Project: Franchini 55 Emozione Open

The Emozione Open is Franchini Yachts new third version of there 55, now in its fifth year of production being presented in 2004. Franchini's 55 Emozione was the start or better the return of the Italian Adriatic based builder to power boating. This now is the Emozione range four boat line up, which started out as a hard top Traditional Yacht with down east lobster boat looks. In 2006 Franchini on the same 55 hull presented the Fly for flybridge, and now it goes to present this new Open version. The Open version is full of cross over style elements that it is difficult really to put in a category, of a Sport like its modern influenced topsides, or Traditional as its hull with its flared bow coming from the traditional lobster boat heritage. The 55 Emozione Open will also offer a different lower deck plan to the other versions, with two double cabins. Below you also get a fully equipped galley, lower saloon, and a crew cabin located mid ship. Power is from twin 800hp MAN engines which should be good for a 34 knots top speed. Construction will be with Scrimp resin infusion, Franchini embracing this technology as way back in the mid late nineties now.

www.franchiniyachts.it

New Model: Otam 65 Millennium HT

In one of the most difficult periods for pleasure yachting, Otam shows its fighting spirit on display at the latest Genoa Boat Show by presenting its second new model for the 2009 season. The boatyard, which has brilliantly created a tailor made concept to the world of Sport Cruisers and Yachts from 45 to 80 feet, presented itself at Genoa with the second new model for the year: 65 Millennium HT, following the other 2009 novelty of the 58 Millennium Open launched in Cannes. Otam 65 Millennium HT is the fifth model of the Italian Liguria builder and was born from the clever skills of the yards own internal technical office which was given the arduous task of rethinking the concept of a Sport Yacht in the Otam point of view. The modern and slender profile is enhanced by the original design of the windows in the hard-top, all of this underlined by a fine hull line, stretched out on the water that ensures great performance thanks to the planing hull which follows the tradition of the yard excellence of super sea keeping skills. The strong point of the 65 Millennium HT is the integration between interior and exterior, thanks to a crystal main deck patio door that slides away completely allowing one to create a main deck with a single environment with the lounge: an open space of large dimensions which when necessary can be turned back into two areas, separating outside from inside with all its conveniences. A distinctive sign of the Otam models is the bridge to port, with adjustable seats for the master and co-pilot behind which there is a comfortable and spacious couch. In this space, just as throughout the yacht, attention to detail has steered the hand and the thoughts of the designers. Soft, curvaceous lines house a corner bar equipped with a refrigerator and foldaway plasma TV system. All of this surrounded by windows that offer a full exterior view. Inside the standard accommodation plan is for three cabins all with three heads, with a c-shaped saloon, and galley. Owners stateroom is to fore, with a VIP suite located mid ship to port, and a crew or single guest cabin to starboard. Estimated performance which is always above fifty knots for any Otam's does not disappoint with the Santa Margherita 1954 founded builder estimating a 52 knots of cruising speed with twin Cats C32 Acert of 1825hp each.
Technical Data:
LOA - 20.30 m (66.6ft)
Beam - 4.75 m
Fuel Capacity - 3500 l
Water Capacity - 720 l
Accommodation - 5/6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert 1825hp
Propulsion - Arneson surface drives
Speed - 52 knots cruising
www.otam.it

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Project: Corvette 340

Corvette Marine, now owned by Fleming Yachts, is introducing its second model with the new 340, a family Explorer Cruiser that is now under construction along with the improved 320 launched in mid summer. The Corvette models are now being built at the Tung Hwa boat building facility in Taiwan, along the new owners renowned Fleming's Explorer Yachts which have been built there since 1986. The new Corvette 340 will offer more interior living space, a larger flying bridge area and a more spacious aft deck than the 320. It also features an extended fiberglass swim platform. Extending the aft deck to the full width of the hull creates a large aft master stateroom that features a central double berth, and a separate head with shower stall. Forward, a second stateroom features twin berths, and a private head with shower. The beam of the 340 side decks are eighteen inches wide providing easy access to the bow from port and starboard, and the teak decking ensures sure footing. These slightly narrower decks to six inches per side versus the 320 increase the interior space of the main saloon and galley by a total of one foot making the area more spacious and allow for a twin interior helm seats. The extra width also benefits the flying bridge area, which features a double seat central located helm station. The 340 will be powered by twin Yanmar 315hp diesel engines as standard. Optional Volvo D6 330hp and Cummins QSB 330hp diesels are available as options. Hull number one is expected to debut in Southampton, in March 2010.

