Project: Chris-Craft 45 Corsair

The 45 Corsair, is Chris-Craft latest project for a new flagship and is scheduled for official presentation in 2010, and is a natural extension of this historic builder most iconic runabout range. The 45 Corsair, will also offer many innovative features for this range like Volvo IPS technology, a fiberglass hardtop with electric glass roof, and other interesting design elements. Chris-Craft also say that customers can choose between two interior accommodation plans to fit their lifestyle, with a two or three cabin option. Other interesting points are the unique Corsair product quality, styling and features which also adds to this new model exclusive design and size dimension. The 45 Corsair will also have optional aft cockpit enclosure in stainless steel and glass, which can be added with an enclosed cockpit helm area entertainment features. There is also options for a hydraulic swim platform, and hydraulic gang way. Propelled by Volvo forward looking IPS 600 pod drives, having 435hp each the new Chris-Craft flagship is a very important step to this builders range offering exclusive classic sport lines with a European touch for comfort and a unique concept of classiness with all round accommodation.

www.chriscraftboats.com

New Model: Tiara 4800 Convertible

The new Tiara 4800 Convertible is a powerful evidence of the commitment from the US Michigan based builder to a formidable line of high-quality, well-equipped sportfish convertibles. The 4800 Convertible is the second in the line of flybridge Sportfish Cruiser from Tiara, and as the smaller 3900 sibling continues the fishing capable and cruiser viable concept, from its proud bow and sheerline to the roomy well-equipped cockpit. The wide-open design of the cockpit features the always much more requested aft facing mezzanine seating, which Tiara calls a luxury on a boat this size, but one has to give them credit that for minus fifteen metres is not easy to find too. Tiara has a fame for engineering building seaworthy, dry and stealthy quiet riding boats, and the new 4800 Convertible is no less taking you to wherever you want or the fish are Sportfish Cruiser. Tiara craftsmanship is beautifully evident in the impeccable glasswork, as well as the joinery and surfaces throughout the interior. Inside it offers a 7 berth 3 cabin, 2 head accommodation, with the welcoming main saloon offering a wide spacious galley, an l-shaped settee for lounging upon entrance, and a c-shaped dining table. Performance is a fast 36 knots speed with a modest twin 1015hp Catepillar engines, with continuous cruising at 32 knots.

Technical Data:
LOA - 15.67 m (51.5ft)
Length - 14.76 m
Beam - 4.85 m
Draft - 1.22 m
Displacement - 20,417kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 3785 l
Water Capacity - 567 l
Accommodation - 7 berths
Engines - 2 x Cat C18 885hp, C18 1015hp
Speed - 36 knots max, 32 knots cruising, 28 knots economic fast cruise with C18 1015hp
Range - 377 nautical miles at 28 knots
Hull - warped vee 14.8 degrees deadrise aft
Certification - NMMA ABYC standards

www.tiarayachts.com

Project: Morgan 33 Dinghy

Morgan presents its new entry level boat project, the 33 Dinghy which will be launched during the coming Summer. It is an open, almost 10 meters in length, inaugurating a new range of traditional boats called Dinghies, present alongside the Lobster and the Fast Commuters. The 33 Dinghy is a support vessel for both sailing and motor Super Yachts addressing the need of the owner and guests to move quick with a roomy agile boat, but it also proposes itself also as an elegant and dynamic day cruiser. The Aicon Group Morgan Style Center is responsible for the design of the Dinghy 33, whereas the hull was designed by Alfredo Magazzù. In keeping with the Morgan philosophy, the new model succeeds to maintain the founding characteristics of the models of the range unchanged, combining classic taste, seafaring technology, and high performance. On the one hand, the use of the best essences of wood and the most precious fabrics render it unique; on the other, the design of the hull, planned to guarantee maximum stability and smooth sailing even in moderate sea. The helm console, positioned at the center of the boat, is equipped with sophisticated instruments and a hi-fi stereo system including an iPod player. It is covered by an elegant roll bar with canopy, under which, behind the double seater command post, a small galley with stove, sink and bar with fridge can be found. Immediately behind it, in the center of the stern sundeck, there is a five person c-shaped settee with a folding dining table. From the sundeck, it is easy to get into the water thanks to the stern staircase that access to the bathing platform that becomes a real terrace on sea. The surface of the sundeck continues on towards bow and it is protected by a wooden handrail that allows for safe cruising even at high speeds. In this area, below deck, there is a cabin with V-positioned twin beds which can be converted at need into a queen-size bed, equipped with two wardrobes. The bathroom, is located under the center console, with access from the ample hatch at bow of the same console. The 33 Dinghy is equipped with two 190hp stern drive engines, which allow it to reach a cruising speed of 32 knots and a maximum of 38 knots. For those who want more speeds, a twin Yamaha 250hp outboard option is available pushing the small Morgan to a maximum speed of 45 knots. The Dinghy 33 is available with the entire new Morgan 2009 ten color range and a Sport Fishing Kit is also available transforming it into a sport fisherman, without losing any of the unmistakable elegance of the small Morgan traditional cruiser.

