Project: Sunseeker 68 Predator

Sunseeker show up the project of the new 68 Predator which takes a lot of cues from the Southampton boat show 2012 presented 80 model of the same range.  As is usual with recent Sunseeker the new 68 Predator abounds with window glass surfaces in all interior areas both below and above, this allowing plenty of natural light inside.  A three double cabins accommodation plan is offered with the main deck hosting the main living relaxing activities in a well laid saloon settee, and a C-shaped dining table standing to port side of the helm station.  A galley is located in the lower deck.  Crew accommodation is for two persons.  Engine choices are standard twin Cats 1150 or optional MTU 1270hp on shaft drives.  Alternative surface drives propulsion plus MTU 1625hp choice is available, this pushing top speeds up to 42 knots.

www.sunseeker.com

Sciallino New Web Site

Sciallino from Italy presents its new World wide web showroom.  Founded in 1961 by Mario Sciallino in the Ligurian riviera town of Ceriale, this company started by building working boats for the fisherman of the area.  This start gave Sciallino a growing knowledge of how to build safe boats able to tackle rough seas, and in the early eighties Mario also wins the title of Nautical Pioneer for his below the waterline extension known as Pattino, which increased stability and also allowed the use of bigger engines.  After this development in the Sciallino hulls the builder has evolved in building traditional looking cruisers and yachts characterized by looks echoing the Ligurian Gozzo.  Today Sciallino builds nine models starting from the Ino 3.80 mts this being its latest model, to the much appreciated and luxurious 15.95 mt Gemy flagship.  Sciallino new web site is available in English and Italian language and takes you around with the following buttons; Home, History, The Values, Models, Sciallino Amico, Dealer, Press Release, News, and Contact.

www.sciallino.it

Project: Sanlorenzo SL118

Sanlorenzo presents a new flagship project for its SL planning line which currently start with the builders entry level 62 model, and ends with the 108.  The SL line represents Sanlorenzo more in demand line with models as the 72 and 82 being around fifteen years in production and receiving the SL make over when ownership change happened in the middle of the past decade.  The SL 118 extends this line by ten feet and apart maintaining the usual exterior Sanlorenzo looks now renowned to any yacht connoisseur World wide it introduces the wide body in the forward part to this line.  Sanlorenzo have already used this to the much acclaimed multi prized 40 Alloy.  Semi custom as all Sanlorenzo in the SL line the 118 is offered in two interior deck layout with an accommodation guest plan situated more to midships, and crew cabin to fore or the other way round.  In both plans the owners cabins is located on the main deck, but in one plan this takes more the looks of an apartment with a saloon presented to starboard.  The SL 118 is to be powered by twin MTU 2600hp engines with traditional in line propulsion which give a max speed of 28 knots. 

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

New Model: Sarnico 46 Spider GTS

Presented in the fall of 2011, this is the Sarnico 46 Spider GTS.  This new 46 GTS is a further development of the original Spider presented in 2006 designed by such great signatures as Nuvolari and Lenard for the lines and layouts, and Victory Brunello Acampora for the superb underwater shape.  This new larger Spider is again a design of the same renowned designers. As the signature in the name suggests the 46 Spider GTS offers creature comforts and some interesting options to make it more become a cruiser.  These optional are the hardtop as hull one was in fact delivered, and a choice for the exterior cockpit to have it with two sunbeds, or large L-shaped settees.  Inside the 46 Spider GTS is no slough offering two cabins sleeping five, and a well sized shower head.  The midships cabin sleeps three persons having a french double, and single berth to starboard.  Power options are three Cummins engines from 480 up to 700hp with the Italian made innovative Flexidrive surface drive propulsion.  Flexidrive was used by Sarnico first time on its not so long ago presented flagship, and considering this is the new model following it we should see this more in use on future releases from this well respected Italian boat builder. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.65 m (48ft)

Hull Length - 13.44 m

Beam - 4.28 m

Draft - 1.10 m 

Displacement - 15 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 1600 l

Water Capacity - 395 l

Accommodation - 5 berths in 2 cabins

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 2 x Cummins 480hp, 600hp, 700hp

Propulsion - Flexidrive P2000 surface drives

Speed - 49 knots max 38 cruise with Cummins 700hp, 38 knots 30 knots cruise with 480hp

Range - 330 nautical miles

Project - Nuvolari Lenard lines and interior, Victory Design Brunello Acampora for hull 

www.cantieridisarnico.it

Project: Paragon 25 Ranger

This project of Paragon 25 Ranger has been announced at the start of 2012, but then delayed to the trouble this Swedish yacht builder part of the Nimbus group has encountered in the middle of the same year.  Now the new Paragon model should be premiered at this moment at the Dusseldorf boat show.  The Ranger is an open version of the standard 25 Paragon presented in early 2012.   The 25 Ranger will still feature the two berth cuddy cabin but will miss the enclosed pilot house.  A huge all around rubber protection rubber fender also makes the Paragon 25 Ranger look like a Rib to the untrained eye.  Power is single Volvo Diesel engine from 225 till 300hp.  

