New Launch: Paul Mann Eighty-One

The biggest model ever to come out of North Carolina's Paul Mann, the 81 feet named Georgia Girl.  Build in the more modern jig method of the cold molding technique, reminding here that Paul Mann is one of the few who also constructs if desired in the more traditional frame and plank.  The new Eighty-One is the proud new flagship of Paul Mann founded in 1988, and beats the not so long ago launched 76 Ann Warwick by five feet.  A first for this model will be the use of Naiad Stabilizers, which on test did little to affect performance.  Her interior will offer five double guest cabins layout all with private heads.  On the main deck is the usual sport fish layout with galley to fore, here ordered in greater size by the owner, and also a day head.  Interiors are finished in sliced cherry veneer which also gave her the price for Cabinetry Awards in Prestigious Design Competition. Power is from twin MTU 2400hp engines which give a top speed of 40 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.68 m (81ft)

Beam - 7.01 m

Draft - 1.82 m

Displacement - 58967 kg

Fuel Capacity - 11734 l

Water Capacity - 1514 l

Accommodation - five cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU16v2000 M92CR 2400hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Nibral Class S props

Speed - 40 knots max, 30 knots cruise, 26 knots economic

Construction - Cold molding jig construction with fiberglass, marine grade Okoume plywood, and Awl Grip finish

Project - Paul Mann

www.paulmanncustomboats.com

Project: Pershing 82

Pershing presents the project for a new 82 model, based on the 2008 launched 80, and following the pattern of the latest 74; meaning addition of a sun sport flybridge deck on top. Access to the fly bridge will be from an automated hatch and a carbon steel staircase, a little mechanical masterpiece created by AYT in close collaboration with Besenzoni. The staircase is decentralized and drops automatically into the cockpit by electro-hydraulic control and automatically disappears upwards when closed, freeing the space in the cockpit. The flybridge layout will offer a simple functional form: next to the retractable helm, there are two comfortable lateral chaise lounge by the pilot’s seat, in which a practical minibar has been placed. Another modification from the 80 is also the bow sun-deck, now with sunbeds having separate and folding backrests; for safety purposes on the sun-deck there are two lateral handles and a pulpit which blend in completely with the aesthetics of the superstructure. Another addition of the 82 will be for an extended bathing platform, and new larger view windows. Accommodation will be for a four double cabins layout, with collaboration from Poltrona Frau continuing also for this new 82 model. Power is from twin MTU 2483hp with ZF Searex surface drives propulsion which give a top speed of 45 knots, and a cruise of 40 delivering a range of over three hundred nautical miles. The Pershing 82 will also feature the new ZF Autotrim which increases comfort level at sea and better safety features.

www.pershing-yacht.com

New Model: Austin Parker AP54 Fly

Austin Parker presented the 54 Fly in the fall of this year.  This model of this Italian company continues the renovation as started in 2008 with the 42 Open and comes again as all the range from designer Fulvio De Simoni, who presents down East lobster boat looks with a hint of Italian in its looks.  See higher free board, semi extended flybridge, and more modern finished interiors.  None the less the 54 Fly what is the flybridge version of the 2010 presented Austin Parker 52 Open, is in my books very pleasant to the eye.  The flybidge is accessed from a  comfortable stainless steel stair case from the large aft deck, and features a helm station to port side, and a C-shaped settee with aft sun pad to starboard.  Below is the same layout as the 52 with three double cabins located below, with a galley in between in the lower accommodation deck.  A single person crew cabin is located to aft.  There is also a medium sized tender garage which with the bathing platform can carry two not so big personal water craft.  Power is from twin MAN 900hp engines which give a top speed of 33 knots, and a cruise of 28 delivering a range of three hundred nautical miles.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.04 m (52.6ft)

Beam - 5.06 m

Displacement - 24.1 t unloaded, 28.7 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2800 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

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

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x MAN V8 D2848LE423 900hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 33 knots max, 28 knots cruise

