Project: Overmarine Mangusta 148 Oceano

Overmarine Mangusta the very famous builder of 72 to 165 feet open hard top sport yachts finally show some renderings of its two years ago announced 148 Oceano. For the Italian Viareggio Overmarine founded in the eighties this project touches new challenges with the 148 Oceano representing its first build having a displacement hull, and three decks. The 148 Oceano just as the open hard top is to be designed by Stefano Righini, architect for Overmarine Mangusta since the early nineties. Righini presented a classic looking exterior with a standard interior plan offering five cabins. The owners stateroom will be located on the main deck, two VIP suites to mid ship below, and two double guest cabins below. A total of five double crew cabins are to be found, including the captains cabin on the upper deck just behind the helm station. As these renderings also show the 148 Oceano will also offer the latest of hydraulic opening balconies and terraces, these being the latest fashion to capture the modern super yachts. So far we can see two of these, one on the lower deck, and a second on the main deck by the owners suite. Twin MTU of 1523hp should give a top speed of 15 knots, and a cruise of 12 knots this last delivering an estimated range of 4000 nautical miles.

www.mangustayachts.com

Web: Oryx New Web Site

Oryx Sport Yachts and Cruiser introduces a new online showroom. Oryx is a brand of the known United Arab Emirates Gulf Craft company and sits as a bridge between the the two other companies the Majesty Yachts concentrating on Motor and Super Yachts, and Silver Craft open and Sportfish boats. Oryx was founded in 2005, and today it features two ranges Open and Fly Series, which offer a total of five models from the entry level 36 Open, to the 54 Fly introduced in 2009. Its latest new model is the Volvo IPS powered 46 Fly. Oryx new website takes you around with the following buttons: About Us, The Range, Distributors, Insurance & Finance, News, and Get In Touch. The website also features direct logo links to the Facebook, Twitter, and Gulf Craft websites.
www.oryx-yachts.com

New Model: Galeon 385 HTS

Since boat building became a production entity back in the nineteen sixties, the brands we admired at some time or another have since then created a model which sets it out away from the competition and makes it become a legendary status. While in recent years this has become more difficult due to the World becoming smaller and faster thanks to the Internet, these do still exist. I have no doubt on the success of the 385 HTS but I also think that this model can become a legendary one for the Polish Galeon who I add in the last decade with the help of Tony Castro and other people has done an awesome effort to become a prime power cruiser and yacht builder, and the results are for everyone to see. While Galeon has produced some really nice models in recent years I think the 385 HTS diminutive for Hard Top Sport is a step forward which the others will have to follow. After the release of the project in the early part of 2010 huge efforts have gone into preparing the 385 HTS just in time for Cannes and from here with the Inbuild section we showed you some bits and peaces of this. The 385 HTS is a two cabin both with en-suite shower heads sport cruiser. Other lower deck comforts will be a well sized L-shaped galley, and a spacious C-shaped saloon with a huge TV looking to fore on the pictured hull one. Outside the 385 HTS is full of surprises not just for its one level layout offering a single helm seat to starboard, relaxing two person chaise lounge, C-shaped settee to port, and exterior galley but for what it has underneath. In fact the 385 HTS unbelievable to see has also a tender garage under the C-shaped settee, and if this was not enough you can also order an extended bathing platform where you can carry another extra water toy. But as many will tell you the difference is in the details and the 385 HTS has plenty of these, mostly coming from the amount of glassed surfaces used in form of skylight on the foredeck, the side window, the hardtop, but also in the sliding twin berth in the mid ship cabin which transforms it to a double, and in the quality of the fittings over all. Galeon's good looking 385 HTS will have six engine choices from Volvo and Volkswagen starting with a 225hp up to the large option of 370hp, this last giving max speed of 40 knots to the Tony Castro designed hull.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.26 m (40.2ft)

LOA - 13.46 m including optional extended bathing platform

Hull Length - 11.99 m

Beam - 3.90 m

Draft - 1.05 m

Displacement - 12850 kg full load with large D6 370hp, 9640 kg light

Fuel Capacity - 950 l

Water Capacity - 450 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 10

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 225hp, D4 300hp, D6 330hp, D6 370hp,

