Improve-it = Cantiere Delle Marche Nauta Air 108

Cantieri delle Marche has recently sold the second unit for a Nauta Air 108 model, and what would be the sixth unit of the Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino Nauta studio from Milan Italy, designed semi-custom series.  The Nauta Air series debuted in 2014 with two 90 models launched in that same year, and was followed with a 108 in 2016, and then a 111 a year later, and a 110 in 2019, with these last two units being both extended custom units born from the 108 platform. An evolved model within the Nauta Air series, this new 108 features subtle enhancements and modernized exterior lines for a truly captivating and contemporary appearance. Among the main differences with the previous Nauta Air 108, the fashion plates are visually integrated with the dark windows that run along the Main deck salon and a six meters tender with its crane are located on the main deck forward. Her interiors are bright and airy, and the generous hull volume allows for spacious lodging for the Owners and their guests. Accommodation is split between the Main deck master and four spacious cabins below decks, but guests are likely to spend most of their time either in the cockpit, with its uninterrupted views aft, or on the sprawling Sun deck. Night quarters for five crew members are on the lower deck and the Captain cabin is adjacent the wheelhouse on the Upper deck.  Hull number two of the Nauta Air 108 is to be powered by twin 715hp Cat engines for top speeds up to thirteen knots, a cruise of twelve, and up to 5500 nautical miles of range at nine knots.

www.cantieredellemarche.it

Project: Sanlorenzo 50Steel

Sanlorenzo present the 50Steel project, a new entry level in its Steel super yacht range which today offers five models and expands up to a 73 meter project currently inbuild and scheduled to launch in 2025.  The 50Steel comes from a design of Zuccon, the designer of all Sanlorenzo yachts since 2018, what will be an innovative super yacht, especially to what regards sustainable technology, but also a new way of seeing space.  For a first the Sanlorenzo 50Steel is to be equipped with a fuel cell technology which generates onboard yacht electricity with both generators and engines switched off. Another new never seen feature in the 50Steel is a new patented design called HER acronym for Hidden Engine Room, which gives extra space to the owner and his guests.  With HER the 50Steel gains unseen space in the lower deck which goes for the Ocean Lounge which offers over 120 square meters just above the water aft.  This Ocean Lounge will feature three unfolding terraces on three sides; aft, port and starboard, and will lead to a gym-spa area which with a split level design that takes guests to the cabin area forward or the living and lounging of the main deck.  The Sanlorenzo 50Steel has a volume of 499 gross tonnage what will feature five guest suites for ten guests, with crew accommodation for nine in five cabins, and three entertainment areas on each floor.  Power for the 50Steel will come from twin Man 1450hp engines for a top speed of sixteen knots.  The first 50Steel is scheduled for a mid 2024 launch and is reportedly being build for Sanlorenzo boss Massimo Perotti.  

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

Project: Alia Yachts 43m raised pilothouse

Alia Yachts in Turkey has started construction of a new 43-metre project with aggressive exterior lines by long-term design partners Omega Architects. In build for a client based in Miami, the design is styled around the relaxed, open-air lifestyle in Florida and the Bahamas. Omega has deliberately kept the profile low-rise and sleek with a menacing pelican-beak bow, helped by the raised pilothouse layout spread over two-and-a-half decks. With ample al fresco areas that include lounging and sunbathing on the aft deck, the foredeck, and the sundeck that also has a hottub, the new design takes the raised pilothouse configuration and stretches it to 42 metres and 380GT. The all-aluminium vessel has a shallow Bahamas draft and a Fast Displacement Hull Form known as FDHF by Van Oossanen, another of Alia’s Dutch design partners. The FDHF outperforms conventional displacement and semi-displacement hull forms at low, cruising and maximum speeds by providing high efficiency throughout the power curve. The interior comprises four guest suites on the lower deck, a master stateroom with walk-in wardrobe on the main deck forward. The lower deck further houses space for 7 crew as well as a very nice sized gym and side-loading tender garage. Sliding glass doors on both sides of the main saloon means there’s always a fresh breeze flowing through the interior. The interior design is by newcomers Yodezeen, a pair of designers from Kyiv with a studio in Miami. Powered by twin MTU 2600hp main engines, the yacht with have a top speed in excess of 22 knots and a range of 3,200 nautical miles at twelve knots. She is scheduled for delivery in summer 2024 and will make her debut at the autumn boat shows.

