Project: Cheoy Lee 83 Serenity

Cheoy Lee presents the project for a full displacement super yacht set to launch in about a years time, the 83 Serenity. This new member of the Cheoy Lee Serenity range is a seaworthy and economical yacht which takes some roots from trawler explorer style small ships. Designed by Michael Burvenich, the 83 Serenity is available in two different forms, a more traditional canoe stern design, or a European model, this last including a Euro-transom with twin stairs from the aft deck to the swim platform. The Euro transom can also be configured with an optional passarelle. The hull is designed with flatter sections aft that enables the hull to run faster than a traditional displacement shape of the same water line length, yet still calculated to be approximately 30% more efficient at cruising speed than a similar sized semi-displacements at equivalent speeds. The interior layout will be a split level saloon offering a relaxing lounge upon entrance with a C-shaped sofa to starboard, a bar with three stools, and dining table. Further forward and up a step is the working area of the main deck where will be a separate galley, day head, and the helm station room which also features an L-shaped settee to starboard. Below accommodation is a three double stateroom in the forward section, with the owners room to mid ship. Aft are two double crew cabins both with en-suite head. Power for the Cheoy Lee 83 Serenity will be from twin 660hp Cats with an optional of an independent hybrid system by Siemens which is powered by the generators. www.cheoylee.com

New Model: Atlantis 48

The Atlantis range renewal which comes with the partnership of the young studio of NeoDesign was finally presented officially in Cannes, with the first 48 model. Atlantis announced this collaboration with this new young studio a year ago, and the 48 does represent what eight years before the successful 42 did back in Cannes 2002, which was the first Atlantis model to a Righini design with at the time Gobbi project departments, and Azimut Bennetti Group teaming up. The new 48 replaces the eight years produced 47 which has been a good success for Atlantis in many markets. Taking some cues from the two most recent Atlantis models that are the 54 and 40, the 48 represents the next step of the We Are Open philosophy. That is a Sport Cruiser which yes has a hard top but feels open as possible. That means free airy spaces and a sleek low upper structure. Notes which stand out are the three sunbathing areas, the very open hard top, and wide open spaces. The cockpit of the 48 is spacious, full of open spaces and a layout similar to that of the 54; central sunpad, L-shaped settee, galley, sun-lounge, and helm station. Below you get a two cabins plan with a full beam owners master room with a central double queens berth and en-suite head. Completing the lower deck is a VIP suite located to fore, C-shaped saloon which converts to an extra double berth, and a galley. For tender stowage you have a high low bathing platform aft. Power is from twin Cummins 600hp with line shaft propulsion, good enough for max speed of 35 knots and a cruise of 33.
Technical Data:
LOA - 15.94 m (52.3ft)
Hull Length - 14.46 m
Beam - 4.42 m
Fuel Capacity - 1700 l
Water Capacity - 420 l
Max Persons - fourteen

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, plus two in convertible saloon
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC8.3 600hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 35 knots max, 33 knots cruise
Hull - 15 degrees deadrise aft
Construcion - infusion resin
Project - NeoDesign
Certification - R.I.NA CE B
www.azimutyachts.com

PowerYachtBlog Best of 2010 Nominated

Project: Pershing 50.1

Pershing presents the project of the 50.1 which is a reinterpretation of the top selling 50 model launched in 2003. This new sport yacht is again a work of architect Fulvio De Simoni, Pershing designer since ever, in collaboration with Ferretti Group AYT Advanced Yacht Technology, and the Centro Stile team. The new Pershing 50.1 is an expression of the Next Generation which, even with her sporty features, has a three double cabin interior which lives up to the expectations of those who know the style and the elegance of this famous brand. The new 50.1 will have the challenge to continue on the success of the 50 which has been the best selling model of the Pershing fleet for years. The new 50.1 combines great character with a high performance and excellent on-board living conditions. The below deck area is very comfortable and is exemplified by the specific attention to detail and choice of materials, such as the primary use of oak and the carpet for the flooring of the cabin and the dinette. In particular, the area occupied by the dinette features new varnished finishes which give the interiors a contemporary mark, like Matt finishes chosen to replace the previous glossy tones. With innovative aerodynamics and elegant lines the 50.1 is also the current smallest model of the Pershing fleet, as the 46 has been stopped in production for 2011. The 50.1 is available with Arneson surface transmissions which combined with twin MAN's 900hp engines, can reach a top speed of 46 knots, or 37 knots in the standard line shaft version.
www.pershing-yacht.com

