Monthly News - January 2015

-pic of the month- Princess Celebrates Fifty Years

Azimut Wins Powerboat of the Year 2015

The Azimut 50 Flybridge was the overall winner in the category 'over 45 feet' at the prestigious award of "European Power Boat of the Year 2015" (EPY 2015), held on the occasion of the International Boat Show in Düsseldorf in 2015. As recognized by authoritative EPY jury, an undisputed asset of the new model was represented by the designers’ ability to contain in an only 15 meter yacht all the features and characteristics of her 'big sister' Azimut 80 while, in the true spirit of the Azimut philosophy, still respecting the unmistakable 'family feeling'. Being awarded with the EPY 2015 prize, a recognition as renown as an Academy Award in the maritime field, is a great success for the Italian brand, that once again gets recognized by the critics for its designers ability, as well as for the quality of its models. The EPY’s qualified panel of judges includes seven editors of the most renown European nautical magazines in Germany, Italy, Norway, France, Switzerland, Austria and Spain.

Bavaria New CEO

On January 7th 2015 Lutz Henkel joined Bavaria Yachtbau as designated new CEO. Lutz Henkel will assume his new responsibility as of February 1st 2015 and will replace Constantin von Bülow who will become speaker of the advisory board. Under the leadership of the current CEO, Constantin von Bülow, Bavaria has been stabilised and professionalized over the last two years and the foundation for further profitable growth has been laid. Prior to joining Bavaria Lutz Henkel was CEO of Salona Group and is an experienced boater himself. He has over 20 years of relevant professional experience from other industries in Operations, quality Assurance and Project Management as well as Sales, Marketing, Growth and General Management. Lutz managed international businesses and companies in Germany, Luxembourg, France and in the USA.

Bavaria Achieves Sales Target

Best results through quality Quality pays off for Bavaria, like last year over 100 yachts were sold by Bavaria. This year its own sales target was already achieved at this level on the last weekend of the largest international boat show. For Bavaria it is especially fortunate that a lot of the orders are for the catamaran Nautitech Open 40, which celebrated its German premiere in Duesseldorf under the logo Bavaria Catamarans. Almost all of the remaining annual production for the Nautitech Open 40 was sold in the nine days of the fair. The Bavaria team was already able to celebrate the first surprise on the first Saturday of the fair. The Cruiser 46, one of the most successful sailing yachts in Bavaria’s company history, was awarded the 'European Yacht of the Year' award in the category of cruising yachts. It was the German premiere of Nautitech Open 40, and it was the first day for one of the most visited ships in Hall 16 for sailing yachts. Since September, the successful French shipyard Nautitech has been operating under the umbrella of Bavaria Catamarans the new catamaran line. Already on Wednesday a mixture of nervousness and satisfied smiles was evident for Nautitech Managing Director Bruno Voisard and the managers of Bavaria, such as Daniel Kohl, CPO for everything to do with sailing and motor yachts at Bavaria, along with COO Sebastian Jürgens. Almost the entire annual production for the Nautitech Open 40 was already sold half-way through the fair. Now the production will be expanded at Nautitech in Rochefort to a third layer, in order to satisfy the demand of the coming spring fairs. Fair visitors to the boot came on noon of the first Saturday to finally see the new Sport 450. Under a white cloth, the new flagship of Bavaria waited for her revelation. Punctually at 12 o’clock Bavaria Managing Director Constantin von Buelow gave the command, and the new Sport 450 celebrated its world premiere. Nearly 160 guests from across Europe met for the second weekend, 'Sport 450 VIP Night', and celebrated the grand success of the new Sport 450 in Duesseldorf. Bavaria+ is the new service system of Bavaria, which premiered on the boot. With a short scan of a QR code you can obtain all the essential information on the equipment of the yacht, as well as many explanatory videos on the screen of your phone or tablet computer. Bavaria Information System, BAVIS for short, is what Bavaria calls this part of its new service campaign for owners and charter customers. Without having to read long manuals, now on a Bavaria you can see via a video how the anchor winch works, or receive an explanation for the switch panel at the card table. The Bavaria+ package also includes the service history of the yacht. There will soon be a shop where customers can also easily order additional equipment and spare parts. With the success of the Duesseldorf exhibition, Bavaria will now start up in the coming season. As previously announced, Constantin von Buelow, who took over the management of Bavaria in April 2013, will be placing the company in the hands of the new CEO Lutz Henkel by the end of the month. On February 1st Constantin von Buelow will switch to Speaker of the Advisory Board in the Supervisory Board of Bavaria, and thus will be more active in determining the fortunes of Bavaria on behalf of the owner. 

Beneteau Roaring Fifties

On the 4th December, as a warm-up to the Paris Boat Show, Bénéteau and Suzuki Marine performed a serenade on the river Seine to commemorate several years of fruitful collaboration. This was a way of celebrating their anniversaries together and involving the journalists from the specialist press. Under the surprised eyes of Parisians, with the engines of the latest Bénéteau Flyers and VanVan Suzuki in unison and customised for the occasion, the convoy of ‘Roaring Fifties’ undertook a crossing of Paris that was at the very least original. Leaving Port-Javel at the beginning of the afternoon in the direction of the Ile de la Jatte, three Flyer Opens – the new Flyer 7 Spacedeck launched at the 2014 Paris Boat Show, the Flyer 6 Sportdeck and the Flyer 5 Spacedeck – escorted on the banks by four VanVan motorcycles personalised with the colours of Bénéteau’s 130 years and Suzuki Marine’s 50 years, allowed the journalists present to discover a somewhat unusual Paris. The lack of sunshine on the day was more than compensated by extraordinary light effects along the way. From the motor boat ballet at the foot of some of the capital’s most beautiful monuments to the cavalcades under the illuminated bridges, Paris treated the dazzled participants to its best party atmosphere. Two of the VanVans could later be won by two Bénéteau customers, who had ordered their boats during the Paris Boat Show. The 2014 edition of this major event in the European nautical calendar has just closed with an outcome full of optimism for Bénéteau as well as for Suzuki.

Benetti Appoints New Regional Manager

Benetti, part of the Azimut|Benetti Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Luigi Adamo as General Manager of Benetti Asia. His task will be to directly manage and coordinate sales, marketing and customer satisfaction to further reinforce the Group's presence in the Asian market. Born in 1978, Luigi Adamo later earned his degree in naval engineering. With his certificate as project manager Adamo's experience in the yachting world began in 1994. At Benetti he covered the important roles of Service Manager and Sales Area Manager. Excellent results made him a key figure in several of the company's strategic markets. 

Cerri Strengthens Management

Shipbuilder Cerri, based in Avenza, Carrara in Italy has started 2015 celebrating the acquisition of a new order (hull No. 5 of the Cerri 102 Flyingsport line) and is now presenting its new organizational structure. After gaining solid experience as CEO of Mondomarine and Baglietto, Diego Michele Deprati, an engineer, born in 1963, is the new Chief Executive Officer of the Carrara-based shipyard. He will be supported by Guido Penco, also an engineer and Baglietto’s Technical Director, who will be leading the Technical Department, and Giulio Bertani, as Sales Manager, who will have the task of relaunching the Tuscan brand on the international market. Carlo Cerri, who founded the brand, will keep his position as Chairman. The new, strengthened team will also include Adone Pucci – the Shipyard's Director - and Raffaella Daino as Communication and Marketing Manager, the same position she holds in Baglietto. Immediately after being appointed, the renovated team achieved a first important result by signing a new contract for the fifth hull of the Cerri 102' Flyingsport line, which will go to an Italian owner. This new job order follows another significant achievement that dates back to last summer, when a Cerri 86' Flyingsport was sold to an American owner and then presented as a world premiere at the 2014 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Thanks to the new organizational structure and its significant know-how, the Carrara-based shipyard will be able to carry on with its strategic projects: an increased production of fibreglass crafts (the brand's core business) and an expansion of the range, which will allow the brand to step into the ‘custom’ market with 2 fully-custom lines. Cerri’s 2 most successful series – the Cerri 102’ Flyingsport and the Cerri 86’ Flyingsport – will be restyled, preserving their distinctive décor features but adding a more contemporary touch, and 2 new lines of steel and aluminium and/or all-aluminium yachts will start to be built. The shipyard is indeed currently working on the conception of a range of small superyachts between 24 and 35 metres in length, and of an ‘Expedition’-style line ranging between 30 and 35 metres. This will give Cerri the opportunity to offer its international clientele a complete product range. 

