Engine: John Deere PowerTech 6090SFM75 500hp

John Deere Power Systems is pleased to announce its newest marine engine, the PowerTech 6090SFM75 marine diesel engine. The PowerTech 6090SFM75 is the newest addition to the John Deere marine engines lineup and boasts up to 500 hp. The new PowerTech 6090SFM75 has 9.0L of displacement and offers up to 373 kW (500 hp). The 6090SFM75 is a six-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-sea water after cooled marine engine with side or front service locations. And with high torque at low-rated speeds, customers will enjoy excellent vessel control and maneuvering.

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New Model: Maritimo A60 Aegean Flybridge

Australia’s Maritimo, renowned manufacturer of long-range luxury motor yachts, has just launched the first of its Aegean range, the Aegean 60. Essentially, the A60 as it is referred to is the 60 Sports Cabriolet with a beautifully-styled open flying bridge added to its superstructure. Access to the flybridge is via an internal staircase on the starboard side just aft of the lower of the two helm stations. If you love outdoor entertaining, there is certainly plenty of room for that aboard the A60 with the open flybridge providing a comfortable area to enjoy views and sunshine. Down below, the expansive cockpit has more than enough room for al fresco dining, and boating gourmets will love the aft galley which provides all the luxuries of home and more. Galley is also equipped with an ample fridge freezer, plenty of storage, a cocktail cabinet and even a dishwasher for easy clean-ups. Elsewhere, the A60 boasts all the luxury, safety, comfort and performance of the C60. An impressive saloon, four staterooms, including a full-width master with superb en-suite and walk-in wardrobe, all add to the A60’s undeniable appeal. When it’s time to go ashore, the cockpit sole elevates and the transom drops at the push of a button to reveal a garage big enough to store a 3.5 metre tender, which conveniently slides in and out. A not much used solution this one on flybridge boats. Moving into the engine room we find that it’s the same impressive setup as that aboard the C60, full-height headroom, big-boat systems, and dual C12 Caterpillar diesels each delivering 715hp which provide a 30 knots top speed and 25 knot cruising performance.
Technical Data:
LOA - 18.8m (61.7ft)
Beam - 5.3 m
Draft - 1.4 m
Weight - 27 t
Fuel Capacity - 5600 l
Water Capacity - 800 l
Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins
Engines - 2 x Caterpillar C12 715hp
Speed - 25 knots cruising, 30 knots max

www.maritimo.com.au

Projects: Viking 42 Open, Viking 42 Convertible

For 44 years Viking has devoted itself to building competitive sportfishing boats, so even in hazy economic times such as we are experiencing today, Viking refuses to rest on its laurels. While it has been a tradition at Viking to introduce new models on a regular basis, for each boat that is launched, there are others waiting in the wings of it's design department’s drawing boards. Rather than adjusting to market trends, the forward thinking philosophy that drives Viking provides a backlog of future models. Two such models whose time may have arrived are the new entry level to Viking's exquisite range of Sportfish boats, the 42 Convertible and the Viking 42 Open, which are candidates for launching in this 2009 year. While these new project models share the same length and hull, they are as unique as day and night. The above Viking 42 Open, appears to be the ideal day boat with rakish good looks, but frankly the US builder declares it is much more of a cruiser with timeless lines. The standard layout features a forward stateroom, twin berths beneath the command deck, a full head and shower, a compact galley to starboard and a dinette to port. Also available is an alternative layout with accommodations for four in two private staterooms along with two heads, each with a fiberglass shower stall. The berths tucked in beneath the command bridge boost the sleeping capacity to six. This space becomes available due to use of Volvo IPS drives, a significant departure from other Vikings. As you would expect from Viking, the cockpit has a tournament pedigree and the command bridge includes three pedestal helm seats, along with plenty of lounge seating and ample creature comforts. The project of Viking 42 Convertible is another incredibly well proportioned Sportfish Cruiser, with its nearly 16 feet of beam it allows three staterooms and two heads below with room and comfort to spare. Likewise in the deckhouse, every available inch has been put to good use with a comfortable sofa, a dinette and a practical galley. The cockpit sports Viking’s signature observation mezzanine - something rare on this size, while the flying bridge exhibits every amenity found on its larger siblings, albeit in a scaled down version. Initial specifications call for the Volvo IPS pod drive system. These two project models demonstrate Viking’s pulse on the emerging entry level market, and an extra more reason why Viking Yachts is considered one of the worldwide leaders in luxurious, high performance convertible yachts.

