New Model: Sea Ray 22 Pachanga

Sea Ray 2009 lineup will mark the return of the yards history with the new 22 Pachanga first 100 units coming with a 50th Anniversary Limited Edition package that commemorates the company's five decades of business and includes special Ultraleather upholstery, red gel coat, and a numbered builder's plate. The original Pachanga was introduced in 1969 and represented a radical departure in style for the builder. Designed to satisfy a growing number of boaters who were more attracted to speed than to size and amenities, the 18-footer could exceed 50 mph and had a low profile, rakish windshield and prominent racing stripe. Pachanga means "lively party" in Spanish, was brought back in 1986 when the 22 feet Pachanga II was launched. It pioneered the 260hp MerCruiser stern drive. This latest version of the Pachanga, measuring 24 feet, honors the past but also incorporating advanced technologies that boaters expect from today's Sea Rays. The exterior is fast and flashy, with a sleek windshield, reverse sheer line and stainless-steel hardware. The limited edition red gel coat, Pachanga logo and patterned vinyl give it an eye-catching, vintage feel .But don't let its retro looks fool you. The new Pachanga is a modern hot rod from the keel up. It runs on a deep V-hull and six lifting strakes that allow it come out of the water quickly and provide fast, nimble maneuvering. Standard power is a MerCruiser 350 Magnum 300hp with MPI Bravo I stern drive. For extreme speed demons, three additional engine options range up to a scorching 496 Magnum HO Bravo III 425hp. Accommodation is a fairly large upholstered cuddy cabin featuring a deck hatch, Sony stereo, and a portable head available as optional.
Technical Data:
LOA - 7.32 m (24ft)
Beam - 2.56 m
Draft - 0.94 m
Weight - 2351 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 189 l
Max Persons - 7
Engines - 1 x Mercruiser 350 Magnum 300hp, 496 Magnum 425 hp
Propulsion - Stern drive Bravo I, Bravo III
Hull Shape - vee with 21 degrees dead rise

www.searay.com

Project: Sarnico 80 Grande

Sarnico presents more detailed design rendering for its new upcoming flagship project announced as far as in 2005 and still being waited much by the critics and passionate boaters alike. The new Grande, Italian word meaning big, will be Sarnico biggest model at 80 feet of length, what is normally associated with pocket sized Super Yacht status. As all this respected builder range design is by the able renowned hands of Nuvolari Lenard. The Venice design duo now have been long collaborators to the North Italian builder since 1995 when the yard presented it still in production and successful 45 model. Hull shape also continues the collaboration with the renowned Brunellos Acampora Victory Design. As seen in the latest Sport Yachts of this size the Grande will also offer a Sport Bridge above the hardtop, offering a sun lounger as standard with the option of a second helm station in the Command Bridge version. The Grande seems also to abandon the much loved Sarnico aft cabin, a feature in all its models starting from the 45. Power will be by twin MAN engines at 1550hp or the optional 1800hp.

www.cantieridisarnico.it

Project: Freedom Boatworks 56 Sportfisherman

For those who think US custom Sportfish builders innovation is just in the cold mold building method just make a rethink of this. In fact North Carolina's Freedom Boatworks presents this very interesting 56 Sportfisherman project set to launch the coming Summer and already in advanced building stages. The 56 Sportfisherman will in fact be the first Custom Sportfish Yacht with flybridge to be equipped with triple Volvo pods latest generation second series IPS900 700hp each. The other novelty for this Sportfish Yacht will be its spacious interior offering a four cabin three head layout, and in all this giving the owner a full beam mid ship cabin, and a fore VIP cabin for his special guests. This is a very interesting new build, and as Freedom Boatworks put it here we have a 56 foot Sportfish yacht which gives 20 metres in space, and the efficiency of a 45 footer. Performance estimates are an impressive 40 knots plus of top speed with cruising in the mid thirties.

