockpit with Garmin electronics, allowing seamless integration with engine, drivetrain, and navigational system data, in addition to the Volvo interceptor trim-tab system. Tankage and engine room layout will remain the same regardless of propulsion package. In order to keep the weight distributed amidships, the company will employ jackshafts running from the D6 engines aft to the pod drives. Summit Motoryachts will also offer the IPS package on its 54 Coupe model scheduled to launch in 2025.

www.summitmotoryachts.com

New Model: Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht

Within the heart of Riviera’s state-of-the-art facility on Australia’s Gold Coast, the much anticipated 58 Sports Motor Yacht emerged for her first public reveal through a veil of theatrical fog and lights, cradled securely in the slings of a travel lift on eight December. A select group of invited owners and partners gained their very first glimpse of this exceptional yacht. Production of the 58 Sports Motor Yacht model was announced in May 2023, and the evening’s guests are the first in line for the future delivery of their new 58 SMYs. Riviera’s first Sports Motor Yacht model was the 68, launched just six years ago. Now, with the 58, the range extends to six magnificent models from fourteen to 22 meters. Riviera’s Sports Motor Yachts are uniquely specified craft that reward owners with endless adventures, enjoyed in ultimate luxury, and this new 58 offers all the Sports Motor Yacht essentials including all-water sports cockpit, walk-around side decks, foredeck lounge and entertaining zone, all-weather alfresco deck entertaining, and a spacious, luxurious saloon with internal staircase to a fully enclosed, air-conditioned flybridge and state-of-the-art helm. The accommodation deck is extremely spacious with three staterooms and three bathrooms. The full-beam master suite is pure luxury with a private bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, as well as an optional breakfast bar and fridge. An utility room or crew cabin is also located in between the engine and aft of the master room. As an utility room, diving and fishing gear can be passed down from the cockpit via the engine room and stowed; or you can use this space as a personalised laundry with a separate washer and dryer, easily accessed via the walk-in wardrobe in the master suite. Interiors are rich in quality and style with premium fabrics, in-vogue lounges, exquisitely hand-finished exotic timber cabinetry, and the comfort of plush carpet in all three staterooms.  The Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht is powered by twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pods drive propulsion, 

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.71 m (61.8ft)

Hull Length - 17.9 m

Beam - 5.67 m

Draft - 1.7 m includes drives and propellers

Displacement - 36,500 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 4500 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed -

Certification - ISO8666 for dimensions

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Cruisers 55 Fly

Cruisers present the project for a 55 Fly set to debut before the first half of 2024, and the first in a three model flybridge range, with a second model set to arrive in 2025.  Designed by Luiz Debasto, the Cruisers 55 Fly replaces the 2017 launched 54 Fly model which came from a Facheris design and was based on the 54 Cantius.  The 55 Fly is the first totally new Cruisers range to come from the since April 2022 ownership of MarineMax, which is also North America's largest boat dealership and a distributor to both European made Azimut and Galeon yachts.  With Luiz Debasto presenting a head to toe Euro-designed offer from an American brand ever, it will be interesting how the Cruisers 55 Fly and the following models will affect the dealership of these brands.  With a length overall just shy of seventeen meters Cruisers is saying the 55 Fly will offer a three cabin layout, with rendering showing a full beam midships owners stateroom and an astern galley main deck.  Another feature of the 55 Fly will be a drop down bulwark to port side, which is not really a new feature for Cruisers, who offers this in its sporty 38 to fifty feet GLS models, but never in the eleven to eighteen meters Cantius yacht series.  The Cruisers 55 Fly is to be powered by twin Volvo 725hp engines with IPS pod drives propulsion.    

