New Model: Pershing 74

Pershing presents by surprise the new 74, a natural evolution of the 72  the heir of the new idea range as  launched in 2007 and continued with success in 64, 80, 92 and 108.  The characteristics of this latest model  is surely the sport bridge which joins the very distincty open personality with  big volumes and total luminosity for direct contact with sea. Once again Pershing 74 still has and develops all the stylistic features that make the models of the fleet recognizable from the windows of the superstructure to those of the ship side serving the cabins, to the large retractable door that divides the cockpit from the saloon and, of course, the unparalleled performance of every Pershing yacht. Pershing 74 interior accommodation plan offers a master cabin located to midships, and two guest cabins, which sleep up to seven guests, plus two crew members in separate quarters. Great attention has also been given to the details of all the interiors, which reproduce the partnership with Poltrona Frau, that has dealt with the realization of the bridge, the lateral walls of the living room, the headboards, some of the details and all the doors of the guest cabins, as well as all the seats. The result of the teamwork between the company of the Marche region and the Centro Stile of the Ferretti Group emphasizing the elegance and the quality of the furnishings and carrying the flag of the made in Italy design. Besides the design, technology is the main protagonist on board the new Pershing 74 from the fully opening patio door joining outside with inside to the innovative retractable full length hard top and the revolutionary catwalk, developed through the collaboration with Besenzoni, which has the multiple purpose of being a retractable gangway, a swimming ladder and a docking staircase when at quay. Two MTU Common Rail engines of 1948hp with ZF Searex surface drives power the 74 that can reach a max speed of 45 knots and a cruising of 40.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.66 m (74.4ft)

Hull Length - 21.61 m

Beam - 5.50 m

Draft - 1.45 m loaded

Displacement - 45.7 t unloaded, 53.7 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 4500 l

Water Capacity - 990 l

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

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x MTU 12v 2000M94 1946hp

Propulsion - ZF Searex SR140S surface drives

Speed - 45 knots max, 40 knots cruise

Range - 280 nm at cruise speed

Construction - Single skin hull vacuum infused.  Vinilester resin. Closed cell PVC core for sides, and top deck.

Project - Fulvio De Simoni exterior lines and interior, Ferretti AYT engineering

Certification - CE A ISO 8666  

www.pershing-yacht.com

Perini Navi New Web Site

Perini Navi Group presents its new web show room.  Perini was founded in 1983 by Fabio Perini, but the motor boat brand which today is owned by the Group, Picchiotti was founded in 1600.  Perini started producing again Picchiotti in the last years launching a 50 meter last year 2010, and a 55 meter this year in 2011.  A 73 meter is currently in construction and is scheduled for launch in 2013.  Since 1983 Perini Navi has launched 54 super sailing yachts from 25 meters, up to the famous 88 meter Maltese Falcon. Perini Navi Group new web site is available in Italian and English language and takes you around with the following buttons; Home. Perini Navi Group, Media, Fleet, Charter, Brokerage, Refit and Repairs, Perini Navi World, and Perini Navi Cup.

www.perininavi.it 

New Model: CBI 50

CBI Navi part of the FIPA Group launches its latest in a series of super yachts with the modern looking 50 meter hull number 43.  Designed by Studio Vafiadis the CBI 50 is a three deck  all aluminum build for the both the hull and super structure. Modern lines, minimal design and style are the keywords to describe the interiors and exteriors of the new 50 mt by Cbi Navi designed by Studio Vafiadis, and Hydro Tec with FIPA Group taking hull shape and engineering duties.  She can sleep twelve with a very large owners stateroom on the main deck.  Power is from twin MTU 4200hp which give max speeds of  about 22 knots loaded.

Technical Data:

LOA - 50 m (164ft)

Beam - 9.00 m

Draft - 2.30 m

Displacement - 325 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 85000 l

Water Capacity - 12000 l

Accommodation - 12 guests in 6 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16v 4000M93 4100hp

Speed - 22 knots max

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Construction Material - alloy hull and super structure

Project - Studio Vafiadis and Hydro Tec

www.cbinavi.com

Project: Prestige 550 S

Prestige presents the project of the 550 S, with designer Garroni following what was shown with the 500 S in a larger package.  This means that the 550 S follow a living on the main deck, with the below area dedicated to the three double cabins forward, and a single crew cabin aft.  Interesting solutions of the 550S are the separate entrance for the owners stateroom to midships from the two other guest cabins located to forward, and a sun lounger with ladder connection above the hard top.  While common in larger boats, this is quite unusual in sport yachts this size.  Another clever element which I personally like and has seen Prestige being the second one to use it after a famous Italian builder, is the astern galley by the patio door which makes cooking more of a social affair and something enjoyable for all those on board.  Power for the 550 S is from twin Cummins 600hp with ZF Zeus pods which give a top speed of 30 knots.

www.prestige-yachts.com

New Model: Princess 60

Princess presents the new 60, a model which represents the evolution of the 58 with a lot of changes.  When saying a lot, it means that the 60 offers not only a larger extended bathing platform but has been changed in many areas from the looks outside to the interior and external layout.  The new 60 does only in fact take the hull shape of the previous 58 model.  For me the most important change of the 60 is the galley up which now is more similar to that of the larger Princess's, and leaves the lower deck dedicated for the three double cabins.  Here below is impressive too, with the three cabins all having a private head, with the third head being independent and offering also a day use.  Other notable layout changes are the aft deck now with a two way exit to the bathing platform, a larger flybridge, and bigger windows in all parts main and lower deck which take looks from the latest Princess models. Power is from twin Volvo 800, or optional 900, and Cats 865hp in between.  Top speeds are in the region of 30 up to 35 knots, with the bigger Volvo choice.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.61 m (61.1ft) incl pulpit

