December 30, 2009

INBUILD ~ Galeon 340 Fly Part 3 of 4

Part three of the INBUILD dedicated to the Galeon 340 Fly series. So far we have shown you outer parts of this new Polish Motor Cruiser set to be World Premiered in Dusseldorf coming January. In the previous two series you saw the hull mould as in part one, and the upper structure as it was being prepared in the second chapter. Today we show you the interior part of the living main deck in a plane empty fiberglass only form, being prepared prior to the furniture is actually fitted in. Unless you visit a boat builder this is impossible to see, and even in this case many builders actually don't show the moulding rooms. The picture above is showing the main saloon, to the left is the table which will be the convertible C-shaped dinette, and to the right the place where the bench with the helm station will be located. Behind the helm is the the space for the galley. This picture was actually taken at the start of this month, with Galeon senior technical department having a busy end of year festive season in order to complete the 340 Fly for Dusseldorf. www.galeon.pl

December 29, 2009

Projects: Mustang 550 Sports Euro, Mustang 500 Sports Coupe, Mustang 2850 Sport Cruiser

Australian boat builder Mustang comes from a healthy period of novelties fueled by the release of its new Sport range presented a little less then over a year ago with the 430. Today the down under builder offers three interesting new projects, two on the higher end, and one being an entry level to its range. Rendering above show the new 550 Sports Euro what will be so far the new flagship of Mustang's range. As all the Sports range the new 550 is designed with a European style in looks and practicality, with the Euro name here representing the flybridge version. This truly luxurious boat will like boasting modern and high end quality furnishing offering the perfect entertainment with large but warm layouts. Her interior layout will offer a three double cabin two head interior plan, here finding a full beam owners suite mid ship, VIP to fore, and double bunk berth. Power will be from a triple Volvo IPS600 set up. Inspired by in-house designers and accomplished down under naval architects the Mustang 500 Sports Coupe project is created to meet the expectations of today's serious and experienced boat owner. Using high quality materials, the most modern production techniques and strict quality assurances, the Mustang 500 Sports Coupe is a new expression of performance boating from Australia. With expansive and functional single level living, exciting cabin layouts, the 500 Sports Coupe offers an identical three cabin interior to the 550 above minus the second helm station above. It is basically a more sportier version of the flybridge motor yacht 550 Sport Euro, identical in size and comfort, but missing the flybridge deck here replaced by an opening sunroof. The 500 Sports Coupe is also powered by triple Volvo IPS600 which is coupled to a proven sea keeping hull design.
The last rendering above introduces the new 2850 Sports Cruiser project what features modern usability with styling in mind. The 2850 Sports Cruiser will be Mustang introduction entry level model, opening the door to first time boaters into its range. The 2850 Sports Cruiser will have a one level open cockpit and larger than normal internal space with four berths in two areas, separate shower head, and a galley. Mustang says the interior of the 2850 Sports Cruiser will be one of the roomiest in this size sports cruiser. The 2850 Sports Cruiser will be offered with two power options from Mercruiser or Volvo both in petrol versions. So far it seems there is no diesel choice, but also a limited fuel tank of only 300 litres which should make for a short range of only about a hundred miles.

