New Model: Mulder 1500 Favorite

Mulder continue to steam ahead and launch the second model of its traditional down East lobster looking Favorite range and after putting into the water two units of the 1400, follow this by putting the first example of the little bit larger 1500.  The first unit of the 1500 Favorite designed by Guido de Groot and Mulder shipyard, and built in all alloy with the Vripack technique is a white colored hull model.  In the 1500 Favorite which has the same beam and draft as the one meter smaller 1400, an owner gains a back looking L-shaped settee in the aft deck,  larger galley which unusually is in front and under the helm station to starboard, and a second guest shower head.  Accommodation is again for two cabins; with owners room to fore, and a guest cabin to starboard.  Hull for the 1500 as in all the Favorite models, and some other Mulder's is the choice of a semi displacement round bilge, or a more planning hard chine shape.  Hull one of Mulder's 1500 Favorite was a round bilge hull shape with twin Volvo 330hp engines. Power options is for four choices in the shaft propelled round bilge hull from twin Volvo's 150 to 435hp, and a single choice twin 435hp and IPS pods in planning hard chine shape.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.60 m (51.1ft)

Hull Length - 15.00 m

Beam - 4.70 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 18 t

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 720 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

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

Propulsion - line shafts, or Volvo forward looking IPS pods

Speed - 12 knots max with 150hp, 27 knots max with 435hp

Hull Shape - semi displacement round bilge, or planning chine shape

Construction - All aluminium

Project - Guido de Groot, Vripack, Van Der Kamp interior, Mulder Shipyard

Certification - CE A

www.muldershipyard.com

Project: Colombo 39 Alldays

Colombo presents the project of the 39 Alldays, which is a restyling of the 37 dedicated to US market requests.  This 39 version is more young looking and abandons the classic contrasts of the original 37 Alldays, with the mahogany friezes disappearing and give way to metallic dark finishes that match the light grey colour of the side and the stern.  Furniture, textiles, accessories, express modernity, to conquer foreign markets with typical Italian style.  The 39 Alldays just as all the new Colombo since the Sarnico Group take over is a project of Brunello Acampora of Victory Design for the hull, and Nuvolari Lenard for the lines. The 39 Alldays just as the smaller 37 offers the layout plan which gives a high level of comforts with a living on the main deck, spacious aft cockpit, and lower deck sleeping five adults in two cabins below.  Power is from twin Volvo from 300 up to 370hp with IPS pod propulsion.

www.colomboboats.it

New Model: Maritimo C53 Sports Cabriolet

Maritimo presented the C53 Sports Cabriolet at the recently concluded Australia's premier Sydney show.  The new C53 Sports Cabriolet is the latest model to come from Maritimo and represents the development of this range, which today features three models.  The C53 is the current smallest model of the Sports Cabriolet range, as apparenlty the 2010 presented C47 is infact stopped from production or as happened to the C50 will be moved to the Mustang line up.  Maritimo with the C53 Sports Cabriolet feature all latest design elements as found in the latest models; astern galley which serves the aft deck, and a large tender garage which can accommodate a jet rib over three meters.  The main deck is complimented by a C-shaped settee to port side which serves as relaxing sofa and dinette, and helm station to port side.  Below is a three cabins lower deck with an owners suite to port side located to midships, single berth guest cabin to starboard, and VIP to fore.  A dual entrance shower head located to starboard serves the guests.  Power is from twin Volvo 670hp engines which should give a cruise speed of about 25 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17 m (55.9ft)

Hull Length - 15.73 m

Beam - 5.2 m

Draft - 1.3 m

Displacement - 21500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2600 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - 5 persons in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 670hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 25 knots cruise

www.maritimo.com.au

Project: Hargrave 125 Raised Pilothouse Motoryacht

This new project from Hargave the 125 Raised Pilothouse Motoryacht is full of European styling outside with an American comfort plan inside.  Designed by the renowned Hargrave firm the 125 Raised Pilothouse is already in construction and is being built as part of an innovative “Instant Gratification Program”, which offers some models already under production, so they can cut the delivery time down to months instead of years.  The 125 Raised Pilothouse Motoryacht is created for those who like to entertain on a grand scale, every room and design detail have a larger than expected feel to it. Her interior in fact sleep eight guests in four spacious staterooms which include the owners suite located to midships.  Crew accommodation is for five located aft, in three cabins with a small C-shaped dinette, and galley.  The main deck is all reserved for entertainment from the interior saloon with two large sofas, to the dining table for eight, and the galley with all around view located to fore.  Power is from twin 1825hp Cat engines which give a nineteen knots max, and fifteen of cruise.

