Project: Riva 90

During the 2017 Fort Lauderdale boat show Riva showed a preview for a 90 project.  The 90 foot super yacht is the latest addition to the new-generation Riva flybridge range and complements the successful 100 Corsaro launched at the end of 2016, and the soon to launch 110 Dolce Vita, which is set to be launched in early 2018.  The 90 is the result of the since 1991 Riva designers Officina Italiana Design of Mauro Micheli and Sergio Beretta, and the Ferretti Group Product Strategy Committee, and the Group’s Engineering Department who own the Riva brand since 2000. The new Riva 90 is a pocket size super yacht combining and reinforcing the unique selling points of its predecessors, with particular emphasis on the exterior styling distinguished by sleek and dynamic profile and the generous use of glass for the hull-mounted windows, from the stern to the wide-body owner's suite on the main deck and on the raised pilothouse.  For the 90 designer Micheli and Berretta bring design intuitions as shown in the bigger 100 Corsaro and 110 Dolce Vita for a a semi wide body raised pilot house design, but importantly bring Riva to compete in the 28-29 meter sector of this class which has become very competitive thanks to a registered length under 24 meters and the option to have an owners stateroom on the forward part of the main deck.  The stern area features the innovative Ferretti Group’s patented concealed stairway system, already installed on the new 56 Rivale. The garage can accommodate a Williams 395 tender and a personal watercraft, which can be launched independently.  A choice of three engine configurations is available for the Riva 90, with the standard being twin MTU 1948hp which should should deliver cruising speeds of 22 knots and a maximum of 26 knots. Alternatively owners can choose twin MTU 2218hp which increase speeds by two knots, or MTU 2435hp which manage to add speeds by four knots and allow for a maximum of thirty knots.  The Riva 90 will be equipped with underway and zero-speed stabilizing fins as standard, and upon request, can also include Seakeeper gyro stabilizers.

www.riva-yacht.com

New Model: Rio 40 Spider

2017 has been a very productive year for Rio, launching a new flagship and two fresh models.  The Rio 40 Spider is the second of the new models, and is based on the hull of the 38 Parana uniting traditional open boat looks with modern amenities. Accommodation layout for the 40 Spider offers a spacious forward owners cabin, a guest two berth midships cabin, and a saloon and galley in between.  Exterior space is an open single level deck offering a large L-shaped settee which transforms in others formats as a large sunbathing area. Power for the Rio 40 Spider comes from twin Volvo 300hp able to reach a top speed of 38 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.05 m (42.8ft)

Beam - 3.70 m

Draft - 0.64 m exl props and drives

Displacement - 7500 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 780 l

Water Capacity - 300 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, plus two berths in convertible dinette

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drives

Speed - 38 knots max 26 knots cruise

Project - Angelo Alfani

Certification - CE B

www.rioyachts.net

Project: Absolute 48 Navetta

Expansion never stops at Absolute a brand which has understood the market possibly better then everyone else in the past five years and since 2012 had a unique double digit growth.  Now Absolute coming from an important 2017 which saw the expansion of its production plant and the launch of a new 73 Navetta flagship, is looking at the year ahead with the presentation of the 48 Navetta project set to launch in 2018.  The new baby Navetta 48 will also be the fourth model of the explorer yacht range, and presents itself as a modern explorer cruiser similar to the successful bigger sisters both outside and inside.  Accommodation layout will offer a three double cabins layout with a spacious located to the side owners cabins forward, a VIP to port side, and guest twin berth cabin to starboard.  A single berth crew cabin is also available aft. Living will be located on the main deck with an astern galley serving easily and equally both inside and outside areas.  Other areas of note for the Absolute 48 Navetta will be the spacious flybridge, which the Italian maker saying will be the largest in the fourteen meter size.  

