Project: Hatteras 56 Motor Yacht

Hatteras Yachts is pleased to announce the newest member of its fleet, the 56 Motor Yacht incorporating original design concepts, spacious interior and intuitive features that make this an ideal boat for the owner-operator. The new 56 Motor Yacht represents a new entry-level product for owners who appreciate the advanced design and robust construction that sets Hatteras apart. Like all Hatteras models, the 56 Motor Yacht features a solid-fiberglass hull bottom that includes beefy support for key areas such as the tunnels, shaft log and strut locations. Divinycell coring is infused into the hull sides, decks and superstructure to add stiffness and reduce weight, benefiting from advanced variable-deadrise design that utilizes large propeller tunnels to reduce draft and increase efficiency. Powered by a pair of 705hp Cummins QSM11s as standard equipment, installed in a V-drive configuration with the gearbox forward. This positions the engine room as far aft as possible and allows for more living space below. Combined with an 18 feet beam, this configuration gives the 56 MY as much interior volume as many yachts in the mid-60-foot range. Powered by its standard engines, the 56 Motor Yacht is expected to achieve a cruising speed of 18 knots and top end of 21 knots, providing a usable range of approximately 300 nautical miles. Optional 1000hp CAT C18s will push the 56 to a cruise of 26 knots and a top end of 29 knots. The 56MY features a three-stateroom, two-head arrangement that includes a 130-square-foot full-beam master stateroom amidships, a VIP stateroom forward, and guest bunks to port. An optional arrangement provides for a private crew quarters with discreet access, in lieu of the third guest stateroom.

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New Model: Intermare 50

Intermare 50 is the new flagship motor yacht from this Tuscanian company, builder of high quality detail motor yachts. Intermare flagship model offers a new generation flybridge motor yacht, dedicated to a young and sporty clientele and what is refereed to by Intermare as an open fly yacht. Open for exterior spaces, cockpit function and design. Fly for upper bridge, second helm station and interior comfort. The design for the new Intermare 50 is a low flybridge design with a low superstructure in order to give the navigation performance of an open boat but without giving up the comforts of a flybridge boat. Interior accommodation is for a 3 cabin 2 head interior and a crew cabin is available aft. The master cabin is a very spacious full beam space with an en-suite shower head and full view large side windows.
Tehcnical Data:
LOA - 15.60 m (51.1ft)
Beam - 4.50 m
Displacement - 21 t
Water Capacity - 600 l
Fuel Capacity - 1800 l
Engines - 2 x Volvo D9 575hp

www.cantiereintermare.com

Class 1 - Spirit of Norway win in Egypt

Spirit of Norway 20 produced it second impressive performance of the weekend to win the Egyptian Grand Prix and keep their world title hopes alive, with Qatar 96, second and the championship leader’s, Victory 77 in third. With the course shortened to 57.59Nm due to the extreme conditions, Spirit of Norway took full advantage of starting from pole position, hitting the front from the green flag and gradually building an impressive lead over their main rivals in the championship race, Qatar 96 and Victory77, and going on to take the chequered flag and win by 30 seconds. Qatar 96 produced another strong showing after qualifying second fastest on Friday, and second place achieved their main target of reducing the gap to the championship leader’s. Third place for Victory 77 was a gutsy performance, after throttleman Sanchez suffered a severe nose bleed at the start of the race and struggled throughout. After producing their best showing in qualifying, Negotiator brings home a fourth place, ahead of an excellent result for Giampaolo Montavoci, who switched into his second boat after crashing in qualifying, to partner Kolbjorn Selmer. Jotun 90 completed the top six, but will be disappointed with the result after running strongly in fourth and pushing Victory 77 for most the race, before technical problems dropped them down the field. There was also disappointment also for Qatar 95, who after starting from sixth position, moved up to fourth and was closing in on third place when a broken supercharger belt ended their race. After running in fifth place, Spirit of Norway 20’s race ended when a water hose broke with SeveneleveN and Victory 7 also failing to finish due to technical problems. The teams now head to Doha in two weeks time for the Qatar Grand Prix, and with 24 points separating the top three, the title race looks set to go down to the final two races in Dubai.
EGYPTIAN GRAND PRIX - RESULT
1. Spirit of Norway 10 – B Gjelsten (NOR)/S Curtis (GB)
2. Qatar 96 – H Al Thani (QAT)/M Nicolini (ITA) + 00.30,45
3. Victory 77 – A Al Zafeen(UAE)/JM Sanchez (FR) + 00.41,67
4. Negotiator 50 – B Eker (NOR)/C Parsonage (GB) + 1 lap
5. Foresti & Suardi 8 – K Selmer (NOR)/G Montavoci (ITA) + 2 laps
6. Jotun 90 – C Zaborowski (NOR)/J Tandberg (NOR) + 3 laps
Spirit of Norway 20 – T Barry-Cotter (AUS)/P Nilsen (NOR) dnf
Qatar 95 – A Al Sulaiti (QAT)/L Nicolini (ITA) dnf
SeveneleveN 18 – G Manuzzi (ITA)/N Giorgi (ITA) dnf
Victory 7 – T Al Sayed (UAE)/N B Hendi (UAE) – dnf
Fainplast 2 – M Pennesi (ITA)/M Esperto (ITA) – dns
WPPA CLASS 1 WORLD POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP – after round 5 of 8
1. Victory 77 – A Al Zafeen(UAE)/JM Sanchez (FR) – 93pts
2. Qatar 96 – H Al Thani (QAT)/M Nicolini (ITA) – 75pts
3. Spirit of Norway 10 – B Gjelsten (NOR)/S Curtis (GB) – 69pts
4. Victory 7 – T Al Sayed (UAE)/N B Hendi (UAE) – 44pts
5. Qatar 95 – A Al Sulaiti (QAT)/L Nicolini (ITA) – 36pts
6. Foresti & Suardi 8 – M Pennesi (ITA)/G Montavoci (ITA) – 33pts
7. Negotiator 50 – B Eker (NOR)/C Parsonage (GB) – 23pts
8. Spirit of Norway 20 – T Barry-Cotter (AUS)/P Nilsen (NOR) – 20pts
9. SeveneleveN 18 – T Polli (ITA)/N Giorgi (ITA) – 14pts
10. Jotun 90 – C Zaborowski (NOR)/J Tandberg (NOR) - 12pts
11. Fainplast 2 – K Selmer (NOR)/M Esperto (ITA) – 5pts

