New Model: Azimut 100 Leonardo

Azimut updates its 98 Leonardo with the new 100 model. After six years in production the 98 was surely a trend setter from the perspective of yacht design from the renowned Italian builder, with designer Stefano Righini creating a low profile hybrid sport looking Super Yacht, but without loosing the benefits of a full flybridge. The 100 Leonardo more then a completely new model is a polished affair of the 98, which is to remember was also improved with changes in the fore deck, VIP Owners cabin winows, aft bathing platform a couple of years back. Modifications for the 100 so far seem not so big too being more of a cosmetic nature with the most recognizable feature being the hard top with opening sunroof covering the fore part of the flybridge. A feature part of the latest introduced Azimut Flybridge's over fifty feet. Other changes are the hull side windows in the mid ship owners cabin in vertical shape which also open up as launched with the 58 in 2007, the forward VIP cabin featuring also the latest generation opening horizontal formed windows, fore deck now having two larger furniture units, and the sunroof on top of the main lower helm station now being of tinted glass instead of white fiberglass. The setting inside looks also identical to the 98 with it's unique open plan concept for the main deck, and the original aft dining area in the middle of the fully opening circle shaped patio door. Accommodation below is for a traditional planned four spacious double guest cabins. Speed is a max of 32 knots, and alias also here the 100 Leonardo using the same hull to the 98 with a medium twelve degrees dead rise aft.
Technical Data:
LOA - 30.75 m (100.8ft)
Hull Length - 30.4 5 m
Beam - 6.8 m
Draft - 2.01 m
Displacement - 100 t
Fuel Capacity - 10980 l
Water Capacity - 1800 l
Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins
Engines - 2 x MTU V16 2000M92 2216hp
Speed - 32 knots max, 29 knots cruise
Design - Stefano Righini, Azimut
Hull Shape - planning vee with 12.3 degrees deadrise aft
Certification - UNI ISO8666

www.azimutyachts.com

Projects: Vicem 75 Cruiser Series, Vicem 115 Cruiser Series, Vicem 125 Cruiser Series

Vicem Yachts from Turkey, continues to offer new models based on Traditional lines. With these three new upcoming projects the Turkish builder will have a total of nineteen models, from 52 to 125 feet, in a three different range series. All of the projects presented today are as all Vicem traditional looking. The Cruiser Series unlike the other lines sets more its eyes into European heritage then the US as offered by the Classic and Sportfish series. The Cruiser Series also offers the bigger sizes from the Turkish builder. The first of these pictured above is the 75 Cruiser Series. The 75 will offer a four double cabin interior all located on the lower deck, with a double crew cabin aft. It will be powered by twin 900hp MAN engines, and construction as all Vicem is in the wood plus glass cold molding method. The Vicem 115 Cruiser Series is the second biggest project coming from the Turkish builder. Apart from entering Super Yacht status the 115 offers also a distinctive classic exterior styling with lines echoing the past, like its shear line or traditional squared transom stern. All these are always features of the Vicem yachts, but more so in the Cruiser series. Down below the 115 will offer a five double cabin plan, with a separate galley located on the lower deck. Vicem also offers two alternative plans to the owners cabin located mid ship. Crew quarters located aft offers accommodation for four members. The split level saloon is all dedicated for the owner featuring also a bar area, apart the usual saloon settee, and dining table for ten members. Power is from twin MAN CRM V12 1550hp with speeds estimates of a 19 knots maximum, and cruising of 14 knots. Vicem 125 Cruiser is so far its biggest project, although with a Custom series in the works this might not be for so long. The 125 will be a two deck and half Super Yacht, following the Turkish builder its usual traditional lines of days gone by looks. What to notice surely is how the raised pilot house is integrated very cleanly in the lines. The 125 will offer guest accommodation in five double guest cabins located in the lower deck, plus an owners suite located on the main deck. Crew accommodation is for five or six, located to fore in the lower deck, and in the raised pilot house for the captain. The 125 will also feature a sauna room and a gym room aft.

www.vicemyachts.com

New Model: Beneteau 47 Monte Carlo Fly

Beneteau introduces the new Fly version of the 47 Monte Carlo, launched in hard top version at the end of 2008. The 47 Monte Carlo Fly is now the current flagship of Beneteau's modern cruiser range and is identical to the hardtop version in all things, but adds an extended flybridge with a second helm station, and entertainment area up top. While cost cutting and tight competition may have made some builders to use the same hull and modules to offer different boats as is the case with the 47 Monte Carlo, the French builder and Italian designer Andreani came out with a nice flybridge proposition making for a good looking Motor Cruiser. Connection to the flybridge of the 47 is from an integrated stair case in the aft deck, which brings to the upper deck featuring a C-shaped settee aft, sun pad to starboard, and a dual seated helm station to port. Below the winning concepts of the 47 Monte Carlo are kept with options for a two or three cabin version. The third double cabin option replaces the lower decked L-shaped saloon settee. Power is from twin Volvo IPS600 435hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.80 m (48.5ft)

Hull Length - 14.22 m

Beam - 4.33 m

Draft - 0.85 m ex props

Displacement - 12500 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 320 l

Max Persons - 14

Accommodation - 4/6 berths in 2/3 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo IPS600 D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking duo prop pods Design - P. Andreani, Beneteau design team

Construction - polyester resin with glass fibre and balsa core for hull and deck

Certification - CE B

www.beneteau.com

Project: True North 47

True North is a company founded in 1999, dedicated to traditional lobster looking cruisers. The company has at the moment a three model line up, starting with the 34 and going up to this project the 47. Designed by Clive Dent and Pearson Design Group the 47 will be True North future flagship and will offer similar lines to its smaller successful sisters. Inside it will have a twin cabin interior, with a spacious owners cabin to fore which includes an office. Living is all on the main deck, offering inside an L-shaped settee, c-shaped dining table, and astern looking L-shaped galley. Power will be from twin Volvo IPS600 435hp engines.

www.tnyachts.com

New Model: Itama Fifty

After close to two years of waiting the new Itama Fifty is finally launched. The Fifty is the fifth model to come from Itama since 2004 owners Ferretti Group took over the brand. Trusting again the job to Rome designer Marco Casali who has now all the new Itama's to his name, the Fifty represented a big challenge as it replaces the classic 45, 46 and 50 models in a new format. Actually the Fifty manages to replace these past models superbly but still keeping in with the tradition they represent like the VIP double cabin aft, and central position of the engines. The Casali designed Fifty but goes further to this by improving the standards in the accommodation spaces of the three double cabins now all with flat berths unlike the previous bunk guest berths of the previous classic model, and also having three en-suite heads all of big dimensions. It also adds space outside in the cockpit, always a big feature of the Itama's but here practically being only slightly smaller in size to that of the latest Fifty Five, and the bathing platform which can now also take a jet bike comfortably.  Powered by twin Man 800hp the Fifty reaches a top speed of 34 knots in light load format in its sea trials, which is less one knot to the 35 expected. Surely not slow but a bit less to the close forty knot mark usually associated by the blue white hulls.
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.14 m (52.9ft)
Hull Length - 15.25 m
Beam - 4.61 m
Draft - 1.55 m full load
Displacement - 20.9 t dry unloaded, 25.6 loaded
Fuel Capacity - 2500 l
Water Capacity - 660 l
Max Persons - twelve
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x MAN 800hp
Propulsion - direct in line shaft
Speed - 34 knots max
Design - Marco Casali

