New Model: Apreamare 66 Maestro

Launched the past Spring the Apreamare 66 Maestro represented a lot of first from this Naples, Italian company.  Important novelties came from the 66 Maestro, being it is the first new model of Apreamare since this is being owned again by the Aprea family, and second is that is also hull one to be powered by pods.  Fast forward six months later, and today Apreamare features already three new models with pod propulsion.  Born as a redesign of the 65 Maestro, the 66 and the use of Volvo IPS pods, features a new hull shape, and structures to suit the Volvo propulsion system needs.  This resulted with designer Zuccon redesigning the interior of the 66 Maestro, which now has bigger cabins, and the bonus of a fourth room.  Most important is also a full beam owners stateroom located to midships, being much more spacious. Crew quarters located to midships behind the owners room have also gained volume and also feature an utility room, and now two cabins.  Power data from the twin Volvo 900hp is excellent delivering 32 knots max speed, and a 27 of cruise. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 21.3 m (69.9ft)

Hull Length - 20.9 m

Waterline Length - 17.1 m

Beam - 5.70 m

Draft - 1.80 m

Displacement - 36 t unloaded, 42 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 4300 l

Water Capacity - 820 l

Accommodation - 7 berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew berths

Max Persons - 16

Engines - 2 x Volvo D12 800hp, D12 900hp

Propulsion - Volvo IPS3 1050 or 1200 pod drives with forward looking dual propeller

Speed - 32 knots max 27 cruise with 900hp, 30 knots max 26 cruise with 800hp

Range - 410 nm at 27 knots cruise, 700 nm at 12 knots with Volvo 900hp

Hull Type - modified Vee with spray rails and 16 degrees dead rise aft 

Project - Zuccon International for lines and interior, Umberto Tagliavarini hull shape

Certification - CE 2003/44 A, certification modules R.I.Na. B

www.apreamare.it

New Model: Gulf Craft 95 Nomad

Gulf Craft presents the 95 Exp, which returns the United Arab Emirates builder to reuse its name after a certain time.  Today Gulf Craft has rebranded itself with three brands; Majesty, Oryx, and Silvercraft.  Will this new model mean a return to a range with the Gulf Craft name only time or the builder itself can answer this question.  The 95 Exp features hybrid European and US looks with wrap-around main windows, incredibly spacious living areas and staterooms, evoke a feeling of being in an exclusive loft on the water. Whether you choose for the optional balcony folding out over the water or not, the immense fly-bridge space and bow area seating arrangement are already providing you with an unrivalled al-fresco lifestyle experience.  The interior features a forward part with four guest staterooms, while to aft we have a crew lobby with two cabins and direct access to the engine room. The Gulf 95 Exp with this last term meaning Explorer presents itself with a long range cruising capability, gyro stabilization, an excellent helm and a construction optimized for durability and safety at sea. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 29.13 m (95.5ft)

Waterline Length - 23.51 m

Beam - 7.10 m

Draft - 1.47 m

Displacement - 93 t

Fuel Capacity - 17035 l

Water Capacity - 1662 l

Accommodation - 8 guest berths in 4 cabins, 2 crew cabins sleeping 4

Engines - 2 x Cats C32 1925hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 25 knots max

www.gulfcraftinc.com

Web: Innovazioni Progetti New Web Site

Innovazioni Progetti presents its new World wide web global virtual showroom.  Located on the Adriatic Sea Innovazioni an Progetti is an Italian boat builder founded in 1994 and 1998 presents its range of open sports cruisers the Mira and Alena, the first offering stern drive power and the second shaft in line propulsion. Innovazioni Progetti is a company headlined by three persons; Michele Carnevale designer, Danniela Fabri manager, and Mariano Giglio president with its main focus always being based on family comfortable cruisers and yachts, with luxury interiors fitted out in natural wood. The company has grown as to offer today a range of twelve sports cruisers and yachts, divided into three ranges; Mira four models, Alena five, and IP three. The line up starts from the ten metres of the 34 Mira up to the 72 Elena. The new Innovazioni Progetti website takes you around in the following pages: Home, Flotta, Usato, Asistenza, Valutazione Usato, Partners, Communicazioni, Lavora Con Noi, Dove Siamo, and Contatti.  The website has also like buttons for social networks as facebook, Tweeter, Linkledin, and Live. Again as the previous website version one of the drawbacks is that it so far only available in Italian, and again from here we hope for an English version.