CRN Presents New Industrial Relaunch

This January morning the management of CRN – a company of the Ferretti Group specializing in the building of 50-90 m steel and aluminum yachts – presented its new industrial plan for 2015-2019. At the Ancona headquarters of Confindustria (the Confederation of Italian Industry), representatives of the main union met with the company management, namely Lamberto Tacoli, President and CEO of CRN S.p.A., Marco Zammarchi, Responsible for the Reorganization, and Giovanni Sardella, Head of Human Resources. The company presented its new industrial plan aimed at the re-launch of the shipyard, conveying the key elements of the plan and the effects of the company’s reorganization strategy, related to the workloads and the initiatives in support of the plan itself. This objective will be achieved through the expansion of product ranges and brands built in the shipyard, building also steel and/or aluminum vessels of the Riva and Pershing brands. In addition to that, the company started the refit of a 46 m CRN ship, thus starting a possible new area of business. This strategy of re-launch aims not only at generating an increase in the total turnover of the Company, but also at creating more opportunities for the Ancona shipyard, despite a quite complex marketing scenario. The shipyard has currently two yachts under construction: M/Y 131 74 m and M/Y 134 55 m, as well as the refitting of a 46 m craft. At the end of 2014, the contract for a 77 m vessel – currently undergoing the planning stage – was also signed. The commercial activity of the shipyard continues with several important negotiations, in line with the aforementioned industrial strategy. While remaining among the largest shipyards in the international segment of mega yachts (vessels over 40 m), CRN operates in a global nautical market strongly declined in the past three years. The re-launching plan of the shipyard involves a company reorganization aimed at creating a strong production specialization optimizing and consolidating the know-how existing within the company, through important training interventions and investments in the productive areas considered as strategic. In order to safeguard the occupational levels and its workers, the plan also provides for the opening of an Extraordinary Redundancy Fund for a period of two years, in order to absorb the low workloads expected for the next two years while preserving the present structure of production.

Fairline Announces Key Dealer for Arabian Gulf

Fairline is delighted to announce the further expansion of its dealer network in the United Arab Emirates and Middle East, with the appointment of motor yacht specialists ACE Marine L.L.C., trading as Fairline Middle East. Fairline Middle East will operate from new offices in Dubai, serving the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. It is a sister company of Alkhalil Trading L.L.C., trading as Fairline Egypt, based at Abu Tig Marina in the resort of El Gouna, on the Red Sea coast. Both dealerships, along with Fairline Lebanon in Beirut, were established by Managing Director, Tarek Khalil, who has been part of the Fairline dealer network for five years and is a Fairline owner himself. The new dealership has ambitious plans to grow awareness of the Fairline brand in the Arabian Gulf region, building on the success of Fairline Egypt and Fairline Lebanon. Fairline Middle East will showcase some of Fairline’s newest models at the 2016 Dubai International Boat Show and will be introducing a number of models into the region in the meantime. In April this year, Fairline Egypt will exhibit the new Squadron 48 and Targa 48 Gran Turismo fitted with crew cabins, alongside a new Squadron 65, at the dealerships’ own event in El Gouna.

Frauscher New Partnership

Frauscher shipyard and MennYacht Group are starting a close collaboration for the distribution of Frauscher boats and yachts in the Adriatic region. Frauscher’s extraordinary day cruiser, with their innovative design and exceptional driving performance, will surely win the heart of cruising and racing passionate, thanks also to the new partner support. MannYacht’s branch offices are very well located in Croatia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia and Albania. The Group can rely on 20 years if experience in the yachting services as well as in the yacht’ sales, thus making the Company the ideal partner to foster Frauscher’s expansions in the new markets.

Horizon Finalist in Showboats Awards 2015

Horizon is proud to announce that the Horizon RP110 superyacht Esther 7 is a finalist in the ShowBoats Design Awards 2015 for the “Interior Design Award – Motor Yacht below 500GT” category. Famed Italian Interior Designer Luca Dini was at the helm of the interior for ESTHER 7 and worked closely with Horizon throughout the build process, ensuring his modern visions were brought to life on board the superyacht. Esther 7 is one of 12 finalists in her category; an independent panel of judges will meet soon to review the finalists and decide upon the winners. Winners are announced during the annual Superyacht Design Symposium, which takes place in Kitzbühel, Austria from February 22-24th, 2015, and awarded the golden Neptune award. The ShowBoats Design Awards 2015 is in its sixth year and is presented by Boat International Media to the “most innovative, elegant and inspiring new yacht designs from the boards of the world’s leading yacht design studios” as stated on their website.

Marlow Awarded Aim Editors Choice

Marlow Yachts Limited, Inc. is pleased to announce that it was awarded the 2014 AIM Editors Choice Awards for our Marlow Explorer 62E in the 60-69’ Long Range Cruiser category. The AIM Marine Group magazines include Power and Motoryacht, Sail, Soundings, Yachts International, PassageMaker, BoatQuest.com and Soundings Trade Only. This award was presented and accepted by David Marlow, Chairman, and Michael Cannova, President of Marlow Yachts at the Tranquilo Hotel on October 31 during the 2013 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. Marlow Explorers are built at our environmentally green factory in Xiamen, China. As each vessel is completed at the factory, she undergoes rigorous quality controls to assure all performance, seaworthiness, and value is to the highest Marlow standards. Each vessel is manned by our top factory personnel and sea trialed over 100 miles on the China Sea to the Xiamen Port. Our capable team stays with the yacht to monitor the load and stow on the mother ship to ensure a safe travel to the USA. Recently our factory personnel were on hand at the Xiamen Port to oversee four Marlow Explorers waiting to be loaded on the transport ship and journey to the USA where our Marlow team will offload and prepare these vessels for the Miami International Boat Show on February 12. 

Moonen Two New Refit Projects

Moonen Shipyards in the Netherlands has entered the new year in great shape, announcing two new refit projects. The company is also making good progress on its two new builds from the Caribbean series – the 37-metre Martinique and 32-metre Matica – and a number of other projects are also on the horizon. The first refit project has been commissioned by an owner who is very aware of Moonen’s quality of construction and engineering, having had not one but two new Moonens delivered in 2003. He purchased the Moonen 84 Phoenix in 2014 via Maarten ten Holter of Fraser Yachts Monaco with the express intention of refitting her to his exact – and exacting – specifications. The yacht has now been renamed Impetuous. The negotiations were clearly fruitful as the project involves a considerable amount of work. The swimming platform is being lengthened by one metre and the yacht is being fitted with a zero speed stabilisation system, new teak decking and a long range tank. The seating area on the flybridge is being enlarged and rearranged. Interior activities include replacing the existing owner’s suite and one of the guest cabins and installing two new guest cabins. The galley, currently part of the saloon, will be transformed into a separate area, while the audio/video facilities in both the guest and crew areas will be modified and renewed. The refit also covers comprehensive maintenance of the technical installations and an upgrade to the latest thinking in noise attenuation. The existing shore transformer will be dismounted and a new 50 kVA converter installed in the engine room. In addition, all navigation and communication equipment is being reviewed. Last but not least, by the time Impetuous is relaunched in time for the new European sailing season she will have a new tender and look resplendent with her new exterior paintwork. The second refit project at Moonen involves the 30-metre Amigo, originally built by Heesen in 2001 to a Peter Beeldsnijder design. Her owner is another familiar face at Moonen as he has commissioned the yard on two previous occasions for refit and maintenance work on the motoryacht. This time round the main activity involves a comprehensive repaint of the exterior.

Mulder Refit Completed

After cruising in the Netherlands and the Mediterranean for 20 years, M/Y Ingeborg, returned to the Mulder yard in Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk. The trip from the South of France to the Netherlands was done in February 2014 on her own keel with a crew of three. Nevertheless very heavy weather conditions, the trip was done in three weeks and the yacht performed very well. This beautiful, timeless yacht was delivered to her first owner in 1994. Back then, it was the first Mulder built over 20 metres. In 2014 the Mulder 70 underwent large maintenance and refit works. The hull of steel and the aluminum superstructure of this displacement yacht, got a bottom-to-top paintjob and the technical systems serviced. The interior was freshed-up and new windows are installed on main deck. The Mulder 70 has four cabins and serves perfectly for longer voyages with family and friends. She is now for sale for € 735.000 and available for inspection at the Zoeterwoude yard.

North-Star Takes Over Consonant Yachts

Harlingen-The Netherlands North-Line Yachts, builder of the North-Line motor yachts has taken over Consonant Yachts B.V. Consonant Yachts of Vriezenveen in the Netherlands has built more than seventy Kusters- Noaber motor yachts in the past decade but last year the company found itself in difficulties and the yard was taken over by the Kuster owners club. Recently the Kuster owners club, led by Herman van der Most, started looking for a new party to continue the construction and maintenance of the Kuster and Noaber vessels. Consonant Yachts will be incorporated into the existing organization of North-Line Yachts in Harlingen, all Kuster- and Noaber models of 31ft to 47 ft will be put ‘back on the drawing board’ and in consultation with a number of owners appropriate improvements and modifications will be made. Of course, the high quality of materials, seaworthiness and the unique look of all the models remain intact. Besides the construction of new Kunster yachts, current owners can also be provided with winter storage, moorings and maintenance at the yard in Harlingen. The yard can also offer modifications to existing interiors, major refits and changes and modifications to machinery and electrical systems. 

