Project: Absolute 56 Fly

The result of engineering innovation, Italian design and a passion for details, enters the latest project by Absolute the Piacenza-based shipyard is called 56 Fly.  Featuring a strong, confident personality, 56 Fly was created to be noticed and to fascinate boat owners with a proven mix of comfort and fine design, but also innovation, functionality and on-board convenience.  “Charisma” encapsulates the essence of Absolute’s new craft, which brings together and builds on the most successful features of previous boats. With 56 Fly, Absolute has undertaken intense Research and Design work to enhance those hallmarks, including the revolution of the Flybridge Generation 2022 that began with the 60 Fly launched in 2021, which introduced a new construction approach developed to ensure freedom of movement, ultimate versatility and liveability.  Along with a relaxing bow area with sun loungers and sofa, the outer aft areas are free of fixed elements, so they can be easily furnished as desired. To meet all needs, Absolute provides modular, versatile décor solutions for the entire range.  The visual boundaries between the boat and the sea vanish thanks to a transparent parapet in the cockpit, the open gunwales and the large windows with electric winder in the lounge area.  The magnetic personality of 56 FLY is also expressed in its interiors, featuring comfortable, modern spaces, inspired by Absolute’s signature focus on ease of use.  Liveability culminates in a full beam owner’s cabin at the bow, designed to provide ultimate privacy and comfort, but also an outstanding view through panoramic windows; its interiors are embellished with sophisticated design, transparent details between cabin and bathroom and textural contrasts. As spacious as a second owner’s cabin, the VIP cabin is also full beam. The sleeping area is completed by a third full-feature cabin with single beds, complete with every comfort and with the same ceiling height as the other cabins.  Freedom of movement is the common thread throughout the interiors, connected by sliding doors and enhanced by surprisingly large windows for breath-taking morning views, with plenty of natural light flooding into the cabins.  There are numerous stowage areas to improve comfort in the sleeping area as in the living area, which also features a contemporary kitchen.  No power details are given for the Absolute 56 Fly as yet.

www.absoluteyachts.com

Project: Amels 60 Limited Edition

Amels present the project for the 60 model, a semi custom super yacht platform with exterior designed by Espen Oino, and fully custom for the interior by Indigo, and naval architecture by Amels parent company Damen.  Amels is calling the 60 the super yacht of the future.  On the technical side of things the Amels 60 will be good for a top speed of fifteen knots, and a cruise of thirteen which allows for a range of 4500 nautical miles.  Five hulls have been sold of the Amels 60, with hull number one well under construction with delivery to their owners scheduled for 2022.  Next build slot is for the fall of 2024.

www.amelsyachting.com

Super Sport Yacht Burns and Sinks in Siniscola Sardinia

A Maori 24 meter super sport yacht went ablaze and later at around 2045 hours of Thursday 21 October sank near Capo Comino province of Siniscula to the East of the Sardinia island.  The 24 meter super sport yacht with four persons onboard was on a trip from Olbia to Arbatax when at around 1900 hours it launched the May-Day for an onboard fire.  The call was received from the Olbia station who immediately launched a patrol boat from the Caletta Siniscula marina for assistance.  When arriving on the scene the patrol boat found the yacht in flames with the four crew already in safety on a life raft.  After taking the crew to safety the patrol boat returned to the scene with four fighting men in order to control the fire, but found the yacht ablaze and in the process of sinking.  The morning after of the accident the Olbia Coast Guard returned to the scene to asses pollution, and program the recovery of the yacht from the sea bottom.

The super sport yacht in this fire is m/y Mama G, hull number one of the Maori 80ft as designed by Mario Ciampa and delivered in August 2021 .  Designed by Marco Ciampa the Maori 80 was a further development of the 78 model launched in 2013.  Maori is a young company started up in 2007 first with a 50ft model, and later advancing to smaller cruisers and bigger sport yachts, with this 80ft being the current largest build to date. This particular Maiori 80ft was World premiered at the Cannes 2021 boat show.

