Showing posts with label Sport Yacht. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sport Yacht. Show all posts

February 5, 2025

New Model: Albatro Ordigno 70

The season for speed is back as some Italian boat builders are really going into offering sport yachts which go sixty knots plus.  Speed equals efficiency which also means less consumption at cruise and sustainability in its raw form.  The Italian Albatro who is located in Milan, Italy is one of those builders which has always made high speeds its main identity, and for its new 21 meter flagship it presents a 75 knots monster.  Called the Ordigno 70, with its model name translating to device, Albatro new flagship is a super speed device slash sport yacht which with its top engine configuration titled Race of four Scania 900hp engines and Jolly Drive surface drives reaches maximum speed up to 75 knots.  It is mostly about this but not only as the first Ordigno 70 also featured a lithium battery pack which allows domestic load and usage without the use of generator.  Accommodation wise the first Albatro Oridigno 70 featured a three cabins configuration which is not bad considering that is has a beam of less to five meters, which is something a fifteen meter yacht usually has.
Technical Data:
LOA - 21.30 m (69.88ft)
Hull Length - 20.4 m
Beam - 4.78 m
Draft - 1 m
Displacement - 
Fuel Capacity - 3600 l
Water Capacity - 120 l
Max Persons - fourteen
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins
Engines - 4 x Scania 900hp, smaller engine options available
Propulsion - Jolly Drive Special surface drives
Speed - seventy knots max with quadruple Scania 900hp and Jolly Drive surface drives
Project - Simone Cesati
Certification - CE A

January 23, 2025

Project: XL Marine 55 WA

Following the debut of the second generation XL Marine 45 in 2024, the Italian semi-custom classic looking sport yacht specialist looks forward and present the project for a new 55 WA.  The 55 WA is to be the new flagship for XL Marine, and is based on the hull lines of the 51, but longer and wider. Naval architect and designer Antonio di Mennato had his hands full on this one, considering that XL Marine deviates from its classic open sporty looks of his previous designs to those of a walk-around with easy use fore to aft deck space.  The XL Marine 55 WA is a bit of a novelty for the sense that it brings classic open looks into a walk-around, unlike the majority of the offers in the segment for a futuristic or modern-classic looks.  As any XL Marine the 55 WA is custom, and is available in endless lower deck options from a one cabin, to two or thee cabins versions, while an optional crew cabin is also available aft. Even the main deck is very optionable, this available with a central sun-pad and side corridors, or central corridor and two sun-pads aft.  But a lot of things can be changed in the XL 55 WA to make the boat fit to owners requirements.  The first hull which is to be finished for Summer 2025 is to feature a central corridor two sun-pads main deck, with the lower deck ordered in the one cabin and an open space layout.  The XL Marine 55 WA is to be powered by twin MAN 850hp and 1000hp engines with integrated U-drive line shaft propulsion, with the small engines giving 33 knots of top speed, and 37 knots from the large option. 

January 20, 2025

New Model: Vanquish VQ70 T-Top

Vanquish presents the new and first VQ70 T-Top a new sport yacht of 22 meters which again comes from the Dutch firms all time designer Guide de Groot.  Part of the aluminium build semi-custom series the VQ70 is also a nice filler between the larger VQ80 and the popular VQ58, a project which has seen its first presentation as VQ65 then VQ68 and then arriving in this ultimate VQ70 form.  Now that hull one is delivered the VQ70 is an interesting offer, also considering that the Dutch builder has had a lot of success with its VQ58 and some customers will be interested for an upgrade up.  The first VQ70 was delivered for a US Floridian customer who choose the more open T-Top version, and is powered by the large engine option of  twin Man 2000hp and jet drive propulsion for a fifty knots top speed.  His layout of choice was a full walk-around open main deck with aft and fore sun-pads, and three dinettes; aft, midships under the hard-top with a wet bar located opposite to starboard, and fore deck.  The lower deck layout in this first VQ70 is a two cabins, with an owners stateroom forward, and guest VIP suite to midships, with a galley and small for coffee saloon in between the cabins.  A crew cabin with two berths is located at midships.  The Vanquish VQ70 also features two garages, an under the sun-pad with space for a rib, and a midships located hull side with opening to starboard with space for a jet-bike.  The VQ70 is also offered in smaller engine power of triple Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives good for about 43 knots, while for the speed lovers Vanquish also offer it with bigger engines and surface drives set up for speeds up to sixty knots.     
Technical Data:
LOA - 22.05 m (72.3ft)
Beam - 5.7 m
Draft - 1.6 m
Displacement - 51  tons
Fuel Capacity -  6200 l
Water Capacity - 600 l
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, 2 berths crew cabin
Engines - 2 x Man V12 2000hp, or 3 x Volvo D13 1000hp
Propulsion - water jets
Speed - fifty knots max with twin Man 2000hp water jets, 43 knots with 3 x Volvo 1000hp
Construction - aluminium
Project - Guide de Groot

