Improve-it = Marquis 720 Fly-Bridge

Designed by Nuvolari Lenard the Marquis 720 Fly-Bridge has been a success in the 22 meter flybridge motor yacht segment for the American boat builder. The three or four cabins layout choice below, the open plan of the main deck, and high standard of finishing have made the 720 Fly compete with the renowned World famous European builders. Now for 2014 during the Miami boat show Marquis showed the 720 Fly-Bridge with an important fore deck update what the US builder is calling the Portofino Edition. This new version features a forward seating dining area, what has become in recent years a popular arrangement in European style motor yachts, thanks to the privacy this gives especially when marina moored in the stern position. The fore settee also allows views to the guests when dining or chilling. 

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Project: Wally 50 Power

Wally present the concept for a new medium tier sized 50 Power model.  This new project for the Power range will be a day-cruiser: with a safe walk around stlye single-level non-slip teak main deck and deep secure bulwarks. The 50 Power provides great comfort both on deck and below. The deck is characterized by two social areas, one forward with an expanse of sunbed cushions that convert into dining, and one amidships enclosed in the wind shield with carbon hard top, that incorporates the helm console, the galley, the lounge that doubles as dining, and the bench-style seating. Inside, the vast forward cabin with en-suite is separated from the crew cabin with head. The stern features the wide hydraulic retractable aft passerelle, that doubles as swimming ladder. Two engine options will be available on the 50 Power. twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pod drives for a top speed of 38 knots, or two Yanmar 530hp driving KaMeWa jets for 42 knots wide open throttle maximum.

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New Model: Zeelander Z68

Zeelander welcomes the new Z68 into its exclusive fleet. Designed by Cor D.Rover the Z68 embodies Zeelander in terms of innovative design, cutting-edge technology, high quality, and exquisite finishing. Styled with a perfectly curved transom, while retaining classic lines the exterior showcases to perfection the gleaming high gloss metallic hull and superstructure. The wheelhouse and saloon offer panoramic views perfect for entertaining up to ten people in complete comfort and style. The saloon leads to the outside entertainment area which includes a sundeck with lounge cushions, a covered seating area on the aft deck and a wet bar. Continuing with the use of first class materials throughout the vessel, the decks, steps, bathing platform and cockpit are covered in long lasting and minimal maintenance composite teak decking, with the exquisite look of the exterior accentuated by the striking oval railing.  Down below the Zeelander Z68 sleeps eight in four double cabins. Power is a choice of Volvo 900hp with IPS pods, or line shafts and twin MTU 1200hp engines. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.51 m (68ft)

Beam - 6.0 m

Draft - 1.71 m

Displacement - 45 t

Fuel Capacity - 6000 l

Water Capacity - 2500 l

Accommodation - 8 guests berths in 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp, MTU 8V2000 M93 1200hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS1200 dual propeller pods, line shafts

Speed - 32 knots max with IPS, 25 knots cruise, 10 knots long range economic

Range - 1000 nm at 10 knots, 400 nm at cruise

Construction - resin infusion fiber glass with Vinilester resins

Project - Cor D.Rover exterior, Ginton Naval architects 

Certification - CE B, USCG

www.zeelander.com

Project: Absolute 58 Navetta

Absolute went to this years Dusseldorf boat show with an important showcasing of its soon to come future plans. Among the forthcoming important new models in the horizon of the Italian builder was the 58 Navetta, a project for a semi displacement seventeen meter explorer yacht. This project also marked Absolute entry into the explorer segment and should be followed by a smaller model more or less a year after it's release. Absolute declared that unlike other builders for its 58 Navetta its started with a clean sheet, and in this created a medium range explorer yacht with a modern layout in design and fittings. Worth to note that while the 58 Navetta starts from a fresh stamp it follows other Absolute's by being propelled with IPS pod drives, the propulsion which moves all the Italian builder models from forty to 72 feet. The accommodation plan of the 58 Navetta is quite impressive and will feature three guest cabins all with a private shower head, this including a full beam amidships owners stateroom. To aft is a crew cabin for two with a private shower head. An important note is also the little horse-power the 58 Navetta will have which is twin Volvo 435hp engines. 

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Launch: CRN 61m hull. 133

In a private ceremony, in Ancona, CRN Spa, part of the Ferretti Group specializing in the construction of fully-customized super yachts, made of steel and aluminium, ranging from 40 to 90 meters, launched it's hull number 133, a 61 meter designed by the architect Francesco Paszkowski. The yacht is the result of the work carried out by the entire shipyard and a combination of skills and expertise: the external profile and the internal layout have been designed by the architect Francesco Paszkowski in close collaboration with the CRN Technical Department, which took care of the naval project, with the yard's Design team. Extreme dynamism, movement of structures and clean and sleek lines are the features that characterize the personality of this vessel and make it recognizable and appreciated. For the first time on-board a CRN super yacht of this segment, there is a deck for the sole use of the Owner, which makes it possible to live the sailing experience in the best way possible in utmost privacy, in maximum comfort. After the launch, the yacht will remain in the Shipyard until the end of April: in the coming months, technical tests will be carried out and the final details of the interior fittings will be put in place, before it is finally delivered to the Owner.

