New Model: Riva 63 Virtus

Riva celebrates its 170th birthday with the launch of its largest fully open model to date, the 63 Virtus.  Based on the lines of the Vertigo, and following the concept of the smaller 52 Rivale, Riva and Officina Italiana design push further the open concept, which is represented in its history annals with unique models from the open wooden Aquarama's, and others less known respected legends as the 60 Black Corsair.  The fully open 63 Virtus will feature a comfortable main deck with a central located sunpad which underneath is a tender garage, three settees facing each other with the largest being the L-shaped to port side, and a central helm with a wet bar to starboard. Interior accommodation offers three cabins, with the owners full beam midships located stateroom and VIP room both en-suite served, and extra day head serving the third cabin.  Between the cabins is a saloon and galley.  For its racy lines the Riva 63 features impressive accommodation. Power is from twin MAN 1360hp engines which give a 40 knots max speed, and 35 cruise.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.57 m (64.2ft)

Hull Length - 19.03 m

Waterline Length - 15.62 m

Beam - 4.80 m

Draft - 1.60 m including props

Displacement - 27.7 t unloaded, 32.3 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3200 l

Water Capacity - 660 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew berth cabin

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1360hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 40 knots max, 35 knots cruise

Range - 255 nautical miles at 35 knots cruise

Hull Type - warped medium Vee with spray rails, 17 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Officina Italiana, Ferretti AYT

Certification - CE 2003/44 A, modules B + F + Aa (sound emission) RINA spa

www.riva-yacht.com  

Project: Bavaria 420 Virtess

PowerYacht was among the first to show this new Bavaria project back in the late fall of 2011, at the time announced as 40 Flybridge.  Now Bavaria submits more solid information for its first flybridge motor cruiser, the much awaited three cabin 420 Virtess.  Designed by Marco Casali from Too Design in Rome, who I remind has done a super job with all the Itama by Ferretti Group line, the 420 Virtess presents a modern line with a sleek flybridge design.  The Rome designers not only Casali has always been practical people, and this is confirmed by the clever single level interior main deck which incorporates an L-shaped galley in the forward area, and an entertainment unit opposite the C-shaped settee.  The 420 Virtess will also have important distinctive options with a grey or white color hull choice, and all around Iroko deck.  Weighing at eleven and half tons the first official Bavaria flybridge now known as 420 Virtess will be powered by Volvo 370, up to 435hp engines choices in stern drive or IPS pod propulsion choice.     

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

New Model: Rivera 4400 Sport Yacht Series II

Since the introduction of the Sport Yacht series by Rivera in 2005, I have always considered this line a close to perfect boat, in terms of layout, looks, and practicality.  The key in the Riviera Sport Yacht line, is that it never over does in all departments.  The looks are conservative with a homage to sportfish, accommodation is superb but most of all practical and very socializing, and performance together with consumptions are always in line.  The 4400 Sport Yacht Series II improves on the original version introduced in 2007 since then delivered in seventy plus units, most notably are modern enhancement with influences coming from the line flagship the 5800, see coach roof design,  new large lean lower deck window from fore to midships servicing all cabins and heads.  The interior is little changed in the new Series II with a lower deck having two cabins served by two heads with a midships room now increased in headroom sleeping three.  The main deck is all about living with the open all pivoting door and window join the interior C-shaped saloon and L-shaped galley with the aft cockpit.  The aft deck has also a choice to have a mezzanine settee to port side. Another choice available for the Series II is also the option of having a settee on the bathing platform to aft.  Power for the 4400 Sport Yacht Series II is the same as the original version with twin Volvo 370 or 435hp with hull specifically designed for the IPS pod units.  Speed with the large engine option is a 32 knots max speed, three knots less to what the first generation of this model actually did of which I can fully confirm having actually tested one in the Med with quite high sea and land temperatures, which is always means a decrease for top speed numbers.     

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.12 m (49.7ft)

Hull Length - 13.91 m

Beam - 4.58 m

Draft - 1.2 m

Displacement - 12,500 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 460 l

Accommodation - 5 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking dual pod drives

Speed - 32 knots max, 29 knots fast cruise

Range - 288 nm at 29 knots cruise

Certification - CE, ISO8666 

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Delta 80 IPS

Again coming from Lars Modin's drawing board is Delta's largest project to date, the 80 IPS. The hull of the new boat measures 86 feet over all length, making it the largest boat ever to come into production from a Swedish manufacturer. Although the boat is almost ten meters longer than the next sibling the 54 IPS, she will be easily recognized as a natural sister of the Delta family. But there is some firsts for Delta; see axed bow, and a flybridge. A traditional four cabins lower deck, with full beam owners stateroom, VIP to fore,and two guest cabins in between is the standard layout of the accommodation plan.  A crew area with two rooms, a lobby, and small galley is located also below between the engine room and owners stateroom.  On the plans the saloon will be a single level deck of a very open layout with two L-shaped settee welcoming you aft,, galley, and a dining table for eight to port side. Two steps divide the interior helm station.  Suggested power is from triple Volvo 900hp with IPS1200 pod drives which give a forecast top speed of 38 knots and a cruise of 30. Twin engines of the same power and drives are available. Interesting is also the project weight of the Delta 80 IPS which is only forty tons, definitely among the lighter vessels in this size.  Launch is scheduled for spring 2013, so we will see if the Delta 80 IPS manage to make this low weight break through, and confirm its speed numbers.

