New Model: Bilgin 80 meters Series 263

Bilgin Yachts of Turkey is proud to announce the launch of the first hull of 80 meter.  Part of Bilgin's 263 series, the largest yacht ever built by a Turkish shipyard so far. The private launch ceremony took place in the Bilgin Yachts facility in West Istanbul Marina. The yacht will now be outfitted and ready for delivery in Spring Summer of 2020. The shipyard considers this series as a key milestone in its path towards becoming one of the prominent brands in the world.  Bilgin Yachts has currently built three units of the 80-metre Bilgin 263 series. The second hull, which is already sold is planned to be launched in 2021 and following that, the third hull of the model will be delivered to her owner in the same year. The series emphasizes eco-friendliness, featuring a special exhaust system that provides 100% clean air emissions. The sharp exterior lines and stylish interior areas of the yacht offer a strong modern feeling. The extensive use of a contrasting combination of rich Macassar ebony, eucalyptus and plenty of marble creates a strong identity and a luxurious ambiance in the superyacht.  With two 3433hp MTU engines, the Bilgin 80 meters can speed up to twenty knots, while a 12 knots cruising speed keeps her fuel consumption at just 250 liters per hour.  Bilgin 80 meters Series 263 is built in compliance with IMO Tier III certification and is considered to be the most environmentally-friendly super yacht in her class. The third unit of the series is being produced alongside the shipyard’s 85-meter superyacht which is ordered and is planned to be delivered in 2023. There is also an on-spec project 67-meter yacht coming along for 2022, while the latest project is a 50-meter yacht that is planned to be manufactured in the near future. Both yachts have their designs signed by Unique Yacht Design. They have modern lines, spacious interior and exterior living areas as well as meeting all the latest manufacturing standards and best practices of the industry.

Technical Data:

LOA - 80 m (262.2ft)

Waterline Length - 71 m

Beam - 12.2 m

Draft - 3.50 m

Displacement - 1450 t at full load

Fuel Capacity - 155000 l

Water Capacity - 47913 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, 25 crew in 13 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V 4000M73 3433hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 19 knots max 12 knots cruise

Range - 5000 nm at cruise

Project - Unique exterior and naval architecture, H2 Diesgn interior

www.bilginyacht.com

Classic Italian Super Yacht Catches Fire in San Remo

A thirty meter classic super yacht titled M/Y Pamela IV caught fire while in dry dock at Dimola Shipyard, in the old Port of San Remo at around 1800 hours on Thursday 27 February evening.  No one was injured in the fire of Pamela IV, with scenes of the morning after showed the classic super yacht still smoking.  The Italian fire fighting team from San Remo, with extra assistance coming from the nearby Imperia squad took a whole night to control and put off the fire, this made more difficult by the windy conditions of the evening. 

M/y Pamela IV is a 1962 Nuovi Cantieri Liguri thirty meter build of steel, and designed by A. Pulitzer with interior by Officine Mariotti.  Nuovi Cantieri Liguri has build four super yachts in between 1960 to 1978 from 26 to 39 meters in length, with its largest build being its last. 

Project: Evo Yachts Velar 70

Valerio Rivellini, the well-known naval engineer and yacht designer who made his mark with the creation of the innovative Evo Yachts models, presents a groundbreaking concept standing out for originality and appeal. Velar 70 is a 21 meters  original design explorer yacht with refined, minimalist interiors, designed for sea lovers who want to enjoy comfort in cruising keeping a careful eye on consumption. This new appealing project is the perfect match between creativity and ease of construction, combining strong points of a motorboat and a sailboat. Rivellini is the designer of a series of internationally appreciated projects, such as Evo R4, the latest Evo R6, recently awarded at Cannes Yachts Trophy 2019 for the best exterior design, and Evo T2, a best-of-breed tender built with remarkable attention to detail. He is also involved in successful projects as Gozzo, a double-ended traditional Italian fishing boat designed and built by Mimi. Creativity-driven design, focus on innovation and form and function solutions are the highlights of his work. Velar 70 stands out for its comfort and generous exteriors, combined with refined, minimalist interior design. The big ship’s wheels give the owner the feeling of helming a sailboat, while the yacht can also be handled from the more protected and comfortable helm station in the deckhouse. A joystick can replace the wheel in case of complicated maneuvering or rough sea. The boat’s design is minimal and functional but fully appointed with accessories that ensure a high level of comfort without being visible, such as the tender crane and the multi function sea ladders. The glazed surfaces in the deck-house can be fully retracted turning the boat into a pure open with T-top. Another important feature of Rivellini’s work is his close attention to the evolution of the different tendencies in yacht design. The trend that inspired this project is the return to a traditional way of living the sea, enjoying the time on board and the surrounding landscape, looking for calm, comfort and conviviality rather than performance in navigation.  The result is a type of product both for families and singles, appealing to a broad segment of the international market. The interior layout offers four cabins for eight guests: a VIP cabin forward, an owner’s suite with a living room overlooking the sea and two double guest cabins. All the settings are roomy and comfortable for long stays on board. The yacht is powered by a pair of Volvo 480hp engines, with IPS forward looking dual propeller pod drives.  Cruising speed of around sixteen knots are anticipated.

