New Model: Maxi Dolphin 51 Power

Launched in Summer 2007 this picnic styled power boat was brought to my attention in the lively web forum at YBW.com. Maxi Dolphin is a renowned sailing yacht builder who decided to build its first power boat, a fifteen meter size sport yacht with classic and elegant lines. Its clean design disguises its apparel, designed to reward maximum sailing comfort and enjoyment. With the 51 Power, Maxi Dolphin offers a day cruiser but also a stylish maxi tender for the mega yacht, suited for day-outings at sea with family and friends or for brief cruises of a day or two. Below decks there is a large owner’s suite with private bathroom and shower, plus an adjoining spacious dinette, saloon and small day head. Power is provided by latest twin Volvo 370hp or the optional with 435hp units with same six cylinder block, with this last option giving a maximum speed of 38 knots and a cruise of thirty.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.42 m (50.5ft)

Beam - 4.26 m

Displacement - 10.000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1.800 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 forward looking duoprop pods

Speed - 38 knots max, thirty knots cruise

Project - Roberto Starkel

Certification - CE B

www.maxidolphin.it

Monthly News - January 2008

- pic of the month - Riviera Wins Gamefish Tournament

Alicante Doma 4 Acclaimed Barcelona Beauty

The prestigious British magazine “Motor Boat” has selected Doma as one of the most impressive new launches at the past International Barcelona Boat Show. Is in that way how the Doma 4 has been defined as the “Barcelona Beauty”. The new launch from Astilleros de Alicante clearly shows the international expansion strategy of Doma. As Motor Boat has pointed out, one of the evidences of the Boat Show is to confirm the evolution of Doma, the “Spanish growing marque”. According to this publication, the Barcelona Boat Show has unveiled the new and “thrilling” Spanish launches, which “much temp the British buyers”, among which the Doma 4 has shown to be one of the stars. This recognition from Motor Boat adds to the acclamation that Doma 4 has received since its world premier last November. And the passion for design that Doma represents has been again remarked by a prestigious publication.


Azimut Show 2000 Metres Above Sea Level

From the extraordinary beauty and elegance of the Azimut 43 S amid the islands of the Mediterranean to the glossy luster of its bordeaux color, characteristic of the “S” line to which it belong, against the snowy backdrop the French Alps. The Azimut 43 S is in these days the star and the symbol of this exclusive prestigious resort, an Olympic site during the Albertville 1992 Winter Olympics and a holiday destination for French and Russian high society and Europe’s biggest tycoons. The Azimut 43 S is choreographically included in the Alpine context: the yacht’s wake has been made by snow artists and sculptors to create the fascination of a yacht plowing through the waves of the sea... amid splendid snow-covered peaks. In the sixteen days of the show the yacht is being visited by the exclusive guests of Courchevel 1850, who will be able to dream about their next summer vacation aboard one of Azimut’s prestigious yachts, symbols throughout the world of contemporary elegance, comfort and distinction.


Bertram Yacht New President

Legendary U.S. sport-fish manufacturer, Bertram Yacht, has appointed Mike Myers as its new President. Myers will report directly to Giovanni Vacchi, Executive Chairman and CEO of Bertram Yacht. We are very pleased to have Mike joining our team, stated Giovanni Vacchi, Executive Chairman and CEO of Bertram Yacht. He comes from an outstanding background, including 20 years in the marine industry, with extensive operations experience. He is a quality driven manager who will contribute significantly to Bertrams reinforcement as the worlds leading sport-fish manufacturer. Previously President of Boston Whaler and Brunswicks Saltwater Boat Group Division, he joined Bertram Yacht in its Miami headquarters on January 7th, 2008. Myers holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, and has 28 years of managerial experience, including 8 years at General Electric and 20 years in the marine industry.

Bertram Winterfest 2007

The Bertram 630 Moppie cruised through Fort Lauderdale as part of the 36th annual WinterFest Boat Parade on December 16, 2007. Bertram Yacht teamed up with Kids in Distress, a community supported agency providing services for the prevention and treatment of child abuse in South Florida. Identifiable by the Kids in Distress’s signature rubber duck on the bow, the Moppie drew plenty of oohs and aahs from the thousands of people on shore along the parade route.


