New Model: Esposito Positano Open 32

For 2023 Esposito presents its new Positano Open 32.  Coming from the designer of all the current Esposito models, 20Maree with the Positano Open 32 the Neapolitan designer follows the themes of the two meters larger Open 38 flagship which debuted in 2019.  This is a traditional Gozzo Sorrentino cruiser turned into an all aft to forward deck usable space, walk around centre console with a classic timeless attitude.  Behind the central dual helm station is central dining area with opposite settees, while the easy to reach fore-deck offers a central sun-pad, and to aft is large bathing platform. Down below is a layout sleeping four with a double berth forward and twin berths at midships.  The Esposito Positano Open 32 can also be fitted with T-top and is powered by twin Yanmar 270hp on shaft drives with speeds up to 29 knots and a cruise of 24.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.50 m (34.4ft)

Hull Length - 9.10 m

Beam - 3.20 m

Draft - 0.75 m ex propellers

Displacement - 6000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 250 l

Water Capacity - 150 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 270hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 29 knots max 24 cruise

Hull Shape - monohedron modified deep Vee

Project - 20 Maree design

Certification - CE B, modules B+C

www.nauticaesposito.com

New Model: Sirena 48

During the Cannes Yachting Festival Sirena presented its new entry level 48 model.  A fifteen meter overall modern explorer cruiser with a semi-displacement hull and a three cabin layout. The Sirena 48 is all about maximum space for a hull length of just under fourteen meters, giving much more then its length suggests, also because she sports an important just short of five meters beam.  Thanks to this the interior offers spacious spaces with a living main deck offering an astern galley layout, followed by a three double cabins lower deck; full beam master owner suite, VIP forward and third cabin with in-line berths below deck.  The Sirena 48 comes also with a few options from the generic crew cabin, to a chaise lounge on the bathing platform, to the choice of having the aft settee with vertical opposing sofa for a view aft.  With vertical sofas and view option the crew cabin cannot be ordered.  The Sirena 48 is powered by twin Cummins 550hp as standard or optional Volvo 670hp engines, with the powerful option giving a 27 knots top speed.  The Sirena 48 is already proving popular with the Istanbul based builder selling twenty units before the model debuted in Cannes.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 16 m (52.7ft)

Hull Length - 13.7 m

Waterline Length - 13.7 m

Beam - 5 m

Draft - 1.2 m with propellers, 1.05 m without propellers

Displacement - 21 t unloaded, 24.6 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1900 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 550hp, D11 670hp

Propulsion - V-drive line shaft with ZF gearbox

Engines - 26 max knots 23 knots cruise with 550hp, 27 knots max 24 cruise with 670hp

Range - 477 nautical miles at ten knots

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Construction - vinylester resin infused sandwich PVC core, Carbon-hybrid for upper structure

Project - German Frers naval architect, Sirena Marine

Certification - CE B, ISO8666 data, EN-ISO12215 for structure

www.sirenayachts.com

New Model: Evo Yachts R+ 17.71m

For the 2023 fall boat show round-up Evo Yachts presented the new R+, a fully enclosed hard top sport yacht which takes boating into the future.  The R+ is based on the hull of the 2019 launched Evo Yachts R6, which was followed by an Open variant in Summer 2020.  This new R+ which uses the hull and a complete different layout outside and inside takes the opposite route to its more open sisters for a fully enclosed hard top with patio door. The enclosed main deck, ideal for long, comfortable stays on board, is added by a multipurpose stern platform which extends astern and apart easy to launch and haul up tender or jet ski generates a split level second entertainment area with the aft deck. For this first unit of the R+ the owner did not opt for the extendable Evo bulkheads in the aft cockpit which extend away, but are always available as an option in future builds.  As the other Evo Yachts, designer Valerio Rivellini in the R+ silhouette shows eye-catching modern minimal sporty lines with the aluminium top painted in black emphasizing futuristic angular looks, in keeping with Evo Yachts signature style, while the interiors feature high ceilings for maximum comfort and liveability for this unit offered a living lounging galley area on the main deck with a three double cabins lower deck. The minimal, sporty and dynamic style chosen for the interiors is a hallmark of the R line with interior design and exterior styling express the desire to achieve the ideal combination of dynamism and onboard comfort with futuristic modernity.  The Evo R+ is powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives propulsion for a top speed up to 34 knots and a cruise of 26.

