New Model: Sacs 12 Strider S

Italian Rib builder Sacs presents the 12 Strider S. The 12 Strider S is the third in size model of Sacs thirteen models line up. Designed by Christian Grande, the 12 Strider S unites rib exterior spaciousness together with an accommodating forward cabin, offering a two berth layout, and a shower head facility. Power is from a standard twin 400hp Diesel engines, coupled to Jolly Drives surface propellers. An optional more performing twin 480hp set up is also available. The 12 Strider S can also be added with more comfort, thanks to optionals like air condition, boiler, and electric cooker hob. The standard colors are orange as above or white, but further optional colors to personalize at your own taste are available.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.3 m (40.3ft)

Beam - 3.6 m

Draft - 0.7 m

Displacement - 6 t with engines

Fuel Capacity - 900 l

Water Capacity - 120 l

Accommodation - 2 berths

Engines - 2 x 400hp, 480hp Diesel Power

Propulsion - Jolly Surface Drives

Project - Christian Grande, shipyard r&d office

Certification - CE B

www.sacsmarine.com

Project: Fairline Targa 58 Gran Turismo

Fairline presents the project of the new Targa 58 Gran Turismo. Evolution took place at Fairline for the new project which includes some unique features. The concept here follows the single level living and galley space, which with a button touch starts a remarkable transformation as the huge roof glides smoothly open, and as an option this can have side windows that retract and a patio door that completely withdraws, effectively converting the deck saloon into a magnificent open air environment. An option of an integral powered sunshade provides protection for the aft cockpit seating, which can also convert into a huge sun pad at the push of another button. Flexibility to select your own on board lifestyle and environment, smoothly, effortlessly, and almost instantly is the theme of the 58 Targa Gran Turismo. Pioneering design continues below too, so the accommodation is superbly equipped and luxurious, setting high standards of biggest and best in class. An elegant swept staircase with its light and airy atrium and utility area to one side leads to a unique layout below deck. Locating the en suite forward of the master cabin, Fairline have taken full advantage of the huge beam to create a stunning cabin for the owner that is the largest and lightest of any yacht in this class. Fairline impresses also more with the two sumptuously appointed VIP guest cabins which also have spacious en suites, and both are convertible from twin to double cabins according to preference, while the lazarette, with its elegant transom glazing, can also be specified as an additional and unusually light cabin. With the 58 Targa Gran Turismo, Fairline seem also set to compete with the Italians on the amount of view windows on the hull sides. Speeds for the new upcoming second in size of the Targa fleet go from slow 30 knots speeds with twin Volvo's D12-800 up to a high performing 40 knots with twin MAN V8 1200. Propulsion is for traditional shaft drives.

www.fairline.com

Project: CNP Naumachos 105

CNP the acronym standing for Cantiere Navale di Persaro an Italian ship builder standing on the Adriatic side of the European peninsula, presents the 105 second model in its Naumachos yacht line. As the rendering clearly shows and as was the case for the first model the Naumachos 82, CNP present an explorer tug looking super yacht, with a sturdy built able to withstand all weather conditions, along with a long range capability. The 105 follows these themes but with a greater size following clients requests to CNP. The Naumachos is sold as a semi custom project, all to the same plans outside but different inside where layout, furnishing materials, engines, and equipment is too owners request. The standard interior layout for the Naumachos 105 is a four cabin layout, with the owners cabin on the main deck, and three cabins below. Engines are twin Cats C18 Continuous Duty 456hp, which deliver a wide open throttle speed of 12 knots, cruising at 11 knots, and a long range 10000 nautical miles speed of 9 knots. Construction is for a steel hull, with alloy super structure, and building by Cantieri Navali di Pesaro is done to RINA or Lloyd's registry requirements with MCA Compliance available.

www.cnp.it

New Model: Scarani 30 Day Cruiser

Scarani Boats presents its new 30 Day Cruiser. An interesting and innovative new model offering exterior spaces associated with a center console, and a living capability of a more bulky looking sport cruiser. There are many interesting features for the 30 Day Cruiser which make it deserve a good look if one is looking for boats of this size. First is surely the welcoming exterior with its l-shaped settee, which transforms to a mezzanine looking aft, its big forward sun pad, walk around deck, exterior galley with sink, and large extended bathing platform with space to stow a tender. The interior considering the all usage of the exterior is full of space too with a 2 + 2 accommodation featured in a double mid cabin, and convertible vee berth. There is also a galley and also a spacious shower head. An unusual optional feature is also shown in the choice to isolate the mid cabin with a privacy bulk head and private door entrance. Interior style is in minimal with refined fittings in bleached oak wood. Engine options are single or twin petrol or diesel, propelled with efficient stern drive.
Technical Data:
LOA - 9.30 m (30.5ft)
Hull Length - 7.95 m
Beam - 3.00 m
Draft - 0.60 m
Displacement - 3850 kg
Fuel Capacity - 320 l
Water Capacity - 80 l
Max Persons - 8
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - single or twin Petrol from 440hp up to 520hp, Diesel from 300hp up to 362hp
Propulsion - stern drive
Certification - CE B

