New Model: Tarquin Trader 75 Superyacht

Featuring many new design innovations to allow both crew and guests to live comfortably on board, the Tarquin Trader 75 Superyacht will be the largest Trader on the water and has been designed to provide the ultimate in luxury. Designers have worked cleverly on the new 75 Superyacht to ensure that guests and crew can be accommodated separately. Eight guests can be accommodated in four magnificent en-suite cabins, and two to three crew accommodated in a self contained crew suite, which has direct access to the galley, exterior decks and engine room, allowing complete separation from the guest party when required. Inside, the Trader 75 is light and airy having been fitted throughout with Anigre, a light tan hardwood, and a range of luxurious contemporary furnishings and fabrics. The main deck of the interior is a full 44ft from aft deck doors to windscreen and includes a full beam saloon, galley and dining area as well as a separate day head, wheelhouse with viewing seats and internal stairs to the flybridge. As with all Trader Motoryachts, below decks owners and guests have their own stairwells for greater privacy. The owners’ suite is aft and is a spacious 28ft. Featuring the signature Trader transom bay view window offering magnificent views as well as privacy, the 75 Superyacht is designed around the owner’s individual requirements. The comprehensive system design of the Trader 75 Superyacht utilises the finest components available and full collaboration with the suppliers has helped to ensure full integration. Designed with comfortable and independent passage making in mind, the systems required for this type of cruising are supplied as standard. Engine options Caterpillars from the smaller C15 at 850hp to the bigger C32 s at 1550hp. Performance figures with the middle option of C18 1000hp Cats is a max of 17 knots, with an 11 knots cruise, and economic long 1800 nautical miles long range of 9 knots. The first Trader 75 Superyacht was bought off-plan and launched in the UK last July, before going to its berth on the Italian Riviera.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.7 m (77.9ft)

Waterline Length - 21.3 m

Beam - 5.8 m

Draft - 1.9 m

Displacement - 79000 kg full load

Fuel Capacity - 9000 l

Water Capacity - 2000 l

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

Engines - 2 x Cats C15 850hp, C18 1000hp, C32 1550hp

Speed - 17 knots max, 11 knots cruising with Cats C18

Range - 890 nm at 11 knots, 1800 nm at 9 knots

Certification - CE A

www.tradermotoryachts.com

Project: Kadey-Krogen 64 Expedition

Until now, the largest model offered by Kadey-Krogen has been their 58 but the company believes there is room and interest for a bigger model so long as it can still be handled by a couple. The 64 Expedition is designed to be handled comfortably by two people, yet guests and/or crew can be accommodated with privacy for all as the 64' is available with multiple cabin and head layout options. The saloon of the 64 Expedition is located where every Kadey-Krogen saloon can be found: forward through the welded aluminum weather-tight doors off the fully covered aft deck. The port side galley remains amidships, directly adjacent to the saloon, so those who are prepping and cooking are still a part of the conversation. The galley is well appointed with top-of-the-line stainless appliances including a four-burner Viking range, full-size Jenn-Air refrigerator, a super-quiet Miele dishwasher, a microwave/convection oven, and trash compactor. As a first for Kadey-Krogen, there is a separate dining room to starboard, opposite the galley. The design crew at Kadey-Krogen can also accommodate owner needs and will ensure the 64 Expedition meets the needs and expectations of its purchaser. A wide walkway along the starboard side provides exterior access from the aft deck to the massive foredeck that is capable of handling a 17-foot tender and related equipment. For those that favor the looks of an expedition yacht but prefer to operate a vessel outside the pilothouse in fair weather, the 64 Expedition is available with a flybridge. Kadey-Krogen vice president, Larry Polster, believes this new boat gives the company an opportunity to showcase how it can cater to cruisers who favor designs with maximum interior space without compromising handling, safety, or range. He also points out the architectural integrity of the design and says, that Kadey-Krogen don't stretch boats. The 64 is built using a dedicated mold and like the 55 it incorporates three keels. Engineering aboard the 55 was so well received that it was natural for Kadey-Krogen to extend those features and functions to the 64, like offering again complete access to all machinery spaces from a single point of entry. Owners can move from the rudder post to the bow thruster through watertight doors in a machinery space boasting 6 feet of headroom. This feature makes the 64 unique in class and size, setting it apart from its competitors. The innovative three-keel design by Kadey-Krogen allows the Expedition model to have greater fuel efficiency than other keel forms. Each of the skegs to port and starboard is counter-faired, with the trailing end specially shaped to rotate water flowing into the propeller in the opposite direction of the propeller rotation resulting in greater operating efficiency. The balanced, easy to propel hull form combined with continuous duty 231hp John Deere engines gives the 64 Expedition a range of 3,000nm at 9 knots. Supporting equipment in the engine room includes fuel polishing, oil exchange, and fire suppression systems; hydraulic stabilizers as well as bow and stern thrusters; chilled-water air conditioning; and a universal power converter all are standard. Like all Kadey-Krogens, the hull is built using vinylester and isophthalic resins, knytex mats, and US-made CookAE UV-protected gel coat to protect the vessels color over time. Critical areas of the hull will be reinforced with a special impact-resistant fiberglass mat containing Twaron, the same fiber used to give body armor its "bullet-proof" capability. Twaron is an aramid fiber that is five times stronger than steel and up to 60% lighter than ballistic steel. This strong yet light fiber helps maintain a moderate displacement-to-length ratio that is a signature of Kadey-Krogen engineering and again results in better fuel economy.For the potential buyer wondering where the new 64 Expedition can take them, Kadey-Krogen says to simply choose a destination.

www.kadeykrogen.com

New Model: Princess 78 Motor Yacht

Thanks to our British friends PowerYachtBlog is proud to bring exclusive preview spy shots of the new Princess 78 Motor Yacht. Third model model in size and number to be presented in the recently introduced Motor Yacht line up in the last two years by Princess, the 78 is a sleek looking boat just shy of super yacht size. I stand to be corrected to the project preview of a few weeks back where I said that the 78 Motor Yacht shares an identical hull to the V78 launched earlier on this year. This is in fact not so, as the 78 Motor Yacht is slightly longer and adds also one foot more to the beam versus the sporty V78.  As for the rest the 78 Motor Yacht is a four cabin motor yacht and will be Princess second fully resin infused constructed yacht, the first being the V78. Princess is the first British builder to construct fully resin infused built yachts, and among the few European builders to embrace this cleaner building method. To my knowledge of the major builders in Europe only Italian Azimut has embraced the fully building of its boats using resin infusion for its line up under the 70 feet barrier.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.10 m (79.1ft) includes pulpit

LOA - 23.8 m ex pulpit

Beam - 5.76 m

Draft - 1.70 m

Displacement - 58.55 tons with Cats C32

Fuel Capacity - 5680 l

Water Capacity - 1386 l

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 1675hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Project - Bernard Olesinski

www.princessyachts.com

Class 1 - Constanta Romania Preview

Defending World Champions, Victory Team, will be confident that they can tighten their grip and extend their lead at the top of the Championship standings in this weekend’s Romanian Grand Prix (28-30 August) on Lake Siutghiol, Mamaia-Constanta, round 3 of the UIM WPPA Class 1 World Powerboat Championship.

The Dubai team has dominated the season so far, and after wins for both Victory 7 and Fazza, the in-house rivalry for bragging rights is building. Victory 1 currently holds the advantage and the number one slot with a five point margin over their team-mates, with Sanchez and Al Zafeen – now team rivals – who won together in Romania 2007, both aiming for the race win.

