New Model: Grand Banks 72 Aleutian SC

Grand Banks has launched the 72 Aleutian SC, a further development of the 72 hull and delivered in fifteen units in its RP layout. This new 72 Aleutian SC takes many similarities from the RP model, although its waterline length is about two feet longer. The main difference is the flash aft deck which replaces the lower fisher style layout to stern of the famed RP model. The above picture shows the second 72 Aleutian SC which was launched in the first quarter of this year, following the making of the first in the fall of 2009. Latest Aleutian series model of raised pilothouse Explorer Yachts, the 72 Aleutian SC joins the RP sharing top flagship status as Grand Banks largest and most luxurious yacht in the fleet. The 72 SC key differences from the RP version is to aft where instead of the open lower cockpit with stairs up to the main deck level, the new flagship aft area extends from the salon to the transom on one level creating a wonderfully large outdoor living covered by the extended flybridge above. In addition, the 72SC will also offer an option of a four guest stateroom layout, in lieu of the standard three cabin version. Two crew berths are located to midship

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.18 m (76.1ft)

Length - 21.93 m

Waterline Length - 20.40 m

Beam - 6.05 m

Draft - 1.63 m

Displacement - 54432 kg

Fuel Capacity - 9937 l

Water Capacity - 1325 l

Accommodation - 6 / 8 guest berths in 3 / 4 cabins, 2 crews berths

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 1015hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 24 knots max, 19 knots cruise

Construction - hand laid fiberglass, solid glass hull with foam core above waterline

www.grandbanks.com

Improve-it = Arcoa 44 Mystic

Arcoa has recently launched an improved version for its successful 44 Mystic model which now features a high low bathing platform, and a black colored hull. Titled the Black Line option these improved characteristics to the 44 Mystic adds further comfort, style and versatility. The Arcoa 44 Mystic is a traditional down east looking cruiser with a European influence to its design, characterized by wide beam and a Mediterranean style cockpit. Down below the French builder offers two cabins, with an owners en-suite stateroom to fore, and twin beds guest cabin to starboard. You also get the main galley below. This improvement follows that of last year introduced IPS600 option for this model which increased performance by six knots in wide open throttle mode reaching 37 knots, and doing 30 knots on cruise.

www.arcoa-yachts.com

Projects: Rhea 67 Trawler, Rhea 57 Trawler

After launching the Rhea 43 Trawler in the fall of 2009, this French boat builder is preparing for making a full range of medium to long Explorer Cruisers and Yachts, which in its completion will feature four models. Pictured above is the project for the 67 Trawler what will be the flagship of Rhea with an overall length of twenty plus metres. The 67 Trawler will feature a three double cabins interior and a crew cabin aft. The owner suite as recent fashion dictates, is a full beam affair. Rhea 67 Trawler apart the name wants also to show its work boat heritage with a trawler’s bow, frigate’s stern, two tone gel coat hull color, Portuguese bridge, and a spacious luxurious wheelhouse. Rhea also promises cruising enthusiasts a first class construction quality, high-spec equipment, and again protected propellers to prevent damage when running aground or hitting submerged objects while on the run. The 67 Trawler will have a semi-displacement hull that provides a range of over one thousand nautical miles with twin 800hp diesel engines, and 10,000 litres of fuel. The 57 Trawler will be the second large in size Rhea. Having an overall length of seventeen plus metres this other Rhea project also offers a three double cabins plus crew interior. The layout here is for a full beam owner suite, VIP to fore, a double bunk cabin to port, and a single crew cabin aft. The main deck is also a standard layout offering contemporary solutions of yachts a saloon upon entrance, an open galley, L-shaped settee, and a central helm station. For the large flybridge the 57 Trawler will also offer two stair cases, from the inside and on the aft deck. As for the 67, and 47 the Rhea 57 Trawler features elements that show work boat heritage like the bow, two tone color and protected propellers. Power for the 57 Trawler will be by twin 500hp engines, which should give a one thousand nautical miles range.

www.rhea-marine.fr

New Model: Bavaria 38 Sport

Bavaria continues its cooperation with exterior design partner BMW Group DesignworksUSA, a subsidiary of the BMW Group, originating its third Sport Cruiser with the new 38 Sport presented in Dusseldorf the past January. The new 38 Sport, follows BMW exterior designs as shown on the 46 Deep Blue, and 28 Sport launched in 2009. This 38 Sport also extends concepts as presented by Bavaria with the 37 introduced in 2007; offering a high free board hull, and aft deck giving the feeling of more size then the provided eleven metres. Here in fact the Bavaria 38 Sport offers a sun lounger, C-shaped dinette, passenger settee, galley, and helm station. Down below is space for two double cabins, L-shaped galley, and C-shaped dinette. Diesel engine options are from twin Volvo 260hp up to 370hp, all with stern drive propulsion. Two petrol gas options from Mercruiser and Volvo are also available but I would stay clear of these on a cruiser of this size.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.80 m (38.7ft)
Hull Length - 11.65 m
Beam - 3.99 m
Draft - 1.05 m
Displacement - 8500 kg
Fuel Capacity - 720 l
Water Capacity - 250 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 260hp, 300hp, D6 370hp
Propulsion - Volvo DP stern drive
Project - BMW Group DesignworksUSA

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

Project: Rose Island 53 Lobster

In occasion of Rose Island tenth birthday celebration at the Genoa Airport Marina this family owned Italian boat builder makes courage for its future, and presents the 53 Lobster project. During this celebration Rose Island also launched hull number one of the new 43 Lobster which we should present you here in a couple weeks. The 53 Lobster will further complete Rose Island range integrating with the other Traditional lobster styled four sisters from 38 to 65 feet, and the 58 Pathfinder explorer yacht model. For the 53 Lobster yard owner engineer Fabio Rosa set his design team for a traditional yacht which can be handled easily without the need for crew. The project follows present Rose Island models where seamanship and classic looks stay first above all other needs. Down below the project renderings show a three double cabin interior with owners suite to fore, two double guest cabins at midship, and a guest shower head. Below is also space for a crew cabin with personal shower head located to midship and having a separate entrance. The main deck is a three split levels zones, which features a welcoming free aft area which says a bit fisherman. Move more to fore and up one step and you have a central settee for three adults with table. A further step up take you inside to the hard top covered area where to port side is an L-shaped galley, helm station, and to starboard is an L-shaped sofa. This area can also be closed with a patio door as optional. Big uncluttered views and natural light also cover the inside pilot house saloon area. Natural solid hard woods and selected leathers will fill the interior to a clean and classic style. As is usual to Rose Island big study has also been done to offer a good hull without the need of too much horse power but still managing good speeds and efficiency. A target total 700 horse power is so far the basis with options of a direct line shaft or Volvo IPS pod propulsion. With this Fabio Rosa is estimating a thirty knots wide open throttle, and on the plane only eleven knots speed which should give added comfort in rough sea conditions.