www.evoyachts.com

Engine: Yanmar 6LT 640hp

Yanmar introduced its new 6LT series of marine diesel engines at Boot Düsseldorf.  The launch of the advanced three model powerboat line-up extends Yanmar’s portfolio of trusted common rail marine diesel engines to encompass an output range from 40 mhp to 640 mhp, the most comprehensive offering available from any marine engine manufacturer.  Enabling Yanamr to supply compact, high performance solutions for new markets and a wider customer base, the 6LT engines are ideal for leisure boats as well as light duty commercial applications. The series, consists of the 2530rpm 6LT500, 6LT580 and 6LT640 engines, feature Yanmar’s next generation VC20 vessel control system for enhanced on-board comfort and an easier overall boating experience. The global emission-certified diesel engines also offer leading fuel economy and are compatible with a wide range of fuel types.  Available as a complete Yanmar package including engine, ZF transmission and VC20 vessel control system, the 6LT are supplied with a full range of options, and are the be available onwards from the third quarter 2020.

www.yanmarmarine.com

New Model: Tecnorib Pirelli 42

The German Dusseldorf boat show of 2020 proved to be the location for the world debut of the latest model from TecnoRib, the Pirelli 42. A walk around rib cruiser with aggressive styling and captivating details, the Mannerfelt designed Tecnorib Pirelli 42 is the latest model from the Milan-based shipyard, and had already won over many owners before the boat show and attracted acclaim and great curiosity at the official presentation. The new model is just over thirteen meters long, and can be fitted with inborard or outboard engines, diesel and petrol with a range of power ratings, up to a maximum speed of about 45 knots to meet the needs of a broad range of owners, including those looking for high speed performance.  Pirelli 42 is the first model in a new range targeted at owners in search of the perfect balance between elegance and adrenaline, and Tecnorib has already started work on a larger version too.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.1 m (42.9ft)

Beam - 5 m

Fuel Capacity - 950 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Accommodation - two berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 320hp, D6 400hp, Mercruiser 4.2 TDI 370hp diesel, Volvo V8 320hp, V8 430hp, Mercruiser 6.2 DTS 350hp, 8.2 Mag Ho DTS 430hp petrol gas

Propulsion - dual propeller stern drive

Speed - up to 45 knots

Project - Mannerfelt

www.tecnorib.it

Project: Steeler 18M Electric

Steeler have started the construction of its first full electric motoryacht.  After an extensive design study with Vripack and its suppliers, the go ahead was given by the Norwegian client. The motoryacht will be named “North LatEtude” referring to the future cruising area and the electric propulsion. This eighteen meters sixty feet motor explorer yacht will be built in steel and features three decks, a novelty in this size, generating an amazing volume of living accommodation. The main deck and upperdeck have a well known Steeler signature, as they are single level from bow to stern. The lower deck is reserved for two guestrooms.  The electrical system has been designed by Hydrosta. The propulsion will be provided by a water cooled permanent magnet electrical engine powered by 184kw of Lithium Ion batteries. A 75kw variable speed generator is available for long distance cruises. The efficiency of the propulsion system is far superior to a diesel engine, not only when driving full electric but also when the generator kicks in. DNVGL approval is pending for this system, that represents state-of-the-art in green yachting.

www.steeleryachts.com

New Launch: Feadship 75.00m Hull. 703

On 13 January Feadship launched the 75 meter hull number 703, titled m/y Arrow and build at the Koninklijke yard.  Hull. 703 is a Feadship of firsts in various ways, not least the fact that this is the inaugural new-build superyacht commissioned by the owners. This striking 75 meter super yacht is also the first Feadship to be drawn by Jonny Horsfield and his team at the H2 Yacht Design studio in London, which is a mighty fine way to celebrate 25 years in the business.  The result is a striking Feadship with a complex exterior featuring elegant sculpted elements and shapes. The intricate outdoor spaces include elaborately detailed premium furniture normally associated with an interior with back lit marble and varnished teak. The low glass railing accentuates the sleek lines of the yacht as a whole. High deck heights and expansive gangways make for an outstandingly spacious feel as you walk between areas such as the sun deck with its bespoke mosaic-lined jacuzzi and the sensational beach club aft with a truly unique bar area.

