New Model: Mastercraft 300

A much waited unveiling during the Miami Show for a company Mastercraft usually associated, with fast runabout and ski running boats. The new 300 opens the quest for a cruiser from the US builder, may be come into case with the change of ownership happening a few dates back. The most intriguing factor of the new Mastercraft 300 is obviously the three pointed full bow. Normal questions arising here from the traditionalists, I am sure are if this opens up waves as a traditional pointed one. What is sure is thanks to this design element you have a forward double berth of much bigger proportions inside. The fullish bow also give a more spacious deck up top. Another different style element is the movable hard top with alloy frame and tinted glass to reduce the affect of sunlight. For a 30 feet boat the Mastercraft 300 offers more of a different concept to a more spacious one! The cockpit revolves around its central passageway with double sun lounges, l-shaped settees, and dual seats for the helm to starboard and passenger to port. Inside you have innovation capturing a layout as seen on fast boats but adding to it more space and luxury. Below in fact you have separate head upon entrance, galley, c-shaped settee, and a spacious double berth forward which can be separated by a blind. Performance figures have not been announced, as the same for engine choices what so far is communicated is that it takes twin engines, petrol or diesel totaling a max of 800hp.
Technical Data:
LOA - 10.3 m (33.9ft)
Length - 9.25 m
Beam - 3.35 m
Draft - 0.86 m
Displacement - 5670 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 757 l
Water Capacity - 114 l
Accommodation - 2 + 2
Engines - twin up to 800hp Petrol or Diesel
Hull - vee shape with 20 degrees midship, 16 degree aft

www.mastercraft.com

New Model: American Tug 49

The success of the American Tug 41 is a tough act to follow with the owners and the press raving about the spaciousness, sea handling and the economical cruising speed from the semi-displacement hull of this successful model. Newly launched American Tug 49 goes a step further adding a spacious helm, salon and dinette areas to this successful formula for a passage making pleasure boat. You immediately notice the difference when you enter the 49 from the dock to the swim step and through the transom door into the new larger cockpit. The additional room in the cockpit is perfect for fishing or relaxing in a chair and enjoying the sunset across an anchorage. One step through the stout cabin door and you see a big difference with a large salon for relaxation and a new dinette booth that will comfortably hold four. The new galley layout adds feeling of open spaciousness with large, light-filled and secure windows all around. Three steps up to the helm, and you can see the added space there, comparable to the working helm of a much larger yacht with plenty of space to stretch out while underway. The 49 includes as standard a new hydraulic system for powering the bow thruster, stern thruster and the windlass allowing continuous use without the worry of overheating electrical systems. This is a feature rarely seen in boats in this class of yacht. It will simplify docking while single-handed or for the cruising couple. Mechanical features include the genset, oil change system and hydraulic crane for the dinghy are all standard. The American Tug 49 continues a pattern of setting a high standard for passage making cruising yachts in its class with beautiful Sapele wood joinery throughout, a Sapele and Maple sole in the galley, two staterooms both with en-suite heads and full sized showers, and the roomy salon and helm areas offer more interior volume than competitive boats. The standard diesel furnace or air conditioning/heating system, washer/dryer, watermaker add to the comfort and convenience of the captain and crew. Anchor systems, fenders and mooring lines, are all included to complete the boat.

Technical Data:
LOA - 16.2 m (53.2ft)
Length - 14.83 m
Length Waterline - 13.97 m
Beam - 4.82 m
Draft - 1.47 m
Displacement - 16329 kg light
Fuel Capacity - 3028 l
Water Capacity - 794 l
Engine - 1 x Volvo D-9 575hp
Speed - 19 knots max, 8 knots best economic cruising

www.americantugs.com

Project: Prestige 60

A new flybridge motor yacht project from Prestige, representing a lot of important news from the French builder part of the Beneteau Group and as last year branded as Jeanneau. In fact one of the news coming with this new 60 model feet flagship, is now that Prestige is a separate independent brand, including the 10 models of the current range from the small 30S up to the 50 from the flybridge line. The new Prestige 60 represents also the introduction of a new Yacht division from this builder, announcing with it more upcoming bigger models up to 85 feet in the future. 60 Prestige offers also important novelties, starting from the interior which seems not to miss a beat having a three guest cabins all with personal heads head lower deck including in it a very spacious full beam owners cabin.  A double crew berth cabin with head is also located aft. The main deck continues the innovation versus the competition shown with the astern galley aft of the saloon, an internal and exterior stair case to the flybridge, this without missing a nice seven person dining table, and a C-shaped sofa opposite. Propulsion wise the 60 Prestige challenges the competition again, offering Volvo pod drives, with twin IPS850 670hp power, giving estimated top speeds of 31 knots and a cruising of 25. This will be among the first IPS propelled boats for an over 50ft flyrbidge motor yachts, but if that speed data is confirmed may be the real advantage here will be easy joystick manoeuvring, knowing of similar sized yachts with shaft propulsion and a similar displacement, size and power which have more or less the same speed.

