Project: Viking 62 Convertible

During the just finished Fort Lauderdale boat show, Viking has shown plans for an upcoming new 62 Convertible model to be launched in January 2013 during the company VIP preview weekend in Florida.  The 62 Convertible continues Viking recent pursuits with a sleek reverse sheer line, and a flash fore deck.  Inside it will feature four double cabins, served by three shower heads.  The owners room is located to starboard midships, and a VIP suite is located to fore.  The other two guest cabins are both bunks and located to port side.  The main deck continues the Viking following of the standard sportfish layout with a welcoming saloon, dining area, and a galley with island bar.  Power details are not announced but I would imagine a top speed of forty knots with the top tier engine possible, as has been in all the recent big Viking.  

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Beneteau 50 Swift Trawler

With this latest 50 Swift Trawler, I think Beneteau and designer Joubert-Nivelt break a bit the schematics of the line not only in the looks department which are more modern, but also under the water line for offering Volvo IPS pod propulsion in this series for the very first time.   Anyways the Swift Trawler range is a bit the compromise for those who want an explorer cruiser or yacht with a more modern style and a medium range possible with some fuel savings.  The 50 Swift Trawler offers an interesting spacious accommodation plan in all areas from the flybridge to its all around deck, and a full beam midships owners cabin.  A three double cabins plan is featured below with the option in layout two to make the double bunk cabin to port side into an office and having one berth.  The main deck is split level with a galley behind the helm and welcoming saloon to aft.  Power is twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pods.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.99 m (49.2ft)

Hull Length - 13.3 m

Beam - 4.65 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 16000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 1200 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 500 l

Accommodation - 6 or 5 berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pods

Project - Michel Joubert and Bernard Nivelt, P.Frutschi interior, Beneteau Power

Certification - CE B14, C18

www.beneteau.com 

Project: Horizon EP 115

The Horizon Group is pleased to announce that a new EP series 115 foot expedition yacht, which is still under construction, was recently sold to an owner in Singapore. The 115 foot long-range explorer yacht is scheduled to deliver to the new owner in March 2013 and will become the largest luxury yacht Horizon has delivered in the Singapore yacht market.  The solid yet stylish 115-foot expedition yacht is the newest addition to the Horizon EP series and has a full-displacement steel hull with a bulbous bow and fiberglass superstructure.  The EP 115 is the second Horizon yacht built with a steel hull, with the EP148 being the first, and is the first to feature a composite superstructure.  To ensure the safety and stability of the vessel, the new 115-foot Horizon expedition yacht is built and certified to Bureau Veritas Classification Society Rules yacht and steel ship standards and features double rudders and ABT thrusters for easy maneuvering. In addition, the new 115-footer is powered with twin MAN 1100hp engines and at ten knots has a range in excess of 3000 nautical miles. The Horizon design team worked closely with the new owner to customize some certain areas and aspects of the yacht, ensuring that the new 115-footer luxury yacht will be perfectly suited to his requirements.  It will also features include a custom interior décor, extended cockpit for fishing, customized dive area with a commercial dive compressor and modified bow area to store a 19 foot dive tender and 14 foot rescue boat.  The new 115 EP is the first long-range expedition yacht Horizon has built and delivered in her size range, and she will make her world debut at the 2013 Boat Asia Show.

www.horizonyacht.com

New Model: Austin Parker 36 Natante

Austin Parker show its very attention to the market when presenting the new 36 Natante, this last word meaning small craft on the Italian registration.  Since presenting its new course with the 42 Open, Austin Parker has always looked at larger models expanding its size up to the 72 launched in 2010.  Now seeing the big U-turn in the economy and the fiscal benefits in the smaller sizes, Austin Parker was fast to react presenting a smaller new entry level model the 36 Natante.  Designed as all the line by famed Italian Fulvio de Simoni the 36 Natante definitely strikes for its sweet contemporary classic lines, which apart looking awesome also work very well and keep the unique family feeling of the line.  The layout of the Austin Parker seems to keep well with a mix of down East lobster looks with Mediterranean users practicality offering a cockpit deck with three L-shaped settees and a wet bar, and a lower deck with an open layout offering a V-double berth to fore, L-shaped saloon, galley, and a separate shower head to port side. Austin Parker makes a big statement with the the 36 Natante that smaller does not mean cheaper. Power is twin Volvo 300hp with IPS pods giving a max speed up to 34 knots and a cruise of 30. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 11 m (36ft)

