Improve-it = Overmarine Mangusta 165

Overmarine Group launched in the last days of March hull number seven of the Mangusta165.  The launch event took place at the Overmarine Dock in Viareggio in a private way and was hosted by the owner and his friends, and the management and the people that accurately worked at building up this this latest 165.  Mangusta 165 is the fastest super sport yacht in the world and considering these numbers it is a real success for the Overmarine Group.  Mangusta 165 number seven is to be delivered to its owner and she will cruise in the Mediterranean sea coming Summer and will be moved in the Caribbean in the fall of the year.  The yachts name is still confidential and has so far not been disclosed. The exteriors follow the specific requests of the Owner but it is in the inside that he freed his creativity with the co-operation of Overmarine’s Design Team of experts starting from the layout with four cabins: one full beam Master stateroom, two guests and a spacious VIP. The rest is then dedicated to full relax and enjoyment from the main deck, to the cockpit, main salon with relax and dining areas, the lower deck together with the cabins, a relax room and a gym. Mangusta 165 features also sports flying bridge where a second helm station, plus a dining and sunbed areas found their home.  Stunning are the outdoor spaces both dedicated to relax and fun, equipped with water toys

www.mangustayachts.com

New Model: Kardis 50 Akuma

Italian builders Kardis have recently launched their new Rib Yacht 50 Akuma.  Design of the new Kardis flagship comes from Andrea Cardinetti and his team of Molina and Cavagna. The design team presents the 50 Akuma with sleek looks, and aerodynamic lines emphasized in the aggressiveness of its deck shapes, which are followed by aesthetics of design and the functionality of the inflatable structure. As any rib more so in one of over fifteen meters 50 Akuma’s deck is conceived to host guests in large numbers and is certified for fourteen persons. The ample aft sun pad features a central walkway path to the cockpit. Here space is well arranged with two generous L-shaped sofas and tables, while a central console, complete with economical pilot and copilot seats, is adequately protected behind a curved windscreen.  To the forward part of the deck is a generous living space defined by fiberglass bulwarks on both sides to protect tubes internally. Interiors live up to expectations: the design concept is aligned to a philosophy of luxury and exclusiveness and an open plan feel adding feeling, thanks to the absence of partitions, except for private facilities and shower.  Owners can also choose between two layouts, with a two cabin plan sleeping five, or an additional galley down layout sleeping four.  Power comes from twin 750hp Yanmar engines and Jolly surface drives which push the Kardis 50 Akuma at a max of 44 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.78 m (51.7ft)

Beam - 4.60 m

Displacement - 12,800 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1080 l

Water Capacity - 350 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths, 3 + 2 berths 

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Yanmar TD 530hp, 6SY 750hp

Propulsion - Jolly Surface Drives

Speed - 44 knots max

Construction - Infusion construction with Neopentilic Gel Coat and Isoftalic resins. Rubber tubes in Pennel and Flipo 1620 DTX fabric, having 66 mm diameter, fender fabric on sides.

Project - Andrea Cardinetti, A. Molina and A Cavagna.

Certification - CE B

www.kardis.it

Project: Austin Parker 36

As it always happens legal aspects can make a builder to present new products which where not in the immediate planning, and this is the case with the Austin Parker 36, which is made to suit small ship dimension and the currently enforced new tax laws for boats over ten meters.  Designed as all the range by Fulvio De Simino the Austin Parker 36 continues this Italian builder looks of down East lobster cruiser with a modern influence going into its exterior department.  Accommodation wise the new entry level Austin Parker 36 offers a very spacious aft deck with three dinettes, and an interior with a Vee shaped berth, L-shaped sofa, galley and separate shower head.  Power comes from Volvo twin 260hp with IPS pods, again a novelty for Austin Parker who in its other models has always stayed with the tradition of line shafts.  Estimated performance is 34 knots max, and a 30 cruise.

www.austinparker.com

New Model: Formula 350 FX6

Formula continues its presentation of the FX range, which is a more up market dressed other model from this renowned US performance boat builder.  The 350 FX6 in fact is a sleeker more aggressive looking Sun Sport model of the same digits.  So what you get with the FX series is a nicer paint work able to turn eyes everywhere, and more racing add on features from the throttles to the gauges to keep you on check on the helm.  FX models and the 6 in particular are also presented with the top tier engines from waht the listing of a 350 Sun Sport offers, matching up the aggressive looks.  The 350 FX6 also offers more luxurious inside, with was usually an extra coming standard in the sleeping four, plus galley, and shower head interior.  Power is from twin Mercruiser 430hp with stern drive propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.67 m (35ft)

Beam - 3.28 m

Draft - 0.99 m

Displacement - 6109 kg

Fuel Capacity - 651 l

Water Capacity - 113 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 8.2 Mag High Output ECT 430hp

Propulsion - Bravo Three X DTS stern drive with dual propeller 

Hull Type - deep Vee with 21 degrees dead rise aft

Certification - NMMA

www.formulaboats.com

Project: Grand Banks 50 Eastbay FB

As with all the Eastbay series from the 46 model upwards, Grand Banks also shows a new FB flybridge version for the upcoming 50.  The 50 Eastbay FB will have a comfortable flybridge, with a stainless steel stairway leading from the aft deck to up top.  The flybridge layout will have a center helm, with a companion seat to starboard, L-shaped settee aft, and a forward looking passenger seat to starboard.   Since our last presentation Grand Banks has also show more choices for inside with a total of ten plans to choose; from two or three cabins, forward or owners midships stateroom, and galley up or down layout.  Pod drives will power the 50 Eastbay FB, coupled to the highly appreciated Hunt hull design.

