New Model: Galeon 780 Crystal

In a nine part series PowerYacht took you into the construction journey of the Tony Castro designed 780 Crystal and now finally after a two years plus wait, the new Galeon flagship is in the water.  Just shy of a Super Yacht in its model designation the 780 Crystal is in actual fact on over all length just above eighty feet.  The new Galeon flagship offers hard to find features in this size; like the day head located on the entrance of the main deck, an astern bar overlooking the aft cockpit, glass sun roof which opens over the lower helm, and larger to the usual jacuzzi spa on the flybridge.  Down below the surprise continues with the 780 Crystal offering larger to usual spaces in a four double cabins arrangement, with all of the rooms having en-suite shower heads.  The owners stateroom located to midships surprises for its space and offers a walk in wardrobe, lounge settee, and a desk.  Surprising an office desk is also featured in the fore VIP suite, and one of the guest cabins, this again being a hard to find feature in a four room boat measuring eighty feet.  The crew cabin of the 780 Crystal located to aft with a separate entrance will have two cabins, a small galley, dinette, and a shower head.  Power for the Tony Castro designed modified Vee planning hull of the 780 Crystal is from twin MAN engines from 1500 up 1900hp.  Hull one was powered by twin MAN 1800hp reaching speeds over 33 knots.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.5 m (80.3ft)

Hull Length - 22.8 m

Beam - 5.80 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Displacement - 52000 kg light, 61000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 2750 l

Water Capacity - 1800 l

Max Persons - 18

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

Engines - 2 x MAN 1550hp, MAN 1650hp, MAN 1800hp

Propulsion - line shaft in semi tunnels

Speed - 33 knots max with MAN 1800hp

Project - Tony Castro design

Certification - CE A

www.galeonyachts.com 

Project: Riva 63 Virtus

Riva announces the project of the 63 Virtus.  This new sport yacht project follows an open boat concept and is the largest open ever built by the renowned Italian brand.  The 63 Virtus uses the water lines of the 63 Vertigo model and follows the concept of the 52 feet Rivale but in a larger size.  Design is again trusted with the long standing collaboration of Micheli's Officina Italian Design, since the eighties designer for Riva.  Inside a large salon area accommodates a full dining table welcomes you to the lower deck.  Here light and dark shades of oak and opaque polished lacquering provides a modern touch to the traditional elegance characteristic of Riva. Its open interior exteriors are perfect for entertaining. The cockpit is covered with a large, electronic hydraulic operated Bimini-top and features two large sundecks, three sofas, fridge, sink and upon request a grill. Power is from twin 1360mhp MAN engines which take the Riva 63' Virtus to top speeds of 40 knots and a cruise of 35 thanks to a hull equipped with tunnel propulsion for ultimate ease and handling for the smoothest ride out on the water.

www.riva-yacht.com

New Model: Greenline 70 Ocean Class

The second model from Greenline who after launching the much praised 33 Hybrid goes to more the double size presenting the 70 Ocean Class.  Greenline is part of the Slovenian Seaway Group, and the 70 Ocean Class is in my understanding the hybrid more Eco friendly version of the Skagen 70 with some little differences in the exterior.  A patented hull named Superdisplacement along with optional Lithium powered electric engine with range for twenty nautical miles are part of the new Greenline large explorer yacht package.  You can also have an optional hard top which will feature a solar panel and give three kw of electricity during sun time.  But apart some green features which are optional, standard equipment should be quite generous and also offer ABT Trac stabilizers.  The interior is more looking to that of a standard motor yacht plan then for an Explorer Trawler type vessel with living on the main deck having saloon, galley, dining and helm, and below dedicated to the cabins.  The standard lower deck plan is a double three cabins layout with owners stateroom located to midships, plus a two berth crew cabin to aft.  An optional four cabins version should be presented later on.  Standard power is from twin 800hp engines which give a 22 knots top speed, and 19 knots of cruise.  But Greenline says that at lower speeds a transatlantic range should be possible. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.49 m (70.5ft)

Waterline Length - 19.55 m

Beam - 5.95 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 42 t dry and empty, 52 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 7000 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, optional 8 berths in 4 cabins, 1 crew cabin