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New Model: Codecasa 43.mt construction F.68

This prestigious Italian owned yacht builder continues to build and offer to the market one-off super yachts off high quality and prestigious image, aimed at the owner searching for an Italian design but with high end seakeeping in mind. The Codecasa line of semi displacement continues to expand it's fleet on the world seas and this new 43 mt hull number F 68 is one of it's recent launches for this year. The accommodation for the new 43 metres boasts a 5 stateroom interior with a separate upper deck owner suite. Crew quarters has 5 cabins giving 8 total berths. Top speed is 17 knots at light load and cruising speed is 13 knots which gives a 3000 nautical mile range.

Technical Data:

LOA - 43.00 m (141ft)

Beam - 9.00 m

Draft - 2.50 m

Displacement - 390 t (full load)

Fuel Capacity - 60.000 l

Water Capacity - 10.000 l

Accommodation - owner’s suite, 2 double bed cabins, 2 twin bed cabins (with 1 extra bed)

Crew Accommodation - 1 captain’s cabin, 1 chief engineer’s cabin, 3 twin bed cabins

Engines - 2 Caterpillar 3512B 1950hp

Propellers - 2 props fixed blades “S” Class

Speed - 17 knots max (light), 13 knots cruising

Range - 3000 nm @ 13 knots

Construction - high tensile steel AH 36 Hull, aluminium 5083 H111/H321 Superstructure

Class - Lloyd’s Register of Shipping Maltese Cross 100 A1 SSC “Yacht” Mono G6 Maltese Cross

www.codecasayachts.com

Projects: Princess 50, Princess V 85, Princess 85 MY

The new Princess 50, third generation for this successful motor yacht is a further example of design ingenuity, maximising the available space and giving the impression of a much larger vessel. A full width stateroom offers the owner a level of spaciousness and comfort never previously enjoyed on a yacht of this size while expansive windows allow natural light to fill the saloon and dining area providing a perfect environment to relax or entertain. Below, the full width owners stateroom with en-suite bathroom makes maximum use of the available space and its vertical portlights give the cabin a light and airy feel. Furthermore the forward stateroom, again with en-suite bathroom, along with a generous twin berth cabin provides comfortable accommodation for up to 6 people. There is also the option to add a single berth aft cabin for crew or occasional guests. The Princess 50's flybridge with wetbar, wide side decks, teak laid cockpit and bathing platform with stowage for tender or wetbike, make living onboard a pleasure and long range cruising is made effortless by the deep V hull design resulting in unparalleled sea keeping and performance.

The Princess V85 stunning good looks disguise a very practical and spacious interior layout, as well as a number of new design features. Princess V Class sports yachts are renowned for high performance and the V85 is no exception, with a deep V hull and a choice of the latest diesel engines giving speeds close to 40 knots. Distinctively for a sports yacht, the new V85 will incorporate a sport flying bridge with full repeat controls and a large seating area with refrigerated cool box. The spacious cockpit features a seating/dining area for eight and as well as a bar area. The forward area of the large saloon incorporates a sliding roof which opens over the control position and the dining area. A sliding door to starboard gives access to the side deck. With a full beam owner's cabin and three additional guest cabins, all en-suite, the lower accommodation provides comfortable and luxurious accommodation for eight. The V85 also features a large galley which has the option of being fully enclosed or open plan. There are two crew cabins together with a galley and mess area accessible from the starboard side deck. Each cabin can be fitted with one or two berths giving provision for a maximum of four crew. The new Princess 85 Motor Yacht will offer high performance with truly spacious accommodation on all decks. Sharing the advanced deep V hull with the new V 85 it provides high speeds with superb seakeeping. Conventional drive shafts in propeller tunnels ensure straightforward handling at all speeds as well as fuel-efficient long range high speed cruising capability. The generous beam of the hull is very apparent throughout the saloon and accommodation areas as well as on the flybridge which boasts a vast amount of space with ample seating and dining areas. Also located here is a separate bar and barbecue, a sunbed aft, storage space for a tender or wet bike and the option of a hot tub spa. The cockpit provides a superb space for alfresco dining and the triple sliding doors open to combine the cockpit and saloon into one large entertaining area as required. Below deck there is a beautifully appointed, full beam owner's stateroom along with a luxurious VIP stateroom which shares many of the same features. A choice of layouts allows either two twin en-suite guest cabins or a third stateroom with a further twin berth cabin.