www.aliayachts.com

New Launch: Codecasa Classic Yacht 24 hull F242

Codecasa Shipyards are pleased to announce the launching of the Classic Yacht 24, hull number F242 and titled by its ownership as m/y Vero. The launching of this classic looking Codecasa was made on Monday eighteen December 2023 in Viareggio. This beautiful classic inspired yacht is a unique and customized model built with love and passion exclusively for an Asian client introduced by Camper and Nicholsons. Codecasa hull F242 features classic looking lines and a timeless elegance, and is the result from Italian designer Luca Dini. The hull was designed by Names Studio of Francesco Rogantin in collaboration with Codecasa Shipyards and guarantees excellent performance. Powered by twin Man 1550hp engines Codecasa Classic Yacht 24 can reach maximum speeds of 25 knots and has a range over two thousand nautical miles at nine knots. The interiors feature a saloon and the owner’s stateroom on the main deck deck, with three en-suited guest cabins on the lower deck.  Two crew cabins with twin berths are located aft.  This project was initially presented by Cantieri di Pisa in 2016 as the Kitalpha 22, with the first unit announced sold in the Cannes show of that year.  Financial difficulties for Cantieri di Pisa meant the Kitalpha 22 construction never passed the initial project phase with Codecasa taking on Luca Dini project on 2020, extending it by two meters and modifying it to become the Classic Yacht 24.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 24 m (78.7ft)

Beam - 6.50 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 90 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 10,000 l

Water Capacity - 2,000 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man D2862LE426 V12 1550hp

Propulsion - line shafts with Detra propellers

Speed - 25 knots max, nine knots long range cruise

Range - two nautical miles at nine knots

Construction - aluminium 5083 H111/H381

Project - Luca Dini exterior, Francesco Rogantin hull shape naval architecture

Certification - Rina C Hull Mach Y unrestricted service

www.codecasayachts.com

Project: Antonini Seamore 33

Antonini Navi announces the sale for the semi-custom 33 metre Seamore.  A new superyacht chosen by an Italian owner, with a planned launch for early 2025, and then to be presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival in the fall of that year.  Seamore 33 is the first of a semi-custom series built in steel and aluminium.  With this new order, the La Spezia-based shipyard, founded in 2020 by Gruppo Antonini in partnership with Aldo Manna, sets a wider-ranging project in motion that will see Antonini Navi build and market this model, with its original, trendy styling, as a series-produced but highly customisable product.  Gruppo Antonini and Antonini Navi’s know-how in steel and aluminium metalwork will make it possible, starting from the same platform to modify the superstructure and sections of the hull, thanks in part to the intrinsic characteristics of the metal.  The project will be developed by the shipyard’s Technical Office together with Hydro Tec on exterior line design, naval architecture and engineering, while Hot Lab will handle interior designs.  The hull profile features a high, dominant bow that gives the design a sleek and sporty feel, while the volumes of the superstructure contribute to an elegant, maritime look.  The concept involves areas designed to be totally versatile and flexible, giving priority to open spaces that create unique settings for sharing and conviviality among guests. One of the most interesting features of Seamore 33 is the more than 150-square-metre open-air living space on the main deck, much of which can be closed off if needed by sliding pocket windows fitted flush with the deck.  Starting from the stern platform and extending for over 18 metres towards the bow, the unit offers a unique perception of the yacht’s seamless spaces and volumes. This huge outdoor area is joined by a further 160 square metres of al fresco space on the upper deck, of which 50 are shaded by an elegant hard-top.  The interiors stand out for their unique design, featuring a perfect balance between classic elegance and modern innovation, where strong, noble teak wood plays a key role paired with delicate pastel colours that tend towards shades of sage green, creating an atmosphere of calm and harmony with the sea.  These successes consolidate Antonini Navi as a niche brand in the construction of luxury custom super yachts

