Project: Viking 75 Motor Yacht

What goes around comes around is a popular saying and one that emerges again at Viking, as the US builder announces plans to build a new 75 Motor Yacht.  Viking exited the motor yacht market with the last 60 Cockpit Sport Yacht delivered in 2001. This model was a strong performer and during its reign was recognized by Boating magazine as Boat of the Year in 1995. Much has changed in the motor yacht arena over the past decade and the development of the new 75 Motor Yacht, a strategic collaboration between the Viking design team and the firm of Michael Peters of Sarasota, Florida, reflects a number of innovations and refinements in this portion of the market. The exterior profile is sleek, curvy and embodies a number of style cues from the Viking convertibles including the teardrop salon windows, and distinctive molded feature lines in the hull and superstructure. The fiberglass hardtop and raked side supports replicates the look of the Sky Bridge, a very popular appointment found aboard enclosed bridge convertibles. An integrated molded swim platform is planked with teak for secure footing for boarding, as well as water sports activities. Shapely port lights and master stateroom hull side windows contribute style and function, and the full wrap-around anodized aluminum bow rail and wide side decks make for convenient passage when moving forward to handle dock lines or anchoring. The 75 Motor Yacht starts with a freshly designed hull to take full advantage of the available power, Viking also opted for a convertible style running surface renowned for ease of handling and sea-keeping ability. The first boat, which will deliver in early fall of 2014 will have a pair 1925hp Caterpillars, with speed estimated going for a 30 knots cruise and a mid thirty top end. The Viking 75 Motor Yacht tri-level layout demonstrates an intelligent use of space with accents on family comfort and usability. Twin molded fiberglass staircases lead from the teak planked swim platform to the aft deck with its U-shape lounge and table. A glass door slides open to the salon this featuring a custom made sofa and cocktail table on the port side faces teak cabinetry with a built-in entertainment center and flat screen television, which rises on an electric lift. Moving forward, the center area combines a formal dining area with seating for eight, and a galley.  A lower helm station is complemented with a pair of leather seats and additional seating is available at the port settee. Lounge seating also is provided forward on the main exterior deck, along with a large sun pad making this a most versatile area at the dock or under way.  Below, accommodations include five nicely proportioned staterooms, each with its own head and shower, including a full beam master suite and crew quarters with private access from the stern.  Topside, the flying bridge deck is ideal for entertaining and relaxing with multiple lounges, a wet bar and grilling area and a center line helm. The Viking 75 Motor Yacht will have its inaugural appearance for the fall of 2014.

www.vikingyachts.com 

Sabre New Web Site

Sabre from the USA presents its new World wide web showroom.  Sabre started operating in 1970 founded Roger Herwon who built in that year a 28 feet sailing yacht with fiberglass and production line methods.  Sabre sailing boat production never ceased from then and today the yard builds three models from 36 to 45 feet.  The Sabre motor boat production started in 1989 when the company build the 36 Fast Trawler.  Today Sabre Motor Yachts line feature eight models from 38 to the 54 divided into three lines; Salon Express, Fly Bridge Sedan, and Hard Top Express.  Sabre new website takes you around with the following buttons; Motor Yachts, Sailing Yachts, Owner Resources, About, News, Contact, Search, and Find a Dealer.  The new website also features social networks to Sabre's Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and Pinterest pages.

www.sabreyachts.com

Production History;

36 1988-98 (85)

34 1990-2002 (48)

43 1995-2004 (15)

