December 22, 2009

Project: Kha Shing MFS 62

Kha Shing Enterprise Company Limited the renowned Taiwanese Yacht builder has been working with US based Setzer Design Group on a nineteen and 34 metre designs for the new Monte Fino S range with a new logo attached. After presenting the larger 34 metre Super Yacht a few days ago, today we present you the smaller nineteen metre of the Monte Fino S, what is a new range of Kha Shing existing Monte line targeting clients who are looking for luxurious Sport Yacht. The all new MFS 62 is a Sport Yacht, to my knowledge the first of this type from the Taiwanese builder, and will provide thirty plus knots speeds by using pod propulsion. The new MFS 62 will have a beam of over five metres and a relatively shallow draft for its length of just over one metre. The sport yacht will hold 3596 litres of fuel offering a variety of cruising speeds with ranges based on the final power plant selection and speeds used. The yacht includes three staterooms below, one of which is a full beam master suite. The galley is half a level below the main deck and includes the salon and pilot area under a retracting sunroof. The aft deck includes a sunning pad and dining areas and access to the engine room or an optional crew lounge and cabin below. The swim step is accessible from either side, and lifts to reveal a tender garage positioned above the engine space. Kha Shing also says for a flybridge version to be offered later on, although we still don't know if this is a completely new motor yacht with different super structure or just the latest trend of offering a Sport Bridge with a helm station and a sunbathing space above the hardtop of the MFS62.

December 21, 2009

New Model: Dyna 65

Taiwan Yacht builder Dyna Craft present a new 65 model. Sitting at the middle large side of its seven model range the 65 is set to challenge the mostly European based competition for this size offering a motor yacht with Mediterranean looks, coupled with the latest trends of big view windows in the main midship owner and VIP cabins to fore. Offering sporty stylish lines outside, the 65 boasts a standard interior of four cabins, with double crew cabin aft. The Dyna 65 is also offered in two further layouts the firsts named Option 1 replaces the fourth cabin with a walk in wardrobe for the owners cabin, and the second crew berth is replaced with a jet ski garage. The third layout named Option 2, is also a three cabin with owner walk in wardrobe in replace of the fourth cabin, crew second berth now having an utility room, and the raised saloon settee replaced by a dining table with movable chairs for six. The flybridge of the new 65 offers a big C-shaped settee looking aft, wet bar to port, central helm station, and sunbathing area to fore. The welcoming interior main deck is a split level offering a C-shaped sofa to port upon entrance, galley to port in the raised area, opposite second settee, and helm station to starboard. Tender stowage is on the bathing platform aft which follows latest trends of having an up and down movement for easy tender launching and retrieval. Power choice is from nine options from all major marine manufactures Yanmar, Volvo, MTU, and MAN propelled with traditional in line shaft method. Hull number one which was fitted with the larger MAN 1224hp options reached top speeds of 30 knots with fuel and water at half loads.
Technical Data:
LOA - 20.36 m (65.1ft)
Beam - 5.23 m
Draft - 1.55 m
Fuel Capacity - 3780 l
Water Capacity - 832 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cats C12 705hp, C18 1000hp, Volvo D12 770hp, Yanmar 900hp
MAN D2848 LE423 900hp, D2840 LE423 1100hp, V12 1200hp
MTU 8V2000M92 1000hp, 8V2000M93 1200hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 30 knots max with MAN V12 1200hp
Hull Shape - vee hull bottom
Construction - vinilester resin solid glass hulls with foam core sides

