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

New Model: Ora Yacht 48

I was walking at the 2024 Genoa boat show, when I saw a recognizable hull line, is that it, is this a re-invented Baia 48 Flash.  It was, but actually it was not, as it this was the new Ora Yacht 48.  My suspicion though was actually half correct as the Ora Yacht 48 is very much based on the successful 48 Flash hull, re-designed by Forma who presented an updated super structure, featuring a single-piece windshield with no barriers to visibility while navigating and a completely new cockpit and cabin layouts. Ora Yacht from Naples is a new brand who starts with this 48 model, with its bases coming from a family who has been doing boat yacht charter business since the Amalfi coast and nearby islands became a thing.  The Ora Yacht 48 comes minimal looking, a sort of classic open yacht launched into the future, which wants to bring the same outside spaces that the current crop of walk-around boats offer.  For doing this the Ora Yacht 48 first unit came with a nearly free cockpit deck, with L-shaped wet bar galley forward to port, under the extended windshield, and two opposite settees which can transform to a dinette or sun-pad, or be removed to make the cockpit area a totally free party space.  The fore deck has also the option to be equipped with floating cushions that can be used as sunbeds and a sofa.  The Ora Yacht 48 also features a Mastervolt Lithium-Ion system, the first for a boat of fourteen meters giving 220 volt AC systems without the need of a generator.  The system in the Ora 48 features a steel case that is five times stronger to isolate the batteries, this made to ensure safety and exceed upcoming regulations.  The Ora 48 is also well studied in the technical side, where for example removing the engine and or other technical equipment is easy to do.  The Ora 48 unlike its forbearer the 48 Flash which always featured surface drive propulsion, is powered by twin Volvo 600hp with IPS pod drives for top speeds up to forty knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14 m (45.9ft)

Hull Length - 13.6 m

Beam - 4.13 m

Draft - 1 m

Displacement - 15 t

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS800 forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - forty knots max, thirty knots cruise, twenty knots economic cruise

Project - Forma Design

Certification - CE A

www.orayacht.it

Project: Marex 440 Scandinavia

The Marex 440 Scandinavia is the second version of the Danish shipyard’s flagship model, which debuted with the 440 Gourmet Cruiser in the second half of 2023.  The Marex 440 Scandinavia redefines the living and social spaces, offering two large dining areas onboard and ensures quick and direct access to the deck thanks to its pilot and co-pilot side doors.  The cockpit deck and one in the cabin area, with the galley moving on opposite side.  For the remaining the Marex 440 Scandinavia is identical to the Gourmet Cruiser, with a choice for a two or three cabins lower deck layouts, and engine choices which go from twin Volvo 440hp to 480hp, and are available in the trinity of propulsion options; IPS pod drvies, line shafts, and stern drives.

www.marex.no

New Model: Maxim Yachts Max43 Comfort

 

Maxim Yachts is a new Spanish brand founded on solid bases with its Barcelona parent company started in 1971 as boat yacht repair facility, which enters boat production with the Max43 Comfort.  Initially announced as the Neo 43 project, this walk around center console sport cruiser debuted at the 2024 Genoa boat show, entering into the always growing competitive walk-around segment with performance and high end modern design by Alex Cherigny as its main attributes.  It is an endless competitive segment but yet the Max43 brings a fresh offer, designed not only as a high end performance but also a comfortable stay on board cruiser.  The Max43 bow to stern outdoor spaces expand in space thanks to drop down side balconies, and while this is not new in the category the size of the opening bulkheads are the largest in the segment.  The exterior spaces though are not the winning card, it is the lower deck cabin which sleeps four, in a forward and midships double berth, with a shower head to starboard, which makes the first Maxim interesting especially considering its very sporty characteristics.  The Maxim Max43 Comfort interior is finished in a minimalist clean style, creating a spacious and refined environment. The Maxim Max43 Comfort is powered by twin Volvo 380hp as standard and or optional 440hp with duo-prop stern drive propulsion with the large engines giving a top speed up to 42 knots and a cruise of thirty.  Want more speed?  The Max43 is also available in two outboard powered variants; the 43 Race with twin outboards, and the 44 R with triple Mercury 450hp set up and top speeds over fifty knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.07 m (42.9ft)

