New Model: Itama 62

Itama presents the new 62 model, shown for the first time at the Genoa boat show.  This model replaces the Sixty, and is an evolution of the Fifty Five which according to the official website will so far remain in production.  Just as the new 45 presented in Cannes, the 62 main difference from the Fifty Five and Sixty models will be for an aft sloop stern.  Another difference will be for three double cabins interior now finished in standard form as the old nineties build Itama's in white lacquer color woods.  Power will be for a singular choice of twin MAN 1360hp which give a 40 knots top speed, to the pure deep Vee twenty degrees dead rise hull.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.03 m (62.5ft)

Hull Length - 17.24 m

Waterline Length - 15.03 m

Beam - 4.75 m

Draft - 1.71 m

Displacement - 22.5 t unloaded, 28.3 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3250 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

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

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1360hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 40 knots max, 37 knots cruise

Range - 255 nautical miles at 37 knots cruise

Hull Type - Monohedron hull with spray rails, 20 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Marco Casali, Ferretti AYT

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

www.itama-yacht.com

Project: Clipper 60 Orion

Clipper Motor Yachts presents a new line joining the current Cordova fleet, and recently launched Hudson Bay.  This time the down under Australia boat builder presents the Orion range of full displacement long range explorer yachts which is to be designed by Winston Pynn from Canada, and will feature two models, the 60 pictured above, and a 50 to be followed.  The 60 Orion will offer a three cabin interior with a full beam owners room.  The living main deck will be a split level area, with C-shaped saloon and galley below, and helm with dining area on top in the forward part.  A hard to find feature in this size of the 60 Orion will also be the full sized bath serving the owners stateroom.  Power for the 60 Orion will be from a single Deere engine, with auxiliary wing power.

www.clippermotoryachts.com.au

New Model: Princess 98 Motor Yacht

Princess presents the new 98 Motor Yacht launched at the Southampton show, what is a tweaking of the 95 the year ago flagship of British builder, that is before the introduction of the 32M.  Major changes for the 98 Motor Yacht versus the 95 are the additional of large view windows in the below deck cabin areas, and extension of the aft bathing platform.  Another novelty will be an interior choice for styling by Fendi Casa to the four or five cabin interior, as was the case for hull one of the 98 Motor Yacht. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 30.12 m (98.9ft) incl pulpit

LOA - 29.69 m ex pulpit

Beam - 7.06 m

Draft - 1.83 m

Displacement - 106,000 kg loaded and with MTU engines

Fuel Capacity - 11000 l

Water Capacity - 1600 l

Accommodation - 8 guest in 4 cabins or 10 guest berths in 5 cabins, 4 or 6 crew berths in 2 or 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32A 1925hp, MTU 16V2000 M92 2217hp, MTU 16V2000 M93 2434hp, MTU 16V2000 M94 2637hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 29 knots max with MTU 2637hp

www.princessyachts.com 

Engine: Steyr MO32 Smartsize Series 36hp

A unique developed two cylinder parallel twin Marine Diesel engine, the MO32 based on the robust Steyr Monoblock design allows a very compact design and offers new possibilities of placing system components. The Steyr Motors MO32 offers much higher power density, lower weight, more compact dimensions and therefore gives more freedom in using the space on board for living room and comfort - an expanded horizon in the leisure boat market!In combination with the proven IFG, Parallel- or Serial Hybrid system, you can select the new Steyr Motors MO32 Smartsize Series with the most suitable components of this modular system.  The MO32 can also be installed in combination with proven system components: IFG Integrated, brush less flywheel generator 14V or 28V/5kW DC or 220V AC; Parallel Hybrid “Zero emission” and noiseless electric drive 30kW continuous; Serial Hybrid the Steyr Genset provides DC power for alternative electric propulsion systems and house load and 25 kW DC, and Underfloor installation bringing unprecedented freedom in the world of under deck layout and cabin bedroom design.

