New Model: Riviera 515 SUV

It's the third model of the innovative Rivera SUV line, and this new 515 stands in the middle of this fairly new line which debuted only a couple years back with the 445.  The 515 SUV keeps the rugged line bit sport fisherman and yacht of the range, which seems to be gaining new fans each time a new model is launched. For the 515 SUV Riviera based itself on a new keel type Vee hull shape, created on purpose for pod drives, from both Volvo IPS and the ZF Zeus series.  In its accommodation solutions there is a lot to like in the 515 SUV; from its multi-purpose mezzanine sport fish inspired aft deck, and the latest of the European design trends used inside.  Surely the C-shaped aft positioned galley will be a favorite of many. Below the 445 SUV offers a three double cabins layout with two heads. For below an option for the port side cabin exists, which can be ordered with twin berths or as a double bed, this last transforming this room as the owners in lieu of the one to fore which becomes a VIP.  Power options for the Riviera 515 SUV are three engines which start from Cummins 600hp up to twin Volvo 725hp.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.26 m (56.8ft)

Hull Length - 16.1 m

Beam - 5.01 m

Draft - 1.18 m with props

Displacement - 26130 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, +2 in convertible saloon

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 626hp, 725hp, Cummins 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pods, ZF Zeus dual prop afr looking pod drives

Speed - 31 knots max, 28 knots cruise, 23 knots economic fast cruise with Volvo 626hp

Range - 355 nm at 23 knots 

Project - Riviera Technical Department headed by Stephen Ford

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Galeon 305 HTS

Polish builder Galeon is very fast to capitulate on a new platform and just after the launch of the 300 Fly, presents a project for a hard top sports cruiser based on the same hull the 305 HTS. Unlike some other Fly and HTS transformations from Galeon though, the new 305 HTS is not just a hard top model without a flybridge, as here the Polish builder redesigns the cockpit into a full open space area with a sun-pad, C-shaped dinette, and wet bar. Below is also changes with the forward double berth replaced by a C-shape settee. Interestingly another big news in the 305 HTS is the signature of design entrusted to Italian architect Roberto Curto, who has been collaborating on Galeon sister small models brand Galia. Curto also designed the 300 Fly.

www.galeon.pl

New Model: Baglietto 46m

The new Baglietto 46-metre displacement yacht was launched at the shipyard in La Spezia, the first unit of the new displacement yacht range, by the famed legendary Italian yacht builder. Baglietto 46m will be the protagonist at Cannes and Monaco yacht shows during September.The technical launch was performed at the presence of the workers, craftsmen and management of the shipyard who greeted the yacht with emotion, being it the very first among five vessels within 43 and 54 meter range, currently undergoing construction at the shipyard. The design of the new 46-meter displacement yacht is created by Francesco Paszkowski who conceived both the exterior profiles as well as the interiors. The interior design has been developed in co-operation with Margherita Casprini, architect. This sophisticated and outstanding yacht can be inserted within Baglietto new product range, yet maintaining the traditional features of Baglietto motor-yachts such as, for example the combination of slightly squared lines with lines being more winding and more gentle.  A wide beach club of about 25 square meters characterizes the yacht stern while the bow area represents the location of a 5,50 meter tender as well as of a rescue boat. The interior spaces are outstanding, and are characterized by harmonious contradictions between features inspired by the purest minimalism and by Nature, in a mixture of dark and light colours, thus creating an atmosphere of sophisticated elegance. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 46.3 m (151.9ft)

Beam - 9.5 m

Draft - 2.95 m

Displacement - 380 t medium load

Fuel Capacity - 80000 l

Water Capacity - 20000 l

Accommodation - 10 - 12 guests in 5 cabins, 9 crew in 5 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat 3512B DITA-SWAC 1977hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 16 knots max speed

