New Model: Azimut 66 Flybridge

At the Düsseldorf boat show 2016, held in the last week of January Azimut premiered the new 66 Flybridge, again an example of the ability to innovate that has made the Italian yacht builder a World leader. The 66 is part of the Flybridge range, the most classic and long standing of Azimut’s collections, and the one which has seen the most important renewal of  stylistic and technical content over the past years and decades, always making the Italian builder a leader with the innovation it brought to the flybridge motor yacht. The process of renewal of the range began with the Azimut 80 in 2013, to continue with the 50 in 2014 and the recent 72, unveiled in September. And so the team of Azimut technicians has been faced with the difficult task of producing a new twenty meter motor yacht combining all the innovations appearing in the most recent models of the new collection, a process that has transformed the Azimut 66 into a true icon representing the entire range. Harmonious lines of the 66, designed by long standing since 1990's  Azimut designer Stefano Righini, with the hallmark shark’s fin shaped side window, the particularly spacious elongated flybridge and the fore deck area transformed into an exclusive lounge. The carbon fibre superstructure makes the vessel considerably lighter and increases its interior volume. Designer Carlo Galeazzi, who worked on the interiors of the Azimut 66 with the shipyard’s styling office, not only came up with the usual refined decor but focused his attention on the need to optimize use of space, obtaining extra storage space in the already ample interior volumes to make an even more convenient motor yacht.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.8 m (68.3ft) incl pulpit

Hull Length - 20.3 m

Beam - 5.23 m

Draft - 1.6 m

Displacement - 41 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 3900 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - 8 guests in 4 cabins, 1 crew cabin aft

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 Acert 1150hp

Propulsion - line shaft with props in semi moulded tunnels

Speed - 32 knots max, 28 knots cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee-shape with 17 degrees dead-rise aft

Project - Stefano Righini exterior, Carlo Galeazzi interior, Studio Plana hull shape

Certification - UNI ISO8666 for data

www.azimutyachts.com

Project: Cruisers 54 Cantius

It's been an interesting turn around for Cruisers in recent times, with the new flagship 60 Cantius designed by Facheris fully embracing European style design.  The Cantius range showed up in 2010 with the 41 and since then this has been the point of reference from Cruisers.  Now the US builder sets its game up again and introduces a smaller sister to the flagship, with the project of the 54 Cantius. Like the 60 and all Cantius for that matter, the 54 is a fully enclosed open hard top sport yacht with patio door. The 54 has a standard layout of three cabins; VIP suite to fore, third bunk cabin to starboard, and a full beam owners room at midships with a very large sized walk in wardrobe.  An option is available to change the third cabin with a lounge sofa.  Power for the Cruisers 54 Cantius come from twin Volvo 725hp with IPS pod drives propulsion.  

www.cruisersyachts.com

Mario Amati 1933 - 2016

Mario Amati, unforgettable founder of Cantieri Navali di Roma, Itama, which he established in Rome in 1969, has passed away Saturday 20th February at the age of 83.  Mario Amati was a brilliant designer, and the innovator of a unique style of iconic sport cruisers and yachts. Amati was also a technical innovator having been the inventor to launch the hull integrated underwater exhaust system in 1981. Open yachts designed by those who love the sea for those who adore it, the Itama brand name recalls the surname of the founder, read backwards in the sea.  The big fiberglass open models which started with the 38 in 1980 immediately became popular as cult objects owing to their elegance and simplicity of lines, the reliability of their technologies, their strong character and their precise stylistic imprint.  Mario Amati sold a big part of Itama to the Opera fund of Bulgari in 2001, who then sells the brand name to Ferretti Group in end 2004.

