New Model: Chris-Craft 36 Corsair Hard Top

This new Chris-Craft 36 Corsair Hard Top is the third style to come from this since 2003 produced hull in this long standing builder fleet.  The Hard Top adds up to the standard 36 Corsair, and the European Edition with different cockpit presented last year. The Chris-Craft 36 Corsair Hard Top is the most cruiser friendly and as the title say presents a covered area for the outside which covers 80% of the exterior cockpit deck. The deck layout of the Hard Top follows that of the standard Corsair model with two L-shaped lounging settees to aft, and double port and starboard forward facing passenger and helmsman seats.  Below the 36 Corsair sleeps four persons in a convertible Vee saloon which converts to a double berth to fore, and a separate cabin with a double bed to aft.  A galley and separate shower head is featured in the middle of the cabin area. Six different petrol gas and diesel engine choices are on offer for the 36 Corsair Hard Top.  The power start with the least powerful being a Volvo 330hp diesel, and the largest choice a 420hp petrol gas again from the Sweden engine builder. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.63 m (38.2ft)

Hull Length - 11.05 m

Waterline Length - 9.06 m

Beam - 3.81 m

Draft - 0.78 m

Displacement - 7257 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1083 l

Water Capacity - 189 l

Accommodation - 4 berths

Engines - Gas Petrol 2 x Volvo 8.1L GI EVC 375hp, GiC 400hp, Gxi EVC 420hp, Mercruiser 8.2L DTS 380hp, Diesel 2 x Volvo D6 330hp, D6 370hp

Propulsion - Volvo or Mercury dual propeller stern drive

Certification - NMMA, ABYC, USCG   

www.chriscraftboats.com

Ferretti Group New Web Site

Ferretti Group, one of the leading luxury yacht holdings, updates it's website. The story of this Group starts with that of its mother company when Norberto and his brother Alessandro found Ferretti in 1968, at first distributing cruisers and yachts form other builders, and three years later to this building its first boat. But the first steps for the creation of the Ferretti Group start to take shape in 1996, when Custom Line is founded in order for Ferretti to enter into super 25 meter yachts construction.  Till that time the biggest Ferretti was the 22 meter 225 launched in 1994.  The official Ferretti Group creation comes when Pershing Cantieri Navali dell'Adriatico enters into the holding of Ferretti, what becomes a three brand organization.  This is followed in that same year when Bertram is bought, 1999 it is CRN, a year later to this in 2000 it is Riva, and in 2001 it is Mochi Craft and Apreamare, and in 2004 Itama is purchased. Apreamare and the Torre Annunziata Nautical pole will be sold back again to its founders  in 2010 at the peak of the recession and in restructuring process for the Ferretti Group. In 2012 Shandong Heavy Industry Group buy 75% share of the Ferretti Group.  A very complete yacht group, Ferretti Group today has a seven different brand portfolio; Ferretti, Pershing, Itama, Bertram, Riva, Mochi Craft and CRN.  Interesting each brand has a different kind of offer from Motor Yachts, Sport Crusiers and Yachts, Sportfish Yachts, Traditional Cruisers and Yachts, to Super Yachts.  Ferretti Group entry level model is the Riva 27 foot Iseo, while its flagship is this year's launched CRN hull #129 80 meters.   Ferretti Group new website takes you around with the following buttons; The Group, Innovations, Boat Shows and Events, Press Office, Protagonist, and Pre-Owned.  A left column has a direct link to all each boat builder unique web site.  Down below is the social media pages link to the Ferretti Group; Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, Tweeter, and Linkedin pages. 

www.ferrettigroup.com

Project: Mulder 34M

Mulder Shipyard is delighted to announce that they have signed an agreement to build a 34 meter motor yacht. This will be Mulder’s largest yacht built so far and also their first over 300 gross tonnage. With this order, the total number of Mulder yachts under construction is raised to seven. Mulder Shipyard already delivered a Mulder 73 Flybridge, a Mulder Favorite 1300 Cabrio and a Mulder 75 Wheelhouse earlier this year. British design agency Claydon Reeves will be responsible for both interior and exterior design of the 34 metre custom built, steel displacement yacht and the naval architecture will be the work of the Dutch Van Oossanen Naval Architects. Obviously the Mulder 34 metre will be built to super yacht standards. The Mulder has a GT from 315 tons and will be built under RINA LY3, MCA classification and transatlantic range. She will enjoy many features that are usually only associated with larger yachts, in both operations and design, and will surpass the highest expectations.