Construction - infusion resin glass fibre

Project - Marco Casali

Certification - CE 94/25 A, safeties for six persons

www.itama-yacht.com

PowerYachtBlog Best of 2009 Nominated

Project: O.B.P. S35 HT

O.B.P. Offshore Boats Professional is a company located in Fiumicino, Rome on the sea part of the Italian capital city. Its first model the S35 a fisherman with a US heritage in its shape, was designed by company owner Marco Amadio and launched in 2007. Now the S35 keeps the fisherman looks but gets added with a more cruising capability, with the S35 HT for hard top version. Unlike other companies O.B.P. did not just add an integrated rigid hard top to this new S35 version, but also modified the interior with a new separate two cabin layout below. The hardtop area is also now added with a patio door aft making this part of the S35 HT the living area, featuring a C-shaped settee to port, and fully equipped galley opposite. The aft deck as any respectable Sportfish Cruiser has been left free for any big game fishing duties. Power as the standard version is from twin 480hp Yanmar engines, with the builder estimating top speeds of 40 knots.

www.obp.it

New Model: Kifaru 63 Askari

Kifaru Yachts is the new brand of the Sarti family founders in 1986 of Tecnomar which they sold in 2008, and Roberto Mancini renowned football player and coach. Long time a Sarti family client, Mancini has previously owned two Tecnomar's, first a 26 and later on a 35 Velvet. Now he founds this company from passion to the yachts and thus fore commissions the first Kifaru model the 63 Askari for himself. The name Askari comes from the Swahili name for tick bird, which are often found sitting along the backs of rhinoceros. The 63 Kifaru continues the long standing collaboration of the Sarti family with renowned designer Luca Dini, and is built entirely of aluminium. Luca Dini presented an original concept uniting day boat walk around feel spaces on the aft deck, with the comfort associated of a yacht. The lines are minimal in all parts from the hull, to the deck parts and radar arch. Inside the first 63 Askari has a two cabin two heads interior, with a lower saloon and galley. Still the interior being the Askari built of alloy can be fully customized with no structural restrains, as is with fiberglass boats. Performance wise the first Kifaru can be equipped with six different engine choices from twin 1100hp MAN up to 1600hp MTU, with propulsion going from traditional shaft line to the more performing surface drives. Speeds are impressive with the first delivery powered with only twin 1100hp MAN plus surface drives reaching forty knots wide open throttle, and 34 knots cruise. Minimum planning speed is also good with the hop being achieved on 14 knots.
Technical Data:

LOA - 19.87 m (65.1ft)

Length Waterline - 16.40 m

Beam - 6.05 m

Draft - 1.10 m

Displacement - 29 t light, 36 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3800 l

Water Capacity - 1200 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x MAN 1100hp, 1200hp, 1550hp, MTU 1217hp, 1500hp, 1600hp

Propulsion - shaft line, Arneson surface drives

Speed - 40 knots max, 34 knots cruise with 1100hp + Arneson Surface Drives

Construction - aluminium

Design - Luca Dini

www.kifaruyachts.com

New Model: Sea Spirit 60 Passage Maker

Sea Spirit is a new brand focusing on Explorer Yachts type founded by Queenship. Founded in 1992 Queenship is renowned for building Motor and Super Yachts from seventy up to 142 feet in length, in British Columbia, USA. The Sea Spirit Yachts will be build in an associated yard in China, and the 60 Passage Maker is the first of a line which will have a total of five models of Explorer Yachts, starting from a 51 up to the flagship which will be an 88 and is currently under construction. The 60 Passage Maker is a long range explorer cruiser powered by a single Lugger 340hp, which gives ten knots top speeds, and a range of up to 7500 nautical miles with the slower seven knots cruise. Accommodation is a three double cabin plan, with mid ship owners cabin, VIP cabin forward, and double bunk cabin in between. A two cabin plan, with a more spacious owners cabin with office is available, or in alternative a separate relaxing lounge in replacement of the third cabin. There is also choices to what regards the main deck saloon with four different choices, and the flybridge also available in three versions.
Technical Data:
LOA - 19.28 m (63.2ft)
Length Waterline - 17.5 m
Beam - 5.23 m
Draft - 1.50 m light
Displacement - 49.4 t
Fuel Capacity - 7968 l
Water Capacity - 1515 l
Accommodation - 4/6 berths in 2/3 cabins
Engine - 1 x Lugger 1276-A2 340hp
Speed - 10.7 knots max, 7-10 knots cruise
Range - up to 7500 nm
Design - Sparkman & Stephens Inc, Vincent A. Mausset concept
Construction - FRP
Certification - ABS

www.seaspirityachts.com

Project: Franchini 55 Emozione Open

The Emozione Open is Franchini Yachts new third version of there 55, now in its fifth year of production being presented in 2004. Franchini's 55 Emozione was the start or better the return of the Italian Adriatic based builder to power boating. This now is the Emozione range four boat line up, which started out as a hard top Traditional Yacht with down east lobster boat looks. In 2006 Franchini on the same 55 hull presented the Fly for flybridge, and now it goes to present this new Open version. The Open version is full of cross over style elements that it is difficult really to put in a category, of a Sport like its modern influenced topsides, or Traditional as its hull with its flared bow coming from the traditional lobster boat heritage. The 55 Emozione Open will also offer a different lower deck plan to the other versions, with two double cabins. Below you also get a fully equipped galley, lower saloon, and a crew cabin located mid ship. Power is from twin 800hp MAN engines which should be good for a 34 knots top speed. Construction will be with Scrimp resin infusion, Franchini embracing this technology as way back in the mid late nineties now.

www.franchiniyachts.it

New Model: Otam 65 Millennium HT

In one of the most difficult periods for pleasure yachting, Otam shows its fighting spirit on display at the latest Genoa Boat Show by presenting its second new model for the 2009 season. The boatyard, which has brilliantly created a tailor made concept to the world of Sport Cruisers and Yachts from 45 to 80 feet, presented itself at Genoa with the second new model for the year: 65 Millennium HT, following the other 2009 novelty of the 58 Millennium Open launched in Cannes. Otam 65 Millennium HT is the fifth model of the Italian Liguria builder and was born from the clever skills of the yards own internal technical office which was given the arduous task of rethinking the concept of a Sport Yacht in the Otam point of view. The modern and slender profile is enhanced by the original design of the windows in the hard-top, all of this underlined by a fine hull line, stretched out on the water that ensures great performance thanks to the planing hull which follows the tradition of the yard excellence of super sea keeping skills. The strong point of the 65 Millennium HT is the integration between interior and exterior, thanks to a crystal main deck patio door that slides away completely allowing one to create a main deck with a single environment with the lounge: an open space of large dimensions which when necessary can be turned back into two areas, separating outside from inside with all its conveniences. A distinctive sign of the Otam models is the bridge to port, with adjustable seats for the master and co-pilot behind which there is a comfortable and spacious couch. In this space, just as throughout the yacht, attention to detail has steered the hand and the thoughts of the designers. Soft, curvaceous lines house a corner bar equipped with a refrigerator and foldaway plasma TV system. All of this surrounded by windows that offer a full exterior view. Inside the standard accommodation plan is for three cabins all with three heads, with a c-shaped saloon, and galley. Owners stateroom is to fore, with a VIP suite located mid ship to port, and a crew or single guest cabin to starboard. Estimated performance which is always above fifty knots for any Otam's does not disappoint with the Santa Margherita 1954 founded builder estimating a 52 knots of cruising speed with twin Cats C32 Acert of 1825hp each.
Technical Data:
LOA - 20.30 m (66.6ft)
Beam - 4.75 m
Fuel Capacity - 3500 l
Water Capacity - 720 l
Accommodation - 5/6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cats C32 Acert 1825hp
Propulsion - Arneson surface drives
Speed - 52 knots cruising
www.otam.it

