New Model: Windy SR40

Windy present the new SR40 as designed by Espen Oino for exterior and Design Unlimited for interior.  The all new SR40 will be the third model in Windy's SR Sports Boat Line and represents the sixth novelty introduced in the past three years by the famous Norwegian boat builder.  The SR40 is a center console walk-around, but thanks to the enclosed or transform open of the central lounging area, offers a rare to find all weather protection and usage in the genre which is hard to find.  I can only think of the slightly bigger Bluegame BG42 with inboard engines and a similar enclosed protected central helm dinette area outside, and if you go outboards you can also add the Axopar, XO and similar boats.  The Windy SR40 thought has a feature which the competition does not have, and that is disappearing sliding doors, which open and change it an enclosed to a more open area.  The Windy SR40 can also be specified with drop down bulk-heads which extend the area around the sun-pad and bathing platform, doubling the beach club area.  The interior of the SR40 is that of a weekender and features a V-shaped lounge which can transform to a double, and a shower head to starboard.  The outboard version also features a never seen cool option were by the aft sun-pad lifts up and offers a second double berth protected with Eisen glass canopies, in what would be the engine room of the inboard version.  The Windy SR40 is powered by twin Volvo 440hp with stern drive propulsion for top speeds up to 42 knots, with the outboard version offered with twin Mercury 600hp or triple 400hp for speeds up to fifty and 52 knots respectively.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.20 m (40ft), 13 m outboard

Beam - 4 m

Displacement - 10 t *inboard

Fuel Capacity - 1130 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 440hp *diesel inboard, 2 x Mercury V12 600hp, 3 x Mercury V10 400hp *petrol gas outboards

Propulsion - Volvo DIP duo prop stern drive, twin or triple Merury outboards

Speed - 42 max with Volvo 440hp, 50 knots max twin Mercury 600hp, 52 triple Mercury 400hp

Project - Espen Oino exterior and naval architecture, Design Unlimited interior

Certification - CE B

www.windy.no

Project: Cranchi A32

Cranchi presents the project for the A32, set to be unveiled in the coming Cannes Boating Festival this September.   The A32 is based on the E30 Endurance as produced since 2012, in new and fresh what the market wants walk around center console version and marking it as the second model of the A series which debuted in 2021 with the A46 Luxury Tender.  The A32 will present similar looks and features to the three meters larger sister, with Christian Grande mixing softer lines along with the minimal edgy styling.  Like the A46 the A32 is a center console walk-around sport cruiser, with the focus being for outside entertaining, lounging, and relaxing.  A different detail, will be that unlike the larger sister, the A32 will feature only one drop down balcony, this located to port side.  Cabin space in the A32 will be that for a double and shower head located to starboard.  The Cranchi A32 is to be powered by twin Volvo 270hp diesel with stern drive engines, and or petrol gas of twin 280hp or 350hp.  

www.cranchi.com

New Model: Schaefer 375

Schaefer present the new 375, its entry level sport sport cruiser which is full of elements of the larger yachts of the Brazilian yacht builder which go up to 25 meters. Among the new Schaefer 375 main features is the single level cockpit floor, without any steps a concept carried over from the the smaller V33 walk-around model. The Schaefer 375 also comes with drop down expandable side balconies, which expand the aft deck beam just shy of six meters expanding and integrating the cockpit. The Schaefer 375 comes with electrically operated hardtop opens the sunroof at the touch of a button. Access to the bow is via an internal passageway on the port side—ensuring safety even when the sport cruiser is underway. The lower deck cabin area features full headroom and features sleeping accommodation for four; one in the forward cabin and the other amidships, as well as a table, galley, and a large bathroom. The Schaefer 375 is powered by twin Volvo 320hp diesel with stern drives, or triple 300hp outboard option.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.73 m (38.4ft)

Beam - 3.69 m

Draft - 0.76 m ex drives and props

Displacement - 9376 kg inboard version

Fuel Capacity - 690 l *inboard version

Water Capacity - 282 l

Max Persons - fourteen 

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 320hp, 3 x Mercury Verado 300hp *outboard and gas