December 20, 2009

Project: Princess V85-S

British boat builder Princess seems not happy enough to present two new models at the London Show in January 2010, launching there the new 72 Motor Yacht, and V56 and heads a week later to Global sized German Dusseldorf show revealing the new V85-S. The new Princess V85-S takes the Princess V-class sports yacht range to the next level of quality and performance, with its redesigned main deck layout, an enhanced materials specification, and a new more powerful engine option which guarantees a thoroughbred sporting performance. The V85-S is a triumph of modern design, advanced engineering and traditional craftsmanship. Excitement and relaxation are available in equal measure, encapsulated in a sleeker exterior style that blends with her sport profile. Special weight reducing techniques are employed in a state of the art construction method to ensure maximum performance and efficiency gains from the latest engine technology. An all new and distinctive lower profile discreetly incorporates an upper sundeck, which is fitted with a luxurious sunbathing and relaxation area as standard, or an upper helm station as option. Throughout the interior Princess has ensured exceptional levels of style and comfort, such as the completely restyled and enlarged side windows on the magnificent main deck; the open plan layout, giving a massive entertaining space; and the spacious accommodation below deck specified with the highest quality materials. Apart all these improvements the one most important addition remains hidden from view, in the engine room, with the new 2,600hp MTU V16s top of the list. These powerful high speed diesels give a phenomenally impressive power-to-weight ratio and an amazing speed range pushing 40 knots, making the V85-S one of the most powerful in line shaft propelled Super Sport Yacht in this size.

December 19, 2009

New Model: Sanlorenzo SL104

Renowned Italian Super Yacht builder Sanlorenzo presents the new SL104, receiving exterior design treatment from architects Franceso Paszkowski outside, and Rodolfo Dordoni inside. What long standing Sanlorezo collaborator Paszkowski for the SL104 presents a total redifinition to looks and echoes of this highly regard builder, with echoes of the 40 Alloy in the radar arch, new stern, and now having also hiding anchors. The main deck looks also less aggressive offering better comfort thanks to more height, with the raised forward pilot house also receiving a further movement to fore in order to offer a bigger flybridge deck. Although unless you see a Sanlorenzo 100, the model the new SL104 replaces next to each other this is very difficult to tell. A big change is also to the bathing platform with the SL104 having the longest platform ever seen on a Sanlorenzo with a bit of a new design here to the usual looks which have stayed with the Viareggio builder since the mid nineties. Further changes are also in the aft part of the flybridge use, now reserved as a sun worshippers paradise instead the usually tender stowage area. Milan interior designer Roldolfo Dordoni presented also an interior which looks more to luxury then to a lot of cabins with a three or four guest cabins plan. This last is quite standard in this size, with the three cabin plan being very unusual for a hundred footer. Crew space is for three or five in a two or three cabin plan. The SL104 has a fifteen degrees medium vee shaped hull, rather angled for this size with much of the competition usually offering flatter sections aft. Power is by twin MTU 2435hp which gives the SL104 a 28 knots wide open throttle performance, with a 26 knots all time cruise.
Technical Data:
LOA - 31.70 m (104ft)
Waterline Length - 27.10 m
Beam - 7.10 m
Draft - 2.00 m half load
Displacement - 105 t half load
Fuel Capacity - 12500 l
Water Capacity - 2500 l
Accommodation - 3, 4 guest staterooms, 2, 3 crew cabins
Engines - 2 x MTU 16v2000m93 2435hp
Propulsion - inline shaft with Rolla propellers
Speed - 28 knots max, 26 knots cruise
Hull - vee shape with fifteen degrees deadrise
Construction - GRP
Project - Francesco Paszkowski, Rodolfo Dordoni interior
Certification - MCA

Project: Sea Force IX 91.5 Series

The Sea Force IX 91.5 Series is a versatile and capable member of the US Florida custom Sportfish builder fleet. The hull form of the 91.5 series mirrors that of her capable siblings, with its great wave piercing entry and inherent stability. The advanced maneuverability of this series allows the 91.5 to be used as a day yacht, while also allowing for unique long range cruising capabilities challenging your itinerary to go global. It’s not to say she is not a tournament contender. She is plenty capable of backing down on that record catch. With the 91.5 series platform, you can be underway enjoying the ride with your guests, as your tender is bringing the catch of the day back to the mother ship. Sea Force IX designed the 91.5 for having unique options. The 91.5 series also offers a nimble and maneuverable performance, extended cruising range at lower speeds, a great, unprecedented fuel consumption, and as all Sea Force IX is fully customizable. Her standard interior is a four cabin plan all with personal heads, and full beam owners suite. Power estimates are for a 35 knots top speed, and 32 knots cruise with twin MTU 2250hp engines. Her range is non the less incredible giving a 3000 nautical miles long distance ocean crossing capability at 10 knots. A unique feature for this type and kind of Super Sportfish. The first 91.5 Series which will be construction number five for the Florida based builder should be completed at the beginning of the coming year.

