Project: VanDutch 70

Benefiting from the experience gained from the previous smaller models, the brand new VanDutch 70 is the evolution to the interesting concept of this builder. The 70 and its important size will show case more the pure lines, vast cockpit, and the faultless finish the smaller sisters presents, yet VanDutch also guarantee it will be also easy to handle. Upcoming flagship of the VanDutch fleet which currently has its biggest model in the 55, the 70 is a noble demonstration of the expansion of this builder has shown in some years going from one to five. The interior design rendering shows that VanDutch will privilege volumes and simplicity in a modern art atmosphere. 

www.vandutch.com

New Model: Cutwater 30

In today's market Cutwater and its parent brand Fluid Systems are a red herring for building small medium sized boats with big appeal. This mean that its 26 to thirty feet Cutwater models are made to feel large to the owner, and the surprise in all this is that they still abide by US trailer boat rules. The Cutwater 30 apart an intelligent accommodation plan of sleeping four berths in two cabins, plus two in the convertible dinette is full of practical features.  See extending bench seats, and flip over settee in the aft cockpit. The Cutwater 30 also impresses for other seamanship friendly features, which usually escape to the first time inexperienced buyer, like a not so small fuel tank of 681 liters, and water capacity of 302 liters. The Cutwater 30 is such a good all rounder that if it had also a two engine choice it would steal customers from boats being one meter bigger. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.46 m (34.9ft)

Hull Length - 9.14 m

Beam - 3.05 m

Draft - 0.73 m ex props

Displacement - 4980 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 681 l

Water Capacity - 302 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 1 x Volvo D6 370hp

Propulsion - shaft with protection skeg keel

Hull Shape - stepped hull with tapered intake tunnels 

www.cutwaterboats.com

Project: BlueGame BG50

Bluegame presents the project of the new BG50 which replaces the first official model the BG47. This model also completes the current Bluegame line from forty to sixty feet.  As is usual with all the Bluegame boats and the clever intuition of Luca Santella, the BG50 sticks itself out from other products for the options it presents, and its distinctive do it all off road of the sea looks. One interesting option in the BG50 is the three different lower deck plans available. The choices here are for two or three cabin plans, and a crew cabin or a lazarette for putting personal items amidships.  In the two cabins plan the owners room moves amidships from fore, and also features a small office. The three cabin also impress for having each room with own private en-suite shower head. An interesting design detail of the BG50 is also the deck to stern which in standard format is a sun-pad, can be converted to an aft and forward looking settee, but also offers a wet-bar grill area, while below this is a large storage area. For power and propulsion the BG50 follows the route of its smaller sister the BG40, with ZF Zeus aft looking dual prop pods propulsion, powered by twin 600hp Cummins engines.   

www.bluegame.it 

New Model: Sea Ray L650 Fly

Sea Ray launched its new flagship at the just ended 2014 Miami boat show, the L650 Fly, with the L in-front of the model size meaning for luxury, a new high end range which will characterize the new big models from the known North American production boat builder. With this new Sea Ray continue the Europe inspiration for looks, and interior layout plan something which has characterized its recent models, and started in 2012 with the 510 Sundancer. Still the 650 Fly offers a few surprises to competitors in this size all over the globe. One of these will be its four double cabin layout below with no bunk cabins, and full beam midships located owners stateroom. The living of the L650 Fly presents itself in a split single step area; lounging at entrance, and the fore part having a large open plan galley and dining table. The galley keeps in touch with American demand for a large gourmet area and possible also among the largest in this size type of yacht. The L650 Fly also puts into it the latest wanted details as a settee on the fore deck which can be sun protected, and nice integrated hard top design up top.  Power will be from not so big Cat 1150hp Cat engines with Sea Ray predicting to be able to push the L650 Fly up to max speeds of thirty knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.84 m (65.1ft)
Beam - 5.23 m
Draft - 1.60 m
Displacement - 35607 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 3899 l
Water Capacity - 1060 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cats 18A 1159hp

