Project: Burger 122 RPH Motor Yacht

Designed Gregory K. Marshall and the Burger design team, the Wisconsin based builder presents the project for the 122 Raised Pilot House Motor Yacht. A stately and sleek custom super yacht, the 122 RPH Motor Yacht is a semi wide body sleek looking super yacht, with a custom accommodation of ten guests in five double cabins, including of which is an owners stateroom located on the forward part of the main deck. Crew are is located on the forward part of the main deck and offers a lounge with galley and an accommodation for six, including a captains cabin with double berth.  The Burger 122 RPH also offers a tender garage aft.  A fully custom build, the Burger 122 RPH Motor Yacht is estimated to reach speeds up to 24 knots.  

www.burgerboat.com

New Model: Viking 90 SB

In the early part of 2023 Viking launched its new 90 SB flagship, a 27 meters super sportfish yacht with all the birds and whistles.   A replacement to the 92 which debuted in the fall of 2014 and produced till 2022 sold in 21 units, of which sixteen where in the Enclosed Bridge variant.  The 90 is also the third in size Viking ever made if we add the 93 MY which sold in only one unit in 2017.  Following the introduction of Selective Catalytic Treatment Viking would have continued production of the non stop selling 92, but the new rules needed the New Gretna to go back to the drawing board and make a flagship with a 24 meter hull length.  The 90 looks all based on the 92 with an identical beam and will offer a five double stateroom layout with an owners master stateroom at midships.  A crew cabin with separate shower is located aft.  Beside the Sky Bridge version off hull one the 90 is also available in Enclosed Bridge or open Convertible version, with this being sold as hull number four and has started construction in the fall of 2022.  Available with three engines from standard Cats 1925hp, or optional 2433hp, and MTU 2635hp with these last fitted to hull one.  The 90 has so far sold in fifteen units after its debut at the Viking VIP preview in end January, and World launch in the Miami boat show in February 2013.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 28.96 m (95ft) with bow pulpit

Hull Length - 27.7 m

Waterline Length - 24.03 m

Beam - 7.05 m

Draft - 1.80 m

Displacement - 92378 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 14388 l

Water Capacity - 1817 l

Accommodation - ten berths in five cabins, one crew cabin for two

Engines - 2 x Cats C32A 1925hp, C32B 2433hp, MTU Series 2000 V16 M96L 2635hp

Propulsion - direct line shaft

Speed - 38 knots max 33 cruise

Range - 600 nm at cruise

Hull Shape - modified Vee with 12.4 degrees deadrise aft

www.vikingyachts.com

Baia Yacht on Fire in Channel Islands California

A 24 meter Baia super sport yacht titled m/y Our Nauti Dream went on fire and was severely damaged while berthed in Port Hueneme in Channel Islands, Los Angeles USA on the morning of Friday 24 March.  A team of six fire fighters went onto the marina pontoon to control the fire with no success as the yacht is now mostly in a salvage state, as the picture above shows.  The Baia yacht was unattended at the time of the fire with no injuries to persons being reported.  Unconfirmed reports are stating the Baia yacht burned from a short circuit battery related causing the fire.

M/y Our Nauti Dream is a Baia B80 from 1993 as designed by Carlo Galeazzi from 1992 to 1998.   The B80 was Baia's flagship at launch, surpassed by the one off B105 flybridge in 1994, which is at today still the largest Baia ever build.  The Baia B80 was replaced by the 80 Panther in 1999, what was a direct evolution with a redesigned forward facing radar arch and hard top redesigned super structure.

Project: Breedendam Eightzero Sport

The Leeuwarden-based shipyard, Breedendam has revealed its latest super sport yacht concept: the 24-metre convertible Eightzero Sport designed by long-time collaborator, Guido de Groot who was also responsible for designing the WW2 British Navy-inspired Fourzero and Sixzero models.  The Breedendam EightZero Sport concept aims to take a fresh look at how a classy gentleman’s sport yacht look according to her designer, by taking the lines and level of outfitting beyond what is expected from a typical large open super sport yacht.  Designed with various interior layout possibilities and propulsion options on offer, the Eightzero Sport is home to a large open outdoor entertainment deck with different seating areas, including one to fore deck. She features a spacious multifunctional aft deck. This carefully thought out space is perfect for guests to relax and take in their surroundings with removable furniture available on request, and for deploying tenders and toys. In addition, her large aft garage has space for a tender, WaveRunner and numerous other water toys. Created with socialising in mind, a great deal of attention has been given to ensuring that exterior and interior spaces blend seamlessly together for a relaxing onboard experience, with the large main deck aft cockpit area designed so that it can easily become part of the saloon area once it is closed off. Accommodation is provided for up to eight guests across three cabins, comprising one master, one VIP cabin and one additional guest stateroom, all of which are ensuite, as well as one crew cabin which houses two crew. Performance-wise, the Eightzero can either be powered by three Volvo 900 or 1000hp with IPS1200 pod drives for estimated top speeds up to 32 knots.  Alternatively Breedendam is also offering larger Man or MTU engine with top speeds up to forty knots.