www.ipyachts.com

Project: Moonen 100 Explorer

Moonen presents the project for the 100 Explorer.  This new super yacht is designed by Vripack who presents a two decks with looks reminiscent of a trawler explorer, but without forgetting a sleek profile.  Construction will be for a steel hull in grade A, and an aluminium super structure, finished off with an AWL Grip exterior paint.  The general arrangement of the 100 Explorer will present three double guest cabins, with a full beam owners stateroom located to midships.  Crew accommodation will be located to fore offering a lobby with an L-shaped settee, along with two guest cabin one double for the captain, and a singles for two other persons.  The crew area also features direct access to the pilot station. The main deck level is split in two areas, the lower entry area offering relaxing and dining, and the raised part having galley, and the interior helm station.  The flying bridge is also a split level area offering a forward part dedicated for a relaxing area during navigation and features a sun pad along the helm station, while to aft is the tender stowage, a central jacuzzi pool, and a free area with wet bar.  Power for the Moonen 100 Explorer will be from twin Cats 609hp engines which give a top speed of 13 knots, 12 of cruise, and 10 of economic which gives a 5000 nautical miles range before needing to refuel over 30000 liters of fuel.      

www.moonen.com

New Model: Rodman 31 Spirit Open

Rodman presents the 31 Spirit Open. a hard top less version of this model launched a year ago in September 2010.  Thanks to this configuration and the 31 Spirit Open moving circular aft settee, this model gives impressive space outdoors for a sport cruiser measuring just over nine meters.  The catch here is that with the open version one looses the convertible double berth coming from the L-shaped settee on the main deck, and an all year sun or rain possible usage.  But if you are planning a more day use or cruise as a small family and mostly in Summer this should suit just as well ones needs, as below decks there is still accommodation for three berths in two areas, and a separate shower head.  Power for the Fulvio De Simoni designed Rodman 31 Spirit Open is from a single or twin 220hp, with various engine choices in between.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 9.48 m (31.9ft)

Hull Length - 7.95 m

Beam - 3.36 m

Draft - 0.62 m

Displacement - 5900 kg single engine, 6300 kg twin engines

Fuel Capacity - 450 l

Water Capacity - 110 l

Max Persons - 8

Accommodation - 3 berths

Engines - 1 x Nanni T4 220hp, Volvo D4 225hp, D4 300hp, Cummins QSD4.2 320hp  

2 x Volvo D3 170hp, D3 220hp, Yanmar 4BY2 180hp

Project - Fulvio de Simoni

Certification - CE B

www.rodman.es

News: Tropicalboat Charters October 2011

RM ELEGANT

In length of 72.40m yacht RM Elegant is ranked amongst the most elite charter yachts, in a dynamic, futuristic and unmistakable profile. RM Elegant offers accommodation for up to 30 guests in 15 Suites with en suite facilities, 13 of these Suites converted to Kings or Twins. With a capacity for 100 guests while at anchor and 150 guests when berthed she is undoubtedly and exceptional venue! The RM Elegant is the perfect setting for a special occasion and thus with good reason she has become known as ‘The Party Boat’. Few charters occur without a party on board be this a birthday or some other special event. Many famous singers and bands are now regular entertainers. From MIPIM to the Grand Prix our attention to detail will ensure that your corporate event will be the talk of the show whether this is a one night event or a continuous stream of lunches, dinners and cocktails. Launching a film or product, raising money for charity the exclusivity of the RM Elegant lends you the prestige often required. Of course, upon a special license issuance, the yacht may facilitate over 30 guests for a coastal cruising. RM Elegant is a great yacht with an extensive range of entertainment capabilities and water toys, in commands of a highly qualified Master and crew (31 members). The yacht is capable of cruising in the Mediterranean and worldwide destinations in grace, safety and excellent performance. Classed as a "Passenger Vessel", is complying with SOLAS (category: "Passenger Ship") and USCG, as well as USPH regulations, making her unique in a worldwide cruising. The yacht is lying in Cap Ferrat during summer and in St.Marteen during winter.

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www.tropicalboat.com

New Model: Monte Carlo Yachts MCY65

A year after launching its first model Monte Carlo yachts the head lining motor yacht brand of Beneteau Group, presents the second of the range with MCY65.  Designed again by Italian firm from Venice Nuvolari and Lenard, the MCY65 continues the family feeling both inside and outside presented with the first Monte Carlo Yachts model the MCY76.  Again the Italian designers presented very hybrid external looks with what is a bit explorer, traditional, and ends its result as one of the most contemporary yachts in the market today.  A spacious three cabins lower deck, plus double crew cabin aft serves the MCY65.  The living deck is a split level saloon, with the MCY65 also featuring the much appreciated astern galley which also serves the cockpit and becomes a convivial area.  There is also an innovative office desk behind the helm to starboard side.  The flybridge continues the feel of space and a light weight carbon made hard top covered area which is practicable, and most of all looks stylish.  Impressive the performance not for its speed but for the not so big power 1000hp MAN engines which give a 31 knots max.

