New Model: VanDutch 32

In July 2021 on Lake Garda VanDutch launched its new entry level baby 32 model.  Keeping with the family feeling of the bigger 40, 48 and 55 models, the 32 is a VanDutch inside and out, minimalist clean and uncluttered.  The 32 like all other VanDutch is all about outside, offering an exterior with aft sun-pad, L-shaped settee, and double seat looking forward. Down below the VanDutch 32 offers twin berths and a shower head located forward.  The VanDutch 32 is standard powered by a Volvo 430hp gas petrol engine, with optional engines going to twin 280hp gas petrol, single diesel 380hp, or twin 300hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.81 m (32ft)

Beam - 2.90 m

Draft - 0.91 m

Displacement - 4.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 400 l

Water Capacity - 76 l

Max Persons - eight

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 1 x Volvo V48 430hp*, Volvo D6 480hp, 2 x Volvo V6 280hp*, D4 300hp *petrol gas

Propulsion - Volvo sterndrive, DPI duo-propeller stern drive for diesel engine 

Construction - composite vacuum infused Vinilester resin

www.vandutch.com

Project: BlueGame BG54

 

BlueGame present the project for a new BG54 project set to launch in 2022.  The BG54 continues the redesign and technical evolution, set in motion with the BGX and the just launched BG72 flagship model.  So in the BG54, the traditional centre console BlueGame line presents improved stern and bow areas in both ergonomics and functionality. The large spaces of the stern offer the possibility of a transformer that can be used both as a launching and hauling system, and as an immersed area. The bow, which is designed to be a unique and extraordinary space for this type of sport yacht, is here perfected with a dinette that converts from a dining to a lounge area.  The cockpit is open all around to offer views, and with Stataglass shielding becomes a protected area in bad weather. The hardtop is equipped with an easier and safer ladder, while the wheelhouse with its reverse windshield offers maximum visibility.  The lower deck in the BG54 will be available in two or three cabins version, main choice of having an owners stateroom at midships or forward, and two cabins at midships.  A single berth crew cabin is located at midships in between the engine-room and the cabin deck.  Bluegame BG54 is to be standard powered by twin Volvo 625hp, and or optional 725hp engines.  Top speed with the large engine option is 36 knots with a fast cruise up to 30 knots.

www.bluegame.it

Improve-it = Horizon E81

Horizon presents hull two for its E81 model featuring a lightly modified exterior profile, enclosed bridge, and custom three stateroom layout.  With a four-stateroom configuration as standard, hull no. two for the E81 has been customized with three staterooms including a full-beam master suite, an office/library, and also features an enclosed sky-lounge configuration. The yacht’s open-plan layout accommodates an expansive salon with a galley and country kitchen outfitted in two-toned white/silver oak with light quartz surfaces and contemporary accents. The spacious deck areas offer two bars with dining, with additional entertaining and lounging on the foredeck.  The second hull of the E81 also features design changes to hull. one, with side winglets dropping from the fly to the main deck, modified glazing on the main deck, and a lower shearline which moves further forward and goes up again aft, this made in order to have better views from the saloon.

www.horizonyacht.com

New Launch: Feadship 94.00m Hull. 817

Feadship hull. 817 set the target of keeping the environmental impact for a ground-breaking eco-friendly 94-metre pure custom super yacht.  One of the ways in which this highly ambitious goal was approached, has been to install an exceptionally advanced hybrid propulsion system. This will allow this new 94 meters Feadship to travel a comfortable twelve knots cruise on diesel-electric power in the pristine areas the yacht is set to explore.  Hull. 817 also strikes for the giant glass construction, a prominent feature in the remarkable exterior design by Feadship Studio De Voogt and Azure. They also obviously play a key role in the open beach-house-style interior by Peter Marino Architects. The owner who came from a previous 62 meters smaller Feadship has put a less is more philosophy in this new construction, influencing every aspect of the design inside and out, with an abundance of clean lines.  Titled M/Y Viva, hull 817 was put pen to paper in 2015, and features a special pearl-white livery, the hull has been designed, engineered and built to be as efficient as possible and reduce the engine power required to move through the water. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 94 m (308.5ft)

Beam - 14 m

Draft - 3.90 m

Displacement - 2999 gt

Fuel Capacity - 280,000 l

Water Capacity - 72000 l

Engines - 2 x MTU 16v4000 M73l 3916hp

Speed - twenty knots max twelve knots cruise

Hull Shape - displacement

Construction - steel hull aluminium super structure

Project - De Voogt naval architecture, Azure and De Vooget exterior, Peter Marino interior

Certification - Lloyds class of Malta 100A1 Ssc Mono G6

www.feadship.nl

Project: Azimut Grande 26 Metri

During the 2021 Cannes boat show Azimut unveiled its future plans of five upcoming projects for 2022. One of these new projects will be this Grande 26 Metri, the Great 26 Meters is Azimut response to a competitive part of the market, more so with main stream brands for yachts between 24 to thirty meters in length.  Very little information is available about the Grande 26 Metri but from this rendering we can say that interior spaces are being giving a lot of attention, especially in the forward wide body part of the main deck.  From this rendering the wide body seems to take over half the length of the Grande 26 Metri which should make for a spacious owners stateroom in this area.

