Project: Lyman-Morse Hood 35

The Hood 35 by Lyman-Morse hits the sweet spot of C.W. Hood Yacht’s powerboat acumen. Following the success and the raving reviews of the Hood 57 launched in the fall of 2020, Lyman-Morse presents the Hood 35 which follows the Down East lobster traditional cruiser genre in a smaller size and a perfect fit for day and weekend long cruises.  To be build in cold-moulding the Hoold 35 is beautifully shaped and engineered for a smooth ride. The Hood 35 LM is engineered and designed to handle all conditions, including when it’s less than ideal on the bay, with aplomb.  Twin Yanmar 440hp engines with Hamilton jet propulsion will propel the Hood 35 to a 38 knots top speed and acruise of thirty.  Currently under construction in Thomaston, Maine, Lyman-Morse Hood 35 hull one is scheduled for a launch this 2022 year, with a hull two which will feature a flybridge set to launch in 20213.

www.lymanmorse.com

New Model: Van Den Hoven Executive 1700 Mk2

Van Den Hoven present the new Executive 1700 Mk2. Although the looks follow the modern, international design language established with the 1850 and 1500 Mk2, the 1700 Mk2 is clearly identifiable as a distinctive model. Stand-out features include newly designed windows on the sides and a different underwater body. Innovative design methods mean the 1700 Mk2 combines more speed with less fuel consumption. All Van den Hoven interiors are renowned for their smart layouts and wealth of space, and this level of comfort is certainly present on the 1700 Mk2. A natural flow between the galley, helm, saloon and dining area facilitates socialising and a seamless use of space. The aft deck invites guests to enjoy a drink or al fresco dining prepared in the modern galley, while the owners can showcase their driving skills behind the wheel. Clients who prefer even more space outside to enjoy their surroundings can add a flybridge to the design. The 1700 Mk2 comes standard powered with twin Volvo 225hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.30 m (56.7ft)

Beam - 5.10 m

Draft - 1.35 m

Displacement - 42 t

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 225hp

Propulsion - line shaft

www.bvandenhovenjachtbouw.nl

Project: Prestige M48

Prestige enter the World of Power Catamarans with the M48 project, a fourteen meter length six meters beam twin hulled flybridge cruiser designed by Garroni and Philippe Briand for exterior, and interior by De Romedis.  With its surprising characteristics, unique in its segment, the M48 offers a freedom of movement and stability to experience peaceful moments at sea.  This multihull yacht reveals generous, brightly lit and refined living spaces, affording the ultimate in comfort.  It promises life in harmony with the sea and at a gentle pace. The M48 comes with two lower deck layouts; three cabins with seven berths, owners stateroom forward, or four cabins eight berths owners room to starboard.  The Prestige M48 is powered by twin Volvo 320hp with V-drive line shaft propulsion and estimated top speeds of twenty knots.

www.prestige-yachts.com

Super Yacht Aground in Sea of Cortez Mexico

A 52 meter super yacht with fifteen passengers onboard titled m/y Vixit with Cayman Island flag registration ran aground on a rocky reefs in Mexico's Sea of Cortez five nautical miles South-East of Porto Escondido on the afternoon of Monday March 14.  Vixit was transiting from Loreto to Lo Paz when it hit the Piedras del Camaroncito which translate to Little Shrimp rocks.  The grounding is reported to have pinched three holes to Vixit among other damage to the propellers, rudders, and stabilizers.  The plan is to re-float the super yacht and take her further South to Mazatlan for repairs.

M/y Vixit is a 52.76 meter build by Swedeship in 1988 to a design and naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design from Holland and interiors by Arleen Dvorine.  Build of steel and aluminium Vixit is the largest super yacht build by Swedeship who build four super yachts, three of which made in the eighties and one in the 1950s.