December 28, 2009

New Model: Sea Ray 450 Sundancer

Despite the recent global downturn Sea Ray continues the introduction of new models by presenting the 450 Sundancer during the recent Fort Lauderdale show. The World famous US builder has introduced fourteen models in the past two years, keeping its fleet constantly evolving and improving to the times featuring the latest technologies and freshest designs in the industry. Naturally, the new 450 Sundancer advances Sea Ray's forward thinking way with innovative features like its standard Axius propulsion system with joystick control, a fiberglass hardtop with retractable sunroof, a cockpit entertainment center, and a designated media room below. Starting topside, the 450 builds upon the versatility of its Sundancer siblings having a hardtop with bonded windshield, benefiting from comfortable all weather rain or sun boating. Two double wide benches with flip-up bolsters and armrests serve the helm and port console, here the drivers station coming with a full complement of driving and navigation aids to make operation easier than ever, from the SmartCraft VesselView display, to the Axius or Zeus joystick control, to the amazing Skyhook feature. The cockpit abouds with possibilities from the U-shaped lounge with removable table, to the aft backrest of this seat that split pivot open to create an extension of the sun pad, and lastly to the starboard side where is a big L-shaped wet bar with ice maker, and optional grill, refrigerator, and removable flat screen TV to create an outdoor galley. Under the sleek exterior of the 450 lies a classic contemporary interior, with top class cabinetry from Sea Ray's Cape Canaveral Woodworking & Finishing Facility, Ultraleather seating, and brushed chrome accents. Ambient light from the over sized hull windows and skylight gives a natural glow to the interior. The forward stateroom features a full size island V-berth, Posturepedic backrest, Shoji-style sliding door, and separate head shower compartments. The main cabin houses a spacious galley with stainless steel appliances and loads of storage along the port side; to starboard is a dining area with folding table which coverts to a double berth. A Sony stereo located here comes fully outfitted with an iPod docking station, CD player, Sirius satellite receiver, amplifier, and sub woofer. At the heart of its entertainment ready interior, the new 450 features a unique media room abaft the salon that comes with theater seats, accent lights, and an entertainment system boasting a gaming system port, MP3, DVD player, and a 32 inch TV, which can be upgraded to the optional entertainment package that offers Bose 3-2-1 System and 37 inch flatscreen. The theater room located mid ship also converts to a double berth by way of the seats slide out base, and a curtain provides night time privacy. A long list of options allows the owner to rig the new 450 Sundancer with advanced electronics, generators, teak exterior decking, a foredeck sun pad, hydraulic-lift swim platform, rod holders, and several choices of upgraded stereos and TVs throughout. Power from the new 450 Sundancer is a standard of twin Mercruiser Magnum 496 375hp petrol engines propelled by Bravo III sterndrive. Alternatively a more powerful petrol Mercruiser 425hp petrol choice is available, with diesel options from Cummins at 380hp, and 480hp being available these propelled by Zeus pods.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13.85 m (45.5ft)
Beam - 4.01 m
Draft - 1.17 m Zeus pods
Displacement - 12,340kg Cummins Zeus
Fuel Capacity - 1106 l
Water Capacity - 265 l
Accommodation - 2 + 4 berths
Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 496 Magnum ECT 375hp, Magnum 496 HO 425hp Petrol,
Cummins QSB 380hp, QSB 480hp
Propulsion - Bravo III DTS Axius sterndrive, ZF Zeus Pods
Hull - vee shape with 19 degrees deadrise
Construction - vinilester resin with core foam & fiberglass stringers

December 27, 2009

Project: Numarine 130 WB

Turkish yacht builder Numarine presents the 130 WB so far its largest project and here showing a design rendering. The130 WB will be a forty meter Super Yacht with a beam of over eight meters. Architect Spadolini gave a progressive design approach, taking hints from the latest presented Numarine models with a sleek, and stylish but at the same time aggressive looking profile. The 130 WB this acronym standing for wide body will have a full beam main deck which represents the saloon, and master cabin which will also be serviced by the latest trend of opening balconies. In this case three, two for the saloon, and one for the owners cabin. The aft bathing platform of the 130 WB will also follow latest trends offering a beach deck with ample space for sunbathing, socializing, and showering. The interior will be of a semi custom approach configured to accommodate five or six cabins, this also depending on the place where one locates the galley. The 130 WB will also boast two staircases, one for the guests and another for crew movements. Crew space will be for three doubles, and one captains cabin. Numarine is estimating speeds with the bigger engine choice of a 28 knots maximum for its new planned flagship.

