Project: Princess 55

Princess present the project for a 55, new addition for in its popular and long standing flybridge line, planned to launch in mid Summer 2017 with official presentation following in September at the Southampton boat show. The design ethos of the Princess Flybridge range flows seamlessly on the exterior of the 55 with contrasting textures and materials incorporated throughout with smart paneling, direction ally laid teak veneers, inlaid polished stainless steel and contemporary paint finishes.  The sociable flybridge includes a U-shaped aft seating area with folding teak dining table, a wet-bar with optional electric barbecue and twin helm seats are accompanied by L-shaped companion seating that converts to a sun-pad. The main deck features a spacious dining area in the cockpit and an aft galley which perfectly lends itself to dining al-fresco. When the sun has set, move into the saloon with its U-shaped sofa and hand-made coffee table that converts into a dining table, with sofa opposite or catch some TV on the screen that raises up from the sideboard. Twin helm seats have been re-imagined with fore and aft adjustment for helmsman. Fantastic open space to relax can be found forward with the seating area and generous sun-pad. Elegant shaped surfaces and precision layered geometry define the interior to form a truly tranquil environment with meticulous attention to detail. The emphasis on comfort and expansive living areas is visible throughout the deck saloon which features the new internal console area incorporating clean, streamline surfaces and finishes. The contemporary sofas, beautifully crafted furniture and floating side board is highlighted with subtle accent lighting and finishes in soft suede, tinted mirror, hand stitched detailing and Japanese wallpapers to create perfect harmony. Below, expansive hull windows create a sense of constant forward motion while generously flooding the interior with light. Lower accommodation consists of a master stateroom at midships with dressing table, breakfast area and ensuite bathroom, a forward double guest cabin and a starboard twin cabin with the option of a double bed conversion. There is also an optional single aft cabin with ensuite and storage, ideal for crew. The Princess 55 will be powered by twin Volvo 800hp or optional Man 800hp, with this latest set up allowing for maximum speeds up to 33 knots.

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Baglietto MV19

Baglietto launched the MV19 named M/Y Ridoc on Saturday June tenth in a ceremony attended by the owner and his friends. Fully custom build MV19 is one of the most original sport yacht designs not only from the Italian Baglietto and Francesco Paszkowski but in the World of yachting.  At 19.50 meters in length MV19 represents the natural evolution of the MV13 both in terms of the exterior lines and the interiors. The Baglietto technical office is responsible for the hull, plant and propulsion designs. The MV series draws its inspiration from the First and Second World War MAS, torpedo armed boats, which Baglietto built in that period as commissioned by the Italian government of the time and is part of the history of the Liguria-based brand.  So in simple words who better to reinterpret the peculiar MAS features and shapes in a modern style, matching them with architectural elements adapted to an open sport yacht, then someone who build them himself in that period. MV19 hull one features a metallic dark grey color which enhances the aggressive lines of the boat giving her a look of strength and power. The interior design, created in cooperation with architect Margherita Casprini, focuses on exploration of materials and finishes to combine a retro allure with contemporary comfort demands. Also, the most up-dated audio-visual systems with satellite TV are included on board: a feature which is unusual in boat of this size. The upholstery is in Canaletto nut together with white lacquered walls while all the floors are in dark oak. The result is a beautifully accessorized boat that still has a powerfully decisive character consistent with the sporty look of the exterior. The layout of the first MV19 presents the master cabin forward and two guests cabins with ensuite bathroom amidships. In between is a spacious open dinette with comfortable sofas and a fully equipped galley. According to following the owner wishes, a crew cabin for the captain with direct access from the exterior has been included. Outside the Baglietto MV19 offers a helm station to starboard, with behind it is a comfortable dinette with wet bar, while aft and on the fore deck are two large sun pad areas. The deep V-shaped keel along with aluminium construction allow the MV19 high performances and superb sea keeping as well as perfect maneuverability, which to be fair are typical trademarks of Baglietto. Powered by twin Man 1800hp engines Baglietto MV19 reaches a maximum speed of forty knots. After the summer cruising Baglietto MV19 will be presented worldwide at the upcoming 2017 Cannes boat show in early mid September.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.5 m (63.9ft)

Beam - 5.1 m

Draft - 1.6 m half load and including props

Displacement - 32 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 830 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth

Max Persons - ten

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1800hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 40 knots max, 30 knots cruise

Range - 300 nm at 30 knots

Hull Type - planning deep Vee

Construction - aluminium

Project - Francesco Paszkowsku interior and exterior, Margherita Casprini interior of hull one

