Boat Review: Cerri 86 FlyingSport

Presentation

The Cerri 86 FlyingSport is our boat review this month, what is a very innovative yacht from a young builder who based his fortunes offering products always ahead of the times. This young company located in Tuscany started it's fortunes in 1997 with what was at the time a different 28 ft sports cruiser, and still today the same spirit is the driving force behind this custom builder, but now in more important bigger size dimensions. The project of the 86 FlyingSport was announced in 2002 and in 2004 hull no.1 was launched to much acclaim from the public. The admiration and success of the FlyingSport could be seen later in time as a famous builder, 1 year after copied the sport flybridge second helm station in a bigger design, surely this was not the only one as others followed afterwards.

Accommodation

The comfort shown in the 86 FlyingSport is truly unique but also different to what a normal 26 metre usually offers. For example the Cerri 86 can offer a maximum of 5 different lounging and dining areas, inside and outside: upper saloon, lower saloon, aft deck, flybridge and forward deck. 5 years behind, we can say the most innovative and copied, is the one located forward on deck. Another stand out feature is the double saloon area located on different floors, upper and lower deck. The upper saloon reserved mainly for entertainment is located upon entrance on the main deck and the principal dining saloon area is located on the lower deck.

The standard lower deck, sleeping accommodation plan is a 5 double cabin layout. Even here the 86 Flying Sport continues to show its pedigree of privacy with a separate owners area forward with 2 double cabins and a Master cabin, all with private en-suites heads and a VIP area located aft, featuring a good sized VIP cabin and a double bunk cabin to starboard. A double crew cabin is located forward. This is a standard layout and all 8 delivered boats have had different plans showing the fully customization of this project from the builder.

Performance
Another big plus for the 86 FlyingSport is the performance, which can match those of the fastest thoroughbred sport yachts in the market today. Performance are to say the least, impressive, and on the top end of the market, even the small double MTUs 1800hp give a respectable 40 knots, with the fastest option being the latest light weight MTU 2400hp giving an impressive 50 knots top speed. Propulsion is from high speed Arneson Surface Drives, with a matching hull designed on purpose for this transmission giving the best efficiency for the type of fast navigation.

Positive

High Customization

Double Saloon

Dining Lounging Area

Forward Deck
Performance

Negative

Forward Crew cabin

Competition

The innovation of this product shows how much forward looking Cantieri Cerri is with some important builders only now trying to catch this design philosophy, but I am sure more to come in the future.

Morgan 93 - lobster yacht, 29 knots top, small fly but plenty outdoor space

Pershing 90 - no helm but lounging area on upper fly deck

Princess V85 - January launch with similar concept, less customization 4 cabins

Sunseeker 92 Predator Sport - still in project, watch for more information

WILD CARD: Overmarine Mangusta 92 - no fly, best sold big open HT

Conclusion

Carlo Cerri and the 86 FlyingSport truly captured a new way of thinking and created a generation of yachts, offering something fresh and clever. Calling it innovative only for its upper flying bridge second helm station is a minus to the 86 FlyingSport, as it has so many smart ideas, that give so much more compared to other similar sized yachts, being it open, hard top, flybridge or something in between as the Cerri is. Another bonus is the high performance levels, giving maximum speed from 40 knots upwards depending on engine choice. The big Cerri 86 FlyingSport scores on all marks and offers an innovative design with a spacious 5 cabin interior. It gives real satisfaction also for the many owners who want to helm, which is why its water line length is 23.99 metre, which means it can be helmed by you if certified with a full Yacht Master licence.

