New Model: Monte Carlo MC5

It was without a doubt one of Dusseldorf most awaited World premiers, this is in short the Monte Carlo MC5.  This new MC5 aims to create a shorter bridge from current Beneteau motorboat owners, especially those in the Flyer line into the larger sized Monte Carlo range which spans currently up to 76 feet.  Designed as all the Monte Carlo brand series by Nuvolari Lenard the MC5 is characterized by latest trends in the interior and accommodation plan and hybrid exterior looks which put it them three styles; classic for the bow, sports for its low profile flybridge, and motor yacht.  A three double cabins plan, with a full beam owners stateroom characterize the lower deck.  A single berth crew cabin is located to aft.  The main deck is characterized by an astern galley as its main feature, and a saloon which can work as a relaxing lounge or dining area to port side of the helm.  Outside is all made in a well proportioned but one of the most innovative features is the wet bar and grill on the bathing platform.  Yes it is not the first time we see this but I think the MC5 manages to give it a new twist where we will see a couple of builders opting for this solution in the very near future.  Power is from twin Volvo 370 or optional 435hp with IPS pod drives.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.2 m (49.9ft)

Hull Length - 13.26 m

Beam - 4.29 m

Draft - 0.91 m ex props and drives

Displacement - 13,200 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 330 l

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

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS500 or 600 dual prop pod drives

Project - Nuvolari Lenard exterior and interior, Naval Architecture Patrick Tableau, Tanguy le Bihan

Certification - CE B14, C16, D16

www.montecarloyachts.it      

Project: Nuova Jolly 43 Prince Luxury Cabin

Nuova Jolly presents this important project of the 43 Prince Luxury Cabin, which represents a new flagship for this well respected Italian rib builder.  The 43 Prince Luxury Cabin is a rib in all its functions and design with spacious call them huge exterior spaces, plus the bonus of a comfortable cabin below which surprisingly will feature a height of two meters.  The interior layout features two separate cabins with a galley and shower head in between.  Both the cabins located to fore, and at midships feature a double berth.  The living of the 43 Prince Luxury Cabin is dedicated outside with two L-shaped dinettes offering dining room for eight persons.  A wet bar exterior galley is also featured behind the three seat helm station.  For the 43 Prince Luxury Cabin Nuova Jolly is offering diesel engines in twin or triple units up to 1050hp, although petrol choices will be available on request.  The Italian builder is so far not very detailed on the performance, type of engines, and propulsion set of its new flagship.

www.nuovajolly.it

New Model: Absolute 55 STY

A further evolution of the 53 STY this in synthesis the Absolute 55 STY, but the yacht apart having that extra ten centimeters in length offers much more then you think it is possible.  This happens because Absolute Research Lab revisit all the interior, and also the exterior layout by moving the galley on top and in the much praised astern position, thus reinventing and creating more space also below deck.  Thanks to this the 55 STY features a lower deck with a midships full beam owners stateroom, a VIP to fore, and a double guest cabin to starboard.  The aft deck of the 55 STY has also been reinvented now offering a sun pad, and a medium sized L-shaped settee to port side.  The 55 STY also offers more power options versus the 53 being offering with twin Volvo 600 and 700hp units alongside the two or three 435hp choices as offered in the smaller sister.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.65 m (54.6ft)

Beam - 4.65 m

Fuel Capacity - 1700 l or optional 1900 l

Water Capacity - 560 l

Max Persons - 14

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp, D11 600hp, D11 700hp, 3 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS 600, IPS800, or IPS900 pod drives

Speed - 28 knots cruise with twin Volvo 700hp units

Project - Absolute Research Lab

Certification - CE B

www.absoluteyachts.com

Project: Bavaria 490 Virtess

The year is just getting started and yet Bavaria has already delivered another product highlight for 2013. Following in the wake of the successful 420 Virtess, which won the Nautical Design award, Motor Boat of the Year 2013, and European Powerboat of the Year award, there is now a second yacht from this new luxury Bavaria collection, the 490.  This new big Virtess is again a design also in collaboration with Italian Marco Casali and his Too Design firm.  The 490 Virtess will measure over 16 meters, making it the longest motor boat in Bavaria's history. The flybridge yacht offers generous interior and exterior accommodation as well as comfortable reclining areas on deck. In addition, the sporty hull delivers performance and complements the innovative exterior design. 