Certification - CE B

www.baglietto.com

Sam Newington 1935 - 2017

Sam Newington the man who made Fairline become one of Britain's most iconic boat builders died peacefully at home, on 20th June 2017, at the age of 82 surrounded by his family. Sam was a husband, a father, a grandfather, an entrepreneur, a fighter pilot, an intrepid navigator, a keen amateur historian, a wonderful present giver and unfailingly generous to family and friends.  Sam Newington managed Fairline, the company his father Jack Newington founded in 1963, from 1971 till 1996. Since taking over Fairline, Sam took the Oundle based firm to new heights first by working with naval architect John Bennett who will design its most ever sold models, the 23 Holiday and 32 Phantom, both selling 600 plus units in a twelve and thirteen year production run respectively.  In the eighties San Newington gave Fairline the next step by handing over design to Bernard Olesinski, first model being the 36 Turbo.  Another Sam Newington clever intuition and one which came from influence with holidays on the French Riviera aboard the 26 Sun Fury, was the Targa series creation in 1984, with the 33 Targa which will sell 350 plus units in a seven year production run till 1991. This will be followed by that of the Squadron series launched in 1990 with the then flagship 62 model.  Both Targa and Squadron series are today an important back bone of the Fairline name.  Sam Newington had a very hands on approach on managing Fairline having owned eighteen of his vessels, and always getting very deeply involved in the design practicality aspect of each model, and also by testing and cruising many hull number one himself in the South of France and the Mediterranean sea.  Under Sam Newington Fairline will win Queen's Award for Enterprise and International Trade in 1986.  After 26 years Sam Newington will sell Fairline in 1996 to South African businessman Graham Beck who at the time also owned Princess yachts.

Project: Raffaelli 50 Compass Rose Evo

Raffaelli updates one of its most successful models of the past 2000 to 2010 decade, the 50 Compass Rose presenting the project for a new Evo version currently under construction in Pesaro, on the Adriatic coast of Italy.  The project for the 50 Compass Rose Evo is designed by Antonello Lucio Pontevolpe from Classyacht Design Studio, already a designer of three other successful Raffaelli models the Shamal, Calima, and Meltemi, and the 25 meter Thaitan which so far has never been released.  Antonello the Italian designer and company boss Giampiero Raffaelli decided to make soft make up touches keeping the line simple to that of a modern Italian yacht without going into useless design excesses.  Therefore if you are someone looking for endless window surfaces this is not the yacht for you.  The 50 Compass Rose Evo will also feature a technical change as it can be powered by Volvo IPS pod drives propulsion, or a shaft system.  Hull one of the Raffaelli 50 Compass Rose Evo will be powered by twin Volvo 550hp units with IPS700 pod drives, which should see interesting performance gains considering the previous larger engine shaft set up was that of twin Cats 510hp.

www.raffaelliyacht.com

New Model: Petecraft 27 Sports

Sometimes one looks to far afield and forgets that at home in a small island at the center of the Mediterranean we have always been building boats.  Petecraft is one of Malta's traditional builders founded in 1958 and switching to fiberglass in the eighties.  In the last years Petecraft has seen the quality of its craft increase, and this new 27 Sports, flagship for its pleasure craft Sports Boat range shows the recent resolve of the Maltese builder.  The Petecraft 27 Sports is an interesting eight meter sports cruiser offering interesting spaces outside and inside.  Interior accommodation is a standard form for an eight meter size sport cruiser; convertible U-shaped dinette which converts to a double berth forward, double berth at midships, galley, and shower head to starboard.  Other interesting details for the Peter Craft 27 Sports are its open spaced exterior deck, and easy use side decks.  The Petecraft 27 Sports offers a versatile power set up from single 300 to 350hp up to twin 150 and 250hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 8.2 m (26.9ft)

Beam - 3 m

Displacement - 2800 kg excluding engines

Fuel Capacity - 330 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Accommodation - two plus two berths

Engines - 1 x 300-350hp, 2 x 150-250hp

Propulsion - single or twin stern drives

www.petecraft.com

Project: Wim Van Der Valk 25M Explorer

Designed by Guido de Groot, the Wim Van der Valk 25M Explorer is a 25 meter all-aluminium pocket size super yacht offering an exceptional amount of volume for her size. Like all Wim Van der Valk the 25M Explorer is a semi custom project able to be shape to owners preferences and style including the floors, ceilings, upholstery. The interior of the 25m Explorer offers a refined and practical comfortable accommodations for eight people in four suites.  Crew accommodation is four persons in two cabins aft.  The 25M Explorer offers a full-displacement round-bilge hull and with a power combination of twin Cat 705hp delivers a top speed of twelve knots and a cruise of eleven knots. 

