New Model: Albemarle 32 Express

Albemarle presents its new 32 Express.  What was the newest Carolina Classic family, has now been transformed and updated to become the latest Albemarle model. The 32 Express boasts all top-of-the-line features that serious offshore fishermen demand with serious speed and performance. The Albemarle 32 Express sports a huge seven square meters, flush deck cockpit, while the helm console is spacious enough for latest large-screen electronics. As a serious offshore ten meter fish fighting battle machine the 32 Express sports a full-beam tackle and rigging station, twin fish boxes with optional freezer system available, and optional transom live well.  The large helm deck seats six while the salon below features a full galley, a large stand up electric head and shower, double berth and a full size bunk make the interior sleep four persons.  The Albemarle 32 Express is powered by standard twin Cummins 480hp, and or optional larger 550hp, or Cats 500hp engines. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.41 m (34.2ft)

Beam - 3.96 m

Draft - 1.06 m

Displacement - 10432 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1438 l

Water Capacity - 189 l

Accommodation - four berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB6.7 480hp, QSB6.7 550hp, Cats C7.1 500hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 33 knots max 28 knots cruise Cummins 480hp, 35 knots max 31 cruise Cats 500hp

Hull Shape - deep Vee with 20 degrees deadrise

Construction - moulded solid fiberglass hull with Vinylester resin

www.albemarleboats.com

Project: Gamefisherman 40 Flybridge

Gamefisherman present the project for the 40 Flybridge.  The Gamefisherman 40 Flybridge will be available in Cat or Cummins inboard power diesel power with shafts from twin 380 to 550hp units. One of the most interesting choices in the custom build 40 Flybridge is that for an enclosed or traditional day boat open bulkhead on the main deck.  Inside the 40 Flybridge features a spacious galley and two cabins, with full queen sized double berth forward, and a guest cabin to starboard. 

www.gamefisherman.com

New Model: Viking 38 Billfish

Viking is known for its consistent production of fresh designs throughout its entire size range, from its smallest sportfish cruiser boat to its largest super yacht. The 55 years company’s latest innovation, the 38 Billfish, fills a vast void in the sportfishing market with a winning combination of versatility, comfort and performance.  The 38 Billfish was designed and built with the same genetic makeup as her predecessor, the 37, as an owner operator sportfish cruiser.  The 38 Billfish offers simplicity and ease of maintenance, serving as a ready-to-go fishing machine equipped for inshore and offshore missions and as a cruising boat with reliable inboard diesel power.  The 38 Billfish’s cockpit, which measures ten square meters, is equipped with a laminated in-deck mounting plate for fighting chair, rocket launcher or table installations. Other big-boat features include in-deck insulated fish boxes port and starboard, a walk-through transom door and lift gate, a bait freezer with upper tray, a transom fish box and live well, rod holders, tackle storage and fresh and raw-water wash downs. Two-person, mezzanine-style seats flank the center-line walk-through, and there’s refrigerated drink storage, as well as ample general storage throughout.  The 38 Billfish’s command deck holds a salon-like living area that includes a port-side U-shaped dinette and a fiberglass hi-lo table. A comfortable lounge to starboard also serves as rod storage. You have the option of equipping your 38 Billfish with a second lower helm station on the starboard side, which provides immediate access to the cockpit.  Like her convertible brethren, the 38 Billfish’s flybridge is designed with a tournament-style center console walk-around helm. The 38 Billfish has Palm Beach-style controls and power-assist hydraulic steering. Seating includes a single Release Marine teak chair, a second helm chair is available as option, lounges are located to port and starboard, and a forward console seat. A three-sided Costa Clear enclosure provides weather protection and gin-clear visibility. Below deck, the new Viking 38 Billfish makes full use of its four plus meter beam to maximize comfort and utility. Hand-finished, high-gloss teak joinery and Amtico flooring complement an elegant climate-controlled living environment. The private head, which is conveniently located immediately to port of the companionway stairs, has a large walk-in shower with satin nickel fixtures, an attractive Corian-topped vanity with sink and storage and an upper medicine cabinet. The starboard-side L-shaped galley is fully appointed with a Corian counter-top, a two-burner electric stove, a microwave/convection oven, cabinet storage and under-counter drawer-style refrigeration with a built-in ice maker.  Rest up in the private forward stateroom, which is offered with island queen or crossover berth arrangements. There’s plenty of storage, with a pair of hanging lockers with drawers underneath as well as a port-side rod locker. The island queen layout also features a starboard-side upper storage cabinet.  As Viking continues to develop the Billfish series, the building methods and materials have gained efficiency, which adds even more value to these boats. A modified vinilester resin is used in the entire hull skin. End-grain balsa and closed-cell foam are used as coring materials in selected areas for optimized strength and stiffness while minimizing weight. The single integral fiberglass fuel tank, sealed to the hull with resin foam, is resin infused with balsa coring on all sides for stiffness. The hull-to-deck joint is mechanically fastened every three inches and fiber-glassed inside.  For ease of maintenance, each engine and other critical machinery is located beneath electrically-actuated hatches in the command deck area. The Billfish is designed and built with many of the same mechanical systems, components and technologies found on larger Vikings. Examples include the Delta-T engine room ventilation system and a fire suppression system that’s automatically or manually operated and tied into the main engine and generator ignitions.  Running gear includes Class “S” pitch tolerance propellers with dynamic balancing and bronze struts, sea-cocks and rudders. The engine-room, lazarette and forward bilges are painted with Snow White Awlgrip for increased visibility and ease of maintenance. A large center-line hatch gives you quick access to the engines, optional Seakeeper gyro and water maker, and fuel tank fittings. Powered with twin Cummins 550hp, estimated top speed is 35-plus knots with a cruise of 31 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.79 m (38.8ft)

