Project: Bertram 511

Bertram Yacht, a legendary force in the construction of Sportfish Yachts and Cruisers, is preparing to unveil its latest creation, the 511. This new Bertram is set to debut at the coming Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show and will replace the 510 model. Italian designer Zuccon who took over the design work for Bertram from 1998 will likely awe traditional enthusiasts with new, cutting edge exterior styling combined with classic rough seas performance features. Since its inception Bertram has built a reputation for building tough sportfish boats, whether competing in prestigious tournaments or running in open water, the legendary ride has been tried and tested among competitive anglers and experienced captains alike. The new 511 captures the classic spirit of earlier Bertram models and exudes a new edge modern appeal from its previous predecessors, without compromising the traditional look of the US builder. It boasts a streamlined shear line and charming elegance in which creature comforts combine with high performance, to provide for a pleasant, adventurous fishing experience out at sea. Years ago, builders had to make concessions in their building practices due to the limitations in construction capabilities available at the time. Therefore, they changed forward windshields to solid fiberglass construction to avoid weaknesses in their building processes. Nowadays, due to the incredible advances in technology quality methods of construction that are available, builders as Bertram are returning to their roots and have brought back the forward windshield design that can withstand the elements. With access to top end cutting edge technology, Bertram applies these new techniques and successfully re-introduced a full forward wrap around window into its latest models, first with the 540 presented last year and now with this new 511. This unique feature also makes for an incredible full 360 degree view of the surroundings and is a great asset for capturing wide clear views of what lies ahead. Robust hull-side windows have also been incorporated to provide natural light to the staterooms below deck. These hull windows first introduced on the 700 in 2007 have now been tried and tested on other Bertram's and have proved to uphold in challenging conditions. Having windows in both the master and twin guest staterooms also opens up for a relaxing environment with natural light on board. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, these distinctive hull side windows are reinforced into the yacht’s fiberglass hull during the early stages of construction fortifying its already rock solid hull, thereby adding to its overall strength. The interiors have also a fresh new look, with a large and comfortable living area including an accommodated salon and open galley welcoming you inside. Stunning views of the surrounding ocean from each of the living areas makes the space feel larger too. The spacious galley which is larger to yachts of this size, features a built in coffee maker, refrigerator, and freezer system. An open L-shaped dinette faces the open galley and large salon, creating a welcoming environment for guests on board. Ample storage is accessible under the L-shaped sofa, with plenty of storage for rods, reels, tackle, etc. A lower helm station which takes the space from the second settee is also available as option. The cabins below continue the comfort and maximum visibility focus feature of the 511. The double berth master stateroom is highlighted by the hull side windows, which are not typical of other sport fishing vessels, but provide a pleasant experience and interesting perspective from the staterooms when underway. A fore VIP stateroom is surprisingly well lit and is outfitted with a queen size berth. The starboard cabin with twin single berths is well proportioned too. A full washer/dryer is discreetly incorporated into the hallway closet, and you also have two spacious heads designed with contemporary elegant accents as well as stand up showers for a modern day feel. Well equipped for all sport fishing conditions, this well integrated yacht offers a variety of amenities for the dedicated angler with a spacious cockpit, measuring approximately 170 square feet, providing space and ample storage on board, and you also get today's most wanted, must have mezzanine aft looking settee which makes an ideal spot to watch or prep your next catch. An optional prep center or added mezzanine seating is also available on the starboard side. The 511 embraces serious performance, with the hull being an evolution of the 510, which in turn came from the classic Bertram 50. This apart the shape retains the usual trademarks of a Bertram such as a solid fiberglass deep vee hull, and center fuel tank that optimizes trim at various speeds and conditions. Innovative rudders and struts minimize drag, and a five-bladed prop significantly reduces vibration and noise. Equipped with standard twin MAN V10CR 1100hp, or CAT C18 1050hp, and the big choice of MAN V12CR 1360hp, the 511 is built as a Bertram with a no holds approach to running in rough waters.