www.roseisland.it

New Model: Codecasa 65.mt Hull F71

Viareggio family owned Super Yacht builder Codecasa delivers its latest one off construction with the recently launched 65 metres F.71. Titled M/Y Family Day. F.71 is different to the usual classic lines inspired by Codecasa and presents a modern minimal exterior looks with a long sweeping aft bathing platform. From certain view angles F.71 looks sporty, and from others it is testament to modern squarish building architecture which hide there size and height from a distance. Featuring five levels of luxury and comfort F.71 will have an owners suite on the main deck, and this is followed by additional six guest cabins below. The owners suite will feature an office and a side bulkhead which is as recent latest fashion dictates opens up to the sea and become a view balcony. Crew cabins are nine, accommodating a total of eighteen persons. Power is from twin 2448hp Cat engines which deliver a 17 knots max, and a 12 knots cruise which gives a total range of five thousand nautical miles.
Technical Data:
LOA - 65m (213.2ft)
Waterline Length - 56.50 m
Beam - 11.20 m
Draft - 3.70 m
Displacement - 825 t half load
Fuel Capacity - 120000 l
Water Capacity - 30000 l
Accommodation - 7 Guest cabins, 9 crew cabins
Engines - 2 x Cats 3516B 2448hp
Propulsion - line shaft with Schaffan 6 fixed blades Class S
Speed - 17 knots max, 12 knots cruise
Range - 5000 nm at 12 knots
Construction - hull high resistance AH36 steel, super structure 5083H111/H321 alloy
Certification - Lloyds Cross of Malta 100A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6, LMC + UMS, MCA

www.codecasayachts.com

Project: Heesen 6500 Fast Displacement Hull Form

Heesen Yachts is pleased to unveil a revolutionary 65 metre all aluminium design based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form, whose tank testing has been completed at the Wolfson Unit in Southampton. Developed by Dutch naval architects Van Oossanen & Associates, the Heesen 6500 Fast Displacement Hull Form is a truly innovative concept that increases the overall performance of the yacht. Tank tests have shown that in comparison with traditional hard chine and round bilge hulls, FDHF improves the efficiency of the vessel by around 30%. The slenderness and special form of the hull result in a very low wave profile over the entire speed range, while also improving its sea-keeping and manoeuvrability. As a consequence, it has a very positive impact on the cost of running the yacht, while also lowering its environmental impact in terms of engine emissions. Speed estimates are for a remarkable 27 knots max, and a 75% engine load 24 knots cruise. The exterior design of this 65-metre vessel is by Dutch designer Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. Other leading international designers have also been asked to create alternative proposals for the exterior styling. Omega’s design clearly shows the Heesen bloodline, while invigorating it with the aggressive appearance of a racing car. Notable design features include a touch and go helipad forward and a semi-shaded area surrounding the swimming pool on the main deck. On the lower deck is a vast beach club area, whose design incorporates bar, sauna and hammam. In addition to the large transom platform, there is a side balcony that opens from the hull to the port side to provide the owner and his guests with an even closer connection to the sea. Heesen Yachts will present the innovative 6500 Fast Displacement Hull Form to the yachting community on September at the Monaco Yacht Show.

www.heesenyachts.com

Project: Ritchie Howell 54 Express

Custom Sportfish builder Ritchie Howell and design studio Applied Concepts break the mold with the 54 Express project, not only for its IPS propulsion but for an interior which says more luxury. The 54 Express challenge starts with the outside deck, which is a four steps split level area which joins the free combat low to the water aft deck, to the more entertaining raised part, where in between all this you get today's sport fishing must have of a mezzanine aft looking sofa seat. The unusual here is the modern C-shaped settee on the raised part, which is joined by an exterior galley and a central located three seat helm station. Below deck the similarities with a Sport Yacht go further, having a layout plan for a two cabins, twin en-suite shower heads, galley and L-shaped settee. Don't be mistaken but to think this is a standard plan as the owners master stateroom is a full beam affair with personal office, and the forward cabin is a VIP suite. Ritchie Howell and Applied Concepts also offer a choice to the mid cabin which can be changed for a two by double berths sleeping four adults instead of the owners stateroom plan. The only thing in question in this version is that it is a single room, although being Ritchie Howell a custom builder who builds in cold molding I am sure a compromise could be found for making this a full three cabin layout. Currently in an advanced stage of construction the 54 Express will be powered by Volvo IPS900 twin 700hp engines with forward looking dual propeller pod drives, which the builder estimate should give a 150 litres per hour diesel consumption at 34 knots cruise. www.ritchiehowell.com

Boat Review: Nord West 370 Coupe

Presentation

Benny Martinsson Nord West has been clever with their designs, and the 370 hull shape available in four model types all suited to different usages is full proof to this. Launched in 2008 first quarter, the Nord West 370 Coupe was the second type model to be presented in this series. But the goods does not stop here as the 370 as all the types in this series is also available with different type of propulsion choice of stern drives, and IPS pods. This last has given Nord West acclaims from all categories receiving awards as one of the best performing IPS hulls. While the terminology in the super structure of the 370 changes dramatically the lower and main deck styles between the Flybridge, Coupe, and the Sport, Sports Top models also deliver huge differences. The 370 Coupe we review is a Sport Cruiser having the comfort of a flybridge without a second helm. That means that the living is on the main deck, and sleeping quarters are located below. This makes the 370 Coupe an all season boat with patio easy to close or open door sport cruiser, a trend which started in bigger yacht sizes and as happens today it is transferred to smaller models. Think as the 370 Coupe with all the Flybridge model features adding benefits of lower air draft and a large electrically operated sunroof over the saloon, at the cost of the flybridge deck and second helm station up top.

Accommodation

If your usage is committed to all year round a hard top patio door type sport cruiser should be on top of your cards. The benefits are endless and Nord West 370 Coupe delivers the best of them, with a clever and practical living up, and sleeping below layout.

The 370 Coupe welcomes you on board with its large extended bathing platform. Two steps up and the opening of the integrated stern door gets you in the aft cockpit deck. Here you find an L-shaped settee with table to port. Two steps to starboard take you to the side walks which lead to the fore deck. A sun awning can also protect the aft deck from sunshine and further side extensions can transform it to an additional all weather living area. A sliding patio door gets you in the living main saloon having a C-shaped dinette with table to port, galley and helm station to starboard. This area is also space for intelligent touches as the co-pilot seat which transforms from the fore part of the C-shaped dinette, and the fridge freezer hidden under the helm chair. The 370 Coupe is also about choices in the galley and one can decide between a classy electric or more practical easy to use gas hob. Adding to this area liveliness are full around view windows, and an electric sunroof up top which opens a third of the roof for natural light and air.

A central stairs with three steps lead to the lower accommodation deck. Here the layout is a forward master stateroom with central island berth, shower head, and two guest cabins to mid ship. This last does make the 370 Coupe stand out again from the competition. The port cabin offers a large double berth, with a relaxing settee upon entrance. While the starboard cabin is a single berth. The well sized fully equipped head, with shower cubicle is located in between the master and guest cabins to starboard.

Finishing in the 370 Coupe is full of timeless wood touches of varnished mahogany inside, and untreated teak floor for all exterior from the bathing platform, aft cockpit, to the side decks. The aft hand rail is also finished in classy mahogany wood, adding to a unique touch of class. Performance

For the Nord West 370 Coupe, Benny Martinsson uses a variable Vee shape hull with a fine entry which closes to a moderate angle aft. This hull has been studied to perform well with both stern drive and IPS pods and is used for all four of the 370 series models. Engines choices are a total of three: Volvo D4 260hp, D4 300hp, and D6 370hp. Propulsion option are for two Volvo DPH stern drive, and the IPS forward looking dual propeller pods. The model tested featured IPS400 units with pods and Volvo D4 300hp engines. With this choice the 370 Coupe achieves a 32 knots top speed at 3500 rpm, and at 3250 rpm it delivers a 28 knots cruise. This cruise also delivers the best economy giving a range of 247 nautical miles drinking 96 liters per hour. This again shows the Nord West 370 hull efficiency on these speeds delivering very good performance and consumption results. So far we have no figures for the stern drive propulsion but I would expect a similar performance to other Nord West 370 versions with minor difference. That means that the large 370hp DPH stern drive option should be good for close to 40 knots top speeds, which is what the sister Sports Top achieves with this set up. Personally for the 370 Coupe I still suggest the IPS400 as engine propulsion choice, mostly because of the wind effect for the main deck. In the end the IPS still delivers a lively handling just short of a stern drive set up, and easy precise tight space manoeuvring.

