Propulsion: ZF Pod

The new ZF Pod-drive is a most efficient propulsion system, ideal for medium-sized pleasure craft of 30 to 48 feet overall length, powered by engines up to 450 hp. The increased propulsive efficiency, compared to traditional shaft-line systems, can be as high as 15%, allowing the installation of engines with significantly lower power, for the same boat speed. This saving in installed horse power translates into improved fuel economy, weight reduction, environmental footprint reduction and both initial and through-life cost reduction. The system consists of a transmission unit, a control system and a propeller unit with counter-rotating propellers. The new ZF Pod-Drive will be available from April 2009.

www.zf-marine.com

New Model: Cranchi 33 Endurance

The 33 Endurance is a new model from World famous Cranchi, which for 2008 it delighted the fans of this Italian brand and passionate people alike, presenting half a dozen of new models. Standing at 33 foot the new medium sized Endurance is the new entry level offer in the Offshore Class range, adding to the successful 41 Endurance model. Designer Aldo Cranchi follows the Endurance heritage and presents a sporty looking power boat, but still offering extended cruising accommodation outside and inside, without disturbing the sleek exterior lines. The cockpit is spacious and has a medium sized sun pad aft, an l-shaped settee behind the helm station with central dining table, and three helm seats forward, one at port side and 2 seats for the helm station. Down below the theme continues for a spacious boat considering the exterior sleek and low profile lines, with a fully equipped galley to starboard, head with separate shower stall to port, v-shaped settee to fore which converts to a double berth, and double medium sized berth mid ship. Performance is a max of 37 knots, continuous cruising is 29 knots with the smaller diesel option of twin D4-300 hp Volvos.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.25 m (33.6ft)

Length - 9.98 m

Waterline Length - 7.50 m

Beam - 3.50 m

Draft - 0.96 m

Weight - 5600 kg

Fuel Capacity - 530 l

Water Capacity - 120 l

Max Persons - 8

Berths - 2 + 2

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4-EVC 300hp, D6-EVC 330hp

Propulsion - Volvo Stern Drive DP-H

Speed - max 37 knots, cruising 29 knots with D4 300hp

Range - 230 nautical miles, 8 hours @ cruising with 33lph x2 consumption

Project - Aldo Cranchi, Centro Studi Ricerche Cranchi

Certification - CE B

www.cranchi.it

Project: Viking 46 Open

Based on the hull lines of the also in project 46 Convertible, Viking present the 46 Open. The 46 Open is the fourth brand new boat scheduled to be added to the Viking product line for 2009 as it joins the flagship 82 Convertible, the 57 Convertible and the 46 Convertible. The 46 Open will be unveiled, at the upcoming Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show in February 2009. 46901 which is hull no.1 for the 46 Open, will feature an Atlantic Blue hull, twin optional more powerful 1100hp MAN V10 common rail engines in lieu of standard twin MAN 900hp V8s, a two-stateroom layout with satin finished teak throughout, a fully equipped galley and an observation mezzanine in the 121 square-foot cockpit. The command deck has a raised centerline helm and three Murray Products adjustable ladder back seats are standard. Prop pockets reduce the draft to 4 ft. 4 in. The 46 Open is the ideal platform for tournament and casual fishing, as well as cruising and other water activities, and continues Viking testimony of building top class Sportfish Cruisers and Yachts.

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Absolute 40

Another new addition to the stunning Absolute fleet, the new 40 oozes style and is a winning boat in its class offering a lot for the size dimension on offer. The new 40 takes a lot from its bigger sisters in the Absolute fleet, not only in the style, but also in the confidence of its design and its practicality. Apart the stylish hard top which is becoming more and more an inevitable accessory, the 40 has also a stunning interior with a 2 cabin, 2 head layout. The second head usually is a rare to find solution in boats of 12 metres in length, and the 40 has a twin en-suite solution for the master cabin forward and the double guest cabin mid ship. The outside area is also full of entertainment areas, with a c-shaped settee seating 6 in absolute comfort, a sunpad of which underneath lies the tender garage and also an extended bathing platform. Worth to note is that the bathing platform is bigger to the normal standards for boats usually housing a tender garage. The 40 is an impressive sport cruiser and will surely win a big market share in its size and type, it is so good that I think it will also steal customers from the bigger Absolute 43 model.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.09 m (39.6ft)

