New Model: Sea Ray 350 Sundancer

New flagship of Sea Rays Sport Cruiser line is the 350 / 375 Sundancer presented World Wide in the Miami Boat Show of 2008 last February. A generously sized express style boat, making it exceptionally qualified for cruising and entertaining, with an extensive list of stern drives or V-drive inboards, petrol or diesel fuel option, lets you choose your preferred power. Interior accommodation is very spacious with a forward V-berth, big mid-stateroom and convertible salon sofa, sleeping six in comfort. There is also a fully equipped galley and head, and a 26 inch flat screen TV with remote DVD player. Other important features of the new Sundancer is the big bathing platform with foldaway seat for two, a cockpit entertainment center with stainless steel wash basin, counter top refrigerator and optional grill and last but not least the central boat positioned over sized side windows which give a relaxed natural ambiance of light in the saloon area.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.43 m (37.6ft)

LOA - 11.95 m with optional add on swimming platform

Beam - 3.66 m

Draft - 1.01 m shaft version

Fuel Capacity - 946 l

Water Capacity - 186 l

Engines - 2 x MCM T-496 375hp, Yanmar 6LP-STP 306hp

Propulsion - Sterndrives, V-Drives Shaft

Hull Shape - vee shaped with 21 degrees deadrise

www.searay.com

Web: Rodman New Web Site

A new website for this renowned Spanish builder who build a reputation, first by building Mediterranean style fisherman cruisers, then by going into the cruiser market and lately by offering very high end motor yachts with the new Muse range, designed by renowned Italian architect Fulvio De Simoni. Rodman was founded in 1974, but in the last decade it really showed it's success, first with it's fantastic range of medium sized fisher cruisers of high reliability and lately with the introduction of the top market Muse range. Today the Rodman range starts with the Fisher & Cruiser range 810 model, and goes up to the 74 Muse, presented in June 2007. The new website of the Spanish builder is divided into five sections: Home, Range, Vision, Quality and Dealers. The Range page opens into three other pages representing the three lines: the Rodman Yacht, Fisher & Cruiser and the Rodman Muse.

www.rodman.es

New Model: Cabo 38 Flybridge

The Cabo 38 Flybridge follows the successful launch last year of the Cabo 38 Express. The uncompromising Cabo 38 Flybridge is built utilizing the same superior construction techniques that has established a benchmark for quality in the industry and is designed to be an excellent intermediate size boat with the same ride and handling characteristics of a larger vessel that comes equipped with a package that will appeal to the most discerning buyer. The new Cabo 38 Flybridge offers top of the range and performance that today’s fisherman demands, but don’t be fooled by the size. The Cabo 38 Flybridge is all business, with interior features and amenities typically reserved for boats much larger in size. Engine options will range from 715HP to 800HP from a variety of engine manufacturers. Equipped with the standard Caterpillar C12 ACERT 715 HP, the Cabo 38 Flybridge has an expected cruise of 32 knots at 2000 RPM and 36 knots wide open. The Cabo 38 Flybridge accommodates overnight anglers with a forward double berth master stateroom featuring two hanging lockers, rod storage and private access to a spacious head. Guests are welcome to a port side guest stateroom with bunks. The open salon creates comfortable seating for relaxing, watching TV or enjoying a meal prepared in the adjacent galley, and still she remains true to form with all of the standard fishing amenities you have come to expect from Cabo.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.3 m (40.8ft)

Hull Length - 11.5 m

Beam - 4.5 m

Draft - 1. 14 m

Displacement - 12.700 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1798 l

Water Capacity - 359 l

Accommodation - 4 berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC8.3 600hp, Cats C12 715hp, MAN R6 800 hp

Speed - 33 knots cruising, 37 knots max with 800hp MANs

Range - 245 nm @ 33 knots cruising

Project - Michael Peters

www.caboyachts.com

Project: Itama Fifty

A much awaited project the Itama Fifty, what has been an important dimension in the past of this status symbol boat builder. This new Itama Fifty today represents the natural replacement of the old 45 and 46 models, classic jewels of the range produced in the 80s and 90s respectively. The new owners of this legendary brand name, Ferretti Group and Pershing really put all the best to tribute the classic models, with designer Marco Casali presenting a craft with a similar but modernized layout to the legendary models. Proof to this are the interior plans which show what is a classic Itama layout with two cabins forward and a third spacious double VIP cabin aft, may be so normal today in open yachts from Italy but so unusual when first appearing on the 45 in the eighties. The new Fifty apart keeping the tradition inside will have the usual attributes as perfect mid positioned engines, low shaft angle for the best performance, deep vee hull all the way and the clean uncluttered timeless classic lines associated with this brand. Estimated performance figures give a 36 knots top speed with two 800hp MAN engines. So now it is just about seeing one for real hopefully in the coming Autumn shows.