Beam - 3.75 m

Displacement - 8 t

Fuel Capacity - 740 l

Water Capacity - 220 l

Max Persons - 10

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 34 knots max, 30 cruise

Range - 320 nautical miles

Project - Fulvio de Simoni

Certification - CE B

www.austinparker.com

Project: Baja 35 Outlaw GT

Baja shows its project for its new largest model the 35 Outlaw GT which presents mix head-turning looks with high speed performance. The 35 Outlaw boasts an aggressive design that matches its performance on the water. This project according to Baja comes with innovative hydro testing, wind tunnel technology and carbon fiber construction all these made to make drag up to a minimum. Comfort is also of major importance in Baja new large 35 Outlaw model, with an expansive cabin; enlarged head and optional air-conditioning. Plenty of amenities and room for eight passengers and sleep accommodation for three guests.  Power choices are four starting from twin Mercruiser gas petrol at 380 up to 565hp engines.  

www.bajamarine.com

New Model: XL Marine 51 HT S

 

After showing us the renderings of the 51 HT back last year in 2011, XL Marine finally launch and put this latest model into the water this summer 2012.  Unlike the announced project the first of the 51 HT was also an S version, which means it is equipped with the high speeds surface drive propulsion, increasing top end performance by around fifteen per cent.  Always very custom in its details so far in all the models produced the 51 HT S also featured some distinctive details, as a sofa to port in replacement of a wet bar in the cockpit, and an aft crew cabin.  For the lower deck the owner of the XL Marine 51 HT S decided for the standard more traditional layout with owners room to fore, VIP cabin to port, and a twin berths cabin at starboard, with an L-shaped saloon and galley in between the cabins.  Two shower heads serve the cabins to forward, one en-suite for the owner to port, and the other for the guests opposite.  Finishing for this launch is in white sprayed wood, with floor and table tops in Wenge.  Power for this model is from the large choice of twin MAN 1000hp with Arneson surface drives propulsion giving max speed of 45 knots, and 40 of cruise.  Worth to note that in the initial test with larger propellers and a light load the XL Marine 51 HT S achieved 49 knots top end, but the central Italian boat builder decided for a more conservative choice delivering also better lower planning speeds.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.54 m (50.9ft)

Hull Length - 14.35 m

Beam - 4.50 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 20.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 2600 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

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

Engines - 2 x MAN 8v 1000hp

Propulsion - Arneson surface drives ASD12 with 5 blade props

Speed - 45 knots max, 40 knots cruise

Construction - Vinilester resin infused, single skin bottom, foam cored sides and upper structure. 

Certification - CE A

www.xlmarine.it

Project: Cheoy Lee 76 Alpha Express Flybridge

Launching the 76 Alpha Express model a year ago Cheoy Lee follows it with the Flybridge version, adding a second helm up top, and other important changes inside.  Built as the more sport sister in resin infused and sporting a design by famed architect Michael Peters, as in anything Cheoy Lee shows again it means serious boat building pedigree.  The 76 Alpha Express flybridge presents a three double cabins lower deck plan with a cabins being served with own peronsal shower head,and having a full beam midships owners cabin also having a walk in wardrobe.  A crew cabin is located behind the owners cabin.  The 76 Alpha Express Flybridge is also presented with two important changes inside; the galley is now on the main deck from below and located astern to better serve the aft deck, and the helm station relocated to starboard. Power is standard twin MTU 1200hp engine with ZF pods.

www.cheoyleena.com     

New Model: Magazzu MX-13 Coupe T-Top

Magazzu is a very interesint boat builder from Sicily, Palermo who specializes its construction mostly in Rib, but also builds a range of motor boats, and sail craft.  The Mx-13 Coupe is one of Magazzu's 2012 new models and focuses to present a big day rib cruiser with sleeping accommodation for four, and max people capacity of 24.  The rib is available as picture above in T-Top hard top covered center console, or full open version.  Its accommodation layout consists of a forward double berth, L-shaped dinette, galley, and seperate small shower head.  The Magazzu MX-13 Coupe shows a lot of performance dedication not only in looks but also below the waterline featuring a two step hull, and in its carbon fiber with epoxy resin construction.  Power is engine capability of up to twin 700hp with surface drives or stern-drives available as propulsion. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13 m (42.6ft)

