Projects: Hatteras GT54, Hatteras GT63

Hatteras presents the projects of two new models which show the expanding of the new GT line, which will start with the launching of the GT60 this coming fall. Pictured above is the first of these new projects what will be the lightest, smallest of the Hatteras line the GT54. A completely new model versus the 54 Convertible which decreases a couple inches of overall length, but increases beam by over a feet versus the model it replaces. The beam addition adds space to the GT54 having a three double cabins with two heads lower deck. Construction continues Hatteras resin infusion method build which reduces weight and adds strength. The GT54 keeps on its Carolina style with a smooth shear line, dynamic bow flare, and a foredeck carefully balanced with the low super structure. Hull shape is the Hatteras convex bow variable Vee with deep propeller pockets aft. Power is from twin Cat engines with a standard 1150hp or optional 1600hp. This later option giving a 41 knots top speed. Hatteras design project team has been very busy lately and in less of a year time a total of three new models should be presented. The GT63 project pictured above is in my understanding a replacement of the 64 Convertible, although in the press release I received this does not say. If compared with the 64 the GT63 adds sixteen centimetres of more beam, looses the large hull view windows to mid ship, and will feature a standard four cabins three shower heads layout. The looks of the GT63 by the rendering above show also a more classic taste also thanks to the wooden stern, and a more higher bow. Hatteras has always approached a modern global Carolina design but always with a clean distinction like a soft bow flare, and a smooth shear line. Power which is an important part of the new GT series goes again above the forty plus barrier with the large Cats 1900hp option doing 41 knots of max and a 36 cruise. Another strong data of the new GT models is a 400 NM range. Unveiling of the GT63 is set for the 2011 Miami show in February. www.hatterasyachts.com

New Model: Rodman 50 Muse

Rodman have gone a long way since in 2006 they launched the first of there luxury yacht range designed by Italian Fulvio De Simoni the 54 Muse. This was followed by the 74 a year later, then the 44, and latest the fourth 50 model. This one announced in mid 2009, and unit one launched at the end of that same year. Unlike its predecessor the 44, the 50 Muse takes a more conservative approach to its interior with a classic three cabin plan having an owners suite to fore, a guest shower head, and two double cabins to mid ship. I am sure the large circle windows to mid ship of the hull would have made you think that you have a full beam cabin there but so far this is not so. The main deck also is another typical of a Mediterranean yacht with a split level saloon having a C-shaped settee, helm station to starboard, unit, and the C-shaped galley on the raised part to port. Power for the conservative inside, and modern outside 50 Muse is from twin Volvo 670hp, which give a 32 knots max, and a 26 knots cruise delivering a 300 nautical miles range.
Technical Data:
LOA - 15.30 m (50.1ft)
Beam - 4.69 m
Draft - 0.87 m
Displacement - 22 t
Fuel Capacity - 2100 l
Water Capacity - 650 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 670hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 32 knots max, 26 knots cruise
Range - 300 nautical miles at 26 knots cruise
Project - Fulvio De Simoni
www.rodman.es

Project: Mig 43 HT

The Mig 43 HT is a new hard top version for this recent addition to the line for this Rome based Italian builder. The hard top designed by Studio Mignarelli from Ancona is becoming always more requested in boat of all sizes due to its comfort, so Mig Marine which just re branded from the old Marine Yachting name decided to offer this accessory on one of its latest models, the 2006 presented 43. The hard top of the 43 follows classic looks and will have a huge central opening of about ninety per cent of the area. The Mig 43 hard top will also have clear sides in order to allow more air circulation. For the remaining the 43 HT keeps the plans of the standard 43 with huge sun lounger aft, C-shaped settee, helm station outside and a lower deck with a two or three cabins plan. Power is the usual good performance from Mig with the 43 powered by twin Volvo 370hp stern drives giving forty knots max, and 34 knots cruising speed.
www.mig-marine.com

New Model: Otam 58 Millennium Open

Seems like a totally reinvented model but actually the hull lines of the new 58 Millennium Open come from the 1997 presented 55, which recently became the 58 thanks to a redesign of the hard top. But the 58 Millennium Open is a new boat from what is above the hull, and this includes the interior cabin area, exterior aft deck layout, and the super structure. Surprisingly although newer the 58 Millennium Open lines and windshield do embrace more classic looks then to the older HT version. Below the offer is for two layouts with the standard being two cabins owners room to fore, guest midship, and a crew room. Second choice gives a fore cabin with two french beds, a second guest double to midship, and a crew room which moves to fore. Power is from twin 1650hp Cat engines which gives this 28 tons plus Sport Yacht a well respected 55 knots speed.
Technical Data:
LOA - 18.70 m (61.3ft)
Hull Length - 16.75 m
Beam - 4.68 m
Draft - 1.29 m
Displacement - 28.8 t half load
Fuel Capacity - 3500 l
Water Capacity - 450 + 280 l
Max Persons - 16
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, 1 crew berth
Engines - 2 x Cat C32 1650hp
Propulsion - Arneson Surface Drives ASD14L
Speed - 55 knots max, 50 knots cruise
Construction - Aramat with DSM gel coat
Certification - CE B
www.otam.it