Technical Data

LOA. 26.30 metres (86.2 ft)

Length Hull. 23.99 metres

Beam. 6.35 metres

Draft. 1.32 metres

Displacement. 54 T loaded

Fuel Capacity. 7000 litres

Water Capacity. 1500 litres

Accommodation. 8 berths + 2 crew berths

Engines: 2 x MTU M93 1800hp, MTU M91 2030 hp, MTU M93 2400 hp

Transmission: Arneson Drive ASD15A1L, ASD16, ASD16L

Speed. 50 knots max, 40 knots cruising, with bigger 2 x 2400 hp option

Range: 350 nautical miles

Project: Carlo Cerri, Cantieri Cerri

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www.cerricantierinavali.it

Project: Atlantis 48

A new model project for this successful company, the new Atlantis 48 follows similar exterior lines as shown for the bigger 55, and the 50 model as designed by Stefano Righini. This is a great project with lot of important novelties like Volvo IPS propulsion and an interior with four different option layouts. The first option choice would be a patio door separation for the upper saloon area, making this area a closed all weather space in a few seconds, instead of the standard open version. The other two options involve the lower deck area: with the standard being a two cabin with saloon and galley down below and the optional offering a third cabin, with double bunk beds and a smaller but functional galley to port side, in respect to starboard as for the standard two cabin version. Other important functions for the new Atlantis are the crystallized hard top and hydraulic bathing platform for tender launching. This soon to come model seems hitting the boxes of current sports cruiser trends, with a variety of interesting options that make her stand out from the competition and what will be hard to match in this size offer.

www.azimutyachts.com

New Model: Estensi 480 Maine

The new Estensi 480 Maine is a the latest comer of this alternative type of motor cruiser, and comes after the good success of the first model the 530, which showed the future path of a versatile, comfortable and economic to run that will be the Maine range of cruisers and yachts. Builder Estensi and designer Maurizio Zuccheri have done a great job by finding a niche in today's market and creating a cruiser with a perfect balance, offering slow economic displacement speeds but also planning ones when time is not on ones side, but still with very little horse power and therefore also less consumption levels. Apart this important advantage the Estensi Maine range is created in giving a comfortable all year round live aboard cruiser, with incredible spaces outside and inside that compare it to much bigger boats.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.80 m (48.5ft)

Hull Length - 12.10 m

Beam - 4.40 m

Draft - 1.35 m

Weight - 14.000 kg empty, 17.500 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 2 x 370hp

Designer - Maurizio Zuccheri

Certification - CE A

www.cantieriestensi.it

Project: Salpa 50.5

The Salpa 50.5 project, is the new flagship for this Italian builder following the success the 38.5 Laver received since its presentation in 2003 and aiming to keep clients in the brand. The Neapolitan company renowned for building smaller sized boats and entry level sport cruiser with a good sea keeping quality thanks to hull design by Sony Levi, will aim with this new model to keep customers in the Salpa family. The new Salpa 50.5 will follow current trends in this size range, with Volvo IPS propulsion and a hardtop covered cockpit area which can be fully closed thanks to the patio door. The layout for the new flagship is a separated 2 level area with the upper deck for entertainment use and the lower deck reserved for the 3 cabins with spacious 2 heads, both featuring a separated shower area and a bidet.

www.salpa.com

New Model: Sealine 35 Sport

The new Sealine 35 Sport is based on the lines of the 35 SC presented in September but without the hardtop, allowing passengers and guests to enjoy outside open air environments to the fullest. Something new and unusual from the famous British builder, the 35 Sport is an open in its pure senses giving freedom to enjoy outside and sunny days to the fullest but without forgetting comfortable spacious areas. Spacious light with clean crisp lines offer a modern spacious interior, open and inviting giving elements that combine to create unexpected freedom in an innovative open sporty line. The new sporty Sealine looks at space in a whole new light featuring a wider beam to the competition accentuating the cockpit experience making it open, friendly and inviting.
Technical Data:
LOA - 10.82 m (35.5ft)
Beam - 3.70 m
Draft - 0.95 m
Accommodation - 5 berths in 2 cabins
Fuel Capacity - 750 l
Water Capacity - 210 l
Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 225 hp, 260 hp, 300 hp
Speeds - max 36 knots, cruising 33 knots with D4s 300hp