LOA - 18.36 m

Beam - 4.83 m

Draft - 1.27 m

Displacement - 27000 kg loaded and Volvo 800hp

Fuel Capacity - 2818 l

Water Capacity - 793 l

Accommodaiton - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 800hp, D13 900hp, Cats C15 865hp

Propulsion - line shafts with 4 bladed props

Speed - 35 knots max with Volvo 900hp

Certification - CE, ABYC, NMMA

www.princessyachts.com

Project: Absolute 43 STY

Absolute presents the project of the 43 STY, a model which is based on the hull line of the 43 Fly presented last year in Cannes.  The 43 STY is the sixth model of the Sport Yacht fleet and continues Absolute use of IPS pods and is a modern fully enclosed sport cruiser which open its sunroof, aft patio door, and parts of the view windows to become a more open boat.  She is also the third STY to be launched in the fall of 2011. Interesting details are the extended hard top which covers nearly all the cockpit, the aft sun pad, and the up and down bathing platform.  The layout of the 43 STY is based with a living and galley on the main deck saloon, with a lower area reserved for the cabins.  This can sleep six in three cabins or four in two.  Power is from twin Volvo 370 or 435hp with IPS pod drives as propulsion.

www.absoluteyachts.com  

News: Nord West September 2011

SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW 2011
Once more Nord West looks forward to the opportunity of meeting up at this top United Kingdom show. For Nord West this will be the ninth consecutive Southampton show and the Swedish boat builder is very much looking forward to the opportunity of showing you its latest addition to the range. Nord West in fact has chosen Southampton Boat Show as the first international show to demonstrate the new 430 Sports Top! This version will have one of three interior design options that is available for this model and is  equipped with the new stern drive Volvo Penta D6 400hp and joystick control. Also at the show we will have the still best selling Nord West 420 Flybridge!  2011 has been another successful year for Nord West sales in our home market and several European markets; however the builder appreciate the concerns with regards to currency rates and recessional pressures which have been difficult for its UK customers. Nord West is still very keen to do business with clients in the UK and is able to arrange flexible finance packages and open to discuss sensible part exchange values.  Nord West believes in the importance of the Southampton show and hope to secure successful business. Nord West will also introduce and welcome new staff Richard Samuelsson, who will be joining Johan Stubner and will be doing first Southampton Boat Show.  Nord West will be on Marina Berths M232-233.
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NEGOTIATIONS TO AQUIRE NAJAD
A syndicate around the powerboat producer Nord West, intend to place a bid on the Najad sailing company who recently filed for bankruptcy on the 9th of August 2011. This last production year the Najad yard produced 25 high quality sailing yachts, and had a significant service operation around the establishment in Henån on the island of Orust. Nord West has their production facilities and main offices nearby on Vindön and has produced 37 high quality powerboats.  The Najad yard was founded in 1971 and has since then produced over 2000 sailing yachts. The company filed for bankruptcy after an intense period of expansion from 2005-2007 when the companies investments and sales escalated rapidly. After the financial turmoil of 2008 the sales decreased significantly and despite the following years production cuts, the company was forced to file for bankruptcy in the beginning of August.  Nord West was founded in 1985 by Benny Martinsson and has today over 130 employees with an annual turnover of approximately 350MSEK this last production year. The company is family owned and includes the production yard at Vindön, Orust and a moulding & tooling company in Lysekil. The yard is one of the most modern boatyards today in Sweden and sells their products all over the world.

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www.nordwest.se

Project: Apreamare 45 Smeraldo

Apreamare presents the project for the 45 Smeraldo model.  This upcoming project represents a novelty in the retro range, and is designed by Architect Tommaso Spadolini for exterior lines and interior layout, and Umberto Taglio for underwater shape and structural planning.  The 45 also represents a return to the Smeraldo name for Apreamare.  What I see from Apreamare is surely a more modern interpretation of the classic Italian 'Gozzo Sorrentino' fishing boat not only outside but also on the technical things.  Some apparent changes are the wooden bulwarks which is now smaller and leaner, and more minimal design to the super structure. Obviously some classic themes remain as the forward settee a design shown by Apreamare in the nineties and since then copied in various other builds.  The 45 Smeraldo will feature an enclosed main deck with saloon, galley, and helm station all located here. So far no lower deck plans are shown but I do imagine this to be spacious mostly for the use of IPS pods.   

www.apreamare.it

Project: Azimut 40 Flybridge

Azimut will present at Genoa the new 40 model.  This new project and some of its details is most of all a redevelopment of the 2009 presented 38 Flybridge.  The Stefano Righini designed 40 will obviously keep the features of the baby Azimut Flybridge but steals some ideas from the 40 S sister boat.  That is the new 40 Flybridge will have an extended larger up and down hydraulic bathing platform aft, and opening glass window on the flybridge which increases air circulation and makes the inner saloon a better fresher place to be.  As one might have noticed the rendering so far shown does not show any of the new details. So far the power remains as the 38 with twin Cummins 355hp giving a 31 knots top speed.

www.azimutyachts.com 

Powerboat OGP - Milazzo Race Postponed

The UIM Milazzo Ocean Grand Prix, due to be contested this weekend (16th-18th September), has been postponed. The decision was taken once it became evident that some specific permissions to race had yet to be granted. It is hoped that these will be in place within days and the GP rearranged for late September or early October.

www.oceangrandprix.org