Technical Data:

LOA - 75 m (246.1ft)

Beam - 12.9 m

Fuel Capacity - 185000 l

Water Capacity - 62000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, twelve crew

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V4000M53 2467hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - seventeen knots max fourteen knots cruise

Project - H2 London Jonny Horsfield interior and exterior, Feadship de Voogt Naval architects

www.feadship.nl

Project: Beneteau Project E 62

During the Dusseldorf 2020 boat show, Beneteau presented its Project E.  A concept of modern Mediterranean explorer yacht Project E is the result of Beneteau's collaboration with Massimo Gino of Nauta Design and Amedeo Migali of Micad and capitalize on the highly successful Swift Trawler range of practical, spacious boats, with a considerable cruising range, and put Groupe Beneteau’s experience in producing luxury boats to good use.  These new explorer yachts will have a distinctive displacement hull, developed by Micad with the aim of improving their cruising range and efficiency, making it easier for owners to cast off on long-distance cruises. A satin wax finished wood, leather and elegant textiles make for a stylish interior and exterior, carefully designed by the experts at Nauta Design. Strikingly spacious inside, with volumes similar to much bigger yachts, and ingeniously designed, these large passage makers also have enough space to comfortably house a crew. The first model in the Project E presented here the is the eighteen meters long 62.  The Beneteau Project E 62 will a full beam of over five meters. Designed for six to eight people on board, the Project E 62 will have an impressive flybridge, one of the biggest in its class and size. The interior spaces are spacious and well-appointed. The galley can be completely enclosed. The VIP guest cabin in the bow, has a considerable amount of headroom, so that you feel like you are in a hotel suite. Comfortable and seaworthy, the Beneteau Project E will have a cruising range of up to nine hundred nautical miles.  Project E is to launch in Dusseldorf 2021 and so far we do not know if they will be a separate line or make part of the Swift Trawler range.

www.beneteau.com

New Model: Pershing 7X

The predecessor to the X range, the Pershing 70, get a make over and becomes the 7X.  A project of all time Pershing designer Fulvio de Simoni, the 7X made its debut at the German Dusseldorf boat show January 2020. The 7X is full on Pershing style from top to bottom, with an aggressive fifty knots performance reached from twin Man 1800hp engines coupled to Top System surface drives.  The Pershing 7X offers a standard three double cabins lower deck, with master stateroom at mid ships, a VIP suite forward, and a twin berth guest cabin to starboard.  Saloon and living is on the main deck while an enclosed galley is located to port side as one arrives in the lower deck.  The Pershing 7X also features an alternative lower deck layout of two cabins, with large L-shaped sofa replacing the third cabin.  A crew cabin is located to port side in between the engine room and midships owners stateroom. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.11 m (69.3ft)

Hull Length - 20.2 m

Waterline Length - 16.1 m

Beam - 5.35 m 

Draft - 1.52 m

Displacement - 35000 kg unloaded, 42000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3600 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Max Persons - sixteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or four berths in two cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1800hp

Propulsion - Top System P85X surface drives

Speed - 50 knots max 42 knots cruise

Range - 300 nautical miles at cruise

Project - Fulvio de Simoni exterior and interior, Ferretti Group Engineering for naval architecture

www.pershing-yacht.com

Improve-it = Hatteras GT70

Hatteras give us a preview rendering of the Enclosed-Bridge GT70 Convertible presented at the 2020 Miami Yacht Show as this article is going online.  This is another take on the already legendary Hatteras GT70 with the enclosed bridge offering apart a protected central helm, an L-shaped dinette to starboard, wetbar to port, and a view mezzanine settee outside, and mini docking station. The GT70 offers a five stateroom four head lower deck arrangement.  Power comes from twin Cats 1825hp which offer a cruise range between mid thirties and up to forty knots of top end speed.  The Hatteras GT70 modified Vee hull shape offers stable speed that cuts through any wave.

www.hatterasyachts.com