www.sealine.com

Project: Viking 50 Convertible

The new Viking 50 Convertible is sure to have broad appeal to both tournament fishermen and cruising yachtsmen. Like all new Vikings, the idea to build a 50 Convertible started with a clean sheet of paper and hundreds of ideas from the design department and tournament fishing teams. That form clearly drives function with this new model and is evident in its breathtaking sheer line. The stem is raked aggressively to slice through head seas for a comfortable ride offshore. The foredeck, the black-masked deckhouse and cockpit are tastefully proportioned, and with a custom designed Palm Beach Towers tuna tower and aft rail rocket launcher, its sleek profile is elegant yet stalwart. The salon showcase is of discerning design. Entered through a sliding fiberglass door from the cockpit, the rich teak joinery with a choice of high gloss or satin finish and plush designer furnishings provide a most welcome retreat for relaxing and entertaining. A walk-through galley with a convenient Corian-topped island and a pair of bar stools serves as the focal point. To port, an inviting L-shaped lounge with stowage below is accented with a convenient teak cocktail table, while forward the dinette seats four comfortably. Cool air flows from concealed registers behind the valances for better distribution and a home-theater entertainment system features a 37-inch flat screen television. The three-stateroom, two-head layout offers generous comfort and privacy for six. In the master stateroom there is a queen-sized walk around berth with an upholstered head board, mattress and lift top, which exposes plenty of stowage below, reading lights, a large maple-lined hanging locker and an entertainment system. The privately accessed head has Amtico vinyl flooring, a teak-faced Corian counter with built-in sink, a fiberglass shower stall with seat and an electric MSD. Port and forward guest staterooms each offer the flexibility of upper and lower berths and share the second head. A laundry center is located adjacent to the companionway steps. The cockpit, featuring 132 square-feet of usable space is packed with every element you need to take your place in the Winner’s Circle. Viking’s popular observation mezzanine creates two distinct cockpit areas, which allows the crew freedom to move about in the lower area for fishing, while providing guests an unobstructed view of the action. The mezzanine also benefits from shade and spray protection thanks to the flying bridge overhang. Built into the mezzanine are tackle stowage, an under-mounted bait freezer and engineroom access. For added convenience, an insulated cool box for drinks is built into the salon step. Standard power is MAN CRM 1,100 mhp diesels and with a standard fuel load will provide 32 knot cruise speeds and a top end of 36 knots depending upon prevailing conditions and the sea state. An optional power package with MAN CRM 1,360 mhp engines also is available to increase the cruise speed to 36 knots and to provide a top end of 40 knots depending upon load and existing conditions. Tanks are mounted low to maintain the boat’s center of gravity and are fiber glassed into place to contribute additional strength to the hull structure.

www.vikingyachts.com

Boat Show - Naples 2008 Preview

The 39th edition of the Nauticsud in Naples, Italy comes at the end of the Winter season and on the heels of the much waited Spring time. In the last five years, since Lino Ferrara took the leadership of the show, Nauticsud has concentrated its energy to renovate and increase the berthing space in Naples and all Campania region, to make and give this scenery the deserved prime position in the yachting services on offer. This years edition continues to deal with the berthing problems but also promotes the awareness regarding lack of qualified crew in the Mediterranean and the theme of an efficient after sales service. The trend shown in the Nautical sector in Italy, but also globally continues the double digit growth and the Naples show follows this trend with an expected 9% increase in visitors, estimated at around 150.000. Of the same value, 9% the increase in exhibitors and the water display, has a 10% in more space featuring the renowned Italian and international builders, displaying the latest novelties from small tenders, runabouts up to big 100 feet plus superyachts. World first preview at the show is the much waited new Rizzardi 55 Incredible, having had the privilege to view this build in its construction process, this will be one of the top runners in the 17 metre open hard top category in the next seasons to come. The show starts Saturday 8 March and finishes on Sunday 16 March, what is nine days for the passionate boaters to visit the Nauticsud and the renowned places in the area.