PowerYachtBlog Best of 2009 Nominated

Project: Corvette 340

Corvette Marine, now owned by Fleming Yachts, is introducing its second model with the new 340, a family Explorer Cruiser that is now under construction along with the improved 320 launched in mid summer. The Corvette models are now being built at the Tung Hwa boat building facility in Taiwan, along the new owners renowned Fleming's Explorer Yachts which have been built there since 1986. The new Corvette 340 will offer more interior living space, a larger flying bridge area and a more spacious aft deck than the 320. It also features an extended fiberglass swim platform. Extending the aft deck to the full width of the hull creates a large aft master stateroom that features a central double berth, and a separate head with shower stall. Forward, a second stateroom features twin berths, and a private head with shower. The beam of the 340 side decks are eighteen inches wide providing easy access to the bow from port and starboard, and the teak decking ensures sure footing. These slightly narrower decks to six inches per side versus the 320 increase the interior space of the main saloon and galley by a total of one foot making the area more spacious and allow for a twin interior helm seats. The extra width also benefits the flying bridge area, which features a double seat central located helm station. The 340 will be powered by twin Yanmar 315hp diesel engines as standard. Optional Volvo D6 330hp and Cummins QSB 330hp diesels are available as options. Hull number one is expected to debut in Southampton, in March 2010.

www.corvettemarine.co.uk

New Model: Magnum 51 Bestia

Each new Magnum model is always a big news and finally the US builder presents its latest 51 which the company decides to keep the title of Bestia as the 1994 50 which it replaces.  On its first sea trials the new 51 Bestia reached 64 knots, making it the fastest, large Magnum yacht ever launched.  Keeping much of the hull lines, and underwater shape from the 50 Bestia, Magnum decided to redesign the super structure and deck, giving the job to Brazilian native designer Luiz de Basto.  Taking over from Pininfarina was no easy task but De Basto did a magnificent job giving a more polished rounded modern contemporary look to the new Bestia. Just as her predecessor, the 50 Bestia, the new 51 is still and even more so a Beast due to her tremendous speed and brute power making this new Magnum an absolute thrill. Standard interiors include two options with the first being a large master cabin, salon, head and single crew cabin to fore. Another layout is a large U-shaped saloon, l-shaped galley, and head. Still these are Magnum standard plans with the builder leaving a custom independence of what one would want to do below. What Magnum will never change is its narrow deep-vee, very heavy ultra strong hull, and power which for the 51 Bestia is by twin Cats or MTU diesels of between 1600 and 1925hp each coupled to Arneson surface drives.  Top speeds as was the case for hull number one can go up to 64 knots. Needless to say here we speak of a Magnum with very impressive unbelievable seaworthiness in all weather conditions, slicing through the waves and making long crossings safely and comfortably even in rough seas.
Technical Data:

LOA - 15.16 m (49.9ft)

Beam - 4.15 m

Draft - 1.06 m

Displacement - 23.5 t

Fuel Capacity - 2366 l

Water Capacity - 568 l

Engines - 2 x Cat 1600hp, MTU 1925hp

Propulsion - Arneson surface drives

Speed - 64 knots max with 1925hp

Hull Shape - deep vee

Design - Luiz De Basto

www.magnummarine.com

Project: Sunseeker 48 Portofino

After presenting five new models during the recent Southampton show, Sunseeker present the project for the 48 Portofino. When this new model will be realized it will replace the current 47 Portofino, and with the 43 Superhawk stopped in production, this will be the British, Poole based builder entry level boat. About twenty years ago Sunseeker largest offer was smaller to this with the 47 Malibu commanding the fleet, while today this upcoming Sport Cruiser the 48 Portofino welcomes you to the well known by everyone brand. Developed on the 47 Portofino hull shape with an identical beam, the 48 will offer a modern diversified twin en-suited cabin interior. The owners stateroom is a mid ship full beam affair, and the fore cabin will have the intelligent scissor berth movement transforming this suite from a VIP with queen double berth to two singles in seconds. As to what regards propulsion the 48 Portofino keeps the same concept as applied for the 47 by leaving the client the choice in propulsion offering both traditional in line shafts with tunnel drives, or the latest easy to use pod drives. Engines are twin choices up to a total of 1150hp, with top speeds estimates of 30 knots.

www.sunseeker.com

Luhrs New Web Site

Luhrs the renowned Sportfish Cruiser builder updates its website to a new platform. Founded in 1949 by Henry Luhrs, the Luhrs Corporation today is a three company group owning Luhrs, Mainship, and Silverton Yachts, with all these companies located in Milleville New Jersey. The new Luhrs Sportfish Internet showroom is an addition to the new logo presented in the beginning of this year. Luhrs Sportfish Cruisers today has a three range which are Convertible, Open and Hardtop which together offer a total of eight models which start from the entry level 28 Open, and go up to the 41 Convertible. The new website takes you into the Luhrs World with the following buttons: Home, Events, Model Range, What's New, Charters, Owners, eShop, Warranty, and Contact.

www.luhrs.com

New Launch: CRN 72m hull. 124

Italian shipyard CRN located in the sea city of Ancona in the Marche Region launches a new Super Yacht, hull number 124 72 metres named "Clarena 2" by its proud owner. The new big CRN was protagonist of a special baptising at the shipyard head quarters in Ancona. The ceremony was open to all citizens emphasizing the bond between the shipyard and the city. 72 metres long and with its distinctive grey displacement hull, “Clarena 2” is so far the largest leisure yacht built by CRN. The intense and exciting launching ceremony, held by Lamberto Tacoli Chairman of CRN, and Norberto Ferretti Chairman of Ferretti Group, hosted many guests from the Italian enterprise. The guest of honour was the singer Lola Ponce from Argentina. CRN hull number 124 72 metres “Clarena 2” is a completely new custom project born through the collaboration of the technical staff of CRN and the Venetian Nuvolari & Lenard firm. The project, developed through the careful analysis of the owner’s desires, has made it possible to build a Super Yacht with a sophisticated and innovative design, such as the slender shape of its hull and its large bathing bathing platform at sea level, a new area set up as a 100 squared metre large beach club. CRN 124 which is a tribute to family life on board, was designed to allow one to share various moments of day. It is characterized by large relaxation areas, designed such that guests can enjoy being close to the sea as well as enjoy the elegant halls, the spacious sundeck and the dining room which accommodates up to 20 guests, enhanced by exceptional lighting coming through its large windows. CRN can accommodate up to 28 staff crew members, fully dedicated to the ship owner. It also features a high quality chef paradise, with a fifty squared metres galley, making it possible to create the most sophisticated gastronomic experiences. The performance of the Super Yacht CRN 124 72 metres is a 16.5 knots top speed, and a 15 knots continues cruising. Its range is a 6000 nautical miles at 12 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 72 m (236.2ft)