December 25, 2009

New Model: Gamefisherman 46 Flybridge

Gamefisherman is another of the custom and semi production builders, but this one originating from the Florida area, and also concentrating most of its range to smaller under fifty feet models. Many of today's custom builders are going above the fifty foot mark, and when they build small it is normally a centre console design with outboards then a cabin convertible type. Here we present the 46 Flybridge the latest creation of its experienced president Michael T. Matlack, who before founding Gamefisherman in 1985 has been at the head of such great names as Bertram, and Rybovich. This new 46 Flybridge might be a replacement to the 45 and is a pure sportfish machine with a spartan interior offering three or four berths on bunks with a fore head, a convertible settee, and a galley. Power to this very traditional looking Sportfish Cruiser is by twin Cummins 715hp.
Technical Data:
LOA - 14.02 (46ft)
Beam - 4.26 m
Draft - 1.21 m
Fuel Capacity - 2271 l
Water Capacity - 283 l
Accommodation - 3 + 2 berths
Engines - 2 x 715hp Cummins
Propulsion - line shaft
Construction - cold molded wood protected with glass epoxy resins

December 24, 2009

Projects: Parisi 850 Open, Parisi 850 Cabin

Founded in 1979 but with a real story that started in the thirties, Parisi has in recent years joined the Inrizzardi Group. The 850 which will available in two distinctive Open and Cabin style is the first Traditional Gozzo Cruiser project to come since Parisi joined the Italian Group of boat builders, which today counts seven important brands to its name, all located on the West sea part of Italy. Pictured above is the 850 Open project, which distinct itself from the Cabin version presented below with its lower profiled upper cabin structure. Other differences are the galley up on the main deck, and less spacious interior, this having three berths coming from a convertible V-shaped dinette to fore, and a single adult or two children mid ship berth. Below is also a separate shower head. Power options are from a single 230hp or twin 160hp diesel engines propelled with traditional in line shafts. While having an identical hull as the 850 Open, the Cabin version represents a real impressive interior offering superb accommodation for a Traditional Gozzo Cruiser of this size. In fact the 850 Cabin will offer an interior boasting four berths in a forward vee shaped double, and in a second mid ship located double bed. Apart this the 850 Cabin also offers a galley below, and a dining table for four which can convert to an additional berth. The 850 Cabin is also available with a stainless steel radar arch as pictured above, or an all weather hard top. Both Parisi 850 Open and Cabin will be built with a fibreglass hull, but will also have traditional amenities like full teak deck outside, and a wooden toe rail. The power options are also the same as the Open, with a single 230hp or twin 160hp engines which the builder estimates max speed of 30 plus knots, and a cruise of 22 to 24 knots on both versions.

