New Model: Majesty 70

Building on the success of its flybridge cruisers and yachts, United Arab Emirates based Majesty Yachts, part of the Gulf Craft Group launched the 70 at this year’s Dubai International Boat show. The new flybridge motor yacht model aims to fill the gap between the Majesty 63 and 77, delivering luxury for up to eight guests in four separate cabins. The panoramic side window which is a single profile design similar to what Ferretti premiered with the 630 in 2005 creates the impression you are out on the water while seated in the spacious saloon. This results in a yacht design with an exclusive presence and striking profile. The Majesty 70 will also offer ample space for toys on the fly-bridge or on the optional hydraulic swim platform.  Inside the Majesty 70 will offer a split level saloon, dining area, open plan C-shaped galley, L-shaped wet bar, galley, helm and C-shaped dinette to fore.   Down below is four double guest cabins all with private en-suite heads.  The owners stateroom is a full beam affair with separate shower head, and walk in wardrobe.  A crew lobby with a cabin sleeping two and a second C-shaped galley is located below.  Power is from standard Cats 1015hp or optional MAN 1200hp engines.  Speed figures are not yet announced.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.63 m (70,7ft)

Waterline Length - 18.5 m

Beam - 5.49 m

Draft - 1.17 m

Displacement - 47 t approx

Fuel Capacity - 5700 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 1015hp, MAN V8 1200hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Construction - Gross Reinforce Plastics 

www.majesty-yachts.com  

Project: Lazzara LMY85

Lazzara presents the LMY85, what will be a replacement model of the LMY85 SS.  As recent Lazzara the LMY85 continues the European influenced design both outside and inside with an American feel to the overall concept of the yacht.  The LMY85 will offer an interesting interior plan with a four cabins layout, with one of the guest cabins located aft.  A crew quarters offering a captains double berth, and two bunk beds with heads is to be located forwards.  The owners cabin as the large windows suggest is to be located to mid ship.  There is also a separate stair case for the owners stateroom and the two double guest cabins located to mid ship.  The main deck will also feature a day head, and as US tradition says there is an option of a with or without lower helm choice.  Power will be from twin Cats 1900hp engines with Lazzara promising a 37 knots top speed.  So far propulsion details are not announced but this top end speed does suggest to me a different to the usual tried and tested traditional line shaft.

www.lazzarayachts.com

INBUILD ~ Galeon 780 Crystal Part 8 of 9

More time passes and with each new installment of the Inbuild section, Galeon new flagship the 780 Crystal starts more to take the shape of a luxury yacht.  This part eight before the last Inbuild article of the 780 Crystal shows again more interior construction process of the Tony Castro designed Galeon flagship.  Pictured above is in fact the main interior deck of the 780 Crystal, what will be and is in major flybridge motor yachts of this size the living area where daily activities take part. That furniture to the left will be indeed the galley of the 780 Crystal, situated in the middle of the main deck, which will be divided in three technical parts.  These being helm forward, galley and dining in the middle, and saloon entertainment upon entrance.  The 780 Crystal will also offer unique details for its size as a day head on the entrance to inside, an astern wet bar, and fully opening saloon to deck patio door.  For a motor yacht just measuring just over 24 meters the Galeon 780 Crystal is unique in these details.

www.galeonyachts.com    

Project: Silverton SX 350

Silverton SX 350 is the third project of the new 350 Series we are showing you on PowerYacht.  As is the case for the other two flybridge motor cruiser, the sportier SX 350 uses the same hull as the other SS and CX versions.  Silverton calls the 350 Series a very versatile project, and the sport cruiser SX 350 is surely the most European looking of the three projects so far shown.  The 350 also sports an integrated wind screen with radar arch and hard top.  The integrated windshield radar arch combination is something common in European designs of this size since the mid nineties.  Would be glad to tell you more about this and the other Silverton 350 series models but so far te US builder is very quiet, so we have to wait for launch date coming February 2012.

www.silverton.com

New Model: Nordhavn 63

The new Nordhavn 63 is yet another iteration of the proven hull form of the 55 model. Due to its performance and interior layout capabilities, the 55 has fast become one of the most popular, and one of the most tested Nordhavn models, of which both the the 60 and this new 63 derive from.  The new 63 is actually an aft wheelhouse version of the 60 and its extended cockpit and boat deck. Looks-wise, however, the new model retains the same salty feel that popularized the Nordhavn 62. For those who love the 62 but have a width restriction at their slip, the Nordhavn 63 may be the perfect choice with its reduced beam compared to the old model. One of P.A.E.’s greatest qualities is the ability of Chief of Design, Jeff Leishman, and his engineering staff to continually conceive, design and introduce exciting new models.  While the 63 shares the same hull as the 55/60 designs, an entire new deck and engine room mold have been created for it, providing increased interior volume and added amenities.  This gives for example a fixed crew cabin in replacement of an utility room on the smaller models, and a certerline guest stateroom with four large view portholes.  The new Nordhavn 63 is powered by John Deere 330hp with a projected range of 3,000 nautical miles.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.95 m (62.6ft)

Waterline Length - 17.45 m

Beam - 5.49 m

Draft - 2.03 m

Displacement - 64.86 t

Fuel Capacity - 9463 l

Water Capacity - 2271 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths, 2 crew