All eyes will be on Maritimo’s two-boat line-up and Welmax to see if they can carry the fight to the Victory Team. Following the withdrawal of the Spirit of Qatar Team from the Championship, it is the Australian and Norwegian outfits who now stand as the main challengers to Victory’s title aspirations.

Racing in Mamaia for the first time, Maritimo Australia will be looking to build on their double success last time out in Norway, when Maritimo 11, and Maritimo 12, landed their first podiums of the season. Team boss, Bill Barry-Cotter, will be aiming for greater consistency in Romania, but is confident that despite just three races under their belts, ongoing development of their new specification boat-engine package will result in increasingly competitive performances.

Jorn Tandberg, who won in Mamaia last year to clinch the European title, and will be hoping to break free of the ‘propeller’ jinx that sidelined the MTI-designed Mercury V8-powered Welmax in the opening two races of the season. Tandberg knows a fourth career-win or a podium this weekend will kick-start his season’s fortunes and put his title defence back on course.

Two solid performances this season, a sixth and a fourth place, see Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels currently in third place in the Championship standings, the Italian’s team strongest ever season-start, and Montavoci and Giampiero Soave will be aiming for continued consistency and reliability to add more points to their tally to defend their position as the leading European outfit.

Giorgioffshore’s Nicola Giorgi will start with a third new wheelman in as many races, and brings in Norwegian Kurt Aage Olsen to make just his second start in Class 1. After a promising season-opener, taking fifth in Qatar, engine reliability issues in Norway have resulted in the team switching engine package to run SKEMA V12 power-plants.

First official practice takes place on Friday afternoon, with a one-and-a-half hour session on Saturday morning for qualifying in the Edox Pole Position, followed by race 1 in the afternoon, 57.22Nm - 12 laps, including one long lap.A third official practice session on Sunday morning will be followed by race 2 in the afternoon - with the starting line-up determined by the results of race 1 - 71.35Nm, run over 14 laps, including two long laps - with both races counting for full championship points.

CLASS 1 WORLDPOWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 2 of 6

1. Victory 36pts

2.Fazza 31pts

3. Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels 18pts

4= Qatar 96 15pts

4= Maritimo 11 15pts

6. Maritimo 12 12pts

7= Aurantium 9pts

7= Giorgioffshore 9pts

7= Welmax 9pts

10. Qatar 95 4pts

(Championship points include bonus points allocated to teams for running engines for two consecutive races - one point, per engine, per race)

EDOX POLE POSITION CHAMPIONSHIP – after round 1 of 5

1. Qatar 95 – 20pts

2. Fazza – 15pts

3. Qatar 96 – 12pts

4. Victory – 9pts

5. Welmax – 7pts

6. Aurantium – 5pts

7. Maritimo 12 – 4pts

8. Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels – 3pts

9. Giorgioffshore – 2pts

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 1of 3

1. Victory – 20pts

2. Maritimo 11 – 15 pts

3. Maitimo 12 – 12pts

4. Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels – 9pts

5. Fazza – 7pts

6. Welmax – 5pts

www.class-1.com

Project: Jet Tern Selene 44

Selene announce and present the newest project in the next generation series the 44. First delivery is to be in early 2010. Like the other next generation models, the 44 is designed to be a serious passage maker and a superlative coast wise and inland cruiser. As a next generation model, the Selene 44 features the Cruiser Stern. The new hull design results in nearly a one-foot increase in engine room headroom to 66 inches and allows plenty of room for the proven, standard Cummins 230hp engine. The extra height also allows for expansion of the fuel tanks to a total of 1,000 U.S. gallons. Thanks to the extra height in the engine room, the tanks are designed to be narrower yielding even more space in the engine room. The new 44 replaces the 43 with an additional half a foot on the LOA increasing the interior saloon space by six more inches. Its innovative cruiser stern increases hull efficiency by around 8% as measured in tank tests. The increased hull efficiency translates into fuel savings as well as more sea-kindly handling in following seas. Evolved from the original Selene 43 which had a center line galley, the new Selene 44 has the galley offset to starboard providing a more spacious and accommodating saloon with easy access to the pilothouse. The pilothouse settee is L-shaped and also offset to starboard which creates room for a small helm chair in the pilothouse. With a spacious master stateroom forward, the new Selene 44 is ideal for couple’s cruising though an additional stateroom to port can accommodate occasional guests. There are two full heads with enclosed showers. Though the Selene 44 is at the smaller end of trawlers built by Jet Tern Marine she is equipped with many features like a washer/dryer and Frigoboat freezer usually found on larger yachts. Her engine and tank size make capable of long-distance cruising and at a seven knots cruise speed the trawler will offer a 3,000 mile range.

www.seleneoceanyachts.com

Improve-it = Formula 45 Yacht

Formula 45 Yacht get a new up scaled look to its interior. Formula's flagship featuring already a designer Ralph Lauren cabin décor package gets improved and upgraded further, with a completely new cabinetry, Corian, flooring and doors which lend to a more luxurious feel to the beautiful Ralph Lauren fabric choices of Coastal and Mystic Cove. The 45 Yacht is the current biggest model in the Formula line up and offers a twin cabin en-suited interior. Power is from twin Volvo IPS600 435hp each.

www.formulaboats.com

Project: Abati 64 Freeport HT

Abati Yachts continues to upgrade its modern lobster traditional boats line up, with the introduction of a further project to the 64 Freeport, now offered also in a Hard Top Version. The HT version discounts the flybridge up top of the standard version, offering for this an opening sunroof to the main deck and more sporty lines. For the rest the 64 Freeport HT is identical to the Fly Version offering a three or four cabin interior, an exterior associated with modern Mediterranean spaces like an aft sun pad, and a forward settee with table. Speeds are an estimated 32 knots of wide open throttle thanks to twin MAN V10 1100hp, with a 26 knots cruising which gives an eleven hours plus of range.

www.abatiyachts.com

New Model: Sacs 12 Strider S

Italian Rib builder Sacs presents the 12 Strider S. The 12 Strider S is the third in size model of Sacs thirteen models line up. Designed by Christian Grande, the 12 Strider S unites rib exterior spaciousness together with an accommodating forward cabin, offering a two berth layout, and a shower head facility. Power is from a standard twin 400hp Diesel engines, coupled to Jolly Drives surface propellers. An optional more performing twin 480hp set up is also available. The 12 Strider S can also be added with more comfort, thanks to optionals like air condition, boiler, and electric cooker hob. The standard colors are orange as above or white, but further optional colors to personalize at your own taste are available.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.3 m (40.3ft)

Beam - 3.6 m

Draft - 0.7 m

Displacement - 6 t with engines

Fuel Capacity - 900 l

Water Capacity - 120 l

Accommodation - 2 berths

Engines - 2 x 400hp, 480hp Diesel Power

Propulsion - Jolly Surface Drives

Project - Christian Grande, shipyard r&d office

Certification - CE B

www.sacsmarine.com

Project: Fairline Targa 58 Gran Turismo

Fairline presents the project of the new Targa 58 Gran Turismo. Evolution took place at Fairline for the new project which includes some unique features. The concept here follows the single level living and galley space, which with a button touch starts a remarkable transformation as the huge roof glides smoothly open, and as an option this can have side windows that retract and a patio door that completely withdraws, effectively converting the deck saloon into a magnificent open air environment. An option of an integral powered sunshade provides protection for the aft cockpit seating, which can also convert into a huge sun pad at the push of another button. Flexibility to select your own on board lifestyle and environment, smoothly, effortlessly, and almost instantly is the theme of the 58 Targa Gran Turismo. Pioneering design continues below too, so the accommodation is superbly equipped and luxurious, setting high standards of biggest and best in class. An elegant swept staircase with its light and airy atrium and utility area to one side leads to a unique layout below deck. Locating the en suite forward of the master cabin, Fairline have taken full advantage of the huge beam to create a stunning cabin for the owner that is the largest and lightest of any yacht in this class. Fairline impresses also more with the two sumptuously appointed VIP guest cabins which also have spacious en suites, and both are convertible from twin to double cabins according to preference, while the lazarette, with its elegant transom glazing, can also be specified as an additional and unusually light cabin. With the 58 Targa Gran Turismo, Fairline seem also set to compete with the Italians on the amount of view windows on the hull sides. Speeds for the new upcoming second in size of the Targa fleet go from slow 30 knots speeds with twin Volvo's D12-800 up to a high performing 40 knots with twin MAN V8 1200. Propulsion is for traditional shaft drives.

