Project: Portofino 11

The new 11 metre for the fabulous Portofino motor boats will be designed by architect Zagano and will be available in three different versions: Spider, Hardtop and Fly. Different to previous and other Portofino Marine models, it will use Volvo's IPS driving system instead of traditional in line shaft drives. Innovative in it's propulsion and contemporary classic modern lines the new Portofino will follow a classic Vee shape for the hull with an eighteen degrees deadrise aft. A 32 knots top speed is being estimated for the Portofino 11.

www.portofinomarine.com

New Model: Rodman 74 Muse

Biggest Motor Yacht build by Rodman, the new Muse 74 continues the challenge for the Spanish builder to offer modern med style motor yachts, designed by World renowned Italian naval architect Fulvio De Simoni. The Italian designer continues the philosophy shown for the first Muse 54, offering a Motor Yacht with characteristics side windows and a sweeping flybridge design. Inside the new Rodman flagship offers a contemporary minimal design featuring light colored woods, with white and dark color contradictions. Accommodation layout for the 74 Muse offers four suite's with a spacious VIP cabin to fore. Crew accommodation is for two aft and one forward.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.14 m (75.9ft)

Length - 22.90 m

Beam - 5.70 m

Weight - 45.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 5500 l

Water Capacity - 1225 l

Engines - 2 x Man 1360hp, 1550hp

www.rodman.es

New Model: AB Yachts 140

The new AB Yachts 140 is the biggest yacht ever produced by the Viareggio builder and continues the call for Jet Power only produced Sport Yachts. This relatively young builder founded in 1992 started as water jet powered craft specialist and this pays up in hulls which are designed and built around this propulsion showing up unbeatable handling and seakeeping characteristics. The water jet power and high performance hull is the only untouchable issue when choosing an AB Yachts, the rest is for the owner to decide. The 140, new flagship for AB Yachts offers what the smaller high performance models do and more! When one thinks of 40 plus metres 130 plus Tons with a top speed of 53 knots thanks to the big triple water jet MTU power engine option it has a WOW factor to it. Interior space in hull one is a four cabin offer with a spectacular ultra spacious mid-ship full beam owners cabin. A separate crew area with galley and 6 berths and 3 shower head is located forward.

Technical Data:

LOA - 41.60 m (136.4ft)

Beam - 8.00 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Weight - 130 t (empty)

Fuel Capacity - 19.000 l

Water Capacity - 3.000 l

Max People - 20

Engines - 3 x MTU 16v2000 M93 CR 2400hp, MTU 16v4000 3700hp

Propulsion - three by MJP650 waterjets

Speed - 53 knots max, 46 knots cruising (3 x MTU 3700hp option)

www.abyachts.com

Boat Review: Menorquin MY 160 Hardtop

Presentation
Founded in 1978, Menorquin offers a line of semi-displacement cruisers and yachts from 10 to 18 metres based on the traditional Spanish fishing boat available in the various open, hardtop and flybridge versions. PowerYacht presents you the second largest model off the range the MY 160 Hardtop, which is also available in flybridge and standard form which differs from the hardtop by not having a rigid extended cover for the cockpit.
Accommodation

Finished in classic all wooden style interior the Menorquin MY 160 unlike outside, is available in only one version with 3 cabins offering a 6 berth sleeping accommodation. A spacious master cabin with en-suite shower head is located forward. Two guest cabins of moderate dimensions are located to port mid ship of the lower deck and are a VIP cabin located aft of the accommodation deck and the third cabin with 2 single L-shaped guest berths. Guest head is located fore to starboard. A small L-shaped settee and a spacious L-shaped galley located to port of the accommodation deck entrance complete the sleeping area. An optional small crew cabin is available on request forward.

The enclosed upper deck divided by a sliding patio door from the cockpit offers a spacious L-shaped saloon settee to port with the pilot house to starboard. Outside is the other living part of any Menorquin model, showing its Mediterranean boating heritage by offering spacious all around deck. The 160 with its important dimensions continues this philosophy with high bulwark covered side decks and spacious cockpit. In this hardtop version the aft cockpit also enjoys a rigid cover offering good protection from the sun and bad weather.

Performance

The MY 160 Hardtop offers a very stable semi-displacement hull particularly studied to plane when cruising at 10 knots plus of speed. The high vertical bow shows sign of a solid seaboat and the impression is confirmed when navigating in the tough. The Menorquin also offers a fabulous 15 knot cruising speed which is just fast enough for comfortable crossings. Is this not the speed that one uses in many of the rough tough head seas!