www.itama-yacht.com

New Model: Apreamare 64

The excellent partnership between Victory Design and the Apreamare boatyard has made it possible to present over the years models able to meet the needs of sailors who observe traditions and love contemporary classic designed yachts. This great enthusiasm shown for the Apreamare 60 followed up with a desire and requests from clients for a bigger model, leading to a formal and volumetric evolution of the original Sorrento gozzo into a new styling and size dimension: the Apreamare 64. The bow area of the flagship of the gozzo range features the much-appreciated U-shaped sofa, while the stern, which is this new model key point, thanks to its distinct design profile, blending perfectly with traditional hull lines. The hallmark of this craft, represented by classic round shapes, is thus enhanced in a new evolution of the aft area, which apart it's innovative design, features a relaxing sofa which can be transformed into a handy, comfortable sundeck when needed. As standard from Apreamare the most natural materials for the classic furniture are used, with a predominance of shiny and matt mahogany, added with touches of Viennese straw with mirrored, chrome plated and steel hardware. The partnership between Victory Design and Apreamare gave birth to a new jewel of 64 feet which is a sport yacht with a twist, calling traditional lines but innovative functions ready to satisfy the needs of the most demanding sailors who love a classic and sporty craft.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.4 mts (63.8ft)

Length Waterline - 14.69 m

Beam - 5.60 m

Draft - 1.32 m (loaded)

Displacement - 32.2 t

Fuel Capacity - 3000 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x MAN V10 1100hp

Speed - 33.5 knots max, 29 knots cruising

Range - 300 nautical miles

Hull Type - Warped hull with spray rails 16 degrees dead rise aft

Design - Victory

Certification - CE B RINA

www.apreamare.it

Project: Tiara 3900 Open

The Tiara 3900 Open project is an interesting combination of a sport cruiser design with the fisherman in mind, blending the pleasure of cruising and the passion of fishing. While staying true to the versatile Open design that is a Tiara Yachts legacy, the new 3900 Open turns up the volume on features that resonate with anglers. This American builder has always been producing sports cruisers with the fisherman in mind, and as expected few offers manage this delicate blend successfully as Tiara. This new model will proof all this with the aft cockpit and its mezzanine seating, what is an innovative feature for a boat this size. In fact the aft-facing mezzanine seat, set at sight level is perfect for the cruiser for the long trip and ideal for the fisherman eyeing the bait. This new Tiara as expected for this high rated builder offers many other innovations that will make the all-new 3900 Open a great choice for fishing, cruising or as is the standard from this builder both.

www.tiarayachts.com

New Model: CNM 50 Continental

A young yard from Rome, Italy which presented itself in the market with an eighty footer a couple years back, presents an innovative 16 meters sport yacht with a very modern concept, the new CNM 50 Continental. This new model from Cantieri Navali Dell' Mediterraneo has all the power, looks and comfort that you could ever want but above all it really presents a host of modern unseen concepts. The 50 Continental expresses a notably innovative concept of space thanks to an entirely flexible internal configuration. You can have from one to three cabins in just 15 minutes without requiring special manpower. There is a host of innovative technological solutions also outside in the cockpit which provides maximum unseen comfort, like the stern sun loungers that can be stowed in the large after peak, the galley with kitchen and wash basin hidden under the helm's folding seat, sun area united to side corridors facilitating deck movements, and very important but eye catching too the hydraulically opened double broadside platform increasing available space to the water. The inside space on the 50 Continental can also be modified as your needs, thanks to an innovative Modular System, exclusive idea of the Mediterraneo shipyard, permitting to transform the interior layout, to suit your needs. In fact moving the special panels, one can pass from a single loft style interior to a comfortable three cabin sport yacht and back in very little time. Thanks to this special modular layout it is possible to have: an owners cabin with two saloon settees, an owners cabin plus two guest cabins, and last is an owners cabin with a guest cabin plus a saloon with settee.