www.antonininavi.com

New Model: Princess Y80

During the Cannes 2023 boat show in September, Princess debuted the new Y80, a pocket super yacht which replaces the Y78 after three years in production.  The new Y80 is the second sized Princess's four model Y-range which starts with the Y72 and goes up to the Y95 which launched in the end of 2022.  The Y80 is designed by automotive famous Italian Pininfarina studio and naval architecture coming from the four decades plus collaboration with Olesinski.  For this pocket-sized super yacht Pininfarina and Princess presented a very clean profile for a Mediterranean style both inside and outside, and a soft S-shear line which goes up slightly forward.  Below is also a traditional four cabins layout with the usual full beam owners stateroom at midships, a VIP suite forward, and two guest cabins in between.  The saloon gives an open space feel, further enhanced by the uninterrupted views provided by the floor to ceiling windows.  There is a certain cleanliness of the design which makes it modern yet cosy without feeling minimal.  The main deck also comes with a few options from the standard open galley which can be ordered to become enclosed by electrical move-up panels, and a choice for the aft deck, from the standard traditional forward looking C-shaped dinette to a veranda styled and glazed stern for open views.  The Princess Y80 is standard powered by twin Man 1650hp for speeds up to 29 knots and or 1900hp option for an extra three knots at wide open throttle.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.50 m (83.5ft) inc pulpit 

Length - 25.1 m ex. pulpit

Beam - 6.07 m

Draft - 1.77 m

Displacement - 68,729 kg medium load

Fuel Capacity - 7000 l

Water Capacity - 1401 l

Accommodation - eight guess in four cabins, three/four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1650hp, 1900hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Speed - 32 knots max with 1900hp, 29 knots max with 1650hp

Project - Pininfarina design, Olesinski naval architecture

www.princessyachts.com

Project: Admiral GC Force 73 meters

Back in May 2023 Admiral announced the sale of not one, but three GC Force 70 meters super yachts for a delivery in 2026, 27 and 28 respectively.  A month later the Italian Sea Group announced the laying of the keel of the first of these Admiral GC Force, now renamed and or extended to 73 meters.  Admiral GC Force 73 is designed inhouse by the Italian Sea Group team led by Giovanni Costantino while the interiors are to be made by Francesco Muzio FM Architetura.  Admiral has previously launched two other units in its GC Series the 50 meters in 2016, and a 66 meters in 2019.  Currently Admiral is also building two new flagships; a 98 meter called Project Titanium designed by Winch, and the 88 meter Spyder by Espen Oeino.

www.admiral-yachts.com

Project: Rosetti 40m Explorer

Rosetti presents the project of the 40m Explorer which builds on the astounding triple award winning 38m Explorer platform which has launched two units in 2021 and 23, and the first hull completing two Atlantic crossings in its first year of service. The Rosetti 40m Explorer is a  Sergio Cutolo of Hydro Tec project, based on the two meter smaller sister, recognizable by the new longer sloop stern. As is expected the Rosetti 40m Explorer follows the 38m for super yacht elegant line looks with full explorer qualities for a range of more than 5,000 nautical miles at a speed of ten knots, and considerable fuel and water tank capacities as well as galley and storage. The four decks are flooded with natural light that enters from the large windows, while the large outdoor and indoor spaces are designed to interact with each other and ensure that guests experience both a social and private life.  On the 40m Explorer Rosetti is also offering exclusive décor coming from Luxury Living Group for both loose furniture, fabrics, essences, and metals.  Luxury Living Group has for over forty years designed, produced and distribution luxury furniture for some of the most important international brands as Versace, Dolce&Gabbana, Trussardi, Bentley Motors and Bugatti, in addition to its own brand Luxence Luxury Living.

www.rosettisuperyachts.it

New Model: Mengi Yay 39m Virtus

Turkish shipyard Mengi Yay Yachts is pleased to announce that after successful sea trials in Istanbul, the first unit of the 39-metre Virtus series, titled motor yacht Reverie has been delivered to its owners.  Like the larger 44 and 47 meter Virtus sister models, this new Mengi Yay 39m stands out for its wide and spacious living spaces. The interior and exterior design of the 39 meters super yacht is from the Italian firm VYD Studio, and the engineering applications have been prepared by Ginton Naval Architecture. Elegant, spacious and with with perfect proportions this Mengi Yay 39 meters allows easier to the smallest Mediterranean ports. Mengi Yay 39m Virtus features an accommodation for a total of twelve guests with a master stateroom with study on the forward part of the main deck, and four suites cabin on the lower deck. Mengi Yay 39m Virtus also offers outdoor areas to enjoy exterior spaces to the fullest, which also includes a beach club and a generous sunbathing area on the upper deck terrace.  Mengi Yay 39m Virtus is powered by twin CAT engines for maximum speeds up to fifteen knots and a cruising of twelve for a range up to 2200 nautical miles. The first 39m Virtus is also equipped with a high-voltage electrical system that allows it to operate in silent mode.

