Improve-it = Nord West 420 Flybridge

In the beginning of Summer Nord West launched a first boat the 370 SportsTop with a new system called Stern drive Joystick. Similar to the IPS this new drive system has electrical steering, and manoeuvring in harbours can be done very easily thanks to easy to use joystick control. Nord West was among the first users of Volvo IPS system as well as being among the first to make a special designed hull for the propulsion. Every boat can be installed with a maximum of 4 joystick controls. With the new system stern drive with joystick Nord West adds as promised an other third model with this easy to use option, the 420 Flybridge following the 370 SportsTop and 370 Coupe. The 420 Flybridge is also a bit unique for being among the larger sized stern drive available flybridge motor cruiser. Surely with the easy to use joystick control added with the efficiency stern drives offer, this option will start to make more sense in the 420 Flybridge much more than any other model.

www.nordwest.se

New Model: Sunseeker 64 Predator

Sunseeker presents the new 64 Predator, a further development of there high performing Sport Yacht range. The 64 Predator is a replacement to the 62 and continues to upgrade the Predators which start from the 52 and go up to the soon to be launched 130 flagship, which for a short time will also be the flagship to all the Sunseeker range. Sunseeker continue to offer versatility to there packages offering in the 64 Predator a standard three cabin version, or optional two cabin with a lower saloon offering an l-shaped sofa. The standard three cabin version is a traditional plan for modern Mediterranean Sport Yachts, with full beam owners cabin, VIP cabin to fore, and l-shaped double bunked cabin to starboard in between the two cabins. There is three heads with two being en-suites for the main VIP and owner cabins. The galley is also on the lower deck to port, with the main deck saloon being left for entertainment and relaxation purposes. As for carrying your water toys the 64 Predator offers space for two personnel water craft spaces, with a tender garage offering capacity for a jet rib, and low hi bathing platform where one can also put a jet bike or similar. Power is from twin 1100hp engines with traditional shaft line propulsion in semi tunnel propellers. Speeds peak a max of 35 knots and a cruise of 28 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.1 m (65.9ft)

Length Waterline - 14.6 m

Beam - 4.95 m

Draft - 1.48 m

Displacement - 29000 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 4 berths in 2 cabins, 1 crew berth

Engines - 2 x 1100hp

Propulsion - shaft line with propellers in semi tunnels

Speed - 35 knots max, 28 knots cruising

Project - Don Shead, Sunseeker design

Certification - CE

www.sunseeker.com

Projects: Beneteau 30 Antares, Beneteau 42 Antares, Beneteau 47 MonteCarlo Fly

From this year onwards, all Antares models over 9 metres will have their length in feet included as part of their model name. And that’s the case with this new launch, which replaces the 9 Series with 30 Flybridge/Hard Top versions. As the first Flybridge in the range, it is designed primarily for cruising, and retains all the excellent sea keeping qualities on which the Antares reputation has been built. Sarrazin Design presents a sleek elegant line, and their style is unmistakable for the Antares 30. Its grey-tinted glass makes a special contribution to the sophisticated modern looks. The hull is the work of the Beneteau design team, and is available with a single-engine configuration only. There will be three versions to choose from the 30 Antares. The S version is with hard top with two opening panels, with flybridge but no helm station featuring a large sunbathing area and settee with table up top, and with flybridge and helm station convertible to a sunbathing platform. According to Beneteau the amount of living space is unrivalled by any other boat of this size. Accommodation is a four berth lower deck with a convertible saloon to double berth. The guest cabins are an owners double to fore, and a double bunk to port. To starboard is the fully equipped head. 30 Antares will have max single engine power up to 380hp, and will be certified to CE B standards.If the above statement stands true the 42 Antares will be a replacement to the 12 Antares. Beneteau has so far given little details for this new 42 Antares model. What can be seen is that the project rendering above builds on bigger spaces to the 12, like more extended bathing platform, and a larger flybridge. The flybridge will feature a c-shaped settee to port, helm station to starboard, and a sunpad looking aft. The interior will also features a main living deck with a main saloon welcoming you inside to a c-shaped settee to starboard upon entrance, a 2 person settee to port, l-shaped galley to port, and double helm seated helm station again to starboard. The lower deck layout has not been so far confirmed although this layout lets the thinking go for three cabins below. Propulsion has also not been announced, but the 12 Antares was available with both shaft and IPS pod so accept again to have this format.