www.morganyachts.it

Improve-it = Windy 52 Xanthos

Windy Boats has delivered its first 52 Xanthos with triple Volvo IPS 600 engines, an innovative new configuration for the truly performance-minded owner. Combining a top speed of 41 knots with rapid acceleration of 0-30 knots in 13.2 seconds, the new triple engine installation produced such exceptional results in testing that the company has decided to offer it as a standard option. Not least because, even with the additional engine, it delivers 20% greater fuel efficiency at a cruising speed of 30 knots than the 52 Xanthos best selling 2 X Volvo D12-800 configuration. Key to the 52 Xanthos improved performance is the low drag design of Volvo’s inboard performance system which, combined with the boat’s deep vee hull, can deliver 40 knot plus speeds, whilst significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The new configuration comprises three IPS600, 6 cylinder, 5.5 litre engines, delivering 435hp, used in combination with two 750mm Humphree Interceptors. Together they offer superb stability and manoeuvrability, as well as reduced noise and vibration levels. Launched in 2006, the 52 Xanthos combines sleek, low profile styling with luxurious three-berth accommodation, and a spacious saloon with sliding doors onto a broad expanse of teak-laid cockpit. Thanks to the newly configured triple IPS 600 version, 52 Xanthos owners can now go further, and faster, than ever before.

www.windy.no

New Model: Mustang 430 Sports Coupe

Mustang presented its much waited new 430 Sports Coupe in the end of January, in a special party at its head quarters in Australia. The new 430 Sports Coupe represents a new departure for Mustang, because of its fully enclosed hard top, with electric opening sun roof, and patio door astern, which opens the interior saloon to join with the aft deck. Accommodation wise the Mustang 430 Sports Coupe offers versatility too available in a 2 or 3 cabin version, offering 4 or 6 berths respectively. Another novelty for Mustang is the use of Volvo IPS600 propulsion which increases performance, gives better economy, and makes docking manoeuvring for beginners as easy as its gets thanks to the use it everybody joystick control.

Technical Data:
LOA - 14.98 m (49.1ft)
Beam - 4.61 m
Draft - 1.2 m

Displacement - 15 t

Fuel Capacity - 1900 l

Water Capacity - 670 l

Engines - 2 x Volvo Penta IPS600 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking duoprop pods

Certification - CE

www.mustangmarine.com.au

Projects: Airon Marine 48 Top Class, Airon Marine 53 Top Class

Airon Marine presents two important project models aimed to upgrade its line to bigger sizes and more important ambitions. The first of these is the 48 Top Class, upgrading its size by one foot, from the current flagship the A47. My thinking is that the 48 Top Class is also a replacement to the long standing A47. Similar in lines to the latest models like 4300 T-Top and 400 T-Top, the new 48 Top Class continues the requested hard top accessory, offering an all weather protected main deck. If the plans are true to the facts, the 48 Top Class seems to offer very spacious environments, with a big cockpit offering 2 settees, a galley, and helm station. Below accommodation is for two layouts. Version 1 is a 3 cabin 2 head plan, with full beam owners cabin, VIP to fore, and a bunk double cabin to starboard. Version two will give a C-shaped saloon settee in replacement to the third cabin. The 48 Top Class is also interesting for offering double areas, like two c-shaped settees in the cockpit, and two galleys one up top and the other below. Engines and propulsion have so far not been announced. The 53 Top Class is the second of Airon Marine project model, taking the lake Como builder to a new flagship yacht size of 53 feet. What will surprise most to the interested in the new 53 Top Class is the three different interior options, offering a huge amount of choice to the buyer. Something unusual in this size. Version one is a two cabin layout, full beam owners, VIP to fore, c-shaped settee saloon to port, and a small galley. Version two very different to the rest goes to a classic plan with owner cabin to fore, two sister guest cabins mid ship, c-shaped settee, galley, and a crew cabin. Version three is similar to one with a bunk double cabin taking the place of the saloon settee. Propulsion and engines are Volvo Penta second generation IPS 900 and 800, forward looking pod drives.

