Improve-it = Riva 115 Athena

Hull number eight of the 115 Athena, semi-custom super yacht and flagship of the Riva fleet, was launched the past mid summer at the Ferretti Group shipyard in La Spezia.  The owner of the Riva 115 Athena hull number eight, opted for a five cabins layout which including an extension of the master cabin at bow choosing Canaletto walnut combined with naturally coloured and dark brown leather inserts. This yacht also has an important innovation. Besides developing a number of personalised technical features, Ferretti Group Advanced Yacht Technology naval research and design centre, took this opportunity to make changes to the functionality of the bow garage and swim platform of the 115 Athena series. This is, in fact, the first Athena with a stern helm position which provides for the raise-lower system. This mechanism makes it possible to lower the tender into the water easily and means guests can enjoy contact with the sea by means of the stern swim platform.  The 115 Athena is powered by twin MTU 2775hp engines which give a top speed of 27 knots and a cruise speed of 23.

www.riva-yacht.com

New Model: Fiart 33 Sea Walker

A strong showing from Fiart in this year Genoa boat show where the Italian, Naples based company presented two important new models at the edges of its complete range; the much awaited flagship the 58 Epica which we already showed you, and an entry level the 33 Sea Walker.  The new medium sized easy to use 33 Sea Walker represents a new challenge from Fiart that of walk around sport cruiser with plenty open exterior spaces and adequate interior comfort sleeping four in two areas and open environment having a galley and separate shower head.  This model also sets its sight to other Italian similar competitors like Atlantis, or neighboring Mano and Salpa.  Power is a very varied choice all coming by Volvo diesel and petrol format and in six engine choices from a single 260 up to twin 240hp.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.09 m (33.1ft)

Hull Length - 9.98 m

Beam - 3.72 m

Displacement - 4700 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 590 l

Water Capacity - 230 l

Accommodation - 4 berths

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 1 x Volvo D4-EVC 260hp, D4-EVC 300hp, 2 x D3-EVC 220hp Diesel

1 x Volvo 5.0 GXi 285hp, 8.1 GXi 435hp, 2 x 4.3 GXi 240hp Petrol gas

Certification - CE B

www.fiart.com

PowerYachtBlog Best of 2011 Nominated

Project: Carnevali C170

Carnevali presents its new C170 project.  A flybridge motor yacht which will sit nicely between the 2010 launched C180, and the long standing 160 an evolution of the 155 launched in the fall of 1999.  So far little details are being shown of this model but exterior looks are similar to the just presented 142 model.  The 170 is to be designed by designer Davide Cipriani from Centro Stile.  The 170 will also offer an innovative stern aft deck layout which opens and transforms to make the aft become one part with the bathing platform and a terrace on the sea.     

www.carnevaliyachts.com

New Model: Fairline Targa 50 Gran Turismo

Launched earlier this year at the 2011 London show, the Fairline Targa 50 Gran Turismo replaces the 52 model of the same range after an important eight years production run.  The Targa 50 Gran Turismo take a lot of design stints from the previous new launched 58, a model which represents a different way of presenting the large sport series from Fairline.  This new thinking comes from larger sun roofs, full opening patio doors, and bigger glassed surfaces on both the main and lower deck.  Other new design instincts comes from the fact that both the latest large Targa's, this 50 and the 58 offer a living with galley on the main deck, and lower plan fully dedicated to the cabins.  The Targa 50 Gran Turismo also stays away in following recent trends and offers the owners stateroom to fore.   But don't be written off as this has been made in way to compete with a midships cabin layout. Power is a three engine choices from Volvo and Cats from 575 up to 710hp which take speeds up to 33 knots with the larger option.  Design of hull and engineering for the 50 Targa Gran Turismo is again trusted to long time since the eighties Fairline collaborator Bernard Olesinski who again as for the completely new 41 Squadron goes for a flat medium Vee aft of only twelve degrees.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.44 m (50.8ft) incl pulipt

Hull Length - 14.96 m

Beam - 4.47 m

Draft - 0.94 m

Displacement - 16.24 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2300 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D9 575hp, D11 670hp, Cats C12 710hp

Speed - 33 knots max with Cats 710hp, 30 knots with Volvo 575hp

Propulsion - shaft line

Hull Type - modified Vee with 12.5 degrees dead rise aft

Construction - Isophthalic gel coat, resin-rich powder-bound glass mat, unidirectional, biaxial and woven rovings, deck with polyurethane foam cores

Project - Bernard Olesinski, Fairline Design Team 

www.fairline.com

Improve-it = Bavaria 38 Sport

Bavaria presents a limited edition High Line version for the 38 Sport model, and will be limited to fifteen units only.  For the Sport 38 High Line, Bavaria developed an individual and distinctive design as well as new unique features. The silk-grey exterior and the classic navy cushions have been exclusively combined for this special limited release and bestow an exquisite overall look upon this sport cruiser. High gloss kitchen units and the luxurious carpet in the cabin add to the elegance of the yacht. The high quality audio package with speakers in the cockpit as well as the salon will be standard for the High Line what is usually available  at extra cost.  Presented in 2010 and designed by BMW Group DesignWorks USA the 38 Sport will feature the usual Bavaria attributes of a competitive package, and five engine choices from Mercruiser and Volvo. 

