New Model: Baia 70 Italia

Presented as a project two years ago the Baia 70 Italia is the open evolution, without divisions. The patio saloon glass door completely disappears, joining the cockpit to the saloon and creating a single vast environment. When the door is closed, an integrated sliding door stands between the exterior and the interior. The large windows and roof that can be opened give the saloon light and an extraordinary feel of open space. A warm welcome is guaranteed with a mini bar, two comfortable sofas and a dining area. Undercover, light flows everywhere thanks to big rectangular sidelights perfectly integrated in the line of the hull. Surprisingly spacious is the master cabin boasting a wonderful panoramic view. The galley is fully fitted with 4 burners, 2 sinks and a full-sized fridge. The Italia 70 is a new sport yacht studied around comfort and freedom.

Technical Data:
LOA - 21.68 m (71.1 ft)
Beam - 5.65 m
Draft - 1.05 m
Displacement - 40 t

Fuel - 5500 l
Fresh water - 800 l
Engines - 2 x MTU 10V2000M93 1523hp, 1822hp, CAT C32ACERT 1825hp

Propulsion - Arneson surface drives

Project - Galeazzi

www.baiayacht.com

Class 1 - Arendal Norway Preview

The street circuit of powerboat racing, that is Arendal's Norway race which will take place this weekend. Over 200,000 people will gather in the fjords surrounding the race track hoping for a Norwegian win in what is the 10Th Anniversary for the town as a Class 1 venue.

Local's Jotun or Spirit of Norway will be the home favorites, but I am sure that UAE Dubai team Victory will have other ideas for the result of this race. The Victory team has a very successful record in Arendal, with former world champion Saeed Al Tayer taking 5 wins out of the 9 races held so far. This year started in a superb manner for the United Arab Emirates teams with Victory taking 1st and 2nd in Athens and the Qatar team taking 3rd and 4th.

The competition between locals Spirit of Norway and Victory Athens winner has already started off the course. The yellow card to the Dubai team over a squeeze start to the damage of the Norwegian team in the Athens race is pushing for further rules enforcement.

This weekend Grand Prix will take matters at it's place in the race course for the real competition.

www.class-1.com

New Model: Menorquin MY 145

Menorquin Yachts extends its range to include the new model MY 145, which fills the gap between the MY 120 and the MY 160. The MY 145 has been designed by renowned Italian Designer Tommaso Spadolin to have its own new personality and distinguished character whilst retaining all the range’s classic values and attributes for safety and family orientated product. The MY 145 incorporates new technologies that position it at the forefront of the nautical industry, the hull and deck are manufactured by a process of infusion which enables a very precise quality lamination of fibreglass and resin, the result is completely uniform without air bubbles and extremely robust. It is also designed to incorporate safety features with category A or Oceanic certification which is exceptional for a 14 metre size cruiser.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.99 m (45.8ft)
Beam - 4.45 m
Displacement - 16.5 tons
Fuel capacity - 1.695 l
Water capacity - 665 l
Berths - 6
Engines - 2 x 310hp max

Certification - CE A

www.menorquin.com

Project: Marquis 420 SC

The Marquis 420 SC is the next model for the US marque with a design by Italian naval architects Nuvolari-Lenard. Head turning modern lines are the theme for the new model by the US builder and will feature a wide variety of color selection and a sport hard top with optional power sun roof. Interior accommodation is a 2 cabin spacious stateroom offer. Hull design is around Volvo's innovative new IPS and a 40 knots plus performance is estimated.

www.marquisyachts.com

New Model: Carnevali 68

New model for the Carnevali Custom series the 68, is a 20 metre luxury motor yacht boosting performance and superior interior accommodation. The new Carnevali 68 is a natural evolution for the 65, and like the model it replaced is a custom construction where the client can personalize the yacht to his taste and purposes. Hand made construction but always in evolution to future market trends as is tradition for the Italian Adriatic sea yacht builder. In the external design the new 68 has been modified to the previous 65 footer, with the hull lines now more of a stream line design thanks to new large panoramic tinted side windows, adding light, privacy and superb views from the main cabins. The internal accommodation features 4 spacious cabins all with private en-suite. Crew cabin is situated aft. Studied to answer all queries, with the best in comfort, performance and personalization that a real custom needs to offer, the 68 promises to satisfy all owners request to what regards personalization with a variety of options offered. Innovation and style are the visiting ticket for the new Carnevali yacht, which produced a spacious yacht with superior seakeeping qualities and superb functionality.

