Project: Estensi 380 America

Estensi present the project for a new 380 America model set to be World launched in the upcoming 2017 Cannes boat show.  The Estensi 380 America is based on the Mauro Zuccheri designed hull lines of the 360 Goldstar, with looks and upper structure inspired by East coast USA sport fisherman cruiser and designed by Marino Alfano.  Still to be fair to the genre, the Estensi is not a sport-fishing machine although the exterior looks are inspired to this, the features in the cockpit are not.  For example the cockpit deck of the 360 America will be a flat floor, with a bench settee to port side,  while to starboard we have a dinette with a mezzanine style settee looking aft. Interior wise the Estensi 380 America will be offered in two versions a more cabin layout with two cabins and one head ideal for a family cruise, and a more open layout set for short stays and or day trips.  The Estensi 380 America will be powered by standard twin Volvo 300hp and or optional 370hp.  An outboard version is also set to be available.       

www.cantieriestensi.it

Dellapasqua New Web Site

Dellapasqua presents its new World wide web virtual showroom.  Starting up in 1956 Giancarlo Dellapasqua gets an apprenticeship with Lugaresi Naval Shipyard in Rimini where in three years he gets the title and licence of master craftsman with the ability to build boats up to 150 tons. Feeling confident of his title in 1959 Dellapasqua founds his boat building premises first in Savignano on Rubicone, and later on in 1970 moving to the today establishment of Marina di Ravenna. The first year of the Dellapasqua DC brand is successful with the deliveries of seventeen boats. The first boats of DC are flat bottomed hulls, but hearing of the success of the deep Vee Hunt shape, Dellapasqua decides to renew his designs with the new trend, put some personal modifications and use it from there onward for all his boats. This intuition puts Dellapasqua competing in important races in Italy of the time so that his name gets more established, and with the help of this creates the first DC4 and DC5 models. Following the operation of new premises in 1971 Dellapasqua produces its first fiberglass boat with the DC6. With this comes the fiberglass laboratory in Punta Marina of 35.000 squared meters, and a personal office in Lavagna. In 1990 Giancarlo Dellapasqua buys the other half of brand rights from Carnevali for the DC brand, this now means a full family operation. Giancarlo son Mirco graduates in the Nautical Institute of Trieste becoming responsible for fiberglass, Patrizia takes care of administration, and younger Serenella who joined in 1991 is handed over the technical department. Another important figure in the yard is Stefano Salvadori husband to Marinella who responds to the suppliers for the building of the Dellapasqua boats. Today at close to sixty years in operation Dellapasqua has delivered over 1300 boats most of which to order with a great input from the owner. The current Dellapasqua line up features fifteen models and starts with the DC7 Elite, up to the DC18 SL flagship. The new Dellapasqua website is available in Italian and English language and takes you around with the following buttons: Boat Yard, Fleet, Used, Charter, Service, Concept Design, and Contacts.  

www.dellapasquadc.com

Project: Astondoa 100 Century

Spanish shipyard Astondoa unveils the project for a new 100 Century. The official launch of the new model is scheduled for September this year during the Cannes Yachting Festival.  The new yacht is the second project of the Spanish shipyard within the Century range. As the first model 110 of the range , the shipyard’s design department has created an innovative but stable interior and exterior design for the new 30.50 meter yacht. In this model, the attention is drawn to its lines, an unmistakable characteristic of the new Century range which also has its own signs of identity such as the external design of the wheelhouse which is similar in the five models within the range, with large glass areas throughout the boat, a full beam master cabin setup forward on the main deck, and four large staterooms at mid-ship. Furthermore, an extraordinary high bridge, in terms of dimensions and access, allows to go from the bow to the stern without changing levels, with a panoramic view that provides privacy thanks to its side windows.  The Century range style is creating a recognizable elegance i the world of luxury yachts, knowing how to balance spaces and innovate with designs while respecting the taste and preferences of its owners, always creating each unit as a unique and unrepeatable piece.  The interior decoration is the work of Italian designer Cristiano Gatto which has adapted each unit to the personal taste of the owner, creating an extraordinary environment with solutions that meet the most demanding expectations of Astondoa customers.  Power for the new Astondoa 100 Century will come from twin MTU 2185hp which should give a top speed of 26 knots and a cruise of 22.

