Project: Absolute 42

A very prolific builder in recent times is Italian Absolute yachts who hot on the heels of three new models in 2008, and the presentation of an upcoming 64 project, comes its second debut expected for the fall of the 2009 season the new 42. This new model is an extended version developed on the 40 presented late last year, which was also a further development of the 39 model. The new 42 is expected for launch in September, with Absolute showing customers attention in presenting a full time all season weather boat in medium sized dimensions. The 42 main difference versus the 40 will be on the main deck, with this new model having an all weather hard top with closing patio door aft. There is also an extra c-shaped settee outside for additional seating space, a single person sun lounger and will also have a hi low bathing platform for easy tender stowage what adds the extra 2 feet versus the 40 model. Power will be from Volvo with IPS pods of 500 or 600 units, or stern drive legs D4-300hp and D6-330hp.

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Nordhavn 60

The Nordhavn 60, is the newest yacht in this renowned long range explorer yachts builder fleet, and is ready to meet owners’ demands for increased space, comfort and luxury. The Nordhavn 60 is based on the proven 55 platform, which is one of the best selling yachts in the fleet. The 60 gives owners an additional 5 feet of space in the cockpit and lazarette, allowing more room for activities like diving, fishing and dockside parties with family and friends. The longer cockpit also allows the boat deck to be extended for a larger tender and more room for sea kayaks, jet skis and other toys. An additional benefit is a speed gain of about a third of a knot and an improvement in range thanks to the longer waterline. Like the popular 55, the 60 is available in single or twin-engine configurations along with an optional additional fuel tank for additional range. Inside you can expect the craftsmanship and attention to detail to be flawless, a cornerstone of Nordhavn’s promise of comfort and luxury afloat. Finally, the extra length of the 60 extends her lines to give the yacht a sleeker big-boat look. The new 60 is all about more: room, luxury and long-distance cruising enjoyment.

Technical Data:
LOA - 19.88 m (65.3ft)
Length Waterline - 17.4 m
Beam - 5.49 m
Draft - 1.75 m
Displacement - 46754 kg
Fuel Capacity - 8515 l
Water Capacity - 2271 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth
Engine - 1 x John Deere 6081AFM 330hp
Construction - GRP with vinilester resin, cored sides with klegcell R75

www.nordhavn.com

Project: Jarrett Bay 77 Sportfisherman Hull #56

The Jarrett Bay 77 is a fully custom build sportfish yacht convertible designed for the individual who knows exactly what they want. The 77 will be the largest build to date in the Jarrett Bay line, and represents an evolution in custom sportfish design. This latest addition to the family possesses a modern, streamlined take on Jarrett Bay’s traditional custom Carolina design. An additional rounded corner radius built into the side and front panels of the cabin and bridge is combined with a sleek profile and rakish front to make for one exceptional head turner. This modern vessel combines the classic Carolina styling of aft tumble home sections and impressive bow flare at the same time utilizing the latest design developments to give you a more efficient hull and the best performance in the sportfish marketplace. As all Jarrett Bay's the 77 is build in the cold molding method. With twin MTU 2400hp the builders estimates identical fuel burn with same cruising speeds as the 70 launched two years ago. Standard lower deck plan is a four stateroom plan each with en-suite head. The 77 is currently half way in its three year build, schedule for lauch in 2011 and at the moment engines, interior layout and materials can be chosen by the lucky owner.

www.jarrettbay.com

New Model: Italian Yachts 80 Jaguar Sport

The new Italian Yachts 80 Jaguar Sport is a super sport yacht bearing the signature of emerging designer naval architect Roberto Angel, who conjugates a sporting soul and comfort in a masterly measured blend. Exterior lines are clearcut and essential, scanned by arched lengthy side windows that make a slender, lighter superstructure. This new Italian Yachts features new forward living spaces with sun lounge, redesigned sidewalks that facilitate onboard circulation, a livable cockpit that has central seating transforming into a sun lounge, and a large helm station aft protected at the sides by sloping bulwarks. A new style and layout were also central to the focus for redesigning interior spaces based on two guest staterooms plus two crew accommodation, forward VIP stateroom and central full-width master stateroom. Each room has private facilities. There is access to the aft galley from the upper living room. Separate crew quarters protect the privacy of owner and guests. Large superstructure windows enable exceptional luminosity of the upper deck salon, that is ideally partitioned into distinct midship convivial space and forward helm station. Interior design style for Jaguar 80 Sport is marked by a contemporary, sophisticated minimalism, consistent with exterior lines and is individualizable to reflect client desires. Jaguar 80 Sport has summer and winter air conditioning that maximizes the comfort of interior spaces, also featuring television and Hi-fi systems. Hull, deck and superstructure are of fiberglass-reinforced polyester and vinylester resin, single-skin plating and vacuum sealed sandwich composite. Outer walkways, cockpit, helm station and external steps are teak covered. Hull shape is a modified vee with a deadrise angle of 15 degrees aft ensuring performance and excellent sea keeping in adverse sea conditions. Engines are twin MTU engines that deliver 1,800 hp each and are surface driven that enables considerable performance relative to the yacht’s size and displacement. A garage is built aft, accessed via an electrohydraulically operated door, to house a 3.50 m hydrojet tender. Also aft forming an integral part of the hull is a teak swim platform which also protects the transmissions below. Electrohydraulically operated, a retractable swim ladder serves the platform.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.99 m (81.9ft)

