Improve-it = Azimut 88 Flybridge

For the second half of 2011 Azimut makes new improvements to the 88 Flybridge, second small in the famous Italian brand super yacht sizes and launched in 2009 as a further evolution of the 85 model.  These new changes  occur on the inside without touching the Stefano Righini designed exterior profile. But in the inside we have a change of designers with Salvagni taking over from Galeazzi and presenting two changes: the layout of the lower deck and the decor.  The first involved moving the bathroom in the master cabin toward the stern, thereby creating a buffer that isolates the master cabin from the engine room even more. The new layout also made it possible to modify the stairs, which now have a more discreet access into the suite. To port, in full light, a breakfast zone was created, with two armchairs and a table.  Corresponding to the opposite window is the vanity. The wardrobes are built into the walls and have a slightly larger storage volume. With the master cabin change a  second layout change was possible in the saloon, with the stairs going down to the owners room making possible to position the day bathroom longitudinally, with a resulting gain of space for the dining area.  The decor modification stands out immediately. All the forms have been changed with architect Salvagni, who designed the interiors, transforming the shapes by softening corners and creating curves. Breaks in continuity between ceilings and walls are seen everywhere. The system of portals that separate the rooms become a new loop system that invites passage through the softness of the rounded forms. Also in the master cabin the curves of the new decor are repeated, seen in a wraparound headboard that includes the bedside tables. Another instance of particularly interesting design is represented by the slits for opening the wardrobes: they design a soft shape, an invitation to open and enter into the comfort of one’s clothes. There is no lack for mirrored surfaces, which further augment the sensation of space.

www.azimutyachts.com

Project: Sarnico 46 Spider GTS

Sarnico present the project for a 46 Spider GTS model.  This project will launch in the fall of this year with hull one being sold to a US client and follows the 40 Spider launched in 2006.  As the smaller model, the 46 Spider GTS will offer clean aggressive looks with comfort and is designed by two of the most respected naval firms being Nuvolari and Lenard for the lines, and Victory Acampora for the hull underwater shapes.  This duo of designers is a symbol of the Sarnico boat building company the first being used since 1994 first on the still in production 45, and the second for the latest models since 2006.  The 46 Spider GTS will distinct itself for larger spaces in all areas.  The 46 Spider GTS will also offer a movable hardtop which covers a big part of the living exterior main deck.  Here is also space for a galley.  Down below the space is for two double cabins, saloon and galley.  The owners room is to fore, and a three berths guest cabin is located to midships. Power for the Sarnico 46 Spider GTS will be from Cummins engines starting at 480 up to 700hp.  As the 2010 launched Grande flagship, the 46 Spider GTS will feature the innovative Flexidrive surface drives propulsion.

www.cantieridisarnico.it  

New Model: Greenline 70 Ocean Class

The second model from Greenline who after launching the much praised 33 Hybrid goes to more the double size presenting the 70 Ocean Class.  Greenline is part of the Slovenian Seaway Group, and the 70 Ocean Class is in my understanding the hybrid more Eco friendly version of the Skagen 70 with some little differences in the exterior.  A patented hull named Superdisplacement along with optional Lithium powered electric engine with range for twenty nautical miles are part of the new Greenline large explorer yacht package.  You can also have an optional hard top which will feature a solar panel and give three kw of electricity during sun time.  But apart some green features which are optional, standard equipment should be quite generous and also offer ABT Trac stabilizers.  The interior is more looking to that of a standard motor yacht plan then for an Explorer Trawler type vessel with living on the main deck having saloon, galley, dining and helm, and below dedicated to the cabins.  The standard lower deck plan is a double three cabins layout with owners stateroom located to midships, plus a two berth crew cabin to aft.  An optional four cabins version should be presented later on.  Standard power is from twin 800hp engines which give a 22 knots top speed, and 19 knots of cruise.  But Greenline says that at lower speeds a transatlantic range should be possible. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.49 m (70.5ft)

Waterline Length - 19.55 m

Beam - 5.95 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 42 t dry and empty, 52 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 7000 l

Water Capacity - 1500 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, optional 8 berths in 4 cabins, 1 crew cabin