www.bertram.com

New Model: Scarani 25 Cruiser

Spanish boat builder Scarani continues to present entry level boats with modern exterior looks and interior accommodation that look like coming from a major size. The Scarani 25 Cruiser challenges also bigger sized boats thanks to superb planning with well laid spaces inside and outside. Considering the 25 feet you get everything and more in this size. Large bathing platform able to stow a tender, a well sized cockpit with wet bar, and a cabin with four sleeping berths in two different spaces. The Scarani 25 Cruiser incorporates all the comforts needed for life on board such as a separate bathroom, a fully equipped galley with fridge, and comfortable accommodation sleeping four. The cockpit is also well sized featuring a double helmsmen seat, and an L-shaped settee which can convert into a sunbathing space for two.
Technical Data:

LOA - 7.90 m (25.9ft)

Hull Length - 7.49 m

Beam - 2.69 m

Draft - 0.42 m

Displacement - 2150 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 200 l

Water Capacity - 80 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 7

Engines - Petrol 200 - 270hp, Diesel 160 - 240hp

Propulsion - stern drive

Certification - CE B

www.scaraniboats.com

Improve-it = Canados 86

After six years of production the Canados 86 gets another improvement, aimed to keep it among the favorites in the pocket Super Yacht 26 metre size category. This latest improved 86 comes as a cooperation between Canados technical department, and the architects of Studio Salvagni. The changes feature a more spacious flybridge, renewed stern layout, and a modernized interior design. The Canados 86 keeps all the main elements of its sober modern exterior lines, along with the renowned reliability and performance of its hull. Canados also introduce other change with the stern now being more symmetrical, while the interiors as always sober and of excellent quality get renewed in the materials with the use of polished ebony and whitened oak wood combined with softly coloured fabrics. The most notable feature for this improved 86 which will delight the buyers is surely the free flybridge area aft, ideally suited for a set of chaise lounges.

www.canados.com

New Model: Fipa Maiora 35 Jet

Thanks to its remarkable experience in Super Yacht building and to a deep knowledge of the nautical market, Fipa Group decided to throw itself into a new challenge in order to add to its current range of models of unique yachts. The new Fipa Maiora 35 Jet joins the club of water jet propelled yachts. This experiment which offers a three engine triple jets set up, has also never been carried out on a full flybridge two deck and a half Super Yacht of these dimensions, leading to the creation of a unique model that has no comparison. With the 35 Jet, Fipa Group who also owns the famed AB Yachts specialized in only jet propulsion Sport Yachts, its designers and architects create a unique Super Yachts satisfying owners desiring speeds of forty knots plus associated with aggressive looking sport type yachts, but want a traditional exterior of two full decks and a half. This resulted in the creation of the 35 Jet, following Fipa's concept of a fully customized unit a feature of all the Group's yachts with classic and harmonious lines, based on the Roberto del Re created lines as for the standard 35 model. The interior accommodation is also made unique thanks to the material of the hull, Kevlar and carbon, and to the water jet propulsion, that Fipa Group up to now had used only on the AB Yachts range. This creates a different layout to the standard with each room gaining a typical home atmosphere with plenty of luxurious abundances. Outside, the large flying bridge is full of comfortable sofas, smoking tables, and a living area with large table than can accommodate ten people. Coming down to the main deck, is the living area that connects the comfortable dining space to the relaxing zone furnished with comfortable sofas and technological comforts, like home theater and satellite TV system. The owner cabin on the main deck is rich of details and comfort: with wide wardrobes, large mirrors, elegant fittings and precious marbles for the bathrooms. Below deck we find the elegant VIP suites, guest cabins and the crew cabins. Aft is the heart of the 35 Jet the engine room with the triple MTU 16V2000M93 of 2400hp each, propelled by 550 MJP water jets, which allow a maximum speed of 46 knots, and a cruise of 38 knots which gives a range of 550 nautical miles.
Technical Data:
LOA - 34.50 m (113.1ft)
Beam - 7.20 m
Draft - 1.40 m
Displacement - 120 t
Fuel Capacity - 22000 l
Water Capacity - 3000 l
Max Persons - 15 guests + 5 crew
Engines - 3 x MTU 16v2000M93 2400hp
Propulsion - water jets 550 MJP
Speed - 46 knots max, 38 knots cruise
Range - 550 nautical miles at cruise
Design - Roberto Del Re, Fipa Italiana Yachts
Hull Shape - deep V
Construction Material - Kevlar, carbon
Certification - RINA Cross of Malta 100 A 1.1.