January 15, 2025

Project: Delta Powerboats 72

Delta Powerboats has in the fall of the year unveiled the project of the 72, a project for an upcoming hard-top sport yacht.  Designed by Delta Powerboats owner Mannerfelt the 72 follows similar lines and looks to the 48, the latest addition to the Swedish yacht builder which arrived in the first half of 2023.  Extreme lightness is the word of the Delta 72 which is to be constructed in full carbon fibre, which will make it among the lightest yacht in its 21 meters size and sport yacht type, if the declared 27 tons loaded weight is to be confirmed.  The Delta Powerboats 72 is to offer a four cabins sleeping eight lower deck layout, plus a crew cabin for two.  All living area galley plus saloon will be located under the hard-top covered main deck area.  Power options will come from twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives for a top speed up to 41 knots, and or Quadruple Mercury 600hp outboards petrol gas engines for 52 knots speeds.

January 8, 2025

New Model: Solaris Power 52 Coupe

Solaris has for the 2024 Dusseldorf boat show debuted its new 52 Coupe model.  The 52 Coupe is based on the hull line of the 52 Open which arrived some months before with the difference of an enclosed cabin pilot house on the main deck, thus it is more of an all weather cabin yacht.  The Solaris 52 Coupe is offered in two lower deck Cabin A and Cabin B versions, with the A offering two cabins and owners stateroom at midships, and B and three cabins two head lower deck layout.  The enclosed main deck offers a living area with saloon to starboard behind the helm station and a galley located opposite to port side.  Tender storage is a garage located behind the aft sun-pad.  The Solaris 52 Coupe is powered by twin Volvo 480hp as standard or optional 600hp, both options with IPS pod drives.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.2 m (53ft)
Waterline Length - 14.8 m
Beam - 4.95 m
Draft - 1.25 m
Displacement - 19,200 kg unloaded, 23,000 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 2000 l
Water Capacity - 500 l
Max Persons - twelve
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp, D8 600hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS650 or IPS800 dual propeller pod drives
Speed - 28 knots max 22 cruise with 480hp, 33 knots max 25 cruise with 600hp
Project - Bruno Acampora Victory Design exterior and naval architect, Roseo interior 

December 10, 2024

New Model: Princess S65

Princess has in Summer 2024 launched the new second generation S65, a replacement to the S66 on which is in reality a soft improvement.  The new S65 uses the same hull Princess introduced with the first S65 in 2015, and since then used on five different but similar models in nine years, including of which is the outgoing S66 and the upcoming fourth generation V65.  Interestingly while the new S65 features a smaller model designation it its in reality a bit longer to the outgoing S66. Outside the new S65 is recognizable thanks to the large hull glazing which spans nearly for all the hull length, but also the sport bridge is distinctively different with a lower profile radar arch. Inside the lower and main deck are near identical in layout to the outgoing S66, with some soft changes like the L-shaped dinette now curved and the entertainment unit which features a different shape.  For the exterior the differences come on the fore deck which now features two sun-pads with a central corridor forward of the C-shaped settee, and the flybridge which now has a bigger dinette located to starboard with a wet-bar located aft of the bridge.  The Princess S65 is powered by twin Man 1400hp for top speed up to 36 knots.   
Technical Data:
LOA - 20.61 m (67.7ft)
Hull Length - 20 m
Beam - 5.09 m
Draft - 1.66 m
Displacement - 37,240 kg medium load
Fuel Capacity - 4100 l
Water Capacity - 802 l
Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins, one cabin crew berth
Engines - 2 x Man V12 1400hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 36 knots
Project - Olesinski lines and naval architecture, Pininfarina exterior

