Improve-it = Nimbus 250 R

The Nimbus 250 R, a classic representative of the Swedish builder image, has been given a serious face lift for 2010. Part of the popular Nimbus R series, the 250 R was introduced in 2001, and since it was greeted with enthusiasm for its innovative design with round stern and its slightly “pugnacious” look. The boat won the “Utmärkt Svensk Form” industrial design award, and has been a leading star product for Nimbus ever since. Hundred boats of the 250 R have been delivered to satisfied customers on the west coast of Sweden, Oslo and Stockholm; places that feature among the boat’s best markets, owing to the R series innovative design, and seaworthiness. The Nimbus 250 R has been given an overall face lift for 2010 and many properties of this already highly competent boat have been further improved. The major changes are a new larger helm with longer sides to protect both helmsman and passengers, an entirely new helmsman’s environment, space for fourteen inch navigation equipment, teak cabin door replaced by an elegant sliding door in smoked glass that slides in beneath the instrument panel, a new windscreen that matches the design giving better protection, more stowage space under the floor, batteries reposition for better use of space under the aft sofa, and a custom DLS audio developed specifically for the 250 R.

www.nimbus.se

New Model: Meridian 541 Sedan

Premiered during the 2010 Miami show Meridian presented its much waited new 541 Sedan model. Part of the Brunswick Group, Meridian has been best selling flybridge boat in recent years in the US and this new second in size model in its line up aims to consolidate its leading position between the forty to sixty feet sizes. The new Meridian 541 takes a leap into the future with very modern exterior looks, and technological advances. Its accommodation offers a three stateroom layout and sleeping capacity for six persons. As many recent fifteen metre plus motor yacht the 541 will feature the must have full wide beam owners suite, and a main deck of respectable comfort which also has recent client demanded trends as the aft galley. You also get to choose between a lower helm station or a full uncluttered sofa in the raised fore part of the saloon. The Meridian 541 Sedan also gets to be the first flybridge motor yacht in the world using a ZF Zeus pod drives with twin 610 hp Cummins combination. If one wants more speed a more powerful twin Cummins 715hp with larger ZF Zeus pods is available. This option also being another industry first.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.40 (53.9ft)
Beam - 4.72 m
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - Cummins QSC8.3 600hp, QSM11 715hp
Propulsion - ZF Zeus, ZF Zorro aft looking dual propeller pods
Construction - vinylester resin, hand laid fiberglass
Certification - NMMA

www.meridian-yachts.com

Improve-it = Sunreef 70 Power

After the success of the first fossil fuel engined catamaran, Polish builder Sunreef continue to deliver new 70 Power models which follow the wake of hull number one named Jambo. This latest 70 Power is hull five of the series and is named Ondin. It was ordered by Chilean owners who made their first appearance at the Cannes International Boat Show in 2008, coinciding with the premiere of the 70 Power. The Chilean owners had many reasons in choosing a power catamaran but the most important was the seven thousand nautical miles long range in 21 metres, low fuel consumption, and Sunreef custom finish philosophy. The latest 70 Power has been purpose built for long travelling around Southern America, especially Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. This 70 Power accommodation will have a home feeling furnishing, offering a total of eight guest and two crew berths on the lower deck. It also features a first for this model thanks to a partially three sides covered flybridge. Ondin just as hull one will also feature underwater bulbs which are one of the differences between a standard 70 Power and the expedition version, making her a comfortable cruising and explorer vessel. Power is from twin Volvo 265hp, which give a 7000 nautical miles at 10 knots and the full consumption of the total 16000 litres fuel capacity. The latest 70 Power will now cruise straight towards Central America and cross the Panama Channel from where she will cruise down to her home in Chile.

www.sunreef-yachts.com

Project: Albatro 45

After presenting its first rib cruiser in 2006, with the Albatro 50 and updating this same model in 2009, this North Italian builder presents a project for a 45 rib cruiser model. This Albatro 45 project looks set to follow this yard tradition of a fast hull, and in it still conserving a reasonable comfortable accommodation for two in a lower cabin deck. Here the layout offering a double berth to fore, L-shaped settee, and separate shower head. Power to the Albatro 45 will be offered in many diesel or petrol gas variables and outboards, stern drives, and surface drive propulsion options. Smallest choice is twin Mercury 300hp up to twin 560hp FPT diesels. Estimated speeds so far advice for a maximum of 43 knots.