Technical Data:

LOA - 39.43 m (129.3ft)

Beam - 8.80 m

Draft - 2.89 m

Displacement - 386 t, 437 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 

Accommodation - twelve guests in five cabins,

Engines - 2 x Cats C23 1450hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - fifteen knots, twelve knots cruise

Range - up to 2200 nautical miles

Hull - full displacement

Construction - aluminium hull and super structure

Project - Paolo Dose of VYD studio exterior and interior, Ginton naval architecture engineering

Certification - RINA commercial yacht, short range

www.mengiyay.com

Project: CRN 70m Project Thunderball hull.145

A new creation, unique and exceptional, is taking shape at CRN, with hull number 145 Project Thunderball. This 70-metre steel and aluminium superyacht is completely bespoke and handcrafted in her design, naval architecture, engineering and her construction. CRN's hull.145 combines the Ancona shipyard’s design-and-build quality and know-how with the experience of Vripack, which developed the external lines and the naval architecture, and the creativity of the Nauta Design studio, for the interior design and outdoor furniture. The brokers Y.CO completed the sale in August 2022 and are playing a key role as the Owner’s representative and project management team, supporting the Owner through the construction stage to the technical checks, inspection and acceptance as well as with the project management, the on-site supervision and coordinating the external contractors. This new yacht, will feature classic timeless lines with a striking sense of style that fully reflects the owner’s vision and requirements for a pleasure ship suited to long, pleasurable, contemplative cruises. This is a super yacht with a traditional elongated bow, a low profile and svelte lines like a sailboat, with curved bilges and a smooth surface. The entire design has been carefully devised for highly efficient cruising and comfortable, convenient manoeuvring. The owner is a passionate sailor, so a smaller sailboat will also be delivered to accompany the mother yacht. The superyacht will cruise in the Mediterranean and between Florida and the Bahamas, to be used as a base for diving, sailing and underwater fishing. CRN Project Thunderball will feature five decks with seventy metres in length and a beam of eleven metres and a gross tonnage of 1,100, accommodating up to twelve guests in six suites and fifteen crew. Project Thunderball Interior Design concept goes beyond time and fashion. It expresses a culture of the sea, a sophisticated collection of details, a combination of heritage blended with a refined contemporary look, fully reinterpreting them from the latest lifestyle point of view. The marine approach and high-end craftsmanship come together to define a new state of the art in yachting. The CRN hull.145 continuing the shipyard’s sustainability commitment through the use of a peak shaving system to increase energy efficiency and slash fuel consumption.  Currently CRN is building three further custom yachts, from 67 to the largest ever 85 meter hull.144, with the Ferretti Group Ancona facilities also producing three other aluminium yachts for its other brands, and 27 Custom Line fiberglass yachts in build.

www.crn-yacht.com

New Launch: Rossinavi 59.4m FR046

Italian shipyard Rossinavi has in June 2023 launched m/y Akula, the 59.4-metre hull number FR046 expedition super yacht at its Pisa facilities. FR046 was designed by Gian Paolo Nari with interiors by the Ancona-based studio FM Architettura, and naval architecture by Arrabito. Fitted with diesel-electric propulsion and dynamic positioning, FR046 is RINA Ice Classed super yacht built to fulfil the Owner's dream of world exploration. This Rossinavi was jointly developed with the Owner, who was actively involved in the entire concept and development process. The result is a luxury Expedition super yacht, the first of its kind in Rossinavi's fleet, created with the goal of navigating over long distances, structured with a sturdy hull that allows cruising in remote areas while ensuring absolute safety. Each space outsizes standard yachts, allowing for large storage areas and comfortable crew accommodation, while meeting standards of eco-sustainability, safety, and the ability to travel long distances. At the Owner’s request, the yacht was also developed to support marine research activities and philanthropic projects, with a large open area capable of stowing a variety of accessories, including two custom nine-meter-long tenders and various diving equipment. In addition, there is the possibility of loading two standard eight meters containers on board as scientific laboratories. Key custom solutions include the forward manoeuvring station being moved below deck, leaving the entire over-deck completely free as an open observation deck; in addition, the sundeck is configured as a technical area, where the emergency generator is located. The interior design has been developed to be cosy but elegant, through synergistic work between the Owner and Fabrizio Mori FM firm, with a layout offering a six double guest accommodation plan.