Engine - 1 x John Deere 6081AFM 330hp

Propulsion - line shaft with five bladed propeller

Range - 3000 nm estimate 

Construction - hull laminated with vinilester resins, White Ferro super shield Gel Coat and Arocoat non skid, Klegcell R75 Foam core above waterline

www.nordhavn.com

Project: Elan Power 30

Elan presents the project for a Power 30 model.  This new addition to the Elan motor boat range will be the entry level of its now well established Power line up, which currently features three models from 35 up to 48 feet.  As all the other models the 30 Power is to be designed by renowned British architect Tony Castro.  The 30 will measure an over all length of close to 33 feet, with a beam of over eleven feet, that is without the extended bathing platform option.  This size is representative to the spacious accommodation of the boat which features two separate cabins, a saloon and galley.  On the plans the interior of the Elan 30 Power looks to offer nearly the space as the larger 35 model, taking advantage of modern latest generation smaller diesel engines.  Various options are also to be available on the Elan 30 Power from an extended bathing platform, fiberglass or canvas hard top, different hull color choices, and stern drive joystick.  Engines will be Volvo twin diesel from 170 up to 220hp, or a single 370hp choices.

www.elan-yachts.com

New Model: Beneteau 32 Antares

Beneteau launches its seventh model of the Antares inboard engines line up, the 32 flybridge model.  Sitting the middle of the range the 32 Antares is again a design of Beneteau Power Boats, and Sarazin and is based on the hull lines of the 30 model with the main difference being a twin engine choice.  For this not so big cruiser the Beneteau design team was inspired by the looks of the larger Antares models.  Inside the 32 Antares offers two cabins with a main deck having a galley, saloon which transforms to an additional double berth, and lower helm.  The owners room is located to fore, and a two berth with bunks guest cabin is located to port side.  Power is from twin 200hp diesel engines with shafts, this being also a major difference from the 30 Antares model on which the 32 is based.  On this hull form Beneteau has been clever to release three different models; 30, 30S, and 32 Antares all suiting to different client needs.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.22 m (33.5ft)

Hull Length - 9.22 m

Beam - 3.33 m

Draft - 0.95 m

Displacement - 4515 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 440 l

Water Capacity - 145 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 2 x 200hp Diesel engines

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Project - Beneteau Power Boats, Sarazin interior

Certification - CE B8, C10, D10

www.beneteau.com

Engine: John Deere PowerTech 6090AFM75 425hp

John Deere Power Systems is pleased to announce its newest marine engine displayed for the first time at the 2011 Miami Boat Show in February 2011. The PowerTech 6090AFM75 marine diesel engine is the newest addition to the John Deere line up and boasts up to 425hp. The new PowerTech 6090AFM75 has 9.0L of displacement and is a six cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-engine coolant aftercooled marine engine. Vertical fuel injectors provide clean burning for lower emissions and improved fuel economy.

www.deere.com

New Model: Mustang 32

Mustang first new model the 32 has been much expected since the company was taken over by boat builder Bill Barry-Cotter more or less about a year ago.  Bill Barry-Cotter is today owner of Maritimo and founded Riviera about three decades ago. The 32 brings many of the style of the recently introduced Maritimo sports cruiser series in a smaller package.  From the photos on the web site I say that the Mustang 32 feels much more to its size, from a three side enclosed cockpit and spacious aft deck entertaining area.  This last features a large L-shape lounge that runs along the port side and curves around the transom, a dinette table can convert this lounge into a great day bed, forward helm on the starboard side with companion seats, and a well equipped galley opposite to port side.  A companionway leads to the accommodation of a master cabin forward with an island double bed and hanging lockers. A second two bunk berths cabin is on the starboard side and the bathroom is to port.  May be the only disappointment for the new Mustang model is for a standard single 380hp gas Mercruiser engine, which decreases the cruising capability of this intersting entry level sport cruiser.  So far the optional engine choices have not been announced, but surely would be good even on a global market perspective to have twin engines petrol gas or diesel fuel choice.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.67 m (32.4ft)

Hull Length - 9.67 m

Beam - 3.75 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 5000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 550 l

Water Capacity - 130 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engine - 1 x Mercruiser 8.2 Mag 380hp

Propulsion - Mercruiser stern drive

www.mustangmarine.com.au

John E. Leek Jr. 1930 - 2011

Leek, John E., Jr. 81 - of Egg Harbor City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2011 at his favorite place on earth, his home on the Mullica River. Born in Egg Harbor City, he was a lifetime area resident. Mr. Leek was a partner and business owner of C.P. Leek & Sons Boat Builders, Pacemaker Boat Co. and Ocean Yachts. His families' boat building history goes back to the Revolutionary War times. He served our country during the Korean War in the US Army and was stationed in Whitesands, New Mexico. He was in fellowship with St. Johns Church of Christ, and was a founding member and long time supporter of Key-Rec. He was a former Egg Harbor City Council Member, and served on the board of the National Marine Manufacturers. He was an avid outdoors man and enjoyed duck hunting and sport fishing. Mr. Leek is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Beatrice (Yanko); his sons, John E. III (Pamela) of Galloway, and Ralph N. (Donna) of Sweetwater; his grandchildren, John (Rebecca), Lauren (Scott), Ryan, Samantha, and Heather; also, his sister-in-law, Betty Evangelist; nephews, Donald Leek, David Leek, Joseph Petrilli (Toni), and David Evangelist (Lynn); and his niece, Lynn Roesch (Richard).