Project: Itama Fifty

A much awaited project the Itama Fifty, what has been an important dimension in the past of this status symbol boat builder. This new Itama Fifty today represents the natural replacement of the old 45 and 46 models, classic jewels of the range produced in the 80s and 90s respectively. The new owners of this legendary brand name, Ferretti Group and Pershing really put all the best to tribute the classic models, with designer Marco Casali presenting a craft with a similar but modernized layout to the legendary models. Proof to this are the interior plans which show what is a classic Itama layout with two cabins forward and a third spacious double VIP cabin aft, may be so normal today in open yachts from Italy but so unusual when first appearing on the 45 in the eighties. The new Fifty apart keeping the tradition inside will have the usual attributes as perfect mid positioned engines, low shaft angle for the best performance, deep vee hull all the way and the clean uncluttered timeless classic lines associated with this brand. Estimated performance figures give a 36 knots top speed with two 800hp MAN engines. So now it is just about seeing one for real hopefully in the coming Autumn shows.

www.itama-yacht.com

Project: Tiara 3900 Open

The Tiara 3900 Open project is an interesting combination of a sport cruiser design with the fisherman in mind, blending the pleasure of cruising and the passion of fishing. While staying true to the versatile Open design that is a Tiara Yachts legacy, the new 3900 Open turns up the volume on features that resonate with anglers. This American builder has always been producing sports cruisers with the fisherman in mind, and as expected few offers manage this delicate blend successfully as Tiara. This new model will proof all this with the aft cockpit and its mezzanine seating, what is an innovative feature for a boat this size. In fact the aft-facing mezzanine seat, set at sight level is perfect for the cruiser for the long trip and ideal for the fisherman eyeing the bait. This new Tiara as expected for this high rated builder offers many other innovations that will make the all-new 3900 Open a great choice for fishing, cruising or as is the standard from this builder both.

www.tiarayachts.com

New Model: CNM 50 Continental

A young yard from Rome, Italy which presented itself in the market with an eighty footer a couple years back, presents an innovative 16 meters sport yacht with a very modern concept, the new CNM 50 Continental. This new model from Cantieri Navali Dell' Mediterraneo has all the power, looks and comfort that you could ever want but above all it really presents a host of modern unseen concepts. The 50 Continental expresses a notably innovative concept of space thanks to an entirely flexible internal configuration. You can have from one to three cabins in just 15 minutes without requiring special manpower. There is a host of innovative technological solutions also outside in the cockpit which provides maximum unseen comfort, like the stern sun loungers that can be stowed in the large after peak, the galley with kitchen and wash basin hidden under the helm's folding seat, sun area united to side corridors facilitating deck movements, and very important but eye catching too the hydraulically opened double broadside platform increasing available space to the water. The inside space on the 50 Continental can also be modified as your needs, thanks to an innovative Modular System, exclusive idea of the Mediterraneo shipyard, permitting to transform the interior layout, to suit your needs. In fact moving the special panels, one can pass from a single loft style interior to a comfortable three cabin sport yacht and back in very little time. Thanks to this special modular layout it is possible to have: an owners cabin with two saloon settees, an owners cabin plus two guest cabins, and last is an owners cabin with a guest cabin plus a saloon with settee.

Technical Data:
LOA - 16.01 m (52.5ft)
Length - 15.70 m
Waterline Length - 11.41 m
Beam - 4.50 m Draft - 0.92 m (ex props)
Fuel Capacity - 2000 l
Water Capacity - 420 l
Weight - 19500 kg XS version with bigger CATs C18 option ASD 12L
Engines - 2 x MAN 730 hp, 2 x Cat C18 800hp
Propulsion - V-Drive shaft, Volvo IPS, Surface Drives Arneson ASD11 or ASD12L

www.cnmspa.com

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New Model: Lazzara LMY 116

The Lazzara 116 Motor Yacht is the flagship of this Americans builder renowned range of yachts. The 116 is the largest yacht Lazzara builds and while still a production fiberglass hull, just about everything else is left to the owner's imagination where personal taste and customization is concerned. The first build of the 116 was built as an open flybridge yacht with an integrated hard top, offering plenty of shade during those sunny cruises. Exterior styling is by Dick Lazzara who created a super yacht with a fusion design between the flybridge motor yachts range and the new successful LSX 75 sport. Interiors are exquisitely crafted and feature a beautiful light pecan finish, with stainless steel and tan leather accents. Saloon and dining areas are wood floored throughout giving the yacht an open flow from the aft deck to the galley. In the galley is a skylight allowing warm natural light to shine on the large settee. An other spectacular detail is the rear lighted granite floor in the lower foyer. Hull number one for the Lazzara flagship has top speeds of 28 knots with a comfortable cruising of around 21 knots, powered by twin 2000hp MTU engines.