www.vandervalkshipyard.com

New Model: Dominator D28 Ilumen

Dominator have launched its most waited model with the innovative D28 Ilumen finally going into the water at the end of May.  That is three years after the project of Ilumen was released in the second half of 2014.  Designed by Alberto Mancini the Dominator D28 Ilumen was build with an epoxy resin and carbon fiber mix, and features an unedited semi displacement with bulb hull shape called High Performance Hull by the Italian boat builder. This hull shape aims to maximize efficiency at semi planning speeds while still allowing for speeds in the mid to high twenties.  As usual to Dominator the D28 Ilumen is a semi custom build and here the company presents itself with two different lower deck layout options for three or four guest cabins on paper.  Hull one featured a five cabins layout, owners stateroom on the main deck and four suites below.  Power options start from twin Man 1200hp as featured on hull one and allowing a max speed of 21 knots, and go up to MTU 2400hp units.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 26.5 m (86.9ft)

Hull Length - 23.9 m

Beam - 6.72 m

Draft - 1.52 m

Displacement - 69 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 9000 l + 3000 l long range

Water Capacity - 1900 l

Accommodation - ten guest berths in five cabins, or eight guests berths in three cabins, three/ four crew in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V8 1200hp, up to MTU 2400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 29 knots max 24 knots fast cruise 14 knots slow displacement cruise with MTU 2400hp

Range - 1700 nm at 10 knots, 1950 nm at 10 knots with extra long range fuel, 3000 nm at 8 knots

Hull Shape - High Performance semi planning

Construction - Epoxy resins with Carbon reinforcement

Project - Alberto Mancini, Dominator and Navalhead for engineering

Certification - MCA

www.dominatoryachts.com 

Project: Mulder 2200 Favorite

Based on the successful Mulder Favorite-range, the Dutch shipyard and Guido de Groot design teamed up once again to develop larger concepts for the series.  Enters the new Mulder Favorite 2200 developed to be operated by an experienced yachting couple who enjoy travelling the Mediterranean. Guido de Groot and Mulder presented a down-East lobster traditional yacht inspired design with an interior which offers a full beam master cabin with ensuite bathroom, two guest cabins and an optional a one-person crew cabin. The non traditional aft deck is inspired by the iconic and successful Mulder Favorite 1500 and features a wet-bar with an eight-person table. The inside tender bay can store ribs up to 4.5 meters in size.  The new Mulder Favorite 2200 is the first new concept in this size range and will be followed by a concept for a 24-metre Favorite with flybridge, which will be soon revealed.

www.muldershipyard.nl

Improve-It = Sarnico 43 Spider

During the first Viareggio Versilia 2017 boat show Sarnico showed a new unedited version of its popular Brunello Acampora Victory designed 43 Spider model. This just launched 43 Spider featured a mono anthracite dark grey shaded color. This improvement of the Spider also interested other particulars for wood, chrome and textile choices, all custom made for its owner.  This Sarncio Spider has been unchanged in the propulsion setting being powered with the most popular twin Volvo 435hp IPS600 pod drives set up.

www.cantieridisarnico.it

Project: Kadey-Krogen 50 Open

Kadey-Krogen reveals the latest model on their drawing board, the 50 Open.  A true departure from any previous Kadey-Krogen model the 50 Open breaks the mold with an open and continuous saloon/galley/pilothouse main deck.  Entering the Kadey-Krogen 50 Open happens through one of five, full walk-through boarding doors for easy access, no matter if high fixed piers, low fixed piers or floating docks are present. Upon entering the saloon of the Krogen 50 Open from the cockpit, it is obvious this is not a typical raised pilothouse offshore trawler. An L-shaped settee to port with storage below and additional seating starboard, enhanced by four large picture windows, make up the spacious saloon. Moving forward is the galley is outfitted with all latest applicances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, ample pantry and cabinet storage, and pullout trash and recycle bins. Exclusive to the Kadey-Krogen 50 Open, the pilothouse, elevated by a single step, is situated on the main deck, immediately forward of the saloon and galley. A retractable partition wall, designed to separate the galley from the pilothouse, can be raised for night running or privacy.  Below, the master stateroom and guest accommodations are available in either a midship master with VIP cabin forward, or a master-forward, three-cabin arrangement. Either layout can be customized to meet an owner’s desires, and both options have a master suite that entails a maximum-comfort queen island berth with drawer storage below, a private head and roomy his/her closets. Each design is also appointed with a guest head and luxurious washer and dryer closet. Also below, the stand-up engine room with an incredible six and a half feet of head room, houses either single or twin engines and the industry’s finest systems and equipment.  Out of doors, the Krogen 50’ Open is designed with a Portuguese bridge, port and starboard wing stations, and an uncluttered foredeck with waist-high bow railings. Additionally, she has an unprecedented flybridge modeled after the 58 EB entertaining area and large boat deck. The flybridge is available with an optional hardtop and summer kitchen.

www.kadeykrogen.com