Volkswagen TDI 225hp, TDI 265hp

Propulsion - Volvo DPH stern drive

Speed - 40 knots max with 370hp

Project - Tony Castro

Certification - CE B

www.galeon.pl

Improve-it = American Tugs 365

American Tugs update its 34 for the 2011 model year, not only by changing designation which now considers length over all and becoming the 365, but by introducing new elements enriching this explorer cruiser value. The designation change also affects other models with the 41 becoming the 435, and 49 the 525. Now arrived to 140 hulls the 34 model has been a huge success in the ten years story of Tomco American Tug story. The face lift for the 2011 badged 365 includes a pair of single panoramic window in the salon, galley for open views without vertical mullions. Several upgraded standard features are also incorporated into the American Tug 365. Designed by Lynn Senour the American Tug 365 sleeps four in two cabins, plus an extra double berth coming from the convertible saloon. Power is a standard 330hp, or optional Volvo 370hp, and Cummins 380hp. With the optional Volvo engine speed is an 18 knots max.
www.americantugs.com

Engine: Cat C18 ACERT 930hp

Building off years of success with the Cat C18 ACERT marine engine, Caterpillar Marine Power Systems is announcing an additional engine rating for the in line engine to expand the power range available for global customers. The 930mhp (685bkW) rating for the C18 ACERT propulsion engine provides best in class torque to maximize acceleration and speed. Along with the 1015 and 1150 mhp ratings currently offered on the C18 ACERT engine, the additional rating will meet current industry demand for high power and is one of several marine engines Caterpillar will bring to the market over the next few years. Backed by more than 80 years of engineering excellence, the C18 ACERT propulsion engine is an in line 6, four-stroke, 18.1-liter diesel engine, which is electronically governed, turbo-charged and after-cooled. With a smaller, narrower package, customers will notice the improved ease of service with more room between engines compared to the existing engine ratings. The smaller footprint will also open additional opportunities where hull space prevented the installation of a C18 ACERT engine. A crucial feature of the new engine rating is the best in class power and torque, which results in faster speeds, better acceleration, and overall class leading cruising performance. Another important benefit is an improvement in overall fuel economy compared to other engine packages. In fact, compared to the existing C18 ACERT ratings like the 1150 mhp engine, the new 930 mhp rating will increase fuel efficiency upwards of 25%, which will be well received by customers. Additionally, the C18 ACERT engine will continue to be compliant with all major global emissions regulations, including IMO, EPA Tier 2, and EU 94/25/EC Recreational Craft Directive. Along with the improvements to performance, power and torque, all Cat C18 ACERT marine engines come with an excellent standard warranty, available for up to ten years after initial purchase of the engine. In addition to the standard five year warranty, Extended Service Coverage can be purchased to extend the overall protection of the engine.

www.cat.com

New Model: Windy 40 Maestro

Windy presents its latest new model the 40 Maestro set to fill a void left between the recently introduced 44 Chinook, and the long standing 37 Grand Mistral. Born as a 39 Sport Cruiser project in end of 2009, the 40 Maestro is a high performance machine with an interior offering two double cabins, a single shower head, saloon, and galley. An owners cabin is to fore, while a guest twin is to mid ship. interior finishing follows recent trends of Matt lacquered oak wood, with a variety of choice for the upholstery. The exterior is less spacious and extravagant to recent similar boats, though it still remains comfortable offering a C-shaped settee to starboard, small wet bar opposite, two person co-pilots seat, and helm station. As expected the 40 Maestro continues the transition of Windy to lighter and environment friendly vacuum resin infusion method of construction this delivering a light displacement of just 7.5 tons. Power will be two engine and propulsion choices, starting from a standard twin 300hp with stern drives up to an optional of 370hp. You also can get an optional more manoeuvring friendly IPS400 twin Volvo 300hp choice. With the big twin 370hp engine choice the 40 Maestro reaches a fast 44 knots top speed, and a 34 knots cruise.
Technical Data:
LOA - 11.99 m (39.3ft)
Beam - 3.70 m
Displacement - 7.5 t
Fuel Capacity - 800 l
Water Capacity - 215 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths
Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, D6 370hp
Propulsion - Volvo DP stern drive, IPS forward looking dual propeller pods
Speed - 44 knots max, 34 knots cruise
Range - 450 nautical miles cruise
Construction - vacuum injection resin
Project - Windy Design Team
www.windy.no

Project: Princess 42

Princess presents the second series of its 42 what has become a very high selling model for the British builder in this size. The 42 in its first series generation has had a very rare for today's standards long run of seven years production. The major changes for the Princess 42 mark two are outside with the British design team adopting a lean and dynamic profile with wrap around windscreen and larger, sleeker windows and port lights. Think of the looks of the Princess 50, 54 or 62 here and you have it very similar in a smaller package. On the comfort side the changes are more subtle with Princess adding minimal space here and there to the two cabin two head plan. A visible change will be the teak table on the flybridge dinette, and what also looks a lightly larger second guest shower head below. Princess seem also to have introduced an option for a blue colored hull for the 42, which till I know and saw was not available on the now being replaced version. Power for the Princess 42 second generation is standard Volvo 370hp good for 29 knots max, and optional 435hp delivering an extra three knots of top end speed. www.princessyachts.com

