Web: Menorquin New Web Site

Famous traditional yacht and cruiser builder Menorquin presents its new virtual World wide web showroom.  Menorquin was founded in 1978 on the Spanish Balearic island of Menorca, a place where the company is at today still located.  Its first model launched at the same year was the Menorquin Llauts, which are based on traditional Spanish and Balearic island fishing boats lines, but with the comfort for leisure and that of a cruiser added within.  A line that of the Llauts the company still is inspired in all its models accept for the sport cruiser 100 GT Largo. Time passes by and in 1997 Menorquin takes a huge step forward by launching the first of the Yacht line model.  In 2000 sales increase require Menorquin to add space to its building facility adding 20,000 squared meters, totaling 30,000 square meters of working area.  Three years later Menorquin makes another important step towards quality, by obtaining the ISO9000:2001 certification by Lloyd's for all the models built.  2008 is an important year for Menorquin not only because the Menorcan boat builder doubles its presence on the international markets; but because the company increases two more range of models, the flagship Custom Yacht, and the Largo sport cruiser series.  A year later to this Menorquin also adds more to its brand apart building yachts; from Charter, Services, and a Brokerage department. In the same year 2009 Menorquin also presents its new Slow Yachting way program showing a promotion on the concept and how to use the cruisers and yachts. Today Menorquin offers a total of sixteen models, four of which still in project stages from five up to 24 meters in length, divided into five different and distinct lines; Efficient, Llauts, Yachts Classic, Yachts Custom, and Largo.  Menorquin's new web site is available in Spanish, English, French, Italian, and German language and takes you around with the following buttons; Home, Boat Range, Services, Brokerage, Charter, News, Menorquin, Newsletter, Contact, Search, and Follow Us for social networks Facebook and Twitter.

www.menorquinyachts.com        

New Model: Couach 2300 Fly

Couach finally launches its entry level model the 2300 Fly.  The new smallest model of the Couach yachts was outlined in early 2008, and then this model suffered a two year delay as the Guyan-Mesas located builder was being taken over by new management.  This new Couach motor yacht continues what has been a symbol of this yard offering Mediterranean style design and amenities with a very sea worthy hull, which comes from the navy and military experience of this French builder.  As has been offered by Couach in a couple decades, the 2300 Fly is also built with Kevlar glass, making for a light 39 tons empty displacement, and a strength hard to find in similar builds.  But apart being sea worthy and strong the Couach 2300 Fly also offers a lot of comfort on all the three decks; flybridge, main, and below cabin area.  The flybridge is also that bit extra spacious, thanks to the transfer of the tender on the bathing platform.  Main saloon is a two steps split level area, with the entrance being located on the lower part offering the lounging area, with galley, dining table, and helm station located to forward.  The saloon also offers a lot of easy movement to outside not only from the aft patio door but thanks to three side doors located in three strategic key areas; galley, by the internal staircase, and next to the pilot station.  Below is a four double cabins plan with three heads, this giving the today standard of an owners suite to mid ship, VIP cabin to fore, and two double guest rooms in between.  A crew cabin with two berths and shower head is located to fore. The Couach 2300 Fly is powered by standard MAN 1360hp, or optional MTU 1523hp engines with this last choice giving a top speed of 34 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.00 m (75.4ft)

Hull Length - 21.95 m

Beam - 5.60 m

Draft - 1.50 m

Displacement - 39 t light

Fuel Capacity - 6000 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - 3 or 4 double cabins, 1 crew cabin

Engines - 2 x MAN 12v CRM 1360hp, MTU 10v 2000 M93 CR 1523hp

Propulsion - line shaft in prop tunnels

Speed - 34 knots max with 1523hp

Construction - Glass Kevlar

www.couach.com

Project: Levi 9.10m Corsair Sport

After presenting its first model the Corsair more or less about three years ago, the North Italy Venice located Levi Boat Company moves on to its next project which is the Corsair Sport project.  This new model from Levi Boat is based on the same very famous Renato Sonny Levi designed deep Vee Delta shape hull, as used on the more cabin orientated standard Corsair model.  As has been shown in the standard Corsair a quality detail and high technology construction is to be found also in this Sport version.  Being very much a center console the Corsair Sport continues the innovation as found in a recent US built similar sized project, offering also a center cabin.  The Corsair Sport can indeed sleep two in a cabin located under the center console which features an entrance on the forward part.  A head under one of the two settees in the cabin is also to be found.  Power is a wide variety of choices from 340 up to 630hp engines, with a top speed target of up to fifty knots with the largest engine choices.  