Fairline Present Apprentice Of The Year Award

At this year's Collins Stewart London Boat Show, Fairline Boats will present the 'The Apprentice of the Year' award to the apprentice that has shown the most promise during 2007. The award, which will be presented by Derek Carter, Fairline's CEO, took place on the Fairline stand on Thursday 17th January. Samuel Carver, who turns 20 on 12th January, has been selected as the Apprentice of the Year from over 25 apprentices that are studying towards NVQ's at Fairline. Samuel, from Market Harborough works on the Phantom 50 line and was nominated by both his mentor and foreman because of his excellent work ethic, time keeping, manners and attitude


Ferretti Wins Best of The Best Award

Ferretti Yachts has once again played a starring role in this year's prestigious "Best Of The Best Award", presented by the "Hurun Report" magazine. The prize is awarded on the basis of the results of interviews with 660 Chinese businessmen, who are invited to nominate the best product from a select range of luxury companies from all over the world. The survey was carried out between May and November 2007, reflecting the opinions of entrepreneurs and operators in this market, which currently has the largest growth rate among the world’s economies. During the ceremony, the "Hurun Report" magazine awarded Ferretti Yachts with the "Best Luxury Cruising Yacht Award 2008", recognizing for the second year running the yard's leading position in China.


Hatteras Moves Production To New Bern

Hatteras Yachts has announced that over the next several months it will gradually shift production from its Swansboro plant to its larger New Bern facility to take advantage of productivity gains there. Though Hatteras is forecasting a double-digit growth in sales for 2008 versus 2007, Hatteras management is confident that improvements in its manufacturing process at New Bern will allow consolidation of its boat building activities there to satisfy production commitments. Upon completion of manufacturing Hatteras product in June, the Swansboro facility will be available for manufacturing of other Brunswick boat brand yachts. Over the course of this production shift by Hatteras, 200 positions will eventually be eliminated at Swansboro. Those employees with necessary skill sets may be given an opportunity to possibly transfer to New Bern. For those employees who do not stay with the company, Hatteras will offer appropriate severance and other assistance.


Pershing Wins Bert Performance Yacht 2008 In China

On Thursday, January 10th at an award ceremony held in Shanghai, Pershing, the Ferretti Group brand and famous Italian shipyard specialized in the production of luxury yachts, was presented with the prestigious Best Performance Yacht 2008 award, on the basis of the statistics established in the “Best of the Best” survey. This demonstrates for the second year running that the Chinese market and its rapidly expanding class of entrepreneurs see the Marches-based company as one of the most prestigious “Made in Italy” brands.


Riva Hits St.Moritz Ski Runs

If the mountain will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet must go to the mountain. Following this principle, Riva celebrates the beginning of 2008 reaching his owners and lovers who, in winter, leave the sea for the ski runs in the most exclusive locations of Europe. In December the first Riva Corners were inaugurated, giving brand lovers the chance to admire miniatures of the famous yachts and photographic panels running through images of the Riva history. Two special corners can be admired at the renewed Carlton Hotel, former summer residence of tsar Nicholas II built in 1913 and facing the St. Moritz lake, and in the exclusive Corviglia restaurant, which, placed at 2500 m, is one of the highest Yacht Club in the world. This new project couldn’t miss to include also the Queen of the Dolomites. Cortina, the Italian ski resort par excellence, hosts in its famous Cristallo Palace Hotel & Spa a miniature of the Rivale and three panels of the Riva Historical Archive, telling the evolution of the shipyard from the origins in 1842 until today.


Riviera Scoops The Pool In Gamefish Tournament

Riviera scooped the pool at the Riviera Light Tackle Masters game fishing tournament held off the Gold Coast over the month of January. Rivieras took out both first and second team places. Overall Champion Boat went to Reel Deal, a Riviera 37 owned by Les Corby. Les took delivery of his boat on the Thursday before the event started, just in time to complete registration. Runner up boat went to the new Riviera 48 Offshore Express, Freelance, in its very first tournament. A fleet of 56 boats, from trailer boats of less than 20 feet up to an 85-foot cruiser, competed through the three-day tournament in often difficult sea conditions. A total of 15 marlin were tagged and released. According to Gold Coast Game Fish Club President Craig “Grinner” Newton, it was one of the most successful events ever run by the club.


Sarnico Group Logo

Four companies working in the nautic field are gathered under one sole logo: the starfish, the most charming among the marine creatures with its typical pentamerous symmetry which represents an advanced example of geometry in nature. A perfect symbol for those who design and build boats, right through the refinement of the shapes create a great “feeling” between man and sea. The five typical arms, that in some specimens may reach the number of fifty, symbolize activities of expansion and extension and depict notably the link among the different companies through the centre that sets the policy of progress and direction, as well as the starfish wraps its vital organs. Presently Sarnico group is composed by Cantieri di Sarnico, builders of prestigious yachts, Giacomo Colombo &C, producing speedboats and day cruisers of first class since 50 years, Sarnico II, a company located in Campania, dealing in moulding and assembling fiberglass manufactured products, Yacht Service Rapallo charged to give assistance and storage to the clients. The star, symbol of the sea and ideally the farthest point in the universe, represents the nautic identity of Sarnico group and points out the purposes of research and development beyond every aim.