Project: Prestige 500 S

Prestige wants to make the last part of 2010 a very busy year for them presenting a total of three new projects. The new Prestige 500 S will replace the 50 S2 and as all the range is a Garroni design, with Premorel for the concept. For the 500 S Garroni follows similar ingenuity details as seen on relative Jeanneau family sport cruiser the new NC11, but here having bigger possibilities due to the extra four metres in size. The interior is full of superb concepts starting with the astern galley by the patio door, to the full beam owners master stateroom. Most impressive is surely that this is a three cabins sport yacht with full beam owners suite layout none of which is a bunk berth. Below offers space for three cabins, and apart the mentioned owners room located to mid ship, we have a VIP to fore peak, and a third two single berths guest room. Other creative ideas are the telescopic aft deck sun shield, and another open canopy for the fore deck sun pads, both of these usually found on boats of bigger sizes. Power options has so far not been announced but the image does show a pair of Volvo second generation series drives which should offer a power of 600 or 700hp to this thirteen tons sport yacht.
www.prestige-yachts.fr

New Model: Trader 38 Sprint

Announcing this project in the end of 2008 Trader debuted the 38 Sprint in the middle of this year and made its official presentation in last month's Southampton boat show. A revolution for Trader who has in the past embraced semi displacement cruisers and yachts, and this is the first for a fast sport cruiser, with a full planning hull type model. The 38 Sprint is a cool concept and may be is a real version how a British sport cruiser should look. It surely is made for an all weather use and its aft patio door which opens for two thirds, sun roof, and side-door by the helm make for a good way of showing this versatility. Other features for only 39 feet of length over all are full deep walk around side decks, a one peace windscreen, and the fore part of the saloon settee which turns to become a passengers and co-driver seat. The living area all on the main deck is equipped with a galley, C-shaped settee, and a single seat helm station. Below is two cabin single head layout, with owners master room to fore. Power is a standard Cummins 380hp, with optionals from the same US engine manufacturer of 425hp and 480hp all powered with ZF aft looking dual propeller pods. Max speed should reach 35 knots with the largest engine option.
Technical Data:
LOA - 12.1 m (39ft)
Waterline Length - 9.80 m
Beam - 4.00 m
Draft - 0.98 m
Displacement - 11.1 t half load
Fuel Capacity - 1400 l
Water Capacity - 500 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB5.9 380hp, QSB5.9 425hp, 480hp
Propulsion - ZF Zeus 3500 pods with aft looking dual propellers
Speed - 35 knots max
Certification - CE RCD Category B
www.tradermotoryachts.com

Project: SACS 17.00 m Strider Z

SACS presents a most important project with the presentation of its new flagship the seventeen metre Strider Z which according to the builder features a good balance of concepts coming from the auto industry, and an interior style of a villa. You can define it a Rib for the tubes, but this soon to come SACS flagship is an evolved concept, developed on the criteria of substance. Its size at seventeen meters are dimensions of an important yacht, but its dynamic qualities are unique. Apart the essential known qualities of stability a Rib offers this project also comes with an innovative raised fully protected helm station which is separated from the lounging area and can seat four people. SACS also offers an optional hardtop version offering even better protection. Strider Z comes again from the hands of architect Christian Grande, responsible for all the latest SACS models who presented a sports and comfort mix Rib Yacht. An aft sun pad exceeding ten meters square of size welcomes you aft, and the living area is furnished with a long C-shaped sofa and two tables. The profile is characterized by the seamless integration of the tubes in the hull and a long window offers a panoramic view from the cabins. The interior is decorated with very fashionable materials, such as Travertine for the bathrooms and leather on the decks. The lower deck accommodation plan offers an owner suite, guest cabin with en-suite head, dining area with sofas, dining table and a big screen TV. Power for hull one which is presented this week in Genoa is of twin MAN 1200 hp with Arneson surface drives propulsion, which give this not so light nineteen tons Rib Yacht a 50 knots top speed.
www.sacsmarine.com

News: Galeon October 2010

CANNES SUCCESS GETS TWO PRIZES
The thirty third edition of the boat show in Cannes, South of France has proved to be of great success for Galeon. The show which is considered one of the top World Wide for 2010 featured 500 boats, of which 139 premiers, from thirty four countries World wide. Galeon contribution to Cannes was again impressive with its stand having a great sample of the range, three of which entirely new models which are the 350 HTC, 385 HTS, and 700 Raptor Skydeck which is the current flagship. The 700 Raptor Skydeck which was launched the past Spring was also awarded with two accolades for being the most innovative and best design yacht under 24 metres. Galeon and designer Tony Castro where delighted with this attention.
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www.galeon.pl

