January 15, 2020

Project: Sirena 58 Coupe

Sirena Yachts is proud to announce an all-new addition to the fleet, the 58 Coupé. The Coupé version augments the existing 58 lineup by providing a vessel with distinct characteristics, such as a lower air-draft, a unified interior space on the main deck, and a light and airy interior.  The 58 Coupé is the direct result of Sirena’s response to U.S. customers who have expressed a preference for an “express” style yacht. Sirena’s existing 58 is already the most successful yacht in the builder’s portfolio.  The hull and superstructure design is from Germán Frers and features a contemporary plumb-bow design, modest free board, and a fast-displacement hull that provides for substantial vessel range, exceeding 850 nautical miles at ten knots speeds, while still capable of top speeds in excess of 26 knots.  With the 58 Coupé, Sirena wanted to unify the natural division between the aft deck and the salon and pilothouse bulkhead.  The galley itself benefits from the extra square footage in the form of additional counter top prep space and additional under-cabinet refrigerator and freezer.  With a clever four-panel door that opens almost entirely, the space from the main deck helm through to the transom is open and at a single level. A shaded aft deck, by virtue of an overhang as well as an optional electrically-controlled sunshade, makes inside-out living the true benefit in this new design. 

January 14, 2020

Engine: Cat C7.1 500hp

Cat present the new C7.1 500hp marine propulsion engine ideal for recreational boating applications, specifically medium sized vessels and motor yachts ranging from seven to eighteen meters in size. The engine features a common rail fuel system enabling optimum combustion and low emissions. The engines provide noticeably quiet operation due to reduced combustion noise through advanced electronic control. Additionally, no visible smoke is emitted from the C7.1 engines during operation.  The Cat C7.1 weighs 750 kilograms dry.

January 13, 2020

Project: Cayman S520

Cayman continues its new course and for a 2020 novelty the company presents the project for the S520.  Currently under construction the S520 comes again from the design of Ferragni project, who also designed the well received 2019 new F520, and 2018 F850 flagship models.  The Cayman S520 takes a lot from the design of the flybridge sister and will offer a lower deck with three double cabins including a full beam master stateroom at midships.  The living part of the S520 is located on the main and features an astern galley layout, and a C-shaped dinette forward.  Helm station like Italian yachts of the past is located to port side.  The Cayman S520 is to be standard powered by relatively small for over 18 tons of weight twin Volvo 435hp engines, with IPS forward looking dual propeller pods propulsion.  Speeds are not yet communicated but the flybridge F520 reached top speeds in the high twenties, so expect something similar from the S520.

