Projects: Cranchi M 40, Cracnhi M 35, Cranchi 30 Endurance

After making the last two years concentrating on its new Yacht Class line which today features three models and goes up to 66 feet, Cranchi goes into the fall of 2011 in full attack to the sport cruiser market between the thirty and forty feet mark with three upcoming new projects set to launch in Cannes and Genoa.  This is a size which without a doubt showed Cranchi build a strong reputation for quality and reliable boats since the early nineties.  The first of the projects shown above is the M 40, which takes a lot from its exterior looks from the latest new model coming from Cranchi what is the 56 Soft Top. But the M 40 is a huge challenge which represents a size which have given a lot of growth to Cranchi, think models as the 40/41 Mediterranee, or 39 and 41 Endurance.  The M 40 has a lot of strong features from a very spacious aft cockpit deck with sun pad, C-shaped settee, a couple loungers, and dual seat helm station, to a spacious cabin area below.  This sleeps a total of six or seven, in two cabins plus a convertible dinette.  It also features two heads, and a very so far on plan spacious looking galley.  Power for what is an over all sport cruiser of 44 feet in length is from twin Volvo 300 or 330hp engines with dual prop stern drive propulsion.  Speed estimates for a boat weighing close to ten tons dry are of 33 knots max with the twin 330hp engines.     

The M 35 is again a hard soft top sport cruiser from Cranchi.  In my thinking this model is the hard top version of the 36 Zaffiro, and  should replace the highly successful and still wanted over one thousand units delivered 34 Zaffiro.  The M 35 does in fact share hull shape from the 36 Zaffiro with an identical length and beam, with the same sleeping six in two cabins including the convertible dinette lower deck layout.  The main deck aft cockpit is still a split level area but has been redesigned with the entrance now moved to port instead of starboard as is the 36, and features an extra lounger and new style wet bar.  Power choices are the same to what the 36 Zaffiro offers from twin 260 to optional 300hp Volvo engines.  Top speed is a 34 knots max with twin 300hp engines.

The Cranchi 30 Endurance continues the legacy created in the eighties by what is a classic from the North East Italian boat builder the 31 Endurance.  With the 30 Endurance Cranchi joins the other Italian builders who think walk around style outside, and a comfortable cabin area below.  This brings a good compromise for a day boat, with good cabin space for a small family to cruise.  In fact the 30 Endurance sleeps four below in a convertible dinette, double berth at midships, and a separate shower head.  The galley is located outside, and a light material sunroof on top of the center helm is also available as optional.  A total of five Volvo engine choices are available in both petrol and diesel from a single 270, to twin 225hp.  Speed estimates are for 32 knots max with a single 320hp petrol engine.  

www.cranchi.it

Project: Cheoy Lee 46m Marco Polo II

Cheoy Lee continue to upgrade its Marco Polo Series, and present the second of the series what is a 46m  transocean super yacht designed by Ron Holland to explore the world's remote regions.  Marco Polo II continues the concept of hull one of the series what is a European quality built in China, typifying her builder's approach to modern fuel efficient green cruising.  Accommodation for the Cheoy Lee 46m Marco Polo II is a four or five double guests cabins, with an owners stateroom, apartment style located on the top deck.  The Marco Polo series features a seaworthy efficient hull with a bulbous bow. Her look is practical and purposeful and low maintenance silken finish suits her word girding role. The Cheoy Lee 46m Marco Polo II is to be powered by a single 1911hp Cat engine, with a spare wing 315hp jet propelled motor.  Top speed is a 14 knots max, 13 cruise, and an economic of 10 knots giving 6000 nm of range.

www.cheoyleena.com

New Model: Riva 27 Iseo

It's been a very long time since Riva produced boats under the thirty foot mark, but the release of the 27 Iseo has been all the more worth waiting for.  This new entry level Riva also takes space as the baby of the range from the 32 feet Aquariva and its three different versions, and as all the recent models of the World renowned status symbol builder is a design to Micheli's Officina Italiana Design with the collaboration of Ferretti Group AYT.  The new 27 Iseo, follows what showed the Aquariva and gives tribute to the classic Riva runabout built from the forties till the eighties with mahogany wood glued to a fiberglass built boat. The 27 Iseo will have also a standard made for Riva road trailer, with an optionals list which add to the luxury of the boat from a bow thruster, to the electric ZEM hybrid choice, and all Poltrona Frau upholstery. The Iseo has also a special Apple platform for I-Pad which integrates with the GPS, and adds other entertainment features.  Accommodation is for a luxury fitted two berth cuddy cabin to fore.  Power is three engine choices petrol or diesel fuel, Yanmar and Mercruiser, from 260 up to 320hp.
Technical Data:

