Project: DSME 43m

Daewoo Shipyard and Marine Engineering i.e. DSME presents the second project for its new super yacht line with this 43M boat.  The new project is the second so far presented of a design set, developed for DSME, by Italian designers and architects Andrea Borzelli and Francesco Rogantin.  Th other model which we showed you a couple weeks back is the 24M. The 43M is characterized by a dynamic style that plays with square angles and continuous glass surfaces which create a dialogue between interior and exterior.  Designed by Andrea Borzelli Architect with the cooperation of Francesco Rogantin for Naval Architecture and Engineering, this almost 43m long yacht is available with a four or five guest cabins lower deck layout with crew quarters in the bow area and a beach club and the garage astern. In the main deck, an aft relax area and an over sixty square meter saloon welcome the guests on board. At bow there is the master cabin featured by a big office, a walk-in closet and, if requested, a balcony at starboard side.  Between the main saloon and the owner cabin there is the lobby with a large staircase and a day bathroom, plus a technical area with galley, pantry and access to the crew quarters.  Two folding balconies along the side passages are positioned at mid saloon creating a nice airy-space feeling.  The upper deck’s main characteristic is an open relax area at bow, with sofas and sun beds beyond the wheel house. A second saloon, a day head, the captain’s cabin, a pantry area and an open aft dining area complete this deck’s features.  Finally, the 14 meter long sun deck is equipped with a Jacuzzi at bow, dining tables and sun beds.  The interior style and the layout are open to the potential owners  suggestions and needs.  Power is to be from twin 1050hp engines which should speed in the region of 14 knots max, and 13 of cruise.

www.dsme.co.kr

Improve-it = Botnia 37 Targa

Botnia Marin from Finland presents a new Comfort Fore Cabin for its Targa 37 model. As for the Targa 35 the 37 new CFC offers a totally new level of comfort on board, and adds more storage space. This alternative layout of the fore deck and cabin features a raised area with secure railing and easy movement. Inside, the CFC adds to more space, storage, head room, and the option of a second head. Just as the two feet smaller sister, for the Targa 37 this has produced two alternative bed layouts; a double drawn to starboard side, or a Vee-shaped berth. An optional toilet in the fore cabin is also available raising privacy and flexibility on board.  An optional sun pad is also available now on the raised part of the fore deck. 

www.targa.fi

Project: Horizon E54 Aero

Horizon presents its latest project the E54 Aero a motor yacht which is to be powered by Volvo IPS drive technology, an eco-friendly design, spacious interior volume, and efficient ride.  Driven by environmental awareness in manufacturing and operation, the Horizon E54 Aero is a modern yacht not only in looks and construction but also in its usage. Exterior styling to the E54 Aero is by JC Espinosa who created a modern streamlined profile, accentuated by large E-glass windows and an oversize windshield for enhanced natural light, increased visibility, and panoramic views. The three stateroom two head layout is comparable to that of a larger yacht, with thoughtfully-designed accommodations that maximize space while retaining an open feel. The IPS drive’s aft location provides increased interior volume, allowing a full-beam master with a walk-in closet, master head and room to spare for either a desk or seating. A guest stateroom with twin bunks is forward and to starboard, with a shared head to port and the highly spacious VIP cabin completely forward.  For entertaining with a view, the E54 Aero flybridge features sun pads and alfresco dining for eight, and a newly designed helm station with dynamic positioning system makes maneuvering and docking easy. The aft deck seating area seats six, with the option for an aft galley location that provides easy access to the aft deck, and a hydraulic high low swim platform and transom trunk storage proves ideal for a multitude of water sport activities.  The twin Volvo IPS900 with 670hp engines will give a top speed of 34 knots, and a cruise of 28 knots to the Horizon E54 Aero.  Hull number one was sold to a down under client and is scheduled for delivery at the end of this year.