Beam - 3.70 m

Draft - 0.84 m

Displacement - 12,000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 380hp, D6 440hp, 2 or 3 petrol outboards available in the Race and R versions

Propulsion - Volvo DPI duo-prop stern drive

Speed - 42 knots max thirty cruise with Volvo 440hp

Hull Shape - two stepped deep Vee with 22 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Alex Cherigny exterior and interior, Isonaval naval architecture

Certification - CE B-12/C-16

www.maxim.yachts

Project: Performance Marine 90X

Performance are announcing a new era as they present the first and smallest of three new projects the 90X, to be designed by iYacht and sets the tone for its next evolution. The 90X is labelled by Performance of more than a new start, with the this nine meter sport boat-cruiser being a tribute to the previous Italian now fully German boat builder next step into the future. The legendary hull, which stands for pure speed and unparalleled driving dynamics, remains and is complemented by the latest technology, reimagined designs and luxurious features. Like any Performance the 90X combines the thrill of a high-performance sports boat and the elegance of a luxurious retreat, coupled with the iconic design meets cutting-edge technology, sophisticated ergonomics and the highest level of craftsmanship. The Performance 90X cockpit leaves nothing to be desired: ergonomics meets technology, owners will have a choice between digital dual screens and analogue instruments all intuitively positioned in the perfect field of vision. The digitally connected lever gearshifts guarantee precise control, while the adjustable, suspended seats for the driver and passenger offer maximum comfort even at high speeds. The cabin of the 90X will set new standards for a very sporty fast boat, with an impressive standing height of 1.75 meters, a king-size bed and a well-designed wet room that redefines comfort, it offers you space and luxury without compromise. The Performance 90X is to be standard powered by twin Mercruiser 250hp gas engines with options going up to twin Mercury Racing 565hp for speeds up seventy knots. So far the Performance 90X seems not to be offered with a diesel option, which I think is a bit of losing a bit to the market. Performance look to be back, stronger, faster and more precise than ever before.

www.performance-marine.de

New Model: Windy 29 Huracan

Windy present the new 29 Huracan, a sport cruiser sport boat classic in layout but modern in design looks. The 29 Huracan continues Windy collaboration with Espen Øino for exterior lines and follows an interior as designed by Design Unlimited, following the work on the 40 Camira. The Windy 29 Huracán is a modern looking sport cruiser combining a spacious, safe, and social cockpit with a fantastic design language creating a unique appearance that radiates both luxury and sportiness. The 29 Huracan features a traditional cockpit layout with aft sun-pad, L-shaped settee dinette, and helm station to starboard with companionway settee the other side to port. Lower deck accommodation is the traditional forward V-shaped, with a galley on entry and shower head opposite. This versatile new model can be powered with either Volvo Penta or Yanmar inboard engines.  The Windy 29 Huracan is standard powered by a single Volvo 440hp, with optional power coming for a Yanmar 370hp and or petrol gas Volvo 430hp. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 8.91 m (29.2ft)

Beam - 2.70 m

Draft - 1 m with drive, 0.55 m with drive up

Displacement - 3.45 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 400 l

Water Capacity - 115 l

Max Persons - eight

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - single Volvo V8 430hp *petrol gas, D6 440hp, Yanmar 8LV-Z 370hp

Propulsion - duo prop stern drive Volvo DPI for D6 440hp, Yanmar ZT370

Speed - 43 knots max with Volvo 440hp

Construction - resin infused fiberglass

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

Certification - CE B

www.windy.no

Project: Cayman 380 WA

Cayman announce the project for a new 380 WA model.  The Cayman 380 WA comes from a design of Studio Satura, with the Rome firm taking the first job for the Tuscania located Italian yacht builder.  Since 2018 and the launching of the F920 flagship Cayman yachts have been designed by Ferragni.  The 380 WA is to be the new entry level of all Cayman Yachts range, and while she may seem only two foot shorter to the 400 WA, she also comes with a hull length just under ten meters, to come under Italian Natante small boat registration.  The Cayman 380 WA is to be presented at the Naples Nauticsud boat show to be held from eight to sixteen February, who is having a revival of sorts, what was some time ago, Italy's second largest boat show.  Although for Cayman, it is not the first time they debut a model at the show, as they did launch the S600 at Naples in 2023.