www.grandbanks.com

New Model: Broom 35 Coupe

Is always nice to see a yard taking good steps into the future, and Broom with its new course is certainly one of them.  The British builder has already launched two new models since its ownership change in 2010, and now presents the much awaited 35 Coupe.  This new Broom is a bit step away from the usual  British aft cabin motor cruiser this builder has offered in recent years if not decades.  But do not be mistaken the 35 Coupe remains a pure British cruiser thanks to its versatility of fully opening patio door, hard top, and very nice lines which makes it easy to feel cozy and warm inside in seconds. Interior wise the 35 Coupe works a very practical layout with a saloon and dining on the main deck, and a cabin or two depending on what you choose below.  Power for the 35 Coupe starts from a single 60hp a choice for those who like inland waterways cruising up to a 360hp for open seas option.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.7 m (35.1ft)

Beam - 3.76 m

Draft - 0.94 m

Displacement - 8 tons approx

Fuel Capacity - 500 l
Water Capacity - 375 l 

Accommodation - 2 + 2, or 4 + 2 

Engines - 1 x Nanni, H4 170hp, T4 200hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Certification - CE

www.broomboats.com

Project: Codecasa 50S C120

Codecasa is currently building its first 50 meters open super sport yacht: the newest 50s, hull C120. Similarly to the previous Codecasa 45S, Framura 2 which owners commissioned the 50S, this new model set to be delivered in 2013 will be able to offer excellent performances in matters of speed, thanks to her two KA.ME.WA. water jets and central booster which will make her be able to reach an approx 28 knots of top speed at light displacement. Cruise speed is 18 knots and which a range of 1000 nautical miles is possible. Similar for the 45S, Codecasa 50S will be provided of a Ship Dynamics from Australia anchor stabilizing gyroscopic system, which will increase the comfort on board. Andre Bacigalupo is the naval architect who designed the bottom and the external lines. The interiors is made by designers and architects Anna Maria and Franco Della Role who worked strictly in collaboration with the Owner’s personal architect, and presented six guest suites, and five crew cabins.

www.codecasayachts.com

Project: Aqualum 40 HT

Again a design of Fabian Conte, the Aqualum 40 HT is the coupe sport cruiser version of the recently launched 38 of this South American boat builder.  As other builders Aqualum makes a sport version by using most of the hull and deck of the 38, but featuring a slightly different super structure missing the flybridge.  The Aqualum 40 HT will feature a living on the main deck with cabins below.  Large window with similar or identical shape of the 38 surround the main deck, plus the extension of extra glass surfaces on the hard top.  The aft deck will feature a C-shaped settee which can transform to a sunbed by lowering the central table.  Power choice for the Aqualum 40 HT has not yet been announced but I would imagine a similar choice as the 38, with engines starting from twin Volvo 300 up to 435hp.

www.aqualumyachts.com 

Marco Pezzini 1933 - 2012

The yachting world of Viareggio say its last farewell to one of its greats, Marco Pezzini one of the founding fathers of Versilcraft. Marco Pazzini passed away on the night of 2 May after a long illness, at 79 years.  Marco was a great pioneer in the World yachting capital of Viareggio: one of the founding members of the shipyard Versilcraft, created in 1964, and to which he devoted his entire life until the health allowed him. Pezzini had the strength to face in the course of his career, also a dramatic fire in 1990 devastating the establishment building site of the famous yacht builder. Marco Pezzini was a stubborn man, able to work until the last, even when the health forces was abandoning him. Pezzini leaves his wife Silvia and his son Andrea.

New Model: Estensi 360 Goldstar Sport

Estensi launched the much awaited 360 Goldstar Sport just of couple weeks ago.  Designed by Zuccheri the new 360 is the entry level Traditional Cruiser of this five model range from Estensi which goes up to 54 feet.  The Estensi 360 Goldstar S, looks as much as her bigger sisters from the design to the practicality of its accommodation plan.  Estensi with the 360 Goldstar Sport follows a function of cabins and galley below, and a relaxing saloon up top.  Engine choices are twin FPT from standard 280hp to optional 370hp.  The bigger engine choice gives a max speed of 33 knots, five more to the standard engine.  Interesting is a very low planning speed of only 10 knots, which Estensi says keep also a low bow attitude making helming also easy.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.65 m (38ft)

Hull Length - 11.35 m

Waterline Length - 9.7 m

Beam - 3.90 m

Draft - 1.20 m

Displacement - 8 t unloaded, 10,3 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 900 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 10 with CE A

Engines - 2 x FPT N67 MNT M28 280hp, N60 EMT M27 370hp

Propulsion - line shafts with ZF transmissions

Speed - 27 knots max, 23 cruise with 280hp, 33 knots max with 370hp

Project - Zuccheri Yacht Design

Certification - CE A 10, B 12, C 14

www.cantieriestensi.it