Powerboat OGP - Siracusa, Sicily Preview

For the third consecutive year Syracuse is in the calendar of the Powerboat Endurance calendar, and this today represents one of the most important fixtures of the season.  Syracuse or Siracusa in Italian is one of the most picturesque harbours of the Med, with the classic medieval age Fort on the entrance welcoming you inside one of the largest natural harbours in the World.  

This year Syracuse is the second stop of the season, and this will be a novelty which has in its previous been the closing round of the World championship calendar.  The leaders in both classes; 2B1 Furnibo #33 Evolution, and Jolly Drive Racing Team #06 in Super Sport will have to watch there back as the competitors will make sure to use the trap of a calmer inside, with that of a more turbulent waters outside area part of the track.  For this season Powerboat OGP will also deliver for the first time three round races in a Grand Prix, and Syracuse for this will offer more racing to the fans, and to the racers themselves. The races will be held one each day from Friday, with the Power Pole moved to earlier hours in the afternoon.
www.oceangrandprix.org

Project: Itama 45

Itama presents its new project of the 45 model.  Based on the hull lines of the Forty launched in the fall of 2005, the model which started the new course of the Ferretti Group ownership since Itama was purchased from Bulgari in 2004, and put Rome designer Marco Casali responsible for the design of the famous Italian opens.  The new 45 as outlined by Casali and Ferretti Group Advanced Yacht Technology features new elements in the technical department and some design touches which represent a change for the very traditional looking Itama's.  This as the above modified rendering shows, will be in the 45 what is the first Itama to have a sweeping stern.  It will be interesting to see how the Itama purist takes this change which still look traditional.  Other changes are a larger and hydraulic up and down moving bathing platform, new large windows on the hull sides, and invisible telescopic gang way under the port side located transom door.  The accommodation plan is the same as for the Forty featuring a choice of a single or twin cabins, sleeping from two to six people including the convertible dinette.  But a change in the bathroom which has been rotated to ninety degrees can be found, this giving more space.  Power will be from twin Cummins 480hp in line shafts.   

www.itama-yacht.com

New Model: Hinckley T55 Mk.II Flybridge

Just presenting the new T55 Mk.II, Hinckley also show the Flybridge version which is more of a novelty versus the standard model and was previously unavailable.  The new T for Talaria 55 Mark.II Flybridge follows recent trends of offering previously hard top hulls, with the added bonus of a second helm and extra entertainment area.  Apart the modifications which feature in the new 55 Mk.II like new frame less one peace side window profiles, and redesign of some parts of the interior the flybridge version offers additional seating space for six passengers in an L-shaped settee and opposite bench seat, plus the helmsman. Below, the T55 Mk.II Flybridge is spacious, with a main deck which is dedicated to relaxing and joins with the opening of the patio door with the two steps lower located aft cockpit.  A galley is located below along with two spacious staterooms, both offering the privacy  of a private shower head.  The owners room is the one located to fore, which also offers a small office or beauty desk.  Standard power is from twin Cats 1000hp with Hamilton Jet drives which give a top speed of 31 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.84 m (55.3ft)

Waterline Length - 15.54 m

Beam - 5.41 m

Draft - 0.88 m

Displacement - 26308 kg

Fuel Capacity - 4542 l

Water Capacity - 757 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 1000hp

Propulsion - Hamilton 403 Jet drive with Hinckley JetStick

Speed - 31 knots max, 24 knots cruise

Hull Shape - Vee with 16 degrees dead rise

Construction - DualGuard SCRIMP with Kevlar Carbon E-glass composite hull and vinylester resin