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Gregorini Di Max 37 Open

Cantieri Navali Gregorini is presenting a wide variety of versions for its 37 model platform, and after starting with the Hard Top follows it with the more sporty less sport-fisherman Open version.  The Gregorini Di Max 37 Open differentiates itself for having the main deck designed with the traditional radar arch.  For the rest the Di Max 37 Open offers the same qualities of its Hard-Top sister with the same interior layout, sleeping four in a two plus two single cabin arrangement.  Power for the Gregorini Di Max comes from twin FPT 400hp engines which deliver a top speed up to 35 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.70 m (38.3ft)

Hull Length - 9.9 m

Beam - 3.80 m

Draft - 0.90 m

Displacement - 6500 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 900 l

Water Capacity - 240 l

Max Persons - 10

Accommodation - two plus two berths in one cabins plus convertible dinette

Engines - 2 x FPT Nef 400hp, Yanmar 8LV 370hp, Cummins QSB6.7 380hp

Propulsion - line shaft 

Speed - 35 knots max 27 knots cruise

Construction - hand laid 

Certification - CE B

www.cantierenavalegregorini.it

Propulsion: ZF Project Disruption

ZF's global Marine and Special Driveline Technology business unit introduced the Project Disruption concept to the public on the opening day of the 2017 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The new propulsion concept introduces contra-rotating technology to conventional inboard shaft line applications.  The Project Disruption concept allows shaft line boat builders to harness the benefits of contra-rotating propellers, including increased efficiency, acceleration and reverse authority. The concept changes all of the pre-established constraints of trying to optimize propeller diameter with gear ratio.  The concept, intended to interface with a standard ZF marine transmission, is comprised of a strut-housed underwater gearbox which transmits power to two contra-rotating propellers.  In addition to providing increased efficiency and acceleration, Project Disruption's contra-rotating propellers will allow boat builders to consider a wider range of transmission ratios than what is possible today given propeller sizing constraints for single propeller shaft-lines. This will allow naval architects the opportunity to better optimize the propeller to gear ratio relationship depending on vessel application and loads. The contra-rotating propellers will also offer improved reversing performance and low speed maneuvering by eliminating the propeller torque that currently affects single shaftline applications.  While initially sized for tow sports boats, the concept could be extended to larger propulsion packages, or hybrid systems for a multitude of vessel applications.

www.zf.com

New Model: Riviera 72 Sports Motor Yacht

Riviera has delivered the first unit of the 72 Sports Motor Yacht.  The 72 is the second model of what Riviera calls the Sports Motor Yacht range, and follows the launching of the 68 premiered during the Sydney boat show in August 2017.  The Sports Motor Yacht range follows the recent philosophy of the down under renowned boat builder uniting various boating typologies into one, with looks inspired to sport-fishing boats see sheer line and cockpit design, and accommodation of a motor yacht. The 72 is the second model of the range and is identical to the 68 in all but the extended aft deck giving extra space in this area and to the mezzanine, and is recognizable by a sweeping stern design versus that of a square shape for the smaller model.  The 72 Sports Motor Yacht is Rivera's current second in size model behind the 2014 launched and since then produced 77 Enclosed Bridge.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.68 m (78.3ft)

Hull Length - 22 m

Beam - 6.00 m

Draft - 1.86 m incl props

Displacement - 47000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 9000 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1550hp, 1800hp, 1900hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Certification - ISO 8666 for dimensions

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Fairline 33 F-Line

Fairline announces plans for a brand new ten meter express cruiser. This new model will be the first from Fairlines new F-Line series and will launch in early 2019, and reminds me of the Esprit project presented in 2014, which never made beyond project rendering stages. This is the fourth Fairline featuring the full Alberto Mancini treatment who was recently crowned Yacht Designer of the Year at the highly prestigious World Yacht Trophies held during the Cannes boat show with the 64 Targa GTO. The successful partnership between the Italian designer and British boatyard has created a very stylish take on what a comfortable day boat should look like, enters the Fairline 33 F-Line, which has already received over a dozen orders from the builders global dealer network, and has drawn on the strong heritage of producing fun and exciting day boats, but features luxurious styling cues synonymous with the Italian designer. The 33 F-Line will feature a single stern drive engine from Volvo with the option to upgrade to twin diesels.  Twin petrol’s will be available for those that seek high performance from their boating.  The Fairline 33 F-Line is to be a stylish day boat embracing outdoor living and will feature an expansive fore-deck sunbathing area, open plan forward cabin and innovative fold down transom. The wrap around windows offer a light and airy feel and hand-crafted details add luxury.