Propulsion - line shafts in semi tunnels

Speed - thirty knots max
Hull Shape - Planning Vee with 16 degrees dead-rise
Certification - CE A, NMMA, ABYC, USCG

www.searay.com

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New Model: Dyna D105

Taiwanese manufacturer Dyna Craft has just completed their first D105 super yacht, declaring their ability to produce motor yachts above one hundred feet. The unique design was commissioned with both private and business use throughout East Asia in mind, with the owner choosing Dyna Craft due to their flexibility around semi-customization, to meet his specific requirements. The owner had a specific request for long range capabilities with the D105, to be equipped with three MTU 2600hp engines, capable of achieving 34 knots with a cruising speed of 30 knots. The Naval Architects at Dyna specifically designed the hull to reach these speeds whilst still offering an exceptionally stable ride for the comfort of the passengers, guests and crew. Minor design changes can be made to the hull to also offer optimal performance for fuel efficient long range cruising at 9-13 knots. Emphasis was also placed on the maneuverability of the vessel at speed, with the hull responding well when navigating at high speed. A master stateroom and VIP Cabin complement twin guests cabins, along with crew quarters capable of sleeping four. A fully complemented galley and an enormous saloon flowing to a spacious cockpit round out the living areas, with a large flybridge and open foredeck for exterior entertaining. The exterior of the D105 is styled along the unique designs offered across the entire Dyna range, with sleek, modern and stylish lines. Customisation options continue in the interior with the owner choosing specific finishes and fixtures, all produced with a world class finish. Multiple customization are available for the D105 with owners able to select their own layout, styling and finishes for the accommodation, saloon, flybridge and or sky lounge. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 32 m (105ft)

Beam - 6.4 m
Draft - 1.54 m
Displacement - 129000 kg half load
Water Capacity - 2000 l
Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, 4 crew members in 2 cabins

Engines - 3 x MTU 2600hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 34 knots max, 30 knots cruise
Construction - hand laid solid fiberglass bottom, foam core above waterline, vinilester resin
Project - Dyna in-house designer team

www.dynayachts.com

Project: Galeon 300 Fly

It's a common occurrence in boat building that once a marque develops and founds success in the larger sizes, it spread its wings further and forgets about its smaller models. Seems Polish builder Galeon does not share this idea, and this new 300 Fly project is testimony to its beliefs in building a complete line of innovative craft. The 300 Fly follows previous latest models in what the Strazyn brand refers to its third generation series, and will also be completely new meaning not based on the 290 it will replace. The 300 Fly now to be its new entry level model is a compact flybridge motor cruiser with a two separate cabins lower decks and a shower head plan; master cabin to fore, and guest double amidships. The main deck offers a living area this having a C-shaped settee to port side, galley opposite, and a helm station. The flybridge presents itself with a center pilot seat and a sun pad to aft. Engines options have not been announced but Galeon says the 300 Fly can be powered by engines up to twin 225hp.    

www.galeon.pl

New Model: Mulder 16.10m Bellagio

Bellagio is the latest to come from the Built by Mulder stable, what is a sixteen meter sport yacht designed by renowned designers Vripack outside and engineering, and Omega architects taking care for the interior. For the Bellagio Vripack presented a modern exterior with classic accents, see the bow and light hard-top, and the fore deck. Bellagio can be built with a two or three cabins layout. The two cabin layout has a spacious saloon and a luxurious bathroom forward. Three cabins version has a large owner's cabin in the front with the bathroom amidships. The cockpit offers a comfortable U-shape couch space for six persons, opposite is the helm seat and bar with sink and refrigerator. The comfortable aft deck has three sofas and gives access to the aft sundeck. In the front is a second sundeck. Mulder Bellagio can be powered by Volvo 435hp or Cummins 600hp engines, both units are propelled with pod drive from Volvo and Cummins respectively. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.1 m (52.8ft)

Beam - 4.75 m

Draft - 1.1 m

Displacement - 18 t

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, optional 6 berths in 3 cabins 

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp, Cummins QSC 8.3 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS dual prop forward looking pod drive, Zeus ZF aft looking pods

