New Model: Marlow 97 E Explorer

Marlow presents its largest build to date, with the launch of the 97 E Explorer in the fall of 2011.  Marlow's flagship has already seen the hands for two owners, with hull number two delivered shorty after one.  The 97 E Explorer continues Marlow philosophy of classic US looks,  semi displacement efficient hulls, and spacious interior volume.  Accommodation is for a standard seven double cabins layout, with three crew rooms sleeping six members.  But the US company does make custom modifications as requested by clients on smaller models, so I imagine changes on the 97 are possible.  The Marlow 97 E Explorer is powered by twin Cats 1760hp engines which thanks to a rather narrow beam hull at this size it can achieve a respectable 29 knots top speed.  A cruise of 23 knots is possible with a range of 950 nautical miles, while a slow displacement speed of 9 knots gives a transatlantic 4000 nautical miles.

Technical Data:

LOA - 30.7 m (100.9ft)

Waterline Length - 28 m

Beam - 6.40 m

Draft - 1.67 m

Displacement - 66680 kg

Fuel Capacity - 18927 l

Water Capacity - 2271 l

Accommodation - 6 double guest cabins, 3 crew cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 1720hp

Propulsion - line shafts 

Speed - 29 knots max, 23 knots cruise, 9 knots long range

Range - 950 nautical miles at 23 knots, 4000 nautical miles at 9 knots 

Construction - Full Stack Infusion

Certification - Bureau Veritas Unrestricted

www.marlowexplorer.com

Improve-it = Tiara 3900 Convertible

Tiara adds an important new option for its 3900 Convertible model, the much appreciated mezzanine feature in the aft deck.  The mezzanine is one of the most sought features in today's convertibles creating a relaxing support area to the guests, or a rest zone for the fisherman.  Seeing this Tiara did well to add to the small of its two model Convertible flybridge models this option.  The 4800 Convertible already features this option.  The Tiara 3900 Convertible with this makes it also one of the smallest production sportfish flybridge to have the mezzanine.  The Tiara 3900 Convertible is an appreciated entry level flybridge sportfish cruiser with a well laid out two stateroom layout with an owners room located to fore.  The 3900 Convertible is also among the few sportfish cruiser to have a forward view on its main deck, thanks to a third part of its windshield being glassed.

www.tiarayachts.com

Project: Grand Banks 43 Heritage Europa

Grand Banks announce a new addition to its Heritage Series.  The 43 Heritage EU follows in the footsteps of the extremely successful 2007 launched 41 EU, a groundbreaking model that introduced pod drive propulsion to the trawler yacht category. It is infact its evolution in many terms with enhancements being made to the 41 to making it become the new 43, which is set for launch in 2013. The 43 EU features a larger cockpit with increased storage, and the addition of a second head to its two-stateroom layout.  The new 43 will also have a larger master cabin, bigger flybridge and a number of other enhancements both inside and out.  There is also the addition of new vertical shaped view windows to midships.  Grand Banks have not announced engines for the 43, but the 41 is powered by a twin 380hp Cummins power with ZF pods, so I would imagine a similar set up.
www.grandbanks.com

Boat Show - Croatia 2012 Preview

In its 14th edition, Croatia Boat Show offers a lot of new stuff and among the rest it will contain three fairs in one: the Croatia Boat Show, Nauticus Show, and Split Auto Show. The biggest nautical event in the region will present the newest models of yachts and sailing boats, but also the variety of boat equipment and engines, boosting the recovery of the nautical business. Nauticus Show is news in this event and it will contain charter companies, brokers, used boats, marinas, services, wine producers, nautical restaurants, giving them all additional benefits through natural synergy of their activities. So far there is no announcement of new model launches arriving at the show, but some of the latest new models as presented in the fall 2011 and early 2012 shows will be shown in Split probably for the first time in there natural sea element.
www.croatiaboatshow.com

Project: Aquastar 42

Aquastar shows up the project for a new 42 model, which will fill the gap between its top selling 38 and 48 models.  The 42 will feature Aquastar much appreciated semi displacement hull, with pure British looks to what regards outside and the interior layout this having the much appreciated aft cabin.  British also in the sense of being a superb hybrid of inland waterways, and open sea boat. The air draft with mast folded down of the 42 is 3.5 meters. Inside the Aquastar 42 is also offered in two plans, lower helm, and forward VIP suite or two singles berth are some of the important choices one do on order.  Engines are twin 370hp diesels.