www.cruisersyachts.com

New Model: Greenline 58 Fly

Greenline 58 Fly is here, so says the website of the Slovenian motor cruiser and yacht builder who raised into fame following the launch of its 32 model in 2008.  With this new flagship Greenline is celebrating fifteen years in business and over a thousand deliveries, a celebration which have seen the builder always pushing on its clean hybrid energy beliefs, and today has arrived in its fifth version of the H-drive electric-diesel-solar propulsion system.  Designed by Marco Casali the Greenline 58 Fly is a spacious eighteen meter motor yacht offering the latest design trends, from open view veranda aft decks, hard-top up top which can be optioned with more solar panels, and an astern galley main deck layout.  Down below the Italian designer and Slovenian builder present a spacious three double cabins three heads layout with a midships full beam owners stateroom.  A choice exists here to have a two head layout, and replace the third en-suite with a walk-in ward robe for the VIP suite, with an option for the third cabin to modify as an office room.  The new Greenline 58 Fly is standard powered by twin Cummins 610hp as standard with optional engines going up to 1000hp by Cats or Volvo for top speeds around thirty knots.  As in any Greenline the 58 Fly follows the Slovenian green energy offer with a 1.32kw solar power system which is optionable up to 3.63 kw if you add the extra panels in the hard-top, and a twin 25 or 100kw electric motors option.  Greenline cruising is here and with the smaller 25kw electric motors alone the 58 Fly is able to reach six knots top speed and cruise for 25 nautical miles at five knots, while with the larger 100kw top speed goes up to twelve knots and at seven knots cruises for 25 nm in electric mode only, and up to 500 nm with diesel generators.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.2 m (59.9ft)

Beam - 5.12 m

Draft - 1 m excluding propellers

Displacement - 30 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 2300 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSM11 610, QSM11 715hp, or Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 26 knots max with Cummins 715hp, 29 knots with Volvo 1000hp

Project - Marco Casali

Certification - CE A

www.greenlinehybrid.com

New Model: Absolute 52 Fly

For 2023 Absolute presents its new 52 Fly model, a sixteen meter flybridge motor yacht full of comfort, and class leading accommodation .  The second generation 52 Fly follows the design theme as Absolute Design and Research Lab outlined with the 60 Fly in 2021 and followed with the 56 Fly last year, with this sixteen meter flybridge motor yacht doing the third act of this future looking design.  The new Absolute 52 Fly is a modern flybridge motor yacht, which features an unusual layout of an owners stateroom forward, and the VIP room at midships.  A third cabin with twin berths is located to starboard, with a guest shower head serving the two guest cabins located to port side.  An optional crew cabin is also available in the Absolute 52 Fly, which if you option does not affect the glazed stern parapet open gunwale design.  The Absolute 52 Fly has a living main deck with an astern galley layout, a lounging which becomes dining C-shaped dinette forward, and a side door equipped helm station featuring a direct access to the open gunwale for easy side mooring.  Of note in the Absolute 52 Fly are the flybridge which again is one of the most spacious in this size and is optionable with a hard-top, and the fore deck spaces which is another class leading act.  Falling short somewhere, I would say the performance of the Absolute 52 Fly is not really breath taking, with a top speed of 28 knots and a cruise of twenty, and a 190 nautical miles range.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.76 m (54.9ft)

Waterline Length - 13.20 m

Beam - 4.67 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 28,600 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1800 l

Water Capacity - 650 l

Max Persons - fourteen

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS800 dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 28 knots max 20 knots cruise

Project - Absolute Design and Research Lab

Certification - CE B 

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Maritimo M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht

In 2023 Maritimo has celebrated twenty years of boat building, and what a better way to do so then by launching not one but two new flagships, both being the largest builds to date adding two foot from the previous largest offer, which was the 2009 unveiled 73 Cruising Motor Yacht.  This new Maritimo M75 Flybridge Motor Yacht follows the S75 which debuted in Spring at the Sanctuary Cove boat show, with which it also shares hull, and offers a near identical layout with the addition of an enclosed flybridge up top.  The M75 Enclosed Flybridge is reachable via an internal stair case to port side, and offers a dinette, C-shaped lounge and an opposite helm station.  To aft of the enclosed bridge is also an alfresco area with a large C-shaped dinette, and an island standing wet-bar.  The Maritimo M75 offers a main deck with an astern galley layout while, and as most enclosed bridge yachts has no helm station here which adding space to a very large lounging dining area.  Below deck is a four double cabins layout with an owners stateroom at midships and VIP suite forward, with a fourth cabin with twin bunks.  Considering the 22 meter size a bunk guest cabin can be a let down for some, but consider also that the Maritimo 75 flagship series is very well thought on the engineering side of things, especially in what regards to efficiency, engine positioning and shaft angle. This is something not seen much nowadays. The Maritimo M75 is standard powered by twin Scania 1150hp engines with optional 1380 or 1625hp MTU engines.  Official speed numbers are not provided, but a review online of the first hull sharing S75 which was powered with the Scania's 1150hp did reach 28 knots in a very light ship set up. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.07 m (75.8ft)