Project - Francesco Paszkowski exterior and interior

Hull Shape - full displacement 

Construction - steel hull, alloy super structure

www.baglietto.com

Project: Heesen 47m Project He YN 16947

Heesen Yachts is proud to announce that the 47m displacement, YN 16947 Project Hé, was sold on June 13, 2014.  Mark Cavendish sales and marketing director at Heesen Yachts commented that this is the fourth contract signed in the first six months of 2014. Project Hé is a yacht in the 47-metre class, a breed of Heesens that are icons of classic contemporary yacht design. Frank Laupman from Omega Architects recently restyled the elegant exterior lines giving this vessel a new look. Her well-engineered round bilge hull with bulbous bow, powered by two MTU 1361hp, will ensure smooth and safe cruising in all sea conditions and a range of 4000 nm at 12 knots, while zero speed stabilizers will guarantee maximum comfort at anchor. The sophisticated interior is by London-based and multi-award winning studio Bannenberg and Rowell Design who are on their fifth successful collaboration with Heesen. The fleet includes the 37m Aurelia, 47m Elandess (now Raasta), Lady Petra and My Secret, and the 65m Galactica Star. Dickie Bannenberg explains how his studio explored themes of purity and simplicity for this project, always confident that Heesen would interpret their concept immaculately as with their previous joint projects. Guru designer Dieter Rams’ motto “to omit everything superfluous so that the essential is shown to the best possible advantage” guided Bannenberg and Rowell in their approach to the interior design of Project Hé. The project name ‘Hé’ in Chinese means ‘the simplest form of peace and harmony’ and Bannenberg and Rowell chose it to unify in one ideogram the essence of their design theme: simplicity as the ultimate form of sophistication. Twelve guests will enjoy a relaxing atmosphere on board where restful colors are combined with natural and discreet contrast finishes. An important role is played by the use of light: indirect lighting concealed LED light strips and filtered thanks to refined venetian blinds which create a unique atmosphere on board Project Hé. Heesen YN 16947 will be delivered to her owners in February 2015.

www.heesenyachts.com

New Model: Sunseeker 50 San Remo

This latest Sunseeker 50 San Remo comes from a long standing bloodline of a model which have been extended and modified since over a decade. Could this be the last interpretation of this hull? The 50 San Remo though bears a lot of similarities to its predecessor, the 48 Portofino, from the looks to a similar interior, which here comes added with an important third cabin transformation option. Still the San Remo is still a bit different on the outside, the hard top is a bit higher and curved, and the hull bears the latest larger then large Sunseeker signature side windows. On the technical side of things the 50 San Remo continues to be Sunseeker IPS only powered boat. Meaning that the San Remo can only be powered with IPS pod drives, and unlike other Sunseeker models there is no other propulsion options. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.17 m (53.1ft) with lifting platform

LOA - 15.74 m without lift platform

Beam - 4.30 m

Draft - 1.3 m

Displacement - 16566 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 1320 l

Water Capacity - 322 l

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 30 knots max, 26 knots cruise

Construction - Vinylester skin coat with powder pound mat, balsa cored hull sides, PVC core topsides

Certification - CE 

www.sunseeker.com

Project: Cranchi 43 Eco Trawler Long Distance

Cranchi shows off a rendering of what will be a very important novelty for the fall boat shows of 2014, the new 40/43 Eco Trawler LD. To be presented in Cannes this 40/43 project is the second model of Cranchi Trawler range and follows on what the 53 LD brought in looks and technical details. That equals to space in all areas, and good range and handling at moderate slow speeds.  As the above rendering tells us the 40/43 is to be powered by Volvo IPS pod drives, and will feature a semi planning hull. This new smaller Eco Trawler will feature full view windows below, covering all the cabins, and by the looks of this rendering makes best use of space in the lower deck. For example see how far aft that window is. No layout information yet, but watch this space for more.

www.cranchi.it

New Model: Ferretti 650

The marina of the well-known town on the Adriatic coast, in the province of Forlì-Cesena, was the venue on July 18 for the launch of hull one of the Ferretti 650, the new yacht of Ferretti Group’s historical mother brand, which marks the continued renovation of the Yachts line below seventy feet in length. The technical launch of a yacht is always a very important achievement for all Group employees, who over the last few months have been involved in the building of this model at Forlì production plant, where the next two hulls of the new 65-footer are also currently under construction. The new boat will officially make its debut in front of the international public during the next edition of the Cannes boats show, which as usual will be held in early September. It will then be presented as an Italian premiere at Genoa Boat Show. The Ferretti Yachts 650 is yet another magnificent result of the cooperation between Ferretti Group’s Product Strategy Committee, the Group’s Marketing Department, Advanced Yachts Technology and Design and Studio Zuccon International Project.  Over the next few weeks, all required technical operations from RINA the Italian Register of Shipping, inspections and testing to sea trials, all the way to the verification of onboard systems and equipment and the completion of the interior outfitting will be carried out to complete Ferretti Yachts 650’s preparation for its official debut at the various boat shows.  The great interest raised by the 650 at an international level is confirmed by the success this project has already received, just a few months after its project presentation: indeed, the first hull was sold to a Chinese owner even before it was launched, a fact that bears witness to the increasing interest the brand is attracting on the leading market of the Asia-Pacific region. The second hull, in turn, will go to an Owner from Lebanon, a country in the Middle East that has always been strategic for the Italian brand. The third 65-footer which is to be the first in the flybridge version with hard top will reach the United States in 2015.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.67 m (64.6ft)