www.caymanyachts.it

New Model: Bimax Alchimia 32

Bimax made a lot of news in 2021 when it debuted its Alchimia 28 with its innovative Eco Drive System, a forward looking shaft system which eliminates the hump at those intermediate slow planning speeds and give better efficiency.  The Bimax Alchimia 28 is now followed by a larger Alchimia 32 sister, which offers more space and a modern aggressive look. For those that know Bimax, the Alchimia 32 is based on the previous Diamond 32 model, with a revised exterior and the patented propulsion of the smaller 28 now also featured in the larger flagship model.  The Bimax Alchimia 32 offers a four berth accommodation plan, in the usual sport cruiser plan of a V-shape saloon forward which becomes a double berth, and two berths at midships, with a galley to port side, and a shower head to starboard.  The Bimax Alchimia 32 though main feature are its performances, which with a single VM Nanni diesel give it a 32 knots max speed while a cruise of 22 knots gives it a consumption of just 1.6 litres per nautical mile.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.70 m (31.8ft)

Beam - 3.10 m

Draft - 1 m 

Displacement - 4.8 t

Fuel Capacity - 450 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - four persons

Engine - 1 x VM Nanni 350hp

Propulsion - Bimax EDS forward looking shaft drive

Speed - 32 knots max 22 cruise

Certification - CE B

www.bimax.it

Project: Rand Realm 44

Rand present the Realm 44, the project for its biggest build to date.  The Realm 44 aims to bring the best from the popular day boat genre, mixed with those of a spacious cruising layout and the performance of an adventure boat. The interior of the Realm 44 will offer sleeping accommodation for four persons in an open plan cabin layout with a convertible U-shaped dinette which becomes a double berth forward, and two single berths at midships, while a shower head located to starboard in between the two areas will serve the guests.  The Rand Realm 44 is to be powered by twin 300 kw E-drive electric motors, Mercruiser petrol sterndrive of twin 350hp and or 430hp, or twin 370hp Yanmar and or 440hp Volvo diesel, and outboard options of twin Mercury 400 and or 600hp.

www.randboats.com

Project: Sialia 45 Sport

Sialia Yachts is proud to announce that is started construction for the electric 45 Sport model in mid 2024. Hull one is ready to set new standards of performance, design, and innovation in eco-yachting. Responding to a growing market demand for electric sport cruisers and yachts offering both performance and range, Sialia Yachts recently presented the 45 Sport project. The rapid sales of this latest addition underscore the increasing importance of environmentally friendly yachts that can outperform conventional boats. Designed by Denis Popov as the perfect electric day cruiser, the thirteen meter sport cruiser does not compromise on range, speed, or luxury. The first carbon model will be built in Poland, a country with a long heritage of maritime craftsmanship and expertise in high-performance carbon designs. The owner, who hails from Europe, opted for a Sandbar layout, along with a range extender and endurance battery pack in a custom first edition trim. While specific colours and details are waiting to be finalized, the yacht will showcase a custom finish with carefully selected materials. Constructed from lightweight carbon the Sialia 45 Sport will deliver unparalleled performance and endurance. Equipped with a powertrain boasting twin 300 kW electric engines and a 500 kWh battery pack, the sport cruiser will effortlessly reach top speeds up to 43 knots and offer a remarkable cruising range of 124 nautical miles at twenty knots. Sialia Yachts plans to perform detailed evaluations as construction progresses, including building a mock-up to optimize ergonomics on board. The exact delivery date has not yet been set, but the first Sialia 45 Sport is set to be ready for the boat show season by mid 2025 at the latest.

