Project: Arcoa 40 Fishing

A further project from Arcoa, adding to the already three presented this year. This project the 40 Fishing as the title says takes a different route for the French builder, presenting here a Sportfish Cruiser in medium sized forty feet package, versus the Traditional lobster look of most of its range. There is little details so far available, but what can be seen is that the 40 Fishing will have a tuna tower, and a further lower extended aft deck for game fishing. The shear line of the 40 Fishing takes a lot from the traditional lobster design of the other Arcoa models but in particular resembling the 39 and 44 Mystic, as does the coach roof of the pilot house. Scheduled launching for the 40 Fishing is for the fall of this year, so its just to wait a bit more to see the definite version and have also full details.

www.arcoa-yachts.com

New Model: Azimut 38 Flybridge

Thanks to Clipper Marine, Azimut distributor for the UK and Balearics, who hosted the global launch of the new Azimut 38 Flybridge last Friday at the Southampton Boat Show 2009, we can bring the first online photo of this much waited model. The Azimut 38 has been designed by Stefano Righini who here presents similar ultra modern lines citing the 43 launched in 2004 but with greater sweeping windows. Planning, craftsmanship, decor and attention to detail inside has been taken care of by Carlo Galeazzi combining key attributes for a stunning motor cruiser which is the entry level in a fleet going up to 116 feet. The 38 sky light within the master cabin allows natural light to flood in, while the second cabin has panoramic water line windows providing spectacular sea views. Each of the two cabins has access to en-suites and wardrobe facilities. The main saloon has a large dining area incorporated into the layout as well as ample storage in the port side cupboards and a spacious galley equipped with fridge freezer and electric hob. The 38 Flybridge is fitted with a pair of Cummins QS5.9 355hp engines, which give an all time cruising speed of 26 knots, with a max of 32 knots. The newest model from the Italian brand has huge potential for strong sales integrating the innovative design seen in Azimut’s larger builds into a smaller more user friendly version which is sure to be a favourite with stylish motor yacht enthusiasts across the global boating fraternity.
Technical Data:
LOA - 12 m (39.3ft)

Length Hull - 11.88 m
Beam - 3.80 m
Draft - 1.12 m
Displacement - 12.4 t
Fuel Capacity - 1100 l
Water Capacity - 400 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cummins 5.9QS 355hp
Speed - 32 knots max, 26 knots cruise
Propulsion - direct in line shaftHull - vee shape 17.9 degrees dead rise aft

Construction - vacuum bagged fiberglass with DIAB divinycell core

Design -Stefano Righini exterior, Carlo Galeazzi interior

Certification - CE UNI ISO8666

www.azimutyachts.com

Powerboat P1 - Sicily GP, SNAV OSG & Seagull Chaudron 2009 Champions

SNAV OSG and Seagull Chaudron were crowned Powerboat P1 World Champions for 2009 after Sunday’s sizzling season-finale at the Sicilian Grand Prix of the Sea in Siracusa. The race for Evolution and SuperSport gold went tantalisingly down to the wire with both class champions having to wait until round ten’s checkered flag to finally toast victory. Triumphant Evolution Class pilots Giancarlo Cangiano, Giovanni Carpitella and Hannes Bohinc have rarely been matched on the waters this season, winning exactly 50% of the races and claiming a podium finish in all but two in 2009. Heading to Siracusa needing to overhaul Racing Silverline’s 75-point lead, Messrs Cangiano and Carpitella backed up Saturday’s Sprint victory with second place during Sunday’s Endurance Race to finish runners-up in the overall Grand Prix of the Sea and consequently pip the British team at 2009’s final hurdle. One half of this year’s silver medalists, Jan Falkowski complimented OSG for their efforts, agreeing that the best team won overall.