www.astondoa.es

New Model: Ferretti Custom Line 33 Navetta

With five units already sold ahead of its presentation, the new Ferretti Custom Line 33 Navetta has taken to the water at Group's Superyacht Yard in Ancona on 26 June.  The 33 Navetta follows on the new generation design as outlined again by Zuccon and follows on from the Navetta 37.  The Navetta 33 is the second model in the new series to hit the water and the third project in the new generation of Custom Line yachts, joining an unrivaled fleet of semi-displacement super yachts.  The 33 Navetta will be specially presented to dedicated Ferretti Group clients in a super exclusive event titled Midsummer Dream, in the setting of Ibiza on 29 and 30 July and will see the unveiling of the yacht in the exclusive Lio venue, one of the most glamorous clubs in the international nightlife scene, leased for a private event for the first time, the famous Ibiza Marina and the magnificent Experimental Beach, with its unmistakable Balearic charm.  The new Navetta 33 is yet another product of the joint efforts of the Product Strategy Committee of the Ferretti Group, headed by Mr. Piero Ferrari, along with Studio Zuccon International Project for the exterior design and the Group's Engineering Department for the interior design.  The Navetta 33 introduces some major innovations to Custom Line's semi-displacement super yachts of this size, added to the distinctive features that have already proved so popular on Navetta 37.  The hull with bulbous bow delivers performance at the top of its class in terms of seaworthiness and stability with a range of 2000 nautical miles possible at economic cruising speed  The 33 Navetta also offers fabulous spaces to owners and their guests across all four decks: from the wide-body master suite forward on the main deck, through to the four guest cabins on the lower deck.  Thanks to the external panoramic terrace on the starboard main deck, and the fabulous sliding windows on the aft upper deck, the lounge areas and interior and exterior dining areas are spacious and bright.  By contrast, the sun deck with swimming pool and large sun pad is designed to provide moments of total privacy.  The Navetta 33 features all the technical innovations that characterize all Custom Line's latest models: the patented DMT system for optimal use of the stern area; VOTIS software to provide the most flexible and practical on-board infotainment systems; and an integrated helm station for safe monitoring of the systems and equipment on board while under way.  Moreover, the first Navetta 33 is equipped with a top of the range Hi-Fi system.  Additional features include a special flexible joint in the transmission lines, which absorbs shaft vibrations, and other cutting-edge solutions that reduce noise levels to a minimum.  The floating floor beneath the parquet flooring, for example, helps reduce the transmission of noise to the living areas by softening any footfall.  Further comfort and safety solutions when mooring and at anchor include the electro-hydraulic stabilizing fins and on request added with Seakeeper stabilizers. There are three engine options available for the Ferretti Custom Line 33 Navetta: Man 1400hp and or 1600hp, and Cats 1622hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 33 m (108.3ft)

Hull Length - 32,9 m

Waterline Length - 27.9 m

Beam - 7.68 m

Draft - 2.18 m

Displacement - 160,000 kg unloaded, 183,000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 20000 l

Water Capacity - 3100 l

Accommodation - ten guest berths in five cabins, seven/eight crew in four cabins

Max Persons - 20

Engines - 2 x Man V12 LE446 CR 1400hp, V12 LE456 CR 1650hp, Cat C32 12V 1622hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 16 knots max, 13 knots cruise with Man or Cats 1650hp

Range - 1120 nm at 13 knots with Cats 1622hp, 1540 nm at 12 knots with Man 1400hp