Hull Length - 18.3 m

Waterline Length - 16.2 m

Beam - 5.25 m

Draft - 1.5 m

Displacement - 34,800 kg unloaded, 41,200 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3700 l

Water Capacity - 530 l

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

Max Persons - 18

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 1015hp, C18 1150hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 33 knots max, 30 knots cruise with Cats 1150hp

Range - 290 nautical miles at cruise
Hull Shape - planning warped Vee with spray rails, 13 degrees dead-rise aft

Construction - fiberglass with Scrimp infused resin

Project - Zuccon International Project lines and interior, Ferretti AYT technical engineering
Certification - CE 2003/44 A

www.ferretti-yachts.com

Project: Sciallino Sc 36 Trentasei

It takes courage to re-invent one self, but Sciallino a North West Liguria region Italian brand builder of traditional Italian Gozzo fishing boat translated into a cruiser is doing just this since about a year. For this operation Sciallino brought in designer Luca Maschera, who got duty to present a totally new line of models. The Sc 36 Trentasei will be the largest of the new projects so far on offer, and are all distinctive for respecting tradition with a twist in modernity. As the rendering of the Sc 36 shows the new Sciallino gives pride to what the Italian company stood for in years. Going into the technical side the new Sciallino will be direct line shaft powered, but offers a large portfolio of engines; in the case of the Sc 36 five from a single Volvo 435hp up to twin VM 350hp.  Interior wise the Sciallino will boast more choices then ever and unlike the old models available only in mahogany wood, the new ones have options for maple, oak, teak, and walnut trims. The standard layout of the Sc 36 is offered in two cabins sleeping four with a dinette and kitchen on the main deck behind the helm. But an option also exists here; with the midships cabin available with three berths instead of two, or all the lower deck possible to have in a full open plan layout.

www.sciallino.it

New Model: Azimut 77S

It was a busy winter spring period at Azimut, with the most famous of the Italian builders preparing, tooling and finishing three totally new models. The Azimut 77S in order of launches is the last to finally make the always emotional move from project to reality and into the water. This new Azimut S series, follows the look and revolutionary solutions found in its smaller 2012 launched 55S sister, an Azimut which sold a successful forty units in a two years production run. Six meters more of length equals that in the 77S everything is bigger from the engines to the main deck and the four cabins layout. The galley in the 77S is located below in a separate environment to port side of the stairway which leads to the cabins and situated in between the owners full beam amidships stateroom and one of twin guest cabins. A VIP suite is located to fore, with a second twin bed cabin to starboard. A crew area with two cabins is located at midships in between the engine room aft, and the owners stateroom. The living is a single level area with a welcome large relaxing C-shaped saloon, and dining to port side of the helm station forward. Outside the 77S offers a total of three sun-pads; aft, fore, and on top on the sports bridge which also features a helm station with driving and c0-diver seats. As the 55S the 77S is powered by three IPS pods in this case the large 1200 units with 900hp Volvo engines. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.6 m (77.5ft)

Hull Length - 20 m

Beam - 5.55 m

Draft - 1.64 m

Displacement - 50 t

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 3 crew in 2 cabins

Engines - 3 x Volvo D13 900hp

Propulsion - triple Volvo 1200 forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 36 knots max, 32 knots cruise

Project - Stefano Righini exterior, Carlo Galeazzi interior

Certification - CE, UNI ISO 8666

www.azimutyachts.com

Blu Martin New Web Site

Blu Martin presents its new World wide web showroom, to be exact it's version three. Founded in 2001, by Francesco Mauri, at first one thinks it is a young builder. But in reality there is much experience in Blu Martin with Mauri coming from over twenty years as building director with a renowned Como powerboat builder, and deciding to fund his own brand. Mauri work was soon made to fruit in 2003 with the launching of the first Blu Martin, the 13.50 Sun Top which becomes a huge success in the Italian market for its three double cabins layout and its T-top radar arch, so much that two years later a three part hard-top sister is added in the 13.90 Sea Top which follows and surpasses the success of the first model. In 2013 Blu Martin was bought out by Sea Engineering S.r.l. The company today features four models in it's range; ST 13.90, ST 48, ST 52, and ST 58. The new Blu Martin website is available in Italian and English language and takes you around with the following buttons; Blu Martin, Fleet, Dealers and Services, and My Blu Martin.

www.blumartinyachts.com

Production History;

13.50 Sun Top 2003-10 (100+) includes 13.90

13.90 Sea Trop 2005-15 (100+) includes 13.50 *13.50 Sea Top project

ST58 2009-12 *ST55 project

ST 52 2010-12

ST 48 2012-

ST 13.90 2016-

55 Classic 2024-