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

C.Boat New Web Site

C.Boat from the Italian and biggest Mediterranean Island of Sicily presents its new virtual World wide web showroom. Located in close proximity to the city of Palermo, C.Boat was founded in 2007 with the idea starting to take shape by CEO Mauro Corvisieri in 2005. C.Boat first launched model was the 27-82 in 2008, designed by Mauro Mortola. The idea of C.Boat and its designer is for a very cross over product with a steel construction of eight millimeter thick plates, semi displacement shape, and a low profile sports line. Today C.Boats offers a total of fourteen projects which start from the entry level 18.70 mts One up to the 51-82 flagship. Interesting is that the 27-82 is offered in five versions in this line up; Classic, SC, Cabin, Cabin Wide Body, and Explorer. C.Boat new website is available in Italian and English language, and takes you around with the following buttons; Home, About Us, Yachts, Videos, and Press and News.

www.customyacht.com

Project: Sunseeker 101 Sport Yacht

Sunseeker presents a new line the Sport Yacht which takes over from the Predator tag in the bigger yachts line and those which feature the not much visible sport bridge feature.  Two models who previously named Predator the 115, and 130 have been renamed to this new line, but Sunseeker has already three new projects in the pipeline to launch later on this year 2013.  One of these new project models is the 101 Sport Yacht.  A double four cabins super sport yacht which adds to Sunseeker latest design trends, see large view window in hull sides, and dark coach roof which integrated seamlessly with the sport flybridge.  The main deck will be reserved for pure entertainment with a large lounge settee, and a dining table located behind the central three seat helm station. Power will be from twin MTU 2440hp engines which should give max speeds to about 30 knots.   

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Nord West 430 Flybridge

 

Nord West will launch a brand new 430 Flybridge motor cruiser at the boat show in Gothenburg taking place from the 2 till the 10th of February. The yard is well known for its production of high quality boats and will now launch a new, slightly larger powerboat to the multi prized 420 with the same high standard, smart design and luxurious comfort that can be expected from the Orust production builder. The 430 will feature the latest in technology installed: twin Volvo Penta IPS engines with joystick control for easy manoeuvring and through a touch of a button or the intuitive DPS system holding the boats position through a series of GPS signals. Nominated as the ‘Motor Boat of the Year’ in both 2007 and 2008 the Nord West 420 has been the inspiration for the now bigger sister together with the 430 SportsTop, which is the yards latest newest model with its successful sports design.  For the first time the yard will now present the new Nord West 430 Flybridge in the same generous hull as the SportsTop and with the remarkable seagoing capabilities and low fuel consumption of the famed 420.  To put it short the 430 hull is a tweeking and slight improvement of the 420 praised underwater shape.  The yard would also like to highlight improvements they have been working with such as reduced sound levels and vibrations. Much of the equipment onboard which normally is extra options on most other manufacturers are in fact standard on all Nord West models. This makes the Nord West 430 Fly on of the most comfortable boats on the market today. The 430 Fly represents the first new model that has been developed since the acquisition of Najad and the interior design will demonstrate how the merging of two strong brands lift each other to new levels of perfection in both design and technique. Smart solutions and spacious storage facilities and a fantastic craftsmanship is the hallmark of this yard. The owner of the yard, Mr. Benny Martinsson, who stands behind the design together with the yards own and very capable development team, have put emphasis on the social space in the cockpit, saloon and on the flybridge. Well sized cabins with more natural light invites for a more comfortable and harmonic atmosphere, and at the same time the new Fly is developed for an active boating life where you can feel comfort for a very long time. Power from this new Nord West model comes from Volvo 370, 400, and 435hp units in both stern drive or IPS pod propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.5 m (44ft)

Length - 12.8 m

Beam - 3.9 m

Draft - 1.2 m

Displacement - 13 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 600 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 15

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 400hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPH dual propeller stern drive, or IPS with forward looking dual props

Project - Benny Martinsson

Certification - CE B15

www.nordwest.se 

Project: Back Cove 37 Downeast

Back Cove Yachts is pleased to announce their latest design project, 37 Downeast which will debut in July 2013. The companies new tag line Practical Elegance From Maine defines this new upcoming Back Cove 37 Downeast well. She is practical, elegant and perfectly suited for a day trip along the coast. Highlights in this new model are greater social spaces with flexible seating, larger cockpit with a ten meters squared space, elegant profile, single level helm deck, and a cruising interior with accommodation for two persons. The Design Team at Back Cove Yachts designed the 37 Downeast with today’s boating lifestyle in mind. Owners will appreciate the open cockpit with a Sure Shade cockpit cover; perfect for an afternoon cruise. Back Cove kept the hull of the 37 but completely redesigned the deck and interior. In the engine room a Cummins 480hp which will provide a cruise speed of 20 knots and top speed of 25 knots.