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Class 1 - Porto Marina Egypt Preview

Qatar 96 in Romania, second on the charts chase Victory 77 for 2007 title

The Class 1 fleet returns to competitive action this last October weekend, and will line up on the aquamarine waters of the Mediterranean, as Porto Marina, one of the most fashionable resorts in the Middle East, hosts the Egyptian Grand Prix, round five of the WPPA Class 1 World Powerboat Championship and the first round of the WPPA Class 1 Middle East Championship.

The Egyptian Grand Prix is the start of an intensive period of racing for the teams, with four races in the Middle East in six weeks. And with 80 points on offer (excluding bonus points), the world title is still very much up for grabs, but the chasing pack must start taking points away from the championship leaders if they are to stay in the title race, and they must start doing it in Porto Marina.

The first half of the season has been dominated by the Middle East teams, who have kept their European rivals off the podium at all but one race, with Victory 77’ blazing a trail of supremacy and consistency, taking three wins out of four and a second place to clinch the European Championship and give themselves a healthy, but not unassailable 19 point lead in the overall title race. If they can maintain their imperious form, the title is enticingly within sight. Whilst the teammates in Victory 7, are currently lying in fourth place, and in a strong position to play a key supporting role if Victory are to regain the world crown. Qatar 96, with four podium finishes so far lead the chase, and is the only outfit who can grab the title without relying on Victory 77 to break or falter, assuming that is, that they win the next four races, a Herculean task. But Qatar 96 have the reliability and if they can find some extra pace, can pile pressure on the leaders. For the defending World Champions Spirit of Norway 10, the title appears to be slipping from their grasp. A frustrating season so far and with technical hitches restricting them to just one win, sees them 30 points off the lead. But Spirit of Norway has proved to be the fastest boat out there, but will have to hope the leaders break or drop considerable points and that they return to winning ways, if they are to successfully defend their title. Qatar 95, are the pick of the teams running V8 power-plants, and after a season of ongoing development with the Mercury and a podium last time out, appear to have hit form at a crucial time and look likely to be podium challengers from here on in. Spirit of Norway 20, the youngster of the Norwegian team also with the Mercury, will be looking to build on a solid first season together and try to find some extra pace to move them into a top six ranking. For Negotiator, bedding in Sterling V8s and Jotun, running the Mercury, a lack of reliability and some misfortune has dogged their seasons. But both teams can start to turn their fortunes around by realising their obvious pace and potential and produce strong showings in Porto Marina with a focus on grabbing some silverware in the Middle East Championship. SeveneleveN will be hoping to start the second half of the season, as they started the season, with a top six finish in Porto Marina, but with Tomaso Polli unavailable to race, Nicola Giorgi will be joined in the cockpit by Class 1 newcomer and fellow Italian, Giorgio Manuzzi. Veneta Marina-Duemme Brokers’s season has been dominated by driver changes, but Foresti & Suardi will be looking to improve on the solid performances that sees them lying in a very credible sixth place. Boat number 2, carrying the colours of new sponsor Fainplast, formerly VM Foresti & Suardi.

The race weekend starts officially on Friday 26 with the EDOX pole position, with a final practice session and the teams lining up for the 21 lap, 97.36Nm Egyptian Grand Prix in Porto Marina on Saturday, 27 October.

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New Model: Uniesse 65 MY

The new Uniesse 65 MY continues the philosophy from the North Italian builder of offering top quality sea keeping vessels, with underwater hull design by renowned American Fred Hudson. This new offer in the now famous MY range, standing for Motor Yacht with an Italian Mediterranean modern interpretation of a flybridge and clean no frills design. The interior continues the external philosophy offering accommodation in 4 spacious cabins with 3 heads including the very spacious full beam owners cabin. Worth noting also unlike most yachts this size, is the spacious 2 berth crew cabin located aft. Performance is a very good 32 knots top speed with not so big 1015hp engines and 31 tons of net weight.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.35 m (66.9ft)

Length - 19.52 m

Beam - 5.35 m

Draft - 1.54 m

Weight - 31.000 kg empty, 37.000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 4200 l

Water Capacity - 1200 l

Max Persons - 18

Engines - 2 x Cat 1015hp

Speed - 32 knots max

Catertification - CE A

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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.

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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

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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)

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