36 Express 1995-99 (55)

47 Motor Yacht 1997-2007 (39)

36 Express Mk.II 1999-2003 (47)

42 Sedan / Flybridge 2000-08 (49)

36 Sedan / Flybridge Sedan 2001-07 (54)

42 Express 2003-08 (68)

38 Hardtop Express 2005-09

34 Hardtop Express 2006-10

52 Salon Express 2007-12

40 Sedan/42 Saloon Express 2008-11/12-19

40 Fly Bridge 2011-19

48 Saloon Express 2011- *46 Saloon Express project

54 Fly Bridge Sedan 2011-20 *52 Flybridge Sedan project

54 Salon Express 2012-15

38 Salon Express 2013-

66 Dirigo 2015-20 *66 project

48 Fly Bridge 2016-

45 Saloon Express 2017-

66 Dirigo Fly Bridge 2018-20

58 Saloon Express 2020-

43 Saloon Express 2022-

Project: Bayliss 90 B19

Bayliss Boatworks is proud to announce it began construction on their largest project to date, the B19 90 which will be named Singularis. She’ll include the best of what Bayliss built before it; teak transom and toe rail, custom center console with wrap around seating forward on the bridge, the finest electronics and navigational equipment available on the market today, custom cabinetry, air-actuated parts, and creative storage. But with her grander dimensions, some new features can be implemented as well.   Bayliss 90 B19 will feature a five stateroom, six head layout which will feature a full beam master stateroom, complete with in-suite sofa, a walk-in closet, vanity cabinetry and a Seura mirror TV. There will be three helm chairs, and she’s the first Bayliss to also include a Seakeeper Gyro stabilizer, and a complete Brownies Nitrox system for diving.  Twin 2800hp Cat engines will power the new Bayliss 90 B19. So far the 2002 founded North Carolina builder has not announced any performance numbers. 

www.baylissboatworks.com 

The Used Problem

A few years ago, before 2009 recession hit us a boat coming with a good brand name and maintenance used to bring a solid return, and I actually know a lot of cases where owners lost little to nothing when they sold used.  Sometimes people also made a surplus on the purchase. The important part was maintain it well, make it look good, and things used to work out on there own.

In recent years though change hit the world economies and with the recession, the first object people seems they want to get rid off is a boat.  This is all natural since the up keeping expenses of a boat are usually not cheap and these can double or triple to the least if you keep it in a more exotic place i.e. highly demanded luxury marina. 

But does this cycle create a circle of people not buying boats anymore cause of the lose they suffered?  Unlike cars which can you leave in the garage, boats cost a considerable amount of money to keep and maintain.

So here lies the used problem, that up until the brokerage market stabilizes and this start to make a decent return the new boating and yachting market will not stabilize.  At the moment this looks far away, making buyers and bargain hunters with opportunities which I have never seen before and actually till recently did not exist.
One think is sure this is the buyer's market, one that brings endless opportunities and huge savings.  Probably a buyer's market that we have never seen before.

Monthly News - February 2013

-pic of the month- Sunseeker Flying British Industry Flag

Cruisers Celebrates Sixty Years

Cruisers Yachts is celebrating their 60th year of brand excellence at the Miami International Boat Show and the boat builder created an exclusive VIP Birthday Celebration at the stand during the show. Cruisers sixty years are a sign of brand excellence and world-class manufacturing which warrants celebration, this is more about celebrating 60 years of building owner relationships.


Ferretti Group Largest Display Ever at Miami Boat Show

The Ferretti Group, a world leader in the design, construction and sale of motor-yachts, comprising a unique portfolio of some of the most exclusive and prestigious brands in the nautical world, had the largest amount of new yachts to be displayed in the history of the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show with 25 new yachts on display, including 4 US debuts. The Ferretti Group continues to build on its success in the Americas where the Group completed a record year of sales in the American market for the second consecutive year. Latin America continues to be a very strong growth region for the Ferretti Group as the Group strengthens its dealer distribution network across nine countries including Puerto Rico, Argentina, Peru, Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. The Ferretti Group has made a significant commitment to the Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show with the largest in-water display of new yachts and record showcase of Ferretti Yachts, Pershing and Riva yachts at an American boat show. The highly anticipated Ferretti 870, Ferretti 690, Pershing 82 and Custom Line Navetta 26 Cresendo will be making their US debuts at this event.