Positive

Living area on main deck

Three cabins

Propulsion choice

Finishing and fittings

Negative

Tight side decks

Competition

An expanding market, this how Sport Cruisers with patio door has been in the past years and I am sure it will be more so in the future. In the past 2009 year the market has seen the addition of four new models, and I would think more builders will join in this type of design for its practicality reasons. Some of the competition below just like the Nord West, feature also a flybridge counterpart like Azimut, Galeon, Intermare, Nimbus and Portofino. While other models are primarily Sport Yachts exclusive like the 2009 launched Colombo, or the recently updated Riviera. Criteria is set for eleven to twelve metres sport cruiser, all propulsion types, and patio door.

Azimut 40S - small S, shafts, galley down, large 2 x 480hp

Colombo 37 Alldays - IPS only, 3 berths mid cabin, classy wood finishing outside

Galeon 390 HT - stern drive, shafts, or IPS, large split level saloon, 3 cabins 2 heads

Intermare 36 Cruise - galley down, bunk second cabin, shafts

Nimbus 380 Coupe - galley up, line shaft, double mid ship cabin

Portofino 11 Coupe - IPS pods, bunk second cabin

Riviera 3600 Sport Yacht SII - three berths mid ship cabin, IPS, clever patio door

WILD CARD: Di Donna 38 Serapo Cabin - tradition modern, 2 saloons, IPS or shafts

Conclusion

Very few if any builders offer such a varied choice with one hull shape, and this is what Nord West manages to do with the 370 platform. The Coupe version is one of their most fitting and unique designs, offering not only a patio door but also a much preferred living up sleeping below layout. That means that the day running is all fit on the main deck with the galley, helm, dining, and cockpit, while sleeping is located undisturbed in the three cabins below. Performance is also top notch for the 370 Coupe with the IPS400 choice delivering good thirty knots plus speeds with economy. Still if high performance is your thing and close to forty knots performance are a must you can still choose the twin 370hp stern drive option. Last deal breaker for the 370 Coupe goes for its practical touches like the double co-pilot seat which takes shape from the dinette, and the large freezer hidden under the helm chair. The 370 Coupe keeps also Nord West heritage of excellence from classy fit and finish in all areas, to sound proofing, and work of art electrical and plumping systems.

Technical Data

LOA. 11.80 metres (38.7ft)

Hull Length. 10.4 metres

Waterline length. 9.10 metres

Beam. 3.50 metres

Draft. 1.20 metres

Displacement. 9 tons

Fuel Capacity. 800 litres

Water Capacity. 435 litres

Max Persons. 8

Accommodation. 5 + 2 berths

Engines. 2 x Volvo D4 260hp, D4 300hp

Propulsion. Volvo DP stern drive, Volvo IPS400

Speed. 32 knots max, 28 knots cruise with IPS400

Range. 240 nm at 28 knots cruise

Hull Shape. planning Vee hull

Project. Benny Martinsson, JIB Design for tooling

Construction. NGA Gel coat, vinylester resin, sandwich Divinycell core, cross laminate fabric

Certification. CE B

www.nordwest.se

Picture Copyright Nord West. Data Nord West.

Projects: Albatro 60 Tender, Albatro 70

North Italian builder Albatro after launching its 50 Tender Open model back in 2006, and updating it last year as the 50 Tender aims to upgrade its Rib Yacht and Cruiser range with a full line up from 45 to 70 feet. Pictured above is the project for the 60 Tender model which will be available in two different styles. For example you can have the 60 in the HT glass hard top or a Fly version as pictured above. Other options are for the aft deck which is available with a large central sun pad, or two C-shaped settees on the sides. Interior layout have not been communicated, but do accept a performing hull with 40 knots plus of top speeds as Albatro usually delivers this in all its models.

The Albatro 70 will be huge step for this builder which builds its current biggest boat at 50 feet. This 70 aims to put a shorter difference as seen by other boats between what is a rib and a yacht. As all rib over a certain size this term is usually the tubes in the sides and this is usually a full glass fibre boat. Although the tubes do in fact deliver a safety feature not found on a standard solid construction. But apart the nearly full glass fibre construction the above rendering does in fact show many yacht like features with deep side bulwarks, a possibility of C-shaped dinette on the fore deck, and the sports flybridge up top. As for the 60, Albatro has so far not confirmed nothing below but they do show some rendering images which suggest a two large cabins layout. Engine choices are for triple 720hp or quadruple 480hp set up propelled to Italian Jolly surface drives.

www.albatro.eu

New Model: Rio 42 Art

Presented in the end of Winter Naples boat show, the North Italian Rio presents the 2010 new 42 Art model. This Rio is a totally new model being on facts longer and fatter to the 42 Art presented three years ago, which actually was an extended model of the 40 Art launched in 2005. The new 42 Art is also powered with stern drive propulsion versus line shaft of the older model. So as we can see this is not a super structure tweak, but a change of substance from Rio who continue to win the hearts of customers by offering good looking Sport Cruisers which have among the most luxurious spaces in their sizes. The 42 Art has many elements which are uncharted territory for many builders, like its huge and very comfortable open cockpit deck. Here you find an L-shaped settee which occupies the port aft part, a relaxing sun pad to fore on the same side, galley wet bar opposite, and helm station to starboard. Below the spaces continue again the theme of open spaces giving an L-shaped galley, settee being horizontal to the ships side, VIP suite to fore, and a full beam mid-ship located owners master stateroom aft. Power is from twin Volvo 330hp engines, with efficient stern drive propulsion.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.22 m (43.3ft)
Beam - 4.00 m
Draft - 0.69 m ex props
Fuel Capacity - 900 l
Water Capacity - 330 l
Max Persons - 12
Accommodation - 4 + 1 berths
Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 330hp
Propulsion - Volvo DP stern drive
Certification - CE B

www.rioyachts.net

INBUILD ~ Galeon 780 Crystal Part 2 of 9

We continue our journey in the building phases of Galeon 780 Crystal in its dedicated Inbuild section. The Inbuild series shows how Galeon two feet shy from a Super Yacht size flagship is in the making, from the rendering design showed here in the fall of 2009 to its launching in mid late coming Summer. In this second part you are seeing the deck mould of the 780 Crystal. Covered in plastic this first main deck mould is positioned upside down. Those two boxes are in fact the split level interior main saloon, and the forward raised part represents the area with galley, dining table, and helm station. Further aft you can also see a triangle vertical shape which is the tender garage, which looks to be a similar system to that seen on the 700 Raptor.

www.galeon.pl

New Model: Mano M42,50

South Italy boat builder Mano presents the launch of the much waited M42,50 model. This new model represents a big step for Mano who crosses the over forty feet barrier with a stylish hard top sport cruiser. Choice is a big element of this new Mano Marine flagship as its is available in two lower deck cabins layouts. In choice one you get a four berths in two cabins layout, which gives the owner a full beam mid ship stateroom. Option two which is more family orientated has a six berths three cabin, with the owners suite moving to fore. Below is also space for a galley, and C-shaped settee which will become of L-shape in the three cabins version and can convert to an extra double berth. Tender stowage is in a garage located under the sun pad aft. Up top you also get a C-shaped settee, and another quite large L-shaped exterior galley. This M42,50 hull number one also featured a small standard sized mid ship cabin windows as outlined in the project scheme about a year ago. Hull shape is a medium Vee eighteen degrees closing dead rise aft, and construction method is for an environmentally clean resin infusion method.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.67 m (44.8ft)
Beam - 4.20 m
Draft - 1.10 m with props
Displacement - 11 t

