New Model: Airon Marine 4100 T-Top

Airon Marine will head to the fall 2010 boat show season with the new 4100 T-Top model, an evolution of the 400 T-Top presented in 2008.  The new 4100 T-Top features design changes mostly covering the stern area which now has one large massive storage compartment which opens from the middle, and features a telescopic mail-box type passarelle in the passage way to starboard, replacing the previous central location.  The 4100 T-Top will feature a standard five berths single shower head interior, with options for four other lower deck layout choice which go to a two heads and no lower saloon version.  Other changes have also been made to the cockpit deck, which now has a larger exterior galley located to starboard behind the helm station, and a C-shaped settee, which can be ordered as a dinette, or in L-shape with an entertainment unit.  The Airon 4100 T-Top can also be ordered with a patio door splitting the main deck.  The Airon 4100 T-Top is powered from twin Volvo from 300 up to 370hp, in pods or stern drive propulsion choice. 
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.56 m (41.2ft)

Hull Length - 11.2 m  
Beam - 3.75 m

Displacement - 9200 kg  

Fuel Capacity - 720 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Max Persons - twelve

Accommodation - five berths in two cabins, or four berth in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, D6 370hp
Propulsion - Volvo DPH stern drive, IPS400 forward dual propeller pod drives

Certification - CE B  
www.aironmarine.it

Bluereef Yachts New Web Site

Bluereef Yachts is a new brand co-owned between the Polish catamaran builder Sunreef yachts, and CDR Yachting from France. The company was founded in 2009, and now it follows this with the launching of a complete new website. Important names are behind this new company not only for a successful catamarans builder that is Sunreef, but also from CDR we have important yacht industry signatures as Pierre Couach, Vincent Duchatelet, and Frank Reynaud. So far the company has presented a one Super Yacht model project for an 87 model, set to launch by the end of this year or the earlier part of 2011. The new Bluereef Yachts website takes you around with the following buttons: Home, About Bluereef, News, Shipyard, The Range, Craftsmanship, and Contact Us and is available in French and English language.
www.bluereef-yachts.com

Project: Sunseeker 40 Metre Yacht

Sunseeker continues its way into bigger sizes presenting the project of the 40 Metre Yacht set to launch in the coming September Southampton boat show. A similar beam suggests that the triple decked 40 Metre Yacht is based on the 38, which Sunseeker has delivered in five units. The 40 Metre Yacht will be built in fiberglass to RINA unrestricted navigation classification, and will weigh at about two hundred tons fully loaded. A spacious accommodation for up to twelve guests in six cabins is available. Crew accommodation is for nine persons. Automatic balconies as seen on the 130 Predator in last year Southampton show can be included as optional in the owners cabin on the main deck, or another part of the yacht. A 24 knots top speed is expected with the bigger total 6362hp engines, and a 10 knots cruise should give a long 1500 nautical miles range. www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Princess V85-S

The new Princess V85-S is a further development of the V85 model launched in 2008. This model back then was also Princess first Sport Yacht featuring the demanded sporty second helm up top. Flagship of the successful V-class sport cruiser and yacht series from Princess this new update on the V85-S features a lower profile, redesigned main deck layout, and the option of having more powerful 2600hp MTU engines. Other noticeable different features of the V85-S are a more curved shear line aft, and larger lower window on the main deck versus the old version. Power with the MTU 2600hp option reached a 40 knots top speed. The new V85-S was presented in the early part of 2010 in the Dusseldorf show.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.91 m (85ft)

Beam - 6.27 m

Draft - 1.81 m

Displacement - 60 t with standard Cats 1935hp Fuel Capacity - 6000 l

Water Capacity - 1205 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat C32 Acert 1925hp, MTU v16 2600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 36 knots max with 1925hp, 40 knots with MTU 2600hp

www.princessyachts.com

Project: Azimut 50 Magellano

Azimut was already challenging the market back last year when it launched the first 74 Magellano, announcing that a smaller 48 model is already in the works. A year has passed since the unveiling of this important chapter for Azimut and the Italian builder keeps its promise presenting the two feet extended project of the 50 Magellano set to be unveiled in the coming Genoa boat show. In this new project Azimut embraces green technology not only to the hybrid power which gives a speed of 8 knots, but also in the building of the yacht in infusion resin method, a technology that the Italian builder has been among the first to embrace from the big European builders, the Forest Stewardship Council for the woods used on board, and also for being the smallest boat to get the RINA Green Plus. Interior wise the 50 Magellano is also full of choices, having a four option plan for its lower deck which involves a two or three cabin plan, a studio, sofa area, or laundry room choices. The main deck follows recent demand of an astern galley, and a convivial area by the lower helm. For the tender stowage Azimut takes lessons from its faster boats, making the 50 Magellano the first Explorer yacht to incorporate a tender garage, but further space will be available I think on the bathing platform, and on the flybridge. The hull design follows Bill Dixon advanced Dual Mode semi displacement shape with a deep vee bow, shallow dead rise stern, wide chines, and a distinctive soft middle section. Power will be from twin Cummins 425hp which deliver a 22 knots top speed, an 18 knots cruise, and an economic long range 10 knots giving a 1000 nautical miles before filling back the 3000 litres fuel tank.
www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Sessa C35 Sports Coupe