Hatteras New Web Site

World famous yacht builder Hatteras presents its new virtual World wide web showroom. North Carolina's Hatteras was founded in 1959 by Willis Slane, and in March of the following year launched its first model a 41 foot twin cabin sportfish christened Knit Wits designed by Jack Hargrave. It broke tradition at the time for being the first boat produced with fiberglass in this size. Testimony to the quality of Hatteras and the good choice of fiberglass the Knit Wits is as today at a near to fifty years still in service, and was recently refitted to mark a showing in the 2013 Fort Lauderdale boat show. Two years after the launch of Knit Wits, Hatteras followed it with a second model the 41 Double Cabin, this time of a motor cruiser style. In 1967 Hatteras due to increasing demand for its boats added a second factory along the one in High Point, in the coastal town of New Bern also in North Carolina, this in 1997 replacing totally the original premises. Innovation was always part of Hatteras DNA not only in the beginning but during all its current story introducing a number of firsts like the quick-disconnect device in 1980, first production builder to use five bladed propellers in 1985, using integrated propeller tunnels in fifty feet plus yachts, and the convex hull as introduced on the 54 Convertible in 2002. After Slane Hatteras featured various owners over its story which included AMF, Genmar, and Brunswick in 2001.  Last year 2013 in Summer, Brunswick sold to Versa Capital Management. The current line up from North Carolina's most famous boat builder offers eleven models in three ranges: Motor Yachts, Convertibles, and Express.  The entry level model is the 45 Express introduced in the fall of 2014, flagship is the Summer 2013 launched 100 Raised Pilothouse, while the latest new model is the 70 Motor Yacht.  The new Hatteras web site takes you around with the following buttons: Models, Experience, Request, Our Story, and Find a Dealer.  Hatteras also features its social hubs; Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Pinterest with button links located at the bottom of the page.

www.hatterasyachts.com

Production History:

41 Convertible Yacht Fish 1960-63

34 Sport Cruiser 1961-64

41 Double Cabin 1962-65

34 Double Cabin 1963-66

34 Sedan 1963-66

50 Motor Yacht 1964-68

50 Yacht Fisherman 1964-68

41 Convertible Series I 1964-71

28 Sport Fisherman 1965-66

28 Cruiser 1965-67

34 Convertible 1965-69

41 Twin Cabin 1965-71

50 Convertible Series I 1966-69

44 Triple Cabin 1966-72

31 Cruiser 1967-71

38 Double Cabin 1967-71

38 Convertible Series I 1968-72

45 Convertible Series I 1968-75

36 Convertible Series I 1969-77

53 Convertible 1969-80

53 Motor Yacht (i) 1969-77 (350+) includes second version

74 Trawler 1970-72

58 Triple Cabin 1970-76

58 Yacht Fisherman 1970-81

70 Motor Yacht Series I 1970-81

43 Double Cabin 1970-84

42 Convertible 1971-78

48 Yacht Fisherman 1972-75

38 Flybridge Double Cabin 1972-78

31 Sport Cruiser 1974-76

46 Convertible Series I 1974-81

64 Motor Yacht 1974-81

31 Express Cruiser 1975-76

58 LRC 1975-81

42 LRC Mk.I 1976-78

48 LRC 1976-81

70 Ext Deckhouse MY 1976-83

58 Motor Yacht Series I 1977-80

58 Cockpit MY 1977-81

53 Yacht Fisherman Series I 1977-81

37 Convertible 1977-82

43 Convertible Series I 1978-83

60 Convertible Series I 1978-86 (125)

53 Motor Yacht (ii) 1978-88 (350+) includes first version

50 Convertible Series II 1979-83

55 Convertible Series I 1979-88

42 LRC Mk.II 1980-85

61 Motor Yacht 1980-85

48 Cockpit MY Series I 1981-83

48 Motor Yacht Series I 1981-84

56 Motor Yacht 1981-84

46 Convertible Series II 1981-84

61 Cockpit MY 1981-85

65 LRC 1982-85

32 Sport Fisherman 1982-86

52 Convertible (i) 1982-86 (200+) includes the second version

77 Cockpit MY (narrow) 1983

32 Flybridge Fisherman 1983-87

36 Convertible Series II 1983-87

36 Sport Fisherman 1983-87

53 Extended Deckhouse 1983-88

43 Motor Yacht 1984-87

72 Motor Yacht 1984-91

45 Convertible Series II 1984-92

77 Motor Yacht (narrow) 1985-86

77 Cockpit MY (wide) 1985-87

58 Motor Yacht Series 1985-87

36 Sedan 1985-87

63 Cockpit MY 1985-87

63 Motor Yacht 1985-87

54 Motor Yacht 1985-88

77 Motor Yacht (wide) 1986

68 Cockpit MY 1986-87

40 Double Cabin Series I 1986-89

52 Convertible (ii) 1986-90 (200+) includes first version

41 Convertible Series II 1986-91

65 Convertible Series I 1986-98 (120)

68 Motor Yacht 1987

53 Yacht Fisherman Series II 1987-90

48 Convertible 1987-1990

60 Motor Yacht 1987-89

38 Convertible Series II 1987-91

67 Cockpit MY 1987-95

70 Motor Yacht Series II 1988-92

65 Motor Yacht 1988-96

70 Cockpit MY 1988-97 (15)

92 Wide Motor Yacht 1989 (1)

54 Extended Deckhouse 1989-92

58 Convertible 1989-92

40 Double Cabin Series II 1989-94

60 Extended Deckhouse 1990-93

48 Motor Yacht Series II 1990-95

52 Cockpit MY 1990-99

50 Convertible Series III 1990-2005

107 Motor Yacht 1991 (1)

67 Cockpit Ext Deckhouse 1991-96

54 Convertible Series I 1991-97

43 Convertible Series II 1991-98

82 Convertible 1992-96 (15)

107 Cockpit Motor Yacht 1992 (1)

125 1992 (1)