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Ferretti 631

Ferretti 631 is the evolution of the model 630, a craft that has been the pioneer of the onboard space revolution thanks to the introduction of the astern galley. This new evolution of what have been a successful model for the Italian builder, differs from the 630 with the enlargement of the uninterrupted spherical glazed surface extending from stern to bow, sharper outstretched flying bridge, longer vertical view window in the VIP cabin forward, and the radar arch spoiler replaced by the central aileron, as found on the recent 510, 592 and 470 models. Internally, the craft offers the spacious 3 cabin and identical layout as the 630 equipped with the latest open-view windows and fine furnishings. Twin MAN engine options, of 1100hp or the 1224hp power the 631 with the more powerful options, giving cruising speeds of 30.5 knots and a max of 33,5 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 19.96 m (65.6ft)
Length Hull - 19.46 m
Waterline Length - 16.71 m
Beam - 5.53 m
Draft - 1.61 m
Displacement - 42.300 kg loaded, 36.400 kg empty
Fuel Capacity - 3700 l
Water Capacity - 990 l
Max Persons - 18
Engines - 2 x MAN V10CR 1100hp, V12CR 1224hp
Speed - 33 knots max, 30 knots cruising with MAN 1224hp
Project - Zuccon International, Ferretti Engineering
Certification - CE A

www.ferretti-yachts.com

Project: Tiara 4800 Convertible

The 4800 Convertible continues the powerful evidence of Tiara's commitment to a formidable line of high-quality cruisers and yachts, whether it is a Sport Cruiser or a Sport Fisherman. The 4800 is fishing-capable and cruiser-viable from its proud bow and sheerline to its roomy and well-equipped cockpit. The wide-open design of the cockpit features aft-facing mezzanine seating, that is pure luxury and rare on a boat this size. Tiara engineered the 4800 Convertible as a seaworthy, dry and stealthy-quiet ride to wherever the fish are. The 4800 Convertible continues this USA impeccable workmanship, being it glasswork as is the luxurious wood joinery and surfaces throughout the interior. The layout is a 3 cabin 2 head layout offering a 7 berth interior. The upper welcoming saloon and galley is also very spacious considering the 48 foot of the new Tiara 4800 Convertible, which from the renderings feel much bigger then it actually is.

www.tiarayachts.com

New Model: Queens Yachts 45 Limited Edition

On the success of the Queens 45, this Italian builder proposes an updated version of its entry level boat, the 45 Limited Edition. For the small 45 naval Architect Alessandro Inno emphasized the key points of Queens Yachts: natural light, all weather comfort and top accommodation, with this newly updated Limited Edition version offering more luxury and refined fittings. The luxury shows up immediately on the 45 Limited Edition thanks to the unique colour of the hulls metallic paint. Inside the small Queens Yachts welcomes you in the saloon on the main deck, offering space in a natural environment a theme which continues throughout in this 2 stateroom Sport Cruiser, which the builders custom fits with a 3 different wood tonality option, giving luxury and personalisation to the future owners. New 45 Limited Edition version gains also the option of a separate crew cabin aft, with a single berth and head, instead of the tender garage as for the standard 45. Noticeable exterior differences for this new 45 Limited Edition are extended bathing platform with up down hydraulic movement for easy tender launching, and the six larger vertical shaped extended windows four for the full beam owners cabin, two for the lower saloon.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.41 m (50.5ft)