Beam - 4.27 m

Draft - 1.02 m

Displacement - 14040 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1741 l

Water Capacity - 261 l

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 550hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Class S propellers

Speed - 35 knots max 31 knots cruise

Construction - Vinilester resin skin, end grain balsa and closed cell foam core used in selected parts

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Cabo 41

Cabo now is really back, with the 41 unveiled nationally in the USA at the Atlanta boat show in beginning January 2019.  A global launch will come now this month at the 2019 Miami boat show.  Cabo was born in early nineties to become a legend, and an industry standard in the express sportfish cruiser market in between the ten to thirteen meter size.  The Cabo 41 restarts the brand in one of its favorite sizes and platform.  The Cabo 41 will feature a single cabin interior with a forward owners cabin, L-shaped saloon, L-shaped galley and shower on entrance to the cabin.  The exterior is the usual sportfish split level layout, and will feature a central helm station with companionway chair to starboard, L-shaped dinette to port side, and a wet bar to starboard.  The lower level is a free sport-fishing zone with a central fighting chair and a mezzanine settee for four persons to port side.  The Cabo 41 will be powered by standard Volvo 625hp engines.

Techncial Data:

LOA - 13.05 m (42.9ft)

Hull Length - 12.24 m

Beam - 4.80 m 

Draft - 1.04 m

Displacement - 14061 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2081 l

Water Capacity - 359 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 625hp

Propulsion - line shaft

www.caboyachts.com

Project: Viking 38 Billfish

Viking is proud to announce the addition of the new 38 Billfish, an evolution of the highly successful 37 Billfish and another example of the New Jersey mission to build a better boat every day.  The 38 Billfish was designed and built with the same DNA as its predecessor, as owner/operator vessel, it offer simplicity and ease of maintenance, serving as ready-to-go fishing machines as well as versatile cruising boats with reliable inboard diesel power.  Like her convertible brethren, the 38 Billfish’s flybridge is designed with a tournament-style center console walk-around helm. Two helm chairs are optional. The 38 Billfish’s command deck holds a salon-like living area that includes a port-side U-shaped dinette and a fiberglass hi-lo table. The cockpit at ten square meters is the largest in its class, with mezzanine seating. Below, there’s a large forward stateroom available with either a single queen bed or optional crossover bunks and two hanging lockers; an L-shaped galley; and a head with enclosed shower. The Viking 38 Billfish will be powered by twin Cummins 550hp with line shaft propulsion, and a fuel capacity of 1741 liters.  Engine are the same as the 37 so speed should be more or less similar, while fuel capacity in the new 38 has increased by just over seventy liters.  The 38 Billfish will make her debut at the Viking VIP private show in Riviera Beach, Florida, February 1st, followed with a World debut at the Miami boat show.