Angelo Tedeschi cemented his place amongst the powerboat racing greats after scoring his third consecutive SuperSport Class World Championship title. The Italian, who has been part of Powerboat P1 since the first-ever race in Italy seven years ago, attributed their season’s success to the team’s consistency and diligent preparation. The Ukrainian Spirit’s victory was also a feather in the cap for Ilmor Engines, and the Chaudron 41 feet powerboat, who like Tedeschi, claimed their third successive championship.

Evolution Race 10

The Belgian 33 Furnibo boat took the chequered flag in the Endurance race at the Sicilian Grand Prix of the Sea, but it was 88 SNAV OSG who dramatically took the Powerboat P1 World Championship title in the final race of the season. Needing to merely complete the 76.59 nautical mile course as the team were already expected to claim an additional 50 points for reliability Giancarlo Cangiano and Giovanni Carpitella understandably drove a cautious race in order to protect their points haul. Pierre Colpin and Frank Hemelaer in their Fountain Furnibo hull took charge of the race from the start lap and proceeded to dominate matters for the entire 15 laps, recording a top-speed of 110.1mph in the process. Their maximum points total ensured Colpin and Hemelaer finished the season in third place in the overall standings following the untimely withdrawal on lap nine of the 77 Lucas Oil Outerlimits boat. Despite their approach, Cangiano and Carpitella were never in danger of relinquishing second place and ultimately the Championship. After another display of raw pace on the start lap, the Searex Racing Team's 66 Cranefields Wine boat saw them vie for the leadership of the race. Sigi Greve and Gino Passchier were passed on the second lap by 53 Metamarine and eventually forced to retire on the tenth lap owing to more technical difficulties. For Drew Langdon and Jan Falkowski, who had led the Championship since Istanbul in June, it was heartbreak as the race proved one too many as the 47 Silverline boat finished sixth. 10 Cigarette Smash Poker did not make the start line owing to engine problems. Cigarette also got penalised yesterday 200 plus 90 points for a breach in the power to weight ratio.

Supersport Race 10

A second place finish proved enough for Tedeschi and team-mates Aaron Ciantar and Viktor Shemchuk as the challenge of 38 Baia Attolini bravely faded at the final hurdle. Starting the Endurance contest 11 points clear of Stefano Acanfora, Roy Capasso and Renato Guidi, Seagull drove a risk-free race to ensure the title stays with Tedeschi and his team for at least another 12 months. It was 26 Team SW1 Capital who continued their sensational run of end-of-season form as Daniel Cramphorn and Kim Collins made it back-to-back double Grand Prix of the Sea victories. The British-born team led the 71.76 nautical mile race from the outset and were seldom threatened by their open-canopy rivals, a result which sees them move into third above non-starters 17 Spirit of Belgium. Baia Attolini finished the 14 lap race in third place despite incurring a one minute penalty for overspeeding while PowerPole sitters 44 Iko Casa ended the season with a hard-earned fourth place. 22 Big Sergio finished fifth and 28 Blue Shaft was forced to retire with an unspecified technical problem. The sun has set on Sicily and a landmark 2009 year for Powerboat P1.

RESULTS:

Evolution Endurance Race

1. #33 Furnibo 00:56:45.56
2. #88 SNAV OSG 00:58:15.66
3. #53 Metamarine Pignolo 53 00:58:29.63
4. #47 Silverline 00:56:45.83 - 4 laps
5. #66 Cranefields Wines 00:40:20.36 RETIRED after 10 laps
6. #77 Lucas Oil Outerlimits 00:31:55.22 RETIRED after 8 laps
7. #10 Cigarette Smash Poker DNS

Supersport Endurance Race

1. #26 Team SW1 Capital 01:01:16.83
2. #43 Seagull Chaudron 01:01:23.08
3. #38 Baia Attolini 01:02:24.60 includes 1 min overspeeding penalty
4. #44 Iko Casa 01:03:00.90
5. #22 Big Sergio 01:02:17.42 - 1 lap
6. #28 Blue Shaft 00:37:58.55 RETIRED after 8 laps
7. #17 Spirit of Belgium DNS