www.backcoveyachts.com 

New Model: Riviera 63 Enclosed Flybridge

Riviera launches the new 63 Enclosed Flybridge with a raft of engineering and design enhancements based on its predecessor the 61 and the updates on the recent 75 flagship. Riviera  describes the new 63 as a luxurious and highly capable long range offshore vessel, with many popular design cues taken from the fleet’s prestigious flagship, the 75. The new 63 features a galley positioned central to the party, a cockpit that is an extension of the live-aboard space inside, a master stateroom that is bathed in light and fresh air, an enclosed flybridge that serves as a sky lounge, and refinements to the hull that further enhance performance and sea keeping ability. The new galley is positioned aft, adjacent to the saloon bulkhead, and separated from the large sociable cockpit space by a hinged awning window and full tinted glass door. The result is an extension of light and space from outside in, with guests easily able to converse with whoever is in the galley. Opposite the galley to starboard there is a bar area with ice maker and fridge set under ergonomically raked flybridge stairs, with solid teak treads nested on flawless tig-welded stainless steel supports. A special feature of the saloon bar is an electric lift glassware cabinet which retracts into the varnished cabinetry while under way, yet rises to the occasion at the touch of a button. Forward of the bar there is a spacious U-shape lounge and dinette with seating for twelve well positioned to take advantage of the large TV mounted on the forward dash.  The very large main saloon is bright and airy, with 360 degree tinted windows and offering views from every seating angle and position. The new 63 has incorporated social seating into the cockpit, which is no longer the sole domain of the sports fisherman.  The cockpit now doubles as an alfresco dining experience, with optional opposing fore and aft facing mezzanine seating either side of a solid teak table.  The practicalities of a sport fisher with fully optioned fighting cockpit are enhanced with features like below deck self-draining fish bins, game chair mounting plate solidly glassed into the cockpit floor, and recessed toe kicks. An extensive options list covering rod holders, live bait tank wells and outriggers ensures the full versatility of the 63.  Overlooking the cockpit is the spacious enclosed flybridge, featuring forward helm and aft docking station.  The enclosed flybridge features a hinged awning window and glass door that bolt open to bring outdoors in and unify the space. Wrap around seating to port features folding arm rests with functional storage underneath and a drop down dinette table.  To starboard there is a wet bar with bottle and glass storage.  The aft docking station is located aft to the starboard side of the external flybridge door with excellent visibility of the cockpit and aft quarters of the boat behind. There is an option to upgrade to Palm Beach single side mount engine control levers, which are a favourite with sport fishermen. To port an aft-facing lounge accommodates two people.  Below deck's is a standard four cabin layout sleeping seven in the standard version, with the owners stateroom located to portside midships and featuring large big view windows.  The optional three cabin layout is available with extra space absorbed by the VIP guest cabin, to include a private lounge or a writing bureau. In engineering terms the 63 retains its original shaft drive configuration, and base power is twin 1015hp Caterpillar engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.4 m (67.3ft)

Hull Length - 19.4 m

Beam - 5.40 m

Draft - 1.58 m

Displacement - 31000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 5650 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - 7 berths in 4 cabins, 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats 1015hp, 1150hp, MTU 1200hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 28 knots with Cats 1015hp, 31 knots with MTU 1200hp

Hull Type - Vee shape with 12.5 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - hand lamindated fiberglass construction

Project - Alan Dowd, Frank Mulder  

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Mainship 32

Marlow announced the unveiling of the new Mainship 32 set up for the coming Miami show. Marlow Acquisitions, LLC purchased all the assets of Hunter Marine Corporation and selected assets including the molds, tooling, and branding rights to Mainship in August of 2012. The new Mainship 32 will be built by Marlow Hunter at its manufacturing facility in Florida, the Hunter sailboat brand has been built for 40 years without an interruption. The new Marlow Mainship 32 has a classical yet sweeping line with a unique fold down swoop transom providing wonderful access and boarding to a large cockpit. Featuring comfortable and attractive matching companion and navigator seats which are equipped with a refrigerator and or an ice maker this stylish yet practical cruiser is ready for a day runabout or doing more long term short hops cruises. The upper salon with sliding patio doors has ample seating for six with the perfect atmosphere for entertaining. Built on a true 32 feet hull with a ten plus of beam it has the look of a nimble light weight fighter with rugged heavy features. The twin Yanmar engines utilizes the proven technology driven by Marlow Yachts Velocijet Strut Keels for protection, stability, and performance. Maneuverability and directional control is unsurpassed and will give the operator the immediate feel and responsiveness of power when needed, yet with good fuel economy when cruising. Down below is a modern and spacious galley designed with a drop-in freezer as well as a refrigerator, corian counter tops, a two burner electric stove top with a convection microwave/oven, all standard. A superb berth is guaranteed with a length of over six feet. Twin port and starboard seating below allows extra guests comfortable relaxation, a card game or just conversation. An ample hanging locker completes the cabin layout highlighted by the glowing ambiance of the teak accented by fine fabrics. Marlow Mainship plans a minimum of four new models over the next two model years.

www.mainship.com