New Model: Vismara MY68 Navetta

Vismara presents the MY68 Navetta a functional hybrid yacht which unites sport looks with those of a small ship idle for long navigation.  The MY68 Navetta is the fourth motor yacht from Vismara, and is also second in size to what regards fuel engined boats from the Italian build being only smaller to the Fabio Buzzi designed 80 Record.  As the Vismara sailing the MY68 Navetta features a clean modern design which looks very safe and offers performance of the highest level, even in moderate seas.  For the construction Vismara Motoryachts Line follows the pattern used in its sailing yachts representing the application of high technology and scientific design approach, but this time, applied to motor boats. In particular, the advantages of this approach are those of being able to design sea keeping dedicated hulls, which can go on the plane lower speeds and with smaller engines, thanks to their lower construction weight. The only twin 800hp MAN engines and a top speed of 33 knots confirm the careful study put by Vismara in the custom MY68 Navetta.  A similar sized sport yacht will use more or less 30% more of power to achieve the same speeds.  Inside the owner decided for a light colored wood interior and here without sacrificing anything for what regards accommodation the MY68 Navetta offers a three double guest cabin interior with owners suite to fore, and to aft is two crew cabins sleeping three.  All the living area is located on the main deck with a galley located astern, L-shaped settee, and central helm station.  Vismara has currently three other motor boats in construction which start from 66 and go up to a super 115 feet.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.70 m (67.9ft)

Beam - 5.36 m

Draft - 1.00 m

Displacement - 30000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 2500 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 500 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 2 crew cabins sleeping 3

Engines - 2 x 800hp MAN

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 35 knots max, 25 knots cruise
Hull Shape - planning

www.vismara-mc.com

Projects: Silverton SS 350, Silverton CX 350

Silverton presents renderings for its new 350 Series range which is set to debut in the coming February 2012 Miami boat show.  This range will feature three distinct models all using the same hull, with two being flybridge motor cruiser versions of which we are showing you renderings here.  Pictured above is the 350 SS the more sports of the flybridge models, thanks to more streamlined aft looking radar arch versus the CX model.  But this model is from these initial renderings as shown at the Silverton website nearly identical to the other CX flybridge version.  Large view windows suggest a larger to the usual cabin to be available to mid ship, and stern drive or pods propulsion to be the choice.  Although so far we have no confirmation about these tips I am giving, and this is just my guessing! 

The Silverton 350 CX is the other flybridge motor cruiser of this new very European orientated designed series from this US builder.  A more upright radar arch does suggest the 350 CX to have a more comfortable fly deck.  But this is again my idea.  In a matter of days PowerYacht will also show the sleeker 350 SX sport cruser model of this new series.  Hoping in that time that more information will be available on the new Silverton model.

www.silverton.com

New Model: Tiara 3100 Coronet

Tiara continues its long standing entry level Coronet range by presenting the new 3100.  This new Tiara Coronet replaces the 2900 model and features the good looks, and quality as associated from this US boat builder. The signature wrap around wind shield a feature of many other Tiara models, optional hard top, radar arch, and various hull color choices are what distincts this model as a luxury sport cruiser.  Measuring overall in European standards over 36 feet, with quite a wide beam of over twelve feet the 3100 Coronet is bigger to what its model designation says.  This size translates into a large single level cockpit, which features a total of six settees including the helm, of which three are of L-shape form.  Behind the helm located to starboard is also an entertainment center with grill, washbasin, drawers, and jack for a TV. Inside is a large single cabin with separate shower head, and L-shaped drawer with wash basin.  Power is from twin Crusaders petrol gas engines of 375hp with line shaft propulsion which deliver a top speed of 34 knots.  So far no other engine options are being advised, but a diesel choice with its better economy will make the 3100 Coronet surely more popular.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.1 m (36.5ft) with pulpit and bathing platform

LOA - 10.08 with pulpit

LOA - 9.29 m without pulpit

Beam - 3.81 m

Draft - 0.80 m with props

Displacement - 6164 kg dry and gas petrol engines

Fuel Capacity - 794 l

Water Capacity - 124 l

Accommodation - 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Crusader 6.0L MPI 375hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 34 knots max, 30 knots cruise, 23 knots economic fast cruise 