www.leviboats.it

New Model: Regal 42 Sport Coupe

Regal's 42 Sport Coupe model was presented in the fall of 2010 and follows the 2009 presented similar 44 which is now renamed as 46.  The 42 Sport Coupe sits in the middle of the six model Sportyachts range which starts from 35 and ends up with the 52 Sport Coupe models. As is custom in this size the Regal 42 Sport Coupe is a hard top sport cruiser, with a very European touch not only to its exterior design but also in its interior plan which features two separate cabins, two en-suite heads, and a living with C-shaped saloon and opposite galley located in between.  Interesting is the owners room located to fore which features an en-suite head located to port, and a separate shower to starboard.  Another interesting option for all year sun and rain users is also the solid cockpit enclosure, what is a six part sliding patio door which closes like 60% of the single level main deck. Power is from twin Volvo engines with IPS pods propulsion from gas petrol standard of 370hp to optional diesel of 300 or 370hp. The diesel 300hp delivers a top speed of 32 knots.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.9 m (42.4ft)

Beam - 4.00 m

Draft - 1.04 m

Displacement - 8527 kg with petrol IPS engines

Fuel Capacity - 1154 l

Water Capacity - 284 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo petrol gas 8.1 Gi 370hp, diesel D4 3000hp, D6 370hp

Speed - 32 knots with Volvo 300hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS pod propulsion with dual forward looking props

Certification - CE

www.regalboats.com

Project: Atlantic 18 m Sea Hawk

Atlantic Motor Yachts from Holland present this fast sport yacht project which goes away from what its usual line up from 42 up to 56 feet aft cabin cruisers and yachts offer.  The renderings show a totally different Atlantic from the sports hard top line, to the high technological construction method, and the axe bow. The 18 m Sea Hawk was designed by Richard Sauter from Sauter Carbon Offset Design and this is a high performance zero carbon  sport yacht with a top speed of 50 knots.  For Atlantic Motoryachts, the Sea Hawk is a yacht that enables them to start developing a new range with the latest technical requirements of modern future yacht building methods. For many years the dutch Atlantic has constructed a range of classical fibre glass builds, but this new project is a challenge which with the help of designer Richard Sauter and latest technologies features an innovative solar hybrid power which achieves a very high percentage fuel reduction.  The Atlantic Sea Hawk combines a plug-in Sunpower solar array with an Allison Hybrid system to produce the cleanest marine propulsion system in the world.  Alison Transmission, is a unit of General Motors, in partnership with the U. S. Department of Energy, developed this hybrid system under the DOE's Advanced Heavy Hybrid Propulsion System Program.  The Atlantic 18 m Sea Hawk, apart its innovative propulsion system will also feature a two cabin interior plus a crew cabin located to mid ship.  The living of the 18 m Sea Hawk is to be located on the main deck.

www.atlanticmotoryachts.com

Project: Moonen 42m

Moonen has announced that its largest project to date, which was originally slated to be 133 feet in length, has been extended by a further four feet. The fully customised 42 metre Moonen will now carry a submarine that is capable of seating three passengers instead of the originally specified two.  With its increased length, this custom-built Moonen will make history by being the first luxury motor yacht in this size range to carry a fully fledged submarine for three people. With the option to reach a depth of 100 metres, the submarine will be secured on the swim platform and will be launched and recovered by an integrated crane, which also serves as a docking bay for the tenders. Once the vessel is in the water the enormous platform opens up to offer a world of water sports entertainment.  Construction on both the hull and the superstructure is proceeding apace, with a launch date slated for the autumn of 2012. The owner has chosen for an entertainment lighting system as part of a luxury home automation set-up. Moonen is also currently investigating various integrated solutions for climate control, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration installations.  The owner has also requested that the yacht be fitted exclusively with LED lights as part of a bright and open interior. Designed by Art-Line Interiors, the overall interior style will feature oak wood and Zabrano. Combining rugged adventurous looks with modern super yacht style and classic elements, the Moonen 42m is an elegant explorer with a low profile, sea worthy hull and a long range capability.