www.paragonyachts.se

New Model: Cabo 44 Express

Following on the success of the Cabo 44 Hardtop Express, the famous production sportfish is clever to present a full open version of this the 44 Express, which replaces the long standing 45 model.  With a hull designed by famous underwater lines specialist Michael Peters the main difference between its predecessor is the removal of the hardtop. But this little detail changes the whole concept of this sportfish cruiser, also making it become a more fisherman hardcore machine.  The elevated pod helm station comes standard with two seats with an option of third.  Inside is also the same ingenious interior with a single cabin and a fisherman utility room, or a two cabins choice in between the L-shaped settee and galley.  Power is for four engine choices from twin Cats 710 up to 1150hp, with MAN 800s in between.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.5 m (47.7ft)
Hull Length - 13.5 m
Beam - 5.02 m
Draft - 1.09 m
Displacement - 19595 kg
Fuel Capacity - 3028 l
Water Capacity - 378 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSM11 715hp, MAN R6 800hp, Cats C18 1015hp, Cats C18 1150hp
Propulsion - line shafts in semi tunnels
Hull - 16 degrees dead rise aft
Construction - fiberglass, vinilester resin with solid bottom, core vacuum backed from chine to sheer
Project - Cabo Yachts, Michael Peters hull
www.caboyachts.com

Project: Windy 29 Coho

With its handling, good looks, and versatile cockpit, Windy Boats new 29 Coho sportsboat looks to be one of the show stoppers in this size at the 2013 Düsseldorf Boat Show. The new 29 Coho reaffirms Windy’s new focus on core brand values, with a pared-down, classic profile, a rapier sharp deep-vee hull designed by Hans-Jørgen Johnsen, and a blistering top speed of over 45 knots with the large engine choice. Replacing the popular and long-serving 28 Ghibli in the shipyard’s model range, the new 29 Coho features an extended hull and lengthened bathing platform, with a new cockpit layout that emphasises outdoor living and relaxation. Large rhomboid windows in the topsides let in lots of light down below, where the upgraded accommodation centres on a large, luxuriously finished double berth forward, with a practical head and shower compartment, and a useful and well-equipped galley area by the companionway. Along with the new 26 Kharma and 31 Zonda, the 29 Coho features Windy’s ingenious new canopy design, which can be easily put up by one person in just a few minutes, and is completely hidden when stowed. Like many of its stablemates this new Windy model is named in honour of a wind in this case the cold airstream that blasts down the Columbia River valley in Oregon, which is in turn named after the legendary silver-sided Pacific salmon. The aptly-named Coho is available with single or twin, petrol or diesel sterndrive installations.  Single Volvo 400 or twin 220hp diesel engines, and single 380hp petrol gas are available.
www.windy.no 

New Model: Contest 52MC

This is a very interesting new model, which comes from a builder Contest, who ventures into motor powered yachts going into its fiftieth anniversary.  The 52MC is Contest first venture into engine based powered yachts.  Its looks are a bit a hybrid of modern and traditional with some parts giving a shout to the current interpretation of the down East lobster boat. The 52MC is a design by Georg Nissen, engineered by Vripack, with interiors by Wetzel Brown Partners all in cooperation with the Contest team.  Her accommodation plan is offered in three different layouts; a three cabin versions A plan, and two twin cabins version, with C plan replacing cabin three to starboard with a galley below deck.  Standard engine power is twin 305hp Perkins, or Cummins 330 engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.93 m (52.2ft)

Waterline Length - 14.6 m

Beam - 4.6 m

Draft - 0.85 m

Displacement - 16600 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1800 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, or 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Perkins 305hp. Cummins 330hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - sandwich Conyplex vacuum infusion, quadrax and bi-axial E-glass with Vinilester resins

Project - Georg Nissen, Vripack engineering, Wetzels Brown Partners interior, Contest Design team

www.contestyachts.com

Project: Castagnola 38 WJ

At the Italian Lavagna shipyard facilities of the Castagnola family work has been started the construction for the 38 WJ.  The new flagship for this known wood yacht builder, which will measure a length of over 38 meters and have a beam of eight plus.  The hull construction will be done by wood with the well proven triple planking method; also, the shipyard technical office is also evaluating the use of carbon fiber sheets to improve the strength and keep the boat lighter: 146 tons in full load displacement are expected. After completion, she will be one of the biggest planning super yachts ever built in wood, and to be water jets powered.  Designed by by Andrea Borzelli and Sara Berta architects for both the interior and exterior, the Castagnola 38 WJ will be a two deck and a half super yacht featuring what I call modern Italian sleek lines in vogue since the early eighties.  The 38 WJ will sleep a total of eleven guests, in four VIP suites below deck, with the  owners stateroom on the main deck.  Crew accommodation will be in three double cabins located at the midships of the hull.  The crew area will also feature a lobby with an L-shaped settee, and a galley.  A gym is to be located below to midships, and this also features a separate staircase access, plus another one from the crew area.   Castagnola 38 WJ also offers interesting power choice having triple MTU engines of 1948hp engines with Jet propulsion, who should push it up to a top speed of 31 knots.   
www.castagnola.biz

Engine: John Deere 4.5L 4045AFM85 225hp

John Deere is adding two new 4.5L models to its lineup of Tier 3 marine engines: the PowerTech 4045TFM85 generator-drive engine and the PowerTech 4045AFM85 propulsion and generator-drive engine. The PowerTech 4045TFM85 generator-drive engine will offer quiet and smooth operation for gen-set applications. Features will include a high-pressure common-rail fuel system, two valves per cylinder, and the choice of keel cooled or integrated heat exchanger options. The PowerTech 4045AFM85 will serve as a more powerful and compact choice in the power range that was previously covered for Tier 2 by the PowerTech 6.8L 6068TFM75 propulsion and PowerTech 6.8L 6068TFM76 generator-drive engines. The PowerTech 4045AFM85 engine will feature a high-pressure common-rail fuel system, four valves per cylinder, turbocharging and air-to-coolant aftercooling. It will be available with keel cooled or integrated heat exchanger options. PowerTech 4045AFM85 propulsion engine will be from 160 to 225hp.
www.johndeere.com