Project: Hinckley T55 Talaria Mk.II

Hinckley presents the project for its power traditional looking boat power range, with the T55 Talaria Mk.II. This new T55 will feature some important enhancements as new interior layout providing luxurious accommodations for both owner and guests. Guest cabin is significantly larger than previously and includes en suite head and shower. Guest cabin can be customized numerous ways for friends and families; queen bunk, two single bunks, convertible with three single bunks. Hinckley also improved the open air features of large electric sliding side windows and over sized electric overhead hatches providing a feeling of openness and airiness not experienced in other pilothouse yachts. All pilothouse windows are larger providing exceptional all around visibility and their frame less appearance enhances the beauty of the boat's profile. In addition to the fixed JetStick at the helm station, an innovative wireless handheld JetStick allows owners to precisely maneuver the yacht from any position on deck. This technology furthers the Hinckley commitment to making docking safe and simple, even with only one other person aboard. Improved cockpit layout with luxurious built-in settee. Power for the Hinckley T55 Talaria is for twin Cats 1000hp which give a 36 knots max, and a 28 knots cruise. www.hinckleyyachts.com

New Model: Larson 857 Cabrio

Larson presents the new 857 Cabrio. An entry level sport cruiser which on the exterior lines point of view seems to be a new departure for the US builder. The 857 Cabrio is a comfortable 28 feet long sport cruise with a generous cockpit, well laid interior cabin, and being legal to be driven on trailer in US roads. The cockpit of the 857 Cabrio surprises for its versatility with a C-shaped settee, wet bar with wash basin and fridge, and helm station. Moving convertible settees are a predominant feature in this size, and the 857 Cabrio does not disappoint here with the aft settee turning into the bathing platform. Interior is a four berths layout with a convertible to double V-shaped settee to fore, galley, separate shower head, and mid ship double berth. Power is a wide variety or choices from Volvo, Mercruiser, petrol gas, diesel, and single or twins. The base engine is a single 300hp from Mercruiser. Smallest power comes from the twin Mercruiser 135hp, and largest choice is a Volvo 400hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 8.57 m (28.1ft)

Beam - 2.69 m

Draft - 0.91 m

Displacement - 3016 kg

Fuel Capacity - 318 l

Water Capacity - 72 l

Accommodation - 4 berths

Engines - 1 x Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI 300hp, 377 L MPI 320hp, 8.2 Mag 380hp, Volvo 5.7 Gi 300hp, 5.7 GXi 320hp, 8.1 GI 400hp, D4 225hp, D4 260hp, 2 x Mercruiser 3.0 MPI 135hp, 4.3L 190hp

Propulsion - stern drive dual propeller Mercruiser Bravo III, or Volvo DP

Speed - 38 knots with 300hp engine

Hull Shape - SofRide V with 20 degrees average deadrise, 14 degrees aft

Certification - USCG, CE

www.larsonboats.com

Project: Dyna 61

Taiwan builder Dyna continues to present new models with a modern European styling. This was the case for the latest releases as the 65, and recently launched 52, which Dyna follows with the project of a new 61 set to launch later on this year. Inside the Dyna 61 features a three cabins all with personal shower head layout, and an extra double guest or crew cabin aft. The owners room as the vertical windows make you note is a mid ship full beam, which a separate shower head, and a nice breakfast table to starboard side. The main deck offers a split level saloon with forward reserved for dining, semi separate galley, and below dedicated for relaxation in a C-shaped sofa. The flybridge looks also to be spacious offering a C-shaped settee to aft, wet bar, helm station, and sunpad. Power are from standard twin 700 up to a max of 900hp.
www.dynayachts.com