Grand Banks Update from Miami

Grand Banks Yachts just concluded another Miami Yacht & Brokerage Show and would like to thank all of those that came and visited its booth. With a slow start Thursday and Friday due to the poor weather, the traffic throughout the weekend steadily increased as the weather did. This year's lineup included the all-new 43 Heritage EU and 54 Heritage EU, as well as the 46 Eastbay SX, all three of which were very well attended with many visitors interested in boarding all three models. There is also excitement building with the completely redesigned 50 Eastbay that is scheduled to make its debut at the 2013 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. With a sleek and more modern design, this "Down East" cruiser will feature pod drives, an aft bulkhead that opens to connect the salon and cockpit as one spacious living area and layout options that can accommodate up to three staterooms. The 50 Eastbay will be available in the "SX" or express style, as well as a "FB" or flybridge option. Stay tuned for more information regarding the debut of this new model.


Heesen New Middle East Agent

Heesen Yachts Agents’ network is expanding. Partners have already been agreed for the Russian and Asia Pacific markets; now this Dutch shipyard is delighted to announce that Al-Futtaim Marine will promote the sale of Heesen superyachts in the Middle East. This region is an increasingly important hub for the superyacht industry and this new partnership exemplifies Heesen Yachts’ attitude to regional markets: To approach clients in the right way you need a trusted local partner to properly deliver brand values. Launched in March 2012 within Al Futtaim, one of the largest privately owned conglomerates in the region, Al-Futtaim Marine is a milestone development that signifies an extremely exciting time for the marina and marine services industry in the Middle East. Its vision is to become the company of choice by providing key services, including sales, maintenance and repair, insurance, marine consultancy and finance. In the brokerage department, Toby Scruby and Ross Gill from Al-Futtaim Marine will work closely with the Heesen sales team to create an unparalleled network facilitating the sale of Heesen yachts throughout the Middle East.


Jarrett Bay a Kohler Dealer

Kohler Power Systems sales and service support is now just a call to Jarrett Bay away. Jarrett Bay Boatworks has joined Kohler's worldwide network of dealers and distributors on four continents with factory-trained technicians available at a moment’s notice. Kohler is your true single source partner for every generator, alternator, control and sound shield designed, manufactured and assembled start to finish in their facilities – and Jarrett Bay can now offer the Kohler service, when and where you need it. Jarrett Bay also proudly features an extensive inventory of Kohler products and genuine parts.


Princess Continue International Accolades

International accolades for Princess Yachts are becoming increasingly common and widespread as the company celebrates two more victories in the Far East. Following her success at the 2012 Motor Boat of the Year Awards the Princess V52 has been named ‘Best Imported Large Yacht’ and joins the coveted finalist list to be named overall ‘Boat of the Year Japan 2012’. The winner will be announced at the Japan International Boat Show 2013, which takes place 7th – 17th March 2013. The V52 will be on display at the show alongside the new Princess 56 and the multi-award winning Princess V39, which was named best sportscruiser up to 45ft at the 2013 Motor Boat of the Year Awards and received the AIM Media Marine Group Editor's Choice Award 2012 for 'Best Import Motoryacht 30-40ft' in the US. Rivalling the success of the V Class sport yachts are the Princess M Class superyachts. The Princess 32M was victorious at the Hurun Report’s annual Best of the Best Awards for ‘Best Production Motor Yacht 30m Class’ in China. 2013 marked the ninth anniversary of the awards, which are the longest-running and one of the most authoritative awards for the luxury industry. The flagship Princess 40M is continuing this success having made the prestigious finalist list for the 2013 World Superyacht Awards. Dubbed the ‘Oscars of the superyacht world’, it is an incredible achievement to have reached the final stage with our first ever 40m yacht. The winner will be named at a glittering ceremony attended by international superyacht owners and some of the most influential players in the superyacht industry in May.