Fuel Capacity - 1000 l

Water Capacity - 250 l
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, 6 berths in 3 cabins
Hull Shape - planning vee with 18 degrees dead rise aft
Construction - infusion resin

www.manomarine.com

Project: Sessa C54 Sport-Coupe

Sessa pulls out a new project for a sixteen metres open yacht, the C54 Sport-Coupe. Coming live in the next Cannes Show in September this new model will continue Sessa vocation as a trend-setter, and ever improving quality coming by, reviving and expand its sport yacht range, what will be a challenge in this size. Designer Christian Grande and Sessa set the tones for a Sport Yacht with closed lounge main deck concept as the C68 flagship, and as recent models continue with striking aggressive looks and so called animal features. Sessa objective is to give the C54 Sport-Coupe the C68 amenities, and as it happens this project mirrors the flagship in many ways combining characteristics of a performing and sporty open, to those of a comfortable, elegant yacht. The C54 Sport-Coupe is also Sessa's fourth generation hull developed for IPS, following the C46, C43 and the 54 Fly. Sessa is one of the few to have used IPS so extensively and in my memory only another Italian yard does in fact uses the Volvo forward looking pods more to this, which made possible to take advantage of an experience to optimise this technology to the full and incorporate better use of volumes. This does in fact deliver a lower deck with three double cabins, including a full beam owner stateroom to mid-ship with separate shower head. A spacious galley is also located on the lower deck, entirely freeing the main saloon for entertainment and lounging having here an eight person guest table, bar, convertible settee which transforms into a sun pad, and the separation glass patio door which makes the C54 a summer and winter sport yacht. There will also be a BBQ area behind the cockpit, a hydraulic stern platform, and a crew cabin which is so welcoming that can also be used for guests. The C54 Sport-Coupe shares a similar hull shape, twin Volvo 700hp engines, and second generation larger IPS pods to the 54 Fly which should also mirror the 32 knots top speeds achieved by Sessa first flybridge yacht.

www.sessamarine.com

New Model: Horizon 120 Elegance RP

Horizon presents the flagship of its Elegance range with the 120 RP. Designed by Spanish architect J.C. Espinosa the 120 is a two and a half deck super yacht. The half deck being the RP for raised pilothouse. Espinosa delivered to Horizon a very contemporary 36 metres design with Italian, Mediterranean looks. Accommodation wise the 120 Elegance RP will have the owners stateroom located to fore of the main deck, two VIP staterooms located to midship below, and two other guest cabins to forward of the lower deck. Crew cabins are located aft with three double bunks, and lobby with galley and dining table for four persons in this area.

Technical Data:

LOA - 36.58 m (120ft)

Waterline Length - 30.11 m

Beam - 7.98 m

Draft - 2.40 m

Displacement - 182 t light

Fuel Capacity - 36300 l

Water Capacity - 4500 l

Accommodation - ten berths in five guest cabins, six crew in three cabins

www.horizonyacht.com

Project: Bayliss 80 B15

North Carolina's, Wanchese custom Sportfish builder Bayliss celebrated its 8th birthday the past April in style announcing its largest boat to date, with the order for the 80 feet B15. Bayliss new flagship will have a five stateroom lower deck sleeping eleven people, five heads including one on the main deck, and a saloon which sits sixteen adults comfortably. Among other novelties for B15 is also the queen island bed in the VIP cabin which transforms to two single berths, and an owners suite located to fore, which uses this Super Sportfish widest area to deliver unique luxury to the owner. John Bayliss, and Naval Architect Robert Ullberg from Ullberg Yacht Design are responsible for the innovations you are seeing in this unique custom constructed Super Sportfish. B15 will be built with a triple plank cold molded method using epoxy resins. Bulkheads. cabins and bridges are constructed with Okoume plywood and Core Cell A500 foam. Structural bulkheads will be three inches thick, while the ships sides have two inches. Power will be from latest generation twin MTU M94 delivering 2600hp each, suggesting a very fast Super Sportfish indeed.

www.baylissboatworks.com

Portofino Marine New Web Site

Italy's Portofino Marine presents its new virtual world wide web showroom. Founded in 1994 by Massimo Brinzo, Portofino has taken a unique place in the heart of motor boaters who love something which is a timeless and unique design. Brinzo idea was to create a luxury medium sized boat which mixes between a sportsfisherman, and the classic Italian Ligurian Gozzo fishing boat styles. With this idea the unique very Made in Italy Portofino Marine brand was born featuring a planning Vee shaped hull, all around deep walking decks, and a lot of wood features inside and outside. Luxury hand made fittings on Portofino boats gives them also a unique hard to find look in there size segment, with a small Super Yacht feel which details like the wooden toe rail, teak decking, and thick highly polished stainless steel deliver. Having its building premises in Salvirola province of Cremona today Portofino builds a max of 25 boats a year offering five models from seven to fourteen metres in length offered in different versions to suite ones personal needs. Offering different styles for each model is also another reason for Portofino's success and these can vary a lot from Cabin, Coupe, Fisherman, Fly, Spider and Walk Around. Smallest Portofino is the 750 Walk Around, largest is the three cabin 47, and newest is the fall 2009 launched 11 Fisherman. Portofino Marine new website is available in Italian and English language and takes you around with the following buttons: About Us, Models, Second Hand, News & Events, Press Room, and Contacts.

www.portofinomarine.com

New Launch: Spencer Yachts 49 IPS Express hull.70

North Carolina's custom Wanchese boat builder Spencer Yachts shows its new 49 IPS Express model. This sleek 49 foot boat Express style Sportfish Cruiser as the title says is powered by twin Volvo IPS900 700hp engines. As the first benefit of this configuration will be a generous floor plan down below which benefits from a galley, a dinette table for four, two staterooms and two bathrooms. Cabins are an owners double served by a personal en-suite to fore, and twin singles berth in the aft looking room. Its exterior is a mix up between a centre console mostly in the triple seated central helm station, and that of an inboard express. The reverse shear line of the 49 IPS Express continues Spencer soft approach to what a Carolina build will be normally. Launched during the Miami Show the 49 IPS Express headed after this to the West End Bahamas to fish in its first tournament.
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.93 m (49ft)

Beam - 5.02 m  

Fuel Capacity - 3274 l
Accommodation - four berths in two cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 700hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS900 forward looking pod drives with dual propellers

Speed - 34 knots max  
Construction - jig cold moulded, glass over wood with epoxy coating inside and outside

Project - Paul Spencer

www.spenceryachtsinc.com

Improve-it = Donzi 27 ZR

Donzi revamps and improves the 27 ZR with a new cabin, revamped external layout, and further detailing enhancements. The smallest model of the fast ZR line follows this legendary builder never ending upgrades. The 27 ZR has been improved with a new engine hatch treatment featuring integrated scoops with stainless steel grills and new "ZR" sun pad, streamlined cockpit upholstery featuring contoured aft seat with low profile backrest, restyled helm seats and coaming pads with more generous application of accent colors, upgraded helm now features carbon fiber dash panels and improved ergonomics thanks to new location for throttles, and upgraded driver/passengers footrest. Down below the 27 ZR continues the improvements with a greatly expanded cabin which adds seven inches of headroom. Here the layout is for a forward vee-berth, porta-pottie, starboard love seat and large, port side removable cooler. New color themes have also been added to the 27 ZR with titanium metallic silver hull sides, pearl black Modena red boot stripe, and stainless steel Donzi logos on the foredeck. Power options start from a standard single Mercruiser 375hp up to 525hp max.