www.fairline.com

New Model: Beneteau 50 Gran Turismo

Beneteau present a new flagship for its Gran Turismo range with the launch of the 50 model.  The 50 Gran Turismo replaces the 49 model, and as the smaller 40 and 46 models is designed by Italian designers Nuvolari and Lenard for exterior lines.  The Italian Venice designers went for a Gran Turismo family feeling design with all models looking distinctively similar.  The interior of the 50 Gran Turismo is designed by long standing Beneteau designer Andreani who presented two or three cabins layouts, with full beam owners stateroom and lower galley.  If ordering the third cabin this comes as replacement to the lower L-shaped saloon and will offer spacious two inline berths.  The 50 Gran Turismo will be powered by twin Volvo 435hp engines with IPS pod propulsion, no performance numbers have yet been given.  A Sport Fly version is to be presented towards the end of 2017.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.78 m (51.7ft)

Hull Length - 14.17 m

Beam - 4.40 m

Draft - 0.90 m with drives and props

Displacement - 13640 lg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 200 l

Max Persons - 12 persons

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Hull Shape - Air Step 

Construction - infusion sandwich Polyester and balsa core, and counter molding structure

Project - Nuvolair Lenard exterior, Andreani interior, Beneteau Power boats naval architect, Air Step design by R.L Jeantet, P.Tableau, M. Tronquez

Certification - CE B12

www.beneteau.com

Offshore CN New Web Site

Offshore Costruzioni Nautiche from Gaeta, Italy presents its new World wide web showroom.  Founded in 1987 by Roberto Buonomo a boat builder, engineer and designer Offshore CN rose to success with the Superclassic range of boats.  The first Superclassic was a sport boat cruiser of 33 feet with classic lines inspired to the Italian runabout of the mid twentieth century but featuring an advanced fast stepped hull design.  Offshore CN with Roberto Buonomo at the helm and the 40 model also competed in racing competitions entering the scene in 2001 up until 2003, and winning Italian, European and World Championship in its class twice.  In 2002 Offshore CN 40 also wins the legendary Cowes - Torquay - Cowes and taking home the British International Hamsworth Trophy.  Today Offshore CN builds three models; Superclassic Tender 25, Superclassic 40, and Superlcassic 60 flagship.  Offshore CN website takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Identity, Products, Services, and Contacts.  Offshore CN is also on social media with links at the bottom of the page taking you to the Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and Instagram pages. 

www.offshorecn.it

New Model: Hartman 24 Livingstone

Having roots associated to shipping from 1775 the Dutch boat builder Hartman does a fast start, launching its first model the 24 Livingstone just a couple of weeks after presenting the project to the media in Summer 2017. Inspiring itself to the ships of early twentieth century, hence the name Livingstone a famous explorer of the mid nineteenth century, the Hartman 24 is an interesting pocket 24-30 meter size super yacht for those who want a traditional looking vessel with the latest technology.  Build of steel the Livingstone 24 offers a standard interior layout of four double cabins below deck with a forward owners stateroom, and a laundry room.  Power for the Livingstone 24 comes in two options.  Hull one featured a single Man 345hp with an available option being for a twin installation of the same engine.  

Technical Data:

Length - 23.99 m (78.8m)

Beam - 6.85 m

Draft - 1.80 m

Displacement -  104.3 t 

Fuel Capacity - 10500 l

Water Capacity - 5000 l

Accommodation - eight / nine berths in four cabins

Engines - 1 x Man 345hp, or 2 x Man 345hp

Speed - 11 knots cruise

Range - 3000 nm at 10 knots cruise

Project - Niels van Oostenbrugge and Albert Abma of Sheerline Yachts

Certification - CE A

www.hartmanyachts.com