Technical Data: 

LOA - 17.71 m (58.9ft)
Hull Length - 17.6 m
Waterline Length - 15.5 m
Beam - 5.31 m
Draft - 1.20 m
Displacement - 25 t loaded, 21 t dry
Fuel Capacity - 2100 l
Water Capacity - 510 l
Max Persons - 16
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth
Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pod drives
Speed - 34 knots max, 26 knots cruise with Volvo 725hp
Range - 280 nm at cruise
Hull Shape - modified Vee with 16 degrees deadrise aft
Project - Studio Rivellini
Certification - CE A12, B16
www.evoyachts.com

New Model: Wajer 44

Wajer continues to expand its line of classic inspired runabout and yachts, presenting its new 44 model which sits in between its long standing popular 38 and second in size 55 models.  The Wajer 44 comes as its larger sisters from a design of Sinot, with naval architecture by Van Oossanen.  Sinot really presented a thing of beauty with the Wajer 44, a classic fitted in a modern profile.  Like the smaller runabout of the sixties which inspire the Wajer 44, it is mostly about day cruising and enjoyment in the cockpit, this offering two aft sun-pads, an L-shaped sofa with bench settee opposite, and dual seat helm station to starboard with a single forward facing passenger settee to port-side.  The cabin area down below the Wajer 44 offers sleeping for two; with a galley to port side, C-shaped dinette to starboard which becomes a double berth, and a forward shower head.  The Wajer 44 is standard powered by twin Volvo 380hp with IPS pod propulsion for top speeds up to forty knots, and a cruise of 26.  Wajer is also declaring a very good range for up to three hundred nautical miles at cruise, although with its declared consumption of 130 litres per hours at 25 knots, which equals to 5.2 litres per nautical mile the range is up to 230 nautical miles without allowing for reserve.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.10 m (43ft)

Beam - 4 m

Draft - 1.10 m

Displacement - 12.6 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 290 l

Accommodation - two berths

Max Persons - sixteen

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 380hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - forty knots max 26 cruise

Range - up to 300 nautical miles

Hull Shape - deep Vee with 21 degrees deadrise

Project - Sinot exterior and interior, Van Oossanen naval architect

Certification - CE B

www.wajer.com

New Model: Azimut S7

During the 2023 Dusseldorf boat show Azimut debuted its second generation S7 model, which has received the Alberto Mancini treatment for the exterior.  In the second generation S7 Alberto Mancini presents Azimut trademark clean soft lines outside, integrating practical solutions into a profile which looks sporty and calm.  The exterior are also not minimal edged, softer curved in the corners a theme which also continued in the interior design trusted to Yachtique who took over from Francesco Guida from the first generation S7.  As explained in the project presentation about a year ago the Azimut S7 has also received tweaks in the interior with the master stateroom cabin now getting a layout change with the bed looking to the port side, versus the previous acute angle bed.  Another slight change is in the garage now having same size length to beam, allowing for a bigger in length second PWC.  In the technical side of things the S7 Mancini has increased weight by 2.5 tons although Azimut has declared the same performances from the triple Volvo 800hp engines IPS propulsion combination for a top speed up to 35 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.68 m (71.2ft)

Beam - 5.15 m

Draft - 1.69 m

Displacement - 46 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3800 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

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

Engines - 3 x Volvo D13 800hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS1050 dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max 27 cruise

Hull - modified medium Vee 18.4 midships and 13.8 degrees aft

Construction - resin infused fiberglass, carbon fibre super structure

Project - Alberto Mancini exterior, Yachtique interior, Alberto Ausonio hull shape

Certification - CE A, NMMA, ISO8666 for data

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Centouno Navi Vespro 16.70 m