Beam - 13.5 m

Draft - 3.50 m

Displacement - 1600 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 250000 l

Water Capacity - 40000 l

Accommodation - 12 guest berths, 28 crew

Engines - 2 x Cats 3516B-CHD 2680hp

Speed - 16.5 knots max, 15 knots cruise

Range - 6000 nautical miles at 12 knots

Hull - Displacement

Construction - steel hull aluminium superstructure

Project - Marco Casali

Certification - LR 100A1 SSC-Y , Mono, G6, LMC-MCA LY2 Compliance

www.crn-yacht.com

Projects: Ocean Alexander 145 Megayacht, Ocean Alexander 125 Megayacht, Ocean Alexander 115 Motoryacht

Ocean Alexander, a yacht builder funded thirty years ago, creates an alliance with Christensen Yachts, the renowned American shipyard specializing solely in the manufacture of Super Yachts from 160 to more than 200 feet, to build the new Ocean Alexander bigger yacht series. Construction will take place in Christensen's Vancouver, Washington yard, lending this US builder long history of quality construction. Ocean Alexander recently expanded its product range to include three Super Yacht projects: 115 Motoryacht, 125 Megayacht, and 145 Megayacht, partnering with acclaimed designer Evan K. Marshall. The 145 Megayacht will be the future flagship of the Taiwan boat builder. Plans and engines for the three decked Super Yacht are not so far available. The exterior lines are similar to the other two smaller models, but the underwater sections are new, being longer by about twenty foot, and having a wider beam of 68 centimetres to the 125.

The 125 Megayacht above is set to continue Ocean Alexander collaboration with Christensen and Evan K. Marshall. The 125 Megayacht is in fact over three metres longer to the similar but smaller 115, and has a wider beam by 46 centimetres. Still many attributes are to be followed with a lower deck featuring four guest cabins, and the owner suites on the main deck. Standard power is from twin Cats C32A 1440hp.The new 115 Motoryacht again designed by Evan K. Marshall will be a triple deck constructed again by Christensen to ABS MCA certification, and will provide chartering capabilities previously unavailable in yachts smaller than 130 feet. The 115 Motoryacht will feature luxury accommodations that rival larger sized Super Yachts, including a dining table that seats ten and a helm layout created exclusively for Ocean Alexander. The spacious master stateroom will be located on the main deck. Guest accommodations include two VIP cabins with in-line berths and two staterooms with twin berths convertible to queen size. The 115 offers a vast amount of storage for luggage, provisions and other service items, as well as a tender garage and crew quarters for as many as seven. Power will be from twin Cats C32 Acert 1925hp which will top speeds of around 22 knots and an all time cruise if 18.

www.oceanalexander.com

New Model: Aicon 82 Open

PowerYachtBlog gives an exclusive preview for Aicon's new 82 Open, flagship of the Sport Yacht line and second biggest model from the Sicilian Italian builder. Announced over a year ago the new 82 Open goes into Super Sport Yacht size, and follows a family feeling design as seen on the 62 and 72 of the same range offering aggressive and flowing lines. This new Aicon also has an innovative integrated system of domestics and onboard monitoring, characterized by a centralization of all electrical utilities functions, and of the parameters of the hydraulic systems. This system presents numerous additional functions such as the automatic management of the power supply, with the possibility to choose which utilities an inverter feeds, the complete configuration and personalization of the controls, and a simple intuitive management of the alarms with automatic safety procedures. The system was realized by Aicon's own engineering department. Characterized by opening windows and hard top, the 82 Open allows one to experience the deck area with the sensation of being in a completely open space contacting the sea, in total sync with the living and cockpit. The streamlined external lines of the boat are also recaptured in the definition of the interiors with duo tone wooden essence copying the colors outside running through the layout of the decorating elements. The ample bathing platform with two staircases welcomes you to the stern cockpit, connecting the spacious bow sunbathing area by the wide side decks. All the outside spaces on the 82 Open have been conceived to experience cruising in relaxation, with maximum comfort in the ample and comfortable open-air dinette, the sunbathing area, or the settee with table located aft. From the stern cockpit through the stainless steel patio door you enter the living area which is characterized by ample picture windows to give a complete view of the sea and assure natural light in this area. The main deck accommodates a large meeting area with an L-shaped sofa and dinette seating eight. Opposite it, in addition to another double seat sofa, there is a hide-away LCD TV and on the left a comfortable fully equipped electric bar cabinet equipped. Located to starboard is the fully equipped double seated helm station. Down below is located the galley and the cabins. Two large opening circle shape portholes, which are a unique style element of the Aicon range, light up the full beam mid ship located master stateroom which features a beauty desk, an ample wardrobe and an elegant en suite bathroom with shower complete with water massage. Going towards bow at starboard and portside are the two guest cabins with double beds, and en suite bathrooms, with the VIP cabin with its full bed and roomy bathroom located at the fore part. The crew quarters located aft has two cabins for three persons and a separate bathroom, which upon request, is possible to substitute one with a small galley and dinette area. Power for the 82 Open is from twin Cats C32P of 1825hp each propelled with surface drives giving an estimated wide open throttle of 43 knots, and a cruise of 37 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 25.65 m (84.1ft) Beam - 5.84 m

Draft - 1.53 m includes props

Displacement - 60 t full load

Fuel Capacity - 7000 l

Water Capacity - 1120 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, 3 crew berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C32P 1825hp

Propulsion - surface drives

Speed - 43 knots max, 37 knot cruise

Hull Shape - vee with fifteen degrees deadrise aft

Design - Aicon Style Center

Certification - CE A

www.aiconyachts.com

Improve-it = Viking 64 Enclosed Bridge

Viking recently delivered a 64 Enclosed Bridge hull number 64357. Unlike previous 64 Enclosed Bridge versions this latest delivery features not only a climate controlled bridge with a spiral staircase from the salon to the bridge, but also Viking’s exclusive Sky Bridge, a fully found open helm station atop the enclosure. Take a closer look, and note that here Viking also added a sunshade to the large 180 square foot cockpit, which features the New Jersey company renowned signature observation mezzanine. Rain or shine, this latest Viking is aptly equipped to accommodate its owner, family and friends in the tropical climate of Venezuela where this further improved 64 Enclosed Bridge will be located.

www.vikingyachts.com

Project: Cranchi Sixty 4 HT

News of Cranchi projecting a bigger boat has been surfacing a lot in recent years. The Italian company bigger size was stopped at fifty foot with the introduction of the 50 Mediterranee back in 2000. Now finally the Sixty 4 HT has arrived and here PowerYachtBlog shows the project rendering. Named first as Project C-96 the new flagship will be an open hard top boat, projected entirely by Cranchi's own Research Studies and Style Centre. The North Italian builder also constructed a special factory totalling 30.000 square metres all catered for the production of its new big flagship. Like many recent hard top sport yachts the Sixty 4 HT, will have its living on the main deck, which is separated from the aft deck thanks to the patio door. Down below accommodation is for three en-suited cabins, with a full beam owners cabin offering also the much desired large view windows. The galley is also located on the lower deck, and aft there is a fully equipped single person crew cabin. Propulsion will be for traditional in line shafts.

