New Model: Silverton 43 Convertible

Heading into ownership change now owned by the Egg Harbor Group, Silverton presents its first new models. The 43 Convertible is an update to the old model with the same designation but now features a revamp to the exterior which makes it a more cruiser friendly looker, with four large cabin windows featured in the lower deck.  But do not get delusional the 43 Convertible still features sport fisherman amenities as the free aft deck, the center console bridge, a nice range thanks to large short of two thousand liters fuel capacity, which with not much horse power should give interesting nautical miles. The layout plan of the 43 Convertible features two double cabin sleeping four below, a spacious shower head, C-shaped galley all located below.  The main deck offers an L-shaped sofa, C-shaped dinette, and an entertainment unit center to port side.   Power is twin Yanmar 440hp or option 480 units. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.5 m (44.6ft)

Beam - 4.55 m

Draft - 1.09 m

Displacement - 11940 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1983 l

Water Capacity - 757 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6YL3-STP 440hp, 6YL3-TP 480hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Hull Shape - planning Vee with 17 degrees dead-rise 

www.silverton.com

Project: Hunt 25 Harrier Sport

Hunt Yachts is proud to announce the project of the 25 Harrier Sport. Sharing the same hull and solid engineering as the highly regarded Harrier series, the new 25 Sport is pure, unadulterated, Hunt.  Designed for maximum enjoyment and entertaining on the water and minimum maintenance, the Hunt 25 Sport is engineered to be both easy to own and put away at the end of the day, and as always with Hunt, great to run and ride offshore. Its rough water bred hull promises to deliver boaters excellent sea keeping.  Its cuddy cabin includes a berth and a head for the over nighter on the go. As practical as it is sporty and elegant, the 25 Sport takes on any assignment. It’s the perfect tender, sportfishing, chase, ski and wake-boarding boat, day cruiser, and dive support platform.  It features a three by seven feet sunpad aft to relax on. The 25 Sport is designed to look futuristic yet retro-classic. Comfortable contoured wraparound cockpit seating blends stylishly with a sixties Porsche inspired windshield and upholstered dash where a stereo and Garmin chart plotter are standard. A cockpit entertainment system includes an entertainment console with sink, refrigerator/freezer and trash can.  Built to last with modest care, the Hunt 25 Sport will also run just as well a generation from now as it does today. All-composite construction and intelligent engineering create a high-integrity hull and deck structure of great strength at moderate weight. Volvo sterndrive power from 320 to 430 horsepower is available.

ww.huntyachts.com

New Launch: Heesen 65m YN 16465

In spring of 2014 the first all aluminium fast displacement motor yacht was launched at Heesen’s facility in Oss and christened Galactica Star. The concept was presented to the yachting community in September 2010 at the Monaco Yacht Club and the contract for the construction of the first 65 metre Fast Displacement Hull Form was signed just one month later. Construction took place at the Heesen facility in Oss where the laying of the keel was marked with an official ceremony in February 2011. Sophisticated hydrodynamic design by Van Oossanen Naval Architects resulted in a vessel that is 30% more e efficient than a round-bilge motor yacht.  In conjunction with Heesen Yachts in-house naval architects, Van Oossanen Naval Architects also implemented the architecture. The vessel’s advanced design combines a special hybrid hull form that results in a very low wave profile over the entire speed range, while also improving sea-keeping and manoeuvrability. This provides a very positive impact on the cost of running the yacht, as well as lowering the environmental footprint due to reduced engine emissions.  When combined with Heesen’s acknowledged weight reduction expertise and a pair of MTU 5766hp, the 65 meter Fast Displacement Hull Form will be able to deliver a top speed of 27 knots as well as a very economical fuel burn and a particularly long range of 4.200Nm at 14 knots. Award-winning designers have been appointed by the Owners for this very special project: Frank Laupman at Omega Architects is responsible for the streamlined and elegant exterior lines, while Bannenberg and Rowell Design have created the sophisticated interior that perfectly complements such a dynamic and sleek exterior design.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 65.0 m (213.2ft)

Beam - 11.5 m

Draft - 3.1 m

Displacement - 560 t at 50% load

Fuel Capacity - 90000 l

Water Capacity - 30000 l

Accommodation - 12 guests in 6 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 20V 4000 M93L 5766hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Schaffran five blade fixed pitch propellers

Speed - 27 knots max, 14 knots cruise

Range - 4200 nm at 14 knots

Construction - aluminium for hull and super structure

Project - Van Oossanen naval architecture, Omega Architects exterior, Bannenberg and Rowell interior, Heesen Yachts