New Model: Sunreef Power 100

Launched at Sunreef Yachts new construction facilities in Gdansk, Poland, the 100 Sunreef Power superyacht is currently undergoing finishing works and getting ready for a series of sea trials and technical tests in the Baltic Sea. Equipped with twin 1300hp engines, the transatlantic luxury catamaran features an aft garage for two jet skis and a selection of water toys as well as a large hydraulic platform. The yacht’s thirteen meter plus beam creates vast relaxation areas which include a full-beam bow terrace with a sunken lounging area and an immense flybridge with a spa pool. The power  bespoke interiors include vast accommodation for up to ten guests, a fitness area and a custom-designed drinks bar. The twin-hull superyacht also stands out with a rose gold superstructure and bimini as well as a grey metallic hull.

Technical Data:

LOA - 29.95 m (98.2ft)

Length - 28.6 m 

Beam - 13.5 m

Fuel Capacity - 20000 l

Water Capacity - 2400 l

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

Engines - 2 x Man 1300hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Sunreef design and naval architecture

Construction - composite

www.sunreef-yachts.com

Project: Jeanneau DB/43

Having had a success in the European centre console market with its Cap Camarat range, Jeanneau decides to present a new flagship, enters the high performance project named DB/43.  Designed by Camillo Garroni for exterior and interior, and Michael Peters responsible for the hull, the DB/43 unlike the Cap Camarat range features high performance modern sophisticated looks.  No interior details are yet provided for the DB/43 but Jeanneau says the model will offer good internal accommodation and spacious fore to aft exterior deck day boat usage.  What we can see in this rendering is that the DB/43 will have opening aft bulkheads, while its hard-top will be pretty extended.  Power has also not been announced, with Jeanneau saying that the DB/43 will be both available with outboard and inboards.

www.jeanneau.com

Azimut Boat Catches Fire Near Celestun Yucatan

Four persons where saved from a fire onboard a thirteen meter Azimut sport cruiser titled m/y Juan Pablo, offshore and to the North of the sea town of Celestun, in the municipality of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico on the Tuesday night of nineteen October.  It is reported that the four persons onboard tried to control the fire first, before asking for help.  Assistance arrived to the scene and provided help and rescue to the four boaters, as they where reported safe from the fire, with the cause of the blaze not being reported.  Unconfirmed news reported that the sport cruiser was stolen.

The Azimut in this fire is an Azimut Atlantis 43 as designed by Neo Design of Salvetti and Biaggi and produced from 2014 to 2019 in 140 units.  The Azimut Atlantis 43 came out as a replacement to the Atlantis 44 and was replaced with the Atlantis 45.

New Model: Sirena 68

Sirena present the new 68, built on a hull that seamlessly marries efficiency and performance thanks to the innovative semi-displacement hull lines by German Frers that delivers comfortable cruising and world-class range at displacement speeds.  The salon welcomes those entering from the aft deck where a dining area and open-concept galley awaits them. Immediately noticeable is the play of light in this bright and dynamic space from the large windows that draw the eye to the ever-changing views.  Forward of the galley is a large U-shaped sofa where family and friends can congregate while sharing their time with an owner-operator who does not feel excluded from the company on board.  On the lower deck the master stateroom is amidships to take advantage of the full beam of almost six metres. Again, large hull windows admit plenty of natural light and the stateroom is served by a His-and-Hers head arrangement. The guest accommodation is completed with a twin single guest cabin and a VIP cabin in the bow, both with ensuite bathrooms.  On deck, the forward area has been arranged for sunbathing and a relaxed life at sea.  There is also an enclosed version of the ample bridge deck available for colder climates with direct access to the main saloon below.  Not forgetting the generous fly deck that is set up for relaxing and dining under the protective shade of the hard top. The interior design by Cor D Rover is available in three colour and material combinations.  The first unit is based on light honey-coloured wood and soft semi-gloss lacquer that together with the large windows for panoramic views provide a serene and elegant ambience. The bold dark wood and anthracite lacquer create a very masculine and energetic look. The finest white leathers and fabrics result in an interior that feels stylish, fresh and contemporary.  The general style of the new Sirena 68 is elegant and purposeful, the engineering platform is well tested, and hull form is sea kindly. The unprecedented sale of 20 units since the new model was announced is proof positive that Sirena’s customised approach to production boat building continues to be a hit with owners in the market for mid-size motor cruisers.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.4 m (70ft)

Hull Length - 19.9 m

Waterline Length - 19.8 m

Beam - 5.9 m

Draft - 1.3 m full load

Displacement - 47 t full load, 39.5 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 5250 l