www.muldershipyard.nl

New Model: Marlow 66E Explorer

In continuing to improve, Marlow Yachts introduce the all new Explorer 66E. Part of the new series of models, this remarkable yacht features Marlow latest contoured lines and exciting new features and layout. Starting at the top, the Marlow 66 Explorer command bridge features twin helm chairs and a large settee with table, enabling all guests joining the captain on the bridge to relax in comfort. The upper aft deck has another settee and table, a gas BBQ grill and hidden day head. Even with the dinghy on deck, there is ample room for lounging. A built in stair leads to the lower aft deck for easy transit up and down. The newly designed cockpit features a radius transom with a center stairwell along with two built in corner settees with tables, greatly enhancing the social aspect of the aft deck. Stairs lead down to the swim platform providing a safe passage. A hidden swim ladder provides easy water access and the platform is a perfect landing for the tender or fishing. The contoured transom increases the stowage area in the lazarette for tools, toys and equipment.  Upon entering the salon, the expansiveness of the room find its place with its finely crafted furnishings. Immediately inside the door to both port and starboard, are the wine cooler, ice maker and wet-bar with intricate curved glass cabinets allowing easy access from both inside and the aft deck. There is a long curved built-in sofa on starboard side and two comfortable lounge chairs on the port. The hidden television is midships and there is a desk with a printer station in the forward part of the salon starboard side. Up three steps is the spacious pilothouse area with a large U-shaped galley forward, which is bathed in natural light and a full view. A large dinette faces forward for dining and lounging with a view.  The companionway to the lower deck leads to a sunlit foyer-type area. At the foot of the stairs is a hidden laundry station with a stacked washer and dryer with easy access. There is a single bunk berth  with a large storage cabinet for cleaning supplies or extra linens below. The VIP stateroom in the bow has an island queen sized bed with two upper bunks outboard. The port-side guest suite has twin bunks and a private head with full shower, cedar lined hanging lockers and ample drawer capacity.  The master suite occupies the middle part of the yacht for least amount of motion and most comfort. As you enter through double arched doors the room opens into a spacious yet wonderfully cozy stateroom. The king bed is center with large bureaus and hanging lockers port and starboard. There are two complete his and hers heads with gleaming fixtures, frameless glass shower stalls and marble floors on either side of the entry forming a hall for separation even when the doors are open. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.3 m (73.5ft)

Beam - 5.89 m

Draft - 1.47 m

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 11356 l

Water Capacity - 1892 l

Accommodation - 7 guest berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 1015hp

Propulsion - Velocijet strut keels

Speed - 28 knots max, 22 knots cruse, 8 knots economic long range cruise

Range - 2,800 nm at 8 knots, 500 nm at 22 knots

Construction - Full Stack Infusion, 

Certification - CE Ocean Class, Bureau Veritas unrestricted navigation 

www.marlowyachts.com

Project: Post 42 Open

Its a new era for Post who are presenting three important new projects. The Post 42 Open, is the first express sportfish model offered by the 1957 founded boat builder.  This new project  is built to showcase the new era of Post Yachts since a couple of years also located in Maryland, out from New Jersey and by the specification on the web site seems to be based on the hull of the standard flybridge convertible 42. The 42 Open will be the first Post to also be offered with pod drive propulsion, a center console style bridge deck, and functional interior layout options that utilize all available interior space. So far no layout details are shown of the new 42 Open, but Post do have a fame for offering comfortable and well laid interior layouts, without loosing touch of the fishing abilities served by its cruisers and yachts.   

www.postyacht.com

New Model: Goose 43 Trawler

Goose yachts is an interesting new builder which comes from Turkey, and presents its first model the 43 Trawler, which features to say the least an original exterior.  Also a rare occurrence for an explorer cruiser and yacht is that the 43 Trawler is build in cold molded mahogany and epoxy resins method. Interestingly the original exterior looks offer a clever layout plan both inside and outside.  For example the 43 Trawler is a full ship like walk around with deep more then one foot bulwarks from bow to stern. Not bad for a cruiser measuring thirteen meters! As the curved rising shear line amidships notes the passageway to fore is split by four rising steps.  The interior offers a main deck with all the convivial areas; astern L-shaped galley looking to the aft cockpit by the patio door, settee, and an L-shaped dinette in the lower part. Three steps up lead to the raised part which features another L-shaped settee to port side of the helm station to starboard. Below is two cabins, with an owners room to fore, and a twin berth cabin amidships.  Power is twin Yanmar 330hp which give max speed of 20 knots, and a 10 knots cruise.      

