Engine: MAN i6 730hp

MAN presents its latest generation of six-cylinder engine designed to be used in yachts and trawlers up to seventeen meters in length, as well as in sport fishing boats. The basic six-cylinder engine has been tried and tested many hundreds of thousands of times in a wide range of on and off-road machinery since it was first introduced in 2007. Modified especially for the use in pleasure craft, the six-cylinder in-line engine 730hp i6-730 has a cylinder capacity of 12.4 l available for light duty operations. The future-proof i6-730 yacht engine is based on the D2676 model, also have a modern common rail system offering up to 1800 bar for high mean pressures and optimized combustion. This enables MAN engineers to achieve lower vibrations and noise emissions along with reduced fuel consumption. To ensure compliance with strict emissions legislation, MAN shares information and data on a regular basis with institutions including the US Environmental Protection Agency and the International Maritime Organization. The new yacht engine also offer the broad torque plateau that is characteristic for MAN marine engines generating 2450 Nm at between 1200 and 2100 rpm. This provides maximum torque over a broad engine speed range at the lowest specific fuel consumption, achieving consistent acceleration and a fast and efficient planing. MAN’s design engineers came up with an optional design cover for the six-cylinder engine, ensuring to fulfill the criteria of elegance and high performance. The sophisticated and timeless design of the perfectly shaped engine stays within the style of modern luxury yachts. For naval architects the new six-cylinder inline engines come in MAN’s typically compact 1800 x 922 x 1103 mm design and have an even more streamlined oil pan design. With a dry weight of 1200 kg, the new generation of engines also has an improved power to weight ratio. The the MAN marine diesel engines i6-730 is based on the D2676 and is set to replace the predecessor model R6-730 based on the D2876 in the medium term.

www.man-mec.com

New Model: Sea Ray 460 Fly

Sea Ray present the new 460 Fly, sister model of the Sundancer with the addition of an extended flybridge up top.  The 460 Fly offers a spacious area for entertainment with a spacious C-shaped dinette being the center of attention. The flybridge will also offer a wet-bar, helm station to port-side, and companionway relaxing settee to starboard.  The flybridge can also be ordered with an optional hardtop.  The Sea Ray 460 Fly will still offer the lower helm station, but unlike the Sundancer variant seems to be offered only with the two cabin plan.  An interesting technical detail is the near to three tons of weight the 460 Fly adds to the Sundancer variant.
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.22 m (46.8ft)
Beam - 4.32 m
Draft - 1.41 m
Displacement - 18,091 kg with line shafts, 19909 kg with ZF Zeus drives
Fuel Capacity - 1419 l, or optional 1638 l
Water Capacity - 530 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 550hp
Propulsion - line shaft with V-drive, or ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pod drives
Hull Shape - modfied Vee with spray rail and 17 degrees deadrise aft
Certification - ABYC, NMMA, CE
www.searay.com

Project: Sunseeker 66 Manhattan

Following the success of the Manhattan 52 which has so far secured £30 million worth of retail sales since its introduction this autumn 2016, Sunseeker today unveils plans to launch the new Manhattan 66 at the London boat show in January.  This important new model signals Sunseeker’s intentions to maintain its strong position in this critical segment of the market, and underlines its commitment to producing an unrivaled portfolio of luxury performance motor yachts upwards of fifteen to fifty meters.  The Sunseeker 66 Manhattan is designed to maximize entertainment options with exceptional panoramic hull and saloon windows providing light-drenched living spaces throughout. Throughout the main deck there is a strong focus on creating generous, usable sociable spaces. Her exterior lines flow effortlessly from the Portuguese-bridge bow seating and sunbathing areas to the expansive cockpit adjoining the well-equipped aft galley and saloon on the main deck. Optionally, the galley can be specified below creating even more entertaining space in the main saloon. The newly configured flybridge also creates the feeling that you are on board a much larger craft and has been designed with both entertaining and relaxation in mind with extensive seating throughout, large sunbathing areas forward and a well-equipped wet-bar. The sociable layout continues through to the wide bathing platform capable of launching tenders short of four meters, and transom ‘beach club’ where an optional barbecue, fold-away bench seat and overhead rain- shower truly set the Manhattan 66 apart from its peers.   The twin berth crew cabin, with private access through the transom, enjoys a dedicated en suite and ample stowage.  Thanks to the galley being situated on the main deck, there is room enough for four very spacious cabins below including two large twin cabins, a forward VIP suite and standout full-beam master cabin with its own private stairway access from the saloon; a first for Sunseeker in this size range.  The Sunseeker 66 Manhattan is powered by twin Man 1000hp or optional 1200hp engines on shaft drives.  An other optional is for Volvo 900hp coupled to IPS1200 pod drives.  Estimated speeds are 25 knots of cruise and 34 knots at full throttle.

www.sunseeker.com

New Model: Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht

World Premiered at 2016 Sydney boat show in July, the new Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht appeals to a wide spectrum of boating enthusiasts given her design an innovation, and most certainly will excite a new generation to enjoy Riviera’s luxury life afloat.  The 4800 Sport Yacht is a replacement of Rivera's first IPS pod powered boat the 4400, and features a two staterooms and two bathrooms internal layout.  Her European inspired external design takes cues from the Riviera 6000 and 5400 models.  The 4800 has all the Riviera Sport Yacht hallmarks sleek styling, leisurely single-level living on the main deck.  For the 4800 Sport Yacht, Riviera introduces a robust and responsive modified Vee hull that perfectly matches the Volvo 550hp or optional 600hp with IPS pod propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.23 m (50ft)