December 23, 2009

Improve-it = Riviera 70 Enclosed Flybridge

Christmas has come early this year for two loyal Riviera owners, taking possession of their brand new 70 Enclosed Flybridges, both customised to the hilt and representing more important sales for Riviera current flagship. The first, will be among Australia’s best equipped luxury game Sportfish Yachts, and is named “Born to Battle” now belonging to an elated Peter Teakle, who set out to create the ideal home for cruising and competing. In his 50,000 nautical miles over twenty years and six Riviera’s, Peter has learned which details make a great game fishing boat, combined with those features that top it off as a thoroughly exquisite cruising boat. The retired Peter Teakle plans to cruise The Whitsundays, exploring the 74 islands in the group and seriously competing in the annual Lizard Island Game Fishing Tournament in which he was instrumental in changing the format to a tag-and-release competition. So enthused is Peter Teakle with his latest addition to his fleet, his new 70 Enclosed Flybridge is painted in Peter’s trademark colour scheme of black hull with black and gold detailing to the superstructure, that he has barely had the keys two days before taking off to his home port of Hamilton Island where the locals are holding their breath in anticipation of her arrival. They will not be disappointed. ‘Born to Battle’ is decked out with over one million dollars in extras, from the upgraded MTU engines boasting nearly 4,000hp, and an ice chipper that blasts out 12kg of ice per hour, to five hundred thousands in Furuno electronics, controlled by a mouse in the Skipper’s helm chair. There are even water sensing devices that operate the windscreen wipers, inspired by the same technology in Peter’s BMW. The engine room is something to behold, equipping Peter’s fourth boat with MTUs, effectively a Mercedes Benz in this case two 1920hp engines. The massive exhausts are sourced from Italy. All up, the engineering of ‘Born to Battle’ is the most advanced in Australia and is truly world standard. Also installed, for comfortable cruising and extra stability during offshore tournaments is a gyro stabiliser system, which virtually eliminates low speed boat roll, at anchor and underway. Peter and Nina have also designed the internal layout to suit the dual purpose of ‘Born to Battle’. The floor plan features the galley aft, flowing out to mezzanine seating and cockpit, plus a detachable boarding platform that can be removed for serious, competitive game fishing. The lounge area is forward of the galley and consists of two generous size tables on either side of the boat, both featuring wrap-around seating crafted in the softest beige leather. There’s also a matching leather bench seat capable of seating up to five adults adjacent to the impeccably equipped galley, but to call it a ‘breakfast bar’ is like calling Born to Battle a barge. Sleeping eight in four cabins, the boat was specifically designed for two couples and three full-time crew. There is a palatial full beam master suite, a guest double stateroom with en suite and the third cabin has been converted into a “bells and whistles” office housing Peter’s gadgets, computers and storage for every manual this technically advanced boat boasts. At the bow are two spacious crew cabins and a fourth bathroom. No detail has been overlooked, from the teak woodwork throughout, Amtico floors, and a neutral palette that owes a lot to Nina’s Swedish origins. Prior to its presentation, ‘Born to Battle’ was put through its paces by Steve McPherson from R Marine, who went as far as spending several nights onboard out on the Gold Coast Broad water to put ‘Born to Battle’ and all of her machinery and equipment through a series of thorough tests. Another Riviera 70 that is enjoying its finishing touches in preparation for delivery is bound for New Zealand and due to be handed over by Bruce McGill and his team from R Marine in Auckland before Christmas. The owner, his crew and Bruce McGill intend to cruise the boat to her home port in Auckland earlier in the New Year. Their delivery trip will take them, 438nm from the Gold Coast to the pristine, rugged and supremely beautiful island of Lord Howe Island for some serious exploring. At Lord Howe they will then take on fuel for the 800nm passage to New Zealand. The Riviera 70 boasts a cruise speed of 30 knots and top speed of 35 knots and a range of 1,000 nm. So far, Riviera has built and launched five of its 2008 presented flagship 70s, more like custom builds than production boats and nearly qualifying to a Super Sportfish status.

December 22, 2009

Project: Kha Shing MFS 62

Kha Shing Enterprise Company Limited the renowned Taiwanese Yacht builder has been working with US based Setzer Design Group on a nineteen and 34 metre designs for the new Monte Fino S range with a new logo attached. After presenting the larger 34 metre Super Yacht a few days ago, today we present you the smaller nineteen metre of the Monte Fino S, what is a new range of Kha Shing existing Monte line targeting clients who are looking for luxurious Sport Yacht. The all new MFS 62 is a Sport Yacht, to my knowledge the first of this type from the Taiwanese builder, and will provide thirty plus knots speeds by using pod propulsion. The new MFS 62 will have a beam of over five metres and a relatively shallow draft for its length of just over one metre. The sport yacht will hold 3596 litres of fuel offering a variety of cruising speeds with ranges based on the final power plant selection and speeds used. The yacht includes three staterooms below, one of which is a full beam master suite. The galley is half a level below the main deck and includes the salon and pilot area under a retracting sunroof. The aft deck includes a sunning pad and dining areas and access to the engine room or an optional crew lounge and cabin below. The swim step is accessible from either side, and lifts to reveal a tender garage positioned above the engine space. Kha Shing also says for a flybridge version to be offered later on, although we still don't know if this is a completely new motor yacht with different super structure or just the latest trend of offering a Sport Bridge with a helm station and a sunbathing space above the hardtop of the MFS62.