Water Capacity - 1400 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, or 8 berths in 4 cabins, one crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp, D13 1000hp

Propulion - V-drive line shaft

Speed - 28 knots max 16 knots cruise ten knots economic long range with 1000hp

Range - 1200 nm at ten knots

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Construction - fiberglass with carbon fibre reinforcements

Project - German Frers exterior styling and hull, Cor D. Rover interior

Certification - CE A

www.sirenayachts.com

Project: Robertson and Caine Leopard 46 Powercat

The Robertson and Caine Leopard 46 Powercat was designed with one goal in mind, to provide pure comfort and performance compared to the best of its competitors. The Leopard 46 Powercat stands proudly as the second in a new range of power catamarans that have benefited from almost thirty years of accumulated design experience, as well as an injection of new thinking following the footsteps of the award-winning 53 Powercat. The new Leopard 46 Powercat brings you all the style, luxury, outdoor living spaces, and home-away-from-home accommodations and comfort of her big sister. Accommodations have been enhanced to make you feel at-home with new soft furnishings, very comfortable beds and great use of space.  The Leopard 46 Powercat is available with two layouts; offering three or four cabins lower deck layouts.  The three cabins layout offers a master stateroom on the starboard hull, while the four cabins version offers identical cabins in both hulls.  The Leopard 46 Powercat is to be powered by standard twin 205hp engines, with options going up to 370hp. Estimate speeds with the optional twin engines choice of 370hp is up to 25 knots.

www.robertsonandcaine.com

New Model: Steeler 57 S Performance

Steeler has in Summer 2021 launched its new 57 S Performance model.  Measuring at seventeen meters in length this new Steeler 57 S Performance is built in aluminium and was build for an Austrian customer, with the yacht set to reside in Lake Bodensee.  The 57 S Performance features a fully enclosed hard-top which fully opens up thanks to a pivoting window with entrance door clearance, and hard top.  Powered by twin Volvo 600hp the Steeler 57 S Performance reached cruising speeds of 27 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.20 m (56.4ft)

Beam - 4.95 m

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D8 600hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS pod drives

Speed - 30 knots max 27 knots cruise

Hull Shape - Steeler performance S-line

Construction - aluminium 

Certification - CE A

www.steeleryachts.com

VZ Yachts New Web Site

Italian motor yacht builder VZ presents its new virtual web showroom. VZ is founded by Gianni Vizianello who in the mid fifties starts to get his naval work experience for many of the boat building and repair shops around Venice. In the early seventies Gianni Vizianello builds around seventy boats from eleven to fifteen meters in length for IAG Nautica in Venice.  After this experience Vizianello decides to open on his own and founds VZ in the mid seventies, in the start it is with wooden built boats, before moving its production to fibreglass technology in the eighties. When VZ changes to fibreglass construction it was never about a fully automated production method, but more a way to increase quality, building by hand and to order in a semi custom approach. In the nineties VZ is sold to a group of investors who expand the name till the recession of 2009 hits home and bankrupts the company in 2012.  VZ reopens in 2018 with a group of investors from Veneto. A turning point in VZ history was in 1993 when launching the sixty feet plus flagship 18 model, one of the first designs by Venice architects duo Nuvolari Lenard who with this model created a success, not made bigger only cause of the waiting list and limited production numbers of three to five boats a year VZ could produce at the time. Stopped in production in 2006 the semi-custom VZ 18 is today considered a classic in its size and style for Mediterranean flybridge Motor Yacht types.  Currently VZ offers a three model line up; 56, 64, and the 68 flagship model.  A custom line 72 model is reported under construction. Previous to its closure in 2012 VZ had in 2011 launched a new 65 evolution of the 18 and 64, and presented a 58 model project in replacement to the 56. VZ new website is only available in Italian and takes you around with the following buttons; Chi Siamo (about us), Il Cantiere (the boat yard), Servizi (services), Le Barche (our boats), Il Nosto Usato (our used boats), Custom Line, and Contatti (Contacts).

www.vzyachts.com

Production History;

38 Sport 1986-90 

38 Fly 1986-88

44 Fly 1987-89

34 Sport 1987-91

40 Fly 1989-91

45 Fly 1989-92

48 Fly 1987-89 *46 Fly project

50 Fly 1990-95

18 1993-05

16/56 2003/06-12

20/68 2004/06-12

64 2006-12