www.fairline.com

Project: CNP Naumachos 105

CNP the acronym standing for Cantiere Navale di Persaro an Italian ship builder standing on the Adriatic side of the European peninsula, presents the 105 second model in its Naumachos yacht line. As the rendering clearly shows and as was the case for the first model the Naumachos 82, CNP present an explorer tug looking super yacht, with a sturdy built able to withstand all weather conditions, along with a long range capability. The 105 follows these themes but with a greater size following clients requests to CNP. The Naumachos is sold as a semi custom project, all to the same plans outside but different inside where layout, furnishing materials, engines, and equipment is too owners request. The standard interior layout for the Naumachos 105 is a four cabin layout, with the owners cabin on the main deck, and three cabins below. Engines are twin Cats C18 Continuous Duty 456hp, which deliver a wide open throttle speed of 12 knots, cruising at 11 knots, and a long range 10000 nautical miles speed of 9 knots. Construction is for a steel hull, with alloy super structure, and building by Cantieri Navali di Pesaro is done to RINA or Lloyd's registry requirements with MCA Compliance available.

www.cnp.it

New Model: Scarani 30 Day Cruiser

Scarani Boats presents its new 30 Day Cruiser. An interesting and innovative new model offering exterior spaces associated with a center console, and a living capability of a more bulky looking sport cruiser. There are many interesting features for the 30 Day Cruiser which make it deserve a good look if one is looking for boats of this size. First is surely the welcoming exterior with its l-shaped settee, which transforms to a mezzanine looking aft, its big forward sun pad, walk around deck, exterior galley with sink, and large extended bathing platform with space to stow a tender. The interior considering the all usage of the exterior is full of space too with a 2 + 2 accommodation featured in a double mid cabin, and convertible vee berth. There is also a galley and also a spacious shower head. An unusual optional feature is also shown in the choice to isolate the mid cabin with a privacy bulk head and private door entrance. Interior style is in minimal with refined fittings in bleached oak wood. Engine options are single or twin petrol or diesel, propelled with efficient stern drive.
Technical Data:
LOA - 9.30 m (30.5ft)
Hull Length - 7.95 m
Beam - 3.00 m
Draft - 0.60 m
Displacement - 3850 kg
Fuel Capacity - 320 l
Water Capacity - 80 l
Max Persons - 8
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - single or twin Petrol from 440hp up to 520hp, Diesel from 300hp up to 362hp
Propulsion - stern drive
Certification - CE B

www.scaraniboats.com

Project: Ferretti 560

Ferretti Yachts will go to the Cannes 2009 boat show with a fresh and creative renewal wave giving shape to the 560 representing according to the Italian builder a revolution conceived to experience a new feeling of life on board. Through this new model the shipyard aims to consolidate and continue the evolution process of the flybridge range under 63 feet. This renewal started with the 630 and was followed in the last two years with the launch of the 470, 510, and 592. The 560 resembles these models with the shape of the 360 view window in the main deck, along with the flybridge which with its aft mounted radar arch aims to create the best undisturbed space up top. Ferretti 560 continues the never ending cooperation between Advanced Yacht Technology of Ferretti group and Studio Zuccon International Project. The 560 project criteria meeting a new evolution could be identified in three key-elements: an innovative space-design of the lower deck layout with three cabins which include a full beam owner suite and three bathrooms, a very strong care for details embodied by contemporary taste decor elements such as bleached oak, and last a new exclusive design of windows to enhance natural light on board. As a result, Ferretti 560 is unique in her category, created to meet the desires of demanded customers, offering the high standards of live ability through the combination of wide spaces, quality materials, comfort and performance. Ferretti 560 will be powered by twin MAN 900hp engines that push the yacht to a cruise speed of 28 knots and max of 32 knots.

www.ferretti-yachts.com

New Model: Viking 57 Convertible

Viking presents another blue water family member, the anticipated and expected 57 Convertible. Featuring a robust hull with a beautiful sheer, a curvy, creamy smooth deckhouse with Viking’s new teardrop window lines, a low profile wraparound flying bridge and a 157 square feet cockpit, including a spacious observation mezzanine, the result is an exciting model in the Convertible line tradition. Ideally suited for tournament fishing, as well as long distance cruising, the 57 Convertible features a three-stateroom, two-head layout for plenty of comfort and privacy thanks to the offset companionway, which utilizes space to its maximum efficiency. With the master stateroom featuring an athwart ship queen size walk around bed, the VIP cabin is located to fore and has a queen size berth, and the third guest cabin located to port has upper and lower bunks. Upper and lower cross over three berths also are available for the forward stateroom in replacement to the standard twin queen size bed. Standard power is MAN V12 CRM 1360hp diesels. A package with twin MAN V12 CRM 1550hp is also available as optional. Speeds will range from a mid 30 knot cruise to a top end approaching 40 knots depending upon the power selection, load and sea conditions.

Technical Data:
LOA - 17.6 m (57.9ft)
Beam - 5.54 m
Draft - 1.50 m
Displacement - 35816 kg
Fuel Capacity - 5720 l
Water Capacity - 908 l
Accommodation - 6/7 berths in 3 cabins, 2 heads
Engines - 2 x MAN V12 CRM 1360hp, V12 CRM 1550hp
Speed - 40 knots max, 35 knots cruising

www.vikingyachts.com

Projects: Azimut 78, Azimut 74 Magellano, Azimut 72S, Azimut 40S

As Azimut highly anticipated at the end of last year, the 2009 will mark the presentation of eight new models. The first new model presented was the innovative 53, previewed during the Yachting Gala. PowerYachtBlog also gave an exclusive detailed anticipation to the new 38 Flybridge which Azimut in cooperation with its British dealer Clipper Marine will present at the Southampton boat show. Now is the turn to present four Azimut projects to be unveiled during the important shows the coming fall. Azimut gave little details of the new models so the comments here are a guess of what can be seen in the rendering images. Surely as is in all the new models of the Italian builder, the exterior design is entrusted to Stefano Righini, with Carlo Galeazzi taking care for the interiors. The first of our presentations is the Azimut 78 which looks to be a further development to the 75. The new 78 apart length adds also opening view windows in the cabins. With the single big view window in the owners stateroom, now replaced by a set of four vertical windows which also open to allow a natural flow of air. The Azimut 74 Magellano, has finally arrived. Paolo Vitelli President of the Azimut Benetti Group has given hints for this projects in his past interviews and finally it looks to be here. If his interviews are correct the 74 Magellano will have an extended range of round 1000 nautical miles, with max speeds in the low twenties, and cruising of around fifteen knots. This will be the last debuted of the eight new models for 2009, with November month being announced as its launching date. Still it is also the most expected from the media as well as the yachtsman. The year 2009 marks new additions to the Azimut S line, after an absence of 2 years. The 103 SL was the last new model presented for this line during the Dubai Show of 2007. Now the 72S is the next upcoming model and is set to be presented at the Cannes show. As the rendering clearly shows the 72S will have a sport bridge offering a second helm station up top but without disturbing the sleek lines Sport Yacht looks. This is the second Azimut with a sport bridge, with the only other being the 103 SL flagship of the line. Azimut presents also a new smaller S line model, with the 40S. So far no details are announced but imagine a similar two double cabin two head interior, as is the case for the new entry level 38 Flybridge.

