Project: Couach 2300 Open

Based on the same hull lines of the 2300 Fly, Couach presents the Open version project of the same model.  Presented with a sportier line the Couach 2300 Open should also present differences to the Fly version in the lower deck and main deck plan.  In the projcet renderings for example the engine intakes are located more aft, and the large view windows to midships are also featured more to stern.  Still Couach is quoting a three double cabins, and a two crew room as the Fly version for the interior accommodation layout. The hardtop of the 2300 Open will be of a semi extended nature covering half a huge part of the cockpit deck, and of the aft sunpad.  As Couach has been doing since very long time the 2300 Open is built with the use of Kevlar and Carbon.  Power is twin MAN 1200 or MTU 1500hp engines with ZF pods propulsion.  Top speed is 34 knots, and a cruise of 24 gives a six hundred nautical miles range. 

www.couach.com

New Model: Azimut 76 Magellano

The Italians have always been important innovators in the yachting industry, and Azimut since its inception has been a centre protagonist in this role from the South European peninsula.  The Magellano line from Azimut was presented in 2009 with the 74, and this new 76 updates this very important model with some interesting changes.  When the 74 Magellano was presented it represented an important statement from Azimut, and this was an Explorer yacht with the flare of the Mediterranean yacht outside and inside.  Three years to the launch of the first explorer Magellano 74, Azimut updates it, making important visible changes to its important explorer yacht style debutant.  Apart of a longer hull mostly thanks to an up down hydraulic bathing platform aft the new 76 has changed other elements from new hull window shapes, no tender garage aft for a larger crew area, a revised main deck with astern galley, and a lower deck with a standard four double cabins layout.  Power is twin MAN 1000hp with a 22 knots max, and a high speed cruise of 17 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.4 m (80ft)

Hull Length - 23.16 m

Beam - 6.1 m

Draft - 1.81 m incl props

Displacement - 64 t

Fuel Capacity - 7500 l

Water Capacity - 1200 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 3 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x MAN 1000hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 22 knots max, 17 cruise

Hull Shape - Semidisplacement Dual Mode

Project - Ken Freivokh exterior, Bill Dixon hull 

www.azimutyachts.com

Project: GTMM 27

As we have said in the past GTMM is a young US company venturing on its first models currently in advanced building stages, the 27 and 39.  We have shown you the 39 in the past now we show you the rendering of the entry level 27.  Although recently founded GTMM is a company with a lot of heritage and this particular new 27 model carries much of these roots.  The GTMM 27 in particular is based below waterline on the old legendary Magnum 27 deep Vee 24 degrees deadrise hull.  The GTMM 27 will be very custom to what regards its cabin, upholstery fittings, and hull color design.  So far no cabin details are announced but I do imagine the usual power sports boat cuddy layout with V-berth, and a medium sized shower head and galley upon entrance.  Power is Mercury racing from 525 up to 850hp with racng single propeller stern drive.  Estimated top speeds are 70 knots plus.   

www.gtmm.com

News: Galeon November 2012

BERLIN BOAT SHOW

Galeon will take part in the Berlin Boot and Fun Boat show taking part from the 23 till 28th November.  Galeon will be present in hall 4.2 stand COSWe.  Three Galeon sport cruiser model will be present at the show; 325 HTS, 330 HT, and 385 HTS.

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POWERBOAT OF THE YEAR
550 Fly the newest in the third generation Galeon Yachts has been recognized by one of Europe's largest boating magazine Boote.  The 550 Fly received a nominee in the most prestigious category over 45 feet, showing the very best standard Galeon has reached in the last years. 
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NEW APP FOR IPAD

A new updated Galeon Yachts App update is available for free.  This new App is a free dowbload and is available from the Apple Store under 'Galeon Yachts'. The App gives full access to all the Galeon models with description, layout and technical data.  A virtual sampler and company presentation are also available in the App.   

