New Model: Sea Ray 355 Sundancer

Sea Ray presents a new 355 Sundancer which apart the fully integrated hard top is a revolution from the US builder from a certain point of view as it features a very European thinking in its design, especially inside having two fully enclosed cabins.  A rare occurance in many US boats under fifty feet, nearly impossible in sub forty sizes.  None the less the Sea Ray 355 Sundancer will also be biult in Poland, and it will be interesting to see if the US builder will produce a sister version for its home market with a more open layout.  Other nice features in this new Sea Ray is also the aft deck cockpit also very influenced by European design having a single floor deck, C-shaped settee, and large wet bar galley to port under the hard top.  Power choice are Mercruise Diesel engines from 260 up to 350hp, with stern drive propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.2 m (36.7ft)

Beam 3.48 m

Draft - 1.09 m incl drives

Displacement - 6,900 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 380 l

Water Capacity 150 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 5.0 MPi DTi 260hp, 350 Mag 300hp, T-350 TDI 350hp

Propulsion - Mercruiser Bravo III dual propeller stern drive

Hull Type - deep Vee 21 degrees deadrise 

www.searay.com

Project: Nuova Jolly 43 Prince Cabin Luxury

After presenting a 35 feet model, Nuova Jolly from North Italy presents this project of a new upcoming 43 Prince Cabin Luxury flagship.  As expected large exterior open spaces are the main characteristics of this Rib Cruiser but an innovative unusual interior layout is also to be found.  Presenting an open cabin plan below the 43 Prince interior surprises for its unusual double U-shaped dinettee layout, one to bow, and another to midship with in between having the usual galley and seperate head.  Power options are not yet announced but Nuova Jolly advises max power up to 1000hp total.    

www.nuovajolly.it

New Model: Horizon E56

Debuting at the 2012 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, is the new Horizon E56, an updated version of the 2011 launched 54 with longer swim platform.  The new E56 was recently sea trialed in Taiwan and performed exceptionally well.  As stylish as she is efficient, this 2013 Horizon E56 unites a modern design with a functional and comfortable interior layout. The wide over 4.5 meters beam provides three spacious staterooms, including a full-beam master, a fully-equipped galley, salon with dinette and custom lower helm on the main deck.  The E56 is now also available with a custom hard top for the flybridge which really suits the line.  The hard covers all the flybridge ensuring a great entertaining space for any occasion.  The hydraulic hi/lo swim platform creates an ideal outdoor activity area for tender storage or water sports. The E56 is powered by twin Volvo 700hp engines with IPS pods dives.  In its sea trails the E56 reached a top speed of 32 knots under half load and with 14 persons on board.
Tech Data:

LOA - 17.07 m (56ft)

Waterline Length - 13.58 m

Beam - 4.8 m

Draft - 1.45 m

Displacement - 24 t

Fuel Capacity - 2500 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo 700hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS900 forward looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 32 knots max

www.horizonyacht.com

Project: Dale 56 Classic

Since new ownership came along Dale has been very busy showing new projects, with a flare dedicated to the down East lobster boat.  This Dale 56 so far shown in project design will be the new flagship of this respected builder, and takes a lot from the acclaimed exterior looks of the 45 and presenting them in a bigger package.  A unique feature in this Dale versus the other smaller models will also be the location of a tender garage under the cockpit sole of the aft deck.  So far Dale has not announced any layout plans but here it says the 56 Classic will be very open to customization.  Engines and performance are also not announced but I do again imagine similar numbers to the 45 Classic with top speed figures starting at late twenty knots figures with the small engine choice up to mid thirties from the largest.

www.dalenelson.co.uk

New Model: Canados 120 Enhanced

Canados presents the new 120 Enhanced, a further evolution of the 110 and 116 series model from the famous central Italy boat builder standing on the coast of Rome and building yachts of various sizes since sixty years.  The new Canados 120 takes the flagship crown of Cantieri Navali di Ostia, it is also its largest fiberglass build, although the builder did construct a wood two deck and a half 120 in the mid eighties. The Canados is not only an evolution in size to the 116 series but also improves the technological prowess of the yacht with swiveling balconies and opening side doors being main characteristics of this project.  Another impressive feature not found in the previous models is the hard top, and a beach stern with garage.  Inside Canados philosophy continues of a free to customer choice with options from four to six cabins, and an owners stateroom room to midships or to fore on the main deck.  Speed is a max of 27 knots with twin MTU 2600hp engines.