www.prestige-yachts.fr

New Model: Horizon 52 Tournament

Horizon 52 Tournament is a first Sportfish model for the Taiwan company, renowned for building motor and super yachts up to 130 ft. The new 52 Tournament is also the smallest build in the current Horizon line up. A new market for Horizon, the Sportfish Yacht where it will want to satisfy demands of both the offshore angler and crew, giving in all this fishing joy with performance and comfort. A full array of refined fishing amenities along with a roomy well-appointed salon, galley and comfortable cabins make the 52 Tournament new competition to the US builders. The interior offers a main deck with 2 settees, one l-shaped for entertainment, and the c-shaped for dining. Lower deck offers 3 cabins 2 heads, with a double cabin to port side, 2 double berths forward and a settee berth which accommodates another berth. Aft deck of the 52 Tournament also features the much requested mezzanine seating, and customers can also order a full height optional tuna tower depending on their needs. Horizon 52 Tournament first Sportfish Yacht is an interesting offer, for a market dominated by US builders although it does take much to what regards its lines from the Carolina models.
Technical Data:
LOA - 15.88 m (52.1ft)
Length Waterline - 13.89 m
Beam - 5.3 m
Draft - 1.65 m
Displacement - 28t
Fuel Capacity - 3975 l
Water Capacity - 600 l
Accommodation - 5 berths in 3 cabins

www.horizonyacht.com

Project: Ovation 55 Sport Yacht

Making its debut this month, is the Ovation 55 Sport Yacht second in a series of new breed modern yachts part of the Silverton Marine Corporation. This new 55 Ovation is a hybrid design trying to look sporty sleek but also offering a lounging flybridge up top. For example you have an extended shaded overhang in the aft main deck, but once you open the three piece patio door, you feel at the inside of a flybridge yacht. Finished in cherry wood the main deck features double portside sofas, a starboard side curved upholstered lounge, a raised dinette area, and the central navigation center entertaining area offering guests a full panoramic view through the yacht’s full-width windshield. Below decks the theme is for a luxurious 2 cabin layout with extra space! Here you find a galley with plenty of storage and a large open area above contributes to an open, airy, naturally feel. Sleep accommodation is for 2 spacious owners and VIP cabin. Forward you find the VIP stateroom with a queen sized berth featuring port starboard wardrobes and a split-head arrangement, the portside being the shower and starboard the vanity with access also from the passageway for use as a day head. Owner cabin located midship for full-beam convenience has a walk around queen-sized berth, two wardrobes, and a private head. Power will be a triple Volvo IPS600 configuration rated at 435hp each, fitted with standard joystick for easy manoeuvring.

www.ovationyachts.com

New Model: Princess V78

The above picture represents one of the first sea trails for the new Princess V78, a much expected new model from Princess V Class Sport Yacht and Cruiser line. Second largest model in the V-Class range, the new V78 represents also an important novelty from this builder, being it the first to be built with resin infusion moulding. An important first for the second in size and capacity British motor boat builder which according to its data, saved as much as 3 tons versus a conventional building method. Interior wise the new Princess, has a 4 cabin 3 head lower deck, with a full beam owners cabin. A double crew cabin with head is located separately aft. Main deck is reserved for entertainment, offering a spacious c-shaped lounging sofa upon entering, and an 8 person dining table further forward to port side. Engine choice is a three option from Caterpillar and MTU, starting from 1500hp to a max of 1825hp. Hull number one was equipped with the smaller of options, with the builder claim of touching the 35 knots estimated project top speed.
Technical Data:
LOA - 23.83 m (78.2ft)

Beam - 5.66 m

Draft - 1.65 m

Displacement - 47.5 t with Cat C32

Fuel Capacity - 5486 l

Water Capacity - 1112 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew berths

Engines - 2 x Cat C32 1500hp, C32A 1825hp, MTU 12v2000M93 1800hp

Speed - top speed 37 knots with C32A estimated

www.princessyachts.com

Propulsion: Twin Disc Arneson ASD18

Always the ultimate in speed, maneuverability, efficiency and dependability Twin Disc Arneson Surface Drives presents the new bigger unit of its line the ASD18, for bigger boats and more powerful 3000hp plus engines. Arneson Drives is all about surface-piercing propellers reducing underwater drag to 50% compared to a submerged propeller system. In fact on an Arneson Surface Drive the only surface to contact the water is the propeller and the protective fin. This results in higher speeds, quicker acceleration and a better payload to power ratio, in all this improving fuel economy and lowering operating costs. The new ASD18 increases the torque limit by nearly double versus the previous bigger ASD16, with a max torque of 51528nwm. It features an overall length of 2892mm, and a thrust socket diameter and size of 762mm. The materials used for the new big ASD18 are Bronze, Almac, Stainless Steel, and Acquamet 17 for the propeller shaft. Turning angle is a total of 36 degrees, and vertical trim is 15 degrees.

