Project: Airon Marine 4500 T-Top

Airon Marine from Lake Come in Italy, presents the project of the new 4500 T-Top, what I imagine to be a replacement model of the successful 4300 T-Top, first of the hard top series from the North Italian builder.  So far Airon has provided this exterior rendering which features a very family feeling to the other bigger or smaller boats of the Lake Como builder, with a lot of similarities to the latest launch, the 4800 T-Top flagship.  A standard internal plan of three cabins, which sleeps six below is being offered.  But an option of two large cabins sleeping four is also available.  Various different plans are also available to what concerns the main deck as is in the end the tradition from Airon Marine, who have a very custom approach in this size, but also in its builds above the 345.  Power choice available is from twin Volvo 400 or 435hp in IPS pods or stern drive choice.  But even here I will imagine more engine options and shafts to be available.

www.aironmarine.it

New Model: MJM 29z Downeast

MJM presents its latest new model for the coming year with the 29z Downeast.  This latest MJM uses the same hull as the Express, Outboard versions of the same model with very sleek classic looks.  A very light and strong high technology construction, and a well studied hull contribute to top of the class fuel efficiency in this style and type of Traditional Cruiser boat.  Accommodation is a well thought out layout with the 29z Downeast sleeping two in the fore cabin, which also boasts two meters of head room.  This also features a separate shower head, and a galley.  Outside in the cockpit two forward seats for the helm and co-pilot are joined by a C-shaped settee which can seat up to ten persons.  Power is from four Volvo diesel choices, from a standard 220hp, to an economic optional 170 or faster and bigger 300hp choice.  With this last choice top speed is 40 knots with an economic cruise of 25 giving 3nm for 3.7 liters of fuel.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.91 m (32.6ft)
Hull Length - 8.84 m
Waterline Length - 8.05 m
Beam - 3.11 m
Draft - 0.73 m with drives down
Displacement - 3909 kg half load
Fuel Capacity - 473 l
Water Capacity - 106 l
Accommodation - 2 berths
Engine - 1 x Volvo D3 220hp, D3 170hp, D4 260hp, D4 300hp
Propulsion - Volvo DHP stern drive with dual propellers
Speed - 40 knots max 25 efficient cruise with 300hp
Construction - Pre preg wet Epoxy, Kevlar, E-Glass, Corecell, Vacuum bagged and oven post cured
Hull Type - Modified Vee with 55 degrees entry, and 16 degree transom deadrise, 2 lifting strakes
Project - Doug Zurn
Certification - CE Category B

www.mjmyachts.com

Project: Fleming 58

Fleming Yachts is pleased to announce the addition of a 58 project, to its line of 55, 65 and 78 foot models. Construction will begin this fall with the first boat scheduled  to complete in late 2012. Ordered with a number of interior arrangements including one with a full beam midships owner’s stateroom, the Fleming 58 provides an ideal intermediate size between the existing 55 and 65.  So far Fleming shows two interior plans for the 58 both of which three cabins, and two shower heads but option B features a more spacious full beam owners stateroom, with a beauty desk, and relaxing sofa. Compared to her smaller sister the 58 features increased headroom in the engine room, an extended waterline length and a more spacious interior due to her increased beam. The pilothouse has room for twin Stidd helm chairs. The cockpit is capacious, and the expanded flybridge will accept a larger tender, BBQ, and additional fridge/freezer space.  The 58 employs much of the same technology used in the Fleming 65 including the Boning ship monitoring system with two 15” color touchscreens, Hypro fly-by-wire precision power steering, and Sea Torque’s enclosed shaft system.  Power to her tank tested semi displacement hull will be from standard Cummins 500hp or optional MAN 800hp. 

www.flemingyachts.com

New Model: Sunseeker 53 Manhattan

Sunseeker presented the new 53 Manhattan in Cannes.  This new model is an evolution of the 52 Manhattan with larger windows on the main deck, and the full beam owners suite and a modified interior, exterior plan. The hull has also been changed in order to increase volumes inside. The modification in the interior effect all areas; the third guest cabin now is not a bunk but features two in line berths, and the VIP suite to fore also feels roomier thanks to extra height.  The owners stateroom is also now a full headroom all around, again thanks to better use of height in this model.  A crew cabin is available aft.  An option is also available for the aft with a small sun pad and C-shaped settee being standard, or a large sunbed taking full space here.  The flybridge is also roomier and features a large C-shape dinette to aft, wet bar and sun lounger to port, and a two person seat helm station.  Power is from twin diesel engines up to 800hp, which give top speeds up to 31 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.96 m (58.9ft) incl pulpit