Propulsion - Volvo DPI duo prop sterndrives, or triple outboards

Hull Shape - modified Vee with eighteen degrees deadrise aft

Project - Marcio Schaefer

Certification - CE B

www.schaeferyachts.com.br

New Model: Colombo 33 Sogno

Colombo present the new 33 Sogno, a model name which translates to Dream.  Created by the Colombo's inhouse design studio, the 33 Sogno, with its classic, timeless lines, represents a valuable work of yesteryear with top-of-the-line forms.  She is an actual fact an evolution of the 32 Romance with more space both inside and outside and with out the mahogany wood veneer finish to the exterior.    The 33 Sogno is for this an endeavour that brings back the charm of the past, when quality was more important then time at Colombo.  The 33 Sogno is also customizable in both colours and fittings, to make it fit to every owner wishes and vision.  The Colombo 33 Sogno comes with two cockpit layout, with a larger wet-bar to port side or smaller to starboard.  The interior offers a double V-shaped berth forward, with a shower head to starboard.  The Colombo 33 Sogno is powered by twin Volvo gas engines from 250 to 350hp, or 270hp diesel engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.99 m (32.7ft)

Hull Length - 9.7 m

Beam - 2.99 m

Draft - 0.85 m

Displacement - 5.40 t

Fuel Capacity - 500 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo V6 CE 250hp, V6 CE 280hp, V8 CE 300hp, V8 CE 300hp, D4 270hp *diesel

Propulsion - Volvo DPS or DPI dual propeller stern drive

Speed - 48 knots max 27 cruise with twin Volvo 300hp gas engines

Range - 250 nautical miles at 27 knots cruise

Certification - CE B

www.colomboboats.it

New Model: Galeon 435 GTI

Galeon present the new 435 GTI, the inboard sister to the 435 GTO which arrived in the second half of 2024. A bold evolution of Galeon’s grand touring concept, the 435 GTI is an inboard-powered day cruiser that combines sleek, sporty aesthetics with practical, high-performance features. With its aggressive silhouette, panoramic glazing, and climate-controlled wheelhouse, this yacht delivers comfort and control in every condition. The cockpit is a highlight of versatility, featuring transformable seating that converts into a sun-pad and hides a compact garage below perfect for tender or water toys storage. A hydraulic swim platform provides easy sea access and doubles as a lift. The Beach Mode fold-down balconies further expand the deck space, creating an open, social atmosphere at anchor. Inside, the main deck includes a U-shaped dinette, wet bar, and triple sport helm seats, all beneath a large two-part retractable sunroof and drop-down side windows that let the outdoors in. The bow area is easily accessed via a flush side deck and offers plush wrap-around seating, a table, or a full sun-pad setup. Below deck, the owner’s cabin sits forward with a double bed, skylight, and extensive storage, while the guest cabin amidships offers both single and double berths with full-height doors. A stylish galley and spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower ensure all-day comfort on longer cruises. Premium materials, curved wood finishes, and stainless steel accents elevate the interior to Galeon’s signature luxury standard. The Galeon 435 GTI is powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives as standard, an or twin Volvo 600hp again with IPS pod drives as optional.  Want more performance and can live without the up-down bathing platform, the outboard powered 435 GTO powered by twin or triple Mercury 600hp or quadruple 500hp offers this, giving a forty knots or more performance, increasing as the power increases.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.40 m (47.3ft)

Hull Length - 12.5 m

Beam - 4.11 m

Draft - 1.18 m

Displacement - 16018 kg unloaded, 19,700 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1400 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Max Persons - fourteen 

Accommodation - fiver berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp, or D8 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max with Volvo 480hp engines

Project - inhouse by Galeon

Certification - CE B

www.galeon.pl

Project: Riva Aquariva Special 10.07 m

Riva present the latest Aquariva version with this new Aquariva Special set to come later this 2025 year.  Including the special editions, the Aquariva Special is the seventh Aquariva version, and replaces the Aquariva Super which arrived in 2010.  A long going success the first Aquariva arrived in 2000 and this was replaced by the Super.  In these years the Aquariva had four other special editions; the Aquariva Cento which arrived in 2006 and marking the one hundred hulls produced in ten units, special Aquariva Gucci and Aquariva by Marc Newson arrived in 2010 and celebrating the decade of production, and last the Anniversario which arrived in 2022.  Like the Aquariva Super which it will replace, this new Aquariva Special will have subtle differences to its predecessor, but this time around it is less subtle if you look well.  

