Boat Review: Posillipo 65 Technema

Presentation

The Posillipo 65 Technema is the smallest offer from this renowned builder and was presented during the 2002 Genova Boat Show. This model follows the family feeling for this historical Italian brand, with the inimitable Technema hull and it's particular wings and a conservative yet modern superstructure based on the lines of the 70 and 80 models, designed by renowned architect Giovanni Zuccon. It replaced previous 67 Technema in production from 1994 to 2000, which was the first new unit produced by Gianfranco Rizzardi after the take over of Posillipo in 1993.

Accommodation

The smallest of the Technema models has just one duty in it's mind, offering maximum space and comfort in a luxury appointed 3 cabins interior for the owner and his guests delivering the best in spacious environments and comfortable cabins. The interiors follow what is today a common layout with owners cabin located mid ship, VIP cabin forward and the third guest cabin with two single berths located to starboard in between. All cabins are equipped with there own en-suite heads, with particular spaciousness and superior size for the master and VIP cabin with both featuring a bidet but also a separate shower. A separate 2 berth crew cabin is located forward for maximum privacy for the guests and crew.

The living area of the 65 is also equipped of what is an area of high comfort in a classic two floor area. A big c-shaped saloon fully equipped for socializing and entertainment welcomes you to the inside of the motor yacht, while a second c-shaped settee located forward to starboard of the main deck is the dining area which is joined to port by the main interior helm station. The galley on the standard version is a separate offer as preferred by Southern European clients, but if preferred it can be ordered in an open layout.

The exterior spaces offer a spacious aft deck giving the feeling of a much bigger boat, as do the deep all around side decks. The flybridge area has a spacious c-shaped dining area for Al-fresco dining while a 2 person medium sized sunbed is located forward of the settee to port. While the showed plans offer the standard layout, Posillipo offers a high range of customization and can be ordered to request unlike most of the competition in this size range.

Performance
The Technema hull is renowned for superior sea keeping standards over other deep vee shapes, and is a status symbol of Italian design being introduced by Posillipo in the early eighties with aggressive profiles accentuated by the stylish wings which give a particular dry ride without the need of a high ride. The 65 Technema hull shape is a deep vee, with a 13 degrees aft dead rise offering distinctive performance with top speeds of 33 knots and a continuous cruising of 28 knots, giving a range of 330 nautical miles with the bigger engines option.

Positive

High customization

Deck space

Negative

Small third head

Crew cabin
Competition
High competition in this size range, showing just how much demand has been growing. If one had to look back ten, fifteen years you would have had a smaller and different builders list with only Italians and USA builders. One thing striking tough is how much the Italian influence shows up in this size, not only as the main brands for this type of yachts but also the design influence they have had over the years. It is really clear to passionate people who have a certain experience to them, just how much the Italian design shows up, with the little exclusion being for the Hatteras 64.
Aicon 64 Flybridge - the Sicilian attack, close call to perfection, 4 cabins option
Astondoa A 66 GLX - Spanish build, Italian design, spacious saloon
Azimut 62 Evolution - low profile sport flybridge, open plan saloon
Carnevali 65 - all around curved looks, plenty of different layouts options
Dominator 68 - modern design with classic conception, plenty layouts to choose

Horizon 64 Elegance - semi planning hull, tender garage
Fairline 68 Squadron - latest comer from UK, big flybridge and master cabin with office
Ferretti 630 - classic modern, galley area aft of the saloon makes it a winner
Hatteras 64 Motor Yacht - USA med touch, feels big, 4 cabin option
Fipa Maiora 20 - classic, similar concept with Posillipo but higher customization
Princess 67 - another British contender with great clean looks
Sunseeker 60 Manhattan - 64 ft overall, main saloon all for entertainment
Uniesse 65 MY - 2007 model saloon with 3 areas, 4 cabin is standard
VZ 64 - replaced classic VZ18 in 2006, space is luxurious and welcoming
WILD CARD: Mochi 64 Dolphin Flybridge - lobster flybridge, spacious aft cockpit space
Conclusion

The Posillipo 65 Technema really ticks the boxes where it matters most, with generous performance and a bigger boat feel which is for sure one of it's higher selling criteria. Surely it is not the most innovative motor yacht in the twenty metre range, but Posillipo yacht buyers are usually the type of experienced yachtsman who have seen it all and done most, and are more looking for a timeless classic conservative design that is out of the actual fashion schemes and does not feel dated after the next fashion trend.

