Project: Princess 49

Princess finally decide to fill the long standing vacuum between the 43 and 52 model, with the project of a new IPS propelled 49 flybridge cruiser. Going against the rumors the 49 will feature a new hull, and is not based on the V48.  Wider, longer and heavier by a no slouch five tons are the three words which you have to look when comparing the specification of the 49 with that of the V48. The interior layout of the 49 goes on to follow all the latest trends; L-shaped astern galley, and a three cabin lower deck with a full beam midships located owners room.  The engine and propulsion set up of the new Princess is also very interesting, and while the new 49 will use the latest Volvo 550hp IPS pod drive combination, power plants located at midships marks also an attention to weight distribution which will serve well while cruising.

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Sea Ray 400 Sundancer

Sea Ray is proud to introduce the new 400 Sundancer, featuring a fresh and exciting design coming from the big sisters of the large yacht L-class range.  The 400 Sundancer will make its official debut in November at the Fort Lauderdale boat show.  Entertainment comes naturally on-board the 400 Sundancer, with an open floor plan main deck that creates generous, connected social zones throughout the boat. The spacious and airy salon features large windows and a power-actuated sunroof that lets in abundant natural light. Plush seating, including an L-shaped lounge, accommodates up to eight people, and a triple-pane entry door and retractable cockpit SureShade extend the entertainment space outdoors. The bow lounge brings comfort to a new level as well, with multi-position sun-pads and an optional shade system for all-day comfort.  The living area below opens to two full-beam staterooms. The master stateroom comes with an expansive closet system, or an optional second head and shower. The aft stateroom sleeps three and features a settee and sliding bunks that convert to a double bed when preferred.  Richer materials and finishes from elegant hardwood floors to smooth solid surface counter-tops enhance the aesthetics and comfort of all interior spaces. The galley area is sleek and luxurious, with high-end appliances and plentiful storage, and the cleanly designed helm station features joystick control from the double-wide helm seat.  Aft, the 400 Sundancer’s optional hydraulic swim platform features innovative self-deploying boarding steps that allow for effortless interaction with the water.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.2 m (43.6ft) with extended bathing platform, 12.2 m without extended platform
Beam - 4.0 m
Draft - 1.75 m
Displacement - 12935 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 1211 l
Water Capacity - 378 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 8.2 Mag HO Ect 430hp, 8.2 Horizon ECT 430hp (petrol gas)
Mercury 4.2l TDI 370hp, Cummins QSD 6.7 480hp
Propulsion - stern drive, or V-drive
Hull Shape - modified Vee with 17 degrees dead=rise aft
Certification - CE B, USCG, ABYC, NMMA

www.searay.com

Project: Palm Beach PB52 Flybridge

As is usual with Palm Beach motor yachts from down under Australia, the builder presents a Flybridge version of its latest model, the PB52.  Flexibility is key to this latest Palm Beach traditional yacht, available with both IPS or shaft line propulsion, and three layouts for both the lower and upper deck with two or three cabin options. The PB 52 Flybridge will have a sport-fishing style helm at the back of the flybridge with entertainment areas located at the forward part. Adding tradition to the part the PB52 will also feature a central mast as a radar arch. 