LOA - 17.53 m ex pulpit

Waterline Length - 13.6 m

Beam - 4.69 m

Draft - 1.26 m incl props

Displacement - 27400 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 625 l

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

Engines - 2 x 800hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 31 knots max, 23 knots cruise

Range - 250 nm at cruse

Construction - Vinilester resin with Powder bound mat, balsa core for topsides, foam core for top deck

Project - Design Unlimited

Certification - CE

www.sunseeker.com 

Powerboat OGP - 2011 Championship Cancelled

Event organiser of the Ocean Grand Prix series International Sea Racing Limited, has announced that the remaining rounds of the 2011 UIM Ocean Grand Prix Powerboat World Endurance Championship will be cancelled.  Joseph Azzopardi, Event Director, Ocean Grand Prix explained that this was a very hard decision to take. He said that the key issues where venues who did not meet the obligations in terms of permissions and in some cases finances.  Another issue which in PowerYachts opinion was also very much present is also the lack of competitors with seven boats taking part in both the classes; three in the production Supersport, and four in the Evolution.  PowerYachtBlog sincerely hopes for better luck to the highly potential Powerboat Endurance Championship in 2012, who ever is the organizer.

www.oceangrandprix.org

New Model: Riva 75 Venere Super

Riva present the new 75 Venere Super.  The heir to the successful 75 Venere which adds a bigger, may be a bit too big view windows to center ship, hard top, and additional changes inside.  The first model of this new series featured a distinctive luxury evoking bronze color.  The change inside represent the removal of the internal staircase from the saloon to the flybridge, which increase the space of the sun pad on top, and the galley below.  The now larger view window also servers the guest cabins.  The galley has also been improved with an opening partition to the dining area, in order to make serving of food easier.  The interior lower deck plan should remain the same with a standard four cabins all with en-suite plan, plus two or three cabin plan.  Alternatively a layout of three cabins this adding space to the owners head, and an utility or office room is available. Power is from standard twin MTU 1524hp, to optional 1623hp, this last giving a top speed of 32 knots and a cruise of 29 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23 m (75ft)

Hull Length - 22.7 m

Waterline Length - 19.10 m

Beam - 5.72 m

Draft - 1.86 m loaded

Displacement - 50.9 t unloaded, 58.2 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 5500 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 2/3 berths for crew

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x MTU 10v2000 M93 1524hp, MTU 10v2000 M94 1623hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 31 knots max 28 cruse with 1524hp, 32 knots max 29 cruise with 1623hp

Range - 330 nm

Hull Type - 12 degrees deadrise aft modified Vee monohedron hull with spray rails

Project- Mauro de Micheli Officina Italiana, Ferretti AYT and CentroStile

Certification - CE 2003/44 A,  modules B + F + Aa sound emissions RINA Spa 

www.riva-yacht.com

Project: Rodman 42 Spirit Flybridge

After presenting the Rodman Spirit range with the 31 a year ago, the Spanish builder shows up the second model of the range with the 42 Spirit Flybridge project.  The Spirit is a design from Italian designer Fulvio De Simoni, who with the 42 followed what was shown in the 31 of a hybrid modern classic looks, but in larger sizes and adding a flybridge on top. This is De Simoni second collaboration with Rodman, having created so far all the four models of the 2006 presented more luxury modern looking Muse range for them. The interior of the Rodman 42 Spirit Flybridge offers a two cabins with two shower heads, one of which en suite for the owners room to fore, and a saloon living on the main deck.  The C-shaped galley is located below, by the three steps stairs which lead from the main deck.  Power is from twin Volvo 300hp with IPS pods propulsion which give a top speed of 30 knots and a cruise of 26.