Riva 170 Year of Emotions

Using the word ‘legend’ to talk about Riva is far too easy; it is much more difficult to describe the factors that perpetuate this legend. 170 words are printed in the very first pages of the book: each of them can be considered as a brick making up a large, constantly expanding castle. Try to read them in a sequence and you will see how easily you will visually and emotionally associate them with Riva. This is how Ferretti Group’s CEO Ferruccio Rossi introduces the book that enshrines the history of Riva, written by those who have experienced the brand’s 170-year history first-hand. The book includes 170 statements and unique pictures that can be browsed through or read in a sequence to take a step into the very heart of a brand which represents one of the most significant chapters in the history of Made-in-Italy production. Excerpts of letters, dedications, acknowledgements, and feelings put on paper, all sharing one common denominator: ‘Legend’; the pleasure of being onboard a Riva yacht, an icon of quality and design, pure craftsmanship and engineering perfection. A tribute to those who have put their heart, soul and expertise to the service of boatyards for more than a century. As you turn every page you will come in contact with the core values of a brand, a world leader in the yachting industry since time immemorial, still capable of constantly striving towards the future: tradition, family, exclusiveness, quality, design, care for details, lifestyle.  Owners, dealers, designers, managers, engineers, photographers, collectors, workers, sports champions, and celebrities have joined their voices to testify how delightful it is for everyone of them to associate Riva with the ‘Legend’. The pictures, taken over a 60-year period, are also a tribute to Cantieri Riva and to its historical and current models. These pictures allow us to take a journey through past and present times from very unusual perspectives: historical and modern pictures, snapshots of details and events, black & white ad colours spots create a bridge between the past and the present.


Sanlorenzo Environmental Award Winner

Since 1958, Sanlorenzo shipyard is a leader in the production of strictly tailor-made motor yachts. The Yard's entry for the 2012 Environmental Award Edition is their most ecological model in water and environmental protection: the Sanlorenzo SL94. With her unmistakable Sanlorenzo lines, the SL94 exemplifies elegance, balanced volumes and the proper ratio between covered and open spaces. Sanlorenzo shipyard combined new styling elements in perfect harmony with a series of innovations that continue to leave the yard's family feel of yacht planning unaltered. The Sanlorenzo SL94 was designed taking full advantage of the increasing environmental awareness that characterizes today's yachting industry, with the Sanlorenzo Technical Department responsible for the development of the SL94's eco-friendly systems. In awarding the Trophy, the UIM made special note of the electronic probes used to monitor and prevent oil spillage and the electric actuators used to avoid hydraulic oil leakage from the steering systems. On board sewage treatment is carried out by an IMO approved plant, while fuel usage and tank levels for the main engines and the gensets are continually monitored from the wheelhouse. Other important key points are the climatization plant optimization and the low energy lighting system. It is also important to underline that the Sanlorenzo SL94 is produced with fiberglass structures characterized by a low-emissions manufacturing process: the deckhouse and deck are made using vacuum-infusion resin, and the entire hull is built with the vacuum-infusion process using vacuum bags for PVC bonding.


Sea Ray Wins Innovation Award

Sea Ray, the world’s leading manufacturer of superior quality pleasure boats, is pleased to announce that it was honored for innovative achievement by the National Marine Manufacturers Association and Boating Writers International at this year’s 72nd annual Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show& Strictly Sail. Sea Ray received a 2013 Innovation Award for its new 370 Venture featuring a patent-pending design with two concealed Mercury Verado outboards. In honoring the 370Venture in Miami, the judges noted that the boat uniquely incorporates cutting-edge propulsion technology in a fiberglass express cruiser powered by fully concealed outboard engines. The Concealed Outboard Propulsion found aboard the 370 Venture combines the best traits of outboard and inboard power. The rewards are quieter operation, better shallow-water capabilities, lower maintenance costs and remarkable onboard space. In addition to this 2013 Innovation Award, Sea Ray won a 2012 Innovation Award for its Quiet Ride sound reduction technology. Other recent recognitions achieved by the company include the new 510 Sundancer being named an Editor’s Choice winner by the AIM Marine Group; the 410 Sundancer being named a Best Boat of 2012 by Boating magazine; and the 370 Venture being named the Boat of the Year 2012 by Boatingmagazine.