Length - 10.95 m

Beam - 3.95 m

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 375 l

Water Capacity - 235 l

Max Persons - 12

Berths - 4 + 2

Engines - 2 x Volvo Penta D4 300hp, D6 330hp

Propulsion - Volvo Stern Drive

Project - Absolute Research and Development Lab

Certification - CE B

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Heaven 80 Open

This is the first time PowerYacht presents a rib, and how about a better way to start then with a model which made the record in 2008! This is the Heaven 80 Open, an inflatable super boat presented in the latest Genoa Boat Show, measuring just close to 24 metres, a record breaking rib which impresses for its size but also for its solutions. Built in the sea of Neptune, in the South of Italian capital Rome, Heaven started producing ribs in 2002, launching at the time a semi custom big 17 metres rib yacht. This new Heaven 80, as all the ribs from the company starting from 28 feet is a semi custom project, and hull number one had a two guest cabin layout with en-suite heads and a further vee berth forward for the crew. Other super numbers for this rib is the maximum persons capability certified for taking up to forty persons. Speed are also on the high digits, with a max of 46 knots with the standard quadruple Yanmar 720hp coupled to Jolly Drive surface drives, but a faster twin MTU 1800 hp option is available, this time propelled with Arneson surface drives, giving a wow factor 58 knots top speed. As is the fame for the ribs, the Heaven 80 will surely also have top class sea handling along with the thorough bred performance and the record breaking size which makes it unique in the market so far.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.98 m (78.6ft)

Beam - 5.60 m

Displacement - 37.000 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 3500 l
Water Capacity - 1000 l

Max Persons - 40
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, two crew berths in one cabin

Engines - 4 x Yanmar 720hp, 2 x MTU 1800hp

Propulsion - Jolly Special, or Arneson Surface Drives with ZF gearboxes

Speed - 58 knots max, 50 knots cruising with 1800hp

Construction - GRP Structure, Hypalon Tubes

Project - Giorgio Garofolo

Certification - CE B

www.heavengommoni.com

Project: Posillipo 75 Technema

The 75 Technema is the new project for renowned motor yacht and super yacht builder Posillipo. Carlo Galeazzi continues his design duty for the Italian builder, with his touch creating fabulous models for Posillipo and at the same time continuing to amalgamate the family feeling of this prestigious brand as in the previous three launches he did which are the 95, 120 and 90. In this new project, the idea from the builder and designer was that to make the 75 Technema the most spacious yacht in its size category, with the usual performance of around 30 knots associated for the Posillipo brand. Outside Galeazzi follows the usual aggressive classic lines, this time more accentuated with the shape of the saloon windows, having an aggressive shape and profile. Inside the layout is a classic and spacious four guest cabins theme, with a very big full beam owners cabin with full view windows, offering also a full walk in wardrobe, changing room. The main deck is divided with the usual classic Italian layout, offering a c-shaped sofa upon entrance, dining table for 8, separate galley, l-shaped settee to fore, helm station to starboard and the much requested day head, this later not much found on yachts smaller then 25 metres in length. Sea kindliness and performance is always a Technema heritage, and the 75 will sure not disappoint on both, touching speeds of 33 knots and cruising at 29 knots with twin MAN 1635 hp each. A slightly slower option with twin 1550 hp will be also available. Range is 470 nautical miles, with 29 knots cruising and a full 7500 litres fuel tank.

www.posillipoyachts.com

New Model: Jeanneau 50 Prestige S2

An improvement of the 50 Prestige S, this is the new S2 version for the same model just presented in the recent boat shows. The main difference is in the outside with a single big square shaped window now replacing the two vertical port holes featured in the mid ship master stateroom, making a more stylish and sleek exterior profile. The new S2 keeps the other benefits of the Garroni designed 50 Prestige S, as a 2 cabin or 3 cabin option below, or the lounging cockpit deck with plenty of seating space and a tender garage underneath the aft sun pad.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.36 (50ft)

Hull Length - 14.98 m

Beam - 4.36 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 13000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1650 l

Water Capacity - 640 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - 2 or 4 cabins, 4 or 6 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D9 575 hp

Project - Garroni, Jeanneau Design

Certification - CE B

www.jeanneau.com

New Model: WallyPower 64

The first unit of the WallyPower 64 stands out for her unmistakable Wally design as well as for her metallic blue striking colour. This much waited new model of the Wally Power range was highly acclaimed by the market and the boat was sold immediately upon her arrival at the Monaco Yacht Show where she made her official debut. This 19 metre yacht represents the transition between the WallyPower 47 and the larger WallyPower 73. The design fully exploits the concept of Wally minimal styling integrating form and function, and combining large interior volumes, available in 2 or 3 cabin options, 40 knots plus high performance, excellent sea keeping, and wide open air areas. The model comes with different choices in every department: for the propulsion with the standard being a joy to drive water jet system, the interior layout available in three options, and for the exterior and interior styling. The production schedule provides for five yearly units to be built in the Wally factory in Fano, Italy.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.4 m (63.8ft)