For the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival, Centouno Navi debuted the launch of its first construction, the semi-custom sixteen meters Vespro, a very fast fifty knots plus open T-top covered sport yacht designed by Marco Arnaboldi and Manuela Lucchesi.  The two architects apart being the designers are also the owners of Centouno, a high end fast sport yacht builder presenting itself in 2022 with the 28m Forza and 39m Eterea projects, and the Vespro announced some months from the larger models, construction starting just after the announcement. The two designers for the Vespro present clean and soft curved lines, futuristic but not sharp minimal, a trend which in the renderings is followed in the larger Centouno sisters.  With this one can say that the Vespro is an open sport yacht of the future, with spacious exterior spaces and an open aft deck, which extends and doubles its size thanks to port and starboard drop down balconies, and a T-top which covers the pilot station and central area of the cockpit.  Over half of the exterior area from the helm station to aft is a wide body, meaning it uses nearly all the available beam, with two left and right stairs leading you to the foredeck sun-pad area.  Down below the Vespro offers a two cabins sleeping four layout, with saloon and galley in between. A traditional arrangement with the exception for the forward master stateroom which features a fore peak shower head in order to centralize the stateroom and using most of the beam available without being in a midships location.  The Centouno Navi Vespro is powered by twin Man 1200hp with MJP jet propulsion, a Marco Arnaboldi specialization who apart being the founder of the go-to jet powered yacht brand is also the architect or consultant for the majority of yachts and fast patrol vessels with jet power.  With Marco Arnaboldi architecting the jet propulsion it is sure not to be disappointed in the performance of the Vespro, and the first Centouno Navi reached speeds of 57 knots, an extra one knot to the declared design speed, a fast cruise of fifty, and a very economic to run six litres per nautical miles 35 knots cruise.  Nothing more to add but impressive numbers!.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.70 m (54.7ft)

Beam - 4.60 m

Draft - 1 m

Displacement - 21.5 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 3200 l

Water Capacity - 1100 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V8 1200hp

Propulsion - MJP 350x jet drives

Speed - 57 knots max, fifty cruise 35 knots economic fast

Range - 350 nautical miles at top speed, about 530 nm at 35 knots cruise

Construction - hybrid carbon fibre and fibreglass sandwich construction with Vinilester resin 

Project - Marco Arnaboldi exterior interior design and naval architect, Manuela Luchesi

www.centounonavi.it

New Model: Ferretti InFynito 90

Since 1991 and the Buzzi designed sixty knots plus fast 48 High Performance, Ferretti has seldom went out of its comfort zone of offering something beside a flybridge yacht.  Yes we had the 2005 presented Altura range, which had an innovative Mediterrean way use of the aft-cabin debuting with the 690 and then followed with the larger 840 in 2008, but these where very much a Ferretti flybridge with a different location for the master room.  The InFynito 90 is on the other hand a different Ferretti to all that came before her, offering exploring looks in a pocket super yacht 26 meter size, and a semi displacement hull which cruises peacefully in mid-tens speed.  Designed by Filippo Salvetti, the creator of Ferretti Yacht's since 2018, the InFynito 90 is innovative in its design and use of space, offering one hundred square meters of exterior spaces, and 140 sqm of interiors.  The extra space is important here, but the stand-out feature in the InFynito 90 is its foredeck, which offers a covered outdoor space with 270 degrees views, yet in a protected environment. The InFynito 90 is also semi-custom build, offering a variety of choices from the main deck offered with two galley options and for a master stateroom option forward, to the lower deck available in four cabins as standard, or the fourth cabin replaced by a multi-purpose room.  Other options are available for the exterior, with a central sun-pad option replacing the standard free aft deck space, and the fore-deck area available in a splash-pool with wrapped around settee, or an L-shaped settee in replacement to the standard L-shaped lounger.  The Ferretti InFynito 90 is powered by standard Man 1550hp or twin 1800hp engines for speeds up to 22 knots from the the large option, and a sweet cruise in the mid tens.