Princess Celebrates 50th Anniversary

2015 marks the 50th anniversary of one of the world's leading motor yacht manufacturers Princess Yachts International. Founded in 1965 as Marine Projects (Plymouth), David King and two friends started the business with a Senior 31 hull and deck moulding to fit out in their rented shed based at Newport Street, Plymouth. Project 31 sold for £3,400 and marked the beginning of a successful Plymouth shipyard. Over the years Princess Yachts has produced some world-beating craft from the company's first sports boat; the 286 Riviera which firmly cemented Marine Projects' place in the high speed sports cruiser market, to the Princess 65 which became the company's flagship in 1990. On 1st August 2001 Marine Projects became Princess Yachts International plc now occupying sites in Devonport, Plympton and Lee Mill. In 2008 the company was purchased by L Capital and the following year South Yard, a 15 acre waterside site (formally part of the Royal Naval Dockyard) was acquired with plans put in place to take the brand over the 100 foot mark. Now with over 2,400 employees across six sites, Princess Yachts International is one of the biggest employers in the South West. Along with a complex distributor network covering more than 65 countries around the world and a product range consisting of 23 models; Princess has become a leading motor yacht manufacturer at the forefront of the industry. Princess Yachts is set to make 2015 a memorable year with the launch of two new M Class superyachts. The Princess 30M will mark the entry point into M Class with the 35M reaffirming Princess' ability to produce world-class superyachts. As with all M Class yachts the 30M and 35M will combine elegant lines with sophisticated and contemporary interior styling. 2015 will also see further announcements to Princess' Flybridge, V Class and S Class ranges.

Princess Financial Results

2013 saw yet another strong financial performance at Princess Yachts, set against a background of aggressive competition in volatile markets. Profit before tax for the year ended 31 December 2013 was £17.9 million (2012 £18.4 million) on turnover of £239.4 million (2012 £249.9 million). Net assets at the end of the year totalled £115.2 million, up £10.6 million from the previous year, with the company continuing to maintain a very strong balance sheet. Continuing investment in the future of the business has laid the foundations for future growth. During the year, the company spent £10.4 million (2012 £9.5 million) on new product development, £2.0 million on new plant and equipment and maintained a workforce of over 2,000 people. All expenditure on new product development is written off in the year in which it is incurred and further adds to the robustness of the company's performance. With new yachts continuing to be added, the breadth of the model range has clearly established Princess as an industry leader in all segments of the markets in which the business operates. The recently introduced range of M Class superyachts continues to grow, with two exciting new models due to be launched in 2015 to add to the award winning flagship of the range, the Princess 40M. By any measure, the dawning of 2015 will mark a milestone in the company's history and will herald a year of celebration as we mark the 50th anniversary of the formation of the business in 1965. We are proud that a fledgling West Country boatyard, then known simply as Marine Projects (Plymouth) Limited, has grown into the global industry leader that it has become today. It all began with a boat known as Project 31 and has today evolved into what is arguably the finest range of luxury motor yachts in the world.

Sea Ray Announces Plan To Expand Production

Due to the overwhelming market reception and solid retail demand for its new L-Class yachts, Sea Ray will increase production capacity by reactivating its Sykes Creek manufacturing facility in Merritt Island, Fla. The expanded production will commence in the summer of 2015. Hiring will begin immediately, and the company expects to create up to 100 new jobs over the next 12 months.

Sea Ray App Wins Prestigious Award

Sea Ray recently received a Qualcomm Vuforia Vision Award for the company’s L650 Fly Augmented Reality application. The highly competitive global contest awards only five winners each year, out of hundreds of entries. In addition to the Sea Ray award, other 2014 winners were Samsung, LEGO, Sesame Street Workshop and the Guinness Book of World Records, all esteemed multi-national brands. The app features both interior and exterior tours of Sea Ray’s flagship model. The boat design in the app is taken directly from the Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) files used to build the L650 Fly, so the experience within the app is as close as possible to the actual boat, down to the smallest details. Sea Ray employed Ignition Digital Images Inc., a Toronto-based company, to help with the app development. While Sea Ray and Ignition Digital Images Inc. have been working together for more than five years on various projects, this was only the second implementation of the award-winning Augmented Reality technology for Ignition Digital Images Inc., after Mercedes Benz of Canada partnered with them to help launch their all-new C Class automobiles a few months earlier. For the exterior tour, users point an iOS device with the free app at a “target,” available here. Users can then zoom, rotate and interact with the boat, even looking in the windows at incredible detail. The interior tour offers a highly intuitive, gyro-based interface; wherever a customer points the iOS device, they see what would be there if they were standing in the boat

Tiara Yachts New Sales Coordinator

Tiara Yachts is pleased to announce that Jennifer Jones has joined the Tiara Yachts sales and marketing team as a Sales Coordinator. In this position, Jennifer will be responsible for all facets of the order entry process and production scheduling. Jennifer will communicate with both domestic and international Tiara dealers, customers and our production team, and will also handle monthly reporting and other sales related functions.  Jennifer has 6 years of experience working in the boating industry as a Service Coordinator for SkipperBud’s in Grand Haven, MI. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Public Relations from Grand Valley State University. Jennifer will be based at the S2 Yachts Corporate Headquarters in Holland, MI.

Viking Angler Achievement

Congratulations to Dawn Samuels as the 2014 recipient of the West Palm Beach Fishing Club's Richard Jeck Memorial Billfish Tagging Trophy! Presented in memory of Richard "Scrambler Dick" Jeck, the award is presented to the member of the WPBFC who tags the most billfish off Florida and the Bahamas each calendar year. Dawn, a regular angler on the Viking 56 Princess Lily and team member at the Viking Yacht Service Center in Riviera Beach, tagged 20 fish and is only the third member to receive this honor since the awards creation in 2007. 

Viking Gold Standard

Dave Anderson, fishing on the Viking 70 Krazy Salt's, claimed Top Angler at the recent Gold Cup Team Fishing Tournament. Captain Keith Greenberg along with mates Luke Hickey and Jeff Theil also led the boat to a First Place finish with 12 sails released by the angling team of Dave, Eric McDowell, Brian Graul and Jamie Diller. The Viking 62 was hot on their heels with 10 sails and Third Place honors. Nice work Captain Ryan Higgins, mates Brian Komer and Mike Provow and anglers Patrick Healey, Greg Jones, Pat Kelly, Dave Meyer and Don Gemmell.

Viking Key West Challenge

After the overwhelming success and fun at last year's inaugural event to celebrate our 50th Anniversary event in Key West, round two of the Viking Key West Challenge is set for April 8-11, 2015. Much more than a fishing tournament, this edition promises to be more fun than ever for Viking owners, family and friends. The event includes two days of fishing, parties, a fishing tournament for kids and loads of family oriented activities. Our four host marinas are booking slips so don't miss out on the fun and make your plans today.

New Model: Tiara 50 Flybridge

The Tiara 50 Flybridge builds on the modern design and product evolution started with the introduction of the exciting 50 Coupe. The open layout adorned with solid hardwoods, contemporary furniture, finishes and hardware are all part of the new 50 Fly. What sets her apart is the new bridge deck layout thoughtfully executed with entertaining in mind. Highlights include a center helm station, secure coming heights, all inclusive seating and a convertible sun-pad allowing all guests to be part of the cruise. The open step system to the flybridge makes for easy ingress and egress, and keeps the aft cockpit deck open and airy.  Twin Volvo 725hp power the 50 Flybridge to a cruising speed of 28 knots, with a 33 knots top end. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.6 m (54.6ft)

Beam - 4.85 m

Draft - 1.34 m

Displacement - 20613 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2460 l

Water Capacity - 569 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, or optional 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS950 forward looking dual propellers pods

Speed - 33 knots max, 28 knots cruise

Range - 270 nm at cruise

Hull Shape - planning Vee with 14.8 degrees dead-rise aft

Construction - premium resins with gel-coat outer layer, and balsa cored hull sides

Certification - USCG, NMMA, CE 

www.tiarayachts.com

Project: Numarine 60 Flybridge

During Dusseldorf boat show Numarine announced a project for a new entry level 60 Flybridge model project which should be launched later on this year. Some sales of this new model have also been made on plan during the same boat show. The 60 Flybridge is designed as the recent new models which come from the Turkish builder by Can Yalman currently the in-house designer at Numarine. Umberto Tagliavini did the work for the naval architecture, while Gurit is responsible for the engineering.  The Numarine 60 will feature a beam just over five meters, and is to be powered by Volvo IPS pods, with estimated design top speeds up to 35 knots.