New Model: Sunseeker Predator 65

Based on the 65 Sport Yacht platform which Sunseeker launched in mid 2021, the Poole based yacht builder presents the new Predator 65. The dramatic exterior is a striking blend of tinted glazing, carbon fibre and polished stainless steel, perfectly balancing traditional Sunseeker design concepts with cutting-edge material innovation to create a performance twenty meter sport yacht. In a standard arrangement, the aft cockpit comprises of comfortable seating backed onto a large sun pad over the garage and a social bar unit with matching stools on the port side. Owners can opt for a fully integrated wet bar or extended J-shaped lounge seating running aft from the galley across the width of the cockpit if desired. This Predator 65 benefits from an optional crew cabin, accessed via a dedicated stairwell in the aft cockpit. Below deck, the three-cabin layout provides accommodation for up to six guests. A spacious, full-beam master stateroom features a generous en-suite, while the thoughtfully designed forward VIP cabin provides an equally comfortable room for guests. Each guest cabin has an en-suite, and there is a separate day-head below. Optionally, an open-plan Owner’s Office linked to the master stateroom, a single-berth cabin, lower deck galley or saloon can be specified, delivering flexibility for any owner. An extra-wide tender garage allows a jet tender to be carried and launched via a new diagonal sliding hydraulic bathing platform. The additional garage space can store SeaBobs, inflatable paddleboards, diving equipment or racking. If specified as a Beach Club, the fully-flush floor lends itself to free-standing furniture with a rain shower, lighting and speakers built in to the opened door.  The Sunseeker Predator 65 is powered by twin Volvo 900hp or 1000hp with IPS forward looking pod drives which allows top speeds up 35 knots with the large engine choice.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.50 m (67.2ft)

Beam - 5.10 m

Draft - 1.6 m

Displacement - 37810 kg medium load

Fuel Capacity - 3500 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

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

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

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max with Volvo 1000hp, ten knots long range cruise

Range - 750 nm at ten knots

www.sunseeker.com

Project: Filippetti Navetta 28

Filipetti present the project for a Navetta 28, a displacement super yacht whose interiors and exteriors merge in a perfect balance of style and maximum use of space. Designed by Fulvio De Simoni, Navetta 28, the exterior style sharpens the contrast between soft, curvy lines and huge glazed surfaces that endow this with unique strength and character. The Navetta 28 stands out for her incredibly airy interiors and exteriors. The Filippetti Navetti 28 features a fully-custom layout allowing the owner maximum freedom of choice. Outdoor areas can be enjoyed at best both when cruising and at anchor. A large flybridge devised as an open-air living space, and a huge bow area on the main deck offers guests great spaciousness and unmatched liveability, maximizing onboard volumes being always a key objective. Wide glazed surfaces characterize this yacht, ensuring incomparably close contact with the surrounding landscape and offering guests amazing views. Always looking to allow for maximum customization of both interiors and exteriors, the owner will be able to choose between five or six cabins and decide whether to have the master stateroom on the upper deck or on the main deck, both offering a privileged position to enjoy fantastic panoramic views while cruising The Filippetti Navetta 28 is powered by twino 800hp engines which will push the yacht to a maximum speed of fourteen knots and a cruise of thirteen. Increased onboard comfort is ensured by the stabilizing fins. Navetta 28’s most impressive feature, as is the case on all other models in the N range is her outstanding range of 3,000 nautical miles.

www.filippettiyacht.com

New Model: Princess X80

In the end of 2021 Princess launched hull number one of its new X80, second X-range model which follows the 2019 launched X95, which some say its one of the ugliest yachts ever made and others saying it is an innovative design with purpose.  The new Princess X80 with Dusseldorf boat show cancelled was presented in a private boat show in Plymouth on end January 2022.  The X range like new latest Princesses is designed by Pininfarina with Olesinski taking care of engineering duties, and its purpose is to move away from traditional yacht design and maximize space.  Upwards of the main deck the recipe is different with Princess saying the X80 gives 30% more flybridge space, while lower deck and hull shape are standard, with a planning hull giving speeds up to 31 knots with twin 1900hp Man engines.  The Princess X80 comes with a couple of interesting choices; the first is to have an owners stateroom on the forward part of the main deck in replacement to a forward dinning area, the second is to have a fully enclosed or three part hard top option on the flybridge deck.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.17 m (82.7ft)