Sessa continues to move forward always presenting newer and richer models, and this new C35 Sports Coupe is its next step in a range which becomes always more interesting in looks, fitting out and finishing. Designed as all recent Sessa's by Christian Grande this new sport cruiser represents the next step in a replacement to one of this yard’s greatest achievements and best seller that was the C35, 35 Oyster, or 34 Oyster in its earlier forms delivered to a total of over five hundred models in a ten years run. The C35 Sport Coupe follows recent demanded styles for a hard top and is inspired by the style of the acclaimed C68 flagship, or as I see it similar to the also fall 2009 introduced C38. The clever touch is surely the redistribution of the interior space offered in a clever modular style. The internal layout has been designed to allow the owner a huge freedom of choice. To live in an open space due to a large common area and a single cabin or, by using the partition, to create two equally spacious cabins, one at the bow and the other at the stern, each equipped with private access to both the kitchen and the bathroom. The aft deck also follows recent styles as seen on the 38 but in a smaller size with a single level area offering a C-shaped settee, sun lounger to port, and an outdoor kitchen behind the helm to starboard. Sessa also continues touches of extra luxury on the new medium sized C35 Sport Coupe with the option of having the Design Version which gives a galley fitted out by renowned kitchen specialist Boffi, finished with a rolled steel worktop, and ivory lacquered cabinets. Power is from a standard Volvo twin 220hp or optional 260hp.
Technical Data:
LOA - 10.75 m (35.2ft)
Hull Length - 9.92 m
Beam - 3.45 m
Displacement - 7600kg
Fuel Capacity - 560 l
Water Capacity - 300 l
Accommodation - 4 + 1 berths
Max Persons - 12
Engines - 2 x Volvo D3 220hp, D4 260hp
Propulsion - Volvo VP stern drive
Project - Christian Grande
Certification - CE B
www.sessamarine.com

Projects: Prestige 400 Flybridge, Prestige 350 Flybridge

Prestige will present a huge revamp to its models line with new projects and changes to current boats expected to happen in all the range. Pictured above is the 400 Flybridge which is to my understanding a further development of the 39 introduced in 2009. Such a fast change is surprising considering this is a new model only in its infancy. May be the Prestige 39 did not bring the desired sales, but I am sure that we will never know the real answer to this question. What the 400 surely offers is a more sport, sleek and elegant looks with the side windows being fully integrated and ending to the sides of the flybridge. The 400 designed by Garroni above the waterline, and under shape by acclaimed US architect Michael Peters follows themes of spaces characterized with huge views on the seas. The interior will offer a twin cabin en suited layout below, plus an extra two berths available from converting the upper saloon. Power is from standard twin 330hp, or optional 380hp Cummins. Prestige presents the project for its new entry level model the 350 Flybridge. Designed as all the line by Garroni, with hull by J&J and concept by Premorei, the 350 Flybridge follows a style similar to the 60 flagship and also to the new 400 above. A comfortable flybridge cruiser with a lower deck with two cabins and the always much in demand big view windows. The accommodation plan of the 350 will be an owners double to fore, a two single which converts to a double guest, and a shower head. A C-shaped saloon which also becomes an extra double berth, and a galley on the main deck complete the interior layout. The Prestige will also be powered by stern drive engines, with the builder claims a 30% better economy and for this to be the smallest flybridge motor cruiser. Actually Galeon offer this on the 330 since a few years now, and back in the eighties I also remember the Fairline 31 Corniche, or Gobbi 31 Cabin offering a flybridge with stern drive. Although thanks to new joystick technology I am sure the Prestige 350 Flybridge marina manoeuvring today will be much easier then in those times. Power will be from twin Volvo 220hp diesel engines.
www.prestige-yachts.com

New Model: Rio 42 Air 2010

Continuing with its latest redesigns Rio presents the new 42 Air 2010 model. As was the case for the new 42 Art this model is completely different from the old 42 Air, which was a stretched bathing platform extended version of the previous 40 model. The 42 Air 2010 is the hard top version of the Naples 2010 show presented Art. The Rio design team presented a very good looking integrated full of glass hard top, and a bit similar in looks to that of the recent 36 and 46. The 42 Air keeps also important themes like economic fuel efficient stern drive propulsion, full beam mid ship stateroom, and well spaced functional exterior deck. The 42 Air 2010 will also boast just as its open 42 Art sister, the unique feature of high low bathing platform on a stern drive powered sport cruiser. Speed is a 35 knots max, and a 27 cruise with standard twin Volvo 330hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.22 m (43.3ft)

Beam - 4.00 m

Draft - 0.69 m ex props

Fuel Capacity - 1000 l

Water Capacity - 330 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - 4 + 1 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 330hp

Propulsion - Volvo DP stern drive

Speeds - 35 knots max, 27 knots cruise

Certification - CE B
www.rioyachts.net

INBUILD ~ Galeon 385 HT Part 5 0f 7

A huge step forward has gone into the building process of the 385 HT from the last time when we showed the hull stringers being attached to the hull. The above photo which equals to part five of the series shows hull number two with the deck and hull attached, as are the side railings. Fitting out is being done on deck by three workers and this was end of July. What this photo also shows are wide side decks too. Not bad if one is in his older years. This hull two should be the one to be debuted in Cannes. I also was just fortunate enough to see unedited photos of the completed hull number one which has a bronze colored orange, and I am speechless. This has to be one of Galeon's and Tony Castro best looking boats and should be a show stopper for anyone looking for an eleven or twelve metre size sport cruiser, but also for any passionate boater. Watch this spot to see more before the Cannes show, where you should see the 385 HT in its completed glory before its debut!
www.galeon.pl

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