www.horizonyacht.com

Improve-it = Elan Power 48

Elan presents a new version to it's current flagship the 48 Power.  This new main deck choice adds a patio door and reconfiguration of this area.  This optional layout choice was a request coming from a Northern Europe dealer.  In this new layout the 48 Power adds a patio door, with the dinette and galley moving on the main deck, and below area all reserved to the cabins and saloon.  The patio door choice also changes the main deck layout plan dramatically with a C-shaped settee located to aft, instead of the usual sun pad area.  Down below the choice remains as previously for a two or three cabins choice.  With the optional three cabins version you loose the lower saloon.  Power is as was previously with shaft propulsion twin Volvo 575hp, IPS600 with 435hp, or Cummins 600hp with ZF Zeus pods.

www.elan-yachts.com

New Model: Jet Tern 43 Artemis

Jet Tern continues to upgrade its planning European looking motor boat series, and this new 43 Artemis is the entry level of this range from the Chinese builder.  The 43 Artemis is the second model in this line up and follows the launch of the 46 model, which has since then been renamed as 48.  But further two projects for a 68/70, and a 55 are on the upcoming for the Artemis range.  The Jet Tern 43 Artemis offers a two cabins lower deck plan, with a Vee shaped berth to fore, and an owners master room to port side midships.  The galley is located below, and on the main deck is located the living with an L-shaped settee, drawers entertainment cabinet opposite, and a lower helm.  Engines are a standard of twin Yanmar 380hp which do deliver a quite slow top speed of 25 knots, to the rather heavy 16 tons loaded 43 Artemis. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.36 m (43.9ft)

Hull Length - 13.06 m

Length Waterline - 11.40 m

Beam - 4.10 m

Draft - 1.07 m

Displacement - 16.1 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 1300 l

Water Capacity - 490 l

Accommodaiton - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6 LY3-YUTP 380hp 

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 25 knots max

www.seleneoceanyachts.com

Project: Bavaria 34 Sport HT

As is classic to the last couple years Bavaria strategy, the German boat builder follows the standard open version of the 34 Sport with the HT for hard top version.  Considering how much hard top models are in demand in the last couple years I am still surprised how this sort of concept is not followed often by other builders.  Considering the minimum expense in tooling and the benefits a hard top cruiser usually gives.  The 34 Sport HT builds its foundations on the standard model with the same cockpit, and high free board which allow for a spacious two cabins interior.  Engine power will be in five choices of petrol and diesel, single or twin.  Although my preferred choice has to be for the twin Volvo 220 or 260hp diesel engines.  This giving the 34 Sport HT the added safety of twin engines, and also good speed, making it suitable more for longer cruises.  

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

New Model: Intermarine 60

The Brazilian boat builder Intermarine founded in 1973 continues the path into its new course as outlined in the fall of 2010 and presents the first of its fully made in house motor yachts and cruisers.  First to launch of this new era for Intermarine which will feature seven models is the 60 designed by Fernando de Almeida together with the yard's technical department.  As the above picture shows the Intermarine 60 is a very European looking design, with a curvy futuristic exterior line, and large glass surfaces featured in every area.  But a larger to the usual aft deck which is something of high demand in Brazil is also to be found in the very wisely designed 60 which shows the long term experience of Intermarine maturing in its own designs.  The main deck living interior area of the 60 offers a split level saloon; with C-shaped sofa, dining table, galley, and helm station.  Down below is the space for three double guest cabins all featured with a personal en-suite shower head. The middle cabin is also equipped with sliding single beds which on the occasion can also become a double berth. The owners stateroom located to midships features a dinette breakfast table to starboard side by the large view windows.  An intelligent option in the owners room is that the dinette can be changed to a sofa, chaise lounge, or vanity desk depending on your preference. To aft is a larger to the usual twin berths crew cabin also served with shower head.  The flybridge offers two sunbathing areas to fore and aft, between the C-shaped dinette, with a helm station, and wet bar located to port side. Power is from twin Volvo 900hp engines which will give a wide open throttle speed of 33 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.4 m (60.3ft)

Hull Length - 18.05 m

Beam - 4.90 m

Draft - 1.45 m

Displacement - 26 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 640 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 33 knots max, 28 knots cruise

