Projects: Cayman 55 HT, Cayman 65 HT

After presenting its new 75 HT flagship, Italian Cayman yachts continue to expand its range, with two new projects. Both of these two new Cayman Yachts are part of the HT range designed by Carlo Trezzi which takes a lot from the new 75 HT flagship launched in 2008, with similar looks outside. Pictured above is the 55 HT smaller of the two projects, both of which scheduled for launching later on this year. As for the new Cayman HT models, the new 55 follows the concept for an open fly boat, meaning to have features for both worlds in an enclosed hard top Sport Yacht, but still offering aft deck spaces and an upper saloon as a flybridge boat would have. The accommodation plan in fact shows all this solutions in the upper deck with galley and entertainment places all situated up top, and the lower deck reserved for a 3 cabins 2 heads layout with a full beam master cabin. Having an LOA of over 18 metres and a beam just short to five metres, the Cayman 55 HT should reach top speeds in the 35/34 knots region with a 30 knots cruising thanks to modest power coming from twin MAN 900hp engines.

The other project from Cayman Yachts is the new 65 HT, and will be the second model in size dimension for the Italian builder. Also designed by Carlo Trezzi, with the ever input from Cayman Yachts boss Luigi Prosperi the 65 HT wants to put the experience of the 75 HT in a slightly smaller package. So basically as the 55 and 75 HT it follows the concept of a hardtop Sport Yachts with living spaces on the main deck as a flybridge boat would be. Measuring an overall length of 21 metres with a beam of over six metres it will offer an accommodation plan of 3 guest cabins all with private heads. There is also the option for a crew berth located to fore with private head. The new Cayman wants also to offer an easy up and down lift choice for the tender with a high low bathing platform as standard. Cayman 65 HT can be powered by twin 1360hp or the bigger optional 1550hp MAN engines. With the bigger choice Cayman Yachts is estimating speeds up to 37 knots.

www.caymanyachts.it

New Model: Sogica 47 Openbridge

Sogica presented the 47 Openbridge second model in its range during the Naples boat show the past March, following the instant recognition it received with the 55 Openbridge in 2006. While similar on the looks department and in concept to its first model, Sogica new smaller Openbridge has a major important difference that is regarding its propulsion and engines with this new model choosing Volvo IPS pod drives. The new fifteen metre Sogica, continues the Openbridge concept with a very Mediterranean cockpit, but a fully enclosed hard top upper saloon plan. Down below is reserved for the accommodation and is available in two versions. Full beam owners cabin with private en-suite, VIP cabin forward, guest head, galley and saloon. The other possible layout is to have a bunk third cabin replacing the saloon. Performance levels for the 47 Openbridge with twin Volvo IPS600 at 435hp each while not super fast as the bigger 55 are also very respectful achieving a 35 knots top speed and 29 knots of cruise.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.5 m (50.8ft)

Length - 14.25 m

Beam - 4.25 m

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 800 l

Water Capacity - 450 l

Max Persons - 10

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins, 6 berths in 3 cabins, 2 heads

Engines - 2 x Volvo 435hp IPS600

Propulsion - Volvo forward looking duoprop pod drives

Speed - 35 knots max, 29 knots cruising

Range - 350 nautical miles at 29 knots

Certification - CE B

www.sogica.it

Project: Mano 42,50

Mano presents its second project for a new hardtop boat the 42,50. This new Sport Cruiser will be the second in size biggest boat from this Naples Italian builder in its long 29 models line up which starts at 17 feet with the 170 and goes up to the 48 feet M 48 flagship presented here as a project and still awaiting its official presentation and launch. Compared to the M 48, the 42,50 project is a more modern design affair and like its bigger sister it will be the second to have the always much more requested all weather sunroof opening integrated hard top. Outside the 42,50 offers a Mediterranean style exterior cockpit, meaning a sun lounger aft, L-shaped settee and helm station. Inside Mano want to give versatility letting the future owner choosing between two plans: a two stateroom en suite four berths set up, or a more family orientated three cabin six berth layout. Power and propulsion have not been announced.

www.manomarine.com

New Model: Cantieri di Pisa 135 Akhir

Cantieri di Pisa the legendary motor yacht builder presents its latest new model from its renovated Akhir range of yachts taken care by renowned architect Carlo Galeazzi. The Pisa 135 Akhir was the first project showing the new direction of this builder since the Camuzzi Group also owners of Baglietto take over in 2004, and was also the first to be launched followed later on by the 108 model in the fall of 2008. As is custom from Cantieri di Pisa bigger hundred feet plus models, the new 135 Akhir has two and half decks. Hull number one presents an accommodation layout with five double cabins for the owner and his guests all situated in the lower deck. Crew space is for eight members in four cabins located in the forward part of the lower deck, with a crew lobby situated just above on the main deck. Performance is for a maximum speed of 29 knots with twin 3648hp MTU engines. Range is a 2740 nautical miles at 12 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 41 m (134.5ft)