Range - 300 nautical miles at cruise speed

Project - Fulvio De Simoni

Certification - CE A

www.austinparker.com

Project: Blu Martin 48 Sea Top

Blu Martin presents the project for the 48 Sea Top, a model which will sit in between the 13,90 and 52 of the same range.  As the other Sea Top models the 48 will be a hard top sport cruiser, with a patio door separating the main deck in two areas when closed, or joining them together when open.  The lower deck all dedicated to the cabins will offer three double cabins, with two shower heads, one of which en-suite for the owners room located to midships port side.  The VIP cabin is to fore.  A single bed crew cabin or utility room is available to midships starboard side. Power is from twin engines, Volvo 435hp or Cummins 480.  Propulsion is shafts, or IPS pod drives with the Volvo choice. 

www.blumartinyachts.com

New Model: Innovazioni Progetti 72 Alena

It's been a long way coming for this North Adriatic sea based Italian builder, but the 72 Alena represents the flagship of its twelve model line up which starts at 34 feet.  The 72 Alena increases the Innovazioni Progetti size to the second in size model by twelve feet.  This model is a design of known architect Tommaso Spadolini who collaborated with in house designer Michele Carnevale responsible for other Innovazioni Progetti models.  As is with all the Innovazioni Progetti the 72 is a sport design, and as the smaller Alena's, it is a more coupe version of this theme.  That is fully opening patio door, sunroof and interior helm station.  The 72 Alena has so far been delivered in only one unit.  Hull one featured three double suites for guests  plus a cabin sleeping two for the crew located forward, with a living and galley on the main deck.  The owners cabin is located to midships and also features a separate stair case located in the middle of the saloon.  Another cool feature of the 72 Alena is a hidden private sun pad located on top of the hardtop.  Power is from twin MAN 1550hp engines with in line shafts.  No performance data is far provided. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.4 m (70.2ft)

Beam - 5.86 m

Displacement - 46000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 3600 l

Water Capacity - 780 l

Accommodation - 8 guest in 4 cabins

Max Persons - 20

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Arch Tommaso Spadolini, Michele Carnevale

Certification - CE A

www.ipyachts.com

Project: Palm Beach PB45 Express

Palm Beach Motor Yacht from down under Australia presents the project for a new entry level PB45 Express model.  This new project which should be launched in 2012, will feature the usual down East lobster boat lines this builder presents with a super structure having that extra more modern looks to it.  The PB45 Express will offer various options for its layout plans with a total five choices.  Single or twin cabin, astern or lower deck galley are few of the combinations available.  Engines will be twin Volvo with IPS pods propulsion, although power numbers are not yet announced on the official site.   

www.palmbeachmotoryachts.com

News: Nord West December 2011

POSITIVE FALL 2011

Nord West had a very positive sales period here at the yard since this summer. Our sales figures of both new and second hand boats are in line with the numbers from last year. Apart from keeping up the numbers Nord West has also acquired the Najad yard and the goal since the takeover in middle of October was to quickly introduce the brand at the boat shows, meet with the owners directly and potential clients. It started directly with participation of two important shows, the “Hanseboot” in Hamburg and the Stockholm Boat Show – with both Nord West motorboats and Najad sailboats. An overwhelming interest came in for both Nord West and Najad where the latter was met with an incredible relief to see it back on track. At the yard, incredible enough it started the production of the very first Najad boats sold after only six weeks that will be delivered in the spring as the first “in-house” built, to the very happy new owners.  Nord West and Najad now look forward towards the New Year and will start it off with many exciting boat shows where it hopes to meet with you and your family. If you would like to know more about the models or perhaps would like  to specify a boat after your wishes, please contact Nord West or Najad preferably even before the shows to enable your visit to be as rewarding as possible.

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DUSSELDORF BOOT

On the 21 to the 29th of January opens the Boot 2012 its gates!  Nord West Group will be there with two stands showing a Najad 440CC and Najad 440AC in hall 17, stand C55 and a Nord West 370 Flybridge and a Nord West 430 Sports Top in hall 5, stand D22 . Magnus Lundgren, Staffan Asp, Patricia Bornfleth, Johan Stübner, and Jessica Stenlund look forward in meeting with you on the stands!

