Project: Mulder 1800 Favorite

Mulder presents an important project of a new 1800 Favorite, extending the size of this line by two meters.  Since returned in 2010 to mark the Dutch builder seventieth birthday Mulder has delivered half a dozen of semi custom Favorites with designer Guido de Groot basing looks on the down East lobster boat lines.  The 1800 Favorite follows the theme of the smaller models from its layout to its hull shape in round bilge shape, and a variation of engines choices which offers the owner optimum usability for inland waterways or open seas.  The standard plan for the 1800 Favorite is a two cabins twin head layout with a galley bellow layout, but a three cabin version should be also in order.  The living is all located on the main deck.  Power is standard Volvo 330 up to 435hp in line shafts.  Top speeds of 25 and a 20 knots cruise are estimated with the larger engines choice. 

www.muldershipyard.com

New Model: Tiara 3900 Coronet

Presented as a project on the fall of 2012 the Tiara 3900 Coronet is the new flagship of this sport cruiser line from this well regarded US boat builder.  For the new Coronet flagship Tiara based itself on the very good looking 3900 Open and added some more distinct cruiser features.  In my opinion adding the votes on the look front. Still as all the Coronet, Tiara has a Tournament Fishing Package included in the 3900 dedicated for those who like to fish more in style.  On the accommodation format the 3900 Coronet offers incredible social aspects; starting from the large exterior with a nice aft deck featuring an L-shaped settee, and two person mezzanine opposite.  Up one step is the raised area with everything here being around the helm to starboard, which features a galley behind and an opposite L-shaped settee. Down below is as custom in the US an open plan layout which adds the feeling of space for the 3900 Coronet.  The features here are a double berth to fore, C-shaped sofa, L-shaped galley, and a separate shower head.  Power is twin Cummins engine choice; 480 or optional 550hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.77m (41.9ft)

Hull Length - 11.96 m

Beam - 4.57 m

Draft - 1.06 m with props

Displacement - 11,113 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2052 l

Water Capacity - 454 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 5.7 480hp, QSC 550hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max, 27 cruise, 23 knots optimum cruise with Cummins 480hp engines

Range - 333 nautical miles at 23 knots optimum cruise speed

Hull Shape - planning Vee with 18 degrees dead rise aft

Certification - NMMA

www.tiarayachts.com

Project: Astondoa 72 GLX

Astondoa is showing innovative spirit in some of its recent designs from the recently presented Top Deck, but also in its Motoryacht line.  This is shown in the new 65 and 72 projects who show modern integrated hardtops and a reinvention of the foredeck area making this more a living place especially at anchor or in rest position.  The 72 GLX is named identical as one of the best selling models in this size from Astondoa produced from the 1998 till 2007 with that success being designed by the Nuvolari Lenard studio.   The new 72 GLX features a four guest cabins layout with the owners stateroom located to midships, and a crew cabin to aft. Other nice features are a huge tender garage to aft, and a saloon with an open galley plan.  Engines are twin MAN 1224 standard or optional 1360hp.  Speed is a max of 28 knots with the standard engines.     

www.astondoasa.com

Project: Horizon RP102

Innovative design and new technology, at the talented hands of Dutch designer Cor D. Rover, has paved the way for Horizon to develop an exceptional Raised Pilothouse concept: the RP102. The Horizon RP102 project features a combination of fluid lines and modern proportions, large glass windows allow natural light to flow into the interior spaces, and her layout offers a symbiosis of owner, guest and service areas, creating the feeling of a much larger yacht. A full beam master stateroom is located on the forward main deck, complete with an en-suite bath. Equally impressive are the RP102's exterior areas; at the touch of a button, the RP102's Sky Terrace, a patented design by Rover, can increase the flybridge deck area by 20% without compromising the yacht's fluid design. A beach club forward of the swim platform offers a space ideal for enjoying the ocean view that is also protected from the sun.  Horizon utilized Computational Fluid Dynamics and scaled model tests to successfully develop the RP102 hull form, which provides 25% less fuel consumption at a 20-knot cruise speed than a conventional planning hull. Horizon RP102 concept design is answer to consumer demand, emphasizing luxury, safety and interior volume within a dual purpose, performance-oriented hull.

www.horizonyacht.com 

New Model: Sunseeker 80 Predator

It was more or less nineteen years ago that Sunseeker presented its first eighty footer the 80 Predator, considering how big its super yacht portfolio has become and the size increase of the British Poole based brand has increased, at the moment a new flagship 155 Yacht is in build that was an important move back then.  This new 80 Predator follows the name of that first Sunseeker super yacht with two generations of design difference and a confidence that today marks it as among the top semi producers in the eighty plus foot segment.  This new 80 Predator follows Sunseeker latest design stints of huge glass surfaces both above and below in the cabins area.  Her accommodation plan is a spacious traditional layout with a full beam midships owners stateroom, VIP suite to fore, and two guest cabins in between.  A galley is located below to port side in a separate conceived area, while a crew cabin with two berths is located to aft.  The living is all located on the main deck with a large lounging saloon to starboard, and a dining to port.  Power options are a varied choice from MTU which starts at 1550 and ends up to 2640hp with the large engine available only with Arneson surface drives set up.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 24,9 m (81.8ft)

Beam - 6.09 m

Draft - 1.86 m inc props

Displacement - 56,000 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 6000 l

Water Capacity - 1200l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V 1550hp, 12V2000 M94 1950hp, 16V 2000 M94 2640hp only with surface drives