Certification - ABS A1 Yacht Service, AMS Large Commercial Yacht Code LY2, MCA

www.heesenyachts.com

Project: Canados Oceanic 90

Canados presents the new Oceanic range of explorer looking super yachts.  The Oceanic range is a total new experience for the Italian Rome located builder, and Canados decided to go for the innovative route. Oceanic range will feature a new Displaning hull along with a DiElect mode.  Canados Oceanic will feature four models; 90, 120, 140, and 160 with each of these available in two versions.  The Oceanic 90 presented here is offered in the STS or Support versions.  Her layout plan will offer four guest cabins, plus two crew cabins amidships.  A first for a yacht this size is the owners stateroom located on the upper deck.  Tender space will be of a high humber with space for one big Private Water Craft of seven meters in length.  Power will be twin Cats 1925hp engines with max speed of 28 knots and a cruise of 24.  A pod version will also be available thus decreasing speed by one knot, along with a diesel-electrical configuration resulting in long range silent running at eight knots.      

www.canadosyachts.com

New Model: Princess 43

It's always hard for a builder to replace a successful model, and this surely was the case for Princess when it decided to move on from its decade produced, four hundred plus units sold of the 42.  The Princess 43 replaces a long standing popular model, but more then replacing, this novelty evolves it with a list of important practical features. While many might think otherwise the Princess 43 is a new hull, longer by three feet, and beam extended by eleven centimeters.  For this new 43 Princess worked a lot to improve the convivial areas, the flybridge for example a weak spot of the 42 now features a superb practical layout with more living space and a dinette which works, and the aft deck one of the most respected features of the replacement has also been increased in space and now includes two way transom doors as the larger Princess models.  Inside the theme of more improvements continues, the main deck saloon is for example a view delight with its large all around windows making inside and outside blend in easy, and the galley located below also has a better connection to the saloon.  Below both of the cabins also feature more headroom and an increase in space.  If you want to be hard to get and find a weak spot to the Princess 43, I would say that considering it's length of fourteen meters that would be the no third cabin optional choice. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.5 m (47.6ft) incl pulpit

LOA - 14.14 m exl pulpit

Beam - 4.25 m

Draft - 1.14 m full load

Displacement - 14,400 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 1363 l

Water Capacity - 455 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - line shaft in semi tunnels

Speed - 32 knots max with Volvo 435hp

Project: Bernard Olesinski

Certification - CE, ABYC, NMMA

www.princessyachts.com

Project: Jaguar Catamarans JC48

Power Catamarans seems to have a niche growth in recent years, and Jaguar Catamarans is a new brand which comes from the United Kingdom.  So far Jaguar is showcasing four projects from 47 to 56 feet in two different lines; Power and a Trawler range.  The JC48 is currently Jaguar's first model under construction; and is a modern looking catamaran with a nice and spacious arrangement which offers three large cabins. Designed by renowned Bill Dixon with Jo Munford for interior styling, two features strike immediately in this JC48 the large owners full beam stateroom to fore, and the friendly layout of the main deck with its astern galley.  Standard power to push the expected 19.5 tons of weight is twin Yanmar 260hp or optional 370hp engines.

www.jaguarcatamarans.com

New Model: Prestige 750

It's an interesting time for the Beneteau Group the current largest boat builder in the World. It's motor boating brands have been a source for innovative layouts in the latest years, and the Prestige designers trio of Garroni, JandJ, and JP concepts do it most with the new 750 flagship of the brand.  It's been for a long time standing and called the holy grail of layouts in this size, that for an owners room at amidships, but this new Prestige challenges that concept with an owners cabin to fore, in a separate dedicated deck between the lower and main floors. This can have many advantages less water noise coming from the hull when on the bed, and higher no headroom problem.  Another challenging feature in the Prestige 750 is that of an astern galley and dinette, first featured on the Ferretti 630 in 2005, but a feature which hardly if ever seen in this size.  The Prestige 750 comes a few feet short of being a super-yacht but many of the features makes it an impressive for its size.     

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.58 m (74ft)