www.sialia-yachts.com

Project: Aquador 400 Hard Top

Aquador present the project for a new 400 Hard Top flagship.  The development of the 400 Hard Top marks a defining moment in the thirty years of the Finnish boat builder, as this new model will be the largest Aquador ever built.  The 400 Hard Top is a sport cruiser which looks back to the future offering a comfortable cruising platform with interesting design choices that compliment the sophisticated amenities offering the spaciousness and comfort in a compact size dimension.  The Aquador 400 Hard Top will offer a living and galley area on the main deck, with the lower deck dedicated to the sleeping cabin area, offering six berths with two cabins with double berth at midships and a double V-shaped berth forward.  The aft deck cockpit is the innovative part of the Aquador 400 Hard Top as this offers an L-shaped mezzanine dinette looking aft.  The Aquador 400 Hard Top is to be powered by twin Volvo 320hp on stern drives, with options for twin Mercury diesel 270hp or twin Mercury outboards of 300hp in petrol gas.  The Aquador 400 Hard Top will debut at the upcoming 2025 Dusseldorf boat show as the Finnish company celebrates its thirty  years anniversary.

www.aquador.fi

New Model: Grandezza 30 CA/OC

Grandezza 30 CA/OC is the latest model to come from the Finnish sport cruiser specialist.  Sitting right in the middle of its six model sport cruiser line up which starts at seven and goes up to eleven meters, the Grandezza 30 CA/OC is a hard-top sport cruiser which follows the 37 CA flagship design and layout offer in a more compact size.  That is why the 30 CA/OC offers an interior sleeping four with a lower deck dedicated to the cabin area and a main deck with dinette and galley.  The Grandezza 30 CA/OC is powered by a single Volvo 320hp and or optional 380hp, with the large engine option giving a 35 knots top speed.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.40 m (30.8ft)

Beam - 2.99 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 4600 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 420 l

Water Capacity - 120 l

Max Persons - ten

Accommodation - four berths, plus two converted berths

Engines - 1 x Volvo D4 320hp, D6 380hp

Propulsion - Volvo duoprop DPI stern drive

Speed - 35 knots max 31 cruise with Volvo 380hp

Certification - CE C

www.grandezza.fi

New Model: BB Yachts Panarea 44

BB Yachts is a new France-Italian boat builder which presented two new sport day cruisers as designed by Ferragni, both debuting at the 2024 Genoa boat show.  Following the presentation of the Ischia 44 some weeks ago here on Poweryacht, today we show the other Panarea 44 model.  With a market which today is filled with walk around sport cruisers sub fifteen meters BB Yachts wants to offer a sport cruiser, with stem to stern exterior deck spaces, and this is what the Panarea 44 brings.  Thanks to the wide-body cockpit, the exterior spaces of both the models is spacious indeed. Identical to the Ischia 44 in most details the Panarea 44 distinct itself from the Ischia 44 for offering a fore-deck dinette, thus offering full stem to stern deck and even more spaces to the traditional flush bow decked sister.  Accessible via the opening windshield to starboard this area also has a flush single level floor with the cockpit deck, and offers a third seating lounging area forward, this paying a price of less headroom in the cabin area forward.  For the remaining the Panarea 44 is identical to the Ischia 44, offering an interesting two double cabins four berth lower deck accommodation, available in two or three versions.  The boat at Genoa 2024 actually featured a master midships cabin, with the double berth looking to starboard, not shown on the plans of the model.  The BB Yachts Panarea 44 is standard powered by twin Cummins 355hp with engine options going up to 550hp for 38 knots max speeds from the larger engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.25 m (46.7ft)

Hull Length - 12.99 m

Beam - 4.15 m

Draft - 1.2 m including propellers

Displacement - 15 t full load, 13.7 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 350 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 355hp, QSB 6,7 425hp, QSB 6.7 550hp

Propulsion - V-drive line shaft

Speed - 29 knots max 25 cruise with Cummins 355, 38 max 30 cruise with 550hp

Range - up to 350 nautical miles at 25 knots and Cummins 355hp

Construction - hand lamination Vinylester resin single skin hull and quadri-axial fiberglass, balsa core sandwich for hull sides, PVC core sandwich and E-glass for upper structure