www.donzimarine.com

New Model: Estensi 440 Goldstar S

During the recent Estensi Open days this boat builder presented a much waited new model with the official launch of the 440 Goldstar S. This new Estensi traditional lobster looking cruiser continues this boat builder philosophy of joining two thoughts in one putting sea keeping and classic lines associated with this design together to a good level of comfort and performance. The 440 Goldstar S offers on facts an impressive three double cabin interior with two shower heads. An owner spacious stateroom is located to the fore part of the lower deck and its en-suite shower head also features a bidet. The interior main deck offers the helm station, a C-shaped dinette, and galley. This area is separated from the aft deck with an all weather use easy to close two part glass framed patio door. The aft deck is an open plan layout with the stern being the usual modern sloop design of the Goldstar S range. Power is from twin FPT 450hp shaft propelled engines which give a 31 knots top speed, a 24 knots cruise, and go on the plane with no trim tabs help at only 11 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.95 m (45.7ft)

Hull Length - 13.65 m

Waterline Length - 11.70 m

Beam - 4.25 m

Displacement - 15233 loaded, 12000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 1600 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 2 x FPT N67 450 hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 31 knots, 24 knots cruise

Certification - CE A

www.cantieriestensi.it

Project: Alaska 60 Pilothouse Yachtfisher

Based on its recently launched flagship Alaska 57 Pilothouse model, this down under boat builder presents the project of the 60 Pilothouse Yachtfisher. This new flagship is all based to the 57 featuring an extended hull in length which offers more aft deck space for those who enjoy fishing or scuba diving and features a fully moulded Yacht Fisher style cockpit with additional storage, kill tanks, and rope lockers. Like the 57, the 60 shares a hull which is computer scaled off the 46 series. Her classic and elegant looks combine with a generous five metres plus of beam gives you unparalleled live able spaces on board. Some key design features of the 60 pilothouse are; walk-around decks, three cabin configuration, full beam master stateroom with king-size bed, dual en-suites, laundry, fibreglass hardtop over cockpit and side decks, and tender storage deck aft of flybridge. Like the 57, the 60 Pilothouse Yachtfisher is standard powered with twin Cummins 670hp, or optional 710hp units. The Alaska 60 Pilothouse Yachtfisher variable dead-rise hull ensures an economical cruising speed of 9 knots, or a faster cruise at 18 knots, with top speeds being in the region of 22 knots.

www.alaskamotoryachts.com.au

New Model: Chaparral 310 Signature

US boat builder Chaparral presents the new 310 Signature model. This model is the first follow up to the 400 Premiere flagship launched in 2008, and takes full advantage of Chaparral patented Wide Tech technology. The 310 Signature gives style, more storage space, higher cabin headroom, and further performance. Chaparral says that everywhere you look from the helm, transom area, even the galley you see innovation. On the topside, the new 310's standard fiberglass open hard top provides all weather protection and is reminiscent of cruisers ten feet longer and twice as expensive. In the cockpit, you get a feeling of total security wrapped in unmatched luxury. Two cockpit seating options meet every need. The 310 also features a new cabin door, carefree single level cockpit, redefined helm seating and the fine workmanship. Below decks, the 310 Signature offers space efficiency, with sleeping capacity for six. The aft cabin has considerably more headroom than previous offerings and a clever optional air mattress system in the salon eliminates old-fashioned filler cushions on a boat that introduces a space saving power ease forward berth that retracts at the flip of a switch. Showcasing a super clean look, the cabin is built with a fiberglass inner liner that even includes a ceiling liner. An over sized LCD television is mounted on a swivel bracket for viewing in both the salon and forward berth. Fittings are in lighter wood tones of Chaparral's River Cherry cabinetry. Clever touches abound in the 310 Signature use of space like the filler cushion for the aft cabin which is part of the backrest, and the side mount cabin table stows in its own space under the dinette seat. Various power options power the nine metre plus ling 310 Signature sport cruiser from standard twin Mercruiser 220hp to Volvo's 270hp, and a 190hp diesel engines choice.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.45 m (31ft)

Beam - 3.00 m

Draft - 0.99 m

Displacement - 4808 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 473 l

Water Capacity - 151 l

Accommodation - 6 berths

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 4.3L MPI 220hp, 5.0L MPI 260hp, Volvo 4.3L GXI MPI 220hp, 5.0L GXI MPI 27-hp, D3 2.4L 190hp

Propulsion - Mercruiser Bravo Three, Volvo DP

Hull Shape - vee with 19 degrees deadrise

www.chaparralboats.com

News: Nord West May 2010

FRENETIC DELIVERIES PERIOD

Due to the extreme winter with lots of snow, many postponed their deliveries earlier this spring. Almost everyone wants their boat delivered for the upcoming Ascension Day, which puts a lot of pressure on Nord West delivery team here on Vindön this year. During a number of weeks Nord West has launched and delivered fifteen boats each seven days, educating new owners on their boat and all the equipments on board in the process. Most of the customers spend at least one night on board their boats in Nord West delivery harbour and always have a few questions the next day or wishes a shorter repetition in either some equipments or about maneuvering. In the last week's deliveries Nord West also enjoyed an extra celebration to mark the delivery of the 100th 420. As can be expected it was smiles all around as salesman, Martin Waktel handed over the new boat to Kristofer Reiten and Per Olav Mevold from Molde, Norway. After cruising the five hundred nautical miles to Molde, it is still high spirits from the happy owners despite experiencing rough and tricky seas when crossing.

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SATURDAYS OPEN SHOWROOM

As of this coming weekend Nord West will have all the exhibition, show room open for all Saturdays except midsummer opening hours: 10.00 - 14.00. You are welcome to visit and look at new and second hand refurbished Nord West boats in the permanent exhibition, showroom at Vindön. This show room is two thousand square meters in size filled with motorboats of all sizes. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 8-16:30, Friday 8-15:00 and Saturdays 10-14:00 with the exception for the 26 of June or after booking with our sales staff on other times.

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MOSCOW SHOW

The latest boat show attended was in Moscow where dealer Jonacor Marine exhibited a Nord West 370 Sports Top. Due to the volcano eruption the trip home for Public Relations Manager Jessica Stenlund was a little longer then expected, she had to hitch a ride home in a car, and take the ferry across from Finland.

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NEW PROFILE JACKET

The new Nord West jackets are from Pelle Pettersson design and are available in white and ashgrey. Available in sizes from XS-XXL. The model is called PP1053 Hood Jacket if you would like to try one out at a any shop that sells the Pelle Pettersson collection. The Nord West logo is printed on the right hand side on the chest and on the one side under the arm. Delivery time from order is between one to two weeks.

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www.nordwest.se

Project: Rhea 47 Trawler

After the presentation of the Rhea 43 Trawler this French builder continues its proposal of a medium range Explorer Cruisers with the project of a 47 Trawler. Measuring an overall fourteen metres plus of length, the 47 Trawler will offer a lower deck accommodation with two double cabins, both served with personal shower heads. The 47 Trawler will have more classic features versus its four feet smaller sister not only for the trawler’s bow, or frigate stern and a two tone gel coat hull color, but mostly for its Portuguese bridge, its immense wheelhouse fit for a yacht, and its very large flybridge. But serious cruising and safety has been the thinking at Rhea for the 47 Trawler this shown with the protected propellers to prevent damage when running aground or hitting dangerous submersed objects. Designed as the Rhea 43 Trawler by Bertrand Danglade the 47 Trawler has a semi displacement hull rated to a CE A category standard with a one thousand nautical miles plus of range. Power is from twin 350hp engines.

www.rhea-marine.fr

Powerboat GPS - Yalta Endurance Race Round 2

88 SNAV - KITON, and 38 BAIA ATTOLINI are the winners of Grand Prix of the Sea in Yalta taking the Evolution and Super Sport Classes respectively. Both Italian teams have won the two races held on Saturday and Sunday, with 38 Baia Attolini also taking PowerPole on Friday.

