Project: Palm Beach 65 Flybridge

Palm Beach motor yachts from Australia present the project of the 65 Flybridge. The 65 Flybridge takes everything from the recently launched 65 Sedan traditional lobster yacht looking sister, adding to it an additional top deck, with second helm station. Here the 65 Flybridge will feature a central helm station with two co-pilot seats, L-shaped dinette with table, and an aft looking bench seat. The aft part of the flybridge will be left free with a possible use for a sunbathing area. For the rest the 65 Flybridge copies the hard top Sedan version with three double cabins below, and flush main deck interior. Power options start from the small 700hp Yanmar, which may look small but considering the very light 18000 kg displacement announced may give adequate speeds.

www.palmbeachmotoryachts.com

New Launch: Heesen 50 Metres YN 14750

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that hull number 14750, a 49.80 metre full-displacement motor yacht, was launched from the Oss shipyard, Holland in the presence of her owners, who christened her Sky. The latest Heesen is a fully customized super yacht with an approx 650 gross tonnage of displacement, whose naval architecture has been conceived by Heesen’s in-house naval architects, while the exterior styling was drawn by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. The yacht’s contemporary and masculine interior, decorated predominantly with Makassar cabinetry and featuring carbon-fibre and stainless steel detailing, was designed by the New York-based interior designers Mojo-Stumer Associates. Twelve guests will be accommodated in four Guest cabins and one Owner’s suite. The owner’s suite, located forward on the main deck, features a bathroom equipped with a custom made steam shower. The two twin-bedded guest cabins are located amidships on the lower deck, aft of the two VIP double cabins. All cabins are equipped with private ensuite shower rooms. Guests can enjoy a fully equipped fitness area located on the sundeck, where the custom made octagonal spa pool occupies the forward element of this partially sheltered deck area. The Heesen 49.80 metres hull number 14750 is powered by twin 3646hp MTU which deliver a top 23 knots speed, and can cruise at 12 knots for 3200nm before needing another refuel of 68000 litres. The delivery of Sky is scheduled for this month, after intensive sea trials in the North Sea.
Technical Data:
LOA - 49.80 m (163.4ft)
Beam - 9.00 m
Draft - 2.50 m
Displacement - 295 t half load
Fuel Capacity - 68894 l
Water Capacity - 16277 l
Accommodation - 12 guest berths
Engines - 2 x MTU 16v 4000 M90 3646hp
Speed - 23 knots max
Range - 3200 nm at 12 knots
Project - Omega Architects, Mojo-Stummer Associates interior
Certification - Lloyds 100A1 SSC Yacht, LMCMS Large Commercial Yacht Code LY2 MCA

www.heesenyachts.com

Project: Azimut Grande 120SL

As announced last month Azimut presents a new philosophy for its over one hundred feet Super Yacht models titled Grande. The current over one hundred feet range from Azimut features four models: 100 Leonardo, 103SL, 105, and 116. The 120SL is the first of four Grande new models announced, and will be the flagship of the Azimut S sport series taking top spot from the 103SL. A big super sport yacht, the 120SL follows the lines of the current S line flagship showing the Righini design touch and should launch in before the end of 2010. It will be the beginning of more bigger Grande Azimut's from the 100 with raised pilothouse, to a 110 having a widebody, and a 126 with two a half decks. Until the launch of the Azimut 126, the 120SL will be Azimut's biggest ever built yacht taking top spot from the much famed early nineties launched 118 Penthouse model. Azmiut's Grande philosophy also aims to distinct itself from its smaller builds and most importantly from other builders offering a Personal Design Equipe to the owner so to make a unique highly semi-custom yacht.