www.corvettemarine.co.uk

New Model: Magnum 51 Bestia

Each new Magnum model is always a big news and finally the US builder presents its latest 51 which the company decides to keep the title of Bestia as the 1994 50 which it replaces.  On its first sea trials the new 51 Bestia reached 64 knots, making it the fastest, large Magnum yacht ever launched.  Keeping much of the hull lines, and underwater shape from the 50 Bestia, Magnum decided to redesign the super structure and deck, giving the job to Brazilian native designer Luiz de Basto.  Taking over from Pininfarina was no easy task but De Basto did a magnificent job giving a more polished rounded modern contemporary look to the new Bestia. Just as her predecessor, the 50 Bestia, the new 51 is still and even more so a Beast due to her tremendous speed and brute power making this new Magnum an absolute thrill. Standard interiors include two options with the first being a large master cabin, salon, head and single crew cabin to fore. Another layout is a large U-shaped saloon, l-shaped galley, and head. Still these are Magnum standard plans with the builder leaving a custom independence of what one would want to do below. What Magnum will never change is its narrow deep-vee, very heavy ultra strong hull, and power which for the 51 Bestia is by twin Cats or MTU diesels of between 1600 and 1925hp each coupled to Arneson surface drives.  Top speeds as was the case for hull number one can go up to 64 knots. Needless to say here we speak of a Magnum with very impressive unbelievable seaworthiness in all weather conditions, slicing through the waves and making long crossings safely and comfortably even in rough seas.
Technical Data:

LOA - 15.16 m (49.9ft)

Beam - 4.15 m

Draft - 1.06 m

Displacement - 23.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 2366 l

Water Capacity - 568 l

Engines - 2 x Cat 1600hp, MTU 1925hp

Propulsion - Arneson surface drives

Speed - 64 knots max with 1925hp

Hull Shape - deep vee

Design - Luiz De Basto

www.magnummarine.com

Project: Sunseeker 48 Portofino

After presenting five new models during the recent Southampton show, Sunseeker present the project for the 48 Portofino. When this new model will be realized it will replace the current 47 Portofino, and with the 43 Superhawk stopped in production, this will be the British, Poole based builder entry level boat. About twenty years ago Sunseeker largest offer was smaller to this with the 47 Malibu commanding the fleet, while today this upcoming Sport Cruiser the 48 Portofino welcomes you to the well known by everyone brand. Developed on the 47 Portofino hull shape with an identical beam, the 48 will offer a modern diversified twin en-suited cabin interior. The owners stateroom is a mid ship full beam affair, and the fore cabin will have the intelligent scissor berth movement transforming this suite from a VIP with queen double berth to two singles in seconds. As to what regards propulsion the 48 Portofino keeps the same concept as applied for the 47 by leaving the client the choice in propulsion offering both traditional in line shafts with tunnel drives, or the latest easy to use pod drives. Engines are twin choices up to a total of 1150hp, with top speeds estimates of 30 knots.

www.sunseeker.com

Luhrs New Web Site

Luhrs the renowned Sportfish Cruiser builder updates its website to a new platform. Founded in 1949 by Henry Luhrs, the Luhrs Corporation today is a three company group owning Luhrs, Mainship, and Silverton Yachts, with all these companies located in Milleville New Jersey. The new Luhrs Sportfish Internet showroom is an addition to the new logo presented in the beginning of this year. Luhrs Sportfish Cruisers today has a three range which are Convertible, Open and Hardtop which together offer a total of eight models which start from the entry level 28 Open, and go up to the 41 Convertible. The new website takes you into the Luhrs World with the following buttons: Home, Events, Model Range, What's New, Charters, Owners, eShop, Warranty, and Contact.