Beneteau upgraded its Sport Cruiser line in December 2008 with the launch of the 47 MonteCarlo. The range is now being extended again with the launch of the Flybridge version: a 47 MonteCarlo Fly featuring a large sunbathing terrace up top with sporty looks. The external cockpit galley unit has been cleverly converted to provide access to the flybridge. The designer of the MonteCarlo range Pierangelo Andreani has drawn a new design in true Mediterranean style. The overall layout of the 47 MonteCarlo Fly offers two living spaces: the cockpit and the flybridge. The flybridge incorporates two distinct areas: the helm station and the convertible 6-person settee. The driver's seat is on the centre, with the instrument panel featuring a full set of double navigation instruments, to the left is the co-driver’s seat, and to the right a large lounger-style sunpad with a pullout fridge beneath. Behind is the six person settee. Worth to note is the visually appealing radar arch which carries the radar and antennas is raised to not disturb the views to the owner and his guests. The large cockpit surprises for a flybridge offering an external galley unit, and has an external settee which converts into a sunpad, of which underneath is located a tender garage that can accommodate a tender with outboard. Inside the 47 MonteCarlo Fly continues what we seen in the standard hart top version presented in Paris last December with generous living spaces of which the striking feature is the full beam owner’s cabin flooded with light from two large side windows, but also the choice of layout versions for two or three cabin plans. New leather, alcantara and light oak finishes will also be introduced for the new 47 MonteCarlo Fly. The 47 MonteCarlo hull design has been developed in close co-operation with Volvo Penta to accommodate IPS pod drives. Power for the 47 MonteCarlo Fly is from twin Volvo IPS600 D6 435hp diesel engines.

www.beneteau.com

New Model: Corvette 320

Following ownership change to Fleming Yachts management, UK builder Corvette presents its new 320, representing a bit of a unique Explorer Cruiser thanks to many cross over features. In fact the new 320 unites the world of faster planning performance to that of a displacement explorer cruiser with unique spaces for its size. Just to make a note the 320 offers accommodation for two cabins, two head plan providing a level of comfort and privacy found only on larger boats. Another surprise is also the performance, which with its traditional, salty looks makes you think trawler, but the 320 will surprise you here too with 25 plus knots speed, and its sea kindly performance. Cruise leisurely and economically all day long at 7 knots or hit the throttles and get to your next destination before the weather turns ugly. Another surprise is that while many boats in this size range offer only single engine power, Corvette took the safety and improved handling route that comes with twin engines, which assures of getting home if you experience a problem with an engine, transmission or running gear, and there's nothing more maneuvering into a tight slip with twins under your command. Corvette also says that the cost of maintaining two smaller engines is the same, as are the running costs concerned with the fuel, versus a bigger single unit. The well thought out deck plan of the Corvette 320 provides the outdoor living space of a 40-footer too, with the helm on the flying bridge being the perfect place to run the 320 in good weather featuring a double helm seat plus two additional, built-in seating areas allow the crew to join the captain while underway. Aft of the flying bridge is an outdoor dining and lounge area complete with two settees and table. Last note is that Fleming is promising the quality of construction and choice of materials associated with its bigger explorer yachts line. The 320 as well as other future Corvette models will be built at the Tung Hwa facility in Taiwan, where the World famous Flemings are also being constructed.
Technical Data:
LOA - 9.95 m (32ft)
Beam - 3.96 m
Draft - 1.00 m
Displacement - 7.5 t half load
Fuel Capacity - 1000 l
Water Capacity - 364 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, 2 heads
Engines - 2 x Yanmar 315hp, Cummins QSB 330hp
Certification - CE B

www.corvettemarine.co.uk

Engine: John Deere HazLoc 6081HFH70 325hp

John Deere Power Systems is pleased to announce a new patented PowerTech HazLoc diesel engines. Built upon John Deere's proven 8.1L platform, the PowerTech HazLoc 6081HFH70 diesel engine received United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Center certification for Class 1, Division 1 Zone 1 Groups C & D hazardous locations. The PowerTech HazLoc electronically governed diesel engines are certified for use on board USCG–certified subchapter D & O vessels. As electronic engines have become more commonplace, engines installed in these marine applications are required to meet weather-deck requirements for electronics as directed by the USCG in United States-flagged vessels where there is the possibility of an explosive atmosphere in normal operations. A Class 1, Division 1 Zone 1 area is defined as being within a 3 meters radius of any source of gases that could create an explosive atmosphere, including tank vents, sounding tubes, valves and pumps. Any engine that operates in these conditions must meet these requirements. John Deere is the first diesel engine manufacturer to receive USCG MSC certification for Class 1 Division 1 (Zone 1) group C & D hazardous weather-deck locations, for electronically controlled engines. The John Deere PowerTech 6081HFH70 has 8.1L of displacement and offers up to 242 kW - 325hp at 2100 rpm. The 6081HFH70 is a 6-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled industrial engine for use in marine auxiliary applications.

