New Model: Uniesse 62 HT

Uniesse launches the much expected model the 62 HT, following what was seen with the current flagship of the Italian builder the 75 HT launched in 2007.  The 62 HT will also sit in between the 57 Open, and the flagship model to what concerns this range.  The HT range takes the classic US hull lines of the of the Open series with an enclosed more modern super structure which makes all year round usage very easy.  But the free aft deck, the shear line, and the mezzanine L-shape settee tribute the US sportfish boat. The 62 HT follows what many Sport Yachts of this size offer with a living on the main deck, C-shaped sofa, entertainment cabinet, but is distinctive for having a galley located below.  Down below is for three spacious cabins, with an owners stateroom located to midships, and an impressively sized VIP suite to fore with its queen sized berth resting on to port side.  Power is from twin MAN standard 1000hp or optional 1200hp engines.  Standard power give 34 knots of max, while the optional choice adds top speed by three knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.96 m (65.4ft)

Hull Length - 18.96 m

Beam - 5.30 m

Draft - 1.60 m

Displacement - 35000 kg

Fuel Capacity - 3700 l

Water Capacity - 900 l

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

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x MAN 1000hp, 1200hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 34 knots max 30 cruise with MAN 1000hp, 37 knots 32 cruise with 1200hp

Certification - CE A

www.uniesse.com

Engine: John Deere PowerTech 6090SFM75 550hp

John Deere Power Systems is pleased to announce a new 550hp recreational vessel rating for the 6090SFM75 marine engine. The PowerTech 6090SFM75 recreational rating joins the 6068SFM75 298 400hp and 6135SFM75 750hp recreational ratings to offer customers a complete lineup of John Deere marine engines that are rated for high-speed recreational craft such as sport fishing boats and planing hull yachts.  This new John Deere marine engine rating is due to hit the water in November 2011 as an addition to the current 6090SFM75 325 up to 500hp power options. This new engine rating meets EPA Tier 2 and EU emissions requirements and is MARPOL Annex VI compliant.  The PowerTech 6090SFM75 has 9.0L of displacement with a six cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-seawater after cooled marine engine. 

www.deere.com 

New Model: Jet Tern Selene 58 Ocean Express

Jet Tern presents a new line to the Selene Ocean Trawlers range with the 58 Ocean Express range.  This new line started as customer requests and sees Jet Tern integrate a more modern US line to the range.  The Selene 58 Ocean Express was born as a 53 project and was built for a Hong Kong client.  The accommodation layout of the Selene 58 Ocean Express features a forward master stateroom with en suite head, closet, and storage along the sides. A guest stateroom is to port and a second full head is to starboard. The saloon and galley space are open arrangements with large windows surrounding so that those on board can comfortably entertain and enjoy the surroundings. A raised pilothouse also includes a settee to port for guests and the helm station is centered in front of large forward windows.  Twin Cummins 405hp engines will power the 58 Ocean Express, which unlike the other standard Selene features a semi displacement hull to a top speed of 21 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 17.93 m (58.9ft)

Hull Length - 16.33 m

Waterline Length - 14.75 m

Displacement - 4.72 m

Draft - 1.32 m

Displacement - 21772 kg

Fuel Capacity - 2839 l

Water Capacity - 1324 l

Accommodation - 4 berths in 2 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSL9 405hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 21 knots max, 16 knots cruise

Hull Shape - semi displacement

Construction - Hand laid fiberglass, with Vinylester resins below waterline, ISO resin Core Cell foam core

www.seleneoceanyachts.com

Project: Raffaelli 55 Storm IPS

Italian builder Raffaelli who just received new investment presents its latest challenge and new direction to the market with a project for a 55 Storm IPS.  This model is a fully enclosed sport yacht, sun roof hard top and aft patio door, and as the title says is to be powered by the Volvo forward looking dual propeller pods.  The design is trusted to Italian naval architect and designer Milavonovic, who presents lines which pay homage to this builder forty years plus story in boat building.  So far Raffaelli has not advised if the 55 Storm is to replace the 2003 presented 57 Kubang.  As the enclosed configuration usually shows, the 55 Storm offers a living on the main deck, with intelligent modern solutions making part of the concept as astern galley by the patio door which also serves the aft cockpit, and a wet bar to port side.  A C-shaped dinette is to be found to fore of the interior saloon to port side, with a very forward located helm station to starboard.  Down below we have an area dedicated only to the cabins, here offering three spacious rooms, with each having its own en-suite bathroom.  The layout while making the best of IPS pods, impresses not only for having a cabin with no bunks but also for the space dedicated in each room, and for the spacious owners stateroom located to midships.  Standard power for the 55 Storm IPS is from twin Volvo 435hp with the builder promising a top speed of 31 knots at a full load of 18 tons. 