December 2, 2024

New Model: Canados Gladiator 571 Blade

Canados launches the Gladiator 571 Blade, continuing to expand its center console and sport boat and yacht range.  Designed by Satura the Gladiator 571 Blade is a stylish T-top full flat floor deck walk around, and offers an interesting mix of sportiness with comfort and various power performance options.  To this the Gladiator 571 Blade is offered in three lower deck layout choice of two or three double cabins, and optional crew cabin.  Although the crew cabin option for the three double cabins layout takes away the lower saloon, as this is replaced by the third cabin.  Outside the Gladiator 571 Blade is a central console with a central dinette with forward galley taking centre stage to the forward and aft sun-pads.  The Gladiator 571 Blade also offers innovative features for the centre console walk around category such as the reversed sofa above the swimming platform which is also there in the outboard version, cockpit side fender lockers, built-in foredeck reversed armchairs and a generous tender garage. The Canados Gladiator 571 Blade is standard powered by twin Man 850hp with line shafts for a top speed up to 36 knots.  If you want more speed no worries as Canados has got you covered with six more powerful engine choices, which go up to triple Scania totalling 3450hp and surface drives for a 58 knots top speed.
Technical Data:
LOA - 17.47 m (57.4ft), 18.4 for outboard version
Beam - 4.80 m
Draft - 
Displacement - 22.5 t loaded, 17.5 t unloaded
Fuel Capacity - 2500 l, 3000 l for outboard version
Water Capacity - 600 l
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins, optional 1 crew cabin
Engines - 2 x Man i6 850hp, Volvo D13 1150hp, Scania N16TR3 1150hp, 3 x Scania 1150hp, petrol gas outboards 3 x or 5 x Mercury V12 600hp 
Propulsion - line shaft, JDM Surface drives with five blade propellers, or three to five outboards
Speed - 36 knots max 30 cruise Man 850hp line shafts, 58 knots max 48 cruise triple Scania 1150hp surface drives
Construction - vacuum bagged e-glass
Project - Satura Studio

November 28, 2024

Project: Solaris Power 70 Grand Coupe

Solaris Power presents the 70 Grand Coupe project, as designed by Dragani.  The 70 Grand Coupe is based on the hull lines of the 70 Long Range project which Solaris Power presented the past Spring and is also designed by Dragoni, with the difference between the two yachts is that the 70 Coupe as the name entails has no flybridge.  Other differences is that the aft deck of the 70 Coupe has a sun-pad aft deck, offered in two from three of the layouts available.  The standard Version A and optional Version C are an aft sunpad version, while Version B comes with the opposing settees dinette as found in the 70 Long Range.  For the interior this theme continues as the standard Main Deck Layout A offers a different layout with galley to starboard, and optional Layout B and C having an astern galley to port as found on the flybridge version.  The lower deck in Solaris Power 70 Coupe is a standard four cabins three heads layout, with an optional Cabin Layout B replacing the fourth single berth cabin with a day head by the stairs.  The Solaris Power 70 Coupe is to be powered by twin Volvo 725hp and or optional 1000hp with IPS pod drives.

November 20, 2024

Project: Astondoa 577 Coupe

Astondoa present the 577 Coupe project, a new sport yacht which will position itself in between the best-selling 377 Coupe and the exclusive 677 Coupe.  The 577 Coupe will reach the market in 2025, fulfilling Astondoa’s desire to offer new formulas to satisfy sports boating enthusiasts who are looking for their own personal and unique experience, in total connection with the sea, without renouncing luxury and comfort on board at the highest level.  A combination of sporty lines and elegance, the new yacht follows the aesthetics of its predecessors in the Coupe range, with a daring and original design theme.  For this the 577 Coupe reproduces the distinctive elements of this sporty line, such as the inverted bow, the aluminium structure of the cabins or the stepped stern.  The interiors combine the quality and high standard of finishes that distinguish Astondoa with the new materials, textures and trendy colours that the shipyard has introduced in its latest launches. As with all Astondoa yachts, customisation is also a part of the new 577 Coupe, where the customer’s taste and personality are reflected in their yacht.