www.maiora.it

New Model: Horizon 135 Premier

Horizon and Drettmann with the new 135 launch the second model in the Premier super yacht range. This new model is so far also the biggest from the Taiwan builder Horizon, going 5 feet further to the previous Premier. The Horizon 135 Premier is a three deck super yacht plus flybridge designed by J.C. Espinosa. The owners cabin is located mid ship of the main deck featuring a private jacuzzi, balcony and also an office. Performance is equally good considering the not so big twin MTU 1550hp giving a 15 knots of top speed.
Technical Data:
LOA - 41.15 m (135ft)
Beam - 7.98 m
Displacement - 265 t
Fuel Capacity - 44160 l
Water Capacity - 7750 l
Engines - 2 x MTU 8v4000M70 1555hp
Speed - 15.5 knots max
Design - J.C. Espinosa

www.horizonyacht.com

Projects: XL Marine 65, XL Marine 58

XL Marine started up in 2006 first with the 43, and in 2008 follows its expansion with the launch of the 51. Now this Italian builder upgrades its range with two further bigger project models, the 65 and 58. The 65 above which will be XL Marine future flagship will continue this Rome builder philosophy of offering a variety of choices to its customers not only for the fittings of there Sport Yacht, but also for the layout plan. A concept which is part of XL Marine also for the smaller 43 and 51 models. Just to give an idea, the 65 will be offered with hard top or without, and will also offer three different interior plans one of which offers four double guest cabins, three heads, separate galley, and two person crew cabin aft. Performance is an estimated forty knots max, with twin MAN 1550hp, while standard MAN 1360hp give 38 knots. Designer Gianfrano Di Mennato follows a keel shape with classic deep vee twenty two degrees dead rise aft, tradition again a symbol for XL Marine above and below the waterline. The XL Marine 58 pictured above is the other bigger model from this Italian builder which wants to compete with other historical yards in pure open type Sport Yachts. The 58 as all the other XL Marine follows the philosophy of the builder, saying that real luxury is choosing, offering also here a variety of choices, like optional hard top, teak side decks and so on. The standard interior layout is offered with three double cabins, plus a crew cabin aft. XL Marine have so far presented a single plan but as the smaller models, and bigger 65 project expect more to come. Twin MAN 1150hp power the twenty two degrees Di Mennato designed deep vee to a top speed of 37 knots. The project of the 58 is also ready on preliminary format, and now waiting for a real customer to make the signs on the dots so to go from papers to a fiberglass reality.

www.xlmarine.it

New Model: Azimut 78

Number five novelty out of eight. This is the 78 of the Flybridge range by Azimut, which starts this last set of four new models presented in Genoa. The 78 is a further development of the 75 adding four vertical opening windows to both side of the owners cabin, a new horizontal window in the VIP cabin, and an up down hydraulic operated bathing platform aft. This taking the place of the tender stowage on the flybridge. Thanks to this the 78 also gets a new flybridge layout now featuring a jacuzzi tub to aft, a sunpad, and C-shaped settee with all this also featuring a more minimal styling. For the rest the 78 keeps the smart main deck of the 75, as well as the spacious accommodation plan with four double en-suited cabins. Crew accommodation is located to aft. Engines are twin MAN 1360hp giving wide open throttle of 30 knots, and a cruise of 26 knots.

Technical Data:
LOA - 23.7 m (77.7ft)
Hull Length - 22.59 m
Beam - 5.60 m
Draft - 1.79 m
Displacement - 55 t
Fuel Capacity - 6000 l
Water Capacity - 1150 l
Accommodation - 8 guest in 4 cabins, 2 crew cabin berths
Engines - 2 x MAN V12 Common Rail 1360hp
Speed - 30 knots max, 26 knots cruise
Design - Stefano Righini, Azimut
Hull Shape - medium vee 15.3 degrees aft
Construction - GRP with sandwich core construction
Certification - UNI ISO 8666
www.azimutyachts.com

Boat Review: Nord West 370 Sports Top

Presentation

Launched in January this year Nord West's 370 Sports Top was a welcome addition to the renowned Swedish builder range, offering its second sport cruiser ideally suited for use in sunny climates. Based on all but the hard top on the 370 Sport which was launched three months before, the Sports Top version is a more of an all weather boat minimising the headache use of opening and closing canopies when the weather gets ugly. Benny Martinsson who apart of being owner of Nord West is also the designer, created an exquisite looking hard top sports cruiser with the Sports Top, using the 370 hull presented first as Flybridge in 2008, and today having four versions all offering a total different way of going to the sea. The Sports Top just as its other sisters gives high quality not only in the abundant use of wood outside and inside, but also in the fittings of each compartment you open in this boat. It is also versatile regards its propulsion being available with easy to use less maintenance IPS pods or stern drive engines, this last giving better performance and economy. For the 370 Sports Top stern drive is the choice, for reasons you can read in the Performance paragraph, but if your marina manoeuvring is not so sure try the IPS before taking my word as this will be easier.