www.nauticsud.info

New Model: Cranchi 36 Zaffiro

Cranchi, famous Italian builder with a high tradition of quality in the medium size sports cruiser segment presents the much expected new model, the 36 Zaffiro, flagship of the Cranchi Master Cruiser line. The new 36 Zaffiro is a family sports cruiser created around maximum comfort, making life onboard a pleasant one. The new Master Cruiser exterior lines, are of a classic sober design, without taking nothing from the interior space giving the owner and his guests the best use of space, in a more minimal squarish design approach. Cranchi is renowned for the success of its models, which feature a good finished product, top attention to detail and also a very competitive price which is sure the new 36 Zaffiro will have part of it's DNA.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.71 m (38.4 ft)

Waterline Length - 8.15 m

Beam - 3.88 m

Draft - 1.00 m

Weight - 6480 kg

Fuel Capacity - 600 l

Water Capacity - 190 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4EVC 260hp, D4EVC 300hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPH stern drive

Speed - 35 knots cruising, 29 knots cruising

Range - 255 nm, 9 hours

Project - Aldo Cranchi hull, Cranchi Research Development Department

Certification - CE B

www.cranchi.it

Projects: WallyPower 64, WallyPower 90, WallyPower 55 m, WallyPower 70 m, WallyIsland

The WallyPower line gets larger: the new 64 is the latest model introduced to widen the range of the successful motor boat designs developed by Wally. This 19-meter yacht represents the transition between the WallyTender and larger WallyPower yachts. She fully exploits the WallyPower line concept to integrate design and function, combining large interior volumes with high performance, sea keeping, and wide open air areas. The forward deck is developed to safely enjoy this sunbathing and social area. The glass superstructure, a unique and distinctive feature of the Wallypower line, offers shelter and protection to the cockpit living area, and can be closed by the aft folding door. Under the glass superstructure, the navigation and driving control station is to starboard. The central social area features to starboard a 6-8 people dining table and to port a lounge with a coffee table that can be converted into a second large dining table. Aft is the sunbathing pad with cushions. Three options of the interior layout are available, that differ for the number and type of cabins. All the cabins of the three versions have en-suites. The 2-cabin layout features the owner’s suite aft and the VIP stateroom forward. The owner’s en-suite is the same size of that of the 118 WallyPower owner’s. The 3-cabin layout 01 has the owner’s stateroom forward, and two identical guest double cabins aft. The 3-cabin layout 02 features the large owner’s stateroom forward, one guest double cabin with queen size bed and one guest double cabin with bunks aft. This version perfectly meets the requirements of families with children. All the three layouts feature the galley amidships to starboard, and the crew double cabin with en-suite at the forward end with direct access from the deck. The interior design and styling vary according to the configuration: offering a selection of different styles, each one featuring specific combinations of wood veneers, lacquered woods, metals, fabrics, colours, and details. As a result, each WallyPower reflects the client personality. All the styles are contemporary and perfectly integrated into the overall design. The propulsion system comes into two versions that differ for the engine type and power. The standard equipment provides two MAN 1,360 Hp for a max speed of 43 knots, the optional equipment offers two MAN 1,550 Hp providing over 50 knots of max speed. Both engine types drive KaMeWa water-jets and provide 300-mile range at cruising speed. The first two units of the new WallyPower 64 model are currently under construction in Fano, Italy with the delivery scheduled in May and in June 2008 for the number 1 and the number 2 respectively. The production schedule for the new WallyPower model is of six units per year starting from October 2008, with five units ready to be delivered before the summer 2009. A new facility is being set up by Wally in the Fano area, dedicated to the WallyPower line, and it’ll be operational in the summer. The project for the WallyPower 90 sits in between the 70 model which is now in it's second generation phase and the first model for this fantastic line up of power yachts the 118. The project of the 90 is based on the lines of the latest 70 2007 model and will be available in 3 or 4 cabin version. Superior performance of 40 knots with a pair of 2 x 2400 hp MTUs is estimated along with a seaworthy ride certified by RINA class standards. The 55m WallyPower developed by WallyDesign© department, is a mega yacht characterised by the displacement hull that derives from the navy hydrodynamic technology. Little information have been passed about this important Super Yacht project from Wally, with a length of 70 metres and with lines following the first unit of the WallyPower line, the 118, but in double the size. WallyIsland is a mega yacht of 99 metres in size with all the comforts and amenities to live onboard full time, that is completely independent and self-sufficient, and features improved nautical characteristics compared to those of similar size yachts.