Projects: Ferretti 620, Ferretti 500

Ferretti presents two projects set to launch for the fiftieth edition of the Genoa boat show. These motor yachts projects feature two similar aspects, the most important is that they are both a further development of another model, and the second is that for the first time we see Ferretti repeating a model designation. Ferretti in fact produced a 620 from 2000 till 2005, and the 500 from 2003 till 2007. Pictured above is the 620 which replaces and reexamines the 2007 presented 592. We see differences surely in the addition of four extra large windows, an extended aft deck which has a central teak table and a passarelle to port side, a larger crew cabin now being full beam, and the change of the fuel tanks position which serve as insulation for the master stateroom to mid ship. The Ferretti 500 is a further development of the fall 2008 launched 470. Just like the 620 above the new 500 will be extended aft in the cockpit, and be added of more windows in the lower deck. These being a total of four large, two per side horizontal shaped opening port holes. As it is expected Ferretti and Zuccon keep the working successful elements on both these models, like the very sought astern looking galley, which thanks to the swinging window joins the interior with the exterior. For those new comers to the yacht scene Ferretti pioneered the swinging window back in the mid eighties.
www.ferretti-yachts.com

Mano Marine New Web Site

The Italian Mano Marine presents us with a new web site which coincides with the launch of its new flagship the M42,50. Founded twenty year ago in 1990 by sea passionate brothers Gennaro and Rosario Colella, Mano is located in Gricignano Di Aversa, close to Caserta on the outskirts of Naples, South of Italy. The yard started with small boats before advancinng to sport cruisers. Today Mano offers five range series; Open, Fishing Cruiser, Cruiser, Sport Cruiser, and Day Cruiser. Mano thirty model range starts with the small 170 from the open series, and the largest is the still in project M48. Mano new website so far available in Italian only, takes you around with the following buttons: Home, Azienda (company), News, Stampa (press), Partners, Dealers, Usato (brokerage), and Info.
www.manomarine.com

New Model: Kha Shing 100 Monte Fino RPH

Kha Shing has recently launched hull number one for the new 100 Monte Fino RPH. These last initials standing for raised pilot house. The 100 RPH was actually born as a 96 project and is designed as the latest 76 model of the Monte Fino range by Humphrey's Yacht design who followed Italian European looks and style with a smart, read not looking heavy on the lines integrated raised pilot house. The 100 Monte Fino RPH comes with a standard radar arch hard top integrated as the picture above, but an alternative enclosed bridge is also available. As all Monte Fino this is a semi custom build, meaning any other 100 should only be similar to the outside of any other 100 RPH. In hull one the owner decided for an an owners stateroom on the main deck, with the other guest cabins below. Crew quarters for four persons are located aft behind of the central located engine room. Power is for twin Cats 1622hp engines, which are genuinely small for this size of super yacht, but I think also reflects on the usual semi displacement hull of the Monte Fino range. Speed if for a 16 knots max, 13 knots cruise.
Technical Data:
LOA - 30.34 m (100ft)
Beam - 6.86 m
Draft - 1.66 m
Fuel Capacity - 13620 l
Water Capacity - 2750 l
Accommodation - 8 guest berths, 4 crew berths
Engines - 2 x Cat C32 1622hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 16 knots max, 13 knots cruise
Construction - vinilester resin, solid bottom with foam core for sides and super structure
Project - Humphrey's Yacht Design
Certification - RINA , MCA LY2
www.khashing.com.tw

Project: Azimut Grande 100

Azimut presents the project rendering for the 100 of the new Grande line. This new 100 will be the entry level of this new range which starts at one hundred feet. So far Azimut has given little details, although the exterior line do suggest the usual Stefano Righini contemporary modern evoking lines. As usual with Azimut, windows seems to be getting bigger then to the previous model. I wonder if if the quote from a notable yacht architect in a 2001 Italian magazine that we will have a boat made of complete glass will ever come real. Surely Azimut is always challenging itself in this direction. This new Grande 100 of the flybridge line, adds with the other two projects announced earlier this year being the 126 expected to launch in 2012, and the 120 SL which is planned for the end of this Summer.
www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Galeon 350 HTC

Another PowerYacht exclusive set to debut in the coming September month Cannes show. This is Galeon's new 350 HTC, the three letters meaning for Hard Top Coupe. Based on an extended hull which comes from the successful 330 series, the new 350 HTC puts the elements we have seen on the bigger Galeon's into a smaller package. Signs of these are evident in the glass hard top similar to what you see on the 700 Raptor and quality fittings in the upholstery, and furniture. Galeon unlike other builders also opted for a complete new super structure tooling for the 350 HTC, showing bigger windows in the side, and a large windshield compared to the also new for 2010 340 Fly unveiled in January. Apart the super structure differences the 350 HTC keeps various successful elements from the 340 Fly with some of these also coming from the 330 series. I like the clever cockpit settee this like the 340, and the inside galley saloon up arrangement permitting a unique three cabin five berths plan below as found on the 330 line. Power is twin Volvo 220hp, up to a faster optional 300hp choice which gives a 35 knots top speed.
Technical Data:

LOA - 11.32 m (37.1ft)

Hull Length - 10.08 m
Beam - 3.46 m
Draft - 0.73 m
Displacement - 7500 kg unloaded, 9300 kg loaded
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 325 l
Water Capacity - 330 l
Accommodation - 5 + 2 berths
Max Persons - 8
Engines - 2 x Volvo D3 220hp, D4 260hp, D4 300hp
Propulsion - stern drive
Speed - 35 knots max estimated Certification - CE B

www.galeon.pl

Project: Blu Martin ST52

Blu Martin surprise the market presenting the project of the ST52, which will sit in between the last year launched ST55 and the over sixty delivered 1390 Sea Top models. Measuring at an over all length just above sixteen metres, the latest Blu Martin will offer a three cabin layout, with a full beam owners suite located to mid ship. A single berth crew cabin is located to mid ship behind the owners suite. Standard power will be from twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pods which the yard estimates will give a top speed of 32 knots and a cruise of 27. Alternative more powerful options come from Cummins 600hp engines with ZF pods, or traditional line shaft choice. Launch and completion of hull number one is forecast for the fall of 2010, just in time for an official presentation at the October Genoa show.
www.blumartinyachts.com