www.riva-yacht.com

New Model: Luxia Monaco 375

Luxia is a new Italian boat builder from Castellanza, Lombardy which debuted in the fall of 2024, with the outboard powered 375 GTS model.  The 375 GTS model is followed by the Monaco 375 sibling which shares hull, and most design features but has a different cockpit layout and no T-top.  The cockpit of the Luxia is a that for a classic Mediterranean open yacht; two aft sun-pads with central corridor, forward to the sun-pads is a forward facing settee, and then the two seat center console.  To the side are two passageways with two steps which lead to the flush fore deck.  The cabin of the Luxia Monaco 375 is identical to that of the 375 GTS sister, with a V-shaped dinette forward, double berth at midships, and shower head and galley.  The first hull of the Luxia Monaco 375 was powered by twin 270hp Mercury gas engines with stern drives, with the second hull having twin 370hp Yanmar diesels and stern drive propulsion.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.50 m (37.5ft)

Hull Length - 9.99 m

Waterline Length - 9.27 m

Beam - 3.48 m

Draft - 0.55 m ex drives and propellers

Displacement - 7000 kg dry, 8850 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity 450 l

Accommodation -  two plus two

Engines - 2 x Mercury 270hp petrol gas, Yanmar 370hp *diesel up to twin 500hp possible

Propulsion - stern drives or outboards

Speed - 31 knots max, 25 cruise with Mercury 270hp gas engines

www.luxiayachts.com

Project: Beneteau Gran Turismo 40

Beneteau has announced an overhaul of their Gran Turismo range, which currently features five models from 32 to 45, and are to be replaced by three models from ten to fifteen meters. These new models will see Beneteau compete in the European sport cruiser walk around market, with all the latest features from drop down bulk heads which expand cockpit space, to reverse style bow. The Beneteau revamp will take place in just six months, with the first Gran Turismo 35 and Gran Turismo 40 to debut at the Cannes boat show coming September, and the Gran Turismo 50 to be presented in Dusseldorf 2026. The Gran Turismo has always been a modern styled cruiser, and these new three models follow the latest trends which in the last five to ten years have seen an expansive shift of design. Built to be a modern entertainment platform with dynamic looks, the new Gran Turismo models blend performance and stylish comfort with high-end materials, connectivity and the option for personalized touches and finishes. The long term partnership between Beneteau and Alpine, the high-end sport speciality brand, will also see limited-edition collaborations released across the upcoming Gran Turismo range in the coming months, further elevating the flair and excellence of this new product line. The Beneteau Gran Turismo 40 is to be second in the range and is to be available with inboard stern drives and or twin outboards. Thanks to its exterior re-design the Gran Turismo 40 will offer thirty more space in the cockpit, with this also featuring full contact to the water thanks to its drop down bulk heads, although cabin space is a bit less to that of the outgoing 41.

www.beneteau.com

New Model: Cornate Explore 35

 

Cornate has in September 2024 celebrated twenty years of operation, with the company presenting the most cabin boat of its line as it debuts the Explore 35.  Designed by Angvil Ranvig and based for the most on the Chase 35 the Cornate 35 Explore 35 offers more cruiser comforts and comes with a T-Top protecting the racing style centre console.  The Explore 35 lower deck accommodation presents itself with a two plus two accommodation plan, with a V-shaped berth forward, double berth at midships, and shower head.  Offered with six engines options, the Cornate Explore 35 shows its fast heritage as even the economic to run and only diesel smallest engine choice of the twin Mercruiser 270hp with stern drives gives a top speed of 49 knots.  Other power options include two outboards of twin 300hp and or 400hp, and a Mercury racing of twin 520hp which give a fast seventy knots top speed. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.56 m (34.6ft)