Hull Length - 20.7 m

Waterline Length - 18 m

Beam - 5.46 m

Draft - 1.59 m

Displacement - 41.4 tons dry, 48 tons loaded

Fuel Capacity - 4400 l

Water Capacity - 840 l

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

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x MAN 1000hp, 1200hp

Propulsion - line shaft with ZF gearbox and 4 bladed propellers

Speed - 28 knots max, 24 knots cruise with 1200hp MAN

Range - 324 nm at cruse

Hull Shape - planning Vee shape with spray rails and 14 degrees dead-rise aft

Construction - sandwich hull, deck and super structure in vinylester resin  

Project - Garroni, J and J, JP Concepts

Certification - CE B16, Germanisher Lloyd for structural concept

www.prestige-yachts.com

PowerYachtBlog Best of the Year 2013

Project: Chris-Craft 36 Launch

Its an interesting time for Chris-Craft which seem to have gathered a huge following with its latest quality looking models of sports boats and cruiser.  Now the long standing US builder presents a project based on its currently produced largest 36 feet hull.  The 36 Launch adds to the Corsair, European Edition, and the recently released Hard Top.  Unlike the latest 36 Corsair Hard Top the Launch goes opposite direction and is a mostly day use dedicated cruiser.  The 36 Launch features an exterior to enjoy from bow to stern with an easy walk around passage-way, and a clever layout featuring interesting design choices; from a very nice C-shaped dinette to aft, settee on the bow tip, large fore deck sun-pad, and the nice and large wet bar behind the three seats center console. But do not be mistaken by the all space outside as the interior of the 36 Launch still offers sleeping accommodation for five inside; large double berth to fore, and three berths amidships which are joined by a spacious shower head.   

www.chriscraftboats.com

New Model: Sunseeker 55 Manhattan

This latest Sunseeker 55 Manhattan has seen an interesting model development which started as the 50 a decade ago.  The 55 Manhattan is the fourth version taking over the 53.  Versus the 53 it replaces the 55 Manhattan features a larger flybridge, new latest signature very large Sunseeker hull windows, and a versatile interior.  One of the options the 55 Manhattan has an offer on order is for the galley up on the raised part of the main deck to port side of the helm station, or below as standard.  The accommodation plan of the 55 Manhattan offers three large cabins; with a full beam owners stateroom amidships.  A crew cabin with single berth and a shower head is located to aft.  Power is twin 800hp engines.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.35 m (60.2ft) incl pulpit

Hull Length - 15.85 m

Waterline Length - 13.6 m

Beam - 4.70 m

Draft - 1.26 m incl props

Displacement - 27400 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

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

Engines - 2 x 800hp diesels

Propulsion - line shafts in semi tunnels

Speed - 32 knots max, 23 knots cruise

Range - 250 nm at cruise

Construction - hand laid fiberglass with Vinilester skin coat and powder pound mat, balsa cored topsides

www.sunseeker.com

Riva New Web Site

Riva presents its new World wide web virtual showroom.  An iconic brand since the early part of the twentieth century Riva started operating in 1842.  But it was a sudden storm which in reality started the brand when Pietro Riva at the time a young ship builder moved to Sarnico to repair boats after this hit the area.  This eventually gave Pietro the trust of the locals and his relocation from Como to Sarnico, and the start of the Riva brand.  The son of Pietro, Ernesto continued where his father left, and with an innovative spirit also started building cargo and passenger ships with an internal combustion engine.  After World War One, Serafino the son of Ernesto takes the helm of the company and gives Riva the final twist when he moves production away from commercial and started building leisure powerboats.  At the time 1920 and thirties, Riva also competed with its boats collecting a large numbers of victories and records to its name. Just after World War Two in 1950 Carlo Riva, a man driven by great passion since his childhood for the sea and fast performing boats takes the helm of the company.  It was a time of renaissance for Europe and Italy and Carlo created the status symbol wooden sport boat first with the Ariston, followed by the Tritone the first two engines of the series, Sebino which had a full production run, Florida which evoked the famous North American East Coast boating area, to arrive to the still status symbol Aquarama launched in 1962 and produced till 1996 and delivered in 784 hulls. In 1956 Riva also started collaboration with designer Giorgio Barilani who then becomes exclusive and later on design manager from 1970 till 1996 of the company.  In 1969 another important step happened at Riva when it started it first fiberglass produced models with the 20 Bahia Mar and 25 Sport Fisherman both models licensed from the famous Bertram but modified with the Riva element of design and finishing. Other iconic models will follow in the seventies; from the small Rudy of 5.87 meters which is as at today best fiberglass seller with 364 units sold, to the St. Tropez a fast open sport cruiser of nine meters second of the best sold glass builds with 317 units, and the Superamerica which started as a 42 model and evolved over time to a 45, 48, 50, 50 Special, and 50 High Performance. A total of 251 Superamerica's will be built from 1973 to 1993 making it the third best sold fiberglass Riva.  Another unique model was the Riva 2000 designed by Italian sixties and seventies performance hull guru Renato Sonny Levi launched in 1975 and built till 1982 and sold in 54 units.  Riva had also a couple ownership change with US fiberglass producer giant Whiitakar taking helm in 1969, Vickers in 1988, and Ferretti Group in 2000 which still as at today owns the brand.  Another important step happens at Riva in 1991 when Mauro Micheli starts to design the boats with his first being the 58 Bahamas presenting the evolving new route. Micheli has since then designed all the Rivas. Currently Riva builds twelve models which start with the 27 feet Iseo, and the currently in construction alloy build 122 Mythos.  Riva new web site is available in English, Italian, and Chinese language and takes you around with the following buttons; Riva, Models, Pre-Owned, News and Events, Dealer and Service Network, and My Riva.  Riva also features its social media hubs; Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, Tweeter, and Linkedin with a link and the bottom right of the page.
www.riva-yacht.com

