New Model: Sabre 48 Salon Express

Launched the past Spring, Sabre presents its second size in its Motor Yacht range the 48 Salon Express.  This new model was presented as a project in 2010, and has an all pod dedicated hull design.  The 48 Salon Express is indeed the fifth Sabre to be equipped with pods, in this case the North American boat builder choose the ZF aft looking versions.  The new Sabre follows recent down East lobster boat themes with a living on the main deck with full opening of the patio doors creating a one with area with the aft cockpit, and cabin space located below.  Here is a two cabins two head plan, with owners room being located to fore.  Below is also a mechanical space which if desired can be ordered as a crew cabin.  Power is from twin Cummins 550hp which give a top speed of 34 knots, and a cruise of 30.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.48 m (47.6ft) excluding bathing platform and bow roller

Beam - 4.67 m

Draft - 1.14 m

Displacement - 15740 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1892 l

Water Capacity - 606 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths, optional single crew cabin

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 8.3 550hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus 3800 aft looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 34 knots max, 30 knots cruise, 22 knots optimum cruise

Range - 347 nm at 22 knots

Hull Shape - modified Vee planning with shallow pod drive tunnels, 14 degrees deadrise aft 23 at midships

Construction - ISO NPG gelcoat with vinylester back-up resin, infused biaxial E-glass with Airex foam core

Certification - CE, NMMA, ABYC, USCG standards

www.sabreyachts.com

Project: Sunseeker 53 Manhattan

Sunseeker presents the project of the 53 Manhattan, what is a further development and replacement of the 52 model.  A difference of larger windows both on the top and lower decks shows on the outside of this new project.  The lower deck for examples replaces the three vertical windows, with a large glassed surface as found on the latest Sunseeker models.  But differences are found in nearly all areas; from the aft deck now available in two options; sunpad or small sunpad and settee, and the third guest cabin now having two in line berths in replacement to bunks, larger owners stateroom with berth being in the center and looking to aft, and a split level saloon with a C-shaped dinette to port side on the raised area by the helm.

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Jet Tern 63 Apollo

After making a good name with the Selene trawler explorer cruisers and yachts range, and following this with the Artemis modern planning boat line in 2010, Jet Tern takes another challenge to the Power Catamaran and presents the 63 Apollo model.  For this new challenge Jet Tern hired important French names for the design of its first catamaran, and the results has been good seeing that hull two is under construction, and a smaller Apollo is at the moment in the tooling department. The 63 Apollo a name which represents the Greek God of the Sun, is a three cabin Power Catamaran, and surprises for having the owner stateroom located on the main deck, and in the centre part of the boat.  This apart giving extra comfort is unusual in a yacht of nineteen meters even in a catamaran.  The two other guest suites are to be found one in each hull, and both offer circle shaped large view windows.  An extra optional fourth double cabin is available on request.  Living space is impressive and thanks to the eight meters plus of beam the 63 Apollo offers 145 squared meters of space, this being divided with a galley located behind to starboard of the central helm, and lounge sofas found on the entrance of the main deck.  Power is from twin Cats 1010hp engines which give a top speed of 28 knots, and a cruise of 25, but a long range option of smaller 450hp Cats is also available.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.06 m (62.1ft)

Waterline Length - 17.85 m

Beam - 8.86 m

Draft - 1.15 m

Fuel Capacity - 7000 l, optional 10,000 l for long range
Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, optional eight berths in four cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats 1010hp, Cats 450hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 28 knots max, 25 knots cruise

Range - 3300 nm at 10 knots with Cats 450hp long range choice

Project - Stéphane Poughon project, Marc Van Peteghem and Vincent Lauriot Prevost naval, interior Oliver Gibault

www.seleneoceanyachts.com

Projects: Cranchi M 40, Cracnhi M 35, Cranchi 30 Endurance

After making the last two years concentrating on its new Yacht Class line which today features three models and goes up to 66 feet, Cranchi goes into the fall of 2011 in full attack to the sport cruiser market between the thirty and forty feet mark with three upcoming new projects set to launch in Cannes and Genoa.  This is a size which without a doubt showed Cranchi build a strong reputation for quality and reliable boats since the early nineties.  The first of the projects shown above is the M 40, which takes a lot from its exterior looks from the latest new model coming from Cranchi what is the 56 Soft Top. But the M 40 is a huge challenge which represents a size which have given a lot of growth to Cranchi, think models as the 40/41 Mediterranee, or 39 and 41 Endurance.  The M 40 has a lot of strong features from a very spacious aft cockpit deck with sun pad, C-shaped settee, a couple loungers, and dual seat helm station, to a spacious cabin area below.  This sleeps a total of six or seven, in two cabins plus a convertible dinette.  It also features two heads, and a very so far on plan spacious looking galley.  Power for what is an over all sport cruiser of 44 feet in length is from twin Volvo 300 or 330hp engines with dual prop stern drive propulsion.  Speed estimates for a boat weighing close to ten tons dry are of 33 knots max with the twin 330hp engines.     