www.aironmarine.it

New Model: Shearline 61 Sportfish

Shearline Boatworks is another of the custom builders coming from the US, most notably the North Carolina region, and here we present its recent model the 61 Sportfish, launched in 2008. This 61 feet flagship is an important step for Shearline, increasing its size from a previous 43 feet biggest offer, but also for being its second flybridge model. As many custom builders Shearlines are also build with the superior cold molding technique, that is structures in high quality wood, and then all covered in glass and lastly epoxied with West Systems. This gives a lighter built but most important also a stronger one to a normal fiberglass construction. The 61 Sportfish is unbelievable fast achieving a 45 knots top speed, and comfortable 36 knots cruise with twin C32 Caterpillar at 1650hp each.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.59 m (61ft)

Length Waterline - 16.45 m

Beam - 5.25 m

Draft - 1.22 m

Fuel Capacity - 5337 l

Water Capacity - 567 l

Engines - 2 x Cat C32 1650 HP

Speed - 36 knots cruise, 45 knots max

Construction - cold molded

www.shearlineboatworks.com

Improve-it = Galeon 530 HT

Galeon 530 HT model has been improved with a Wenge Line new interior style. Wenge is an exotic tropical hard wood from Africa, dark brown almost black with tan lines. The Wenge furniture on the Galeon is veneer meaning a sheet of natural wood adhered to natural density fibreboard. Along the renowned and much famous dark natural wood, the 530 Hard Top has also been improved with new quality elements like stainless steel, huge glass sliding doors and white leather upholstery. To accentuate also the dark tonality of the woods the walls are plastered with a silver fabric lit with LED lights. This new distinctive look is a modern departure to other more classical styles like cherry wood or mahogany interiors, and should distinct the client who prefers the latest style in the interior of his Sport Yacht.
www.galeon.pl

New Model: Nor-Tech 80 Super Performance Sport Yacht

A new flagship from US fast boat builder Nor-Tech, who with the 80 Super Performance Sport Yacht expands its line to 30 feet, from a previously bigger offer of 50 feet in both its V-Bottoms and Catamarans line. As expected the new Nor-Tech Yacht is all about speeds touching a 52 knots top speed performance with the smaller engine option. This is a super fast boat and I really cannot imagine its speed with the bigger twin 2400hp MTU engines option. Or may be I can think that would be around 70 knots plus. None the less down below the new Nor-Tech Yachts line wants to keep this title and offers comfortable accommodation offering 7 berths in 3 cabins.
Technical Data:
LOA - 24.38 m (80ft)
Beam - 4.87 m
Draft - 1.22 m
Displacement - 40823 kg
Fuel Capacity - 4921 l
Water Capacity - 757 l
Accommodation - 7 berths
Engines - 2 x Caterpillar C32 1635hp, C32A 1825hp, MTU 2000hp, MTU 2400hp
Propulsion - Arneson ASD14 Surface Drives
Speed - 52 knots max, 40 knots cruising with C32 1635hp
Range - 400 nautical miles at 40 knots
Construction - vinylester resins, kevlar

www.nor-techboats.com

Propulsion: Quickutter

Quickutter rope cutters are a revolution in propulsion safety, with a new innovative shaver design representing a significant improvement over all other cutting devices. The superior advantages of a Quickutter versus other rope cutters are that you have no loss of power, no bearings, no shock loads, and no cavitation. In four years of fittings only two have required spare parts, and only one has been broken. How is that for customer satisfaction! Fitted mostly to commercial crafts from fast fishing cats to ferries, now the leisure market is increasing its use too, from famous production up to one off builders taking advantage of the protection benefits versus other similar systems. They are also supplied for surface drives and work, sitting on top of the unit so aren't even in the water when running at speed but still cut mooring lines when you run over them whilst docking. QuicKutter is the only make of shaver cutter offering a new approach to an old problem.

www.quickutter.com