www.luhrs.com

New Launch: CRN 72m hull. 124

Italian shipyard CRN located in the sea city of Ancona in the Marche Region launches a new Super Yacht, hull number 124 72 metres named "Clarena 2" by its proud owner. The new big CRN was protagonist of a special baptising at the shipyard head quarters in Ancona. The ceremony was open to all citizens emphasizing the bond between the shipyard and the city. 72 metres long and with its distinctive grey displacement hull, “Clarena 2” is so far the largest leisure yacht built by CRN. The intense and exciting launching ceremony, held by Lamberto Tacoli Chairman of CRN, and Norberto Ferretti Chairman of Ferretti Group, hosted many guests from the Italian enterprise. The guest of honour was the singer Lola Ponce from Argentina. CRN hull number 124 72 metres “Clarena 2” is a completely new custom project born through the collaboration of the technical staff of CRN and the Venetian Nuvolari & Lenard firm. The project, developed through the careful analysis of the owner’s desires, has made it possible to build a Super Yacht with a sophisticated and innovative design, such as the slender shape of its hull and its large bathing bathing platform at sea level, a new area set up as a 100 squared metre large beach club. CRN 124 which is a tribute to family life on board, was designed to allow one to share various moments of day. It is characterized by large relaxation areas, designed such that guests can enjoy being close to the sea as well as enjoy the elegant halls, the spacious sundeck and the dining room which accommodates up to 20 guests, enhanced by exceptional lighting coming through its large windows. CRN can accommodate up to 28 staff crew members, fully dedicated to the ship owner. It also features a high quality chef paradise, with a fifty squared metres galley, making it possible to create the most sophisticated gastronomic experiences. The performance of the Super Yacht CRN 124 72 metres is a 16.5 knots top speed, and a 15 knots continues cruising. Its range is a 6000 nautical miles at 12 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 72 m (236.2ft)

Beam - 13.5 m

Draft - 3.50 m

Displacement - 1600 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 250000 l

Water Capacity - 40000 l

Accommodation - 12 guest berths, 28 crew

Engines - 2 x Cats 3516B-CHD 2680hp

Speed - 16.5 knots max, 15 knots cruise

Range - 6000 nautical miles at 12 knots

Hull - Displacement

Construction - steel hull aluminium superstructure

Project - Marco Casali

Certification - LR 100A1 SSC-Y , Mono, G6, LMC-MCA LY2 Compliance

www.crn-yacht.com

Projects: Ocean Alexander 145 Megayacht, Ocean Alexander 125 Megayacht, Ocean Alexander 115 Motoryacht

Ocean Alexander, a yacht builder funded thirty years ago, creates an alliance with Christensen Yachts, the renowned American shipyard specializing solely in the manufacture of Super Yachts from 160 to more than 200 feet, to build the new Ocean Alexander bigger yacht series. Construction will take place in Christensen's Vancouver, Washington yard, lending this US builder long history of quality construction. Ocean Alexander recently expanded its product range to include three Super Yacht projects: 115 Motoryacht, 125 Megayacht, and 145 Megayacht, partnering with acclaimed designer Evan K. Marshall. The 145 Megayacht will be the future flagship of the Taiwan boat builder. Plans and engines for the three decked Super Yacht are not so far available. The exterior lines are similar to the other two smaller models, but the underwater sections are new, being longer by about twenty foot, and having a wider beam of 68 centimetres to the 125.

The 125 Megayacht above is set to continue Ocean Alexander collaboration with Christensen and Evan K. Marshall. The 125 Megayacht is in fact over three metres longer to the similar but smaller 115, and has a wider beam by 46 centimetres. Still many attributes are to be followed with a lower deck featuring four guest cabins, and the owner suites on the main deck. Standard power is from twin Cats C32A 1440hp.The new 115 Motoryacht again designed by Evan K. Marshall will be a triple deck constructed again by Christensen to ABS MCA certification, and will provide chartering capabilities previously unavailable in yachts smaller than 130 feet. The 115 Motoryacht will feature luxury accommodations that rival larger sized Super Yachts, including a dining table that seats ten and a helm layout created exclusively for Ocean Alexander. The spacious master stateroom will be located on the main deck. Guest accommodations include two VIP cabins with in-line berths and two staterooms with twin berths convertible to queen size. The 115 offers a vast amount of storage for luggage, provisions and other service items, as well as a tender garage and crew quarters for as many as seven. Power will be from twin Cats C32 Acert 1925hp which will top speeds of around 22 knots and an all time cruise if 18.