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Viking 38 Open

The Viking Yacht Company is proud to announce the addition of the 38 Open.  The 38 Open will share platform with the upcoming 38 Billfish, both of which are models based on the outgoing 37 Billfish.  The 38 Open presents itself as an owner operator sportfish cruiser and Viking's entry level model, offering simplicity and ease of maintenance, serving as ready-to-go fishing machine equipped for inshore and offshore missions as well as a versatile cruising boat with reliable inboard diesel power.  The 38 Open and Billfish apart sharing same hull, cockpit, and have a similar mechanical arrangement but differ in command deck and bridge configurations. The ten square meters cockpit is equipped with a laminated mounting plate in the deck for fighting chair, rocket launcher or table installations. Other features include in-deck insulated fish boxes port and starboard, a walk-through transom door and lift gate, a bait freezer with upper tray, a transom fish box and live well, rod holders, tackle storage and fresh and raw-water wash downs. Both boats feature two-person seats flanking the center-line walk-through. There’s refrigerated drink storage, as well as ample general storage throughout.  The 38 Open’s command deck also has ample seating, with port and starboard L-shaped lounges and storage below. A raised centerline command station gives the driver excellent sight lines and is equipped with a fiberglass helm pod, power-assist hydraulic steering with stainless steel wheel and Palm Beach style controls. Viking’s Palm Beach Towers can outfit the 38 Open with a custom tuna tower with a second helm and a buggy top.  The 38 Open has a cabin layout geared more toward day boating, featuring a starboard-side sofa with storage. The galley and head with enclosed shower are positioned on the port side. The galley features Corian counter-tops, two-burner electric stoves, microwave/convection ovens, cabinet storage and under-counter drawer-style refrigeration with built-in ice makers.  The forward cabin has a lower double bunk and an upper single with a starboard-side hanging locker.  As construction goes Viking 38 series will be build with a modified vinylester resin used in the entire hull skin. End-grain balsa and closed-cell foam are used as coring materials in selected areas for optimized strength and stiffness while minimizing weight. The single integral fiberglass fuel tank, sealed to the hull with resin foam, is resin infused with balsa coring on all sides for stiffness. The hull-to-deck joint is mechanically fastened every three inches and fiber-glassed inside.  The Viking 38 Open will be powered with twin Cummins 550hp.  The Viking 38 Open will launch in January 2019, with a World wide preview at the February Miami boat show.

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Tuccoli T280 Easy Rider

Tuccoli is really producing some nice machines at the moment, and with the presentation and return of the T280 Easy Rider completes its circle of new models.  The Tuccoli T280 just as its bigger T370 and T440 sisters is an ideal mix of a sportfish and a sport cruiser, and present itself with a comfortable half hard-top covered twin level cockpit which when desired can transform itself to a fishing area.  Inside the Tuccoli T280 offers an interesting accommodation layout, with an L-shaped galley upon entering the cabin to port side, a bench to bench dinette opposite, a shower head, and a twin berth double berth cabin forward.  The Tuccoli is powered by twin Volvo 220hp with simple to maintain line shaft propulsion.  The Tuccoli T280 will feature choices for other different versions from a fully enclosed hard-top, to a fully open style variant.  In 2019 Tuccoli will also present a T280 outboard version. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.13 m (29.9ft)

Hull Length - 7.49 m

Beam - 3.04 m

Draft - 0.85 m

Displacement - 5400 kg

Fuel Capacity - 580 l

Water Capacity - 160 l

Accommodation - 2 plus 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D3 220hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 31 knots max

www.tuccolifishingboats.com

Project: Viking 46 Billfish

After two years of production for Viking entry level and traditional inspired cruiser the 37 Billfish, the New Jersey boat builder decides to expand the Billfish line with a new second and bigger 46 Billfish project set to launch towards the fall of 2019.  Not much details are yet known about the 46 Billfish, apart the fact that the new second model of the Viking Billfish line has two more meters plus of length.  That is set to give more space for both accommodation and sport-fishermen alike.

