Project: Marquis 420 Sport Bridge

Marquis presents the project for the 420 Sport Bridge the newest addition to its continually expanding line. Designed as all recent Marquis by the noted firm of Nuvolari-Lenard Naval Architects of Venice, Italy, the new 420 is a highly styled, premium flybridge motor cruiser that features a sleek, spacious and comfortable bridge.  As was the case for the first Marquis Sport Bridge the 500, the 420 is based on the lines of the successful 420 Sport Coupe model, adding the sport lines with a sleek flybridge featuring a second helm. The flybridge of the 420 Sport Bridge features amenities for people who love to operate their yacht surrounded by sunshine and sea breeze and it complements the open concept of the yacht's galley, salon, cockpit and swim platform. If open spaces, fresh air and sunshine are at the top of your list, the Marquis 420 Sport Bridge was designed with this in mind.  The flybridge features an L-shaped settee and helm station with pilot and co-pilot seat. Connection to this area is from the aft deck via an integrated staircase to port side. The decor continues Marquis stylish and contemporary finishing constructed from the finest wood and yacht building materials available. The 420 Sport Bridge bulkheads and cabinets can be constructed from a variety of hardwoods and decor can be chosen to reflect an owner's personal taste and style.  The 420 Sport Bridge reflects contemporary modern yacht design and construction, even in the hull form this being specifically designed to maximize the benefits of twin pod drives, this allowing for known characteristics of easy manoeuvring and fuel efficiency. The 420 Sport Bridge is the fourth model in the Marquis fleet to be powered by Volvo IPS pods. Three twin Volvo Penta diesel or gas petrol engines choices are available from 370 up to 435hp each.

www.marquisyachts.com

INBUILD ~ Galeon 780 Crystal Part 7 of 9

The construction process of Galeon 780 Crystal hull number one continues, and for today we are showing you glimpse of the interior.  Or to be more precise those of an unfinished main deck.  As in all production boat building processes hull one always represents the study of the plans and how these can it actual fact work in reality. For example that stairs which leads to the starboard is a temporarily kit which will be replaced by a moulded staircase as is fashion in this size of yacht.  Behind the stairs inside will be a day head, which is on facts very hard to find on boats under ninety feet, and nearly impossible to those not making the eight foot mark.  On the other side to port will also be a bar with two stools.  Galeon and designer Tony Castro where very clever in making the aft part of the interior saloon practical, and serving the exterior.  If the day head on the main deck is unusual under ninety feet this is usually found in yachts of over thirty meters i.e. one hundred feet. The saloon inside will be a three part split area; lounging, galley with dining for eight, and helm station at the foremost part.  Seeing like this make you think of an empty building, but come launching day this will be one of the most exquisite areas of the yachts filled with luxury living.

www.galeon.pl

Projects: Benetti Sail Division 131 WT, Benetti Sail Division 100 WT, Benetti Sail Division 80 WT

Benetti Sail Division continues to expand its line of Super Yacht by including new interesting range, and as the Logica designed by Luca Brenta here it presents the World Traveller range by architect P.B. Behage.  This range will feature a hybrid design feel of a tug towing boat with those of a Mediterranean yacht.  Four models all designed by architect Behage make of the World Traveller range of which the 115 RPH WT has already been launched.  Pictured above is the largest of the World Traveller range projects the 131. A two and half deck with a raised pilot house make the exterior of the 131 WT which will feature a six or five cabin layout with the owners room located on the main deck.  An incredible size flybridge is another feature, and this has been achieved thanks to the location of the tenders, and PWC on the fore deck.  Crew accommodation is for seven or eight persons.  Power is from twin 1000hp Cat engines giving top speeds of 14 knots, a cruise of 13, and an economic 5300 nautical miles long range 10 knots.   

Benetti Sail Division 100 World Traveller is the second in size of this very interesting line of super yachts.  For the 100 WT designer Behage presented a two deck super yacht with a split level two steps separate flybridge.  A four cabins for guest interior sleeping eight or ten is located on the fore part of the lower deck.  The owners room is located to mid ship, and features an office, breakfast table, and walk in ward robe.  Crew quarters are located to aft, and apart sleeping five or four persons offers a lobby with small galley. Power is from twin 596hp Cat engines which reach a top speed of 13 knots, a cruise of 12, and a 4300 nautical miles at 10 knots long range.    