www.palmbeachmotoryachts.com

Project: Horizon FD85

Horizon is pleased to announce the FD85 fast displacement motoryacht as a new model to the company’s luxury yacht line-up. Developed by renowned yacht designer Cor D. Rover and Horizon’s in-house naval architecture team, the FD85 features a vertical bow design, which has been tested with Computational Fluid Dynamics; that not only offers the desired fast displacement performance criteria but also increased hull volume for 25% more spacious living spaces, including a five guest stateroom layout. Built with twin Cat 1136hp engines, the new Horizon FD85 performs high efficiency from a slow cruise of 10 knots to a faster cruise of 16 knots, ensuring a more comfortable and versatile use of operating speeds. The FD85 has just completed one of her main construction stages, joining the hull and superstructure, and is scheduled to debut at the 2016 Taiwan International Boat Show in March.  The new Horizon FD85 provides five en suite guest staterooms; a full-beam master stateroom on deck and two mirrored VIP queen staterooms as well as two twin guest staterooms below deck.  Crew quarters are found just forward of the engine room. The main salon and formal dining room incorporate sections of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a design feature that is carried into the Master stateroom as well and dramatically increases natural light in these areas. In the FD85’s pilothouse, a large windshield also adds natural light and maximizes visibility; however Low-E glass is utilized to reduce the amount of heat entering the yacht, and the windshield’s forward-angle design minimizes reflections on the navigational instruments.  Horizon focused on both function and entertaining when designing the FD85’s outdoor spaces. An abundance of aft deck space incorporates built-in and loose seating as well as accessibility to the raised foredeck from the starboard side deck; the twin staircases from the aft deck to the flybridge provide a stylish design feature that is also practical. Crew quarters are reachable from a staircase on the port aft deck and from the swim platform. On the flybridge, the FD85 offers an outdoor helm, full bar, two adjacent L-shaped dinettes, space for sunbathing, and a hot tub ideal for enjoying the outdoors; an interior helm is connected to the flybridge for easy transition between helms.  The Horizon FD85 fast displacement blends contemporary interior and exterior styling and functional design with flexible performance capabilities, ensuring this new yacht will successfully compete in today’s multi-faceted yacht market.

www.horizonyacht.com

New Model: Titan 64

Founded in 2001 in Maryland, Titan Custom Yachts has recently launched a new 64 model, which aims to emulate the success of the 62 sold in four units. A rare thing for a full custom builder to follow up on a model. As in any custom Sportfish yacht speed is paramount, and the 64, latest creation by Titan does not disappoint and twin Caterpillar 1925hp engines enable it to reach a 42 knot top speed and 36 cruise. Unlike other custom builds which are usually cold molded, the Titan 64 is a fiberglass build, and combined with its smooth riding hull it will also offer gyro stabilizing.  Her interior will be a super plush three double cabins and heads interior, and a main deck offering the usual sportfish layout of a combined galley, dinette, and saloon.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.5 m (64ft)

Beam - 5.84 m

Draft - 1.60 m

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 6813 l

Water Capacity - 889 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert 1925hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 42 knots max, 36 knots cruise

Construction - Fiberglass

www.titancustomyachts.com

Project: Storm X-44

Meetings with clients and owners have led Storm yachts to the development of a new project at the lower end of it's production size range: the X-44. From a distance this project is clearly identifiable as true Storm yachts, and even with a limited hull length of just over thirteen meters, the model will still offer everything that makes the brand unique in the market.  The X-44 supplements the range in the shortest length. With strong lines and a masculine appearance, it is an eye-catching day cruiser. Yet, as applies to all Storm, noblesse oblige! The combination of the FDHF hull with Volvo IPS pod propulsion system ensures a superior performance and optimal maneuverability, comfort and ease of operation for a premium boating experience.

www.stormyachts.com

New Model: Salpa 38x Laver

Salpa went to the 2015 Cannes boat show with an important new surprise model, that of the new 38x Laver.  Returning from the past is the famous Laver signature, famous for the 30 model from the early eighties designed by Italian deep-Vee hull legends and gurus Sonny Levi and Franco Harrauer. It will be interesting how much of that design is actually going into the 38x hull, but the bow as the picture above is all classic Laver style.  I am sure more interesting for many will be the deep Vee underwater shape, which Salpa although not making use of the designers themselves has always made good use of. The 38x is also in its size a big challenge to the competition, with a couple important features being not only interesting for a sport cruiser of eleven meters, but also rare to find as the flat floor on the main deck, and a second head serving the guest cabin at midships. The Laver 38x is powered by twin Volvo 300hp with stern drives.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.95 m (39.2ft)

Hull Length - 9.95 m

Beam - 3.85 m

Draft - 0.9 m

Displacement - 7250 kg light, 9250 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 350 l