Evolution

Unlike the Saturday Sprint race, the longer Endurance leg delivered only some suspense during the first lap. #33 Furnibo took a light whisker lead from #88 SNAV in the first straight run, which lasted till turning buoy one, when the Italian OSG team got into a perfect route to overtake the Fountain 40 Lighting and take a dominant position. OSG Racing Team #88 SNAV maintained this lead till the end of the race which ended in a fifteen seconds finish advantage, against second placed #60 Metamarine. The Italian built and powered Metamarine Seatek diesel monster is again showing very huge potential this year, reminiscent of the great 2008 season. Ultimately the Belgian Fountain boat #33 Furnibo ended in a good third place, which gives a shared 28 point second place overall with Metamarine for the Yalta Grand Prix of the Sea.

Super Sport

The production 90 mph speed limited class, saw a battle between various boats. #38 Baia Attolini started another leading run from beginning to end. #17 Spirit of Belgium ended in a solid second place, after a tight battle with #43 Seagull which lasted till the third lap when the new Nor-Tech boat overtook the 2009 Championship winning Chaudron 41. Third place for the new 38 foot Fountain of Italians #81 Karelpiu who made a full race fighting with the Seagull boat and where ultimately rewarded with a podium finish, and a make up for the breakage which happened on Saturday's Sprint race. In yesterdays Endurance race Team RG87 #81 Karelpiu just left the bad day of race one behind in the past. Starting in the last sixth position the US Fountain boat of the Italian team kept on battling and in lap four saw them jump to fourth position, and thanks to a good final run ended in a podium rewarded third place finish. The Albatro boat #06 Jolly Drive had a fifth place postion up until the last pen-ultimate bouy, when a photo finish final run gave this Italian team a fourth place ending. The home Ukrainian Spirit #43 Seagull 2009 Super Sport title winning boat had a race to forget which from a good second position in the initial parts ended in fifth, and a boat which was taking water during the return to the pits. #22 Big Sergio and the new Outerlimits had a slow race which ultimately saw them end in the last sixth position. Still this was enough for Team Al & Al who had enough points for a third position overall in the Yalta Grand Prix of the Sea. Race in the pits for the Donzi 38 #26 Team 26 which after the incident of Saturday did not start the Endurance run. Lets hope this team gets back to its usual winning combat ways in the next Grand Prix.

Next date is set for my home Malta Grand Prix the Sea, now in its sixth consecutive run on the 11 and 13 June. The calendar is still in a building basis, but as long as the show is on who are we to argue.

EVOLUTION CLASS
1. 88 SNAV-Kiton = 15 laps 52:46,33
2. 60 Metamarine Foresti Suardi = 53:00,86
3. 33 Furnibo = 56:14,01
4. 55 Ukrainian Spirit = RET 5 laps
5. 47 Silverline = RET 1 lap
6. 66 Cranefields Wine = RET 0 laps
- 77 Lucas Oil Scandinavian Offshore Challenge = DNS
- 01 Carconnex = DNS

SUPER SPORT CLASS

1. 38 Baia Attolini = 14 laps 56:34,05

2. 17 Spirit of Belgium = 56:38,63

3. 81 Karelpiu = 58:16,89

4. 06 Jolly Drive = 59,27,77

5. 43 Seagull Chaudron = 59:33,03

6. 22 Big Sergio = 57:18,06 -3 laps

- 26 Team 26 = DNS

2010 Championship After Round 2

EVOLUTION:

Pos. Boat Name - Team Name ~ Round 1 + Round 2 = TOTAL
1. 88 SNAV-Kiton - OSG Racing Team ~ 20 + 20 = 40
2. 60 Metamarine Foresti&Suardi - Metamarine Corse ~ 12 + 16 = 28
3. 33 Furnibo - 2B1 Racing Team ~ 16 + 12 = 28
4. 66 Cranefields Wine - Searex Racing Team ~ 7 + 0 = 7
5. 55 Ukrainian Spirit - Ukrainian Spirit ~ 0 + 0 = 0
6. 47 Silverline Racing - Silverline ~ 0 + 0 = 0
7. 77 Lucas Oil Scandinavian - Scandinavian Offshore Challenge ~ 0 + 0 = 0
8. 01 Carconnex - Carconnex ~ 0 + 0 = 0

SUPERSPORT:

Pos. Boat Name - Team Name ~ Round 1 + Round 2 = TOTAL
1. 38 Baia Attolini - Baia Attolini ~ 20 + 20 = 40
2. 17 Spirit of Belgium - Spirit of Belgium ~ 12 + 16 = 28
3. 22 Big Sergio - Al & Al Racing Team ~ 16 + 5 = 21
4. 06 Jolly Drive - Jolly Drive Racing Team ~ 6 + 7 = 13
5. 43 Seagull Chaudron - Ukrainian Spirit ~ 7 + 6 = 13
6. 81 Karelpiù - RG 87 Racing Team ~ 0 + 12 = 12
7. 26 Team 26 - Team 26 ~ 0 + 0 = 0

www.grandprixofthesea.com

Project: Sabre 46 Salon Express

Never a company to sit and wait for something to happen, the recent success of the South Casco US Sabre with the 40 Sedan demonstrates that the market likes new designs with latest technologies in them. Following this Sabre has been tweaking a new project for a few months on the development of a 46 foot powerboat design, the 46 Salon Express. This model will offer two well sized cabins layout each with it's own private head and shower. The galley will be down and another spacious area is the interior main deck saloon which joins with the aft deck thanks to the fully opening patio door. The 46 Salon Express will be powered by Cummins QSC 8.3 engines coupled to ZF Zeus pods. This should give estimated top speeds of 32 knots and a cruise of 27. Silence is also of importance to Sabre and the 46 Salon Express is quiet a whisper doing only 75 dba of noise.

www.sabreyachts.com

Fred Hudson 1929 - 2010

Fred Lennox Hudson Jr., 80, of Miami, Fla., died Saturday, May 8, 2010, from cancer. Born in Hartford, Conn on May 24, 1929, to Fred Lennox Hudson and Sybil Geer Brewer Hudson, he was a 1947 graduate of the Loomis School in Windsor, Conn., and Cornell University's College of Architecture School of Fine Arts, 1951.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Phi Kappa Psi from 1948. An article outlining his life and career was published in a recent issue of Phi Kappa Psi magazine.  Some sketches for the Packard Motor Company began a design career that spanned five decades, and included work at Chris Craft, American Motors, Chrysler, Hatteras Yachts, the Whitcraft Division of North American Rockwell, Bertram, and Uniesse Yachts of Italy.  A member of the Industrial Design Society of America, he was Founder and President of Fred L. Hudson Industrial Design.  He leaves his sister Janice May Hudson Davies; brother Howard Geer Hudson; sons Fred Lennox Hudson III (Angela) of Haverford, Pa., David Durant Hudson (Katherine) of Falmouth, Mass., and Eric Colwell Hudson (Kathleen) of Acton, Mass.; six grandsons and his former wife, Joan Kelley Hudson Kopperl of West Stockbridge.

