Project: Rio 34 Espera

Rio presents the project of the 34 Espera.  This medium sized sport cruiser innovates in its style joining sleek lines with solution as found on a walk around boat.  Those who know the Rio brand might say that the North Italian company has already the Blu line which offers such a similar concept, but the 34 Espera does move into a more sportier aggressive category.  The 34 Espera will offer a four berth accommodation below which comes from a convertible V-berth sofa to fore, and a separate double bed mid ship cabin.  A more to the usual spacious for this size shower head will be located to starboard.  The cockpit which is the main living area of the 34 Espera uses all the beam of the boat with an L-shaped settee located to aft, central helm console, and a galley.  Other options like a more open sport fish layout will also be available, as the choice of a central hard top above the console. Power comes from a standard twin Mercruiser 305hp petrol gas engines, to optional Volkswagen 265hp diesel in a stern drive propulsion.  A twin outboard version named 34 Espera TA and powered by twin Mercury Verado's should also be available.     

www.rioyachts.net

New Model: Adagio 58 Europa

Adagio launches its new flagship with the presentation of the 58 Europa.  This new model represents the next step for the Adagio line of boats which are built in China to the specification of the European French company.  The 58 Europa features very US trawler looks with the benefit of an aft deck as is common in Europe for stern to mooring.  Inside it can be specified with different options. two for the main deck, and two for the below cabin area.  The split level saloon can be specified with a to the side starboard located or central helm station, with this last choice giving a smaller galley and larger C-shaped saloon.  Down below the choice is more simple offering a three cabins sleeping five, or two doubles with owners stateroom moving to mid ship and being a more spacious full beam affair.  Power specification have not so far been advise by Adagio say the 58 Europa can be specified with a single or twin engine from Volvo, and Yanmar. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.76 m (58.3ft)

Beam - 4.80 m

Draft - 1.50 m

Displacement - 27.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 2000 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 475 l

Accommodation - 5 berths in 3 cabins, or 4 berths in 2 cabins

Max Persons - 8 to CE A standard

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - hand laminated fiber glass, with core sandwich for deck cabin, and epoxy barrier

Certification - CE A

www.adagio-yachts.com

Powerboat OGP - Malta Preview

Here we are again at the start of the 2011 season of the Powerboat Endurance championship, who after making last year without a promoter takes 2011 with Ocean Grand Prix from Malta taking care of this spectacular event.  It will be a challenge for the Maltese company, but the potential for the Endurance Series in both the Evolution and Super Sport class to become something big in the World of Motor Sport are on the cards.  The challenges for OGP are a lot, starting from the fact that the World economy still has not yet recovered fully from the 2008 and 09 recession, and continuing with restoring the believe in the championship from sponsors.

Round one of the 2011 season will start in Malta, home of Powerboat endurance races since 2004, and also to the Chaudron Powerboat, Super Sport class champion for three consecutive times from 2007 till 2009.

So far we we do not have a team list but as soon as this will be in hand we will update you with the details. Watch this spot for more.
Pole Position is scheduled for Friday at 1700 hours, Round One race on Saturday at 1600 hours, and Round Two scheduled for Sunday at the same time.

www.oceangrandprix.org

Project: Galeon 400 Fly

Just on the heels of launching its new flagship the Galeon 780 Crystal, the Polish builder presents the project of the 400 Fly.  This model a flybridge motor cruiser is scheduled to debut after the middle of 2011, and continues Galeon collaboration with British designer Tony Castro.  As usual to Galeon and Castro the 400 Fly offers modern exterior looks with a sea capable modified Vee shaped hull, which is followed by the usual flexibility coming from this Polish builder who make the interior and technical part suiting to various client tastes.  Various options can also change the concept of the 400 Fly; from a completely fitted mini galley on the flybride, extended bathing platform for larger tender space, and an electric convertible bed on the main saloon. Inside is for a split level saloon with a C-shaped galley located on the forward part. Folding doors make sure to make this area become one whole with the aft deck.  Below is space for a standard three cabin layout; owners stateroom with en-suite head to fore, and two double guest rooms located to mid ship.  But a more luxurious two cabins version should be available in the near future.  With the three cabins choice and optional convertible bed on the main saloon, the Galeon 400 Fly sleeps eight persons in four different areas.  Power options have not yet been announced, but Galeon again shows great flexibility in the propulsion area with the 400 Fly to be available with Volvo IPS, traditional line shaft, and stern drive choices.