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

New Model: Beneteau 49 Flyer Gran Turismo Fly

A new model the Beneteau 49 Flyer Gran Turismo Fly which comes from the rethinking of the 47 Monte Carlo Fly.  The main differences here come from the addition of an extended up and down moving bathing platform and new larger view windows serving the cabins below.  Accommodation below keeps the standard setting of  two cabins, with the owners room located to midships and being full beam.  In between the cabins is an L-shaped galley, and C-shaped saloon settee. The old 47 Monte Carlo used to have a choice for a third cabin bunk in replacement of the saloon, but this so far is not shown in the plans of the 49.  The 49 Flyer Gran Turismo Fly also features a tender garage.  Power is from twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.6 m (51.2ft)

Hull Length - 14.0 m

Beam - 4.30 m

Draft - 1.09 m including props

Displacement - 12,500 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 320 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pods

Project - Andreani Design, Beneteau Power Boats

Certification - CE B14, C16 

www.beneteau.com

Project: Bruno Abbate B41 Primatist Aerotop Pininfarina

Spy photo of a prototype or rendering?  I will let your imagination decide this.  But the Bruno Abbate B41 Primatist Aerotop Pininfarina is the replacement model to one of the recent best sellers of the Como boat builder the G41 Aerotop Evolution in production from 2002 till the early part of this year 2011.  The B41 Primatist Aerotop Prininfarina is again a design of the famous Italian firm, renowned for legendary automobiles and also some yachts.  With this project Bruno Abbate now unites all its model under the Pininfarina design a collaboration which started with the current flagship G70, and continued with the G46, G53, and recently presented B62.  Power will be a three engine choice from Volvo starting at 330 up to 400hp all stern drive propulsion.  A top speed of 40 knots is estimated with the large twin 400hp option.

www.primatist.it

New Model: Ocean Yachts 37 Express

Ocean Yachts finally debuts its new 37 Express a new open sportfish cruiser type built using the popular and proven hull of the Billfish model. The new design includes a new cabin arrangement, an express helm deck with engine room access and mezzanine seating with storage in the cockpit. The cabin boasts upper and lower bunks, a sofa with rod storage, a well-equipped galley and a full head with enclosed shower. The 37 Express features a helmsman’s seat, companion seating, molded-in electronics boxes and “plug-and-play” lounge seating so customers who order have the ability to customize their layout. The cockpit features all the amenities you would expect to find in an offshore sport fisherman including a rigging station, tackle storage, bait freezer, large fish boxes and transom door. The 37’ Express is offered with hard top or full tower packages.  Power is from standard twin Yanmars 480hp or optional Cummins with the same horse, or more powerful 530 Yanmar's.  Speed numbers have not been announced but I do expect mid thirty numbers as Billfish model.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.48 m (37.8ft)

Beam - 4.22 m

Draft - 0.76 m

Displacement - 10,205 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1892 l

Water Capacity - 283 l

Accommodation - 3+1 berths

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6LY3-ETP 480hp, CX 530hp, Cummins QSB 5.9 480hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Hull Type - Modified Vee with 32.5 degrees fore, and 12.8 deadrise to fore

Certification - NMMA

www.oceanyachtsinc.com

Engine: John Deere PowerTech 6068SFM75 249hp

John Deere Power Systems is pleased to announce a redesigned PowerTech 6068SFM75 marine diesel engine that offers a power range of 249 up to 400 hp. The redesigned PowerTech 6068SFM75 joins the PowerTech 6090SFM75 550hp and 6135SFM75 at 750 hp to complete the John Deere high horsepower marine engine lineup. The new 6.8L marine engine represents John Deere's continued commitment to offer customers a complete lineup of marine engines rated for commercial fishing and high-speed recreational craft. John Deere's redesigned 6.8L marine engine is 229 mm narrower than the previous 6068SFM75 design, which offers a more compact engine for vessels with reduced clearances in the engine room. The 6.8L propulsion engine is due to hit the water in the fall of 2011, while the generator drive ratings will be available in 2012. The newly redesigned engine meets Environmental Protection Agency Marine Tier 2 European Union emissions requirements and is MARPOL Annex VI compliant. The PowerTech 6068SFM75 M1 series has 6.8L of displacement and offers 249hp at 2400rpm, in a 6-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-seawater after cooled marine engine.

www.deere.com

New Model: Broom 370

Its been an important 2011 year for Broom, not only because this British builder has fully restarted production, but because it showed that there is an important project coming up which says good things for the years to come.  The new Broom 370 steals hull shape and some layout similarities with the replacing 365, but the story with this old model ends there.  Helped by designer Graham Warren the new 370 shows panache in both interiors and exterior with innovative modern use of space, and quality luxury finishing which can challenge the best of them.  Tricks and some clever touches are also used to increase natural light inside; read sunroof glass, aft view window for the owners aft cabin room, and a comfortable chaise lounge inside.  As is usual to Broom the 370 offers acres of space especially if you compare this design to more Mediterranean orientated aft cockpit designs, and the two large cabins one aft for the owner, and a guest to fore are just testimony to this.  To fore is also a choice from a french style berth resting to starboard to a Vee shape twin layout.  Power is from twin 330hp Volvo engines which give a top speed of 30 knots.  For the more inland owner there is also a choice of more economic to run and keep single 370hp Volvo, and a hybrid electric diesel option is also available.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.28 m (37ft)

Hull Length - 10.25 m

Waterline Length - 8.75 m

Beam - 3.78 m

Draft - 1.02 m

Displacement - 8 t approx

Fuel Capacity - 1108 l

Water Capacity - 375 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 330hp, 1 x Volvo D6 370hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 30 knots max with twin 330hp

Hull Type - medium Vee planning hull with shallow skeg

Construction - hand laid chopped strand mat, woven rovings, orthophthalic resin, isophthalic gel coat

Project - Andrew Wolstenholme hull, Graham Warren of 500 Design Interior 

Certification - Lloyds Approved 

www.broomboats.com