Water Capacity - 250 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, + 2 convertible berths in saloon

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drive

Certification - CE B

www.salpa.com

Project: Duffield 58 Trawler

Duffield who owns the renowned Duffy Electric Boat Co., instructed renowned designer Zurn with a vision of improving on an iconic West Coast trawler. A native of Newport Beach, CA, Duffield wanted to offer quiet efficiency and energy conservation and when he called on yacht designer Doug Zurn for his thoughts, the Duffield 58 Trawler was the result. Duffield's 58 Trawler will incorporate the West Coast style with interior decks that offer an all around view, combined with a traditionally styled hull structure. With a relatively narrow waterline beam of less to five meters, and a single Caterpillar 800hp engine set aft away from the living space, the Duffield 58 will offer the ideal, quiet ride.  The explorer yacht will be a nod to that easy-going Southern California boating lifestyle, easily owner-operated and of a manageable size. Innovation is also a key factor, as Duffield Yachts is incorporating a low cost, easy maintenance alternative to conventional systems, ensuring that the 58 Trawler will require less repairs over time. Along with its universal appeal, the vessel is designed with a precision and an eye toward power and durability, ensuring sea-kindliness and fuel efficient when cruising far afield.  The 58 Trawler will stand out for its speed and fuel economy, adept and agile, it can also poke into almost any cove or shallow bay, while its cruising speed of 16 to 24 knots makes daylong, weekend or long term voyages easy to plan and execute. The interior of the 58 Trawler will be all LED lit and centers around the open-plan galley and sitting area on the main deck. The nearby master stateroom is comfortably situated forward, with a queen size berth and en-suite head and shower. The VIP stateroom also has it’s en-suite head and shower, accessible by guests and third crew/children stateroom occupants for day use. Hull ports draw in abundant natural light and ventilation, with a focus on ease of movement and comfort.


www.duffieldyachts.com

New Model: Tiara Q44

Tiara has in recent years took itself into new product ranges, first with the Down-East lobster boat inspired Coupe series, and now this, the Q44 which is a big walk around style day cruiser offering overnight accommodation for four.  Nonetheless the Q44 is all about comfort outside and in contact with water, an innovative product Stateside, but of which we have seen of similar concept in Italy as the Blue Game range of boats.  Based on the 44 Coupe hull, the Q44 is an interesting all season adventure cruiser, which brings new meaning to the term outside space in thirteen meters with three lounging areas available; aft, midships and bow all being easily connected and reachable thanks to the safety of the walk-around side decks.  Powered by twin Volvo 435hp the Q44 has a top speed of 32 knots, with a cruise of 27.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.87 m (45.6ft)

Beam - 4.54 m

Draft - 1.18 m

Displacement - 11340 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1324 l

Water Capacity - 446 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 32 knots max, 27 knots cruise, 23 knots economic cruise

Range - 250 nm at at 23 knots

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 18 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - hand laid fiberglass with premium resins and gelcoat, balsa cored shipsides

Certification - ABYC

www.tiarayachts.com

Project: Riva 100 Corsaro

During the eighties the Corsaro word made many heads turn around in a marina, as it was the model flagship name of one very admired boat builder Riva at the time standing at sixty feet in length.  Now in 2015 and headed by the Ferretti Group, Riva return this name from its history books and present the new 100 Corsaro project. For the new Corsaro Officina Italiana design of Micheli and Beretta went for a raised pilot house semi wide body project which impress for space inside but also seems to feature a rather high free board.  Unfortunately for the traditionalists the new Corsaro gives no homage to the old flagship. Impressive in the new 100 Corsaro will be the main deck with fore located owners stateroom which will be of huge spaces. Below deck will also be accommodation for four other guest cabins, and three crew cabins accommodating five berths located forward. Power of the 100 Corsaro will come from twin 2435hp MTU engines with top speeds estimates of 27 knots.   

www.riva-yacht.com