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www.galeon.pl

New Model: Calafuria 25 Big Game /Fish

This new Calafuria is a further evolution of the 25 series so far produced in the Big Game and Fish models.  Measuring eight meters plus in overall length this model uses to best the spaces outside with a small comfortable cabin.  The cabin features a comfortable Vee berth and a separate shower head.  The split level cockpit deck also surprises for its unusual sport fish plan plan of going down in the helm midships part.  The radar arch of the big game fish is also removable.  Hull one had a complete teak deck with also the interior and the helm having a tradition finish.  The 25 big Game is also available with more fisherman options like trolling valves, hard top, and tuna tower. The 25 Big Game /Fish is powered by a single 210hp Cummins engine with reliable easy to maintain line shaft propulsion, and top speeds of 28 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 8.5 m (27.8ft)

Hull Length - 7.39 m

Beam - 2.85 m

Draft - 0.60 m

Displacement - 3400 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 460 l

Accommodation - 2 berths

Max Persons - 8

Engine - 1 x Cummins common rail 210hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 28 knots max

Construction - fiberglass with Isoftalic resins

Certification - CE B

www.calafuria.it

Project: Riva 122 Mythos

Riva, the iconic brand of the Ferretti Group, launches its new flagship, 122 Mythos. Riva 122 Mythos, the largest aluminium planing yacht ever produced by the historic shipyard, perfectly transfers the elegance, flair and clean lines featured by all Riva models to a new line built entirely in light aluminium alloy.  Designed by Mauro Micheli of Officina Italiana Design, the team which is in charge of the design of all the models of the Riva range since the nineties, in close collaboration with Ferretti Group's Advanced Yacht Technology research and naval design centre, and Centro Stile, a skilful team of architects and designers; Riva 122’ Mythos will be produced by the skilled and experienced CRN shipyard in Ancona, the production plant of the Group which is specialized in the construction of mega yachts up to 90 metres.  Riva and CRN, both brands of the Ferretti Group, further strengthen their historic partnership, based on a tradition of constructing Riva maxi yachts at the shipyard. This strong partnership which has joined together two of the major protagonists of the international pleasure boating industry for more than 40 years, started in 1970 when Carlo Riva decided to terminate the agreement signed with the Dutch shipyard with whom he had been working until that period. This shift proved to be successful and led between 1970 and 1978 to the launch of five 23.50 metre motor yachts of the Marco Polo series and two Vespucci of 90 and 100 feet designed by the Carlo Riva Yacht Division. The new flagship of Riva is more than 37 metre long and over seven metre wide. The planing aluminium hull gets a peak speed of 27 knots, with a cruising speed of 25 knots, thanks to two MTU 3460hp engines. The extremely elegant and spacious exteriors allow enjoying the time spent cruising together. The large main deck cockpit features a large and comfortable sun pad and a table which can host up to ten people. The salon and the dinette have large windows with an amazing panoramic view and are connected to the helm station; the wide galley, which can also be accessed from the crew area from the lower deck, is located to the front of the deck, after the helm station. The lower deck, amidships, hosts the owner’s suite and the guest cabins. The crew area one captain cabin and two twin crew cabins are located to the bow. There are three possible layouts, with three, four or five cabins according to the owner’s request. From the cockpit on the main deck it is possible to access the aft bathing platform which separates the two garage hatches, designed to host the tender approximately five metres long to the left and jet bike to the right. The platform has been designed with an electro hydraulic system which allows users to safely plunge into the water or dive from the aft area.  Large glass side windows guarantee a high quantity of light under deck. The sun deck, which can be accessed from an external ladder, was designed to offer the owner and his guests the utmost comfort; featuring a Jacuzzi swimming pool surrounded by wide sun-bathing sofas, with a dinette area and foldable table. There is also a second retractable helm station on the sport bridge.
www.riva-yacht.com

New Model: Fipa Maiora 29 Convertible

With her black hull and white superstructure, this is the new Maiora 29 Convertible.  This new Fipa Maiora presents a new perspective on the 29 model series, and also shows the great length of customization from the Italian Viareggio boat builder.  The Maiora 29 Convertible innovation is located in the enclosed flybridge, which takes half of the fly deck leaving the rest open.  The enclosed bridge is alco connected to the open area thanks to a sliding patio door.  As is usual to Maiora a high degree of customization is also show in all area of this latest 29 Convertible from the interiors of this yacht finished in canaletto walnut and white lacquered oak, to the chosen different layout: which shows it from the saloon which is furnished with spacious sofas and a concealed TV, there is the access to the master cabin which is made independent with its own private entrance. A day head is located at the saloon entrance, with access from both the inside and outside which further differentiates the Maiora Convertible from other similar 29 models launched in the past. Furthermore, the main deck also features a galley, the bridge and stairs giving access to guest accommodation. This area boasts two double VIP cabins and one twin cabin with sliding beds which enables single beds to be transformed into a double.  The Convertible enclosed fly is furnished with comfortable sofas and this same lounge zone can be transformed into a spacious dining area. In front there is a piece of furniture housing a concealed TV and a cooking plan. The upper helm is also very comfortable and spacious. A sliding door separates the inside and outside areas and it faces a huge sunbathing area from which one can access an "infinity pool" with a glass backside which gives the impression to swim while suspended in space. Two diving boards deploy to the sides and allow the water games to extend from the pool directly to the sea. The cockpit, which rightly deserves its "party cockpit" designation, has been enlarged to the maximum to obtain an enormous space capable of accommodating twelve guests around the table, in addition to the sofa and lounge chair area which is also there for guests' entertainment. On the other side, another lounge area featuring sofas and a table has been installed on the foredeck. Finally, a comfortable five meter tender is housed in the stern garage.

