Zenit Yachts New Web Site

Zenit Yachts a small but very quality orientated Italian builder, updates its website to a new showroom. Located in the North Italy on the Adriatic coast of Venice, Zenit was founded in 2003 and started its story with a shaft powered 44 Open Sport Cruiser model. A year later in 2005 the first model was followed with the 45 Hard Top which is based on the same line of the 44 Open, but including the much desired accessory. After starting their life as shaft propulsion models, both Zenit's where updated in 2007 to include Volvo IPS pod propulsion. The Zenit story has been of a good success for a small production builder thanks to a modern original design by Delta Lab Italia which emphasizes latest trend solutions such as full beam owners cabin, spacious saloon, and among the largest tender garage of the size. Semi customization of the interior has also been another of the reason of Zenit success, with unique chromatic and stylistic elements being the other. The new Zenit website is only available in Italian and is a photo experience shows both the Zenit models. Navigation is with three buttons: Home, Contacts, and Reaching Us. 

www.zenityachts.com

Project: CNM 100 Continental Super Maxi Tender

Another innovative project from CNM i.e Cantieri Navali dell Mediterraneo in Rome with the 100 Continental Super Maxi Tender. This new project follows similar classic lines as seen on the 50 presented in 2008, with its innovations as opening sides which translates to a total of three bathing platforms. Surely a unique area not found in any yacht of this size is the fully entertainment dedicated main deck with numerous seating areas totaling six dinettes, and two sun loungers aft. The interior of hull one which should be launched this year will have a three cabin layout. The owners cabin is to fore with a unique details as the fully opening large side windows, or the forward jacuzzi bath which opens up to the fore peak of the main deck. Two further twin cabins both with en suite head, a VIP to starboard, and double to port completes the guest accommodation. Below is also space for a galley and a day head. Crew quarters located to midship aft offer four berths in one area with two heads. Power for the 100 Continental Super Maxi Tender will be from twin 2450hp MTU with surface drives which should give a 45 knots top speed. The model will also be available with jet propulsion. This is a very unique project and is also a big challenge to the other pure large opens, although Mediterraneo should remove the Tender from the model designation name, as I am sure that at one hundred feet this cannot be considered an utility boat to anything.
www.cnmspa.com

New Model: Maritimo 470 Offshore Convertible

Maritimo presents the new 470 Offshore Convertible enclosed flybridge model what is a three cabin, two bathroom luxury cruiser sport fisher which joins the 500 and 550 models of this range. Sitting at the limit of a Sportfish Cruiser with an overall length of over 54 feet, the 470 Offshore Convertible Cruiser keeps Maritimo usual characteristics of a comfortable interior associated with good performance, and a better range thanks to the addition of larger to normal fuel capacity of 3000 litres. This is what you find on boats to a minimum three metres larger, and having close to double the horse power! Other details of the 470 Offshore Convertible are the internal staircase to the enclosed bridge, aft helm position and a fishing friendly cockpit. The cockpit includes an optional live bait well in the transom and bait prep station over a cool box forward as well as a sink with mixer tap. A reinforced plate under the cockpit floor provides for installation of a game chair and the wide coaming overlaps into the cockpit for comfortable stand-up fishing and installation of rod holders. The luxurious main deck saloon features a fully equipped galley forward, leather L-shape lounge around a fold-out table in the starboard aft quarter, and a large lounge in the forward port quarter opposite the galley. In the enclosed flybridge is an L-shape lounge around a solid table seating five guests forward of the helm. The bridge is open at the rear, with mid rails and clears provide protection in difficult weather conditions. Twin hatches in the hardtop or an optional sunroof provide both light and air. The forward part of the lower deck accommodates the sleeping area which has three double cabins. Here is a master stateroom to port with a queen double bed and ensuite bathroom, guest stateroom forward and bunk cabin amidships on the starboard side. The forward and starboard cabins share the second bathroom. Standard engines for the Maritimo 470 Offshore Convertible are twin Volvo Penta 670hp which give top speed of 30 knots, and a cruise of 25 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.5 m (54.9ft)
Hull Length - 15.5 m
Beam - 5.00 m
Draft - 1.20 m
Displacement - 19000 kg
Fuel Capacity - 3000 l
Water Capacity - 400 l
Accommodation - 5 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 670hp
Speed - 30 knots max, 25 knots cruise
www.maritimo.com.au