Technical Data:

LOA - 59.4 m (194.9ft)

Beam - 11.3 m

Draft - 3.45 m

Displacement - 1215 gt*volume

Fuel Capacity - 

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat C32 Acert 1115hp

Propulsion - pod drives

Hull - full displacement

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Gian Paolo Nari exterior, FM Architettura interiors, Arrabito naval architecture

Certification - RINA Ice class

www.rossinavi.it

New Model: Cantiere delle Marche Flexplorer 146

Cantiere delle Marche has on Thursday 23rd November launched its new largest build to date the Flexplorer 146.  Titled m/y Maverick this is the first of three 146's and second model to launch of the Flexplorer line, which debuted in the fall of 2020 with the 40m.  This second four meter larger Flexplorer 146 unlike the first unit comes from a design of Sergio Cutolo, who still created a sober and similar line to the Paszkowski designed smaller sister.  The Flexplorer 146 is also full of technical features including the superb and praised integrated A-class frame crane with a lifting capacity up to 4.4 tons which debuted with the Flexplorer 40m, and an ice belt hull structure of 22 mm thickness above and below the waterline.  Flexplorer 146 hull one features interiors designed by Francesco Paszkowski and Margherita Casperini who presented an accommodation layout for ten/twelve guests in five cabins; with a master stateroom located to forward of the main deck, and four  double guest cabins on the lower deck.  Crew accommodation is for nine in five cabins; three cabins plus mess forward of the lower deck, a captains cabin behind the wheel house on the upper deck, and an engineers cabin at midships to forward port side of the engine room.  Cantiere delle Marche Flexplorer 146 features a lengthened hull of the 40m which launched in the fall of 2020, a Sergio Cutolo designed full displacement bulbous bow and active fin stabilizers shape, for comfortable long range cruise up to five thousand nautical miles, and fourteen knots top speeds from twin Cats 1014hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 44.50 m (146ft)

Waterline Length - 41.6 m

Beam - 8.60 m

Draft - 2.60 m

Displacement - 439 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 65,100 l

Water Capacity - 15,950 l

Accommodation - ten/twelve guests in five cabins, nine crew in five cabin

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert IMO TierIII 1014hp

Propulsion - direct shaft with Reintjes 542L gearbox

Speed - fourteen knots max, ten knots cruise

Range - 5000 nautical miles at ten knots

Hull Shape - full displacement with bulb and active fin stabilizers

Construction - steel hull with 22 mm ice belt

Project - Sergio Cutolo Hydrotec design for exterior and naval architecture. Paszkowski and Margherita Casperini for the interior

Certification - Mach Y, cross of Malta for hull

www.cantieredellemarche.it 

Project: Cheoy Lee CLB80

After launching the CLB65, the entry-level model in the B-Series, Cheoy Lee CL Yachts has made a strategic move to fill the void between CLB72 and the B-Series CLB88 flagship with the introduction of the CLB80 project. An enclosed bridge pocket super yacht of just over 24 meters in length, and just under eighty tons of displacement the CLB80 is designed by Jozeph Forakis, who was entrusted with the mission of preserving the brand's distinctive DNA while also infusing the overall concept with a more streamlined and sporty aesthetic. Throughout this creative process, particular emphasis has been placed on enhancing onboard comfort rather than focusing solely on raw performance. The exterior of CLB80 showcases a refreshing and contemporary aesthetic, blending modern elements with the hallmark features that define the brand’s, and the B-series, identity. One distinctive aspect that sets this model apart is the evolution of the unique stepped side windows. These carefully crafted windows not only infuse a modern touch but also enhance visibility, allowing natural light to flood into the living spaces. The CLB80 is to be offered with an aft or forward galley, and single or double fly and main deck helm station choices. These choices compliment a four double cabins lower deck, which features a separate entry VIP suite forward. Two crew cabins are located aft.  CL yachts has not announced any speeds and engine options for the CLB80 but expect speeds in the mid-twenties.