www.raffaelliyacht.com

New Model: Cruisers 41 Cantius

After launching the anticipated 48 Cantius at the end of 2010, US builder Cruisers a year later presents its  talked about but never shown smaller 41 Cantius.  If this is anything to show, I think we will soon be seeing a family of Cantius enclosed hard top sport cruisers and yachts from the US builder.  The 41 Cantius is well laid out sport cruiser with good looking lines, which can be used all year round thanks to a fully enclosed main deck living area, with hard top, and aft patio door.  Interesting characteristics are the settee in the aft deck, and the stools which can be positioned on the aft bathing platform which thanks to the design of the stern becomes a relaxing bar area.  Inside on the main deck is space for a saloon with C-shaped settee, a wet bar with entertainment cabinets opposite, and helm station.  Below are two cabins with an owners room to fore, aft cabin with two single beds and en-suite shower head, very large bathroom to port side, and a galley.  Power is from 330 up to 370hp in diesel format, which should give top speeds of about 32 knots.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.0 m (42.8ft)

Beam - 4.00 m

Draft - 1.01 m

Displacement - 10886 kg

Fuel Capacity - 1135 l

Water Capacity - 284 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo 550g 400hp gas petrol, D6 330hp, D6 370hp

Propulsion - Volvo DP dual propeller stern drive, IPS forward looking dual prop pods

Performance - 32 knots max, 24 knots cruise with Volvo 370hp and stern drives

www.cruisersyachts.com 

News: Galeon September 2011

GENOA BOAT SHOW 2011

Galeon invites its clients, friends, and boat lovers to the 51st Genoa International Boat Show 2011, from the 1st to the 9th October.  The Italian boat show is considered among the largest shows on the planet, and Galeon will be located on stand E51 where it will present the following models; 325 HTS, 385 HTS, 640 Fly, 780 Crystal, and the World Premiere of the much anticipated 400 Fly model.  At Genoa, Galeon will also show a selection of the entry level Galia brand; 475 Open, 520 Open, 630 Open, 630 Sundeck, 650 Hardtop, and 700 Sundeck.

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CANNES SHOW SUCCESS

The 2011 International Cannes Boat Show proved to be very successful to Galeon.  Five models including the much accepted World Premiere of the 780 Crystal, were showcased on two separate stands which continuously gathered the crowds attention.  The close proximity to other World famous brands allowed the visitors to compare between the models, and just how much Galeon has pushed forward its quality and the standard of its cruisers and yachts from 26 to 78 feet over the last years.

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www.galeon.pl

Project: Koot 54

Koot Yachts from Tunisia presents its first model the 54, which was officially presented at the recent Cannes Boat Show 2011. Loft on the Sea is the design philosophy that inspired the yard to create this 16 metres open characterized by wide open spaces outside and inside, providing a continuous contact with the sea.  The Koot 54 is built in Tunisia by a working team headed by Italian architect Francesco Maria Giulini. The exterior design is by Koot Design Team, with interiors designed by the architect Giulini and the hull designed by renowned naval architect Sergio Cutolo. Over sixteen meters long this is a sport yacht that offers unique seamlessly environments: no internal cabins but one large lounge area directly connected to the cockpit, creating a unique space between the interior of the boat, outdoor areas and the sea. Large spaces also characterize the outdoor area: the stern is completely open to the sea and only three steps separate the cockpit from the spacious bathing platform as well as an area at the bow completely covered with teak becomes a very large and comfortable sundeck .  The Koot 54 has a planning hull with V-variable angle and is fitted with two MAN R6 800hp diesel engines which deliver a max of 36 knots and a cruise of 32.
www.kootyacht.com

