New Model: Raffaelli 65 Meltemi

The Raffaelli 65 Meltemi is a much waited model, in the line of this Italian boat builder, renowned for building quality cruisers and yachts, with good sea keeping capabilities. Raffaelli has once again created a nice looking big motor yacht with a lot of Italian flare going into its lines, giving a sporty classic profile and taking some hints especially in the shape of the windows from the smaller 47 Calima introduced last year. The 65 Meltemi has the feeling of a big yacht and indeed it is, the 3 cabin interior is classic in the layout but still if offers some unseen concepts, like the separate entrance to the owners cabin mid ship, and the heads located to fore of the 2 guest cabins, giving a more comfortable central position to same. The saloon is a classic dual raised concept with the relaxing lounge c-shaped divan upon entrance, a c-shaped dining table for 6, and an l-shaped galley. The flybridge layout is also classic, offering a sun-pad to aft, l-shaped settee to starboard and the helm station to port. The standard engines are twin Caterpillar 850hp, with estimates of a 30 knots top speed.

Technical Data:

Length - 19 m (62.3ft)

Beam - 4.94 m

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 3 heads, 1 crew cabin aft

Engines - 2 x Caterpillar 850hp

Speed - 30 knots max

Certification - CE A

www.raffaelliyacht.com

Project: Princess V78

The Princess V78 project will be the ultimate in the V Class performance range and is eagerly anticipated as one of the most capable models the British Company has ever conceived. With raised bulwarks and a powerful deep-V hull, the V78 is honed for long-range cruising to put the most exclusive locations within easy reach, while her high-speed capabilities ensure an intoxicating blend of excitement and precision control. On deck, an enormous cockpit provides an uncluttered environment for flexible entertaining and incorporates a fully equipped wetbar and large seating area. The garage is centrally located beneath the generous sunpad, while a hydraulically operated up down platform is fitted as standard for stowage of an additional tender or wetbike. The main deck features an expansive saloon with low-level furniture and contemporary fittings, as well as the latest electronics and entertainment systems. The forward dinette seats eight in comfort and the helm position has been thoroughly resolved for optimum visibility and clear safe sightings. Meanwhile the opening roof and triple sliding glass doors allow the feeling of an open boat with the flexibility to provide shade at the touch of a button. Stylish lower accommodations achieve new levels of space and light, with a unique reversed layout in the master suite providing the ultimate feeling of exclusivity. The owner enjoys a large en-suite bathroom with twin sinks and a cavernous shower, with a separate walk-in wardrobe situated to the port side. Guests are treated to similar levels of luxury in a VIP stateroom forward and two twin berth cabins forward of the galley. Power for the V78 will be from twin MTU or Caterpillar engines from 1675hp up to the big C32A option of 1825hp each, which will be good for a maximum speed of about 37 knots.

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Enterprise Marine EM 600

After some years in project the waiting at Enterprise Marine is over, launching the much waited new flagship model the EM 600, from the 1984 founded builder, located on the Italian Adriatic coast, in the city of Forli. As all the previous models in the range the EM 600 continues the sporty profile of the range, offering a modern flybridge motor yacht which apart from modern is also futuristic. Inside the finishing and fittings are luxurious and modern, thanks to the use of the most desired woods and materials. Personalization is a recurring theme in the new big Enterprise Marine offering various material choices to the owner, but also a variation of 3 different versions for the lower deck of which 2 are three cabin versions with the main difference in the layout of the full beam midship owners cabin and version C, gives also the choice of a 4 cabin 2 head version which surprisingly does not loose the much sought full beam owners cabin. Crew accommodation is located aft, offering a 2 berth, single head layout.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.42 m (60.4ft)