Engines - 2 x 800hp

Propulsion - line straight shaft

Speed - 22 knots max, 19 knots cruise

Hull Shape - Superdisplacement with deep protective keel

Project - J and J design, Rhoades Young interior

Certification - CE A

www.greenlinehybrid.com

PowerYachtBlog Best of 2011 Nominated

Vismara Yachts New Web Site

Vismara Yachts specialized in building custom builds for its clients presents its new World Wide web showroom.  Vismara was founded in 1984 when its founder Architect Alessandro Vismara graduated at Southampton Collage specializing in Applied Hydrodynamics and Performance Prediction.  This for Alessandro a collaboration with Perini and later on in 1990 continues with Swedish sailing yacht builder Baltic Yachts.  Today the collaboration with Baltic Yachts still continue not only in an engineering way, but also as Vismara is service refence in the Mediterranean.  Vismara has build a lot of sailboats but in recent years started building power boats delivering as yet four very different models both in size and shape which start from the eight meter 28 Mas, to the 80 Record.  The latest launch which went in the water early on in 2011 is the MY68 Navetta. Four more motor boats are currently under construction from 56 up to a 115 footer.  Vismara new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Vismara, Activities, Partnership, Yachts, Brokerage, Download, News, Contacts, Baltic Yachts Italia, and Blog.

www.vismara-mc.com

Improve-it = Azimut 88 Flybridge

For the second half of 2011 Azimut makes new improvements to the 88 Flybridge, second small in the famous Italian brand super yacht sizes and launched in 2009 as a further evolution of the 85 model.  These new changes  occur on the inside without touching the Stefano Righini designed exterior profile. But in the inside we have a change of designers with Salvagni taking over from Galeazzi and presenting two changes: the layout of the lower deck and the decor.  The first involved moving the bathroom in the master cabin toward the stern, thereby creating a buffer that isolates the master cabin from the engine room even more. The new layout also made it possible to modify the stairs, which now have a more discreet access into the suite. To port, in full light, a breakfast zone was created, with two armchairs and a table.  Corresponding to the opposite window is the vanity. The wardrobes are built into the walls and have a slightly larger storage volume. With the master cabin change a  second layout change was possible in the saloon, with the stairs going down to the owners room making possible to position the day bathroom longitudinally, with a resulting gain of space for the dining area.  The decor modification stands out immediately. All the forms have been changed with architect Salvagni, who designed the interiors, transforming the shapes by softening corners and creating curves. Breaks in continuity between ceilings and walls are seen everywhere. The system of portals that separate the rooms become a new loop system that invites passage through the softness of the rounded forms. Also in the master cabin the curves of the new decor are repeated, seen in a wraparound headboard that includes the bedside tables. Another instance of particularly interesting design is represented by the slits for opening the wardrobes: they design a soft shape, an invitation to open and enter into the comfort of one’s clothes. There is no lack for mirrored surfaces, which further augment the sensation of space.

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Codecasa 42 Vintage F.73

Codecasa launches its construction hull number F.73, the much awaited 42 Vintage model.  A new departure for Codecasa with the 42 Vintage who in the last two decades always presented us with models who look at the present and future, with that always unique approach to Italian design.  Designed by Della Role long time collaborator for the shipyard who for the 42 Vintage inspired himself to unique craft of days gone by as the Moratti owned Parragina, or Kennedy's  Marlin to evoke the sense of retro to this new chapter in Codecasa long written history.  But most of all the 42 Vintage does not want to look as a yacht attacking the sea as latest modern generation designs but one which is comfortable on the water, and giving respect to it. The 42 Vintage also inspires classic style in all areas of its five double cabins interior with an owners stateroom located on the main deck.  Finishing is for light color with white marble and lacquered wood. Power is from twin 1650hp Cat which give a 17 knots top speed, and a range of 4000 nautical miles on one 60000 liters fuel tank at 11 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 42.5 m (139.4ft)

Beam - 9.0 m

Draft - 2.40 m

Displacement - 400 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 60000 l

Water Capacity - 8000 l

Accommodation - 10 berths in 5 guest cabins, 6 rew + 1 captain double in 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats 3512B 1650hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 17 knots max, 11 knots economic cruise

Range - 4000 nm at 11 knots

Construction - high tensile steel AH36 hull, aluminium 5083 H111/ H321 super structure

