December 28, 2016

New Model: Adler 23 Suprema

Adler is a new builder coming from the North Adriatic side of Italy who present its first 23 Suprema model.  Launched as World wide premier during the 2016 Cannes show the Adler 23 Suprema is a modern motor yacht designed by industry veterans Nuvolari Lenard and Adragna studio for naval architecture.  The Adler 23 Suprema presents itself as an advanced build motor yacht fully constructed of carbon and coming with a hybrid propulsion of twin AET 100kw motors which allows for a maximum range up to 3500 nautical miles.  If this number is correct we are looking at one of the most economic to run motor yachts of this size, but the Adler website only gives the data in a write up without any technical evidence to prove it.  The layout of hull one featured three large guest cabins below deck; owners stateroom at midships, and two VIP suites, one aft and another forward. Adler advised that each 23 Suprema is custom build to owner wishes, and that a four cabin version is available.  Power for the Adler 23 Suprema comes from twin Cats 1136hp engines which allow for top speeds of 30 knots and a cruise of 22 knots.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 23.11 m (75.8ft)
Beam - 6.04 m
Draft - 1.8 m
Displacement - 49 t
Fuel Capacity - 5200 l
Water Capacity - 880 l
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, eight berths in four cabins, 1 crew cabin berth
Engines - 2 x Cat C18 1136hp plus 2 x AET Unit 100kw
Propulsion - line shafts with five bladed propellers
Speed - 30 knots max, 22 knots cruise
Construction - full carbon
Project - Nuvolari Lenard exterior and interior, Adragna studio naval architecture
Certification - CE A, modules RINA B+C

December 26, 2016

Project: Palmer Johnson 63 Sport

When a builder associated with super yachts as Palmer Johnson presents a 63 Sport model, designed for the main purpose as a fast island hopper, you can say it is interesting times if you are in the market to buy a large open sport yacht.  If we go back to some years ago the choice in this where only a handful Italian builders and a couple from the US.  Today's buyers choice has doubled with the Dutch offer increasing a lot in this segment.  The Palmer Johnson 63 Sport is designed in house and will offer a twin large cabin interior, of which is the owners room located full beam at midships.  Her exterior spaces will offer two sun-pads, two dinettes, and a central passageway.  The galley and a relaxing C-shaped couch are located below deck in between the cabins.  Power will come from triple Volvo 435hp units with IPS pod propulsion, while construction will be of carbon composite.

December 24, 2016

New Launch: Mondomarine M60 C27-01

Mondomarine is delighted to announce the launch of the largest yacht in its fleet to date, the 60m C27-01 constructed in aluminum with a semi-displacement type hull made by Mondomarine engineering and exterior design by Luca Dini.  Now named Sarastar the Mondomarine M60 C27-01, for which Luca Dini designed a three deck semi wide body looks.  The interiors will offer six guest cabins, with an owners stateroom located on the forward part of the main deck.  Power comes from twin MTU 3860hp which deliver a max speed of 19 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 60 m (196.8ft)
Beam - 10.5 m
Draft - 2.9 m
Displacement - 820 gross tonnage
Fuel Capacity - 100,000 l
Water Capacity - 20,000 l
Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, 11/12 crew in six cabins 
Engines - 2 x MTU 16V 4000 M73L 3860hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 19 knots, 18 knots fast cruise, 12 knots economic cruise
Range - 4100 nm at 12 knots
Hull Shape - semi displacement
Construction - aluminum
Project - Luca Dini, Mondo Marine engineering for naval architecture
Certification - C Hull Mach Yacht Unrestricted Navigation, Compliance LY3 
www.mondomarine.it

December 22, 2016

Improve-it = Itama 62

Itama, the Italian open yacht par excellence, the epitome of power and style, is writing an important new page in its fascinating history that will captivate its fans.  Following in the wake of the Ferretti Group’s innovative energy at the Cannes 2016 boat show, Itama has unveiled a new version of a timeless classic.  The Itama 62 was shown at the Cannes boat show with a hull in white color and a deck made entirely from teak.  With this unprecedented solution, Ferretti Group is showing future Itama yacht owners how they can customize both the interior decor and personalize their own open yacht by choosing the color of the hull and the layout of the fore deck to best reflect their needs and taste. The Itama style remains unique and inimitable: these exquisite yachts designed by Marco Casali by the sea, renowned around the world for their simple Italian design, unmistakable Mediterranean spirit, sleek and sporty lines, and incredible rough seas handling thanks to a pure deep Vee hull.

December 20, 2016

Project: Princess V40

Princess present the project for a new V40, an evolution for its good selling V39 launched in 2012.  To say it short the Princess V40 is a modernized make up on the V39.  Instantly recognizable changes for the new V40 come for outside looks with full hull window glazing covering the entire lower deck cabin area.  Other subtle difference in the V40 will be the use of richer furnishings some of which tailored by Ralph Lauren.  Princess is promising a higher quality furnished boat in the new V40.  Other less noticeable difference but not yet confirmed should also a more extended bathing platform adding a feet of length.  The Princess V40 will be presented at the Dusseldorf boat show in January.  