Beam - 5.20 m

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin with 2 berths

Engines - twin 2168hp max

Speed - 32 knots max

Certification - CE A

www.enterprisemarine.it

New Model: Azimut 82

The new Azimut 82 presented during the recent Genoa boat show is the replacement for the 80 Carat model, ending the successful top selling 8 years of production of this model from the Italian builder. With a length of over 80 feet and 24 metres, the 82 is Azimut entry level super yacht for the Viareggio Turin group for which this company is an undisputed leader. As all new models presented by the Italian builder, the Azimut 82 is full of new numbers at its side like having the most glassed surface and the most exterior deck space for a yacht of this size. Designers Righini exterior, and Galeazzi interior continue to develop the Azimut trade mark design, with a modern looking outside and inside, with innovative and luxury materials. The interior is the evolution of the recent 85 and 95 presented previously, with a spacious 4 cabin 4 head layout for the owner and his guests, offering 8 or 10 berths. Aft we have the crew quarters, offering 2 cabins and 3 berths with a private head. The hull design for the 82 is also a new project, engineered by SYDAC Pierluigi Ausinio from Genoa, who developed a vee shaped hull with a curious flat dead rise aft of 6 degrees. Performance for the 82 is a respectable 30 knots max, and a full time cruising of 27 knots which give a range of about 400 nautical miles.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.69 m (84.2ft) includes pulpit

Beam - 6.2 m

Draft - 1.73 m

Displacement - 75t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 7000 l

Water Capacity - 1350 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cat C32 1675hp

Speed - max 30 knots cruising 27 knots

Range - 400 nautical miles

Project - Stefano Righini exterior, Carlo Galeazzi interior

Hull - vee shape with 6 degrees dead rise aft 

Project - Stefano Righini exterior, Carlo Galeazzi interior, hull by SYDAC Ing. Pierluigi Ausinio

www.azimutyachts.com

Project: Numarine 78 Hardtop

The arrival of the new Numarine 78 Hardtop marks a fresh change in the yachting design world, offering streamline design with what the Turkish builders calls reptilian features. The 78 Hardtop has aggressive, predatory lines resembling a water creature completely dominating its environment and entirely at its element in murky waters full of unseen enemies. The shape of the hard top, the ridges at the top and the aft, similar to the dorsal spines of a dragon and the portholes all contribute to the effect. The sheer strength and dynamism of water creatures that have ruled the waters since the Jurassic times give this exceptional yacht its soul, making the 78 Hardtop a unique sport yacht in its size. Inside the element of an aggressiveness changes to one of comfort for the owner and his guests, offering a spacious 8 berth, 4 cabins all with en suite heads interior layout. The crew cabin with 2 l-shaped berths and galley are located midship, with a separate entrance from the saloon. The upper main deck is also full of comfort offering a c-shaped saloon for entertainment and a dining table opposite. 78 Hardtop will be available with twin engine options of MAN V12 of 1224hp or the optional 1550hp, offering maximum speeds up to 38 knots and cruising of about 28 knots.

www.numarine.com

New Model: Nord West 370 Sport

Swedish builder Nord West, presented its new 370 Sport model in the recent Scandinavia Boat Show held in Stockholm. The new 370 Sport denotes a new design of form and function for Nord West, being it an open modern sport cruiser of Mediterranean design, something unusual to what the Swedish builder has so far offered since its founding in 1985. The interior layout of the 370 Sport is a traditional sport cruiser layout, offering an owners cabin forward with island berth, a double guest cabin mid ship, a c-shaped saloon which transforms to an additional double berth and a well sized l-shaped galley. Outside we also have a conventional layout for a sports cruiser with a c-shaped settee aft, a relaxing chair to port, the helm station to starboard and a fully fitted wet bar behind the helm. Nord West 370 is available with three twin engine options all by Swedish company Volvo Penta, starting from the smaller D4 260hp up to D6 370hp. The 370 is also offered with a twin propulsion choice of stern drive for better performance and pod drive IPS 400 at 300hp, this later choice giving easier slow speed manoeuvring, better sea handling and lower planning speeds to the stern drive option.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.8 m (38.7ft)

Beam - 3.5 m

Draft - 1.2 m

Displacement - 9t

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 435 l

Berths - 5+2 berths, 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 EVC 260hp, D4 EVC 300hp, D6 370hp

Propulsion - Volvo Stern Drive or Volvo IPS400

Design - Benny Martinsson, JIB Design

www.nordwest.se

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