2009 Final Standings

Evolution Class
1 #88 SNAV OSG 811 pts
2 #47 Silverline 785 pts
3 #33 Furnibo 560 pts
4 #77 Lucas Oil Outerlimits 491 pts
5 #53 Metamarine Pignolo 365 pts
6 #10 Cigarette Smash Poker 342 pts
7 #66 Cranefields Wine 205 pts
SuperSport Class
1 #43 Seagull Chaudron 977 pts
2 #38 Baia Attolini 957 pts
3 #26 Team SW1 Capital 733 pts
4 #17 Spirit of Belgium 646 pts
5 #44 Iko Casa 597 pts
6 #28 Blue Shaft 428 pts
7 #22 Big Sergio 346 pts

www.powerboatp1.com

Powerboat P1 - Sicily GP, Sprint Race Contenders Make It Closer

SNAV OSG closed the gap to just 35 points in the Evolution Class after a barn-storming win in Saturday’s Sicilian Grand Prix of the Sea Sprint Race which saw arch-rivals and fellow title contenders Silverline cross the finish line in a lowly sixth position. The result leaves the World Championship on a knife edge in the closed-canopy category which promises to deliver a dramatic climax to the Powerboat P1 World Championship 2009 season in Sunday’s Endurance Race. 

Cranefields Wine roared into an early lead on the opening lap reaching speeds in excess of 115mph but as in PowerPole, the Germans suffered engine problems and were forced out of the race early. From there, the sleek Outerlimits hull, piloted by Giancarlo Cangiano and Giovanni Carpitella, raced into the lead before powering home to claim victory in the penultimate race of 2009, keeping their hopes of a championship crown very much alive. Cigarette Smash Poker’s Luca Formilli Fendi and Matteo Nicolini retain a fighting chance of winning the World Championship title after finishing second ahead of Belgium’s finest, Furnibo. Marco Pennesi steered the returning Metamarine Pignolo into a respectable fourth, one place ahead of Lucas Oil, who were some way ahead of the Silverline British duo, Drew Langdon and Jan Falkowski. 

In the SuperSport Class the title will go down to the wire as Baia Attolini claimed second spot and are now only eleven points behind current leaders Seagull Chaudron who ended the race in fourth. Team SW1 Capital roared home to their third consecutive victory, marking a remarkable debut for team sponsor-come-navigator Simon Luhr. Italian entry Saho, were responsible for keeping the contenders to the SuperSport title apart by taking a third place finish, however, as a wild card entry they received no championship points and Seagull Chaudron were promoted to a third place finish ahead of the all-female crew of Ikocasa. Last over the finishing line were Federico Montanari and Alfredo Zanardo in Blue Shaft, with fellow Al & Al team Big Sergio and the Sprit of Belgium boys both failing to register any points as neither boat completed the race.

RESULTS:
Evolution Sprint Race
1. #88 SNAV OSG 00:35:55.70
2. #10 Cigarette Smash Poker 00:37:03.68
3. #33 Furnibo 00:37:11.70
4. #53 Metamarine Pignolo 00:37:22.20
5. #77 Lucas Oil Outerlimits 00:36:13.56 - 1 lap
6. #47 Silverline 00:41:59.00 - 2 laps
7. #66 Cranefields Wines RETIRED
Supersport Sprint Race
1. #26 Team SW1 Capital 00:36:39.40
2. #38 Baia Attolini 00:37:02.38
3. #43 Seagull Chaudron 00:37.10.45
4. #44 Iko Casa 00:37:35.13
5. #28 Blue Shaft 00:39:01.54
6. #17 Spirit of Belgium RETIRED after 3 laps
7. #22 Big Sergio RETIRED after 2 laps