Positive

deck cockpit area

comfortable semi-planning 15 knots cruising speed

spacious saloon

Negative moderate sized guest cabins

low bathing platfrom

Competition Typical as it is finding the right competition for the Menorquin is not easy business, it is either you like or you don't! The classic Spanish fishing boat lines have something special which are very difficult to understand. This is what to look for, but consider each of the mentioned alternative as a wild card selection if the Menorquin is to you tastes:

Apreamare 54 - fast 30 knot hull, fishing boat based but from Naples

Grandbanks 52 Heritage EU - US style trawler, flybridge, similar speed

Nordhavn 50 - full displacement, US trawler, flybridge, super 2800 NM range

Sciallino 15.95mt Gemy - low speed planning hull, Liguria fishing boat heritage

WILD CARD: Estensi 530 Maine - modern classic, super comfort, low speed planning

Conclusion

The Mernorquin MY 160 Fly has something particular thanks to the Spanish Gozzo design which has the affect "look at me I am different". But the Menorquin is not only about this and it offers a very impressive package like the comfortable slow fast 15 knots cruising speed, spacious interior accommodation and superb deck space confirming its Mediterranean heritage would all make for an interesting choice. The other bonus is the competitive price and its optimum navigation and reduced maintenance costs which is lower fuel bills for a boat of this size. The last thing which does hold a high important factor when one purchases a boat of this size and value is the presence, and the Menorquin MY 160 Hardtop has loads of it!

Technical Data

LOA. 15.95 metres (52.3 ft)

Length. 15.30 metres

Beam. 5.00 metres

Draft. 1.40 metre (half load)

Displacement. 25.60 T

Fuel Capacity. 2 x 475 + 1 x 975 litres

Water Capacity. 640 litres

Person Capacity. 16 persons

Berths. 6 + 2 and 1 crew in bow (optional)

Engines: 2 x 370HP Volvo D6-370 EVC, Yanmar 6 LYA-STP

Speed. 19 knots max, 15 knots cruising.

Construction. GRP

Certification. CE A

www.menorquin.com

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New Model: Fairline 64 Targa Gran Turismo

The new Fairline 64 Targa Gran Turismo challenges the high standards of her illustrious predecessors. Certainly it is fitting that such an advanced and eye catching model should be introduced to lead the impressive Targa range in Fairline’s fortieth Anniversary year. Building upon the success of the Targa 62, this brand new model incorporates yet more exciting developments, including an innovative patented design for the retractable roof. A particular highlight is the wide, atrium-style access to the lower saloon, creating an impressive entrance towards the opulent interior. Another is the magnificent, full-beam master stateroom amidships, with electro-chromatic partition to the en-suite shower room. This high-tech system changes the glass from opaque to transparent at the flick of a switch, allowing light to flood through the feature windows into the cabin. The sophisticated ‘Continental’ galley arrangement is designed to perfectly match your lifestyle when below decks, whilst the Al fresco galley in the cockpit offers an appealing blend of luxury and practicality. The new Targa 64 is one of Fairline larger yachts and clients can rely on the specialist advice, experience and exclusive services of the Yacht Division throughout the order and commissioning process.
Technical Data:

LOA - 19.60 m (64.4ft) including gunnel

Length - 19.35 m

Beam - 4.75 m

Draft - 1.37 m unloaded

Weight - 25.68 tons

Fuel Capacity - 2966 l

Water Capacity - 553 l

Berths - 6-7

Engines - 2 x Caterpillar C18 1015hp, MAN CRM 1100hp

Speed - 35 knots top estimated

www.fairline.com

Projects: Windy 48 Triton, Windy 44 Chinook

Stylish sports looking hardtops are becoming a must for 12 metres plus sports cruisers and famous Norwegian builder Windy continue to update it's range in this direction, offering aggressive looking rigid protection cockpit models. The new Windy 48 Triton is a spacious 3 cabin, 2 heads, 14 metre hard top sports cruiser project, designed as the recently presented Windy's by Hans Jergen Johnsen. This new Windy is constructed with Volvo IPS in mind but is also offered with a shaft driven alternative for traditional propulsion lovers. A 34 knots top and 28 knots cruising speed are being estimated with 2 x !PS 600 Volvo diesel engines. The new Windy 44 Chinook is a 13.5 metre, 3 cabin sports cruiser project. As Windy's tradition of building family orientated craft, this project shows all this offering a 6 berths with 2 head comfortable interior accommodation. Designed by Windy Boats own design team, this new model is a high contender for the top spot in this size style craft, especially when one thinks that most of the sports cruisers available in this size offer 2 spacious cabins. Developed with Volvo's IPS in mind but also offered with tradition shaft drives, the 44 Chinook has an estimated top speed of 38 knots.

www.windy.no

New Model: Ferretti 510

The new Ferretti 510, defines the renewal of the entry segment of the Ferretti Yachts fleet. Designed with the ambitious objective of raising reference standards for the 50-60 foot category, offering on board spaces unprecedented in yachts of this class. In its 16 metre length and almost 5 metre beam contain three revolutionary innovations, the full-beam owners cabin with chaise-lounge and large open view windows, an open-space living area that creates an uninterrupted sweep of salon, cockpit, galley/bar and dining area, and a sky lounge without roll bar creating sporty yet formally elegant lines.