www.ncfreedomboatworks.com

Improve-it = Cigarette 49 Grand Sport

Cigarette introduces a new ground breaking version for its 49 Grand Sport, by offering a Diesel engine option. Launched in the fall of 2008 with twin Cummins 600hp Diesel engines combined with Mercruiser stern drives Cigarette Racing Team say the new Diesel 49 Grand Sport is 18 months in the making, and with the help of Cummins Mercruiser they developed a boat which can withstand the salt water thanks to Mercury's Enhanced Corrosion Protection. Cigarettes points also for the improvements this new Diesel option gives like better fuel economics, longer engine life, and less maintenance to Petrol engines. With this option Cigarette also include a two speed transmission allowing for fast acceleration and better speeds. As usual the comfort of the standard version are all there like six feet headroom in the cabin, but also duplicate navigation instruments on the passenger side, and underwater exhaust for silenced navigational comfort.

www.cigaretteracing.com

New Model: Queens Yachts 62

Queens Yachts presents its fourth model with the much waited 62, second bigger model in its current produced range. The Italian Queens, here competes in a tight market spot with all the major builders offering similar themed and sized boats. Queens Yachts major advantage seems to be big spaces, spacious three double cabins all with private head, private crew cabin aft, and not so large engines with twin 900hp MAN pushing this 29 toner Sport Yacht. Wondering what the performance will be as this is a very small choice for this size, but if this manages thirty knots plus I am sure those who choose the Queens Yachts 62 will smile a lot at the pump. In the interior the new 62 has a three cabins heads layout, with a spacious full beam owners cabin. There is also a fairly spacious crew cabin aft. The galley is located on the main deck to the fore port side and down two steps of the main deck bridge area, aimed at creating a separate area. Aft of this there is also a dining table and L-shaped saloon settee.
Technical Data:
LOA - 19.54 m (64.1ft)
Hull Length - 17.95 m
Beam - 5.25 m
Draft - 1.30 m
Displacement - 29 t
Fuel Capacity - 3500 l
Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, one crew cabin berth  
Engines - 2 x MAN V8 900hp

Speed - thirty knots max

Project - Alessandro Inno

www.queensyachts.com

Improve-it = Riviera 51 Enclosed Flybridge Series II

As announced a few weeks back Riviera is offering new IPS propulsion option to the 51 model, but this is not only available to the Open Flybridge but also to the Enclosed Flybridge Series II. Following extensive testing, the Enclosed Bridge version of the 51 is now available with triple Volvo Penta IPS drive systems. The same 51 Enclosed Flybridge Series will continue to be offered with shaft drive. With more than 150 of Riviera 51 Flybridge delivered this classy three cabin Sportfish Yacht, now has the option of Volvo innovative front looking IPS pod drives offering additional space amidships. Standard engine room area is now used for storage, stowing diving, fishing gear, and an optional crew’s quarters including bunk and a fully-equipped bathroom. Access to the space is via a door from the cockpit but there is also an option to provide a second access via a hatch in the saloon. This space also includes the boat’s gen set, air conditioning units and battery banks, offering very easy servicing. It is also used to access the front of the three Volvo Penta IPS engines. Main access to the engines is via the hinged cockpit floor that lifts on an electric actuator. The fuel tank is forward, immediately behind the accommodation bulkhead, offering noise protection to the accommodation area. The IPS propelled option features an entirely new hull, developed by Riviera’s design team in consultation with Volvo Penta senior designers. Dead rise at the transom is now 15 degrees. The new propulsion option builds on the features of the Riviera 51 Enclosed Flybridge Series II model launched at the 2008 Sydney International Boat Show.