www.cheoylee.com

New Launch: Feadship 67.40m Hull.823

Feadship has launched m/y Sibelle a new 67 meter super yacht, hull number 823 fully designed in-house for the exterior and interior by Feadship design arm studio De Voogt with hull engineering by Azure Naval Architects.  For Feadship's hull. 823 De Voogt shows a bold exterior profile with a muscular reverse sheer to the bow. Chiselled contours and dark horizontal strip windows lend the yacht a poise and grace. The interior design also by Studio De Voogt is simple yet sophisticated and based on natural tones, light wood veneers and organic forms for an ambience that is soberly tasteful but also informal and welcoming. Designed and built for an experienced owner, the interior layout was tailored to his family’s specific needs and provides ensuite accommodation for ten guests in three lower deck cabins, one VIP suite on the bridge deck, and a master stateroom on the main deck forward.  This 221 foot Feadship is powered by twin MTU 2000hp for top speeds up to fifteen knots and a cruise of twelve for a range of 5000 nautical miles.

Technical Data:

LOA - 67.40 m (221.2ft)

Beam - 11.40 m

Draft - 3.4 m

Displacement - 2220 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 145,000 l

Water Capacity - 30,000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, seven crew in 

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V4000 M65R 2000hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fifteen knots max, twelve cruise

Range - 5000 nm at cruise

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - De Voogt interior and exterior, Azure naval architect

Certification - Lloyds 100A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6 Eco Cross of Malta, LMC UMS 

www.feadship.nl

Project: Azimut Grande 30M

Finally we are presented with some details of the Grande 30M project which was announced during Azimut yearly Cannes Yachting Festival press conference.  A new super yacht designed by Alberto Mancini, the Grande 30M will sit in between the top selling 27M and 32M models, and brings style cues in an evolutionary way from the 2022 launched 26M and 36M as designed by the same designer.  For the new Grande 30M Alberto Mancini presents a sporty profiled raised pilot house design with a semi-wide body main deck, and a unique fully flush upper deck with a full walk-around fore to aft and for the full length of the yacht.  The Grande 30M will also feature latest designs from Azimut Grande line, from the Deck2Deck Terrace which expands the aft deck when raising the garage hatch, to the Infinity Skydeck, and the Glass House with fully disappearing full-height windows transforming into a veranda open on three sides, establishing a union between the large aft lounge and the Infinity Pool which overlooks the sea off the bow.  The Grande 30M will feature interiors as designed by M2atelier of Marco Bonelli and Marijana Radovic, who for the Azimut-Benetti Group will create fluid and informal spaces set in a sustainable minimalism. No details of the layout are presented as yet but seeing the rendering above, expect a huge forward fore-deck master stateroom, and a four guest cabin below. The Grande 30M is also part of Azimut Low Emission Yachts, which today includes over half of the brands models guaranteeing a twenty to thirty per cent reduction in consumption and Co2 emissions, thanks to the use of carbon fibre, dedicated hull design for this efficiency and the use of pod propulsion. 

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Ocean King Ducale 120

Ocean King has in Summer 2023 launched its new Ducale 120 model, a full displacement three deck super yacht designed by Paolo Bose of VYD studio from Trieste, with naval architecture by Ginton and InNave.  The Ocean King Ducale 120 is the first model to come for the Ducale high volume long range explorer looking super yacht line, which features a smaller 96 and larger 140 models.  The Ocean King Ducale 120 offers a five double guest cabin accommodation with an owners stateroom located on the forward full body part of the main deck.  Crew accommodation is for seven guests in four cabins, with three cabins and a lobby located on the forward part of the main deck, and a captains cabin with double berth located behind the wheel house on the upper deck.  Hull one of the Ducale 120 offered a main deck pool layout which looks to be an option Ocean King is showing in its plans, although being build of steel I am sure a lot of customizations are possible.  The Ocean King Ducale 120 hull one is powered by twin Man 799hp engines for top speeds up to fourteen knots, and a range of 7,500 nautical miles at nine knots.  Ocean King is a brand of Adriatic Shipyard from Chioggia, to the South-West of Venice which debuted in the yachting sector with the Explorer 88 model in 2012. Currently Ocean King has two further 400 Doge models under construction, with the first of these set to launch in 2024.

