Improve-it = Menorquin MY120

Menorquin presents an improved MY120 in a new 2011 version. Just as the recently improved MY160 presented in Cannes, Menorquin has made attractive renovations to the interior design, incorporating a new line of furnishings but maintaining the classic aesthetics which distinguishes the Menorcan Traditional Cruiser, emblem of the Slow Yachting philosophy. The exterior of the MY 120, 2011 edition, presents a new hardtop design too with very clean lines which provide a more stylized and harmonious overall shape. Another new feature is the single piece lateral windows with improved closing mechanisms which was presented first for the 2011 model year MY160 presented a couple weeks ago. These improved details in the MY120 will be shown in the Genoa show, and aim to increase the already successful sales of this full keel semi planning hull two cabin traditional cruiser.
www.menorquin.com

Class 1 - Italy Preview

Eight boats will line up on Lake Maggiore this weekend when Class 1 teams resume rivalries in the Italian Grand Prix, round 4 of the UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship, where the first major title of the season, the European Championship, will be decided and Class 1 celebrates its 150th Grand Prix of the modern era. World Champions Arif Al Zafeen and Nadir Bin Hendi lead the race for the world title and will be aiming to continue their imperious form in Fazza, taking wins in Brazil and Norway, but will have to come from behind if they are to successfully defend the team's European title, which was won last year in Stresa by Mohammad Al Mehairi and Jean-Marc Sanchez. Standing between Fazza and the title is Italian Giovanni Carpitella who leads the European standings by 12 points over his Middle East rivals. Carpitella, bidding to be the first Italian to win a major Class 1 title since Matteo Nicolini lifted the European crown in Trondheim in 2005, switches team in Stresa, but carries his points from two podium finishes in Norway and maximum points in Sweden to race alongside Chris Parsonage in Negotiator, returning to Class 1 after a year out of the sport. Abdullah Al Mehairbi and Talib Al Sayed, in Skydive Dubai, have an outside shot at the European title and start their second Grand Prix together looking to continue the impressive form they showed in Sweden, finishing on the podium twice. Local interest will be fixed on the battle between the all-Italian pairings headed by Nicola Giorgi and Guido Cappellini, who were teammates in Norway and Sweden, but have since gone their separate ways and line up in Stresa as rivals. Tomaso Polli returns to Class 1 after a two-year absence to renew his partnership with Giorgi in Giorgioffshore, whilst Cappellini brings in Class 1 debutant, Marcello Menegatto, to throttle Primatist. After taking a battering last time out in Sweden, both Norwegian outfits return to the fray, fully repaired and ready to race. Welmax will be looking to get their title challenge back on track and are chasing a hat-trick of wins in the Edox Pole Position, whilst Relekta will hope to reproduce the pace they have shown in previous outings as they target a season-best finish above fifth spot. Following Carpitella's exit, Team Abu Dhabi has confirmed a new driver line up, bringing in American powerboat ace, John Tomlinson, who raced in Class in 1997, winning the World and European titles with Laith Pharaon, to race alongside Rashed Al Tayer who took his maiden Grand Prix in Sweden. Adding spice to the European title race will be the outcome of Victory Team's appeal against the post-race time penalty imposed on Fazza in Sweden to deny them the win in race 2. A successful outcome for Victory Team will see Carpitella's 12 point advantage shrink to a mere two points.
UIM CLASS 1 WORLD POWERBOAT CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 3, race 6 of 12