Sea Ray Next Wave

Sea Ray announced the launch of its Next Wave initiative during a media event on Thursday evening at the Miami International Boat Show. The event was hosted by Dustan McCoy, President and CEO of Brunswick Corporation and Andy Graves, President of the Brunswick Boat Group and Interim President of Sea Ray. Opening the event, McCoy was emphatic about Brunswick's commitment to the marine industry and particularly to Sea Ray as its flagship brand. He cited several Innovation Awards received by Brunswick's Sea Ray, Boston Whaler and Harris FloteBote brands earlier in the day as evidence of Brunswick's leadership and commitment to the industry. Graves followed McCoy's comments with the introduction of Sea Ray's Next Wave initiative, a product-focused campaign comprised of Innovative Thinking and Inspired Execution. Internal work on the project began in late 2011, and its public launch marked a 24-month commitment to enacting major innovation across all Sea Ray platforms, with the ultimate goal of redefining the boating experience. The public introduction of Next Wave included a series of new technologies and design breakthroughs that mark the first examples of Next Wave thinking in action. These include Quiet Ride™, first seen on the SLX Series, which reduces engine noise and vibration by nearly half; and SkyFlow Design™, first displayed on the award-winning 510 Sundancer, which eliminates the "cave" effect of most cruisers by blurring the line between indoor and outdoor spaces.  Additional Next Wave technologies include TabletTunes™, which is a standard feature aboard the 610 Sundancer and is available on every Sea Ray Yacht; Concealed Outboard Propulsion, modeled on Boating Magazine's Boat of the Year, the 370 Venture; Dynamic Running Surface, first available on the 230 SLX; and TrueJet, the product of a groundbreaking partnership between Sea Ray and Weber Motors, featured now on the 21 Jet.

Sea Ray Adds New Dealer

Sea Ray Boats is pleased to announce the appointment of Groupe Thomas Marine to its leading network of marine dealers; more than 400 strong and operating on six continents. The company joins Marina Fortin in serving customers throughout the province of Quebec, Canada. Marina Fortin has been a top Sea Ray dealer for over 20 years and remains an important part of the Sea Ray dealer network. Established in 1984 by Claude Thomas, who is now assisted by his wife and two sons, Groupe Thomas Marine has a team of more than 90 employees and has invested in continually modernizing its facilities to ensure the best possible sales and service experience. The business has stores in Laval, Varennes, Sorel-Tracy and Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, with a total of more than 700 boats in inventory, 2 million parts and accessories in stock and a workforce of certified technicians. Groupe Thomas Marine also operates Marina Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, located along the Richelieu River between the locks at St-Ours and Chambly. The marina offers visitors a relaxing stay thanks to the quality of its facilities and services, which include water, electric, WiFi, pump-out, haul-out, repair, storage and more. In addition, the company has an established finance department that can provide the resources customers need to purchase their next boat.


Sealine Updates Its Model Range

Sealine has on 12th February announced changes to its model ranges in line with both current and future product development programmes. The new badging, which becomes effective this week, will reflect the true overall length of each boat. The S35 is now S380, SC42 is S450, F42 is F450, C48 is C490, F48 is F490, and the upcoming F37 will be F380.


