New Model: Salpa 30.5 GT

Salpa headed to this years fall Genoa boat show with an important novelty that of the 30.5 GT. The latest Salpa gets a lot of interest first for its today hard to find legendary Renato Sonny Levi hull shape, and second for being another sport cruiser which offers a good mix of a day and cabin boat. Interesting is that many of the Sport Cruiser who are going for this new trend are from Naples, or have the design team which comes from the area. What strikes in the 30.5 GT is the nice glassed hard top which covers the double seat helm station. Outside of the 30.5 Gran Turismo is in fact a full day boat which makes use of all the length with a centre console served by a wet bar behind, a sun pad to fore reached from both sides with a walk around style staircase, and two L-shaped dinettes aft. An extended aft bathing platform reached with a central passageway from the cockpit competes the exterior fit out. Inside is a well laid space which considering the outside is quite spacious offering four berths, an L-shaped galley, and a separate shower head. The sleeping area is in fact a convertible V-shaped dinette to fore, and double berth located to mid ship. Power is for twin 300hp petrol gas engines, or 220hp diesel both with stern drives propulsion.
Technical Data:
LOA - 9.90 m (32.4ft)
Beam - 3.35 m
Draft - 0.90 m
Displacement - 5500 kg loaded, 4000 kg unloaded
Fuel Capacity - 500 l
Water Capacity - 200 l
Accommodation - 2 + 2 berths
Max Persons - 10
Engines - 2 x 300hp Petrol, 220hp Diesel
Propulsion - stern drive
Construction - vaccumm infused resin
Project - Renato Sonny Levi hull
Certification - CE B
www.salpa.com

Project: Huckins 44 Sportfisherman

The new Huckins 44 Sportfisherman dovetails classic styling with the most modern materials and technology. Huckins have drawn upon 75 plus years of custom yacht building experience to achieve style and comfort without compromising the serious amenities that blue water fishing requires. The 44 Sportfisherman is the first project for this line, but lengths up to 90 feet in a similar line are to be available. The Sportfisherman features a sleek, low-profile flybridge under a half-tower, with panoramic views from the helm maximizing the captain’s ability to spot birds, bait and weed lines. Like all Huckins custom yachts, the Sportfisherman is underpinned by the Quadraconic hull renowned for its ability to overcome rough seas, and high fuel prices while delivering outstanding performance and a smooth, dry ride. Accommodation is a twin cabin lower deck, with owners room to fore, and second guest bunk cabin to port side. A saloon with two sofas, and a practical second day head by the entrance to the cabin area is found on the middle living deck. Power is from twin 380hp engines with speeds estimates being a 30 knots max.
www.huckinsyacht.com

New Model: Princess 64

An update of the 62, this is the Princess 64 which got most of its success from big families or the charter friendly four cabin layout. But if this not your take Princess still can change the twin bunk fourth cabin to a private study office. The Princess 64 enlarges all windows of the 62 from those of the main living deck which serve the saloon, to those below in the cabin areas. An extension of the aft bathing platform now with up and down movement for easy tender launching and recovery has also been made. The aft deck has also been made larger and now features two way entrance from the bathing platform, and a central settee served with a teak table. Three engine choices power the 64 from standard 900hp Volvo, or optional Cats 1015hp, and 1150hp. This last option gives a max speed up to 34 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 19.70 m (64.9ft) Inc pulpit
LOA - 19.45 m ex pulpit
Beam - 5.03 m
Draft - 1.45 m
Displacement - 30000 kg
Fuel Capacity - 3409 l
Water Capacity - 909 l
Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew berths
Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 900hp, Cats C18 1015hp, Cats C18 Acert 1150hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - 34 knots max with 1150hp Cats
www.princessyachts.com

Projects: Linssen 430 Range Cruiser Sedan Wheelhouse, Linssen 430 Range Cruiser Sedan Variotop

Linssen presents two projects based on the same hull that of new 430 Range Cruiser. Pictured above is the Sedan Wheel House version which offers a full covered twin level all weather main deck living area. Below accommodation is a two cabins plan, with master stateroom to fore, and two single beds guest room to port side. A shower head is to starboard side. Engine options are a single 120hp, or twin 90hp Steyr engines.