Engines - 2 x 800hp

Propulsion - line straight shaft

Speed - 22 knots max, 19 knots cruise

Hull Shape - Superdisplacement with deep protective keel

Project - J and J design, Rhoades Young interior

Certification - CE A

www.greenlinehybrid.com

Project: Sealine C48

Sealine present the project of the C48 set to launch at Southampton in September and based on the SC47 model. This new Sealine will be the flagship of its S-Series Sport Cruiser range and will offer modern design ideas merged into the British builder ultimate style.  For starters the C48 features no covers to undo or canopies to unfurl. The helm and saloon are fully enclosed by a signature wrap around screen with an electric sunroof providing full or partial access to the elements. Sliding patio doors link the cockpit to the saloon, creating the largest single social space for a boat of this size. Two large cabins owners to midships and guest to fore both with en-suite shower heads characterize the lower accommodation deck of the C48.  The owners cabin located to midships also features full walking around head room.  Other option for the C48 are high low bathing platform, and electric sunshade in the cockpit for keeping cool.  Standard power is from twin Volvo 435hp with IPS600 pods which although not yet announced should offer similar top speed to what the SC47 gives of about 32 knots.

www.sealine.com

New Model: Uniesse 55 Sport

Uniesse presents the new 55 Sport model, what is a replacement for the long standing since 2002 produced 54 of the same line which had an average market success.  Measuring over all sixty feet, may be the North Italian builder should change the name here the 55 Sport is based on the same hull of the old model but offers a complete redefining of the deck spaces both above and below. The main reason why this happens is because of the patio door main deck plan which separates living areas up top making it usable all year round, leaving below dedicated to the cabins.  Accommodation offers three double cabins with owners stateroom located forward, this feeling like being a full beam cabin thanks to the movement of the shower head to fore peak.  While Uniesse is not the first to do this it is good to see another builder choosing this type of layout, which in building stage is much more practical to the builder meaning less tooling costs. On the 55 Sport there is also a choice for a galley down or up layout, with the upper choice giving a third shower head.  A crew cabin is located to aft.  The 55 Sport also follows recent trends in tender stowage with the 55 Sport having a hydraulic up and down bathing platform.  Power is from standard 800hp MAN, or optional 1000hp engines which give top speed of 35 and 38 knots respectively.  A surface drives version option should also be available, this pushing top speeds to about 45 knots max. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 18.32 m (60.10ft)

Length - 16.49 m

Beam - 4.70 m

Draft - 1.45 m

Displacement - 26000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2500 l

Water Capacity - 700 l

Max Persons - 16 Persons 

Accommodation - 6 berths, 1 crew berth

Engines - 2 x MAN 800hp, MAN 1000hp

Propulsion - line shaft, surface drives optional

Speed - 35 knots max with MAN 800hp, 38 knots with 1000hp

Certification - CE A

www.uniesse.com

Project: Abati 60 Keyport

Abati presents a project for its second large model with this new 60 Keyport.  This new project follows the launch of the new Abati flagship 64 Freeport Fly as launched in the fall of 2010.  The 60 Keyport shows a nice design which follows a good balance of modern traditional as is one of the best looking models from the line the small 46.  The 60 Keyport is a hardtop traditional yacht with a lot of modern thinking going into the looks and function which blend well with the the lobster down East influenced lines.  A three cabin lower deck plan is to be found having an owners suite to fore.  A crew cabin or utility room is to be located at midships.  Power is from twin 800hp MAN which should give a nice top speed of 32 knots max and 26 of cruise.

www.abatiyachts.com

New Model: Rio 34 Espera

Rio Yachts celebrating its fifty years launch the 34 Espera model, which was only shown as a project a couple of weeks ago.  The 34 Espera represents not only Rio's own gift to itself but also a new range for the Italian boat builder which is a tribute to the first wooden craft it build in its early days.  The 34 Espera as said in project review is Rio's vision of an open walk around boat with cabin features.  Of all the models so far presented by other builders the 34 Espera is the more aggressive looking.  Open spaces, center console, and four berth interior are all part of the 34 Espera functions.  Inside the interior also offers a two plus two interior; separate cabin to midships, convertible Vee shaped settee to fore, and a shower head.  The galley is located outside behind the center console.  Convenient side decks lead to fore peak raised deck.  But transformations and hidden tables, passarelle are all part of the exterior functions of the new Rio. Other options for the 34 Espera will be a center light material hard top, and an outboard version with twin Mercury 300hp engines called the Espera TA.  Power of the normal 34 Espera is optional twin Volkswagen 265hp diesel or standard Mercury 305hp petrol gas choice.