Hull Length - 13.9 m

Beam - 4.61 m

Draft - 1.18 m incl props

Displacement - 19055 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2100 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Accommodation - 5 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 550hp, D8 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 29 knots cruise, 34 knots max

Range - 302 nm at 29 knots

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Northwest 48

Northwest has in 2016 embarked on a project of totally revamping its line of explorer cruisers and yachts.  The Northwest 48 is a semi-displacement hulled explorer trawler cruiser featuring two staterooms and two heads. The master stateroom has a queen sized berth and is located at midships, while the guest cabin is to fore and can either be crossed over/under bunks or a queen berth. For the crossed over/under bunk version, the lower bunk may be fitted with a slide out for sleeping two. Due to the unique hull design, standing headroom is found in the engine compartment, something not found on many semi-displacement hulled boats in this size range.  Power is from twin John Deere 330hp engines with line shaft propulsion.

www.northwestyachts.com

New Model: Ocean Alexander 100 Motoryacht

Ocean Alexander has been a builder who has expanded gradually in recent years building bigger yachts but also in turn over.  The Ocean Alexander 100 Motoryacht is one of its most recent launches and is a progression of the 90 model to a design of Evan K.Marshall.  Built of alloy the Ocean Alexander 100 Motoryacht offers a four double guest cabin accommodation and four to six crew berths in a lobby located aft.  The Ocean Alexander 100 Motoryacht is also available with sky-lounge as hull two pictured above, or with a hardtop flybridge as was the case with hull one.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 30.53 m (100.2 ft)

Waterline Length - 26.8 m

Beam - 7.01 m

Draft - 1.96 m with props

Displacement - 104,281 kg

Fuel Capacity - 15152 l

Water Capacity - 2461 l

Accommodation -  eight guest berths in four cabins, four/six crew berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert 1925hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Construction - alloy

Project - Evan K.Marshall

www.oceanalexander.com 

Project: Cantieri di Pisa 42S Akhir

Taken over by Mondomarine in 2015 a new journey is awaiting one of the most important custom yacht and super yachts builder from Italy, the legendary Cantieri di Pisa.  The new owners have been fast going into buisness of things and after presenting the project of the 22 Kitalpha went a few months later to announce a new Akir 42 S.  For this three deck and half super yacht Cantieri di Pisa will use designer Luca Dini.  Previously the yard has been working with Galeazzi and before that it was the architect that was Pier Luigi Spadolini who gave the new direction with the Akhir series. Hull one of the Akhir 42S is under construction and will be build with light alloy to the best Classification standards.  Power for the Cantieri di Pisa 42S Akhir will come from twin MTU 2600hp engines giving estimated top speeds up to 23 knots. 

www.cantieridipisa.com

New Model: Fairline 53 Targa Open

Fairline launch the new Targa 53 Open, a sport yacht which features uninterrupted entertaining above decks with a single level teak floor from cockpit to companionway. The 53 Targa Open is a further development of the 50 Targa and Squadron hull with a complelete redesigned interior and extension to lenght aft.  The 53 Targa Open is very similar to the GT patio door enclosed hard top with the main difference coming on the all open main deck.  The Targa 53 Open is available as both a two or three cabins configuration.  The cockpit boasts a spacious three person sun bed above the tender garage this feature not feature on the GT, a large U-shaped cockpit seating with a wet bar opposite and spacious companion seating across from the helm. The Targa 53 Open is powered by twin Volvo 675hp engines in standard or optional 725hp units.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.92 m (55.6ft) incl pulpit

Hull Length - 16.3 m

Beam - 4.52 m

Draft - 1.2 m

Displacement - 19.1 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 2412 l

Water Capacity - 550 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, or 4 berths in two cabins, 1 crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 675hp, D11 725hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max with 675hp, 32 knots max with 725hp

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 12.5 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - Resin infused cored hull with isophtalic gel coat and resin

www.fairline.com

Project: Med Yacht 38

Med Yacht from South of France for 2016 is showing more signs of expansions and things to come in the near future, and after launching a new 48 model presents the project for a new entry level 38. The Med Yacht 38 follows the bigger sister with a classic minimalist style integrated into a safe sport cruiser featuring a full walk around, and an all usable deck space from stern to fore.  Cabin details and power options are not advised for the Med Yacht 38, but the rendering above does show IPS pod drives fitted.

www.med-yacht.com

New Model: Prestige 560 S

With the update of the Prestige 560 Flybridge, the French builder also presents a new version for the S Coupe Line model.  The Prestige 560 S will feature the same subtle changes which the flybridge version received, extended bathing platform and new hull side windows serving the lower deck.  The 550 series has been a huge success for Prestige selling 140 units in a three year production period.  Impresive numbers considering the current economic form of the last five years.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.22 m (59.9ft)

Hull Length - 16.06 m

Beam - 4.79 m

Draft - 1.17 m

Displacement - 17450 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 8.3 600hp

Propulsion - ZF Zeus aft looking dual propeller pods

Speed - 31 knots max 25 cruise

Range - 280 nm at cruise speed

Hull Type - Vee shape with 16 degrees dead rise aft

Project - J and J, Garroni, JP Design

Certification - CE B-12, C-14 

www.prestige-yachts.com