New Model: Itama Sixty

The Sixty, is a new yacht from Itama, about to venture onto the seas. The Itama Engineering Department and Advanced Yacht Technology of Ferretti S.p.A., in partnership with yacht designer Marco Casali who is responsible for the boatyard’s entire range, have created a vessel that is a natural evolution of the Fiftyfive. The result is an open yacht with a decidedly sporty feel, whose strength lies in its powerful performance. This sport yacht is 18.82 metres long, and has a powerful twin MAN 1550hp engines and surface propellers, effortlessly reaching 48 knots of max speed. Its high performance is partly due to the famous 22° vee shape of the hull, a distinctive feature of this shipyard, which assures unparalleled performance thanks to the higher bow and the markedly slimmer stern. This new Sixty is a continuation of the direction taken by Itama with great success in recent years, as the company has concentrated on ideas that really make the most of the available space. On-board liveability, the optimisation of interior exterior spaces, and the feeling of freedom during navigation are the distinctive traits of Itama's. The first thing you notice is the spacious cockpit which not only has a large sunbathing area but also incorporates an open air pull-out table and a comfortable sofa next to the cockpit area complete with front-facing seats and chaise-longue. The glass windshield an important stylistic and technological detail typical of Itama vessels not only gives added rake to the boat’s profile, but also creates total protection inside the cockpit without reducing direct contact with the sea. Another sophisticated feature is the choice of materials used from the carbon finish dashboard, to the helm made from stainless steel, and high quality teak. The electrohydraulic canopy, successfully introduced on the Fiftyfive, will stand up to any weather conditions. Offering total protection of the dinette when closed, it can be opened so that passengers can fully appreciate life onboard the yacht. Getting the most out of your boat also means appreciating all of its functions, and in this regard the Itama Sixty has an interesting new feature compared to the Fiftyfive, reflecting the constant search for solutions designed to increase onboard comfort. There is a central walkway on the transom which acts as a tender lift for easy handling of the jet ski or tender. Last but not least, access to the engine room is extremely convenient, with the option of entering via the afterpeak or from the crew cabin. Apart from the classic layout of the interior, what is instantly apparent is the meticulous styling and carefully-selected materials used in the strikingly contemporary interior. The shipyard has chosen to focus its attention on the owner by providing two choices of below deck finish: white lacquer, for an airier, maritime feel, or the warmth and elegance of walnut. The standard layout of the Itama Sixty comprises 3 cabins and 3 en-suite bathrooms, plus a convenient kitchen diner. The crew cabin is optional and features an entirely new design compared to the Fiftyfive, to make way for the larger propulsion units. It has a separate stern entry guaranteeing maximum privacy onboard, and of course there is direct access to the engine room through the watertight door. Great 48 knots top speed performance, a racing spirit and elegantly customised interior are qualities that make the new Itama Sixty an avant garde design that perfectly combines power and unbridled contact with the sea.
Technical Data:
LOA - 18.82 m (61.9ft)
Length Hull - 17 m
Beam - 4.75 m
Draft - 1.39 m
Displacement - 24t empty, 30.4 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 3250 l
Water Capacity - 710 l
Max Persons - 14
Accommodation - 3 double cabins 3 heads, 1 crew cabin optional
Engines - 2 x MAN V12 1550hp
Propulsion - surface drives
Speed - 48 knots max with 1/3 load
Project - Marco Casali, Ferretti AYT
Certification - CE 94/25 A

www.itama-yacht.com

Project: Sessa C38

Sessa present the project for the new C38, a hard top sport cruiser set to be presented in September replacing the C35 model after ten years of production and over five hundred deliveries. The task for the new C38 seems already hard to match, but the premises shown from the above renderings and Sessa research into quality and a desire for continuous improvement, will surely make this another success for the North Italian boat builder which has become a point of reference in the nautical industry. Designer Christian Grande presents a project with linear structure and the importance of light through large glass panelling, characteristics that are part of Sessa's unique new C68 flagship, which will also be found in the C38 and followed suit in all future projects. One of the key points for the C38 is the optimization of the internal space allowing it to have one of the biggest bathrooms in its class as well as an independent owner's cabin and an aft cabin with two separate beds that can be made into a large double. A key innovative design feature of this yacht is a large number of windows and portholes, helping to reduce the structural barriers and allowing you to get closer to the sea. Another interesting element are the two galleys, an internal one designed by a famous Italian kitchen designer and another external one, found in the cockpit, with minibar, counter and stove. Like her larger sisters, the C38 will also be equipped with a modern electrically opening Hard Top to ensure the highest degree of comfort when cruising. A large swim platform at the stern where one can stow a larger than normal tender, dedicated tanning zones, chaise lounges, sofas and an automobile styled helm station are only some of the details that make this yacht unique. The yacht will be presented during the Cannes boat show and available with twin Volvo D4 300hp stern drive with the option of a joystick control to facilitate manoeuvring while docking. She will be available in either bronze, navy blue, squid black, or white. Impressive to say that despite the financial crisis Sessa will go to the fall of the year boat show season with a complete set of three new models.