Van Der Heijden New Web Site

Dutch builder Van Der Heijden presents a new virtual web showroom with a totally redesigned quality online site. Founded in the mid nineties by still owner Ronald Van Der Heijden, this Dutch builder has since then delivered over four hundred units. Coming from a career with the Dutch Navy, Ronald Van Der Heijden sets about building quality semi custom steel yachts, with a huge attention to his clients demands and dreams. The company has also its own Design department in order to accommodate clients wishes during the ordering and building process. Fifteen years after its founding Van Der Heijden has a five range line up: Exclusive, Elegance, Dynamic, Dynamic Deluxe, and Superior which offers a total of fifteen models. Three models for each range. Smallest in the models is the eleven metre 1100 Exclusive which goes up to the still in project 108 feet 3300 Superior. Available in French, English, Dutch, Netherlands, and Sweden language the new Van Der Heijden Steel Yachts website takes you around with the following buttons: About Us, Media, Contact, and a button for each of the unique five ranges.

www.vanderheijdensteelyachts.nl

Powerboat GPS - Yalta Sprint Race Round 1

Team OSG and 88 SNAV - Kiton and 38 Baia Attolini continued where they left in 2009 for there respective Evolution and Super Sport Classes taking first position for Yalta Sprint race one of the 2010 season.

Evolution

Starting first, the prototype no limits class saw the Italian #60 Metamarine Foresti Sguardi take the lead and keeping it for the first five laps, where at this time they had a very good 25 seconds lead on #88 SNAV - Kiton. The initial part of the race saw also a fierce battle for third place between Fountain #33 Furnibo, and the new 44 feet Chaudron #55 Ukrainian Spirit boat. Positions seemed settled at the first half of the race but four laps to the end #60 Metmarine had some engine problem which caused a slow down to the Italian diesel powered monster, and an opportunity for the 2009 Champion #88 SNAV. But drama was not over, as repeated spinning by #88 SNAV caused by crossing seas gave space to #55 Ukrainian Spirit who climbed themselves to the top spot. Surely at this time the locals where loving the success of there home team! Ukrainian Spirit kept this lead till the last lap, when a last assault by SNAV OSG Racing Team who where trimming the Outerlimits SV43 to perfection, saw them take the lead again. This made the Maltese and Ukrainian drivers pair try all and the idea came to follow as close possible the wake of #88 SNAV - Kiton, which spun again in this part of the race and #55 Ukrainian Spirit going straight into the US boat Italian team have been for going off route, and causing light damage to the new Chaudron Evolution boat to avoid a very terrible accident. After this #55 Ukrainian Spirit had to abandon race which is sad considering how well the Maltese built new Chaudron 44 ran in its first Evolution run. Ultimately the race finished with #88 SNAV winning, #33 Furnibo second, and #60 Metamarine third. Germany's #66 Cranefields took fourth. The #01 Carconnex, #47 Silverline, and #77 Lucas Oil did not finish the race.

Supersport

The smaller category race was more simple but saw some tension in the initial part of the race when during starting procedure the Donzi of British teams #26 Team 26 blew up a transmission, which also resulted in a broken pulse to English driver Daniel Cramphorn. The 2009 Italian Champions and runners up of the Powerboat P1 Championship #38 Baia Attolini showed there prepartion for the season which gave them a Powerpole yesterday, and a lead from start to finish today. Second place for #22 Big Sergio who presented themselves with a new Outerlimts SV40 boat, showing that the Naples team want to make up for the sad 2009 season which saw them finish the season in a pen-ultimate sixth place. The third place which was ultimately taken by #17 Spirit of Belgium saw a never ending three way battle which included the Italian Albatro boat 06 Jolly Drive, and the Fountain #81 Karelpiu who ended the race on the third lap. Jolly Drive fiinshed in the last place of the concluding boats, which still gives important points. The 2009 Powerboat P1 Supersport champion boat #43 Seagull finished in a below its potential fourth place.

EVOLUTION CLASS

1. 88 SNAV - KITON = 10 laps 39:52,71

2. 33 Furnibo = 43:15,57

3. 60 Metamarine Foresti&Sguardi = 44:13,11

4. 66 Cranefields Wine = 41:37,91 -1 lap

5. 55 Ukrainian Spirit = RET 9 laps

6. 77 Lucas Oil Scaninavian Offshore Challenge = RET 6 laps

7. 47 Silverline = RET 1 lap

8. 01 Carconnex = RET 0 laps

SUPERSPORT CLASS

1. 38 Baia Attolini = 9 laps 40:18,98

2. 22 Big Sergio = 40:24,97

3. 17 Spirit of Belgium = 40:58,91

4. 44 Seagull Chaudron = 42:08,11

5. 06 Jolly Drive = 43:47,80

6. 81 Karelpiu = RET 3 laps

7. 26 Team 26 = RET 0 laps

www.grandprixofthesea.com

Project: Azimut Grande 126

Azimut presents its second of the Grande hundred feet plus line project with an exterior rendering of the 126. The 126 will take Azimut top spot as its greatest ever build, renewing the top position from the first Grande model to be launched by the end of this year which is the 120 SL. Designed as all the Azimut's since early nineties by Stefano Righini, the Italian firm and designers present a nice three deck Super Yacht with a sport looking raised pilot house. The raised pilot house seems to be the big innovation so far for the 126, although I would wait to say this is the only one, as this builder has the fame for being a trend setter in everything it does. This is also thanks to its fully dedicated Research and Design centre located in Varazze. As usual to Azimut and Righini integrated view windows abound in all the 126 feet of the flagship project. Launching is scheduled to be in 2012.

www.azimutyachts.com

Powerboat GPS - Yalta Powerpole

After much difficulties the 2010 Powerboat P1 season is finally in it's start in Ukraine. It was a first day of testing and later on it was for the usual timed Powerpole. Seas where flat calm in Yalta with what is the fastest time which give the right of line for the winning team.

EVOLUTION

The ever imposing Belgium team of Furnibo took first in the top P1 Class who follow the winning manners they ended the 2009 year. Italian Metamarine who placed second seems to want to continue and do another nice run this year similar to what they did in 2008. Third for the 2009 Champion SNAV - Kiton OSG Outerlimits boat. Only five seconds divided the first three boats which should wish well for high competition tomorrow. Fifth place for very anticipated Lucas Oil Ilmor powered Vector boat. German Cranefields placed sixth and news run that they blew up an engine in the final part of the timed run. Hope they fix this in time for tomorrow's race. Negative first result for the much awaited home team of Ukrainian Spirit who placed last of the boats finishing the pole, although the over 48 seconds from the first shows an engine problem here. Silverline and the new Fountain 43 V8 powered boat did not manage to start its first Powerpole. Let see if they can copy what Cigarette Smash Poker did in Malta for its first race in the past season, when not competing in the pole it did blew up the competition on race one.

SUPERSPORT

Similar theme to Evolution in the 90 mph speed limited open canopy production category with Belgian and Italian teams succeeding and taking the first places. First place for the 2009 Championship runner-up Baia Attolini, second was the Spirit of Belgium with there new very good looking Nor-Tech 423 boat, and third was Big Sergio Al and Al now driving a new Outerlimits SV40 boat which replaces the Italian Naples built Al and Al Marine 38 Blu Shaft.