Technical Data:
LOA - 35.2 m (115.7ft)
Beam - 7.04 m
Draft - 1.7 m
Fuel Capacity - 16277 l
Water Capacity - 2271 l
Engines - 2 x MTU series 2000 2000hp
Speed - 28 knots max, 21 knots cruising
Design - Dick Lazzara, interior Christine DeLashmutt 

www.lazzarayachts.com

Boat Review: Baia 70 Italia

Presentation

This month's boat review is one of the most innovative 2007 new models, the Baia 70 Italia. The 70 Italia continues adding more innovative features to the Naples builder line of sports cruisers and yachts. The modernization of the Baia line started in 1998, with the introduction of the now legendary 48 Flash, featuring at the time a unique removable hard top system and continued recently with the 78 Atlantica which the Italia did steal some features from. Still the Italian builder has plenty of numbers and innovations into it's portfolio, of which the most famous is being the first to use renowned Arneson surface drives. The 70 Italia is a striking combination of timeless design, recognizable with the flush deck equals classic, while glass hard top and saloon deck combination transformation making it as modern as you can.

Accommodation

As said, the saloon welcoming deck really makes the 70 Italia a modern boat, thanks to the fully opening patio door system, making saloon and aft cockpit transform into one big entertain deck. Upon boarding the aft exterior cockpit has a central located C-shaped settee, convertible to a sunbed. The interior saloon is made for entertainment divided with a comfortable L-shaped settee to starboard and a spacious wet bat to port. A dual helm station is located forward to the saloon area to starboard, making trips enjoyable and part of the adventure, thanks also to the big windows which give unobstructed views.

Lower deck is reserved for the accommodation area plus the separate galley room. Master cabin in located mid-ship, with a spacious en-suite bathroom featuring also a door separated shower. VIP cabin is located forward also equipped with the personal en-suite. Third double berth guest cabin is located to starboard with its en-suite head featuring in this case a second entrance from the main corridor, in order to be used as day head. Crew cabin is located mid-ship and has two bunk berths and a private head. The location of the crew cabin makes it possible to use it for guests, being in so a good position but also of respectable comfort and size.

Performance

I remember a few years back when boarding a Baia with Arneson surface drives how against most yachts equipped with the same transmission it did ride smooth and in line. One of the problems many builders have when putting this type of propulsion is the dolphin movement, meaning an up and down ride which happens at thirty knots plus speeds. This is something not felt on Baias, showing the high experience they have for surface driven boats and being the first to use it, is most expected one would add. The 70 Italia has two engine options of similar power but with the Cats giving an extra 3 knots of top speed at 52 knots and 2 knots more in cruising at 46 knots versus the German MTU engine. The Cat also has a lower revolution range of 2350. Another surprising data is the low planning speed of the Italia, planning at just 14 knots, a fabulous result for a surface propelled boat which usually with this size and engines, goes up in the high twenties. Low planning speed is a great advantage specially when one encounters not so good weather with heavy heads seas during his trip or crossing as is the case.

Positive
Glass Hard Top
Patio Door

Upper Saloon Layout
Negative
Galley
Competition
Hard top 21 metre boats have been in high demand recently, and so the offer in such a wealthy size in the last ten years is ten times more then it was. Competition selection criteria was based on high performance of forty knots plus, size 20 - 22 metres, similar three cabin accommodation and a hard top, accept for the wild card, which is totally different but offering similar lifestyle. All the models had surface drives, accept for AB and Wally which have jet transmissions. Italcraft and Abbate had also a different make to Arneson in this case Topsystem and Trimax respectively.
AB 68 - jet power with super handling, high customization 
Bruno Abbate Primatist G70 Aerotop Pininfarina - third cabin bunk, 4 Seatek 47 knots
Fashion 68 - nice exterior, stylish rich inside and spacious
Italcraft 70 Drago - military derived hull guarantees sea qualities, high customization
Magnum 70 - hull.11 with glass HT, top performance sea keeping, 60 knots with big MTUs
Pershing 72 - similar cockpit deck open system, sold out till 2010

