New Model: BlueGame BG42

The BlueGame restyling continues and after the BG62, the North Italian boat builder headed by the Luca Santella presents the new BG42 model.  A restyling of the BG40 model which launched in 2011, the new BG42 model presents restyled exterior lines, and a reinvented interior all done from the hands of designer Zuccon.  For the exterior Zuccon reinvented the hard top creating a more aggressive design, with a shear-line now having a smooth up transition.  Inside Zuccon replaced the the two twin midships cabin of the 40 with a large double berth located at midships.  The new Bluegame BG42 also reinvents itself for the propulsion now powered by twin Volvo engines 435hp engines with IPS pod propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.98 m (42.5ft)

Hull Length - 12 m

Beam - 4.37 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 11.5 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 1400 l

Water Capacity - 350 l

Max Persons - 14

Accommodation - two plus two berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max 30 knots cruise

Hull Shape - modified with medium Vee 17 degrees deadrise

Project - Luca Santella concept, Zuccon exterior and interior, Luis T.Codega hull

Certification - CE B

www.bluegame.it

Monday 29 October 2018 Carlo Riva Port, Rapallo

What a sad devastating day Monday 29 October turned out to be for yacht lovers all over the World.  Sometimes an image can say a thousand words, and the before and after photo says it all.  Rapallo city Carlo Riva Marina turned into a boat and yacht grave yard of all type and sizes.  Marina Carlo Riva PowerYachtBlog is with you and I am sure that you will rise stronger and more beautiful from the devastation!

Project: Clipper Cordova 65

After numerous request from its client base all requesting a twenty meter live above explorer yacht Clipper present the project for another Cordova 65. Packed with blue water cruising, this Cordova 65 is a totally different project to the one presented in 2011 and is designed by Patrizio Facheris.  The new Corodova 65 project is more modern looking design.  The Cordova 65 impresses for its standard list from gyro stabilization, hydraulic thrusters, up down swim platform, colored hull paint, chilled water air conditioning, fully automatic water maker, C-Zone touch screen system control all packaged in a contemporary open plan European styled explorer yacht. Plush soft furnishings adorn the walls and state of the art engineering throughout the stand-up engine room and lazarette. The Cordova 65 can be chosen in a four cabin plus kids aft cabin, or three cabin with guest island bed.  The Cordova 65 has the option for an aft beach club layout making the transom and swim platform the focus at anchorage. The 65 Cordova boasts a spacious outdoor living and entertaining area in the open flybridge. She will also be available as an enclosed flybridge version for those who prefer a climate controlled environment out of the weather.  It’s now possible to have it all with sensible, practical and safe blue water cruising in proven hull and drive configuration, yet wrapped in a timeless, modern and breathtaking exterior profile.  The Clipper Cordova 65 will be standard powered by twin Cummins 550hp engines, or optional 600hp Volvo's.

www.clippermotoryachts.com

New Model: Ocean King Explorer 100

Ocean King continue to expand and after launching the Custom 40m earlier in the season, presents the semi custom Classic 100.  A triple deck explorer yacht inspired design for the Classic 100 Cantieri Navali di Chioggia gave duties to InNave design from Venice.  The Venetian designer presented a muscled look design and content since the Classic 100 is build of steel.  The Ocean King 100 will feature guest accommodation for ten in five en-suited cabins all located on the lower deck.  Crew accommodation is for six to seven persons in four cabins including a captains cabin behind the pilot house on the upper deck.  The Ocean King Classic 100 is powered by twin Man 738hp which give top speeds up to thirteen knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 30.92 m (101.5ft)

Hull Length - 28.6 m

Beam - 8 m     

Draft - 2.5 m

Displacement - 270 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 41500 l

Water Capacity - 2900 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, six to seven crew in four cabins

Engines - 2 x Man D2862 LE431 738hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - 13 knots max 11 knots cruise

Project - InNave 

www.oceanking.it

Project: CRN 62m hull. 138

CRN, one of the most famous super yacht builders and Ferretti Group’s brand specializing in the construction of super and mega yachts, is about to create a new masterpiece. The Ancona-based shipyard has indeed announced the sale of a new 62 meter fully-custom super yacht, the shipyard’s hull no. 138. The new project has been developed by CRN’s engineering department in close cooperation with the Dutch design firm Omega Architects by Frank Laupman, who are taking care of the exterior concept, and with the Italian architecture and design firm Pulina DNA, in charge of interiors.  Characterized by sporty and sleek exterior lines number 138 by Omega Architects distinctive racy design feature, are matched by the Ancona builder fully-custom build combined with the large size, impressive performances, and the infinitely small, in the form of precious, functional details.  The sale of this 62 meter vessel is yet another success stemming from CRN’s long-standing cooperation with Omega Architects, which, in 2014, had already led to the creation of an iconic yacht like the 73-metre.  CRN is currently building three other super yachts from fifty to 62 meters.