LOA - 8.24 m (27ft)

Hull Length - 8.21 m

Waterline Length - 6.98 m

Beam - 2.50 m

Draft - 0.88 m loaded

Displacement - 2.65 t unloaded, 3.55 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 330 l
Water Capacity - 88 l

Max Persons - 6

Accommodation - 2 berths

Engine - 1 x Yanmar 6BY2 260hp, Yanmar 8LV 320hp, petrol Mercruiser 377 DTS Mag V8 6.2 l 320hp

Propulsion - Yanmar ZT350, Mercruiser Bravo III dual propeller stern drive

Speed -  40 knots max 35 cruise with Yanmar 320hp

Range - 250 nm with Yanmar 260 at 30 knots cruise, 210 with Yanmar 320 at 35 knots cruise

Hull Shape - monohedron with spray rails 15 degrees dead rise aft

Project - Mauro Micheli Officina Italian Design, Ferretti AYT

Certification - CE 2003.44 B, modules B + C RINA S.p.a.

www.riva-yacht.com

Projects: Prestige 550 Flybridge, Prestige 60 S

Prestige continues to present new projects to attack the market, and is aiming to showcase three new models for the fall of 2011.  One of these new projects is the 550 Flybridge with designer Garroni following the themes we have seen on the latest Prestige the 500.  Similar lines outside, and a plan which looks all very the same but adds more space, and new comforts.  But The 550 Flybridge is all new hull set up, wider longer and also features the ZF Zeus aft looking dual propulsion set up instead of Volvo IPS as is for the 500.  Below the theme of the upcoming flagship of the Flybridge range is again similar to what we found on the 500 with three guests cabins having also the owners stateroom with separate stairs and here gaining an office room, and adding a single person crew cabin aft.  Power is from twin Cummins 600hp which give a top speed of 30 knots.

The Prestige 60 S will be the second model of the Yachts Division which was inaugurated in 2009 with the 60 model.   The 60 S follows the themes of the flybridge model but has a lot of elements coming from a sport yacht.  The 60 S is in simple terms a sport bridge version of the 60. What you get in the 60 S is a sleeker sports line with hard top opening on top of the lower helm, and a shorter fly deck which features three settees, and C-shaped dinette.  Down below the theme is similar to that of the 60, living main deck with astern galley, and lower deck three cabins all with private heads, and two berth crew cabin aft.  Power is from twin Volvo 700hp with IPS pods which give a 30 knots top speed.

www.prestige-yachts.com

New Model: Cutwater 28

Cutwater by Fluid Motion presents its second model, with the 28 flagship.  The bigger Cutwater is similar to the smaller 26 sister PowerYacht showed a couple weeks ago, with everything being that little bit extra spacious.  Non the less the 28 although measuring 32 feet over all is indeed a trailer boat.  But this is not done to sacrifice what is a very comfortable all year use cruising boat, which has a lot of substance and thinking going into its design. Meaning that just as the smaller 26, the Cutwater 28 is a boat for cruising at sea.  The 28 features the unique Cutwater hull which is a planing hull with keel, and a step.  Accommodation sleeps four in two areas, plus a convertible extra berth in a saloon, plus a galley on the main deck, and a separate shower head.  The aft cockpit is where the 28 feels more spacious to the 26. For easy manoeuvring bow and stern thruster are standard, with extra comforts as 2.7 kw generator being optional.  Power is from a single Yanmar 260hp, which should give about 30 knots of top speed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.85 m (32.4ft) rigged with platform

Hull Length - 8.5 m

Beam - 2.59 m

Draft - 0.71 m

Displacement - 2904 kg

Fuel Capacity - 378 l

Water Capacity - 151 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engine - 1 x Yanmar 6BY2 260hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max
Hull - semi planning Cutwater Keel stepped hull, eleven degrees dead rise aft
Project - David and John Livingstone
www.cutwaterboats.com

Project: Azimut 60 Flybridge

Azimut presents the 60 Flybridge project, what is a further development of the 58 model launched in 2007.  The visible changes of the 60 are apparent all following what was shown in the new 64 presented the fall of last year 2010.  Like new lower fin shape windows to the upper cabin being more distinctive, and glass inserts on the outer part of the radar arch of the flybridge.  Inside the changes will be more subtle but Azimut do hint of some minimal changes in the main deck, as well as the galley.  The flybridge by this modified rendering seems also improved now featuring a larger settee to starboard.  It will be interesting to see if Azimut will follow what was presented in the new 45 of a very modular flybridge into other models of the range.  I'd say why not.

