Project: Tornado 50

It is very unusual for someone to promote a boat upside down showing what is often called by the experts the living hull part! The Italian boat builder Tornado returns in the so called yacht size of over fifty feet with the 50 project, set to launch this year. The Tornado 50 is a step towards a bigger size from this Italian Rome builder, who wants with this project to put more spaces but keeping in line with the successful elements which its client enjoy, like a classic line and propulsion efficiency. Tornado is in fact promising a lot of features coming from the 38, which this builder so far delivered in over four hundred units. The 50 will surely offer more generous spaces, although cabin numbers or layout have so far not been called for. But what the yard is promising is a deep Vee hull typical of US powerboat derivation with a fine entry and an infamous bell shaped keel aft. Engines and propulsion will be Volvo IPS which guarantee a maximum efficiency and minimum space put to better use for the comfort onboard.

www.tornadoyachts.it

New Model: Nordic Tugs 39

Nordic Tugs has launched the May announced new 39. Successor to the popular Nordic Tug 37, the new 39 is built on the same Lynn Senour designed hull as that of its predecessor, but features a number of significant refinements, many of these in response to suggestions from current owners. The new cruiser made its first sea trials prior to its public debut at the Nordic Tugs rendezvous, on June 10th-13th, in Anacortes, Washington. Nordic Tugs President and CEO Andy Lund described the new vessel as an evolutionary advancement developed to offer a better cruising experience. Most evident among the changes are larger windows at salon and pilot house levels, designed to offer passengers a more expansive view and to improve sight lines from the helm. A look inside the salon reveals a new U-shaped settee with enhanced cushioning and a pull-out berth similar to that of the 37. Facing the settee is an optional overhead-mounted flat-screen HDTV. In the galley, a Force 10 electric cook top, Sharp convection microwave oven and top-loading freezer are now standard. To help improve ventilation, a new Dutch door and two larger sliding windows, all by Diamond Sea-Glaze, are integrated into the salon. In the pilot house, the helm console has been expanded to accommodate large chart plotter and radar display screens. A standard Llebroc captain’s chair has been specified to provide improved comfort, important for proper watch-keeping during lengthy passages. Below, the guest cabin of the new Nordic Tugs 39 offers a pull-out lower berth that serves as a settee during the day, and a wide bunk at night. The re-designed head features a new Tecma toilet, a fully molded shower stall with a bench seat, and an innovative sliding door that glides open and closed on a space-saving curved track. Like all Nordic Tugs models in the company’s 2011 line-up, the new 39 will feature LED lighting, including interior lights from Imtra, selected for their warmer tone compared to the harsher blue cast of earlier fixtures. LED lights, Lund noted, use about one-fifth the electricity required by halogen lamps and produce considerably less heat. LED navigation lights, he added, typically last ten times as long as incandescent bulbs. Other new features for 2011 Nordic Tugs 32 feet and up include a Maretron NMEA 2000 network extending from stem to stern and including the engine room, helm station and signal mast. The network offers plug-and-play installation of electronics, gauges and equipment ranging from chart plotters and rudder angle indicators to ultrasonic tank level indicators, depth sounders and the GPS. The system is compatible with the most popular electronics brands for display on the Maretron monitor at the helm. Standard power is a single 380hp Cummins diesel paired with the Vessel View helm display for continuous monitoring of engine and generator operating status.

Technical Data:
LOA - 12.19 m (40ft)
Waterline Length - 11.4 m
Beam - 3.90 m
Draft - 1.3 m
Displacement - 11793 kg loaded, 10273 kg dry
Fuel - 1211 l
Water - 545 l
Accommodation - 5 berths
Engine - 1 x Cummins QSB5.9 380hp
Range - 1000 nm at 8 knots
Project - Lynn Senour
www.nordictugs.com

Project: Riviera 53 Enclosed Flybridge

Aussie's Riviera announced the project for the new 53 Enclosed Flybridge on day one of down under largest Sydney boat show, the past end of July. This new project retains the distinctive Riviera enclosed flybridge style of a yacht with sportfish capability and an interior full of the latest amenities incorporating newest generation of technology and comfort. That means that the 53 Enclosed Flybridge combines contemporary thinking with traditional Riviera elements. There should be a lot of boat for its length and a great many key design features including an enclosed flybridge, internal staircase, full beam master cabin, a total of three cabins, two bathrooms aft galley and the flexibility of choice with a range of different pod drive and engine plant configurations. The 53 Enclosed Flybridge will also be among the smallest Sportfish Yacht to offer a full beam owners cabin. As many of the latest Riviera, the 53 project is being entirely designed around pods which goes a long way from the 2007 launched 4400 Sport Yacht this builder first unit with the drives and is due for release in March 2011. Today Riviera offers pods on seven of its models, most being exclusive to this type of propulsion and others an optional choice. 