The M 35 is again a hard soft top sport cruiser from Cranchi.  In my thinking this model is the hard top version of the 36 Zaffiro, and  should replace the highly successful and still wanted over one thousand units delivered 34 Zaffiro.  The M 35 does in fact share hull shape from the 36 Zaffiro with an identical length and beam, with the same sleeping six in two cabins including the convertible dinette lower deck layout.  The main deck aft cockpit is still a split level area but has been redesigned with the entrance now moved to port instead of starboard as is the 36, and features an extra lounger and new style wet bar.  Power choices are the same to what the 36 Zaffiro offers from twin 260 to optional 300hp Volvo engines.  Top speed is a 34 knots max with twin 300hp engines.

The Cranchi 30 Endurance continues the legacy created in the eighties by what is a classic from the North East Italian boat builder the 31 Endurance.  With the 30 Endurance Cranchi joins the other Italian builders who think walk around style outside, and a comfortable cabin area below.  This brings a good compromise for a day boat, with good cabin space for a small family to cruise.  In fact the 30 Endurance sleeps four below in a convertible dinette, double berth at midships, and a separate shower head.  The galley is located outside, and a light material sunroof on top of the center helm is also available as optional.  A total of five Volvo engine choices are available in both petrol and diesel from a single 270, to twin 225hp.  Speed estimates are for 32 knots max with a single 320hp petrol engine.  

www.cranchi.it

Project: Cheoy Lee 46m Marco Polo II

Cheoy Lee continue to upgrade its Marco Polo Series, and present the second of the series what is a 46m  transocean super yacht designed by Ron Holland to explore the world's remote regions.  Marco Polo II continues the concept of hull one of the series what is a European quality built in China, typifying her builder's approach to modern fuel efficient green cruising.  Accommodation for the Cheoy Lee 46m Marco Polo II is a four or five double guests cabins, with an owners stateroom, apartment style located on the top deck.  The Marco Polo series features a seaworthy efficient hull with a bulbous bow. Her look is practical and purposeful and low maintenance silken finish suits her word girding role. The Cheoy Lee 46m Marco Polo II is to be powered by a single 1911hp Cat engine, with a spare wing 315hp jet propelled motor.  Top speed is a 14 knots max, 13 cruise, and an economic of 10 knots giving 6000 nm of range.

www.cheoyleena.com

New Model: Riva 27 Iseo

It's been a very long time since Riva produced boats under the thirty foot mark, but the release of the 27 Iseo has been all the more worth waiting for.  This new entry level Riva also takes space as the baby of the range from the 32 feet Aquariva and its three different versions, and as all the recent models of the World renowned status symbol builder is a design to Micheli's Officina Italiana Design with the collaboration of Ferretti Group AYT.  The new 27 Iseo, follows what showed the Aquariva and gives tribute to the classic Riva runabout built from the forties till the eighties with mahogany wood glued to a fiberglass built boat. The 27 Iseo will have also a standard made for Riva road trailer, with an optionals list which add to the luxury of the boat from a bow thruster, to the electric ZEM hybrid choice, and all Poltrona Frau upholstery. The Iseo has also a special Apple platform for I-Pad which integrates with the GPS, and adds other entertainment features.  Accommodation is for a luxury fitted two berth cuddy cabin to fore.  Power is three engine choices petrol or diesel fuel, Yanmar and Mercruiser, from 260 up to 320hp.
Technical Data:

LOA - 8.24 m (27ft)

Hull Length - 8.21 m

Waterline Length - 6.98 m

Beam - 2.50 m

Draft - 0.88 m loaded

Displacement - 2.65 t unloaded, 3.55 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 330 l
Water Capacity - 88 l

Max Persons - 6

Accommodation - 2 berths

Engine - 1 x Yanmar 6BY2 260hp, Yanmar 8LV 320hp, petrol Mercruiser 377 DTS Mag V8 6.2 l 320hp

Propulsion - Yanmar ZT350, Mercruiser Bravo III dual propeller stern drive

Speed -  40 knots max 35 cruise with Yanmar 320hp

Range - 250 nm with Yanmar 260 at 30 knots cruise, 210 with Yanmar 320 at 35 knots cruise

Hull Shape - monohedron with spray rails 15 degrees dead rise aft

Project - Mauro Micheli Officina Italian Design, Ferretti AYT

Certification - CE 2003.44 B, modules B + C RINA S.p.a.