Length Waterline - 18 m

Beam - 5.80 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 49 t

Fuel Capacity - 6500 l

Water Capacity - 1100 l

Accommodation - 4 guest cabins, 2 crew cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 10VM93 1800hp

Propulsion - surface drives

Speed - 42 knots max

Hull Shape - modified vee fifteen degrees deadrise aft

Project - Robert Angel

www.italianyachts.it

Project: Pantera 41

Pantera presents the project and rendering for a new bigger flagship model the 41. When launched this model will be Pantera biggest built to date taking over from the 36 as the flagship of the range. As usual from the US Miami Florida based builder, this will be a racing designed and ready powerboat with a fast sea kindly attitude. Hull shape is a deep vee with two steps and 24 degrees deadrise aft, all this aimed at reducing drag and increasing performance to the max. Pantera hulls are renowned for being fast but also very seaworthy. Interior accommodation as any respected powerboat will be classy and spartan, I would accept a saloon with a vee shape here but details have not been announced. Same goes for the twin engines with no numbers being given, but i would accept various twin petrol options with the smallest of these giving like 50 plus knots. Propulsion is twin stern drive. What would be surely nice is to see this Pantera compete in the World renowned PowerboatP1 series, hope that I encouraged someone from here.

www.panteraboats.com

New Model: Numarine 78 Hardtop

Numarine's new yacht the 78 Hardtop is a step beyond the ordinary, an audacious move towards uncharted waters in yacht design. Bearing the distinct features of reptiles and dragons that have been ruling the waters for millenniums, the 78 Hardtop is not your run of the mill, styled yacht. It is as aggressive as it looks and stands apart from the rest to the ultimate satisfaction of its nonconformist owner. A yacht designed for those who set the trends, the 78 Hardtop reflects the sheer strength and dynamism of water creatures with the shape of its hard top, the ridges at the top and the aft and the markedly reptilian portholes. Designed by Can Yalman in collaboration with Tommaso Spadolini , the yacht bears their signature clean sophisticated lines, elegant functionality and juxtaposition of high tech materials with seamless craftsmanship. The generous areas fitted with sun cushions on the fore deck and the aft provide the perfect venue for entertaining large groups comfortably. The modern and minimalist interior is full of natural light and all the luxury one would expect in a yacht of this caliber and more, offering four double cabins. Crew space if for two members located midship on the lower deck with an adjacent spacious galley. MAN engine packages from 1224hp up to 1550hp that matches the aggressive stance with up to 38 knots max speed.
Technical Data:
LOA - 23.98 m (78.5ft)
Hull Length - 21.6 m
Beam - 5.80 m
Draft - 1.38 m
Displacement - 33 t light, 41 t full load
Fuel Capacity - 5000 l
Water Capacity - 900 l
Engines - 2 x MAN V12-1224hp, MAN V12-1550hp
Speed - 38 knots max, 28 knots cruising
Range - 400 nautical miles
Project - Can Yalman, Tommaso Spadolini

www.numarine.com

Class 1 - Abu Dhabi New 2009 Venue

The Class 1 World Powerboat Championship has added a new jewel to its crown and a second new venue for 2009, announcing that the United Arab Emirates Capital, Abu Dhabi, will host its first Class 1 Grand Prix in November. IOTA (International Offshore Team Association) confirmed that Abu Dhabi will host the penultimate round of the 2009 Class 1 World Powerboat Championship, 19-21 November, after reaching an agreement with the Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club (ADIMSC). Saeed Hareb, president of the World Professional Powerboating Association (WPPA) was instrumental in laying the foundations for this prestigious agreement, brokered by His Royal Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, chairman of the board of directors of the ADIMSC, on 27 June at a meeting with His Excellency Sheikh Hassan Bin Jabor Al-Thani, president of the Qatar Marine Sports Federation (QMSF) and president of IOTA - the organiser of the UIM WPPA Class 1 World Powerboat Championship. The agreement, which sees the country's Capital and largest of the seven Emirates joining its Middle East neighbours, Dubai and Doha, Qatar on the Class 1 calendar, was finalised between the assistant general manager of the ADIMSC, Salem Rashed Al Romaithi, IOTA general secretary, Marco Sala, IOTA operations director, Pasquale Sesana, WPPA general secretary, Sid Bensalah and WPPA race director, Rory Power.