Project - Zuccon International Project external lines, Ferretti Group Engineering 

www.customline-yacht.com

Project: Gagliotta 48 Lobster

Gagliotta present the project for a 48 Lobster, a continuation of the Lobster 35, this series from the Italian Neapolitan builder is all about following tradition.  The exterior of the Lobster 48 is a traditional Down East boat inspired lines.  But tradition inspiration does not stop from the basic three double cabins layout; forward owners cabin and two double cabins at midships, and last to the always loved line shaft propulsion system. Apart the plans Gagliotta is pretty silent on details for the Lobster 48 as engine choices, and performance numbers.  The 35 was designed by the Germans Judel and Vrolijk famous for there Americas Cup success with Alinghi, but here we have no designer mentioned.  The Gagliotta 48 Lobster started production planning at the end of Winter 2017, and the Neapolitan builder is also preparing project plans for a Lobster 42 model. 

www.gagliotta.com  

New Model: Alen Yacht 45

Sleek and refined the new Alen 45 combines elegance with technological innovation, with its main feature being all around deck which makes full use of the exterior space and allows twelve guests on board in comfort and safety. The Alen 45 features a V-shaped hull ensuring steady cruising in all conditions and is powered by twin Volvo 435hp engines with IPS pod drives, which give a top speed of 39 knots. Each Alen 45 is build to order and customized to create the owner’s preferred layout, veneer and upholstery. The below deck located cabin offers accommodation for two persons in a full beam master bed. Galley and dining area located in the main deck under the hard top, proving the day and Summer boat vocation of the Alen 45. The stern garage located under the sun-pad can store two Seabobs and a launching crane.  Alternatively this space can feature a built-in fish tank. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.7 m (44.9ft)

Beam - 4.1 m

Draft - 1 m

Displacement - 12 t

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 400 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodaiton - two berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS600 pod drives

Speed - 39 knots max, 30 knots cruise

Construction - composite with Airex Core

Certification - CE B

www.alenyacht.com

Project: Azimut 60 Flybridge

When Azimut releases a project in around the seventeen to eighteen meter size everyone enters into attention lets see what they got mode.  Let's be frank the Italian known by everyone Azimut and its designers have been a game changer in this size both in the early nineties with the revolutionary AZ54; first to have a midships owners stateroom in this size, and then again at the start of the new millennium when it launched the ground breaking 55 with its how did they do it midships full beam owners cabin.  This new 60 project is the next step of what the 55 represented in the Genoa boat show year 2000, and which after that sold in five hundred units plus in its eight years production run.  The 55 was followed by the 58 launched in 2007 and then developed into the current 60 as presented in the fall of 2011.  The 60 just as was the 58/60 before it, is an evolution to the series, being the next step the revolutionary 55 represented.  By the renderings of this new 60 we see that designer Righini is bringing details from recent other Azimut Flybridge models see new 50 and 66 models type windows, and the Alfa Romeo inspired bow of the S series.  Inside Azimut does not follow trends and sticks to its beliefs; see central galley instead of the astern location so much favored nowadays by the other famous names in this size.  Below deck is the main difference between the old and new 60, as the new Azimut  offers a three cabins three head layout, with a third day guest head to port of the stair case which takes from the saloon to the cabins.  I always thought this detail had to come in the 58 back in 2007 especially when thinking that the Azimut 55 first full beam midships cabin challenger the Aicon 56 offered the third head back when launched in 2002.  The Azimut 60 will be powered by the Man 800hp engines of which a top speed of 32 knots is being estimated.  Technical numbers are lightly different to the current 60 meaning that probably the Azimut technical department might have started with a blank paper.  An interesting detail also present in the new 60 data is the 2.9 tons less of displacement versus the outgoing model.
www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Sunseeker 57 Predator Mk.II