Project - Ferragni

Certification - CE B

www.bb-yachts.com

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New Model: Domina 44R

Debuting at the 2023 Genoa boat show the Domina 44S is the second model from the 1964 founded Cantieri Navali dell Tevere from Rome new boat build offer and brand.  Like the bit smaller and 2022 presented 42 Walkaround the Domina 44S is also a design from Marco Seri.  The two models actually share the same hull, with the rest being completely different and targeting a different clientele.  For the Domina 44R Marco Seri opted for an aggressive stance open fast cruiser profile with a low foredeck, and classic cockpit layout; aft sun-pad, forward facing settee, and a classic Italian helm station to port side with wet-bar and mini galley behind.  Inside the Domina Yachts 44R offers two cabins, with an owners room forward served by the triple large hull windows on both sides, a second cabin with a double berth to starboard, and shower head to port side.  The Domina Yachts 44R is powered by twin FPT 550hp with surface drives propulsion as standard, with the outboard version power starting from twin Yamaha 350hp.  Do you want more speed, do not worry as the Domina 44S can be powered for up to a total of 2000hp.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.30 m (43.8ft)

Beam - 3.80 m

Draft - 0.80 m ex drives

Displacement - 8500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 340 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x  FPT 267 550hp, 2 x Yamaha 350hp outboard petrol gas, up to a total of 2000hp

Propulsion - surface drives

Speed - 

Project - Marco Seri

Certification - CE B

www.dominayachts.com

Project: Fiart Seawalker 39 Panorama

Fiart follows the introduction of the Seawalker 43 Panorama from 2023, with the arrival of the upcoming new Seawalker 39 Panorama set to arrive before the end of 2024.  The 39, is the second Seawalker to receive the Panorama version treatment, for an integrated T-top with the windshield which gives full protection to the helmsman and guests.  For the remaining the Seawalker 39 Panorama does not deviate much from the standard Seawalker 39 offering a sport cruiser full of day comforts from fore to aft, with the option of drop down balconies aft, and lower deck layout sleeping four in a forward double berth, and a twin berth at midships.  The Fiart Seawalker 39 Panorama is to be powered by twin Volvo diesels with stern drive propulsion from 320 up to 440hp, and or triple 300 to 350hp outboards from Mercury or Suzuki. 

www.fiart.com

New Model: BB Yachts Ischia 44

BB Yachts is a new French-Italian boat builder which debuted this year with two sport cruiser models based on the same 44 platform and designed by Ferragni, both World wide presented at the 2024 Genoa boat show.  As a first BB Yacht here on PowerYachtBlog we present the Ischia 44 the more traditional raised fore-deck of the two models.  The fore deck is the difference between this Ischia and the other Panarea 44.  Unlike most new offers in this fourteen meter size, BB Yachts is not a walk-around sport cruiser, but a clean lined modern open sport cruiser with a wide body cockpit deck, no side deck aimed to make the best of the four meters plus of beam.  With the wide body, the BB Yachts 44 offers a very spacious cockpit with a central corridor, offering two side lounges mini sun-pads, two C-shape dinettes, and a central helm station.  To the sides of the helm station is a wet-bar, located to port side, while to starboard is an opening windscreen which take to the fore-deck and its sunbed area.  Down below the BB Yachts Ischia 44 offers a sleeping area with an accommodation for four persons, with a double berth forward, and separate cabin at midships sleeping two.  BB Yachts is powered by twin Cummins 355hp as standard, with two other options of 425 and 550hp and line shaft propulsion.  As speeds go these go from 29 from the standard 355hp to 38 knots from the big 550hp.  An outboard version is also offered with triple 400, 450, and 500hp choices.  No speed data is offered for the outboards but expect it to be at forty knots plus. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.25 m (46.7ft)

Hull Length - 12.99 m

Beam - 4.15 m

Draft - 1.2 m including propellers

Displacement - 15 t full load, 13.7 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 350 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 355hp, QSB 6,7 425hp, QSB 6.7 550hp

Propulsion - V-drive line shaft

Speed - 29 knots max 25 cruise with Cummins 355, 38 max 30 cruise with 550hp

Range - up to 350 nautical miles at 25 knots and Cummins 355hp

Construction - hand lamination Vinylester resin single skin hull and quadri-axial fiberglass, balsa core sandwich for hull sides, PVC core sandwich and E-glass for upper structure

Project - Ferragni

Certification - CE B

www.bb-yachts.com