November 18, 2024

Project: Palm Beach GT70 Sedan

Palm Beach present the project for a new GT70. The GT70 is to be a new flagship for its GT line which debuted with the GT50 in 2018, and has expanded with the GT60 in 2021. The GT70 follows the script of the younger models for an elegant and performance yacht seamlessly blended together with its strikingly sleek silhouette and a design pedigree that honours both aesthetics and functionality. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this next-level performance yacht showcases the craftsmanship and exceptional build quality typical of the Palm Beach Motor Yachts' brand. The advanced construction techniques employed in the GT70 deliver robust strength, reduced weight, and enhanced efficiency. The Palm Beach GT70 is to be powered by twin 1000hp Volvo with IPS pod propulsion sit aft of the single fuel tank, optimizing balance and performance. Below decks, every GT70 offers an oasis of luxurious comfort in three exquisite staterooms, including a full-beam master suite located amidships rivalling larger yachts. The thoughtfully designed galley-down layout allows for an expansive salon area for relaxing, entertaining and dining with friends and family. The helm design and fit-out are reminders that the GT70 is designed for high-performance cruising, featuring double helm seats on both the port and starboard sides, an unobstructed line of sight through the massive single-piece windshield, and side opening windows.

November 14, 2024

Project: Pershing GTX70

Pershing continues to expand its GTX range as it follows the GTX116 and GTX80 with the project for a smaller 21 meter GTX70 to come in 2025.  Like the GTX80 which came this year, the Pershing GTX70 comes again from a design of Vallicelli, who followed similar clean lines and concept to the ten foot larger sister.  Vallicelli seems to have been given design duties of Pershing sports utility yacht GTX line, after 38 years of dedicated design duties by Fulvio de Simoni, which also includes the first GTX 116.  Like the 2024 arrived three meters bigger sister the GTX70 will feature an expandable beach area with drop down side bulkheads, a sport bridge, and a fore deck lounge sun-pad with entry from starboard. Some options exist for the exterior, from an aft sun-pad, to three helm chairs in replacement to the bench settee, and closable entry to the fore deck sun-pad.  The accommodation layout of the Pershing GTX70 is an astern galley central dinette layout, and a central located helm station forward.  Lower deck accommodation offers three cabins, with a full beam midships master stateroom, VIP suite forward, and third guest cabin with twin berths in between.  A single berth crew cabin with fore deck entry is located forward.  The Pershing GTX70 will be powered by triple Volvo 900hp with IPS pod drives for top speed estimates up to 35 knots, and a cruise of thirty. 

November 11, 2024

New Model: Fiart P52

Debuting in 2022 with the P54 which has been renamed as P58 this year, Fiart continue to expand what it calls its Custom Luxury Boat line and presents the P52 model, which as the larger unit is also designed by Stefano Pastrovich.  Announced as a P48 project back in 2022, Pastrovich follows similar design and layout themes to the larger P58 model.  It is different also a bit unusual but it also works well for both the main and lower deck, with both the Fiart P52 and P58 giving complete but also unique stem to stern exterior deck spaces.  An important difference between the larger P52 to the P58 is a fixed bathing platform which can be specified with an optional transformer unit.  The idea of the Fiart Pastrovich yachts is that of a sport yacht which makes the whole open main deck connected yet split in designated areas.  As layout positions goes in the P52 it is all traditional; sun-pad aft, dinette at midships, and a second fore deck sun-pad, this last connected with the central windshield door.  In the Fiart P52 and P58 for that matter all is a bit longer, as no physical barriers exist in between the areas with a small exception being for the windshield.  Down below the Fiart P52 features a luxurious appointed two suites layout, with an owners stateroom at midships.  A lower deck galley is located in between the cabins as you go down from the port side located stairway which takes you to the cabin area.  The Fiart P52 is powered by twin Volvo 600hp with a top speed up to 35 knots and a cruise of thirty.    
Technical Data:
LOA - 15.92 m (52.2ft)
Beam - 4.63 m
Draft - 1.20 m
Displacement - 21 t
Fuel Capacity - 1800 l
Water Capacity - 500 l
Max Persons - sixteen
Accommodation - four guests in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS800 dual propeller pod drives
Speed - 35 knots max thirty knots cruise
Range - 300 nautical miles at cruise
Project - Stefano Pastrovich
Certification - CE B