www.numarine.com

New Model: Bravo B36

Bravo is a new Polish boat builder who in 2014 launched its first model the B36. The first model from Bravo offers an interesting exterior style of modern classic mix see axe bow and show style stern. The Bravo B36 is primary a day cruiser with overnight accommodation for four people below. The exterior deck of the B36 surprises for its vast spaces; C-shaped settee which converts to a sun-pad aft, opposite bench style dinette, helm station to starboard, and a fully equipped wet bar galley to port side. Power options are a standard 400hp or twin 220hp Volvo diesel engines with stern drive propulsion.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.06 m (36.4ft)

Hull Length - 9.94 m

Beam - 3 m

Draft - 0.89 m

Displacement - 4900 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 393 l

Water Capacity - 190 l

Accommodation - 4 berths

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 1 x Volvo D6 400hp, 2 x D3 220hp

Propulsion - single or twin sterndrives with Duoprop

Hull Type - planning Vee with 17 degrees deadrise aft

Certification - CE

www.bravo-yachts.com

Project: Sanlorenzo SL86

Sanlorenzo starts an important new course and with this extend the collaboration with renowned design team of Mauro Miceli and his Officina Italiana studio onto its entry level planning range. During a press conference at the Dusseldorf boat show Sanlorenzo unveiled projects for the SL76 and SL86 which will replace the successful and nearly two decades standing 72 and 82 models. It is an important move from Sanlorenzo and a replacement of two important models, which even when still in production always got the admiration of being timeless classic yachts. As the rendering above for SL86 shows, the new course of Sanlorenzo will feature large windows in both the super-structure serving the living, and the lower deck for the cabins. Additional features will be the option of a larger extended bathing platform with hi-lo launch; this increasing space for an extra tender or allowing that of a larger rib.  On plan the SL86 is offered with two interior layouts; the main difference but important option is all about the galley this available on the main deck, or below in the crew area.  In the lower deck galley choice the VIP suite will move further forward. The SL86 will also feature technical advances such as vacuum infusion for the hull construction, floating floor to minimize vibration, and hull hydrodynamics which improve consumption at cruse.  Power options for the SL86 start from twin MTU of 1622hp up to 1947hp units. Top speed is 31 knots from the large MTU engine option.   

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com

New Model: Riviera 77 Enclosed Flybridge

The excitement is certainly building heading into 2015 as Riviera caps off a year of significant milestones, including the announcement and subsequent launch of a  new 77 Enclosed Flybridge flagship.  Set for her world premiere at the Dubai International Boast Show in March 2015, the 77 Enclosed Flybridge was launched at the home of Riviera at Coomera on Australia’s Gold Coast in December, a ceremony personally attended by her very impressed Middle East-based owners. The 77 Enclosed Flybridge is a further improvement and development of the current Riviera flagship the 75, which in itself was also an extension of the 70.  Apart length the main visual difference of the 77 will be its long view windows which serve all the lower deck, and sleeping quarters within. Riviera is offering three lower deck layouts for the 77 with four or five cabin options, and eight or ten berths accommodation.  In all the layouts nothing changes much for the owners stateroom at midships, while the VIP suite to fore gets replaced by two sets of twin bunks to fore.  Power is Cats or Man 1800hp engines which give max speeds of 30 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.4 m (80.4ft)

Waterline Length - 23 m

Beam - 6.32 m

Draft - 1.82 m

Displacement - 54421 kg

Fuel Capacity - 9001 l

Water Capacity - 999 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, or optional 10 berths in 4 or 5 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat 1800hp C32 Acert, MAN V12

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 30 knots max, 26 knots cruise

www.riviera.com.au

New Model: Elandra 53

Elandra from down under Australia has made to real its first awaited project, the 53. Interesting as it gets outside thanks to the bronze color of hull one the Elandra 53 is a competitive fully enclosed sport cruiser. The known down under names have in most cases always gone in the direction to mix up American looks with European design elements, not so for the Elandra 53 who embraces Europe and Italian looks fully into its exterior and interior.  Never the less the Elandra 53 still has a lot of Aussie thinking when it comes to substance; shown in the four hundred plus range at 20 knots, and a water tank of one thousand liters. In its layout the Elandra follows the formula of living on the main deck with an astern L-shape galley, and dining lounging only split by two steps. All this with the fully opening patio door also gets united with the aft deck making for a large entertaining area in nice weather. Below is all dedicated to three double cabins; full beam owners stateroom midships, VIP to fore, third bunk twin cabin to starboard, and guest shower head to port side.  A tender garage with space for a jet rib is located aft. Power is twin MAN 800hp which gives top speed up to 34 knots.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 16.66 m (54.5ft)

Hull Length - 16.1 m

Beam - 5.25 m

Draft - 1.15 m

Displacement - 19500 kg dry, 23000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Engines - 2 x MAN R6 800hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 34 knots max, 31 knots fast cruise, 20 knots economic cruise

Range - 336 nm at fast cruise, 454 nm at economic

www.elandrayachts.com 

Project: Fairline 53 Squadron

During the 2015 London boat show Fairline unveiled designs for two upcoming brand new 53 feet additions to its iconic range, built on a common platform and offering customers the design flexibility demanded by a global audience. Following the success of it’s 48 feet models, Fairline presented the project for a new 53 Squadron pictured above and a Targa Gran Turismo with both models incorporating styling cues, whilst also upholding the British builder best design traditions, featuring striking panoramic hull windows that perfectly complement the model’s hull form and maximize light inside the boat. The Squadron 53 feet will be shaft driven and allows customers to choose between gyroscopic and fin stabilization to ensure high levels of comfort, allowing owners and guests to relax on-board. 

www.fairline.com

New Model: Alloy Yachts 44.1m AY54

From the Land of the Long White Cloud, the New Zealand based, Alloy Yachts launched their latest build, the 44.1m Hey Jude. At just under 500 gross tons, AY54 slipped into the water in front of 300+ Alloy Yachts employees, invited VIP guests and the yacht’s owners. Designed by Sam Sorgiovanni with an interior by Redman Whitely Dixon, Alloy Yachts AY54 is the first Sorgiovanni design that the yard has built. Tony Hambrook commented that the Design team along with the owner’s representative, David McQueen and yacht Captain Paul Maguire were a confident team of vast experience, able to make decisions and action developments based on their extensive knowledge of the owners and of the boat building process. AY54 was handed over to her owners in December 2014.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 44.1 m (144.6ft)

Displacement - 499 t

Project - Sam Sorgiovanni exterior and Naval architecture, Redman Whitely Dixon exterior

Construction - aluminium

www.alloyyachts.co.nz

Project: Sealine C330 Cruiser

Sealine present the project for a new C330 model, based on the same hull as the S330 launched in September 2014.  The C330 is a fast, family cruising boat with two generous sized cabins and a fixed electrically operated sliding coach roof. With the hallmarks and characteristics of a Sealine, the new C330 combines innovative design features with outstanding versatility.  The unique design of the hull and deck offers ample space below, with the large hull windows and hatches letting lots of light and air into the luxurious interior. Future owners can choose between a huge number of equipment, material and color options to enable them to personalize their C330. The C330 will set new standards both with regard to headroom and the size of the berths, saloon and cockpit. The electrically operated sliding fixed roof lets the sun and air into the boat on warm days and provides cover when needed. A side door provides easy access to the deck. Astern, the saloon is separated from the cockpit with a glass door, with one side sliding to the side and the other side folding upwards on the starboard side. This facilitates the creation of a large, open and stylish social space between the coach roof and the cockpit. The large cockpit is a further highlight of the new Sealine C330: generously sized lounging areas perfect for relaxing in comfort or for long sunbathing sessions and can be shielded by a manual bimini roof system. An optional refrigerator can also be added in the passage to the coach roof.  The C330 can be powered by Volvo 330hp up to twin 220hp. Speed range is from 26 knots with the standard single engine up to 31 knots from the twin units.

www.sealine.com

New Model: Hatteras 45EX Cruising

Seen for the first time during Fort Lauderdale boat show 2014, the Hatteras 45 Express announcement in Summer of the same year brought in two important news. The good news was the return of Hatteras in the sub fifty foot size since 1998, and to that of an express model from the North Carolina renowned boat builder.  The bad was that the Hatteras 45 Express meant that Versa Ccapital announced that it stopped to build Cabo, which was the most growing and admired name in sub-fifty foot sized sportfish cruisers in recent years.  The 45EX from Hatteras is based on Cabo well received 2010 launched 44 model and will be offered in two distinct versions; Cruising as pictured above and Fishing.  The main difference of these two models is that 45EX Fishing, is sport-fisherman rigged from the factory with tower, outriggers and the rest. Interior layout is offered in two versions; standard is a single cabin, with the optional being a twin with a bunk double berth.  Power is twin 1150hp Cat engines.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.59 m (44.9ft) no pulpit and bathing platform