www.azimutyachts.com

Improve-It = Fairline Squadron 68

Fairline announces details of an improved Squadron 68, set to launch in November 2021 and to be displayed for the first time at Boot Dusseldorf in January 2022. The subtly revised exterior has updated hull windows to bring the exterior design in line with other Fairline models, as well as a new sleek hardtop with fabric sliding sunroof and integrated electric sunshade aft. Inside, the main deck caters for multiple entertaining spaces, from generous dining to comfortable saloon seating. The Squadron 68 features a new galley design maximising workspace, increased fridge/freezer capacity and incorporates a sociable bar that extends into the cockpit. The latest model also comes with the option of a tri-fold patio door and a lower helm side access door, perfect for creating that indoor/outdoor feel. The interior layout of the updated Squadron 68 has been completely refreshed. The lower deck is available with either three or four-cabins - both options offering lightness, space, and a fluid design. The master cabin comes complete with a king-sized bed, dedicated bureau with stool and drawer storage to starboard and large port side sofa. The guest cabin has more width than the previous model with an electric bed conversion option to convert the twin berths into a double. The new Squadron 68 boasts a completely new interior design with updated materials and finishes throughout, all complemented with a refined and neutral colour palette, creating a chic and modern vibe.

www.fairline.com

New Model: Austin Parker 44 Ibiza WA

Following the success of its traditional lobster boat inspired line Austin Parker has in 2020 presented a  new range of sport cruiser and yachts.  Called Ibiza this Austin Parker new sport cruiser and yachts line debuts with the 44 WA, and is to be followed by a 52, and the currently in construction new 85 flagship model.  Design as all Austin Parker since 2009 by Fulvio de Simoni, the 44 Ibiza WA presents itself as a versatile sport cruiser centre console walk-around of thirteen meters in length, with an exterior featuring all living and entertainment amenities; dinette, galley, fore deck sun-pad, which with the walk-around deep bulwarks make the exterior deck usable from fore to aft any time and moment.  Down below the accommodation layout offers two double cabins, with a spacious shower head to port side.  Showing again its versatility the Austin Parker 44 Ibiza WA is offered with three distinctive engine and propulsion choices; twin Volvo 480hp with IPS pod drives, two Cummins 550hp with shaft drives, and triple Mercury 350hp outboards.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.70 m (44.9ft)

Beam - 4.21 m

Displacement - 15 t

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 480hp, Cummins QSB6.7 550hp, 3 x Mercury Verado 350hp outboards

Propulsion - Volvo IPS650 dual propeller pod drives, shaft drive for Cummins engines

Project - Fulvio de Simoni

Certification - CE A

www.austinparker.com

Project: Sunseeker Predator 65

Sunseeker present the project for a new Predator 65.  Based on the 2021 launched 65 Sport Yacht but without the sport flybridge, and this being replaced by a large half roof opening hard-top.  The Predator 65 just like the 65 Sport Yacht is pure classic Sunseeker essence, a sporty profiled yacht aggressive yet smooth lined and modern as it can get.  The Predator 65 offers a three double cabins lower deck layout with a single berth crew cabin aft.  All living is on the single floor flash main deck and here Sunseeker went for an aft galley layout, with a dinette forward to port side.  The Sunseeker Predator 65 is to be powered just like the Sport Yacht 65 by twin Volvo 1000hp engines with IPS pod drives, with top speeds up 35 knots, and a cruise which by my estimates should get you less to ten litres per nautical mile.

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Beneteau Grand Trawler 62

The Grand trawler 62 is the result of Beneteau's collaboration with Massimo Gino of Nauta Design and Amedeo Migali from MICAD and capitalizes on the highly successful Swift Trawler range of practical, spacious explorer cruisers and yachts, with a considerable cruising range, and put Groupe Beneteau’s experience in producing luxury boats to good use.  The Grand Trawler 62 comes with a displacement hull developed by MICAD with the aim of improving  cruising range and efficiency. With a beam of over five meters the Grand Trawler 62 offers two layouts.; six berths in three cabins with owners midships stateroom, or eight berths in four cabins.  A two berth crew cabin is located aft.  Other features of the interior spaces are the spacious and well appointed galley that can be completely enclosed, and the VIP suite in the bow with a considerable amount of headroom.  The Beneteau Grand Trawler 62 is finished in satin wax woods, leather and elegant textiles making for a stylish interior and exterior, carefully designed by Nauta Design.  The Grand Trawler 62 is powered by twin Man 730hp with line shaft propulsion.  Possibly this is the first Beneteau, outside the Monte Carlo Yachts range that is Man powered.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.95 m (62.2ft)

Hull Length - 16.4 m

Beam - 5.45 m

Draft - 1.4 m

Displacement - 28500 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 1935 l

Water Capacity - 840 l

Max Persons - sixteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or eight berths in four cabins, two crew

Engines - 2 x Man i6 730hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - infusion moulding with sandwich Polyester resin and balsa core

Project - Massimo Gino Nauta exterior, Angelo Micado from Mican Naval Architecture

Certification - CE B

www.beneteau.com

Project: Ferretti Custom Line 140

During the Cannes boat show 2021 Ferretti Group presented the project for a Custom Line 140, a three deck 42 meter super yacht designed by Francesco Paszkowski for the exterior and Margherita Casprini for the interior.  The 140 will be the largest Ferretti Custom Line in volume ever made with a gross tonnage of just under 400 tonnes.  The Custom Line 140 will offer five guest cabins including the main owners stateroom located on the main deck.  The owners room will use the full beam of the yacht thanks to the wide body configuration in the forward area, and as optional can offer an opening balcony.  The other four guest cabins, three VIP and a double are on the central part of the lower deck.  A crew area in the forward part of the lower deck can sleep seven persons in three cabins, while a captains cabin is located on the upper deck behind the pilothouse.  Some impressive features in the Custom Line 140 will be the sundeck all reserved for entertainment from fore to aft, and the upper deck with is the sky-lounge with fore to aft glazing.  Custom Line 140 will feature a fast displacement hull and is to be fitted by twin MTU 2683hp estimated top speeds up to 21 knots, and is to be build to MCA certification and IMO Tier III environment standards.

www.customline-yacht.com