Beam - 2.63 m

Draft - 0.75 m

Displacement - 3000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 400 l

Water Capacity - 100 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - two plus two

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser TDI V6 270hp *diesel, 6.2L V8 350hp, 8.2 Mag 420hp, Mercury Racing 520hp, **outboards V8 Verado 300hp, V10 Verado 400hp

Propulsion - Mercury stern drives with duo-prop, Mercury racing, Mercury outboard

Speed - 49 knots max with Mercruiser 270hp, seventy knots with Mercury Racing 520hp

Hull Shape - stepped deep Vee with 24.5 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Egil Ranvig

Certification - CE B/C 

www.cornate.com

New Model: Fjord 490 Open

Fjord presents the new 490 Open as debuted at the 2025 Mallorca boat show.  Designed by Marco Casali the Fjord 490 Open brings the novelty from the German owned sport cruiser and yacht builder of featuring optional drop down expanding bulkheads becoming terraces, that serve the aft sun-pad area.  Although not new in the center console walk-around genre, the 490 Open is the first Fjord to feature these, which makes it all interesting as the brand is one of the best sellers in the genre.  Like all other Fjord walk around center console the Fjord 490 is a full on fore to aft entertaining day cruiser first, with the usual layout of central aft sun-pad, opposite facing dinette, wet-bar and exterior galley, four forward facing pilot and passenger settees with offset to starboard helm station, fore-deck sun-pad, and two opposite settees to fore peak.  A novelty on the Fjord 490 Open is an aft looking mezzanine settee before the sun-pad and by the up and down bathing platform.  Down below the Fjord offers sleeping accommodation for four in area, with four lower deck choices available, which go from a second shower head option, to a separate forward cabin, a lower cabin galley, and a or U-shaped settee instead of the forward double berth.  The Fjord 490 Open is powered by twin Volvo 550hp and or 600hp with IPS pod drives with the large option give top speeds up to 34 knots.  The Fjord 490 Open is available in the outboard 490 Sport version, powered by triple Mercury 600hp. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.03 m (49.3ft)

Hull Length - 13.4 m

Beam - 4.58 m

Draft - 0.95 m

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 550hp, D8 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 34 knots max with 600hp, 31 knots with 550hp

Construction - Vacuum infused with isophthalic gelcoat and first layer Vinilester resin

Project - Marco Casali

Certification - CE B

www.fjordboats.com

Unattended Sport Cruiser Sinks in Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale

A not attended twelve meter sport cruiser partly sank while she was moored at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, on the tenth June.  The cause of the sinking is not reported for a story which was shared on the Boat Fails Facebook Group by Ryan Captainthechef.  In the post someone also posted that they reported seeing the boat low on the water but received no feedback from this.  If someone has more information on this part sinking please send a message.

The sport cruiser in this part sinking is a Cantieri Navali dell Mediterraneo 43 Tender as produced since 2012.  Known with the acronym of CNM, this Italian boat and yacht builder was founded in 2003, debuting in 2006 with the 80, this followed by the 50 model which was the first boat with drop down bulkheads extending deck space.

Project: Formula 360 Crossover Bowrider

Formula announces the 360 Crossover Bowrider, a model which replaces the long standing 350 Crossover Bowrider after twelve years in production.  The 360 Bowrider starts an exciting new generation of Formula dayboats, with new designer Michael Young taking over from his mentor and long standing head designer John Adams, who since 1971 has led the Decatur Indiana boat builder.  From the stepped Fas3Tech hull to the stylish hardtop with glass sunroof, the Formula 360 Crossover Bowrider presents itself as a refreshing, innovative choice for day-boaters.  Over ten meters in length with a generous beam, the 360 Crossover Bowrider heralds the arrival of a new generation of open-bow dayboats, a true blend of entertainment-ready comfort and the exhilarating agility that is rooted in Formular performance heritage. True to its Formula Crossover Bowrider lineage, the 360 boasts an open bow with a single-level, flush cockpit and an innovative stand-up lower deck cabin layout with overnight accommodation for two and a spacious shower head located forward. Introduced with twin sterndrive standard Mercruiser 380hp, or optional 430hp and Ilmor's 520hp.  The Formula 360 Crossover Bowrider is also to be available with with four choice outboard power, which start from triple Mercury 300hp up to 400hp and or twin 600hp.