Sessa Debuts in Australia

Sessa Marine expands group operations in the Asia Pacific markets appointing Premier Yachting as Australian National Dealer. The company will display the Sessa C38 at the Melbourne Boat Show at New Quay marina at Docklands from Feb 1 to 3 and is also aiming to present the Sessa brand at this year’s Sanctuary Cove Show in May and the Sydney International Boat Show in August. Premier Yachting recently took delivery of the Sessa C38 and is looking forward to the arrival of the Sessa flagship C68 in April 2013 which is already sold to a Royal Brighton Yacht Club member. Vicsail Fremantle have also agreed to acting as Premier Yachting agents for the Sessa brand and is planning to have a boat in WA for the Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show on October.


Sunseeker Flying British Industry Flag

Following on from record sales at this year's London Boat Show at Excel in January, Sunseeker were keen to keep one of their stunning new vessels the Manhattan 73 in central London for a number of photo and filming opportunities. The Sunseeker Manhattan 73 has been centre stage on the VIP pontoon at St. Katharine's Dock since mid-January but is set to leave at the end of this week for the Mediterranean after being the jewel of the river during the Brit Awards which takes place on Wednesday night at London's O2 arena. Last week saw society favourite photographer Sam Pelly in a chase boat capturing the Sunseeker motor yachts majestic lines against the back drop of London's iconic sites with the company's 'Sunseeker Girls' on board dressed in theatrical 'Brit Award styling'. Sunseeker is an iconic British brand, famed for its appearance in many 007 Bond films and high profile clientele from Jenson Button to Chris Evans, both of whom supported Sunseeker at recent Boat Shows in Southampton and London.  Sunseeker International employ 2,300 skilled craftsman at its factory and headquarters in Poole, Dorset and a dealership network in over 70 countries, Sunseeker are flying the flag for the British manufacturing Industry.

Project: Sunseeker 68 Sport Yacht

Sunseeker presents the new 68 Sport Yacht which follows on the lines and interior plans of the just presented Predator of the same designation.  So whats the difference?  The 68 Sport Yacht will feature a sport flybridge and will also be the entry level model of this five model range from Sunseeker which spans up to the 115.  The flybridge is to be accessed via a port side integrated stair case, and will be according to plans a spacious affair featuring a C-shaped settee to starboard, dual seat helm station to port, and a passengers forward looking bench. The interior offers a three double cabins with a full beam owners stateroom, and the galley located below.  The main deck is all reserved for entertainment with a relaxing loung sofa on entrance, and an L-shaped dining table to port to the other side of the interior helm.  A two berth crew cabin is located to aft. Engines are three choices from Cat or MTU starting at 1150 up to 1622hp.  The most powerful choice is available only with Arneson surface drives and should give speeds up to 40 knots. 

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Mulder 73 Flybridge

 

Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands completed the new 73 Flybridge in late November 2012. The yacht was commissioned in 2010 by an Australian client who chose Mulder for its experience in aluminium and steel yacht building. As happens with all Mulder's the owner was closely involved with the build during the final four weeks of construction, and the yacht was delivered to him after sea trials on the North Sea.  Mulder 73 Flybridge features a spacious fly deck which houses a large jet-propelled tender and a smaller dinghy with outboard engine. A comfortable U-shaped seating area on the port side seats eight. The flybridge is also equipped with a bar grill, refrigerator and sink. The large fixed hard top has lots of window space while also offering plenty of shade in sunny conditions. Inside the 73 Flybridge include a spacious full-beam owner’s stateroom, VIP suite and guest cabin; each with its own shower and toilet. A spacious crew area is located aft for two or three persons, and this also includes a large worktop with working space. The crew accommodations can be reached from the swim platform and via an internal stairway from the saloon. The main deck saloon features a luxurious L-shaped sofa and three armchairs. Due to the large windows in the superstructure, this area has an exceptionally open and spacious feel. The galley is equipped with all the appliances on a yacht of this class, and has direct access to the dining area. The entire interior has a classic ambiance with a teak finish and wenge details. Power is twin Cat 1150hp engines which give a max speed of 22 knots, with a 10 knots economic cruise allowing for a 3500 nm range.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.3 m (73.1ft)