www.galeon.pl

Improve-it = Absolute 64

Absolute follows what it did on the 70 flagship and presents additional choices for the propulsion of the second in size 64 model.  This modification for the fall 2009 launched 64 will give the choice to owners to have a twin propulsion and more power option versus the standard quadruple Volvo IPS configuration.  This new choice of twin Volvo largest IPS1200 units increases top speed by 2 knots.  Powered by third generation Volvo IPS and twin D-13 900hp engines the Absolute 64 now reaches a top speed of 36 knots, and a cruise of 28 knots.  The speed with the standard quadruple IPS600 435hp engines installation is for 34 max, and 27 knots cruise.  This optional choice adds only 60hp to the total power, but shows how the reduced drag of two IPS pods against four units give improved speed figures of 4% in cruise and about 7% in top speed, which should also bring similar reduction in consumption levels.

www.absoluteyachts.com 

New Model: Riviera 53 Enclosed Flybridge

Riviera launched the latest 53 Enclosed Flybridge model at the second largest down under Sanctuary Cove boat show.  This latest Riviera designed by in house naval architect Alex Dowd follows what we have seen with the previous new model the 43 Open Flybridge continuing the evolution of flybridge models inspired by the Sport Yacht range.  Looking like a Sportfish Yacht but may be the only thing game boat here is the free aft deck, as the 53 Enclosed Flybridge does offer amenities that are more for a normal motor yacht.  The interior of the 53 Enclosed Flybridge offers a three double cabins lower deck layout, with a crew cabin located to mid ship.  The master state room as the large windows suggest is located to mid ship and will also feature a walk-in wardrobe, beauty desk, and relaxing sofa.  The other two cabins are the VIP located to fore, and a bunk double berth located to starboard.  The saloon of the 53 Enclosed Flybridge also offers a convenient layout with a very practical astern galley, and a forward area with two settees.  An interior staircase leads to the top raised pilot deck, which will have a two seat helm station, C-shaped settee, and a small wet bar with galley.  Standard power for this latest generation Riviera 53 Enclosed Flybridge is three Volvo 435hp, with options coming from twin 900hp, or Cats 1015hp engines.  Propulsion is to be pods from both Volvo IPS forward dual propellers style used in triple units or larger latest 1200 series, or ZF aft looking units.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.2 m (59.8ft)

Hull Length - 17.2 m

Beam - 5.13 m

Draft - 1.25 m

Displacement - 22300 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3500 l

Water Capacity - 1200 l

Accommodation - 6 + 2 berths

Engines - 3 x Volvo IPS600 D6 435hp, 2 x IPS1200 D13 900hp , 2 x Cats C12 1015hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 or IPS1200 forward looking dual propeller pods, ZF 4000 aft looking pods

