January 21, 2014

Project: Wider 32

One of the most appealing features of the Wider 150 super yacht currently in build is its capacity to house a 32 tender in the aft garage. The wet launching system designed to launch the tender allows the lazarette to transform into a luxury pool/spa area surrounded by a Wider beach. Tilli Antonelli and his design team have invested thousands of hours into the design and development of this vessel, keen to ensure that it is practical for use as a tender but also reflects Wider’s philosophy of innovation and initiative. The result is the new Wider 32, perfect for use as a super yacht tender or as a small sports cruiser. As you would expect from Wider, the 32 is easily distinguishable from other sports cruiser yachts. The dominant axe bow and low transom give the impression that it is leaping out of the water, eager to slice through the waves. Her slim ten feet less beam tapers only slightly towards the bow, giving maximum floor space for sunbathing and to facilitate stepping on board from a mother ship. This is a yacht that is perfect for use as a tender but can also be enjoyed as a standalone sports cruiser, fully equipped with an enclosed dinette area with two convertible sofas, galley equipment, and a separate head. The Wider 32 will be powered by twin Mercruiser 260hp engines, connected to Bravo stern drives to deliver a top speed of 37 knots and a cruising speed of 32 knots.  Work on the molds of the Wider 32 is already under way. Assembly will be starting in March with a view to finishing the first unit towards the end of May.

January 20, 2014

New Model: Henriques 50 Flybridge

Henriques makes an important decision for its line that to update, uplift and reintroduce its flagship the 50 Flybridge model. The new Henriques 50 Flybridge features a total redesign with new flybridge looks and an updated interior layout.  The below decks now feature three double cabins with an owners room having ensuite shower heads located amidships to starboard.  A bunk berth to port, and a fore cabin with a double french bed and a bunk is located to fore.  The main deck offers a standard sportfish yacht layout with a galley, C-shaped dinette, and an L-shaped relaxing sofa.  Engine power of the 50 Flybridge is twin 1015hp which gives a top speed of 36 knots and a 30 cruise.  Lower compared to some of the over 40 knots of other builders but the Henqriues 50 Flybridge and its not so heavy dry weight of less to 24 tons should also be an economic to run ride.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.76 m (55ft) incl pulpit
Hull Length - 15.2 m
Beam - 5.02 m
Draft - 1.42 m
Displacement - 23586 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 3785 l
Water Capacity - 567 l
Accommodation - 6/7 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cat C18 1015hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 36 knots max, 30 knots cruise

January 19, 2014

Jaguar Catamarans New Web Site

Jaguar Catamarans International from Britain presents its new virtual showroom.  Jaguar is a new company and was founded in 2013.  But its founder Nigel Hoggett comes from an experience of managing the British dealership of what was till a year ago the largest power catamaran producer; the French company Lagoon. With the Lagoon stopping production of its Power Catamaran range, Nigel set out to find a replacement. None was found so the decision and a meeting with designer Bill Dixon started the range which today features four models from 47 to 56 feet in the Power and Trawler range.  The project will feature additional models with lengths starting from 41 up to 76 feet.  Jaguar new website takes you around with the following buttons; Home, New Catamarans, Brokerage, Global Search, News and Events, About Us, and Contact. Jaguar also features its social media Facebook, and Twitter pages with a button to join at the bottom of the page.

January 17, 2014

Project: Palmer Johnson 35 M Supersport

Its an impressive innovative project from Palmer Johnson breaking many new barriers in this new Supersport line. The 35 M Supersport has an unedited hull shape, which may look a trimaran from a certain point of view, but this is for the most part a slender bulb mono with a sharp entry piercing bow and two sponsons to aft aiding stability but giving help for extra performance. The sponsons also aid the aft deck space giving 64 squared meters of room. On the accommodation side the 35 M Supersport features five guest cabins with an owners stateroom amidships. Three crew cabins, a lobby with saloon and galley are located to fore. Power for the 35 M Supersport will come from triple Volvo 900hp engines with IPS pod propulsion with Palmer Johnson estimating top speeds of 30 knots.     

January 16, 2014

New Model: Alen Yacht 55

Alen is a pretty new brand in the yachting panorama which appeared in the scene with its fast large 42 tender model in 2009.  Now in the fall of 2013 the company presented its second model the 55, with a 68 currently in project stage.  The new Alen 55 is a walk around sport cruiser with its main customer being the large tender or day runabout market.  Still the Alen 55 prides itself for offering two lower deck layouts with two or four berths plan being available.  The first lower deck plan is pure tender day-boat, with a large V-shaped settee; two shower heads and a crew cabin.  The second layout which is more cruiser friendly offers a forward master cabin, a saloon with sofa, a cabin amidships with two berths, and a shower head.  Power is twin Volvo 800hp with max speed up to 35 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.8 m (55.1ft)
Beam - 4.80 m
Draft - 0.80 m
Displacement - 21 t
Fuel Capacity - 2500 l
Water Capacity - 500 l
Accommodation - 2 berths in 1 cabin, or 4 berths in 2 cabins
Max Persons - 16
Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 800hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 35 knots max, 30 knots cruise
Range - 280 nautical miles at cruise
Construction - full composite with Airex Core
Project- Alen Yacht
Certification - CE B

January 15, 2014

Project: Storm S-78

Storm Yachts seem to be a new Dutch brand in the construction of custom motor yachts build of alloy in the Netherlands.  Still the company has ten years experience in repairing yachts and now heads into a branding in new construction.  The S-78 is the first of its new important project which will have a two range series S and X, and start from 53 up to 100 feet.  An important element sticks out in the Storm S-78 and this its patent fast displacement FDFH hull shape.  The S-78 will be a three double cabins motor yacht with modern looks of the hull see Axe bow, and a super structure which seems to take a lot from Nuvolari Lenard interpretation of the Monte Carlo Yachts series. Standard power is twin Cats 1145hp with max speeds up to 24 knots. Smaller engines choices from twin Cats 500hp units are available.  