Beam - 6.2 m

Draft - 1.8 m

Displacement - 60 t

Fuel Capacity - 12000 l

Water Capacity - 2200 l

Accommodation - 6 guests in three cabins, 3 crew berths

Engines - 2 x Cat C18 1150hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 22 knots max, 10 knots economic

Range - 3500 nm at 10 knots

Construction - full aluminum

Project - Guido de Groot, Mulder design, Kitty van der Kamp interior, Ginton architects

Certification - Lloyds

www.muldershipyard.nl

Sarnico New Web Site

Italian boat builder Cantieri di Sarnico updates its web showroom to a new platform. Sarnico while not so old a boat builder being founded in 1992, has been a welcoming success in the industry. Its first model was the 55 Maxim an open Sport Yacht, launched two years later due to the perfection research the Italian company was seeking before putting its hull one on the water. In 1995 the yard launched the 45 Maxim, a model still as at today in production and one of the first designs by renowned Venice firm of Nuvolari Lenard. In 1997 the company changed ownership, to the Foresti family. Sarnico also won two editions of the standard production boats race Viareggio-Monte Carlo-Viareggio winning it twice in 2004 and 2005. The Sarnico range has nine models, up to the eighty feet Grande flagship. The smallest model is the Spider, a forty feet open cruiser. The new Sarnico website is available in Italian, English language, and takes you around with the following buttons; Profile, Models, Gallery, News, Events-Fairs, Dealers, Press Room, and Contacts. Sarnico new website also feature links to its social network hubs as; Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Pinterest, and Youtube.

www.cantieridisarnico.it

Production History:

55 Maxim 1993-96

45 Maxim/45 1995-  Nuvolari Lenard design

55 Maxim Special 1997-2001  Forest ownership

40 Maxim 1998-99

43 Maxim 1999-

58 2002-05

65 2003-

50 2004-

60 2005-

Spider 13.43m 2006-

65 Special 2007-

Archidiavolo 12.45 m 2008-

60 Gran Turismo 2009-

Grande 24.80 m 2011-

46 Spider GTS 2013-

60 GTV 2014-

New Model: Astondoa 80 GLX

Astondoa presents the new 80 GLX, a project by Christian Gatto who renews his collaboration with the largest Spanish production motor boat builder.  The 80 GLX is the entry level super yacht and replaces the 82, with the first unit of this series launched in the past Spring.  The 80 GLX is offered in four different layouts; two choices for the main and lower deck.  A layout on the main deck is on a traditional plan with a separate galley to port side and a dining table with a welcoming saloon. Alternatively an astern galley layout is also available, which makes the saloon plan looks more like to that of smaller boats and becoming a more convivial area.  Below is four double cabins.  A choice actually here changes some small details with the most important coming from the full beam owners stateroom head and walk-in wardrobe.  Engines are twin MAN 1360 or 1550hp units.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.92 m (81.4ft)

Beam - 6.00 m

Draft - 1.65 m

Fuel Capacity - 5800 l

Water Capacity - 1100 l

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

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 CRM 1360hp, 1550hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 27 knots max, 23 knots cruise with MAN 1360hp

Range - 400 nm at cruise speed

Project - Christian Gatto, Astondoa Group

Certification - CE A

www.astondoasa.com   

Project: Nord Star 34 Patrol

Nord Star announces the next evolution in the Patrol series model range to be launched. The Nord Star 34 Patrol will be a new design from bow to stern, yet not compromising on the features the Finnish brand is well known for: seaworthiness, reliability and comfortably living on board.  Inside the 34 Patrol will feature a twin cabin interior with an owner double berth to fore, and a totally separate three berths second cabin to midships under the pilot house.  The pilot house on the main deck offers the main living area with an L-shaped saloon settee to port and opposite entertainment area.  The galley is located below, in the forward cabin area.  Power choices have not yet been announced but the rendering does show twin stern drives.

www.nordstar.fi