Sunseeker present the new Predator 57 Mk.II, an evolution of the incredibly popular Predator 57 which has been a top seller in its sport yacht segment size since its introduction in January 2015, echoing all its stand out features with even more elegance and style.  Sporty and sleek, the Sunseeker Predator 57 MK II is crafted to perfectly balance style with practicality. Epitomizing the latest Sunseeker design cues, the refreshed exterior boasts sleek, yet oversize pillar less windows down to the side deck which floods the interior with light and provides uninterrupted views from the saloon.  The transom area now features an optional mini beach club, an option first introduced with the Manhattan 52 in 2016 and now a Sunseeker signature feature. This area offers an inviting space for family and friends to enjoy the built-in barbecue, overhead shower and fold-down transom seating. The patio door, which separates the saloon from the cockpit, lowers at the flick of a switch to create one incredible entertaining space, allowing the craft to adapt for different climates, which is further enhanced by a fully opening hardtop roof over the saloon.  The Predator 57 certainly doesn’t sacrifice performance for style. With speeds of up to 40 knots depending on the engine and drive option choice, it cuts an impressive figure on the open water with good sea keeping and unmatched agility. Featuring six berths in three cabins, with an additional crew cabin for one, the full beam master cabin is located at midships and features an ensuite, lounge seating and vanity space. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.2 m (59.9ft)

Length - 17.6 m

Beam - 4.7 m

Draft - 1.3 m

Displacement - 27900 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 800hp, 900hp

Propulsion - line shaft in semi tunnel propellers, or dual propeller forward facing IPS pods

Speed - 32 knots max, 23 cruise, up to 40 knots with different engines

Range - 250 nm at cruise

Construction - Vinilester resin with balsa cored hull sides, and PVC cored super structure

Certification - CE

www.sunseeker.com

Project: Couach 3700 Sport

Couach present the project for a new 37-metre 3700 Sport super yacht.  This new project is a reimagined 37-metre superyacht, and replaces one of the company’s longstanding popular models, with six custom-built vessels having been delivered of the 3700 Yacht model.  Upholding the admired sporty and seaworthy DNA of its predecessor’s design and indeed the overarching design philosophy of all Couach custom yachts a new energy has been injected into the latest 3700 Sport through a lengthening of its lines and strengthening of its profile.  The 3700 Sport takes design cues from the world of luxury automobiles as well as contemporary architecture and naval design. It is available in a four or five-cabin arrangement, complemented by ample glazing to amplify the interior’s natural light. The large main saloon, incorporating lounging and dining areas, offers a fantastic feeling of space for a sport yacht, with accommodation for up to ten guests tended to by six crew.  The released renderings of the 3700 Sport’s interiors suggest an ethnic and light design theme, with a neutral palette of wood finishes, hand-crafted details and luxurious materials; these can be tailored to any buyer’s tastes.  The Couach design team focused on creating a yacht that offers a chic yet cozy ambiance for owner and guests. Suspended ceilings enhance the feeling of height in cabins, while the outstanding attention to detail will result in a refined yacht worthy of the highly respected Couach name.  The exterior offers a range of areas from which to soak up the ever-changing surroundings. As an addition from the earlier Couach 3700 Fly, sun pads have been added to the fore-deck to provide a new, private space for relaxation. The expansive duplex aft deck features a “bathing beach” fitted out with a shower, umbrella, diving board and swim ladder, just steps away from the multi-purpose cockpit with sun loungers and dining area. Space in the yacht’s tender garage allows for a five-meter tender for adventures ashore, as well as a jet-ski for fun on water.  The flybridge is, of course, one of the main areas for enjoyment for many yacht owners, and the 3700 Sport will not disappoint. having imagined a space similar to a contemporary beachfront villa, with expansive, panoramic views and all amenities easily at hand. There is an outdoor kitchen and grill, with areas for relaxing, dining and sunbathing, meaning it will no doubt be a hive of activity for anyone on-board. An ultra-modern Jacuzzi could be added to the flybridge layout, which is fully custom to a buyer’s personal preferences.  Paying tribute to Couach’s military ship building legacy, as with all Couach Yachts, the 3700 Sport maintains superb seaworthiness and capabilities in even the toughest conditions, as well as an impressive top speed of 28 knots and 24 at cruise followed by exceptional maneuverability.  The hull would be constructed in fiberglass for which Couach is best known, while her draft of 1.85 meters means she can venture into secluded shallow bays. Gyroscopic stabilizers ensure a calm and peaceful experience when at anchor or underway.  The new 3700 Sport model’s release follows a year of updates and evolution at Couach, including new in-house management and design appointments, collaborations with world-class yacht designers and a raft of newly developed models.