Technical Data:

LOA - 26.97 m (88.6ft)

Hull Length - 23.9 m

Beam - 7.33 m

Draft - 

Displacement - 96,000 kg unloaded, 111,000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 11500 l

Water Capacity - 1800 l

Max Persons - twenty

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, or eight guests in four cabins, 4 crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1550hp, or V12 1800hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 20 knots max 15 cruise with 1550hp, 22 max 17 cruise with 1800hp

Project - Filippo Salvetti exterior, IdeaItalia interior, Ferretti Group engineering

Certification - CE A, module B+F+B1 RINA  

www.ferretti-yachts.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

New Model: Manda Yachts Senses07

Manda Yachts from Naples, Italy is a new brand which debuted in 2023 with its first model the Senses07, during the 2023 Venice boat show.  The Senses07 is designed by Giovanni Ceccarelli and is to be followed in the future by a smaller Senses05 of about fifteen meters in length and larger 09 models.  With the Senses range Ceccarelli follows similar ideas to the innovative Evo V8 which debuted in 2021 for a single level explorer yacht, which might look to an untrained eye as a sailing yacht without a mast.  This is an interesting design, especially for those who like a deck full of entertainment spaces.  In the Manda Senses the T-top area is fully enclosable with windows.  The Senses07 is offered in three lower deck options, with three or four double cabins.  The standard layout has a master stateroom forward, with an astern open plan galley-dining-lounge area overlooking the large bathing-beach area.  This part of the lower deck can be ordered as a master stateroom, in the other four or three cabins version, with the galley moving in between the cabins.  The Senses07 hull #01 is powered by the standard Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives with speeds up to 24 knots, and a range of five hundred nautical miles at sixteen knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.50 m (70.5ft)

Beam - 6.10 m

Draft - 1.23 m

Displacement - 34 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 4600 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Max Persons - sixteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, eight berths in four cabins, two crew

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp, up to D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 24 knots max sixteen cruise

Range - 500 nm at sixteen knots

Hull Shape - planning modified Vee with 19.5 degrees average deadrise

Construction - single skin hull bottom with sandwich above waterline and superstructure

Project - Giovanni Ceccarelli

Certification - CE B-16/A

www.mandayachts.it

New Model: Arksen 85

 

Arken are delighted to announce the official launch of Project Pelagos, the first of its 85ft explorer super yachts. Launching from the Isle of Wight in May, the first Arksen 85 is privately owned and has hit the water for the first time ahead of her sea trials and ultimate handover to the client. The highly awaited Arksen 85 is a remarkably efficient long-range explorer, capable of taking on global adventures thanks to an important range of 6000 nautical miles at seven knots, or equally at home weekend cruising with family and friends. This pocket super yacht of 27 meters in size is first of two Arksen 85 in build, the second unit being called Project Ocean. Project Pelagos has been designed specifically with family life in mind, with an efficient hull design, and three-decks customised to the owners requirements. While the owner is keen to explore further afield with friends, the primary usage is for the family in the Mediterranean. The interior takes a more relaxed seating format on the main deck, providing a large, open-plan family space and preferring the al-fresco dining the warmer climates offer. Replacing the standard snug for a Captain’s cabin allows the vessel to retain the three guest cabins and owners’ suite.

Technical Data:

LOA - 27.3 m (89.5ft)

Beam - 6.9 m

Draft - 1.55 m

Displacement - 82.5 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 18,000 l

Water Capacity - 6,000 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or eight berths in four cabins, 2 crew in one cabin

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSL9 330hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fourteen knots max, eleven cruise, seven long range

Range - 6000 nm at seven knots

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Construction - aluminium

Project - Rob Humphreys exterior, Design Unlimited interiors

Certification - CE A

www.arksen.com

New Model: Holterman 54 Commander

Holterman is currently collecting accolades for its futuristic looking and engineered X-treme range, but the Dutch boat builder looks back into its long standing Commander range and presents a new 54 model.  The new Holterman 54 Commander is based on the replacing 2017 launched 53, with the addition of an extended hard top covering half the cockpit, and an extended bathing platform aft. Other light modifications are the foredeck forward looking settee now more comfortable and added with a back rest.  Accommodation for the Holterman 54 Commander is for two double suites, a forward VIP, and a master room at midships.  The main deck offers an astern galley layout all in a comfortable flush floor.  The Holterman 54 Commander is powered by twin Volvo 180hp engines with line shaft propulsion with top speeds up to ten knots and a cruise of eight.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.60 m (54.4ft)

