New Model: Luhrs 37 IPS Canyon Series

Presented during the recent Fort Lauderdale show, Luhrs 37 Open IPS is the first in the Canyon Series from the American builder, combining serious offshore features found only in larger, traditional shaft driven sportfish boats with the speed, versatility and low noise of the IPS propulsion. Twin Volvo Penta IPS 500 or the larger IPS 600 power the boat , giving the advantage of this modern propulsion which put you on the plane easily, gives more speed and generates less noise than comparable inboard drives. The standard tower, fish box, livewell and bait prep center will please the hard core fisherman, but not at the cost of cruising comfort. No other saltwater fish boat offers two cabins and two heads under 40 feet, and no other fish boat offers the combination of best-in-class beam, a deep blue water hull with a great ride offering fabulous seakeeping, exhilarating performance, and a salon built for entertaining. For those looking for a gas petrol version, the 37 is also available in an OB, outboard format version, with triple 350 hp Yamaha's which give 40 knots plus speeds.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.84m (38.2ft)
Length - 10.8m without platform
Beam - 4.42m
Draft - 0.76m ex props
Displacement - 10.706kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 1514 l
Water Capacity - 379 l
Berths - 5
Engines - 2 x Volvo Penta IPS500 370hp, IPS600 435hp

www.luhrs.com

Project: Otam 58 Millennium Open

Based on the success of the Otam 55 Millennium, which later this year was also modified as the 58 Millennium HT, the new 58 Millennium Open represents the next step for the Otam shipyard, renowned for building rock solid sport yachts with 50 knots plus performance. The 58 Millennium Open takes a new direction for the Italian, Santa Margherita builder offering a pure fast heavy open day boat, in what is a big 19 metre size. While the super fast sea keeping hull of the Otam comes from the HT sister, the boat has some important new modifications worth of noting, like the solarium for natural light on the deck, and the cockpit layout now offering two sunpads per side, and 2 settees one c-shaped to port behind the helm station and an l-shaped to starboard of which to fore lies also an l-shaped wetbar. Standard interior layout offers 2 separate cabins, a spacious galley to port, c-shaped settee to starboard and a day head. Owners cabin is to fore with a separate shower stall and head, and the guest cabin is located mid-ship. Still speaking of interiors on an Otam is always a bit superfluous as all the boats are custom made, but this is in principle the standard option. Power for the Otam 58 Millennium Open comes from twin Caterpillar 1670hp each, which the builder is very confident will give 50 knots cruising speeds in the out most comfort in various sea conditions.

www.otam.it

New Model: Cranchi 29 Zaffiro

Another new model from the fleet of novelties that famous Italian builder Cranchi has unveiled during 2008. Cranchi 29 Zaffiro is the new small entry level in the Master Cruiser range, which starts from the baby 28 and goes up to the 36 Zaffiro. The new 29 Zaffiro is an interesting entry level model from Cranchi, aimed at those new boaters who want comfort in not so big dimensions, but also for those owners coming from a day boat experience wanting to own a cabin boat. Sober contemporary classic modern looking 29 Zaffiro has some bonuses on its side not found on boats this size, like a very spacious exterior cockpit giving the feeling of a much bigger boat, the modern touch of the big view windows for each of the sleeping cabins, and last but very important especially for trading up owners from smaller boats the twin engine option. Inside the 29 Zaffiro has the classic layout for this size, that of a 2 + 2 berth interior, coming from a convertible v-shaped settee forward and a spacious cabin mid ship. Speed is a max of 32 knots with the twin diesel engine option of D3 Volvo of 190 hp each. Range with the same engines is for 165 nautical miles or about 7 hours at a cruising speed of about 24 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.18m (30.1ft)