www.hinckleyyachts.com

Project: Jet Tern Selene 128 Ocean Trawler

Jet Tern continue to upgrade the size of the Selene range and present the project of the 128 Ocean Trawler.  The new Jet Tern flagship is the result of an international collaboration of designers and architects under Howard Chen's design team leadership. Howard Chen has worked closely again with renowned Dutch designer Guido De Groot and a group of International consultants to develop a contemporary take on a long range yacht whilst capitalizing on Jet Tern construction reputation for experience in the displacement type hulls.  Like the currently in construction 92, the 128 is also a design by De Groot, the third for the China based builder.by the Dutch architect.  The main difference of the 36 feet longer new flagship 128, is that it is a a triple deck displacement super yacht with a sundeck on top. Built all in fiberglass as the smaller sisters the 128 Ocean Trawler also sports the more modern look of all the Selene's with a sharp angled bow, giving her together with her round surfaces and stylish feature lines on the side more sleekness. The Selene 128 Ocean Trawler will offer a five guest cabins accommodation located in the lower deck with two guest and VIP cabins all featuring en-suite heads, and an owners state room located in the front-part of the main deck featuring a bath, large shower area and a fantastic view through the large windows in the hull.. The crew area is located in the bow of the yacht, and has got space for ten persons. In the stern of the lower deck there is a technical space and a special area for diving gear.  This area is connected to a very large swimming platform. The spacious main salon is located on the main deck and is directly connected to the aft deck. The round dining table provides space for twelve persons. The galley is situated in the middle of the main deck. The bridge third deck has a luxurious full beam lounge with a bar, pantry and comfortable U-couch.  The captains cabin is also located on the bridge and has direct entrance to the helm and the yachts office. As on every Selene, the Portuguese bridge leads to the bow, where the foredeck lounge is situated with a large U-couch and a sunbed area.  The Selene 128 Ocean Trawler is certified by ABS and MCA requirements for yachts, creating a solid platform for enjoying remote destinations with family and friends.

www.seleneoceanyachts.com

Improve-it = Maiora 27

Fipa Maiora launches another of the very successful 27 series, which has some important differences to other previously launched sister yachts.  Called Antharah this latest 27, which was launched in mid July easily noticeable difference is the large glued view window on the center of the lower deck, this serving owner and VIP staterooms.  This again being another novelty with both VIP and owners suite located to midships, and also served by a separate stairs from the saloon.  The other two guest cabins located to fore are served by a stairs from the wheelhouse.  Another novelty is the movable partition in the dining room located in the saloon this separating the place from all other areas.  As all launched 27 models Antharah is a custom built, a must of any Maiora which since its foundation has always distinct itself for launching yachts to owners request, and a high level of customisation.   This latest Maiora 27 is powered by twin MTU 1935hp engines, which give a 29 knots top speed.  But bigger engine options up to twin 2600hp MTU are available for the 27 and for those desiring more speed.

www.maiora.it 

Project: Princess V39

Princess return to sub forty feet size in a period just short to ten years, with the project of the V39.  This latest project is significant seeing other British builders giving again great consideration to this size.  May be the sales of over two hundred units in less to two years of a certain British builder owned by a US firm had a say in all this interest. The latest Princess under the forty feet mark was the not so successful 38 with flybridge produced from 1999 till 2003.  A previous V39 was produced from 1994 till 96 before the model get modified aft with bathing platform extension and became the good selling V40 proudced in its Mark One version for ten years. The V39 follows latest trends of a hard top sport cruiser with a two cabins with single head lower deck plan.  Plans are not shown although I do imagine a very traditional plan below with owners room to fore, and aft guest cabin to midships, with a galley and saloon in between. The exterior will offer as Princess say plenty of seating and a wet bar.  No open version will available and the roof will be a soft material offer.  Standard power is from twin not small Volvo 330hp with stern drive propulsion.

www.princessyachts.com 

New Model: BlueGame BG40

BlueGame presents its entry level and third model of the range, the BG40.  Another innovative project the BG40 designed by Luca Santella is a further development of the 2002 prototype Luja, and later followed on with the other BlueGame's the 47, and the 2009 launched 60.  That is a walk around with the same comfort of a sport cruiser and more.  The 40 although the smallest BlueGame keeps the various choices allowed to the buyer with a total of four versions available for outside.  These go from full open, to a hard top, or more sport fish orientated with tower and second helm.  The exterior split in two levels with two steps makes full space of the forty feet length of the BG40 and features an aft lounger, C-shaped settee, two seat helm station, and a forward sun pad. Inside a total of six can sleep in the BG40, divided in two double cabins at midships, galley, shower head, and a convertible U-shaped dinette.  Power is from twin Cummins 425hp or optional 480hp with ZF Zeus pods propulsion.  Speeds with the standard 425hp engines is for a 36 knots max, and a cruise of 30 which gives over 300 nautical miles of range.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.41 m (40.7ft)