December 19, 2016

New Model: Galeon 460 Fly

The Galeon 500 Fly revolutionized the middle size motor yacht segment by introducing solutions previously seen only on high-end and larger 24 meters plus super yacht units. The transformable bow, rotating cockpit area, and most notably, the drop down sides were the highlights noticed by customers and industry professionals alike. Named the European Powerboat of the Year 2016 and recipient of IBI’s Boat Builders award for 2015, Galeon's 500 Fly proved it was something unseen in around its size motor yacht.  Now, the highly anticipated 460 Fly brings back all the ground breaking innovations of its bigger 500 sister in a more compact frame. Designed by Tony Castro, the Galeon 460 Fly is in short a smaller 500 in all aspects from function to looks, and layout.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.35 m (47.1ft)
Hull Length - 12.9 m
Beam - 4.37 m
Draft - 0.9 m exl props
Displacement - 16700 kg unloaded
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 750 l
Water Capacity - 650 l
Max Persons - 12
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp, D8 600hp
Propulsion - line shaft, or Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives
Project - Tony Castro
Certification - CE B

December 18, 2016

Roscioli Donzi New Web Site

Roscioli Donzi presents its new World wide web showroom.  Roscioli Donzi was founded by Bob Roscioli who in 1962 started his career as a marine apprentice.  In a year from that start Bob was already an expert in boat painting, a career which will lead to the founding of Donzi by Roscioli International boat building enterprise in 1986 and the Roscioli Yachting Center. The first Donzi Roscioli model was the Z-65, a model which Donzi without Roscioli involved build four units in between 1982 till about 1986, a boat which at the time was one of the largest sportfishing yachts build.  Currently Roscioli Donzi offers three lines of yachts; Convertible, Sport Cruise and Express and start from the 58 Express, and go up to the still in project 92 Convertible, building a total of twelve custom all built to order models. Roscioli Donzi new web site takes you around with the following buttons; About, Models, News, Video, For Sale, and Contact Us.  Donzi Roscioli is also on social media with links at the bottom of the entry page taking you to the companies Facebook, Tweeter, and Instagram pages.  

December 17, 2016

New Model: Couach 4400 Fast Fly

French shipyard Couach Yachts has launched the latest super yacht the 4400 Fast Fly.  The Arcachon based yacht builder has released a number of images showing the completion of this fast planing, composite yacht. The 4400 Fast Fly has been rethought around the 5000 Fly delivered in two for year 2012 and 2014 respectively. Like the 5000 Fly, the new 4400 Fast Fly is fully customized and a unique project in itself. There has been particular attention to the interior details and craftsmanship of the 4400 Fast Fly with the yacht’s interior featuring a combination of exceptional materials including bronze, oak, treated leathers, engraved glass, engraved marble, Dacryl with copper inlay, and metallic resin. Many decorative elements were created specifically for the yacht, hand in hand with the client and the captain.  The owner of the yacht has a longstanding relationship with Couach Yachts. Worth to note that including this 4400 Fast Fly, that three-quarters of super yachts over forty meters that were delivered in France in the last five years have emerged from the Couach shipyard. The completion of the 4400 Fast Fly cements Couach Yachts’ position as the foremost French super yacht builder, in a country renowned for its proud maritime history.
Technical Data:
LOA - 44.8 m (146.9ft)
Beam - 9.25 m
Draft - 2.37 m
Fuel Capacity - 35000 l
Water Capacity - 8000 l
Engines - 2 x MTU 16V4000M93 4185hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 24 knots max, 17 knots cruise
Range - 608 nm at cruise
Project - Cano Lanzo exterior
Certification - Bureau Veritas, MCA

December 16, 2016

Project: Vanquish VQ60

Vanquish VQ60 project has the distinguishable clearly defined profile that characteristics of the entire VQ line. The hull design is also fully maintained, thus ensuring the exceptional Vanquish characteristics and high level of comfort under way for the VQ60.  The Vanquish VQ60 will be build of aluminium allowing flexibility to clients to fully customize on order. A hard top will be available as an option.  For the VQ60 Vanquish is offering two lower deck layout plans; with two cabins and a two crew bunk berth cabin with seperate entrance, and or a single cabin large dinette forward option.  The main deck also has two layouts which dinstinct themselves for the chosen version if it is hard top or open.  Power will come from twin Man 1550hp units with speeds of over forty knots being estimated with these engines.

December 15, 2016

New Model: Sabre 48 Flybridge

In March of 2016 Sabre launched the first of the 48 Flybridge model. The range of Sabre traditional lobster boat flybridge models now spans uninterrupted from 42 to 66 feet. The flybridge boat demand which retracted during the early days of the new millennium, has returned to take it’s place among the top choices selected by boat buyers today. Offering a space for dining and entertainment the Sabre 48 Flybridge has a staircase access from starboard, with the layout offering a C-shaped dinette, and two helsman and compionway passsenger settees.  For the remaining the Sabre 48 Flybridge is a mirror in the layout of the 48 Salon Express offering two spacious cabins below both with private en-suite heads, a living on the main deck, with a galley situated at the lower deck.   
Technical Data:
LOA - 15.93 m (52.3ft)
Hull Length - 14.4 m
Beam - 4.67 m
Draft - 1.24 m
Displacement - 17917 kg half load
Fuel Capacity - 1892 l
Water Capacity - 606 l
Accommodation - fourberths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC 8.3 600hp
Propulsion - ZF Zeus 3800 aft looking dual propeller pod drives
Speed - 27 knots cruise, 33 knots max
Hull Shape - modified medium V planning with 23 degrees at midships and 14 degrees deadrise
Construction - Resin infused E-glass with ISO Npg gelcoat and Vinilester back up resin
Certification - ABYC, NMMA, USCG, CE category B