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Cabo 41

It was strange times in the fall of 2013 when the new Hatteras owners Versa Capital decided to drop the Cabo brand.  For some it was a shock to others it was an expected turn of events coming from the increased success and size of the outboard powered center console, which made traditional inboard offshore sportfish cruisers sub twelve meters mostly obsolete.  The truth might have been somewhere in between with Hatteras Cabo press e-mail for this project saying that the new owners back then in 2013 decided to concentrate first investment efforts on the relaunch of Hatteras.  Fast forward to 2018 and Hatteras announce that Cabo is back and present the project for the new 41 model.  The 41 is based for the most part on the 2003 launched 40 designed by Micheal Peters, one of Cabo's best selling models over the years and also referred by many as the King in the express twelve meter sportfish cruiser category.  The new Cabo 41 will feature a lower deck with an owners cabin forward, a living with an L-shaped settee dinette to starboard which converts to additional double berth, an L-shape galley to port side, and a shower head upon entrance to port side.  Power for the Cabo 41 will come from standard Volvo 626hp with optional 670hp and 725hp engines.  Popular available options for the Cabo 41 will be Seakeeper gyro stabilization, and full custom tower with outriggers.  Hull one of the Cabo 41 is nearly completed and sold and should make its World debut in the upcoming 2018 Fort Lauderdale boat show in early November.

www.caboyachts.com

Project: Botnia Targa 32 Tarfish

Botnia Targa 32 Tarfish project is the flagship model of sportfish range of the Finnish boat builder which features three models and starts at 25 feet.  The 32 Tarfish is an updated version of the 1040 and features the same door design from the pilothouse to the large aft deck and fish tank as the other Tarfish models.  As all Botnia Targa models safety is very important not only with its deep Vee sea worthy hull but also in the wide side-walks, high side rails, gunwales, and well placed grab-rails.  The interior offers a spacious pilothouse, roomy toilet in the fore cabin and three berths in the aft cabin.  The Botnia Targa 32 Tarfish can be powered with eight engine options in a single or twin stern drive propulsion, and start from a single Volvo 370hp and go up to twin 400hp engines. 

www.targa.fi

Project: Mag Bay 42

Mag Bay is a fairly new sportfish brand founded in 2016 from Adelanto California, and as the address says to the fanatic sportfisherman it is indeed created by the people who founded Cabo, which was one of the most popular sportfishing machines under the fifteen meter size up until the first decade of the new millennium. The company started with the Mag Bay 33CC center console outboard model in 2016, and now in 2018 presents the project for a new 42 model.  It is interesting that after all these years the Mag Bay 42 will mirror some of the second generation Cabo models, with design for example being trusted to Micheal Peters.  There is no interior layout plans out yet but Mag Bay has already said that the 42 will feature a one cabin plus saloon, galley and shower head cabin layout.  Performance is estimated for a forty knots plus speed at wide open throttle with twin Cats 715hp engines running on line shaft propulsion. 

www.magbayyachts.com

Project: Hatteras GT45X Open

During the 2018 Hatteras presented project details for the fourth version of the GT45X, the Open variant.  The Hatteras 45X Open will present itself as the name itself without the three part hard top of the standard version.  Current entry model of the Hatteras range, the GT45X is proving to be a popular model in the Carolina located builders fleet.  The GT45X is offered in two or one cabin bigger saloon lower deck accommodation choices.  Standard power is for twin Cat 850hp engines with line shaft propulsion.