October 30, 2024

New Model: Azimut Seadeck 7

 
Azimut Seadeck range continues to expand, and following the 6 launched in Spring, here comes the second Seadeck 7 model just some months later.  Azimut has been the yachting innovator and with this new Seadeck range challenges itself first and the competition later with a yacht which transforms and expands to give more exterior spaces, and to be available in mild or pure hybrid propulsion, and is full circle eco-conscious from materials used in construction to its usage.  The second Seadeck 7 model is actually the test bed for Volvo's upcoming hybrid propulsion which was announced in 2023 and is able to cruise in pure electric mode up to eleven knots and stay at anchor with zero emissions for up to twelve hours, with the aim to significantly enhance onboard comfort and sustainability.  Volvo's hybrid propulsion set up will be available towards the end of 2025.  A four double cabins yacht, the bigger Seadeck 7 just like the smaller 6 offers sport utilitarian feel to this Alberto Mancini designed series.  The Seadeck 7 is also a transformative yacht and apart the flip side expandable balconies, also features a large opening side door on the port side of the main saloon which connects it to the exterior along the fully openable aft patio door, which makes the interior become part of exterior.  The Azimut Seadeck 7 also features a sport bridge up top, with the stairway to this area located at midships to starboard. The Azimut is standard powered by twin Volvo 900hp and or larger 1000hp with IPS pod drives, for top speeds up to 29 knots from the smaller engines and 32 knots from the optional.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 21.70 m (71.2ft)
Hull Length - 21.2 m
Waterline Length - 19.5 m
Beam - 5.50 m
Draft - 1.05 m ex. drives
Displacement - 43 t test load, 36.8 t unloaded, 45.5 t loaded  
Fuel Capacity - 3700 l
Water Capacity - 1000 l
Max Persons - fourteen
Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, two crew in one cabin
Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp, or D13 1000hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS1250 or IPS1350 pod drives
Speed - 32 knots max 23 cruise with 1000hp, 29 knots max 21 cruise with 900hp
Construction - fiberglass, with carbon fibre super structure
Project - Alberto Mancini exterior, Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez interior, NAMES hull design
Certification - UNI ISO 8666 for data

October 16, 2024

New Model: Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi 500 Regina

Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi continue to upgrade its sport cruisers and yachts range with the introduction at the fall 2024 boats shows for its new 500 Regina flagship model.  Designed by Alessando Lottici aLot studio for exterior with interiors by LDI, the FIM 500 Regina continues the interesting formula from the Italian boat fabricator to offer the cabin comfort of a sport yacht with the exterior spaces of a center-console walk around usable from fore to aft.  In a perfect World you can have it all, and Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi has surely found a balance for offering all this in its new sixteen meter length over-all flagship.  If you might ask them, they might actually tell you it is easier to do this in a sixteen meter, rather then on the ten meter 340.  The FIM 500 Regina offers fore to aft exterior spaces, all united by the side corridors which start from astern and take you with two steps up to the bow.  The spaces are mostly concentrated in the aft end of the cockpit with a central sun-pad, C-shaped dinette, and exterior galley wet-bar behind the dual seat center console.  Further forward is fore-deck sun-pad, with forward settee.  Down below the FIM 500 Regina offers a two VIP suite forward and Master stateroom at midships layout, with a galley in between the cabins.  The FIM 500 Regina is powered by twin Volvo 480hp, with optional 600hp engines all powered by the IPS pod drives. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.10 m (52.8ft)
Hull Length - 14.4 m
Beam - 4.40 m
Draft - 1.40 m incl drives  and propellers
Displacement - 17500 kg unloaded
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 750 l
Water Capacity - 400 l
Max Persons - sixteen
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp, D8 600hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives
Speed - 34 knots max 27 cruise with 600hp engines
Project - Alessandro Lottici aLot exterior, LDI interior
Certification - CE B