Technical Data:

Length - 9.99 m (32.7ft)

Beam - 3.36 m

Draft - 0.55 m excluding props and drives

Displacement - 4000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 700 l

Water Capacity 220 l

Max Persons - 12

Accommodation - 4 berths

Engines - 2 x Mercury Mag 350MPI 305hp, Volkswagen TDI 3.0 265hp

Propulsion - Mercruiser Bravo III dual propeller stern drive

Certification - CE B

www.rioyachts.net 

Project: Horizon PC58

Horizon from Taiwan seems to be one of the few builders who is putting a lot of projects and models with catamaran, i.e. dual hull shape.  The PC58 project is indeed the fourth power catamaran coming from Horizon of which two are innovative solar powered models.  Currently under construction with the Scrimp infusion method and set to launch by the fall the PC58 is a design by Winchester from Florida for lines and interior, and Lavranos from New Zealand to what concerns the under water shape.  So far Horizon has not given any details but the flybridge and aft deck do look large in the renderings for a boat measuring seventeen meters in length.  Power is to be from twin 600hp Cummins to what is an asymmetrical displacement shape.

www.horizonyacht.com

New Model: Mano 37 Gran Sport

Mano presents the 37 Gran Sport an innovative new model which follows what has been coming from Italy in recent times by various builders.  Walk around functionality on top with cabin boat accommodation below.  Of all the offers so far presented the Mano 37 Gran Sport offers the most cabin area having an interior which is just a little bit smaller to what a European cabin boat of this size usually offers.  This comes only to the expense of a great exterior area which uses all the length of the 37 Gran Sport.  Well done to Mano and designers Cabes Yachts.  The outside of the 37 Gran Sport welcomes you aft with two C-shaped settees which can transform in various different forms from two dinettes, a single large dining area, or two sunpads.  To fore of this is also a nice second very large exterior galley, located behind the center console three person helm station.  The fore peak of the 37 Gran Sport is all dedicated to a large sun lounger easily reachable by the steps.  Down below is space for a separate cabin which is the owners to fore and guest double berth located to midships.  A medium sized galley and a small sofa with table complete the lower deck cabin area.  Power is from various twin engine choices from Mercruiser, Volvo, and Yanmar from twin 220 up to 320hp.   Propulsion choice is stern drive or Volvo IPS pods. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 11.63 m (38.1ft)

Registry Length - 9.99 m

Beam - 3.50 m

Displacement - 5000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2 x 240 l

Water Capacity - 2 x 400 l

Max Persons - 10

Accommodation - 5 berths

Engines - 2 x Mercruiser 5.0 220hp, Mercruiser 6.2 320hp Petrol Gas, Mercruiser TD 220hp, Mercruiser TD 270hp, Mercruiser TD 320hp, Volvo D3 220hp, D4 260hp, D4 300hp, Yanmar 260hp, Yanmar 310hp 

Propulsion - Mercruiser Bravo III, Volvo, or Yanmar stern drives, Volvo IPS forward looking dual prop pods

Project - Studio Cabes Yacht

Certification - CE B

www.manomarine.com

Improve-it = Maritimo 440 Offshore Convertible

Maritimo presents a new engine propulsion choice to its 440 Offshore Convertible now offer with the choices of traditional shaft drive propulsion.  The Maritimo 440 Offshore Convertible was launched last year 2010, breaking new ground for a 44 feet flybridge sportfish cruiser thanks to its three-sided enclosed flybridge and internal staircase and an aft galley with bi-fold doors to the cockpit.  The 440 Offshore Convertible was also the first flybridge boat from Maritimo to utilise the Volvo Penta IPS pod drive system. Now the company has introduced more choices to its customers offering the option of shaft drive propulsion, who can select between Volvo Penta IPS600 forward looking dual propellers pod drive with 435hp turbo diesel engines, or Cummins QSB 5.9 480hp with shafts.  In both choices everything remains the same above the waterline of the 440 Offshore Convertible from the three separate cabins sleeping five to the storage space.  In both engines the Maritimo 440 Offshore Convertible can cruise close to 350 nautical miles at around 22 knots and well over 1,000 nm at trolling speed.

www.maritimo.com.au