Waterline Length - 16.3 m

Beam -  4.90 m

Draft - 1.25 m

Displacement - 30 t unloaded, 35 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Max Persons - ten 

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, plus two additional converted berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 180hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - ten knots max, eight knots cruise

Range - 944 nautical miles at cruise

Hull Shape - displacement round bilge

Construction - steel

Project - Trimm exterior and naval architecture

Certification - CE A

www.holtermanshipyard.nl

New Model: Prestige F4

Prestige has launched in the midst of Summer 2023 its new F4 model, a flybridge cruiser just under fourteen meters in length, with an important beam to size ratio.  Prestige F for flybridge bread and butter range has in recent times seen little novelty, with its last new model the F690 coming in 2021.  Looking at the details the Prestige F4 seems based on the 2017 launched F520, identical beam but also a similar layout, with a one meter shorter length. It will be interesting what the F4 will replace in the Prestige range, so far both the 460 and 520 are present in the website, but I do think that in the long run this replaces the 520 so expect a new F5 model in 2024 which goes in the fifteen to sixteen meter size and a similar styling to this new model. Many reviewers are giving the Prestige F4 top marks and calling her a segment re-inventor for its spaces and important beam to length ratio, which re-imagines the space inside by the width. Probably Prestige here has got a couple of lessons while developing its power catamaran range in the last two years, but I also think that it looked at the Absolute 470 which has an identical beam and a similar layout below with owners suite forward.  Still thanks to the important beam the Prestige F4 offers probably a best in class main deck layout here offering a spacious L-shaped dinette and galley on the main deck.  Down below the Prestige F4 offers a three double cabins layout, with an owners cabin forward which is in a mid high level area giving similar space to that of a midships level stateroom.  Also thanks to the beam the two guest cabins at midships offer more space then usual with the starboard cabin being particularly spacious, and offered with moving berths which become a double.  The F4 can also be fitted with an optional crew cabin aft.  Other details in the Prestige F4 are the near bulkhead free flybridge, protected by stainless steel railing, and the option to have a vertical seating on the aft deck for an open view aft, in lieu of the standard L-shaped lounger.  The Prestige F4 is powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives for top speeds up to 28 knots and a cruise of 22.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.18 m (49.9ft)

Hull Length - 13.4 m

Beam - 4.49 m

Draft - 1.17 m

Displacement - 15100 kg light, 19700 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1300 l

Water Capacity - 586 l

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS650 pod drives

Speed - 28 knots max 22 knots cruise

Range - 250 nm at 22 knots

Project - Garroni exterior interior, Valentina Militerno de Romedis interior, Michael Peters hull, Prestige engineering

Certification - CE B

www.prestige-yachts.com

New Model: Nordhavn 71

Hull #1 of the brand new Nordhavn 71 model was launched at the Ta Shing factory at the end of July, marking a milestone in the modern era of famous explorer yachts name. With the Nordhavn 71 comes a luxurious ocean crossing masterpiece, meant to be owner-operated. She is being shipped to Seattle in the moment to owners who have put their faith and trust in the Nordhavn brand the past twenty years, creating memories aboard their prior three hulls: a 50, 57 and 68. Soon they will take delivery of the N7101 and explore the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The N71 was conceived and designed by Nordhavn’s Chief of Design, Jeff Leishman, in early 2021, followed by mould construction and a steady progression of hull builds. Currently Nordhavn is building 71 hull three. N71 represents the further development of the third generation Nordhavn designs, incorporating a subtle elegance of styling evolution based on her longer waterline and plumb bow. Beneath her skin, the N71 is packed with leading edge technology and includes features as the bulbous bow, based on 45 years experience of owner feedback, and creating and evolving Nordhavn models. With a twenty meter waterline and generous six meters plus beam, the Nordhavn 71 is beautifully spacious and has the room and feel of larger boats, and at over one hundred tons and carrying just over 18,000 litres gallons of fuel, there is no mistaking her capability.  The Nordhavn 71 is powered by twin John Deere 285hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.9 m (71.9ft)