www.cranchi.it

New Model: Prestige 60

Announced earlier this year the Prestige 60 was a waited new model from the press, clients and competition alike. The 60 also marks the first model of the re branded Prestige owned by Beneteau Group, who at the start of this year became an independent name separate from Jeanneau. Born as a 58 project, the Prestige 60 now flagship of the French builder is also the presentation of the new Yacht Line, set to give a challenge in fifteen metres plus yachts for design, modern features and a competitive price with a range which in the near future will offer models up to 85 feet. The Prestige 60 is a well made motor yacht offering many of today's yachtsman request of recent innovative design solutions. The main deck has a modern open plan layout with a galley located at the entrance of the saloon serving also the aft cockpit, features an internal and external stair case for the flybridge, a dining area, and saloon settee opposite. Down below in the forward part is the three double guest cabins, all served with en-suites, and having also a spacious full beam mid ship owners staterooms. Aft is a spacious double berth crew cabin. Power comes from twin IPS900 700hp engines which give a max speed of 31 knots, and a cruise of 25 knots. Less impressive considering the IPS propulsion advantage, and the not so heavy 23 ton displacement.
Technical Data:
LOA - 18.5 m (60.7ft)
Hull Length - 17.3 m
Waterline Length - 15 m
Beam - 5.10 m
Draft - 1.28 m
Displacement - 23000 kg
Fuel Capacity - 2800 l
Water Capacity - 800 l
Max Persons - 14
Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabin, 2 crew berths in 1 cabin
Engines - 2 x Volvo IPS900 700hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking pod drives
Speed - 31 knots, 25 knots cruise
Project - Garroni Premorel, Michael Peters hull
Certification - CE B

www.prestige-yachts.fr

Improve-it = Galeon 640 Fly

Polish Straszyn builder Galeon always attentive to the market latest trends improves its second in size model, and current biggest build of its flybridge Motor Yacht range the 640 Fly. Presented last year to a design by Tony Castro, the 640 Fly gets added with an important available optional extra of a hard top, featuring an electric roof opening movement on the flybridge. Here the difference also includes the radar arch which gets a more upright position versus the more aggressive streamlined profile of the standard version. This optional is ideally suited for those who use the flybridge on a frequent basis, and want a more stable platform then a bimini with stainless steel poles. While the flybridge layout and seating is unchanged to the standard 640 Fly, this optional still gives the impression of having added space above.

www.galeon.pl

New Launch: Rybovich and Sons 78' Hull. 125

Positioned in Florida, Rybovich is one of the legendary custom sport fish boat builders and for the past July they launched there biggest built to date a 78 foot hull number 125. Just for those who don't know Rybovich was founded in 1928 and its first build was in 1946, launching a 36 footer. Each Rybovich is pure custom build craftsmanship with the most numbers of builds in a year being only seven in 1957. Today its deliveries span over a hundred, with building methods first of complete wood, and then later on in the more modern cold moulding method. This particular 78 took thirty months to build. Based on the 72 model hull which was delivered in two examples in 1996 and 1999, this new 78 flagship has a four cabin interior with a mid ship owners stateroom, VIP cabin to fore, double guest cabin to port, and double bunk crew cabin to starboard. The 78 also features the much requested aft looking mezzanine in the cockpit. Performance as today's Sportfish Yachts is fast, having a 44 knots max speed with a 35 knots cruise. Consumption at cruising is 150 US gallons, equivalent to 567 litres per hour.

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.77 m (78ft)

Beam - 6.4 m

Draft - 1.5 m

Fuel Capacity - 10219 l

Water Capacity - 1608 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, single double berth crew cabin

Engines - 2 x MTU 16v2000M93 2400hp

Speed - 44 knots max, 35 knot cruise

Design - Michael Rybovich

www.rybovich.com

Project: Numarine 68 Fly

Turkey has been always strong in its maritime industry, and Numarine with its seven model line up is surely one of the great brand names to watch in modern looking medium to large yachts. After successfully launching its new 78 Hardtop in early Summer this year, now Numarine and designer Tony Castro move on to present an easy to handle twenty one meter flybridge motor yacht with the project of the upcoming 68 Fly set to be launched next year. Numarine instructions to Castro where simple to say but surely not easy to deliver as they wanted a yacht with spaces associated with a bigger size, have wide open spaces with a four cabin interior, and at the same time be fast, easy to drive without the need of crew but still being able to accommodate them if desired. The 68 Fly project maintains all the above with the trademark Numarine modernity while giving a new mature angular Numarine yacht look. Outside spaces will have a spacious flybridge, sun pads at the bow, and a dining aft deck settee to stern. Inside, the 68 Fly feels much larger than its size thanks also to the extensive use of glass bringing daylight views in, which also keeps one connected with the environment at all times. The yacht sports four double cabins all with personal heads, and includes a large full beam owners suite. The natural light, contemporary furniture and open spaces shout modernity inside with the achieved desire of optimum balance of form and function. The 68 Fly will also have a full size gourmet galley and abundant storage space. Details that make a big difference in a daily life on a yacht. For the ultimate privacy of the owner and the guests, the crew gets a separate entrance to their cabins aft, and a comfortably arranged crew mess, a novelty for this size. The yacht powered by twin CAT engines of 1015hp each, is estimated to reach a max speed of 34 knots making it the fastest Numarine flybridge motor yacht.

www.numarine.com

New Model: Azimut 72S

Azimut presents the new 72S, launched officially in Cannes a few weeks back. The 72S is the next model to enrich the Azimut S range after over two years of digest, since the last launch was the flagship of the range the 103SL back in March 2007. The 72S is the second model also to feature a sports flybridge just as the 103SL, but it also takes a lot in the form and substance from the range flagship albeit in a smaller twenty one metre package. Standard accommodation plan is a three double cabin, with a two person crew quarters located aft. A very open plan saloon takes a very innovative setting with two loungers welcoming you on both sides, and a central six or eight person dining table located in the middle. Lower main helm station is located to port side. Power is by twin latest generation MAN 1800hp engines, with speeds of 39 knots max.
Technical Data:
LOA - 22.32 m (73.2ft)
Hull Length - 21.9 m
Beam - 5.56 m
Draft - 1.15 m
Displacement - 36.6 t
Fuel Capacity - 4800 l
Water Capacity - 1100 l
Accommodation - six berhts in three cabins, two crew
Engines - 2 x MAN CR V12 1800hp

Propulsion - line shaft  
Speed - 39 knots max, 34 knots cruise
Hull Shape -  planning modified Vee with 16.9 degrees dead rise aft and 21.2 midship

Project - Stefano Righini exterior, Carlo Galeazzi interior

www.azimutyachts.com

Project: Rizzardi 50 Incredible

Another exclusive preview coming from Italian Rome boat builder Rizzardi who with a surprise present a new Incredible, upgrading the range with the 50 model. The new 50 will be the third Incredible sitting in between the 45 introduced in 2004 and among the best sellers of the Inrizzardi Group, and the 55 presented in 2008. Rizzardi has so far not communicated if this will be a replacement to the more classic looking CR50 Topline launched in 2000. Slightly wider to the 45 by four centimetres and longer by over a metre the fifty seems taking bits and pieces from both the previous Incredible models, staying true to the family feeling of the line. The 50 upper super structure, as well as the bathing platform follow many of the design elements seen in the 55, with the hard top being more extended aft, and having two profile side view windows. Interior accommodation is a three cabin two heads plan, with the en-suited owners stateroom to fore, and two double cabins mid ship. Staying true to its performance heritage which is also proved with a 2003 Powerboat P1 Evolution Class title, the new Rizzardi powered by twin MAN R6 730hp with surface drives propulsion option has top speeds of 44 knots, and all time cruise of 37 knots.

www.rizzardiyachts.com

Class 1 - Victory 1 2009 European Champions

Race 1

A post-race long-lap time penalty cost Maritimo their maiden Class 1 victory, handing the win to Victory 1 and with it the lead in the European and World Championship standings. An already enthralling Race 1 of the Italian Grand Prix, round 4 of the UIM-WPPA Class 1 World Powerboat Championship, saw championship leaders Fazza suffer engine problems on lap five and finish seventh.