The 430 Sedan Variotop of this cross over traditional cruiser features the praised convertible soft top opening from Linssen. Power is the same as is the lower deck layout of twin accommodation. The 430 Range Cruiser Sedan Variotop is ideally suited for those who cruise mostly in Summer and would like to enjoy the sun more.

www.linssenyachts.com

New Model: Mondomarine 41 Meters Semidisplacement

The new Mondomarine 41 Meters Semidisplacement super yacht which follows as some of the latest projects of the renowned shipyard design by Cor D. Rover for the concept design and exterior styling, Luca Dini for the interior, and Mondomarine for the naval architecture. The interior decor, taste vaguely Art Deco, is characterized, in the common spaces, by the contrast between the dark woods and white tissues while the cabins are made warmer by the presence of leather details as the base and the headboard of the beds. The layout includes the main salon and the Owner’s suite on the main deck, a lounge on the upper deck and four guest’s cabins on the lower deck; the bow and the stern are VIP full beam, while the center are one twins and one double. Twin 2255 hp MTU engines push the 41 meters Semidisplacement RINA classified Mondomarine at a max speed of 19 knots, cruise at 17, and a range of 3000 nautical miles at 12 knots.
Technical Data:
LOA - 40.5 m (132.9ft)
Waterline Length - 33.80 m
Beam - 8.50 m
Draft - 2.15 m
Displacement - 270 t
Fuel Capacity - 50000 l
Water Capacity - 8500 l
Accommadation - 1 owners room, 4 double guest cabins, 3 double crew room, 1 captains cabin
Engines - 2 x MTU 12V396TE94 2255hp
Propulsion - line shafts
Speed - 19 knots max, 17 knots cruise, 12 knots economic
Range - 3000 nm at 12 knots
Project - Cor D.Rover exterior, Luca Dini Interior, Mondomarine naval architecture
Certification - C Hull, Mach YCH MCA Unrestricted
www.mondomarine.it

New Model: Sessa C48

Sessa presented the new C48 at the Genoa show, which is based on the C46 hull. As is known the C46 launched in 2007 has been one of Sessa's most press praised models being awarded Boat of the Year by British IPC media i.e. Motor Boat and Yachting, and Motor Boats Monthly in January 2008. Considering the success of the C46, Sessa tweaks and upgrades the C48 in numerous departments but still keeps the same successful formula. The changes are a new hard top super structure design from Christian Grande now looking more similar to the new recent models from Sessa, a hydraulic up and down bathing platform aft, larger cockpit aft deck, more spacious tender garage with space for a tender or Jet-Ski up to 2.85 meters in length, and scissor moving forward stateroom which changes the double berth to a two singles format. For the remaining the Sessa builds on the model it replaces with a full beam owners stateroom, two galleys one down and a comfortable one outside, two heads, and power from Volvo IPS600 with twin 435hp engines performance.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.90 m (52.1ft)

Hull Length - 15.8 m

Beam - 5.50 m

Displacement - 18000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 1000 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 300 l

Accommodation - four berth in two cabins, plus two convertible berths in saloon

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS600 forward looking dual propeller pods

Project - Christian Grande 

Certification - CE B

www.sessamarine.com

Project: Sealine SC42

Sealine present the SC42 project due for launch next summer, on what is the Sport Cruiser version of the F42, latest launch from the US Brunswick owned British company. But the SC42 while based on the F42 offers new important perspective on a Sport Cruiser of this size especially for what concerns the main deck layout. Following latest trends the SC42 can be transformed from wind in the hair boating to full protection in a matter of seconds, and the roof will feature a unique full length, soft top convertible system and large opening side windows which let in light and the fresh air. One of the most significant design features of the SC42 is the cockpit layout which makes max use of the full beam width for seating and entertaining. There are four wide forward facing seats at the helm, a fully integrated dashboard, plus a wet bar and pop up TV behind the seats. To the rear the flexible seating and dining arrangement offers comfortable dining for ten either as one large group or on two separate tables. This space can easily be transformed into rear or forward facing sunbathing areas so that those on board can enjoy the sun and sea next to the hi lo private bathing platform, watch films and socialise with others in the cockpit. There is ample storage throughout the boat. Engine options include stern drives with joystick control or IPS pods. The luxurious forward master cabin will have separate shower and toilet compartments, whilst the three berth mid cabin offers five different sleeping options plus an en-suite shower area with a bi fold door separating the toilet. The saloon has space for eight to dine in comfort and the galley, with its full height fridge freezer, has over 2.5 metres of worktop and plenty of storage.
www.sealine.com

