New Model: Galeon 445 HTS

Galeon continues to renew and presenting new models which follows what the Polish builder likes to call its third generation line.  The 445 HTS is Galeon's latest third generation addition what is hard top sport cruiser with a patio door dividing the main deck from the exterior sun bathing areas aft, to the more relaxed lounging sofas inside.  With this new model Tony Castro followed design stints as outside as shown first with the 325, and later on with the 385 models.  Inside Galeon and the British designer present a two large double cabins lower deck with a full beam owners amidships suite, VIP cabin to fore, and an L-shaped galley with opposite dining C-shaped saloon in between the two rooms.  The main deck offers a C-shaped settee to portside, with a helmsman to starboard followed by an entertainment cabinet. Outside is a sun pad under which is a tender garage, and an L-shaped settee.  Different options should be available to the interior, as I know for example that a three cabin plan is on the works.  Engines are twin options starting from 400 up to 558hp engines with pod drives or stern drive propulsion.       

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.72 m (45ft)

Hull Length - 13.4 m

Beam - 4.16 m

Draft - 0.94 m ex props

Displacement - 14,990 kg light, 18,220kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 750 l

Water Capacity - 460 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 400hp, D6 435hp, up to twin 558hp engines

Propulsion - Volvo duoprop stern drives, Volvo IPS pods with forward looking twin propellers

Project - Tony Castro

Certification - CE B 

www.galeon.pl

Project: Carver C40

New for the fall of 2013, is the Carver C40 a smart flybridge cruiser which rightly so follows on the footsteps of the C34 in the looks department.  Offering a two double cabins layout below, the C40 as shown previously with its small C34 sister manages to create a nice mix of modern lines, with a classic vibe to them, making it one of the looking Carver's in some time.  Some interesting details are the flash fore deck, built in stairway from the aft deck to the flybridge, fully opening patio door creating a nice one level area between outside and inside, and a living located on the main deck with below fully dedicated to the twin cabins.  An option also exist to have a lower helm station, this making boating viable all year round or when it is raining.  Interesting the lower helm option does not eat any space from the C-shape dinette from the standard layout so it is definitely a bonus to have. Power is standard twin 306 or optional 380hp Cummins engines with V-drive line shaft propulsion.     

www.carveryachts.com

New Model: Austin Parker 64 Fly

Born as a 62 Fly project, the Austin Parker 64 completes the range in the upper sizes of this Italian builder.  Second in size only to the Austin Parker 72, the new 64 Fly continues the elaboration of the line as a modern lobster boat, as seen by renowned Italian architect Fulvio de Simoni.  Unlike the smaller models the large Austin Parkers look as much a motor yacht as they do traditional down East lobster boat and this theme is continued in the 64 Fly.  So if you think that some motor yacht have become to modern a tip is to have a look at the large Austin Parkers.  Accommodation the 64 Fly offers three large double cabins, with an owners stateroom located amidships.  The VIP suite located to fore is also very spacious thanks to the angled berth resting on the port sides. A third double cabin and a day head are located in between the two cabins.  A crew cabin with a single berth, shower head, and a desk space is located to amidships in between the owners cabins and the engine room. A split level saloon features a lounging sofa on entrance, and a dining and galley located on the fore part behind the helm station to starboard.  Power is twin MAN 1200hp engines with a top speed of 32 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.5 m (64ft)

Beam - 6.17 m

Draft - 1.21 m

Displacement - 45 t unloaded, 53.8 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3698 l

Water Capacity - 999 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth
Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x MAN V8 D2868 LE433 1200hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 32 knots max, 28 knots cruise

Project - Fulvio de Simoni

Certification - CE A

www.austinparker.com

Project: Cranchi 27 Endurance

Cranchi showcases the project of the 27 Endurance, a stern drive sports boat sports with overnight accommodation for four persons below. As all Cranchi Endurance models the 27 is boat which is made to enjoy life in the open, yet without forgetting over night accommodation for persons in two different areas.  The 27 Endurance also has a unique detail coming from the aft sun pad which ends close to the tip of the bathing platform, using main deck space to the maximum. This results in the 27 Endurance have a large cockpit sundeck, which features a comfortable L-shaped sofa, teak table, wet bar cabinet with central wet bar small galley housed under the driver's double helm seat double.  Below accommodation offers two double berths one located to fore in a Vee berth configuration, and double amidships, with a shower head in between.  Not bad considering all the space one has outside in a sports boat cruiser measuring around eight meters! 