The 80 World Traveller represents an important project for Benetti Sail Division as it is also its current entry level smallest model of the fleet.  The 80 which is regarded as a pocket sized super yachts offers a similar plan to the 100 with everything being smaller. Guest accommodation is for eight or ten in four double cabins.  Unusually and this being the main difference from the 100 in the owners stateroom located to fore, showing a hull very much dedicated to seamanship more then to inner space.  Crew quarters are located to aft, having a small galley and two rooms sleeping two or three.  Power is from twin 450hp MAN engines which give an 11 knots top speed, and cruise economic 10 knots. 

www.benettisaildivision-ss.com

New Model: Heesen 55m YN 14955

Heesen Yachts has launched the first yacht in its 55 metre semi-displacement series at the shipyard in Oss, The Netherlands on Friday, 11th March 2011.  Project managed by Nakhimov, YN 14955 is the largest and one of the most powerful Heesen yachts to date, and has been named by its owner as Quinta Essentia, translated to English as fifth essence. Powered by a pair of 5764hp MTU YN 14955 reaches top speeds of 24 knots, and has a long range of 4500 nautical miles at 12 knots before needing to refuel 125000 liters of fuel. In consultation with Van Oossanen Associates, Heesen’s in-house naval architects have created a sophisticated and highly efficient hard-chine hull, while Frank Laupman from Omega Architects drew the sleek and elegant exterior lines. With her pelican beak bow and reverse sheer, Quinta Essentia clearly shows her Heesen pedigree. The owners, in collaboration with Dobroserdov Design, personally worked on the colour scheme, which features a combination of a custom metallic dark red Awlgrip paint that is combined with oyster white. The inspiration for the dark red tone is taken from Montemaggio Merlot and reflects one of the owner’s passions for fine Tuscan wines. The same colour scheme is repeated on the limousine tender, designed by Vripack and custom built in New Zealand by Vaudrey Miller. The discreet luxury of Quinta Essentia’s interior was conceived by interior designer Ken Freivokh and further developed by Michela Reverberi, who was responsible for the detailing and interior decoration. Quinta Essentia’s design offers some notably luxurious features, such as the largest owners’ stateroom seen on any of Heesen’s yachts, which has been a personal input of the owner. In size it is comparable to those found on yachts of eighty metres, while she is also the first in the Heesen fleet to sport a tender bay that can be flooded to allow easy launching and recovery of the tenders, and a swimming pool on the main deck that is filled by a waterfall. The gym and spa facilities, including a steam room and a massage room, play a key role on the sun deck.  Heesen 55.0 meter M/Y Quinta Essentia will be delivered to her owners towards the end of May, following intensive sea trials in the North Sea.

Technical Data:

LOA - 55.0 m (180ft)

Beam - 10.3 m

Draft - 3.00 m

Displacement - 500 t half load

Fuel Capacity - 125000 l

Water Capacity - 10000 l

Accommodation - 12 guest berths in 6 cabins, 10 crew beds in 5 cabins and 1 captains cabin

Engines - 2 x MTU 20V4000 M93L 5764hp

Propulsion - line shaft with Schaffran five blade fix pitch propellers

Speed - 24 knots max, 22 knots cruise, 12knots economic long range

Range - 4500 nm at 12 knots

Hull Shape - hard chine

Project - Omega Yachts exterior, Heesen Yachts naval architecture, Ken Freivokh and Reverberi interior

Certification - ABS A1 Commercial Yachting Service, AMS MCA/LY2

www.heesenyachts.com

New Model: Vismara MY68 Navetta

Vismara presents the MY68 Navetta a functional hybrid yacht which unites sport looks with those of a small ship idle for long navigation.  The MY68 Navetta is the fourth motor yacht from Vismara, and is also second in size to what regards fuel engined boats from the Italian build being only smaller to the Fabio Buzzi designed 80 Record.  As the Vismara sailing the MY68 Navetta features a clean modern design which looks very safe and offers performance of the highest level, even in moderate seas.  For the construction Vismara Motoryachts Line follows the pattern used in its sailing yachts representing the application of high technology and scientific design approach, but this time, applied to motor boats. In particular, the advantages of this approach are those of being able to design sea keeping dedicated hulls, which can go on the plane lower speeds and with smaller engines, thanks to their lower construction weight. The only twin 800hp MAN engines and a top speed of 33 knots confirm the careful study put by Vismara in the custom MY68 Navetta.  A similar sized sport yacht will use more or less 30% more of power to achieve the same speeds.  Inside the owner decided for a light colored wood interior and here without sacrificing anything for what regards accommodation the MY68 Navetta offers a three double guest cabin interior with owners suite to fore, and to aft is two crew cabins sleeping three.  All the living area is located on the main deck with a galley located astern, L-shaped settee, and central helm station.  Vismara has currently three other motor boats in construction which start from 66 and go up to a super 115 feet.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.70 m (67.9ft)

