New Model: Nimbus 31 Nova S HT

Nimbus unveiled the new 31 Nova S HT at the Göteborg Boat Show. The boat is a hardtop version of the fall 2010 launched 31 Nova S. The hardtop version is aimed primarily at boating people wanting to prolong the season or who prefer to ride in well-sheltered comfort irrespective of the time of year. On sunny days the large canvas roof rolls back easily. In addition to the characteristic sidewalks, the boat features a large afterdeck that lies flush with the bathing platform. This enhances freedom of movement aboard and simplifies loading up. Like the standard 31 Nova S the HT is also a further development of the popular 30 Nova S, which has topped the Nimbus sales charts in recent years. The new Nimbus 31 Nova has, unlike its predecessor, a generously proportioned L-sofa and table fitted to the afterdeck and which can quickly be transformed into a large sun bed. Another new feature is the new and innovative fender stowage at the transom. The focus has been on providing more socialising space and features for family and friends. Now fitted with a roof, the boat is still more suitable for year-round use.  Power is from single stern drive Volvo engines from 260 up to 330hp.

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.60 m (31.4ft)

Beam - 3.10 m

Displacement - 4220 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 300 l

Water Capacity - 130 l

Engine - 1 x Volvo D4 260hp, D4 300hp, D6 330hp

Propulsion - Volvo Penta dual prop DPH stern drive

www.nimbus.se

Project: Absolute 40 Fly

Absolute presents its 40 Fly project, what will be the third model in the new flybridge range from the Italian builder.  This project set to launch for the fall of this year follows on the exterior design schemes as present by the other two; 43 and 50 Fly models launched in the end of 2010.  As is usual to Absolute the 40 Fly is a modern looking flybridge cruiser with large view windows featured both in the main and lower cabin decks.  The 40 Fly offers a two cabin layout accommodation with what looks on plan rather spacious for this size personal shower heads.  Owners stateroom is to be located to fore, and the guest cabin with two single berths which can transform to a double is to mid ship using full beam and in a layout usually found on a sport cruiser of this size.  Between the two cabins is to be found the L-shaped galley.  The flybridge is a spacious place of the 40 Fly, and has a sunbathing area in the forward part, and settee which can seat six people.  Interesting is also the six door part patio door which joins easily the external aft deck with the internal saloon.  Power will be from Volvo engines with a choice of stern drive or IPS pods.  Interesting statistic for the 40 Fly is that it is the tenth out of eleven models in the Absolute fleet which will use the Volvo IPS propulsion. Since 2006 Absolute has shown huge following to Volvo's IPS pod propulsion being the major production builder in model terms using it.

www.absoluteyachts.com

New Model: Wider 42

Could we have expected anything less from the founder of Pershing in what is today among the leading brands World wide in the medium Sport Yacht sizes.  This is in synthesis what I think of the revolution that comes from Wider, the new company of Tilli Antonelli which he founded in 2010 and a year later to this launches its innovative first 42 model.  The Wider 42 is many things in one but most of all it is a sport cruiser with super unthinkable day enjoying ability.  Saying it is a revolution is spot on but even this does not synthesize the Wider 42; from its expandable medium deck space, to its Private water craft carrying capability, and a host of innovative features on the electronics front.  Some spaces and capabilities of the Wider 42 are unthinkable for boats even ten feet or more larger, but this is where transformation and geniality come to place. Wider 42 also offers overnight accommodation for two persons in a cabin with shower head located below to fore.  Performance is another achievement of the Wider 42 having fast performance even with standard Yanmar 370hp engines which give a 44 knots max speed.  More to this and a 53 knots top end is given by Cummins 480hp optional choice.  The Wider is everything high technology and modern one could imagine and for this the company already received six orders on paper for the new model, which in today market is something very rare if not impossible.  Now the Wider concept moves on and after this model a 35 with a similar concept to the 42 should follow, and a 50 offering more in the cabin area.  About the last I am very intrigued!

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.9 m (42.4ft)

Beam - 3.50 m

Beam with opened configuration - 6.60 m

Draft - 0.88 m

Displacement - 6.2 t unloaded, 9 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 1000 l

Water Capacity - 250 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Yanmar 8LV 370hp, Cummins QSB 5.9 480hp

Propulsuon - Arneson surface drives

Speed - 44 knots max with Yanmar 370hp, 53 knots with Cummins 480hp

Hull - two steps deep Vee

Project - Fulvio De Simoni, Wider, Mark B. Wilson hull

Certification - CE B, standard safeties for six persons

www.wider-yachts.com

PowerYachtBlog Best of the Year 2011

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