Accommodation

Welcoming you on board the 370 Sports Top is the spacious teak laid bathing platform aft. This is among the most spacious for this size of boat. The sides of the platform are also free, good for side to mooring typical of Northern Europe marinas. Going up one step you get into the entrance of the modern flush decked cockpit, which is for two thirds of it covered by the hardtop, making this area usable in most weather situations. Here is a C-shaped settee to port, highly finished wet bar with grill opposite being more of another galley on the outside, a two person lounge settee to port, and the fully equipped dual seated helm station to starboard. Fittings outside is full of rich highly finished wood, with teak used for all the stepping surfaces in the cockpit as well as the side decks, with polished wood finishing for the wet bar and the aft rail.

A central door followed by two steps takes you to the lower accommodation deck, which again is emphasized by the huge amount of luxurious mahogany wood being used. I would say the 370 Sports Top has about double to wood fittings to that of most competitors in this size boat. The below layout is conventional offering a spacious L-shaped galley to starboard just as you walk down the steps, opposite a C-shaped which transforms to an additional double berth, and shower head. Both cabins located forward for the owners, and aft for the guests offer a double berth. The aft cabin has also a settee upon entrance, ideally suited for your guests when they want to have some private chilling time.

Performance

Coming from a hull which was designed for an IPS flybridge boat, one gets pure bliss at the performance of the 370 Sports Top, which not only has high speed of forty knots with the bigger engine but is incredibly responsive in tight turns. Handling is lively, usual characteristic of Nordic boats, with a millimetre light and responsive steering, but the Nord West also feels heavy and stuck on the water giving an assurance in rough seas navigation. Engine options are all Volvo with three stern drive choices, starting from the smaller D4 260hp, D4 300hp and the bigger D6 370hp. The IPS option is the 400 unit with D4 300hp engines. Maximum speed is 40 knots with D6 370hp, 36 knots for D4 300hp, and 31 knots on IPS400. The stern drive version gives 5 knots more in speed to the same powered IPS400 in top speed figures. Cruising is 28 knots for stern drive propulsion, and 25 knots for IPS at both 3000 rpm. The range is the best at 309 nautical miles with the D4 300hp engines. IPS400 gives 68 miles less but at a higher rpm of 3200 and 29 knots speed. Most powerful D6 370hp option has a best cruise at 28 knots which gives 271 nautical miles of range. For the smaller D4 260hp data is still not available, but I would still expect a 30 knots plus speed. Best miles to litres come always at a 29 / 28 knots cruise whatever the engine propulsion choice, showing hull proficiency at these speeds.

Positive

luxury wood use

bathing platform

IPS or stern drive choice

Negative
tight cockpit to side deck steps

Competition
This size Sport Cruiser with hard top has really picked up in recent years, having here eleven other competing choices for the 370 Sports Top. Criteria is eleven to 12.00 metres in size, open hard top with no patio door, two cabin interior, and stern drive or IPS propulsion. The Windy 37 Grand Mistral is the oldest design, presented as an open 36 in 1994 and a hard top 37 in 2000. The Tiara, Prestige and Sessa are available only with a hard top. The Sessa is the most similar to the Nord West in layout, while the Rio has the most unique interior offering a full beam owners cabin and two shower heads. The other boat offering two heads is the Spanish Moa, the longest at an exact twelve meters. Just as the 370 Sports Top, the Rio, Sessa, and wild card Marex are all new 2009 models.