www.hargravecustomyachts.com

New Model: Ferretti Custom Line 33 Navetta Crescendo

Ferretti Custom Line recently launched the three decks 33 Navetta Crescendo model, what is an update of the standard 33 model which follows of what we have seen with the 26.  The new 33 Navetta Crescendo designed by Zuccon with the help of Ferretti AYT continue the concept of this range of a medium speed and range super yacht, with the Crescendo version increasing visual contact with the sea.  This is done with opening balconies, and larger view windows in all areas.  In standard plan the 33 Navetta Crescendo features five big guests cabins, with owners stateroom located on the main deck and having a full view of the sea.  Crew space is for six persons all located to fore.  The sun deck of the 33 Navetta Crescendo located on top is also of a new design here apart offering the usual sunpads also features a nice circle shaped swimming pool.  Power is from standard MAN 1400hp which give a 17 knots max, but an option of larger 1550 engines should increase speed by three digits. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 32.62 m (107ft)

Hull Length - 32.56 m

Waterline Length - 28.35 m

Beam - 7.00 m

Draft - 2.52 m loaded

Displacement - 108.5 t dry, 140 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 16300 l

Water Capacity - 3250 l

Max Persons - 20

Accommodation - 10 guests in 5 cabins, 6 six crew in 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 DE2862 LE463 1400hp, MAN v12 1550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 17 knots max, 15 knots cruise with 1400hp, 20 knots with 1550hp estimate

Hull Type - semi displacement with hard chine and deep keel

Project - Zuccon International exterior lines and interior, Ferretti Group AYT hull and propulsion

Certification - RINA 100 A1.1 Y

www.customline-yacht.com 

Project: Absolute 53 STY

Absolute has decided to make 2011 one of its most prolific years, and after presenting two new projects with the 40 model in Fly and STY versions, follows it with the 53 STY.  This model is in my understanding a replacement of the 2007 launched 52, although Absolute has so far not confirmed this.  The 53 STY is based on the hull and lines of the 2010 launched 50 Fly model, and continues this young, prolific and successful Italian builder faith in Volvo IPS pod propulsion.  A system which powers all of its model minus the entry level 40 STC. The 53 STY which mean Sport Yacht, is a three cabin boat which can be fully open, or enclosed with patio doors and sunroof making it a boat for all seasons. Cozy in Winter, open for air in Summer.  The living of the 53 STY minus the galley is located on the main deck, with the exterior also featuring an aft sun pad, and C-shaped dinette.  Down below is three guest cabins, galley, and a crew cabin to aft.  Owners stateroom is to fore, with a VIP cabin located to starboard side with a private entrance to the guests head.  Power is a choice to twin or triple Volvo 435hp engines.    

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Bavaria 43 SportHT

Bavaria continue to update its sport cruiser line, and as it has done in recent years presents the 43 SportHT, the hard top version of 43 Sport model.  Designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA the 43 SportHT has basically the clever laid plan of the normal open Sport version both above and below decks, and can sleep from six in two cabins, or eight persons in the three cabin optional choice layout.  The cockpit of the 43 is huge, offering an extended bathing platform, aft sun pad, C-shaped dinette, L-shaped settee all to port, and helm with a galley and wet bar behind it to starboard.  This area is up to the dinette covered by the hard top which can nearly all open up.  This makes the 43 SportHT become a very open boat, with the benefits of quick closing the hard top offers.  There is as the standard open version three engine options for the Bavaria 43 SportHT, but I think the gasoline standard power of twin Mercruiser 430hp is very misleading for a boat which has thirteen meters of length and has as its vocation to cruise.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.83 m (45.3ft)

Hull Length - 13.22 m

Beam - 4.41 m

Draft - 1.10 m

Displacement - 11750 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 410 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, 6 berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Gasoline Petrol Mercruiser 8.2 Mag HO DTS 430hp, Diesel Volvo D6 370hp, Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Mercruiser Barvo III dual prop stern drive, Volvo DPH dual prop stern drive, Volvo IPS500 or 600 forward looking dual propeller pods