www.powerboatp1.com

Projects: Sunseeker 80 Yacht, Sunseeker 88 Yacht

As advised in the preview of the two new Sunseeker Predators, the British builder will present two new models in its Yacht range too, one which is totally new and the other a further development of the 86. With this Sunseeker makes it a total of five new models at Southampton, a record new boat showing for a single boat show. The Sunseeker 80 Yacht project will enjoy the same attention and scope for personalisation currently experienced on all the models in this range. This new model will be the latest model to join the Yacht line, and will also be Sunseeker answer to owners wanting a Super Yacht status boat of just eighty feet which is possible to operate by owner with minimum crew. Below deck arrangements are for two layouts, offering three full beam double suites, or a two double guest cabins and two twin guest cabins arrangement. Crew accommodation is situated aft. Speed for the 80 Yacht are of an estimated 25 knots cruise which give a range of around 350 nautical miles, and a wide open throttle speed of 30 knots. The lower interior wheelhouse located on the main deck provides large yacht facilities including a fully integrated monitoring system. The 80 Yacht will also catch attention for its large flybridge providing separate helm position, ample seating sunbathing space, and is available with an optional hardtop featuring the opening sunroof. At the stern, a large up and low bathing platform provides space to carry a tender or jet ski. The Sunseeker 88 Yacht, is not a completely new model being a further development to the highly successful 86 Yacht offering enlarged crew quarters aft, and an alternative guest cabin layout. The new 88 Yacht will have a 23 knots cruising speed, which give a range of 350 nautical miles, and a top speed of 30 knots.

www.sunseeker.com

Powerboat P1 - Sicily GP Power Pole Furnibo & Iko Casa Fastest

The Powerboat P1 world title contenders did little to ease tension ahead of tomorrow’s Sprint Race as Seagull Chaudron and Baia Attolini were pipped to the post in the SuperSport Class PowerPole by the ladies from Ikocasa.
In waves estimated to be in excess of six feet, Scandinavian Grand Prix of the Sea Endurance Race winners, Furnibo, topped the bill in the Evolution Class qualifier as World Championship hopeful’s SNAV OSG suffered a cracked hull in practice. Current championship leaders Silverline lost power on their final practice lap and as a result neither team was able take to the waters for the critical qualifying session.
All-female outfit Ikocasa put the recent disappointments in Italy and Sweden behind them to claim top spot, coming home by over five seconds ahead of fellow Chaudron manufactured Seagull Boat. The Ukrainian Spirit recorded a time 10 seconds ahead of all-Italian rivals, Baia Attolini, in the Donzi Marine hull.
In the Evolution Class only the returning Metamarine Pignolo and Furnibo recorded qualifying times. Elsewhere Cranefields Wine managed to fire their engines but their miserable sequence of bad luck continued as they suffered another technical fault and had to return to the pits.

Evolution Results:
1. #33 Furnibo 04:35.33
2. #53 Metamarine Pignolo 53 04:46.63
7. #88 SNAV OSG DNS
7. #10 Cigarette Smash Poker DNS
7. #47 Silverline DNS
7. #66 Cranefields Wine DNS
7. #77 Lucas Oil Outerlimits DNS
Supersport Results:
1. #44 Iko Casa 04:44.21
2. #43 Seagull Chaudron 04:49.76
3. #59 Saho 04:47.04
4. #38 Baia Attolini 05:00.51
5. #26 Team SW1 Capital 05:01.27
6. #17 Spirit of Belgium 05:26.65
7. #22 Big Sergio 06:08.49
8. #28 Blue Shaft DNS

