Project: Maritimo 470 Offshore Convertible

Fresh from the success of its new flagship launch, Aussie builder Maritimo announces a new model in its exciting Offshore Convertible range. The new 470 Offshore Convertible enclosed flybridge model is a three cabin, two bathroom luxury Sportfish Cruiser scheduled for launch in December. It will join the successful 500 and 550 models. The Aussie company said that it identified opportunities in the forty to fifty foot sportfish range, with the 470 Offshore Convertible being also its smaller entry level model for those wanting to join the Maritimo family. Among the notable features not found much in this size will be the internal staircase to the enclosed bridge, aft helm position, and a large fishing friendly cockpit. As all Maritimo the 470 Offshore Convertible is aimed at a market for people who love both cruising and the thrill of big game fishing. The cockpit includes an optional live bait well in the transom, and bait prep station over a coolbox forward as well as a sink with mixer tap. A reinforced plate under the cockpit floor provides for installation of a game chair and the wide coaming overlaps into the cockpit for comfortable stand-up fishing and installation of rod holders. The luxurious saloon features a fully equipped galley forward, leather L-shape lounge around a fold-out table in the starboard aft quarter and a large lounge in the forward port quarter opposite the galley. In the enclosed flybridge an L-shape lounge around a solid table can comfortably seat five guests forward of the helm. The bridge is open at the rear, with mid rails and clears providing protection in difficult weather conditions. Twin hatches in the hardtop or an optional sunroof provide both light and air. Forward of the saloon, the accommodation space includes three cabins. A master stateroom to port with a queen double bed and ensuite bathroom, a guest stateroom forward, and bunk cabin amidships on the starboard aside. The forward and starboard cabins share the second bathroom. The new 470 Offshore Convertible apart competing with other maruqes competes also with the bigger 500, having a similar sized flybridge and cockpit, and being only one metre shorter in length. Standard engines in the Maritimo 470 Offshore Convertible are twin Caterpillar C9 turbo diesels, rated to 575hp each, should give cruising speeds of 25 knots, with maximum speeds in excess of thirty knots.

www.maritimo.com.au

New Model: Patrone Moreno 27 Open

Patrone Moreno is an Italian boat builder, located in the Northern part of Liguria, close to Savona. Patrone opened shop in 1922. For the year 2009 the builder is upgrading its range of traditional Gozzo cruisers with two new 27 models. The first which PowerYachtBlog presents is the stylish 27 Open model pictured above. The 27 Open evokes its stylish timeless status, but still features a double berth down below for an overnight stay in a harbour or a nice anchorage. The 27 Open will be powered by twin 225hp Diesel engines, propelled to traditional direct in line shafts.
Technical Data:
LOA - 8.80 m (28.8ft)

Length Hull - 7.97 m
Beam - 2.83 m
Displacement - 7110 kg
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 238 l
Water Capacity - 150 l
Max Persons - 8
Engines - 2 x D3EVC 190hp, 225hp

Propulsion - direct shaft line

Speed - 26 knots max

Design - Michele Moreno

Certification - CE B

www.patroneboat.com

Project: Sea Water 500 Convertible

Sea Water presents the project of its new flagship the 500 Convertible. With production and sales of its ten and thirteen metre models well on its way with outstanding results, the Italian Sardinia rib builder has decided to turn its attention to larger boats capable of satisfying the needs of more demanding customers, prompted also by the active interest and encouragement of several clients. Comforted by the good work carried out until now but well aware of the care and effort necessary to design and build such a craft, Sea Water has commenced work on a boat that represents its future, leaving nothing to chance for the construction of what will become as a flagship, the most distinctive boat of its entire range. The new big Sea Water will bring some novelties like numerically controlled modelling, vacuum infusion lamination, and follows its tradition of using state of the art materials, composites, best in components, and accessories. The 500 Convertible will also feature a modular and highly customizable deck layout capable of providing a sporty, high performance, comfortable pleasure boat or in alternative a functional and reliable maxi-tender, chase boat for maxi-yachts. Engine configurations will start at 1600hp and go all the way up to 2200hp, with surface piercing propellers, bow and stern thrusters. A spacious bathroom, a galley and a practical cabin, in the pleasure boat version or a bathroom, a staff cabin plus ample seating and storage room in the maxi-tender setup. Other on board amenities will include refrigerators, ice maker, boiler and a generator. Further optional accessories, custom fittings, and finishes can be provided to tailor a truly made to measure Rib Yacht, in accordance with Sea Water philosophy which has given it so much success. The new Sea Water flagship the 500 Convertible is scheduled to be presented the coming Spring.