Improve-it = Hunt 52 Express

Hunt 52 Express Cruiser hull number 6, arrived to be the first IPS propulsion with Joystick Control. Not only does her performance exceed all expectation in ride, speed and fuel efficiency, but the layout is just perfect for those families who frequently cruise as two persons, yet occasionally might need to accommodate more couples or children and friends.  That is because the Hunt 52 Express with Volvo forward looking dual propellers pods drives can easily be designed with a three staterooms layout. The spacious salon can be arranged as a living room suite with two barrel chairs, settee and convertible dinette table.  The performance numbers are impressive and the IPS version also features smaller fuel capacity of 2270 liters, that is 290 liters less to the standard Cats 710hp shaft engined model, and 570 liters minus of the Cats 1001hp choice.  Yet with this less capacity it still delivers a range of 300 nautical miles at cruise speed.  Same as the Cats 710hp yet with less fuel. Top speed with the 690hp IPS900 is a 30 knots max, and a 25 of cruise.

www.huntyachts.com

Project: Casa 38

After always going bigger size in recent years family run builder Casa presents the project for a 38 entry level model.  As the above rendering shows this new model is a fully open style sport cruiser and does not go for a hard top as the bigger Casa model's.  Coming from Rome this is no surprise where fully open boats even without radar arch are always very much appreciated in these dimensions, but also in bigger sizes.  The Casa in fact goes in direct competition with builders like Tornado, Marine Yachting, and Italcraft Sarima all coming from the where abouts of the Italian capital city, and all actualy having a fame of being sea worthy craft. Interesting for me are also the exterior hull lines of the Casa project which reminds me a bit of the nineties produced Italcraft F38.  The Casa 38 looks sleek but this on plan sets also to be a very comfortable sport cruiser.  The cockpit offers an aft sun pad layout with a C-shaped settee, helm station, and wet bar cabinet behind it.  Inside is a two cabin plan, L-shaped settee, galley, and two heads.  One of these being en-suite for the owners room located to fore.  Power is from twin Volvo 330hp stern drives which should give a top speed of 40 knots.

www.cantiericasa.it

New Model: Pershing 74

Pershing presents by surprise the new 74, a natural evolution of the 72  the heir of the new idea range as  launched in 2007 and continued with success in 64, 80, 92 and 108.  The characteristics of this latest model  is surely the sport bridge which joins the very distincty open personality with  big volumes and total luminosity for direct contact with sea. Once again Pershing 74 still has and develops all the stylistic features that make the models of the fleet recognizable from the windows of the superstructure to those of the ship side serving the cabins, to the large retractable door that divides the cockpit from the saloon and, of course, the unparalleled performance of every Pershing yacht. Pershing 74 interior accommodation plan offers a master cabin located to midships, and two guest cabins, which sleep up to seven guests, plus two crew members in separate quarters. Great attention has also been given to the details of all the interiors, which reproduce the partnership with Poltrona Frau, that has dealt with the realization of the bridge, the lateral walls of the living room, the headboards, some of the details and all the doors of the guest cabins, as well as all the seats. The result of the teamwork between the company of the Marche region and the Centro Stile of the Ferretti Group emphasizing the elegance and the quality of the furnishings and carrying the flag of the made in Italy design. Besides the design, technology is the main protagonist on board the new Pershing 74 from the fully opening patio door joining outside with inside to the innovative retractable full length hard top and the revolutionary catwalk, developed through the collaboration with Besenzoni, which has the multiple purpose of being a retractable gangway, a swimming ladder and a docking staircase when at quay. Two MTU Common Rail engines of 1948hp with ZF Searex surface drives power the 74 that can reach a max speed of 45 knots and a cruising of 40.

Technical Data:

LOA - 22.66 m (74.4ft)

Hull Length - 21.61 m

Beam - 5.50 m

Draft - 1.45 m loaded

Displacement - 45.7 t unloaded, 53.7 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 4500 l

Water Capacity - 990 l

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

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x MTU 12v 2000M94 1946hp

Propulsion - ZF Searex SR140S surface drives

Speed - 45 knots max, 40 knots cruise

Range - 280 nm at cruise speed

Construction - Single skin hull vacuum infused.  Vinilester resin. Closed cell PVC core for sides, and top deck.

Project - Fulvio De Simoni exterior lines and interior, Ferretti AYT engineering

Certification - CE A ISO 8666  

www.pershing-yacht.com