Project - BMW Group DesignWorks USA

Certification - CE B

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

Project: Azimut 62S Italia

Azimut presents the project of the 62S Italia, what is a further development of the 62S model with bigger engines, and modified interior and exterior.  The 62S Italia as Azimut's press release says gets closer to the 72S model in some features and more so in the interior, being now finished with Zebrawood, instead of Wenge.  The hard top of the 62 S Italia gets also a new look now having two glasses which are also curved and feature an Anti-UV film.   The crew cabin of the 62 S Italia is expanded having two berths, and the standard plan of the guest rooms will have three cabins as standard.  The galley of the 62S Italia has also been modified and can now be separated from other areas thanks to the sliding doors. The 62S Italia will also feature a new innovation from the Azimut Benetti Group called the Bird's Eye View, what is a system of three docking cameras that reconstruct the boat’s image in real time with respect to the dock and the other craft, merging the sources into a single view, which will make it possible to execute maneuvers with great precision.  The 62S Italia will also be powered with twin MTU 1150hp here having a total of 270 more horses versus the previous 62S, which will give a top speed of 37 knots.  Surprisingly there is no mention so far if a ZF4000 pod option will be available for this new version.  Considering that the 62S was used as Research and Design for the new big ZF pods I did accept this new 62S version to have them as standard.  So far Azimut seems not much a big fan of pod drives using them in only two models; 43S and Atlantis 50x4. 

www.azimutyachts.com

Engine: Volvo D6-400 400hp

Volvo Penta invented the high-performance diesel sterndrive in 1977 and has been the undisputed market leader in this constantly expanding segment ever since. The latest addition confirms this position: a 400 hp version of the D6 engine, matched with a refined DPH Duoprop drive which equals to be the current world’s most powerful diesel sterndrive.  Back in 1977, the high performance diesel sterndrive was launched in the form of Volvo Penta’s D40 with single prop drive. A mere 125 hp powered boats such as the Sunseeker 23 DC. The launch of Duoprop and the compressor concept quickly made Volvo Penta the first choice for diesel sport performance.  The D6-400 engine is based on the proven design of the IPS600 engine. Compared to the current D6-370, the 400-version has supercharging with a larger turbo and a tuned mechanical compressor. The charge air cooler has increased capacity to handle the increased flow, and the cooling system has a new heat exchanger and improved oil cooling. The combustion chamber features modified design, a new valve position and increased capacity injectors. The efficient combustion leads to low overall emissions.  Torque is also important in the new D6-400 and this is where the Volvo Penta compressor concept excels by producing charge air, and thereby a massive torque directly from low rpms. The D6-370 is today unmatched and the new D6-400 is 10 % better. Already at 2000 rpm it reaches its maximum torque of 970 Nm – enough to produce safe and fast acceleration onto the plane for great driving enjoyment.  Another Volvo Penta specialty is to develop engine, drive and propellers as a package, rather than separate components. This is essential to transform the torque and power to acceleration, top speed and driving pleasure. The DPH Duoprop drive was introduced in 2003 as the strongest and most efficient sterndrive ever. To handle the D6-400 while still maintaining a slim and efficient underwater body, Volvo Penta developed new technology.  The upper unit comes with a new bearing box with a new roller bearing, a reinforced suspension fork and redesigned gear geometry. The lower unit features gear with geometry developed by Volvo Penta and made from unique super-high tensile steel with efficient lubrication. Lubrication has also been redesigned to ensure that the drive can handle the tremendous forces with high reliability.

www.volvopenta.com

Project: Sessa 34 Key Largo Inboard

Sessa presents the 34 Key Largo, what is a step into the future from the Italian builder and its well known  center console line up.  This model is to be available in inboard as rendering above, or with outboard version which has just been launched. But the 34 Key Largo moves the barrier and challenges what we have seen coming from other builders with some innovative features, offering an accommodation and well thought out layout which looks to other more cruiser orientated customers.  For the 34 Key Largo, Sessa has pulled out all it has in terms of studies, development and quality: 1500 computer files, 200 m² resin parts modelled with the 3D moulding machine and more than 300 different components that make up the boat.  The 34 Key Largo is a center console but also a cabin boat which offers a ten centimeters short of two meters head room below.  The layout here can sleep four in two areas; convertible V-shaped settee which becomes a double bed to fore, twin berth to midships under the stairs, galley, and separate shower head.  The cockpit deck offers an all the boat living area; center helm, wet bar, sun lounger to fore, L-shaped settee, and a sunpad aft which in only available in the inboard version. An optional rigid T-Top with electric bimini which covers the cockpit is also available.  The Sessa 34 Key Largo power is in its stern drive inboard version twin Volvo petrol 320hp or 220hp Diesel engines.  The outboard version is powered by twin Yamaha 300hp and can reach top speeds up to 45 knots.  

www.sessamarine.com