Production History:

Corsaro 5,29 m 1950-55 (40) 

Tritone 1950-57 (258)

Scoiattolo 4,27 m 1950-57 (133)

Ariston 1950-76 (1012)

Sebino 5,08 m 1952-57 (119)

Florida 1952-69 (1029)

Aquarama 1962-71 (281)  Giorgio Barilani design

Super Aquarama 8,28 m / 8,50 m  1963-70/71 (203)

Junior 5,7 1966-72 (626)

Olympic 6,55 m 1969-83 (274)

25 Sport Fisherman 1970-78 (206)

Bahia Mar 20 1970-76 (150)

Aquarama Lungo 8,50 m 1972 (7)

Rudy 5,87 m 1972-86 (364)

Aquarama Special 1972-96 (277)

42 Superamerica 1973-76 (251) *includes all Superamericas from 42 to 50HP

Summertime 34 1973-84 (86)

2000 11,28 m 1975-82 (54)

45 Superamerica 76-78 (251) *includes all Superamericas from 42 to 50HP

Portofino 34 1976-79 (38)

St.Tropez 9,52 m 1976-92(317)

48 Superamerica 1979-81 (251) *includes all Superamericas from 42 to 50HP

Bravo 38 1979-91 (155)

Montecarlo 66 1981 (1)

42 Malibu 1981-85 (25)

42 Caribe 1981-85 (24)

Superamerica 50 1982-85 (251) *includes all Superamericas from 42 to 50HP

Corsaro 60 1982-89 (43)

Diable 50 1984-89 (31)

Black Corsair 60 1985-91 (12)

Superamerica 50 Special 1986-88 (251) *includes all Superamericas from 42 to 50HP

Coral 45 1988-91 (8) 

Furama 58 1988-95 (15)

Tropicana 43 1988-97 (53)

Superamerica 50 HP 1989-92 (251) *includes all Superamericas from 42 to 50HP

51 Turborosso 1989-91 

Ferrari 10,58 mt 1990-92 (40)

Gitano 31 1991-94 (23)

29 m 1991 (1)

Bahamas 58 1991-94  Mauro Micheli design era starts

Antalya 43 1993-95 (4)

Thalassa 52 1994-96 (9)

Gitano 33 1995-96 (12)

Bahamas 60 Special 1994-98

Aquarius 54 1995-98 (20)

Aquastar 54 1997-99 (14)

24 Opera 1997-2001 (2)

21 Dolce Vita 1998-2003 (20+-)

84 Cantata 2000-02 (3)

72 Splendida 2000-04

Aquariva 2000-09  Ferretti Group Ownership

59 Mercurius 2001-06

85 Opera 2003-08 (10)

52 Rivale 2004-16 (150)

68 Ego 2005-07

115 Athena 2005-13 (9)

75 Venere 2006-10

Aquariva Cento 2006 (10)

Rivarama 2006-10

56 SportRiva 2007-12

68 Ego Super 2008-11

63 Vertigo 2008-16

92 Duchessa 2008-15 (9)

85 Opera Super 2009-12 (9)

86 Domino 2009-14 (22)

Aquariva Super 10.07 m 2010-

Aquariva Gucci 10.07 m 2010 (10)

Aquariva by Marc Newson 10.07 m 2010-11 (22)

27 Iseo 2011-

75 Venere Super 2011-15

Rivarama Super 2011-18

63 Virtus 2011-17

Mythos 122 2014 (1)

88 Florida 2015- (6 *86 Miami project

88 Domino Super 2015-19 (15)

76 Perseo 2015-20 *76 Coupe project

76 Bahamas 2016-21

Rivamare 11.88 mt 2016-

100 Corsaro 2016-21 (16)

56 Rivale 2017- *56 Open project

110 Dolcevita 2018- (30

66 Ribelle 2018- (26

90 Argo 2019- (29

50 mt 2019- (3

48 Dolceriva 2019- (34

88 Folgore 2020- (25

76 Perseo Super 2021-

68 Diable 2021-

Anniversario 10.07 m 2022 (18)

76 Bahamas Super 2022-

102 Corsaro Super 2022- (13

130 Bellissima 2022- (8

82 Diva 2023- (10