October 10, 2024

New Model: Pardo GT75

For the fall 2024 boat show season Pardo debuted its new GT75 flagship model, as it World launched at the Cannes Yachting Festival in early September.  Designed by Nauta for exterior and interior, with naval architecture by Zuccheri the GT75 expands Pardo size by six meters from the previous E60 flagship.  The GT75 shows Pardo intent to go into larger sizes, and aims to continue the successful growth and expansion of the last seven years, as the Italian yacht maker aims to make a name into the twenty meter segment of the sporty side of the market, with three further models coming from 65 to 75 foot in the coming year or so.  For the GT75 Nauta continues Pardo successful design language, presenting a sport yacht that looks modern without trying hard.  It's an interesting recipe, which since the 43 debut in 2017 has worked well for Pardo, dominating the Euro-Walk-around eleven to fifteen meter sizes.  As in all things though being good looking alone is not enough to make a buyer part with his millions, so the Pardo GT75 comes also with a very flexible semi-custom build, with two aft deck options for an aft tender garage or beach club option, two galley up or not main deck layouts, and five; two to four cabins lower deck choices.  It's an impressive list of choices, and one which aims to cater for many type of owners.  As an example the Cannes presented hull one was a garage aft deck with a private and personal two cabins galley down and dinette layout.  The Pardo GT75 is standard powered by triple Volvo 800hp with IPS pod drives and or optional 1000hp engines, this last giving top speeds up to 35 knots.    
Technical Data:
LOA - 22.85 m (74.9ft)
Hull Length - 22.8 m
Beam - 5.99 m
Draft - 1.65 m
Displacement - 48.3 t
Fuel Capacity - 4300 l
Water Capacity - 1100 l
Max Persons - twenty
Accommodation - four guests in two cabins, 6 in 3 cabins, 8 in 4 cabins, 
Engines - 3 x Volvo D13 800hp, D13 1000hp
Propulsion - triple Volvo IPS1050/1350 forward looking dual propeller pod drives
Speed - 35 knots max 30 cruise with triple Volvo 1000hp *estimates
Range - 350 nautical at fast cruise *estimates
Project - Nauta exterior and interior, Zuccheri naval architecture
Certification - CE B20/C24

October 2, 2024

New Model: Cranchi Sessantasette 67 Corsa

Cranchi 2024 year is one of novelties, where it continues to upgrade its larger yacht line up.  The first of these two new Cranchi yacht models is this Sessantasette67 Corsa, this last name translating to english to race or running.  The Cranchi 67 is based on the Sessantasette platform, with the three important differences; sport bridge, exterior deck which expands into the aft deck, sunroof opening and aft sun-pad.  The most intriguing of these differences is the open not closed extended aft deck, which presents a C-shaped lounge dinette protected by the elements with the side windows yet offering al-fresco accommodation.  For the lower deck the Cranchi Sessantasette 67 Corsa offers a lower deck with three double cabins and or four cabins, with the optional bunk fourth cabin, taking away the office entry space from the full beam owners cabin. The Cranchi Sessantasette 67 Corsa is powered by twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod drives, for top speeds up to 27 knots and a cruise of 23.
Technical Data:
LOA - 20.80 m (68.3ft)
Hull Length - 18.7 m
Waterline Length - 16 m
Beam - 5.45 m
Draft - 1.6 m
Displacement - 41,000 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 4000 l
Water Capacity - 900 l
Max Persons - eighteen
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or eight berths in four cabins, 2 berths crew cabin
Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS1350 forward looking dual propeller pod drives
Speed - 27 knots max 23 knots cruise
Range - 294 nautical miles at cruise
Project - Christian Grande and Centro Studi Richerche, Aldo Cranchi naval architect
Certification - CE B

September 25, 2024

Project: Steeler Ace 65

Steeler show its innovative spirit is alive and kicking with the project of the Ace 65.  A new kind of fast yacht, with explorer inspired looks.  This is not the first time the Dutch builder defies convention, challenging the norm that modern, fast yachts with contemporary interiors come only from Italy, that his how the Ace 65 came under development.  Steeler is being very tight lipped on what the Ace 65 is about, so far showing renderings for spacious fore and aft decks.  The Ace 65 defies convention, and this is not the first time from the Dutch Steeler.     