Waterline Length - 20.8 m

Beam - 6.85 m

Draft - 2.08 m

Displacement - 103.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 18234 l

Water Capacity - 2271 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or eight berths in six cabins

Engines - 2 x John Deere 6068SFM85 285hp

Propulsion - line shaft with ZF Ni-Alum-Bronze four bladed S-class propellers

Construction - solid bottom with Gurit G-80 pvc core vacuum bagged hull sides, three coats of Vinylester resin and Isphotalic gelcoat

Project - Jeff Leishman

Certification - CE A

www.nordhavn.com

New Model: Cayman 540WA

Cayman is making 2023 an important year by presenting two new models in a space of about six months, and after launching the new S600 in February has in the end of July also delivered its first 540WA.  Two different new models; the S600 being all about the Cayman sport yacht identity which made the fortunes of the name in the noughties, and this new 540WA seventeen meter walk around sport yacht a continuation and following of the successful 400WA which debuted in 2021.  Again a design of Ferragni, the designer of all latest Cayman models, the 540WA is a sport yacht walk-around centre console, with opening side-bulk heads and infinite seventeen meter deck space.  The galley and living are all outside on the main deck, just behind the triple seated centre console helm station with a sun-pad located both to fore and aft.  Opening side bulk heads to both port and starboard sides extend the space of the aft deck.  Down below the Cayman 540 WA is offered in two or three cabins layout, with hull one featuring the later version, which features a master room forward, and two guest cabins at midships, and a relaxing L-lounge sofa in between the fore and aft cabins.  The Cayman 540WA is powered by twin Volvo engines with IPS pods drives, and or a speed lover triple Mercury 600hp hidden under the sun-pad outboard set up.  Hull one was fitted with the standard and small for over twenty tons in running order 480hp engines, which according to initial reports reached a top speed up to 28 knots.  Bigger Volvo's 600hp and or 725hp power are available, these two being more in line with the power a sport yacht of this size and displacement deserves.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.16 m (56.2ft)

Waterline Length - 14.9 m

Beam - 5.05 m

Draft - 1.60 m including props

Displacement - 17,900 kg dry and with Volvo 480s

Fuel Capacity - 1050 l or 2000 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp, D8 600hp, D11 725hp, 3 x Mercury V12 600hp petrol gas outboard

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives, or triple Mercury outboards

Speed - 28 knots max 23 cruise with twin Volvo 480hp 

Project - Ferragni

Certification - CE B

www.caymanyachts.it

New Model: Airon Marine Cinquanta Sport

Following the launch of the Airon 50 Cinquanta with hard-top in 2021, Paolo Molinari follows it with the sister Cinquanta Sport open version, a fifteen meter sport yacht dedicated to those who like sun and wind and open air navigation.  The Airon Marine Cinquanta Sport is also immersed in the roots of the Lake Como boat builder with a cockpit layout which follows that of long standing popular smaller models like the 345, the 388/4100, and the 4300 Sport.  These huge and spacious Airon-edited external cockpit layouts, with a large C-shaped settee which becomes a sun-pad, and C-shaped dinette to port side with galley and helm station opposite have been the success of the smaller Airon Marine models, and using a similar layout in the larger Cinquanta Sport makes a lot of sense.  Inside this first Cinquanta Sport offers a three double cabins layout, with a master suite forward, and two guest cabins at midships, a spacious L-shaped galley in between.  Like the hard-top Cinquanta the Airon Marine Cinquanta Sport is powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.70 m (48.2ft)

Beam - 4.30 m

Displacement - 16,000 kg 

Fuel Capacity - 1100 l

Water Capacity - 450 l

Max Persons - fourteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS650 dual propeller pod drives