WallyPower 73 - future looking as you can, waterjets give 40 knots max
WILD CARD: Mulder 68 Convertible - semi planning 32 knots, classic, sporty, stylish
Conclusion
The Baia 70 Italia scores many points with the most attractive being the opening patio door, making a hard top yacht transform into a big open offshore. Then comes the remaining of the equation, that is the other bonuses of a super luxury sport yacht with a semi custom interior and super high performance, making the Italia fly at around 50 knots. Baia declared 2008 production sold out for the 70 before the closing of Genoa Boat show in October, this is not surprising considering the classic lines of the boat which feature so much modernity in them that can make much of the competition look old.
Technical Data
LOA. 21.68 metres (71.1 ft)
Beam. 5.65 metres
Draft. 1.05 metre
Displacement. 40 T loaded
Fuel Capacity. 5500 litres
Water Capacity. 800 litres
Max Persons. 16
Accommodation. 6 berths + 2 crew berths
Engines. 2 x MTU 12V 2000 M93 1822hp, CAT C32 ACERT 1825hp
Propulsion. Surface Drives Arneson ASD 14
Speed. 52 knots max, 46 knots cruising, 14 knots planning speed with bigger CAT C32 option
Range. 450 nautical miles approx
Project. Galeazzi, Ascenzi hull

www.baiayacht.com
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New Model: Sunseeker 52 Predator

The new Sunseeker 52 Predator adds further choice to the ever popular range of high performance sport yachts and is designed to combine outstanding performance and handling with astonishing cruising comforts usually associated with flybridge motor yachts. A new model sharing it's hull lines with the new 52 Manhattan, also presented as the Predator at the Southampton show. This new Predator takes ideas from the bigger sisters, with a new hydraulic stern lifting platform for easy tender lift and also a distinctive automatic protective sliding hard top. The aft spacious cockpit features a sun lounger, contoured seating, dining table and a wet bar leading through the patio door inside the covered main saloon area. The lower accommodation deck features the fully equipped galley, a master stateroom with en-suite, a forward stateroom with en-suite and a twin Pullman berth cabin. With a dynamic profile, hallmark Sunseeker curves, sweeping guard rails and top speed of 32 knots, the 52 Predator confirms once again the spirits of the prestigious British builder.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.60 m (57.9ft) inc pulpit

Waterline Length - 13.11 m

Beam - 4.49 m

Draft - 1.26 m

Displacement - 24800 kg @ half load

Fuel Capacity - 2140 l

Water Capacity - 625 l

Engines - 2 x 800hp

Speed - 32 knots max, 23 knots cruising

Range - 250 nautical miles

www.sunseeker.com

Projects: GIanetti Star 58 Navetta, Gianetti Star 65 Navetta, Gianetti Star 75 Navetta, Gianetti Star 85 Navetta 3 Deck, Gianetti Star 105 Navetta

After having delivered 2 semi displacement models in the 85 feet range, Italian Viareggio based builder Gianetti decided to offer a whole line of Navetta type yachts from 58 up 105 feet, build in fiberglass and steel, alloy for the bigger 105 feet model. The 58 foot Navetta will be the entry model of the range and in my opinion also the most important. First for the size which is a comfortable but not big yacht accessible in many marinas and easy handled with no help, second is the characteristics of a semi displacement ship like style motor yacht from Europe and from Italy in this size. Something rare to see! Interior for the 58 Navetta also follows a much European layout with 3 spacious cabins, featuring the ever important full beam owners cabin. Power will be a pair of Cummins rated at 480hp each, of which no speeds as yet have been announced.