Length - 7.51m

Length Waterline - 6.25m

Beam - 3.24m

Draft - 1.04m

Displacement - 3800 kg

Fuel Capacity - 340 l

Water Capacity - 100 l

Max Persons - 8

Berths - 2 + 2

Engines - 1 x Volvo D4 EVC 300hp, 2 x Volvo D3 EVC 190 hp

Propulsion - Volvo DP-H, DP-S stern drive

Speeds - 32 knots max, 24 knots cruising with twin D3 190hp

Range - 165 nm, 7 hours at 24 knots cruising speed

Project - Aldo Cranchi hull, Centro Studi Ricerche Cranchi

Certification - CE B

www.cranchi.it

Engine: FPT N67 560hp

The new Fiat Powertrain Technologies N67 560 is the outcome of intensive testing carried out in the field during two among the longest and most prestigious powerboat races, the Round Britain Race and Cowes Torquay, held in 2008. With its performance, reliability, robustness, reduced size and low weight this engine is not only a winning product in racing applications, but also a very interesting one for yachting. With a power of 560hp (412kW) at 3000 rpm, an excellent weight to power ratio equal to 0,86 CV/kg and common rail electronic injection, N67 560 is at the top of its category. It guarantees high performance and low fuel consumption in compliance with legislative regulations on the reduction of gas and acoustic emissions.

www.fptindustrial.com

New Model: Ilver 42 Mirable HT

A long established sport cruiser on the Italian market, this is the Ilver Mirable produced since 1991 first as 39, then from 1999 as 41 and since 2007 the new 42 Mirable HT version has been introduced. The Mirable has been a successful sport cruiser in its story adding to the fame Ilver has enjoyed on the Italian market. Now the model gets redesigned with the hard top, and some other important modifications as requested by the estimated clientele of the builder. Among the notable differences is a more extended deeper bathing platform, the wet bar unit now standing in length to the boat and offering a full galley convenience, the helm dash featuring a more modern design and also the profile of the upper deck is also now fuller and two inches higher adding in all this a tucked in sunpad to fore. The interior has also been redesigned with the main change in the saloon divan now a c-shaped replacing the old l-shape, and the third port cabin which used to be a single or double berth now enjoys 2 single berths as the starboard cabin. Engine options for the Mirable is the latest twin Volvo D6 330 or 370hp, with the propulsion being stern drive. In the past Ilver used to offer also a shaft propeller option, for those seeking easier maneuverability, less maintenance and better sea keeping but so far this option seems not on offer.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.91m (42.3ft)

Length Waterline - 10.00m

Beam - 3.65m

Displacement - 9800 kg

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 330hp, 370hp

Propulsion - stern drive

Project - Sabrina Landoni and Gianni De Canio Design Group

www.ilvercantierenautico.it

Project: Marquis 500 Sport Bridge

The project of Marquis new 500 Sport Bridge is the most recent creation from the yacht design studio of Nuvolari-Lenard of Venice, Italy. Their extensive experience designing the world's largest and most luxurious super yachts has been applied to the Marquis 500 Sport Bridge. This is a very special vessel, reflecting the lines of a sport yacht with the conveniences of an upper helm. The details in this new project reflect Nuvolari-Lenard and Marquis Yacht's combined reputation for attention to design detail and unmatched yacht construction quality. This new Marquis is a performance yacht operated from either the flybridge or the fully equipped salon helm station. Power is supplied by three Volvo Penta diesel engines coupled to IPS 500 or bigger 600 pod drives, the innovative and efficient engine and drive system available, resulting in easy slow speed joy stick controlled maneuverability. The features of the 500 Sport Bridge incorporate forward thinking from the Nuvolari-Lenard design team, with the low profile flybridge catching the eye of owners who love to helm in fresh sea air and warm sunshine, but this area is also devoted to a good lounging space with 2 different options to choose: the privacy of the triple-wide foredeck lounge or the contoured bridge lounge or the spacious sun pad aft of the bridge. The aft bulkhead doors follow the SC 400 and 500 concept and open the galley, salon, cockpit and swim platform into an integrated single level social area which enlarges itself also with more additional cockpit space with the transom moving aft with a simple touch of a button. The interior is appointed in custom finish woodwork crafted from a number of exotic hardwoods. New Marquis 500 Sport Bridge reflects the knowledge of owners that wants style and fine yacht quality, but adding to that the looks of an express Sport Yacht associated with the comforts of a second helm station up top.

www.marquisyachts.com

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