www.deere.com

New Model: Hunt 29 Harrier

The development of the Hunt 29 Harrier was driven by the success of the smaller 25 Harrier, with customers asking for the same style on a larger platform. Harrier 29's increased length takes advantage and use of the 29 Surfhunter hull, already well proven and widely admired for its capabilities, efficiency and performance. The Harrier 29 is intended to be more of a day boat, which is immediately obvious in the huge and inviting cockpit. An on-deck galley makes entertaining even more fun, with helm and companion seats, L-settee, engine box and cross-transom seating for ten, and with superb visibility for sightseeing made even more appealing by the soft, dry ride for which Hunt Yachts are so widely praised. The forward cabin includes V-berth, enclosed stand-up head and stowage, all this without loosing and affecting the sleek, classic profile. Available engine is for six options, all single from Volvo or Yanmar, and in petrol gas or diesel format from 315hp up to 435hp. Hunt Yachts also offer a wide variety of propulsion form stern drive, to the traditional shaft in vee drive configuration, and jet propulsion for the least in draft. Speeds are estimated at a max of 36 knots with cruising of 30 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.02 m (29.6ft)

Beam - 3.23 m

Draft - 0.91 m

Displacement - 4082 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 567 l

Water Capacity - 105 l

Accommodation - 2 berths. 1 head

Engine - Petrol Gas 1 x Volvo 375hp gas, Volvo 425hp

Diesel Volvo 330hp Diesel, Volvo 370hp, Volvo 435hp, Yanmar 315hp

Propulsion - stern drive, vee drive shaft, water jet

Speed - 36 knots max, 30 knots cruise

Construction - solid e-glass bottom with vinylester resins and foam cored top sides

Design - C.Raymond Hunt Associates
www.huntyachts.com

Project: Riva 86 Domino

Riva announces its next new model with the project of the 86 Domino, what will be the new Sport series hard top flagship. The 86 Domino also adds another Super Yacht to the Riva line, which now has four models over eighty feet. Lines where again trusted to Riva designer Micheli and his Officina Italiana Design. An architect who started his career with the company in 1984 and has since then established a never ending relationship with the renowned brand. So far Riva has given practically no details of the new Super Sport Yacht the 86 Domino accept for the above rendering image, but if one likes the looks you surely need to go to Cannes on the 9Th September to have a preview and get the scoop.

www.riva-yacht.com

New Model: Nordhavn 52

The new Nordhavn 52 is based on the 47 model, with P.A.E.’s designers actually extending it by five feet. The Nordhavn 52, is an evolution of its smaller sister, with more interior space and longer offshore capability to the 47. The new 52 differs itself from the 47 with three central design modifications, each of which combines to make a sleeker and slightly more efficient boat. The most significant of these changes is a cockpit extension, which opens up the rear of the boat as well as elongates the yacht’s lines. Other benefits is of added waterline length which is not limited simply to aesthetics. The design team was also able to work an extra approximate 800 litres of fuel into the capacity of the boat’s tanks and in turn, bump up the range. To coincide with the elongated cockpit, the upper level boat deck was lengthened by two feet, serving a dual purpose: not only does this offset the cockpit extension, it enables a bigger tender to be carried on top. Completing the enhanced look is the re-configuration of the flybridge. A purely cosmetic change with no features added or altered, but the newly-styled flybridge is now more integral with the boat deck and pilothouse roof. Despite these sublte differences and improvements, the new 52 follows the rest of the Nordhavn line, in a robust construction, superior level of fit and finish, and an ability to deliver her owners anywhere they wish to travel in safety, comfort and luxury.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.56 m (54.4ft)
Length Waterline - 14.7 m
Beam - 4.9 m
Draft - 1.8 m
Displacement - 40.8 t
Fuel Capacity - 6322 l
Water Capacity - 1514 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, 2 heads, 1 crew cabin
Engine - Lugger L1066T.2 165hp
Construction - vinilester resin, gelcoat White Ferro Super Shield, core sides Klegcell R75 foam

www.nordhavn.com

Project: Princess 78 Motor Yacht

Princess presents the project for a new 78 Motor Yacht, which is set to debut in the home waters of the Southampton boat show.  My general knowledge tells me the 78 MY will be a replacement to the 23 Metre after 32 units build, although there is no official word from Princess about this. I also imagine the new 78 Motor Yacht to have a similar if not identical hull to the V78 launched earlier on this year, and which made its official debut in Antibes last Spring.  As the V78 the hull of the 78 Motor Yacht will also be resin infused which will give a cleaner build, along with a less weight per strength construction.  Princess is the first British builder to use resin infusion for its hulls.  Accommodation details are very minimal so far from Princess which says the new 78 Motor Yacht will have a four cabin en-suited interior.  Engines have also not been announced but accept similar options to the V78 but with less speeds due to the extra weight and drag of the flybridge.

www.princessyachts.com

Improve-it = Sabre 38 Express

Sabre Yachts first used pods on the 42 Express and the results were truly impressive. Sabre is now offering also the 38 Express with Volvo IPS drives and this application too changes the way this already great design handles at the dock and underway. The choice for the IPS pods in the 38, was simple is that the Volvo set up fitted under the cockpit deck using the existing molds whereas the Zeus pods did not fit. Performance figures published by Sabre for the 38 Express with IPS450 D6-330hp engines are a wide open throttle max speed of 31 knots, and a continues cruising of 26 knots which gives a range of 292 nautical miles.

www.sabreyachts.com