1. Fazza - 103pts

2. Skydive Dubai - 86pts

3. Negotiator - 71pts

4. Primatist - 42pts

5. Welmax - 27pts

6. Giorgioffshore - 16pts

7. Foresti and Suardi - SCAM - 11pts

8. Welmax Alianza - 10pts

9. Relekta - 7pts
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 2, race 4 of 6

1. Negotiator - 67pts

2. Fazza - 55pts

3. Skydive Dubai - 48pts

4. Primatist - 21pts

5. Welmax - 15pts

6. Relekta - 7pts
EBOX POLE POSITION CHAMPIONSHIP - after round 3 of 6

1. Welmax - 55pts

2. Fazza - 50pts

3. Skydive Dubai - 30pts

4. Negotiator - 24pts

5. Relekta - 14pts

6. Primatist - 10pts

7. Giorgioffshore - 9

8. Welmax Alianza - 7pts

9. Foresti and Suardi SCAM - 5pts

www.class-1.com

Project: Cranchi Sixty6 Flybridge

After making its larger size debut just a year ago with the 64 Hardtop, Cranchi presents its second project for its ambitious fifty feet plus yacht program with the 66 Flybridge. Scheduled to debut in a couple days in Genoa the Sixty6 Flybridge will be Cranchi's biggest build and continues the styling we have seen with the 64. Huge glass surfaces abound on the 66, and the flybridge space seems also very large, although seating spaces seems to be limited, with the aft area left free. An optional hard top is also available for the fly. The main deck saloon seems an extension of what we have seen on the 64, with similar spaces and larger windows, left free of the galley which is located below. Accommodation is a total of four cabins, all located below. A full beam owners stateroom to mid ship, VIP suite to fore, third two single guest cabin to port side, and a fourth crew cabin with private shower heads located to aft. The layout of the aft deck is sport yacht inspired, although the semi glass, and fibre roof on top will remind you this is a flybridge yacht. Here is a nice wet bar, and a C-shaped settee with part sunbed. Power is from twin MAN 1400hp engines which should deliver a 33 knots max speed, and a 29 knots cruise.

www.cranchi.it

New Model: Fairline 42 Squadron

A waited debut that of the Fairline 42 Squadron, which was presented as a 41 project a year ago, and replaces the six years produced 40 Phantom. This Fairline new model represents two important notes from this global renowned British boat builder. The first is that the 42 Squadron is the smallest model of this range ever made, taking this title away from the 43 produced from 1994 to 98. The second is that Squadron now represents the flybridge range of Fairline, which means no more Phantom's. It will be interesting to see if this will be just a re-badge or we will see more Squadron details in the smaller sub fifty feet models. The exterior surely looks the Squadron buisness going on! The Fairline 42 Squadron is a two cabin flybridge motor cruiser which wants to challenge the best in a competitive global market, with large glassed surfaces abounding on the main deck, and being standard in the below cabin area. Particularly spacious areas are the flybridge, this a Fairline standard in the last decade, and the owners master stateroom to fore. On some forums reviews there is some notes that the saloon looks a bit small for a 42 footer. Fairline lead designer for a couple decades today Bernard Olesinski who takes care of lines and hull shapes also thinks out of the box by presenting his most ever moderate Vee having a 12.5 degrees dead rise aft. While the standard is that deeper is better, one of his flatter vees was the end eighties Fairline 50 with 15 degrees aft, which in my experience was one of his best hulls too. Other notes are on the small side fuel tanks of 996 litres which surely would have made better of an extra one hundred capacity, and good water capacity of 471 litres. Power is from standard Volvo 370hp which give a not so fast 28 knots top speed. If you want more you can have a pair of bigger Volvo's 435hp, and Cats 460hp. This last option being the high performing choice giving 31 knots wide open throttle speeds.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.94 m (42.5ft) inc gunwale

Hull Length - 12.62 m

Beam - 4.22 m

Draft - 1.07 m

Displacement - 12.79 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 996 l

Water Capacity - 471 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 EVC 370hp, 435hp, Cats C7-Acert 460hp

Propulsion - line shaft in semi tunnels

Performance - 28 knots with 370hp, 30 knots w/ 435hp, 31 knots w/ Cats 460hp

Hull Shape - Vee with deep forward, full length spray rails and 12.5 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - Isophtalic gel coat, resin. Unidirectional, biaxials, woven rovings glass fiber

Project - Bernard Olesinski, Fairline Design Team

www.fairline.com

Project: Garlington 48 XPS

Custom Sportfish builder Garlington from Florida USA presents the project of the 48 XPS. This new project will be Garlington second in small size model, and just as the smaller 44 is an Express Sports Fisherman. The 48 XPS is designed by Ullberg who presents exterior lines with a soft reverse shear line shouting a bit of a Carolina style. The exterior aft deck is the usual fisherman's paradise with an aft central fighting chair. Two steps lead to the raised area which is reserved for entertaining and will have two L-shaped benches to the sides, and a central pompano style helm station. The accommodation standard arrangement is an owners separate cabin to fore, a dinette, a bench sofa, C-shaped galley, and shower head. Construction follows Garlington unusual for a custom builder high tech approach of a fully sandwiched hull with top quality materials of glass, kevlar, carbon fiber, and Corecell materials. Imron paint is used for the painting and finishing of the Garlington 48XPS.