Victory 1 who finished the race in second place were sensationally handed the race win and moved a step closer to the European title.

After crossing the line in first place, to have the victory snatched away from them with a post-race penalty frustrated Maritimo. A brilliant start-lap and Fazza’s problems followed by a near perfect drive, should have given the Australian-Norwegian pairing their first Class 1 win, but instead they found themselves on the second step of the podium following the penalty handed to them. A first podium finish for Victory 77, saw them fighting for position with Giorgioffshore and coming out on top. In only their third race in the cockpit together it betters their fourth place from the last race.

A good performance by Giorgioffshore saw the Italian team take fourth place. After starting in sixth, they had a battle with Victory 77 off the start lap, trading places over the first two laps.

Further down the field, C.A.M. came fifth ahead of Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels. Welmax had a fuel pump problem that ended their race on lap seven.

Fazza 3 engine problem has dropped them to third and second in the European and World Championship standings respectively.

Race 2

Victory 1’s Mohammad Al Mehairi, in his debut season in Class 1, and Jean-Marc Sanchez were crowned European Champions after finishing second in Race 2 of the Italian Grand Prix, round 4 of the UIM-WPPA Class 1 World Powerboat Championship.

The race win went to team-mates Fazza, who stormed to victory after starting at the back of the fleet, in what was arguably the drive of the season, with Welmax finishing in an impressive third place.

Fazza were determined to win Race 2 today after yesterday’s disappointment. A scintillating start saw them move up to fourth at the first turn and into second place by the end of lap two. They reduced Victory 1’s lead lap-by-lap and Fazza moved into first place on lap nine, going on to win the race by a comfortable 29 seconds. Today’s win, their fourth of the year, moved them up the rankings to finish second in the European Championship.

Following yesterday’s win, Victory 1 knew that a podium finish would be good enough to claim the European title, which Sanchez last held in 2007. After leading from the start, Fazza tore past them but the second place finish was more than enough to get their hands on the title. Welmax also had to drive through the fleet to claim a podium place. A poor start left them trailing the competition but an impressive show of speed moved them up through the field to take their third race podium of the season, finishing just 3.39 seconds behind Victory 1.

Despite having a day to forget with engine problems forcing them out on lap ten, Maritimo finished third in the European Championship.

Victory 77 finished in fourth, despite a collision with Giorgioffshore on the first corner, to finish ahead of C.A.M. after a tight battle during the middle of the race. Carpitella and Rivolta’s fifth place finish matches their performance from yesterday and means that they were the weekend’s top Italian pairing.

Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels claimed sixth spot and top Italian Team in the European Championship, after a sixth place finish while Giorgioffshore race ended on lap five after the coming together with Victory 77 resulted in severe damage to the boat.

Victory 1 lead the World Championship on 95 points but team-mates Fazza have closed the gap to only four points following today’s win. Class 1 now heads to the United Arab Emirate of Abu Dhabi for Round 5 of the UIM-WPPA Class 1 World Powerboat Championship, 19-21 November 2009.

ITALIAN GRAND PRIX – race 1

1. Victory 1 - M Al Mehairi (UAE) / JM Sanchez (FRA) - 29.01,76

2. Maritimo 11 - T Barry-Cotter (AUS) / PV Nilsen (NOR) + 00.08,60

3. Victory 77 - A Al Mehairbi (UAE) / M Al Marri (UAE) + 01.18,96

4. Giorgioffshore - K Olsen (NOR) / N Giorgi (ITA) + 01.27,35

5. C.A.M. - C Rivolta (ITA) / G Carpitella (ITA) + 01.51,34

6. Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels - R Lo Piano (ITA) / G Montavoci (ITA) + 03.09,70

7. Welmax - K Selmer (NOR) / J Tandberg (NOR) + 4 laps

8. Fazza 3 - A Al Zafeen (UAE) / N Bin Hendi (UAE) DNF

ITALIAN GRAND PRIX – race 2

1. Fazza - A Al Zafeen (UAE) / N Bin Hendi (UAE) 00.39.10,84

2. Victory 1 - M Al Mehairi (UAE) / JM Sanchez (FRA) + 00.29,41

3. Welmax - K Selmer (NOR) / J Tandberg (NOR) + 00.32,80

4. Victory 77 - A Al Mehairbi (UAE) / M Al Marri (UAE) + 02.41,34

5. C.A.M. - C Rivolta (ITA) / G Carpitella (ITA) + 1 lap

6. Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels - R Lo Piano (ITA) / G Montavoci (ITA) + 1 lap

Maritimo 11 - T Barry-Cotter (AUS) / PV Nilsen (NOR) dnf

Giorgioffshore - K Olsen (NOR) / N Giorgi (ITA) dnf

CLASS 1 WORLD POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP – after round 4 of 6

1. Victory 1 - 95pts

2. Fazza - 91pts

3. Maritimo 11 - 55pts

4. Welmax - 52pts

5. Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels - 41pts

6. Giorgioffshore - 36pts

7. Victory 77 - 34pts

8. C.A.M. - 23pts

9. Qatar 96 - 15pts

10. Maritimo 12 - 12pts

11. Qatar 95 - 4pts

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

CLASS 1 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP – after round 3 of 3

1. Victory 1 - 75pts

2. Fazza - 67pts

3. Maritimo 11 - 51pts

4. Welmax - 44pts

5. Victory 77 - 30pts

6. Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels - 28pts

7. Giorgioffshore - 23pts

8. C.A.M. 14pts

8. Maritimo 12 - 12pts

www.class-1.com

Fipa Group New Web Site

Your Dreams Come True, this is how Fipa Group welcomes you to its new web showroom. Fipa Group consists of four important brands: Maiora, AB Yachts, CBI Navi, and Intermare which build boats starting from the jet powered Sport Yacht AB Yachts 58, up to the steel built CBI Navi 53 which is still in project stages. Fipa started its operation in 1970, and by 1980 it had total control of the Maiora brand. In the beginning nineties Fipa started to acquire other companies starting with Intermare a ship yacht repair facility in the Viareggio harbour. 2000 marked an important acquisition with the takeover of the renowned sport yacht builder AB Yachts. 2005 was the last take over taking the custom steel Super Yacht builder CBI Navi. There is one important note for all these brands, that all have been always based in Tuscany, in the called global yacht city of Viareggio, and its neighbouring Massa where Fipa Group has always concentrated its resources. The new web site is available in Italian and English language, and has seven main buttons above: Home, Company, Location, Contact, Boat Shows, Advertising, and Editorials. Below there is the four logos of the names forming the Fipa Group, which take you to the particular brand you prefer.