Technical Data:

LOA - 19.68 m (64.5ft)

Hull Length - 18.28 m

Beam - 5.20 m

Displacement - 28 t dry, 33 t loaded

Fuel Capacity - 3500 l

Water Capacity - 750 l

Engines - 2 x MAN V8 1000hp

Speed - 31 knots max, 27 knots cruise

Project - Nuvolari Lenard

Certification - CE A

www.montecarloyachts.it

Project: Mochi 64 Dolphin Cruiser

Mochi tweaks its third largest model with the presentation of the 64 Dolphin Cruiser project.  This model as all the traditional looking down East lobster Dolphin range from Mochi is a design of Brunello Acampora, from Victory Studios in Naples, Italy, collaborating with Ferretti Advanced Yacht Technologies department.  The new Cruiser of the 64 Dolphin is easily recognizable thanks to its larger more Mediterranean super structure which also features an extended flybridge which covers all of the aft deck.  But while at it the Mochi and Ferretti design teams have also rethought some selected areas from the interior.  The owners room located to midships has been revisited, and the main deck now also features a separate galley, a rethought helm station, and a PC desk area.  Furnishing have also been revisited now having lighter colored solid woods being used. Power is from standard MAN 1100 or optional 1224hp engines.

www.mochicraft-yacht.com

New Model: Grand Banks 76 Aleutian RP

Grand Banks presented the new 76 Aleutian RP in Italy at one of the largest World shows Genoa, its new two and a half deck flagship which extends this renowned builder size by four feet.  The 76 Aleutian RP is in fact based on the previous largest Grand Banks, the 72 of the same range, which now features six models starting at 53 feet.  Large spacious area characterize the new Grand Banks flagship with a split level saloon, separating dining and relaxing, from the pilot house and galley located on the raised half deck part.  Below is space for the cabin area, featuring four guest rooms, including the spacious full beam owners stateroom to midships.  There is also a choice of having the fourth cabin replaced by an office for the owner.  For the 76 Aleutian RP, Grand Banks also offers a wide variety of six engine choices from Cat and MTU, starting at 836 till 1723hp.  For those who like to go that extra faster the obvious choice would be the big Cats of 1723hp which give a top speed of 31 knots and a cruise of 25.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 23.62 m (77.6ft)

Waterline Length - 20.4 m

Beam - 6.05 m

Draft - 1.63 m

Displacement - 47174 kg empty, 54432 kg half load, 58968 kg full load

Fuel Capacity - 10769 l

Water Capacity - 1325 l

Accommodation - 8 berths in 4 cabins

Engines - 2 x Cats C18 Acert 1015hp, 1150hp, C32 Acert 1723hp,  MTU S60 836hp, 2000 8v 1267hp, 2000 10v 1620hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 21 knots max with MTU 836hp, 31 knots with Cats 1723hp

Range - 571 nm at 25 knots cruise with 1723hp

Hull Type - Full Length Keel

Construction - Epoxy barrier coat, gel coat finish, hand laid fiberglass with solid bottom and cored from waterline above, Hydrex resin skin coat in lamination

Certification - CE

www.grandbanks.com

Engine: John Deere PowerTech 6068SFM75 400hp

John Deere Power Systems is pleased to announce a redesigned PowerTech 6068SFM75 marine diesel engine that offers a power range of 249 up to 400 hp. The redesigned PowerTech 6068SFM75 joins the PowerTech 6090SFM75 550hp and 6135SFM75 at 750 hp to complete the John Deere high horsepower marine engine lineup. The new 6.8L marine engine represents John Deere's continued commitment to offer customers a complete lineup of marine engines rated for commercial fishing and high-speed recreational craft. John Deere's redesigned 6.8L marine engine is 229 mm narrower than the previous 6068SFM75 design, which offers a more compact engine for vessels with reduced clearances in the engine room. The 6.8L propulsion engine is due to hit the water in the fall of 2011, while the generator drive ratings will be available in 2012. The newly redesigned engine meets Environmental Protection Agency Marine Tier 2 European Union emissions requirements and is MARPOL Annex VI compliant.  The PowerTech 6068SFM75 in its M5 series has 6.8L of displacement and offers 400hp at 2800 rpm, in a 6-cylinder, electronically controlled, turbocharged and air-to-seawater after cooled marine engine.

www.deere.com