Project - Fernando de Almeida, Intermarine

www.intermarine.com.br

Project: Cabo 40 Hardtop Express

Cabo presents its latest project the 40 Hardtop Express which is to be presented live and in full affect in the coming Fort Lauderdale show.  The model follows in concept and style the recent novelty from the just relocated Carolina Cabo the 44 Hardtop Express, offering a three sided enclosed helm and cockpit area covered hard top.  The 40 Hardtop Express will use the hull lines and underwater shapes as used on the 40 Flybridge and Express models.  The helm of the 40 Hardtop Express will feature a centre line helm station which will be assisted by a second co-pilot seat to starboard.  Other amenities in the cockpit will be an L-shaped settee, and mezzanine settee looking to aft for the fishing action.  The interior follows what the 40 Express offers with a double master room to fore, L-shaped lounge sofa, galley, and shower head.  Standard power will be from twin 600hp Cummins with ZF Zeus pods propulsion.  But other more powerful 710hp Cats or Cummins options on shafts will also be available.

www.caboyachts.com

New Model: Mulder 1400 Favorite

Mulder finally launched the new 1400 Favorite what is a return to this name and range in this Dutch builder history.  The Favorite was Mulder first official motor boats back in the fifties. Two bigger Mulder Favorite's a 1500 and 1600 models will be presented in the near future.  Designed by Vripack, and Guide de Groot the 1400 Favorite presents a down East lobster boat looks and shows the versatility of Mulder Shipyard being available with a round bilge or a chine shaped hull with spray rails.  The first is more suitable for slow displacement navigation, and the second is more for the speed lovers.  The interior of the 1400 Favorite is a traditional layout with living on the main deck, and galley, two guest cabins, shower head all located below.  The owners master cabin is located to fore and will also have a second en-suite entrance to the head, and a separate shower room.  Four engine choices are to be available for the 1400 Favorite starting from standard twin Volvo 150hp which give a 12 knots max, up to Volvo's 435hp engines.  This last optional engine is also to be available with IPS in combination with the chine with spray rails hull and should give a top speed of 35 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.5 m (47.5ft)

Hull Length - 14.00 m

Beam - 4.70 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 18 tons

Fuel Capacity - 2500 l

Water Capacity - 720 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D3 150hp, D3 220hp, D6 330hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - line shaft, or IPS forward looking dual propeller pods * chine shaped hull only

Speed - 12 knots with Volvo 150hp, 35 knots with Volvo 435hp and IPS with chine shape hull

Hull Shape - round bilge, or chine shape with spray rails

Construction - aluminum

Project - Vripack, Guido de Groot, Mulder Shipyard

Certification - CE A Ocean

www.muldershipyard.com

Project: Galeon 550 Fly

Poland's Galeon continue to challenge the market with innovative projects, and its next novelty is the 550 Fly model.  The 550 Fly is again a design from keel to top by British designer Tony Castro, now responsible for nearly all new Galeon models as presented after 2005 by the Strazyn located boat builder.  The 550 Fly will be in my understanding a future replacement of the 530 Fly, although Galeon does like to leave the previous successful models in production for a year before actually phasing them out.  The 550 Fly is a very complete motor yacht with a clever layout, and a sea kindly hull making it able to challenge any similar sized style flybridge motor yacht in the market today.  Both the flybridge and the aft deck will offer premium sizes for a seventeen meter motor yacht, and the lower deck is among the most spacious in this size.  Here a three cabins layout with full beam owners stateroom, VIP suite to fore, and double guest room is to be found.  To aft will be a cabin with two single berths and a shower head, serving the crew or extra guests.  This can also be replaced with a tender garage, a very hard to find feature on a flybridge motor yacht under sixty feet in size.  As recent Galeon models the 550 Fly continues the theme of a natural light filled interior thanks to huge windows found in all the areas from the cabins to the main deck.  Another clever feature for the 550 Fly will be the astern galley in the split level saloon which thanks to the swivel patio door also serves the aft deck.  This along with the choice of the tender garage aft represent the design hall marks of the 550 Fly.  Power will be from twin MAN or Volvo engines with in line shaft propulsion, but Galeon also advises that a lot of study has gone to make the 550 Fly with an exceptional low center of gravity which offers better stability in rough sea conditions. 

www.galeonyachts.com