Speed - 35 knots max, 28 knots cruise with IPS1200

Range - 400 nautical miles on cruise speed

Project - Alan Dowd, Riviera

Construction - Vacuum infused fiberglass resins with solid GRP, and Cored areas

www.riviera.com.au

Project: DSME 24m

This is an interesting project not only from a design point of view but also from a construction, of which the details where sent to me by Italian designers Francesco Rogantin and Andrea Borzelli.  It will be interesting if this Korean company known for its cars, and commercial ship construction will use its Daewoo name for its yachts.  Surely the technological know how for building alloy yachts is there, but the official Daewoo shipbuilding site has not so far given any hint of these projects. First of a series of nine models which will have sizes from twenty to 73 meters, this 24m super yacht is to be realized in aluminium and has been designed by Italian architect Andrea Borzelli  for Daewoo Shipbuilding Marine Engineering CO., LTD. and will be built in collaboration with the South Korean shipyard GHI Yachts. The naval architecture and engineering have been developed by Naval Architect and Marine Engineer Francesco Rogantin. The layout includes a main deck featured with a large lounge-dining area, day head, kitchen, pilot house and an outdoor relax area at the bow. The lower deck will offer a crew area and four cabins for eight guests; a full beam owner cabin with an ample bathroom and dressing room, two twin cabins and a VIP at the bow.  The contemporary style interior play about as light-dark and gloss-Matt contrasts through the use of different types of wood, leather, textiles, steel and lacquered surfaces in combination with a bespoke lighting project.  Top speeds up to 29 knots are predicted, but power choices are not so far announced for the Daewoo 24m which will displace over eighty tons. 

www.dsme.co.kr

New Model: Sessa C32

Sessa continues to upgrade its models and the C32 is its reply to entry level boaters.  In this sport cruiser Sessa and designer Christian Grande have used the experience coming from its larger models and presented a valuable product full of quality and clever design solutions.  The C32 offers design touches which are not much heard of in a cruiser measuring 32 feet from the hard top to the extended bathing platform where it is possible to stow the tender.  The level of comfort is important both inside and outside.  The main aft cockpit deck presents itself with a C-shaped settee, L-shaped lounger, helm station, and wet bar.  Down below the layout offers what is a standard plan in this size; U-shaped sofa to fore which becomes a double berth, galley, spacious shower head, and mid ship separate cabin with double berth.  Power is from twin Volvo 200hp diesels, or 270hp petrol gas engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.75 m (31.9ft)

Length - 9.50 m

Beam - 3.00 m

Displacement - 5700 kg

Fuel Capacity - 515 l

Water Capacity - 110 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 8

Engines - 2 x Volvo D3 200hp diesel, 5.0i 270hp petrol gas

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drive

Project - Christian Grande

Certification - CE B

www.sessamarine.com

Improve-it = Rampage 41 Express

The designers at Rampage have upgraded and improved the 41 Express with the enhancement of Wenge interior. This finish dark in color, exudes richness, and is now an option for those with more modern exquisite taste.  The new Wenge interior was unveiled at the 2011 Miami International Boat Show. The second in size of the Rampage fleet, but flagship of the Express range 41 is already well regarded in size and style of Sportfish Cruiser thanks to her optimum 2649 liters fuel capacity, and CAT diesel engines power from standard 575 up to optional 715hp.  The 41 Express can sleep up to six hard driving anglers in the two stateroom plan, or four in the open layout. The new Wenge wood interior gives the 41 Express a modern distinctive luxurious look with a comfortable feel.

www.rampageyachts.com

New Model: Prestige 500 Flybridge

Based on the just a couple of months before debuted 500 S of the Express Line, the Prestige 500 Flybridge offers all the winning elements found on the sport yacht plus the added bonus of fly deck with second helm and entertainment area.  The 500 Flybridge as the 500 S should be very popular in its size thanks to host of very latest design features from propulsion to the accommodation layout.  Since showing up in the market first as a Jeanneau brand a decade ago and since 2008 becoming independent Prestige has been presenting always better models and the 500 S and Flybridge are just proof to this.  We again have elements of bigger boats and latest designs, as the astern galley on the main deck, or the full beam owners suite which does not sacrifice other cabins as non of which is a bunk.  The fly which is what differs this model from the 500 S is a serious offer, here the 500 Flybridge offering a full extended well sizable area with an L-shaped settee to aft, sun pad, helm station and wet bar.  Power is by twin Volvo 435hp engines with IPS pod propulsion.  The 500 S had speed estimates of 37 knots max, if the 500 Flybridge is close to that Prestige surely have a winning model here. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.2 m (49.9ft)

Hull Length - 14.92 m

Beam - 4.50 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 14100 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 318 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x IPS600 D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pods

Project - Garroni Design, JF De Premorel Concept, J&J Design, Prestige Eng.

Certification - CE B-12, C-14

www.prestige-yachts.com