Project: Nordhavn N148

During the Fort Lauderdale boat show 2019 Nordhavn presented details for a new N148 project.  A new flagship model, the N148 will usurp the N120 as the largest offer from the American imprinted but Chinese build boat builder, and comes from a design by Dutch firm Vripack.  The N148 is also the first Nordhavn to be build of metal, with a steel hull and aluminium upper structure and will also come with an Ice class go anywhere certification.  During the press conference the builder advised that it will take about two years to build the N148 and the 45 meter super yacht is to be build in Europe.  The Vripack design of the N148 takes mixed directions from a hull which looks typical medium sized under fifty meter Dutch super yacht with the upper structure as the pilot house and Portuguese bridge giving into traditional Nordhavn design cues.   

www.nordhavn.com

New Model: Sanlorenzo SD96

During the Cannes boat show 2019 Sanlorenzo debuted the SD96 model, a new entry level which has proved so much of a success of the famous Italian name since itt debuted the range with the SD92 back in 2007.  The SD96 sees Sanlorenzo continue the switch to Zuccon taking care of designing all the models, a collaboration which started with the SX76 a few years back. For the SD96 Zuccon brings a fresh design approach to the exterior, with a style taking cues from classic Italian super yachts of similar size, form and function.  The SD96 offers three deck with a semi wide body design which integrates seamlessly with the center upward shear line.  The semi-wide body adds space forward of the main deck where in the SD96 is a choice to have a master cabin or a larger more spacious saloon in the four cabins versions. The Sanloenzo SD96 is powered by Cat 1150hp engines or optional 1380hp units, these last engines allowing for speeds up to twenty knots.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.93 m (94.9ft)

Beam - 7.6 m

Draft - 1.98 m

Displacement - 113000 kg light, 125000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 15700 l

Water Capacity - 2500 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, or eight guests in four cabins, five crew in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat C18 1150hp, MTU 10V2000M86 1380hp 

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 12 knots cruise 17 knots max with 1150hp, 14 knots cruise 20 knots max with 1380hp

Project - Zuccon international project exterior, Pattricia Urquoila interior

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

Engine: Cat C12.9 1000hp

During the 2019 Fort Lauderdale boat show, Caterpillar unveiled the new C12.9 engine in 850hp and 1000hp version. The C12.9 marine propulsion engine is ideal for high performance marine applications including yachts, fishing vessels, military vessels, governmental vessels and various other commercial high performance marine applications. The C12.9 is designed to be integrated with both the Cat Three60 Precision Control shaft line maneuvering and engine control solution as well as other marine industry throttle controls. The electronically-controlled C12.9 offers 1000 mhp at 2300 rpm. Both ratings meet EPA Tier 3, IMO II, EU Recreational Craft Directive and EU Stage IIIA regulations. In addition to high power density, the C12.9 offers high torque at low engine speeds and fast acceleration throughout the entire engine speed range due to its air system design of integrated series turbochargers and a supercharger.

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Project: Solaris Power Lobster 48 Fly

During the Dusseldorf 2020 boat show Solaris will present its third new model in less to year by launching the Lobster 48 Fly.  The Solaris Power Lobster 48 Fly will be the second version of the 48 presented, following the World wide presentation of the Open 48 launched in September 2019 during the Cannes boat show.  The Lobster 48 Fly presents itself as the more cruiser cabin version of the 48 series, and apart offering a lower cabin area sleeping five in three cabins, or four in two cabins offers the addition of a flybridge up top.  The flybridge is accessed through a stair case from starboard, and offers a typlical Italian style layout, with a sunpad aft, and helm station to port side.  The Lobster 48 Fly apart a sweet down East lobster line, features other nice features as a very sociable aft deck, and safe walk around deck movement.  The Solaris Lobster 48 Fly is to be powered by twin Volvo 435hp or optional 480hp engines with forward looking IPS pod propulsion.  