Beam - 7.77 m

Draft - 2.36 m

Fuel Capacity - 31000 l

Water Capacity - 4000 l

Engines - 2 x MTU 16v4000M90 3648hp

Speed - 29 knots max

Range - 2740 nm at 12 knots

Project - Carlo Galeazzi, Cantieri di Pisa

Construction - GRP

Certification - ABS A1 Yachting Services AMS

www.cantieridipisa.com

Class 1 - Fazza 3 Win One

Victory for Fazza 3 in the opening round of the UIM/WPPA Class 1 World Powerboat Championship was sealed this afternoon by Arif Al Zafeen and Nadir Bin Hendi. Second place went to home favourites Sheikh Hassan Bin Jabor Al-Thani and Steve Curtis, with Class 1 debutant Mohammad Al Mehairi and Jean-Marc Sanchez claiming third place in a sun-kissed Qatar Marine Festival Grand Prix. The reunited pairing of Al Zafeen and Bin Hendi powered through to a comfortable victory in the end, but they did not have it all their own way. A fantastic start by Qatar 95 saw the Edox Pole Position winner's storm away with the early lead, but engine troubles forced them to retire on lap nine while leading the race. This cleared the way for Fazza 3 to take the first win of the season. With the experience of two world champions in the raceboat, they never looked in doubt of getting the season of to the perfect start. Sheikh Hassan and Steve Curtis, in Qatar 96, grabbed second place in the team’s home grand prix. Having been happy to just finish on the podium in the run up to the race, the second place will be welcomed by the team although there were mixed reactions as it came at the expense of their team-mates, Qatar 95. The final podium place went to newcomer Al Mehairi and Sanchez. The new pairing were overjoyed with their first race together and the instant success they have achieved. Al Mehairi, had set his sights on a podium finish prior to the race. The early leaders Abdullah Al-Sulaiti and Matteo Nicolini had got off to a perfect start and pulled away from the chasing pack only to see all their hard work from the weekend come to a miserable end as an engine failure brought their challenge of claiming a win to a sudden halt. Aurantium, with Giovanni Carpitella and Christian Rivolta racing for the first time together in Class 1, turned their qualifying promise into an excellent performance in the race. They were delighted with their fourth place which sets them up nicely for their home grand prix in Alicante, where the rougher conditions will suit them better. Giorgioffshore also had a good start to the season finishing in fifth. The new pairing of Nicola Giorgi and Riccardo Calugi showed good speed and reliability as they look to build their partnership. Foresti & Suardi - Roscioli Hotels' Giampaolo Montavoci and Francesco Pansini came through in sixth place, despite gearing problems hampering their efforts at the start and end of the race. There was frustration for European Champion Jorn Tandberg and Christian Zaborowski in Welmax 90, the quietly confident Norwegians snapped a prop shaft on lap three and a bitterly disappointing weekend for Maritimo Australia concluded when engine trouble saw Maritimo 11 retire on lap five.
QATAR MARINE FESTIVAL GRAND PRIX - Results
1. Fazza 3 - A Al Zafeen (UAE) / N Bin Hendi (UAE) – 59.52.48
2. Qatar 96 - H Al-Thani (QAT) / S Curtis (GBR) + 01.10.27
3. Victory 1 - M Al Mehairi (UAE) / JM Sanchez (FRA) + 01.36.13
4. Aurantium 10 – C Rivolta (ITA) / G Carpitella (ITA) + 1 Lap
5. Giorgioffshore 18 – R Calugi (ITA) / N Giorgi (ITA) + 1 Lap
6. Foresti & Suardi - Roscioli Hotels 8 - F Pansini (ITA) / G Montavoci (ITA) + 3 Laps
7. Qatar 95 - A Al-Sulaiti (QAT) / M Nicolini (ITA) – 02.40.68 – DNF
8. Maritimo 11 - T Barry-Cotter (AUS) / PV Nilsen (NOR) – DNF
9. Welmax 90 - C Zaborowski (NOR) / J Tandberg (NOR) – DNF
10. Maritimo 12 - G Manuzzi (SMR) / P McGrath (NZL) – DNS

www.class-1.com

New Model: Sarnico 13.43 m Spider Perla

To round off the success of the Spider, Cantieri di Sarnico presents the new Perla version characterised by a provocative livery and exotic furnishings. The model is complete with an unprecedented white body but as with true pearls, the value is not merely measured by how bright they are, but by the shape, the lustre and the many translucent layers. In order to highlight the sporting nature of the boat the sides are finished with a dark brown line realised with a very special painting. The same dark and brilliant tones are used for the upholstery on deck and illustrate the exclusivity of the boat and the modernity of its styling. The light and the colours give the boat its lines as much as the fiberglass structure does, adding great value to the shape designed by Nuvolari and Lenard. In addition, the colour of the accessories, furniture and bridge are painted in order to give a chromatic contrast. The cockpit deck of the Perla is realized with large and impressive teak strips separated with white lines. The layout of the lower deck is the same as the original version but uses carefully selected bamboo in order to distinguish it from the standard version. Other stylistic changes include polished ebony wood in the kitchen, leather floor and white polished overhead lockers. The hull is conceived by Victory Design who make the best of their racing experience to make the Spider Perla agile and easy to trim without any need for corrections by the helmsman. With twin Volvo Penta D6 Turbodiesel Common Rail 435 hp engines fitted to IPS pods, the max speed is 39 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.43 m (44ft)
Length Hull - 13.07 m
Beam - 3.16 m
Draft - 1.10 m
Displacement - 11.5 t (dry)
Fuel Capacity - 1100 l
Water Capacity - 350 l
Max Persons - 10
Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo IPS500 370hp, IPS600 435hp
Propulsion - Volvo IPS forward looking duoprop pod drives