www.azimutyachts.com

Improve-it = Nord West 420 Flybridge

In the beginning of Summer Nord West launched a first boat the 370 SportsTop with a new system called Stern drive Joystick. Similar to the IPS this new drive system has electrical steering, and manoeuvring in harbours can be done very easily thanks to easy to use joystick control. Nord West was among the first users of Volvo IPS system as well as being among the first to make a special designed hull for the propulsion. Every boat can be installed with a maximum of 4 joystick controls. With the new system stern drive with joystick Nord West adds as promised an other third model with this easy to use option, the 420 Flybridge following the 370 SportsTop and 370 Coupe. The 420 Flybridge is also a bit unique for being among the larger sized stern drive available flybridge motor cruiser. Surely with the easy to use joystick control added with the efficiency stern drives offer, this option will start to make more sense in the 420 Flybridge much more than any other model.

www.nordwest.se

New Model: Sunseeker 64 Predator

Sunseeker presents the new 64 Predator, a further development of there high performing Sport Yacht range. The 64 Predator is a replacement to the 62 and continues to upgrade the Predators which start from the 52 and go up to the soon to be launched 130 flagship, which for a short time will also be the flagship to all the Sunseeker range. Sunseeker continue to offer versatility to there packages offering in the 64 Predator a standard three cabin version, or optional two cabin with a lower saloon offering an l-shaped sofa. The standard three cabin version is a traditional plan for modern Mediterranean Sport Yachts, with full beam owners cabin, VIP cabin to fore, and l-shaped double bunked cabin to starboard in between the two cabins. There is three heads with two being en-suites for the main VIP and owner cabins. The galley is also on the lower deck to port, with the main deck saloon being left for entertainment and relaxation purposes. As for carrying your water toys the 64 Predator offers space for two personnel water craft spaces, with a tender garage offering capacity for a jet rib, and low hi bathing platform where one can also put a jet bike or similar. Power is from twin 1100hp engines with traditional shaft line propulsion in semi tunnel propellers. Speeds peak a max of 35 knots and a cruise of 28 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.1 m (65.9ft)

Length Waterline - 14.6 m

Beam - 4.95 m

Draft - 1.48 m

Displacement - 29000 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 4 berths in 2 cabins, 1 crew berth

Engines - 2 x 1100hp

Propulsion - shaft line with propellers in semi tunnels

Speed - 35 knots max, 28 knots cruising

Project - Don Shead, Sunseeker design

Certification - CE

www.sunseeker.com

Projects: Beneteau 30 Antares, Beneteau 42 Antares, Beneteau 47 MonteCarlo Fly

From this year onwards, all Antares models over 9 metres will have their length in feet included as part of their model name. And that’s the case with this new launch, which replaces the 9 Series with 30 Flybridge/Hard Top versions. As the first Flybridge in the range, it is designed primarily for cruising, and retains all the excellent sea keeping qualities on which the Antares reputation has been built. Sarrazin Design presents a sleek elegant line, and their style is unmistakable for the Antares 30. Its grey-tinted glass makes a special contribution to the sophisticated modern looks. The hull is the work of the Beneteau design team, and is available with a single-engine configuration only. There will be three versions to choose from the 30 Antares. The S version is with hard top with two opening panels, with flybridge but no helm station featuring a large sunbathing area and settee with table up top, and with flybridge and helm station convertible to a sunbathing platform. According to Beneteau the amount of living space is unrivalled by any other boat of this size. Accommodation is a four berth lower deck with a convertible saloon to double berth. The guest cabins are an owners double to fore, and a double bunk to port. To starboard is the fully equipped head. 30 Antares will have max single engine power up to 380hp, and will be certified to CE B standards.If the above statement stands true the 42 Antares will be a replacement to the 12 Antares. Beneteau has so far given little details for this new 42 Antares model. What can be seen is that the project rendering above builds on bigger spaces to the 12, like more extended bathing platform, and a larger flybridge. The flybridge will feature a c-shaped settee to port, helm station to starboard, and a sunpad looking aft. The interior will also features a main living deck with a main saloon welcoming you inside to a c-shaped settee to starboard upon entrance, a 2 person settee to port, l-shaped galley to port, and double helm seated helm station again to starboard. The lower deck layout has not been so far confirmed although this layout lets the thinking go for three cabins below. Propulsion has also not been announced, but the 12 Antares was available with both shaft and IPS pod so accept again to have this format.

Beneteau upgraded its Sport Cruiser line in December 2008 with the launch of the 47 MonteCarlo. The range is now being extended again with the launch of the Flybridge version: a 47 MonteCarlo Fly featuring a large sunbathing terrace up top with sporty looks. The external cockpit galley unit has been cleverly converted to provide access to the flybridge. The designer of the MonteCarlo range Pierangelo Andreani has drawn a new design in true Mediterranean style. The overall layout of the 47 MonteCarlo Fly offers two living spaces: the cockpit and the flybridge. The flybridge incorporates two distinct areas: the helm station and the convertible 6-person settee. The driver's seat is on the centre, with the instrument panel featuring a full set of double navigation instruments, to the left is the co-driver’s seat, and to the right a large lounger-style sunpad with a pullout fridge beneath. Behind is the six person settee. Worth to note is the visually appealing radar arch which carries the radar and antennas is raised to not disturb the views to the owner and his guests. The large cockpit surprises for a flybridge offering an external galley unit, and has an external settee which converts into a sunpad, of which underneath is located a tender garage that can accommodate a tender with outboard. Inside the 47 MonteCarlo Fly continues what we seen in the standard hart top version presented in Paris last December with generous living spaces of which the striking feature is the full beam owner’s cabin flooded with light from two large side windows, but also the choice of layout versions for two or three cabin plans. New leather, alcantara and light oak finishes will also be introduced for the new 47 MonteCarlo Fly. The 47 MonteCarlo hull design has been developed in close co-operation with Volvo Penta to accommodate IPS pod drives. Power for the 47 MonteCarlo Fly is from twin Volvo IPS600 D6 435hp diesel engines.