Beam - 6.07 m

Draft - 1.77 m

Displacement - 72813 kg medium load

Fuel Capacity - 7046 l

Water Capacity - 1400 l

Accommodation - eight berths in four cabins

Engines - 2 x Man V12 1900hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Pininfarina design, Olesinski engineering

www.princessyachts.com

Stolen Azimut Yacht Havoc in Newport

A stolen eighteen meter Azimut motor yacht created havoc and extensive damage to about half a dozen of boats in Newport Beach Harbour to the South of Los Angeles, on ten o'clock local time the morning of Thursday tenth March. This was a lucky accident with a lady who was relaxing on a fourteen meter sailing yacht coming out only slightly injured.  Considering that the eighteen meter motor yacht literally went atop the sail yacht, destroying its mast in the process this was lucky indeed.  There was also a centre console who took a full hit and damage, while a recently purchased classic wood Tollycraft also sustained damage before the Azimut crashed into a seawall and finally stopped.  Police arrested the thief who now is accused of boat theft and stolen possession, and forty minutes before was reported doing vandalism on the Pacific Coast highway.  News reports have said this Azimut motor yacht was purchased new in August 2021, and was having some work on the marina, when the thief literally went aboard and started his senseless joyride.

The Azimut in this crazy run is a 60 Flybridge as designed by Stefano Righini and produced since 2017.  The damaged Tollycraft, last boat to be hit in this mad ride is a Custom 37 build in 1960 of wood.

Project: Absolute Navetta 75

Absolute present the project for a new Navetta 75 project, what represents the largest build to date by the Italian boat builder and a replacement to the current Navetta 73 flagship.  Absolute is calling this new project the Absolute Sphere a design set to expand the Navetta range. Absolute chose the sphere, a symbol of perfection and harmony, to describe an explorer yacht that embodies all the essential values and distinctive features that a new project should have.  The Navetta 75 incorporates the shipyard’s most unique features and style, the strengths that set it apart from competitors: in line with the new Fly range concept, the Navetta 75 project brings on board a terrace cockpit and the owner’s cabin at the bow. The new flagship includes also large windows, high ceilings and spaces designed on a single level, both on the main deck and on the lower deck. Navetta 75 comes with two other Absolute style highlights: easy movement on board and ultimate privacy for the owners, their guests and crew. Indeed, from the main deck you can easily access the flybridge both from the aft and from the bow, thanks to two separate stairs. A dedicated crew area can be easily accessed from the cockpit, without interrupting the owners and their guests.  With Navetta 75, Absolute proves once again that research can be used to elevate design and meet needs onboard, from sliding doors to generous storage compartments. Absolute provides impressive solutions once again by offering beautifully designed external and internal areas for good times with friends and family and for absolute versatility in the flybridge and cockpit areas, with modular furnishings with no fixed structural elements.  No power details are announced but imagine a pair of Absolute 1000hp with IPS pod propulsion as the Navetta 73 the 75 replaces.

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Austin Parker Ibiza 52

Austin Parker has in the fall of 2021 launched its new Ibiza 52 model, a versatile sport yacht centre console of sixteen meters in length designed by Fulvio de Simoni.  The Ibiza 52 is an interesting different offer in its size offering a full sixteen meters of exterior spaces, with a two aft and fore-deck sun-pads, a central dinette, an exterior hard-top covered galley, and a central three seat centre console.  Down below the Austin Parker Ibiza 52 offers again interesting spaces with three double cabins, and a choice of two or three heads layout.  The master room in the Ibiza 52 is located forward with the double berth looking to port side to give the space of a full beam midships cabin.  The Austin Parker Ibiza 52 is powered by twin Volvo 725hp or Cummins 715hp engines, with choice of line shaft or IPS dual propeller pod drives with the Volvo option.

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.05 m (52ft)

Beam - 4.90 m

Displacement - 18 t

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Max Persons - eighteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp, Cummins QSM11 715hp

Propulsion - line shaft, or Volvo forward looking dual propeller IPS pod drives

Speed - 36 knots max thirty knots cruise wiht Volvo 725hp IPS propilsion

Project - Fulvio de Simoni

Certification - CE A

www.austinparker.com