www.sessamarine.com

New Model: Maritimo A60 Aegean Enclosed

The enclosed flybridge is probably the first thing you’ll notice about the stunning new A60 Aegean Enclosed. Whether cruising at the helm or anchored at a favourite hideaway, the elevated position offers exclusive views of the seascape, with wide sliding doors aft opening to a unique balcony setting, making the enclosed flybridge a second entertainment area where one can relax indoors and out, or simply enjoy cruising in total protection from the elements. The A60 Aegean Enclosed but does not want only to go further in style and luxury, it also wants to offer a genuine long-range cruising capabilities. Designed with an advanced variable deadrise hull, engines and fuel tanks over the centre of buoyancy, and a minuscule shaft angle of just nine degrees, the A60 Aegean Enclosed has effortless balance, and is incredibly fuel-efficient as a result. Maritimo is expecting a similar performance to the standard A60 Aegean with twin C12 715hp Cats giving a reliable 25 knots cruise. Not bad considering the higher wind drag of the enclosed bridge, thirty tons of weight, 5600 litres of full fuel load, and really small sized engines for the eighteen meter of length.

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.8 m (61.8ft)

Beam - 5.2 m

Draft - 1.35 m

Displacement - 30 t Fuel Capacity - 5600 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - 3 cabins, 5 or 6 berths

Engines - 2 x Cats C12 715hp

Speed - 25 knots cruising

www.maritimo.com.au

Class 1 - Arendal Norway Preview

Jorn Tandberg, the defending European Champion, will be hoping to break the Middle East dominance in Class 1 when he starts the defence of his title in next weekend's BMW Norwegian Grand Prix in Arendal, 17-19, July, where 40 points will be up for grabs as the UIM WPPA Class 1 World Powerboat Championship introduces a two race Grand Prix format for the first time.

Tandberg, a two-times winner in 2008, will line up in the Mercury V8-powered Welmax, as he chases down a third win on home waters in four years and looks to kick-start his season after a broken drive shaft ended his race in Qatar.

As the on-water battle for supremacy between V8 and V12 power-plants intensifies, the overwhelming threat to a second consecutive win for Tandberg in Arendal lies with the in-form Victory and Spirit of Qatar camps.

Fazza, who won in Arendal in 2007, struck the first blow in the 2009 title race in Qatar, are currently enjoying an unprecedented trouble free run in a race boat that has not missed a beat in over two seasons and look to be the team to beat.

Team mate in Victory 1, throttle man Jean-Marc Sanchez also a winner in Arendal, will have other ideas, and will be looking to break his long run of podium finishes nine from ten starts with a win.

The Spirit of Qatar crews will also have their eyes on the main prize in Arendal, but on each other as well, as their in-house fight for supremacy again V8 over V12, and bragging rights intensifies. Qatar 95 grabbed their maiden Edox Pole Position win last time out, but saw the hard work undone, a win vanish after stopping mid race and their team mates take second place. Both outfits have modified their boats and tested recently; confident the gremlins have been fixed. Steve Curtis believes that he and Sheikh Hassan Bin Jabor Al-Thani will be very quick in Arendal, but admits they will have to push hard and up their game, as they look for their first win together in Qatar 96 since teaming up in 2008.

With one or two driver line-ups changing and to be finalised, the tussle amongst the middle order is hard to gauge; Giorgioffshore has enjoyed a run of good results in recent outings, a podium at the end of 2008 and a fifth in Qatar, and looks set to continue. Giampaolo Montavoci will be joined in Foresti & Suardi - Roscioli Hotels by fellow Italian, Giampiero Soave, making just his second start in Class 1, he made his debut with Montavoci in the Portuguese Grand Prix in Lisbon in 2004, whilst Domenico Cirilli's pairing of Abdelkader and Carpitella in C.A.M is still be confirmed.