New Model: Astondoa A76 GLX

The world renowned Spanish builder Astondoa, continues to update its range with Italian designer Christiano Gatto which presented a modern and spacious 23 metre 4 cabin motor yacht. The new A 76 GLX follows the trend shown by the latest presented models and aims to capture the success the A 72 GLX enjoys in a slightly smaller dimension size. It's exterior design follows a futuristic modern theme with huge windows and an aggressive look, all this without loosing a classic motor yacht feel thanks to deep side decks, allowing for a safe passage around the main deck but also the clean hull lines. Interior accommodation is a 4 cabins, 8 berths layout with a VIP cabin forward and full beam owners cabin located midship. Crew cabins are 2 for 3 members. The interior design follows a minimal approach with a huge research giving a spacious environment finished with oak and wenge woods. An optional hard top is available up top allowing for sun cover during the hot Summer months. Performance is an estimated top speed of 34 knots with a cruising speed of 27 knots powered by latest twin MAN 1550hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.50 m (77ft)

Length - 23 m

Beam - 6.00 m

Draft - 1.60 m

Displacement - 55 T

Accommodation - 8/10 guest berths in 4 cabins, 3 crew berths in 2 cabins

Fuel Capacity - 5800 l

Water Capacity - 1200 l

Engines - 2 x MAN CRM V12 1550hp

Speed - 33 knots max, 28 knots cruising

Project - Christiano Gatto

Certification - CE B

www.astondoa.es

New Model: Rodman 44 Muse

The new Rodman Muse 44 is the compact model in the Spanish builder luxurious range, which recently received Best Development Project award at the World Yacht Trophies in Cannes. With a twelve-metre long hull, the Muse 44 respects the attractive modern style the rest of the range enjoys, with the marked superstructure lines, the three lateral windows and a lively sports character for a flybridge cruiser. The 44 maximises the available volume, enabling a highly attractive, functional, and comfortably spacious three cabin interior that matches that found in bigger boats. The 44 Muse is also innovative in it's propulsion system featuring Volvo's IPS system giving the best in marina handling, superior speed manoeuvring and greater interior accommodation. While the use of the IPS system is very common today it is still very rare seeing the POD propulsion used on any flybridge cruisers and yachts, but the fact that Rodman was among the first using it on the 41 IPS can give a reassuring guarantee that this project is well developed in its roots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.60 m (44.6ft)
Hull Length - 11.99 m
Beam - 4.26 m
Displacement - 14 tons (loaded)
Fuel Capacity - 1330 l
Water Capacity - 400 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS500 forward looking duoprop pods
Certification - CE B

www.rodman.es

Projects: Fashion 141, Fashion 112, Fashion 88, Fashion 72 Classic, Fashion 55 Tender

Fashion Yachts located in the glamorous Tuscany region in Italy, presents some important projects for the future, starting with this big 44 metre Super Yacht. As yet the builder provided little information accept for this exterior design which shows a two and a half decked flybridge super yacht. Fashion estimates speed of 30 knots with 2 x 2500 hp MTU engines. While 141 feet might seem big the yard has also in project 2 other bigger yachts of 166 and 192 feet, a very ambitious future indeed for such a young builder, who has already gained a lot of reputation with the smaller 55, 68 and 116 models. Second project for the Fashion line is this flybridge super yacht of 35 metres with 2 and half decks and an estimated top speed of 32 knots. The new Fashion 88 project follows the lines of the 116 model but in a more aggressive design. With an aft located living zone under a carbon, crystallised hard top which gives a strong and light weight construction for the super structure giving a safe navigation to the guests in the difficult conditions. A top speed of 40 knots is being estimated with 2 x 2400 hp MTU engines propelled with Arneson Surface Drives. The Fashion 72 Classic project is something unexpected of what this yard has presented since its origin a few years back, that is fast sport hard top yachts. In fact this is a project of a semi displacement flybridge motor yacht with generous horsepower of only 2 x 700 hp engines giving maximum speeds of 21 knots and cruising of 18 knots. The interior will be available in 3 and 4 cabins layouts. Based on the lines of the successful Fashion 55, the 55 Tender is a fast runabout aimed at the client who has a big superyacht or a villa by the sea and wants a big comfortable daily runabout sport yacht. The interior is based with a layout offering 2 cabins, one double for owner and a single for crew. Standard propulsion is a classic shaft drive style. A hidden jet bike garage is located forward just behind the anchor winch.