www.arneson-industries.com

New Model: Nimbus 335 Coupe

The new Nimbus 335 Coupe presents itself with modern, clean lines focusing on innovative design solutions combined with an easy-running hull providing excellent performance from a single engine. Premiered in Dusseldorf a few weeks back the 335 is a follow up to the 365 Coupé introduced in 2008, and related to the entirely new generation of Coupé Nimbus that all include the successful “sidewalk” concept along with the new design, laminated windows with a large bay front window, opening flush-fitted sliding doors to starboard, and twin roof hatches providing better visibility and comfort to all those onboard. The 335 Coupe offers a large aft deck level, with a generously proportioned bathing platform. Saloon is roomy and cosy, with a modern ambiance filled with light and air, owing to the tasteful combination of upholstery, cushions and high quality joinery. Helm station and the instruments is functional and modern, incorporating surface finishes that reduce light reflection adding with the effective ergonomics. Nimbus developed the 335 Coupé with a policy of solid, functional comfort in modern design with environmentally conscious production engineering resulting in clean vacuum injection system used for the fibreglass construction, this being a closed manufacturing process which reduces emissions to a minimum. By means of this method the boat is built with higher, more even quality, and is lighter and more rigid too, advantages that give the boat a useful cruising speed with only one engine. Down below the 335 Coupé continues its innovative solutions with a generous stowage space and a layout that provide plenty of room. The large fore cabin contains a double berth featuring storage space in the pull-out drawers beneath the berth, a wardrobe and several thoughtfully planned stowage lockers. Guest cabin to port contains a double berth, seating room and a large wardrobe. There is a head adjacent to the guest and fore cabins, fitted with a separate shower stall. Apart from the two cabins, an extra double berth can be made up on the convertible c-shaped sofa in the saloon. Here the main deck saloon includes the galley with large worktop, plenty of storage space, a cooker with sink concealed beneath an elegant Corian panel folding up, and a stainless steel fridge underneath. The new Numbus 335 Coupé is a modern, solid and functional boat that makes a minimum of impact on our environment and providing easy and enjoyable life at sea.
Technical Data:
LOA - 10.27 m (33.6ft)
Beam - 3.20 m
Draft - 1.05 m
Weight - 4500 kg
Fuel Capacity - 480 l
Water Capacity - 190 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths
Engine - 1 x Volvo Penta D4 225hp, 260hp, 300hp
Certification - CE B

www.nimbus.se

Doral New Web Site

Doral International Inc. launches the new 2009 website. Founded in 1972 in Quebec, Canada Doral has become one of the most acknowledged boat builders in the globe especially in medium sized Sport Cruisers. Today it has three ranges starting from the 235 Bow Rider of the Elite Series, to the flagship model in the Sport Yachts the 51 Alegria. The new Doral online experience has a clean design and is available in French or English language. Main tabs buttons featured in the middle of the page with three tabs represent the three Doral range of boats: entry level Elite Series, medium sized Express Cruisers, and the bigger Sport Yachts. There is further tab menus up top: Models, About Us, Build Your Doral, News & Events, Dealers, Owners. There is two further picture tabs which are Build A Doral and Request A Brochure. Interesting for the buyer is the Build A Doral concept, an easy online way to fit your future boat without the pressure of a salesman on your neck.

www.doralboat.com

New Model: Peri 37

Turkish builder Peri Yachts presents its second model the 37, continuing to epitomise power and style, with the use of the latest materials and design to enhance gains in performance and space. Following the success of the first Peri 29, the new 37 is the second model of a 5 super yacht range going from 29 to a 41 metre triple deck flagship. The new 37 follows the first small Peri, with a reflection in the family feeling shape thanks to Turkish company Scaro Design who did all the range, offering also here a sporty streamlined looking modern yacht. Peri 37 is a 2 decks and a half super yacht, with the half deck being a raised pilot house. Standard accommodation layout is 5 cabin all with en-suites, with owners cabin on the main deck. Although this is a custom build which can accommodate various choices from 4 to 6 cabins. On the power side the 37 is offered with two MTU engine options starting from 2250hp up to the bigger choice of 2400hp. This later option gives a wide open throttle of 26knots and cruising of 22knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 36.93 m (121.1ft)

Waterline Length - 29.8 m

Beam - 8.10 m

Draft - 1.57 m

Displacement - 160t 1/3 load

Fuel Capacity - 35000 l

Water Capacity - 5000 l

Accommodation - 8 guests in 4 cabins, 7 crew in 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000M93 2250hp, 2400hp

Speed - 26 knots max, 22 knots cruising with 2 x 2400hp

Range - 1250 nm

Hull Shape - v planning

Project - Scaro Design, Dixon Yacht Design

Construction - glass reinforced epoxy sandwich

Certification - RINA, MCA Compliant

www.periyachts.com