www.powerboatp1.com

New Model: Portofino 11 Coupe

After presenting the Portofino 11 Fly in the fall of 2008, the Ligurian boat builder gets things more exciting by presenting the new Coupe version. A more aggressive looker and single lower helm version of the 11 Fly. Portofino is not new to this solutions having offered in the past various top side configurations to the smaller 750, 10, and 37 models. Designer Zagano for the new 11 Coupe launched for the first time this Spring offers an all year usable Sport Cruiser with a panoramic glass hard top, together with a patio door solution. For the rest this boat is the same as the 11 Fly, with the lower deck offering two cabins. Owners cabin to fore, double bunk guest cabin to starboard, and shower head to port. A further double berth can be obtained by converting the c-shaped saloon settee to starboard on the main deck. The galley is also on the main deck to port, this solution offering a better convivial area along with more comfort for the fortunate chef. Power is twin Volvo IPS350 260hp each, or IPS400 300hp with this later option achieving a top speed of 34 knots. Portofino also thought to use a registry length of under ten metres in this case of 9.48 metres, which makes the 11 in both its versions in no need of a maritime registration in Italy.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.47 m (37.6ft)

Registry Length - 9.48 m

Beam - 3.54 m

Displacement - 9.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 750 l

Water Capacity - 250 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 2 x Volvo IPS350 260hp, IPS400 300hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 34 knots with IPS400

Hull Shape - 18 degrees vee

Designer - A. Zagano

www.portofinomarine.com

Projects: Fairline 44 Targa Open, Fairline 41 Squadron

Fairline is presenting two important models set to bring a great success to the brand. The first of these pictured above in the released plans is the launch of a new version for the 44 Targa now called Open, which will sit alongside the latest presented hard-top Gran Turismo launched in 2007. The new Targa 44 Open will be also very competitively priced, offering a higher incentive to the Fairline brand followers to upgrade from a previous smaller model. The latest 44 Targa Open will also offer an even larger cockpit seating area than previously seen on the Gran Turismo version to allow even more sociable entertaining and reflects Fairline's trend towards large, open cockpits. The aft settee is also cleverly designed too easily convert to a sunbed for owners and guests to relax. Volvo stern drive engines power the new version and an optional Sterndrive Joystick system will be available for similar IPS manoeuvring functionality. When powered with twin Volvo D4-300 stern drive engines, the anticipated top speed of the 44 Targa Open is 32 knots. Many of the changes which came with this new open version will be coming also with hard top 44 Targa Gran Turismo version which PowerYachtBlog will present in a later stage.

The second of Fairline new boats are the plans for the much-anticipated 41 Squadron. A flybridge motor cruiser which will replace the 40 Phantom after seven years of production offering luxury, spaciousness and performance, within a remarkable compact length. Available from summer 2010, this new two cabin, en-suite boat is set to make serious waves in the 40-50 foot market and the British builder has reported strong forward orders with all of 2010 production retail sold. The smallest ever built Squadron, the new 41 is still every inch a Squaddie and carries many of the design and technology advances pioneered in the larger models to offer a practical, user-friendly flybridge motor yacht for owners to relax and entertain guests. Featuring innovative accommodation throughout, the 41 Squadron includes a light, airy saloon with full length windows and sumptuous furnishings, which leads to the large, light-filled galley. The expansive use of glazing throughout includes feature skylights in the forward full beam master cabin to flood light and give a spacious, airy feeling. The starboard guest cabin almost doubles in usable size when its double doors to en-suite are open. 'Floating' furniture as seen on the latest 55 increases the appearance of floor size throughout the cabins. The same sense of space and big boat luxury is further enhanced by the extra large flybridge and the openness of the cockpit. The team, led by Design Director, Adam Greenwood, has worked hard to create a flybridge motor cruiser that offers some of the largest accommodation areas on a boat of this size with every available space utilised and maximised to create the most voluminous 40 foot Fairline yet. Key features to be unveiled on this exciting new boat will be incorporated into all future Squadrons and are a larger flybridge than previously seen on boats of this size, cockpit space with twin transom gates for easy access on either side of the aft seating, concealed tender launch option for Williams 285 Jet RIB to provide a clean open transom, recognition of the needs of on-board entertaining with the galley equipped with two fridges being one of the largest on a Squadron as it utilises space under the saloon floor, master cabin with feature skylights, the introduction of a unique open plan guest cabin with unique en-suite arrangement to create the most spacious accommodation, and both en-suites heads offering full stand-up showers.

www.fairline.com

Powerboat P1 - Sicily, Syracuse Preview

The Powerboat P1 2009 Season comes to its final round on the island of Sicily in Syracuse. This year has been characterized by a superb level of competition in both the classes. Another unusual surprise for P1 was the calm waters racing helped also by closed seaway venues as Turkey and Sweden, but also classic rough sea rounds like Malta offered relatively flat conditions. Syracuse and its South Ionian sea are normally associated with very unstable weather patterns, so now its up to see how these turnout.