Tech Data:

LOA - 36.62 m (120.1ft)

Beam - 7.25 m

Draft - 2.25 m

Displacement - 145 t

Fuel Capacity - 17000 l

Water Capacity - 2500 l

Accommodation - 4, or 5 double guest cabins, 6 crew berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16v2000 M94 2600hp

Propulsion - line shafts with Dedra 4 blade props

Speed - 27 knots, 23 knots

Range - 500 nm at cruise

Project - Canados Design Team, custom interior hull one by Francesco Paszkowski Design

www.canados.com

Improve-it = Viking 50 Convertible

In recent years we have seen many production builders offering semi custom options even in smaller sub eighty feet sizes.  One such example comes from Viking who is offering a fiberglass staircase to the flying bridge. The impetus for the staircase came about when a long time Viking customer requested a solution for a family member who found climbing the standard aluminium bridge ladder a challenge while the boat was under way. Viking’s design and engineering group wasted no time in the development of a fiberglass staircase, which now it offers on new models 50 feet and above. The fiberglass staircase is ergonomically designed to offer comfort and security under way and at the dock, and obviously making way up the bridge easy.  This Viking 50 Convertible with the fiberglass staircase requires only a minor change in the salon cabinetry near the doorway and in the flying bridge deck opening.

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Prestige 450 Flybridge

Following with a styling which was started with the 58/60 flagship and followed with the 50 and 55 feet models in recent years, Prestige presents the project for a 450 Flybridge.  Designed as all the line by long time collaborator Garroni this Prestige will replace the long standing and succesful 46 model.  Unlike it predecessor which offered a three lower deck choice though the 450 Flybridge will offer two large cabins only with a full beam midships located owners cabin being one of its most attractive features, thanks also to the uniqueness in this size of a separate entrance.  The main deck also follows the layout of the larger models with a nice astern galley being another of the design solutions I like.  Power for the new Prestige 450 Flybridge is twin Volvo 370 or optional 435hp.  Prestige is estimating top speeds of 33 knots with the large optional choice.

www.prestige-yachts.com

Improve-it = Fiart 4Seven Genius

Winner of the Boat of Year award in its launch date in 2008, Fiart went to Cannes presenting a new update design to the hard top of the 4Seven Genius, what was the first model of the new generation models, reconized by the agreesive dark one piece windhsield and hard top, later on followed on the 4Tfour and 58 Epica.  This improvement to the 4Seven Genius is most visible in the sides and improves all around visibility for the helmsman and creates a more protected area for the passengers.  The 4Seven Genius was the second Fiart availble with IPS pod drives, following the option of the 50 model, and features three seperate cabins below plus galley and saloon. Outside the 4Seven Genius impresses thanks to one of the largest single floor aft deck spaces in the market.  Speed is a max of 32 knots.  

www.fiart.com

New Model: Hinckley T34

The Hinckley T34 is a new model from this legendary US builder and creates a bridge between the T29 and renowned Picnic Boat now in its Mk.III series.  This new 34 Talaria impresses for its cleaner lines, single floor cockpit deck, and a well laid interior cabin sleeping two. Down below is also a galley to port and a seperate shower head opposite The amenities of the Hinckley name as superb finishing and unique construction are usual to be found in this new model.  The T34 will feature a very low water draft of under two feet, but still having a deep 19 degrees deep Vee hull. Power is from standard twin Yanmar 260hp which give a max speed of 32 knots, while larger Volvo 300s add an extra 3 knots of wide open throttle, and 2 of cruise. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.4 m (34.3ft)

Beam - 3.35 m

Draft - 0.55 m drives up

Displacement - 6350kg

Fuel Capacity - 605 l

Water Capacity - 132 l

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6BY2 260hp, Volvo D4 300hp

Propulsion - Hamilton 242 Jet Drives

Speed - 32 knots max 26 cruise with standard Yanmar 260hp, 35 knots max with Volvo 300hp

Hull - Vee shape with 19 degrees dead rise aft

www.hinkleyyachts.com

Project: Garcia GT54

Those who have been around in Cannes might have catch a glimpse of this novelty presented by this North French boat builder, who is renowned for building alloy sailing yachts.  Designed by architects Sailard, and Le Quement the GT54 is a trawler with a modern take on its exterior looks, and interior furnishing.  Changing ownership in 2010 and now forming part of the Grand Large group which includes two other sail boat builders, the GT54 is also Garcia first power trawler yacht, although the small mast on top leaves a bit to the heritage of the builder.  The interior of hull one of the GT54 presents a two cabins layout with full beam owners room, and VIP to fore, but being a fully custom build other three or four cabins versions are available.  The main deck is also dedicated for living with a relaxing saloon being joined by an open galley, and a pilot house to fore with central helm and a dinette to port.  Power shows that Garcia for this World exploring GT54 have left nothing to the case with a Cat 185hp main engine continuous duty, and a wing 75hp Volvo.  Top speed is 11 knots, with a range of 8000 nautical miles possible.

www.garcia-yachting.com