www.albatro.eu

New Model: Affinity 90 Sportfisherman

Affinity Yachts 90 Sportfisherman is the first of a new range of semi custom Super Sportfish yachts. For its first build this US company sub contracted the renowned Cheoy Lee builder for the construction, and architect Apollonio for the designs. Affinity and builder Cheoy Lee took also great measures to create a light and strong construction for the 90 Sportfisherman with Gurit USA helping out in the structural engineering. Gurit and Cheoy Lee went for a construction with the infusion method using vinylester resins, Corecell foam core hull deck, sold glass keel, and reinforced chines. Accommodation for the 90 Sportfisherman offers four staterooms all with personal showers heads, and a full beam owners suite. The 90 Sportfisherman also features two additional days heads one on the main deck saloon, and a second for the raised pilot house. You also get a choice for the forward VIP cabin with the standard three berths two beds version replaced by a single central queen island double. Crew accommodation is for four persons in two cabins, sharing a single shower head. Power is from twin 2400hp MTU with traditional shaft line in propeller pockets delivering a top speed of 33 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 27.4 m (90ft)
Beam - 7.00 m
Draft - 1.50 m
Displacement - 79378 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 18927 l
Water Capacity - 1514 l
Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins
Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 2400hp
Propulsion - line shaft with propeller pockets
Speed - 33 knots max
Project - Howard Apollonio
Construction - vinylester resin, infusion moulded, Corecell foam core, solid keel and chines
Certification - ABS Guidelines

www.affinityyachts.com

Project: Sunseeker 115 Predator

Following a design similar to the recently released current Sunseeker flagship the 130 Predator, the Poole based British boat builder presents the project of a slightly smaller 115 Predator. Similar to its bigger sister the 115 Predator will have a two and half deck plan, of what looks a hybrid between a flybridge and a more sport yacht. Again just as the 130, the 115 theme is about the main deck which gets to be very sleek and hardly noticeable outside. The 115 also features a wide full body forward deck, this enabling to use this space for a luxurious owner suite. Below accommodation will include other four double guest cabins, with two VIP suites located to midship, and crew quarters to fore for five persons. To aft the 115 will have a very large garage which can accommodate a large five metre tender, and two jet bikes. Estimated speed for the 115 Predator is for a max of thirty knots with twin engines totalling 5280hp. Range will be 1250 nautical miles at a 10 knots cruise.

www.sunseeker.com

INBUILD ~ Galeon 780 Crystal Part 1 of 9

After the positive comments we received for the first Inbuild section dedicated to the new Galeon 340 Fly, the Polish builder gives us the drift again showing us the building phase for its upcoming flagship the 780 Crystal. Galeon has been constantly growing up in sizes in recent years from the 530 launched in 2006, to the 640 for 2008, and the 700 Raptor as the fall of 2009. This is a growth in size of 25 feet in five years, which shows a huge development resolute from Galeon. While this going larger plan shows five years in the making this surely has started much before to the 2006 period. A company needs huge investments to go over the fifteen metres size, such as bigger building premises and also a much higher quality control which a more expensive boat usually demands. The 780 Crystal will be designed by British architect Tony Castro who since 2005 has been a household name at Straszyn, Poland. The above picture shows the construction of the model of the hull mould for the 780 Crystal and was taken in September 2009. This picture shows some things which will feature in the 780 like the big windows for the midship cabin, propeller tunnels, and Tony Castro warped shaped hull which will close to a medium Vee aft. From this the original hull mould will be made and then the first fiberglass unit of the 780 can be made.

www.galeon.pl

News: Menorquin April 2010

PALMA BOAT SHOW

From the 24th of April until the 2nd of May all the professionals and amateurs visiting the Palma International Boat Show have an inevitable appointment with Menorquin’s boats. The shipyard’s team will be available to attend visitors during the whole week of the show, which has become one of the most important national Boat Shows. Because of its special link with the Balearic’s nautical culture, Menorquin are inspired by the emblematic Llaüts and the shipyard’s headquarters are located in Menorca, a full support to the Palma Boat Show is given. Menorquin has opted to transfer three models from its cruising yachts range to the Palma Show: the MY 145, MY 120, and MY 100 all true icons of the Slowyachting sailing philosophy. As well as exhibiting these three models, Menorquin will be providing information to those interested in other Yacht models, or details about boats from any of their other three product ranges: Lläuts, Custom Yachts and Largo. The shipyard’s complete range of services will also be on display at the Palma Boat Show: Menorquin Charter; Menorquin Brokerage; Menorquin Share; and Menorquin Services, which this year has broadened the range of services it provides. In addition to the reparation, restoration and maintenance services, it now also offers services for the installation of equipment, supply of spare parts and accessories, moorings, logistics, insurance, and administration.