www.beneteau.com

New Model: Corvette 320

Following ownership change to Fleming Yachts management, UK builder Corvette presents its new 320, representing a bit of a unique Explorer Cruiser thanks to many cross over features. In fact the new 320 unites the world of faster planning performance to that of a displacement explorer cruiser with unique spaces for its size. Just to make a note the 320 offers accommodation for two cabins, two head plan providing a level of comfort and privacy found only on larger boats. Another surprise is also the performance, which with its traditional, salty looks makes you think trawler, but the 320 will surprise you here too with 25 plus knots speed, and its sea kindly performance. Cruise leisurely and economically all day long at 7 knots or hit the throttles and get to your next destination before the weather turns ugly. Another surprise is that while many boats in this size range offer only single engine power, Corvette took the safety and improved handling route that comes with twin engines, which assures of getting home if you experience a problem with an engine, transmission or running gear, and there's nothing more maneuvering into a tight slip with twins under your command. Corvette also says that the cost of maintaining two smaller engines is the same, as are the running costs concerned with the fuel, versus a bigger single unit. The well thought out deck plan of the Corvette 320 provides the outdoor living space of a 40-footer too, with the helm on the flying bridge being the perfect place to run the 320 in good weather featuring a double helm seat plus two additional, built-in seating areas allow the crew to join the captain while underway. Aft of the flying bridge is an outdoor dining and lounge area complete with two settees and table. Last note is that Fleming is promising the quality of construction and choice of materials associated with its bigger explorer yachts line. The 320 as well as other future Corvette models will be built at the Tung Hwa facility in Taiwan, where the World famous Flemings are also being constructed.
Technical Data:
LOA - 9.95 m (32ft)
Beam - 3.96 m
Draft - 1.00 m
Displacement - 7.5 t half load
Fuel Capacity - 1000 l
Water Capacity - 364 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, 2 heads
Engines - 2 x Yanmar 315hp, Cummins QSB 330hp
Certification - CE B

www.corvettemarine.co.uk

Engine: John Deere HazLoc 6081HFH70 325hp

John Deere Power Systems is pleased to announce a new patented PowerTech HazLoc diesel engines. Built upon John Deere's proven 8.1L platform, the PowerTech HazLoc 6081HFH70 diesel engine received United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Center certification for Class 1, Division 1 Zone 1 Groups C & D hazardous locations. The PowerTech HazLoc electronically governed diesel engines are certified for use on board USCG–certified subchapter D & O vessels. As electronic engines have become more commonplace, engines installed in these marine applications are required to meet weather-deck requirements for electronics as directed by the USCG in United States-flagged vessels where there is the possibility of an explosive atmosphere in normal operations. A Class 1, Division 1 Zone 1 area is defined as being within a 3 meters radius of any source of gases that could create an explosive atmosphere, including tank vents, sounding tubes, valves and pumps. Any engine that operates in these conditions must meet these requirements. John Deere is the first diesel engine manufacturer to receive USCG MSC certification for Class 1 Division 1 (Zone 1) group C & D hazardous weather-deck locations, for electronically controlled engines. The John Deere PowerTech 6081HFH70 has 8.1L of displacement and offers up to 242 kW - 325hp at 2100 rpm. The 6081HFH70 is a 6-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-air aftercooled industrial engine for use in marine auxiliary applications.

www.deere.com

New Model: Hunt 29 Harrier

The development of the Hunt 29 Harrier was driven by the success of the smaller 25 Harrier, with customers asking for the same style on a larger platform. Harrier 29's increased length takes advantage and use of the 29 Surfhunter hull, already well proven and widely admired for its capabilities, efficiency and performance. The Harrier 29 is intended to be more of a day boat, which is immediately obvious in the huge and inviting cockpit. An on-deck galley makes entertaining even more fun, with helm and companion seats, L-settee, engine box and cross-transom seating for ten, and with superb visibility for sightseeing made even more appealing by the soft, dry ride for which Hunt Yachts are so widely praised. The forward cabin includes V-berth, enclosed stand-up head and stowage, all this without loosing and affecting the sleek, classic profile. Available engine is for six options, all single from Volvo or Yanmar, and in petrol gas or diesel format from 315hp up to 435hp. Hunt Yachts also offer a wide variety of propulsion form stern drive, to the traditional shaft in vee drive configuration, and jet propulsion for the least in draft. Speeds are estimated at a max of 36 knots with cruising of 30 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.02 m (29.6ft)

Beam - 3.23 m

Draft - 0.91 m

Displacement - 4082 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 567 l

Water Capacity - 105 l

Accommodation - 2 berths. 1 head

Engine - Petrol Gas 1 x Volvo 375hp gas, Volvo 425hp

Diesel Volvo 330hp Diesel, Volvo 370hp, Volvo 435hp, Yanmar 315hp

Propulsion - stern drive, vee drive shaft, water jet

Speed - 36 knots max, 30 knots cruise

Construction - solid e-glass bottom with vinylester resins and foam cored top sides

Design - C.Raymond Hunt Associates
www.huntyachts.com

Project: Riva 86 Domino

Riva announces its next new model with the project of the 86 Domino, what will be the new Sport series hard top flagship. The 86 Domino also adds another Super Yacht to the Riva line, which now has four models over eighty feet. Lines where again trusted to Riva designer Micheli and his Officina Italiana Design. An architect who started his career with the company in 1984 and has since then established a never ending relationship with the renowned brand. So far Riva has given practically no details of the new Super Sport Yacht the 86 Domino accept for the above rendering image, but if one likes the looks you surely need to go to Cannes on the 9Th September to have a preview and get the scoop.

www.riva-yacht.com

New Model: Nordhavn 52

The new Nordhavn 52 is based on the 47 model, with P.A.E.’s designers actually extending it by five feet. The Nordhavn 52, is an evolution of its smaller sister, with more interior space and longer offshore capability to the 47. The new 52 differs itself from the 47 with three central design modifications, each of which combines to make a sleeker and slightly more efficient boat. The most significant of these changes is a cockpit extension, which opens up the rear of the boat as well as elongates the yacht’s lines. Other benefits is of added waterline length which is not limited simply to aesthetics. The design team was also able to work an extra approximate 800 litres of fuel into the capacity of the boat’s tanks and in turn, bump up the range. To coincide with the elongated cockpit, the upper level boat deck was lengthened by two feet, serving a dual purpose: not only does this offset the cockpit extension, it enables a bigger tender to be carried on top. Completing the enhanced look is the re-configuration of the flybridge. A purely cosmetic change with no features added or altered, but the newly-styled flybridge is now more integral with the boat deck and pilothouse roof. Despite these sublte differences and improvements, the new 52 follows the rest of the Nordhavn line, in a robust construction, superior level of fit and finish, and an ability to deliver her owners anywhere they wish to travel in safety, comfort and luxury.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.56 m (54.4ft)
Length Waterline - 14.7 m
Beam - 4.9 m
Draft - 1.8 m
Displacement - 40.8 t
Fuel Capacity - 6322 l
Water Capacity - 1514 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, 2 heads, 1 crew cabin
Engine - Lugger L1066T.2 165hp
Construction - vinilester resin, gelcoat White Ferro Super Shield, core sides Klegcell R75 foam

www.nordhavn.com

Project: Princess 78 Motor Yacht

Princess presents the project for a new 78 Motor Yacht, which is set to debut in the home waters of the Southampton boat show.  My general knowledge tells me the 78 MY will be a replacement to the 23 Metre after 32 units build, although there is no official word from Princess about this. I also imagine the new 78 Motor Yacht to have a similar if not identical hull to the V78 launched earlier on this year, and which made its official debut in Antibes last Spring.  As the V78 the hull of the 78 Motor Yacht will also be resin infused which will give a cleaner build, along with a less weight per strength construction.  Princess is the first British builder to use resin infusion for its hulls.  Accommodation details are very minimal so far from Princess which says the new 78 Motor Yacht will have a four cabin en-suited interior.  Engines have also not been announced but accept similar options to the V78 but with less speeds due to the extra weight and drag of the flybridge.

www.princessyachts.com

Improve-it = Sabre 38 Express

Sabre Yachts first used pods on the 42 Express and the results were truly impressive. Sabre is now offering also the 38 Express with Volvo IPS drives and this application too changes the way this already great design handles at the dock and underway. The choice for the IPS pods in the 38, was simple is that the Volvo set up fitted under the cockpit deck using the existing molds whereas the Zeus pods did not fit. Performance figures published by Sabre for the 38 Express with IPS450 D6-330hp engines are a wide open throttle max speed of 31 knots, and a continues cruising of 26 knots which gives a range of 292 nautical miles.