www.seawater.it

New Model: BlueGame 60

The second model from BlueGame, the BG60 made its first official appearance during the Cannes show last week, after making a special preview in the end of July, with its surprise showing at the Summer Ceremony at the Yacht Club of Parma which the builder along with its partner San Lorenzo where official sponsors. As it was noted in the project briefings the BG60 has similar lines to the smaller 47, but in a bigger format offering greater flexibility and more comfort, but keeping the walk around deck and the feel of being on a big center console. The hull lines are again as the BG47 from the hands of renowned US architect Louis T.Codega, one of the most respected hull designers, who put the wishes of owners Carlo Bonomi of Sea Tek fame, and Luca Santanella sea architect and Olympic sailor to plan. The BlueGame BG60 can be fitted in various versions, deck and also internal layout plans. The exterior has a total of seven versions: Open, T-Top, Tender, Marlin Tower, Hardtop, Marlin Hardtop and Fisherman. The deck has four different layouts too: Top, Deck Standard, Deck Fisherman, and Deck Caddy. Inside accommodation has further options with four choices for the forward owners deck, and two further options for the aft crew quarters. Standard plan here is two cabin four berth plan, available in two different options, and a three double cabin with a six berth two head plan. Again the layouts are really endless with BlueGame stating that with the various combinations it can create 2500 BG60 all different to one another. Performance for the moderate twelve degrees vee shaped Codega hull is a 39 knots top speed, with 34 knots of cruise powered in this case by twin MAN 1100hp engines.

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.6 m (57.8ft)

Waterline Length - 15.5 m

Beam - 5.38 m

Draft - 1.21 m

Displacement - 22.500 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 3500 l

Water Capacity - 1000 l

Max Persons - 16

Accommodation - 6, 7 berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin

Engines - 2 x MAN CRM 10v 1100hp

Speed - 39 knots max, 34 knots cruising

Range - 400 nautical miles at cruise

Hull - vee shape with twelve degrees deadrise aft

Construction - GRP vinilester polyester resins, core vacuum bagged from sheer upwards

Design - Louis T.Codega hull, Luca Santanella BlueGame

Certification - CE A

www.bluegame.it

Project: Grand Banks 53 Aleutian RP

Grand Banks presents the project of the new 53 Aleutian RP set to replace the 52 Heritage EU. The 53 will be the entry level model for Grand Banks bigger Explorer Yacht Aleutian range. While this will be the smaller Aleutian ever built, expect to see similar standards of the bigger models offering comfortable live aboard spaces on the main deck, and large cabins below. The standard layout is a three double cabin plan, with owners cabin being a full beam mid ship affair, VIP cabin to fore, and third double bunk cabin to port. A double cabin layout is available offering also a salon in the owners suite, and a shower in replacement of the third cabin. Worth to note is also the two separate entrance stair cases for the cabins: one for the owners suite located mid of the main saloon, and another next to the pilot house for the guest quarters forward. There is also the option of a crew cabin which in standard plan is an utility room. Main deck saloon is also available in two plans, as is the flybridge deck. Power options are three engine choices with the smaller being twin Cummins QSC8.3 593hp, and the bigger Cats C12 Acert 715hp. Max speed is over 22 knots with the bigger choice, and range which is ever important for a Grand Banks owner is always over 700 nautical miles, with a displacement speed of about nine knots.

www.grandbanks.com

New Model: Atlantis 40

The new Atlantis 40 is a further development of the 39 model, adding to it a nice integrated hard top, a total cockpit redesign, and an extended bathing platform. These improvements will make this model a further hit in the market as it filled what was missing to make the 39 a good boat from a great one, plus the bonus of the integrated hard top. The cockpit now offers a clever redesign with a c-shaped settee to port, l-shaped wet bar opposite, and further sun lounger under the wind screen. Obviously the 40 will keep the grandeur interior the 39 offered which is among the best in its size and style of boat, offering two spacious en-suite cabins, plus the bonus of a convertible saloon. Power is from twin Volvo engines with three different choices, starting from the smaller 300hp for a top speed of 35 knots, to the larger 370hp, which give wide open throttles of 39 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.63 m (41.4ft)

Beam - 3.87 m

Fuel Capacity - 800 l

Water Capacity - 200 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - 4 + 2