New Model: Tiara 3000 Open

Tiara presents the 3000 Open, entry level of its sportfish cruiser range. As is any Tiara in the Open family the 3000 is equally adept for a fishing excursion or a fun trip with family or friends. The 3000 Open exhibits the traditional sheer and modern style lines of the Tiara Open family from the exterior features, including the deck, standard hardtop, composite windshield and stainless steel bow rail, all work together to create a look that is also unique. The stance of the boat is a powerful combination of beauty and strength, and shows its true colors when under way with a perfect running attitude and performance characteristics. The exterior features of the 3000 Open are a blend of traditional values and new design. The lower cockpit is wide-open and functional with a combination of seating, storage, fish features and space to allow the afternoon cruise or the early morning fishing adventure. Optional seats fold down on the port and starboard sides of the cockpit for additional guests and then go back up so as not to get in the way while fishing. There is plenty of storage in floor boxes and within seat lockers, and the serious angler can add the optional bait well to the transom. Consistent with all Tiara Yachts, the port and starboard walkways protected by the bow rail guide you to the wide foredeck, accessible via molded-in steps. Inside the 3000 Open can sleep four, in a double berth to fore peak, and a convertible settee. Below is also an L-shaped galley, and separate shower head. Power for the 3000 Open is three options form standard petrol gas Crusaders of twin 370hp, to optional diesel 330hp Cummins.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.6 m (35ft) with pulpit and optional bathing platform

LOA - 10.05 m with pulpit

LOA - 9.29 m without pulpit

Beam - 3.81 m

Draft - 0.80 m with props

Displacement - 5999 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 794 l

Water Capacity - 124 l

Accommodation - 4 berths

Engines - 2 x Crusader 6.0L MPI 370hp, 8.1L MPI 385hp, Cummins QSN 330hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Performance - 29 knots max speed, 26 knots cruise with Cummins 330hp

Hull Shape - variable Vee with 14 degrees dead rise aft

Construction - gel coat outer layer, balsa cored sides, hand laid fiberglass, premium resin

Certification - NMMA Certified using ABYC standards, CE certification possible

www.tiarayachts.com

Project: Sunseeker 38 Portofino

Although not officially web announced by Sunseeker, the 38 Portofino project first pictures started to show since last September at the builders Southampton show stand. The 38 Portofino is to be Sunseeker's future entry level model and will compete with similar sized hard top sports cruisers. These being built mostly in Europe. As the picture shows the 38 looks similar to the ten feet bigger January 2010 presented 48 Portofino model. Size is the major difference with a smaller fore peak, which is to be expected considering the less dimensions. Sunseeker with the 38 Portofino hope to compete with similar offers in this size, although price is key for this achievement. Sunseeker used to dominate this size in the past, but its previous recent ancestors did not fare so well, and considering the higher competition today the task is more difficult. The 375 Portofino did have medium sales results in the mid nineties, and the early millennium produced 35 Portofino had low numbers, reason being a not very competitive price. So far no details are announced as to what propulsion, engine type, and the layout plan. What I do imagine is stern drive or IPS choice propulsion power, with the big windows to mid ship suggesting the 38 Portofino having a large cabin in that area. An up and down bathing platform seems also part of the package.
www.sunseeker.com

Class 1 - 2011 Calendar

The UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship will field one of its strongest line-ups in recent years, with promoter Nicolò di San Germano confirming an eleven boat entry for the 2011 season-opener in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, 14-16 April. Announcing the news at today's press conference in Monaco, San Germano also revealed the dates for ten races at five Grand Prix, with Norway, Italy, Brazil and Abu Dhabi joining Dubai as the season venues, with the possibility of a sixth event to be announced in the coming weeks. It promises to be a closely-contested and intriguing season as old rivalries are renewed, as well as a titanic fight for supremacy in what is being billed as a Middle East versus Europe showdown, as teams prepare to go head-to-head for title honours. Defending World, European and Middle East Champions Arif Al Zafeen and Nadir bin Hendi - the dominant drivers in Class 1 over the last four years - will steer Victory Team's single boat attack. The triple World Champions took nine wins from 12 starts last season and know that they will face stiffer opposition in 2011, not just from neighbours Team Abu Dhabi and Middle East rivals Spirit of Qatar, but the seven teams from Europe - all intent on breaking the stranglehold that Victory Team has held over the championship since 2007. After an impressive debut season for Team Abu Dhabi and Class 1 rookie Rashed Al Tayer, taking three wins and one podium finish, Al Tayer is retained in the driver's seat, with the team still to announce who will take the throttles alongside him. Spirit of Qatar's recently announced return to racing renews their great rivalry with the Victory Team. Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al-Thani and English throttleman Steve Curtis lead the team's two-boat assault on the championship in Qatar 96, with Class 1 debutant Ali Al Neama teaming-up with the experienced Italian, Matteo Nicolini in Qatar 95. Leading the line for European team success will be 2010 Edox Pole Position Champions Kolbjorn Selmer and Jorn Tanberg, the all-Norwegian pairing maintaining their partnership in Welmax for a third season, whilst fellow Norwegian outfit Zabo Racing look likely to maintain their 2010 pairing, with Paul Gaiser alongside throttleman Christian Zaborowski in Relekta. Italy rolls out four teams and three all-Italian pairings in 2011: Fendi Racing will make its championship debut with owner-driver Luca Formilli Fendi and Giovanni Carpitella continuing a promising Class 1 partnership that began in Abu Dhabi last season with a podium, running an Outerlimits boat and engine package. GiorgiOffshore has confirmed that throttleman Nicola Giorgi, who lines up for his 75th Grand Prix in Dubai, will partner Tomaso Polli who he first raced with in 2002, with Guido Cappellini resuming his partnership with Giampaolo Montaovoci, the pair teaming-up last year for fives races and grabbing two podium finishes. Both Team D'Alessio-SCAM and Chris Parsonage Racing, the sole English entry, have confirmed their participation but are still to reveal their driver line-ups. 