www.sabreyachts.com

New Model: Freedom Boatworks 56 Sportfisherman

Freedom Boatworks has launched the much expected 56 Sportfisherman. This is Freedom second built following the launching of the 77 we presented here a few weeks back, which was completed earlier on this year. The 56 Sportfisherman is built as the 77 in cold molding technique with a male jig system. Power takes a bit innovation on the just launched 56 thanks to the use of triple Volvo IPS900 700hp engines. This set up gave a top speed of 42 knots in the first sea trials, with full equipment, twenty persons on board, and half fuel tanks. Economy cruise speed was 30 knots with consumption at only 190 litres per hours at this speed. Freedom declared that she was also a bit under propped so may be they accept something more of peak speeds. Thanks to the IPS engines the 56 Sportfisherman also manages the space of much bigger Sportfish Yachts with the lower deck offering four double cabins, and three heads. The owners cabin is also a much sought full beam mid ship cabin standing to the length of the yacht, which to my knowledge is a unique feat so far on a custom cold molded seventeen metre sportfish. As the 77 the 56 Sportfisherman was built by renowned builder Jim Polatty who with it completed his nineteenth construction. As the 77 design was done by Applied Concepts of Florida.

Technical Data:

Length - 17 m (56ft) Beam - 5.33 m

Draft - 1.42 m

Displacement - 21772 kg

Fuel Capacity - 3785 l

Water Capacity - 757 l

Accommodation - 4 double cabins 8 berths, 3 heads

Engines - 3 x Volvo IPS900 D11 700hp

Speed - 42 knots max, 30 knots economic cruise

Construction - cold molded male jig system

Project - Applie Concepts Florida, Jim Polatty

www.ncfreedomboatworks.com

Project: Azimut 38 Flybridge

Azimut Yachts will host the official global launch of the new 38 Flybridge at the Southampton Boat Show 2009. The new Azimut 38 Flybridge is the second of eight new models to be launched by the renowned Italian firm, following the 53 launched on 27Th June during its third Yachting Gala. The World Preview will take place on September 11Th, at 15:00, and will be happening on Clipper Marine Azimut UK and Balearic's dealer, Southampton stand. The Azimut 38 Flybridge continues the unique approach to design with perfection, craftsmanship, expertise and attention to detail being key attributes of its stunning fleet spanning now from this new 38 to 116 feet, all designed by designer Stefano Righini for the exterior lines, and Carlo Galeazzi for the interior. Innovative features on the new 38 Flybridge model will abound like the sky light within the master cabin allowing natural light to flood in, and the second cabin with its panoramic water line windows providing spectacular sea views. Each of the two cabins have access to en-suites and wardrobe facilities. The main saloon has a large dining area incorporated into the layout as well as ample storage in the port side cupboards and a spacious galley equipped with fridge freezer and electric hob. Azimut also say the flybridge of the new 38 will be the bigger in its size offering. The 38 Flybridge will be powered by twin Cummins 5.9QS 355hp engines and has estimated top speeds of 32 knots and a cruise of 28 knots.

www.azimutyachts.com

Powerboat P1 - Sweden GP SW1 Capital Double, SNAV OSG third GP

It was a weekend of difficult racing for P1 in the Sweden Grand Prix, which ended with a spectacular incident to the 77 Lucas Oil on the Sunday Endurance race in Evolution. The violent barrel roll to the Outerlimits boat thankfully resulted again in only minor injuries to pilots Nigel Hook and Joe Sgro. This is the second major incident of the season, altough this time the 77 Lucas Oil unlike the 53 Metamarine Pignolo has been declared total loss. Many teams complained at the difficulty of this course saying there was no place to overtake and too much curves. Among the complainers was the barrell rolled 77 Lucas Oil as well as Supersport title winners 43 Seagull Chaudron. In Evolution class the hunt to catch class leaders 47 Silverline continues and 88 SNAV OSG seems to have got closer thanks to a win and a second place. Supersport class finally gave full showing of 26 Team SW1 Capital speed, with the British team being second to make a full double win in a Grand Prix this year, after 88 SNAV OSG achieved this in San Benedetto del Tronto. 38 Baia Attolini who waited a month to make the hunt to 43 Seagull Chaudron surely would have gone out dissapointed as they lost a further ten points due to a speed penalty in the second race. Still the title is within there grasps, and I am sure the Ukranian team can feel the breath of the Italian squad with only a 28 points advantage. Now is for the last two races in a months time in the specatacular Syracuse in the biggest meditterranean island of Sicily, in the unpredictable and often rough Ionian sea.

PowerPole

33 Furnibo boat registered the quickest time in the PowerPole qualifying session making the first foray in the Fountain boat posting a time of 02:39.09. Despite the 10 Cigarette Smash Poker hull setting the early pace, it was the all-Belgian outfit who claimed their first PowerPole of 2009. Hemelaer, stepped aside to make way for van Riet, lavished praise on his compatriot. Hemelaer confirmed he will be returning to the cockpit for Saturday's Sprint race. Evolution-class leaders 47 Silverline endured a qualifying period to forget after sustaining a problem on their lap, but there misfortune were partially capitalised upon by Championship challengers 88 SNAV OSG took the second quickest time. 66 Cranefields Wine and 77 Lucas Oil Outerlimits also failed to register a qualifying time after picking up technical problems. In SuperSport 38 Baia Attolini sounded a warning to the 43 Seagull Chaudron after recording their second-straight PowerPole after a devastating qualifying lap in Sweden. As a result of the 03:10.02 lap secured the Italian team consisting of Acanfora, Renato Guidi and Roy Capasso will have first choice of lane for the tricky Gothenburg course. And Acanfora believes the result heaps pressure to the Seagull hull. The current World Champions in the Seagull Chaudron registered the second fastest time, finishing just over a second behind the front-runners. British team 26 Team SW1 Capital complete the top three after a solid qualifying session which saw them record an average speed of 75.87mph across the 4.09 nautical mile course. 17 MasForce and 22 Big Sergio were fourth and fifth fastest. 28 Blue Shaft were unable to complete its lap due to technical difficulties while engine failure put paid to the hopes of the all-female 44 Iko Casa.

Evolution Race 7

Fans turned out in their thousands in Langedrag to watch 10 SNAV OSG take their third consecutive victory and narrow the gap at the top of the Powerboat P1 World Championship Evolution-class standings. It was heartache for PowerPole sitters 33 Furnibo boat after an engine blew, denying them the opportunity to complete the start lap and ultimately cost them the chance to challenge for the overall title. A pacy opening lap saw 77 Lucas Oil Outerlimits boat post the quickest time and open a considerable lead over in-form SNAV OSG, 66 Cranefields Wine and 10 Cigarette Smash Poker. However, the American boat slowed up noticably during the sixth lap of the 48.84 nautical miles course to allow first, SNAV OSG's and then Cigarette Smash Poker, to pass without a challenge. By then, 33 Furnibo who earlier threatened an upset to take their first win of the season after a lightning start had been forced to retire from the race after the engines in the Cranefields Wine boat shut down at the beginning of the fourth lap of the race. Championship leaders 47 Silverline eked out another 73 points after finishing fourth, capitalising on the the misfortunes of Furnibo and Cranefields Wine.