www.garlingtonyachts.com

New Model: Riva 33ft Aquariva by Marc Newson

After the Cento celebrating the first one hundred builds, the just launched Gucci version, Riva adds another exclusive Aquariva jewel with the new version by Marc Newson. The Aquariva by Marc Newson which will be limited built to only twenty two units is the most extravagant of the unique versions of this model and apart finishing details, also offers differences in the exterior design. Newson's Aquariva is unique in its conception, as well as the materials chosen changing the wood and stainless steel finishes with unheard materials. A wood-like, textile-based laminate Phenolic composite is used for the deck area and instrument panel. This material was developed in the first half of the twentieth century, and was a precursor to fibreglass. To give the exterior a more high tech look, anodized aluminium a light weight material not generally associated with boats; is used in lieu of stainless steel and chrome brass, yet remains contextual among Riva’s glamour and classical design. Aquariva by Marc Newson changes outside are truly innovative: the re-imagining of the transom, the wrap-around, laminated glass windscreen, split cabin door entry, functionality of the lounge and dining area, and the re-introduction of separate driver and passenger seats. Power for this third unique Aquariva by Marc Newson follows the other models with a twin Yanmar 380hp giving a top speed of 41 knots. Aquariva by Marc Newson which was announced as a project earlier on this year was recently launched as a limited edition of 22 units, and is available worldwide through Gagosian Gallery.

Technical Data:

LOA - 10.07 m (33ft)

Beam - 2.80 m

Draft - 0.96 m

Displacement - 6.69 t loaded, 5.35 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 480 l

Water Capacity - 130 l

Accommodation - 2 berths

Max Persons - 8

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 6LY3/UPT 380hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 41 knots max, 36 knots cruise

Range - 150 nm at 36 knots cruise

Hull Shape - Vee monohedron with 16.5 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Marc Newson, Mauro Micheli Officina Italiana Design

Certification - CE B

www.riva-yacht.com

Project: Cheoy Lee 59 Serenity

In 2008 Cheoy Lee launched the first yacht in the Serenity Series, a 68 footer based on the efficiencies of a true displacement hull with long range explorer yacht features. The line’s flagship will be the new Serenity 83, currently under construction. The Serenity 59, shown in the picture above, is the third model in the series, and should launch before the end of the year and the first two hulls will be delivered to Australia and Florida. Mike Burvenich designed the three stateroom yacht with a large walk in lazarette aft of the engine room. New Zealand’s High Modulus designed the composite structure, subsequently granted Germanischer Lloyd class certification. A solid, hand laid hull with double bottom tanks, resin infused decks, bulkheads and superstructure provides a tough configuration, combined with a low center of gravity and hence stability. Single and twin engine configurations will be available, both with full propeller protection. Estimated range on the standard 7500 litres fuel tanks is 2000nm at nine knots, and over 4000nm at seven knots with a single engine set up. The standard single engine package is a John Deere 330hp. Twin John Deere 236hp engines are the factory option, although other configuration powers are available.
www.cheoylee.com