www.riviera.com.au

Project: Bruno Abbate Primatist B62 Aerotop Pininfarina

Bruno Abbate Primstist continues the collaboration with Pininfarina presenting more detailed renderings for the fourth model to be designed by the famous Italian firm for the renowned Italian builder. Announced a couple of months back first as the G62, the B62 Aerotop Pininfarina project is an important step for the Lake Como company, and will be its second bigger model after the G70, this last also being the first to be styled by Pininfarina. By these renderings alone I would say this will look bigger to the G70 and offer also a different space environment with a fully enclosed main deck hard top. The B62 seems also to be having fuller rounded upper bow sections, something introduced by another Italian firm in 2004 and why it looked trendy at the time this solutions seems to be more used by more builders the more time passes. Now it will be curious to see how this looks on the Primatist aggressive bow! Another interesting detail is also the windscreen which will go as far as the forward part of the deck, this area forming part of the lower accommodation deck and I am led to be believed to be also glassed, which if it is so will let natural light to flow in the cabins.

www.primatist.it

New Model: Marquis 720 Tri-Deck

The new Marquis 720 Tri-Deck is the enclosed bridge version to its flagship model introduced in the fall of 2008, offering a third deck usable in any weather conditions. Enclosed bridges while not so popular in Europe are very much requested in the US mostly on Sportfisher Yacht, but later trends have made this request be added to Motor Yachts too, mostly for the advantage they give in comfort. Still Italian designers Nuvolari Lenard managed to make a great looking affair to the Marquis 720 Tri-Deck enclosed bridge. Apart the third deck enclosed bridge in the 720 Tri-Deck this new model keeps all the Flybridge model specification like a three or four cabins choice, crew room aft which can also be outfitted as a sea side cabana complete with shower, and lastly high standard CE A Classification rating something standard in all models of this US builder from the smaller 420 SC up to this flagship.
Technical Data:
LOA - 22 m (72.1ft)
Hull Length - 20.6 m
Beam - 5.5 m
Draft - 1.5 m
Weight - 54.5 t loaded, 49.4 t empty
Fuel Capacity - 4921 l
Water Capacity - 757 l
Accommodation - 3 cabins 6 berths + 1 crew berth, 4 cabins 8 berths + 2 crew berths
Engines - 2 x MTU 10v2000 1360hp, 10v2000 1500hp, CAT C32 1421hp, CAT C32 1676hp
Project - Nuvolari Lenard
Certification - CE A

www.marquisyachts.com

Improve-it = Fairline 52 Targa Gran Turismo

A consistently successful model since her launch, the Fairline 52 Targa Gran Turismo benefits from a number of new improvements, introduced in line with the British boat builders latest generation style. Features included a revised helm design, Recaro seats on electric pedestals, new saloon table, newly styled head arrangements, and the provision of an external bar unit with refrigerator, coolbox and sink. The superb layout of the 52 Targa Gran Turismo remains the same, but the interior was re-created adding new materials and woods, including the latest teaks and interior fabrics as seen on the latest introduced 44 and 64 Targa Gran Turismo. The 52 Targa Gran Turismo will continue to feature the elements which had made it a popular chosen sport yacht like three spacious double cabins, and the benefit of a large cockpit ideally suited for relaxing and entertaining. As one of Fairline’s Targa Gran Turismo models, the 52 also features a fully retractable powered hardtop roof, which allows the cockpit to be converted into a cosy deck saloon at the flick of a switch. Powered by twin Volvo 775hp engines, it can reach top speeds up to 36 knots.

www.fairline.com

Project: Scarani 25 Cruiser

Spanish Scarani boats which is part of Italian company Rio Yachts presents the project for the 25 Cruiser. The 25 Cruiser projects follows on the modern design the 35 and 31 Cruiser represent, and in this smaller package Scarani wants to make entry level boaters appreciate the joys of boating in a size abandoned by many manufacturers in the last decade. As shown in the latest generation Scarani cruisers, the 25 Cruiser makes an excellent combination of outside and inside spaces. For example a rarity on a 7 metre boat is the large sunbathing platform. Inside the 25 Cruiser will incorporate all the comforts needed for life on board such as a separate bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, a mid ship double berth, and a convertible vee berth which converts to another spacious twin berth. Outside we find the cockpit with its double helms man seat, and an L shaped sofa which can be converted into a sunbathing space for two. Engine package are petrol or diesel stern single stern drive choice starting from 160 up to 270 hp.

www.scaraniboats.com