Certification - CE B

www.aironmarine.it

New Model: Fleming 85

In December 2020 Fleming announced the project for a new flagship, the 85 model.  Its been three years, an investment in a new facility in Taiwan and finally the Fleming 85, Tony Fleming first super yacht has seen the water, with three units already launched this 2023 year, and fourth in final phases of construction.  As you can see the Fleming 85 has started with a bang; seven hulls sold on plan is a huge success for a conservative explorer yacht builder.  The Fleming 85 comes standard with a lot of stuff, from solar power and Lithuim battery power reserve source for generator less self sufficiency, but future owners do get to choose; from a three or four double cabins interior layout, to a hard top, or a fully enclosed bridge a first for a Fleming with 85 number three being made this way, and an extended up and down bathing platform aft. The Fleming 85 is powered by twin Man 1550hp engines with line shaft propulsion, for speeds up to 25 knots, and ten or longer range eight knots cruise.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.98 m (85.2ft)

Waterline Length - 22 m

Beam - 6.48 m

Draft - 1.70 m

Displacement - 74,865 kg unloaded, 89,721 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 12,000 l

Water Capacity - 1,900 l

Accommodation - six guests in three cabins or eight guests in four cabins, two crew cabin aft

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1550hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Twin Disc gearbox

Speed -25 knots fast cruise, ten knots long range, eight knots economic

Range - 2700 nautical miles at ten knots, 3700 knots at eight knots

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Project - Norman R. Wright and Sons naval architect

www.flemingyachts.com

New Model: Prestige M8

After launching the M48 in 2022, Prestige takes just a year to follow it and extending its power catamaran range with the larger M8.  A large yacht catamaran the Prestige M8 comes from a design of Garroni and Marc Lombard for exterior and interior by Valentina Militerno de Romedis.  Designated by its wide eight meter beam rather then length, and with this the M8 offering a spacious 270 square-meters of living space. Following this the Prestige M8 comes with configuration choices from two main deck options for a galley and or a lower helm, and five or four double cabins option.  The four cabins option is offered in two choices, with a lower deck galley in the starboard hull replacing the one for the main deck, or the option for larger VIP suite in the port hull. The Prestige M8 also features two crew cabins forward.  Other options in the Prestige M8 is that to have an enclosed flybridge deck. The Prestige is powered by twin Volvo 600hp for top speeds up to 21 knots and a cruise of nineteen, and or a long range nine knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.82 m (65ft)

Hull Length - 19.6 m

Beam - 8.85 m

Draft - 1.65 m

Displacement - 41120 kg unloaded, 52670 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 1850 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 425 l

Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, or ten berths in 5 cabins, 1 or 2 crew cabin berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 21 knots max, nineteen knots cruise, eight knots long range

Range - 350 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Garroni and Marc Lombard for exterior, Valentina Militerno de Romedis interior

Certification - CE A-10/B-12/C-16/D-20

www.prestige-yachts.com

New Model: Riviera 585 SUV

Riviera continue to expand and evolve its SUV series, possibly one if not the most hybrid of style yachts range in existence today.  The new Rivera 585 SUV was presented in the 2023 Sanctuary Cove boat show and sits as second in size model of the range, behind the 2021 launched 645 and replacing the 575 SUV model.  The 585 SUV is a total new yacht compared to the 575 SUV which was an evolution of the 565 presented in 2012, being fifty centimetres wider and over a meter longer then its predecessor, and thanks to this can take Volvo's current largest twelve litre block offered in 900 or 1000hp engines with IPS pod drives.  The 585 SUV offers an interior with three double cabins and three shower heads; two of which; master stateroom and VIP being ensuited. The main deck is made for entertainment with an astern galley layout, and an outdoor-indoor dining area which is something unique to Riviera's SUV and Sports Motor Yacht range.  The Riviera 585 SUV offers an option for a crew cabin or utility room located at midships in between the engine room and full beam owners suite.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.82 m (65ft)

Hull Length - 17.9 m

Beam - 5.67 m

Draft - 1.67 m

Displacement - 30820 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 4500 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

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

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

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS1200 and IPS1350 dual propeller pod drives