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NEXT DESTINATION CROATIA & MOSCOW

Menorquin commences April with an intense burst of activity in its Boat Show programme. In the International sphere and almost in parallel, the Spanish shipyard will be participating at the 12th Croatia Boat Show, which takes place from the 10th to the 18th of April; and at the 18th Moscow International Boat & Yacht Show, from the 15th to the 18th of the same month. Menorquin will be represented in Split, the Croatian city which hosts the first of these Boat Shows by its distributor for the Adriatic, Brik Nautika. Menorquin will exhibit one of its longest models from its cruising yachts range, Menorquin Yachts 160. An offshore traditional yacht with all the features of larger vessels which the Shipyard combines to perfection with its own particular classic style. Menorquin is conscious that the Croatia boat show has become an important platform for the recreational sailing business and a reference point for enthusiasts who sail mainly in the Adriatic Sea. The characteristics of this central European coastline bear a great resemblance to those of our Mediterranean coast, a factor which is in tune with the classic style of the Menorquin boats and a propensity for peaceful sailing which identify the Shipyard: sailing at your own pace, enjoying sea life to the full, or in one word Slowyachting. Menorquin will also participate at the Moscow International Boat & Yacht Show to attend customers from the Russian market and promote boats through its distributor for this area, Concept Marine. The nautical market in Russia has experienced spectacular growth in the last five years, the number of imported boats increased considerably in 2009 and the number of Russian luxury yacht buyers has also risen, according to the Boat Show’s organizing body. With these market figures Russia stands out amongst the emerging countries where the development of the recreational sailing industry presents magnificent prospects for the future. Therefore Menorquin has included this destination in its programme of International Boat Shows for this season.

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www.menorquin.com

New Model: Outerlimits 52 SL

Outerlimits presents the 52 SL, new flagship of the US performance boat builder and successor to the 51 Sport Yacht. The 52 SL features Outerlimits latest five step hull design which bases itself on the 2009 Powerboat P1 season champion SV43 shape. Taking this into account it is fair to say that the stepped deep vee shape on the 52 SL will surely deliver among the best performances and soft ride which Outerlimits is renowned for. Exterior wise the 52 SL continues the Super Leggera themes thanks to sleek lines and aggressive design lines. But the 52 SL is not only this, as the super light Outerlimits flagship also offers a comfortable luxury interior with full stand up head room, sleeping berths for four persons, fully equipped galley, and a shower head. The lower deck comes also equipped with full amenities as custom leather, bleached bird's eye maple, flat screen TV, DVD, stereo system and air conditioning. The 52 SL standard power is twin Mercury 1075hp gas petrol engines which deliver a 100 knots top speed. But if this is not enough for you a triple faster engine package is also available.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.39 m (50.6ft)

Beam - 2.81 m

Displacement - 6577 kg 

Fuel Capacity - 1192 l 

Accommodation - 4 berths 

Engines - 2 x Mercury 1075hp petrol gas fuel 

Propulsion - Mercury dry sump six stern drive 

Speed - 100 knots (115mph) 

Construction - Epoxy post cured E-glass, vacuum bagged foam cored

www.outerlimitspowerboats.com

Powerboat GPS - 2010 Season

Following the news that Powerboat P1 Management Ltd cancelled the 2010 Season, we finally have some more information about this after the 12th April meeting between the parties in Villa Malpensa, Milan, Italy. The bad news is that Powerboat P1 Management will not promote this years season. The good one is that the UIM takes over as promoter of this superb competition and races will be business as usual. So far we have a full calendar in order with three Grand Prix of the Seas fully confirmed, and an other two just waiting full confirmation. If all these will be confirmed that means a total of ten races, as each Grand Prix delivers two events, the longer Endurance and the shorter Sprint, and five Powerpoles. That is the same as the very good 2009 season. In this new calendar here is also showing the return of the Malta Grand Prix which after six consecutive seasons looked like to be cancelled from the previous calendar. Now this is set up again, although other news sources are saying this to be in September, which makes a bit of sense considering the below provisional calendar looks more expensive with various up and down trips on the European continent.
Powerboat P1 2010 Calendar
7-9 May UKRAINE Yalta
11-13 June MALTA Valletta
16-18 July ITALY To be confirmed
6-8 August SWEDEN To be confirmed
17-19 September ITALY, Sicily Siracusa

www.grandprixofthesea.com