Technical Data:

LOA - 61.3 m (201.1ft)

Waterline Length - 49.9 m

Beam - 10.2 m

Draft - 3.10 m

Displacement - 850 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 107000 l

Water Capacity - 20000 l

Accommodation - 12 berths in 1 owners stateroom, 5 guest cabins, 14 crew in 7 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat 3512 C-C 1648hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Speed - 15 knots max, 14 knots cruise

Range - 3000 nm at 14 knots

Hull Shape - displacement 

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Francesco Pazcowski Design exterior, Aiello interior, CRN engineering

Certification -  Lloyd's Register LR100 - A1 - SSC, Y Mono, G6, LMC MCA LY2 Compliance

www.crn-yacht.com

Project: Baglietto 54M

2014 is going to be a very special year for Baglietto, the historical shipyard based in La Spezia, which was founded in 1854 and is therefore celebrating its 160 years. The new year has indeed started with an important success, with the signature of a new order for a 54m steel and aluminium displacement yacht, designed by Francesco Paszkowski Design. which is expected to be delivered to her European Owner in summer 2015. The new 54m yacht draws inspiration from Baglietto’s well-established product line of 53m crafts, like the Blue Scorpion, the Gitana and the Baraka, but features renovated volumes and restyled lines which follow the style of the new production signed by Francesco Paszkowski Design: a combination of geometric shapes and very sleek, sinuous exterior lines, while the very streamlined bow reminds of Nordic boats. Two Caterpillar engines allow this yacht to reach a maximum speed of approximately 17 knots and a cruising speed of 13. 

www.baglietto.com

Improve-it = Princess 82 MY

Earlier this month the Princess 82 Motor Yacht made her appearance at the London Boat Show, debuting a stunning new interior styling. New features on the 82 Motor Yacht include an engraved leather tile artwork by Genevieve Bennett to the dining bulkhead and hand stitched and embossed leather panelled door fronts to the saloon sideboard. These features are complemented by modern leather dining chairs from Frag around an exquisite in-house designed Cabalho wood dining table. The London boat also featured a Paul Smith design rug from the Rug Company. The 82 Motor Yacht also showcased the new interior wood finish now optionally available across the range, Rovere Oak, a contemporary and modern new timber which has been introduced to extend the range of finishes offered by Princess.

www.princessyachts.com

Project: Carver C37

Carver present the C37 Coupe project, what is a new model based on the well received C34 but features an exterior with younger sportier looks of a hard top sport cruiser. The C37 just as its smaller sister and which it shares hull and most design features offers a very wide four centimeters short to four meters beam. This presents an interesting accommodation with two separate cabins plus a shower head below; of which to fore is the owners room. The main deck is fully dedicated to the living, this offering C-shaped dinette to port side with galley opposite. A helm station with two chairs is located to starboard. One of the like features is the single level main deck from aft cockpit to the inside of the saloon. Other nice conveniences in this model are the integrated tender hauling capable bathing platform, and safe side deck passage thanks to full protective railing all around. 

www.carveryachts.com

New Model: Steeler 47 Explorer

The Steeler 47 Explorer presents itself as a robust, safe looking working vessel with a classic line that can take the test of time in the looks department. Steeler says the 47 Explorer is comfortable in all environments from the canals thanks to its low air draft, to the seas. The accommodation plan features two cabins with an owners room to fore, a twin guest cabin, galley and dinette below, and a saloon with entertainment area opposite on the main deck. Power is a single or optional twin Deutz 210hp. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.10 m (46.2ft)

Beam - 4.60 m

Draft - 1.25 m

Displacement - 24 t

Fuel Capacity - 1000 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 1 x Deutz DETA66 6 cylinder 210hp, 2 x Deutz 210hp

Propulsion - line shaft with 4 bladed propeller

Speed - 9 knots max with single engine, 11 knots max with twins 

Certification - CE B 8 persons

www.steeleryachts.com

Project: Sunseeker 57 Predator

Just launching its new 155 Yacht flagship Sunseeker seems to make the 2014 year one to remember for its fans, by presenting important models in various sizes. The 57 Predator is a project which should launch at the fall of this year, and evolves the brands semi custom concept in its smaller models. So choice is the word in the new Sunseeker especially to what regard the main deck. The 57 Predator will in-fact have an option to have this with an open hard top layout, or with a patio door which splits the area. In both choices the lower deck remains unchanged with two large cabins; owners stateroom amidships, VIP to fore, small bunk two berths third cabin, L-shaped galley, and a medium sized L-shaped dinette. A single berth crew cabin will be available to aft. Power for the 57 Predator will be from twin Cats 715hp, and go up the options list to MAN 800hp, and Volvo 900hp. All these engines are to be available with line shafts or optional Arneson surface drives, with a pod choice possible with twin Volvo IPS couple to twin 725hp engines.      

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