Range - 163 nm at 30 knots cruise, 200 nm at 23 knots

Hull Shape - Vee with 14 degrees dead rise aft

Construction - hand laid gel coat with Imron paint, fiberglass with balsa cored sides and premium resins 

Certification - NMMA Certified using ABYC standards

www.tiarayachts.com

Project: Toy 51 Fly

As has been in various traditional down East lobster yachts over fifty feet, Toy presents the project for a flybridge version of the 51 model.  The Toy 51 Fly designed by Nauta should follow the lines of the standard model, but gets added with a second helm station, and lounging area up top.  Access to the flybridge will be from a ladder to port side.  The flybridge layout is for a central helm, L-shaped settee to starboard, and an aileron radar arch located centrally.  Inside a layout as that of the 51 should follow with a garage for a tender aft, and an interior living having a galley, and saloon on the main deck.  The lower deck is a two cabins layout, with owner room to fore, and a double guest to starboard.  Both rooms have spacious shower heads.  A one person crew cabin to port, and an utility room to starboard are located to mid ship. A further option also exists to have the owners room with a two singles berths instead of the queen double.  Standard power of the Toy 51 is for twin Cummins 715hp which give a very good 34 knots top speed. 

www.toymarine.it 

New Model: Ferretti 720

Ferretti Yachts presented the new 720 in the town of Rapallo late past April month. This innovative model was developed by the today tried and tested working relationship between Studio Zuccon International Project, the Ferretti AYT, and the Centro Stile.  This new model should replace the 700, a very succesful Ferretti in production since 1998 with various names each representing a small development as 681, 680 and 68.  The Ferretti team from company owner Norberto to designer Gianni Zuccon all say the 720 represents the continuation of what has been shown in the 800 launched also about a year ago, with large view windows and an interior with light colored grey oak wood showing the latest trends from the World famous North West side of the Adriatic sea based yacht builder.  As is standard in this size the 720 is a four stateroom motor yacht with a master room located to midship, VIP suite to fore, and two double cabins in between.  All cabins have private en-suite heads, and the VIP room also has a seperate shower room.  A crew cabin sleeping two or three and also having an utility room and direct access to the engine room is located aft.  The main deck is a split level area wih saloon upon entrance, dining table for eight, seperate galley to port side, small dinette to starboard, and an impressive central seat helm station. An intelligent solution in the main deck is a sliding door which can separate the guests saloon and dining area with the working part of helm and galley. The flybridge follows the usual Ferretti style of layout with a helm to starboard and C-shaped dinette.  The fore deck also follows tradition with a sunbed layout. No settee or dinette as are the latest trends. Power is from twin MTU 1381hp standard, or optional 1524hp.  The optional choice should give about 33 knots top speed.  The 720 also features ZF SteerCommand as standard, with Joystick Manovring System.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.79 m (71.6ft)

Hull Length - 21.48 m

Waterline Length - 19.56 m

Beam - 5.70 m

Draft - 1.85 m loaded

Displacement - 56,900 kg loaded, 48,000 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 5000 l

Water Capacity - 990 l

Max Persons - 20  

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 2 or 3 crew berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 10v2000 M92 1381hp, 10v2000 M93 1524hp

Propulsion - line shaft with ZF SteerCommand

Speed - 33 knota max 30 knots cruise with 1524hp engines Estimate

Range - 320 nm at 28 knots with 1381hp engines 

Hull Shape - variable geometry with 12 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Zuccon International Project, Ferretti AYT, Ferretti Centro Sitle

Certification - CE 2003/44 A, B+F+Aa (sound emmision) RINA Certification Modules

www.ferretti-yachts.com

Projects: Vicem 46 M Vulcan Tri-Deck, Vicem 35 M Vulcan Tri-Deck, Vicem 32 M Vulcan RPH