www.cranchi.it

New Model: Portofino 57 Fly

A flagship is always an important launch from a builder, and Italian Portofino extends its size by ten feet by presenting its new 57 Fly.  With the 57 Fly, Portofino ignores most of the latest fashion trends in flybridge yachts of this size and follows the themes which have been the signature of its success; a smart modern motor yacht with plenty of traditional accents which echo a timeless line.  But the 57 Fly does not stop its tradition on the outside but also in the inside with a plan which conceives three cabins in a classic layout; master room to fore, and two double cabins at amidships.  The living main saloon offers a smart single level area having opposite saloon and dining table, with a galley as it was standard a few years ago located in a separate lower level area to starboard.  Another interesting feature of the 57 Fly is its flybridge which offers a layout as if coming from a sportfish with a C-shaped settee to fore, helm console to starboard, and an L-shaped wetbar to aft. Tender space is located in a garage which opens the beach platform when at anchor.  Power choice is standard MAN 800hp, or optional Volvo 700 units with IPS pods propulsion.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.85 m (55.2ft)

Hull Length - 15.65 m

Beam - 4.82 m

Draft - 0.95 m ex props

Displacement - 28.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 1250 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

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

Engines - 2 x MAN R6 800hp, Volvo D11 700hp 

Propulsion - line shaft with MAN, Volvo IPS900 forward looking dual props with Volvo

Speed - 33 knots max

Hull Type - Vee shape with 18 degrees deadrise aft

Certification - CE A

www.portofinomarine.com

Project: Clipper 34 Hudson Bay

Clipper 34 Hudson Bay continues this line philosophy as of traditional down east lobster style cruiser with a modern flair as presented by this down under boat builder. The Clipper 34 Hudson Bay features an enclosed saloon area on one level with the cockpit for ease of entertaining and a large galley on the port side of the saloon. Outside on the aft deck is an L-shaped cockpit seating, with an opposite wet bar located to portside.  Below accommodation is for four berths with an owners cabin double bed to forward, and a bunk to port side.  Power is a standard Yanmar 320hp engine with line shaft propulsion.

www.clippermotoryachts.com.au

Drettmann New Web Site

Drettmann Group presents its new website. Founded in 1970 Drettmann started in a garage with Traute and Dierk Drettman selling used boats.  The growth went on and at a later stage a dealership for Dutch steel cruisers was set up.  In 1989 son Albert joins the company followed by the entrance of his wife Claudia.  This marks an important step as in 1993 Drettmann takes European dealership for Taiwan boat builder Horizon. The first year saw seven yachts in construction. In 1994 comes an another important step with Drettmann presenting its exclusive Horizon Elegance range. In 2006 Drettmann opened a modern service yacht facility in Bremen-Hemelinger on the river Weser. Today Drettmann is concentrating on its own branded yachts.  So far four projects have been presented the 32m of the Motor Yacht, and three for the Explorer Yachts line; 27m, 32m, and 37m. Drettmann new website is available in English and German language and takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Motor Yachts, Explorer Yachts, Brokerage, Company, Service, Events, and Press Releases. 

www.drettmann-yachts.com

Project: Uniesse 115MY

Uniesse talked about this project back in 2009, quoting that they have enquiries for a one hundred feet plus super yacht and now it seems we get to see some renderings of this important new flagship which will extend the current range of this respected Italian builder by forty feet. That is no small feat! The current largest Uniesse is the very admired 75HT a sportfish sport yacht hybrid this type design being basically a part of the fortune of this Italian builder in the nineties.  The other being quality, and a very good sea keeping which is considered top of the class in size by the dock talkers.  Now Uniesse proposes this 115MY, what is a two deck and a half super yacht of 35 meters in length.  The standard layout will offer five double guest cabins below, plus an owners stateroom on the main deck to fore.  Three double crew cabins plus a lobby are located to fore.  Power is twin MTU 2434hp with an estimated top speed of 32 knots. 