December 18, 2009

Project: Atlantic 56 Twin Deck

Commissioned by Atlantic Yachts, to a design by Vripack Naval Architects of Sneek the dutch builder and design firm developed an entirely new project model, the 56 Twin Deck. In a market where there is much competition, but also much of the same type of yachts, Atlantic with the help of Vripack sets to brings a revolutionary motor yacht. For example Atlantic has asked to the design firm to do everything finished as flush with the surface as much as possible but also other items set to leave an uncluttered deck as the anchor assembly concealed below deck, fenders storage, concealed hydraulic passarelle gangway, and aft garage for a three metre plus tender. The 56 Twin Deck accommodation layout below deck offers a two or three double cabin choices, and still featuring the much desired mid ship owner's suite with its own separate shower and toilet. Next door to the owners cabin is also an utility room with washing machine and a separate dryer. To fore there is the VIP cabin with a luxurious double bed. On the starboard side fore there is a room that can be specified as a third cabin with double bunk berths or alternatively as a study office. A second head features to fore port side, this also having a washing machine. In the centre of the lower accommodation deck there is the C-shaped sofa to starboard with a fully equipped galley opposite. Above on the main deck is the living area with a central fully equipped pilot station to fully control the 56 Twin Deck, and to port side there is a round settee with two luxurious club chairs. The wheelhouse here is also fitted with a panoramic, electrically operated sliding roof, completely flush concealed. The Atlantic 56 Twin Deck also has a spacious aft deck with an aft bench where the lounge table can be stored, which also features easy connection to the side decks leading to fore, here having a big sun-deck with underneath storage space. The 56 Twin Deck will be powered with IPS600 D6 435hp engines.

New Model: Colombo 37 Alldays

Big expectation awaits the Colombo 37 Alldays, which is the first complete new model to come out from owners Sarnico Group after taking over the legendary Italian Lake Como boat builder in 2007. Sarnico Group gave the duties of the new Colombo to design firms they have been working with for a long time which are Nuvolari Lenard for the upper structure who are collaborators since the 1995 introduced Sarnico 45, and Brunello Acampora from Victory for the hull. The 37 Alldays also represents a new direction for the Colombo shipyard but also for boats in this highly competitive size. The shape in itself is may be actually a bit tad reminiscent of the Sarnico designs with the wood giving compliments to the Giacomo Colombo legacy. Wood is actually a predominant feature of the looks outside not only for the teak which is featured in all the deck from fore to aft, but also in the stern transom, toe rail, and the distinctive hand rail. The new Colombo also surprises in its comfort being in this area also a top category boat, thanks to its wide beam, but also to the intelligent use of space. If someone knows Colombo the previous models where actually never renowned for there spaces, but more a testament to rich materials and super high class finishing details. Accommodation wise the new Colombo offers a two cabin interior below decks with owners cabin to fore, and a three berth guest cabin to mid ship this also enjoying spectacular views thanks to large triangle shape view windows. A separate bathroom with shower, head serves both cabins. The living area of the 37 Alldays is all on the main deck, with a spacious aft deck cockpit served by a settee, and a galley and C-shaped saloon inside. This part protected to inconvenient weather by a hardtop which features a glassed opening sunroof, and a fully retractable patio door. Furniture wood for hull number one is white oak wood. Power for the 37 Alldays is by twin Volvo 300hp diesel engines, propelled with the easy to use IPS pod drives. Speeds are a wide open throttle of 33 knots, and a cruise of 28 knots at half load.
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.69 m (41.6ft)
Hull Length - 11.37 m
Beam - 3.65 m
Displacement - 9 t dry and empty
Fuel Capacity - 1000 l
Water Capacity - 350 l
Accommodation - 5 berths
Max Persons - 12
Engines - 2 x Volvo IPS400 D4 300hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward dual propeller pod drives
Project - Nuvolari Lenard, Brunello Acampora Victory hull
Construction - Gross Reinforced Plastic
Certification - CE B