Beam - 5.03 m

Draft - 1.12 m incl props

Displacement - 19595 kg

Fuel - 3028 l

Water - 378 l

Accommodation - 2 berths in 1 cabins, or 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 1150hp

Propulsion - line shaft in tunnels

www.hatterasyachts.com

Queens Yachts New Web Site

Queens Yachts from Italy presents its new World wide web showroom.  Queens Yachts was born in 2003 when business entrepreneur Antonio Rosati, head of HDC Holding and a passionate yachtsman founds the brand in fusion with Flag Marine a company known for fiberglass and mold making. After the fusion with Flag it will take four years till 2007 for Queens to launch its first 70 model. Today Queens departing from the 70 features a total of seven models which start with the 47 and go up to the 86 Sports Fly flagship. Queens latest model is the 50 HT launched in the Summer of 2014, and currently the company also offers four design projects; 58 Hard Top, 64 Fly, 74 Hard Top, and 74 Fly.  Queens new website is available in Italian and French language, and takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Profile, Yachts, Projects, Used, Media, and Contacts. Queens Yachts also has its YouTube channel with a link at the top right corner of the entrance page.     

www.queensyachts.it

New Launch: Benetti 60 meter FB255

The latest from the Benetti yards is the 60-meter FB255 M/Y Formosa, sold in 2012 by Fraser Yachts, and launched on schedule the 4th of December 2014 at Livorno.  The steel and aluminium super yacht, whose exterior styling and lines were all drawn in house at Benetti, has five decks, a beam of over ten meters and a total volume of 1,060 gross tons. The interior layout and design of the guest's area were created by the Sinot Design Studio, in close collaboration with the owner. The layout is articulated in five suites for up to ten guests, and sets aside one whole deck for the owner's apartments. The captain plus a crew of 14 is available to see to all the guest's needs. FB255 is to be powered by twin MTU engines developing 1876hp, which give maximum speeds of 16 knots, with a cruising speed of 15 knots. At the fuel saving speed of 12 knots, her range is 5,000 nautical miles.

Technical Data:

LOA - 60 m (196.8ft)

Beam - 10.6 m

Draft - 3.37 m

Displacement - 1100 t

Fuel Capacity - 115000 l

Water Capacity - 23000 l 

Accommodation - 12 guests in 6 cabins, 16 ctew beds

Engines - 2 x MTU 12V4000 M43 1876hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 16 knots max, 15 knots cruise, 12 knots economic

Range - 5000 nm at 12 knots

Projcet- Benetti Yachts, Sinot interior

Construction - steel hull, aluminum super structure

Certification - ABS + A1 (E) Commercial Yachting Services, + AMS, + ACCU

www.benettiyachts.it

Project: Mondomarine M57 Eidos

Mondo Marine presents the M57 Eidos project, a collaboration with the Team for Design of Enrico Gobbi.  Edios is a modern elegant, neat style lines, balanced proportions, three deck and a half super yacht to be built in steel for hull, and light alloy for the upper structure.  The layout will feature a main stateroom on the main deck, with five guest rooms below deck.  Power will come from twin 2260hp MTU, which will give a 16 knots top speed, and a 14 of cruise.  Mondomarine M57 Eidos will have a range 3300 nautical miles at 12 knots, and will be built as per RINA unrestricted navigation rules.  

www.mondomarine.it

New Model: Sunseeker 57 Predator

A waited model from Sunseeker, the 57 Predator will be the entry level of the renowned range which today starts with the 53.  The 57 Predator indeed shares hull shape albeit a bit extended with the previous 52 and the replacing 53, but contrary to the previous models features a totally new upper structure different from the Manhattan range. This is a striking difference since the 52 and 53 Predator did always appear to be a bit structure heavy versus the sleekness associated with the range. For this reason alone the 57 Predator will feature a smaller interior portion of main deck, with the plus of a larger exterior area aft. The 57 Predator will also be offered just like the 60 model with two main deck options, enclosed hard top with patio door, or fully open hard top for the Summer cruisers. Lower deck accommodation will feature three double cabins; this including an owners full beam stateroom, VIP suite forward, and a double bunk berth guest cabin to starboard.  A C-shape galley is located to port side below deck in between cabins, with an option crew cabin aft with separate entrance.  The 57 Predator also features two tender spaces, bathing platform and a garage aft.  Power are twin Volvo 800hp on shafts, with IPS propulsion being a possible alternative option.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.3 m (60.1ft)

Length - 17.6 m

Beam - 4.7 m

Draft - 1.3 m

Displacement - 27900 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2200 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 800hp

Propulsion - line shaft in semi tunnel propellers

Speed - 32 knots max, 23 cruise

Range - 250 nm at cruise

Certification - CE

www.sunseeker.com

PowerYachtBlog Best of 2015 Nominated

Project: Galeon 305 Open

Galeon continue to upgrade its 300 entry level series choice with the third installment coming from the 305 Open version.  Surely by the looks coming from the rendering this is to be the most aggressive of the trio, thanks also to the enticing forward facing radar arch.  For its layout both above and below deck the 305 Open will base itself on the layout as featured of the fall 2014 launched 305 HTC.  The main deck layout remains one of the most interesting in this size thanks to a sun-pad aft, C-shaped settee, helmsman chair to starboard, and entrance corridor, wet-bar, and a sun lounge to port side.  Below will be a four berths layout with a classic two plus two configuration presented in a U-shaped dinette forward which converts to a double berth, and double bed cabin at midships. In between the cabins is a galley to port-side, with opposite to this being a shower head.  

www.galeon.pl

New Model: Sea Ray L650

Sea Ray continue to expand its ever important L for Luxury fifty plus feet line, with the addition of more models. This new L650 also dubbed as the Express version will be the non flybridge sister of the impressive Fly model launched in the first part of 2014. Basically as the photo above says this is more sports looking hard top option for L650, with its main selling point being a hard top, which opens the main deck to sunshine and natural light from the skies. It will be interesting how the market reacts to this model, considering that after the four double cabins below with no bunks, the second feature which stands out in the L650 Fly was also its massive fly-bridge deck.     

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.84 m (65.1ft)

Beam - 5.23 m

Draft - 1.55 m

Displacement - 36514 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 3899 l

Water Capacity - 1060 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew beds in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x Cats C18A 1150hp

Propulsion - line shafts

Hull Shape - planning Vee with 16 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - Vinilester resin

Certification - CE A, NMMA, USCG, ABYC standards

www.searay.com

Best of 2014

The Show Boats order books always displays the market vision of super yacht 24 meters plus in size industry.  Even though the top three positions have not changed, with the Italian dominance continuing unchallenged in the sub fifty meter sizes, with these now also pushing into the bigger sizes of fifty meters plus and over one hundred meters.  The World has currently 734 yachts under construction, one less then 2014, but sizes are increasing. Sales have increased in 79 to 89 feet, and the over 250 foot sizes, receiving ten more orders each then in 2014.  The second increase came in the 100 to 119 feet, with the largest decrease coming at 120 to 149 feet.  United Kingdom has gained a spot thanks to the increase in size of its production brands in motor and sailing yachts. This position gain comes at the expense of the US who falls in fifth.  But in my opinion USA can regain ground over its Atlantic Ocean divided neighbour, if demand of plus eighty feet sportfish yachts continues to increase. An area which is an American specialization.

PowerYacht best of 2014 is the Viking 75 Motor Yacht. Its been thirteen years since the dominating force of sportfish yachts build a motor yacht, and nineteen since it presented a new model in the segment.  The 75 Motor Yacht changes this, challenging European elite production builders in lines and looks, with a design that one would think came from Europe's or Italy's best designer.  But no the 75 Motor Yacht is fully designed inhouse at New Jersey, with Viking giving skin deep engineering as in its Sportfish yachts.  Welcome back to Motor Yachting Viking, who made 2014 a special year by two, launching its largest ever new 92 Enclosed Bridge Convertible flagship which was also short listed for this year best of list. 

The others.

Absolute 58 Navetta. The always growing and moving forward Absolute present its first explorer yacht with the first Navetta range model.  A more Mediterranean explorer yacht giving liveaboard comfort and medium-distance-range.  

Gamefisherman 42 Walk-Around Sportfisherman. Custom sportfish builds are mostly believed available only at fifty feet plus.  Gamefisherman from Florida is an exception to this, and the 42 Walk-Around is proving to be a custom-production success already sold in four units. 