New Model: Codecasa 65.mt construction C.118

Codecasa challenges itself by presenting its second largest ever built yacht with the launching of construction number C118. She shares size and hull underwater lines with an other Codecasa, the recently launched and much publicized stylist owned construction F.71 but has a complete different super structure. Named Lady Lou and designed in house by Codecasa C118 differs from C71 for having a more classic profile, which also looks a bit dutch if it was not for the usual high bow. This last a trademark to all Codecasa's. Her interior are designed by Della Role who presents this four deck Super Yacht with an owners stateroom, and eight double guest cabins. Crew accommodation is for a total of eighteen in nine double twin bed cabins, a chief engineer and a captain's cabin. Power is from twin Cats of 2448hp which deliver a medium load top speed of 17 knots, and a cruise of 12 knots which give a 5000 nautical miles range.
Technical Data:
LOA - 65.0 m (213.2ft)
Waterline Length - 56.50 m
Beam - 11.20 m
Draft - 3.70 m
Displacement - 825 t medium load
Fuel Capacity - 120000 l
Water Capacity - 30000 l
Accommodation - 1 Owners, 8 guest cabins, 22 crew berths
Engines - 2 x Cats 3516B 2448hp
Propulsion - line shaft with Schaffran 6 fix blade S class props
Speed - 17 knots max, 12 knots cruise
Range - 5000 nm at cruise
Construction - high tensile steel AH36 for hull, aluminum 5083H111/H321 super structure
Project - Codecasa, Della Role interior
Certification - Lloyd's Maltese Cross 100 A1 SSC "Yacht" Mono 66, LMC+UMS - MCA Compliant
www.codecasayachts.com

Projects: Benetti Class 93 Delfino, Benetti Class 105 Tradition, Benetti Class 121 Classic, Benetti Class 140 Crystal, Benetti Class 145 Vision

For 2010 legendary super yacht builder Benetti decides to overhaul its semi custom fiberglass line into the new Class Range. A change which is in some models is deeper to others, one being totally new, and the remaining being a more make up modification effecting windows and light design touches. A model which is semi new, is surely the 93 Delfino pictured above, which is based on the 85 introduced in 2007. The 93 Delfino keeps the two and a half deck layout, and adds more classic Benetti styling. The interior of the 93 Delfino is very spacious in standard plan being a full five cabins layout, with owners stateroom on the main deck. The project of the Class 105 Tradition replaces the 100 Tradition and is a make up change over for this five cabins, two and a half deck medium sized Super Yacht. As the above rendering shows most of the change represent greater window surface areas and more cleaner and leaner lines. The Classic has been the Benetti which started the fiberglass built line in 2000 for this legendary yachting name. The first Classic was a 35 metre, and later on a slightly larger 120 model based on the same hull was introduced. Today, ten years after its first launch the Classic has been delivered in about fifty units, a super success in a semi custom super yacht. The 121 Classic will be the third series for this hull which has proved to be Super not just in size, but most importantly in sales number for the yachting industry in general. The 140 Crystal is a totally new project for Benetti, and will be a three deck super yacht. A five cabin interior which seems to be a characteristic of all Benetti's is the standard plan for this second largest of the semi custom Class range. Design for this model is entrusted as all the line to Stefano Righini, with interior by Francois Zuretti.

The Benetti Class 145 Vision represents a further evolution of the 140 Vision with light changes to the lines, and a complete new set of windows. So far the 145 Vision is the biggest fiberglass built by the Azimut Benetti Group. Design is again trusted to Righini, with interior for owners and guests by Francois Zuretti. Again the Vision series has proved to be another winner for what is considered the biggest Super Yacht builder in the world with the 140 selling over ten units in a just a couple years time.

www.benettiyachts.it

Project: Sessa C48

Sessa presents its fourth new model of the 2010 year with the C48, showing the huge effort from this Italian builder who in recent years is challenging the top crown of Med looking cruisers and yachts for its innovative and high quality products. Launching in a month time at the Genoa show the C48 is a project developed on Sessa's first IPS boat introduced in 2007 the C46. Today Sessa has a total of four IPS models. Many characteristics are the same but Sessa and Christian Grande fine tuned the lines of the hard top and super structure now looking similar to the C38 introduced last year. The C48 will also add an extended bathing platform with high and low movement which apart easy tender stowage increases length by a couple of feet, hence the designation change. Thanks to this the C48 can also handle two water toys up to 2.85 metres in the garage, and another on the bathing platform. This extension also increases space in the aft deck by 36 cm, therefore also adding more space outside. Other changes are also a bigger hard top opening section, and a redesigned helm station. Interior wise the two cabin layout with the full beam owners suite to mid ship stays, but a change in furniture woods and colors is found. This to be finished in dense walnut, and leather surfaces in brown, cream and cocoa, which will match the cream colored galley. Power for what have been very appreciated underwater lines of the C46 will be from twin Volvo IPS600 435hp units. Construction method also changes for the C48 now to be done in the cleaner and lighter infused resin.
www.sessamarine.com