Technical Data:

LOA - 36.25 m (118.9ft)

Waterline Length - 34.2 m

Beam - 8.50 m

Draft - 2.40 m full load

Displacement - 290 t half load, 315 t full load, 500 gt* volume

Fuel Capacity - 50,000 l

Water Capacity - 14,000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, seven in four cabins

Engines - 2 x Man D2868 LE425 V8 799hp, D2862 LE489 V12 1449hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft with flexible coupling

Speed - fourteen knots max with 799hp, fifteen knots with 1449hp, nine knots cruise

Range - 7500 nm at nine knots cruise

Hull Shape - full displacement with bulbous bow

Construction - ah36 steel for hull, super structure with light alloy 5083/6060

Project - Paolo Bose VYD studio exterior and interior, Ginton and InNave for naval architecture

www.oceanking.it

New Model: Mazu 92 DS

Mazu has debuted its new 92 DS, which brings two important novelties in the Turkish builder line-up, that of a new 27 meter flagship, and the launch for its displacement series.  Build with a steel hull and composite super structure, to a design of Red Yacht Design of Cana Gokhan and Fatih Surekli from Istanbul, the 92 DS brings the unusual and original off squarish looks of Mazu's successful sports cruiser and yacht line into a displacement yacht, along with vertical bow and full height windows. One can say a lot of things about Mazu's 92 DS looks, bringing something original, and in competition with the likes of the WallyWhy and Princess's X-series  with the difference that she is build of steel.  Mazu also says its unusual looks give the volume of a yacht at least ten meters bigger.  The Mazu 92 DS offers accommodation for eight guests in four cabins with an owners stateroom located on the forward part of the main deck. Being build of steel the layout of the Mazu 92 DS can also be customized to reflect an owners need.  The Mazu 92 DS is powered by triple Volvo 800hp with IPS pods drives, the first steel hull build to offer this match up, with initial speeds giving top speeds up to eighteen knots.  Following its Cannes Yachting Festival debut the Mazu Displacement Series has started in a good start with two other 92 DS under construction, and the initial construction phase of the larger 112 DS starting at the start of 2024.

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.45 m (93.3ft)

Waterline Length - 24.8 m

Beam - 6.70 m

Draft - 1.90 m

Displacement - 120 t, 160 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 10,000 l

Water Capacity - 4,000 l

Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins, 

Engines - 3 x Volvo D13 800hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed- eighteen knots max, twelve knots cruise

Hull Shape - displacement

Construction - steel hull composite super structure

Project - Cana Gohkhan and Fatih Surekli of Red Yacht Design

Certification - RINA

www.mazuyachts.com

Project: Tankoa T560 Apache

Tankoa the Italian boutique super yacht yard has started construction on a 56-metre full-custom superyacht for a client who also knew no bounds. Developed by designer Alberto Mancini, the new Tankoa T560 Apache draws its inspiration from Mancini’s 76-metre T760 Apache design that was unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2021. It’s no small feat to take the features of a large yacht and translate them into a smaller package, but the Tankoa team and the Mancini studio relished the opportunity. The inception of the Tankoa T560's development took place initially at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in 2022 specifically for a young American couple, with active participation from Fraser Yachts USA Fort Lauderdale Office. The sale was successfully finalized in early August 2023 and Fraser Yachts will be also involved on the project management side during the construction.  Tankoa T560 Apache is to be build of steel with aluminium super structure, and will feature a large aft beach club which extends further in size with drop down bulkheads, and is also served by an informal dining/lounge space.  The owners stateroom is to be located on the upper deck, and will feature an office space, and a front terrace with a private personal fore-deck pool.