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Botnia Targa 32

Botnia presents its latest new Targa 32 model.  The new Botnia Targa will replace the 31 model, and is a new boat with a wider hull of seventeen centimeters.  Distinctive looking outside thanks to it larger coach roof and lightly higher free board the 32 will offer important improvements versus the model it replaces especially in the fore cabin now moved more to forward as the improvements seen on the 35 and 37, and a much larger shower head.  Other important touches for the Targa 32 will be a double entrance transom door from the bathing platform, and integrated staircase to the fly bridge helm station.  The Targa 32 sleeps a total of seven persons, five of which in two separate cabins plus the convertible settee on the main deck.  Power choices start from a single 370hp up to a twin of the same rating, with the last option giving 44 knots of top speed.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.78 m (35.4ft)

Hull Length - 9.82 m

Beam - 3.37 m

Displacement - 6300 kg approx

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 120 l

Accommodation - 5 + 2 berths

Engines - 1 x Volvo D6 370hp, 2 x Volvo D4 225hp, 260hp, 300hp, D6 330hp, 370hp

Speed - 44 knots max, 36 knots cruise with twin Volvo 370hp

Range - 340 nm with twin 260hp and consumption of 2.3 nm per mile on cruise

www.targa.fi       

Project: Sanlorenzo SL94

Sanlorenzo continue to show new models, and again with the help of Francesco Paszkowski  present the project for the SL94.  In this new project of two and half decks Francesco follows the Sanlorenzo family style of raised pilot house design as presented in the mid nineties with the 100, and later followed with the 88, 108, and recent SL104. This project follows the themes seen on Sanlorenzo latest launch the 2010 presented SL104; like a flybridge dedicated all for entertainment, four meter plus tender stowage in aft garage, and larger port holes.  Larger in the Sanlorenzo World, that means do not expect the glued windows as you see in more modern fancy looking yachts.  Down below the SL94 will accommodate eight guests in four spacious suites, with the owners stateroom located to midships.  The main deck is all dedicated for relaxing with an entrance aft filled with relaxing sofas, and moving to fore in a separate area which is dedicated to dining, and cooking.  Crew accommodation is located to fore below, also forming a sound proofing element to the VIP cabin located behind.  The SL94 will also be available to order in a hard top version as above, and open with radar arch to be covered if desired by a bimini.  Power is for standard twin Cats 1890hp, and optional MTU 2100hp.  This last optional choice should give top speeds of 29 knots.

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com 

New Model: Princess 42

Princess presented its second series new 42 at the fall of 2010, what is an updated version of its entry level Flybridge range model, and a best seller since launched in the fall of 2003.  At the time of launching the 42 replaced another best selling model the 40. The updates mostly concern the outside with the new 42 having larger windows everywhere from the port holes in the cabins, to the wrap around windscreen, and the lower view panoramic from the saloon now being double in size to the old version.  Inside the changes are more subtle with the 42 taking a more modern approach to the interior fittings.  Power is again from twin Volvo standard 370 and optional 435hp engines. 

Techical Data:

LOA - 13.48 m (44.3ft) inc pulpit

LOA - 13.28 m

Beam - 4.14 m

Draft - 1.09 m

Displacement - 14,000 kg approx loaded and with Volvo 370hp

Fuel Capacity - 1362 l

Water Capacity - 455 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 370hp, D6 435hp

Propulsion - line shafts in semi moulded tunnels

Speed - 32 knots max with Volvo 435hp, 29 knots with 370hp

Certification - CE for Europe, ABYC and NMMA for USA imports

www.princessyachts.com

Project: Fairline 38 Targa GT

Better late then never or so they say.  I have been waiting for a hard top Fairline 38 Targa for quite some time and finally the British, Oundle based boat builder presents the Gran Turismo version for this 2006 launched model.  Fairline actually delivered more then just a hard top with power sliding canvas roof to the 38 Targa Gran Turismo, and they also upgraded the interior and added three new vertical feature windows to the guest midships cabin.  Here the accommodation has been increased with the option of a sofa that converts to a third berth in the guest cabin and following customer feedback, entry here has also been significantly improved.  With this option the 38 Targa now sleeps a total of seven persons including the convertible saloon. The 38 Targa Gran Turismo will also add a new Volvo engines option of the new 400hp stern drive which goes along the standard 260hp, and optional 300 and 370 units.  A top speed of  45 knots is being anticipated with the new 400hp Volvo engines.

www.fairline.com