www.hatterasyachts.com

New Model: Huckins 44 Sportfisherman

The new Huckins 44 Sportfisherman dovetails classic styling with the most modern materials and technology. Here, we’ve drawn upon 75 plus years of custom yacht-building experience to achieve superior style and comfort without compromising the serious amenities that blue-water fishing requires.  Huckin has this style available in lengths from 44 to 90 feet, the 44 Sportfisherman features a sleek, low-profile flybridge under a half-tower, with panoramic views from the helm maximizing the captain’s ability to spot birds, bait and weed-lines. Like all Huckins custom yachts, the Sportfisherman is underpinned with the Quadraconic hull renowned for its ability to overcome rough seas, and high fuel prices while delivering outstanding performance and a smooth, dry ride.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.66 m (44.9ft)

Beam - 4.19 m

Draft - 0.91 m with propeller version

Displacement - 10432 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1570 l

Water Capacity - 478 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x 380hp

Propulsion - line shaft, jet drives, or pod drives

Speed - 30 knots max with standard engines

www.huckinsyacht.com

New Model: Henriques 42 Express HTB

Henriques adds another model series with the express fisherman hard top bridge model, a truly return to the roots of the sportfisherman class.  Here Henriques adds a bridge on top of the hardtop enclosure of the 42 Express HT model. The bridge of Henrqiues 42 Express HTB accommodates the passionate fisherman with a better visibility all around. A captain will be able to steer his boat comfortably from the bridge, while his family is relaxing down below in the air-conditioned or heated hardtop. The Henriques 42 Express HTB can have a full canvas enclosure for the bridge, specifically for those chilly days out at sea.  The Henriques Express HTB has the same interior lower deck layout of the other 42 Express and Express HT variants with a forward cabin, L-shaped dinette, galley, and shower head.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.80 m (42ft) exl pulpit

Beam - 4.49 m

Draft - 1.14 m

Displacement - 16329 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2498 l

Water Capacity - 454 l

Accommodation - 2 plus 2 berths in one cabins and convertible saloon

Engines - 2 x Cats C12 700hp

Propulsion - line shaft

www.henriquesyachts.com

New Model: Gregorini Di Max 37 Hard Top

Gregorini has been working in the nautical industry for decades most notably as sub contractor builder to some of the famous Italian shipyards, and now decides to enter the market with its own production and product.  Here enters the new Di Max 37 Hard Top a USA sportfish cruiser with subtle Italian Euro touches in its design statement; see extended bathing platform and softer shear line.  The Gregorini di Max 37 Hard Top presents itself as a cruiser with sportfish capability, offering an internal accommodation plan with a single forward owners cabin, C-shaped dinette, galley, L-shaped dinette, and a shower head.  Outside the Di Max 37 Hard Top is full sportfish with a raised area offering dinette, wet bar, and helm station and the lower aft deck presenting itself as a free space for the fisherman.  The Gregorini Di Max 37 is powered by standard FPT 400hp with Yanmar and Cummins engines also available.  The Di Max 37 is to be available in other versions which we will show you in the coming weeks over here at PowerYacht.      

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.70 m (38.3ft)

Hull Length - 9.9 m

Beam - 3.80 m

Draft - 0.90 m

Displacement - 6500 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 900 l

Water Capacity - 240 l

Max Persons - 10

Accommodation - two plus two berths in one cabins plus convertible dinette

Engines - 2 x FPT Nef 400hp, Yanmar 8LV 370hp, Cummins QSB6.7 380hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - 35 knots max 27 knots cruise

Construction - hand laid 

Certification - CE B

www.cantierenavalegregorini.it

Project: Tuccoli T440 HT

Tuccoli is back and fortunately it restarts where it left, by building sport-fisherman with a cruising vocation.  Tuccoli first new steps are a redevelopment of the 2005 launched T410 in this new T440 HT.  The project for the T440 improves important elements of the 410, we see the must have for the sport-fisherman aft mezzanine settee, new stylish hull side windows, and a redesigned interior now offering a four plus one sleeping accommodation in two cabins and an open cabin.  Power for the T440 HT will come from standard 480 up to 670hp optional twin engines with an on line shaft propulsion.  As usual Tuccoli speaks a lot of the sea keeping qualities of its boats with a dry and seaworthy T440 HT being an important element of the project.  As this is out the Tuccoli T440 HT hull one is undergoing its first sea trials after presentation at the Genoa boat show.  We await the first official pictures.