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New Model: Viking 44 ST

Creating a model within a model has been a successful path for Viking as demonstrated by the 44 Convertible, Open, and Sport Cruiser variants, which share the same hull with uniquely different deck and interior arrangements. The popularity of these new models has encouraged Viking to expand more this theme with the new 44 Sport Tower.  Using Viking five-axis profiler, the new Jersey boat builder designed and built a plug and a female mold to create a rakish fiberglass deckhouse module, fully open to the cockpit while incorporating stylish convertible window lines and a roof overhang. Built into finely tool hardtop is a pair of easily accessed rod stowage compartments. Thanks to this the Viking 44 Sport Tower offers a sharp looking rig with its fitted Palm Beach Towers tuna tower. Add a pair of outriggers and this boat is an ideal ride for the sailfish circuit, cobia hunting and cruising throughout the Bahamas.  In the eleven square meter cockpit, 44 ST sports the must have starboard mezzanine seating arrangement of the Open version. Engine room access is provided with a convenient center-line hatch that’s integral with the mezzanine seating. The ST is also engineered for the installation of a Seakeeper gyro stabilizer, which brings great stability to the vessel to increase overall comfort.  The command deck includes Viking signature and tournament-proven center-line forward helm station on a raised platform for enhanced visibility. The console holds a bank of electronics displays, and has space for engine instrumentation and other accessories. Recessed compartments accommodate radios and additional equipment, plus accessory switches and controls. A sliding off center companionway door and a large set of stairs with a starboard-side vertical handrail lead to the climate-controlled salon. With its just short of five meters beam, the widest of any boat in this class, the salon is a spacious social area for relaxing and entertaining. The starboard-side galley, which sits opposite an L-shaped lounge with a dinette table, includes teak cabinetry with meticulous joinery and fit and finish, expansive Corian counter tops, an electric range, separate under-counter refrigerator and freezer units and a microwave/convection oven. Other notable amenities include a stereo system with a 24-inch flat screen HD TV.  In the forward master stateroom, the island queen bed with mattress has a lift-up top with gas pistons and maple-lined storage underneath. There's also a maple-lined hanging locker. Air conditioning, a 19-inch flat screen television and access to the head and shower round out the standard amenities.  The head has custom Amtico flooring, a one-piece molded Corian countertop with rounded edges and a sink with a satin nickel faucet. With its two-person berth, the aft guest stateroom can accommodate another couple and makes for a nice hideaway for the kids.  Twin Man 800hp engines standard power the 44ST. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.74 m (45.1ft)

Beam - 4.98 m

Draft - 1.35 m

Displacement - 22679 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3093 l

Water Capacity - 454 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Man I6 800hp

Speed - 34 knots max 30 knots cruise

Propulsion - line shaft

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Otam 70 HT

Otam announce the sale for a new 70 HT model, a new project coming from BG Design Firm from Tuscany.  The new project, reinforces Otam’s reputation for high-quality, one of a kind full custom construction aimed at discerning owners looking for unique and personalized solutions based on deeply engineered technical platforms and hull shapes for outstanding efficiency and rare high performances.  Based in Tuscany BG Design Fim is specialized in custom yacht design, from tenders to superyachts. The team of designers is also remarkably influenced from a long experience in the world of exclusive extremely customized hypercars, Interior design and architecture, reason why Otam has decided to create the new 70 with them. The aggressive profile and refined detailing of the new Otam 70 HT are strongly inspired by luxury automotive and aeronautical design, which combined with the instantly recognizable design DNA and slippery new hull lines by Umberto Tagliavini, the result is a high-performance output of engineering. The practicalities of onboard living have not been overlooked, however. With an overall length of 21 meters and a beam of over five meters, the Otam 70 HT offers limitless custom options. Unrivalled space and comfort for a fast cruiser of her size as well as a transom tender garage, the stabilization system and certainly the Otam’s business card for a large volume and functional engine room.  Already sold to a final client and under construction right now the Otam 70 HT will make her international debut at the 2021 Cannes boat show in September.

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Sea Ray Boat Beaches During Los Angeles Annual Fireworks Show

A thirteen meter Sea Ray boat titled M/Y Gigi Lala with six persons onboard ended beached near the Manhattan Beach Pier, Los Angeles at around 19:00 hours of Sunday eight December.  The Sea Ray boat was anchored about three hundred meters away from the beach, when it drifted to the beach due to increased rough seas and strong wind conditions.  When the captain of the Sea Ray noticed this he slacked the anchor first, which was unsuccessful, and then tried to start the engines, what ultimately ended with the anchor chain going into the starboard side propeller. Los Angeles County Fire Department and two LaCo lifeguards responded to the distressed boat and helped the guest get off board.  45 minutes after the incident two boats from Rescue Harbor Redondo and Marina del Rey started the operation to pull the boat back in the water and take her back in harbor for repairs.

M/Y Gigi Lala the Sea Ray in this beaching is a 450 Express Bridge model as produced from 1998 to 2004.  The Express Bridge line from Sea Ray came out as competition to other similar models from the likes of Carver or Cruisers, offering a total of three models in twelve years, debuting in 1992 with the 350, which was followed by the 440, and then the 450 coming in 1998.

New Model: Seanfinity T4

During the Summer 2019 a new brand Seanfinity entered into the scene with the launch of its first T4 model.  Seanfinity is to a certain extent a new name but behind it are naval architects Gianluca Caputi and propulsion expert Vincenzo Tuccio.  Caputi for those in the know of the Italian scene, in particular that of the South of Rome, in a town called Gaeta, is a family which owned Italcraft from the mid nineties till 2006, and founded Cantieri Navali dell Golfo in 1982.  This last got more a name in building military patrolling and law enforcement craft then pleasure boats over the years, but its yacht legacy is also important especially with the Ipanema series designed by Galeazzi launched in the late eighties and produced till late nineties.  Vincenzo Tuccio founded the surface drive company Top System in 2005 and today this has established itself as one of the top suppliers in this propulsion system type set up.  The Seanfinity T4 is a sport cruiser with a size of over fourteen meters catered mostly to be a tender for a villa in use as a day cruiser, or as a chase boat for a super yacht.  But the T4 as the first tests by Seanfinity have shown and the important 1500 litres capacity has a capability beyond that, having in the Summer made important tests up to the Balearic islands and back.  The Seanfinity T4 is first for this alone a modern sport cruiser with important day boat capability, and transformation technologies, from the must have up and down aft bathing platform, to the opening side bulk heads aft.  Below deck the Seanfinity T4 is offered with two layouts, a Limo version with a dinette which can convert to double berth, or the cabin version which offers a two plus two layout.  The Seanfinity T4 is also varied in its engine choice from more economic to run twin Volvo 400hp stern drive version, to high performance twin diesel with surface drives, or triple and quadruple Mercury 400hp outboard set up.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.80 m (48.5ft)