www.couach.com

New Model: Numarine 32XP

Numarine, the Turkish motor and super yacht builder from Istanbul with a range from 62 to 105, is pleased to announce the launch of the hull #1 of the new 32XP Series, sold in June 2016. The private ceremony has been held in Istanbul in front of her owner, an experienced and loyal Numarine client. The all-new Numarine 32XP offers incredible volumes of internal living spaces on board, with her steel hull construction and GRP superstructure allowing the yard and her owner to create unique layouts internally and customized external spaces, both of which have been penned by Can Yalman, the renowned design partner of Numarine responsible for all of the shipyard’s distinctive model lines. Numarine 32XP has a displacement of just under 300 GT, the maximum limit of the category, confirming the superior volumes of this vessel. Like in all Numarine's, the interiors of the 32XP have been fully customized so to reflect the owner’s preferences in terms of layout, design, fabrics and materials.  The main deck offers a generous cockpit that also provides for a comfortable stern sun pad area right behind the couch seating, for a total of 64 square meters of living space.  An expansive salon of 48 square meters leads to a lobby area with a day head and a separate gym on the starboard side, and then to a full-beam forward master cabin with more than 30 square meters of space and separate his and hers bathrooms sharing a very generous central shower.  Center-ship on the portside, a fully functional kitchen with four full-height refrigerators links to the salon via a pantry area and to the crew quarters below, connected to the external port side passage with a crew-dedicated entrance, all to allow the highest standard of service on board and maximum guest privacy. Below deck, the layout offers 2 VIP Cabins mid-ship and 2 double cabins, all with ensuite bathrooms, and over 85 square meters of living space.  Below deck forward, the five person crew quarters provide ideal spaces for the captain with his private cabin and ensuite, and four crew members in two doubles with ensuite. A crew kitchen with dinette area and a laundry room complete the crew area.  On the upper deck, a truly phenomenal owner’s cabin with over forty square meters of living space including a large walk-in closet and generous owner’s bathroom opens up via sliding doors to the incredibly large upper deck; this deck can fit in navigation a nine meter RIB tender and two jet-skis with the help of the 2,5 Tons crane.  Forward of the wheelhouse, in the Numarine tradition one can find a large couch area with bimini and cocktail table and two extensive sunpad areas. Total external space on the upper deck is fantastic 129 square meters.  Finally, the flybridge offers sixty square meters of entertainment space customized to include in the first unit three couches, a twelve persons dining table, two large sun-pad areas a fully-fitted bar, three navigation seats and a central secondary helm station. Regarding performance, the new Numarine 32XP, exploiting the yard's engineering capabilities together with its long-standing partner naval architect Umberto Tagliavini, has a very efficient displacement hull that will give the Numarine 32XP a top speed of fourteen knots, a cruise speed of twelve knots, and a confidence inspiring 3000 Nm range at an economical speed of nine knots.  In designing the 32XP, Numarine paid considerable attention, with the assistance of its longstanding partner Silent Line, to elimination and reduction of all noise and vibration sources, with the goal of surpassing RINA “Comfort Class” Certification and achieving comfort levels of fifty meters in a 32 meters superyacht.

Technical Data:

LOA - 32.5 m (106.6ft)

Hull Length - 30.6 m

Beam - 8 m

Draft - 2.1 m

Displacement - 220 t unloaded, 234 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 26000 l

Water Capacity - 3000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, five/six crew in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 Acert 715hp

Propulsion - line shaft with ZF gearbox

Speed -  14 knots max, 12 knots cruise, 9 knots economic long range

Range - 3000 nm at nine knots

Hull Shape - displacement type with bulb

Construction - steel hull, fiberglass super structure

Project - Umberto Tagliavini naval architect, Can Yalman exterior and interior

Certification - RINA Mach Y unrestricted navigation, RINA Comfort Class 

www.numarine.com