46 Convertible Series III 1992-94

42 Cockpit Motor Yacht 1993-95

40 Motor Yacht 1993-96

52 Motor Yacht 1993-96

48 Cockpit MY Series II 1993-96

105 Raised Pilothouse MY 1993-97 (3)

39 Convertible 1994-97

42 Cockpit Motor Yacht SE 1994-97

39 Sport Express 1994-97

105 Motor Yacht 1994-97 (5)

112 Motor Yacht 1994-97 (6)

86 Convertible 1995-2004 (6)

90 Convertible 1995 (1)

114 Extended 1995 (1)

110 Raised Pilothouse MY 1996 (1)

130 Motor Yacht 1995-97 (2)

50 Sport Deck 1995-97

43 Sport Express 1995-98

74 Cockpit MY 1995-99

115 1996 (1)

107 Motor Yacht 1996-97

65 Sport Deck 1996-98

92 Convertible 1996-98 (3)

84 Motor Yacht 1997 (2)

92 Cockpit MY 1997

118 1997 (1)

52 Sport Deck 1997-98

60 Convertible Series II 1997-2005

70 Convertible 1998

92 Elite Motor Yacht 1998-2001 (9) 

75 Cockpit MY 1999

55 Convertible Series II 1999-2001

75 Sport Deck MY 2000

65 Convertible Series II 2000-05

100 Motor Yacht 2001-09 (12)

6300 Raised Pilothouse 2001-04

54 Convertible Series II 2002-10

64 Motor Yacht 2004-09 (33)

80 Motor Yacht 2004-14 (20)

68 Convertible 2005-11

60 Convertible Series III 2006-09

64 Convertible 2006-11

77 Enclosed Bridge Convertible 2006-15 (22)

72 Motor Motor Yacht 2007-15

105 Cockpit Motor Yacht 2008 (1)

56 Motor Yacht 2008-09

60 Motor Yacht 2009-21

GT60 2010-17

GT54 2011-18

GT63 2011-19

100 Raised Pilothouse 2013-19 (5)

GT70 2014-

45 EX Cruising 2014-

70 Motor Yacht 2016-17

M90 Panacera 2017-21 (3)

M75 Panacera 2017-21

GT59 2019-

GT65 Carolina 2020-

105 Raised Pilothouse 2021 (1)

Hatteras 41 Convertible Yacht Fish hull #1 Knit Witts (refitted)

New Model: Outer Reef 820 Cockpit Motor Yacht

Outer Reef has been an interesting builder to watch in recent years, revamping the classic American motor yacht with the latest features.  The 820 Cockpit Motor Yacht is another new model which joins Outer Reef various offers for a pocket super yacht just above eighty feet.  Featuring a semi displacement hull, the Outer Reef 820 Cockpit Motor Yacht is made to make long time on-board a comfortable time as possible.  Hull one featured an unusual three double cabin offer for guests, with a two berth crew cabin with lobby located aft.  The main deck living space is all about full entertainment with full open area joining saloon, galley, dinette and helm.  Exterior space is all around the 820, with the Cockpit Motor Yacht benefiting from a lowered aft cockpit deck ideally suited for sport fishing, diving, and water sports assistance.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 25 m (82ft)

Beam - 6.4 m

Draft - 1.67 m

Displacement - 81.6 t

Fuel Capacity - 11356 l

Water Capacity - 1893 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin 

Engines - 2 x John Deere 6135 750hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - Hand laid fiberglass with core sandwich above waterline