Project: Bavaria 34 Sport

Bavaria continues to update its Sport Cruiser line up which started with the 28, went into the 38 the past winter, and now goes with this 34 Sport project set to be introduced in the fall of this year. Continuing the partnership started with BMW Group DesignworksUSA for the 46 Deep Blue into the end of 2008, and followed on the Sport models this new Bavaria captures a lot of the features found on the larger latest introduced 38 Sport. The cockpit for example is very similar, as is the high free board, and the layout of the two cabin interior. The 34 Sport also continues in more upgrading from Bavaria being offered with a three wood color, and different upholstery choice. Bavaria also mentions a very competitive price but this is given with petrol gas engines, which makes the capability of a cabin cruiser boat very limited and expensive to run. For any ten metre plus cruiser I always suggest the choice of a twin diesel here offered in three different horse powers from smaller twin 220hp up to large 370hp Volvo's.

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

New Model: Rose Island 43 Lobster

Unveiled during the Rose Island Day held at the Genoa Airport Marina the past May, the new 43 Lobster has been a waited model from this builder who was among the first of the Italian builders to produce Traditional down East looking lobster boats back in 2000. The new 43 Lobster sits well in between the long living 38 and 49 models, and is a two cabin with two en suite heads Traditional Cruiser. The owners suite to fore has also a much sought but hard to find separate shower and toilet room. The main deck covered by the hard top of the super structure is the place for the living area with the helm station to fore being joined by a C-shaped dinette for six persons, and a unit with a pop up TV and a disappearing galley. Drawers in the 43 Lobster will also reflect a sea keeping quality with the element of safety similar to that found on long range and sail type boats. Finishing for the interior areas is with solid Pink Cedar, Kaya Mahogany, and Maple hard woods. Power for the 43 Lobster is from twin Fiat Power Train 450hp which should give a 30 knots top speed, and a 500 NM range at the most efficient hull speed. Official presentation for the 43 Lobster will now move to the up coming Genoa and Cannes show held respectively in September and October.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.98 m (45.8ft)
Hull Length - 12.60 m
Beam - 4.28 m
Draft - 0.98 m
Displacement - 12.8 t dry
Fuel Capacity - 2072 l
Water Capacity - 686 l
Max Persons - 12
Accommodation - 4 + 1 berths
Engines - 2 x FPT N67 450hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 30 knots max
Range - 500 NM estimated
Project - Aldo Gatti lines, Marino Alfani interior, Fabio Rosa engineering
Certification - CE A
www.roseisland.it

Graham Beck 1930 - 2010

Graham Beck, former owner of UK boat builder Princess Yachts, has passed away at the age of 80 on 27 July. The South African tycoon bought Princess as part of the Renwick Group in 1981, selling it to French billionaire Bernard Arnault in 2008. He also owned one of the largest wine producers in South Africa and had interests in mining and racehorse breeding. Entrepreneur, coal magnate and esteemed South African wine farmer, Graham Beck, died in London of cancer. Born in Cape Town and a graduate of the University of Cape Town, Beck pursued several business interests, but it was his love of horses that led him to Robertson which is located about two hours inland from Cape Town. Princess chairman David King told the Plymouth Herald that Beck was the the best owner Princess ever could have wished for. Beck, whose body was yesterday being flown to Israel for burial, is survived by his wife Rhona and son Antony.

Project: Monte Carlo Yachts MCY76

Monte Carlo Yachts MCY76 is the largest project to ever come from Beneteau Group to what concerns a motor boat. This new brand will focus in challenging the bigger boat market from Beneteau. While the capital for this venture is French, it is worth to note that all the management as is the premises of the yard will be Italian. The yard will be located in Monfalcone on the North East part of Italy just above Trieste, management trusted to Carla Demaria, design to Venetian firm Nuvolari Lenard, and Slovenian company Seaway taking care of engineering and naval architecture. The MCY76 is a bit different on the exterior looks, with its most distinct feature being the longer to today standard fore deck. From a certain point of view you can think it is one of the modern explorer yachts coming from Europe, but once you see the engines, MAN 1200 or 1400hp and estimated speeds of 31 knots max you can rest assured this is a planning motor yacht. The MCY76 will also have six version choices in flybridge, main and lower deck. You can go from a standard radar arch, to a T-top which is equipped with solar panels, three galley choices, and three or four cabins lower deck. Looking different to the competition is the fore peak with two C-shaped dinette to the sides converting to two sun pads, and an aft located dining table in the saloon. Construction is also very high tech what is a Vinilester resin, carbon fibre, Kevlar build with structural reinforcements being self supporting sandwich plating with longitudinal structures which have no floor plates.
www.montecarloyachts.it