www.deltapowerboats.se

Project: Breedendam MTB Three Zero

Just following the announcement of a new flagship and a classic torpedo boat inspired line with the MTB Four Zero, the Dutch Breedendam follows this with its smaller Three Zero.  Designed as the larger sister by Guido de Groot and Flame Yacht, the 32 feet plus Three Zero, is solely designed as a day cruiser, but overnight staying is available in forward cabin having a Vee shaped berth, and a separate shower.  The exterior offers two L-shaped loungers, and classic style helm to port side.  Power for the MTB Three Zero is twin Volvo or Steyr 260hp engine which should give a max speed of 35 knots.  Standard CE certification is so far C, but the 600 liters fuel capacity and dual engines do suggest that a higher rating might be possible for the more sea user customer.

www.breedendam.com

New Model: Calafuria 30 Fly

I have always been a fan of Calafuria, which is a company without me knowing at the time in the eighties introduced me to the Italian traditional Gozzo fishing boat.  How is it, that canoe cabin fish boat can plane and go fast?  A lot of reasons, but mostly is because Mr.Catarsi was among the first to experiment with hulls before the world hybrid even existed in this element of semi displacement nature, having planning characteristics. Calafuria's new model, is the 30 Fly presented in project on PowerYacht on October 2010.   The new 30 Fly as all Calafuria is a traditional looking from a certain view point motor cruiser, with versatility being key to many elements.  We can start from the fact that as any Calafuria it will have fishing boat features, but this does not disclose it from a comfortable interior which is also available in three different choices. From an open single master cabin with huge spaces, to a Vee shade double, and two guest bunk berths to port or starboard side as you may prefer. The galley on the 30 Fly is located on the main deck to port or starboard side, also as one desires, and same goes for the L-shaped settee.  Power is form twin 270 or optional 320hp diesel engines which give max speeds up to 26 knots.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.2 m (3ft)

Hull Length - 9.0 m

Beam - 3.5 m

Displacement - 6000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 250 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths, or 2 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 8

Engines - 2 x 270hp, 320hp diesel engines

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 26 knots max, 22 knots cruise

Construction - gross reinforced fiberglass, with Isoftalic resin

Certification - CE  

www.calafuria.it

News: Galeon June 2012

OWNERS CLUB

The annual Galeon owners club meeting was held in May at the new Sopot Marina. About twenty Galeon yachts and cruisers participated, with a total of one hundred guests many from abroad were present during the day.  The Galeon guests and friends where greeted with champagne and freshly made Sushi, while the open bar served chilled drinks.  The atmosphere was laid back and relaxed, with the guests enjoying each others company and telling there marine adventures past, present and future.  Galeon wish to thank all the attendees, and hopes to see all in the next owners meeting.

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www.galeon.pl   

Project: Absolute 40 STL

After making all its line into hard top and flybridge boats, Absolute returns to an open sports cruiser with the very futuristic looking 40 STL.  The new 40 STL which stands for Sports Line marks the Italian builder return to open boats, just as it started in 2003 with the 25.  Huge exterior living areas are the trademark of the 40 STL, but also innovative features as a bimini which retracts behind the lounger or the option for a hard top which covers over half of the cockpit deck. Another particular unique feeling of the 40 STL is the feeling of a mix between that of an open cruiser, to that of a center console thanks to centrally located two person helm station. Inside the 40 STL will offer a very open living area with an innovative layout having a second galley, a U-shaped dinette which converts to a double berth to fore, separate shower head, and an owners full beam room to midships. Absolute does not give much details on the power and propulsion of the 40 STL, but I do imagine similar power as for the 40 STY of Volvo 260 with IPS pod drive or 300 and 330hp choices, in stern drive propulsion format.   

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Cayman 57 HT

Cayman Yachts presents its new 57 HT model, a sport yacht which follows the footsteps of the current flagship of this builder the 75 HT, and the 2011 launched 62.   As said in previous articles the new Cayman yachts of the HT line do appear more aggressive and sport, but still offer the practicality associated with the smaller models.  See walk around side deck, front looking settee to fore which is among the smallest offered in size at this moment, and a fully enclosed hard top.  Designed by Hot Lab, to gather with the Cayman engineering department the 57 HT offers a three double cabins interior layout with a full beam midships located owners cabin.  The third cabin is a hybrid layout which can be left fully open and be used as a dinette or relaxing settee, or closed thanks to a sliding door and used as a double berth.  Power is from not so large Cummins 715hp engines with max speeds being declared at 33 knots.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.15 m (59.5ft)

Hull Length - 17.9 m

Beam - 5.00 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 8.3 715hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 33 knots max, 28 knots cruise

Project - Hot Lab interior, Cayman Yachts Engineering

www.caymanyachts.it

Lorenzo Selva 1960 - 2012

In today's early morning the nautical world loses another character Lorenzo Selva, a brilliant entrepreneur, standard-bearer of the Made in Italy, exhibitor's historical and great lover of the sea. Also active at an institutional level and strong supporter of sailing, was vice President of Ucina since 2002, and President of Icomia-International Council Marine Industry Association, the world Organization. Lorenzo Selva was born in 1960, and was married with five children. He managed Selva Marine with his brother Maurizio.  Like his brother Ezio, and brother Maurizio he had a big passion for outboard motors and competitive racing, and at the age of 19 he won his first championship in Sweden. Selva marine today employs over seventy people, who produce outboard motors, ribs, and motor boats and has a turn over of thirty million Euros annually. Good navigation Lorenzo Selva!