www.riviera.com.au

New Model: Abati 58 Eastport

This new Abati 58 Eastport builds on the first model from this Ligurian builder that is the seventeen units delivered 55 Portland and adds a flybridge to its superstructure. Just as the model it is based upon the 58 Eastport keeps the very traditional lobster yacht lines, and also the unique separate entrances cabin arrangement. This means that each cabin has a separate door stairway from the main deck, a very unusual arrangement but very practical especially with guests on board. Apart offering three cabins the 58 Eastport also features a lower saloon and galley. The new flybridge of the 58 Eastport with central mast will also have a center positioned helm station, and two side benches. Not really an entertainment area but a convivial area for few during navigation. Power for the 58 Eastport will be from twin 800hp which gives a top speed of 31 knots, and a cruise of 25.
Technical Data:
LOA - 17.90 m (58.7ft)
Beam - 5.32 m
Displacement - 30.5 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 3132 l
Water Capacity - 978 l
Max Persons - 12
Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 2 crew
Engines - 2 x MAN R6 800hp
Speed - 31 knots max, 25 knots cruise
Construction - reinforced fiberglass with teak deck
Project - Carlo Cuiti hull
Certification - CE A for navigation, RINA B+F
www.abatiyachts.it

News: Nord West August 2010

SHOWING NEW DYNAMIC POSITIONING SYSTEM

When activated the Dynamic Positioning System maintains your boat´s heading and holds it in position, even in a strong current or in windy conditions. The system uses twin GPS receivers in the special antenna to determine the boat’s position and heading. A perfect feature for waiting at the fuel dock or for a bridge or lock to open. When mooring, the Dynamic Positioning System enables you to “Hold Station” so that your crew can prepare fenders and lines totally stress free. The function is amazing, but it is something which needs to be seen to be fully understood. Nord West therefore show a short video on its website to demonstrate how the system works, but as anything it must be tried to truly appreciate its benefits. You will of course be able to see the function live in the Nord West harbour during the boat show Open Yard at Vindön/Orust on the 27th to 29th of August.

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OPEN ALL SUMMER

We are now in the middle of the summer season and we hope you are enjoying life on board your boat, making the most of the fine weather and all that is enjoyable in boating. At the Nord West yard production has stopped for four weeks, but sales and service remain open all summer. Nord West is delighted to continue to receive high numbers of existing clients and new visitors to its boat show room throughout the summer. The new Nord West two thousand square meters show room houses both new and pre-owned refurbished boats in a fully covered exhibition area and is open from Monday to Thursday 8.00am till 4.30pm, and Friday 8.00am from 3.00pm. Nord West is also always happy to extend these times by prior arrangement with the sales team.

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NEW FOR 2011

In the autumn Nord West will be introducing a number of new upgrades in addition to the DPS and the new Nord West 430 Sport and SportsTop. Amongst other things, all new boats will be built with a black waterline and black covers as standard. You will however still be able to choose marine blue or light grey if you prefer. Nord West will also be introducing an extended choice of exterior fabrics from Anthracite grey, marine blue and cappuccino. Nord West has also extended the standard equipment list with a 7" Volvo Penta colour display at each helm, a LifeSaver rescue boy, additional LED lamps in the cockpit and flybridge plus a heating outlet in the cockpit. Our Flybridge and Coupé models now benefit from a more ergonomic helm position and new instrument layout for your added comfort and ease of use. Nord West is also offering the option of a forward or rear facing convertible helm seat at the forward end of the saloon sofa on other models. This was previously only available on the Nord West 370 Coupe or Flybridge model.

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PHOTO OF THE YEAR 2010

Nord West tells its boat owner to not forget to take the photographic camera when you go cruising this summer. As the Swedish boat builder is looking forward to receive the best Nord West photographs. The 2010 years best photograph will be selected in August and the winner will be announced during the party together with an award. So do not forget to submit your best photographs to the Nord West team as soon as you can.

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www.nordwest.se

Project: Princess 64

Princess present the project of the 64, set to be unveiled in September at the Southampton show and replacing the 62 model. This new project seems based on the 62, with the addition of the hydraulic bathing platform, changes to the flybridge and main deck saloon layout, a larger port hole in the fore VIP cabin, and a more sporty aft looking radar arch. Thankfully Princess kept the good four cabins layout, which gave this model a good sales push considering that very few nineteen, twenty metre motor yachts offer this. This was surely a deal breaker for the 62. Performance estimates have not been announced although I do imagine the standard twin Volvo 900hp to be good for a 31 knots top speed, similar to what the 62 does with twin Cats 865hp.