Technical Data:
LOA - 16.01 m (52.5ft)
Length - 15.70 m
Waterline Length - 11.41 m
Beam - 4.50 m Draft - 0.92 m (ex props)
Fuel Capacity - 2000 l
Water Capacity - 420 l
Weight - 19500 kg XS version with bigger CATs C18 option ASD 12L
Engines - 2 x MAN 730 hp, 2 x Cat C18 800hp
Propulsion - V-Drive shaft, Volvo IPS, Surface Drives Arneson ASD11 or ASD12L

www.cnmspa.com

New Model: Lazzara LMY 116

The Lazzara 116 Motor Yacht is the flagship of this Americans builder renowned range of yachts. The 116 is the largest yacht Lazzara builds and while still a production fiberglass hull, just about everything else is left to the owner's imagination where personal taste and customization is concerned. The first build of the 116 was built as an open flybridge yacht with an integrated hard top, offering plenty of shade during those sunny cruises. Exterior styling is by Dick Lazzara who created a super yacht with a fusion design between the flybridge motor yachts range and the new successful LSX 75 sport. Interiors are exquisitely crafted and feature a beautiful light pecan finish, with stainless steel and tan leather accents. Saloon and dining areas are wood floored throughout giving the yacht an open flow from the aft deck to the galley. In the galley is a skylight allowing warm natural light to shine on the large settee. An other spectacular detail is the rear lighted granite floor in the lower foyer. Hull number one for the Lazzara flagship has top speeds of 28 knots with a comfortable cruising of around 21 knots, powered by twin 2000hp MTU engines.

Technical Data:
LOA - 35.2 m (115.7ft)
Beam - 7.04 m
Draft - 1.7 m
Fuel Capacity - 16277 l
Water Capacity - 2271 l
Engines - 2 x MTU series 2000 2000hp
Speed - 28 knots max, 21 knots cruising
Design - Dick Lazzara, interior Christine DeLashmutt 

www.lazzarayachts.com

Boat Review: Baia 70 Italia

Presentation

This month's boat review is one of the most innovative 2007 new models, the Baia 70 Italia. The 70 Italia continues adding more innovative features to the Naples builder line of sports cruisers and yachts. The modernization of the Baia line started in 1998, with the introduction of the now legendary 48 Flash, featuring at the time a unique removable hard top system and continued recently with the 78 Atlantica which the Italia did steal some features from. Still the Italian builder has plenty of numbers and innovations into it's portfolio, of which the most famous is being the first to use renowned Arneson surface drives. The 70 Italia is a striking combination of timeless design, recognizable with the flush deck equals classic, while glass hard top and saloon deck combination transformation making it as modern as you can.

Accommodation

As said, the saloon welcoming deck really makes the 70 Italia a modern boat, thanks to the fully opening patio door system, making saloon and aft cockpit transform into one big entertain deck. Upon boarding the aft exterior cockpit has a central located C-shaped settee, convertible to a sunbed. The interior saloon is made for entertainment divided with a comfortable L-shaped settee to starboard and a spacious wet bat to port. A dual helm station is located forward to the saloon area to starboard, making trips enjoyable and part of the adventure, thanks also to the big windows which give unobstructed views.

Lower deck is reserved for the accommodation area plus the separate galley room. Master cabin in located mid-ship, with a spacious en-suite bathroom featuring also a door separated shower. VIP cabin is located forward also equipped with the personal en-suite. Third double berth guest cabin is located to starboard with its en-suite head featuring in this case a second entrance from the main corridor, in order to be used as day head. Crew cabin is located mid-ship and has two bunk berths and a private head. The location of the crew cabin makes it possible to use it for guests, being in so a good position but also of respectable comfort and size.