www.steyr-motors.com

New Model: Atlantis 58

Atlantis presented in Cannes its new flagship the 58 which makes itself the biggest model of the range ever built by the Piacenza, Italy based builder.  Before to this the biggest Atlantis build was the Stefano Righini designed 55 which started production in 2004, and was stopped in 2009. The 58 model which measures over 61 feet takes also place of the 54 as the biggest model of the current Altantis line up, and follows the new lines as started last year by NeoDesign of Salvetti and Biaggi with the 48.  The 58 also continues the We Are Open Atlantis philosophy for a very fresh exterior aft deck, although since then the builder part of the Azimut Benetti Group is also now showing rendering for an option of a four part patio door dividing the cockpit area.  The lower cabin plan apart having a C-shaped saloon, and galley in standard form offers three double cabins, with a full beam owners suite.  But the option exists here too for a replacement to the third cabin, with an office, or a gym.  Very original idea and rare to find for an open sport yacht of this dimensions I must add.  Power options are twin MAN engines of considerable power for the size of the Altantis 58 with standard being twin MAN 1000 or optional 1200hp.  Hull one which is powered by the bigger option has since its maiden voyage in early September from Savona to Cannes, and Genoa done recently a long trip up to Turkey which in its first sea trials delivered three extra digits to the predicted top speed of 38 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.89 m (61.9ft)

Hull Length - 17.17 m

Beam - 4.89 m

Draft - 1.4 m fully loaded

Displacement - 22t unloaded, 27 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 650 l

Max Persons - 16

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

Engines - 2 x MAN 1000hp, 1200hp

Propulsion - straight line shaft with Vee Drive

Speed - 38 knots max, 34 knots cruise with Mans 1200hp, 36 knots max with MAN 1000hp

Hull Type - modified Vee with 17 degrees dead rise aft

Project - NeoDesign, Filippo Salvetti and Marco Biaggi

Certification - CE B

www.azimutyachts.com

PowerYachtBlog Best of 2011 Nominated

New Model: Mulder 55 Explorer

Mooie Nel is a new Mulder 55 Explorer built for a client from the Netherlands. Although most Mulder yachts head for the Mediterranean region, she will mainly be cruising in Northern Europe and be berthed close to the builder's yard in Voorschoten, Netherlands. As the first Explorer yacht in the Mulder Shipyard range, Mooie Nel is a landmark project in many respects.  The famous Dutch Shipyard created Mooie Nel under its ‘Built by Mulder’ label, which offers clients the opportunity to utilise the expertise and craftsmanship of the shipyard and realise their own design for a dream yacht. Naturally, the design needs to be in line with the character and quality standards applied by the yard.  The Mulder 55 Explorer has a round-bilged hull to ensure excellent performance in all weather conditions. Her engine system consists of two John Deere 200hp each, giving a maximum speed of 11 knots and a cruising speed of nine. The white superstructure and grey hull have been combined with various high-gloss varnished teak details and polished stainless steel. Despite its robust character, the 55 Explorer has maintained an elegant appearance.  The yacht interior consists of cherry wood with unvarnished teak floors. A unique feature is the floor heating throughout the yacht to ensure a constant temperature throughout. The Mulder 55 Explorer interior layout offers three suites: Two guest cabins amidships and an owner’s stateroom fore. The saloon has a spacious L-shaped sofa and the galley is fully equipped with high-end kitchen appliances.  The wheelhouse contains a comfortable L-shaped sofa with great views over the water. A press of the button slides down the automatic screens to blind the wheelhouse windows. Additionally, the wheelhouse has a large electric sliding roof for maximum ventilation and an outdoor feel. The four teak swing doors provide access to the aft deck, which is fitted with a U-shaped sofa with comfortable cushions.  Mulder Shipyard is currently working on various other projects such as a new 73 Flybridge, a 98 Flybridge and several of the much appreciated down East lobster boat looking Favorite models.
Technical Data:

LOA - 16.9 m (55.4ft)
Beam - 4.80 m
Draft - 1.20 m
Displacement - 30 t
Fuel Capacity - 4000 l
Water Capacity - 1500 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x John Deere 200hp
Propulsion - line shafts
Speed - 11 knots max, 9 knots cruise
Hull Type - Round bilge
Construction - steel
Certification - CE A, Ocean

www.muldershipyard.com

New Model: Koot 54

Announced in July as a project, and launched in late Summer just in time for the Cannes show is the first model from Koot, the 54.  Koot is a boat builder based in Tunisia, with a Kuwaiti owner, and Italian manager overseeing building activities.  The design was trusted to Italian designer Sergio Cutolo from Hydrotech, who present clean sweeping lines with minimal touches, and large view windows to both sides.  The interior of the Koot 54 offers two layouts, a Loft or a Two cabins version.  In the loft version open spaces are abundant with a set of two opposite settees taking most of the accommodation space.  In the two cabins is a traditional plan with an owners room to fore, C-shaped saloon, galley, and a guest cabin with two single in line berths.  Power for hull one was twin MAN 800hp which give a cruise speed of over 30 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.5 m (54.1ft)

Beam - 4.88 m

Draft - 1.07 m

Displacement - 25,000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2500 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins + 2 in saloon, 2 berths in loft version

Engines - 2 x MAN R6 800hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 30 knots cruise

Range - 400 nm

Hull Type - modified vee planning shape

Project - Sergio Cutolo hull, Franceso Maria Guilini interior, Koot Design Team

Certification - CE B RINA

www.kootyacht.com

Project: F&S 40 Hull 17

FandS a custom sportfish boat builder from Delaware, presents its smallest ever project with this hull 17, which stands at forty feet length.  Jim Floyd and Joe Bonvetti in this Sportfish cruiser presents a centre console layout, with a free pure sportfish aft deck, and open plan cabin layout below.  The exterior split level deck is also innovative as it features the helm located central to the length of the area, having two L-shaped lounge settees to forward and to port side.  This makes the helmsman more in contact with the fishing action happening on the aft deck.  Down below the layout is for a galley, separate head, C-shape settee to aft, and double bed to fore.  Power is from twin Cats 525hp with ZF Zeus pods propulsion.

www.fsyachts.com

New Model: Lancer 277

Lancer yachts from Brazil presents its new 277 model, which shows itself as a modern and intelligent sport cruiser with smart solutions.  The new Lancer 277 presents a spacious cockpit, with a large tender stowage space extended bathing platform, and central entrance. Here is a circular C-shaped settee, with the forward part having a lounge to port side, and helm station opposite.  The cabin, of the 277 presents excellent use of space with six different LED light scenarios, and four berth interior coming from a convertible V-shaped settee, and midships double berth.  Below is also a galley and separate head shower in between the sleeping areas.  Power options has not been announced but the choice is for diesel or petrol from 260 to 380hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 8.3 m (27.2ft)

Beam - 2.86 m

Draft - 0.45 m ex drive and props
Displacement - 2300kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 250 l

Water Capacity - 85 l

Accommodation - 4 berths

Max Persons - 10

Engines - single diesel or petrol from 260 to 380hp

Propulsion - stern drive

Hull Type - modified Vee with 25 degrees center ship and 16 degrees dead rise aft

www.lanceryachts.com.br

The Storm

The Storm is not the next movie flick involving some motor boater in gale force winds and high seas, but is in my experience what the boat building industry has been experiencing since 2009 with very little good days in between.  That is a three years period of very difficult market situation. 

After the global melt down and sub prime crisis in 2009, we have seen bits of 2010, and more in 2011 of the sovereign debt crisis involving mostly Europe and other developed countries.  The situation is not good considering that most of the countries involved represent core growth or good market value for most European and US boat builders.  Those builders who have a global market share with a World wide distribution feel a bit better in this situation but even these have tremendous sales decreases, which growing markets as Brazil, India, and China cannot actually cover.  

So what does the future hold for the coming year? Can the market which now features double the competition to what it had ten years ago, return back to sustained levels, and more stable conditions.  Only a couple of more months can reply to this question.  But with the war in Libya finished the economy and market should settle down things to a more normal status in the upcoming months.