New Model: Maritimo 440 Offshore Convertible

Maritimo presents its new entry level model with the 440 Offshore Convertible which is a cruiser usable for fishing. This means it is not a pure big game machine as the experts of the genre will notice but none the less it still can be used for some competitions. Presented by Maritimo's boss Bill Barry-Cotter during the opening of the Sydney boat show the new 440 Offshore Convertible is a very competitive Sportfish Cruiser, and features unseen solutions in this size like the internal staircase to the enclosed bridge. It also has other extraordinary features as astern galley, bi-fold doors which open the saloon to the aft deck, and buoyancy tanks in the engine room. This last feature introduced first in the Sanctuary Cove presented Maritimo C47 Sports Cabriolet. The interior offers a three cabin two head plan, with owners room forward, and two cabins to mid-ship. The main deck presents a split area saloon, with the welcoming galley looking aft, and the fore part having two L-shaped settees. Helm station is on the three part covered, forward and side raised bridge. Power is from twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives.
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.8 m (48.5ft)
Hull Length - 14.8 m
Beam - 4.68 m
Draft - 1.10 m
Displacement - 14500 kg
Fuel Capacity - 1800 l
Water Capacity - 400 l
Accommodation - 5 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo IPS600 D6 435hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pods
www.maritimo.com.au

Project: Mano M37 Gran Sport

Mano seems to be putting a lot of new models in recent time and after launching its M42,50 flagship in early Summer this Italian boat builder moves on to present this M37 Gran Sport project. The M37 Grand Sport seems an expansion of the M32 Gran Sport project presented over a year ago and is designed by Naples firm Cabes Yachts. Taking innovation at heart both Mano and Cabes present a center console with a full length cockpit with cabin spaces nearly competing to those of a cruiser in similar sizes, with a lower deck offering an owners cabin to fore, double berth to midship, shower head, L-shaped saloon, and galley. The 37 Gran Sport is also full of options not only to color choices, but also to what regards its fitting out. Its exterior offers four choices to decide from; the radar arch model as the picture above, full open, T-bar, and last a glassed hard top covering all the center console. You also have inside options where an owner can choose to swap the galley for a second settee. With this you will have the galley on the main deck, which stands behind the central helm position only. But can be an interesting option for those who use such a boat mostly in Summer. Choices again are vast to what regards powering the M37 Gran Sport with a total of eleven engines from Mercruiser, Volvo, and Yanmar from twin 220 up to 320hp. Propulsion comes from all the stern drives from these three engine manufactures, and the option of a Volvo IPS pod drive option.
www.manomarine.com

Engine: FPT C90 650hp

As every year FPT, Fiat Powertrain Technologies presents a new edition to its range of marine engines at the world’s most important nautical event. The new C90 650 engine is according to FPT the best in its class, thanks to its outstanding power output, extremely quiet running and excellent reliability and efficiency, all packed in extremely compact measurements, a combination that makes it the ideal choice for leisure boats up to sixteen metres long. Confirming the technological excellence and innovation that distinguish all FPT marine engines, the new engine features the latest advances in engineering technology that are available on the market. This new straight-6 cylinder, 8.7 litre engine has 4-valve-per-cylinder timing and a sophisticated fuel supply system with a second generation Common Rail with electronic control incorporated into the cylinder head cover, which has unquestioned advantages in terms of safety and noise abatement. Turbocharging is provided by a water-cooled fixed geometry turbo blower with a waste-gate valve and after-cooling. These features enable the new C90 650 to deliver a maximum power output of 650hp at 2530 rpm, and engine torque of 2,152 Nm at 1,700 rpm. The excellent specific power output of 74.71 Hp/litre is the highest in its class and further proof of the outstanding efficiency of the C90 650. The cutting edge technology that went into the design and development of the new C90 650 has made it possible to combine sporty performance and low specific consumption of 228.5 g/kWh. Thanks to modern injection systems and electronic management, the engine has a minimal environmental impact and respects the most restrictive international standards, including Imo Marpol, Epa Recreational and 2003/44/EC. The characteristic measurements of the C90 650 make it another winner, even where ease of installation is concerned; this is underlined by the excellent weight-power, and volume-power ratios, which are respectively just 1.45 kg/Hp and 1.48 dm3/Hp, setting new benchmarks for its class. The overall weight of the new C90 650 is just 940kg. The C90 650 engine will be available on the market from early 2011.