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, D6 330hp, D6 370hp

Speed - 39 knots max, 35 knots cruise with D6 370

Project - Michael Peters hull

www.azimutyachts.com

Project: Viking 76 Convertible

Breaking new ground is a Viking trademark and at the company’s 810,000 square-foot facility on the Bass River in New Jersey, a short hop from Atlantic City. Another emerging chapter is underway with the construction of the new 76 Convertible, slated to premiere at the 2009 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. To be sure, the 76 Convertible has some big shoes to fill considering 45 Viking 74 Convertibles have been delivered since its introduction in 2004. With even a cursory glance, the Viking 76 Convertible’s profile is reason to pause. The raked stem is aggressive and its mission becomes instantly obvious. Similarities to the 82 Convertible, like its dramatic sheer line, the flush foredeck and a pair of fixed port lights which match lines of the hull are sweeping design statements that merge form and function. The wrap around black metallic mask provides a distinctive and distinguished look, which accents the flowing lines of the flying bridge. The 76 Convertible will be built as has been Viking experience in 22 years with fine end grain vacuum baged balsa, which is also included in the running surfaces i.e. bottom minus the through hull areas which will be solid glass to avioud corrosion. Inside the 76 Convertible will have two layouts, a standard double five cabin with heads plan, and an optional give cabin but with an extra double cross over berth to fore. Power is from twin Cats or MTU engines, which with the higher powered choice should give a max of about 40 knots, and a mid thirty cruise. Like all Vikings, it will be manufactured to order and provide its owner a one-of-a-kind sportfishing yacht built to the New Jersey builder exacting design to fish and cruise in comfort, luxury and safety.

www.vikingyachts.com

New Model: Sunseeker 130 Predator

Sunseeker unveiled its current new flagship, the 130 Predator at the Southampton boat show to high acclaim. The new 130 Predator is also the flagship of the Performance Motoryachts range, overlooking the second sized model in this range by about 22 feet. There are many impressive design elements for the new big two deck and a half Sunseeker. Surely the most amazing of all are the four balconies located on the main deck, two on both sides of the owners cabin to fore, and other two located to mid ship in the main saloon. The standard interior plan offers five double cabins, with the owners suite on the main deck. Crew space is for eight members located to fore of the lower deck. Engines options are twin MTUs starting with the smaller 3140hp up to the bigger 4185hp option. The bigger engine choice should push the Super Sport Yacht 130 Predator to a max speed of 30 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 38.6 m (126ft)
Length Waterline - 30.8 m
Beam - 8.0 m
Draft - 1.50 m full load ex props
Displacement - 165t
Fuel Capacity - 20000 l
Water Capacity - 4500 l
Accommodation - 10 guest berths, 8 crew berths
Engines - 2 x MTU 12V4000M93 3140hp, M93L 3460hp, 16V4000M93 4185hp
Propulsion - direct inline shafts in semi tunnels
Design - Don Shead hull, Sunseeker

www.sunseeker.com

Abati Yachts New Web Site

Italian builder, Abati Yachts presents its new website. Founded in 2004 by Alessandro Patrizi, Abati started as a story of the past. Looking for his own boat, Patrizi chooses a lobster looking Traditional Cruiser from Austin Parker, and its top of the range 42 model. Hearing in a later stage that the Tuscany Austin Parker was in financial trouble decides to take over the building premises, but to leave the brand name to the owners mostly because of his idea in constructing bigger boats. The first model from Abati was the 55 Portland, a traditional looking model but still having innovations, like the all separated three cabins, which is still a unique feature in its size. The second which was the 46 Newport took a more modern approach. The yard is preparing the launch of three further models the 58 Eastport, an extended flybridge version of the 55, and the upcoming new flagship of the range 64 Freeport which will be available in HT and Fly versions. New Abati showroom has a black background and is available in Italian and English language. The web site has ten main tabs being: the choose, collection, dealer, buy, abati life, owners club, customer care, contact, news, and press.

www.abatiyachts.com

Production History;

55 Portland 2005-14

46 NewPort 2006-14

58 Eastport 2010-14

64 Freeport HT 2010-14

64 Freeport Fly 2011-14

60 Keyport 2014

Project: Sanlorenzo SL100

Sanlorenzo updates its 100 model now getting a full modernization in the new SL100 version. The new 100 from the famous Italian shipyard comes by the hands as all recent San Lorenzo models of architect Francesco Paszkowski, who presents an exterior with larger windows to the previous model. The new Sanlorenzo Super Yacht will also be available with a hardtop option as pictured above, and the anchors will also have a nest cover system with hydraulic operated pivot doors hiding them completely once these are stowed in place. The interior design is carried out by Rodolfo Dordoni, who presented a modern concept of light and vision. The standard owner layout offers three similar sized cabin on the lower deck, and an owners stateroom on the main deck. Power is from twin MTU 2435hp which should give maximum speeds of 26 knots.

www.sanlorenzoyacht.com