Beam - 5.36 m

Draft - 1.00 m

Displacement - 30000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 2500 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 500 l

Accommodation - 6 guest berths in 3 cabins, 2 crew cabins sleeping 3

Engines - 2 x 800hp MAN

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 35 knots max, 25 knots cruise
Hull Shape - planning

www.vismara-mc.com

Projects: Silverton SS 350, Silverton CX 350

Silverton presents renderings for its new 350 Series range which is set to debut in the coming February 2012 Miami boat show.  This range will feature three distinct models all using the same hull, with two being flybridge motor cruiser versions of which we are showing you renderings here.  Pictured above is the 350 SS the more sports of the flybridge models, thanks to more streamlined aft looking radar arch versus the CX model.  But this model is from these initial renderings as shown at the Silverton website nearly identical to the other CX flybridge version.  Large view windows suggest a larger to the usual cabin to be available to mid ship, and stern drive or pods propulsion to be the choice.  Although so far we have no confirmation about these tips I am giving, and this is just my guessing! 

The Silverton 350 CX is the other flybridge motor cruiser of this new very European orientated designed series from this US builder.  A more upright radar arch does suggest the 350 CX to have a more comfortable fly deck.  But this is again my idea.  In a matter of days PowerYacht will also show the sleeker 350 SX sport cruser model of this new series.  Hoping in that time that more information will be available on the new Silverton model.

www.silverton.com

New Model: Tiara 3100 Coronet

Tiara continues its long standing entry level Coronet range by presenting the new 3100.  This new Tiara Coronet replaces the 2900 model and features the good looks, and quality as associated from this US boat builder. The signature wrap around wind shield a feature of many other Tiara models, optional hard top, radar arch, and various hull color choices are what distincts this model as a luxury sport cruiser.  Measuring overall in European standards over 36 feet, with quite a wide beam of over twelve feet the 3100 Coronet is bigger to what its model designation says.  This size translates into a large single level cockpit, which features a total of six settees including the helm, of which three are of L-shape form.  Behind the helm located to starboard is also an entertainment center with grill, washbasin, drawers, and jack for a TV. Inside is a large single cabin with separate shower head, and L-shaped drawer with wash basin.  Power is from twin Crusaders petrol gas engines of 375hp with line shaft propulsion which deliver a top speed of 34 knots.  So far no other engine options are being advised, but a diesel choice with its better economy will make the 3100 Coronet surely more popular.   

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.1 m (36.5ft) with pulpit and bathing platform

LOA - 10.08 with pulpit

LOA - 9.29 m without pulpit

Beam - 3.81 m

Draft - 0.80 m with props

Displacement - 6164 kg dry and gas petrol engines

Fuel Capacity - 794 l

Water Capacity - 124 l

Accommodation - 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Crusader 6.0L MPI 375hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 34 knots max, 30 knots cruise, 23 knots economic fast cruise 

Range - 163 nm at 30 knots cruise, 200 nm at 23 knots

Hull Shape - Vee with 14 degrees dead rise aft

Construction - hand laid gel coat with Imron paint, fiberglass with balsa cored sides and premium resins 

Certification - NMMA Certified using ABYC standards

www.tiarayachts.com

Project: Toy 51 Fly

As has been in various traditional down East lobster yachts over fifty feet, Toy presents the project for a flybridge version of the 51 model.  The Toy 51 Fly designed by Nauta should follow the lines of the standard model, but gets added with a second helm station, and lounging area up top.  Access to the flybridge will be from a ladder to port side.  The flybridge layout is for a central helm, L-shaped settee to starboard, and an aileron radar arch located centrally.  Inside a layout as that of the 51 should follow with a garage for a tender aft, and an interior living having a galley, and saloon on the main deck.  The lower deck is a two cabins layout, with owner room to fore, and a double guest to starboard.  Both rooms have spacious shower heads.  A one person crew cabin to port, and an utility room to starboard are located to mid ship. A further option also exists to have the owners room with a two singles berths instead of the queen double.  Standard power of the Toy 51 is for twin Cummins 715hp which give a very good 34 knots top speed. 