Hull Length - 22.8 m

Beam - 6 m

Draft - 1.60 m

Displacement - 55,200 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 10,000 l

Water Capacity - 1,400 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Scania DI16 1150, or MTU 10V2000 M86 1380hp, 10V2000 M96L 1625hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft with five bladed propellers

Speed - 33 knots with MTU 1625hp 26 with Scania 1150 *estimates

Project - Maritimo, Tom Barry-Cotter

www.maritimo.com.au

Project: Azimut Fly 72

While some other brands keep delaying a new model, Azimut anticipates the market with the new Fly 72, a project announced just ten days before debuting at the 2023 Cannes boat show, which will debut along the two other Magellano 60 and Verve 48 Azimut novelties at the Cote d'Azur passarelle. The new Azimut Fly 72 replaces the fall 2015 launched 72 Flybridge after seven years of production, and continues the evolution of the Alberto Mancini era, which started with the 78 Flybridge in 2019. Three more Azimut to go for Alberto Mancini and transforming all the Flybridge range to his vision. The Azimut Fly 72 will also feature interior by Fabio Fantolino, a new name for the Italian builder, but also a first for the Torino and Milan based architect in the boating World. According to Azimut press release Fantolino will bring a transversal design language in the Fly 72, with the interior rendering showing clean modern furnishings. In the press release Azimut has not shared details of the Fly 72 accommodation, of which I would expect a standard four cabins layout and a crew cabin for two. Azimut is also quiet on the technical details, the outgoing 72 Flybridge is Man powered with shafts, but the 68 and 78 are Volvo IPS powered. So it will be interesting if Azimut will continue it's move into pods with this new Fly 72 model.

www.azimutyachts.com

Project: Whitehaven 6500 Sports Flybridge

Whitehaven present a new model and line with this  6500 Sports Flybridge project.  Based on the hull lines of its 6500 series offered in four other versions; Sport Yacht, Flybridge, Coupe, and Sunbridge, this new 6500 Sports Flybridge brings a sportfishing aft deck layout to a modern Euro inspired yacht line forward.  With the 6500 Sports Flybridge Whitehaven wants to compete with the other down under Maritimo Offshore series and Riviera Sports Motoryacht line who have had success with similar products.  The Whitehaven 6500 Sports Flybridge will offer a three double cabins interior, with a choice for a crew cabin at midships to port side.  A technical interesting details according to the plans, is that with the crew cabin the engines of the 6500 Sports Flybridge will move further aft, although I do think this might be an error, as production wise this does not make much sense.  The Whitehaven 6500 Sports Flybridge is to be powered by twin Man 1300hp with line shaft propulsion.

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New Model: Horizon V74

During the 2023 Sanctuary Cove boat show in end of May 2023, Horizon debuted the brand new V74.  A middle model in a range of of the three yachts the Horizon V74 joins the V Series of luxury performance motor yacht models, this 22 meter motor yacht is characterized by a plumb bow design and bold exterior profile by Stimson Yachts and a voluminous interior layout.  The first V74 has been customized for the Australian market, with open plan main deck, with helm only in the enclosed sly-lounge.  A common feature for many flybridge Australian yachts above fifteen meters. The Horizon V74 is an extended in length evolution of the V68, she is actually hull #eight of the 68 which debuted in 2018.  Like the two meter smaller sister the V74 offers superyacht amenities for an owner operator, with an enclosed sky-lounge configuration and spacious four-stateroom layout.  The Horizon V74 is powered by twin 1136hp Cat engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.65 m (74.4ft)

Waterline Length - 20.2 m

Beam - 5.94 m

Draft - 1.7 m

Displacement - 55.23 t

Fuel Capacity - 7000 l

Water Capacity - 1135 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cats C18A 1136hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Project - Stimson Yachts

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