www.fashionyachtsgroup.it

New Model: Beneteau 37 Monte Carlo Hard Top

Following the success of the 37 Monte Carlo, the new Hard Top version presented in Autumn follows the bonus of this good looking sports cruiser but in an all weather coupe form, completing a full global offer to this model. Beneteau designer in charge P. Andreani added a nice looking hard top to an already great looking boat. The 37 Monte Carlo Hard Top retains all the other great qualities of the open version, like the spacious cockpit outside, the well planned interior, superior second guest cabin and Beneteau's exclusive Air Step technology giving greater speed and better sea capability.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.10 m (39.6ft)

Hull Length - 11.31 m

Beam - 3.77 m

Draft - 1.10 m

Weight - 7470 kg

Fuel Capacity - 650 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Accommodation - 2 cabins, 4/5 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 260 hp, 300 hp

Certification - CE B

www.beneteau.com

Projects: Ferretti Custom Line 33 Navetta, Ferretti Custom Line 112 Next

The project for the new Ferretti Custom Line 33 Navetta will be launched in the coming Spring. Biggest yacht in the Navetta series from she will replace the successful 30 Navetta and follows the long standing collaboration of Ferretti with Zuccon design for the exterior lines. The new big Navetta follows themes showed in the just presented 26 model but has also design elements reminding of the much appreciated 30. She is like her smaller sisters a three deck motor yacht and will be offered in two different interior layouts of 4 cabins named or 5 cabins. The 5 cabin layout features the master stateroom on the main deck. Her semi displacement type hull will give top speeds of 19 knots and cruising of 16 knots, which gives an estimated range of 780 nautical miles. Engine options are 2 options, both MAN with the biggest twin 1550hp giving the before mentioned speeds, but smaller 1360hp are also available. The upcoming Ferretti Custom Line 112 Next, as the title suggest is the next interpretation of the successful 112 model with some very apparent changes aimed at continuing the leadership in the coming years. The immediately noticeable changes are the hard top up on the flybridge and huge cabin windows on the hull sides, aimed at giving spectacular views to the owner and his guests. Other important change is the free lounging area in the upper deck, flybridge area offering what is a big party socialising area to the owner and his guests. Based on a fast planning hull design, the flagship of the Custom Line should give top speeds close to 30 knots with a pair of MTUs of 2400hp each. She is certified and classed, as are also her smaller sisters in the Custom Line fleet to rigorous RINA A-1.1Y standards, showing the high level of construction Ferretti uses in it's range of super yachts.

www.customline-yacht.com

Boat Review: Intermare 36 Fly

Presentation
So after some critics from some friends that PowerYacht is too much of the bigger boats, although that is not the case as it is mostly the market which is pushing in that direction, I decided this month to have a better view of a medium sized flybridge cruiser the Intermare 36 Fly. Presented in the 2006 Genova boat show this new Intermare is an interesting entry medium level boat with an overall length of 38 feet. For interested parties Intermare also offers a hard top version named the 36 Cruise, obviously missing the flybridge and second helm station up top.
Accommodation

Medium sized family cruisers of 30 feet plus have been the building foundation of the Intermare brand in the last decade and the 36 Fly is all about being a comfortable family cruiser. It offers 2 cabins both with double berth, with the master stateroom located forward. A separate single shower head is located to port. The saloon located on the main deck features an L-shaped settee with a hidden counter top galley located opposite to the settee to port. The interior helm station with a single seat is situated forward of the L-shaped settee in the saloon area to starboard.

Being a Med based producer the exterior space is pretty good considering the small dimensions of the 36 Fly, offering a very spacious aft deck cockpit, a big bathing platform which can hold a tender and a comfortable fly bridge up top. The fly area is very smart offering a small c-shaped settee, sun pad and a single seated helm station.

Performance
Intermare is renowned for seaworthy boats, and the fact that this model uses tradition shaft driven engines confirms this. The Intermare is also very economical to run with the Yanmar engines which deliver among the best power to weight but also a very good power to consumption levels.