January 12, 2020

New Model: Cantiere Delle Marche Nauta Air 110

Since unveiling its Nauta Air range to wide acclaim, Cantiere delle Marche had launched and delivered four award winning yachts in the same series. Today Cantiere delle Marche is proud to announce the launching of the fifth Nauta Air, Mimì la Sardine, a 110 footer bringing the signature of Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino of Nauta Yachts for both her exterior and interior design. The super yacht, is an explorer inspired vessel, combining Nauta Yachts design elegance to Cantiere delle Marche's undisputed technical expertise.  From the interiors to the outdoor living spaces, the end result is a comfortable environment with natural light and open air. Spread across three decks plus a large Sun deck, with beautifully designed interiors, she is able to accommodate up to twelve guests. The main saloon is devoted to lounging while the Upper saloon hosts a formal dining area with a remarkable table taking center-stage. A huge galley is located on the Main deck to port side. Four spacious guest cabins that can accommodate up to ten guests are on the lower deck amidship, while a superb owners apartment is located on the main deck forward. A crew of six will make sure every guests need is met whilst on board. The tender is stored on the Upper deck aft. Once the tender is launched, the area turns into a large lounging open air area  partially shaded by the Sun deck's overhang.  The owners of the first Nauta Air 110 were glad to work with the yard's team and the designers to tailor their yacht to their own taste and lifestyle.  The interior style is cohesive to the exterior lines and has been conceived to provide the owners, their family and invitees with a warm and relaxing ambiance in both social and private areas. Space and relaxation are indeed keywords throughout this family friendly yacht. Oakwood, both natural and weathered, is generously used on all decks creating warm and welcoming environments. Huge windows and openings onto stern terraces create visual and functional continuity between exterior and interior spaces. Tasteful details and refined furniture ooze luxury throughout, from the Flexform sofas in the main saloon and timber dining table in the Upper deck saloon by Riva1920, to the Bianco Galizia granite of all bathrooms. Loose furniture, sofas, coffee tables and lamps are by renowned Italian manufacturer such as Baxter, Flexform, BandB, Flos, Gervasoni while most upholsterers have been chosen among Loro Piana's finest fabrics.  Mimì la Sardine, at just over 33 meters, is a beautiful addition to the successful Nauta Air series. Despite her clean and serene look, she is a robust go-anywhere explorer vessel without compromises as she has been designed and built to travel great distances to any part of the world in full safety and comfort. Thanks to 48,000 liters fuel tanks and twin 714hp Cat engines, she has an impressing range of 5500 nautical miles at the economic speed of 9 knots. Nauta Air 110 is indeed a quintessential explorer vessel with a sea-kindly and sea-worthy hull purposely designed by Sergio Cutolo and his team Hydro Tec for moving effortlessly and safely in all sea conditions, redundant technical equipment, well laid-out technical spaces to simplify upkeep and extremely large and comfortable interior and exterior areas to provide guests with all comforts and amenities during long passages. The Nauta Air 110 matches top level quality as for construction standards and technical equipment. As all yachts built by CdM, her robust steel/aluminium body encompasses cupro-nickel piping, remote controlled valves, electrically driven stabilizers, all pumps on board are doubled and there is also a bilge oil separator. Machinery and equipment are installed in large and properly laid out technical spaces to make access and maintenance as easy as possible. The yacht's engine room for its size and layout is indeed to be considered a particular highlight, a bold statement of design and technical skills.
Technical Data:
LOA -  33.50 m (109.9ft)
Length Waterline - 30 m
Beam - 7.50 m
Draft - 2.35 m
Displacement - 290 t full load
Fuel Capacity - 48000 l
Water Capacity - 6000 l
Accommodation - ten guests in fiva cabins, six crew in three cabins
Engines - 2 x Cat C18 Acert 714hp
Propulions - line shaft
Speed - 13 knots max, 12 knots cruise, 9 knots long range
Range - 5500 nm at 9 knots
Project - Mario Pedol and Massimo Gino Nauta Air exterior, Sergio Cutolo Hydro Tec naval architecture

January 11, 2020

Project: Princess Y95

Princess present the project for a new flagship for its Y class range, the all-new Y95.  This new Princess sees the well known British name finally challenge into the 28/29 meter size with less to 24 meter load line, this allowing for an owner or skipper to helm it with standard yacht master licence. Princess is eight years late to this party with some Italian builders having models entering in this bracket since 2012, but now in 2020 it will challenge with two models this new Y95 and the much publicized X95, with these two models sharing hull shape but very different upper structures. As all new Princesses the Y95 has been crafted with an emphasis on performance and inspired styling, with the latest hull form and an efficient wave-piercing bow, she provides effort less sea-keeping, reaching speeds up to 25 knots from twin Man 2000hp engines. The aft bathing area features a spacious garage and transformer bathing platform and the option of a beach club.  The Y95 evolved exterior styling features the longest and most expansive hull windows ever installed on a Princess yacht, whilst her spacious indoor and outdoor living spaces are comparable to those of larger craft.  The Princess Y95 will feature configurable layout options throughout and a new interior design language await, with the guidance of an own Princess Design Consultant to assist with defining an owners vision. With an interior volume comparable to a Princess M Class, her main deck features a full beam master stateroom with skylights and is complemented by a further four well appointed lower deck en suite guest cabins. The Princess Y95 also offers generous crew accommodation for three or four persons located at midships and includes an en suite Captain’s cabin with double bed.

January 10, 2020

New Model: Fairline Squadron 68

Fairline present its new flagship with the elegant Alberto Mancini designed Squadron 68. But the new Squadron 68 as the new Fairline models is so much more, thanks to two different layouts for the flybridge deck, and other three choices for the lower deck.  The lower deck choices go from a standard three cabin layout with a fourth day head, to an extended forward VIP room, and a four cabins version with bunk twin berth cabin to starboard.  The choice in the flybridge revert around the forward port side area for a C-shaped cocktail table dinette, or a sunpad with a forward looking settee.  The Fairline Squadron 68 shares hull with Targa 65 hull, albeit a bit longer and is powered by the same standard Cats 1150hp, or optional Man 1200hp engines.  Speed numbers are not yet communicated but expect high twenty top speeds and cruising in just under the mid twenties.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 21.12 m (69.3ft)
Beam - 5.23 m
Draft - 1.57 m unloaded
Displacement - 39.3 t dry
Fuel Capacity - 4680 l
Water Capacity - 1080 l
Max Persons - 16
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or eight berths in four cabins, two crew in one cabin
Engines - 2 x Cats C18 1150hp, Man V8 1200hp
Propulsion - direct line shaft
Construction - hand laid infused cored hull and super structure, Isphotalic resin and gel coat 
Project - Alberto Mancini design, Vripack hull shape naval architecture
Certification - CE B