Beam - 4.4 m

Fuel Capacuty - 2 x 470 l

Water Capacity - 360 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 24

Engines - 2 x 700hp

Propulsion - stern drives, or surface drives

Speed - 55 knots max

Hull Type - two step deep Vee hull

Construction - carbon fiber with epoxy resins

Certification - CE B

www.magazzu.com

Cabo Yachts New Web Site

Cabo Yachts presents its new virtual showroom. Founded in 1991 on the West side of the USA Cabo has seen a surge in market success since its inception, to become among the most respected medium to large size sportfish boat builders in the market today. The actual Cabo adventure starts in 1988 when Henry Mohrschladt and Michael Howarth sell their sailboat company, Pacific Seacraft Corporation, and set out to build a top Sportfish Cruiser. Time passes and after some time the company find its premises location in Adelanto, California a small town in the high desert, and what is an unusual West side of the USA location for a sportfish builder. After three years of market research, design, and consultation, Howarth and Mohrschladt in 1991 present there company Cabo and its first model the 35 Flybridge. Designed by Louis Codega, Cabo's first model redefined the quality standards of the period with beefy custom hinges, gelcoated bilges, and a spacious for a Sporfish Cruiser interior. The 31 Express launched in 1995 is the second Cabo, which sets a continual line up expansion till we arrive to the most recent 40 Hardtop Express launched in early 2011. Bought by Brunswick in 2006 today Cabo offers six models from 36 to 52 feet in Express, Flybridge and Hardtop Express models. Cabo says its models are unique for a cutting edge hull, flawless engine rooms, custom electrical systems, absolute fishability, refined accommodations, and attention to detail. Since 2001 Cabo has also changed its designer with World famous Michael Peters taking hull shape duties from Codega. In 2010 Cabo also relocated to New Bern in North Carolina. Cabo's new website takes you around with the following buttons: Current Models, Heritage Fleet, News and Reviews, About Us, Cabo Cargo, Locate A Dealer, Request Brochure, Featured Inventory, and E-Newsletter Signup.  Cabo also features direct link to its official social network hubs; Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. 

www.caboyachts.com

Production History:

35 Flybridge 1991-2000  Lou Codega design era

35 Express 1994-2000

31 Express 1995-2004

45 Express 1997-2009 (100+)

35 Express 1999-2009

47 Flybridge 2000-03

35 Flybridge (ii) 2001-08  Michael Peter design era

35 Express (ii) 2001-08

48 Flybridge 2003-08

43 Flybridge 2003-08

40 Express 2003-08

40 Flybridge 2004-08

32 Express 2005-12

52 Express 2005-12

38 Express 2007-10  Brunswick ownership

38 Flybridge 2008-12

52 Flybridge 2009-12

36 Express 2009-13

44 Hardtop Express 2009-13

40 Hardtop Express 2011-13

40 Express 2012-13

44 Express 2013

41 2019-21

New Model: Moonen 42M

Moonen has launched the 42 metre custom motoryacht named Sofia for a repeat client. As well as being the largest superyacht launched to date by the Moonen yard, Sofia will also make waves with her unique three-seater submarine. After sea trials and final delivery in November, the displacement yacht will head across the Atlantic for an extended cruise in the Caribbean. The owner of this brand-new Moonen travelled to the yard in person for the launch and expressed his delight at how the specific requirements for this fully custom motoryacht had been brought to fruition. This is the third major motoryacht that he has built at Moonen and during a short acceptance speech the owner confessed he was already considering possibly ordering an even larger project sometime in the future. With plans afoot to increase the building capacity at Moonen, Sofia may not hold the size record for very long.  Any leading shipyard that offers owners a genuinely tailor-made superyacht must always be open to new ideas, and Sofia serves as a testimony to the flexibility available at Moonen. Not long after construction began the owner decided to extend the yacht by a further four feet in order that she could carry a submarine capable of seating three passengers instead of the originally specified two. This involved the creation of a unique launching system which, like the rest of the superyacht, has fully met all the requirements for Lloyd's and MCA classification. No other luxury motoryacht in this size range has a submarine that can take three people to depths of one hundred metres.  Another key aspect of a high-end project such as Sofia is the way in which the yard cooperates with the other leading players involved in the superyacht build. Stolk Marimecs was responsible for the naval architecture of an elegant design by Rene van der Velden and the Moonen design team which synthesises rugged adventurous looks with modern superyacht style elements. The interior has an exceptionally bright and open feeling, with large windows bathing the living spaces with light. Art-Line Interiors has created a very special overall style featuring oak wood, Zabrano and Concetto marble. Sofia's atrium, executed with a custom piece of Concetto art made and supplied by Ceaser Stone in Israel, is truly spectacular. There are many high-tech highlights on this sophisticated motoryacht including an integrated foil bridge, a full Kaleidoscope video server with multi-room control via i-Pad, a galley equipped with professional stainless steel equipment, a thermal camera in the top mast, and an MOB system with personal tracking.
Technical Data:

LOA - 41.78m (137ft)

Waterline Length - 38.6 m

Beam - 8.9 m

Draft - 2.45 m

Displacement - 360 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 43000 l

Water Capacity - 10000 l

Accommodation - 10 guest berths in 5 cabins, 7 or 9 crew in 5 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat C32 DI-TTA Acert Mk.III 1015hp

Propulsion - line shaft with five blade propellers

Speed - 14 knots max, 12 knots cruise, 9 knots economic long range

Range - 5000 nm at 9 knots

Hull Type - displacement round bilge long range

Construction - Grade A stainless steel hull, aluminium super structure, Awl Grip Paint

Project - Rene Van Der Velden Design, Stolk Marimeks naval architecture, Art Line Interior

Certification - Lloyds RS 100A1, SSC Yacht Mono G6 LMC

www.moonen.com