Technical Data:
LOA - 16.02 m (52.7 ft)
Length - 15.67 m
LWL - 13.51 m
Beam - 4.94 m
Displacement - 25.8 t (loaded), 21 t (unloaded)
Fuel Tank - 2040 l
Water Tank - 710 l
Max Persons - 14
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Hull - warped hull with 14.5 deg deadrise and sprayrails
Engines - 2 x MAN R6 CR 730hp, 800hp
Speed - 32 knots max, 28 knots cruising woth 800hp
Range - 270 nm
Design - Zuccon International Project

Certification - CE A
www.ferretti-yachts.com

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Project: Doma 3 Avante

Astilleros de Alicante presents its new motorboat the Doma 3 Avante. The new model enlarges the Doma 3 range, which now is made of two versions, the open version and the new Doma 3 Avante, characterized by its superb cockpit hard top cover providing this motorboat with an exclusive personality. The exterior is a combination of the most innovative sport spirit but with a retro touch. The new Doma sports cruiser offers the finest materials like noble wood and natural leather, but the customer can select his alternatives to tailor his Avante. Technology and quality is in constant evolution and this new Doma improves the construction as the internal bulkheads with isoftalic resins and vinilester with Airex core of double contour, provide an increase in the rigidity and stability of the structure but reducing the weight to about 10%. These are just a few examples of the technological improvements that Doma 3 Avante introduces.
www.astillerosdealicante.com

New Model: Mondomarine 41 MT Panther

Designed by Studio Vafiadis is the new 41 metre by Mondomarine. The yacht builder located in Savona, Italy presents an innovative low profile and aggressive looking semi displacement Super Yacht featuring the best in construction, materials and technology. The interiors as the exteriors are designed also by Studio Vafiadis and have been designed to offer the best accommodation for 12 guests in 6 spacious cabins for the owner and his guests. Crew accommodation is for 7 members in 3 double cabins and a separate captains cabin. Performance is a 21 knots top speed and an all time cruising of 19 knots with 2 x MTU's of 2285 HP engines. Range is for 3000 Nautical Miles with a cruising economical speed of 12 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 41.56 m (136.3 ft)

LWL - 33.30 m

Beam - 8.48 m

Draft - 2.15 m

Displacement - 215 t half load, 240 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 48.500 l

Water Capacity - 8.500 l

Accommodation - 6 double guests cabins, 3 double crew cabin, 1 captain cabin

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V396TE94 2285hp

Speed - 21 knots top, 19 knots cruising

Range - 3000 nm @ 12 knots

Construction - Alloy

Project - Mondomarine & SYDAC, Studio Vafiadis interior and exterior

Classification - RINA Cross of Malta Hull, Mach Yacht Short Cruise Navigation Charter

www.mondomarine.it

Projects: Astondoa AS 40 Fly, Astondoa AS 67 Open, Astondoa A 76 GLX, Astondoa A 90 GLX, Astondoa A 138 GLX

Astondoa presents a host of new projects showing its strong position in today's nautical offer. Continuing with the latest models offered by the Spanish builder the new AS 40 Fly is designed outside and inside by Christian Gatto, offering a modern and spacious interior flybridge cruiser. But innovation for this new model does not stop in its design as it is among the first flybridge cruiser engineered around Volvo's IPS drives and its interior accommodation shows all this, offering three spacious double cabins with none of them being a bunk. Spacious inside when one thinks of the 12 metres length. Astondoa continues also it's upgrade in it's open hard top sport yacht offer. The new AS 67 Open will be the new flagship for the open hardtop range of the manufacturer and as all recent new models is designed by Italian Christian Gatto. Inside the new Astondoa offers 3 separate cabins with a spacious mid-ship full beam owners suite and 2 crew cabins forward. This will be a hard contender in the ever increasing 20 - 21 metre hard top sport yacht competition. A successful market segment for the Spanish builder the new A 76 GLX follows the success of the classic yet timeless 72 of a modern yet functional motor yacht. This new mid-sized motor yacht follows the trend of huge view windows not only on the upper deck but also on the lower deck in the owner and VIP cabins. The brand new and latest Christian Gatto design for the Spanish builder, is the A 90 GLX following the trend shown by the soon to be launched 76. The extra 3 metres of length will give the extra for clients requesting a more spacious motor yacht which should also be available in a 5 cabin option. Flagship of the Spanish builder the new Astondoa A 138 GLX continues where the A 122.3 GLX left in presenting a real masterpiece of design and luxury spaces. The new Astondoa mega yacht will have a semi displacement hull giving top speeds of 21 knots and cruising of 18 with 2 x MTU 4000 V12 giving 2773 HP each.
www.astondoa.es