www.tuccolifishingboats.com

New Model: Viking 44 Open

Viking shows the upcoming 44 Open an important new model in its range of entry level sportfisher cruisers which goes from the recently launched 37 Billfish to the successful 42 series presented in 2010. It is not as yet understood if the 44 series will replace the 42 in the Viking line up.  Technically speaking the 44 and 42 can live together, as they have an important difference of propulsion and engines.  A complete new product the Viking 44 Open offers an accommodation layout of two double cabins; forward owners cabin, double french berth to port side in a midships cabin, all this split in between by the living area offering an L-shaped dinette, and a C-shaped galley to starboard.  Outside Viking continues its trademark sportfish design for a free aft cockpit with an aft looking mezzanine settee, three steps up take you into a living cockpit deck offering an L-shaped dinette to starboard, wet bar to port side, and central helm joined by two companion way seats at both sides. The new Viking 44 Open is powered by twin Man 800hp engines giving top speeds up to 37 knots.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.74 m (44.1ft)

Beam - 4.98 m

Draft - 1.17 m

Displacement - 20870 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3199 l

Water Capacity - 454 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, plus two berths in saloon

Engines - 2 x Man I6 800hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Veem propellers

Speed - 37 knots max 33 knots cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with two lifting strakes 13.9 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - vacuum bagged resin infused E-glass

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Viking 44 Convertible

Viking present the project for a new 44 Convertible which will use the same proprietary running surface as the 44 Open, giving her the high performance of an express sport fish, and the stylish deck house, expansive salon and luxurious accommodations of a convertible. The Viking 44 Convertible is a comfortable, capable tournament contender with the largest flying bridge in her class, equally capable of running fast to the canyons on Northeastern weather days or blasting over to the Bahamas in the heat. Captains will appreciate the all around visibility of the 44 Convertible center console walk-around flybridge helm. Surrounded by comfortable seating, the helmsman can enjoy conversations with guests while operating the boat from an autonomous command center.  The Viking 44 Convertible will have eleven square meter of battleground in a cockpit that's armed with an arsenal of standard equipment such as flush rod holders, fresh and salt water wash down systems, a transom live well and a transom door with lift gate, tackle stowage, step-box cooler and an in-deck fish and a stowage well.  

www.vikingyachts.com

New Launch: F&S 40 Hull 25

FandS of Jim Floyd has build a solid reputation in building custom sportfish cruisers and yachts. For hull number 25 the Delaware builder has delivered a fully custom forty feet express sport fish cruiser.  This build is FandS second smallest to date, with only the outboard powered 36 feet hull number 21 being smaller.  FandS new hull 25 was completed in the second half of 2016 and features a center console type pilot station covered by a hard top and a tower on top.  F and S Hull 25 is powered by twin Cummins 715hp coupled to ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pod drive propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.19 m (40ft)
Beam - 4.11 m
Draft - 1.21 m
Displacement -
Fuel Capacity 2271 l
Water Capacity - 189 l
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSM11 715hp
Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking pod drives
Speed - 38 knots max 32 knots cruise

Hull Shape - variable deadrise Vee shaped

Construction - cold moulded wood covered with fiberglass and Awlcraft 2000 paint

www.fsyachts.com

Improve-it = Hatteras 45 Express

Hatteras present an interesting new option which adds the advantage of an express-style fishing boat combined with the added fishability of a flybridge helm.  That is what the new Hatteras 45 Express with bridge option offers.  Hatteras research and design team kept the original boat's proven hull form, large cockpit and generous interior, and added a flybridge with fully equipped upper helm, two chairs and lounge seating.

www.hatterasyachts.com