Performance

I remember a few years back when boarding a Baia with Arneson surface drives how against most yachts equipped with the same transmission it did ride smooth and in line. One of the problems many builders have when putting this type of propulsion is the dolphin movement, meaning an up and down ride which happens at thirty knots plus speeds. This is something not felt on Baias, showing the high experience they have for surface driven boats and being the first to use it, is most expected one would add. The 70 Italia has two engine options of similar power but with the Cats giving an extra 3 knots of top speed at 52 knots and 2 knots more in cruising at 46 knots versus the German MTU engine. The Cat also has a lower revolution range of 2350. Another surprising data is the low planning speed of the Italia, planning at just 14 knots, a fabulous result for a surface propelled boat which usually with this size and engines, goes up in the high twenties. Low planning speed is a great advantage specially when one encounters not so good weather with heavy heads seas during his trip or crossing as is the case.

Positive
Glass Hard Top
Patio Door

Upper Saloon Layout
Negative
Galley
Competition
Hard top 21 metre boats have been in high demand recently, and so the offer in such a wealthy size in the last ten years is ten times more then it was. Competition selection criteria was based on high performance of forty knots plus, size 20 - 22 metres, similar three cabin accommodation and a hard top, accept for the wild card, which is totally different but offering similar lifestyle. All the models had surface drives, accept for AB and Wally which have jet transmissions. Italcraft and Abbate had also a different make to Arneson in this case Topsystem and Trimax respectively.
AB 68 - jet power with super handling, high customization 
Bruno Abbate Primatist G70 Aerotop Pininfarina - third cabin bunk, 4 Seatek 47 knots
Fashion 68 - nice exterior, stylish rich inside and spacious
Italcraft 70 Drago - military derived hull guarantees sea qualities, high customization
Magnum 70 - hull.11 with glass HT, top performance sea keeping, 60 knots with big MTUs
Pershing 72 - similar cockpit deck open system, sold out till 2010

WallyPower 73 - future looking as you can, waterjets give 40 knots max
WILD CARD: Mulder 68 Convertible - semi planning 32 knots, classic, sporty, stylish
Conclusion
The Baia 70 Italia scores many points with the most attractive being the opening patio door, making a hard top yacht transform into a big open offshore. Then comes the remaining of the equation, that is the other bonuses of a super luxury sport yacht with a semi custom interior and super high performance, making the Italia fly at around 50 knots. Baia declared 2008 production sold out for the 70 before the closing of Genoa Boat show in October, this is not surprising considering the classic lines of the boat which feature so much modernity in them that can make much of the competition look old.
Technical Data
LOA. 21.68 metres (71.1 ft)
Beam. 5.65 metres
Draft. 1.05 metre
Displacement. 40 T loaded
Fuel Capacity. 5500 litres
Water Capacity. 800 litres
Max Persons. 16
Accommodation. 6 berths + 2 crew berths
Engines. 2 x MTU 12V 2000 M93 1822hp, CAT C32 ACERT 1825hp
Propulsion. Surface Drives Arneson ASD 14
Speed. 52 knots max, 46 knots cruising, 14 knots planning speed with bigger CAT C32 option
Range. 450 nautical miles approx
Project. Galeazzi, Ascenzi hull

www.baiayacht.com
Picture Copyright Baia. Data Baia.

New Model: Sunseeker 52 Predator

The new Sunseeker 52 Predator adds further choice to the ever popular range of high performance sport yachts and is designed to combine outstanding performance and handling with astonishing cruising comforts usually associated with flybridge motor yachts. A new model sharing it's hull lines with the new 52 Manhattan, also presented as the Predator at the Southampton show. This new Predator takes ideas from the bigger sisters, with a new hydraulic stern lifting platform for easy tender lift and also a distinctive automatic protective sliding hard top. The aft spacious cockpit features a sun lounger, contoured seating, dining table and a wet bar leading through the patio door inside the covered main saloon area. The lower accommodation deck features the fully equipped galley, a master stateroom with en-suite, a forward stateroom with en-suite and a twin Pullman berth cabin. With a dynamic profile, hallmark Sunseeker curves, sweeping guard rails and top speed of 32 knots, the 52 Predator confirms once again the spirits of the prestigious British builder.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.60 m (57.9ft) inc pulpit

Waterline Length - 13.11 m

Beam - 4.49 m

Draft - 1.26 m

Displacement - 24800 kg @ half load

Fuel Capacity - 2140 l

Water Capacity - 625 l

Engines - 2 x 800hp

Speed - 32 knots max, 23 knots cruising

Range - 250 nautical miles

www.sunseeker.com