www.wally.com

Class 1 - Victory Double In Qatar, Qatar 96 & Negotiator 50 Crash

Reigning Class 1 World Powerboat Champion Arif Saif Al Zafeen made the perfect start to the defence of his title, winning the Qatar Grand Prix, the opening round of the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship, in an emphatic manner. Partnered by throttleman, Nadir bin Hendi, the Victory 1 duo led for the majority of the 20-lap, 95.60Nm race to win by more than 26 seconds from Qatar 96. Third home, some two minutes further adrift were Victory Team Victory 7. For Victory 1 it was a flawless display after qualifying in Pole Position in what was their first Grand Prix together. Despite being beaten in the race to the first turn by Norway’s Jotun, the Dubai pairing took advantage of their superior set-up to storm past the Norwegians mid-way through the first lap. Despite early pressure from Qatar 95, the Victory 1 crew was never seriously challenged and enjoyed a trouble-free run to the chequered flag. For throttleman Bin Hendi it was a perfect start to his partnership with defending champion Al Zafeen. With twenty points in the bag from the first round of the eight-race series, the Victory 1 crew lead the standings, but they will be well aware of the threat they face this season from runner-up Qatar 96. After surviving a high-speed crash that all but destroyed their boat Qatar 96, during the previous day’s Edox Pole Position, Qatar were forced to turn to their spare boat, powered by Mercury V8 power-plants as opposed to the Skema V12s of their original boat. And second place just 24 hours after being pulled from Doha Bay is more than they could have expected, or hoped for. Equally delighted with third place was Victory 7 Jean-Marc Sanchez, the man who partnered Al Zafeen to the World and European crowns in 2007. With rookie driver Abdullah Al Mehairbi, Sanchez battled trim and engine trouble to stay in the hunt long enough to take third. Less fortunate was the Anglo-Norwegian pairing of Negotiator. Although both men escaped relatively unscathed from their upturned raceboat, 2005 World Champion Eker was taken away on a stretcher and treated for racing fuel in his eyes. It was a disappointing end for Parsonage and Eker who were running in third place and on course for a podium finish, when Negotiator mysteriously lost power, hooked and then rolled on lap 17 of 20. There was equal frustration and disappointment for Qatar 95, who, after passing Jotun on lap two to move into second place, settled into a comfortable rhythm and for the next thirteen laps a podium had looked certain, until an engine problem forced them to slow and lose places, eventually finishing in fourth place.

Foresti & Sguardi 8 looks satisfied with the weekend’s finsh after dragging every ounce of performance out of their number two boat to achieve an excellent result, of a precious fifth place. SeveneleveN running in their Michael Peters-designed Victory hull for the first time, and in only their third race produced an impressive showing taking sixth place. But for Jotun 90 this was bitter disappointment. After running in third place for nine laps, a gearbox problem ended their hopes on lap 12. The 2008 Class 1 World Powerboat Championship now heads to Europe for round two and the Montenegrin Grand Prix in Budva on Sunday, 25 May.
Qatar Grand Prix – round 1
1. Victory 1 – A Al Zafeen (UAE) / N Bin Hendi (UAE) 
2. Qatar 96 - H Al-Thani (Qatar) / S Curtis (England) + 00.26,86
3. Victory 7 – A Al Mehairbi (UAE) / JM Sanchez (France) + 02.32,59
4. Qatar 95 - A Al-Sulaiti (Qatar) / Matteo Nicolini (Italy) + 1 lap
5. Foresti & Suardi 8 – K Selmer (Norway) / G Montavoci (Italy) + 2 laps
6. SeveneleveN 18 - G Manuzzi (Italy) / N Giorgi (Italy) + 3 laps
7. Negotiator 50 - B Eker (Norway) / C Parsonage (England) + 4 laps
8. Jotun 90 - B Jacobsen (Norway) / J Tandberg (Norway) – dnf

www.class-1.com