Certification - ISO8666 for dimensions, CE B

www.rivieraaustralia.com

New Model: Sunseeker 75 Sport Yacht

Sunseeker present the new 75 Sport Yacht, an evolution of the 74SY with improvement in every area. The new for 2023 75 Sport Yacht balances beautiful architecture with functionality and a beautiful symmetry. Dual steps lead from the bathing platform to the aft cockpit, with a tender garage capable of housing a tender just short of four meters in size. A signature walkaround step on the bathing platform elongates the yacht while providing a visual feature that creates a unique perspective from the marina. Meanwhile, access to the starboard side is improved, making full use of the side decks. Aesthetic styling is prevalent in every detail. The yacht profile turns heads with stainless steel air intake cowlings and exterior handrails, contributing to the high-quality finish. There is an enhanced material selection, with new exterior upholstery and moulding options. Adventurous buyers will be captivated by a choice of four new grey hull colours. Overall, the exterior is aggressive and imposing, with a new, angular hull and superstructure glazing design. The aft cockpit benefits from a classic seating arrangement. Popular U-shaped seating with a rise-and-fall carbon fibre table provides an intimate social area. The aft sun-pad is an ideal sunbathing space, with a large storage compartment concealed underneath. The cockpit door slides to starboard and then the door and window descend beneath the seating, uniting the cockpit with the saloon. A traditional second helm is accessible on the spacious flybridge via a stairway. Adjacent companion seating on the starboard side, adjoined by a chaise-longue sun-pad, offers an uncompromised view of the water. Complete with a wet-bar for the essentials. Meanwhile, up front there is a spacious foredeck with seating and a table for six. Cold drinks are at hand courtesy of the built-in drawer fridges whilst the broad comfortable sunpads feature tilting backrests. The design extends throughout the interior with exquisite woods, contrasting fabrics and rich lacquers, paired with indirect and dimmable lighting, create a sophisticated and striking ambience. Bold features include carbon fibre trims, sharp accent designs, reflective surfaces and stainless-steel cabinet detailing. A double-piece windscreen improves visibility and invites light into the main deck. The interior space is customisable from the material selection to the configuration. The main deck seating centres around a fold-out table on the starboard side and a large television unit on the port side in a standard arrangement, all flooded by natural light thanks to the full height glazing. The comprehensively equipped helm station is forward of the U-shaped sofa, maintaining a typical Sunseeker layout. The lower deck arrangement offers spacious accommodation for up to eight guests and two crew. A sumptuous full-beam master cabin has a dressing table fitted with storage, a chaise longue and plenty of additional wardrobe space. All three guest suites come with an en suite, and access to a shared day head is available from the lower hallway. The fully-fitted lower galley and dining space offer a social zone for intimate entertaining. With so much choice on offer, buyers can tailor their 75 Sport Yacht to fit their lifestyle perfectly. The Sunseeker 75 Sport is powered by standard Man 1550hp and or optional 1900hp engines with speeds up to forty knots from the large engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.06 m (75.8ft)

Beam - 5.38 m

Draft - 1.87 m

Displacement - 46900 kg medium load

Fuel Capacity - 4800 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - six guest in three cabins, or eight guests in four cabins, 3 crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1550hp, V12 1900hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - forty knots with twin Man 1900hp, ten knots economic long range

Range - 900 nm at ten knots

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Sealine S390

Sealine present the new S390, the sport version of the 390 series which debuted with the C390 in 2019.  The Sealine S390 is a hard-top sport cruiser made for cruising with the family.  One of the rare to find features but found in the Sealine S390 is a fully extended hard-top which covers all the cockpit to aft.  Sealine was pioneer with this back in the noughties with the SC29, and its good to see some of the past virtues of the brand going into the new models. The Sealine S390 comes with a lot of choices from three or two single berths in the midships cabin, to a BBQ set up on the bathing platform, and soft or hard-top.  The Sealine S390 is powered by twin Volvo 320hp as standard with optional 380hp engines being available.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.50 m (41ft) *with extended bathing platform

LOA - 11.99 m

Hull Length - 11 m

Beam - 3.85 m

Draft - 1.19 m

Displacement - 10.52 t

Fuel Capacity - 900 l

Water Capacity - 220 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - five or four berths in two cabins plus two in convertible saloon

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 320hp, D6 380hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPI dual propeller stern drive

Speed - 27 knots from 320hp, 34 knots from 380hp

Construction - first layer in Vinylester resin and Sandwich with PVC core 

Project - Bill Dixon

Certification - CE B10/C14, ISO8666 for data

www.sealine.com