Technical Data
LOA. 20.50 metres (67.2ft)

Beam. 5.60 metres

Draft. 1.60 metre

Displacement. 45 T loaded

Fuel Capacity. 4980 litres

Water Capacity. 1000 litres

Accommodation. 6 berths + 2 crew berths

Engines: 2 x MAN D2840 LE423 1100hp, MAN 12V 1360hp

Speed. 33 knots max, 28 knots cruising, with bigger 2 x 1360hp option

Range: 350 nautical miles

Project: Zuccon Design, Cantieri Rizzardi

www.posillipoyachts.com

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New Model: Windy 44 Chinook

Taking centre stage on the Windy stand during the Düsseldorf Boat Show was the stunning new Windy 44 Chinook luxury sports cruiser, which made its worldwide debut at the show. The latest model from the renowned Norwegian boatyard is a handsome hard-top, designed with families who are not willing to sacrifice style and performance for space and comfort. Inspired by the success of the Windy 37 Grand Mistral, with its big, sociable cockpit, the 44 Chinook’s extra beam and length allows room for a spacious saloon and three double cabins below. Add a top speed of 38 knots, good looks, and the superb build-quality that has become standard with the Windy brand, and you have a hard-top sports cruiser that delivers on every count. Accommodation wise, too, the boat is in a class of its own. The enormous U-shaped sofa in the cockpit will sit the whole family and several friends comfortably. And it’s a similar story down below, with a big L-shaped dinette and a well-equipped galley with a huge floor space in between. Moreover, the Chinook is the among the few boats in this size to offer three double cabins: a big owner’s double cabin in the bows, with ensuite heads and shower, and two separate, roomy doubles amidships, which share heads on the starboard side. For all its elegant styling, and carefully considered accommodation, the Windy Chinook is designed to perform. The boat has an uncompromising deep-V hull to iron out rough seas, and comes with two engine options: twin 370hp Volvo diesels with Duoprop outdrives, or twin 435hp Volvos with forward-facing IPS drives. Top speed is estimated at no less than 38 knots, with cruising at 34 knots.

Technical Data:
LOA - 13.54 m (44.5ft)
Beam - 3.98 m
Displacement - 10.5 t dry
Fuel Capacity - 1100 l
Water Capacity - 305 l
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - DP-H dual prop stern drive, and or IPS forward looking pods
Speed - 38 knots maximum, 34 knots cruising
Hull Shape - modified deep Vee monohedron Wintech

Designer - Windy Boats

Certification - RINA CE B

www.windy.no

Project: Viking 60 Enclosed Bridge

Viking has been building enclosed bridge convertibles for over 11 years, delivering the first model, a 58 EB in the summer of 1995. As the design has evolved over the years, Viking now offers enclosed bridges on the 74, 68, 64, 56 and now the new 60. Although the size of the enclosed bridge varies depending upon the model, each one shares a commonality of luxury and convenience features. To maximize visibility, the helm is moved forward on centerline and each of three tinted windshield sections is fitted with a wiper and washer. The dash is wrapped in black ultra-leather to reduce glare and serves as the ideal location for electronic displays and the flush-mounted compass. Overhead, a bank of accessory switches controls various systems. Single lever controls supplied by the engine manufacturer and a vertical destroyer-type wheel with power assisted hydraulic steering deliver instant response. An adjustable Stidd helm chair provides plenty of comfort for long range excursions and on most models is flanked with upholstered companion seats, each with a sturdy footrest. Abaft the helm is essentially a second salon with similar amenities found below. A plush J-shaped lounge with stowage underneath on a raised platform allows guests panoramic views through the forward, side and aft windows, which totally eliminates any sense of confinement. A cocktail table adds a nice, convenient touch. Opposite the lounge, the hand-finished teak cabinetry houses a refrigerator with space available for bottle stowage and a sink. For entertainment, a flat-screen television, stereo and CD player are standard. The enclosed bridge is fully air conditioned and in reverse cycle mode, the system can supply heat for those chilly days at the beginning and end of the season. In fact, it is this feature of the enclosed bridge that many owners appreciate because it allows them to extend their boating season and enjoy more time on the water. On those in-between days, you can open the overhead hatch and the weatherproof exterior door to invite plenty of fresh air aboard. Another useful benefit of the design is it provides for an interior staircase from the salon so that during inclement weather, there is no need to travel outside to reach the flybridge. For docking ease, each enclosed bridge model is equipped with an outside aft docking station. The controls and wheel fit neatly into a fiberglass helm pod with room to add some electronics if desired. Opposite the outside helm, there is a molded fiberglass seat topped with a plump cushion for comfort and plenty of stowage below. On enclosed bridge models, all of the flybridge railings, including the bridge ladders are powder-coated to blend in nicely with the surroundings. Even the quartz lights, which illuminate the cockpit, are ensconced in fiberglass pods for a totally finished look. Viking also offers an option called the skybridge. This feature is a cozy open flybridge that sits atop the enclosed bridge roof. If it is extra height you are looking for aboard your next new Viking, it’s safe to say the sky is the limit with this accessory. Viking’s Enclosed Bridge Convertible line-up is one more example of our commitment to build a better boat everyday. They are the consummate cruising yacht, yet are fully capable of fishing alongside our Open Bridge boats.