www.azimutyachts.com

Filippetti New Web Site

Filippetti Yacht presents the new website which also means the relaunching of a Group which joins the Evo, Daemon, and the newly launched Navetta brands under one company. Founded by Fausto Filippetti in 2009 there is more history to the Filippetti Yacht trademark then meets the eye. Filippetti started his nautical career in 1967 where he first started to work as an apprentice and later on as a wood master craftsman with boat builders of the Fano, Adriatic sea region. In 1985 Fausto and two other friends found the Pershing brand building the first 45 model. The Pershing marriage is a long one full of success for Filippetti and from 1998 till 2008 he is the exclusive Italian dealer for the brand.  In 2003 Filippetti founds the Dreaming Group which apart from being the Italian dealership of Pershing starts to build boats of its own. First with the Evo Marine flybridge motor yacht range, and later on in 2008 he introduces the Daemon sport yacht series. The Dreaming adventure concludes in 2009 and from this the new Filippetti Yacht brand is born.  Filippetti builds seven yacht models from seventy feet to thirty metres in three ranges Evo flybridge motor super yacht, Daemon sport yacht, and Navetta displacement super yacht. The new Filipetti Yachts website takes you around with the following buttons: Filippetti Yacht, Yachts, Service, Second-Hand, Press, and Contacts.

www.filippettiyacht.com

Project: Maritimo 440 Offshore Convertible

Maritimo's boss Bill Barry-Cotter announced the release of his revolutionary new 440 Offshore Convertible project. This entry level into the Maritimo range and the Offshore Convertible line will come complete with many big boat features like internal staircase, an enclosed flybridge and a three cabin layout. The 440 Offshore Convertible will be launched at the Sydney International Show this year. It offers an extraordinary level of space and comfort in a 44 foot convertible Sportfish Cruiser, including a revolutionary aft bulkhead design featuring bi-fold doors that tuck away to open the saloon out to the aft cockpit. It will also offer a vast array of features only previously seen on much larger boats. These include a three-side enclosed flybridge, internal teak-tread staircase, aft galley, bi-fold doors opening the saloon to the cockpit, three cabin two bathroom accommodation, and Volvo Penta IPS propulsion. Adaptable for big game sportfishing, family weekends away or long-distance cruising, the 440 Offshore Convertible will comfortable sleep five in three separate cabins. Further interior amenities include a fully equipped aft galley with four-burner electric cook top, convection microwave and standing refrigerator/freezer built into a space under the flybridge stairs. The spacious saloon to forward, offers an L-shape leather lounge to starboard with an L-shape dinette to port. The enclosed flybridge is reached via an aft-facing teak tread moulded staircase in the port aft corner of the saloon. It features an aft helm position so the skipper has great visibility both forward and aft. A deck immediately behind the helm is a great viewing platform for game fish action of for simply soaking up the sun. Seating for guests is forward of the helm. Fuel capacity is of 2,000 litres, and twin Volvo IPS600 power should give the 440 Offshore Convertible Maritimo fame of medium long range capability.

www.maritimo.com.au

News: Galeon April 2010

NEW DEALERSHIP IN NORTH AMERICA

Polish boat builder Galeon as part of its World wide expansion strategy have launched an official dealership in North America. Galeon models will now be available for viewing, testing, and purchase from Galeon of North America LLC in Texas. David W. Craig is the president of the new Galeon challenge in the North American continent, while Lance Lage will be sales representative for the Mexico and North Caribbean areas.

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www.galeon.pl

Project: Jarrett Bay 46 Sportfisherman Hull #57

Jarrett Bay presents its hull number 57 project with the 46 Sportfishermam. This new Jarrett Bay build is all making the news starting from its commissioner who is Nascar driver Jeff Burton, to its innovations. The 46 Sportfisherman will in fact be Jarrett Bay's first pod drive Sportfish boat, and will also have a lower windshield, and a second interior helm station. The innovations of the 46 are actually competitive with those of a large production builder. Inside the Jarrett Bay 46 Sportfisherman is a two cabin, and two shower head layout. It will also boast two galleys. One is a day galley on the main deck looking to aft, and another below being a fully equipped gourmet kitchen. As any serious sportfish the outside aft deck will be spacious for serious game fishing and will feature the not to miss mezzanine settee. Powering the ZF Zeus pods of the Jarrett Bay will be twin Cats 575hp. Caterpillar have been a long time sponsor of Jeff Burton Nascar campaigns so it was fairly obvious the choice would fall on them. Like any Jarrett Bay a cold molding jig method construction is used and the Carolina builder is planning to finish the 46 Sportfisherman in a timely efficient one year period.

