New Model: Overmarine Mangusta 110

The Overmarine Group is proud to announce the launch of the first unit of the brand new Mangusta 110 model which took place earlier this week, on Tuesday 26 November at the companies private wharf in Viareggio. The yacht will shortly be leaving for the United States and glamorous Miami, where she will be presented as a world première during the Boat Show in February 2014. Designed by Stefano Righini in collaboration with the Overmarine Group team, Mangusta 110 is highly versatile yacht and a perfect combination of sport and timeless lines. Without giving up the traditional racy profile of Mangusta models, this new yacht features external areas both fore and aft which are difficult to find on today’s market, and a more than generously sized sport bridge, which can also house a second helm station. The interior layout is the result of careful study of volume, the aim of which was to ensure maximum on-board comfort, excellent and total separation between the guest and crew areas. The layout has means to have a four cabins plan which can accommodate up to nine guests. However, as with all Mangusta yachts, the Overmarine Group Design Department is able to offer different kinds of interior layouts and style solutions and personalised decor in order to fully satisfy the taste and wishes of any owner. The main deck features a large salon which can easily be converted into a lunch space. The crew area, where there is the galley, features all necessary comforts, and has high technical characteristics compated to yachts of the same size. Two MTU 2600hp engines and Kamewa waterjets propulsion give the Mangusta 110 a top speed of 33 knots whilst ensuring excellent stability, a complete absence of vibration and extremely low noise levels. The Overmarine Mangusta 110 also features zero speed gyroscopic stabilizers, which work both at anchor and underway. 

Technical Specification:

LOA - 33.8 m (110.8ft)

Beam - 7.18 m

Draft - 1.7 m

Displacement - 127 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 13000 l

Water Capacity - 2000 l

Accommodation - 9 guests in 4 cabins, 

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V 2000 M94 2600hp

Propulsion - Kamewa 63 S3 NP water jets

Speed - 33 knots max

Range - 350 nautical miles at cruise

www.mangustayachts.com

Improve-it = Princess 64

Princess sets up to tweak and improve one if its current best sellers the 64 model.  As the above picture shows the Princess 64 features a revamp to the optional hardtop, with a grey hull finish and an updated new style. The interior also has been updated and features a new more contemporary style.  This improvement to the 64 also features a single glazed window serving the owners midships stateroom, instead of the four parts style of the older version. The Princess 64 presented in the fall of 2010 was a further evolution of the 62 model, with most of the changes happening to aft; dual port and starboard transom doors, and larger extended bathing platform with high low hydraulic tender launch.  One of the most sought out features of both the Princess 62 and 64 was its four cabin layout and the feel of a much larger motor yacht, thanks to a clever use of height, a theme which the Plymouth builder has followed a lot since then also in its smaller models.     

www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Merritt 58 Express SF

A new Merritt is always news to the passionate boaters on the North American side of the Atlantic, more so when this is the largest express the 1948 South Florida founded company has ever built.  A legend in its own right Merritt presents this new 58 Express SF, and what a beauty this custom sportfish yacht is. Presented in the just past Fort Lauderdale 2013, this new Merritt 58 Express strikes for its innovative layout. Interestingly this Merritt 58 features a lower deck fully dedicated to the cabins, with its main deck having the galley and dinette, all covered under the hard-top. Two cabins serve the guests sleeping four, and three more people can sleep in an open area. Another interesting feature of the 58 Express SF that it also features three helm stations included the one up top on the tuna tower.  Here the most interesting helm is the maneuvering for fishing or berthing one located on the raised part of the aft deck. The main helm station is located to starboard on the raised main deck.  Power is twin 1150hp Cat engines which give max speed of 37 knots.  
Technical Data:

LOA - 17.67 m (58ft)

Beam - 5.63 m

Draft - 1.52 m

Displacement - 24947 kg

Fuel Capacity - 6056 l

Water Capacity - 1249 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins + 3 berths 

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 1150hp

Propuslion - line shafts

Speed - 37 knots max, 33 knots cruise

Construction - fiberglass 

www.merrittboat.com

Project: Sabre 66

It's been a long way for Sabre who first began building 28 foot sailboats in 1970, and in 1989 entered the power market with the 36 Fast Trawler. To date the largest Sabre motor yacht offering is the 54 Salon Express and Fly Bridge which debuted in 2011, and soon this model will also receive an interior design update the first of which will show at the 2014 Miami show coming February.  But owners of the Sabre 52 launched in 2007 and its natural evolution the 54 have asked the South Casco company to make the next step, and Sabre seems to have replied announcing the project of the 66 which will make its debut in mid-2015.  The 66 is a very exciting project, and will be fully built in Sabre's Rockland facilities.  She is to be designed by Sabre's own in-house team led by Kevin Burns, who has been busy with this project for some time, developing hull shapes, deck styling and of course, mechanical and interior layouts. The 66 will be equipped with Volvo 900hp IPS1200 pod drives and will cruise in the mid twenty knot range. Her displacement will be of around eighty tons.  Her interior will feature three large cabins with a large full beam midships master stateroom.  The main is the central social connectivity area of the cockpit and interior spaces is the key to this open and airy layout.  A small astern galley is a step away from the aft cockpit, with a large full gourmet style kitchen located below in the middle of the cabin area. 

www.sabreyachts.com

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