Speed - 37 knots max 30 knots cruise

Hull Shape - deep-V

Construction - aluminium

Project - Vripack design and engineering, Omega architects interior

Certification - CE B

www.muldershipyard.nl

Project: Tiara 44 Coupe

Tiara upgrades its fall 2013 new Couple range, first introduced with a 50 model and now to be added up later on this year with a 44. This new project of the Tiara 44 Coupe was announced just before the Miami boat show with some rendering pictures showing up online during the event. Andrew Bartlett for this new smaller Coupe also code named X series in the Tiara design office, followed similar exterior looks of the well received 50. The interior layout also features a similar concept with a living and galley on the main deck, and two cabins both with private heads located below. The main selling point of the 44 Coupe remains its concept of a fully enclosed hard top sports cruiser with patio door aft, and a line which is characterized by mixed traditional and modern elements.  Hull one is expected to launch in the end of Spring.  

www.tiarayachts.com

New Model: Hampton 640 Endurance

Built in China but originally founded in Taiwan, Hampton yachts is an interesting boat builder. In recent years it introduced the Endurance line an American looking inspired yacht with the help from famous hull architect Howard Apollonio.  For this line Apollonio improved on his Split chines design and created the Hampton Hybrid Hull. This underwater shape improves hull speed before the planning hump, also possible thanks to the very central of gravity in the Hampton models. The Hampton 640 Endurance offers a traditional style accommodation layout for this size of yacht with a living on the main deck in a split level area, and three double cabins located below. Owners cabin is a full beam amidships, while the VIP cabin to fore and guest double to port side share a shower head located to starboard. The 640 Endurance also features a sky-lounge option for the lower deck which replaces the inside lower helm station for a larger dinette. Power is twin Cat 705hp engines with line shaft propulsion.       

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.66 m (64ft)

Hull Length - 19.53 m

Waterline Length - 18.19 m

Beam - 5.36 m

Draft - 1.52 m

Displacement - 43000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 5678 l

Water Capacity - 1136 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C-12 705hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 12 knots cruise, 20 knots max

Construction - hand laid solid fiberglass, with five coats of Vinilester resin, Knytex and Cymax mats, Kevlar in chines and forward collision area

Project - Howard Apollonio

www.hamptonyachts.com

Project: Ferretti 650

Ferretti Yachts 650 is the first in a series of models that are bound to set a new functional and technical standard for the line below seventy feet in length coming from this Italian builder. Developed thanks to the cooperation between the Product Strategy Committee, Ferretti Group’s Marketing Department, Advanced Yachts Technology and Design, and Studio Zuccon International Project, the project draws inspiration from the 620. The Ferretti 650 immediately strikes the eye for its extensively renovated profile. Its outer silhouette is characterized by an aerodynamic flybridge and new fiberglass decorative elements that “cut” through the profile of the glazing in the superstructure. An unprecedented decoration connects the windows of the three cabins below deck. The slender lines are further enhanced by the yacht’s aft area, specifically designed to ensure easy and safe storage and launch of the tender while increasing the guests on-board comfort. A tender lift has been developed, capable of lifting an over three metre long PWC that can be lowered into the water by a meter with respect to its original position. This system allows the 650 to be davit-free: a valuable attribute which provides an incredible amount of additional living space. As is the case on all models in the range, on this 65 footer the shipyard is proposing alternative layouts both on the sundeck, which also comes in the hard-top version, and inside. Ferretti has designed a “TaiHe Dian” edition of the 650, devoted in particular to owners from select markets in the Asia-Pacific. This special edition features areas on board which are exclusively dedicated towards entertainment and business related functions The main deck is a true open space forward until the windshield, functional and extensively renovated in terms of furnishings and décor. The galley is completely open: this solution allows to fully exploit this room as a large bar area opening onto the stern and towards the dining and living areas, further contributing to a sense of volume and making living onboard even more enjoyable. The underdeck layout includes three double cabins and three separate heads. In the “TaiHe Dian” edition, the main difference is that the galley is on the lower deck replacing the starboard guest cabin, and on the upper deck there is a large dinette. The central part of the salon as well as the two main cabins and third head have remained unchanged. With Ferretti Yachts 650, the brand goes back to installing engines produced by Caterpillar. The boat is equipped with standard pair of CAT 1015hp or optional 1150hp. Estimated top speeds are 30 knots max with the standard engines, and 33 knots with the large option.

www.ferretti.com