Evolution Results:
1. 33 Furnibo = 03:30,86

2. 60 Metamarine = 03:33,54

3. 88 SNAV-Kiton = 03:35,05

4. 01 Carconnex = 03:42,26

5. 77 Lucas Oil Scandinavian Offshore Challenge = 03:45,92

6. 66 Cranefields Wine = 03:53,83

7. 55 Ukrainian Spirit = 04:18,77

- 47 Silverline = DNS

Super Sport Results:
1. 38 Baia Attolini = 04:04,29
2. 17 Spirit of Belgium = 04:04,24
3. 22 Big Sergio = 04:04,73

4. 26 Team 26 = 04:05,82

5. 81 Karelpiu = 04:09,96

- 43 Seagull Chaudron = DNS

- 06 Jolly Drive = DNS

www.grandprixofthesea.com

New Model: Cayman 70 Fly

Launched during the end of 2009, Cayman presents its 70 Fly model. This new Cayman is the second largest build from the La Spezia located boat builder, and represents the flagship of the flybridge motor yacht range. The 70 Fly was designed by renowned Venice firm of Nuvolari Lenard and follows similar modern style to the smaller 62 Fly, which was recently revamped as 620 Bridge. Inside the 70 Fly presents a standard four cabin three heads guest layout below, a two person crew quarters aft, and a split level saloon main deck. The layout of the four cabins is the usual design with full beam mid ship owners suite having a spacious aft looking shower head and walk in wardrobe, VIP to fore, third two berth guest cabin, and fourth double bunk cabin to port side. Customization is an important part of the buying and building of any Cayman and the 70 Fly will follow this process, with the yard also offering other versions to the standard plan during construction in order to suite each owners personal needs. Hull one for example was fitted with a mid tone lacquered cherry wood, and also featured a galley which could become from enclosed to open thanks to movable partitions. Powered by twin 1360hp MAN the 70 Fly reached 32 knots of max, and a cruise of 29 knots during its first sea trials.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.20 m (72.83ft)

Beam - 5.45 m

Displacement - 36000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 4200 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew

Engines - 2 x MAN 1360hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 32 knots max, 29 knots cruise

Hull - vee shape

Project - Nuvolari Lenard

Certification - CE A

www.caymanyachts.it

Improve-it = Cabo 36 Express

Cabo presents a redesigned improvement to its fall 2008 launched 36 Express. Cabo's designers have improved this model with added interior comfort, design appeal, and luxury. Cabo retained the beautifully finished teak used in the cabinet doors, then expanded its use and coverage to the frames, storage lockers, and bulkheads for a more inviting environment. Cabo also introduced several new decor packages for customers to choose from, added new wall coverings, and padded panel options instead of bare gel coat in the living spaces. The five berths interior of the refreshed 36 Express represent an evolutionary change to this model in terms of luxury, providing a new level of thoughtful attention to it's below decks to equal the attention to detail that has always gone into the cockpit and helm station. While these interiors are definitely more luxurious, the fit and finish is designed to retain the low maintenance approach of the traditional utilitarian interiors they replace. The 36 Express features a Michael Peters 17.5 medium vee aft hull shape with shaft line propulsion Sportfish Cruiser, and its engine options start form twin Cummins 425hp up to the Cats 575hp option.

www.caboyachts.com

Project: Island Pilot 535

Island Pilot, builder of the 435 and the award winning DSe Hybrid 12m, is adding a new 53 foot model to its performance yacht series, the 535. The concept for the 535 began percolating almost as soon as the original Island Pilots were hitting the waterways in 2005 and the design has evolved over the years, incorporating both customer feedback and the latest available technology. The 535 was designed by the company’s president, Reuben Trane, and naval architect, George Petrie. Their driving goal is to maintain equivalent performance and efficiency to that of the 435 while offering more luxury and roomier accommodations. New molds for the 535 have been built at the company’s yard in Zhuhai City, China. At this time, Island Pilot has two firm orders for the 535, one of which is from a current Island Pilot owner moving up. The 535 gets her performance capabilities from the latest drive train from Volvo Penta, the IPS II 900. In addition to three Joystick docking stations, the 535 will be fitted with Volvo Penta’s new “Dynamic Positioning System” (DPS), which holds heading and position automatically using a GPS array mounted on the radar arch. Extensive tank testing plus computer simulations predict a top speed of 33 knots with economical fast-cruising speeds between 18 and 28 knots. At slower speeds, the 535 will have similar economy to single screw displacement trawlers and mid-speed, semi-displacement cruisers. The pair of 700hp, D11 diesels is aft in a walk-in, stand up, uncluttered engine room accessed through a weather tight door in the cockpit. The spacious engine room allows easy access to all sides of the engines and generator with room left over for a work bench and tool storage. Other systems normally crowded around the motors are located in an easily-accessed “basement” under the galley sole. The 535 high-end performance is complimented by her inviting and accommodating cockpit layout, spacious flybridge arrangement, and interior appointments. A nine foot U-shaped settee is the focal point of the cockpit and with its own canopy the space is perfectly laid out for outdoor entertaining. Owners can select to have a full summer kitchen including grill and wet bar either in the cockpit, on the flybridge, or in both locations. The flybridge has space for three helm chairs or a pair of twins and is outfitted with a pair 15-inch Garmin touchscreens, the same found at the lower helm. A signature feature of all Island Pilot yachts is the bright, open feeling of the deck house, with plenty of glass and 360-degree vistas. The 535 continues this tradition with even more space, the U-shaped settee is 11x6 feet, and room remains for a pair of barrel easy chairs and the raised helm chairs. At 12x14 feet, the deck house is highly customizable. Forward of the deck house, under the great expanse of windscreen, is the fully equipped galley overlooking the dinette. Forward is an island-queen VIP stateroom and aft, under the deck house, is the full width, mid-ship, master stateroom. Measuring 11x16 feet, this space can be configured to an owner’s preference and be fitted with an island queen, either angled or squared off, or a pair of twin berths. With her unique layout, the 535 affords the privacy found in an aft-cabin yacht with the advantages of the sedan-styling. The Island Pilot 535 will debut at the 2011 Miami Boat Show.

www.islandpilot.com

News: Menorquin May 2010

SLOW YACHTING MOMENTS
With the aim of familiarizing people with the Slow Yachting philosophy the shipyard has produced a series of audiovisual accounts of the Club Menorquin sailor’s personal experiences, some of which can already be seen online. How do the Club Menorquin sailors feel when they are living out their passion for the sea on board their Menorquin vessels? This was the question that has fuelled the Menorquin team to develop this initiative, Slow Yachting Moments, with the purpose of familiarizing people with the sailing philosophy of these boats. Because who better than the sailors of the boats themselves to transmit through their own personal experiences what Slow Yachting is all about? The format consists of a recorded interview with the Club Menorquin yacht owner, characterized with image capsules depicting some of this sailor’s Slow Yachting Moments. “Arrival time”,“Siesta time” and “Walk time” are some of the titles which make up the different audiovisual pieces of the first Slow Yachting Moments. The videos are being made of Menorquin customers from various different countries where the shipyard has a presence.

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SLOW YACHTING MOMENTS FROM LLEVANT D’ES GRAU
Llevant d’Es Grau is the name Ramón Galopa, a businessman from Barcelona and Club Menorquin sailor, chose for his Menorquin Yacht 100 Open, the same name as the village where he retires to enjoy his free time and sail whenever his agenda allows it. He is to be the first Slow Yachting Moments protagonist. Ramón Galopa has visited the coast of Menorca, whose beauty he praises highly, since he was fifteen. Since then he has maintained a strong link with this peaceful island which he now visits every month. This Club Menorquin sailor used to own a speed boat before acquiring his MY 100 Open and becoming a Menorquin sailor, over the years he decided to start enjoying the sea at his own pace in the Slow Yachting style. In his video, Galopa admits he is very confident in his boat because the Llevant d’Es Grau’s performance is secure and safe in any sea conditions. Sailing on board his Menorquin is precisely what breaks the pace of the whole week, or the pace of the whole year. These escapes are like a spa, they fill you with happiness comments Ramón Galopa. Slow Yachting Moments is also a Menorquin project with which the shipyard wishes to pay tribute to the loyalty of its customers, and transmit how much the company values the hard work and dedication invested in strengthening day by day the relationship with them.

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