January 9, 2020

Project: Silent 60

Silent present the new fully designed 60 model which is the replacement of the SILENT 64. This new Silent 60 will be built at the shipyard Bakri Cono in Rayong, Thailand. The 60 is a step forward comparing to the best-selling Silent 55 which is now arrived at hull number six in the water. The new model is longer, wider and more voluminous, but she also has a new high performance hull form that is optimized with CFD study, with a longer waterline and reverse bow. The exterior design resembles the flagship Silent 80 style. Its signature details are a long window stripe at the sidewall of the hull and more window surface overall.  The Silent 60 will have 17kwp of solar power, e-motors from twin 30 kw up to 250 kw, and generator power from 22 to 100 kw.  Top speed will be up to twenty knows, and fuel capacity can be increased from 600 to 1600 liters, and as well subject to generator and engine choices.

January 8, 2020

New Model: Marex 360 Cabriolet Cruiser

Marex present the new 360 Cabriolet Cruiser, a full planning open cabin sport cruiser, with one of the largest convertible cockpits in its class. No boat under twelve meters features a larger cockpit area than the new Marex 360 CC. The popular solutions from the previous model, the 350 Cabriolet Cruiser can be recognized and has been developed and implemented in this new, magnificent model. By removing a saloon below deck and devoting the space saving to a larger cockpit area, this boat is designed for those who spend little time below decks. The new Marex 360 Cabriolet Cruiser focuses on making the space in the cockpit perfect, with space for ten people able to be accommodated around the dinette, makes this seating area a perfect place to entertain.  Modern storage innovations encompass expanded waterproof containers under the seats.  A handy door in the windscreen affords quick, safe and easy access to the fore-deck, although the generous 28 cm side decks also allow easy movement around the boat. A well-designed helm position, excellent dashboard ergonomics and clear instrumentation provide a comfortable drive, while the spacious triple co-pilot seat assures an exciting experience for the whole family. The Marex 360 Cabriolet Cruiser is standard powered by a single Volvo 400hp stern drive propulsion set up which allows for max speed up 31 knots.  Optional engines includes twin Mercury Diesel 260hp, and Volvo 300hp, this last allowing or max speeds up to 40 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.49 m (37.6ft)
Hull Length - 10.99 m
Beam - 3.49 m
Draft - 1.10 m incl drives
Displacement - 7700 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 750 l
Water Capacity - 350 l
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins
Engines - 1 x Volvo D6 400hp, 2 x Volvo D4 260hp, D4 300hp.  Mercury Diesel TDI 3.0l 260hp
Propulsion - Volvo DPH dual propeller, or Mercury Bravo Three dual propeller stern drives
Speed -31 knots max with standard Volvo 400hp, 40 knots max with twin Volvo 300hp
Project - Niki Design and Marex
Certification - CE B

January 7, 2020

Project: Azimut S6 Sportfly

For the Dusseldorf boat show 2020 Azimut will present the new S6 Sportfly, an innovative version of the successful S6 which featured in the famous New York Times Square installation last spring 2019. The main novelty in this version is the addition of a flydeck to offer a spacious and comfortable extra lounge area on the pilot house roof. Access to the fly-deck is provided by folding, hideaway stairs. A specially designed cabinet in the cockpit is integrated with the stairway to enhance the perception of space on the flydeck still further.  The Azimut S6 offers a three double cabins layout with a full beam owners cabins, with a crew cabin berth located forward.  Living, galley and dining area are all on the main deck and integrate seamlessly with the aft deck.  The Azimut S6 is powered by triple Volvo 550hp engines with IPS forward looking dual propeller pod drive propulsion allowing for top speeds up to 35 knots.

January 6, 2020

Improve-it = Maritimo M59

In 2019 Maritimo presented design improvement to the M59 a popular enclosed pilot house motor yacht centered in its M-series range.  In particular the Maritimo M59 received important design refinements, elegantly integrating into the hull topsides are new panoramic hull side windows amid some other purposeful styling elements which enhance both interior and exterior form.  In addition to the new features integrated into exterior, the Maritimo M59 also featured the latest design enhancements of interior spaces with updated material palettes, cabinetry design and lighting packages all on show.  The Maritimo M59 also included a new sport dashboard design veiling the extent of the helm.  The Maritimo M59 is a three double cabins motor yacht with full beam midships cabin, and is standard powered by twin Volvo 800hp with line shaft propulsion.