Evolution Class will be about the hunt for the championship win by second and third standers, 88 SNAV OSG and 10 Cigarette Smash Poker. With 88 SNAV OSG showing good pace in this second part of the season winning three races out of four in the last two venues. Can they reach the reliable but slow 47 Silverline and win the 2009 title? Fourth standers 77 Lucas Oil who after the spin and sinking of the fourty three feet Outerlimits boat in the second race in Sweden, will be using the old 2008 Skater boat. The team did try hard to work it out with the Outerlimits SV40 used for the 2007 season which they did not manage to set up. 33 Furnibo will be looking to repeat there first win of the season in Sweden second race, but surely the Fountain Mercury package is a top runner, and only the missing race in Malta forbid the Belgian team from challenging a title win. 66 Cranefields will be looking to stabilize there package and see where they can improve for the coming year. 53 Metamarine Pignolo after missing in Sweden confirmed they will run in Syracuse. Supersport Class follows the script of the bigger Evolution, but in a tighter package and less points distance between the first and second place. Twenty eight points separate class leaders 43 Seagull Chaudron and second stander 38 Baia Attolini. Will they be enough to give Tedeschi and a 41 feet Chaudron hull there third title? I am sure 38 Baia Attolini after a very convincing and reliable chasing season have other plans. Third placed 17 Spirit of Belgium who made a season of reliability stand in third place, will want to repeat the good pace shown in Sweden and will make all there best to defend the Bronze honour. 26 Team SW1 stand at fourth, although if it was not for reliability and bad luck, the British boat could have easily challenged for the championship of what so far appeared to be the fastest Supersport boat. Female driven 44 Iko Casa will be looking to climb up the charts on the 2007 and 2008 title winning Chaudron hull. At the end of the table stand the double team entry of 28 Big Sergio and 22 Blue Shaft, of what was so far has been a very disappointing season from the Naples based outfit. PowerYachtBlog will also be giving daily updates of this enthusiastic last round of the Powerboat P1 season, starting from tomorrow for a Powerpole update, and following the Saturday and Sunday races to announce the winners and losers of the year.

www.powerboatp1.com

New Model: Jeanneau 10 Leader

After delivering over five hundred 34 Prestige in its standard open and Sport Top versions in a span of over six years, French builder Jeanneau presents its replacement and what also means the presentation and extension of the Leader line. With the 10 Leader, Jeanneau is launching its new Sport Cruiser range and applying its concept of contemporary and innovative design, quality performance, comfort on board and lightness. The integrated sport top design provides the 10 Leader with two configurations of a soft or hard opening. Garroni really presented a nice looking hard top boat following his long lasting collaboration with the French builder, but also adding to it a very functional cockpit, and bathing platform. Down below the accommodation is for two separate cabins featuring an owner room to fore, and guest cabin mid ship. There is also a further two double berths in the convertible saloon. Power is from standard twin Volvo 5.7GI 280hp gas power, or optional D4 260hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.85m (35.7ft)

Hull Length - 10.55 m

Beam - 3.73 m Draft - 0.90 m

Displacement - 6000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 700 l

Water Capacity - 250 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins + 2 convertible berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo 5.7GI 280hp standard, Volvo D4 260hp

Propulsion - Volvo DP stern drive

Designer - Garroni, JF De Premorel Concept

Certification - CE B8

www.jeanneau.com