www.formulaboats.com

Project: Marex 390

Marex present the project for an upcoming 390 model as designed by VOM Creations and Alpha Engineering. The Marex is designed as an addition to the 330 and 440 Scandinavian range, offering a perfect balance of open and enclosed spaces. To ensure Marex 390 meets the real needs of boaters, all feedback from the previous Marex owners was collected, and thoughtful details were incorporated. The Marex team worked closely with VOM Creations and Alpha Engineering, taking care to create a more open and comfortable space, in the 390 which will feature a warped variable V-shaped hull, and an innovative structure that ensures superior stability, efficiency, and performance on the water.  Long, sleek windows run along the hull, giving the profile a fresh and elegant look.  Marex has always prioritised functional design, and this is seen on the 390 in the details like the swim platform benches that serve a dual purpose: from seats next to the water to expansive stowage for fenders, lines, and toys. The new cockpit transparent door lets in more light and makes docking in harbours easier, while also keeping a connection to the sea.  The foredeck’s hatch has a hidden bow sprit to be easily flipped out, making access to land from the bow easy. The sun-pad also serves as a floating toy, a feature that is very popular among families. The adjustable backrest of the mattress allows it to be used as a chaise lounge.  The Marex signature enclosure, the Smart Canopy System, remains a highlight repeated in th390.  The side curtains can be deployed in seconds, and together with two sliding roofs, the boat can be adapted to various weather conditions.  The Marex 390 offers two generous dining areas; one in the open cockpit and another in the enclosed salon. In the cockpit, a U-shaped sofa extends to accommodate an additional starboard-side seat, comfortably seating up to eight guests around the table.  Inside, the salon features a more spacious layout, resulting in a more open and social atmosphere. A reversible backrest transforms the seating into a U-shaped dining area around the table. When the backrest is positioned at the rear, it creates a co-pilot seat. A foldable office table completes the setup, offering a practical workspace.  A large sliding door combined with a retractable window allows the salon and cockpit to open up into one continuous space, perfect for socialising with family and friends.  The galley is compact but cleverly designed. It includes an induction Miele hob (with generator installed) or a gas hob, a sink with a cover, a double fridge and freezer, an optional oven, and plenty of storage, including new upper cabinets on both sides of the salon. The solar panel system, installed on the roof, provides constant power for the fridge and lights, allowing for boating away from shore power.  The accommodation on the Marex 390 is designed to deliver true home comfort on the water. Both the forward and midship cabins feature enlarged double beds with premium mattresses that improve sleeping quality. Spacious wardrobes and generous standing height add to the overall sense of comfort. In the midship cabin, a sofa serves as a cosy seating area or an additional sleeping space for children. A separate shower contributes to the home-like atmosphere, while large windows on the lower deck fill the space with natural light, creating a bright and airy ambiance.  The Marex 390 is to be powered by twin Volvo 320hp or 380hp with sterndrive propulsion, or a single 480hp on V-drive line shaft.

www.marex.no

Project: Windy SR40

Windy present the project of the SR40, as designed by Espen Oino for exterior and naval architecture, with interior by Design Unlimited.  The SR40 is the third model of Windy's SR Sports Line of walk around center consoles sport cruisers, but is also the Norwegian first boat with drop down space expanding bulkheads, and is available in both outboard or inboard power with stern drive propulsion.  The Windy SR40 offers a lower deck accommodation with sleeping for two thanks to a convertible V-shaped sofa, and a shower head to starboard.  As any walk around center console the SR40 focus is all about its exterior deck spaces, with this having the standard European layout which start with a central aft sun-pad with an integrated bench settee forward which can be swivelled forward to expand the sunpad or moved back to work as a sette.  Further forward and under the hard-top is an L-shaped dinette to starboard with sofa opposite, offset central helm station with dual seat to starboard and single passenger seat, and a sun-pad on the fore-deck.  The Windy SR40 is powered by twin Volvo 440hp with stern drive propulsion for top speeds up to 42 knots. Want more speed the SR40 is also available with Mercury outboard petrol gas engines of triple 400hp or twin 600hp for speeds up to fifty knots.