December 17, 2009

Propulsion: Konrad 560 Twin Prop

Konrad Marine of Hudson, WI USA is proud to introduce the latest addition to its robust 500 Series, the Konrad 560 Twin Prop. This stern drive package was designed to handle gasoline or diesel engine torque and was engineered to gain efficiency by sharing the torque load with dual propeller technology. Counter rotating propellers reduce propeller roll, greatly increasing low speed maneuverability for superb docking and substantially improving handling in reverse. The 560 reduces propeller slip, increasing fuel economy and top speed. With its state of the art engineering and highest quality components, the 560 is capable of exceeding commercial market demands. The Konrad 560 Twin Prop drive features two, one piece stainless steel propeller shafts, fitted with line protection seals. The specially designed stainless steel propellers vary in pitch up to a 16“ maximum diameter. The major components are manufactured in-house at Konrad, including the gear sets of high grade aircraft quality steel, heavy duty drive shafts and high quality, heat treated aluminum castings. To ensure customer satisfaction, Konrad tests all their stern drives for heat, noise and vibration prior to leaving their plant. Konrad’s 560 Twin Prop counter rotating drive is based on the military proven 520 with a heavy duty transom assembly. The 560 twin prop offers boat enthusiasts a complete propulsion system for the rigors of recreational and commercial duty on single engine vessels weighing up to 11,000 lbs. The 560 and all other Konrad stern drives are made in the U.S.A.

Project: Tiara 4300 Open

Announcing it last September and giving a sneak preview of the project during the latest Fort Lauderdale show, Tiara finally present the renderings and give some details for the new 4300 Open. As is expected the new flagship of the Open series obviously reflects its predecessors, like the 4200 the model it replaces, and the 3900 Open which was launched just a year ago. The 4300 Open also represents future generations of the line, having an outstanding standard and optional equipment features list, and is equipped to make both fishing and cruising use. Just as any Tiara the 4300 Open is also a serious deep water performer, giving a stable, secure platform to aggressively manage rough sea conditions, with a hull design and matching power package providing optimum performance and handling. Below deck, the interior offers a large, spacious, comfortable living area, with U-shaped dinette, lounge, full galley, two private staterooms, and head with separate shower. Similar to the 3900 Open, the 4300 also features a large foredeck with skylight hatch system that runs nearly full length below deck, flooding the interior with outside light. The 4300 Open also offers a unique optional list which can make each choice representative of the owners usage with a tournament or cruising hardtop style, hull side port lights, Tiara Tournament Series equipment, and a thirty or 42 inch bathing platform aft. Power is by twin Cummins QSM11 720hp engines propelled with traditional line shaft method.

December 16, 2009

New Model: Prestige 39 Flybridge Line

Designed by Italian Garroni above with under water hull shape by Michael Peters, the new Prestige 39 Flybridge holds her own while featuring the element, innovation, onboard comfort, and the seaworthiness that have forged the success of this French brand. Aboard the Prestige 39 Flybridge, innovation can be found in the design concept, called by the French builder as Opening on the Sea comfort. This new medium sized motor cruiser offers an all new flybridge design, and a clever layout of the two cabins, both served with personal shower head compartments. The open to the sea comfort from Prestige is confirmed in many areas like the flybridge area up top, wrap around windscreen reminiscent of the new 60 flagship in the living internal saloon, and the big view windows featured in the fore owners suite. Prestige since a year now a separate and unique brand, gives again the hull design of the new 39 Flybridge to renowned Michael Peters. The US designer is credited as being one of the best Vee hull shape designers of recent times, and is responsible for six out of nine models showing how much sea keeping is of a big importance to Prestige. Part of the Beneteau Group, Prestige thinks of the new 39 Flybridge as becoming a leader in her size category of a flybridge Motor Cruiser under forty feet. Surely it will be a big contender for top spot, although competition from other brands who are looking back to the smaller sizes seems to make things more interesting to the buyer.
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.15 m (39.8ft)
Hull Length - 11.87 m
Beam - 3.90 m
Draft - 0.85 m
Displacement - 8500 kg
Fuel Capacity - 800 l
Water Capacity - 400 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB5.9 330hp, QSB5.9 380hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 32 knots max, 23 knots cruise with Cummins 380hp
Project - Garroni, Michael Peters hull, Jeanneau Design
Certification - CE B-9, C-10