January 14, 2014

New Model: Fairline 48 Targa GT

It's been an interesting year for Fairline which presented an important 48 model available in three different variants. The Fairline 48 is the second IPS model since the company presented the 44 Targa GT in 2007, and the first to be build with resin infusion method. Presented in the London show this January the new 48 Targa GT the enclosed hard top version is the last of these, and offers a similar plan to the Open version, with the main difference coming in the aft deck, and a longer more extended hard-top.  The aft deck of the 48 Targa Gran Turismo features no sun-pad but a spacious C-shaped settee replaces this. Unlike the Open the 48 Targa GT targets customers who want sport looks and a possibility to be on the water in rain or sun.
Technical Data:
LOA - 15.38 m (50.5ft)
LOA - 14.73 m ex bathing platform
Hull Length - 14.35 m
Beam - 4.33 m
Displacement - 13.28 t
Fuel Capacity - 1350 l
Water Capacity - 440 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, or 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pod drives
Speed - 30 knots max
Construction - longitude and transverse moulded stringers, Polyurethane foam core for deck
Project - Fairline Design Team 

January 13, 2014

Project: Alaska 49 Aft Cabin Yachtfisher

Alaska are proud to announce its latest project, the 49 Aft Cabin Yachtfisher. The 49 is a modern take on a classic family layout. With the focus on space the Alaska 49 Aft Cabin Yachtfisher features a three cabin layout.  The main feature of this new 49 Alaska is the practical fishing cockpit features loads of smart-boater options like: access to the master stateroom, refrigeration, cockpit controls, tackle draws and even a sink. The molded stairs take you to the spacious undercover aft-deck area with molded L-shape, settee to port and cook top to starboard. There is also a wet bar area forward of the dining table / settee which is the ideal place to mix an afternoon cocktail. The owners stateroom located to aft features a king-Size berth and separate en-suite shower heads.  To forward is the other two cabins, a Queen-size island bed VIP suite with its own head, and to starboard amidships is the third room featuring bunk berths. All cabins feature a contemporary interior design with a beautiful mix of modern fabrics and timber joinery, clever use of space and generous headroom make the 49 a pleasure to be on-board no matter what your age. All cabins boast beautiful natural light and ventilation, LED TVs, IPod capable fusion audio systems, spacious storage and draws. The latest Cummins 480hp engines power the 49 Aft Cabin Yachtfisher with predicted max speeds being up to 21 knots.

New Model: Four Winns H290 Horizon

It seems to be an es-capable truth about boat building, that at some point you have to make it bigger.  We have seen it with all styles and now affects also bow riders who a few years ago seem to be stuck at under eight meters, I think we can bet you will see it in all. Four Winns H290 Horizon is a series of latest large bow riders which apart a full deck space use from fore to bow, also offer internal lower deck accommodation. It is not a lot, two berths in a french bed to starboard and a shower head to port. But still for an overnight stay if one feels the need to enjoy the sea to the full.
Technical Data:
LOA - 9.17 m (30.1ft)
Beam - 2.97 m
Draft - 0.91 m drives down
Displacement - 3990 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 454 l
Water Capacity - 76 l
Accommodation - 2 berths
Max Persons - 12
Engines - 1 x Mercruiser 8.2 MPI 380hp, 2 x Mercruiser 350 MPI 300hp, 377 MIP 320hp, Volvo V8-EVC 300hp, V8-EVC 320hp, V8-EVC 380hp
Propulsion - single or twin dual propeler stern drives Mercruiser Bravo III or Volvo VP
Hull Shape - stable Vee with 21 degrees dead rise
Certification - CE

January 12, 2014

Cantiere Delle Marche New Web Site

Cantiere delle Marche which translates in English to the Yard of Marche presents its new web showroom.  This yachting brand started its foundation in 2011 when it launched its first pleasure yacht the 86 Darwin, and is to be followed by other builds and more projects in the future. Owned by the Cecchini family, Cantiere Delle Marche is a new reality in the super yacht industry which comes from an experience of over ten years in ship construction in its various faces, from internal fittings, to the building of commercial vessels.  Cantiere Delle Marche is an ambitions project and the yard offers eight models which start from 86, and go up to the still in project 130 Nauta Air. Cantiere Delle Marche new web site is available in Italian and English language, and takes you around with the following buttons; Cantiere Delle Marche, Darwin Class, Nauta Air, Read, and Home.
Production History; (semi-production only)
Darwin 86 2011- (7
Nauta Air 90 2014 (2)
Darwin 102 2015- (4
Nauta Air 108 2016- (2
Deep Blue 141 2022- (2 *Custom 43m Acala project
RJ115 2023- (2
Flexplorer 146 2024- (3