Speed - 39 knots max, 33 knots cruising
Project - Nuvolari Lenard, Victory Design hull
Construction - fiberglass

www.cantieridisarnico.it

Projects: BlueGame 77, BlueGame 57

BlueGame is an interesting Italian company founded in 2002, with an innovative way of proposing big Sport Fishers, with a center console feel outside and a yacht comfort inside. After launching its first 47 model BlueGame shows its next aims by proposing two bigger important projects for the future of which one already in important development phase. Pictured above is the BlueGame 77 and as the 47 it is penciled by the hands of renowned hull designer Louis T. Codega a guarantee name in Sport fishing boats but also the man behind the Destriero winner of the Ales Blue Ribbon trophy for the fastest transatlantic crossing in the nineties. The other project from BlueGame is the 57, and is already in development production phase extending its current line to two models and by 10 feet from its 47 model. The 57 will maintain hull lines by designer Louis T. Codega, and as the 47 will feature a center console influenced exterior with a yacht interior. As all BlueGame great customization is available from the hard top design, hull color, carbon fibre details up to the interior layout plan. For the interior BlueGame is offering two layouts: Dinette layout with two cabins four berths plus crew, and a Cruise Layout having three cabins six berths with aft crew cabin. In the exterior there is three available styles: Hard Top Version, Tender Version, and Marlin Version with tower. Power is from twin Man 1100hp each, with the Italian builder estimating 40 knots top speed, cruise at 36 knots, and a range up to 465 nautical miles thanks also to high volume 4000 litres fuel tank. Rated to a CE A category the new 57 BlueGame shows also attention to a well constructed hull for offshore use with the peace of mind of a solid glassed bottom, and vacuum bagged cored sides, decks and bulkhead.

www.bluegame.it

Improve-it = Magnum 60 Furia

Each new launch from status symbol Sport Yacht builder Magnum Marine is always an improvement and a further development of the previous. Magnum just launched its latest 60 Furia, number 009. This hull number nine of the Pininfarina designed 60 Furia, is outfitted with the Caterpillar C32, which gives her runs in the high 50 knots range. Having her underwater deep vee shape derived from the classic of all, that is the 53 Maltese it is easy to say that the Furia tackles rough sea water as its joy and pleasure. This newly launched 60 Furia is also special due to her incredible metallic black paint job and beautiful Italian interiors. As the new 70 Lazzarini Pickering, the new 60 will be seen cruising the Mediterranean this summer. Lucky those who can admire such a unique Sport Yacht in all senses.

www.magnummarine.com

Engine: Cummins QSD2.0 170hp

Cummins MerCruiser Diesel has extended its innovative Quantum diesel technology on the QSD2.0 platform with the release of the QSD2.0-170hp for inboard applications. This propulsion system is well suited for small, single-engine boats. The new package is EPA, RCD and IMO certified, and the QSD2.0-170hp engine, first introduced last spring, will still be offered with the Bravo One, Two and Three sterndrives. As announced last fall, the QSD2.0-170 is also available with the Alpha sterndrive with a 1.62:1 gear ratio, perfect for small runabouts. The QSD2.0 is offered in ratings from 115 to 170hp. The entire 2.0 family boasts a new turbocharger for increased power and an advanced ECM with SmartCraft compatibility to monitor various engine parameters. The QSD2.0 line also features advanced components such as the integrated heat exchanger and exhaust manifold, which help reduce overall package size and weight. Impressive acceleration and precise throttle response are the result of a proven high-pressure common-rail fuel system that includes seawater aftercooling.

www.cummins.com

New Model: Faeton 360 Fly

Since the Astondoa Group take over a year ago it was interesting to see the new models from Faeton showing the big Spanish boat builder influence. This new Faeton 360 Fly, is the first result of this take over. Presented during the fall of 2008 in the Barcelona boat show, this new Faeton 360 Fly features a modern up to date styling along with space concepts offering a family orientated motor cruiser with a 2 cabin lower deck and a private bathroom with a separate shower room. For example the concept of the flybridge space use is very interesting with a helm located aft, and the forward part reserved for a 6 person settee which transforms to 2 or 3 person sun worshipper bed. Interiors are finished in double tint with light teak, contrasting wenge wood, and beige leather upholstery all this in a modern functional design. Engine is 4 option choice from twin Yanmar or Volvo of 260hp and going to the biggest D4-300hp Volvo. Propulsion is for traditional line shafts.

Technical Data:

LOA - 11 m (36ft)

Hull Length - 9.99 m

Beam - 3.75 m

Draft - 0.74 m

Displacement - 8500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 220 l

Max Persons - 12

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 260hp, D4 300hp, Cummins QSD 4.2i 270hp, Yanmar 6BY 260hp

www.faeton.es