Project: Ferretti Custom Line 120

Ferretti Custom Line present the project for a 120, a new tri-deck super yacht with semi wide body planning hull.  The Custom Line 120 also marks twenty years, born 1996 as a Ferretti super yacht brand which also laid the first stepping stones for the formation of the Ferretti Group, which formed officially two years later in 1998 with the entrance of Pershing into the holding. This new Ferretti Custom Line 120 is also a first for the brand with design coming from famous Italian Milan residing Francesco Paszkowski.  This an interesting turn of events since for a first time in twenty years we are seeing a Ferretti Custom Line outside the design influence of Giovani Zuccon.  Some questions automatically come. Will the Ferretti Custom Line mark the first of a new more free designer role, or is it a one off concept by Paszkowski?  Will the Milan designer, also known for his long work for Baglietto and Sanlorenzo for a decade or more take design responsibility for Custom Line?  Only time will answer the first question, with the second possibly being replied on the sale success the Ferretti Custom Line 120 will bring.

www.customline-yacht.com

New Model: Outer Reef 620 Trident

The new 620 Trident is one of Outer Reef most waited models, presenting a new range of modern looking explorer yachts from the North American company targeting European customers.  Launching in mid 2016 and designed by Setzer from Stuart, Florida the Outer Reef 620 Trident is a modern explorer type yacht with comfortable accommodation solutions in all areas.  It is clear that with the 620 Trident Outer Reef is looking to expand its European client base.  Interesting to know that the Outer Reef 620 Trident was born as a 53 feet project in 2014, expanding in length to the current over eighteen meters to achieve customers requests for a large owners midships stateroom. The Outer Reef 620 Trident will be powered by Cummins 550hp with ZF Zeus pods type propulsion which deliver a top speed of 23 knots.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.8 m (61.8ft)

Beam - 4.93 m

Draft - 1.22 m incl props and half load

Displacement - 23.13 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 3028 l

Water Capacity - 890 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew berth cabin

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 5.7 550hp 

Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 23 knots max, 8 knots economic long range

Construction - Vinilester resin infused with PVC core sandwich

Project - Setzer yacht architects

Certification - CE Unlimited Ocean Category A

www.outerreefyachts.com

Project: Canados 777

The Canados 777 is the natural evolution of two recent successful models from the Rome Fiumicino long standing yacht builder, the 72 and 76 of which 25 have been produced and delivered. The 777 offers outstanding performances and will be capable of 26 knots cruising and over 31 knots top in comfort and quietness with reasonable twin 1550hp Man or Cat engines.  She offers all the amenities found on a larger yacht in a relatively small package including a full width midships owner stateroom, a VIP suite forward, and two guests cabins.  The entire saloon is surrounded by high windows and trimmed down bulwarks so you can enjoy the view of the ocean and the coast from anywhere you seat.

www.canados.com

New Model: Galeon 305 Open

Galeon has been expanding in all sizes under eighty feet in this last decade, and here the Polish boat builder presents the new 305 Open.  A full outside environment enjoying version of the 305 HTS, the Open is a sport cruiser suited to seasonal Summer boat users, for customers who want to enjoy sun and wind in the air.  Designed by Italian Roberto Curto the 305 Open offers comfortable accommodation solutions both outside and inside.  The interior offers a two plus two berths layout, with a door separated midships cabin, and convertible U-shape dinette forward.  Outside the theme of comfort continues with a sunpad aft, C-shaped dinette, wet-bar, and a chaise lounge to port side. The Galeon 305 Open can be powered by both single and twin engine installations with stern drive propulsion.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.4 (34.1ft) with optional extended bathing platform

LOA - 9.6 m without extended bathing platform

Hull Length - 8.99 m

Beam - 2.99 m

Draft - 0.72 m exl drives and props

Displacement - 5870 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 415 l (single engine), 600 l (twin engines)

Water Capacity - 200 l

Max Persons - 9

Accommodation - 4 berths 

Engines - 1 x Volvo D4 260hp, D6 400hp, 2 x Volvo D4 260hp

Propulsion - single or twin dual propeller stern drives

Project - Roberto Curto

Certification - CE B

www.galeon.pl

Project: Rio 68 Sport Bridge

Having a success with the current Rio 54 and 56 Colorado, and a 58 GTA currently in construction stages, the North Italian boat builder is setting sight on ever more bigger models.  Enters the project for a Rio 68 Sport Bridge, which is again a design to Marino Alfani.  As the title says the Rio 68 Sport Bridge, will feature a sport flybridge up top, visible but still something which merges with the sleek lines.  The interior layout of the 68 Sport Bridge will offer a living on the main deck with astern galley, dining and dinette, while below will be all dedicated to four double cabins including a full beam owners stateroom.  The Rio 68 Sport Bridge will also offer three exterior areas; aft deck, fly-bridge and fore-ship.  Standard power will come from twin Cats 1150hp with line shaft propulsion. 