Maritimo Australia has been busy working frantically on both their charges to fix the handling and technical issues that blighted their return to Class 1 at the season opener and limited their time on the water. Both crews will be desperate to produce a solid points' finish; Maritimo 12's throttleman, Peter McGrath, is optimistic that the modifications have got them 80% of the way to where they should be and now it's just a case of more time in the boat with his new driver, Giorgio Manuzzi. Whilst Tom Barry-Cotter will be hoping that the success he has enjoyed racing in Australia, successfully defending his Australian Offshore Superboat title will start to carry over into Class 1 in Maritimo 11.

The Arendal course, run inside the narrow fjords, is one of the most spectacular, challenging and demanding on the Class 1 circuit, and for all the pilots and technicians the twelfth Grand Prix to be run in Arendal presents a new challenge, as Class 1 introduces a restructured race-weekend and two race Grand Prix format for the first time, where success or failure in race 1 will impact hugely on the outcome in race 2.

The new format, warmly welcomed by the teams and all of Class 1's Grand Prix Organisers, will see first official practice taking place on Friday afternoon, with an extended one-and-a-half hour session on Saturday morning for official practice and qualifying in the Edox Pole Position, with no limit to the number of timed laps, followed by race 1 in the afternoon, 50.85 nautical miles made up of 9 laps including one long lap.

A third official practice session on Sunday morning will be followed by race 2 in the afternoon with the starting line-up determined by the results of race 1 and 68.21Nm, run over 12 laps, including two long laps. Both races count for full championship points.

www.class-1.com

New Model: Bavaria 46 Deep Blue SportTop

Bavaria´s new Deep Blue 46, which was designed in close cooperation with BMW Group DesignworksUSA, a subsidiary of the BMW Group, takes the next exciting step following the premiere in January 2009: the first Deep Blue 46 SportTop has been delivered to its owner. This is the second step of what is the flagship of the power Sport Cruiser range, of which should also follow a flybridge model on the same hull lines. Apart the enclosed hard top, this keeps all below similar to the standard open Deep Blue with twin or triple double cabins options and two heads. Engines are the same too with twin D6 Volvo Penta 330hp or more powerful 370hp option.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.2 m (46.5ft)

Hull Length - 12.93 m

Beam - 4.45 m

Draft - 1.10 m

Displacement - 11200kg

Fuel Capacity - 1250 l

Water Capacity - 410 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - 2 or 3 cabins, 4 or 6 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo Penta D6 330hp, D6 370hp

Project - BMWDesignworksUSA

www.bavaria-yachtbau.com

Project: Absolute 42

A very prolific builder in recent times is Italian Absolute yachts who hot on the heels of three new models in 2008, and the presentation of an upcoming 64 project, comes its second debut expected for the fall of the 2009 season the new 42. This new model is an extended version developed on the 40 presented late last year, which was also a further development of the 39 model. The new 42 is expected for launch in September, with Absolute showing customers attention in presenting a full time all season weather boat in medium sized dimensions. The 42 main difference versus the 40 will be on the main deck, with this new model having an all weather hard top with closing patio door aft. There is also an extra c-shaped settee outside for additional seating space, a single person sun lounger and will also have a hi low bathing platform for easy tender stowage what adds the extra 2 feet versus the 40 model. Power will be from Volvo with IPS pods of 500 or 600 units, or stern drive legs D4-300hp and D6-330hp.

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Nordhavn 60

The Nordhavn 60, is the newest yacht in this renowned long range explorer yachts builder fleet, and is ready to meet owners’ demands for increased space, comfort and luxury. The Nordhavn 60 is based on the proven 55 platform, which is one of the best selling yachts in the fleet. The 60 gives owners an additional 5 feet of space in the cockpit and lazarette, allowing more room for activities like diving, fishing and dockside parties with family and friends. The longer cockpit also allows the boat deck to be extended for a larger tender and more room for sea kayaks, jet skis and other toys. An additional benefit is a speed gain of about a third of a knot and an improvement in range thanks to the longer waterline. Like the popular 55, the 60 is available in single or twin-engine configurations along with an optional additional fuel tank for additional range. Inside you can expect the craftsmanship and attention to detail to be flawless, a cornerstone of Nordhavn’s promise of comfort and luxury afloat. Finally, the extra length of the 60 extends her lines to give the yacht a sleeker big-boat look. The new 60 is all about more: room, luxury and long-distance cruising enjoyment.