Vulcan presents the Vulcan Line a three model range which continues to establish the Turkish builder into the the Super Yacht world, of 24 plus meters in size.  The new series is thrillingly represented by the 46 M Tri-Decl, 35 M Tri-Deck, and 32 M RPH.  All the three models come from the design tables of renowned Dutch Naval Architect Frank Mulder and the award-winning firms of Art-Line Interiors, Wetzels Brown Partners and Ken Freivokh. Pictured above is the 46M which is built in a state-of-the-art facility in Antalya, Turkey. The 46 M is to be built in composite materials, applied with resin infusion and sandwich techniques, here chosen to achieve the best in strength-to-weight ratios.  The result: a 200 ton yacht, powered by twin 3650hp MTU engines, that delivers 25 knots top speed and efficient ocean crossing range at reduced econmic cruise. Her three decks plus Sundeck design provides outstanding elegance for a knowledgeable owner, and five cabins for the guests.  A signature design of the 46 M Vulcan Tri-Deck is the open Atrium which provides 45 feet of unbroken natural lighting, from the very top of the Sundeck all the way down to the lower deck. The main deck’s master suite uses every inch of this yachts thirty foot beam, and includes a CEO’s office and a private gymnasium. A graceful wraparound entry way leads to an inviting Jacuzzi and an arcing full-width head. Far aft is the galley, a dining area for ten, relaxing lounge, and a spacious upper lounge area.

The Vicem 35 M Vulcan Tri-Deck is a super yacht with a five stateroom layout, two of which are full beam layout.  There is a captain’s cabin on the main deck and two double crew cabins with a lounge and galley in the crew quarters. The double bed captain’s cabin is behind the wheelhouse on the third deck. The tender is hidden in the foredeck and there is additional garage storage aft, with a fold-down beach club. Designed outside by Frank Mulder this is a very sleek yacht for its length with no tenders visible.  The 35 M Vulcan Tri-deck is under construction in Vicem’s new facility in Tuzla, Turkey.  A more sleek 35 M Vulcan RPH should be available in the near future.  Watch this space for renderings.

The Vicem 32 M Vulcan RPH is a five stateroom epoxy with Corecell constructed to a Frank Mulder design super yacht. Frank Mulder has designed a totally unique yacht with easy access to the foredeck from the deck on the port side with the main deck on the starboard side, creating a full beam, on-deck master stateroom. In addition to five guest staterooms, the yacht has two crew cabins with en suite heads which has access from the galley. The main tender is on the flybridge deck, and there is space for two wave runners in a transom garage.  Power is from twin 1900hp Cat engines with top speed estimates of 23 knots. 

www.vicemyachts.com

New Model: Italian Yachts 92 Jaguar

Italian Yachts presented its new flagship the 92 Jaguar at a private party in Monaco on the month of April.  The new 92 Jaguar flagship from Italian yachts follows latest trends of having an invisible flybridge second helm on top of the hardtop.  For the 92 Jaguar, long time famous Italian designer Paolo Caliari followed more traditional Italian open hard top looks similar to those of the 80, and now stopped in production 76.  But Italian Yachts also used innovation by testing the design in a wind tunnel which resulted in producing a lower to the usual height for this size of Super Sport Yacht.  The lines of the 92 are not as revolutionary and aggressive as the 72 Jaguar which was launched in the middle of last year, but the idea of the fore peak deck with a settee and sunpad follows the inspiration of the smaller model. The 92 Jaguar surprises for its amount of accommodation  inside with a main living deck area which can nearly compete with those of a traditional full flybridge motor yacht.  Sleeping accommodation for guests is for four double cabins, with owners stateroom to midship, a VIP room to fore, and two double guest cabins in between.  Having a separate entrance and located to mid ship is a galley, crew lobby, and two crew cabins.  Power is for twin MTU 1920hp engines with surface which give a top speed of 35 knots, and 27 at cruise.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.00 m (91.8ft)

Waterline Length - 22.7 m

Beam - 6.50 m

Draft - 1.10 m

Displacement - 56 t dry, 68 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 8500 l

Water Capacity - 1300 l 

Max Persons - 20

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew cabins sleeping 4

Engines - 2 x MTU 12v2000 M94 1920hp

Propulsion - ZF Searex surface drives, line shaft

Speed - 35 knots max, 27 knots cruise with surface drives
Hull Shape - Vee with medium ten degrees aft, 28 degrees to midship deadrise