Propulsion - line shaft with props in semi tunnels, or Arneson surface drives

Speed - 46 knots max, 30 knots cruise with MTU 2640hp and Arneson surface drives option

Construction - hand laid GRP with Vinilester skin coat and powder pound mat

Certification - CE B, MCA - 24 m

www.sunseeker.com 

New Model: Carver C34

A much awaited new Carver in my books, and also an interesting offer for customers looking in the ten meter flybridge motor cruiser segment, this is the C34.  One of the most interesting themes of this new Carver C34 is for sure the very European looks which also shows how this kind of style has become a World affair in recent years for flybridge cruisers and yachts.  Accommodation wise the Carver C34 offers an interesting plan with two cabins sleeping four; owners cabin to forward, and a twin berth guest cabin to starboard side at midships.  Extra two berths which bring the total to six are found in the convertible dinette which becomes an extra double bed.  The galley is located at the main deck and is in L-shaped form with the lower helm choice, or a bit larger in C-shape if one does not want the interior pilot station.  Other interesting spacious themes are the flybridge with a small sunpad to aft, and a well spaced C-shaped settee to port side opposite of the upper helm station.  Engines are a standard twin Mercruiser 300hp petrol gas, and a diesel option from Volvo with the same output.  Unlike most recent new offers the C34 goes to the tried and tested line shafts propulsion with a V-drive system which while adds a bit more to consumption can find the favour of experienced buyers due to known reliable this system brings.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.82 m (35.6ft)

Beam - 3.96 m

Draft - 1.07 m

Displacement - 7484 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 946 l

Water Capacity - 340 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 5.7 l 300hp gas petrol, Volvo D4 300hp Diesel

Propulsion - V-drive line shaft

Construction - hand laid core build with infused epoxy resins

www.carveryachts.com

PowerYachtBlog Best of 2013 Nominated

Project: Absolute 64 Fly

Absolute present the project of the 64 Fly, an interesting follow up to its new 72 flagship presented past Summer 2012.  In this latest project the North Italian builder follows a lot of the themes it has shown in recent years from modern lines with large window surfaces especially noted on the main deck, and IPS pod drives for the propulsion.  Worth to note that IPS are currently used on all Absolute to a total of sixteen models.  Apart being among the first users of Volvo's IPS pods Absolute did distinct itself to a huge following for the drives. The Absolute 64 Fly will feature a four double cabin lower deck; some notes here are the full beam owners stateroom to midships, and a bunk berths fourth cabin.  A crew cabin is located aft.  The main deck of the Absolute 64 Fly will feature a single level flush deck minus for the pilot station area which is raised by one step. So far the galley seems to be located centrally and not astern as the new well praised 55 model.  Power is twin Volvo 800 or optional 900hp units, and as stated both choices come only with the IPS pod propulsion. 

www.absoluteyachts.com 

New Model: Beneteau 49 Gran Turismo

Beneteau finally shows some real photos of the new 49 Gran Turismo a model which is a further development of the previous 47 Monte Carlo launched in 2009.  The main difference here between the two models is a new larger bathing platform with hydraulic up down movement creating a space for an extra small PWC, and new view windows for the forward VIP cabin.  For the rest the 49 Gran Turismo follows the appreciated themes of the model it replaces from a two or three double cabins lower deck choice, enclosed hard top with patio door, and a spacious galley located below in between the cabins.  Power is twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.6 m (51.2ft)

Hull Length - 14.0 m

Beam - 4.30 m

Draft - 1.09 m including props

Displacement - 12,500 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 320 l

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pods

Project - Andreani Design, Beneteau Power Boats

Certification - CE B14, C16

www.beneteau.com

Project: Benetti Class 108 Tradition Supreme

The shape of things to come at Benetti as the builder showcases its upcoming model in its semi custom Class range the 108 Tradition Supreme.  This model is a further development of the 105 and previously 30M Tradition model.  Three decks characterize the second smallest Benetti a feature actually of all the models of the range even the entry level 93 Delfino. The 108 compared to the previous models it replaces has been interestingly reworked to offer guests a special view to the outside to the sea with swiveling balconies and large terrace windows clearly available on the main deck.  Here the most prominent new feature being the opening patio door in the saloon to starboard.  In all this Stefano Righini still manages to create that classic touch to the 108 Tradition Supreme.  Sleeping accommodation is a five double cabin layout with two central VIP suites at midships, and an owners stateroom on the main deck.  Three double crew cabins are located to fore.  Power is twin MAN engines with top speeds estimates at 13 knots.     

www.benettiyachts.it

Improve-it = Galeon 550 Fly

For those following Galeon it will come to no surprise that the renowned Polish builder presents a new wood trim option for its models, this time it is the turn for one of the 2012 novelties the 550 Fly.  Galeon this time around presents an ultra modern Wenge wood interior for the 550 Fly which was added with light colored leather mixed and brown bamboo inserts.  This option makes an interesting diversity to the dark walnut finish as shown in hull number one. Standing in the middle of its fleet which starts at 29 and ends with a 78 flagship the Tony Castro designed 550 Fly has seen itself as one of the most sought third generation Galeon for some important reasons.  First of all is the three double cabins lower deck with full beam owner room, second is the very nice main deck with its astern galley featuring a serious dining area to fore, and last is the full opening patio door which joins exterior with interior.  Power options for the Galeon 550 Fly start from Volvo 600 up to 900hp engines, with the smallest choice available only with IPS pod drives and the rest with shafts.

www.galeon.pl