Evolution Race 8

A drama-filled Endurance race in the Evolution-class eventually saw 33 Furnibo claim its maiden victory of the 2009 season. After 10 laps of the 19 lap race, the Belgian crew of Pierre Colpin and Frank Hemelaer held a six-second lead from the 77 Lucas Oil Outerlimits boat. However, the Lucas Oil boat, with Nigel Hook and Joe Sgro on board, barel-rolled the hull in front of the watching spectators to force race control to enforce a red flag. Upon resumption and with the race shortened to seven laps, PowerPole sitters Furnibo held off the challenge of SNAV OSG Outerlimits boat to secure maximum points. The 10 Cigarette Smash Poker boat took the final podium spot ahead of Championship leaders 47 Silverline, who haul another 73 points which move a step closer to securing the title in their maiden season in the Evolution-class.

SuperSport Race 7

The MAS FORCE SPIRIT OF BELGIUM team were delighted to be second in a race that stressed tight turns and attentive driving. The team's Mercury-powered 38' Nor-Tech took advantage of a slight error on the very fast Italian BAIA ALTOLLINI team, made a tactical turn and forced the Donzi to the outside and took over second in the ninth of ten laps. It was a tough shot for the Italians who had fought back and forth with their fellow 38 ZR Donzi British SW1 CAPITAL team for first and second place in the early laps. But SW1 Capital were not to be denied today and took a commanding lead from the third lap on. Though wakes from commercial vessels were not a factor, a police boat caused a wake that caught SW1 CAPITAL by surprise and gave the BAIA team a chance to pass them in the beginning of the race. Others were not so pleased with the course. Current World Champions from the SuperSport SEAGULL, SPIRT OF THE UKRAINE, a 41' Ilmor-powered Chaudron that never broke out of its fourth place, said the course was not very idle for them.

SuperSport Race 8

26 Team SW1 Capital continued its dominance of the SuperSport class at the Scandinavian Grand Prix of the Sea to post its second race win. A drizzly Gothenburg failed to dampen the spirits of the all-British crew as they led the 77 nautical mile race from start to finish to claim 100 points and cap a perfect weekend. Title rivals 38 Baia Attolini and 43 Seagull Chaudron were involved in a monumental tussle for second place on the tight Stena Curve at the North East of the racecourse on the start lap. It was a battle ultimately won by PowerPole sitters Baia Attolini as they sensationally blocked the World Champions from taking the inside line to take second place a position they would not relinquish for the remaining 18 laps to close the gap at the top of the SuperSport standings by another nine points. The lack of rough waters prevented the 17 Spirit of Belgium from maintaining a genuine challenge for leadership of the race eventually succumbing after encountering technical difficulties. Team Al and Al's 28 Blue Shaft were forced to retire seven laps into the race after taking on water while 22 Big Sergio were forced to pull out two laps later. Local wild card entry 82 Goldfish finished the race in a creditable fourth.

RESULTS

EVOLUTION CLASS SPRINT
1 88 SNAV OSG 00:33:05:34
2 10 Cigarette Smash Poker 00:33:05.34
3 77 Lucas Oil Outerlimits 00:35:08.37
4 47 Silverline 00:33:39.09 -1 lap
5 66 Cranefields Wine DNF
6 33 Furnibo DNF
EVOLUTION CLASS ENDURANCE
1 33 Furnibo 00:45:28.10
2 88 SNAV OSG 00:46:57.20
3 10 Cigarette Smash Poker 00:48:06.08
4 47 Silverline 00:50:07.64 -1 lap
5 77 Lucas Oil Outerlimits DNF
6 66 Cranefields Wine DNF

SUPERSPORT CLASS SPRINT
1 26 Team SW1 Capital 00:35:33.00
2 17 MasForce 00:35:59.88
3 38 Baia Attolini
4 43 Seagull Chaudron 00:36:09.88
5 22 Big Sergio 00:37:38.67
6 82 Goldfish 00:38:11.30
7 28 Blue Shaft 00:36:44.23
8 44 Iko Casa DNS

SUPERSPORT CLASS ENDURANCE
1 26 Team SW1 Capital 01:00:49.63
2 43 Seagull Chaudron 01:01:24.70
3 38 Baia Attolini 01:03:33.66 +02:30.00 Penalty
4 82 Goldfish 01:02:14.55 -1 lap
5 17 MasForce 01:04:26.28 +03:00.00 Penalty
6 22 Big Sergio 00:30:32.86 -3 laps
7 28 Blue Shaft 00:26:19.27
8 44 Iko Casa DNS

www.powerboatp1.com

New Model: Sunseeker 30 Metre Yacht

The Sunseeker 30 Metre Yacht is another new model from the renowned British builder, presented for the 2009 season. As the size says it all the 30 Metre Yacht is a 100 feet super yacht offering classy interiors with top technology. The 30 Metre Yacht offers a pleasing blend of dynamic and luxurious styling. The flybridge helm provides dual control open air exhilaration, as well as practical docking, while the deck behind can be customised with bimini or hardtop. The 30 Metre Yacht is an ideal craft for both private and charter use, and has an interior layout with a standard four cabin layout or an optional more charter friendly five cabin version. The owners stateroom remains on the main deck for both versions, while for the charter version the full beam mid ship VIP cabin gets replaced by a set of two double cabins. Crew accommodation is for five, located to fore. Max speed is an estimated 28 knots with max engines of a total of 2848hp. Range is a max of 1000 nautical miles, with the optional fuel tank, totaling a total of 14000 litres.
Technical Data:

LOA - 29.8 m (97.9ft)

Beam - 6.9 m

Draft - 2.22 m

Fuel Capacity - 9500 l + 4500 l optional tank

Water Capacity - 2000 l

Accommodation - 10 guest berths, 5 crew berths

Engines - twin diesels up to 4868hp total

Speed - 28 knots max

Range - 1000 nautical miles with optional tank

Project - Don Shead, Sunseeker Design

Certifcation - CE RINA

www.sunseeker.com

Project: Airon Marine 4800 T-Top

PowerYachtBlog presented this Airon Marine project earlier on this year, with the project named 48 Top Class. Now Airon sends us more information of the now renamed 4800 T-Top, what will be the new flagship of Paolo Molinari boat yard, who present the rendering after careful researches and studies of the design office bearing in mind the previous experiences of competing boats in a similar size, and customer feed back. The efficient bottom conceived by Paolo Molinari couples the deck studied by Tommaso Molinari. In spite of dimensions, the 4800 T-Top maintains the style characteristics of Airon Marine. The wide hard top perfectly integrates with the rest of the boat by creating flowing and well proportioned lines. The big hull mid ship window, as well as a series of four consecutive portholes at the bow are characteristic which distinguish the 4800 T-Top. A long air intake characterises the deck side while the hard top with opening roof is characterised by wide windows and the refined details. The lower part window of the hard top opens too for fresh air. The stern has a wide teak rear deck with the ladder on both sides. Really wide and enjoyable is the cockpit with teak floor, to which it is possible to access to the side decks from both sides. As soon as you go up you find the stern sofa with its electric table. Under there is a wide tender compartment with electrically lifting door garage. By opening the glass patio door you enter under the hard top where you find, beside to the steering post, deckchair, sofa and a galley. The Airon 4800 T-Top interior, which is another result of the shipyard design office, has been thought to be different and customized to function to the owner tastes and requirements, offering a two, three or four cabin versions. The 4800 T-Top will be powered by twin Volvo IPS600 of 435hp each, which the builder estimates will reach a top speed of 35 knots.