Project - Paolo Caliari hull, Roberto Angel and Jaguar Yachts interior

Certification - CE A, modules B+F+Aa Sound Emissions RINA

www.jaguaryachts.com

Project: Grand Banks 46 Eastbay FB

Grand Banks present the project for the 46 Eastbay FB, a flybridge iteration of the Zeus-powered 46SX launched just one year ago.  This new model was announced during the Miami show in February, and is the third to be propelled by ZF pods in the Grand Banks fleet.  The 46 Eastbay FB, should replace the shaft powered 47 FB model. Like its predecessor, the 46FB combines a proven cruising platform, including again a C. Raymond Hunt Associates hull that has earned wide acclaim to the Eastbay Series, which is why the famous firm does design all the range.  On her lower decks, the 46FB is much like the "SX" model, with superior visibility from the helm, two or three stateroom layout options, class leading amenities and Grand Banks signature hand craftsmanship throughout.  Up top, the large and well-designed flybridge features a center line Stidd helm seat and room for an optional second one to starboard. A large L-settee surrounds a hand-made teak table, and the flybridge overhang provides a good measure of protection to the cockpit below, while still leaving plenty open to enjoy the sunshine. Power for the 46 Eastbay FB although not yet announced is to be similar the hard top 46 SX version with twin Cummins SX, ZF Zeus pods which are combined with easy joystick manoeuvring. 

www.grandbanks.com

New Model: Estensi 640 Maine

Estensi shipyard launches the 640 Maine its largest built model to date.  The new Estensi flagship is again a design of Italian architect Maurizio Zuccheri, and this is the third model of this range from the Italian builder representing hybrid explorer cruiser and yacht looks.  The 640 Maine joins the smaller 530 and 480 models.  As the larger dimensions say the 640 Maine offers a very livable interior with a split level main deck, offering a saloon, separate galley, C-shaped dining table, and helm.  This part will also offer two exit side doors which take you to the side deck conveniently located to port by the galley, and starboard by the helm.  The lower deck of the 640 Maine is all dedicated to the four double guest cabins, three guest heads, and a two L-shaped bunk crew cabin located to aft.  The owners stateroom is located to mid ship and on standard plan features a walkin' wardrobe, shower head with bidet, and relaxing sofa to starboard.  But various options are available for making the owners room as one would desire from his and her bathrooms, and also the option of a private office. The flybridge of the 640 Maine is also to be offered in two options with a choice of tender stowage with crane or a free aft part reserved for entertaining.  A choice of L-shaped or C-shaped settee is also available.  Power for the 640 Maine will be from twin Iveco FPT 825hp engines which give a wide open throttle speed of 27 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.8 m (64.9ft)

Hull Length - 19.5 m

Waterline Length - 17.2 m

Beam - 5.50 m

Displacement - 32000 kg empty, 38582 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 5000 l

Water Capacity - 1200 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew berths

Max Persons - 20

Engines - 2 x Iveco FPT C13 825hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Speed - 27 knots max, 22 knots cruise, 9 knots economic long range

Range - 1250 nautical miles at 9 knots

Project - Maurizio Zuccheri, Estensi

Certification - CE A

www.cantieriestensi.it 

Alex Chueh 1930 - 2011

It is with great sadness that the management and staff of Ocean Alexander regret to announce the death of Alex Chueh, founder of Ocean Alexander. Alex Chueh passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 3rd, after a long battle with terminal illness. Born on October 19, 1933, in Fujian, China, Alex pursued a career with the military early in his life. He graduated from Taiwan Military Academy and enlisted in the Army until he retired from full service in 1970.  Alex started Ocean Alexander in 1978, with the 50 Mark I as the first vessel. In just over 5 years from start-up, his yard built Nighthawk, a 70’ motor yacht, one of the largest yachts ever produced by an Asian yard in 1985. Alex will be remembered as one of the pioneers of the Asian yacht industry, successfully establishing a market in the US for his boats. During his lifetime, over 1,500 Ocean Alexander boats were completed and over 40 new models introduced as the company grew with his vision and the continued vision of his son, John Chueh.