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GOTHENBURG BOATSHOW

This incredibly well visited show is the start of the Swedish boating season, and it commences from the fouth to the 12th of February . A huge variety of over 100 000 people see this as a popular entertaining show and makes it an outing worthwhile for the whole family.  Nord West & Najad truly enjoy being at its most local show with a “home ground” advantage. The companies will participate with two Najad models 410, and 355 and three from Nord West; 370 Flybridge, 370 Coupe, and a 430 Sports Top. The whole sales team will be there and look forward in meeting all of the visitors!

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www.nordwest.se

New Model: Carver 54 Voyager

Carver presents the 54 Voyager a flybridge motor yacht of American concept but having the European influence in the looks. The yacht's eye catching profile is configured as a true pilot house, incorporating a spacious fly bridge, lower helm choice, and highly functional split level salon which joins with the aft cockpit in a logical symmetry.  There is also an interior stair case from the saloon to the flybridge. Down below the Carver 54 Voyager sleeps six in three separate cabins; owners stateroom to midships, VIP to fore, and bunk twin guest room to port side.  The owners room is a full beam affair, with en-suite shower head.  A second guest shower head services the guests.   Power is from Volvo or Cat engines from 500 up 575hp, with traditional reliable line shaft propulsion.  A worth note is the considerable fuel capacity of 3000 liters, which with not so big engines should give a good range for a planning motor yacht of seventeen meters in size. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.1 m (56.3ft)

Hull Length - 16.3 m

Beam - 4.6 m

Draft - 1.5 m

Displacement - 23360 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3028 l

Water Capacity - 757 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D9 EVC 500hp, D9 EVC 575hp, Cats C9 575hp

Propulsion - line shafts  

Construction - solid fiberglass hull bottom with Kyntex substrates and Vinilester barrier coat

www.carveryachts.com

Project: Sunseeker 28 Metre Yacht

Sunseeker presents the project for the 28 Metre Yacht, a model which will be launched in 2012 and represents a design revolution for this well known British builder.  The 28 Metre Yacht offers surely the higher percentage of window surfaces more then any other Sunseeker in the range, but even though it is a full flybridge yacht her profile is distinctively sports, thanks to the flybridge and longer feel to the fore deck.  Sunseeker also says the 28 Metre Yacht will also have a very high free board, this being used to offer more space.  Inside a four guest cabins layout is show with two separate entrances.  The VIP and owner rooms are located to fore are, with the two guest cabins located to midships.  Crew quarters are aft with two cabins sleeping four on bunks, lobby with L-shaped saloon, small galley, and shower head.  A three part split level saloon offers the usual feature of a yacht this size, saloon and dining, galley, and pilot house to fore.  Power will be from engines up to a combined horsepower of 3900, which give 29 knots estimated max speeds.

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Apreamare 56 Maestro

 

A new second Maestro by Apreamare in less to a year, and the third model to be powered by IPS pods from the Italian, Naples boat builder.  This is in synthesis the headline of the new Apreamare 56 Maestro, designed as all the line by Zuccon with Umberto Tagliavini responsible for the hull.  Tagliavini was also responsible for the hull of the new 45 Smeraldo presented in September.  The new 56 Maestro follows the ship like distinctive appearance of this range, which thanks to this also offers a different layout in some important areas, as the spaces offered in the aft deck and flybridge.  The 56 Maestro will offer a three double cabin interior with a spacious full beam owners room located to midships.  A VIP suite, and second guest cabin with two in line berths complete the lower deck guest accommodation plan.  A one person crew cabin is located to midships.  The split level main deck saloon is offered in two options of a galley in the forward area, or a dining L-shaped table.  The second option moves the galley below to starboard side in a separate area.  Power is from twin Volvo 600 or 700hp with IPS pods propulsion, reaching 30 knots top speed with the larger choice. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.22 m (56.6ft)

Waterline Length - 14.07 m

Beam - 5.25 m

Draft - 1.46 m

Displacement - 29.6 t

Fuel Capacity - 3400 l 

Water Capacity - 520 l

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

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11A-D 600hp, D11A-C 700hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS 800 or 900 forward looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 30 knots max 25 knots cruise with Volvo 700hp, 28 knots wih Volvo 600hp, 12 knots economic

Project - Zuccon International lines and interior, Umberto Tagliavini Marine Design and Service hull shape

Certification - CE B

www.apreamare.it