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Palmer Johnson PJ170 Sports Yacht

In mid July Palmer Johnson has launched the awaited PJ170 Sports Yacht. Designed by the renowned Venice Yacht studio of Nuvolari Lenard the PJ170 is a mile stone for being the largest Sport Yacht ever built, beating the 165 Mangusta by just two metres. She was also built in the new Europe UK facility of Palmer Johnson located in Hampshire and opened in 2008. PJ170 started construction in September 2008, and is an alloy construction with bits and pieces of composite used for the super structure, and is built to Lloyd's and MCA class. Her accommodation is five double guest and owners cabin arrangement. Power is from twin MTU 4615hp engines.
Technical Data:
LOA - 52.20 m (171ft)
Beam - 9.50 m
Draft - 2.44 m
Accommodation - 10 guest berths in 5 cabins
Engines - 2 x MTU 16v4000 ADEC M93L 4615hp
Propulsion - 5 blade propellers in shafts
Construction - welded aluminium with composite pieces used for super structure
Project - Nuvolari Lenard
Certification - Lloyd's 100 A1 SSC Yacht Mono LDC HSC G6 LMC, MCA Commercial LY2
www.palmerjohnson.com

Project: Ferretti Custom Line 26 Navetta Crescendo

Ferretti Custom Line will present a world premiere at the Cannes show: the 26 Navetta Crescendo, the very first model to be produced in a new semi-displacement line. Crescendo in facts represents a further evolution in Ferretti Custom Line’s semi-displacement line, evoking the universe of classical music within the sphere of Italian made style culture. The new 26 Navetta Crescendo, is a natural development of the previous 26 Navetta in the semi displacement line, and is the result of the close working relationship between Studio Zuccon International Project, the Ferretti Group’s Advanced Yacht Technology naval research and design centre, and the team of architects and designers at the Centro Stile of Ferretti Group. This team has revamped the model most notably in the windows now bigger in all areas, in the sky lounge or raised pilot house which is now extended, and a sun deck which is connected with a stairway up top. This is a first model in the revamped semi-displacement line, specially designed for the owners who prefer slow motion, a cruise in complete silence and comfort. The new model continues with the evolution of the compact semi displacement Super Yacht concept and measures 26 metres in length and almost seven in beam, with classical lines in which innovative solutions of both a formal and functional nature have been developed. In order to increase on-board space, put it to even better use, and make it even more comfortable. Moreover, the new pocket sized super yacht once again confirms the attention that Ferretti pays to the environment, guaranteeing great consumption efficiency and a considerable sailing range. The classical external lines take up the well-known shape of the Navetta line, fully complementing the interior design, and producing a harmonious set of solutions which use space to the advantage of more comfortable living. The light coloured elm wood chosen for this first yacht, and the sand and dove grey colours used for the on-board details create a warm, welcoming environment. Furnishings, fabrics and decor can be personalised according to owners’ preferences who, with the aid of the Centro Stile architects and designers, can choose from the furnishing proposals offered by top Italian and international companies. Ferretti Custom Line 26 Navetta Crescendo can accommodate ten or twelve guests in a five or six cabin layout choice. In both cases, the master suite has been located on the main deck, and a crew area accommodating four is found aft. The 26 Navetta Crescendo is powered with standard twin MAN 900hp which give a top speed of 14 knots, or optional 1100hp delivering plus two knots in wide open throttle.

www.customline-yacht.com

INBUILD ~ Galeon 385 HT Part 4 of 7

Part four of the Galeon new 385HT dedicated Inbuild section. In this photo to tell you with a metaphor you are seeing the rib bones of the 385HT, called in the nautical term as stringers. To compare it to a human body the gel coat is the skin, glass and resin are the blood and meat, and the bones and ribs are the stringers. The ribs are usually put in a strategic place in order to withstand the pressures, and are usually what keeps the boat together in the worst moments. A hull breakage usually starts with a stringer breaking loose. The Galeon 385HT designed by Tony Castro shows a very sound solid structure with ten horizontal and four vertical stringers able to withstand pressures associated for a forty knots top speed this sport cruiser will be able to do with the most powerful engines.
www.galeon.pl

Project: Mulder 72 Convertible

After the recent full delivery of the 92 Flybridge to an Egyptian owner in April, Mulder Shipyard was recently commissioned a new 72 Convertible for a German client. The yacht will be based on the 68 Convertible, but in a slightly extended size with a total length of 22 metres. Mulder has already built several 68 foot Convertible projects. Designed by Guido de Groot, the new 72 will be flagship of the Convertible line and will offer an exceptional intelligent layout, with a modern interior meeting the owners requirements. The owners suite will be located to aft while the VIP cabin is situated to foreship, both having private toilets and showers. The yacht also has a crew cabin with head and shower in the aft ship. The exterior will feature a dark blue hull and an off-white superstructure combined with an Estek deck and various stainless steel accessories. A large garage for a 3.5 metre jet propelled tender is situated aft. The yacht’s wheelhouse has a large sliding roof powered by a hydraulic system. The fore part of the superstructure will contain a large skylight over the light and spacious salon. With its elegant lines, the new 72 Convertible has a graceful appearance similar to all Mulder Convertibles. The yard has already started with the construction of the new yacht and delivery is planned for 2011. In two months, the yard is also due to deliver a new 59 Convertible, a 73 Wheelhouse and a 77 Wheelhouse. With its extensive experience in building customised aluminium motor yachts, Mulder has served many international clients over the years. The construction of the 72 Convertible adds another all-aluminium yacht to the Mulder fleet.
www.muldershipyard.com