www.rodman.es   

New Model: Fiart 58 Epica

Fiart have been announcing a flagship of over 55 feet for quite some time now, and finally this model has arrived with the 58 Epica.  The new big Fiart takes style from the latest model of the range most notably the 4Seven, and 4TFour Genius, with modern concepts which mix traditional looking lines.  A distinct feature of the 58 Epica is also the very straight bow, which reminds me a bit of an Americas Cup class 4 sailing boat.  The 58 Epica continues Fiart believe of a very open, free layout both inside and outside. The cockpit surely surprises for its size, with a U-shaped settee to aft, L-shaped wetbar galley, C-shaped lounger to port side, and two seat helm station leaving much free space in between.  The accommodation layout below is a spacious affair with three double cabins layout all offering a private shower head, C-shaped dinette, and L-shaped galley. With the 58 Epica, Fiart continue to believe for an owners room located forward, this looking to aft, with the head to the fore peak, and also making use of all the beam thanks to this arrangement.  A couple of builders have recently followed this trend in boats over fifty feet, which puts less effort on free-board height.  A crew cabin with separate entrance from the cockpit deck is located to port side and also features a shower head.   Power is from twin Volvo 700hp with IPS, the 58 Epica being the third Fiart to use the Swedish engine propulsion maker forward looking propeller pods.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.9 m (59.7ft)

Hull Length - 17.35 m

Beam - 5.16 m

Displacement - 24 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1960 l

Water Capacity - 680 l

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

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x Volvo D9 700hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS900 forward dual propeller pods

Construction - infusion process, with Carbon hardtop

Certification - CE B

www.fiart.com

New Model: Wayachts 40 Wake

After launching its third model last year with the 66, Wayachts presents its new 40 Wake.  The new small Wayachts is to be the entry level of the range before the Naples boat builder sets work on a new large Super Sport Yacht 86 feet flagship. With the 40 Wake, Wayachts continues the philosophy of a large modern looking walk around sport boat, but at the same time offering a lot of cruiser commodities in a comfortable two cabins interior layout usable for a cruise.  Hull one pictured above featured also a hard top.  Unlike the first of the the range the 46 which featured single level side decks, the Wake 40 walk around forward part gets up by two steps in order to arrive to the bow sun worshippers area, made to make better use of interior space. Considering the outside spaces, inside is a rather spacious layout with a forward owners room with island double berth, C-shaped saloon, galley, second guest cabin with two single berths, and a shower head.  Power is from twin Volvo standard 300hp or optional 370, with propulsion being in both cases trusted to IPS forward looking pods.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.50 m (41.1ft)

Waterline Length - 9.90 m

Beam - 4.20 m

Draft - 1.00 m

Displacement - 8.10 t dry, 11.5 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, D6 370hp

Propulsion - IPS 400 or 500 forward looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 31 knots max 28 cruise with Volvo 300hp, 34 knots max 30 cruise with Volvo 370hp

Range - 200 nm at cruise speed

Hull Type - Vee shape variable angle keel with 2 longitudinal spray rails

Construction - vinylester resin, multi-directional glass fibre; PVC closed cell core for deck and bulkheads
Certification - RINA CE

www.wayachts.it

Project: Clipper 65 Cordova

Clipper has announced a new flagship for its expanding fleet the 65 Cordova, a three cabin luxury explorer yacht designed to carry owners and guests on long voyages in style.  The 65 Cordova while spacious inside features a well though exterior with a cockpit shaded by the flybridge overhang, wide covered walk around side decks, and options of a hard top or fully enclosed flybridge.  Other important options are that of a day head located to aft by the cockpit.  The saloon features a long U-shape leather lounge with opposite twin tub chairs around an entertainment unit to port. A door in the aft port corner of the saloon conceals an internal staircase to the massive engine room.  Forward, the galley is two steps up from the saloon and fully equipped with Miele appliances including convection microwave oven, four-burner cook top and drawer dishwasher as well as a large double-door refrigerator with freezer compartment. Forward of the galley is the pilothouse equipped with an L-shape lounge and table on the port side, a central helm position and staircase to the accommodation suite to starboard.  Stairs in the cockpit lead to the extended flybridge and a second internal staircase opposite the galley provides a heavy-weather option to this upper level as well as an avenue for warm drinks delivery to the skipper and guests. The accommodation suite forward includes three cabins and two bathrooms. The master stateroom amidships is bathed in natural light and features a queen double bed with large wardrobes and a vanity to starboard. An elegant bathroom with long granite bench top, electric toilet and separate shower stall is set along the entire port side of this space.  Forward of the master stateroom on the port side is a twin cabin with hanging locker. The second stateroom is forward with queen double walk-around bed, hanging lockers on either side and storage cabinets beside the bed. A second head, shared by the guest cabins is on the starboard side. An optional crew quarters is available aft, with access from the swim platform via a water-tight door in the transom.  This features a double bed and enclosed wet head.  The Clipper 65 Cordova is powered by Cats 700hp or optional Cummins 715hp which give a cruise speed in between the 8 to 18 knots to the semi displacement hull.

www.clipppermotoryachts.com.au