Length - 13.81 m

Beam - 4.25 m

Draft - 1.30 m

Displacement - 15 t

Fuel Capacity - 2000 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins, one single crew cabin aft

Engines - 2 x MAN D0836 LE410 450hp

Project - Alessandro Inno

www.queensyachts.com

London Boat Show Preview

The London International Boat Show starts from the 9th and goes on till the 18th of January. The show returns to its fairly new ExCeL venue, and celebrates 55 years of bringing boating to the nation's capital. England's second international boat show will show hundreds of fascinating boats on display, from historic replica vessels to the latest in marine technology. With over 500 exhibitors showcasing power and sail boats, dinghies, deck equipment, charter holidays, sailing courses and more. Announced premiere novelties are Sunseeker 30 Metre Yacht and 74 Predator, Princess third version of the V42, Fairline new 70 Squadron, and the latest Beneteau 47 Montecarlo which makes its second presentation here in London after its first showing in December during the Paris boat show.

This 2009 edition was the last one PowerYacht previewed, as the show became more of a National thing with Southampton boat show becoming the major International British boat show in the noughties as the size of the major British boat and yacht builders expanded beyond eighty foot in that decade.

www.londonboatshow.com

The London Boat Show was held from 1955 to 2018, in three different location over the years; Olympia, Earls Court from 1959 to 2003, and from 2004 at Excel. The London boat show expanded quickly in its second edition doubling in size and a 39 foot as the biggest yacht on show.  In 1959 the show moves about one mile to South East at Earls Court, a move which will prove to be a lucky one for 45 years.  For nearly half a century Earls Court was the home of the British production builders, bringing so much success to the show and themselves from the eighties onward.  British boat builders starting building bigger yachts and at the beginning of the noughties started asking for bigger spaces.  Enters the third move for the London boat show in 2004 moving ten miles to the east and by the Royal Victoria Dock to accommodate large eighty foot plus super yachts.  The London Boat Show will mark its last edition in 2018, with the show starting a downhill spiral from the 2009 Great Recession which it never recovered from.

London Boat Show 1955

New Model: Lazzara LSX 92

Lazzara confirms again it begins every new product as if it’s the first, and though there is no doubt that the new LSX Ninety Two is the big sibling of the Seventy Five, she is without reservation, a totally different yacht. One that explores and achieve new dimensions of functionality, comfort and performance. There is not a design and engineering group in the world that creates with a more empowered initiative to seek perfection and become the innovation stylists of our time. The new LSX Ninety Two with the bigger IPS II Quad installation is in absolute innovation terms a cutting edge modern yacht. Lazzara did not just push the envelope they literally threw it away. Many builders claim to building your dream yacht, Lazzara on the other hand are actually changing what dreams are about. Lazzara LSX 92 is a Sport Yacht completely integrated with luxury, convenience and quality, yet expresses at the same time an aggressive attitude of styling more spartan then the competition and at the same time offering a custom yacht finish to personalize it to your taste.
Technical Data:
LOA - 27.42 m (91.7ft)
Waterline Length - 21.95 m
Beam - 6.4 m
Draft - 1.47 m
Displacement - 61.690 kg half load
Fuel Capacity - 6435 l
Water Capacity - 1438 l
Accommodation - 4 cabins + 2 crew
Engines - 4 x Volvo IPS800 600hp, IPS900 700hp
Speed - 31 knots max, 28 knots cruising
Hull Shape - vee shape 12 degrees deadrise aft