www.uniesse.com

New Model: Codecasa 50S C120

Some new launches are important for the size they break, while others are important for opening new ground in design style and type.  The 50S C120 follows the later category, as it is the largest open yacht build by Codecasa for a repeating client of this well respected Italian builder.  The Codecasa 50S is a design to Andrea Bacigalupo who took care for outside and for the hull who gave full homage to Italian looks, while the interiors where in the hands of Codecasa architects Anna Maria and Franco della Role who collaborated with a fiduciary architect from the owner.  The interior of the 50S features five guest cabins, plus an owners stateroom. Crew cabins are four, plus a captains cabin.  Power is triple MTU 2600hp with Ka.Me.Wa water jet propulsion giving a max of 26 knots.  Stabilization is also an important part of the 50S with a custom made gyroscope system made to purpose by Australian company Ship Dynamics.

Technical Data:

LOA - 49.9 m (163.7ft)

Beam - 9.2 m

Draft - 1.75 m

Displacement - 220 t unloaded, 270 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 45000 l

Water Capacity - 5000 l

Accommodation - 6 double guest cabins, 4 double crew cabins plus 1 captains cabin

Engines - 3 x MTU 16v 2000 M94 2600hp

Propulsion - 2 x water jets Ka.Me.Wa 80S III, 1 Booster Ka.Me.Wa 71B III

Speed - 26 knots max, 18 knots cruise

Range - 1000 nm at 18 knots cruise

Project - Andrea Bacigalupo hull and exterior, Anna Maria and Franco della Role interior

Construction - aluminium 5083H 321/111

Certification - ABS A1 (E) Yachting Service, AMS Full Compliant with Malta Commercial yacht code for short range navigation

www.codecasayachts.it

Project: Princess 43

Princess Yachts is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting new addition to the range, the 43, to be unveiled in the second half of September at the 2013 Southampton Boat Show. For over a decade the Princess 42, has been one of the most celebrated and successful flybridge cruisers minus fifty feet ever to be produced by the Plymouth based shipyard.  The 42 was quite a stir and customer enjoyed a lot its spacious aft deck, and saloon arrangements which created one of the best living areas in a thirteen meter flybridge cruiser.  With a sleek exterior and an all new light-weight, resin-infused Bernard Olesinski hull which has been optimised to provide a smoother transition to plane and also widen the range of planing speeds, the new 43 offers the ultimate in performance, efficiency, comfort and elegance as well as impeccable seakeeping and handling.  The intelligent design of the exterior spaces offers ample scope to enjoy life out on deck with a flybridge provides space to entertain guests with an alfresco dining area as well as flexible seating forward which converts into a sunbed. This area can also be optionally specified with a wetbar with electric barbeque. Additional seating around a folding teak table in the cockpit provides an alternate area to relax. Twin transom doors lead to the bathing platform, which can be optionally specified with an electro-hydraulic raise/lower mechanism aiding the launch and recovery of the tender or transforming the area into a submersible beach. Sliding glass doors lead from the large cockpit to the generously proportioned, contemporary saloon. Benefiting from advances made on larger craft in the range, the 43 features large view windows in similar in style as seen on the new Princess 52 which fill the main deck with natural light and ensure wonderful views and excellent visibility for the lower helm. The latest infused structures first seen on the class-beating Princess V39 also feature on the new 43 to create greater volume for the beautifully styled interior. The 43 offers flexible accommodation for up to six guests with two well appointed en-suite cabins, including a beautifully finished owner’s cabin and twin guest cabin which can be optionally specified with electrically powered sliding berths to convert to a double bed, and saloon seating which can also be converted to a double berth for occasional guests.  Power is twin Volvo 370hp as standard, or optional 435hp units, with speeds available up to 32 knots with the large engine choice.
www.princessyachts.com