Improve-it = Sunreef 70 Power

After the success of the first fossil fuel engined catamaran, Polish builder Sunreef continue to deliver new 70 Power models which follow the wake of hull number one named Jambo. This latest 70 Power is hull five of the series and is named Ondin. It was ordered by Chilean owners who made their first appearance at the Cannes International Boat Show in 2008, coinciding with the premiere of the 70 Power. The Chilean owners had many reasons in choosing a power catamaran but the most important was the seven thousand nautical miles long range in 21 metres, low fuel consumption, and Sunreef custom finish philosophy. The latest 70 Power has been purpose built for long travelling around Southern America, especially Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. This 70 Power accommodation will have a home feeling furnishing, offering a total of eight guest and two crew berths on the lower deck. It also features a first for this model thanks to a partially three sides covered flybridge. Ondin just as hull one will also feature underwater bulbs which are one of the differences between a standard 70 Power and the expedition version, making her a comfortable cruising and explorer vessel. Power is from twin Volvo 265hp, which give a 7000 nautical miles at 10 knots and the full consumption of the total 16000 litres fuel capacity. The latest 70 Power will now cruise straight towards Central America and cross the Panama Channel from where she will cruise down to her home in Chile.

www.sunreef-yachts.com

News: Menorquin April 2010

PALMA BOAT SHOW

From the 24th of April until the 2nd of May all the professionals and amateurs visiting the Palma International Boat Show have an inevitable appointment with Menorquin’s boats. The shipyard’s team will be available to attend visitors during the whole week of the show, which has become one of the most important national Boat Shows. Because of its special link with the Balearic’s nautical culture, Menorquin are inspired by the emblematic Llaüts and the shipyard’s headquarters are located in Menorca, a full support to the Palma Boat Show is given. Menorquin has opted to transfer three models from its cruising yachts range to the Palma Show: the MY 145, MY 120, and MY 100 all true icons of the Slowyachting sailing philosophy. As well as exhibiting these three models, Menorquin will be providing information to those interested in other Yacht models, or details about boats from any of their other three product ranges: Lläuts, Custom Yachts and Largo. The shipyard’s complete range of services will also be on display at the Palma Boat Show: Menorquin Charter; Menorquin Brokerage; Menorquin Share; and Menorquin Services, which this year has broadened the range of services it provides. In addition to the reparation, restoration and maintenance services, it now also offers services for the installation of equipment, supply of spare parts and accessories, moorings, logistics, insurance, and administration.

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NEXT DESTINATION CROATIA & MOSCOW

Menorquin commences April with an intense burst of activity in its Boat Show programme. In the International sphere and almost in parallel, the Spanish shipyard will be participating at the 12th Croatia Boat Show, which takes place from the 10th to the 18th of April; and at the 18th Moscow International Boat & Yacht Show, from the 15th to the 18th of the same month. Menorquin will be represented in Split, the Croatian city which hosts the first of these Boat Shows by its distributor for the Adriatic, Brik Nautika. Menorquin will exhibit one of its longest models from its cruising yachts range, Menorquin Yachts 160. An offshore traditional yacht with all the features of larger vessels which the Shipyard combines to perfection with its own particular classic style. Menorquin is conscious that the Croatia boat show has become an important platform for the recreational sailing business and a reference point for enthusiasts who sail mainly in the Adriatic Sea. The characteristics of this central European coastline bear a great resemblance to those of our Mediterranean coast, a factor which is in tune with the classic style of the Menorquin boats and a propensity for peaceful sailing which identify the Shipyard: sailing at your own pace, enjoying sea life to the full, or in one word Slowyachting. Menorquin will also participate at the Moscow International Boat & Yacht Show to attend customers from the Russian market and promote boats through its distributor for this area, Concept Marine. The nautical market in Russia has experienced spectacular growth in the last five years, the number of imported boats increased considerably in 2009 and the number of Russian luxury yacht buyers has also risen, according to the Boat Show’s organizing body. With these market figures Russia stands out amongst the emerging countries where the development of the recreational sailing industry presents magnificent prospects for the future. Therefore Menorquin has included this destination in its programme of International Boat Shows for this season.