www.windy.no

New Model: Bellini Astor 36

Not much time passes that a new offer in the walk around sport cruiser segment appears. This time around we have Bellini, who founded in 1960 return to boat and yacht production after 51 years.  This is not to say that Bellini has stopped since then, as the company including it's home on Lake Iseo has today five boat storage facilities, located in Liguria and the Adriatic side of Italy.  Bellini is back with this new Astor 36 a sport cruiser walk around designed by Brunello Acampora of Victory design and project guidance from Norberto Ferretti.  The Astor 36 is the first part of Bellini's industrial plan to re-enter boat production, which is to feature a three model line up with two other Astor's of 58 and 68 arriving in the near future.  The Astor 36 enters the competitive walk around segment, with a few distinct shining features versus similar competition.  It stand out feature is surely its drop down balconies, which are among the largest to size being about a third to the Astor 36 length.  These apart extending space, give also a sensation of being literally with the water rather then just on it even when for example sitting on the dinette.  Another feature of the Astor 36 is that it has a hull registration length of under ten meters able to be registered as a small Natante boat on the Italian registry.  Like similar walk around's the Bellini Astor 36 brings the usual layout of an aft sun-pad, dinette with opposing settee's, dual seat center console, with two steps up leading to the fore deck which has a forward bench settee in-front of the console, and a fore-peak sun-pad.  Down below the Bellini Astor 36 offers a four berth accommodation layout, with a double berth forward, a shower head to starboard, a cabin galley to port side, and a second double berth at midships.  The Bellini Astor 36 is powered by twin Volvo 350hp gas engines, and or 300hp diesel's with stern drive propulsion with these giving top speeds up to 32 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.30 m (37ft)

Hull Length - 9.99 m

Waterline Length - 9.30 m

Beam - 3.90 m

Draft - 0.70 m ex drives

Displacement - 7.8 t unloaded, 9.2 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 700 l

Water Capacity - 150 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, V8 350hp petrol gas

Propulsion - Volvo DPI duo prop stern drive

Speed - 32 knots max with Volvo D4 300hp

Project - Brunello Acampora Victory design, Norberto Ferretti product manager

www.belliniyacht.it

Project: Four Winns H33

Four Winns present the project for a new H33, a bow rider with cuddy cabin sport cruiser.  The H33 will be offered in both inboard or outboard OB powered versions and will feature the latest amenities, from folding down side bulwarks, to an extended bathing platform, and optional T-Top.  Being a fore to aft deck use bow rider, the Four Winns H33 is all about its exterior with the L-shaped settee with opposite L-shaped galley being the center focus of the H line flagship cockpit space.  For the small cabin the entry will be to starboard, which will feature a private changing room, and a shower head.  The Four Winns H33 can be powered up to twin 350hp engines, with the outboard version being able to be powered up to win 400hp. 

www.fourwinns.com

New Model: Rio Le Mans 45

Rio continue to expand its Coupe Walkaround line and present the Le Mans 45, the second model in the series which follows the Le Mans 50.  The Le Mans line is for the most part based on the Daytona line models, from which it retains the main features, with the difference coming from the three part hard-top that envelops the cockpit and provides extra protection.  The Rio Le Mans 45 offers easy stern to bow movement thanks to its deep walk around decks, along with a spacious cockpit that allows for convivial moments with guests. The Le Mans 45 also features the spacious transformable cockpit being the fulcrum of life onboard.  The cockpit also includes two expandable bulkheads which drop down to become balconies that allow for expanded connection to the sea and surrounding nature. The movable seats enable the layout to be customized within minutes, creating a large sofa around the fixed table. The helm console, modern in design and highly technological, is complemented by an external galley to port side.  On the fore deck the Le Mans 45 provides double opposite-facing sofas at the bow, where there is also a large sunbed on the cabin coach roof.  The interiors, conceived by the renowned Sy Design studio, are bright and crafted to be both functional and intelligent, and offer two cabins sleeping four guests; master double forward and two twin at midship, and accompanied by a well-designed bathroom to starboard side, and a unit to port side. The Rio Le Mans 45 is powered by twin Yanmar 370hp or 550hp inboard engines with shafts, and or a triple outboard set up which sit invisible under the sun-pad.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.70 m (44.9ft)