New Model: Oryx 54 Fly

Oryx is a company part of the UAE Gulf Craft group, and the 54 Fly is its latest model. Gulf Craft also has the Majesty yachts which build up to 130 feet, and Silver Craft brands. The 54 Fly is the largest of the five model line up of Open and Fly Series from Oryx. The interior of the Oryx 54 Fly will have a three double guest cabin lower deck with a full beam owners suite, and a guest head. A single berth crew cabin with head is located to aft. The welcoming dual level saloon on the main deck features an L-shaped galley, C-shaped saloon, and C-shaped dinette. Finishing although a bit spartan compared to European standards is for a light color wood which suits well to the warm climates of the gulf regions. Power is from twin standard Volvo 575hp or optional 715hp.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.76 m (55ft)
Waterline Length - 14.56 m
Beam - 4.77 m
Draft - 1.06 m
Fuel Capacity - 2268 l
Water Capacity - 567 l
Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth
Engines - 2 x Volvo D9 575hp, D12 715hp
www.oryx-yachts.com

Project: Vismara MY68 Navetta

Vismara is an Italian builder located in Tuscany town of Lucca province of Viareggio which started its adventure first as dealer for the renowned Baltic Yachts built in Finland, and then as one off builder of unique Sail boats which later on moved to the Power world. So far Vismara has build two motor boats the 16.59 m Bwave which was the first, and the 28 MAS. Vismara also helped Buzzi build the 80 Record thanks to its knowledge of high technology construction. The MY68 Navetta is testimony of Vismara will to embrace more the motor boat market and is a build for a Spanish client who came to Vismara after seeing the 16 metre Bwave. This particular client wanted a ship like motor yacht with military looks of sixty feet, which then it evolved to a 66 and now to the MY68 Navetta. In this project we see a lot of the themes which Alessandro Vismara praises for like light weight fast construction saving thirty per cent in displacement and weighing at about 30 tons. Navetta which means Ship, might just be the case here but think of it as one coming from the future. The hull of MY68 Navetta is in fact unusual for a ship with a deep Vee shape so this is a very hybrid design which wants to move away from titles. This particular project will have only two cabins, plus crew. The owner stateroom is located to fore, and a VIP suite is to midship which features two French beds. Speed is an estimated max of 35 knots with only two 800hp engines a power usually found on motor boats about three meters smaller which show that the MY68 Navetta is evolutionary.
www.vismara-mc.com

New Model: Princess 72 Motor Yacht

The Princess 72 Motor Yacht was launched at the start of the year London Boat show and continues the expansion of this line which was started in 2007 with the introduction of the 95 flagship. She is also at 22 metres the smallest of the Motor Yacht line, which is reinventing Princess larger sized series. Replacing the 67 and 21M, the 72 Motor Yacht features a four double guest cabin interior, with three heads. An owners full beam stateroom with beauty desk, sofa, walk in wardrobe, and private shower head is located to midship. To foreship is the VIP suite, two double cabins sit in the middle of the lower deck, and a single head complete the guest accommodation area. A double crew cabin with shower head is located aft. The modern single level saloon with a C-shaped sofa, L-shaped dinette, and an open style galley makes part of the interior living main deck. Outside areas continue the latest must have features as the fore deck settee, and an up and down bathing platform which adds space for another toy besides the one sitting on the flybridge. The flybridge is spacious although having been personally on the 67 the plans alone do show it smaller to the older model. The 72 Motor Yacht continues Princess evolution into vacuum infusion environmental friendly and lighter build method. Considering that a 2012 date can enforce this building method in all developed countries i.e. Europe and the States it is better to get going now. Princess is so far the only British builder building complete resin infused models with the 78 and 72 series constructed in this method. Power is from a no choice of twin MTU 1500hp which give a top speed of 34 knots to the 45 tons 72 Motor Yacht.
Technical Data:
LOA - 22.35 m (73.3ft) incl pulpit
Beam - 5.49 m
Draft - 1.68 m
Displacement - 45 t
Fuel Capacity - 5000 l
Water Capacity - 1342 l
Accommodation - 8 guest berths, 2 crew berths
Engines - 2 x MTU 10v2000M93 1500hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 34 knots max
Construction - resin infusion
www.princessyachts.com