www.fipagroup.com

New Model: Tecnomar 43 Nadara Trideck

Tecnomar launches the much expected new 43 Nadara Trideck. Heading the Tecnomar range as the yards flagship the 43 Nadara writes also a new record in the history book, most notably for being the largest in size triple decked to go in planning mode. The 43 Nadara Trideck does this in style reaching a top speed of 31 knots and keeping an all time cruise of 25 knots, with the power provided by twin MTU's of 3650hp. Founded in 1986 in Viareggio, Tecnomar started by building fast powerboats, and today 23 years later moving its premises to Massa the yard presents a triple decked Super Yacht of forty three metres. The interior plan of hull number one offers seven guest cabins, with the owners suite having a nearly full third deck dedicated to it, minus the forward part which is reserved for the main pilot station. The other six guest cabins are located on the mid part of the lower deck, with the fore part here reserved for the four cabins seven berth crew quarters. Still has been seen in all Tecnomar models each boat is pretty much a semi custom build recognizable only from the outside with the inside offering always a plan dedicated to each owner.

Technical Data:

LOA - 44 m (144.3ft)

Beam - 8.3 m

Displacement - 115 t

Fuel Capacity - 25000 l

Water Capacity - 5000 l

Accommodation - 14 guest berths in 7 cabins, 4 crew cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 16v4000M90 3650hp

Propulsion - in line shafts

Speed - 30 knots max, 25 knots cruise

Project - Luca Dini

Certification - CE A

www.tecnomar.com

Project: Blue Reef 87

Blue Reef is the new brand presented by Polish custom catamaran builder Sunreef yacht, who intends to challenge the mono hull Motor and Super Yacht market with this new brand. Blue Reef plan is to offer an extensive Motor and Super Yacht range from 65 to 95 feet in length. Pierre Couach, Franck Reynaud and Vincent Duchêtelet from Yachting Spirit along with Sunreef are responsible for the first Blue Reef 87 project which was presented officially in Cannes along with the new brand. The Blue Reef 87 will offer a two and a half deck concept with a raised interior pilot house. Accommodation will offer a four double cabin plan, all with personal en-suited heads. The fore VIP cabin will also be a spacious affair thanks to its position more to the central due to the location of the crew quarters at the extreme of the bow tip. Crew accommodation is for three.

www.bluereef-yachts.com

New Model: Ferretti 560

Ferretti Yachts finally completes the evolution process started with the 630 in 2006. Now all the Ferretti Yachts smaller to this size have the new large single window exterior main deck, followed by the practical aft galley, flush decked saloon, and a very spacious flybridge with the aileron replacing the traditional radar arch. The 560 was a much expected replacement to the plenty of cabins orientated 551, also because this model missed the much sought after full beam owners cabin. A standard request in today's modern motor yachts from any builder! The 560 will feature a three double cabin interior, with two en-suite heads for the owner and VIP cabin to fore, and a third guest head. Aft is the availability of a crew cabin. Zuccon and Ferretti AYT also renovate with the 560 proposing full sets of larger windows in all the cabins of the yacht unlike most of the competition which normally offer this only in the owner suite. Power comes from twin MAN V8CR 900hp giving max speeds of 32 knots and a cruise of 28. Now is too wait and see if Ferretti will take the design concepts presented on the smaller range to the bigger motor and super yachts of the range.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.54 m (57.7ft)

Hull Length - 17.02 m

Waterline Length - 14.93 m

Beam - 4.96 m

Draft - 1.53 m

Displacement - 31.8 t loaded, 26.5 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 3100 l

Water Capacity - 710 l

Max Persons - 18

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

Engines - 2 x MAN V8CR 900hp

Speed - 32 knots max, 28 knots cruise

Hull - variable geometry vee with spray rails 14.5 degrees dead rise aft

Construction Material - multi axial fiberglass

Design - Zuccon International Project, Ferretti AYT

Certification - CE A

www.ferretti-yachts.com

Project: Carnevali 142

Carnevali presents its next upcoming project with the design renderings of the new 142. This new model relocates itself in an important role for the Italian builder and takes a lot from the exterior lines of the just launched 180 model. Long standing Carnevali designer Ceccarelli introduced new forms and functions with the 180, set to be followed in the 145 replacement here, the 142. Unlike the 180 the second in size 142 with these renderings takes a more aggressive profile with air intakes aft, or the silhouetted integrated radar arch which does not disturb space above and creates sporty lines calling open hard top looks from the distance. The grey color above also adds to the aggressiveness of the concept, now is to see if Carnevali will offer it in this color. Interior plans have not been issued yet but accept a minimum of two available choices as the usual from the Ravenna based builder, with two or three cabin family orientated layouts.

www.carnevaliyachts.com

New Model: Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition

The new Kadey-Krogen 55 Expedition, sets a standard for long range full displacement trawler yachts offering rugged globetrotting capability and technologically advanced construction features, plus new exterior styling with a handsome sheer and a graceful raked bow. Innovative interpretations of Kadey-Krogen's home comfort and highly sociable interior spaces highlight this new design; the living area is nearly 25 percent larger than that of other comparably sized vessels. The new 55 is an expedition style with a range of over 3000 miles at 8 knots, or the equivalent of nonstop from Annapolis to Antigua at 9 knots. She has an ample fuel capacity of 1800 US gallons. Sure and steady twin John Deere 6068 TFM M1 Tier 2 engines power her, each achieving 158 HP. To support this propulsion, the under body features twin counter fared skegs, a Kadey-Krogen innovation for maximum efficiency. The balance of form and function in the 55 Expedition is evident as soon as you board. Characteristic of all Kadey-Krogen yachts, a roomy, comfortable and highly functional pilothouse serves as navigation area and living space. There is the fully covered aft deck from which to enjoy your surroundings whether you're entertaining guests, reading a book, or enjoying a snooze. Forward from the aft deck through welded aluminum weather tight doors is the saloon or, more aptly the living room as this space is a quarter larger than that of similar sized vessels. 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. This galley is particularly well appointed with top-of-the-line appliances including a Viking range, Jennair refrigerator, Miele dishwasher and more. Moving below and forward, the interior space of the 55 Expedition allows both two cabin, or three cabin arrangement options. Each features the master stateroom forward to take advantage of natural light and fresh breezes. The master has a full head en suite that includes a spacious shower stall. A second head is opposite the starboard staterooms. Those familiar with Kadey-Krogen will recognize the natural flow and comfortable look and feel of the living quarters, as the 55 Expedition reflects the experience that only can be gained in 30 years of building live aboard passage making trawler yachts.
Technical Data:
LOA - 18.33 m (60.2ft)
Deck Length - 16.8 m
Waterline Length - 15 m
Beam - 5.48 m
Draft - 1.47 m to keel and half load
Displacement - 39857 kg half load
Fuel Capacity - 7116 l
Water Capacity - 1892 l
Engines - 2 x John Deere 6086TFM 158hp
Propulsion - in line shaft
Performance - 10 knots cruise
Range - 1200 nautical miles at 10 knots, 7100 nm at 6 knots
Construction - solid glass below waterline, knytex mat Airex core with vinilester resins
Project - Kurt M. Krogen