TEAMS 2011 - summary

Team: VICTORY TEAM (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) Boat: #3 Victory

Pilots: Arif Saif Al Zafeen (D) UAENadir Bin Hendi (T) UAE Team: TEAM ABU DHABI (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates) Boat: #5 Abu Dhabi

Pilots: Rashed Al Tayer (D) UAEtbc (T) Team: FENDI RACING (Italy) Boat: #10 Fendi Racing

Pilots: Luca Formilli Fendi (D) ITAGiovanni Carpitella (T) ITA Team: GIORGIOFFSHORE (Italy) Boat: #18 GiorgiOffshore

Pilots: Tomaso Polli (D) ITANicola Giorgi (T) ITA Team: CHRIS PARSONAGE RACING (England) Boat: #50

Pilots: tbc (D)tbc (T) Team: TBC (Italy) Boat: #74

Pilots: Guido Cappellini (D) ITAGiampaolo Montavoci (T) ITA Team: WELMAX OFFSHORE RACING (Norway) Boat: #90 Welmax

Pilots: Kolbjorn Selmer (D) NORJorn Tandberg (T) NOR Team: ZABO RACING (Norway) Boat: #91 Relekta

Pilots: Paul Gaiser (D) BRAChristian Zaborowski (T) NOR Team: SPIRIT OF QATAR (Qatar) Boat: #95 Qatar

Pilots Ali Al Neama (D) QAT Matteo Nicolini (T) ITA Boat: #96 Qatar Pilots: Sheikh Hassan bin Jabor Al-Thani (D) QATSteve Curtis (T) ENG Team: D'ALESSIO-SCAM (Italy) Boat: # Pilots: tbc (D)tbc (T)
2011 CALENDAR

15/16 April - Dubai, UAE

June - TBA

16/17 July - Arendal, Norway

24/25 September - Stresa, Italy

22/23 October - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (tbc)

1/2 December - Abu Dhabi, UAE

www.class-1.com

New Model: Marlow Voyager 76LR

Marlow's 76LR Voyager has been a talked about project since before making her official debut in 2010, representing an evolution of this company way of doing explorer yachts. The 76LR Voyager has been the talk since it was introduced due to the challenge which came from company chairman David Marlow. Interestingly according to the specifications this four double cabins, two and half deck explorer yacht delivers speeds unheard in this style of yacht. The 76LR Explorer also features high quality solar panels on top of the raised pilothouse delivering energy on board in a clean way. Power is twin Cats 776hp engines with ZF pods which give a top speed of 19 knots to the bulbous shaped 76 LR Explorer hull. Range which is always a keen topic is a max of 3900 nautical miles at 10 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 25.17 m (82.7ft)
Length - 24.05 m
Waterline Length - 23.17 m
Beam - 6.32 m
Draft - 1.52 m
Displacement - 52163 kg
Fuel Capacity - 17029 l
Water Capacity - 1513 + 378 l
Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew cabins
Engines - 2 x Cats C15 776hp
Propulsion - ZF aft looking dual prop pod drives
Speed - 19 knots max, 16 knots cruise, 10 knots economic
Range - 2100 nm at 16 knots, 3900 at 10 knots
Construction - Vacuum infusion with Kevlar, Carbon, S-Glass and Vinilester resins
Certification - NMMA CE A
www.marlowyachts.com