Technical Data:

LOA - 29.5 m (96.7ft)

Beam - 6.45 m

Draft - 1.80 m incl props

Fuel Capacity - 11000 l

Water Capacity - 2500 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 3/4 crew berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16v2000 M94CR 2600hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 32 knots max, 27 knots cruise

Hull Type - Vee planning

Project - Roberto del Re

www.maiora.it

Web: Unica Yacht New Web Site

Unica from Naples, Italy presents its new World wide web showroom.  Founded in 2005 by Gennaro Ingegno with the help of World famed hull designer Brunello Acampora from Victory Design studio, this South Italian boat builder presented its first 42 model in the same year.  Unica yachts are in the looks department a tribute to the Don Aronow nineteen sixties powerboats and US fast offshore cruisers of the seventies and eighties.  Unica today has a three model range the 42, 50, and 50 T-Top all built to a semi custom standard and a wide range of propulsion choice from Volvo IPS pods to Flexidrive surface drives. Each Unica is built in Kevlar, fiberglass, Vinilester resins, and Airex core composites.  Unica new web site is available in Italian, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish languages and takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Company, Models, Brokerage Selection, Charter, and Reffting.  Unica has also its Facebook social page with a direct link from the new website.       

www.unicayacht.it 

New Model: Grand Banks 43 EU Heritage

An evolution of the 41 EU Heritage, Grand Banks World presented the new 43 EU and the just passed 2012 Fort Lauderdale boat show.  This model is a further refinement of Grand Banks much appreciated pod drive propelled unit featuring a thirty per cent larger cockpit, bigger staterooms and a second head.  The Grand Banks 43 EU builds more on the revolution of the modern trawler that was presented in 2007 with the 41 for owners around the world. Other new features for the 43 EU are over sized view windows on both hull sides to port and starboard, and a larger hatch for the forward located owners stateroom.  The flybridge has also been extended with the option of a 350kg crane davit.  Fuel reserve has also been increased in the 43 by twenty per cent that is about 400 extra liters for a longer cruising range.  Power is twin Cummins 480hp with ZF Zeus pods giving a 24 knots max speed, and a 20 fast cruise.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.9 m (48.9ft)

Length - 13.1 m

Waterline Length - 12.1 m

Beam - 4.77 m

Draft - 1.2 m

Displacement -

Fuel Capacity - 2203 l

Water Capacity - 757 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB6.7 480hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 24 knots max, 20 knots cruise

www.grandbanks.com

Engine: FPT N67 570hp

As well as attaining compliance with future EPA Tier 3 exhaust emission regulations FPT Industrial has also completely revised the most representative of its marine models. The new N67 570 features a 6 cylinder in-line architecture with a 6,7 litre displacement, 4 valves per cylinder, second generation electronically controlled Common Rail fuel injection system and a turbocharger with waste-gate and intercooler. Compared to the previous version, apart from a 10 HP power increase, the engine above all offers a new lay-out and the optimization of the lubrication, cooling, air-feeding and exhaust systems. The cylinder block, reinforced by its "ladder frame" structure, remains the same, having exhaustively demonstrated its reliability even under the high mechanical stresses of endurance racing. As its key technical figures illustrate; weight/power ratio 1.14 Kg/HP, power/displacement ratio 85 HP/litre and volume/power ratio 1.31 dm3/HP, the new engine not only maintains the leadership in its class but actually increases the gap between itself and its rivals. The N67 570 incorporates numerous significant changes and optimised solutions amply tested in successful speed and endurance racing, a highly effective test bed to explore the true limits of power and reliability of an engine.  Furthermore, FPT Industrial's great experience in the production of the NEF Series engines is testified by the numbers; last July the Turin Engine plant has indeed produced the one millionth NEF engine, being in production since 2000.

www.fptindustrial.com