Ocean Yachts 64 Makaira. Its been six years for this modern looking sportfish yacht to make it from paper to fibreglass.  The current second large Ocean Yachts is also a first to bring a custom specialized designer enter that of a production builder.  A rare bond.

Pershing 70. Fulvio de Simoni adds buttress wings to create an updated visual to Pershing's unique design identity.  An unedited superstructure and hull design integration, from the name which pioneered integrated windshield design in 1991. 

Riva 122 Mythos. The largest Riva in 172 years of history, and also the first to be build in aluminium. Called the Rolls Royce of the sea, for the beauty and elegance the wooden seven to nine meters runabouts represented.  The story moves on.    

Sarnico 60 GTV. A clients custom request for a single floor aft deck gives life to the third and newest GTV version of the 2005 presented Sarnico 60.  One element marks a big change.

Sea Ray L650 Fly. The largest volume production boat name presents a new flagship and line to stop the European wave which has gained aplenty market success in North America in recent years.  The design is in line to take the competition.

Sunseeker 155 Yacht. The Poole builders aim of going larger never stopped since in 1987 it launched its at the time 47 Malibu flagship.  This new biggest ever model though takes the stakes higher as it is Sunseeker first aluminium build yacht. 

Flat Floor. Steeler Panorama FF46. The Dutch are usually associated with super yachts above 100 feet, but in recent years they are emerging as a force in custom and semi-custom builds sub 24 meters.  To semi-custom Steeler adds innovation with the Panorama FF for Flat Floor designed by Vripack, which reinterprets a liveaboard with living and cabin all located on the single floor of the main deck.  It is a unique and different offer and for living aboard purposes works aplenty, adding comfort, that are difficult to think this is an explorer cruiser measuring just fourteen meters. 

   

PowerYacht wishes to all its followers, friends, readers, and visitors a Healthy and Prosperous 2015 year.

Monthly News - December 2014

-pic of the month- Baglietto 160 Years

Azimut Benetti Global Order Book 2015

Azimut|Benetti Group stands once again on the Global Order Book 2015 top step of the podium of the annual ranking of the top 20 mega yacht builders in the world. With 66 new projects under construction 18 more than the runner-up, it is therefore confirmed the success of the Italian Company’s models, thanks also to the contribution of both the Group's brands: Azimut Yachts and Benetti. The comparison with the previous edition highlights a slight increase in the average yachts length, currently around 127 feet, sign of a changed market. Success was possible thanks to the production processes’ development and improvement carried out in the last few years, though other issues have to be considered: the shipyard high financial reliability, the accuracy with which it conducts pre-contractual negotiations and honors the agreements, not to mention the projects high quality. Those have all been key factors in achieving such positive, and so not obvious, results. The Global Order Book snap-shot points out the Italian record as prime builder of mega-yachts in the world, followed at a great distance by The Netherlands: a positive signal for the Company and for the entire Italian yachting industry. The annual ranking by ShowBoats International, the prestigious US magazine, is an influent and respected benchmark for the entire marine industry, reporting every year the exact performance of the sector, based on data relating to actual orders for yacht starting from 80’, orders that has to be confirmed no later than September 1th. A new Benetti superyacht above 100 meters, whose contract was signed beyond that date is excluded, in fact, from the classification.

Azimut Yachts Mexico Sole Dealer

Following reports received by the Azimut|Benetti Group regarding the commercial set up of Azimut Yachts in Mexico, the Company wishes to shed light on the composition of the local structure, underscoring the fact that Azimut Yachts Mexico is the sole and exclusive authorised Azimut Yachts dealer in this area. AYM boasts an extensive network of sales and service outlets in Mexico City, Cancun, Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta. In line with the philosophy of Azimut|Benetti Group, which has decreed its success throughout the world, the extensive and qualified Azimut Yachts of Mexico team - consisting of more than 20 sales agents and professional technicians, who provide all-round assistance from the purchase of a yacht and throughout the vessel's entire life cycle - is the greatest strength of Azimut in this important market. As in every Country, the group aims to provide the best possible service and ensure safe cruising for all those who chose the Azimut Yachts brand. The Mexican market is of great importance for the Azimut|Benetti Group: since September 2014, when the Mexican office opened, four units have already been sold, including the brand new Azimut Grande 112. In February 2015, the new Azimut Yachts Mexico headquarters will be inaugurated in Mexico City. In Miami, at the upcoming Miami International Boat Show February, 12-16, 2015, Azimut Yachts of Mexico will be pleased to meet its customers, and anyone wishing to learn more about the Italian brand's yachts and admire the new features of the latest collections. Finally, the Azimut|Benetti Group would like to thank the previous dealer for the work done in the last 20 years and wishes to Azimut Yachts Mexico a future full of success and satisfaction.

Baglietto 160 Years of Boat Building

On December 1st Baglietto shipyard presented at the emotional naval pavilion of the “Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia” in Milan the book “Baglietto – 160 years of Italian Boatbuilding” celebrating the history of the most ancient Italian shipyard building pleasure vessels. The exclusive event boasted the presence of an exclusive VIP guests list, including important representatives of the Made in Italy industry and the finance world. The presentation was moderated by the Italian journalist Federico De Rosa. The book edited by three journalists experts of the yachting sector, Mr. Roberto Franzoni, Mr. Dominique Gabirault and Mr. Justin Ratcliffe, celebrates the long history of the Seagull Brand by means of assembling a considerable collection of writings and of unprecedented images. For 160 years, Baglietto has been an icon of yacht building. Its history tells us about 160 years of Italian History experiencing wars, the economic boom, the recession as well as international successes but -throughout it- Baglietto has always championed technical and aesthetic innovation along with high quality design and construction. Likewise, the book tells us about many famous ship-owners, Popes, Chiefs of State and State Representatives, musicians, writers and entrepreneurs as well as about the real connaisseurs whom have chosen this brand being the symbol of the real Italian craftsmanship able to create style, art and beauty. Taking the opportunity of such an important anniversary, Gavio Group, that acquired the yard in 2012, wanted to publish a commemorative book that recounts the history of the boatyard, its evolution, style and many innovations that have seen the famous flying seagull logo take off from the beach of Varazze and voyage the seas of the world.

Fairline to Unveil Three New Models 

This year’s London Boat Show will see Fairline announce ambitious plans for new product development, as it unveils three exciting new additions to the range - the first of eight new models to be launched over the next three years. The first of these new additions is the new Shadow S, which will be revealed to the boating public for the very first time at the show. Details of this exciting new model are being kept closely under wraps until the Fairline Press Conference on the first day of the show. The London Boat Show will see Fairline make a real statement about the future and share the fruits of its extensive investment in new products and innovation. Among the exciting announcements in Fairline’s plans for the future are some significant changes to the interiors of its elegant range. Launching to the world for the first time, designs for the new interiors will be displayed on the Fairline stand, with space dedicated to each of the four new colour themes: Capri, Hamptons, St Tropez and Amalfi. The new-look Fairline stand will offer visitors to the show a place to relax in style. The popular Squadron Bar will once again be located opposite the stand entrance and visitors are invited to enjoy Fairline Squadron and Targa beers, developed especially for the brand. Fairline owners and visitors can also enjoy a glass of bubbly or a cup of excellent coffee in the main hospitality area, where Fairline staff will be on hand to welcome visitors.

Fraucher Takes Double Award

The Nautic Design Awards were presented in the course of Nautic Expo, held in Paris from 6-14 December. In the category of “Day Boat” the Frauscher 747 Mirage won the Nautic Design Award 2014 and was also distinguished with the special award of the French magazine Sports & Style. Its strong design language and refined features put the 747 Mirage in the spotlight at Nautic Expo 2014 and enthused major international figures of contemporary and modern design. Both awards were given in recognition of the hard work of Frauscher’s in-house development director Thomas Gerzer, the Austrian design team of Kiska GmbH and designer Harry Miesbauer, who was responsible for the design of the hull.

Kadey Krogen Celebrates Six Hundred

With new projects on the drawing board and the sales ticker counting higher, 2014 was bound to be a milestone year for Kadey-Krogen Yachts. Today the company is happy to announce their 600th new boat sale, a Krogen 44’ AE, to two new members of the Kadey-Krogen family of owners. Kadey-Krogen Yachts also thanks and congratulates Greg Kaufman, Kadey-Krogen Yachts sales executive, who produced this record sale. Today’s generation of Kadey-Krogen trawler yachts stems from their 38-year heritage of principled innovation, and their new models and design changes are led by naval architect Dave Glasco and the Kadey-Krogen in-house design team. Glasco is a University of Michigan alum and graduated from the same prestigious Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program as Jim Krogen. Production will begin next month at Asia Harbor Yacht Builders in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and delivery is slated for fall 2015. Kadey-Krogen Yachts has been in partnership with Asia Harbor for more than 25 years. 