Hull Length - 11.9 m

Beam - 4.10 m

Draft - 0.60 m excludes drives and props

Displacement - 12,000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 8LV 370hp or 6LF 550hp, 3 x Mercury Verado 400hp

Propulsion - line shaft inboards, or triple Mercury outboard set up

Speed - 38 knots max 32 cruise with Yanmar 550hp, 44 knots with triple 400hp Mercury

Project - Veronica Yien and Matteo Sassone SY design interior

Certification - CE B

www.rioyachts.net

New Model: Tullio Abbate Villa D'Este Special 9.98 mt

Tullio Abbate presents the Villa D'Este Special, a nine meter Classic day cruiser.  The Villa D'Este Special is all the same model as the standard Villa D'Este, with the Special meaning for the mahogany finishing.  Tullio Abbate call the Villa D'Este Special the jewel of its boats and of the Classic line family.  Ten meters of gleaming mahogany perfectly integrated with a hull made from composite materials. This model marks Tullio Abbate’s return to the shipyard’s roots, and a tribute to Guido, the founder of the Abbate powerboats name, and a pioneer of Italian and global boating, who, after World War II, won races, set records, and gave mahogany its most sporty and sensual forms. She is also a tribute to the Villa D'Este 5.60 mt runabout build from 1958 up to the end of sixties in double mahogany planking.  The Tullio Abbate Villa D'Este Special is powered by twin Mercruiser 350hp gas petrol on stern drives for speeds over forty knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.98 m (32.7ft)

Beam - 2.78 m

Displacement - 3.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 680 l

Water Capacity - 60 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser V8 5.7l 350hp petrol gas standard, other engines available

Propulsion - Mercruiser Alpa One stern drive 

Speeds - from forty up to sixty knots

Hull Shape - stepped hull deep Vee

Certification - CE C

www.tullioabbateyachts.com

Project: Otam 45 T-Top

Otam has always been ahead of the evolution of the open cruiser and yacht style, and showing its innovation presents a 45 T-Top project.  Presented in 1997 to a design of Paul Martin as the Heritage 45, the Otam 45 has been the semi custom sport cruiser which has seen its evolution expand and revolutionize.  With the T-Top variant of the 45 Otam adds again a degree of flexibility to the model, which is available among other things with radar arch roll bar, or fully open, and in single or two cabins layout, and all the cockpit versions possible from sun-pads to an open cockpit.  The Otam 45 T-Top is also again flexible in its power department with three engine choices from twin Cats 650hp and or 1000hp with surface drives, and or Volvo 600hp with IPS pod drives.     

www.otam.it

Project: Rivera 4300 Sports Express

It's been a long time since Riviera presented an open express hard-top boat, the last which was the 43 Offshore Express as produced from 2009 to 2011.  Now Riviera present the project for a 4300 Sports Express, a versatile open hard-top sport cruiser, with a no patio door open cockpit but an extended hard-top which covers all the aft deck. The Riviera 4300 Sports Express is designed to spend more time on the water and want to make the most of every opportunity, with its main deck joining lounging, dining, and entertaining area, a fore deck sun bathing area for relaxation at anchor, and aft bathing platform for water sports. For overnight or longer the lower deck brings living and accommodation area comfortably sleeping five adults with a private master stateroom, aft cabin, lavish bathroom with separate shower, main galley and TV lounge.  The area will also feature two cabins, with a master double berth forward, and a midships cabin with three berths diving in a double bed and a single bed to starboard.  The Rivera 4300 Sports Express is to be powered by twin Volvo 440hp as standard, or optional 480hp with IPS pod drives, that will propel it at wide open throttle at over thirty knots.

www.rivieraaustralia.com