www.jarrettbay.com

New Model: Corvette 340

The new Corvette 340 has been successfully launched, with the first unit being shipped to the old home of the brand in Britain. The U.S. will see its first 340 in early July. Corvette's new 340 offers a larger owner's stateroom and a wider main saloon. By widening the raised aft deck to the full width of the hull, a spacious aft cabin complete with separate head and shower compartments has been created. Here you get a center line double berth, a large hanging locker, a desk/vanity and abundant storage cabinets and drawers. The living space of the exterior aft deck is also increased. The main saloon and galley of the new 340 is also larger than that of the smaller recently updated 320. The vessel's side decks have been narrowed on each side, but being wide enough to move about safely. This new design gave an extra foot in interior space making the interior saloon more spacious. Added space in width also increased the size of the flying bridge. Standard on the 340 is an extended fiberglass swim platform, which makes it easier to board from the tender and also provides room to stow a dinghy vertically on brackets. Power for the 340 will be from twin Yanmar 315hp diesel engines as standard. Twin Volvo 330hp or Cummins 330hp engines are offered as optional. Hull number one which was powered with twin Cummins 330hp reached top speeds of 24 knots.

Technical Data:
Length - 9.95 m (32ft)
Beam - 3.96 m
Draft - 1.00 m
Displacement - 7500 kg
Fuel Capacity - 890 l standard, up to 1097 l optional
Water Capacity - 510 l
Accommodation - 4+2 berths
Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6LP-STP 315hp, Volvo D6 330hp, Cummins QSB 330hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 24 knots max with Cummins 330hp
Construction - hand laid fiberglass with vinilester resin and Cook gelcoat
Certification - CE B

www.corvettemarine.co.uk

Project: Mano 33 Ribman

South Italian boat builder Mano presents the project of the 33 Ribman. As the name clearly states the 33 Ribman will be a Rib Cruiser of medium dimensions with a rigid hull. This will also be Mano's first rib boat. The concept of the Ribman follows to a certain extent what we have seen with the other recently presented Mano project the 32 Gran Sport. Meaning that a big consideration is given to the exterior spaces. Still the Mano does offer a small cabin inside with a two berth facility. The space inside is less to the 32 Gran Sport but as any respected Rib the one outside is larger. Impressive is also the maximum available power with a twin 660hp option available. Certification will be to a CE B standard.

www.manomarine.com

Powerboat P1 - 2010 Championship Cancelled

Like a storm in good weather I announce what appeared on the Powerboat P1 website the past Thursday 1st April titled Statement from the Chairman Asif Rangoonwala. In poor words this is a declaration from the Powerboat P1 boss that the 2010 championship concerning the Evolution and Supersport classes is cancelled for this year. This is sad news indeed, and also more to this an unexpected one.

Mr. Asif Ragoonwala cites in his statement the thirty million Euros he spent to make P1 a bigger sport since he acquired the championship in 2003, and the difficulty he has encountered to make it profitable. A mission which in this letter he admits to have failed, and saying that the P1 circus is actually unsustainable in its current business model. Without going into further detail the P1 chairman says that unlike other sports there is no revenue in P1 like ticketing and TV rights to make money from. He also says that the sponsoring interest to the sport is very limited.

Still after all what I have read in this Statement and on the other news section like the Offshore Only forum I am surprised by all this. Mostly because how things where being promoted on the P1 website like the great announcement of the first live television coverage promised for the final of the 2010 season in Syracuse Grand Prix on Eurosport, and the buying of the Formula Four rights now renamed as the new P1 Superstock championship.

While Mr.Asif deserves all power boater racers and fans admiration for what he has done to the sport in the last years to make it a World class competition, questions are left unanswered. Why make these announcements? Why do the much wanted but costly Eurosport move? I am sure that fans and participants seeing the recession of the recent period would have been just as happy with a 2009 format to pass this difficult economic time frame once again. Surely as a big follower to P1 I am the least to be angry, but I also think the competing teams deserve better respect to this. The teams who where preparing for the season challenges like Lucas Oil who bought a new boat the fall of 2009, or the Chaudron family who rumours is they are finishing a new Evolution boat, or the entry of the official Pantera racing squad with a newly 41 feet Supersport, and any other team who was going to participate to this year season etc etc. May be an announcement like this should have been made to the least at the end of 2009, not just a month before the races where supposed to start in Ukraine.

www.powerboatp1.com