www.kadeykrogen.com

Class 1 - Stresa Italy Preview

The Class 1 World Powerboat Championship makes a welcome return to racing on Italian Waters for the first time since 2002, and Dubai's Victory Team will line up on the spectacular Lake Maggiore for this weekend's (2-4 October) Italian Grand Prix in Stresa, confident that they can lift the European Championship for the sixth time in the team's glittering 16-year history, with the battle for title honours seemingly a straight in-house fight between Fazza and Victory 1. Fazza's Arif Al Zafeen who won the title in 2007 alongside Jean-Marc Sanchez and Nadir Bin Hendi, lead the World Championship standings and hold a seven-point advantage over their team-mates and main challengers in the European title race, Mohammad Al Mehairi and Sanchez. But with 40 points on offer from the two races, neither outfit will be complacent and will remember last year, when a broken propeller robbed the team of the title, losing out to Jotun by a single point in Romania. Two teams looking to spoil a 'Victory' parade are Maritimo and Welmax; the Australian-Norwegian pairing are enjoying their best season since forming their partnership in 2007. Two podiums in their last three outings have put the Championship's youngest pairing into third place, 11 points adrift in the European points table and in with a chance of upsetting the form book. Defending European Champion and Welmax throttleman, Jorn Tandberg, will not give up his crown without a fight, but knows it will take something extra special this weekend to leapfrog his rivals and move up from fourth place to retain his title. Still after a series of frustrating incidents in the first two races of the season, the all-Norwegian pairing of Tandberg and Kolbjorn Selmer have turned their season around and hit back in Mamaia Constanta to take third place in qualifying in the Edox Pole Position and two race-podiums. Wheelman Selmer is confident that with one or two adjustments to their set-up, they can carry the fight to the Victory Team. Hopes of Italian team success this weekend fall heavily on the shoulders of Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels, and Giorgioffshore with both outfits looking to produce something special in front of what will most certainly be a partisan home crowd and to claim the bragging rights as the top Italian team. Foresti & Sguardi Roscioli Hotels, sit currently fifth in the Championship standings, head the Italian challenge and will be pulling out all the stops to try to match their fourth place finish in Arendal and to maintain the team's record of consistency, scoring points finishes in all races in the last two years, as they strive to be the highest-placed Italian Team in the Championship for the sixth consecutive year. Giorgioffshore was the last Italian team to grab an all-Italian podium finish, taking third place in Dubai last year, and after an impressive showing last time out in the Romanian Grand Prix just missing out on fourth spot in Race 2 after incurring two penalty long-laps, but still taking two very solid fifth-place finishes, are optimistic they can produce their best performance of the year and will be looking to once again turn the tables on their Italian rivals. Italians, Christian Rivolta and Giovanni Carpitella, return to Class 1 action for only their second start in 2009, racing for Spanish Team C.A.M., after an impressive season-opener in Doha, Qatar, where they finished fourth. After what can only be described as a hectic return to racing in Romania for former World Champion Mohammed Al Marri alongside Abdullah Al Mehairbi, Victory 77 may well be one outfit to keep a close eye on, and as Al Marri gets used to throttleman duties, an improvement on their fourth place last time out may well be on the cards. First official practice takes place on Friday afternoon (2 October), with a one-and-a-half hour session on Saturday morning for official practice and qualifying in the Edox Pole Position, followed by race 1 in the afternoon, 49.08Nm - 11 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 - 67.58Nm, run over 15 laps, including two long laps - with both races counting for full championship points.
CLASS 1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 3 of 6

1. Fazza - 71pts

2. Victory 1 - 56pts

3. Maritimo 11 - 40pts

4. Welmax - 38pts

5. Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels - 27pts

6. Giorgioffshore - 23pts

7. Qatar 96 - 15pts

8. Maritimo 12 - 12pts

9= Victory 77 - 9pts

9= C.A.M. - 9pts

11. Qatar 95 - 4pts
(Championship points include bonus points allocated to teams for running engines for two consecutive races - one point, per engine, per race)
CLASS 1 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 2 of 3

1. Fazza - 47pts

2. Victory 1 - 40pts

3. Maritimo 11 - 36pts

4. Welmax - 32pts

5. Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels - 18pts

6. Giorgioffshore - 14pts

7. Maritimo 12 - 12pts

8. Victory 77 - 9pts
EDOX POLE POSITION CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 3 of 6

1= Fazza - 44pts

1= Victory 1 - 44pts

3. Qatar 95 - 35pts

4. Welmax - 26pts

5. Qatar 96 - 24pts

6. Maritimo 11 - 13pts

7. Giorgioffshore - 12pts

8. Maritimo 12 - 11pts

9. Foresti & Suardi-Roscioli Hotels - 8pts

10. Victory 77 - 7pts 11. C.A.M. - 5pts

www.class-1.com

Project: Otam 65 Millennium HT

Having had a conservative past in its history, this year surely comes as a surprise seeing Otam upgrading its line of super Sport Cruisers and Yachts, with two new models in the 2009 season. First there was the beginning of the year announced 58 Millennium Open version but with a fully redesigned super structure and main deck presented in Cannes a few weeks ago, and now the company heads to Genoa with the all new 65 Millennium HT. A full new boat for the Santa Margherita shipyard renowned for its over built fast Sport Cruisers and Yachts. The standard lower deck accommodation for the 65 will be a twin double cabin plus crew quarters plan, featuring also an L-shaped galley to port side, and a C-shaped saloon to starboard. The Otam 65 main deck is also the other surprise here thanks to its fully opening patio door which hides on the top of the hardtop. This area also surprises for its unusual spaces compared to similar sized boats. Still these plans are just the standard version offered by Otam without forgetting that each new build by this Italian builder is tailor made suiting its owner needs and desires. As all Otam's the 65 Millennium HT will have super fast speeds in the best comfort with the company estimating a 52 knots cruise with twin Cats C32 1825hp.

www.otam.it

New Model: Scarani 35 Day Cruiser

Scarani presents the new 35 Day Cruiser, what is now its flagship. The Spanish built 35 Day Cruiser takes also some hints from the bigger yacht orientated Italian sister company Rio Yachts Blu range of Sport Cruisers. The 35 Day Cruiser has a feeling of being a big day boat outside thanks to the walk around nature of its design and its all open plan offering plenty of spaces above. Still below it manages a spacious two double cabin interior, plus saloon and galley. The 35 Day Cruiser can surprise even more as it can be ordered with a stylish optional hard top which stands on the centre of the boat covering nine square meters of the cockpit from sun and rain. This can be added with its awnings which create a secondary full time lounging area. The 35 Day Cruiser can also be said to offer two galleys, one on the main deck just behind the helmsman, and the other located below. Power is from twin diesels 260hp or twin petrol's of 320hp, both options having stern drive propulsion.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.05 m (36.3ft)

Hull Length - 9.99 m

Beam - 3.58 m

Draft - 0.67 m ex props

Displacement - 6700 kg

Fuel Capacity - 600 l

Water Capacity - 220 l

Max Persons - 10

Accommodation - 4 berths

Engines - 2 x diesel 260hp

Propulsion - stern drive

Construction - laminated infusion with PVC Core

Certification - CE B

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