New Model: Abati 64 Sessantquatro Fly

Abati Yachts continues to bring bigger traditional lobster looking yachts, and after launching the bigger flybridge 58, presents its much awaited 64 Fly flagship. An expected model from Abati for the logic because it will challenge other mostly Italian builder who merge classic lobster looking lines with those of a modern Mediterranean yacht. Worth to note that Abati has been very clever in this task with the small and successful 46 model. The Abati 64 Fly designed as all the range by architect Carlo Ciuti, takes a lot from the smaller Abati and presents a nice cross over of classic hints as the flared bow, the curved shear line, and modern touches as the sloop stern with tender garage, and the versatile interior. Inside it presents two choices for a three, or four double cabins. In both options the interior is much similar for the only fact that the fourth cabin takes the place of the laundry room located to port side of the lower deck. Power is twin MAN 1100hp engines which give a top 32 knots speed, and a cruise of 26.
Technical Data:
LOA - 20.2 m (66.2ft)
Beam - 6.02 m
Displacement - 43 t loaded
Fuel Capacity - 4500 l
Water Capacity - 1000 l
Accommodation - 6 or 8 guest berths, 2 crew
Max Persons - 16
Engines - 2 x MAN V10 1100hp
Propulsion - line shaft
Speeds - 32 knots max, 26 knots cruise
Range - 11 hours, 286 nautical miles at 26 knots cruise
Construction - gross reinforced fiberglass plastics
Project - Carlo Ciuti exterior and interior, Antion Ricciarini technical
Certification - CE A, RINA B + F
www.abatiyachts.it

Improve-it = Azimut 62S

Azimut present an improved important world first, using the ZF4000 pod propulsion on its 62S model. This is the third improvement to the 2005 launched 62S which follows the addition of a three cabins layout introduced three years ago. The 4000 is the latest flagship pod drive from ZF with a power receiving output up to 1200hp, making the German company able to propel sizes from sixty to one hundred feet. The Azimut 62S was the first tested boat with the ZF4000 pod, and in this test considerable improvements where shown in speeds, efficiency, and handling versus a same Cats 1015hp powered with V-drive shafts in propeller tunnels. Speed improvement was 2.5 knots at a max 36.5 versus 34 on shafts, with cruising gaining the same digits at 31.5 at the same revolutions per hour on engine. Another data is the less draft of seven centimeters of the ZF pod version. Last but not least is the turning circle data which is reduced considerably, this being done at top speed of 36 knots and using only ninety meters of radius with ZF4000 pods, versus the 205 meters of the shafts at 34 knots. Only negative factor is the weight which increases by 1300kg for a total of 30.8 tons versus 29.5 on shafts at a medium displacement load.

www.azimutyachts.com

News: Nord West December 2010

ON TARGET

Nord West has with its new boat sales met its 2010 target, whilst second hand, used boat sales soured with 81 completed sales to a value of 179 million SEK, more then 40 million SEK than last year. A fantastic job done by the Nord West staff and perhaps also due to the investment in the new boat show room at Vindön. If you havn’t allready seen Nord West permanent exhibition of both new and second hand boats we hope you have the chance to do so soon. Nord West Vindon showroom is open all weekdays and the first Saturday of every new month between 10-14, with exception of New Years day when we instead choose to have open on Thursday the 6th and Saturday the 8th of January. Any other times can be booked with any of our sales staff. This fall and winter, sales have been strong of both new and second hand boats. Nord West is also seeing international sales successs. Last week another new Nord West was sold to Japan, which will be the first 370 Flybridge that will be seen in Asia. Home harbour will be in the Osaka area. Russia is another exciting market where we Nord West has sold additional boats this year.

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NEW SUPPLIER

Flexideck Sweden AB and Nord West have begun a partnership. Nord West will from the production year 2011 offer Flexideck for those customers who prefers an alternative to the traditional teak deck on the surfaces that today has traditional teak. Nord West is very excited over the newley started collaboration says Rolf Skånberg CEO at Flexideck Sweden AB. The collaboration shows that Nord West wants to offer its clients the best of what the market has to offer! First out will be a new Nord West 370 Flybridge with a mounted Flexideck on all outer surfaces. This means that the client will have a maintanence free deck all years without losing its new golden colour. Nord West CEO Benny Martinsson believes that it is very important to be able to offer clients different alternatives in the fitting out of each model. Flexiteek has proven to deliver the high quality that Nord West seeks on the boats it produces.

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NEW ARRIVALS

Nord West show which accommdates 25 boats, advises that in recent times over half of the stock has been changed. The new arrivals have all gone through the refurbishing department, before being presented to the general public. So if you are looking for a used boat with new like condition the Nord West showroom is surely worth a visit. Visit the site for models, specifications and picture gallery to each of the boats for sale.

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www.nordwest.se