Positive

Aft deck cockpit space

Negative

Low safety railing in flybridge
Competition
As I said in my introduction this size of boat is very much pretty much abandoned by most of the builders, or to be precise by the companies who build a solid reputation around this size of craft in the eighties and nineties. Still if one looks closely at the market there is a handful of new comers but also some old builders who consider this size of utmost importance to there production. Here is what you have to look for:
DellaPasqua DC10S - classic squarish look, seaworthy, big inside with 2 heads
Jeanneau 36 Prestige - more space, similar in size and style

Portofino 37 Fly - gozzo evolution, bunk guest cabin, rich finish, deep around deck

Rodman 38 Yacht - big interior accommodation thanks to IPS propulsion

Sciallino S34 Flybridge - Gozzo modern function, interesting and spacious

Searay 36 Sedan Bridge - spacious, 2 huge cabins 1 head but owner walk in wardrobe

Sealine F37 - spacious, huge galley, 2 big cabins and also 2 heads
WILD CARD: Riviera 3600 Sport Yacht - hard top, patio door opens all, bunk 2nd cabin
Conclusion
The Intermare 36 Fly gives a lot of goods of form and function for an only 38 foot flybridge cruiser. Gone are the days when owning a boat this size was like having a ship, but I am sure that for people trading up this is still the case! Today there is less status symbolism in this dimension, so builders compete on the practical, trying to put a lot in the available size. Sure this was never easy and competition is always as heavy as it ever was. The 36 Fly wins the game if you want a sport looking flybridge boat that does not look heavy: extended fly, extended platform and spacious cockpit all say, I am made for the Med but this is not the only reason for having a look at this good looking flybridge cruiser.

Technical Data
LOA. 11.80 metres (38.7ft)
Hull Length. 10.48 metres
Beam. 3.65 metres
Draft. 0.80 metre
Displacement. 8 t
Fuel Capacity. 2 x 350 litres
Water Capacity. 400 litres
Person Capacity. 10 persons
Accommodation. 4 berths in 2 cabins, plus 2 berths in saloon, 1 head
Engines. 2 x Yanmar 353hp

Propulsion. direct line shaft  
Speed. 31 knots max, 26 knots cruising

Certification. CE B

www.cantiereintermare.com
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New Model: Doma 4

The new Doma 4 represents the third model from this young but very interesting Spanish builder, offering a versatile modern range of medium sized sports cruisers. Designed by the Barracuda Yacht and the Anders Design firms, the new Doma 4 model sits in the middle between the smaller 3 and bigger 5 model, introduced so far by this builder. It offers an interesting exterior design with a very innovative minimal style approach giving something different to customers looking for a hard top sports cruiser. Interior accommodation is a comfortable 2 cabin 2 head layout, with a covered if you want patio door upper saloon lounging area up top and a separate spacious galley down. Power is a shaft driven MAN engine option of 450hp or 550hp as optional. Performance is an estimated 35 knots of maximum with continues cruising speeds at 29 knots with the bigger option. The 4 model continues the policy for a high range of customization available for the client who chooses the Spanish builder, with a high range of colors available to personalize your boat as one would wish.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.5 m (44.4ft)
Length - 11.95 m
Beam - 4.32 m
Draft - 1.07 m
Displacement - 12.8 T
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 750 l
Water Capacity - 2 x 250 l
Max Persons - 12
Engines - 2 x MAN D-0836 LE401 450hp, R6 COMMON RAIL 550hp
Performance - 35 knots top speed, 29 knots cruising
Range - 225 Nautical Miles
Hull Shape - monoedric vee with 17 degrees deadrise aft
Designer - Anders Design LLP, Barracuda Yacht Design
Certification - CE A

www.astillerosdealicante.com

Project: Cranchi 36 Pelican

Based on the hull design and lines of the new 36 Zaffiro, the new Cranchi 36 Pelican aims to recapture the success the Pelican sport fishing line enjoyed during the 80s. The new 36 Pelican is a winner in many cases, offering good accommodation inside with a comfortable 2 seperate double cabins and a transformable c-shaped dinette as is the case for the Zaffiro. The new Pelican enjoys a special sport fisherman friendly cockpit with design enjoyed for making an anglers life as easy as it gets. Hull design is by Aldo Cranchi and the project is by Cranchi Research Development Department. It has two engine options from Volvo offering the D4 engine in 260 or the optional bigger 300 hp format. Propulsion will be an economic and efficient stern drive configuration. The new 36 Pelican is an interesting project capturing both worlds in one boat, that of a sport fisherman in the cockpit outside and of a comfortable cruiser inside with it's well laid out interior.

www.cranchi.it