Project - Architect Della Role

Certification - Lloyd's Register of Shipping, Maltese Cross 100A1, SSC Mono G6 LMC/MCA Compliance

www.codedcasayachts.com

Project: CRN 52m Classic

By blending the seventies and the eighties style with the technology of the new millennium, CRN, the ship yard and brand of the Ferretti Group, has created the new 52m Classic project.  The shape of the CRN 52m Classic are squarish, “pure” and inspired to the nautical period dating back to the seventies through to the mid-eighties and to two prestigious boats, namely the 47 metre “Azzurra” and the 61 metre “Il Vagabondo. The 52 metre mega yacht, was developed from the CRN naval architectural solutions, in collaboration with Studio Zuccon International Project and meets the ship owners need in a flexible manner. This new layout allows one to have closer contact with the sea, thanks to solutions some of which have already been seen on other CRN super yachts like the outdoor “beach club” at the sterns, the terrace of the ship owner’s suite, and the presence of the three tenders on board, one of which is eight instead of two metres long.  52m Classis will have five bridges which accommodates up to twelve passengers in five guest cabins; divided in a master and four guest suites.  Crew space will be for twelve members. Power is estimated at a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 14 coming from twin Cat engines.

www.crn-yacht.com

New Model: Uniesse 55 Sport

Uniesse presents the new 55 Sport model, what is a replacement for the long standing since 2002 produced 54 of the same line which had an average market success.  Measuring over all sixty feet, may be the North Italian builder should change the name here the 55 Sport is based on the same hull of the old model but offers a complete redefining of the deck spaces both above and below. The main reason why this happens is because of the patio door main deck plan which separates living areas up top making it usable all year round, leaving below dedicated to the cabins.  Accommodation offers three double cabins with owners stateroom located forward, this feeling like being a full beam cabin thanks to the movement of the shower head to fore peak.  While Uniesse is not the first to do this it is good to see another builder choosing this type of layout, which in building stage is much more practical to the builder meaning less tooling costs. On the 55 Sport there is also a choice for a galley down or up layout, with the upper choice giving a third shower head.  A crew cabin is located to aft.  The 55 Sport also follows recent trends in tender stowage with the 55 Sport having a hydraulic up and down bathing platform.  Power is from standard 800hp MAN, or optional 1000hp engines which give top speed of 35 and 38 knots respectively.  A surface drives version option should also be available, this pushing top speeds to about 45 knots max. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.32 m (60.10ft)

Length - 16.49 m

Beam - 4.70 m

Draft - 1.45 m

Displacement - 26000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2500 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Max Persons - 16 Persons 

Accommodation - 6 berths, 1 crew berth

Engines - 2 x MAN 800hp, MAN 1000hp

Propulsion - line shaft, surface drives optional

Speed - 35 knots max with MAN 800hp, 38 knots with 1000hp

Certification - CE A

www.uniesse.com

Project: Sarnico 46 Spider GTS

Sarnico present the project for a 46 Spider GTS model.  This project will launch in the fall of this year with hull one being sold to a US client and follows the 40 Spider launched in 2006.  As the smaller model, the 46 Spider GTS will offer clean aggressive looks with comfort and is designed by two of the most respected naval firms being Nuvolari and Lenard for the lines, and Victory Acampora for the hull underwater shapes.  This duo of designers is a symbol of the Sarnico boat building company the first being used since 1994 first on the still in production 45, and the second for the latest models since 2006.  The 46 Spider GTS will distinct itself for larger spaces in all areas.  The 46 Spider GTS will also offer a movable hardtop which covers a big part of the living exterior main deck.  Here is also space for a galley.  Down below the space is for two double cabins, saloon and galley.  The owners room is to fore, and a three berths guest cabin is located to midships. Power for the Sarnico 46 Spider GTS will be from Cummins engines starting at 480 up to 700hp.  As the 2010 launched Grande flagship, the 46 Spider GTS will feature the innovative Flexidrive surface drives propulsion.

www.cantieridisarnico.it  

Improve-it = Cigarette 50 Marauder

In the first half of 2011 Cigarette showed an improved version for its 50 Marauder flagship model.  The first boat showing this modification was a Poker Run Edition named Lipschutz.  This boat featured a new deck design which enhance more the aesthetics and style of the current Cigarette flagship.  With this Cigarette shows again how it is always tweaking and elaborating its boats improving them by time.  The 50 Marauder 'Lipshutz' also was the first Cigarette to be power by twin Mercury racing gas petrol SVC4v engines which deliver 1350hp each.  

www.cigaretteracing.com