www.rioyachts.net 

New Model: Invictus 370GT

After the success of the 280GT Invictus launch the second GT model, the new 370GT.  An evolution of the species, the Invictus 370GT continues the design philosophy of Christian Grande offering a spacious open sport cruiser with full deck exterior spaces.  Still the Invictus 370GT offers interesting interior accommodation with a standard four berth accommodation layout offering a double berth forward and a separate double berth at midships. To starboard is also a shower head.  Invictus also offers a choice of four others layouts; replacing the double berth forward with an L-shaped lounge settee, and an option for three berths in the midships cabin.  The Invictus 370GT is powered by standard Volvo 300hp units or optional Mercruiser 370hp engines with stern drive propulsion.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.4 m (37.4ft)

Beam - 3.4 m

Displacement - 6900 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 900 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Max Persons - 10

Accommodation - five, four, three, or two berths in one cabin 

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, Mercruiser 4.2 V8 370hp

Propulsion - dual propeller stern drive

Speed - 43 knots max, 26 knots cruise

Designer - Christian Grande

www.invictusyacht.com

Jeanneau New Web Site

Jeanneau the French builder part of the Beneteau Group since 1995 presents its new World Wide web showroom. Founded independently in 1959 by Henri Jeanneau, who followed his passion for airplanes, and automobiles with that of boats. Henri showed this with racing when in 1957 he won the Paris six hours race with a custom wooden built boat in Les Herbiers. 1961 sees the debut of the Jeanneau powerboat, the Calanque which had frigate lines and a wooden construction. This was followed with the first fiberglass build in the same year; and the introduction of a line of models sold over one thousand units as the; Squale, Lion de Mer, and Caraibe. Bigger sizes of motor boats also followed with Jeanneau launching the 900 Imperator in 1966. Jeanneau entered the sail boat market in 1964, and this was followed with the launching in 1970 of its most ever sold boat the Sangria delivered in over 2700 units. Today Jeanneau builds 46 different models in Sailboat, Inboard, Outboard lines which total thirteen ranges which start from the 4.7 Cap Camarat Center Console, and end with 64 Yacht. The Powerboat Inboard range features three lines; Leader, NC, and Velasco. Jeanneau new website takes you around with the following buttons; Jeanneau, Sailboat, Inboard, Outboard, News, Dealerships, and Services.  Jeanneau has also the following social media pages; Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Pinterest, and Linkedin with a link at the bottom right of the page. 

www.jeanneau.com

Project: Tecnomar Evo 115

Having launched and delivered the first Evo 55 Open during the past Summer to a North American client, Tecnomar gets another positive result with the recently concluded sale for an Evo 115, a semi wide body two deck super yacht.  Designed by architect Gian Marco Campanino, the Evo is a 35 meters fully custom build sold to an Asian client. Tecnomar Evo 115 is to be build of aluminum, and will feature an interior of five double guest cabins, which includes an owners stateroom on the main deck. Power will come from twin MTU 2000hp engines with line shaft propulsion giving max speeds of 25 knots and fast cruise speeds of 22 knots. 

www.tecnomar.com

New Model: Sunseeker 68 Predator

Seeing the success of the 57 Predator, Sunseeker decided to go for a full revamp of its 68 Predator model.  The new Sunseeker 68 Predator was presented during the Southampton boat show as the new Mk.II, and considering it looks completely different to the previous 68 the title is spot on. The Sunseeker 68 Predator also introduces technical details as seen on the 57 as the disappearing patio door on the main deck.  The Sunseeker 68 Predator offers a spacious three double cabins arrangement with an owners stateroom at midships. The main deck is reserved for entertainment, with a galley located below deck in between the cabins.  Power comes from twin Man 1550hp with line shaft propulsion or surface drives option.  This last delivering maximum speeds up to 42 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.7 m (71.2ft)

Beam 5.09 m

Draft - 1.58 m

Displacement - 37300 kg

Fuel Capacity - 3500 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, two crew berths in one cabin

Engines - 2 x Man 1550hp

Propulsion - line shaft in semi tunnels, or Arneson surface drives

Speeds - 42 knots max with surface drives version

Range - 300 nm at fast cruise

Construction - hand laid GRP with Vinilester resin and powder bound mat, balsa core on hull sides, PVC foam core top sides

www.sunseeker.com

blogger - Lost Difference

In recent years motor yachts are starting to look more or less all the same to what regards interior layouts, with similar lookalike concepts being applied.  From more price catcher names to those status symbol brands the distinction only comes in the quality of fittings.  

For example astern galleys are nowadays standard on all boats sub twenty meters, from Italian to French, British, American, and down under Australia.  The only brand not using the astern galley is Azimut which as at today still likes its central main deck location.  

The other loss is how all builders have abandoned internal stairs for flybridge yachts sub twenty meters.  This is interesting since many owners who own or have owned yachts with internal stairs all see the benefits of this.  Speak to any of them and see how they cannot understand why these have been stopped and today disappeared under seventy feet.  Meanwhile on sportfish yachts internal stairs are becoming increasingly popular on yachts above sixty feet.

Both the above do show a problem that not much research and design is applied in the yachting industry. Sometimes I think the system working like this; look Ferretti launched a new nineteen meter with astern galley and its selling good, while our nineteen meter is not selling much. Okay go on-board take the designer look how it is and we do a similar version to this.