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www.menorquin.com

New Model: Outerlimits 52 SL

Outerlimits presents the 52 SL, new flagship of the US performance boat builder and successor to the 51 Sport Yacht. The 52 SL features Outerlimits latest five step hull design which bases itself on the 2009 Powerboat P1 season champion SV43 shape. Taking this into account it is fair to say that the stepped deep vee shape on the 52 SL will surely deliver among the best performances and soft ride which Outerlimits is renowned for. Exterior wise the 52 SL continues the Super Leggera themes thanks to sleek lines and aggressive design lines. But the 52 SL is not only this, as the super light Outerlimits flagship also offers a comfortable luxury interior with full stand up head room, sleeping berths for four persons, fully equipped galley, and a shower head. The lower deck comes also equipped with full amenities as custom leather, bleached bird's eye maple, flat screen TV, DVD, stereo system and air conditioning. The 52 SL standard power is twin Mercury 1075hp gas petrol engines which deliver a 100 knots top speed. But if this is not enough for you a triple faster engine package is also available.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.39 m (50.6ft)

Beam - 2.81 m

Displacement - 6577 kg 

Fuel Capacity - 1192 l 

Accommodation - 4 berths 

Engines - 2 x Mercury 1075hp petrol gas fuel 

Propulsion - Mercury dry sump six stern drive 

Speed - 100 knots (115mph) 

Construction - Epoxy post cured E-glass, vacuum bagged foam cored

www.outerlimitspowerboats.com

Powerboat GPS - 2010 Season

Following the news that Powerboat P1 Management Ltd cancelled the 2010 Season, we finally have some more information about this after the 12th April meeting between the parties in Villa Malpensa, Milan, Italy. The bad news is that Powerboat P1 Management will not promote this years season. The good one is that the UIM takes over as promoter of this superb competition and races will be business as usual. So far we have a full calendar in order with three Grand Prix of the Seas fully confirmed, and an other two just waiting full confirmation. If all these will be confirmed that means a total of ten races, as each Grand Prix delivers two events, the longer Endurance and the shorter Sprint, and five Powerpoles. That is the same as the very good 2009 season. In this new calendar here is also showing the return of the Malta Grand Prix which after six consecutive seasons looked like to be cancelled from the previous calendar. Now this is set up again, although other news sources are saying this to be in September, which makes a bit of sense considering the below provisional calendar looks more expensive with various up and down trips on the European continent.
Powerboat P1 2010 Calendar
7-9 May UKRAINE Yalta
11-13 June MALTA Valletta
16-18 July ITALY To be confirmed
6-8 August SWEDEN To be confirmed
17-19 September ITALY, Sicily Siracusa

www.grandprixofthesea.com

Project: Mirage 45 Flybridge Sport Fish

Mirage present the 45 Flybridge Sport Fish project. This future flagship in Mirage Sportfish range is being designed too similar timeless looks as those of its smaller siblings, like the 21 and 32 models. As usual to this Florida, USA builder its design team headed in this case by renowned architect Lou Codega set with nine important key objectives. Among these you will find fuel efficiency which with twin Volvo IPS diesels should deliver an estimated four litres per hour at a 25 knots cruise, easy single person operation, dual stations, fish ability of an express, comfort of a flybridge, low operating costs, fully cored construction, stunning looks with Palm Beach line, Carolina flared bow, and an offshore performance ride. The Mirage 45 Flybridge Sport Fish will also offer live aboard accommodations for four people in an extended cruise.

www.mirage-mfg.com

New Model: Van Der Heijden 2000 Superior

Van Der Heijden presents the new 2000 Superior which is also the first in a new range, adding to the other four within this Dutch builder. The Superior will be an interesting challenge from Holland to other med looking yachts, and the 2000 is the first twenty metre model putting this challenge. Van Der Heijden should follow it soon with other Superior models and a 2400 is already in construction, and will be followed later on by a 27 and a 33 meters which are waiting for a unique owner on the drawing board. The new Superior series meets also the growing demand outside of Holland for a steel yacht with flybridge, and a hard chine hull. Impressive numbers are a constant feature in the 2000 Superior from its low weight for a steel construction of 38 tons, and a good performance achieving a top speed of 30 knots with twin 825hp Iveco engines. The 2000 as expected from a steel construction is also a custom built and hull one had a four double cabin with three shower heads layout. The owner cabin is located to aft. Galley is on the main deck looking to aft, and here you also have a large C-shaped relaxing sofa, and dining C-shaped table to fore. The flybridge also shows Mediterranean or sunny climates thinking thanks to its extended design.
Technical Data:
LOA - 19.30 m (63.3ft)
Hull Length - 18.90 m
Beam - 5.60 m
Draft - 1.45 m
Displacement - 38 t
Fuel Capacity - 4200 l
Water Capacity - 1200 l
Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins
Engines - 2 x Iveco 825hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 30 knots max
Construction - grade 42 steel hull, sea water resistant aluminium super structure 5mm
Hull Shape - hard chine