www.fptindustrial.com

New Launch: F&S 54 Hull 15

F&S from Delaware presents this new 54 feet Hull number 15. Designed by Applied Concepts this cold molded custom built Sportfish Yacht is for a repeated customer who with this launch is now on his third F&S following 62 Hull 8 from 2006, and the 2007 built 45 Hull 10. Applied Concepts and Jim Flloyd's F&S presented a Sportfish Yacht which certainly is coming from the future with innovative super structures being testimony to the revolution this 54 feet classic Carolina lined hull wants to show. F&S hull number fifteen breaks the mold indeed with its all-weather bridge and unique composite tower. The main deck area is also a living closed-open cross over, having comforts associated with a flybridge but being a light filled area. The revolutionary tower built of composite sits on the hard top which covers the main deck, and indeed it does offer the comfort of a flybridge, although space is limited to two persons. The main deck welcomes you on its two step raised area with the mezzanine and full entertainment relax zone under the hard top which has an L-shaped settee, a central pompano style helm station with bolster style seat, and two co-pilot seats. Down below the interior has been made simple with a spacious C-shaped sofa, two open bunk berths, galley, shower head, and an owners stateroom to fore. Power to this 54 Hull 15 is for not so big twin Cats 1015hp.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.54 m (54ft)
Fuel Capacity - 3785 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cats C18 1015hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Construction - cold molded wood with epoxy resin, glassed and AWL Grip painted
Project -Applied Concepts
www.fsyachts.com

Project: Pershing 58

After no new models launched in 2009, Pershing wants to make the 2010 year one full of them, presenting three novelties in this years fall, and after taking the 50.1 in Cannes, at Genoa it presented the 58. As it is easy to see with this rendering this new 58 comes from the updating of the successful 56 model launched in 2005. With the Pershing 58 Fulvio De Simoni updates the super structure, and adds the hull with six large view windows, three per side situated in all of the three large cabins below. As those who follow Pershing can see the hard top now takes the New Idea looks as presented with the 72 in 2007, and there after followed by all new models launched since then. In particular De Simoni 58 new hard top lines take a lot of inspiration from the 72, 64, 80, and the new 92.
www.pershing-yacht.com

New Model: Atlantis 44

Atlantis presents the page two of its new direction with second 44 model debuting at Genoa. Important to note that both the new Atlantis models represented a full novelty and where not just a make up change to an old design. The 44 replaces two units from Altantis who both sold quite well, the 42 which was the first badged Atlantis, and the top selling Gobbi designed 425 SC. Young designers Neo Design who take over from Righini as expected bring a family feeling to the details shown on the 48 presented just about a month ago in Cannes. You have the open feeling with a hard top which is light on features, and the cockpit although smaller features a similar layout to the bigger sister with a sun pad aft, C-shaped dinette, galley opposite, and lounger under the windscreen. The interior has also a similar layout to the 48, with a full beam owners room, VIP suite to fore, galley, and a C-shaped saloon. Basically if you compare it to the 48 you miss a high low bathing platform, a smaller aft deck, and stern drive propulsion instead of line shafts. Stern drives do consume less to shaft or pods, although higher maintenance costs are to be had. Power for the Atlantis 44 comes from Cummins 350hp with an unusual for a European builder for having a Bravo Three dual propeller propulsion set up. So far there seems to be no Volvo option, we will see if this will change.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.43 m (44ft)
Beam - 4.25 m
Fuel Capacity - 900 l
Water Capacity - 350 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths
Max Persons - 12
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSD 4.2 350hp
Propulsion - Mercruiser Bravo Three dual propeller stern drive
Construction - infusion resin moulding
Project - Neo Design
Certification - CE B
www.azimutyachts.com

Silver Craft New Web Site

Silver Craft the entry level brand of Gulf Craft producing Sport Cruiser and Fishing series presents its new Internet showroom. Part of Gulf Craft twenty five years history the Silver Craft brand was created in the last years when this Dubai based group starting re-branding its type of yachts away from Gulf Craft name. Silver Craft boats are based on the local tradition, and the powerboat success which has happened in recent years in the Gulf sea region. The current Silver Craft portfolio offers eleven models in the Sport Cruiser six boats, and Sport Fisher series having five. Its entry level model is the outboard powered 20 SC, and goes up to the 47 SF. Silver Craft new web site takes you around with the following buttons; About Silver Craft, The Fleet, News, Insurance & Finance, Distributors, and Get In Touch.