Project: Heesen 51.10m YN 16551

Heesen present the project for a 51.10 metres full-displacement, long range vessel with a steel, round-bilge hull-form and aluminium superstructure. This super yacht offers some unique features, including a seventy square metre gymnasium that is located forward on the main deck usually the traditional home of the master suite. Designed by Omega Architects this new vessel is a further development of the lines seen of Man of Steel and Sky. YN 16551 accommodates 12 guests in five cabins, comprising two twins each with an additional Pullman berth, and two doubles located on the lower deck and the owner’s suite located aft on the bridge deck, where it has exclusive access to the open deck and its Jacuzzi. The sun deck is partially shaded and enclosed by rounded windows on its forward side to protect it from the wind. Here, the owner and his guests can enjoy an alfresco dinner, or lounge on the sunbathing area on the aft portion that surrounds a further massive rectangular Jacuzzi. The yacht will be powered by a pair of MTU 3646hp diesel engines, which will power it to a maximum speed of 15 knots. The Owner has appointed New York based architectural studio Mojo Stumer, which collaborated with Heesen on the interior design of M.Y. Sky, the award-winning 50-metre presented at the latest Monaco Yacht Show. YN 16551 will be delivered to her owner in 2014.

www.heesenyachts.com

New Model: Sarnico 24.80m Grande

A waited debut that of Sarnico shipyard new 24 metre Grande flagship shown as a project at the start of 2008. This new flagship designed by renowned long time Sarnico collaboraters Nuvolari Lenard for the lines and interior layout, and Victory for the underwater hull shape. Sarnico expands its fleet size by fifteen feet from the previous since 2002 65 model flagship, and represents a couple of first times for this appreciated Italian sport cruiser and yacht builder. These being that the Grande puts the Sarnico Group on the super yacht map, the use of an advanced surface drive propulsion Flexitab Flexidrive, and as recent fashion dictates on seventy feet plus sport yachts the feature of an optional second helm invisible flybridge. The new propulsion from Flexitab is an interesting novelty and apart offering a low 12 knots planning speed, comes from the competition experience both in Class 1 and P1 Endurance series. Nuvolari Lenard presented an exquisite modern looking yacht which features a balance of smooth modern yet timeless lines keeping a good balance with the Sarnico looks. The interior of the Grande is a modern layout with living on the main deck, four double cabins and galley located below. The galley is located in a separate area behind the owners cabin to mid ship. Sarnico says a big effort is made in the Grande to make it a unique product for every client, with high customizations being possible. Power for the Grande which as said feature the unique Flexidrive propulsion, and a much appreciated Brunello Acampora Victory hull design is for a max of 42 knots, 36 knots cruise, and a low 12 knots on the plane speed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.80 m (81.3ft)

Beam - 6.00 m

Displacement - 42 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 6000 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x MAN 1800hp

Propulsion - Flexitab Flexidrive

Speed - 42 knots max, 36 knots cruise, 12 knots planning

Project - Nuvolari Lenard lines, Brunello Acampora Victory Design hull
www.cantieridisarnico.it

Project: Ocean Alexander 65 Pilothouse

Ocean Alexander presents the project of the 65 Pilothouse. This model will be the third in the Pilothouse series range sitting in between the 62 and 72. The Pilothouse is one of four series from Ocean Alexander which build yachts from the 54 Trawler up to the 155 Megayacht designed in the US by Ed Monk Junior, and built in China. The 65 Pilothouse is not an extension of the 62, but has a new hull which is one foot slimmer to the smaller model. Interior details and arrangements has not so far been announced. Power for the 65 Pilothouse is twin MTU 825hp engines.

www.oceanalexander.com