www.breedendam.com

New Model: Aquador 300 HT

Aquador present the brand new 300 HT, a ground-breaking hard-top sport cruiser, with modern lines and full of features to suit the North European boater.  Designed for use and the Northern European market the Aquador 300 HT is a three part hard top sport cruiser, with a living on the main deck offering an L-shaped dinette to starboard, with galley opposite and dual seat helm station forward.  The lower deck offers accommodation for four with a double V-shaped berth forward, and a guest cabin with double berth to starboard.  A shower head is located to starboard in between the two sleeping areas.  The Aquador 300HT is powered by a single Mercury 270hp diesel engine with sterndrive, and or optional Yanmar 370hp, or twin petrol-gas outboards of 225hp or 250hp.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.35 m (30.6ft) 

Hull Length - 9.28 m

Beam - 3.30 m

Displacement - 4500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 445 l

Water Capacity - 145 l

Accommodation - four berths

Max Persons - six

Engines - 1 x Mercruiser 270hp, Yanmar 370hp diesel and stern drive, 2 x Mercury V6 225hp, Verado V8 250hp petrol gas and outboard

Propulsion - single duo propeller sterndrive, or twin outboards

Project - Karl Norschau

Certification - CE B6 C9

www.aquadorboats.fi

Azimut Super Yacht Beaches in Fort Lauderdale Channel

A 35 meter Azimut super yacht titled m/y Rylax with George Town flag ended beached and stuck in low tide while navigating in Fort Lauderdale's New River channels on the late morning of Wednesday March 22.  According to some reports the Azimut super yacht was a bit unlucky as the tide was just going out when doing a tight corner manoeuvring in the channel.  The Azimut super yacht was later assisted by Sea Tow with no success in towing her to deeper waters up until higher tide came in.  News if the yacht sustained any damage is not reported.

M/y Rylax is a 2005 Azimut 116 as designed by Stefano Righini and produced from 2004 till 2011 in 29 units.  The 116 was Azimut flagship at the time of launch, and its second largest build to that date following the 118 Penthouse from 1994, with the model replaced by the Grande 35 Metri.

Project: Nimbus 465 Coupe

Nimbus present the project for an upcoming new flagship the 465 Coupe, and with this enters in the segment of modern explorer cruisers with living aboard amenities.  Extending current length by two meters and measuring just under fifteen meters in overall length, the Nimbus 465 Coupe is designed by the Swedes builder chief designer Joacim Gustavsson with the project details showing a classic straight shear line and a moderate flared bow hull, with all upper structure giving a twist of modernity thanks to large all around windows.  For the main deck the 465 Coupe will offer an astern galley living, with dinette forward to port side of the helm station located opposite.  The lower deck features a three double cabins layout with an owners stateroom with en-suite shower head at midship, a forward double cabin, and a third cabin with bunks to starboard.  The Nimbus 465 Coupe is to be powered by twin Volvo 480hp with IPS propulsion, with top speeds up to 27 knots, and cruise speeds in the range of 24 to twenty knots.

www.nimbus.se

New Model: Cheoy Lee CLB65

Cheoy Lee presents the CLB65, a flybridge motor yacht which represents a new entry point into CL Yachts’ line-up, with luxurious features inspired by her larger sister-ships. With standard twin 800hp Volvo engines with IPS pod pro propulsion the CLB65 can hit an impressive top end of 27 knots and cruise at a very respectable 21 knots. CLB65 comes fitted with multiple helm stations, one on the main deck and on the flying bridge, so that owner-operators have a choice of staying protected or fully enjoying the marine environment around them. Additionally, two wing control stations to either side of the aft deck are incredibly helpful when getting in and out of marinas. The CLB65 features an aft galley on the main deck layout, the first Cheoy Lee yachts with such a layout. With a hinged door and flip-up glass, the main deck can be fully opened. It’s an exciting development that makes food service to the salon or the cockpit equally easy, and helps make CLB65 an excellent entertainment platform. The salon has multiple seating options, including a large U-shaped settee forward and to port that will be a focal point for conversation. The CLB65 was imagined with volume and comfort in mind, to that end she is built on the same hull as the larger CLB72, with the same beam but shorter. The benefits of this choice are obvious to anyone who steps aboard, particularly in the full-beam en-suite midships master stateroom with extraordinary volume and remarkable natural light, followed by forepeak en-suite VIP with island-queen berth. A spacious guest stateroom to port has twin berths that are perfect for guests. All staterooms on the lower deck have opening port lights to enhance ventilation. Throughout the interior which can be finished in either walnut or hickory oiled veneers and a neutral color palette mean the CLB65 is effortlessly cool and timelessly stylish. As for outdoor entertainment spaces, the CLB65 has an expansive flybridge with everything needed for alfresco cruising, including multiple settees, a barbecue and wet bar at amidships, with a hardtop to provide shade for the whole proceeding. A foredeck lounge with a sun-pad provides a further entertainment area, and one which will provide much welcome privacy when this motor yacht is moored stern-to.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.70 m (64.8ft)