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Innovazioni Progetti 48 Alena

The Innovoazioni e Progetti 48 Alena is the synthesis of practice, comfort and high performance this builder had us used to in the last years. This new model from the Italian builder is based on latest propulsion assured by Volvo Penta engines with IPS pod drive units. The new Volvo IPS is a complete electronic system involving steering, controls, instruments, engines, propulsion groups and thrusters' together allowing better low speed handling but also a superior performance already at low speeds. The efficiency of this system allows more comfort on board thanks to reduced space being used for the heart of the boat and superior safety standards if one had a bad experience crashing into sea grounds as the detachment of the transmissions occurs in arranged breaking points, reducing to minimum the risk of a hull's breakage. The interior of the new 48 Alena enjoys a comfortable family layout of 3 double cabins, with very spacious heads and a fully weather protected entertainment area with galley on the main deck. The Alena 48 has also the bonus of being one of the few 3 cabins, 14 meters in the market having a patio door separating the saloon from the cockpit when the weather does not look good.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.70 m (48.2ft)

Beam - 4.64 m

Weight - 14.000 kg

Max People - 16

Berth Accommodation - 6

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 800 l

Water Capacity - 420 l

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pods
Construction Material - GRP

Certification - CE A

www.ipyachts.com

Project: Sealine SC 47

Project of the new Sealine SC 47 follows the modern design and innovation the British builder showed for the SC 35 presented at the 2007 Southampton Boat Show. The World renowned manufacterer seems ready to put a minimal design approach to its sports cruiser range and the new 47 seems to be the next model to be presented aiming to this style direction. Curious enough Sealine was among the first builders going to the curved integrated design in the early nineties, which has made it enjoy huge success especially with clients looking for a lot space into the size. Seems the builder believes minimal is the next step in the boating trends, both inside and outside. The new SC 47 is a 2 cabin sports cruiser with 2 heads, offering one of the most spacious full beam owner's cabin in this size range. The cockpit is completely covered, shaded space with the hard top close or open to the sun if one would desire, and offers a spacious C-shaped settee, L-shaped wet bar and a sun pad to the left of the helm station located to starboard.

www.sealine.com

New Model: Numarine 55 Hardtop

Turkish builder Numarine presents the much awaited 55 Hardtop model, a fast offshore boat based on the aggressive lines of the successful 55 Open model. With the 55 Hardtop, Numarine adds another addition to the 55 feet range, now being offered in 4 different versions including this new much requested hard top design. The Turkish builder did not stop on the outside and also redesigned the interior space now offering a minimal design approach with a spacious 3 cabin layout, featuring a wider VIP cabin located mid ship and a modern integrated saloon area with galley wet bar located to port and a c-shaped saloon settee to starboard. Engines options are latest Caterpillar of 575 and 715hp each, giving a very respectable top speed of 38 knots with the most powerful units. The new Numarine 55 Hardtop is also certified with latest CE B rules and has an interesting price quality offer.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.90 m (55.5ft)

Length - 15.81 m

Beam - 4.48 m

Draft - 1.31 m

Displacement - 18.000 kg (with smaller CAT C9 engines)