Technical Data:

Length - 20 m (65.6 ft)

Beam - 5.4 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 38,000 kg

Fuel - 4000 l

Water - 1000 l

Accommodation - 4 cabins, 8 + 1 berths, 1 crew cabin

Engines - 2 x 1015 HP Caterpillar

Speed - max 29 knots cruise 24 knotsft

Hull - variable vee with 15 degrees ad

Design - Max Design

Certification - CE A

www.carnevaliyachts.com

Project: ISA Yachts 600 WF

ISA is proud to announce the sale of the brand new ISA 600, a twin screw displacement motoryacht 60,50 meters long with a beam of 12 meters, which will the largest ever built by the ISA shipyard in Ancona. With its steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the new ISA 600 is build up on 5 decks. Power is provided by 2 Caterpillar 3512 C DITA-SCAC diesel engines, which give a maximum speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots. The accommodation features the master cabin on the main deck and will include 4 cabins, 2 doubles and 2 twins, on the lower deck, one double cabin on the main deck and a VIP cabin on the upper deck. The new 60 meter Super Yacht stands out for its perfect harmony between stretched lines and extremely spacious and comfortable internal areas. The concept design is by Walter Franchini, while the project’s executive development is by ISA and Andrea Vallicelli. The new ISA 600 is scheduled for delivery in the Summer 2010.

www.isayachts.com

New Model: Diano 22

Diano has launched its latest 22, a 22 metre custom motoryacht. The Riva Trigoso Genova shipyard launched the new M/Y named Lux, which as the shipyard tradition is entirely constructed in wood. As all Diano yachts the interior, furniture, fabrics, components and accessories were all chosen by its owner. The yacht has four cabins featuring an owner's suite amidships with adjoining bathroom, a forward VIP cabin, also with private bathroom, and two guest cabins. Crew quarters are located aft. Power is supplied by two MAN 1360 HP common rail engines and can reach a maximum speed of 29knots, cruising speed is at 26knots.

Technical Data:

Length - 22 m (72.1 ft)

LOA - 23.50 m

Beam - 6.04 m

Displacement - 65 t

Fuel Capacity - 7000 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Engines - 2 MAN 1360 HP Common Rail

Speed - maximum 29 knots, cruising 26 knots

Hull - planning

www.cantierediano.com

Project: Elan Power 48

The new Elan Power 48, is a sport open with an electric hard top. The Elan’s new power range flagship has many excellent qualities that will make her stand out in a very competitive market. The 48 Power is a spacious and comfortable yacht, on deck it features two sofas, sun-beds, small galley and a large aft deck, large port lights allow great brightness inside. The interior comes in two versions – with two or three cabins, and two separate heads and separate shower stall for the owner. Power is provided by two Volvo engines, and there is the choice of using the standard V-drive or installing the innovative Volvo Penta IPS system.

www.elan-yachts.com

New Model: CNL Admiral 32

CNL has launched its new 32m (105ft) Admiral, the first of four new models soon to be launched. Hull no. 115 was launched into the water in the presence of the ship's owner and his family, the crew, CNL president Annamaria Jaselli Ceccarelli, vice-president Laura Ceccarelli, ad general director Francesco Ceccarelli. The Admiral 32 no. 115 is the first of four other vessels of 35, 32, 25, and 40 metres that will be launched soon. These are impressive figures for a yard that in only two years has doubled its production. The new 32 metre motor yacht has a planing hull built from light aluminium alloy and is capable of a maximum cruising speed of 30kt with twin MTU 2400hp engines. Its V-shaped keel is the result of a collaboration between CNL and Studio Bacigalupo, while the rest of the structure was designed by Centro Stile CNL and Luca Dini. The exterior lines are fully designed according to the shipyard's traditions as are the interiors, designed by CNL's Interior Design Department and the owner's architect. The main deck includes a salon and dining area with the owner's cabin at aft. The galley is found on the lower deck, connecting to the dining room through a dumb-waiter. It separates the guest area, comprising one VIP and two. This is a unique vessel expressing the owner’s taste, in perfect harmony with the Admiral philosophy.

Technical Data:

Length - 32 m (104.9 ft)

Beam - 7.1 m

Draft - 2.3 m

Fuel Capacity - 21,000 l

Water Capacity - 4,100 l

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000 M93 2400hp

Speed - thirty knots max

Hull Shape - planning modified Vee

Construction - Aluminium 5083 H111/H321

Project - Luca Dini exterior, Bacigalupo naval architecture

Certification - ABS Maltese Cross A1 Yachting Service

www.admiral-yachts.com

America's Cup - 33rd Edition Protocol Announced

The Protocol for the 33rd America’s Cup was revealed on Thursday afternoon, detailing the broad outlines of the next event. Among the highlights was the introduction of a new class of boat, to be 90 feet in length overall, sailed by a crew of around 20 sailors. The final design rule for the new class will be issued on or before 31 December 2007. The Challenger of Record is the Club Náutico Español de Vela which has agreed on the Protocol for the 33rd America’s Cup with the Defending Yacht Club, the Société Nautique de Genève (SNG). The Protocol was announced at a press conference in Port America’s Cup on Thursday at noon, by Michel Bonnefous, the CEO of the event organisers, Brad Butterworth, the skipper of the winning Alinghi team, and Hamish Ross, General Counsel of Alinghi. The venue for the 33rd America’s Cup has not been announced, but it was acknowledged that there is an existing relationship with Valencia and a host city agreement with the city is being pursued. The selection of Valencia, or an alternative European venue, will be made and announced on or before 31December 2007.

www.americascup.com