www.class-1.com

New Model: Blu Martin S.T. 55

After much waiting Blu Martin finally launches the first of its new bigger Sport Yacht models the S.T. 55. This has been a much waited new model from the Como based Italian builder, aimed to grow with the clients who choose the successful 13.50 Sun Top, and 13.90 Sea Top. The 55 S.T. is a spacious three double cabin Sport Yacht with six berths and two heads. Standard layout offers full beam owners cabin with en-suite facilities, VIP cabin to fore, double guest cabin to port side, and a guest shower head. A distinctive feature for the new big Blu Martin is the separation between night sleep areas on the lower deck, and living socializing quarters on the main. The living area is situated upon entering the stainless steel four part patio door, and features an l-shaped settee to port, and a spacious l-shaped galley with entertainment module to starboard behind the spacious three person helm station. The new S.T. 55 wants also to differ from other open boats by offering deep and safe side passage ways, along with a cockpit with two lounge settees, and a garage with a 2.80 meter tender space aft. Engines are twin MAN 800hp or Volvo IPS900. As Blu Martin virtue propulsion is a choice to the upcoming owner with direct shaft line as standard, or Volvo forward looking pods.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.7 m (54.7ft)
Beam - 5.0 m
Fuel Capacity - 2000 l
Water Capacity - 600 l
Max Persons - 16
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x 800hp MAN, 2 x Volvo IPS900
Propulsion - shaft line, Volvo IPS Pod

www.blumartinyachts.com

Improve-it = Sabre 42 Express

The advantages of azipod drives have been discussed in many news articles and on the boat show docks as well. Sabre Yachts presents an optional pod propulsion on the Sabre 42 Express and the results as the shipyard says were truly impressive. This shows a superior performance and handling with less horse power thanks to the ZF Zeus 3500 Pods coupled with twin Cummins QSB5.9M 425hp engines. The data by Sabre showed a wide open throttle top speed of 34.2 knots at 3040 rpm, and a very economic cruising speed of 28 knots at 2800 rpm, which gives an amazing 325 nautical mile range. To better this one only a slow 9.9 knots speed at 1400 rpm would make it possible.

www.sabreyachts.com

New Model: Menorquin MY 120

The new MY 120 is Menorquin’s proposal in the 12 metre segment for the 2009/10 season. It is a versatile, extremely habitable boat with extraordinary functionality. With a maximum capacity of 7 berths, the new MY 120 model has two cabins. The master cabin is located in the bow, is fitted with a double bed, reading lights and wardrobes. The guest cabin located to the stern, starboard side is very spacious and versatile, providing various sleeping options depending on the sailor’s preferences or requirements two single beds or one single bed and one double bed. The lower bed is extensible and converts into a double bed; this cabin is also fitted with wardrobes and reading lights. The dinette located to port side also converts into a double bed, thanks to the table’s telescopic leg, further increasing the sleeping space. Another valuable feature of the dinette is the incorporation of a hollow bench for stowage. The interior layout of the new Menorquin Yacht 120 has been designed to include every detail and is equipped to perform as a highly functional cruising yacht; the washroom located on the starboard side has an independent shower and double access, from the dinette and from the master cabin. The fully equipped galley to port side, includes a hob with two burners, fridge, bottle rack, microwave, and a wide range of cupboards provides ample storage space. The passages which divide the living areas allow each separate space to function independently, whilst incorporate enhancing features to this new model. For example, the wheelhouse and the galley are connected by an opening through which daylight enters. The doors which access the wheelhouse from the cockpit can be fully opened so that the two spaces are totally connected. The wheelhouse is extremely functional in its design; there is an ergonomic seat for two people with space at the back for storing chairs. On the outside, the bathing platform, which features a hot and cold water shower, is very practical. The wide sundeck is also a great attraction and will delight passengers wishing to lie and relax in the sun. The spacious cockpit offers the possibility of installing a collapsible table over the engine compartment hatches and can be stowed when not is use. The quality of the wood which is used very generously on the interiors highlights the exquisite classic style that distinguishes Menorquin Yachts and is continued on the MY 120, and it will undoubtedly be the fascination of those who value comfort and functionality as much as the guarantee of safe and stable sailing thanks to the smooth semi displacement hull.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.85 m (38.8ft)
Beam - 3.90 m
Draft - 0.95 m
Displacement - 11.3 t

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 475 l

Water Capacity - 650 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - 7 (5+2) berths, 2 cabins, 1 head

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4-EVC 260hp, Yanmar 6BY 260hp

Speed - 14 knots cruising

Certification - CE B
www.menorquin.com