The second family member in size of the new range of Gianetti Star is the 65. Also as the 58 a very important size and as the smaller model also build of fiberglass. Interior is a 3 cabin layout, with 2 crew cabins, 1 mid ship which can be used also as a guest cabin and 1 aft. Power is for two Cummins of 715hp each, which the builder gives a range of 1150 miles at 10 knots. Another add up to the Gianetti Star line, is 75 Navetta model. Here the dimensions at 75 are for a more standard size for a semi displacement yacht, as the market has some offers in this size mostly from Northern European yard. Still the Gianetti has a very modern Mediterranean line to it with the usual Italian flare, expected from a Viareggio builder. Standard interior plan is a 3 cabin layout with a spacious 4 berth crew lobby forward. Engines are two Cummins 670hp each, surprisingly less power to the smaller 65 model, give a range of 1350 miles at 10 knots. Three deck version based on the 85 model, which so far Gianetti has launched in two versions, S and C. The new 85 3 Deck has a more classic exterior looks, thanks primary to the raised pilot house on the third deck. The third deck up top is not only the pilot house but also features another entertainment area up top, thanks to the c-shaped saloon. This new 85 version, compared to the S and C versions so far delivered is powered by bigger Cummins 1015hp each, which the builder is estimating a range of 2300 miles at cruising of 10 knots. The project of the Gianetti Star 105 Navetta, will be so far the biggest motor yacht to ever be built by this experienced Viareggio builder, which I remind started building yachts in 1980. This new model will be constructed in difference to the other Star yachts, with a steel hull and an alloy superstructure giving maximum stability, another first for Gianetti. Standard plans show a 5 cabin interior with a fabulous owners stateroom on the main deck, featuring full 360 views. Standard power option is a pair of Cats at 1000hp, with 4 by Generators of which 2 emergency units. Construction will be with to highest standard RINA 1oo A 1.1 Y class.

www.gianettiyacht.com

New Model: Viking 50 Convertible

Presented during the Miami Show is the Viking 50 Convertible, a broad sport fishermen yacht to both tournament and cruising yachtsmen. The outside lines of the new Viking are aggressive with a raked stem to slice through head seas for a comfortable ride offshore, making the new 50 Convertible a winner in it's main environment, the sea. Interior the theme continues for a class leading boat, with a spacious three-stateroom, two-head layout offering generous accommodation, comfort and privacy for six. The master stateroom has a queen-sized walk around berth with an upholstered head board, mattress and lift top, which exposes plenty of stowage below, reading lights, a large maple-lined hanging locker and an entertainment system. The privately accessed head has Amtico vinyl flooring, a teak-faced Corian counter with built-in sink, a fiberglass shower stall with seat and an electric MSD. Port and forward guest staterooms each offer the flexibility of upper and lower berths and share the second head. A laundry center is located adjacent to the companionway steps. The outside cockpit, features 132 square-feet of usable space, packing every element you need to take. Power for the new Viking is latest MAN CRM 1100hp diesels and with a standard fuel load gives 32 knots cruise speeds and top of 36 knots. A more powerful optional with 1360 hp MAN CRM engines also is available to increase the cruise speed to 36 knots and to provide a top end of 40 knots depending upon load and existing conditions.

Technical Data:
LOA - 15.39 m (50.6ft)
Beam - 5.18 m
Draft - 1.47 m
Weight - 30.164 kg
Fuel Capacity - 3785 l
Water Capacity - 662 l
Engines - 2 x MAN CRM 1100hp, 1360hp
Speed - 40 knots max, 36 knots cruising MAN 1360hp option

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Maxi Dolphin 61 Power Evolution

The Maxi Dolphin 61 Power Evolution is an innovative project, natural forward step of the 51 Power model presented in 2007. First rendering designs for the new bigger Power model show similar contemporary line as for the 51 model, with a classic American picnic boat influence. Propulsion for the new 61 Power Evolution will be a more speed orientated surface drives system, giving the best usually for a 40 knots plus performance. Interior accommodation details have not yet been submitted but the side port hole windows make you imagine for a loft style interior with a spacious owners cabin mid ship.

www.maxidolphin.it

New Model: Solare 47 Coupe

A very interesting boat builder based in Viareggio, Italy which has a range of fast boats featuring a fast deep vee hull with a superstructure of a lobster boat influence design. The new 47 Coupe is a different version to the 47 Lobster model, with some important differences in the stern layout and a more open Mediterranean cockpit. The design of the coach roof, follows a more aggressive theme with an extended hardtop, finished partly in glass for maximum natural light and covering three quarters of the outside area. Standard cockpit layout of the 47 has a galley on the main deck to port, c-shaped settee in the forward area, l-shaped settee in the lower deck and a spacious sun lounger aft. Inside in the lower deck, sleeping accommodation is a 3 cabin 2 head layout, with master cabin forward and 2 identical guest cabins midship. Still variations of the theme are available as Solare is very much a custom builder, modifying the boat as customer wishes. The different propulsion options in this case: stern drives, shafts with tunnels or surface drives also show the open mind in which this builder offers its products to it's clients.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.25 m (46.7ft)

Length - 12.70 m Beam - 4.20 m

Draft - 1.10 m

Weight - 11 t

Fuel Capacity - 1750 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Max People - 12

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats 460hp

Speed - 32 knots max

Certification - CE B

www.solareboats.it