Technical Data:
LOA - 19.88 m (65.3ft)
Length Waterline - 17.4 m
Beam - 5.49 m
Draft - 1.75 m
Displacement - 46754 kg
Fuel Capacity - 8515 l
Water Capacity - 2271 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth
Engine - 1 x John Deere 6081AFM 330hp
Construction - GRP with vinilester resin, cored sides with klegcell R75

www.nordhavn.com

Project: Jarrett Bay 77 Sportfisherman Hull #56

The Jarrett Bay 77 is a fully custom build sportfish yacht convertible designed for the individual who knows exactly what they want. The 77 will be the largest build to date in the Jarrett Bay line, and represents an evolution in custom sportfish design. This latest addition to the family possesses a modern, streamlined take on Jarrett Bay’s traditional custom Carolina design. An additional rounded corner radius built into the side and front panels of the cabin and bridge is combined with a sleek profile and rakish front to make for one exceptional head turner. This modern vessel combines the classic Carolina styling of aft tumble home sections and impressive bow flare at the same time utilizing the latest design developments to give you a more efficient hull and the best performance in the sportfish marketplace. As all Jarrett Bay's the 77 is build in the cold molding method. With twin MTU 2400hp the builders estimates identical fuel burn with same cruising speeds as the 70 launched two years ago. Standard lower deck plan is a four stateroom plan each with en-suite head. The 77 is currently half way in its three year build, schedule for lauch in 2011 and at the moment engines, interior layout and materials can be chosen by the lucky owner.

www.jarrettbay.com

New Model: Italian Yachts 80 Jaguar Sport

The new Italian Yachts 80 Jaguar Sport is a super sport yacht bearing the signature of emerging designer naval architect Roberto Angel, who conjugates a sporting soul and comfort in a masterly measured blend. Exterior lines are clearcut and essential, scanned by arched lengthy side windows that make a slender, lighter superstructure. This new Italian Yachts features new forward living spaces with sun lounge, redesigned sidewalks that facilitate onboard circulation, a livable cockpit that has central seating transforming into a sun lounge, and a large helm station aft protected at the sides by sloping bulwarks. A new style and layout were also central to the focus for redesigning interior spaces based on two guest staterooms plus two crew accommodation, forward VIP stateroom and central full-width master stateroom. Each room has private facilities. There is access to the aft galley from the upper living room. Separate crew quarters protect the privacy of owner and guests. Large superstructure windows enable exceptional luminosity of the upper deck salon, that is ideally partitioned into distinct midship convivial space and forward helm station. Interior design style for Jaguar 80 Sport is marked by a contemporary, sophisticated minimalism, consistent with exterior lines and is individualizable to reflect client desires. Jaguar 80 Sport has summer and winter air conditioning that maximizes the comfort of interior spaces, also featuring television and Hi-fi systems. Hull, deck and superstructure are of fiberglass-reinforced polyester and vinylester resin, single-skin plating and vacuum sealed sandwich composite. Outer walkways, cockpit, helm station and external steps are teak covered. Hull shape is a modified vee with a deadrise angle of 15 degrees aft ensuring performance and excellent sea keeping in adverse sea conditions. Engines are twin MTU engines that deliver 1,800 hp each and are surface driven that enables considerable performance relative to the yacht’s size and displacement. A garage is built aft, accessed via an electrohydraulically operated door, to house a 3.50 m hydrojet tender. Also aft forming an integral part of the hull is a teak swim platform which also protects the transmissions below. Electrohydraulically operated, a retractable swim ladder serves the platform.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.99 m (81.9ft)

Length Waterline - 18 m

Beam - 5.80 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 49 t

Fuel Capacity - 6500 l

Water Capacity - 1100 l

Accommodation - 4 guest cabins, 2 crew cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 10VM93 1800hp

Propulsion - surface drives

Speed - 42 knots max

Hull Shape - modified vee fifteen degrees deadrise aft

Project - Robert Angel

www.italianyachts.it

Project: Pantera 41

Pantera presents the project and rendering for a new bigger flagship model the 41. When launched this model will be Pantera biggest built to date taking over from the 36 as the flagship of the range. As usual from the US Miami Florida based builder, this will be a racing designed and ready powerboat with a fast sea kindly attitude. Hull shape is a deep vee with two steps and 24 degrees deadrise aft, all this aimed at reducing drag and increasing performance to the max. Pantera hulls are renowned for being fast but also very seaworthy. Interior accommodation as any respected powerboat will be classy and spartan, I would accept a saloon with a vee shape here but details have not been announced. Same goes for the twin engines with no numbers being given, but i would accept various twin petrol options with the smallest of these giving like 50 plus knots. Propulsion is twin stern drive. What would be surely nice is to see this Pantera compete in the World renowned PowerboatP1 series, hope that I encouraged someone from here.

www.panteraboats.com