New Model: Vicem 54 Bahama Bay

Vicem present a new range with the 54 Bahama Bay which unites Traditional Down East Yacht styling with latest Volvo IPS pod drive engines. Designed by Vicem's own design team with Volvo engineers who have worked closely together to produce a unique and seamless marriage of both form and function which allows safe and predictable manoeuvring, whether at harbour maneuvering speed or 30 knots. IPS revolutionary joystick controls, combined with a full height side helm door, which allows better visibility also makes docking easy. The interior design is remarkable with the use of IPS space saving providing a three cabin layout, with a full beam owners mid-ship stateroom. The owners room also features a king size walk around bed, and still leaving ample room for an en-suite head and separate shower. The other guest cabins are a VIP suite to fore, and a guest double bunk. The living of the 54 Bahama Bay is on the main deck, with an L-shaped sofa, and an opposite galley. Constructed to a mahogany cold molding epoxy built construction the Vicem 54 Bahama Bay unites tradition and modernity not only in propulsion but also in building method. Power is from twin Volvo 700hp with IPS pod propulsion which give a 30 knots max, and a 25 knots cruise.
Technical Data:
LOA - 18.15 m (59.6ft)
Hull Length - 16.63 m
Waterline Length - 15.54 m
Beam - 5.06 m
Draft - 1.30 m
Displacement - 27.5 t dry
Fuel Capacity - 2400 l
Water Capacity - 995 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Max Persons - 12
Engines - 2 x Volvo IPS900 700hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS pods with forward looking dual propeller pods
Speed - 30 knots max, 25 knots cruise
Range - 270 nm at cruise
Hull Shape - hard chine Vee planning
Construction - cold molded mahogany with West System Epoxy
Project - Vicem Yacht Design Team
Certification - CE RINA
www.vicemyachts.com

Project: Azimut 48 Flybridge

A surprise presentation that of the new Azimut 48 project which is based on the Righini exterior, and Galeazzi interior designed five years produced 47. The changes which the 48 will have will be that of new windows for the the two midship located guest cabins, and an extended longer bathing platform aft with up and down hydraulic movement. Not that the 47 bathing platform was small but this last allows bigger tender stowage, and easier launching and recovery. The windows as this computer edited image of a 47 shows take also the latest Azimut style of its models with three verticals replacing the previous single peace. The norm for other Azimut models with these style windows is also for one of them usually the central to open. For the rest those 47 owners should not act so fast for a change, that is unless you want to stow a bigger tender, as the 48 keeps all the layout of the 47. Surprisingly without having a midship stateroom the 2005 launched 47 has one of the best layouts in this size, thanks to a clever three cabin lower accommodation plan, spacious galley below, and main deck with dining table. But then again being the innovative Azimut which has a usual history of leading in design, it was expected to give something more in this new 48, even tough based on a successful produced model.
www.azimutyachts.com

Powerboat GPS - Como Grand Prix

Although the World title of the Powerboat GPS series finished in Siracusa a couple weeks ago, for this year we also decided to follow the ending of the European and Italian championship which was to be made in Como. Apart this race, all the other Grand Prix where held together with the World Championship, so being at it why not give you the result for the European and Italian titles too. This years European and Italian titles closing was to be decided in Como's legendary Centomiglia del Lario; One-Hundred Miles of Lario race which has formed heroes in Power boating many times in its history. This years World and European Champions 60 Metamarine driver Pennesi won it a couple years ago, and in the past we had heroes at the time and boat builders today as Abbate and Molinari take this legendary race. This years sixtieth edition had a total of 21 competitors in the various categories, ten of which come from the famed top Classes of Evolution only three competitors here, and Supersport with a good seven boats running. The race was held in the last September weekend on Saturday 25th, and Sunday 26.

Evolution

Only three competitors in this class but it was double glory for 88 SNAV Kiton. With this OSG racing team won the last two races of the Evolution class season, and take an Italian title. Double second for 66 Cranefields who continue to show the improved pace they showed in this last part of the season. 55 Ukrainian Spirit and the new for 2010 43 feet Chaudron did not finish race one, and ended race two in a last third place out of three competitors in this class. 60 Metamarine Foresti&Sguardi took the European title in advance in Siracusa, and did not need to participate in this race, which was a bit disappointing for the fans.

Supersport

In this category we had a total of seven competitors all challenging for the Italian Championship and four for the European title. A double victory was made by the Fountain of 81 Karelpiu which made this one of the best ever rookie season for the Naples based RG87 Racing Team. This double win, which makes a total of four top spots for 81 Karelpiu declared this Naples team as Italian and European 2010 champions. Second overall in the Como Grand Prix but taking two third places for the improving also rookie Ukrainian team but experienced 2009 World Champion boat of 43 Seagull Chaudron. A third for 38 Baia Attolini which take a second place on Saturday, and a sixth on Sunday. This result make them loose the chance of a European title and a double by just three points. Retirement on race one, and a second place on day two for the fast SV40 Outerlimits 22 Big Sergio of Team Al&Al. Fifth overall for the stern drive powered Donzi of 59 Chrisden. A sixth place for the double 2007 and 2008 World Champion Chaudron 41 feet of Racing project, who takes two fifth places. Last place for this nice looking but still very under performing diesel Zeta Elle boat of Di Cesare Riscaldamenti who takes a best sixth on Saturday, and a last seventh on Sunday.

www.uimpowerboating.com