www.oceanalexander.com

New Model: Aicon 82 Open

PowerYachtBlog gives an exclusive preview for Aicon's new 82 Open, flagship of the Sport Yacht line and second biggest model from the Sicilian Italian builder. Announced over a year ago the new 82 Open goes into Super Sport Yacht size, and follows a family feeling design as seen on the 62 and 72 of the same range offering aggressive and flowing lines. This new Aicon also has an innovative integrated system of domestics and onboard monitoring, characterized by a centralization of all electrical utilities functions, and of the parameters of the hydraulic systems. This system presents numerous additional functions such as the automatic management of the power supply, with the possibility to choose which utilities an inverter feeds, the complete configuration and personalization of the controls, and a simple intuitive management of the alarms with automatic safety procedures. The system was realized by Aicon's own engineering department. Characterized by opening windows and hard top, the 82 Open allows one to experience the deck area with the sensation of being in a completely open space contacting the sea, in total sync with the living and cockpit. The streamlined external lines of the boat are also recaptured in the definition of the interiors with duo tone wooden essence copying the colors outside running through the layout of the decorating elements. The ample bathing platform with two staircases welcomes you to the stern cockpit, connecting the spacious bow sunbathing area by the wide side decks. All the outside spaces on the 82 Open have been conceived to experience cruising in relaxation, with maximum comfort in the ample and comfortable open-air dinette, the sunbathing area, or the settee with table located aft. From the stern cockpit through the stainless steel patio door you enter the living area which is characterized by ample picture windows to give a complete view of the sea and assure natural light in this area. The main deck accommodates a large meeting area with an L-shaped sofa and dinette seating eight. Opposite it, in addition to another double seat sofa, there is a hide-away LCD TV and on the left a comfortable fully equipped electric bar cabinet equipped. Located to starboard is the fully equipped double seated helm station. Down below is located the galley and the cabins. Two large opening circle shape portholes, which are a unique style element of the Aicon range, light up the full beam mid ship located master stateroom which features a beauty desk, an ample wardrobe and an elegant en suite bathroom with shower complete with water massage. Going towards bow at starboard and portside are the two guest cabins with double beds, and en suite bathrooms, with the VIP cabin with its full bed and roomy bathroom located at the fore part. The crew quarters located aft has two cabins for three persons and a separate bathroom, which upon request, is possible to substitute one with a small galley and dinette area. Power for the 82 Open is from twin Cats C32P of 1825hp each propelled with surface drives giving an estimated wide open throttle of 43 knots, and a cruise of 37 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.65 m (84.1ft) Beam - 5.84 m

Draft - 1.53 m includes props

Displacement - 60 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 7000 l

Water Capacity - 1120 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, 3 crew berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32P 1825hp

Propulsion - surface drives

Speed - 43 knots max, 37 knot cruise

Hull Shape - vee with fifteen degrees deadrise aft

Design - Aicon Style Center

Certification - CE A

www.aiconyachts.com

Improve-it = Viking 64 Enclosed Bridge

Viking recently delivered a 64 Enclosed Bridge hull number 64357. Unlike previous 64 Enclosed Bridge versions this latest delivery features not only a climate controlled bridge with a spiral staircase from the salon to the bridge, but also Viking’s exclusive Sky Bridge, a fully found open helm station atop the enclosure. Take a closer look, and note that here Viking also added a sunshade to the large 180 square foot cockpit, which features the New Jersey company renowned signature observation mezzanine. Rain or shine, this latest Viking is aptly equipped to accommodate its owner, family and friends in the tropical climate of Venezuela where this further improved 64 Enclosed Bridge will be located.

www.vikingyachts.com