Waterline Length - 11.95 m

Beam - 4.35 m

Draft - 0.80 m

Displacement - 9600 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Cummins 425hp, Cummins 480hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 36 knots max, 30 knots cruise, 25 knots best economic cruise with Cummins 425hp

Range - 375 nm at 30 knots, 404 nm at 25 knots 

Hull Shape - Vee with 17 degrees dead rise aft

Construction - Moulded fiberglass with quadraxial and biaxial stitched mat, and infused vinylester/polyester resin.  Infused sandwich core from chine to sheer, and top sides

Project - Louis T.Codega hull, Luca Santella lines and concept

Certification - CE B

www.bluegame.it

Project: Cranchi 58 Fly

The fourth upcoming project to come for 2011 from the Cranchi stable is the 58 Fly, which is also model number four to join the Yacht Class line since this was presented officially two years ago with the Sixty 4 HT.  Just as other Cranchi's the 58 Fly shares hull lines with another model, in this case the fall 2010 launched Fifty 6 Soft Top, but a total different use of space is to be found, especially to what regards the lower deck.  For a boat this size and with IPS pods the 58 Fly accommodation plan is surely one of the most spacious, and which has made the best use of the 2005 launched propulsion system.  Not just because of the three cabins but what each of these offer.  For example both the owners stateroom to midships, and VIP suite located to fore offer a walk in ward robe solution, and this is done without sacrificing any space from the third cabin which still has two single parallel beds.  Surely unheard for a boat this size especially considering the space the owners room to mid ship with breakfast dinette to port by the view window offers. An optional crew cabin located to port side with a separate entrance from the aft deck is also available.  The main deck is also modern in its solution with an astern galley, L-shaped sofa, raised L-shaped dinette, and central single seat helm station.  The flybridge is also well sized offering the today much used layout of C-shaped settee to aft, wet bar with grill, sun pad to fore, and helm station to starboard.  Tender stowage is to be on an up and down hydraulic bathing platform.  Power is from twin Volvo 600 or optional 700hp with IPS pod drive.  Estimated speeds are a max of 34 and a cruise of 26 knots with the bigger 700hp choice.   

www.cranchi.it

News: Galeon August 2011

CANNES 2011

From 6 to 11 September Galeon will show for the very first time it's most ever important model, the new 780 Crystal.  The new top of the line flagship model of the Polish firm, continues the legacy started in 2004 with British designer Tony Castro responsible for all the project design from the hull to the topsides and interior of the 780.  On 10 September Galeon will also make a cocktail party with the project team responsible for the construction of the 780 Crystal answering the questions of the guest and clients alike.  Apart from the new 780 Crystal, Galeon will exhibit the other models of the range: 340 Fly, 325 HTS, 385 HTS, and 640 Fly

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www.galeon.pl

Project: Monte Carlo Yachts MCY65

Beneteau Group's Monte Carlo Yachts gets into second gear and presents its model number two by appearance with the project of the MCY65.  This new Monte Carlo is again a design of Nuvolari Lenard and is set to be presented in Cannes, and features the same innovative elements as found on the first model of the range the MCY76.  The MCY65 is a three cabins motor yacht, with an owners stateroom to midships, VIP suite to fore, and two single berths guest cabin also with private shower head to starboard.  A crew cabin for two is located to aft, with entrance on the bathing platform and from here another access to the engine room. The living main deck is a split level area with latest design elements as an astern galley and fully opening patio door, which makes it become a single part with the aft cockpit.  The flybridge is a cozy place, and is covered for most part by the carbon made opening T-top and features a C-shaped dinette, lounger to port side by the helm station located to port.  Impressive for the MCY65 is the weight of only 33 tons loaded which is among the lightest for a boat measuring over all 64 feet.  Power is from latest generation twin MAN 1000hp which should give a top speed of 31 knots, and a cruise of 27.  Propulsion has so far not been advised, so I am curious if it will have ZF pods as the MCY76 or traditional shafts.  

www.montecarloyachts.it