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Project: Benetti B.Yond Limited Edition 40 m

Celebrating 150 yeas, for 2023 Benetti is presenting a long list of projects, including of which is the B.Yond Limited Edition, a forty meter four deck explorer super yacht available to purchase for one year, starting the past July and will end on the same month in 2024.  The B.Yond Limited Edition, is based on the B.Yond 37M which debuted in 2022, with a hull extended by three meters in length, creating additional exterior spaces and volumes, especially in the upper deck.  Thanks to the extended hull the B.Yond Limited Edition will feature a stern which gets more generous dimensions and will include a sunbathing spot and a scenic infinity pool with a glass bottom.  The B.Yond Limited Edition will also be available in an exclusive elegant metallic colour called Vulcan Grey, embellished with a distinctive black shield, with a refined golden waterline gracing the yacht from stern to bow, with a gilded backlit Benetti logo adorning the sides of the Upper Deck.  The B.Yond Limited Edition just as the three meters smaller sister will offer five double guests cabins on the main deck, including an owners stateroom located forward.  The lower deck will feature five crew cabins for eight to ten crew including a large captains cabin located at midships.  In between the crew quarters is the large galley serving all the yacht and a C-shaped for the crew.  Also in the lower deck is a gym room.  Fair to advice the B.Yond Limited Edition’s layout, is supported by a host of pre-engineered solutions that are one of this series’ strengths, makes it possible to redefine the existing spaces and adapt them as alternative hospitality areas to suit the owner and guests’ specific needs.  The B.Yond Limited Edition also offers as an option the E-Mode Hybrid propulsion system, developed in partnership with Siemens Energy, which optimizes on-board energy consumption, making it the most sustainable in its segment. This innovative system offers four different operating modes, including Full Electric. This zero-emission cruising option allows the B.Yond Limited Edition to enter marine protected areas typically off-limits to motor yachts with diesel engines, offering a unique opportunity to explore ecologically sensitive areas while respecting the environment. Based on an average annual use of 1,000 hours, 400 underway and the rest at anchor fuel consumption and CO2 can be reduced by up to 24%, and NOx by a maximum of 85%.  The B.Yond Limited Edition has a range of 8,200 miles at nine knots in Eco Transfer mode, almost double the range of similarly sized explorer super yacht with the two generators off and only one internal combustion propulsion engine in operation.  As the smaller 37 meter the forty meter B.Yond Limited Edition is designed by Stefano Righini, what is the designers last project before leaving for the better World in 2021, with naval architecture for the full displacement hull by Pierluigi Ausonio.  

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New Model: Sunseeker Ocean 182

Sunseeker has in the end of Summer 2023, launched its new Ocean 182 model, the enclosed bridge version developed on the Ocean 90 which debuted in 2021.  Sunseeker Ocean 182 is called for its gross tonnage volume rather then its length, and is a model designed around the North American market, were enclosed bridges are pretty popular for yachts above twenty meters in size.  Thanks to the enclosed bridge and the removal of the helm station the Ocean 182 expands the size of the entairtenment area on the main deck, freeing space for a double to size compared to the 90 relaxing sofa, with the forward area featuring a larger galley to port-side and dinning area for eight.  The helm station in the Ocean 182 is located in the enclosed bridge, which behind and fully climate controlled and protected from the environment is another large C-shaped saloon with entairtenment area opposite.  To aft of the bridge is the open part, which uses about a third of the upper deck area and features an L-shaped chaise lounge with wet-bar opposite.  For the lower deck the Sunseeker Ocean 182, features a four double cabins layout full beam but not midships located master stateroom, and a VIP suite with separate passage way forward.  Two crew cabins with a shared bathroom, and a lobby featuring a dinette and galley is located between the engine room and the guest cabins area.  The Sunseeker Ocean 182 is powered by twin Man engines from 1650 to 2000hp with top speeds up to 27 knots and a range of about 1100 nautical miles at twelve knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 27.10 m (88.9ft)

Beam - 7.16 m

Draft - 1.95 m

Displacement - 82,300 kg medium load

Fuel Capacity - 13,000 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1650hp, V12 1900hp, V12 2000hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 27 knots max twelve knots economic cruise with Man 1900hp

Range - 1100 nautical miles at twelve knots

Certification - CE

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