www.crn-yacht.com

New Model: Belize 66 Sedan

Founded in 2011 as an independent company and making a short stint alone, Belize which today makes part of Riviera, presents its new flagship, the 66 Sedan model.  Set to debut in the coming Fort Lauderdale 2018 boat show, the Belize 66 Sedan is an interesting mix of traditional looks and latest interior comforts.  The Belize has a lot of space for its 21 meters overall length, thanks mostly to aft located engines and IPS pod drives.  The interior layout is offered in eight lower deck layout choices from the standard four double cabins, to three double cabins, and an optional crew cabin located at midships between the engine room and midships owners stateroom.  In all the layouts what does not change is the owners full beam midships stateroom, and the forward VIP cabin position.  But the owner stateroom is full of options, from a large shower head located further astern in replacement of the utility room or crew cabin, office choice in replacement of the fourth cabin, or a shower head again in replacement of cabin four.  The main deck of the Belize 66 Sedan offers a modern layout with an astern galley, L-shaped sofa which can be used both as relaxing settee or a dinette.  The helm station is central located and features driver and companion settee. Power for the Belize 66 Sedan is from twin Volvo 1000hp with IPS pod propulsion.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.09 m (69.3)

Waterline Length - 18.3 m

Beam - 5.45 m

Draft - 1.5 m

Fuel Capacity - 4500 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - eight guest berths in four cabins, or six berths in three cabins, optional two berth crew cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS3 1350 dual propeller pod drives

Project - Stephen Ford

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Icemarine Bladerunner 45 GT

If you are looking for a sport cruiser with a lot of substance to its sea keeping ability and an efficient fast hull there is not much in beating Icemarine Bladerunner 45 GT.  This project is based on a triple stepped air entrapment mono hull shape which started its conception in 1975 as a race boat, and made its first production turning point in 1998.  The Bladerunner 45 GT designed by Lorne Campbell and launching in 2018 is a follow to the racing success of the Bladerunner 35 series, with the added bonus of luxury accommodation inside, offering a two cabins four berth interior, galley, L-shaped sofa, and shower head.  Outside the Bladerunner 45 GT offers a race inspired design mixed to that of a sport cruiser, with an aft sun-pad, and two style bench sofas which when desired convert to a dinette.  The Icemarine Bladerunner 45 GT will be powered by triple Volvo 370hp engines with top speeds estimates up to fifty knots.

www.icemarine.com

New Model: Princess V50 Open

Princess present the new V50 Open, a further development of the V48 launched in 2015 and featuring the Plymouth British boat builder latest dynamic exterior design.  The new V50 to the V48 adds Princess latest large hull side windows, and a larger extended bathing platform aft.  In the Princess V50 the main deck configuration features a sunpad aft leading to a dinette to port side, with wet-bar and helm station opposite.  Innovative flexibility continues to the well-appointed lower deck saloon which can be used as an entertaining space or optionally converted to a double berth. There is the added option of specifying this area with a third cabin. The full beam midships master stateroom is an inviting sanctuary whilst the forward VIP cabin enjoys the option of scissor berths.  The Princess V50 Open is powered by twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives giving top speeds up to 32 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 15.8 m (51.9ft) incl pulpit
Length - 15.5 m
Hull Length - 14.6 m
Beam - 4.11 m
Draft - 1.14 m
Displacement - 16198 kg half load
Fuel Capacity - 1325 l
Water Capacity - 364 l
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, or six berths in three cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp
Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives
Speed - 32 knots max light mode
Project - Bernard Olesinski
www.princessyachts.com

Project: Absolute 68 Navetta

Absolute continues to expand its Navetta line, and after presenting the 48 Navetta in 2018, new entry level model of the range, the North Italian boat builder is looking for a second in size 68 Navetta for its popular semi planning yacht and cruiser range, set to launch in 2019.  The Navetta 68 will be just five feet smaller to the current Absolute flagship, and will have spacious interior spaces, and size record breaking exterior ones.  Indeed on plan the Absolute Navetta 68 seems to offer among the most spacious flybridge in its size, and it does not seem to stop there, interior spaces are abundant.  The lower deck of the second in size Navetta will feature a four double cabins three head layout, which in a certain sense break the mold, featuring a midships full beam VIP suite, and a forward owners stateroom.  The Absolute 68 Navetta will be powered by twin Volvo 900hp engines and as all the models coming from Piacenza is to be powered by forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives.    

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Fiart 34

Fiart presents the new 34, a model which is a modernization of the 2006 launched 34 Genius.  The changes of the new 34 versus the previous Genius sister, come in a re-invented future looking radar arch, the addition of large hull side windows, and re-invented helmsman dash able to accommodate two large navigation screens.  For the remaining, and thank Fiart for that this 34 is the same and offers the same very much liked Mediterranean features.  From the single floor flash cockpit deck, with one of the best exterior galleys in its size, and a spacious interior offering two cabins; owners forward, guest cabin to aft, and an extra two berths available by converting the C-shaped dinette.  The new Fiart 34 is powered by twin Volvo 260hp with stern drive propulsion.  Just over ten years after its launch the Fiart 34 is still today among the most Mediterranean focused sport cruisers in its size for using simple yet clever characteristics.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.89 m (35.7ft)

Hull Length - 10.5 m

Beam - 3.5 m

Draft - 0.94 m

Displacement - 5.7 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 585 l

Water Capacity - 335 l

Max Persons - 10

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, plus two in convertible saloon

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 260hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller DPH stern drives

Speed - 38 knots max 30 knots fast cruise 26 knots economic fast cruise

Certification - CE B

www.fiart.com