New Model: Jeanneau NC11

A bit late in presenting this but after announcing project details in January pictures for the NC11 from Jeanneau where hard to come by. Launched by surprise in Dusseldorf the NC11 is a very inspirational model from Jeanneau aimed in a very competitive size challenging Scandinavian and Northern Europe builders, but due to its sport looks should also get attention down South in the Mediterranean waters. Designed by the usual Garroni who now takes care for nearly all Jeanneau power line, with concept by Premorel the NC11 is an enclosed sport cruiser but can transform and become very open thanks to the sunroof, side doors and fully opening four part patio door aft. Intelligent or shall we call them simple swiveling seats on the main deck also make the NC11 change its areas from dining to chilling in seconds, bring the inside to join with the aft deck. The NC11 also surprises for having big boat comforts built in like the glassed door by the helm station which leads to the side deck. Down below is a two cabin plan with owners double berth to fore, and a twin cabin for guest to starboard. It also has a very large head with separate shower. Power is from what I think are small twin 200hp Volvo, and so far after nine months from the release no bigger engine options seemed to be mentioned.
Technical Data:
LOA - 10.85 m (35.7ft)
Hull Length - 10.55 m
Beam - 3.73 m
Draft - 0.90 m
Displacement - 5300 kg
Fuel Capacity - 700 l
Water Capacity - 250 l
Max Persons - 10
Accommodation - 6 berths
Engines - 2 x Volvo D3 200hp
Propulsion - stern drive
Project - Garroni, JF De Premorel concept
Certification - CE B8, C10
www.jeanneau.com

Project: Ferretti 720

Ferretti Yachts seem to have made 2010 as one of abundant changes in its range of flybridge cruisers and yachts, and here the renowned Italian brand presents its latest fourth project of the year with the 720. Designed by Zuccon for its super structure with hull by Ferretti Advanced Yacht Technology the 720 is expected to launch in Spring 2011 and is a project of 22 metres in length and six of beam motor yacht. According to Ferretti brand manager Alessandro Tirelli it captures a lot of the looks and concept from this Spring launched 800 model. While Zuccon seems to have taken some ideas of the 800 like the lines of the coach roof I still see the 720 as a more aggressive machine and in this rendering it also shows the return to the Adriatic Sea based builder to low profiled upper structures as seen on past models. A design novelty seems also a stepped shear line which integrates with the main deck window at midships. I still remember when speaking to Italian yacht enthusiasts in the eighties, early nineties would tell me that any yacht that is not a convertible and has a reverse shear line is old or ugly. Whatever they said Zuccon being the master that he is in this department manages to make it look trendy and may be a new school will be returned here, although to be fair he already experimented with this on the little bit British looking 690 and 840 Altura models. The interior of the 720 continues Ferretti move with light colored woods as grey oak, joined with a brown-grey lacquer for all the details. A spit level saloon forms the living part separating the welcoming relaxing area with the dining, enclosed galley and helm to fore. The lower deck is a four owners and guest cabins affair. Owners stateroom is located to mid ship, VIP suite to bow, and two twin guest cabins in between. The crew lobby will be located aft with two cabins, laundry room, and a direct access to the engine room. Power will be from twin MTU 1381hp engines.
www.ferretti-yachts.com

Improve-it = Mulder 59 Convertible

Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands has just recently delivered a new 59 Convertible ‘Soft Top’ version. This latest launching improves on its predecessor with latest demanded equipment features as a fully automated convertible hood especially developed for the Mulder 59 Convertible, Seakeeper stabiliser system which uses a gyro for optimal stability both underway and at anchor, and hydraulically adjustable trim flaps designed for optimal regulation of the trim angle. Like its predecessors, the new Mulder 59 Convertible is built fully in aluminium and is powered by twin Volvo 575hp engine which give a top speed of 24 knots and a cruising of around 20 knots. Being built of alloy you can say that each Mulder is in reality a one off construction and this 59 Convertible further proves that. The yacht’s hull has been painted in a metallic bronze that combines with stainless steel details such as a rubbing strake and decorative air intake frames. The exclusive character of the yacht is underlined by her high-gloss teak bulwarks. The side decks and the swimming platform have Esthec decks, while the aft deck features a comfortable seating area with modern outdoor upholstery and an automatic high-low table.

www.muldershipyard.com