www.silver-craft.com

Project: Codecasa 50 Serie Vintage

Codecasa the Italian super yacht builder presents this new interesting 50 meters project which also launches the new Vintage series line. Codecasa has so far in its history always produced sport yachts with planning hull and a complete alloy build, or the three decks moving palaces who in most cases have a steel hull, aluminium super structure and semi displacement underwater shapes. This new 50 Vintage will have a construction as the standard three decks Codecasa super yachts, that is of steel hull and alloy super structure. Its design focus is on having traditional looks like an axe bow coming from the early twentieth century ships, straight lines, and a stern which although sloop also represents the past. Accommodation will be for five double guest cabins of which three being VIP, and an owners apartment. Crew accommodation is for eight members in four cabins, plus a chief engineer and captains cabin. Power is from twin 2448hp Cat engines which will give a 17 knots top speed at light load, and a 12 knots cruise which gives a 6000 nautical miles range till you need to refuel one hundred thousand litres of diesel.
www.codecasayachts.com

New Model: Mondomarine 40 Meters Semidisplacement

A success on the market for its super yachts induced Mondomarine to launch the 40 Metres Semidispacement. Unlike recent Mondomarine which are built of alloy or steel this 40 meter named Villa Reis was built in fiberglass composite material. This new model is based on an in house project by Mondomarine design team, with an interior by architect Luca Dini. The external lines of this 40 Metres Semidispalcement which is the the fifty fourth yacht boasting the logo by the Shipyard of Savona related to Mondo Group of Gallo D’Alba, are characterized, by the wheelhouse, perfectly circular and with a semi circle view. A difference is the positioning of the sun-deck area, provided with a Jacuzzi, in the outside bow area of the upper deck, instead to the usual stern cockpit or on the sun-deck. The interior layout, rather traditional in the layout and with a neo-classical touch, includes the owner’s suite complete with a study in the wide body area of the main deck, a large salon with dining room and the galley on the same deck. Four guest cabins are located on the lower deck while the upper deck includes a living room, a gym full of light, the Captain’s cabin and the wheelhouse. The interiors with their sober and elegant lines, the meticulous care for stylistic details, the use of light wood for the floors of salon and lounge and of Italian Walnut wood and Radica of Madrona for the furniture, the marbles of great value and the ceilings in light Alcantara make the rooms warm and comfortable and emphasize their classic and elegant character. Power is from twin MTU 1500hp which give a 17 knots top speed, a 15 knots cruise, and an economic 11 knots which gives 2600 nautical miles.

Technical Data:
LOA - 39.4 m (129.2ft)
Waterline Length - 32.6 m
Beam - 8.80 m
Draft - 2.33 m
Displacement - 240 t loaded, 195 t light
Fuel Capacity - 37500 l
Water Capacity - 6300 l
Accommodation - 5 double guest cabins, 7 crew berths
Engines - 2 x MTU 12V2000M91 1500hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 17 knots max, 15 knots cruise, 11 knots economic cruise
Range - 2600 nm at 11 knots
Construction - GRP
Project - Luca Dini interior, Mondomarine concept and exterior
Certification - RINA Cross of Malta MACH Y Short Range
www.mondomarine.it

Project: Horizon 80 AquaCat

Taiwan boat builder Horizon continues to present new range and style of boats which go out of the usual thinking like that of its successful Mediterranean looking Elegance series. This time is turn for a Power Catamaran with the 80 AquaCat which knocks a mini Super Yacht size, thanks to its overall length of eighty one feet. As expected the 80 AquaCat benefits of the usual catamaran advantages of better stability, and less water resistance especially at medium speeds. This last equals to better fuel economy. Horizon also says minimum draft but there data state 1.50 metres which seems a standard and similar to a planning mono hull of this size. Accommodation for this two deck and a half will be for three guest cabins with owners stateroom on the main deck, and two identical VIP suites on the lower deck. Two other twin bunk cabins what look to be for the crew or kids on plan are located to fore peak of the hulls. The two deck and a half 80 AquaCat was designed by Australian architect Mark Ellis who has quite a resume of power catamarans to his name and here presents a twin bulbous hull shape.
www.horizonyacht.com