www.aquastar.gg

Engine: Steyr SE236E40 231hp

Steyr Motors has successfully redesigned its 6-cylinder generation and to present it to us. The renown Austrian Diesel engine manufacturer Steyr Motors keeps track with its own slogan “Innovation with lightness” and has successfully redesigned its 6-cylinder series during the last 18 month. After an intensive test period the production started in January 2012 and MO became SE.  Compared to the MO-series the new SE 6-cylinder series appeals not only due to its stylish appearance!  The all new SE-series is based on there inforced Monoblock-design which is more than ever the key for a robust and durable operation under highest load conditions. The Monoblock received redesigned intake channels and this together with the upgraded high-pressure multifuel Unit Injector results in a significant improvement of the efficiency, in some models and load conditions up to 30 %.  The SE Series will be available in five units from 120 up to 231hp.  The above unit is the SE236E40,  delivering 231hp at 4100 rpm.

www.steyr-motors.com

Project: ISA Yachts 54 Meters Project Panorama

ISA presents this current in build and sold 54 Meter Project Panorama super yacht coming from a sales coperation with Camper and Nicholsons. The 54 Meter Project Panorama is a custom five decks steel and aluminium displacement motor yacht designed by Horacio Bozzo. Interior design was commissioned to Studio Massari. The designer choose modern exterior lines and a double-curvature stem hull. The owner's deck features a private balcony with access from their stateroom, a wide panoramic office and a large aft deck terrace. The flybridge shares its space with a seven square meter pool, a large dinner table, bar and a forward sun pads relax area. Forward on main deck there is a clever and unusual formal dining area and salon plenty of natural light from generous size hull windows. Aft on main deck there is a salon with full height doors that opens into exterior foldable bulwarks for undisturbed views of the outside. All guest decks including the flybridge are connected by a glass elevator with a rounded stair case around it. A spacious beach club with large foldable stern and side platforms ideal for water toys and tenders docking give also facilitated access to the water by an automatic and gentle-angled submerged stairs. The crew area is connected to the engine room through a corridor in the tank deck giving easy access at all technical areas of the vessel. The main garage is located forward on main deck carrying an 8.3 meter Riva Iseo tender and a 5.5 meter crew tender. The rescue boat and jet skis are located on the foredeck. She will cruise at a speed of 14 knots with trans-pacific range. The delivery of this 54m is scheduled in Summer 2014.

www.isayachts.com

Project: Toy 44 Tender

Toy shows the very interesting project for a 44 feet model called the Tender.  The North Italian Toy says this 44 project represents a hybrid between a down East lobster boat in looks, and day boat tender practicality which can be used for a Villa or a large super yacht.  Designed by Nauta the line of the 44 is indeed an all lobster boat, but the unusualy big rub rail, flash fore deck, and open aft deck do suggest a very daily fast use of the new Toy 44.  Still it is worth to say not to be mistaken as the 44 Tender still offers over night accommodation for four in two cabins below, in the many layouts which will be offered to this model.  Power for the Toy 44 Tender is from twin 500hp Cummins engines, which give a top speed of 32 knots, and cruise at 26 giving a very good medium range of 700 nautical miles.  Impressive range in this size, and at this speed, which I cannot contradict due to the builder not advising fuel capacity.  

www.toymarine.it

New Model: Aqualum 38

Aqualum is a South American boat builder from Argentina, and after showing its 38 as a project it finally launches this model.  Designed by Fabian Conte, the Aqualum 38 should follow up on the success that the 35 model provided for the South American boat builder especially in Southern Europe, thank to a well planned strategy of a competitive price.  The 38 is a flybridge motor cruiser with a traditional two cabins layout. But here is also an interesting how the galley although in a lower level was used in a more astern position, giving more space to the cabins located to fore.  Power is from twin Volvo 300 or optional 435hp with shaft line propulsion. Speed is a max of 32 knots with the optional large units.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.84 m (38ft)

Beam - 3.80 m

Draft - 0.59 m ex props

Displacement - 7.8 t

Fuel Capacity - 1000 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 32 knots max with Volvo 435hp

Project - Fabian Conte

www.aqualumyachts.com

Project: Fairline 45 Targa Open

Fairline will be adding a 45 Targa Open to its range with the upcoming introduction of an all new twin cabin, two en-suite model scheduled for launch during Spring 2013.  This model should replace the 44 Targa and headline news in this see the British builder return back to Volvo IPS pods.  For those that don't know the 44 Targa GT was introduced with the Volvo pods after two years of testing the propulsion, then to be changed to a stern drives set up back in the fall of 2009. Key features of the 45 Targa will include a dinghy tender garage able to accommodate a tender up to the weight and size of a Williams 285 Jet RIB, which is no small feat for a sport cruiser this size. The 45 Targa Open will be powered by Volvo 370 or 435hp, with IPS 500 and 600 drive units.

www.fairline.com