Length Waterline - 17.07 m

Beam - 6.03 m

Draft - 0.94 m

Displacement - 30 t

Fuel Capacity - 3500 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - 6 berths + 2 crew 3 cabin version, 4 berths + 2 crew 2 cabin version

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1360hp, MAN V12 1550hp

Propulsion - Rolls-Royce KaMeWa A45 Water Jets

Speed - 43 knots max with 1360hp, 50 knots with option 1550hp

Range - 300 nautical miles @ cruising

Project - Allseas, Stefano Pastrovich exterior, Wetzet Brown Partners interior

Construction - composite material, teak deck, double glazed glass super structure

Certification - CE B

www.wally.com

Project: Galeon 700 Raptor

In the recent years Galeon has upgraded its stakes in the motor yachting and cruiser market, with the 2008 season being a year to remember for the Polish builder with the introduction of new generation models like the current flagship 640 Fly and the just launched aggressive 325 cruiser, both designed by renowned designer Tony Castro and both making a stir in the yachting community. This time the Polish builder challenges the market even more offering something bigger, with the new flagship project of the 700 Raptor, a hard top sports yacht which will be Galeon's biggest built to date and of its type in Poland. Powered by twin MAN V12 Diesel engines, producing 1500 hp each, Galeon estimates top speeds of about 36 knots for its new flagship model. Tony Castro continues his great work for Galeaon following his recent success with the 640 and 325, and for the 700 Raptor he presents a forward thinking concept with remarkable new ideas for exclusive comfort and space. The interior follows the recent Galeon theme with fresh and innovative luxury, resembling a modern penthouse or loft, with the usual treat as experienced for the new 640 of exotic woods, glass, metal and leather use all hand picked by Polish craftsmen to ensure the highest quality and coherence of style. Another innovation compared to similar sport yachts in this size, is the use of huge glass roof combined with wide glass doors, which will protect or open air the main deck to the sun, as the owner desires. This model is bound to surprise a lot of people, but we have to wait till spring of 2009 to see how good the 700 Raptor really is.

www.galeon.pl

Engine: MAN V12 1800hp

The new V12-1800 MAN Nutzfahrzeuge presents a genuine power package of a top performing diesel in its ­engine range generating a maximum torque of 6020 Nm even at 1200 rpm and accelerating at an impressive pace. The 12-cylinder brings yachts into the planing phase fast, achieving high speeds in next to no time. Common Rail direct injection enables fuel injection at very high pressure, producing optimally smooth running and the pleasant ride comfort of this V12. Two-stage ­turbocharging­ also features in the engine's technology. Compactly scaled at 2087 x 1153 x 1275 mm (L x W x H without gearbox), the V12-1800 leaves designers plenty of freedom and flexibility when planning their yachts. Weight is another advantage, in relation to performance the 12-cylinder at just 2365 kg weighs in at 1.31 kg per unit of horsepower. To achieve features like these, MAN's engineers further developed the V-series throughout, optimising engine components in the process. Cooling of the new V12 is by a plate heat exchanger, which allows flexible configuration of the cooling system. In addition to this the V12 comes with a space-saving and low-weight SAE1 flywheel housing. An advantage for engine installation by a boat builder is the modified exhaust system with a central gas outlet. All parts needing maintenance such as fuel and oil filters are arranged for ease of access. And the water pump is driven by a gear instead of a belt. Turning to the engine proper, here too the designers have made interesting modifications. The V12-1800 generates a constant 1800 hp (1324 kW) between 2100 and 2350 rpm. The use of extremely high-strength materials, such as steel pistons, permits gas pressures up to 240 bar and ignition pressures up to 1600 bar. Here a bedplate concept is implemented in a yacht engine for the first time to create the extra strength. This bedplate replaces the single bearing caps of the crankshaft, and plays a major part in reinforcing the crank case and minimising noise emission. Second-generation Common Rail injection plus an optimally conceived combustion process mean high performance together with exemplary emission figures. The V12-1800 naturally complies with current international exhaust directives.

www.man-mec.com