September 23, 2024

Project: Maritimo S50

At the 2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, Maritimo announced the two new projects based on the same platform, the M50 we presented you a few months ago and the S50 Sedan. This Maritimo S50 comes as replacement to the S51, a new entry level model to a range of eleven models, three range which today spans up to 23 meters. The S50 continues the down under yacht builder refined, elegant, practical, and luxurious use of space, combined with high-efficiency propulsion and reduced drag hull forms, along with the build quality and blue-water credentials the down-under yacht is known for. The Maritimo S50 Sedan standard accommodation will offer two large cabins including of which is a full beam midships master stateroom with ensuite shower head, and a VIP suite forward. In the S50 everything is planned to be easy from single level floors inside the cabins, with total walkaround access for both cabins. Capacity to sleep up to eight on the S50 is possible if required and optioned accordingly. As any Maritimo safety is paramount with the famous walkaround decks, high sides, and encased, rear facing internal stairs for flybridge access, delivering safe walking both in the marina and at sea. The S50 features Maritimo famous walk-through zone living, with the rear galley a center piece for seamless entertaining from the main Saloon to the upper cockpit, and then all the way to the edge of the expansive swim platform that is virtually at sea level. The S50 larger windows come redesigned with smaller frames and bigger openings, to deliver full engagement to the surroundings, while patented Maritimo hull liners deliver inherent strength in form, and also allow access to the entire beam below decks. In the engine room this means you can access both sides of the twin, straight-six Diesels. The Maritimo S50 is to be standard powered by twin Volvo 800hp engines on line shaft propulsion. The development of the new Maritimo M and S50 began in late 2023, with the designs and specifications shared with loyal owners for input to then further refine the final product offering.

September 9, 2024

Project: Invictus ST550

Invictus Yacht continues along its path of growth and innovation and now unveils the first details of its future flagship, the ST550. The name ST550, with "S" standing for "Space", represents a new frontier in the distribution of the spaces onboard.  The ST550 is born from the creativity and ingenuity of Christian Grande, the designer to date of all the Invictus models. With a length of just of under seventeen meters and a beam of five, the Invictus ST550 is the result of an extensive process of study and design. While preserving many of the signature stylistic elements that define the Italian brand, including its distinctive semi-reverse bow, the ST550 introduces a new dimension to Invictus Yachts. It takes inspiration from classic shuttle boats, paying tribute with timeless design features. Engineered for exceptional comfort on both medium and long cruises, it also ensures a sense of security with its protective bulwarks throughout the foredeck. In its market segment, the main deck spaces are redefined, with one of the most significant design innovations being the expansive living area at the bow. The large, fully electric side windows and the glass door at the stern also allow the owner and guests to enjoy nearly uninterrupted views of the surrounding environment. At the stern, the cockpit features a spacious living area that can be converted into a generous sunbathing zone, further enhanced by the retractable bulwarks. Nearby, a large swim platform that can be submerged facilitates easy tender launching. Below deck, Christian Grande has included two cabins; Master and VIP and two bathrooms. In the middle of the yacht, also below deck, there is a large living area that, at the owner’s request, can be replaced with a third cabin or a galley. The ST550 is to be powered by twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives. The new ST550 Invictus flagship is to be scheduled for Winter 2025, with a 1:15 scale to be shown at the upcoming 2024 Genoa Boat Show to be held from nineteen to 24 September.

August 5, 2024

Project: Centouno Navi Aria 75

Following the debut of Vespro 55, Centouno Navi follows it with the project of Aria 75, a 23 meters high performance low consumption sport yacht. Centouno Navi will have a displacement weight thirty percent less to its competitors, a project which is optimized to keep a low impact on the environment from materials used in construction to design of the hull by the jet propulsion master naval architect Marco Arnoboldi. Centouno Aria 75 offers a standard interior with four double guest cabins, including of which is a midships full beam owners stateroom, a VIP suite forward, third cabin to starboard, and fourth cabin with bunks to port side. A crew cabin is located forward. Centouno Navi Aria 75 is standard powered by the twin new big Man 2200hp with MJP jet drives for top speed up to 44 knots and a cruise of forty knots. Are you a speed lover, the Aria 75 can be fitted with triple Man 2200hp for sixty knots top speed.