www.aironmarine.it

New Model: Carnevali 180

After much waiting Carnevali, the Italian Adriatic Sea based builder launched its new 180 model. An important step for Carnevali who with the 180 upgrade the size of the production line flagship, versus the custom 65, 68 and 72 models. Carnevali now has a range of a total seven models. The 180 model is an interesting new add to the range offering modern rounded looks thanks to designer Ceccarelli, who continues his long standing Carnevali collaboration which was started since the founding of the builder in the early nineties. Interior layout is by the hands of Max Design, who creates a main deck with a welcoming l-shaped settee, galley, and a six person free standing dining table. Down below we have three double cabins all complimented with there own en-suite shower heads. The full beam owners cabin has also a walk in wardrobe, separate shower and head rooms. As is custom of Carnevali an owners personalization semi custom approach will be available in this model, with a choice of wood panels and lacquers, along with modifications to the layout of the standard plan. Power is from twin 1100hp MANs which give top speeds of 32 knots, and all time cruise of 28 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.7 m (61.3ft) Beam - 5.25 m

Draft - 1.35 m

Displacement - 32000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 3200 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Max Persons - 18

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 2 crew in 1 cabin

Engines - 2 x 1100hp MAN

Speed - 32 knots max, 28 knots cruising

Project - Ceccarelli exterior hull, Max Design interior

Hull Shape - variable vee

Construction - GRP

Certification - CE B

www.carnevaliyachts.com

Powerboat P1 - Sweden, Gothenburg Preview

The fourth and penultimate grand prix of the sea for the P1 season goes to Sweden in Gothenburg, what is so far a very competitive year for the series in both of the classes the Evolution and Supersport. The Swedish state is a new venture for P1 making its way to the Nordic sea, in the city Gothenburg, Sweden second largest city with a population of 500.000 persons.

The Evolution surprise continues and after two fantastic Italian home wins for 88 SNAV OSG, the lead is still in the hands of not so fast but reliable British team 47 Silverline. Following these two is the ultra performing 10 Cigarette Smash Poker. 77 Lucas Oil will want to put asleep the Italian Grand Prix bad luck where a broken propeller meant game over, but Hook says he has the faster boat and I am sure will make all possible to show this and win the much wanted P1 title. 33 Furnibo are in fifth place, but everyone is sure that a winning is very possible by the Fountain boat, after its great racing in Turkey. Last places to the not so reliable 66 Cranfields Wine, and to the 2008 runner up boat 53 Metamarine Pignolo 53. Still the SeaTek diesel powered Metamarine showed some of its 2008 speeds clinching a Power Pole in Italy, although shorter courses this year versus 2008 are a bit of a disadvantage for diesel power.

Supersport Class continues the tight competition, but the last Grand Prix in Italy won by 38 Baia Atolini showed that the title race is between 2008 winners 43 Seagull Chaudron, and the Italian race winner. Yes only nineteen points divide the two boats, so we are sure to see a super end of the season for a battle in these last four races between these two teams, where a win or loose can make all the difference. Third placed in the chart is Belgian team 17 Mas Force who with there moderate speeds and extreme reliability did two podiums so far, although they think if conditions would have got more rough they have the boat to the trouble the leaders. Double title winning boat, but lady driven in 2009 44 Iko Casa stands at fourth place. Unlucky but fast 26 Team SW1 Capital are at fifth. Last places for the two Italian boats of Team Al & Al, with sixth place for the slower but reliable diesel powered 28 Blue Shaft, and last seventh place for the fast but unreliable 22 Big Sergio. Still Supersport Class unlike the bigger Evolution Class has been very reliable this season, with a minimum of five boats out of seven always finishing the races.

www.powerboatp1.com

Project: Fiart 4tFour Genius

Fiart presents the project of the 4tFour Genius, the model which follows on the footsteps created by the 2008 Boat of the Year Winner 4Seven Genius. The concept of the 4tFour Genius is done by the Projects Division of Fiart who follow this Neapolitan builder trademark qualities with a very flexible exterior aft deck, and family planned interior offering three double cabins with two heads. The 4tFour Genius as the 4Seven Genius will also be equipped with a carbon t-top which protects from the elements but also keeps an open aggressive look to the overall profile of this Sport Cruiser. The aft deck similar to what we have seen from Fiart in the past bases its design with an aft u-shaped settee which thanks to hydraulic modular movements changes it to one whole big sun pad. Another element where the 4tFour Genius will surprise is also the interior with a high contrast of colors as seen on the 4Seven making its way also in this new model. Power for the 4tFour Genius will be from twin Volvo forward looking pod propulsion IPS500 370hp each. As all Fiart model the 4tFour Genius will also be built with vacuum bagging technique which elevates the strength to weight ratio as well as offering a cleaner build product.

www.fiart.com

Improve-it = Itama Forty

Itama has created a new version of the Itama Forty, specifically designed for the East. The Forty is a Sport Cruiser that Itama has maintained a focus right from its launch and it has already reached a wide range of objectives. It is certainly no casual choice as the international success of the craft’s recent restyling process with its numerous new qualities and features has been resoundingly confirmed, not only by the compliments of yachting experts and the press, but also by the financial results reaped during its first year on the market. In fact the response after its unveiling has been so positive that the yacht’s production programme has had to be significantly updated. These changes, based on innovative forms and technology, in line with the continuous developments, have been strictly maintained in the new model designed for Eastern markets. Now the Forty also includes a specially restyled deck layout to meet the needs of the differing onboard lifestyles and weather conditions in the parts of the world it has been designed for. The special features and design of this new version are reflected in the name it has been given, Space-deck. In fact the cockpit has been enlarged to almost twice its previous size by including the sundeck. These new markets, without doubt, prefer more sitting space and this desire has been fulfilled in the new Forty by adding another sofa that creates two spacious adjacent lounge areas offering real conviviality and relaxation. This change in deck design to enhance and enlarge the cockpit as far as possible, demonstrates care and consideration and its insistence on satisfying the real needs and desires of customers who enjoy life onboard in a different way to others. This initiative confirms the company’s dynamic and open way of operating and its international range and sensibility. Of course, it remains true to the shipyard’s distinctive design, in the best Itama tradition, a combination of strictly Made in Italy creativity, research and technology that has made it a famous and sought after name.

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New Model: CNL Admiral 42

The new Admiral planning flagship of 42 metres in length was put out into water few days ago. It was a technical launch. The official ceremony is planned for the delivery to the Owner and is set in few weeks, after completing interiors. This maxi 41.40 metre planning yacht built all in light 5083 aluminium, distinguishes itself with its clean and sleek lines, with its dark blue hull and light grey superstructure, with its performance, 30.5 knots at maximum speed thanks to two MTU 3,650hp, with excellence seafaring capability, a typical feature of any Admiral yacht and with its layout, which carries the signature of Luca Dini, rich in innovative solutions. The yacht was made under the surveillance of the American Bureau of Shipping to obtain the 'Maltese Cross A1 C.Y.S., AMS' certification. The traits of the Admiral 42, distinctive characteristics of the 40 metres launched last Autumn and of the 44 metres actually under construction, are the following: stern hatch which opens as a platform over the sea, offering a guest area on the sea for sunbathing or fitness; the garage which holds the tender on one side, equipped with a cart bridge for loading and launching it, and the central instrument holding mast which increases space on the sun deck.

Tehnical Data:

LOA - 41.4 m (135.8ft)

Beam - 8.5 m

Draft - 1.75 m

Displacement - 181 t

Fuel Capacity - 30000 l

Water Capacity - 5000 l

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, six crew in three cabins plus captains cabin

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V4000M90 3650hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - thirty know knots max, 28 knots cruise

Range - 800 nm at cruising speed

Project - Luca Dini

Construction - Aluminium Alloy 5083 H321

Certification - ABS Maltese Cross A1 C.Y.S. AMS

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