Fuel Capacity - 2385 l

Water Capacity - 380 l

Engines - 2 x Caterpillar C9 575hp, C12 715hp

Speed - 38 knots max with Caterpillar C12 engines

Certification - CE B

www.numarine.com

Project: Riviera 38 Open Flybridge

Aussie builder Riviera announces the new Riviera 38 Open Flybridge, a two-cabin, one bathroom model, developing the millennium styling introduced in 2000. The saloon on the new Riviera 38 continues the sense of light and space seen on latest Riviera flybridge models with a conveniently low located galley in the saloon lounge area, ensuring flow of natural light. With a low profile flybridge hardtop Riviera uses light RTM (Resin Transfer Moulding) manufacturing techniques, ensuring light weight combined with strength. Up top on the flybridge a comfortable high-back helm seat is inboard with companion seat outboard and set slightly back with plenty of room behind the helm chair for easy access. A new style dash console has been integrated into the helm station offering a clean, robust look with complete engine monitoring displays and navigation instruments. A lounge stretching in front of the helm easily accommodates three adult guests. Externally, the new Riviera continues the evolutionary styling, with tinted glass windscreen panels fitting together in front of the windscreen mullions to give a modern all-glass look. Below decks accommodation includes two cabins: a master stateroom forward with walk-around queen double bed, a two doors entrance bathroom one from the master stateroom and one from the companionway and the second guest cabin with two spacious bunk berths. The spacious bathroom features satin chrome fittings and shower pole as well as a solid surface bench-top. Twin Volvo turbo diesel engines rated at 370hp each are the standard power on the new Riviera 38 Open Flybridge.

www.riviera.com.au

New Model: Jeanneau 38 Prestige S

The Jeanneau 38 Prestige S launched during the 2008 London boat show has been among the most expected new boats in this size offer. Italian designers Garroni present a real class leader in this size with innovative hardtop outside lines, big mid cabin window and a very versatile modular cockpit area. The main deck outside cockpit area is really the heart of any sports cruiser especially in the 11 meter size. Jeanneau really had a global thinking offering a versatile transformable outside with 2 different options as the circumstances may require. if you use your boat in the North colder climates a 2 shaped settee is the one for you, but when the sun gets going the aft part can easily transform in a spacious sun deck for the aft area. The French builder has also found the space to include a tender garage under the sundeck or settee as it is at the moment. The inside of the Jeanneau continues to surprise as it is a spacious versatile 2 cabin layout with a huge wardrobe for the forward located owner cabin and a transformable 2 singles or double guest cabin mid ship. Hull design for the 38 Prestige S is by offshore winning designer Michael Peters and propulsion is a pair of latest Cummins QSD 4.2 at 320hp each.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.92 m (39ft)
Length - 11.67 m
Beam - 3.90 m
Draft - 0.95 m
Displacement - 7500 kg
Fuel Capacity - 920 l
Water Capacity - 320 l
Accommodation - 4/6 berths, 2 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSD 4.2 320hp
Designers - Garroni, Michael Peters hull
Certification - CE B

www.jeanneau.com

New Model: Elan Power 48

The long awaited Elan Power 48 was launched at the Boot Dusseldorf, Germany to a huge response from brand fans and from clients looking at this size and type of sports cruiser. New flagship of the Elan Power range the new 48, is an elegant and stunning hard top sports cruiser with luxury interiors setting new standards in this size and range. Tony Castro designed a much diversified hard top model for the Slovenian builder, with options of 2 or 3 cabin interiors, with the 3 cabin version having a single saloon up top under the hard top. Engine options are latest shaft driven Volvo engines of 500 or 575hp each.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.63 m (48ft)

Length - 13.88 m

Beam - 4.30 m

Weight - 16.4 t (dry)

Fuel Capacity - 1800 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Maximum Passengers - 10

Accommodation - 2 cabins 4 berths 2 heads, 3 cabins 6 berths 2 heads

Engines - 2 x Volvo D9 500hp, D9 575hp

Designer - Tony Castro

www.elan-yachts.com

Project: Riva 92 Duchessa

The new Riva 92 Duchessa project follows the successful 115 Athena, flagship of the fleet since 2005. Riva continues its adventure in the mega yacht segment, with a new, refined model with curved, racy lines with a harmonious design of the profile. The new mega yacht encloses all the elegance and inimitable Riva style, as always in a solution featuring a unique, original design. Mauro Micheli's pencil, the work of his team at Officina Italiana Design and Riva's Engineering Department have once again managed to sketch a winning yacht. The novelties are numerous, both in the exterior design and in the interior layout and fittings, that won't miss to match the requests of the most demanding owners. The new, refined jewel has been added to the Riva collection, which currently features twelve models, and will be on display in September at the 2008 Cannes Boat Show.

www.riva-yacht.com