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.1 m (42.9ft)

Hull Length - 11.7 m

Beam - 4.25 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 15850 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1400 l

Water Capacity - 650 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, optional third cabin

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 330hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 20 knots max, 10 knots cruise

Construction - cold molded, mahogany wood with epoxy resins

Certification - CE

www.gooseyachts.com

Project: Hatteras GT70

Seems the just past Fort Lauderdale boat show was big news for Sportfish yachts passionate's, with two of the legendary brands announcing important new projects. Since stopping the production of the 68 in the Convertible line in 2012, there was a big model hole which spanned fourteen feet in the Hatteras sportfish series. This project Hatteras GT70 seems to be the answer to this hole, and a continuation of the expansion of the very nice looking GT series which so far features three models; 54, 60, and 63.  The GT70 will offer four layout interior plan choices; all of which offer four double guest cabins and three heads, plus one crew cabin berth with a private shower head.  The owners stateroom is located in the middle of the lower deck to starboard with the double berth looking to the ship side.  The main deck has two choices with the main difference here is for having an internal staircase for the flybridge. Below the option revolves around the midships located fourth cabin which in the optional choice is larger and offers a french berth plus a bunk, versus the two bunks of the standard layout.  Power and performance has not been mentioned, but if the other GT series can be prove of anything we can think around a 40 knots top end speed.        

www.hatterasyachts.com

New Model: Cranchi 54 HT

Looking at this Cranchi 54 HT model it certainly impresses for having on appearance the largest hull view window ever seen on a boat.  But do not be impressed as the window size on the 54 HT is the same as that of the Fly version, a vertical box shape serving the owners cabin amidships.  The black painting on hull one make you think it is a full glass area.  This new Cranchi 54 HT is a model based on the Fly model presented in 2012, with everything being the same minus the flybridge up top.  Still for those looking for a private sunpad, the 54 HT does offer one up top reachable from a ladder in the aft deck to starboard.  Can we call this a sun-bridge?  Just to refresh the layout of the 54, this HT offers a lower deck dedicated to three large double cabins, and a main deck featuring a convivial area joining saloon and galley.  The owners room is a full beam amidships layouts with private en-suite head and a double queen sized berth looking to starboard side.  Power is twin Volvo 625hp engines with IPS pods propulsion.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.2 m (56.5ft)

Hull Length - 15.3 m

Beam - 4.85 m

Displacement - 21,800 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 520 l

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

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 625hp 

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS800 pod drives

Speed - 33 knots max, 23 knots cruise

Range - 324 nm at 23 knots cruise

Project - Aldo Cranchi, Centro Studi Richerche Cranchi

Certification - CE B

www.cranchi.it 

Silverton New Web Site

Silverton presents its new World wide web showroom.  Founded in 1969 Silverton has in 2012 became part of Dr. Troicki Egg Harbor Group which features four other important brands in its family; Buddy Davis, Egg Harbor, Predator, and Topaz.  With Silverton Egg Harbor also purchased its top of the line yacht brand Ovation which features two models.  Silverton currently offers twelve models divided into five lines; Convertibles, T-Series, Sport Bridges, Motor Yachts, and Sport Coupes.  The entry level Silverton is the 33 Sports Coupe, while the flagship is the 50 Convertible.  Silverton latest models are the 36 Convertible, and 43 Convertible.  Silverton new web site takes you around with the following buttons; Silverton Home, Models, Our Vision, News, Boatshows, Luxury Yachts, and Silverton Family.  As is a standard nowadays Silverton also features side links to its Facebook and Twitter, social media pages.  

www.silverton.com  

New Model: Outer Reef 860 Cockpit Motor Yacht

The new 860 by Outer Reef is the largest Cockpit Motor Yacht series, and shares hull with the 800 Motor Yacht and 860 Deluxbridge.  This new fully customized Outer Reef 860 Cockpit Motor Yacht featured an interior designed by Destry Darr designs with its owner requesting a very open play layout of the main deck. For example in other Outer Reef the lower pilot house is separated from the galley and saloon, but on this model this is a fully open plan.  Consequently if desired this can be spited thanks to a mounted bulk head. The interior was finished in high gloss walnut, and beech-wood also unusual materials for an Outer Reef yacht.  The standard accommodation layout of the 860 Cockpit Motor Yacht offers three double cabins, and a large crew lobby with twin berths to aft.  Owners stateroom is located amidships.  Standard power for the Outer Reef 860 Cockpit Motor Yacht is win Cats 705hp engines.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 26.11 m (86.8ft)

Beam - 6.4 m

Draft - 1.67 m

Displacement - 95 t

Fuel Capacity - 11356 l

Water Capacity - 1893 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x Cats C12 Acerts 705hp

Propulsion - line shafts 

Construction - hand laid fiberglass, Vinilester resin skin, and Divinycell Core above waterline

Project - Destry Darr interior

www.outerreefyachts.com