www.toymarine.it 

New Model: Ferretti 720

Ferretti Yachts presented the new 720 in the town of Rapallo late past April month. This innovative model was developed by the today tried and tested working relationship between Studio Zuccon International Project, the Ferretti AYT, and the Centro Stile.  This new model should replace the 700, a very succesful Ferretti in production since 1998 with various names each representing a small development as 681, 680 and 68.  The Ferretti team from company owner Norberto to designer Gianni Zuccon all say the 720 represents the continuation of what has been shown in the 800 launched also about a year ago, with large view windows and an interior with light colored grey oak wood showing the latest trends from the World famous North West side of the Adriatic sea based yacht builder.  As is standard in this size the 720 is a four stateroom motor yacht with a master room located to midship, VIP suite to fore, and two double cabins in between.  All cabins have private en-suite heads, and the VIP room also has a seperate shower room.  A crew cabin sleeping two or three and also having an utility room and direct access to the engine room is located aft.  The main deck is a split level area wih saloon upon entrance, dining table for eight, seperate galley to port side, small dinette to starboard, and an impressive central seat helm station. An intelligent solution in the main deck is a sliding door which can separate the guests saloon and dining area with the working part of helm and galley. The flybridge follows the usual Ferretti style of layout with a helm to starboard and C-shaped dinette.  The fore deck also follows tradition with a sunbed layout. No settee or dinette as are the latest trends. Power is from twin MTU 1381hp standard, or optional 1524hp.  The optional choice should give about 33 knots top speed.  The 720 also features ZF SteerCommand as standard, with Joystick Manovring System.    

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.79 m (71.6ft)

Hull Length - 21.48 m

Waterline Length - 19.56 m

Beam - 5.70 m

Draft - 1.85 m loaded

Displacement - 56,900 kg loaded, 48,000 kg unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 5000 l

Water Capacity - 990 l

Max Persons - 20  

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 2 or 3 crew berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 10v2000 M92 1381hp, 10v2000 M93 1524hp

Propulsion - line shaft with ZF SteerCommand

Speed - 33 knota max 30 knots cruise with 1524hp engines Estimate

Range - 320 nm at 28 knots with 1381hp engines 

Hull Shape - variable geometry with 12 degrees deadrise aft

Project - Zuccon International Project, Ferretti AYT, Ferretti Centro Sitle

Certification - CE 2003/44 A, B+F+Aa (sound emmision) RINA Certification Modules

www.ferretti-yachts.com

Projects: Vicem 46 M Vulcan Tri-Deck, Vicem 35 M Vulcan Tri-Deck, Vicem 32 M Vulcan RPH

Vulcan presents the Vulcan Line a three model range which continues to establish the Turkish builder into the the Super Yacht world, of 24 plus meters in size.  The new series is thrillingly represented by the 46 M Tri-Decl, 35 M Tri-Deck, and 32 M RPH.  All the three models come from the design tables of renowned Dutch Naval Architect Frank Mulder and the award-winning firms of Art-Line Interiors, Wetzels Brown Partners and Ken Freivokh. Pictured above is the 46M which is built in a state-of-the-art facility in Antalya, Turkey. The 46 M is to be built in composite materials, applied with resin infusion and sandwich techniques, here chosen to achieve the best in strength-to-weight ratios.  The result: a 200 ton yacht, powered by twin 3650hp MTU engines, that delivers 25 knots top speed and efficient ocean crossing range at reduced econmic cruise. Her three decks plus Sundeck design provides outstanding elegance for a knowledgeable owner, and five cabins for the guests.  A signature design of the 46 M Vulcan Tri-Deck is the open Atrium which provides 45 feet of unbroken natural lighting, from the very top of the Sundeck all the way down to the lower deck. The main deck’s master suite uses every inch of this yachts thirty foot beam, and includes a CEO’s office and a private gymnasium. A graceful wraparound entry way leads to an inviting Jacuzzi and an arcing full-width head. Far aft is the galley, a dining area for ten, relaxing lounge, and a spacious upper lounge area.

The Vicem 35 M Vulcan Tri-Deck is a super yacht with a five stateroom layout, two of which are full beam layout.  There is a captain’s cabin on the main deck and two double crew cabins with a lounge and galley in the crew quarters. The double bed captain’s cabin is behind the wheelhouse on the third deck. The tender is hidden in the foredeck and there is additional garage storage aft, with a fold-down beach club. Designed outside by Frank Mulder this is a very sleek yacht for its length with no tenders visible.  The 35 M Vulcan Tri-deck is under construction in Vicem’s new facility in Tuzla, Turkey.  A more sleek 35 M Vulcan RPH should be available in the near future.  Watch this space for renderings.

The Vicem 32 M Vulcan RPH is a five stateroom epoxy with Corecell constructed to a Frank Mulder design super yacht. Frank Mulder has designed a totally unique yacht with easy access to the foredeck from the deck on the port side with the main deck on the starboard side, creating a full beam, on-deck master stateroom. In addition to five guest staterooms, the yacht has two crew cabins with en suite heads which has access from the galley. The main tender is on the flybridge deck, and there is space for two wave runners in a transom garage.  Power is from twin 1900hp Cat engines with top speed estimates of 23 knots. 

www.vicemyachts.com