www.moonen.com

INBUILD ~ Galeon 780 Crystal Part 6 of 9

Galeon 780 Crystal continues its construction journey and in each progress we see the complete motor yacht taking shape with a launch for coming Summer in plan and a World preview for the fall 2011 shows on September in the Mediterranean being very possible.  After showing you the inner and outer skin of the 780 Crystal being completed, now its time to get into some technical details.  In this part six we are in fact showing the aft, back part which will feature a hydraulic up down tender retrieving platform.  Here in fact we are showing you this being installed.  That hole which is near the transom stairs which leads from the cockpit to the platform is the access for the aft crew quarters.  Here the accommodation is for two persons with a small galley, a sofa settee for two, and a shower head.  Another interesting detail in the crew quaters is also that one of the cabins, the one to portside, can be separated with a sliding door, making it become a two cabin area. 

www.galeon.pl

New Model: Axcell 650

Axcell 650 Catamaran Sport Yacht is a new challenge in the market which is unique in this size and style for having a planning cat hull.  The company behind this new build is MACS Research who present an innovative sport yacht, with a unique hybrid dual catamaran hull.  Sporting its proprietary thirteen year of research HybridAir Technology hull this incorporates advanced systems from the Hovercraft industry, which gives the Axcell 650 extraordinary efficiency and speed, along with reduced fuel burn, coupled with the remarkable ride and stability that only a performance power catamaran can provide.  Other bonuses are also a unique tender garage which can host a sixteen feet RIB with a 90hp outboard.  Quite remarkable for this size of yacht.  On the accommodation the Axcell 650 delivers an enclosed main deck which offers a living area, and the helm station located to starboard.  Down below is the space for another living area, galley, and the three double guest cabins.  Power is from twin 1150hp Cat engines with Arneson surface drives used as propulsion.  Speed is a 40 knots max, and a 36 knots cruise. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.12 m (66.5ft)

Hull Length - 18.29 m

Waterline Length - 16.15 m

Beam - 6.10 m

Draft - 0.91 m 

Displacement - 26762 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2461 l

Water Capacity - 454 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew berth

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 1150hp

Propulsion - Arneson Surface Drives ASD12

Speed - 40 knots max, 36 knots cruise

www.axcellyachts.com

Project: Faeton 36 Formentera

Faeton presents its third project since the yard was bought out by Astondoa the 36 Formentera.  This project sees again Faeton concentrate on  dimensions into the mid thirty feet size, with the 36 Formentera presenting a hybrid concept of a center console with that of a cruiser, which also features a performance orientated two step hull.  The hull shape is a first for Faeton and the Spanish builder continue to explore new borders as we have seen with the previous new Cruiser range, 360 Fly and 380 HT models this being more orientated towards a luxury modern type clients.   The 36 Formentera will be part of the Sport range, of which it will be the largest offer along the 26 and 29 Scape models.  Inside accommodation will be capable of sleeping four in a convertible Vee shaped dinette to fore, and twin berth cabin to mid ship.  A galley, and a separate shower head will be part of the lower deck layout.  Standard power will be of twin Mercury outboard starting from 200, up to 300hp each.  A stern drive inboard version will also be available from a single Mercruiser gasoline of 320hp.

www.faeton.es

New Model: Prestige 500 S

Since re branded outside Jeanneau, Prestige has been presenting more innovative models, and the 500 S is just a testimony to this.  Launched in the fall of 2010 the Prestige 500 S is the new flagship of the Express Line and takes over from the slightly larger 50 S, or as recently renamed 510 S.  The 500 S is a huge departure not only in the looks but also in the innovation it carries, featuring the latest as found in the one year plus presented 60 flagship, from the astern galley, located in the main deck dedicated to the living, to the use of IPS which creates more space below found on boats to a minimum about five feet larger.  The main deck is a spacious affair with a split level saloon offering a galley to the entrance by the patio, and a one step raised area presenting a saloon with a C-shaped settee, and a helm station to starboard. Down below the huge space continues not only with the spacious owners room located to mid ship and being full beam but for two other full sized guest cabins; being a VIP to fore, and a double to port side.  Power is from twin Volvo 435hp with IPS pods being the chosen propulsion choice giving a top speed estimate of 34 knots.     

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.2 m (49.9ft)

Hull Length - 14.92 m

Beam - 4.50 m

Draft - 1.09 m

Displacement - 13500 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 650 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 318 l

Accommodation - six berths in thee cabins

Max Persons - 14

Engines - 2 x Volvo IPS600 D6 435hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS dual propeller forward looking pods

Speed - 34 knots max, 27 knots cruise * estimate

Project - Garroni Design, J&J Design, J.F De Premorel, Prestige Engineering Dpt

Certification- CE B-12, C-14

www.prestige-yacht.fr