March 22, 2008

Project: Tecnomar 35 Velvet

Four years after it made its official debut, the model that confirmed Tecnomar's leading position in the Super Sport Yacht segment presents its first restyling and also adds many new features. At first glance, the new 35 Velvet impresses for its wide windows ahead of the hard top roof. The shipyard always emphasizes the play of light and shadows when designing its models, but in this most recent version, thanks to a new skylight windshield the designers take this to the next level, by combining even more aggressive dynamism of lines with more light and a spectacular panoramic view from the main saloon. Particularly noteworthy is the play of light and shadows that fills the spaces under the deck through wider windows in the hull and especially through the glass surfaces in the living area. Remove the roof and there you have a luxury flybridge yacht! After many years of great success for open hard top yachts, Tecnomar is confident about the sport flybridge design and the increase in the market share being the natural next step for the the big opens evolution. The Velvet's new 35-meters will further develop its standard version in this direction, even if open-yacht fans will still have the chance to install a fully automatic full hard top roof. The sun bathing, living area forward has also been restyled to the previous 35 Velvet and imitates the successful solution shown in the Velvet 100. Careful observers will be sure to admire many other restyling enhancements when the new model will be officially presented this spring.

March 21, 2008

New Model: Rizzardi 55 Incredible

Rizzardi continues the principles of design, reliability and technology with the new InCRedible line, the one word of the modern philosophy of technical solutions that in the past four years launched this prestigious name in the nautical panorama of the new millennium. On the approvals of the founder, the 45 InCRedible appears on the scene the natural evolution, the InCRedible 55, that goes on with the design by Damiano Rizzardi and InRizzardi technical staff, developing original concepts that enlarge the spaces offering unpublished solutions. The traditional force is privileged, guaranteeing stunning performances and safety in any type of sea condition thanks to a hull of Posillipo-Technema origins, with the typical lateral runner that becomes an integrated part of the elegant and aggressive design for this open of new generation. The full beam of the boat is an interesting and strategic feature finalized to emphasize the interior areas, following contemporary market requests. The deck has a clean and functional profile, characterized by a comfortable and spacious sun area placed on the fore wheelhouse stern of the technical area. The logo of the 'CR' brand integrates with the windscreen, a characteristic sign of the InCRedible philosophy. The major development of the surfaces allowed to obtain lateral windows of wide dimensions and to maximize the 'open' sensation. At stern under the wide sun area, a garage for the tender or the jet ski is located, new version for the open Rizzardi. The hauling and launching operations will be simplified by the rotating hydraulic gangway with crane functions. In the inside the 55 offers a functional environment with a great and intelligent habitability, especially in the the 2 mid ship cabins that can be transformed from 2 singles to a double VIP bed thanks to an electronic movement. As Rizzardi's tradition it will be possible the total personalization of the fabrics, upholstery and fittings as well as the choice of the chromatics matching for the hull, deck and superstructure, in order to offer the owner the possibility to own a unique object, made to measure the proper requirements. Engines horsepower options is from 900 up to 1100 MAN with shaft line transmission or "Top System" surface drives with top speeds ranging from 36 to 46 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 18.20 m (59.8ft)
Beam - 4.84 m
Draft - 1.5 m
Weight - 28 t loaded, 23 t dry
Fuel Capacity - 2650 l
Water Capacity - 700 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 4 cabins + 1 crew cabin
Engines - 2 x MAN V8 CR 900hp , V10 1100hp
Propulsion - shaft drive, Top System Surface Drive
Speed - max 46 knots, cruise 38 knots with MAN 1100hp & Top System Surface Drives
Project - Damiano Rizzardi, InRizzardi Technical Team

March 20, 2008

Project: Sessa C65

Sessa Marine announces the development of a new 65 feet boat within the open hard top segment. After the launch of C52 and C46, a new pearl will join the Sessa Marine fleet the C65, result of a team work of excellence: Christian Grande for the design, Arnaboldi Studios for the waterlines and Sessa Marine Engineering department for the manufacturing. The first big challenge is the design: the boat will represent the stylistic innovation that Sessa Marine showed during the last years, being one of the most innovative manufacturer in terms of design and style. The challenge now is to introduce a new boat with exclusive details of style with new materials that will be the trend for next years. We can say that the C65 will introduce a new concept in yachting market, transforming spaces into verandas and “look trough” rooms, taking away the sensation of closed spaces, well known limit of the medium - small yacht. The target is to translate the concepts as the high washboard, the big windows, the hangar and bow shapes of the big yachts, into a 20 meters boat that will become the point of reference for the market.

March 19, 2008

New Model: Bavaria 37 SportHT

The new Bavaria 37 SportHT is presented with the much requested Hardtop design, a common version for the 10 metre plus sports cruisers from the renowned German builder in its recent models. As in the Sport versions it follows the modern cockpit layout offering a generous u-shaped settee with abundance of space and a backward looking sunpad for relaxing. In the forward cockpit an additional seat besides the drivers seat is also made available. The interior features a separate foreship cabin, a very spacious salon with a complete galley, a large head with separate shower and the aft cabin offering two single berths that may be converted into a large single bed. The lower deck is designed to offer plenty of storage space, sufficient head clearance in all the areas including the entrance and a comfortable settee. The new 37 SportHT follows the Sport model enhancements compared to previous models with a particular attention to an improved hard top design for an all weather protected navigation, being it sun or rain.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.95 m (39.2ft)
Lenght - 11.77 m
Beam - 3.99 m
Draft - 0.95 m
Weight - 8,900 kg (unloaded)
Fuel Tank - 720 l
Water Tank - 250 l
Max Persons - 12
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, D6 330hp

March 17, 2008

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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March 15, 2008

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.

March 13, 2008

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

March 12, 2008

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.

March 11, 2008

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

March 7, 2008

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.