Certification - CE

www.outerreefyachts.com

Project: Carver C50 Command Bridge

It's been an interesting design evolution for Carver since the builder launched the contemporary looking C34.  Some models make a design turn around for a builder, and the C34 when launched in 2013 did just that for Carver.  Since then the range has all become similar in looks to this break through model, with the five models all representing a further next evolution to the C series. The latest new C50 Command Bridge from Carver is a spacious yacht with a large three double cabin interior.  Apart the spaciousness, the C50 also impresses for its layout, see private entrance to the full beam owners cabin. It also impresses even more when one sees the dimensions of the C50 Command Bridge, short of fifteen meters in length, and less to five meters in beam. Power options are also versatile starting from small standard 480hp, to optional 600 and 715hp Cummins engines.    

www.carveryachts.com

New Model: Sessa C42

Finally back in full production, Sessa launched its latest C42 model to much acclaim at the end of 2016.  Designed as all recent Sessa models by Christian Grande, the C42 is a cross over sport cruiser with a very modern style and comfortable all year round usage thanks to the enclosed living main deck.  Unlike many latest models of this type the Sessa C42 is also a sport yacht with a slender beam for it's thirteen meter of length.  The accommodation layout of the C42 offers a standard plan of a forward owners suite with private head to port, guest cabin with twin berths to starboard, and a galley to port.  Main deck is a full living dedicated area with an L-shaped saloon and opposite entertainment unit.  Power for the C42 comes from twin Volvo 370hp with max speeds up to 36 knots.       

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.1 m (42.9ft)

Hull Length - 11.7 m

Beam - 3.9 m

Draft - 0.82 m exluding drives

Displacement - 10,300 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 490 l

Water Capacity - 350 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 36 knots max

Project - Christian Grande

Certification - CE B

www.sessamarine.com

Project: AB Yachts 100

AB Yachts is currently constructing a new 100 model set to launch later on this year 2016.  The AB Yachts 100 will continue the evolution of the lines of the known Italian builder, and will also feature a hidden flybridge mostly dedicated to entertainment.  Accommodation layout consists of four double guest cabins, including a midships full beam owners stateroom.  Crew accommodation is for four in two cabins forward, served by a lobby with small dinette and the galley.  Power will come from standard twin MTU 2600hp or optional triple 1925hp Cats.  The engines are coupled with the usual AB Yachts expertise of jet propulsion, with all the models of the builder so far always featuring this type of set up.  Performances are a max of 47 knots from the optional triple Cat engine choice.

www.abyachts.com

New Model: Four Winns 255 Vista

Four Winns presents a new entry level to its sport cruiser Vista range, enters the 255. From the innovative cockpit to the spacious well-appointed cabin, this is a great all-around sport cruiser. The cockpit seating easily converts for lounging, to dining, to entertaining. The cabin amenities include a queen sized mid-cabin berth, spacious forward V-Berth, large stand-up head and breakfast center. Power options for the 255 Vista will start from the 240hp and go up to 300hp coming from Mercruiser and Volvo.

Technical Data:

LOA - 7.92 m (26.7ft) with extended platform

LOA - 7.67 m

Beam - 2.55 m

Draft - 0.96 m

Displacement - 2801 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 265 l

Water Capacity - 79 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engines - Mercruiser 4.5L 250hp, 6.2L 300hp, Volvo V6 240hp, V6 280hp, V8 300hp

Propulsion - Mercuriser or Volvo dual propeller stern drive

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 17 degrees dead-rise aft 

www.fourwinns.com

Project: Viking 48 Convertible

Viking continues its inimitable program of introducing new models with the 48 Convertible set to launch and replacing the 46.  This new 48 Convertible is a handsome addition to the world famous Viking with exciting styling, an impressive three stateroom layout couple with the Gretna's known construction and attention to detail. Beginning with the same resin infused beam hull the 48 carries its breadth farther aft for more interior volume, a wider cockpit, and more running surface.  The lush interior abounds with hand-finished teak joinery and spacious appointments throughout the salon including a flat screen television with surround sound. An L-shape lounge and dinette anchor the area for relaxing, dining and entertaining. To port, the galley is accented with Cambria treatments, under counter refrigeration, a microwave/convection oven and plenty of stowage. Inviting accommodations in two staterooms include a queen-size bed forward with private access to the head. A starboard stateroom has upper and lower berths.  Powered comes from twin MAN 1200hp diesels which will the 48 Convertible a cruise at 30 knots with a top end in the mid-end thirties range. The raked entry and forward chine are designed to pierce through head seas and divert spray downward. Convex hull sections add curvature and form to the running surface, while molded running strakes accentuate lateral tracking and maneuverability.  As coming in all the Viking entry level below the 52, the 48 will be offered in Open, and SC and ST hard-top versions.

www.vikingyachts.com