Maritimo Muster Rochie Harbour

The rugged and beautiful coastline of Washington State near the USA and Canadian border is a long way from Australia, but over the past five days a group of dedicated boaties aboard their Maritimo cruisers have enjoyed some real Aussie hospitality courtesy of leading US boat brokerage firm Hampton Yacht Group Maritimo Australia's Sales and Marketing Manager Greg Haines has been in Roche Harbour since last week helping organise the 'Maritimo Muster' with H.Y.G's Bill King and said it had been a resounding success. Mr Haines said the experience was both educational and enjoyable with all owners reporting that they knew more about their vessels and had improved their confidence as skippers as a result of their participation. Maritimo Australia's legendary skipper Ross Willaton also took part in the Muster giving USA skippers plenty of operational advice and tips. Mr Haines said Maritimo's were enjoying growing popularity in this part of the USA where the colder climate made the Maritimo enclosed flybridge a huge bonus for boaties. The Roche Harbour 'Maritimo Muster' was part of a three week Maritimo promotional exercise by the company that also took in events and meetings in Dubai and the Cannes International Boat Show.

Maritimo World Superboats 2015

Maritimo is inviting all Maritimo owners and supporters to join on an adventure to the US in 2015. Mairtimo race team is scheduled to take on the best in the world at the World Super Boat National Championships at Key West, Florida in November, 2015 and we’ve put together a great tour package with excitement group travel specialist, Ticket2Ride Global Adventures, that will also take in the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. Scheduled for early November, 2015, the feature-packed tour will take guests to south Florida in the US to experience the world famous Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which attracts the world’s top brands, and where Maritimo will have a major display. The following week, the tour will move to the iconic Key West to witness Team Maritimo compete in the incredible World Super Boat National Championships, with five days of 190km/h action featuring the world’s top powerboat racers.

Prestige Receives Nautitech Design Award

The Paris International Boat Show has organized the second issue of this prize for power boat design in partnership with Moteur Boat, Neptune and Sport & Style magazines. After a public vote and the votes of a jury of professionals to elect the overall winner amongst the five finalists in each category, the Nautic Motor Boat Design Award prize for the “Cruiser” category has been awarded to the Prestige 420. The Prestige 420 receives the 2014 “Nautic Design Award”. The prestigious jury, who awarded the prize, comprised: Alain Pichavant – General Organiser of Nautic, Nathalie Bigaignon – General Secretary of the French Federation of Nautical Industries, Odile Decq – 2013 architect and designer of the year, represented by Hugo Duchiron - designer at Odile Decq Design, Stéphanie de Loustal – Editing Director, Moteur Boat & Neptune Yachting, Michel Luizet – Editor in Chief, Neptune Yachting, Frédéric Pelatan – journalist, Sport&Style and Editor in Chief of the Journal du Nautisme, with the additional participation of Philippe Starck, Ole Nissen-lie (Batliv.com), Morten Brandt (Badnyt). The prizes were handed out Friday, December 12th, 2014 at 7 pm in Hall 4 at the Paris Boat Show. This competition was open to all power boats launched after 2013; all categories and all prizes taken into account, this prize rewards the following criteria: the exterior silhouette, the originality and aesthetics of the hull, the ergonomics, the choice of materials (trim, upholstery etc). 

Revolver Finalist at Motorboat Awards 2015

Revolver 44 GT, by the Italian Revolver Boats, has made it through as finalist for the 2015 Motor Boat Awards, as announced in early December. Nominated for the category 'Performance and Sportboats', the vessel perfectly reflects this description: its cutting-edge technological solutions provide exceptional performance in total safety, combined with a sporty yet refined design. The winners of the contest, organized by the authoritative British trade magazine Motor Boat & Yachting, will be announced at a gala to be held in London on 12 January 2015. The prestigious awards are presented every year by a jury of specialized editors and boat testers to the vessels that stand out most for their technical and design features in sea trials conducted over the previous twelve months. Consequently, the finalists of each of the nine categories had to pass a series of rigorous and thorough tests. The Revolver 44GT is the work of Michael Peters on the hull and the designer Alberto Mancini on the interior and exterior. Since its presentation in July 2014 in Monte Carlo, the vessel has aroused great interest, especially for the originality of the project, which aimed to transfer the qualities of a Grand Turismo car to the sea through a blend of excellent performance, cutting-edge technology and great comfort. The nomination for the 2015 Motor Boat Awards provides valuable recognition and further confirmation of the excellent work performed by the Revolver team, transforming an idea into reality.

Sunreef Partners With La Mania Fashion House

The Spring - Summer 2015 collection by the LA MANIA Fashion House took place in Soho Factory in Warsaw on the 17th of December. For the following year in a row, the strategical partner of the event was the Sunreef Yachts shipyard. The joint adventure for Sunreef Yachts and La Mania began in 2012, when two visioners, the Founder and President of Sunreef Yachts - Francis Lapp and the Creative Director of the La Mania Fashion House- Joanna Przetakiewicz, met during Economic Forums in China and the Middle East. It was then that it turned out, that the two companies have the same approach to luxury and their visions of extending into foreign markets. The motor and sailing Sunreef catamarans, just like the La Mania clothing are based in Poland and are appreciated by lovers of sublime elegance in Europe, the Middle East, China and both Americas. This was already the third show in which La Mania partnered up with Sunreef Yachts. The Fashion House also took part in an exclusive cocktail party that was organized in 2012 in Cannes to celebrate the shipyard's tenth anniversary. The special guest of the evening was the legendary Polish President - Mr. Lech Walesa. The La Mania collection fashion shows also graced two past editions of the Pomorskie Rendez - Vous (2013 and 2014), which has been created by Francis Lapp and is known as the most exclusive event in the luxury goods sector in Poland. The La Mania brand has been highlighting that it's definition of luxury is beauty. Fresh colours and new designs characterized this year's collection. The whole event was accompanied by a great musical and choreography fitting. One of the key points of the event was the Sunreef exposition area, where Guests could admire luxury catamaran models and beautiful photographs of unique superyachts.

S2 Yachts Announces New Marketing Director

S2 Yachts is pleased to announce that Whitney Vishey has joined the S2 Yachts sales and marketing team as the department’s Marketing Manager. In this position, Whitney will be responsible for collaborating with the sales and marketing department and assisting with brand development for both the Tiara and Pursuit luxury boat brands. For the past 6 years, Whitney has worked in Chicago, IL marketing for the professional services industry. She has experience in event planning, website development, advertising and public relations. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Hope College. Whitney will be based at the S2 Yachts Corporate Headquarters in Holland, MI.

Wider Nominated For European Powerboat of the Year

The Wider 32’ has been recognised as one the five boats selected in the category “under 35ft”. The winners will be announced at the Flagship-Night on the 17th January 2015 during the Düsseldorf Boat Show.

Viking Head of the Class

Viking established a relationship with the local Ocean County Vocational Technical School in 1968 and has been successfully working together ever since. The School trains secondary and post secondary students for various trades such as electrical, welding and HVAC to name a few. Viking then works with the school via the Cooperative Industrial Education program where students receive hands on training at the New Gretna, New Jersey, facility. Recently the class schedule was broadened to include an Adult Education program for hospitality which Viking signed onboard to help establish. Lead by Chef Ian Smith at Cuisine on the Green, students not only get an education in the classroom but also in a working restaurant. Functioning in a fully operational professional kitchen increases the experience and real world knowledge for the chefs in training. As part of the program, Viking utilizes the student run kitchen to supply lunches to the Viking cafeteria several times a week. 

Viking Hooked Up

Dave Anderson and his crew on the Viking 70 Krazy Salt's dove into December with a Second Place finish at the 26th Annual Pirates Cove Sailfish Classic. With Captain Keith Greenberg at the helm, the Krazy Salt's team released 17 sailfish with mates Luke Hickey and Scott Adams assisting. Scott took the Top Angler Award for his 10 releases.

Viking In Seychelles

As the United States begins to feel the wintery weather, the majestic Morjana is basking in perfectly tropical climes. The Viking 82, which has been based in Dubai, is currently touring the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean just east of Africa. Morjana's crew, based at Eden Marina, reports the fishing is as perfect as the views. Over six days, Morjana has raised a myriad of fish including blue and black marlin, sailfish, yellowfin, wahoo and mahi mahi. A neighboring boat released a blue marlin close to 600 pounds.