www.lazzarayachts.com

Projects: Opera 70, Opera 53

Opera is a South Italian builder producing large Rib yachts from 16 to 23 metres. Its first model the Opera 60 launched in 2007 and presented officially in 2008 has been a huge success to the company and after this it is preparing the presentation of two other models the 53 and 70. Shown up here is the Opera 70, the new flagship of the Opera range, which the company taking note from the automotive industry calls also S.U.V. Sport Utility Vessel. The 70 will measure a staggering 23 metre, overall length and will also have a 3 cabin 2 head interior plus 1 crew cabin. Surprising for the new Opera model is the power options which can go from the small engine choice of twin 600hp up to a high performance twin 2200hp. The new Opera 53 will be the entry level model for this Italian builder. At 16 metres, the 53 looks similar to the successful 60 model, offering similar spaces too albeit in a smaller size. Inside the Opera 53 will offer an overnight stay accommodation, with a 4 berth single head open space loft style cabin. Power options goes from smaller twin 200hp up t0 480hp. Surprising numbers are the maximum 35 people certification, the CE A rating category, and the classification which gives all weather capability and unsinkable rating.

www.cantieriopera.it

Best of 2008

2008 has been a great year for new innovative boats, most coming from Italy, which saw a lot of growth in the last five to eight years, thanks to easy to buy schemes like the Nautical leasing. But saying all this, I would have made a top twenty for 2008 with other ten boat and yachts deserving merit. We have seen new boats thinking outside the usual, so here is PowerYacht's favourite new 2008 boats and yachts.  Ferretti Group which has eight different and distinctive brands dominates the best of 2008 list with four entries showing the innovative thinking of the most diverse Yacht holding in existence today.   

The Best of 2008 is the Mochi 23 Long Range. Ferretti Group first explorer yacht made the engineers at Ferretti Engineering think outside the box, from its Fer.Way displacement hull, to its hybrid or all clean energy electric power propulsion system.  The 23 Long Range apart being Ferretti Group and Mochi first explorer type yacht, is also the first of the genre for Giovanni Zuccon, which shows the never ending talent of the master yacht designer, who has redefined yachting quite a few times in his long career. 

The others.

Atlantis 50x4. Atlantis first IPS yachts is this fifteen meter hard top sport yacht which as the x4 suggests is offered in four different versions.  With patio door or without, and two or three cabins lower deck layout. 

Baia One Hundred. Designed as Baia of the past two decades by Galeazzi this new thirty meter flagship brings a record staggering all glass hard top, and thanks to expansive use of strong light weight materials a best consumption to nautical mile in its size.  

CNM 50 Continental. CNM is a new name and brings attention with its innovative first to the market opening side bulkheads which increase cockpit space of this traditional inspired yet modern open sport yacht.  It's interior also has a modular system converting from a single cabin to three cabins. 

Fiart 4 Seven Genius. The Neapolitan sport cruiser and yacht builder, presents its second hard-top model.  A new hard-top language which is light to the lines and full of open features. 

Grand Banks 41 Heritage EU. The explorer cruiser became very popular thanks to Grand Banks and its revolution onwards from the sixties.  This year Grand Banks embraces latest tech as never before into its new Heritage line entry model using ZF tunnel fitted aft looking pod drives.   

Itama SeventyFive. Marco Casali manages to strike the right balance in Itama's new 23 meters open sport yacht SeventyFive flagship.  Carbon fibre possibly the material of the future is used in the windscreen frame to the hard-top. 

Pershing 64. The new Pershing 64 will set the trend for years to come, thanks to its disappearing into the floor patio door, which brings outside inside.  In 2003 Baia did it first with the 78 patio door disappearing upward, Pershing does it the other way round with its patio door going into the floor. 

Viking 82 Convertible. The New Jersey name dominion in production sportfish yachts above fifty feet grows stronger with this new 25 meter flagship, which apart expanding length by six feet, is also the largest and currently only production super sportfish over 24 meters.    

Full merit. Ferretti 840 Altura. The aft cabin is for the most part a thing of cruisers and yachts build in the Northern part of Europe.  So when when in 2005 Ferretti and designer Zuccon brought the 690 Altura and its aft master stateroom in an Italian-Mediterranean design language they showed a lot courage.  To bring it on 25 meters takes even more merits, with a great believe in the value of the design. 

PowerYacht wishes to all its followers, friends, readers, and visitors a Healthy and Prosperous 2009 year.