www.riva-yacht.com

Projects: Prestige 550 Flybridge, Prestige 60 S

Prestige continues to present new projects to attack the market, and is aiming to showcase three new models for the fall of 2011.  One of these new projects is the 550 Flybridge with designer Garroni following the themes we have seen on the latest Prestige the 500.  Similar lines outside, and a plan which looks all very the same but adds more space, and new comforts.  But The 550 Flybridge is all new hull set up, wider longer and also features the ZF Zeus aft looking dual propulsion set up instead of Volvo IPS as is for the 500.  Below the theme of the upcoming flagship of the Flybridge range is again similar to what we found on the 500 with three guests cabins having also the owners stateroom with separate stairs and here gaining an office room, and adding a single person crew cabin aft.  Power is from twin Cummins 600hp which give a top speed of 30 knots.

The Prestige 60 S will be the second model of the Yachts Division which was inaugurated in 2009 with the 60 model.   The 60 S follows the themes of the flybridge model but has a lot of elements coming from a sport yacht.  The 60 S is in simple terms a sport bridge version of the 60. What you get in the 60 S is a sleeker sports line with hard top opening on top of the lower helm, and a shorter fly deck which features three settees, and C-shaped dinette.  Down below the theme is similar to that of the 60, living main deck with astern galley, and lower deck three cabins all with private heads, and two berth crew cabin aft.  Power is from twin Volvo 700hp with IPS pods which give a 30 knots top speed.

www.prestige-yachts.com

New Model: Cutwater 28

Cutwater by Fluid Motion presents its second model, with the 28 flagship.  The bigger Cutwater is similar to the smaller 26 sister PowerYacht showed a couple weeks ago, with everything being that little bit extra spacious.  Non the less the 28 although measuring 32 feet over all is indeed a trailer boat.  But this is not done to sacrifice what is a very comfortable all year use cruising boat, which has a lot of substance and thinking going into its design. Meaning that just as the smaller 26, the Cutwater 28 is a boat for cruising at sea.  The 28 features the unique Cutwater hull which is a planing hull with keel, and a step.  Accommodation sleeps four in two areas, plus a convertible extra berth in a saloon, plus a galley on the main deck, and a separate shower head.  The aft cockpit is where the 28 feels more spacious to the 26. For easy manoeuvring bow and stern thruster are standard, with extra comforts as 2.7 kw generator being optional.  Power is from a single Yanmar 260hp, which should give about 30 knots of top speed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.85 m (32.4ft) rigged with platform

Hull Length - 8.5 m

Beam - 2.59 m

Draft - 0.71 m

Displacement - 2904 kg

Fuel Capacity - 378 l

Water Capacity - 151 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engine - 1 x Yanmar 6BY2 260hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max
Hull - semi planning Cutwater Keel stepped hull, eleven degrees dead rise aft
Project - David and John Livingstone
www.cutwaterboats.com

Project: Azimut 60 Flybridge

Azimut presents the 60 Flybridge project, what is a further development of the 58 model launched in 2007.  The visible changes of the 60 are apparent all following what was shown in the new 64 presented the fall of last year 2010.  Like new lower fin shape windows to the upper cabin being more distinctive, and glass inserts on the outer part of the radar arch of the flybridge.  Inside the changes will be more subtle but Azimut do hint of some minimal changes in the main deck, as well as the galley.  The flybridge by this modified rendering seems also improved now featuring a larger settee to starboard.  It will be interesting to see if Azimut will follow what was presented in the new 45 of a very modular flybridge into other models of the range.  I'd say why not.

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Botnia Targa 32

Botnia presents its latest new Targa 32 model.  The new Botnia Targa will replace the 31 model, and is a new boat with a wider hull of seventeen centimeters.  Distinctive looking outside thanks to it larger coach roof and lightly higher free board the 32 will offer important improvements versus the model it replaces especially in the fore cabin now moved more to forward as the improvements seen on the 35 and 37, and a much larger shower head.  Other important touches for the Targa 32 will be a double entrance transom door from the bathing platform, and integrated staircase to the fly bridge helm station.  The Targa 32 sleeps a total of seven persons, five of which in two separate cabins plus the convertible settee on the main deck.  Power choices start from a single 370hp up to a twin of the same rating, with the last option giving 44 knots of top speed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.78 m (35.4ft)

Hull Length - 9.82 m

Beam - 3.37 m

Displacement - 6300 kg approx

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 120 l

Accommodation - 5 + 2 berths

Engines - 1 x Volvo D6 370hp, 2 x Volvo D4 225hp, 260hp, 300hp, D6 330hp, 370hp

Speed - 44 knots max, 36 knots cruise with twin Volvo 370hp

Range - 340 nm with twin 260hp and consumption of 2.3 nm per mile on cruise

www.targa.fi