Hull Length - 13.2 m

Beam - 4.40 m

Dispalcement - 6500 kg without engines

Fuel Capacity - 1500 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Accommodation - two plus two berths, or two berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 400hp, Mercury Cummins 550hp, FTP 575hp, outboard with triple or quadruple Mercury 400hp petrol gas 

Propulsion - Volvo dual propeller stern drive, Top System surface drives, outboard triple or quad installation. 

Speed - 35 knots with Volvo 400hp, 60 knots with quadruple 400hp Mercury outboard 

Hull Shape - deep Vee with 23 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Gianluca Caputi naval architecture and design, Top System for propulsion set up 

Certification - CE B, ISO 8666 for data

www.seanfinityachts.com

Project: Hatteras M98 Panacera

During the 2019 Fort Lauderdale boat show, Hatteras presented the M98 Panacera project.  This latest super yacht enters into the Hatteras motor yacht lineup, and sets a rewed standard for comfort and luxury on the water. Featuring spacious bow seating, a large aft deck and a beach club for storing all of your water toys, the M98 Panacera is built to entertain. Inside, signature skylights and panoramic windows fill the stunning open-concept living areas with light, and every area is customized to reflect an owners personal style and preferences. The Hatteras M98 will feature a four double cabins layout, with an owners stateroom located at midships.  To aft will be the crea area with two cabins and with a crew lobby in between.  The Hatteras M98 Panacera will be powered by twin Cat 1600hp engines.

www.hatterasyachts.com

New Model: ISA Yachts Extra 93

In the end of August 2019 ISA Yachts launched the Extra 93, a new 28.5 meter triple deck super yacht and confirms Palumbo Superyachts determination to build something special and unique. The new Extra line first debuted in 2018 with the entry-level 76 model, a 24 meter explorer yacht developing a new cruise concept.  The Extra range, that as well as the 93 today comprises also the 76, 86, 86 Fast, 120 Alloy and the flagship 130 Alloy models, gives its guests the thrill of living in full contact with nature, creating an intense feeling with the sea both in navigation and at anchor, thanks to the maximum comfort offered by the large internal and external volumes.  Thanks to the distinctive style of Francesco Guida, who took care of both the exteriors and the interiors, the captivating design of the profile expresses its marked personality, immediately distinguishing itself for its uniqueness.  Among the main objectives of Extra 93 there is to further raise the standards for yachts below the thirty meters, especially in terms of volumes, comfort, live-ability on board and reduced consumption.  Made of composite, in compliance with RINA standards and CE certifications, this yacht the Extra 93 offers impressive volumes and unique livability.  Below deck there are four guest cabins: two VIP cabins with central bed and two cabins with single beds, all with en-suite bathroom. On the same deck, the crew quarters with three cabins and two bathrooms, dinette and laundry.  Thanks to a maximum beam of over seven meters, the master cabin located on the main deck forward is the widest in the category of boats under thirty meters. Provided with a large separate wardrobe, it has been designed to guarantee maximum privacy to its occupants.  The large living room with spectacular C-shaped sofa and occasional armchairs is the ideal place to relax and socialize.  The pantry is located amidships, is large and spacious and provides separate access to the crew area.  At the stern, the cockpit includes a C-shaped sofa that can be transformed into a large sunbathing lounger.  The upper deck is laid out as a large, open-air living area thanks to the retractable windows able to create a single large area with the cockpit, furnished with sofas, chaise-lounges and a 12-seater dining table.  A second relaxation area, with maxi sunbathing facilities was created in the bow. On the below deck, we find the 4,35 meter tender. Bridge and galley, each with separate access, complete this deck.  The sun deck, with two sunbathing areas and a living, offers a privileged vantage point to fully enjoy cruising in total comfort and privacy.  The Extra 93 features a semi-displacement hull shape and is powered by triple Volvo 1000hp engines with IPS pod drives which push the triple deck super yachts up to speeds of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.5 m (93.5ft)

Beam - 7.5 m

Displacement - 115 t

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

Engines - 3 x Volvo D13 1000hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 18 knots max 15 knots cruise

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Project - Francesco Guida exterior and interior

Certification - RINA, CE

www.isayachts.com