New Model: Sasga 42 Minorchino FB

Sasga continues its new course and presents the flybridge version for its 42 Minorchino model.  The addition is a second helm plus entertainment area on the fly deck.  Access to the flybridge will be from a semi integrated stair case to starboard.  The flybridge layout offers a sun-pad aft, L-shaped settee to port side, and a helm station to starboard.  For the remaining the Sasga 42 Minorchino FB mirrors the layout of the non flybridge version with two cabins plus galley below, and a saloon living area concentrated on the main deck.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.2 m (4ft)

Hull Length - 11.9 m

Beam - 4 m

Draft - 1.1 m

Displacement - 11,258 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1200 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - 4 + 3 berths

Engines - 2 x 315hp Yanmar

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 32 knots max, 19 knots cruise, 12 knots economic cruise

Certification - CE A

www.sasgayachts.com

New Model: Mulder 98 Flybridge

The technical sea trials of the all-aluminium Mulder 98 Flybridge have been successfully concluded. The 30-metre custom-built Mulder with its stunning round-bilged hull achieved a maximum speed of 22 knots; two knots more than expected. Sound levels were also impressively quiet.  The Mulder 98 Flybridge had its global launch in September during the HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show. In addition to being the largest yacht at the show, it is also the largest Mulder Flybridge ever built. The sea trials of the 30-metre Mulder were started immediately after the boat show; initially in Rotterdam and later on the North Sea from the port of Scheveningen.  The Mulder 98 Flybridge features a round-bilged hull and is powered by two Caterpillar of 1685hp each. This results in a maximum speed of 22 knots; two knots faster than expected. The yacht has a fuel capacity of 17,000 litres. At a speed of ten knots, this gives a Trans-Atlantic range of approximately 3,300 nm. Due to a special insulation method and her ‘floating’ interior, the sound and vibration levels of the Mulder 98 Flybridge are extremely low. In consultation with the owner, the yacht was built fully in accordance with RINA certification.  The exterior of the Mulder 98 Flybridge was designed by Guido de Groot Design, the naval architecture was realised by Ginton Naval Architects. The design is the next stage in the successful evolution of the Mulder range of semi displacement Flybridge motoryachts. She will appeal to an owner who appreciates timeless style over current fashion trends. Her dynamic lines and anthracite-coloured bimini emphasise her length while the softness of the yacht’s surfaces adds an extra air of class. Thanks to the generous length of 98 feet, the yacht’s proportions have been optimised and combined with maximum indoor and outdoor living space.  Omega Architects was responsible for the timeless, so called contemporary chic interior with a personal touch, where luxury and elegance can be found in every detail. Mulder's craftsmanship abounds throughout the main joinery, where brushed nickel lines are the main theme, resulting in beautiful and elegantly designed cabinets and walls. Luxurious fabrics of silk, wool and linen like Dedar, Pierre Frei, Elitis and Spinneybeck leather and wool-silk carpets of Tai Ping were used to bring about a sophisticated ambience of comfort and style. The entire custom-built interior consists of stained walnut. The dining area in the spacious saloon with its stunning Onyx Honey window columns accommodates eight people. The professional galley on the port side is fully equipped, including a steam oven, and offers a direct connection to the gangway. The main deck also features a day head. The owner’s suite on the lower deck offers a spacious walk-in-closet and large oval portholes on both sides. Additionally, the lower deck features a VIP suite and two guest cabins. All four cabins have their own shower and toilet.  The crew accommodations are located aft and include two cabins for four crew members. The crew quarters are accessible from the swimming platform and the gangway on the main deck, and also offer access to the engine room. The tender can be placed either on the swimming platform or on the wide flybridge. The flybridge also includes two lounge chairs, two large U-shaped sofas and a wet bar with grill, ice machine and refrigerator.  Initially the Russian owner of the Mulder 98 Flybridge requested a design for a 26 meter model. This was soon extended to 28, and in 2010 a contract was signed for a 30 meter9 Mulder Flybridge. The naval architecture of the yacht was started in early 2011, and the construction of the hull got underway at the end of that year. In late 2012 it was the first hull to arrive at the new location of Mulder Shipyard in Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk. The Mulder 98 Flybridge is likely to go sailing in the south of France in the spring of 2015.

Technical Data:

LOA - 30 m (98.4ft)

Beam - 7 m

Draft - 1.9 m

Displacement - 100 t

Fuel Capacity - 17000 l

Water Capacity - 3000 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 4 crew bed in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 1685hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 22 knots max, 10 knots economic cruise

Range - 3300 nm at 10 knots

Hull Shape - round bilge semi-displacement

Construction - aluminium

Project - Ginton Naval Architects, Guido de Groot design, Omega architects

Certification - Rina C Hull, Mach Y 

www.jachtwerfmulder.nl

Project: Fountaine Pajot 37 MY

Fountaine Pajot announces a project in its Motor Yachts range. Drawing on the success of its three other motor yachts, the Summerland MY 40 LC, the Cumberland MY 47 LC and the Queensland MY 55, the French shipyard is launching a new entry-level model : the MY 37. Designed by Daniel Andrieu Fountain Pajot aims to expand its innovative motor yacht range of demanding international clients who appreciate the exceptional quality and characteristics of its designs. An incredible yacht with a contemporary design, the Fountaine Pajot MY 37 will offer more thanks to a hull shape specially designed for perfect seaworthiness and exceptional stability, assuring comfort and safety. With its spacious flybridge and sun deck, a cockpit leading directly onto the saloon, the MY 37 brings you all the many pleasures of the sea, both in navigation and at mooring. The incredibly bright and airy saloon opens onto the cockpit and incorporates a contemporary kitchen, a dining room area and a wheelhouse. The 37 MY will be available in two different versions; Maestro, and Quator.  The Maestro will offer a  a stunning owner’s cabin equipped with a private bathroom and generous storage compartments. On starboard, guests enjoy two cabins and a private bathroom. The Quator version is a more charter friendly layout offering a four cabins and two bathrooms plan incorporated across both hulls. The 37 MY will weight unloaded just short of nine tons, and will be powered by standard twin 110hp or optional 220hp engines.

www.foutaine-pajot.com

New Model: Princess 68

After over four years of waiting Princess finally present a new 21 meter motor yacht which fills the vacuum left by the stop in production of the 67 since 2010.  The 68, is the latest Princess flybridge motor yacht range, and among the important layout details will includes four separate on-deck social areas, a galley aft layout with triple sliding patio doors and an electrically opening aft window converting the galley into a cockpit bar. Princess say that it used all its design and engineering knowledge to allow for the inclusion of more glass. The result is breathtaking views from inside of the new 21 meter Princess. The Princess 68 will be available with three power choices starting frm twin Cat engines of 1150hp up to MAN 1400hp.  Top speeds go at peaks of 32 knots with the standard Cats up to 35 with the large Man optional.

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.25 m (69.9ft)

Beam - 5.38 m

Draft - 1.58 m

Displacement - 37500 kg medium load

Fuel Capacity - 4100 l

Water Capacity - 836 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew beds in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 A 1150hp, MAN V8 1200hp, MAN V12 1400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 35 knots max with MAN 1400hp

Project - Bernard Olesinski, Princess Design Team

www.princessyachts.com

Project: Otam SD35

Otam has sold the first of its new aluminium semi-displacement super yacht, the SD 35 meter. The new product line has been designed by Tommaso Spadolini and hull number one will go to an experienced Italian client. The 35 meter tri-deck super yacht has a beam short of eight meters, with zero speed stabilizers and a displacement of 295 gross tonnage, meaning draft fully loaded will be just 2.20 meters, opening up cruising areas worldwide. She will be able to host ten guests in five cabins, with the owner’s private apartment on the upper deck. The crew of six will be accommodated in four cabins. The Sestri Ponente-based yard has leveraged the experience gained through its Millennium line and the design expertise of its historical partner, naval architect Umberto Tagliavini. The semi-displacement hull will have a top speed of 22 knots, coming from twin Cat engines. Aluminium fabrication is already underway at the shipyard and delivery is scheduled for June 2016.

www.otam.it

New Model: Maritimo M65 Motoryacht

The new M65 is defined by the latest Maritimo style, engineering, power and outstanding efficiency. surprising the competition with its four cabins accommodation plan, and quadruple engine choice. Other exquisite details for the yachtsman who cruise will be a very large 6300 liters of fuel tank. The four double cabins accommodation  plan also includes a full beam stateroom with en-suite, VIP room forward, double berth to starboard, and twin bunk to port side.  A large astern galley with domestic sized refrigerators and appliances, is located on the main deck. Maritimo's signature internal staircase leads to an enclosed flybridge.  This enclosed bridge area can also become a lounge with options such as convertible berths, relocatable tables and a wet bar, ensuring an apartment feel with every creature comfort while at sea.  The Maritimo M65 Motoryacht is powered by two options from twin 900hp through to four 725hp Volvo motors.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.85 m (68.4ft)

Beam - 5.71 m

Draft - 1.5 m

Displacement - 36000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 6300 l

Water Capacity - 1400 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins

Engines - D13 900hp, 4 c D11 725hp

Propulsion - line shaft

www.maritimo.com.au