Arturo Stabile 37 Stama HT - sun pad cockpit, unusual crane passarelle aft

Bavaria 37 SportHT - spacious cockpit sun pad C-shaped settee, high free board

Elan Power 35 - tight spaces, good performing Tony Castro hull

Mano M35 - hard top optional, two cockpit layout choices

Moa 40 Platinum Hard Top - two heads, 38 knots speed with D6 310hp

Prestige 38 S - double C-shaped settees in cockpit, aft cabin with scissor berth

Rio 36 Air - minimal, full beam mid cabin, 2 heads, hard top extends aft

Sealine SC35 - extended hardtop, modern minimal style inside outside
Sessa C38 - modern design, double galley outside and inside

Tiara 3500 Sovran - open plan interior, IPS only, highly fitted out

Windy 37 Grand Mistral - optional hard top, good handling, 1994 design

WILD CARD: Marex 370 Aft Cabin Cruiser - single engine shaft drive, aft guest cabin
Conclusion
Nord West has become a big player in the Motor Cruiser, Yacht market in the Northern waters on the up side part of the European continent. Proving this in the last years is that the Swedish builder won four prices and received two further nominations. With the 370 Sports Top which was launched in January 2009 in Dusseldorf, the Swedish Nord West is stretching its sights to the competitive Mediterranean market by offering a Sport Cruiser for use in sunny weather, but without forgetting its Nordic heritage for safety and practical features. The hard top is a much desired accessory today, but apart this the 370 Sports Top scores high points against the competition for its fittings being of the highest standard, its IPS or stern drive choice, and its top forty knots performance considering that the 370 is also among the heaviest over built boat in its class.
Technical Data
LOA. 11.8 metres (38.7ft)
Beam. 3.50 metres
Draft. 1.20 metres
Displacement. 9 t
Fuel Capacity. 800 litres
Water Capacity. 435 litres
Accommodation. 5 berths in 2 cabins + 2 in convertible saloon
Engines. 2 x Volvo D4 EVC 260hp, 300hp, D6 370hp, IPS400
Propulsion. Volvo DP duoprop stern drive, IPS forward looking duo prop pods
Speed. 40 knots max, 32 knots cruise with D6 370

Range. 271 nm at 32 knots with D6 370hp, 309 nm with D4

Hull Shape. variable planning vee

Project. Benny Martinsson, JIB Design tooling development
Construction. Divinycell core with vinilester resins

Certification. CE B

www.nordwest.se

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New Model: Solemar 32 Night&Day EFB

Solemar presents a new 32 Night&Day EFB, entro fuori bordo Italian meaning for In-Outboard that is powered with twin stern drive engines. With this new format the 32 Night&Day EFB modifies and creates a new stern design enhancing the already external live ability of the outboard powered 32 Night&Day, with a cabin for cruising, and a deck typical of a pure open rib. The lodging of the stern drive engines is situated also in a real engine room allowing to develop a comfortable sunbathing area, separated from the spacious living zone of the stern couch. The wide stern platform also allows a quick recovery and stowage of a little tender, and makes access to the water easy. The cabin of the 32 Night&Day EFB features a vee berth which sleeps two, a separate shower head, and a head. Power for the 32 Night&Day EFB can feature twin engines up to a max of 250hp each.
Technical Data:
LOA - 9.60 m (31.4ft)
Beam - 3.32 m
Displacement - 2850 kg dry
Fuel Capacity - 2 x 250 l
Water Capacity - 170 l
Max Persons - 14
Engines - 2 x 250hp
Certification - CE B

www.solemaritalia.it

Improve-it = Fairline 44 Targa Gran Turismo

Following Fairline released plans earlier last month for a new 44 Targa Open, the renowned British builder does more and puts these improvements in the hard top version 44 Targa Gran Turismo, which was presented in 2007. These modifications are in the cockpit layout and drives as included in the new Open version set to be launched in the London show coming January. In fact the latest 44 Targa Gran Turismo will offer an even larger cockpit seating area then previously allowing for more sociable entertaining, reflecting Fairline's ongoing trend towards larger, open spaced cockpits. Here a telescopic table also converts this spacious settee to a large sun worshippers area for the owner and his guests to relax. Volvo stern drive engines versus previous IPS pod units also power the new improved version. The latest optional Sterndrive Joystick system will also be available for similar IPS manoeuvring functionality. Standard power now is from twin D4 300hp engines, with options of more powerful D6 370hp being available. Speeds are a max of 31 knots with the standard D4, and 34 knots with the larger D6 optional choice. The stern drive versus IPS give also better efficency with the DP D6 370hp achieving a similar top speed to the IPS600 435hp powered 44 Targa Gran Turismo.

www.fairline.com