December 21, 2009

New Model: Dyna 65

Taiwan Yacht builder Dyna Craft present a new 65 model. Sitting at the middle large side of its seven model range the 65 is set to challenge the mostly European based competition for this size offering a motor yacht with Mediterranean looks, coupled with the latest trends of big view windows in the main midship owner and VIP cabins to fore. Offering sporty stylish lines outside, the 65 boasts a standard interior of four cabins, with double crew cabin aft. The Dyna 65 is also offered in two further layouts the firsts named Option 1 replaces the fourth cabin with a walk in wardrobe for the owners cabin, and the second crew berth is replaced with a jet ski garage. The third layout named Option 2, is also a three cabin with owner walk in wardrobe in replace of the fourth cabin, crew second berth now having an utility room, and the raised saloon settee replaced by a dining table with movable chairs for six. The flybridge of the new 65 offers a big C-shaped settee looking aft, wet bar to port, central helm station, and sunbathing area to fore. The welcoming interior main deck is a split level offering a C-shaped sofa to port upon entrance, galley to port in the raised area, opposite second settee, and helm station to starboard. Tender stowage is on the bathing platform aft which follows latest trends of having an up and down movement for easy tender launching and retrieval. Power choice is from nine options from all major marine manufactures Yanmar, Volvo, MTU, and MAN propelled with traditional in line shaft method. Hull number one which was fitted with the larger MAN 1224hp options reached top speeds of 30 knots with fuel and water at half loads.
Technical Data:
LOA - 20.36 m (65.1ft)
Beam - 5.23 m
Draft - 1.55 m
Fuel Capacity - 3780 l
Water Capacity - 832 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Cats C12 705hp, C18 1000hp, Volvo D12 770hp, Yanmar 900hp
MAN D2848 LE423 900hp, D2840 LE423 1100hp, V12 1200hp
MTU 8V2000M92 1000hp, 8V2000M93 1200hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 30 knots max with MAN V12 1200hp
Hull Shape - vee hull bottom
Construction - vinilester resin solid glass hulls with foam core sides

December 20, 2009

Project: Princess V85-S

British boat builder Princess seems not happy enough to present two new models at the London Show in January 2010, launching there the new 72 Motor Yacht, and V56 and heads a week later to Global sized German Dusseldorf show revealing the new V85-S. The new Princess V85-S takes the Princess V-class sports yacht range to the next level of quality and performance, with its redesigned main deck layout, an enhanced materials specification, and a new more powerful engine option which guarantees a thoroughbred sporting performance. The V85-S is a triumph of modern design, advanced engineering and traditional craftsmanship. Excitement and relaxation are available in equal measure, encapsulated in a sleeker exterior style that blends with her sport profile. Special weight reducing techniques are employed in a state of the art construction method to ensure maximum performance and efficiency gains from the latest engine technology. An all new and distinctive lower profile discreetly incorporates an upper sundeck, which is fitted with a luxurious sunbathing and relaxation area as standard, or an upper helm station as option. Throughout the interior Princess has ensured exceptional levels of style and comfort, such as the completely restyled and enlarged side windows on the magnificent main deck; the open plan layout, giving a massive entertaining space; and the spacious accommodation below deck specified with the highest quality materials. Apart all these improvements the one most important addition remains hidden from view, in the engine room, with the new 2,600hp MTU V16s top of the list. These powerful high speed diesels give a phenomenally impressive power-to-weight ratio and an amazing speed range pushing 40 knots, making the V85-S one of the most powerful in line shaft propelled Super Sport Yacht in this size.