www.vanderheijdensteelyachts.nl

Project: Huckins 36 Sportsman

Huckins is a legendary US boat builder from Florida founded in 1928, which presents it lastest 36 Sportsman project. This stunning addition to the Huckins line is definitely new, but it’s not so much an introduction as it is a re-introduction. Huckins, refer to this latest retro design as the 36-36 because the original 36 Sportsman was created by the company’s founder, Frank Pembroke Huckins, in 1936. Now, following a meticulous 21st century makeover, the Sportsman triumphantly re-emerges sporting a more accommodating interior, with headroom averaging a lofty over six feet, and is ready to be custom fitted to ones specifications. Standard layout is for a owners bedroom to fore, a separate shower head, and an L-shaped settee. Alternatively the settee can be replaced by an interior galley replacing the one outside. As with all Huckins custom yachts, the new 36 Sportsman features high-performance, fuel-friendly Quadraconic hull and is available with conventional twin V-drive propulsion or highly efficient jets. Construction will be with top quality core cell, E-glass, and vinilester resins. Power is from twin Yanmar 315hp with an expected top speed of 30 knots plus.

www.huckinsyacht.com

New Model: Cigarette 49 Grand Sport II

Finally we can show you some pictures of the Cigarette 49 Grand Sport II. A new model is always big announcement especially when it is presented by a legendary company that is Cigarette in the fast power boating industry. As the title says the mark II of the 49 Grand Sport features some important new updates like a raised fore deck, redesigned cockpit, better and richer quality fittings, and new windshield design which says more traditional Cigarette to the previous wrap around design. With all these changes you can actually say for half of it the Cigarette is a new boat. Inside the 49 Grand Sport keeps the plush and comfortable experience of a full berth with a shower head, and all the creature comforts in the detailed cabin with six feet of head room. The 49 Gran Sport II unlikes its gas petrol guzzling sisters will be powered with a diesel and surface drives combination option only. In this case the power comes from twin Cummins 710hp, which also supports the Mercury SmartCraft controls.

Technical Data:

LOA - 14.93 m (49ft)

Beam - 3.04 m

Draft - 0.91 m

Displacement - 9752 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1892 l

Water Capacity - 189 l

Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Cummins 715hp

Propulsion - Arneson surface drives ASD11

www.cigaretteracing.com

New Model: Bertram 800

On 27th March the two years plus of waiting since the project was announced where over as Bertram finally launched its new 800 flagship model. Bertram's new 800 is not just the current biggest model, but takes title as the all time flagship from the builder who delivered the first deep vee hull designed by Ray Hunt to the world in 1960. The 800 does in fact go eight feet bigger to the late eighties Bertram 72 delivered in only five examples. Designed by Italian Zuccon, designer for all Bertram's since 1999, the 800 has a family feeling to the rest of the range although all the other sisters do indeed look smaller. The 800 is also presented with a full wrap around windshield, but so far no lower helm station is shown in the plans. It also looks so far to be available only with enclosed bridge. Accommodation plan in the 800 offers a four cabins all en-suite layout, which features a full beam mid-ship located master stateroom. Here you also get to choose between staterooms A and B plans, with a choice of a VIP suite or a three bunks berth to fore. The 800 also features two crew cabins with one located on below to midships aft, and the other on the main deck to fore of the galley. Power for the 800 is from twin MTU 2000hp standard, or optional 2400hp.
Technical Data:
LOA - 25.2 m (82.8ft) with bow pulpit
Hull Length - 23.4 m
Beam - 6.70 m
Draft - 1.70 m
Displacement - 84 t
Fuel Capacity - 11355 l
Water Capacity - 1515 l
Accommodation - 8, 9 berths in 4 cabins. 2 crew cabin.
Engines - 2 x MTU 16v Series 2000 2000hp, 2400hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Project - Zuccon International Project, Bertram and Ferretti AYT engineering

www.bertram.com

Improve-it = ISA Yachts 500

ISA Yachts announces the sale of a 50 metre displacement motor yacht, which be built on the 500 model platform designed by Andrea Vallicelli. This ISA reflects the companies philosophy and is a totally custom project, with modern lines designed according to the client’s style, input from designer Andrea Vallicelli, and the marketing and technical teams of the yard. The ISA 500.2 is a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure construction. This hull two of the 500 model series will differ from the first hull in the aft featuring a transom stairway style as on the succesful 47 metre series. This combines the new dynamic, streamlined and elegant outline of the 500 with the transom stairways of the 47 metre series, resulting in a modern Super Yacht with an elegant stern. In addition to the familiar stairways the 500.2 is enriched by a versatile beach area accessed from the swim platform by two wide curved glass doors. ISA Yachts 500 hull two will also have an interior designed by Francesco Paszkowski, this being his first job with ISA. The cutting of the steel for 500 hull two is already in process and the super yacht will be delivered in the Summer of 2011.

www.isayachts.com