Beam - 6.05 m

Draft - 1.50 m

Displacement - 40,900kg at full load

Fuel Capacity - 3200 l

Water Capacity - 950 l

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

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 800hp

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking IPS1050 pod drives

Speed - 27 knots max 21 cruise

Construction - resin infused with strategic use of carbon fiber

Certification - RINA, CE

www.cheoylee.com

Projects: Azimut Seadeck 6, Azimut Seadeck 7

Azimut presents its new Seadeck series, a line of three sport yachts from seventeen to 24 meters full of hybrid and innovative technological solutions, aimed to reduce environmental impact with the Italian yacht builder saying to be its most ever green product to date reducing emissions by 40%.  Considering what Azimut-Benetti Group delivered in the past decade for fuel efficiency and green solutions, which confirms again, the importance of Research and Design for the World largest yacht builder.  The concept of the Seadeck is developed by Alberto Mancini, Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez, with the last two names debuting in yachting design.  The Seadeck Series also features what Azimut calls the Fun Island, a spacious aft deck re-invented, with opening balconies which become a big terrace slash beach club on the water.  The first Azimut Seadeck is to be the above 6 model set to debut in January 2024 at the Dusseldorf boat show.  The Azimut Seadeck 6 will measure seventeen meters in length and will offer an interior layout of three double cabins, with a one berth crew cabin.  The Seadeck 6 is to be powered with triple Volvo 380hp and up to 480hp engines, with IPS propulsion which will give speeds up to 33 knots.

The second model to come of the Azimut Seadeck is the 7, a 21 meter sport yacht with four double cabins plus one crew cabin for two persons. Unlike the smaller 6, the Seadeck 7 is to be powered by twin Volvo 900hp with IPS pod propulsion with top speeds up to thirty knots.  The Azimut Seadeck 7 is to debut in beginning September 2024 at the Cannes boat show.  In all Azimut Seadeck, the set up will debut the Volvo innovative hybrid solution.  Azimut has so far sold ten Seadeck 6, and five Seadeck 7 on plan, with the still under wraps flagship of the range Seadeck 8 set to debut in January 2025 at the Dusseldorf boat show.

www.azimutyachts.com

Formula New Web Site

Formula Boats presents its new website virtual World wide showroom. The story of this famous builder starts with the founding of Thunderbird by Woodie Woodson in 1956, Duo. Inc in 1958 by Victor Porter in Indiana, and the original Don Aronow Formula in 1962 and the launch of the 233 in the same year.  The Aronow Formula 233 is still as at today regarded as a history making model for Offshore racing, and the Deep Vee hull. These three protagonist of the time; Thunderbird, Porter and Formula finally become one in 1973. and the current Formula set up continues as at today thanks to the Porter legacy who take full hold of the company in 1976.  Other important steps in the history of Formula are the appointment of John Adams as designer in 1971, who as at today is still leading design of all models.  Competitions have also been a trademark of Formula and the brand, excluding the milestone that was the 233 in the sixties, has the following recent heritage; 1986 a 302 SR-1 wins B-Class Southeast Divisional Championship and sets a new UIM record, 2001 and 2002 winners of Mercury constructors cup, 2003 World and National Offshore Champions, and in 2006 U-7 Formula Unlimited Hydroplane takes first in ABRA National High Points. Formula also took the following awards for its products; 2004 370 Super Sport wins Powerboat Sport Cruiser of the Year followed a year later with the 400 Super Sport, and in 2006 240 Bowrider earns Powerboat Magazine Boat of the Year.  Located in Decatur, Indiana in an 85 thousand square foot facility updated in 2006, today Formula builds fourteen models in six lines; Bowrider, Crossover Bowrider, Super Sport Crossover, All Sport Crossover, Center Console, and Sun Sport.   The entry level Formula is the 240 Bowrider and 240 Sun Sport, and the current flagship is the 500 Super Sport Crossover. Formula new website takes you around with the following buttons; Models, Dealers, Build, Preowned, Virtual Boat Show, Owners Resources, About, Blog, Build A Boat, Find A Dealer, and Contact Us. The new web site also features links to Formula's social media pages; Instagram, Tweeter, Facebook and Youtube at the bottom.

www.formulaboats.com

Production History;

31 SC Express 1981-85

35 PC 1986-89

29 PC 1988-92

36 PC 1990-

419 SR-1 1991-97

34 PC 1991-2002

419 Fastech 1997-2001

400 Super Sport 1999-2006

48 Yacht 2002-07

34 PC (ii) 2004-15

45 Yacht 2007-14

400 Super Sport (ii) 2007-19

45 Yacht (ii) 2015-19

380 Super Sport Crossover 2019-