www.scaraniboats.com

Project: Ferretti 560

Ferretti Yachts will go to the Cannes 2009 boat show with a fresh and creative renewal wave giving shape to the 560 representing according to the Italian builder a revolution conceived to experience a new feeling of life on board. Through this new model the shipyard aims to consolidate and continue the evolution process of the flybridge range under 63 feet. This renewal started with the 630 and was followed in the last two years with the launch of the 470, 510, and 592. The 560 resembles these models with the shape of the 360 view window in the main deck, along with the flybridge which with its aft mounted radar arch aims to create the best undisturbed space up top. Ferretti 560 continues the never ending cooperation between Advanced Yacht Technology of Ferretti group and Studio Zuccon International Project. The 560 project criteria meeting a new evolution could be identified in three key-elements: an innovative space-design of the lower deck layout with three cabins which include a full beam owner suite and three bathrooms, a very strong care for details embodied by contemporary taste decor elements such as bleached oak, and last a new exclusive design of windows to enhance natural light on board. As a result, Ferretti 560 is unique in her category, created to meet the desires of demanded customers, offering the high standards of live ability through the combination of wide spaces, quality materials, comfort and performance. Ferretti 560 will be powered by twin MAN 900hp engines that push the yacht to a cruise speed of 28 knots and max of 32 knots.

www.ferretti-yachts.com

New Model: Viking 57 Convertible

Viking presents another blue water family member, the anticipated and expected 57 Convertible. Featuring a robust hull with a beautiful sheer, a curvy, creamy smooth deckhouse with Viking’s new teardrop window lines, a low profile wraparound flying bridge and a 157 square feet cockpit, including a spacious observation mezzanine, the result is an exciting model in the Convertible line tradition. Ideally suited for tournament fishing, as well as long distance cruising, the 57 Convertible features a three-stateroom, two-head layout for plenty of comfort and privacy thanks to the offset companionway, which utilizes space to its maximum efficiency. With the master stateroom featuring an athwart ship queen size walk around bed, the VIP cabin is located to fore and has a queen size berth, and the third guest cabin located to port has upper and lower bunks. Upper and lower cross over three berths also are available for the forward stateroom in replacement to the standard twin queen size bed. Standard power is MAN V12 CRM 1360hp diesels. A package with twin MAN V12 CRM 1550hp is also available as optional. Speeds will range from a mid 30 knot cruise to a top end approaching 40 knots depending upon the power selection, load and sea conditions.

Technical Data:
LOA - 17.6 m (57.9ft)
Beam - 5.54 m
Draft - 1.50 m
Displacement - 35816 kg
Fuel Capacity - 5720 l
Water Capacity - 908 l
Accommodation - 6/7 berths in 3 cabins, 2 heads
Engines - 2 x MAN V12 CRM 1360hp, V12 CRM 1550hp
Speed - 40 knots max, 35 knots cruising

www.vikingyachts.com

Projects: Azimut 78, Azimut 74 Magellano, Azimut 72S, Azimut 40S

As Azimut highly anticipated at the end of last year, the 2009 will mark the presentation of eight new models. The first new model presented was the innovative 53, previewed during the Yachting Gala. PowerYachtBlog also gave an exclusive detailed anticipation to the new 38 Flybridge which Azimut in cooperation with its British dealer Clipper Marine will present at the Southampton boat show. Now is the turn to present four Azimut projects to be unveiled during the important shows the coming fall. Azimut gave little details of the new models so the comments here are a guess of what can be seen in the rendering images. Surely as is in all the new models of the Italian builder, the exterior design is entrusted to Stefano Righini, with Carlo Galeazzi taking care for the interiors. The first of our presentations is the Azimut 78 which looks to be a further development to the 75. The new 78 apart length adds also opening view windows in the cabins. With the single big view window in the owners stateroom, now replaced by a set of four vertical windows which also open to allow a natural flow of air. The Azimut 74 Magellano, has finally arrived. Paolo Vitelli President of the Azimut Benetti Group has given hints for this projects in his past interviews and finally it looks to be here. If his interviews are correct the 74 Magellano will have an extended range of round 1000 nautical miles, with max speeds in the low twenties, and cruising of around fifteen knots. This will be the last debuted of the eight new models for 2009, with November month being announced as its launching date. Still it is also the most expected from the media as well as the yachtsman. The year 2009 marks new additions to the Azimut S line, after an absence of 2 years. The 103 SL was the last new model presented for this line during the Dubai Show of 2007. Now the 72S is the next upcoming model and is set to be presented at the Cannes show. As the rendering clearly shows the 72S will have a sport bridge offering a second helm station up top but without disturbing the sleek lines Sport Yacht looks. This is the second Azimut with a sport bridge, with the only other being the 103 SL flagship of the line. Azimut presents also a new smaller S line model, with the 40S. So far no details are announced but imagine a similar two double cabin two head interior, as is the case for the new entry level 38 Flybridge.

www.azimutyachts.com

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